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Allison-Smith Celebrates 80 Years of Innovation / Georgia firm experiences continued growth through a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation and problem solving

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ALLISON-SMITH CELEBRATES 80 YEARS OF INNOVATION

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  • Georgia firm experiences continued growth through a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation and problem solving.
  • Founded in Georgia in 1943, Allison-Smith Company is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone - 80 years in business.
  • The firm's longevity is credited to a company culture that is rooted in entrepreneurship, innovation, and problem solving.
  • Allison-Smith has also lent its services to institutions like the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Georgia, and Georgia State.

National Conference to Protect America’s Children Set for June

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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In June, the first National Conference to Protect America’s Children will draw hundreds of advocates from schools, law enforcement and social work to focus on fighting child abuse, the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children announced.

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  • In June, the first National Conference to Protect America’s Children will draw hundreds of advocates from schools, law enforcement and social work to focus on fighting child abuse, the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children announced.
  • The conference will run June 27 to 29 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
  • Registration is now open; the discounted hotel rate deadline is June 6, and the conference registration deadline is June 12.
  • “Child abuse is not a political matter, and it’s time we get on the same page for protecting children,” said Patricia Dailey Lewis, the foundation’s CEO.

Ionis reports positive topline 66-week results of eplontersen Phase 3 study for patients with ATTRv-PN

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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(Nasdaq: IONS) today announced positive topline results from the 66-week analysis of the Phase 3 NEURO-TTRansform study of Ionis and AstraZeneca's eplontersen in patients with hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy (ATTRv-PN), a debilitating and potentially fatal disease that leads to peripheral nerve damage and motor disability.

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  • (Nasdaq: IONS) today announced positive topline results from the 66-week analysis of the Phase 3 NEURO-TTRansform study of Ionis and AstraZeneca's eplontersen in patients with hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy (ATTRv-PN), a debilitating and potentially fatal disease that leads to peripheral nerve damage and motor disability.
  • The study also met its third co-primary endpoint demonstrating a statistically significant reduction in serum TTR concentration versus an external placebo group.
  • "This builds on the favorable 35-week results, which first demonstrated eplontersen's potential to significantly improve outcomes in this underserved population."
  • "Together with our partner AstraZeneca, we look forward to sharing detailed results from this study at the upcoming American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting."

The Institutes Griffith Foundation Welcomes New Advisory Council Members, Charles Chamness and Jillian Froment

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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The Institutes Griffith Foundation is pleased to announce the two newest members of the Advisory Council, Charles M. Chamness and Jillian Froment, J.D.

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  • The Institutes Griffith Foundation is pleased to announce the two newest members of the Advisory Council, Charles M. Chamness and Jillian Froment, J.D.
  • Both Chamness and Froment will help to advance Griffith’s mission to provide non-advocative, non-partisan education to public policy members.
  • Froment is executive vice president and general counsel at the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) .
  • Additionally, she was a member of the Federal Advisory Council on Insurance and a steering committee member for the EU-US Insurance Dialogue Project.

Over 500 Preservation Leaders at Historic New England Summit in Worcester, MA, October 13-14

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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BOSTON, October 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than five hundred of the country's preservation experts, professionals, and community leaders come together on October 13-14 for the first time ever at the two-day Historic New England Summit .

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  • BOSTON, October 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than five hundred of the country's preservation experts, professionals, and community leaders come together on October 13-14 for the first time ever at the two-day Historic New England Summit .
  • In the 21st century, historic preservation can lead in reimagining our communities to deliver new stories, experiences and opportunities and take on even more public-facing and civically engaged purposes," said Cipolla.
  • This final cultural section of the Summit, including the performance, is free and open to the public with advance registration .
  • Five prestigious awards and grantsrecognizing exceptional preservation work across the region will be presented during the Summit, with the inaugural Historic New England Leadership Award announced at the event:
    The Summit is being held at historic Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts, and offered to attendees around the globe via livestream.

Norfolk Southern announces Board of Directors changes

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today that its Board of Directors has named Director Amy E. Miles, a member of the Norfolk Southern Board since 2014, as non-executive chair of the Board, effective May 1, 2022.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today that its Board of Directors has named Director Amy E. Miles, a member of the Norfolk Southern Board since 2014, as non-executive chair of the Board, effective May 1, 2022.
  • As a result, Norfolk Southern's Board of Directors will increase in size to 14 from 13.
  • Steven F. Leer, lead director of Norfolk Southern's Board of Directors, said, "Amy's leadership as a senior executive, deep financial expertise, and service as a director at several companies make her a natural fit to chair Norfolk Southern's Board of Directors.
  • Shaw said, "Norfolk Southern's shareholders and employees are fortunate to have a collaborative Board of Directors and management team.

Gymama Slaughter Appointed Founding Executive Director at ODU’s Center for Bioelectronics

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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Norfolk, VA, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gymama Slaughter has been appointed as the founding executive director of Old Dominion University's Research Center for Bioelectronics.

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  • Norfolk, VA, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gymama Slaughter has been appointed as the founding executive director of Old Dominion University's Research Center for Bioelectronics.
  • She served as the director of ODUs Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics, which focuses on the use of ultra-short, high-voltage pulse technology to treat cancer, from 2018 to 2021.
  • Slaughter is director of the NIH Graduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (G-RISE) at ODU, a National Institute of General Medical Sciences-funded predoctoral training program in biomedical research housed in the Center for Bioelectronics.
  • I am excited about the new center because it will enable enhanced collaboration between scientists, engineers, staff, students, clinicians from EVMS and researchers from the Center for Bioelectrics, Slaughter said.

SVT Robotics Announces $25 Million in Series A Funding Round Led by Tiger Global

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SVT Robotics, whose software accelerates and simplifies the integration and deployment of robotics, today announced the close of a $25 Million Series A funding round.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SVT Robotics, whose software accelerates and simplifies the integration and deployment of robotics, today announced the close of a $25 Million Series A funding round.
  • The investment is led by Tiger Global, with participation from Prologis Ventures.
  • With its SOFTBOT Platform, SVT Robotics is solving this crucial interoperability problem.
  • Since 2001, Tiger Global has invested in hundreds of companies in more than 30 countries, including, ranging from Series A to pre-IPO.

Old Dominion University, Hampton Roads Maritime Collaborative for Growth & Innovation Announce Maritime Initiatives

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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The ODU Maritime Initiative will coordinate and grow the Universitys maritime-related degree and certificate programs, talent development, entrepreneurship and research and innovation.

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  • The ODU Maritime Initiative will coordinate and grow the Universitys maritime-related degree and certificate programs, talent development, entrepreneurship and research and innovation.
  • Old Dominion University is proud to be a national and international leader in maritime, said President Hemphill.
  • HRMC was formed to recognize the array of assets and opportunities Hampton Roads has in its broad maritime and water ecosystem, Wynne said.
  • The Hampton Roads Maritime Collaborative for Growth & Innovation (HRMC) is an umbrella organization with the mission to provide thought leadership, alignment, and organizational structure that will identify, prioritize and pursue impactful opportunities which meaningfully result in long-term economic development and innovation for the Hampton Roads maritime industrial base ecosystem.

Old Dominion University Joins the Sun Belt Conference

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Norfolk, Va., Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Old Dominion University has accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference.

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  • Norfolk, Va., Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Old Dominion University has accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference.
  • Old Dominion joins the 10 football playing members of the Sun Belt Conference, including Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Louisiana, ULM, South Alabama, Texas State and Troy.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Old Dominion University to the Sun Belt.
  • Old Dominion joined Conference USA in 2013, where it has won seven conference championships, including a pair in men's soccer (2014, 2017).