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Easterly Government Properties to Participate in the Citi 2023 Global Property CEO Conference

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Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) (the “Company” or “Easterly”), a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to the U.S. Government, announced today that management will present at the Citi 2023 Global Property CEO Conference (the “Conference”) in Hollywood, Florida on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 7:15 AM Eastern Time.

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  • Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) (the “Company” or “Easterly”), a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to the U.S. Government, announced today that management will present at the Citi 2023 Global Property CEO Conference (the “Conference”) in Hollywood, Florida on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 7:15 AM Eastern Time.
  • For investors interested in listening to the presentation, a live audio-webcast in listen-only mode will be provided in the Presentation section of the Company’s Investor Relations website at ir.easterlyreit.com .
  • A replay of the webcast will be available through September 2, 2023.
  • Electronic copies of any materials to be provided to investors at the Conference will also be made available in the Presentation section of the Company’s Investor Relations website prior to the start of the Conference.

CalPortland Company to Discuss Decarbonization Efforts at White House Roundtable Visit

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JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CalPortland® President & CEO, Allen Hamblen will visit the White House on Friday, March 3, 2023 to meet with senior-level officials of the Biden Administration for a Roundtable on Industrial Innovation and Decarbonization.

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  • JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CalPortland® President & CEO, Allen Hamblen will visit the White House on Friday, March 3, 2023 to meet with senior-level officials of the Biden Administration for a Roundtable on Industrial Innovation and Decarbonization.
  • "We are grateful for the opportunity to share our efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote American manufacturing jobs," stated Allen Hamblen.
  • "CalPortland is committed to working alongside the Biden Administration to achieve our collective carbon neutrality goals and supporting employment for a sustainable future."
  • Mr. Hamblen will join executives from other major industrial companies and senior labor leaders to collaborate on policies and support needed to reduce carbon emissions and address climate issues.

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney in District of New Jersey Adam Baker Joins King & Spalding in New York

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NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that Adam Baker has joined the firm's Special Matters and Government Investigations team as a partner in the New York office.

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  • NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that Adam Baker has joined the firm's Special Matters and Government Investigations team as a partner in the New York office.
  • Baker most recently served as Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) in the District of New Jersey.
  • Baker will focus his practice on guiding healthcare and financial services clients through government and internal investigations, white-collar litigation and regulatory matters.
  • Baker is the fifth partner to join the firm's Special Matters and Government Investigations team in the past three months.

Bobbie, the Mom-Founded and Led Organic Infant Formula Company, Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies 2023

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Bobbie has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 , the first infant formula company to ever be recognized in this list.

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  • Bobbie has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 , the first infant formula company to ever be recognized in this list.
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    Bobbie, the Mom-Founded and Led Organic Infant Formula Company, Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies 2023.
  • The World’s Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company’s signature franchise and one of its most highly anticipated editorial efforts of the year.
  • Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies issue (March/April 2023) is available online here , as well as in-app form via iTunes, and on newsstands beginning March 14.

Dr. Nicholas Bergman Selected NBACC Lab Director

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The Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Nicholas H. Bergman as the new Lab Director for the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC).

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  • The Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Nicholas H. Bergman as the new Lab Director for the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC).
  • Dr. Bergman brings a wealth of experience at NBACC and in the biodefense and biosecurity community, as well as unparalleled scientific credentials.
  • The BNBI Board is excited for the future of NBACC and the partnership with the DHS, FBI, Dr. Bergman, NBACC leadership team, and NBACC staff."
  • Prior to taking on the acting position he was the Associate Lab Director for NBACC’s National Bioforensic Analysis Center.

Meati Foods™ Bolsters Leadership Team with World-Class Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations Hires

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Johnston, reporting to Fikes, will provide oversight of capital projects and operations, ensuring exceptional product quality and efficient delivery.

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  • Johnston, reporting to Fikes, will provide oversight of capital projects and operations, ensuring exceptional product quality and efficient delivery.
  • The hires reflect Meati’s commitment to establishing leadership and new category creation in animal-free meat, beginning with an omnichannel national presence by late 2023.
  • At Meati, he will lead the team exploring and implementing technologies to apply to the manufacturing process delivering value, cost savings, and increased performance.
  • Meati is also committed to unlocking the science behind mycelium and is conducting research in conjunction with its recently-announced Science Advisory Board.

Meati Foods Establishes Science Advisory Board to Lead Nutrition Research

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Meati Foods ™, the producer of delicious, animal-free, whole-food protein made from mycelium, today announced the creation of the Meati Science Advisory Board (MSAB), composed of top scientists in the fields of nutrition and food science, to research the full spectrum of health benefits offered by mushroom root, a term used to describe the mycelium in all Meati products.

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  • Meati Foods ™, the producer of delicious, animal-free, whole-food protein made from mycelium, today announced the creation of the Meati Science Advisory Board (MSAB), composed of top scientists in the fields of nutrition and food science, to research the full spectrum of health benefits offered by mushroom root, a term used to describe the mycelium in all Meati products.
  • He previously served as the Chief Science Officer at Mars, Incorporated, and is an advisor to the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s BioInnovation Institute based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • The Eat Meati™ product line currently includes the Classic Cutlet, Crispy Cutlet, Classic Steak, and Carne Asada Steak.
  • To date, Meati products have repeatedly sold out within minutes of being released online, and consumers have continued to embrace Meati products through the company’s retail and foodservice partners, including Sprouts Farmers Market, Sweetgreen, and Birdcall.

Accenture Federal Services Wins $628M U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Award

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Accenture Federal Services has won a five-year, $628 million recompete of a contract award from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue its work supporting Healthcare.gov.

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  • Accenture Federal Services has won a five-year, $628 million recompete of a contract award from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue its work supporting Healthcare.gov.
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    Joan Horenstein, Accenture Federal Services, Managing Director, CMS Client Account Lead (Photo: Business Wire)
    In 2014, Accenture Federal Services was awarded a prime contract to take over management of the Federally-Facilitated Exchange (FFE).
  • “We’re proud of our exceptional track record on this program, having now supported the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services through nine successful open enrollment periods,” said Joan Horenstein, a managing director in Accenture Federal Services and CMS client lead.
  • “It is an honor to support the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ mission to strengthen the health care services and information available to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and the health care providers who serve them,” said Elaine Beeman, a senior managing director of Accenture Federal Services’ Civilian Portfolio.

Highway Benefits Raises $3.1 Million Seed Round to Scale Adoption of Student Loan Repayment as a Benefit

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Highway is also announcing its integration with Rippling and availability in the company’s app store, making it even easier for companies on Rippling to offer student loan repayment benefits.

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  • Highway is also announcing its integration with Rippling and availability in the company’s app store, making it even easier for companies on Rippling to offer student loan repayment benefits.
  • Student loan repayment as a benefit helps employees pay off current loans faster and saves them money by reducing interest on their debt.
  • Experiencing the burden of student loans firsthand, MacLaverty and Micheel sought to create a viable solution to this crisis by first focusing on student loan repayment as a benefit.
  • Companies that are using Rippling’s workforce management platform can also take advantage of Highway Benefits through Rippling’s App Shop .

Top Foreign Policy Lawmakers Bolster Support For Global Tech Security Commission

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The Global Tech Security Commission announced today the naming of four federal lawmakers representing both parties and both houses of Congress as new Honorary Co-Chairs.

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  • The Global Tech Security Commission announced today the naming of four federal lawmakers representing both parties and both houses of Congress as new Honorary Co-Chairs.
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    The Global Tech Security Commission added four federal lawmakers representing both parties and both houses of Congress as new Honorary Co-Chairs.
  • First, the Commission’s focus is on developing in-depth strategies for each White House-designated national security tech sector and integrating them into an overarching global tech security strategy.
  • I’m honored to join colleagues from both sides of the aisle to serve on the Global Tech Security Commission.