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Herman E. Bulls Appointed to Board of Directors of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Articles, Corporate law, Board of directors, Business law, Committees, Marriott, Corporate governance, Committee
Friday, June 18, 2021 - 9:30pm

With the addition of Mr. Bulls, the Companys Board will have nine directors, seven of whom are independent.

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  • With the addition of Mr. Bulls, the Companys Board will have nine directors, seven of whom are independent.
  • Mr. Bulls was elected to serve on the Board of Directors until the next annual meeting of stockholders of the Company and was also appointed to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • Mr. Bulls brings more than 30 years of real estate, marketing and operations expertise to the Board of Directors.
  • We are excited to welcome Herman Bulls to our Board, said Richard Marriott, chairman of the Host Hotels & Resorts Board of Directors.

NexImmune to Present at the Raymond James 2021 Human Health Innovation Conference

Medical specialties, Clinical medicine, Medicine, Cancer immunotherapy, Immunotherapy, Virotherapy, Dendritic cell, Immune system, Dendritic cell-based cancer vaccine, Combinatorial ablation and immunotherapy
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 9:29pm

The presentation will be accessible via live webcast by visiting https://ir.neximmune.com/investors/events-and-presentations .

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  • The presentation will be accessible via live webcast by visiting https://ir.neximmune.com/investors/events-and-presentations .
  • A replay will be available on the NexImmune website following the presentation.
  • NexImmune is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a novel approach to immunotherapy designed to employ the bodys own T cells to generate a specific, potent, and durable immune response.
  • The AIM technology enables NexImmune to construct nanoparticles that function as synthetic dendritic cells capable of directing a specific T cell-mediated immune response.

Liquidity Services awarded a contract by NEPO to sell commercial vehicles and construction equipment on its online marketplace AllSurplus

Liquidity Services, National Health Service, Financial market, Nepo, Procurement, Business
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 8:47pm

BETHESDA, Md., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) is proud to have been awarded a place on the NEPO202 framework Remarketing of Vehicles and Plant Equipment.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) is proud to have been awarded a place on the NEPO202 framework Remarketing of Vehicles and Plant Equipment.
  • Under the 4-year contract awarded by NEPO, Liquidity Services will sell used cars, commercial vehicles, and construction equipment on behalf of a range of public sector organisations in the United Kingdom including local authorities, educational establishments, emergency services and NHS bodies.
  • All items for sale can be viewed and purchased on AllSurplus.com, Liquidity Services leading marketplace for business surplus.
  • Established in 1976, NEPO undertakes high-value procurement in major strategic areas of spend in conjunction with North Eastern UK local authorities and a range of associate members.

DELSEY PARIS Announces Its CLAVEL Collection Just in Time for Summer

Delsey, Baggage, Secondary sector of the economy
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 4:28pm

The choice travel companion for any and all warm-weather adventures, DELSEY PARIS CLAVEL collection is the lightest and brightest assortment of luggage the brand has touted yet.

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  • The choice travel companion for any and all warm-weather adventures, DELSEY PARIS CLAVEL collection is the lightest and brightest assortment of luggage the brand has touted yet.
  • CLAVEL features three sizes for any length of trip, as well as nine color options that allow adventurers to add a burst of color to their summer.
  • Since 1946, DELSEY PARIS has been accompanying travelers from all around the world on both their personal and professional expeditions.
  • To discover more about DELSEY PARIS products or to purchase a piece from the CLAVEL collection, visit www.delsey.com.

Smartronix Recognized as a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider for the Third Consecutive Year

Cloud computing, Computing, IT infrastructure, Cloud infrastructure, Cloud storage, Microsoft Azure, Azure
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 1:00pm

HERNDON, Va., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smartronix, a global leader in delivering and managing secure cloud services, today announced they have once again been named a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP).

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  • HERNDON, Va., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smartronix, a global leader in delivering and managing secure cloud services, today announced they have once again been named a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP).
  • The Azure Expert MSP Program gives customers confidence that Smartronix will help them meet their organizational and digital transformation objectives."
  • Azure Expert MSP status is Microsofts highest recognition for partners offering cloud management services on Azure.
  • Smartronix is an Azure Gold Cloud Platform, Gold Application Development, and Azure 1st Tier CSP partner.

MacroGenics and Zai Lab Enter Into Broad Strategic Collaboration to Develop and Commercialize Preclinical Bispecific Antibodies in Oncology

Medical specialties, Clusters of differentiation, Clinical medicine, Medicine, Immunology, Bispecific monoclonal antibody, CD47, CD3, Zai, Monoclonal antibodies
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 12:30pm

Zai Lab also obtains exclusive, global licenses from MacroGenics to develop, manufacture and commercialize two additional molecules.

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  • Zai Lab also obtains exclusive, global licenses from MacroGenics to develop, manufacture and commercialize two additional molecules.
  • For the four programs, each company will contribute intellectual property to generate either CD3- or CD47-based bispecific antibodies.
  • We are pleased to expand our strategic collaboration, which leverages both companies unique research capabilities and gives Zai Lab access to MacroGenics proprietary technologies to expand our innovative oncology portfolio on a global basis.
  • If products from the collaboration are commercialized, MacroGenics would also receive royalties on annual net sales in Zai Labs territories.

Altimmune Announces Positive Interim Data from ALT-801 Phase 1 Trial in Overweight and Obese Volunteers

Clinical trials, Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 12:00pm

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    GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced results from a prespecified 6-week interim analysis of its ongoing 12-week, Phase 1, placebo-controlled, single and multiple ascending dose trial of ALT-801, an investigational GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist, in healthy overweight and obese volunteers.
  • All but one subject who received the 1.8 mg sc dose achieved at least 3% weight loss by Week 6.
  • Gastrointestinal adverse events have required other GLP-1 based agents to dose titrate over 16 to 20 weeks to maintain adequate tolerability.
  • The ALT-801 Phase 1 clinical trial is a placebo-controlled, first-in-human, single ascending dose (SAD) and multiple ascending dose (MAD) study in overweight and obese volunteers being conducted in Australia under a clinical trial application.

Felice Development Group Acquires 2.9 Acres & Moves Forward With 900-Unit, Mixed-Use Project on Capital Riverfront With Financing From EagleBank

Anacostia River, Capitol Riverfront, Washington Navy Yard, Anacostia station, FDG, Pud
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 11:00am

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Felice Development Group (FDG) and Fields-Grade Development partnered to acquire 2.9 acres of land on the Anacostia Riverfront after securing PUD approval.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Felice Development Group (FDG) and Fields-Grade Development partnered to acquire 2.9 acres of land on the Anacostia Riverfront after securing PUD approval.
  • The 1333 M Street development, along with the https://bbardc.org/the-park/ , will create another dynamic destination in the Capitol Riverfront.
  • EagleBank provided acquisition financing to fund a significant portion of the projects purchase price.
  • Felice Development Group LLC (FDG) is leading the project in partnership with Fields-Grade Development.

Celebrating the Beauty in Our Community With Community Bank of the Chesapeake’s 2022 Calendar Contest

Regions of the United States, Geography of the United States, Chesapeake, Maryland
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - 6:56pm

WALDORF, Md., June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Bank of the Chesapeake kicks off their annual Calendar Contest, inviting community members to submit their photographs to help fill their 2022 community calendar.

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  • WALDORF, Md., June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Bank of the Chesapeake kicks off their annual Calendar Contest, inviting community members to submit their photographs to help fill their 2022 community calendar.
  • Photos will be selected by the Bank and community voting to fill the Banks 2022 calendar.
  • Headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland, Community Bank of the Chesapeake is a full-service commercial bank, with assets over $2.0 billion.
  • Community Bank of the Chesapeake is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Community Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: TCFC).

Bumble Auto receives 2021 CarGurus Top Rated Car Dealer Award for Excellence in Best Customer Experience

Online dating applications, CarGurus, Bumble Inc., Bumble, Car dealership, Fictional characters, Literature, Companies
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - 3:57pm

According to these ratings, Bumble Auto is the best used car dealership in Columbia, Baltimore and Washington DC.

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  • According to these ratings, Bumble Auto is the best used car dealership in Columbia, Baltimore and Washington DC.
  • We are thrilled to recognize Bumble Auto as a 2021 Top Rated Dealer , said Sam Zales, President and COO of CarGurus.
  • The Top Rated Dealer program gives dealerships like Bumble Auto the opportunity to showcase their customer service excellence, and we applaud their high standards.
  • Bumble Auto Quotes to use:
    Bumble Auto is honored to be named a CarGurus Top Rated Dealer in 2021.