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Zymo Research Announces Sponsorship of the Inaugural Microbes in Wastewater Symposium

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zymo Research Corporation proudly announced its sponsorship of the upcoming "Microbes in Wastewater: Molecular Approaches in Pathogen and AMR Surveillance" symposium, scheduled for January 18th -19th, 2024, in Laguna Beach, California.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zymo Research Corporation proudly announced its sponsorship of the upcoming "Microbes in Wastewater: Molecular Approaches in Pathogen and AMR Surveillance" symposium, scheduled for January 18th -19th, 2024, in Laguna Beach, California.
  • The aim is to foster conversations on technologies and methods for the standardization of wastewater testing and surveillance.
  • Zymo Research's sponsorship emphasizes its dedication to advancing scientific knowledge in wastewater research while stressing the importance of public and environmental health.
  • Attendees are invited to explore Zymo Research's booth to learn about cutting-edge solutions enhancing molecular approaches in wastewater research.

USANA Named Top Manufacturer in Utah

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc., a global leader in nutrition, was recently awarded Manufacturer of the Year by the Utah Manufacturers Association for its second consecutive year.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc., a global leader in nutrition, was recently awarded Manufacturer of the Year by the Utah Manufacturers Association for its second consecutive year.
  • "This win is outstanding for our manufacturing and operations teams," said Jim Brown, CEO and president of USANA.
  • USANA is committed to excellence—and being named manufacturer of the year for a second year in a row proves that."
  • The Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA) is the premier champion of manufacturing in Utah.

BioCrowd Appointed a Founding Member of NSF-Backed National DigiFoundry

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioCrowd—a private biotech democratized research funding model focused on bridging the gap between academic grants and institutional funding— today announced that the company has been appointed a Genesis Block Founding Member of the National DigiFoundry (NDF). NDF is a direct implementation of the Biden Administration's Executive Order No. 1407 (2022), Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets. National DigiFoundry, which received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), officially launched on October 25, 2023.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioCrowd—a private biotech democratized research funding model focused on bridging the gap between academic grants and institutional funding— today announced that the company has been appointed a Genesis Block Founding Member of the National DigiFoundry (NDF).
  • National DigiFoundry, which received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), officially launched on October 25, 2023.
  • The NDF's first annual meeting is planned for January 2024 at UTSA's San Pedro I facility in the heart of downtown San Antonio, and will include founding members UTSA, BioCrowd, and Forward Edge-AI.
  • As a part of its work with National DigiFoundry, BioCrowd is spearheading the launch of a DeSci Working Group to create an open alternative to the current scientific research and funding system.

The Green Davos | ECI International Eco-Village (Yucun, China) Innovation Forum was held in Yucun, China.

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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HUZHOU, China, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 17th, the second ECI International Eco-Village (Yucun, China) Innovation Forum was held in Yucun, China.

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  • HUZHOU, China, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 17th, the second ECI International Eco-Village (Yucun, China) Innovation Forum was held in Yucun, China.
  • At the forum, representatives from Germany, the United States, Brazil, Kenya and other countries attended, together with many domestic experts and scholars to discuss the international experience of innovative development of eco-villages.
  • The Memorandum of Cooperation and Exchange of the International Belt and Road, the signing of the Global Partnership Program and the preparatory launching of "Global Village Head Forum" were announced.
  • The cooperation between Yucun and ECI started in 2022 with the launch of the projects for "Four Ones" Innovation Engineering on ecological civilization development, which are "One Forum, One ThinkTank, One Award and One Institution".

CenSyn Secures NSF SBIR Grant and Arizona State Funding to Accelerate Commercialization of Innovative Neuro Health Medical Platform

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CenSyn, a pioneering leader in the field of brain health screening technology, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This prestigious grant is set to play a pivotal role in propelling CenSyn's groundbreaking neuro-medical platform towards early commercialization to redefine patient care in brain health management.

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  • This prestigious grant is set to play a pivotal role in propelling CenSyn's groundbreaking neuro-medical platform towards early commercialization to redefine patient care in brain health management.
  • The NSF SBIR Phase I grant, obtained after a highly competitive selection process, firmly underscores the remarkable potential of CenSyn's innovative neuro-medical platform in transforming how we detect concussions and manage long-term brain health.
  • "The NSF SBIR grant plays an important role in rolling out our platform for concussion screening, recovery, and long-term brain health management for diverse patient populations," said Andy Bhushan, co-founder & COO at CenSyn.
  • Alongside the NSF SBIR Phase I grant, CenSyn has secured crucial Arizona state funding, including the prestigious Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) Arizona Innovation Challenge Grant and the backing of the WearTech applied research center.

COMSovereign CTO Dr. Dustin McIntire to Lead 5G Architecture & Security Session at Cal Poly Pomona's National Science Foundation CyberCorps Program

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- COMSovereign Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: COMS and COMSP) ("COMSovereign" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based developer of 4G LTE Advanced and 5G communication systems and solutions, today announced that its Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Dustin McIntire, PhD, will be taking part in the 5G Architecture and Security session of SFSCon, the hands-on cyber security training conference for the National Science Foundation ("NFS") CyberCorps Program scholars. This program is being hosted by the PolySec Cyber Security Lab of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ("Cal Poly Pomona" or "CPP") on November 17th and 18th.

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  • This program is being hosted by the PolySec Cyber Security Lab of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ("Cal Poly Pomona" or "CPP") on November 17th and 18th.
  • Program tracks are being led by Microsoft on threat intelligence analytics using Azure, Keysight Technologies on radio spectrum "capture-the-flag," and COMSovereign on 5G architecture and security.
  • Commenting on the Cal Poly Pomona program, Dr. McIntire said, "We are pleased to have been invited to take part in this unique and valuable hands-on academic program.
  • For more information about COMSovereign, please visit www.COMSovereign.com and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter .

Kenall Introduces the CSSGI: A Budget-Friendly, Shallow Plenum Cleanroom Luminaire Suitable for ISO 3-8 Spaces

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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KENOSHA, Wis., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This week, Kenall Lighting introduced the CSSGI series: a shallow plenum troffer ideal for cleanrooms and clean spaces, including laboratories, food processing plants, pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturing, research centers and more. Filling a market need for a slim, budget-friendly cleanroom luminaire, the fixture's low-profile design allows for minimal intrusion into the highly valued plenum space.

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  • NSF and IP rated, the fixture is suitable for ISO 3-8 cleanrooms, ISO9 clean spaces and BSL 1-4 cleanrooms.
  • Filling a market need for a slim, budget-friendly cleanroom luminaire, the fixture's low-profile design allows for minimal intrusion into the highly valued plenum space.
  • "The (CSSGI) luminaire offers a low-profile design suitable for installation into ISO 3-9 and BSL 1-4 cleanrooms, at a low total cost of ownership."
  • The luminaire offers a low-profile design suitable for installation into ISO 3-9 and BSL 1-4 cleanrooms, at a low total cost of ownership.

Congressional Resolution 853 Supports the Designation of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week®

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Developed by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) and with additional data and statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the resolution supports the designation of "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week" to raise awareness about the dangers of drowsy driving and encourages people across the United States to take preventable steps against drowsy driving.

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  • Developed by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) and with additional data and statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the resolution supports the designation of "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week" to raise awareness about the dangers of drowsy driving and encourages people across the United States to take preventable steps against drowsy driving.
  • NSF established Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® , held each fall at the end of Daylight Saving Time, to raise awareness about the importance of sleep and the risks of driving while drowsy.
  • Most recently, coinciding with Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, NSF has released a Drowsy Driving Position Statement .
  • For more information about National Sleep Foundation's leadership in sleep health and Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, visit www.theNSF.org .

LUX ICE USA receives International Packaged Ice Association accreditation

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Lux Ice USA announces they have become the first and only dedicated craft ice company to receive food safe accreditation from the International Packaged Ice Association (IPIA).

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  • Lux Ice USA announces they have become the first and only dedicated craft ice company to receive food safe accreditation from the International Packaged Ice Association (IPIA).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231109086857/en/
    Originally founded in 1917 as the National Association of Ice Industries, the International Packaged Ice Association represents commercial industry producers of block ice and packaged ice internationally.
  • Every team member at Lux Ice is passionate about producing the very best slow-melt premium ice sphere every time.”
    “We are excited that Lux Ice has achieved IPIA accreditation,” said Maria Maggio, Executive Director at IPIA.
  • Elevating beverage experiences with slow-melting, crystal clear ice spheres, Lux Ice USA is available at leading retailers, restaurants, and other foodservice locations nationwide.

Charlotte's Web Reports 2023 Third Quarter Financial Results

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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New CEO Reinvigorates Organizational Focus and Strategic Discipline; Washington D.C. Making Headway on Federal CBD Regulatory Framework

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  • New CEO Reinvigorates Organizational Focus and Strategic Discipline; Washington D.C. Making Headway on Federal CBD Regulatory Framework
    LOUISVILLE, Colo., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF), Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. ("Charlotte's Web" or the "Company"), the market leader in full spectrum hemp extract wellness products, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • On September 13, 2023, Charlotte's Web appointed Bill Morachnick, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
  • "Since I joined Charlotte's Web in the late third quarter, I have been truly impressed by the talent, passion, and scientific expertise within the company," stated Bill Morachnick, the CEO of Charlotte's Web.
  • In early 2023, Charlotte's Web initiated a plan to move the production of topical products in-house.