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Kidney Transplant Collaborative Shares New Data Highlighting the Importance of Increasing Living Donor Donations

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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The Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC) shared an important update today regarding the significant need for increased living donor kidney donations.

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The Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC) shared an important update today regarding the significant need for increased living donor kidney donations.
“The living kidney donor system is, unfortunately, a failed enterprise, but it doesn’t have to—and shouldn’t—be,” noted Andy Howard, MD, FACP, Vice Chairman of the Kidney Transplant Collaborative.
“Through KTC’s advocacy and the support of patients, donors and our elected officials, we hope to pass this legislation, improve the living kidney donor system and increase kidney donations nationwide.”
To learn more about the Kidney Transplant Collaborative and the Living Donor Support Act, visit https://kidneytransplantcollaborative.com .
The Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing kidney transplants and decreasing financial obstacles and other problems kidney patients, donors, and their families experience with the kidney transplant process.

Survey: Ahead of State of the Union, 70% of Small Business Owners Give Government Programs Grade of “C or Below”, Call on Congress to Fix Deficiencies

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Monday, February 6, 2023

On the eve of President Biden’s State of the Union address, small business owners delivered their own message to the 118th Congress: government programs designed to help small business are failing them, and Congress must take bi-partisan action to reauthorize the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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On the eve of President Biden’s State of the Union address, small business owners delivered their own message to the 118th Congress: government programs designed to help small business are failing them, and Congress must take bi-partisan action to reauthorize the U.S. Small Business Administration.
A new Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices survey released today reveals that 70% of small business owners in the U.S. give the federal government a “C or below” grade for effectiveness of its programs, services and tax credits available to small businesses.
Additionally, 85% give the government the same bad grade for its efforts to communicate with small business owners about the essential resources and services are available to them.
Nearly all small businesses (96%) believe the federal government should be doing more to tailor programs and services to better reflect the realities and needs of small businesses.

America Needs School Counselors Now More Than Ever

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Friday, February 3, 2023

So how can school counselors help mitigate the mental health crisis occurring among our nation’s children?

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So how can school counselors help mitigate the mental health crisis occurring among our nation’s children?
She points out some of the key strategies for counselors working with students who are struggling:
When violent events trigger past traumas, school counselors and school staff must try to keep routines as normal as possible.
School counselors often have a very large caseload, and it can be difficult to keep up with all the students to whom they’re assigned.
Unique to Learn4Life, its counselors act as part of a school team of student support professionals that include school psychologists, social workers and mentors.

Revitalist Announces Closing of Private Placement

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

REVITALIST LIFESTYLE AND WELLNESS LTD. (“Revitalist” or the “Company”) (CSE: CALM) (OTCQB: RVLWF) (FSE: 4DO), announces the closing of a non-brokered private placement.

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REVITALIST LIFESTYLE AND WELLNESS LTD. (“Revitalist” or the “Company”) (CSE: CALM) (OTCQB: RVLWF) (FSE: 4DO), announces the closing of a non-brokered private placement.
Certain individuals participating in the private placement are insiders of Revitalist and therefore the private placement may be considered to be a “related party transaction” for the purposes of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”).
Revitalist did not file a material change report for the private placement more than 21 days before the expected closing date of the private placement as the details of the insider participation were not settled until shortly prior to the closing.
Additionally, Revitalist is exempt from minority shareholder approval requirement in section 5.6 of MI 61-101 in reliance on section 5.7(1)(a) as the fair market value of the securities issued to insiders under the private placement is not more than the 25% of Revitalist’s market capitalization.

Akanda Books €1.8M of Revenue in Q4 2022 As German Sales Start

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

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Akanda’s premium cannabis products have tested at 29.2% THC and are the highest THC percentage products to be released and sold in the German medical cannabis market.

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Akanda’s premium cannabis products have tested at 29.2% THC and are the highest THC percentage products to be released and sold in the German medical cannabis market.
The Company has over 800 kg of freshly cultivated cannabis ready for pending medical sales expected in Q2 and Q3.
“The management team is thrilled to recognize our first significant revenue that is above our initial projections as we continue to see the German cannabis market expand.
Although the German medical cannabis market is still maturing, Germany is expected to lead the European cannabis market in growth.

Community Bank System, Inc. Announces Balance Sheet Repositioning

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) (the “Company”) announced today the completion of a balance sheet repositioning related to its investment securities portfolio.

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Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) (the “Company”) announced today the completion of a balance sheet repositioning related to its investment securities portfolio.
This repositioning will be substantially accretive to earnings, net interest margin and return on assets in future periods, and simultaneously provide the Company with greater flexibility in managing balance sheet growth and deposit funding.
Community Bank System, Inc. operates more than 210 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts through its banking subsidiary, Community Bank, N.A.
Community Bank System, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Company’s stock trades under the symbol CBU.

ICSC Welcomes Re-Introduction of Legislation Addressing Threat of Organized Retail Crime

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The legislation establishes a coordinated multi-agency response and creates new tools to tackle evolving trends in organized retail crime (ORC).

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The legislation establishes a coordinated multi-agency response and creates new tools to tackle evolving trends in organized retail crime (ORC).
The bill is an important step toward addressing the growing issue of ORC, a crime that not only harms communities and retail centers but also threatens the safety of consumers and retail workers alike.
S. 140 establishes a Center to Combat Organized Retail Crime at Homeland Security Investigations that combines expertise from state and local law enforcement agencies as well as retail industry representatives.
“Organized retail crime is leading to more brazen and more violent attacks in retail stores and centers throughout the country, putting employees and consumers at risk.

*NSYNC’s Lance Bass Teams Up With Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices to Ask Congress to Reauthorize Small Business Administration for First Time Since 2000

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

“Let me take you back to the year 2000,” Bass says in the new ad .

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“Let me take you back to the year 2000,” Bass says in the new ad .
The Small Business Administration, which Congress has not reauthorized since 2000, which means small businesses are still getting the same kind of support they got when dial-up internet service was widely used.
In fact, many small businesses are still asked to fax forms to the SBA in order to receive assistance.
“We’re excited to be teaming up with Lance Bass to highlight the urgent need for Congress to reauthorize the Small Business Administration,” added Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices National Director Joe Wall.

Rimsys’ 2023 Regulatory Performance Report Finds a Growing Emphasis on Digital Transformation in MedTech Regulatory Affairs

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Rimsys , the leading provider of Regulatory Information Management (RIM) software for the medtech industry, today announced the release of the 2023 Regulatory Performance Report, a new study that tracks trends in regulatory priorities, processes, and performance within medtech companies.

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Rimsys , the leading provider of Regulatory Information Management (RIM) software for the medtech industry, today announced the release of the 2023 Regulatory Performance Report, a new study that tracks trends in regulatory priorities, processes, and performance within medtech companies.
The report is based on a survey of 200 regulatory professionals and executives across North America and Europe.
The report explores how regulatory affairs teams are staffed, their workload, average times to complete regulatory projects, where they experience compliance issues, and the growing trend of accelerating digital transformation within the industry.
Companies that have implemented regulatory information management and regulatory intelligence systems report very high productivity gains and they complete regulatory projects more quickly.

Old Dominion Freight Line Announces Chief Executive Officer Transition

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today announced that effective July 1, 2023, its Board of Directors has elected Kevin M. (“Marty”) Freeman to succeed Greg C. Gantt as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today announced that effective July 1, 2023, its Board of Directors has elected Kevin M. (“Marty”) Freeman to succeed Greg C. Gantt as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
Marty and I have worked closely together for most of my career, and he is an exceptional leader and champion of Old Dominion.
I look forward to watching Old Dominion continue to lead the LTL industry.”
Mr. Freeman said, “I am honored and excited to serve as Old Dominion’s next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is one of the largest North American LTL motor carriers and provides regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization.