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Ziel Expands its Team with EVP Sales and New Board Member

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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As EVP Sales, Jeremy is responsible for Ziel’s global revenue, managing strategic accounts and regional sales teams, and overseeing strategic market development.

Key Points: 
  • As EVP Sales, Jeremy is responsible for Ziel’s global revenue, managing strategic accounts and regional sales teams, and overseeing strategic market development.
  • Prior to joining Ziel, Jeremy led sales organizations in highly regulated industries.
  • Prior to joining Towne Andy was the Chief Risk Officer, Chief Credit Officer, and executive team member at Monarch Bank, a $1.2B publicly traded bank.
  • Andy’s role as an independent Board Member will strengthen our compliance, bring decades of financial experience, and contribute to our strategic planning.”
    To learn more about Ziel, please visit www.ziel.com .

JBG SMITH to Partner With Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Commonwealth of Virginia, and City of Alexandria on New Arena, Headquarters, and Entertainment District in Potomac Yard Section of National Landing

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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The site is owned by JBG SMITH and its joint venture partner and will be sold to a proposed Virginia Sports and Entertainment Authority.

Key Points: 
  • The site is owned by JBG SMITH and its joint venture partner and will be sold to a proposed Virginia Sports and Entertainment Authority.
  • The planned project also calls for significant joint infrastructure investment by the Commonwealth, the City, Monumental, and JBG SMITH.
  • In 2018, Amazon selected JBG SMITH and National Landing for its second headquarters after conducting an extensive North American search.
  • Project assets, including a site map and illustrative renderings, can be found HERE , courtesy of JBG SMITH.

G8RTech Announces the Launch of G8RSkin Ice™, A First-of-its-Kind Hockey PPE

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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G8RTech, Inc.—a specialized protective equipment company—has announced the launch of its initial product for hockey players, the groundbreaking G8RSkin Ice™.

Key Points: 
  • G8RTech, Inc.—a specialized protective equipment company—has announced the launch of its initial product for hockey players, the groundbreaking G8RSkin Ice™.
  • Invented by G8RTech Founder and CEO Carter Hogg (a 20-year-old college athlete), G8RSkin Ice is engineered to significantly decrease the risk of injury to hockey players, especially with regard to concussions and lacerations.
  • G8RTech, Inc.’s overwhelmingly received first product, G8RSkin, is a specialized balaclava-like shell that is worn under sports helmets.
  • G8RSkin is now being utilized across multiple sports, including but not limited to football, hockey, skiing, and lacrosse.

O-RAN ALLIANCE Awards Seed Funding for Next Generation Open RAN Research Platforms

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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The O-RAN ALLIANCE (O-RAN) today announced the result of its Call for Proposals for seed funding of platforms that support research and development of next generation open Radio Access Network (RAN) infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • The O-RAN ALLIANCE (O-RAN) today announced the result of its Call for Proposals for seed funding of platforms that support research and development of next generation open Radio Access Network (RAN) infrastructure.
  • The purpose of the seed funding is to be a significant enabler for broader funding of research platforms for next generation infrastructure.
  • Academic and other research organizations were invited to submit their proposals related to next generation infrastructure for evolving O-RAN architecture.
  • “It’s great to see such high interest and cooperation in research for open innovations in future RAN generations, which will provide the basis for upcoming detailed specifications by the O-RAN ALLIANCE to enable even higher-performing and more feature-rich mobile networks.”

MainStreet Bank Promotes Tom Floyd to Executive Vice President

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNSB & MNSBP), the holding company for MainStreet Bank, promoted Tom Floyd to Executive Vice President. Floyd remains the Bank's Chief Lending Officer.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNSB & MNSBP), the holding company for MainStreet Bank, promoted Tom Floyd to Executive Vice President.
  • Floyd, previously a Senior Vice President, oversees a team of seasoned lenders and a $1.7 billion loan portfolio.
  • Abdul Hersiburane, President of MainStreet Bank, noted Floyd's critical role in devising strategies that benefit both the Bank and its borrowers.
  • "I'm honored by the trust that the executive leadership of MainStreet Bank continues to place in me," said Floyd.

Demand for Student Mental Health Support Fuels Continued Growth and Innovation for TimelyCare

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TimelyCare, higher education's most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, is closing out another momentous year accentuated by national recognition for exceptional growth, technological innovation, enhanced care delivery and workplace culture excellence.

Key Points: 
  • "As we build upon this momentum and scale for sustainable growth, our commitment to delivering value and innovation remains unwavering," said Luke Hejl, TimelyCare co-founder and CEO.
  • "We shoulder the profound responsibility of nurturing the mental health and well-being of college students," said Bob Booth, Chief Care Officer at TimelyCare.
  • "Colleges and universities that choose TimelyCare appreciate a partnership that mirrors their unwavering commitment to student health and well-being.
  • Ongoing collaborations with industry leaders like Active Minds , The Jed Foundation, NASPA and ACCT continue to promote education and innovation surrounding student mental health, well-being and suicide prevention.

Greenberg Traurig Adds New IP Associate to Boston Office

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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BOSTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Samuel S. Stone to its Boston office as an associate in the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice.

Key Points: 
  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Samuel S. Stone to its Boston office as an associate in the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice.
  • BOSTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Samuel S. Stone to its Boston office as an associate in the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice.
  • Stone focuses his practice on creating and implementing strategies to develop and enforce IP portfolios.
  • He also assists clients with IP due diligence in investment transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings.

Monster Energy Up & Up Festival Announces Disco Lines as their Spring 2024 Featured Headliner

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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CORONA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster Energy Up & Up, the largest and longest-running college music tour, has announced Disco Lines as the Spring 2024 headliner.

Key Points: 
  • CORONA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster Energy Up & Up, the largest and longest-running college music tour, has announced Disco Lines as the Spring 2024 headliner.
  • "I get hit up all the time asking me to play colleges, but unfortunately, I don't have enough time in my schedule to play all of them," says Disco Lines.
  • "So, I am partnering up with the Monster Energy Up & Up Festival so I can play at some colleges in 2024.
  • The Up & Up Spring 2024 national competition kicks off on February 20th at 4 p.m. EST, with the winning festivals set to take place from March through May.

Erik Seppala Joins the SBA Lending Team for BCT-The Community's Bank

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-The Community's Bank  recently appointed Erik Seppala as Vice President and Relationship Manager for BCT's Small Business Administration (SBA) lending team.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-The Community's Bank  recently appointed Erik Seppala as Vice President and Relationship Manager for BCT's Small Business Administration (SBA) lending team.
  • Mr. Seppala's responsibilities include providing commercial lending services both through SBA programs as well as traditional commercial options.
  • "We are pleased to have Erik join our growing lending team, especially for clients who can benefit from his expertise with SBA loan programs," stated Alice P. Frazier, President and CEO.
  • Immediately preceding BCT, Seppala served as 1st Vice President with EagleBank where he focused on SBA lending.

Bogart Wealth Named Top Registered Investment Advisory Firm in Virginia and 30th Nationally by Forbes

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bogart Wealth, an award-winning, independent wealth management and Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm, was named to multiple lists of top financial advisory firms and fastest-growing companies in national and industry publications over the past couple months, including being named the top RIA firm in Virginia by Forbes and SHOOK Research.

Key Points: 
  • "In addition to being #1 in Virginia, Bogart Wealth ranked 30th nationally in the industry-leading rankings program."
  • This recognition comes on the heels of CEO James Bogart being named Forbes' top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor in Virginia in the 2023 list of Best-In-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors , which was released just a few months ago.
  • "We're thrilled to be included in all of these rankings and earn these awards from such prominent media outlets – especially being named the top advisory firm in Virginia by Forbes," said James Bogart, President and CEO of Bogart Wealth.
  • Bogart Wealth also recently announced the additions of four new team members:
    Christine Janaske , Director of Marketing, manages all aspects related to marketing the Bogart Wealth brand.