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Building Industry Association of Southern California Offers Complimentary Show Floor Pass to Veterans at the 2023 Building Industry Show

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Veterans, Human Resources, Professional Services, Philanthropy, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Foundation, Defense, Residential Building & Real Estate, Social media, Housing, BBCF, Human, Veteran, Multimedia, Builder, California Building Industry Association, Artificial intelligence, BIA, Washington Marriott Marquis, Industrial show, Real estate

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019412188/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019412188/en/
    The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is offering complimentary passes to veterans who are interested in attending the show floor at the Building Industry Show in an effort to connect veterans with the many opportunities available in the building industry.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Building Industry Show is the largest and most comprehensive building trade show in Southern California.
  • “We encourage all veterans who are interested in pursuing a career in the building industry to attend the 2023 Building Industry Show,” said Montejano.
  • The Building Industry Association of Southern California is the voice of the region’s building industry, with four chapters offering localized services to building professionals from Ventura to the southern tip of Orange County.

Zum CEO Ritu Narayan Recognized As Goldman Sachs Builders and Innovators Exceptional Entrepreneur of 2023

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm today announced Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO of Zum, has been recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2023. Narayan will be honored at the Goldman Sachs Builders and Innovators Summit Oct. 18-20, 2023, in Healdsburg, California.

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  • Will be honored at upcoming annual Summit in Healdsburg, California
    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm today announced Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO of Zum, has been recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2023.
  • Narayan will be honored at the Goldman Sachs Builders and Innovators Summit Oct. 18-20, 2023, in Healdsburg, California.
  • When Narayan was school-aged, her mom left the workforce to ensure her kids could get to and from school safely and reliably.
  • To learn more about how Zum is working with thousands of schools across the nation to modernize student transportation, please visit Zum's website .

Infragistics Announces App Builder™ Design Contest for Developers, Designers and Non-Designers

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Cranbury, NJ, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infragistics, a leading global provider of tools and solutions to accelerate design and development, has announced a new App Builder Design Contest where developers, designers and non-designers alike can unleash their creativity and win prizes.

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  • Cranbury, NJ, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infragistics, a leading global provider of tools and solutions to accelerate design and development, has announced a new App Builder Design Contest where developers, designers and non-designers alike can unleash their creativity and win prizes.
  • Infragistics’ company's mission is to create simplicity and beauty in the world one app at a time.
  • “App Builder makes it easy to be creative and customize apps to meet unique needs,” said Jason Beres, SVP, Infragistics.
  • The winners will be announced during the webinar “What Makes an Award-Winning Application and App Builder Design Contest”.

Notable Labs Closes Merger Transaction With VBL Therapeutics

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Machine learning, Founders Fund, Association of British HealthTech Industries, Apoptosis, Builder, United States Medical Licensing Examination, AML, VBL, Cancer, Induced cell cycle arrest, CUSIP, Therapy, PLK1, Acute myeloid leukemia, First Round Capital, Y Combinator, Patient, Security (finance), Pharmaceutical industry, Notability, Volasertib

- Completed previously announced $10.3 million private placement with leading healthtech-focused investors, led by Builders VC, B Capital Group, Y Combinator, First Round Capital, and Founders Fund -

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  • - Completed previously announced $10.3 million private placement with leading healthtech-focused investors, led by Builders VC, B Capital Group, Y Combinator, First Round Capital, and Founders Fund -
    FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notable Labs, Inc. (“Notable”), a clinical stage therapeutic platform company developing predictive precision medicines for cancer patients, today announced the completion of its merger transaction with VBL Therapeutics (“VBL”) (Nasdaq: VBLT) and associated financing.
  • “This is an important milestone for Notable as we continue to advance the demonstrated value of the PPMP,” said Thomas Bock, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Notable.
  • “The merger will add additional capital to accelerate our continued development of Volasertib for the treatment of AML in PPMP-predicted responding patients.
  • PPMP has guided Notable in the selection and development of two clinical-stage therapeutic candidates in platform-predicted responding patients with AML.

CFPDP to Celebrate Latest Inductees at 30th Annual Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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The official ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto during the 30th Annual Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon presented by CIBC.

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  • The official ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto during the 30th Annual Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon presented by CIBC.
  • The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame was founded in 1994 by the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP).
  • Canadian Disability Hall of Fame at Metro Hall, Toronto
    “The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame was established to honour excellence, commemorate role models and celebrate exceptional contributions that significantly improve the lives of people with physical disabilities,” said The Honourable Vim Kochhar, Founding Chair of CFPDP.
  • “Led by a dedicated Selection Board, the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame has highlighted achievements and abilities for three decades.

Beazer Homes Named 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leader of the Year

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Beazer Homes has been named the 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leader of the Year in the Builder category by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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  • Beazer Homes has been named the 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leader of the Year in the Builder category by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Beazer Homes is the first ever corporate builder to earn the honor of Indoor airPLUS Leader of the Year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231016955632/en/
    Beazer Homes was named the 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leader of the Year (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Beazer Homes’ dedication to the Indoor airPLUS program is evident across its building and marketing processes.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leader Awards or the Indoor airPLUS Program, visit www.epa.gov/indoorairplus .

TAB Announces Excellence under 45 Award Winner

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is honored to announce Christopher Bolio as the 2023 Excellence under 45 Award winner. This individual has committed himself to his career and to advancing the residential construction industry. Bolio is primed to be a future leader in the industry. Christopher Bolio will be honored at the San Luis Resort in Galveston, Texas during the Excellence in Leadership Dinner on Wednesday, November 15.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is honored to announce Christopher Bolio as the 2023 Excellence under 45 Award winner.
  • Christopher Bolio will be honored at the San Luis Resort in Galveston, Texas during the Excellence in Leadership Dinner on Wednesday, November 15.
  • Bolio's active participation in these associations, including serving as GHBA Custom Builders Council Chair and as a TAB director, reflects his passion for supporting and improving the industry.
  • His leadership is characterized by a deep commitment to supporting others and making a positive impact on his communities.

MAGNA-TILES® Downhill Duo Set Wins Preschool Toy of the Year at 2023 Toy of the Year Awards

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Saturday, September 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's #1 Magnetic Building Sets Brand¹, MAGNA-TILES®, rolls into victory, winning Preschool Toy of the Year for their Downhill Duo magnetic building set at the Toy Foundation's 2023 Toy of the Year Awards.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's #1 Magnetic Building Sets Brand¹, MAGNA-TILES ® , rolls into victory, winning Preschool Toy of the Year for their Downhill Duo magnetic building set at the Toy Foundation's 2023 Toy of the Year Awards.
  • The winners of the 2023  Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards were unveiled by The Toy Foundation at the Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards on Friday, September 29th at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
  • The product category winners were determined by votes from Toy Association members, toy retailers, media and consumers.
  • Starting September 30th, media and influencers are invited to visit MAGNA-TILES at the 2023 Toy Fair, Booth #6445 to experience the Downhill Duo Preschool Toy of the Year winner first-hand.

Velocity Continues Strategic Expansion of its MGA Platform Acquiring Majority Stake in Insight Risk Technologies

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Nashville, TN, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Velocity HoldCo, LLC (“Velocity”), the holding company for Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC, Velocity Specialty Insurance Company, and Velocity Claims LLC, and Insight Risk Technologies LLC ("Insight Risk") together announce Velocity’s acquisition of a majority stake in Insight Risk, a leading one-stop loss prevention and risk transfer solution provider for the Builder's Risk market.

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  • Nashville, TN, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Velocity HoldCo, LLC (“Velocity”), the holding company for Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC, Velocity Specialty Insurance Company, and Velocity Claims LLC, and Insight Risk Technologies LLC ("Insight Risk") together announce Velocity’s acquisition of a majority stake in Insight Risk, a leading one-stop loss prevention and risk transfer solution provider for the Builder's Risk market.
  • “We believe that Insight Risk is poised for remarkable growth, and Velocity is thrilled to be a part of their journey.
  • The completion of this acquisition of Insight Risk will infuse growth capital and provide additional capacity for Insight Risk and provide Velocity with a new diversifying line of business to its expanding specialty insurance platform."
  • Insight Risk, a technology-focused Builder's Risk MGA, offers integrated technology and insurance solutions for the Builder's Risk market, operating on both an admitted and non-admitted basis.

LOG HOME SHOW HEADED TO FREDERICKSBURG, VA OCTOBER 6-8 2023

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fredericksburg, VA area residents and surrounding communities will soon have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the industry's top log home and timber frame home builders and experts during the Fredericksburg Log Home & Timber Frame Show at The Fredericksburg Convention Center, October 6-8.

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  • The show will run Friday from 1 p.m.—7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.—6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Admission is $12 per person at the door and $10 per person online or with discount coupon.
  • Exhibitors in attendance will include Log Home & Timber Frame Home Builders/Manufacturers, Restoration/Maintenance Experts, Rustic Furniture Artists, & more.
  • For a full list of Exhibitors & Workshop Presentations, visit www.loghomeshows.com
    The Log Home & Timber Frame Shows are held throughout the country.