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Bluescape and SteerBridge Partner to Deliver Mission-Critical Solutions to DOD, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian Agencies

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bluescape's FedRAMP® Authorized Digital Workbench to Complement SteerBridge's Data Management Solutions, Software Engineering, Process Management, and Cybersecurity.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bluescape's FedRAMP® Authorized Digital Workbench to Complement SteerBridge's Data Management Solutions, Software Engineering, Process Management, and Cybersecurity.
  • Bluescape ® , a visual collaboration and workspace platform, announced today that it has partnered with SteerBridge to deliver its virtual work platform to defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers.
  • "Partnering with Bluescape pairs the knowledge and experience of our dedicated Veteran team with comprehensive technology and cloud solutions to accelerate mission responsiveness for our customers," said Rob Schroder, SteerBridge Founder and Managing Partner.
  • For more information on how Bluescape is helping to modernize federal IT infrastructure while maintaining defense-grade security, visit https://www.bluescape.com/public-sector .

Personalis Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Personalis, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSNL), a leader in advanced genomics for precision oncology, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022, and provided recent business highlights.

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  • Personalis, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSNL), a leader in advanced genomics for precision oncology, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022, and provided recent business highlights.
  • “Our partnership with Moderna using our NeXT Platform to provide genomic testing is an example of how we enable customers.
  • Upon registering, each participant will receive an email confirmation with dial-in numbers and a unique personal PIN that can be used to join the call.
  • A replay of the webinar will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and will be archived on the company's website.

Signifier Medical Technologies Reaches a Wider Patient Population with FDA Approval to Remove Dental Contraindications for eXciteOSA

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Signifier Medical Technologies LLC (“Signifier” or the “Company”), a Boston-based medical technology company, announces the FDA approval to remove dental contraindications for eXciteOSA.

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  • Signifier Medical Technologies LLC (“Signifier” or the “Company”), a Boston-based medical technology company, announces the FDA approval to remove dental contraindications for eXciteOSA.
  • Based on an observational study conducted by Signifier Medical, the data demonstrated no significant difference in the occurrence of eXciteOSA side effects amongst those with intraoral metal and those without intraoral metal dental work.
  • “A large number of Veterans were previously deemed ineligible for eXciteOSA for mild OSA/simple snoring because of the dental contraindications.
  • This study demonstrates the low-risk profile of eXciteOSA -- a novel medical therapy that was authorized in the FDA De Novo process.

Guild Mortgage ‘Making Paradise Home’ Initiative to Benefit Community Devastated by Fire

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Guild’s Making Paradise Home initiative is a partnership with Clayton Homes, Golden West Homes of Chico and Redline Installation to build CrossMod™ Homes to benefit the community.

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  • Guild’s Making Paradise Home initiative is a partnership with Clayton Homes, Golden West Homes of Chico and Redline Installation to build CrossMod™ Homes to benefit the community.
  • Guild, a growth-oriented mortgage lending company originating and servicing residential loans since 1960, and its partners purchased lots in Paradise, California where they are building four homes to help educate residents about the benefits of manufactured housing, while helping to rebuild the community.
  • “With this initiative, we’re taking a small step to rebuild a community devastated by fire.
  • Guild also helps active duty and retired military personnel who qualify for VA loans with 100% financing and flexible qualifying standards.

The Digital Learning Collaborative announces annual award winners

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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DURANGO, Colo., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC) is thrilled to announce our 2023 awards program winners, recognizing a few of the incredible leaders, schools, and organizations that are improving student opportunities and outcomes.

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  • The winners are being recognized at the closing ceremony of the Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC), on Wednesday February 15th, in Austin and online.
  • Individual Excellence in Digital Learning Award – Holly Brzycki, CAOLA
    Holly Brzycki is an educator and change agent who embodies the spirit of selfless sharing, support, and collegiality across the digital learning field.
  • Her advocacy transcends her work with Connections as she has been a supporter of all types of digital learning, from online courses to blended and hybrid schools.
  • More information on the awardees will be posted to the Digital Learning Collaborative website in the coming weeks.

NGA was awarded the $37M contract by the State of California to provide the state's 9-8-8 call-handling system.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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NGA has reached another critical milestone in its efforts to save lives, create efficiencies, and become the most trusted emergency communications provider in the United States and worldwide.

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  • NGA has reached another critical milestone in its efforts to save lives, create efficiencies, and become the most trusted emergency communications provider in the United States and worldwide.
  • NGA's call-handling solution (NEXiSConnect) transforms emergency communications into a digital environment with greater accuracy that saves seconds and lives.
  • Providing 9-8-8 services that are cutting-edge and robust enough to handle even the most demanding geographic areas.
  • People in suicidal crisis or emotional distress can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7, 365 days a year.

ETHOS Event Collective South Florida, Orlando and Grand Cayman Markets Strengthen With New Sales and Operations Pros in the Company

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Destination and Event Management Company ETHOS Event Collective has welcomed two new specialists to its Sales and Operations teams and celebrates the promotion of Kathleen Michael.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Destination and Event Management Company ETHOS Event Collective has welcomed two new specialists to its Sales and Operations teams and celebrates the promotion of Kathleen Michael.
  • ETHOS Event Collective is excited to welcome Erica Seidman in the position of Senior Business Development, serving the South Florida destination.
  • Although the art of sales is where Erica excels, she is also both passionate and successful in collaborating in the creative process and curating unique experiences.
  • Erica's proven passion, strategy and influential ideas align with ETHOS' reputation for thought leadership in the industry.

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers Strongly Disagrees with the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Recommendations for Proposed Modifications to CDFI Certification Application Processes

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), voice of the mortgage industry representing the interests of mortgage professionals and home buyers since 1973, strongly disagrees with recommendations from the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) regarding proposed modifications to the CDFI Certification Application process.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Mortgage Brokers ( NAMB ), voice of the mortgage industry representing the interests of mortgage professionals and home buyers since 1973, strongly disagrees with recommendations from the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund ( CDFI ) regarding proposed modifications to the CDFI Certification Application process.
  • NAMB strongly believes many of the proposals extend beyond the CDFI Fund's remit.
  • "While NAMB members are not CDFIs, NAMB is very concerned by the precedent the CDFI Funds proposed rule would set as it relates to affordable mortgage products.
  • The CDFI Fund is threatening the certifications of CDFIs who use the industry standard bridge loan.

Fisher House Foundation's Hotels for Heroes help Navy family care for premature son

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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This premature birth would make a long stay in the neonatal intensive care unit at the hospital necessary.

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  • This premature birth would make a long stay in the neonatal intensive care unit at the hospital necessary.
  • After they learned they would be staying a little longer, they took the advice of a case worker to use Fisher House Foundation's Hotel for Heroes program.
  • "I like to think I'm pretty proud, and it sounded like charity, so I refused it in the beginning," Nathan said.
  • All the emotions of having a premature baby, recovering from an emergency C-section, and being away from family hit Erica all at once as they switched hotels.

Brain Tumor Fighter Finds Comfort and Community in Rocky Mountain Fisher House

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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"He says, 'Everything is just fine and dandy, except you have a brain tumor.'

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  • "He says, 'Everything is just fine and dandy, except you have a brain tumor.'
  • A patient advocate let her know that, because of her husband's service, she would be eligible to stay at the Rocky Mountain Regional Fisher House.
  • Between her new friends at the Fisher House and her husband, Eugenia had a full support group as she went through radiation.
  • "We both feel blessed to have the Fisher House just two-and-a-half hours from our home," the couple said.