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Snowden Lane Partners Recognized on the Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms List for Third Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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This is the third consecutive year that Snowden Lane has been named to the list, which showcases the top independent RIA firms nationally.

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  • This is the third consecutive year that Snowden Lane has been named to the list, which showcases the top independent RIA firms nationally.
  • As thrilling as it is to be named to this list, Im equally excited for Snowden Lane to continue its growth going forward.
  • Barrons has garnered tremendous respect across the wealth management industry, which only makes our inclusion on this list more rewarding, said Lyle LaMothe, Chairman of Snowden Lane Partners.
  • The Barrons Top 100 Registered Investment Adviser Firms list includes firms across 27 states.

MonitorEDU Announces Release of New Oral Exams Platform

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MonitorEDU, a leading provider of high-stakes remote proctoring using live proctors based in North America, announces the release of a new oral exam platform, developed in partnership with Paradigm Testing, called Knock.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MonitorEDU, a leading provider of high-stakes remote proctoring using live proctors based in North America, announces the release of a new oral exam platform, developed in partnership with Paradigm Testing, called Knock.
  • Steve Barkley, CEO of Paradigm Testing remarked, "We are very excited about the release of the Knock platform, a Paradigm Testing proprietary software solution.
  • With MonitorEDU serving as our service team, we have supported over 25,000 oral medical board examinations since the global pandemic began in 2020.
  • Our teams have created the premier oral exam platform and we embrace the paradigm shift in the adminstration of high-stakes, event-based testing."

Parks Associates: 23% of US Internet Households Agree Movies and Music Should Be Available for Free

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates' latest consumer data on video habits shows that almost one-fourth of US internet households agree that pirating content is acceptable, up from 14% in 2019. The international research firm will host "Digital Piracy and Distribution" virtually on Thursday, September 22, 11:00 AM CT US, as part of the fifth annual Future of Video: OTT, Pay TV, and Digital Media.

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  • "Some consumers do not even realize that they are viewing pirated content," said Serhad Doken , CTO, Adeia.
  • "There is room for improvement from the industry in several perspectives: education, content security, and product design."
  • "I think that as an industry we have the opportunity and the responsibility right now to work together to find creative solutions to shut down piracy."
  • "Internet distribution does not eliminate the fundamental need to monetize the production and distribution of great content - something we help to enable every day."

Revolution Cannabis Continues as the People's Favorite in Illinois for Third Year in a Row

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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This is the third Cannabis Cup Illinois held byHigh Times,with the judging completed this year by the people of Illinois, rather than a small panel of judges, making Revolution a people's favorite.

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  • This is the third Cannabis Cup Illinois held byHigh Times,with the judging completed this year by the people of Illinois, rather than a small panel of judges, making Revolution a people's favorite.
  • Revolution's now has 20 total Cannabis Cup wins, including 11 first-place wins, more than any other cultivator in Illinois, large or small.
  • Specifically, Revolution products won the following Cannabis Cup Illinois 2022 awards:
    "We are deeply honored to be chosen by the people again this year as the outstanding cultivator in Illinois.
  • For Cannabis Cup Illinois 2022,judging was open to members of the public, with roughly 1,500 judges testing products in each category.

Thrive Pet Healthcare Appoints Odis Pirtle as CEO

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrive Pet Healthcare, a leading national network of over 350 veterinary hospitals, announces that it has appointed Odis Pirtle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Stephen Hadley, the former CEO of Thrive Pet Healthcare, has been named Executive Vice Chairman of the Board and will continue to focus on advancing the veterinary profession through technology and innovation.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrive Pet Healthcare , a leading national network of over 350 veterinary hospitals, announces that it has appointed Odis Pirtle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Pirtle most recently served as Thrive Pet Healthcare's President and Interim CEO for six months, and COO for over three years.
  • Previously, Pirtle served as CEO of THRIVE Affordable Vet Care and in multiple leadership positions at Pfizer Animal Health and Zoetis.
  • Thrive Pet Healthcare is a leading veterinary service network that uniquely delivers a continuum of care to pet families and services to veterinary hospitals.

Aspect Biosystems Appoints Three New Board Members

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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I am excited to extend a warm welcome to Nancy, Don, and Devyn as they join Aspects Board of Directors, said Tamer Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer, Aspect Biosystems.

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  • I am excited to extend a warm welcome to Nancy, Don, and Devyn as they join Aspects Board of Directors, said Tamer Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer, Aspect Biosystems.
  • I am thrilled to be joining the Board of Aspect Biosystems, said Dr. Nancy Krieger.
  • I am excited to join the board of Aspect Biosystems, said Dr. Devyn Smith.
  • Aspect Biosystems is a biotechnology company creating bioprinted tissue therapeutics to transform how we treat disease.

GoCoach Recognized as a Finalist in Two Major Competitions for Developing Innovative Solutions for Employee Lifecycle Learning

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoCoach, Inc, an employee lifecycle platform, is designed to flip the learning and development category on its head. GoCoach continues to impress customers, learners, funders, and competition hosts alike with their scalable and effective solution to ongoing learning for all. The company's latest recognitions come from two of the country's most esteemed and influential organizations: EdTechWeek and Venture Atlanta.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoCoach, Inc , an employee lifecycle platform, is designed to flip the learning and development category on its head.
  • GoCoach continues to impress customers, learners, funders, and competition hosts alike with their scalable and effective solution to ongoing learning for all.
  • "We're always happy to be recognized, especially by organizations like EdTechWeek and Venture Atlanta," said Kristy McCann Flynn, Co-founder and CEO of GoCoach.
  • "And that's why we built GoCoach to help HR leaders make impactful changes that span the employee lifecycle.

SG Analytics Appoints Amit Shanker as Advisory Board Member

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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SG Analytics, the market leader in research and data analytics services, has appointed Amit Shanker, based in the US, as an Advisory Board Member.

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  • SG Analytics, the market leader in research and data analytics services, has appointed Amit Shanker, based in the US, as an Advisory Board Member.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220921005679/en/
    SG Analytics appoints Amit Shanker as Advisory Board Member (Photo: Business Wire)
    I am excited to welcome Amit as his entry will bolster our efforts to provide more value to our customers and deepen our relationships in Data Analytics and Investment Insights services, said Sid Banerjee, CEO, SG Analytics.
  • He was instrumental in building their investment management, data analytics and ESG practices
    I am excited to join the SG Analytics advisory board at a key inflection point as the company continues its growth for the last few years, said Amit Shanker, Board Advisor, SG Analytics.
  • SG Analytics, a Global Insights & Analytics firm, focuses on ESG, Data Analytics, Investment Insights, Market Research, and Data Modernization services.

MicroTransponder Completes $73M Series E Financing

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroTransponder, Inc. positions for continued strategic growth, having finalized its oversubscribed $73 million Series E funding round and named Prashant Rawat chief operating officer (COO). The funding supports the market development and commercialization of MicroTransponder's FDA-approved Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System, a first-of-its-kind breakthrough technology that uses vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) during rehabilitation therapy to improve upper limb function for stroke survivors.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroTransponder, Inc. positions for continued strategic growth, having finalized its oversubscribed $73 million Series E funding round and named Prashant Rawat chief operating officer (COO).
  • The company's Series E was led by US Venture Partners , a multi-stage investment firm.
  • For more information about MicroTransponder and the first FDA-approved use of vagus nerve stimulation for stroke rehabilitation, visit Vivistim.com.
  • MicroTransponder, Inc. is a privately held, global medical device company based in Austin, Texas, committed to developing research-based neuroscience solutions.

iCRYO Signs Nine Franchise Deals Across Three States

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iCRYO, the fast-growing recovery and wellness brand, has signed nine new franchise agreements across the states of Texas, Tennessee, and Utah.

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  • The Premium Health Care Franchise will be Expanding in Texas, Tennessee, and Utah
    HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iCRYO , the fast-growing recovery and wellness brand, has signed nine new franchise agreements across the states of Texas, Tennessee, and Utah.
  • Behind the franchise agreement in Lake Jackson, Texas is Victoria Garcia, a local business owner and an emergency room registered nurse.
  • Karolina Stipher, whose franchise agreement will bring six iCRYO locations to Nashville and the surrounding area, spent the majority of her 15-year professional career in healthcare.
  • With a projected opening in Q1 of 2023, iCRYO will also be expanding to Utah with two signed franchise agreements in the Salt Lake City area.