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EQS-News: Comet Holding AG - Presentation of the Half-Year Results 2021

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Friday, July 23, 2021
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We are pleased to invite you to the presentation of the first half-year 2021 results of Comet Holding AG.

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  • We are pleased to invite you to the presentation of the first half-year 2021 results of Comet Holding AG.
  • The half-year results will be presented in a conference call by Kevin Crofton, CEO, and Lisa Pataki, CFO.
  • The conference call will be held in English only.
  • Participation via webcast is also possible.

WCG Appoints Two New Independent Directors to its Board

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Monday, November 2, 2020
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PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --WCG today announced the appointment of two new independent members to its Board of Directors: Dr. Kavita Patel, a non-resident fellow with the Brookings Institution and a practicing physician, and Pascale Witz, a former senior pharmaceutical executive who has broad corporate board experience.

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --WCG today announced the appointment of two new independent members to its Board of Directors: Dr. Kavita Patel, a non-resident fellow with the Brookings Institution and a practicing physician, and Pascale Witz, a former senior pharmaceutical executive who has broad corporate board experience.
  • At Brookings, Dr. Patel provides policy guidance on major health care issues, including access, cost and quality, while also practicing internal medicine.
  • Dr. Patel previously served as the Director of Policy under President Barack Obama, and Deputy Staff Director for Health under Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.
  • WCG is the world's leading provider of solutions that measurably improve the quality and efficiency of clinical research.

First Bank Hires Industry Veteran Richard Ryffel as Director of Wealth Management

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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First Bank, the bank of choice for family-owned businesses, announced today Richard Ryffel has been hired as its new director of wealth management.

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  • First Bank, the bank of choice for family-owned businesses, announced today Richard Ryffel has been hired as its new director of wealth management.
  • Rich brings tremendous knowledge and expertise to our wealth management practice, and his diverse experience across sectors and significant community involvement will benefit every facet of First Bank, said Shelley Seifert, First Bank Chairman and CEO.
  • Everyone from the executive management team on down is fully invested in the strategy and focus on family-owned business, said Ryffel.
  • Additionally, he founded and chairs the Olin Wealth and Asset Management Conference and the Brookings Institutions Municipal Finance Conference.

Gov. Lincoln Chafee To Speak At National Press Club

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Monday, January 6, 2020
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Lincoln Chafee will deliver an address at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. this Wednesday, Jan. 8.

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  • Lincoln Chafee will deliver an address at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. this Wednesday, Jan. 8.
  • We must work towards an America at peace with the world, and end these senseless and counterproductive wars," said Chafee.
  • "The Libertarian Party is the only party that has consistently opposed our aggressive overseas entanglements," Chafee continued.
  • Over the coming months, Chafee plans to attend Libertarian Party State Conventions each weekend from now until the Libertarian National Convention Memorial Day weekend in Austin, TX May 21-25.

Latino TechTM Hosts “The Future of Work Summit” for Miami-Dade Public Schools Title 1 Students

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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Latino Tech will host The Future of Work Summit: How to Find Your Path to Success in the World of Tech at Hialeah Gardens High School on Saturday, December 14th.

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  • Latino Tech will host The Future of Work Summit: How to Find Your Path to Success in the World of Tech at Hialeah Gardens High School on Saturday, December 14th.
  • (Brookings Institute, 2017)
    The summit serves as a springboard for the Latino Tech digital platform scheduled to launch in early 2020.
  • Limited media access available, please request press credentials to attend The Future of Work Summit by Friday, December 6th, 2019.
  • For the event schedule and additional press information, please download the Latino TechTM The Future of Work Summit media kit here .

Hawthorn Group names David Nassar Chief Strategy Officer and EVP

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Friday, June 21, 2019
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Former Brookings Institution Vice President David Nassar has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of The Hawthorn Group, effective June 1, where he will oversee business development and will also lead strategy on various client projects.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Former Brookings Institution Vice President David Nassar has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of The Hawthorn Group, effective June 1, where he will oversee business development and will also lead strategy on various client projects.
  • As Vice President for Communications at the Brookings Institution, Nassar served as part of the senior management team at Brookings and reported directly to President Strobe Talbott.
  • While he was there, Brookings was recognized for the innovative work he did to expand Brookings as a media presence.
  • Nassar dramatically improved the quality of Brookings' content presentation, grew their audience and improved the quality of engagement with that audience.

Benada Aluminum Ramps Up Production With New Line

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Monday, July 16, 2018
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SANFORD, Fla., July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Benada Aluminum LLC is celebrating the opening of a new production line and the creation of additional jobs.

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  • SANFORD, Fla., July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Benada Aluminum LLC is celebrating the opening of a new production line and the creation of additional jobs.
  • "With a favorable business climate in Florida we are excited to add this capacity and optimistic about the future of Benada," said company President Jim Piperato.
  • Florida imports more aluminum than 35 other states, according to figures compiled by the Brookings Institution, and Benada is one of the larger domestic aluminum extruders in the state.
  • Benada was formed in 2011 with assets from Florida Extrusions, Inc. and Benada Aluminum.