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Dimensional Energy Secures $20 Million Series A Funding

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Dimensional Energy, Inc., a global leader in cutting-edge carbon utilization technology, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and advanced carbon emissions-derived fuels and materials, announces the successful closure of a $20 million Series A funding round.

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  • Dimensional Energy, Inc., a global leader in cutting-edge carbon utilization technology, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and advanced carbon emissions-derived fuels and materials, announces the successful closure of a $20 million Series A funding round.
  • B Corporation status provides a framework for companies to continually improve positive impact for all stakeholders while maintaining exceptional financial performance,” said Dimensional Energy CEO Jason Salfi.
  • “We are excited to be supporting Dimensional Energy, a clear leader in power-to-liquid sustainable aviation fuel production which is much needed in decarbonizing a hard to abate industry like aviation.
  • The substantial Series A round funding, combined with committed third-party project financing, positions Dimensional Energy for significant growth, enabling the company to rapidly achieve commercial scale and expand its portfolio of high-value, financially attractive projects.

500 Global Brings Policy, Tech and Venture Capital Together for the Next Decade of Innovation

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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The future of venture capital asks stakeholders to become more active in designing strategies and policies that ignite social and economic value.

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  • The future of venture capital asks stakeholders to become more active in designing strategies and policies that ignite social and economic value.
  • During the event, 500 Global will unveil its new research, the 500 Global Rise Report, which presents a blueprint for innovation in emerging and established markets alike.
  • “Achieving the Silicon Valley dream doesn't mean following the same playbook,” said Courtney Powell, COO and Managing Partner at 500 Global.
  • Rise of the Next Global Companies: Explore the acceleration of startup activity worldwide and the rise of global unicorns.

RockCreek Invests in Raven SR, Producer of Renewable Transportation Fuels

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON and PINEDALE, Wyo. , July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RockCreek, a leading global multi-asset firm investing in the energy transition, announced the closing of an investment in Raven SR, Inc. (Raven SR), a company that produces high-value renewable transportation fuels from a variety of feedstocks, including waste streams, using a proprietary non-combustion process.

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  • , July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RockCreek, a leading global multi-asset firm investing in the energy transition, announced the closing of an investment in Raven SR, Inc. ( Raven SR ), a company that produces high-value renewable transportation fuels from a variety of feedstocks, including waste streams, using a proprietary non-combustion process.
  • Raven SR will use RockCreek's investment to further commercialize low-to-negative carbon intensity hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
  • "Raven SR is pioneering innovative ways to produce renewable transportation fuels that will play an instrumental role in decarbonizing the aviation and transportation industries," said Justin Heyman, managing director of RockCreek.
  • Its modular design provides a scalable means to locally produce renewable hydrogen and synthetic liquid fuels from local waste.

Cousins Maine Lobster Announces Expansion into Portland, Oregon

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cousins Maine Lobster, leading lobster franchise brand and provider of the tastiest Maine lobster rolls across the country, announces the upcoming Grand Opening of their newest food truck in Portland, OR on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Oregon Trail Brewfest located at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center at 1726 Washington St., Oregon City. This marks the brand's entrance into the Pacific Northwest.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cousins Maine Lobster, leading lobster franchise brand and provider of the tastiest Maine lobster rolls across the country, announces the upcoming Grand Opening of their newest food truck in Portland, OR on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Oregon Trail Brewfest located at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center at 1726 Washington St., Oregon City.
  • The Portland franchise will be led by brothers Raj and Rahul Mohan.
  • In February 2023, the Mohans expanded into Denver with the first Cousins Maine Lobster food truck in that territory.
  • Pettygrove won and Portland, Oregon got its name," noted Sabin Lomac, Cousins Maine Lobster co-founder and Maine native.

Panelists call for consistent and concerted effort to fight climate crisis at IMF Spring Meeting coorganised by IFF

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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The Resilience and Sustainability Trust was the first long term instrument of the IMF, said Li, which demonstrated the commitment of IMF member countries.

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  • The Resilience and Sustainability Trust was the first long term instrument of the IMF, said Li, which demonstrated the commitment of IMF member countries.
  • Ndagijimana said governments should equally prioritise climate crisis vis-a-vis Covid 19, with "immediate actions and continuous and consistent measures".
  • Li of the IMF thinks good policy environments and incentives are essential to crowd in the private sector in climate financing.
  • Ken Lay of RockCreek suggested that risks in climate projects are holding private funds from pouring into climate financing.

Panelists call for consistent and concerted effort to fight climate crisis at IMF Spring Meeting coorganised by IFF

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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The Resilience and Sustainability Trust was the first long term instrument of the IMF, said Li, which demonstrated the commitment of IMF member countries.

Key Points: 
  • The Resilience and Sustainability Trust was the first long term instrument of the IMF, said Li, which demonstrated the commitment of IMF member countries.
  • Ndagijimana said governments should equally prioritise climate crisis vis-a-vis Covid 19, with "immediate actions and continuous and consistent measures".
  • Li of the IMF thinks good policy environments and incentives are essential to crowd in the private sector in climate financing.
  • Ken Lay of RockCreek suggested that risks in climate projects are holding private funds from pouring into climate financing.

WAV Launches the WAV Trail, a Free Oregon Trail-Inspired Game to Celebrate Pioneers of Broadband Connectivity

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Developed in partnership by WAV, MBSI WAV and Cambium Networks, The WAV Trail is a homage to the unsung heroes of internet connectivity who work hard to close the digital divide.

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  • Developed in partnership by WAV, MBSI WAV and Cambium Networks, The WAV Trail is a homage to the unsung heroes of internet connectivity who work hard to close the digital divide.
  • WISPs are invited to play the free online game to reminisce about the past and realize the efforts that go into building today's broadband networks across North America.
  • "We're grateful for the work that WISPs do to bring connectivity to Canada and the US," says Zach Hubeck, Executive Vice President of Marketing at WAV.
  • To learn how WISPs help to close the digital divide, play The WAV Trail www.wavtrail.com

DealMAX - ACG Rebrands its Premier Dealmaking Conference

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACG – the premier merger and acquisition dealmaking association for the middle market – launched its most ambitious rebrand yet by renaming its annual conference to DealMAX, which will be held May 8-10 at the ARIA Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. 

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  • ACG's DealMAX is the premier annual summit for middle market professionals where they will accelerate dealmaking, share ideas, fuel connectivity and maximize growth of deal networks.
  • "To celebrate ACG's major step forward,we'vetapped Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar to be the entertainment at the conference.
  • Founded in 1954, ACG is the premier M&A dealmaking community with a mission of driving middle-market growth.
  • Media Contact for inquiries and press passes to DealMAX: Sue Ter Maat, ACG, 847-772-4354 or [email protected]
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Biofrontera Inc. Names Fred Leffler as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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WOBURN, Mass., Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biofrontera Inc. (Nasdaq: BFRI), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the commercialization of dermatological products, announces the appointment of Fred Leffler as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biofrontera Inc. (Nasdaq: BFRI), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the commercialization of dermatological products, announces the appointment of Fred Leffler as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Leffler is an experienced financial executive with 15 years of leadership, financial management, consultancy and operations experience across a range of private and public organizations, including growth-stage, private equity and Fortune 100 companies.
  • We are delighted to welcome Fred as Chief Financial Officer during this important period of rapid growth at Biofrontera.
  • I also look forward to broadening Biofronteras financial community relationships as we build upon our leadership position in the dermatology market, stated Mr. Leffler.

ANGIE THOMAS, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE HATE U GIVE, MAKES HER MIDDLE GRADE DEBUT WITH THE FIRST IN A CONTEMPORARY FANTASY TRILOGY

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HarperCollins Children's Books/Balzer + Bray announced the highly anticipated middle grade debut from Angie Thomas, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give, On the Come Up, and Concrete Rose. Publishing April 4, 2023, Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy is the first in a contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore. Donna Bray bought USCPOM rights from Molly Ker Hawn at the Bent Agency.

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  • Publishing April 4, 2023, Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy is the first in a contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore.
  • Angie Thomas said: "I think I can speak for a lot of us when I say that over the past two years, I've desperately needed an escape.
  • While I'm known for writing young adult fiction that hits on hard topics, whenever I want to read for enjoyment, I usually turn to middle grade fantasy novels.
  • But we've never seen Angie in the fantasy realm, weaving her own original magic systems with African American history and legend.