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KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Desirable Santee, California

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Saturday, March 23, 2024
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KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Prospect Gardens, its latest new-home community in Santee, California.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Prospect Gardens, its latest new-home community in Santee, California.
  • Homeowners will appreciate Prospect Gardens' proximity to schools as well as the planned on-site amenities, which include a park and children’s playground.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240322226645/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of Prospect Gardens, its latest new-home community in Santee, California.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.

Biocom California Appoints New Members to its Board of Governors

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Biocom California, the association representing the California life science industry, today announced that it appointed Jeffrey Hessekiel, executive vice president and general counsel at Exelixis, and Michael Boss, senior vice president at Alexandria Real Estate Equities, to its board of governors.

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  • Biocom California, the association representing the California life science industry, today announced that it appointed Jeffrey Hessekiel, executive vice president and general counsel at Exelixis, and Michael Boss, senior vice president at Alexandria Real Estate Equities, to its board of governors.
  • Hessekiel and Mr. Boss are valuable additions to our board of governors, which consists of prominent life science leaders with deep industry knowledge representing regions across the state,” said Joe Panetta, president and CEO of Biocom California.
  • Before Exelixis, Mr. Hessekiel was senior counsel at the law firm Arnold & Porter, and previously worked at Gilead Sciences.
  • His region covered Southern California, Phoenix, and Las Vegas, as well as all product types including life science, industrial, office, multi-family, and retail.

San Diego Angel Conference at USD Opens 2024 SDAC VI Fund to Angel Investors as Applications for Founders Seeking Funding Close on December 19

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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San Diego Angel Conference at the University of San Diego (SDAC) activates angel investors and connects them with early-stage companies seeking seed funding.

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  • San Diego Angel Conference at the University of San Diego (SDAC) activates angel investors and connects them with early-stage companies seeking seed funding.
  • SDAC angel investors can expand their network through structured seminars, and socials, and by becoming a member of the USD President’s Club.
  • SDAC partners with 35+ organizations including University of San Diego ( USD ), San Diego State University ( SDSU ), and University of California, San Diego ( UCSD ), to drive deal flow and mentor startups.
  • SDAC Founder Mysty Rusk says, “We activate angel investors and fund companies with potential to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.

Scott Canales Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Scott Canales has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President, Alliant Specialty.

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  • Scott Canales has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President, Alliant Specialty.
  • Based in Los Angeles, Canales has spent 38 years in the insurance industry, with 31 dedicated years as a construction insurance broker focused on construction, development, transportation and logistics.
  • “I’m looking forward to the next 10 years of success at Alliant, where we can provide winning, risk-consulting strategies for clients,” added Canales.
  • Prior to working as a construction insurance broker, Canales spent eight years as a Chief Financial Officer and Controller at a construction engineering firm.

Cedar Point Sports Center Is New Home For International Sports Academy

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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SANDUSKY, Ohio, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Sports Academy (ISA) has a new home at Cedar Point Sports Center (CPSC) for its basketball development program after spending previous years in Willoughby, OH. ISA has also partnered with other local entities to round out the academy experience for their athletes.

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  • SANDUSKY, Ohio, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Sports Academy (ISA) has a new home at Cedar Point Sports Center (CPSC) for its basketball development program after spending previous years in Willoughby, OH.
  • ISA has also partnered with other local entities to round out the academy experience for their athletes.
  • "Through strategic partnerships, ISA elevates the training experience for athletes worldwide," said John Kopcso, Director of Athletics for International Sports Academy.
  • Ryan Ladd, our Director of Events, worked tirelessly with ISA to introduce them to the Cedar Point Sports Center, said Justin Kijowski, General Manager of Cedar Point Sports Center.

San Diego Angel Conference at USD’s Knauss School of Business Launches SDAC VI Fund with Two Major Events: Entrepreneur Program Kick Off/Mixer and Alternative Funding Expo

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), a program within University of San Diego (USD) Knauss School of Business and in partnership with The Brink SBDC , is launching its sixth angel conference series – SDAC VI – to activate accredited angel investors and mentor promising early-stage companies.

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  • San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), a program within University of San Diego (USD) Knauss School of Business and in partnership with The Brink SBDC , is launching its sixth angel conference series – SDAC VI – to activate accredited angel investors and mentor promising early-stage companies.
  • SDAC provides guidance, education, resources, and valuable connections to early-stage companies seeking angel funding, while actively engaging first-time and experienced angel investors.
  • The San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange (SDEE), a valued SDAC partner, is also sponsoring the mixer for the kick off of SDAC’s Entrepreneurs Track (E-Track), on Sept. 12.
  • The E-Track is open to early-stage company founders to develop, explore, and refine fundamentals required to seek angel investment.

University of San Diego Partners with AiFi to Open Autonomous Convenience Store On Campus

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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BURLINGAME, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Students and staff can shop the "Smart Market" by scanning an app to enter, picking up desired food and drink items, and walking out, while AiFi's technology instantly charges and generates a receipt for the purchase

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  • The mini convenience store, located within the Knauss Center for Business Education, features entry by scanning a dedicated store app.
  • "As AiFi continues to expand into more unique spaces, we're excited to provide the University of San Diego community with more convenient shopping options and an enhanced experience,"said Steve Carlin, CEO at AiFi.
  • In 2022, AiFi deployed autonomous shopping at the University of Denver campus, where students reported satisfaction with not having to wait in line or interact with cashiers.
  • The implementation of AiFi's technology follows suit to the University of San Diego's consistent efforts to make dining easier on campus through technology.

Terry Tallen Inducted into the Indiana Sports Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Terry Tallen, star defensive player for the Indiana University Football team, will be inducted into the Indiana Sports Hall of Fame (ISHOF), August 12 at the 2nd Annual Induction Banquet at the Old National Events Plaza in Evansville, IN. Terry joins other Hoosier sports greats such as 14-year NFL All-Pro, Super Bowl Champion and Indiana University quarterback Trent Green; Dr. Kevin Speer, two-time first team IU Academic All-American and All-Big Ten recipient; Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient and a National Football Foundation Hall of Fame offensive center Reggie Wayne of the Indianapolis Colts; racing legend, Al Unser Jr., Chris Doleman, Minnesota Vikings All-Pro lineman and former Hoosier basketball great and sportscaster Dan Dakich.

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  • Terry Tallen, star defensive player for the Indiana University Football team, will be inducted into the Indiana Sports Hall of Fame (ISHOF), August 12, 2023.
  • Terry was coached by ESPN Hall of Fame broadcaster Lee Corso.
  • The Terry Tallen Indiana Football Complex opened in 2019 and is considered one of the finest new collegiate football complexes in the USA.
  • "We are delighted to honor Terry's great talents in the world of athletics, commerce, philanthropy and his continued devotion to the state of Indiana as well as Indiana University," said Tim Turpin, founder, Indiana Sports Hall of Fame.

The Ethical Tech Project Expands Impact, Launching Two Cornerstone Initiatives as AI Accelerates the Need for Ethical Data Use

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Ethical Tech Project, a think-and-do tank committed to making the web safer for consumers and supporting companies' efforts to become better data stewards, unveiled two cornerstone initiatives for businesses to reference and adopt: A technical blueprint (ThePrivacyStack) and a strategic blueprint (Commitment to the Ethical Use of Data). The organization also announced the addition of 5 members to its Advisory Board since the organization launched in February 2022.

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  • The organization also announced the addition of 5 members to its Advisory Board since the organization launched in February 2022.
  • Inherent in data collection and use are risks from regulators and distrustful customers left to business leaders to navigate.
  • The Ethical Tech Project seeks to bring both technical and strategic blueprints to market to help the industry navigate these risks by adopting data stewardship.
  • "We're tired of the conversations surrounding privacy and the ethical use of data being unloaded onto swaths of legal teams," said Tom Chavez, the Chair of the Ethical Tech Project.

LIMBER Prosthetics & Orthotics Awarded $200,000+ in Funding at San Diego Angel Conference V with Relavo Winning at Least $150,000 and Athletiverse Receiving at Least a $75,000 Investment

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), a University of San Diego (USD) Knauss School of Business program now in its fifth year that activates accredited angel investors and engages promising early-stage companies, today awarded three startups with angel funding for their potentially disruptive solutions.

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  • San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), a University of San Diego (USD) Knauss School of Business program now in its fifth year that activates accredited angel investors and engages promising early-stage companies, today awarded three startups with angel funding for their potentially disruptive solutions.
  • LIMBER Prosthetics & Orthotics took the top prize with $200,000* in funding for its affordable, personalized prosthetics.
  • Runners up were awarded funding as follows:
    *Actual amount raised by the finalists could increase as investors may elect to invest in the startups as individual investors.
  • Accredited angel investors nationwide invested anywhere from $7,000 to $40,000 to form a collective SDAC V fund.