Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center

GOODYEAR TO PROVIDE UPDATE ON BOARD-LED STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL REVIEW

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Monday, November 6, 2023

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) will provide an update on Wednesday, Nov. 15, regarding the comprehensive assessment led by the Strategic and Operational Review Committee of its Board of Directors.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) will provide an update on Wednesday, Nov. 15, regarding the comprehensive assessment led by the Strategic and Operational Review Committee of its Board of Directors.
  • The Company will host a public call on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss the committee's recommendations to maximize shareholder value creation.
  • A related press release and presentation will also be made available that morning on the Company's investor relations website: http://investor.goodyear.com .
  • The call can be accessed on the website or via telephone by calling either (800) 579-2543 or (785) 424-1789 before 8:25 a.m. EST and providing the conference ID "Goodyear."

ACMI Federal Secures $75 Million DoD Contract for Munitions Campus to Strengthen Munitions Supply Chain

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Using a public-private partnership framework, the initiative will bolster the United States' manufacturing capabilities in areas vital for national defense.

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  • Using a public-private partnership framework, the initiative will bolster the United States' manufacturing capabilities in areas vital for national defense.
  • This pilot constitutes a core component of MCEIP's five-year roadmap designed to secure supply chain resiliency and fortify the defense industrial base.
  • "ACMI Federal is privileged to lead this critical endeavor," said John Burer, Founder of ACMI.
  • The Munitions Campus will support companies by providing a range of key resources necessary for munitions development and production, such as non-destructive inspection, explosives storage and transportation, prototype testing, and munitions manufacturing tools.

K-State 105 partnership initiative to expand FHSU-led Small Business Development Center operations in Northwest Kansas

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Two universities — Kansas State University and Fort Hays State University — as well as two K-State 105 partners — NetWork Kansas and the Innovation Center — are working together to expand the service offerings of the FHSU-led Small Business Development Center in Northwest Kansas.

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  • Two universities — Kansas State University and Fort Hays State University — as well as two K-State 105 partners — NetWork Kansas and the Innovation Center — are working together to expand the service offerings of the FHSU-led Small Business Development Center in Northwest Kansas.
  • In this instance in Northwest Kansas, NetWork Kansas will work with the Innovation Center to enhance the Kansas Small Business Development Center.
  • The FHSU-led Kansas Small Business Development Center, or SBDC, operates as a network of eight regional economic development and business consulting centers that currently serve all 105 counties in the state.
  • "We congratulate Fort Hays State University, the Kansas Small Business Development Center, and the Innovation Center on this impactful advancement and look forward to partnering further on K-State 105,” said Erik Pedersen, president and chief operating officer of NetWork Kansas.

Xaloy, LLC Investing in New R&D Facility in the Northeast Ohio Region

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

"Xaloy has been a key enabler of technological and engineering advances in the polymer processing industry for over nine decades.

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  • "Xaloy has been a key enabler of technological and engineering advances in the polymer processing industry for over nine decades.
  • The industry is undergoing rapid change driven by social awareness, environmental responsibility, and government legislation.
  • Additionally, it will be a hub for developing advanced manufacturing capabilities that reduce energy utilization, material consumption, and carbon footprint.
  • “Xaloy's decision to grow their operations in Austintown reinforces how Ohio’s manufacturing heritage supports future economic development,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.

REGENXBIO Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for RGX-202, a Novel Gene Therapy Candidate for the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Therapies granted this designation are given the opportunity for more frequent interactions with the FDA and may qualify for priority review.

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  • Therapies granted this designation are given the opportunity for more frequent interactions with the FDA and may qualify for priority review.
  • The FDA has granted RGX-202 Orphan Drug Designation and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation.
  • "We are pleased that the FDA has granted Fast Track designation for RGX-202," said Debra Miller, Founder and CEO of CureDuchenne.
  • In January, REGENXBIO announced that the Phase I/II AFFINITY DUCHENNE™ trial of RGX-202 for the treatment of Duchenne is now active and recruiting patients.

REGENXBIO ANNOUNCES SENIOR LEADERSHIP PROMOTIONS

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Monday, January 9, 2023

They have played critical roles in the evolution of REGENXBIO into a near-commercial stage company.

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  • They have played critical roles in the evolution of REGENXBIO into a near-commercial stage company.
  • These promotions reflect on their contributions to date and their ability to lead the organization as we enter the next phase of growth.
  • Mr. Simpson joined REGENXBIO in 2015 with extensive leadership experience across biopharmaceutical operations, manufacturing, supply chain, research and engineering roles.
  • Prior to joining REGENXBIO, he served as the Regional Supply Chain Head for North America at GlaxoSmithKline plc ("GSK").

NORMA CLAYTON ELECTED TO GOODYEAR BOARD

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Friday, December 2, 2022

AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the election of Norma B. Clayton to its Board of Directors, effective Nov. 28, 2022.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the election of Norma B. Clayton to its Board of Directors, effective Nov. 28, 2022.
  • "We are very pleased to welcome Norma Clayton to Goodyear's Board of Directors," said Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Richard J. Kramer.
  • "Norma's global leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, technology, innovation and human resources will be invaluable to Goodyear and its shareholders as we build our business and fulfill our role of enabling mobility in a fast-evolving industry."
  • Clayton resides in St. Charles, Missouri, where she has been deeply involved in higher education, serving on the board of Tuskegee University, where she is currently the university's chairperson.

Aqua Metals Reports Strengthened Balance Sheet, Continued Operational Progress, During Third Quarter of 2022

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Third Quarter and Recent Highlights:

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  • Third Quarter and Recent Highlights:
    Aqua Metals strengthened its balance sheet, ending the quarter with $9.3 million in cash and $15.5 million in working capital.
  • During the quarter, Aqua Metals secured a $6 million loan against its real estate and subsequent to the end of the quarter, received a $2 million non-refundable deposit from LiNiCo.
  • In September 2022, Aqua Metals delivered on its agreement with ACME Metal Enterprise to deploy AquaRefining technology at ACMEs facility in Keelung, Taiwan.
  • During the third quarter of 2022, Aqua Metals continued to focus on research and development activities to enhance its ability to recycle metals found in lithium-ion batteries and commissioning of the ACME Metals facility.

EyeCare Partners Launches New Innovation Center

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

EyeCare Partners (ECP), the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care, today announced the launch of the EyeCare Partners Innovation Center with a mandate to improve the delivery and quality of eye care and advance clinical eye health education.

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  • EyeCare Partners (ECP), the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care, today announced the launch of the EyeCare Partners Innovation Center with a mandate to improve the delivery and quality of eye care and advance clinical eye health education.
  • With over 1,000 providers and unparalleled access to data, EyeCare Partners is uniquely positioned to study and identify the trends that will drive real progress in how eye care is delivered, said David Clark, CEO of EyeCare Partners.
  • With the launch of the Innovation Center, EyeCare Partners is putting in place the structure and capabilities needed to positively impact the eye care industry.
  • The EyeCare Partners Innovation Center is an information and technology center of excellence.

Aqua Metals Advances Key Strategic Initiatives During Second Quarter 2022

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

RENO, Nev., July 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) (“Aqua Metals" or the "Company”), which is reinventing metals recycling with its AquaRefining™ technology, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.

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  • RENO, Nev., July 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS) (Aqua Metals" or the "Company), which is reinventing metals recycling with its AquaRefining technology, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
  • During the second quarter of 2022, the shipments of our third-generation (version 1.5) PB AquaRefining Aqualyzers arrived at ACME Metals.
  • Installation and commissioning will begin in Q3 of 2022
    During the second quarter of 2022, Aqua Metals continued to focus on research and development activities to enhance its ability to recycle metals found in lithium-ion batteries and the preparation of commissioning of the ACME Metals facility.
  • For the second quarter of 2022, the Company had an operating loss of $4.0 million, compared to an operating loss of $4.4 million for the second quarter of 2021.