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CancerVax CEO Ryan Davies Speaks with University of Utah Chemistry Professor about the Future of Therapeutic Research

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Ryan Looper, Ph.D., Colorado State University, is a tenured Professor at the University of Utah.

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  • Ryan Looper, Ph.D., Colorado State University, is a tenured Professor at the University of Utah.
  • To top off his academic credentials, Dr. Looper was a post-doctorate fellow at Harvard University, where he studied Chemical Biology.
  • Before beginning his current role as a Professor at the University of Utah, Dr. Looper was the John Huntsman Presidential Chair with the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
  • “Speaking with Dr. Looper was an exciting opportunity to see how industry researchers are encouraging young scientists to work towards their goals in therapeutic development,” CancerVAX CEO Ryan Davies said.

Vitalhub Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

“The positive organic and accretive inorganic growth contributed to record Q4 and fiscal 2022 revenue, adjusted EBITDA(2), and annual recurring revenue (“ARR”)(1, 2).

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  • “The positive organic and accretive inorganic growth contributed to record Q4 and fiscal 2022 revenue, adjusted EBITDA(2), and annual recurring revenue (“ARR”)(1, 2).
  • Gross profit as a percentage of revenue for Q4 2022 was 82% compared to 79% in Q4 2021 and 80% in Q3 2022.
  • ARR (1, 2) grew by $5,177,935 to $36,145,150, achieving 17% growth in Q4 2022 versus Q3 2022.
  • Cashflows from operations before changes in working capital was $7,119,817 for FY 2022 as compared to $1,972,933 for FY 2021.

Aptose Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

SAN DIEGO and TORONTO, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptose Biosciences Inc. (“Aptose” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: APTO, TSX: APS), a clinical-stage precision oncology company developing highly differentiated oral kinase inhibitors to treat hematologic malignancies, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022, and provided a corporate update.

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  • The net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, was $10.0 million ($0.11 per share) compared with $24.3 million ($0.27 per share) for the quarter ended December 31, 2021.
  • Total cash and cash equivalents and investments as of December 31, 2022, were $47.0 million.
  • Aptose Appoints VP, Controller – During the fourth quarter, Aptose appointed Brooks Ensign, Vice President and Controller.
  • A summary of the results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 is presented below:

Nokian Tyres Expands Dayton Factory Footprint with New 350,000 Square-Foot Warehouse

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

DAYTON, Tenn., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nokian Tyres has begun construction on a finished goods warehouse at its Dayton, Tennessee production campus that will hold as many as 600,000 tires. The facility will be ready for use by mid-2024.

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  • The new warehouse will sit adjacent to Nokian Tyres' Dayton Factory , which is currently doubling production to manufacture as many as four million tires per year by 2024.
  • "Faithful+Gould is thrilled to continue the partnership with Nokian Tyres that started in 2017 for the construction of the Dayton Factory.
  • Nokian Tyres opened its Dayton Factory in fall 2019 and began producing tires for commercial sale in early 2020.
  • The expansion will also allow Nokian Tyres to add light truck tires to the Dayton Factory's product mix in 2023.

New Ninja Blast™ Portable Blender Challenges the Competition with Powerful, Innovative, On-The-Go Blending

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

NEEDHAM, Mass., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ninja, the #1 brand in blending in the US for the last four consecutive years[1], is disrupting the market by bringing the power and high-performance of its award-winning blenders on the go with its first cordless blender: the Ninja Blast™ Portable Blender.

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  • Packing power and performance all in one portable, lightweight, cordless blender the Ninja Blast™ is the perfect solution for high-quality drinks on the way to or from the gym or even while at the beach with friends.
  • Blasting through ice and frozen ingredients with its durable, stainless steel BlastBlade™ technology, the Ninja Blast™ offers the best cordless blending power [2] at 16oz or 18oz, with better particle breakdown than competitors.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce the new Ninja Blast™ and allow people to blend anywhere they want by powering their personal performance on-the-go," said Neil Shah, Chief Commercial Officer.
  • The Ninja Blast™ will come in six colors, and is now available for pre-order in the black colorway for $59.99 on NinjaKitchen.com .

GMAC Task Force Revamps Business Education Admissions Reporting Standards

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

RESTON, Va., March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Graduate Management Admission Council ( GMAC ), a global association representing leading business schools, today released an updated version of the Graduate Management Education Admissions Reporting Standards .

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  • RESTON, Va., March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Graduate Management Admission Council ( GMAC ), a global association representing leading business schools, today released an updated version of the Graduate Management Education Admissions Reporting Standards .
  • The revision, led by a task force of 14 GMAC member schools, aimed to ensure the standards align with the shifting landscape of graduate business education and today's best practices of identifying gender, race and ethnicity, and undergraduate majors, among other criteria commonly used in the admissions process.
  • “Rest assured, we were fully aware of the stakes at hand and did not just rubber-stamp the new standards.”
    In 2019, GMAC formed a task force to revise the MBA Reporting Criteria – first published by GMAC in 2000 and adopted by approximately 200 business schools – into Graduate Management Education Admissions Reporting Standards.
  • A prime example is the delivery of online programs,” said Nita Swinsick, associate dean of graduate & executive degree programs admissions at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and co-chair of the task force.

Spring Blooms and Summer Adventures in Asheville: Outdoor Festivals, Restaurant Openings and the Year of the Trail

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As warmer temperatures bring wildflower blooms and vivid greens to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the arrival of spring weather in Asheville, North Carolina means it's time to get out and explore. The spring season breathes new life into the expansive meadows and lush mountainsides, as well as the city, welcoming a fresh lineup of upbeat festivals and events from spring break through the summer.

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  • North Carolina is the Great Trails State, and 2023 has been officially designated the Year of the Trail .
  • Whether walking, hiking, biking, paddling or horseback riding, there is a trail for every ability and inclination.
  • Asheville Outdoor Experiences offers guided activities for all ages and levels from its signature Mountaintop Sunset Hike to outdoor skills classes like campsite cooking and knot craft.
  • Icy drinks and frozen booze are hot this summer in Asheville's cocktail culture, with the season's most sippable concoctions including:

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN MAKES A SPLASH WITH 'A LA PISCINE' COLLECTION EXCLUSIVELY FOR NEIMAN MARCUS CUSTOMERS

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

DALLAS, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus, in partnership with Christian Louboutin, unveils exclusive collection "A La Piscine" to get customers summer ready. The collection features a full range of footwear and handbags in neon colors and exclusive splash print. It also includes newly added lifestyle product categories such as pet accessories, tumblers to stay hydrated at the pool, t-shirts with hand woven details, and limited-edition skateboards.

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  • DALLAS, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus, in partnership with Christian Louboutin, unveils exclusive collection " A La Piscine " to get customers summer ready.
  • "Christian Louboutin has always inspired our luxury customers, and it's an honor he's chosen to create this unique expression of his brand exclusively for Neiman Marcus," said Geoffroy van Raemdonck, Chief Executive Officer, Neiman Marcus Group.
  • At the pinnacle of the activation, Christian Louboutin made a personal appearance at a poolside-themed soiree at Neiman Marcus NorthPark on March 21.
  • "Neiman Marcus approached us to create a Spring/Summer capsule collection and pop-up experience for their customers," said Christian Louboutin.

CLA Teams Up with KlariVis on Enterprise Data Initiative for Community Banks

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Minneapolis, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest professional services firm in the United States, and KlariVis, a visually interactive dashboard and analytics solution for the financial services industry, announced a new nationwide strategic relationship to support community banks and their ability to strategically leverage data.

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  • Minneapolis, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest professional services firm in the United States, and KlariVis, a visually interactive dashboard and analytics solution for the financial services industry, announced a new nationwide strategic relationship to support community banks and their ability to strategically leverage data.
  • CLA will be an exclusive provider of KlariVis, who has quickly become a preferred solution for innovative banks looking to unlock the power of their data in an easy-to-use, modern, interactive dashboard and analytics platform.
  • The KlariVis platform compiles and aggregates high-value actionable data across disparate systems into an intuitive, interactive dashboard that provides financial institutions of all sizes with timely insights that empower teams, drive profitability, and improve productivity at every level of the organization.
  • “Our combined banking and data analytics experience will empower their clients to better understand and utilize data, transform customer experience, make informed, strategic decisions, and safeguard their institutions.”
    For more information, go to CLA’s financial services website.

DailyPay Unveils New "Friday Tips" Function Geared Toward Hospitality and Restaurant Clients

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DailyPay continues to innovate its industry-leading technology platform with a new function created to tackle a growing problem among tipped employees within the hospitality industry.

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  • NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DailyPay continues to innovate its industry-leading technology platform with a new function created to tackle a growing problem among tipped employees within the hospitality industry.
  • For parking valets, restaurant servers, porters, and hotel concierges, the recent trend for customers to go cashless can put a huge dent in their finances.
  • To address this problem facing its clients, especially those in hospitality, DailyPay is rolling out a new function, "Friday Tips."
  • DailyPay's Friday™ is a general purpose reloadable (GPR) prepaid card and app, which unlocks instant no-fee* on-demand pay transfers for DailyPay users.