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Grand Canyon Private Academy Names Melissa Spade Operations Manager

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Grand Canyon Private Academy (GCPA), a full-time, online private college and career preparatory school powered by K12 , has named Melissa Spade as its Operations Manager.

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  • Grand Canyon Private Academy (GCPA), a full-time, online private college and career preparatory school powered by K12 , has named Melissa Spade as its Operations Manager.
  • “We are excited that Melissa is taking on the critical role of Operations Manager at our school,” GCPA Executive Director Bouchra Bouanani said.
  • As Operations Manager, she will be a resource for all GCPA staff, students and parents/guardians.
  • This fall, the academy will welcome high school seniors to its family of emerging leaders.

Spade Raises a $10M Flourish Ventures-led Series A to Provide Card Issuers with the Most Comprehensive and Truly Real-Time Merchant Intelligence to Power Critical Authorization Decisions

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spade, the fastest and most accurate provider of real-time merchant intelligence for the card ecosystem, closed a $10M Series A round led by Flourish Ventures with continued participation from a16z, Gradient Ventures, Y Combinator, Dash Fund, and Everywhere Ventures (The Fund).

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  • Spade provides the fastest and most accurate real-time merchant intelligence card issuers use to improve fraud models.
  • Nearly 2 billion credit card transactions are processed daily on infrastructure that hasn't changed since the 1960s.
  • Based on this string of text, the card issuer must make a vital authorization decision in under two seconds.
  • Card issuers spend over $30 billion in dispute costs and lose over $32 billion to credit card fraud annually.

AMC Networks Elevates Christina Spade to Take on Dual Role as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX) announced it has elevated Christina Spade, adding Chief Operating Officer responsibilities to her current role as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX) announced it has elevated Christina Spade, adding Chief Operating Officer responsibilities to her current role as Chief Financial Officer.
  • In this new dual role, Spade will have operating oversight of key businesses, including AMC Networks International, while continuing to lead financial operations, investor relations and global technology, for the AMC Networks portfolio of targeted streaming services and award-winning brands.
  • Chris is a talented, experienced and versatile executive whose contributions have been critical to AMC Networks strong performance this year, said Blank.
  • The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.

Black Spade Capital Announces Acquisition of iRad Medical Holding

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Monday, March 22, 2021
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HONG KONG, Mar 22, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Black Spade Capital Limited ("Black Spade Capital"), the family office of the casino magnate Lawrence Ho, has announced the acquisition of iRad Medical Holding Limited ("iRad"), a Hong Kong-based diagnostic imaging practice.

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  • HONG KONG, Mar 22, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Black Spade Capital Limited ("Black Spade Capital"), the family office of the casino magnate Lawrence Ho, has announced the acquisition of iRad Medical Holding Limited ("iRad"), a Hong Kong-based diagnostic imaging practice.
  • Following the acquisition, Black Spade Capital will be the majority shareholder of iRad.
  • iRad will continue to be led and managed by the founding team of the medical group, while Black Spade Capital will be working closely with the iRad management on strategies for its development and market expansion.
  • Mr. Dennis Tam, President and CEO of Black Spade Capital, said, "We are very pleased with the acquisition.

InventHelp Presents Multi-Purpose Gardening Tool (SLT-204)

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
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PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --InventHelp introduces the "Yard-X Multi Use & Garden Tool," a multi-use device that combines five tools into one to make gardening easy.

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --InventHelp introduces the "Yard-X Multi Use & Garden Tool," a multi-use device that combines five tools into one to make gardening easy.
  • The "Yard-X Multi Use & Garden Tool" performs the job of a garden hoe, an aerator, a rake, a spade, and more.
  • This versatile design eliminates the need for almost any other garden tool.
  • The "Yard-X Multi Use & Garden Tool" is ideal for working in confined spaces as well as large spaces.

New IRWIN® SPEEDBOR® Spade Bits. More Holes. Less Time. That Simple.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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TOWSON, Md., April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --IRWIN, a leading manufacturer of innovative hand tools and power tool accessories, announces the launch of its newly redesigned IRWIN SPEEDBOR Spade Bits.

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  • TOWSON, Md., April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --IRWIN, a leading manufacturer of innovative hand tools and power tool accessories, announces the launch of its newly redesigned IRWIN SPEEDBOR Spade Bits.
  • Next-generation SPEEDBOR Spade Bits feature a chamfered cutting edge for durability in cutting wood, and select sizes provide users with 2X longer life* and 2X faster holes* without sacrificing hole quality.
  • "The SPEEDBOR Spade Bits redesign focused on these three aspects and the new bits deliver quality and performance that stand up to jobsite demands."
  • The redesigned IRWIN SPEEDBOR Spade Bits are available in the following profiles and sizes:

Tapestry Announces Departure of Kate Spade CEO & Brand President

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
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Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, today announced that Anna Bakst, the Chief Executive Officer and Brand President of Kate Spade, will be departing the Company at the end of the calendar year.

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  • Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, today announced that Anna Bakst, the Chief Executive Officer and Brand President of Kate Spade, will be departing the Company at the end of the calendar year.
  • We thank Anna for the passion and commitment she has brought to her work at Kate Spade, said Jide Zeitlin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tapestry, Inc. We are moving ahead quickly with a search process.
  • Our strong Kate Spade leadership team, working with Joanne, will take the business forward aligned with Nicola Glasss creative vision.
  • Quarter-to-date, Kate Spades performance is on track and we are confident in our ability to meet our holiday season goals.

Kate Spade New York and PERCH Recognized by Fast Company's 2018 Innovation by Design Awards

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kate Spade New York and PERCH received an honorable mention in the Retail Environments category of Fast Company's 2018 Innovation by Design Awards.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kate Spade New York and PERCH received an honorable mention in the Retail Environments category of Fast Company's 2018 Innovation by Design Awards.
  • "We're honored to be recognized alongside PERCH in Fast Company's Innovation by Design Retail Environments category.
  • "Kate Spade New York has always been an innovator in extraordinary retail experiences that put its customer first," said PERCH CEO Trevor Sumner.
  • To be included in Fast Company's Innovation by Design Awards with Kate Spade New York, and alongside so many other impressive companies, inspires us to continue to create shopping experiences that cater to our customers."