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Leading Dry Bulk and Container Shipping Companies Presenting at Capital Link’s 14th Annual New York Maritime Forum September 21, 2022 in NYC

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Senior executives from leading publicly listed Dry Bulk and Container shipping companies will discuss the trends, developments and outlook of the global commodities and shipping markets.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Senior executives from leading publicly listed Dry Bulk and Container shipping companies will discuss the trends, developments and outlook of the global commodities and shipping markets.
  • The panels will take place at Capital Links 14th Annual New York Maritime Forum on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.
  • The Forum features a series of panel discussions as well as 1x1 meetings between investors and executives from shipping companies.
  • SUPPORTING SPONSORS: Ardmore Shipping dAmico International Shipping S.A. Dorian LPG Eagle Bulk Eneti Inc. Eurodry Ltd. Euroseas Ltd. Flott & Co. GENCO Shipping and Trading Ltd.

32 Shipping Companies Presenting at Capital Link’s 14th Annual New York Maritime Forum September 21, 2022 in New York City

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

SUPPORTING SPONSORS: Ardmore Shipping dAmico International Shipping S.A. Dorian LPG Eagle Bulk Eneti Inc. Eurodry Ltd. Euroseas Ltd. Flott & Co. GENCO Shipping and Trading Ltd.

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  • SUPPORTING SPONSORS: Ardmore Shipping dAmico International Shipping S.A. Dorian LPG Eagle Bulk Eneti Inc. Eurodry Ltd. Euroseas Ltd. Flott & Co. GENCO Shipping and Trading Ltd.
  • In addition, Capital Link organizes a series of investment conferences a year in key industry centers in the United States, Europe and Asia, all of which are known for combining rich educational and informational content with unique marketing and networking opportunities.
  • Capital Link is a member of the Baltic Exchange.
  • Based in New York City, Capital Link has presence in London, Athens & Oslo.

Ardian closes its second-generation Americas Infrastructure fund at US$2.1bn

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Ardian , a world-leading private investment house, today announced the final closing of US$2.1bn for its latest Americas infrastructure fund Ardian Americas Infrastructure Fund V (AAIF V).

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  • Ardian , a world-leading private investment house, today announced the final closing of US$2.1bn for its latest Americas infrastructure fund Ardian Americas Infrastructure Fund V (AAIF V).
  • The Ardian Infrastructure team now has over US$21bn assets under management across the globe.
  • Since Ardian launched its dedicated Americas infrastructure fund in 2018, the team has deployed more than US$1bn in six investments across the energy, renewables and transportation sectors.
  • It also grew the headcount of Ardian Americas infrastructure investment team to 13 over the past four years.

Sunstone Management Announces $100,000 Grant to the Long Beach Accelerator

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Once the model has been created, Sunstone Management will collaborate with the Long Beach Accelerator and local and county governments to implement it in communities that lack technology accelerator programs to support entrepreneurs and advance economic development.

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  • Once the model has been created, Sunstone Management will collaborate with the Long Beach Accelerator and local and county governments to implement it in communities that lack technology accelerator programs to support entrepreneurs and advance economic development.
  • The Long Beach Accelerator is a tech accelerator located in Long Beach, California that offers a 4-month program that helps early-stage startups grow by providing technical assistance, mentorship, and access to capital.
  • It is a public-private partnership between the City of Long Beach, Sunstone Management, and California State University Long Beach.
  • The Long Beach Accelerator is a vital resource for the creative entrepreneurs in our city and region, said John Keisler, CEO of Sunstone Management.

CompScience Receives Workers' Comp Insurance Industry Validation and Closes $6M Seed Round

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompScience announced closing a $6m seed round, capping successful risk reduction outcomes for insurance clients of brokers, carriers and reinsurers.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompScience announced closing a $6m seed round, capping successful risk reduction outcomes for insurance clients of brokers, carriers and reinsurers.
  • CompScience provides video analytics as a service and data-driven recommendations that can rapidly yield results in the $6 trillion market for workplace safety.
  • Every company needs a workers comp solution, but CompScience is delivering more value than simply coverage.
  • CompScience Insurance can reduce workers comp insurance for businesses and manufacturers in all industry verticals, while reducing injuries.

Invesco adds a new Agriculture ETF to its robust Commodities ETF Suite

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading global asset management firm, announced today that it has expanded its Invesco Commodities Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Suite with the launch of Invesco Agriculture Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF (PDBA). The new ETF is actively investing in derivatives and other financially linked instruments to gain exposure to a diversified range of eleven different grains, livestock, and soft commodities, through a structure that does not produce a K-1 tax form.

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  • The Invesco Agriculture Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF issues a Form 1099 rather than a Schedule K-1 tax form.
  • ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading global asset management firm, announced today that it has expanded its Invesco Commodities Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Suite with the launch of InvescoAgriculture Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF (PDBA).
  • By offering both ETF structures, Invesco allows investors the opportunity to choose which tax structure best meets their needs in a broad-based agriculture commodities ETF.
  • The DBIQ Diversified Agriculture Index is a rule-based index composed of futures contracts of commodities in the agriculture sector, across grains, livestock and soft commodities.

COOK FOUNDATION AWARDS $75,000 MATCHING GRANT TO THE HISTORIC WOODVILLE ROSENWALD SCHOOL FOUNDATION

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Monday, August 22, 2022

GLOUCESTER, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cook Foundation is pleased to announce the awarding of a $75,000 matching to Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation to complete interior restoration of the historic school.

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  • GLOUCESTER, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cook Foundation is pleased to announce the awarding of a $75,000 matching to Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation to complete interior restoration of the historic school.
  • The Cook Foundation announces $75,000 grant to Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation for preservation of the school.
  • "The Woodville School is not only a historic site but with the leadership of the Woodville Rosenwald Foundation, it will again become a cultural center in Gloucester, Virginia.
  • The Woodville School and the foundation that supports it are critical to preserving both history and a sense of wholeness within our community," said Adrianne Joseph, Founder and Chair of The Cook Foundation.

Important notice regarding participation at the 2022 Richemont Annual General Meeting

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Monday, August 15, 2022

He served with incomparable distinction as Richemont's Deputy Chairman for 22 years, from the Company's foundation in 1988 till 2010.

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  • He served with incomparable distinction as Richemont's Deputy Chairman for 22 years, from the Company's foundation in 1988 till 2010.
  • On behalf of the Board, I wish to thank each of them for their insightful and valuable support.
  • Full details of the proposals submitted to shareholders are set out in the formal Notice of Meeting.
  • The Board considers that all these resolutions are in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders as a whole.

The National Civil Rights Museum opens an exhibit highlighting a massive shift in Black Education during the Jim Crow South

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Memphis, TN, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An exhibition highlighting one of the most transformative education projects for Black students during the 20th century will unveil at the National Civil Rights Museum on August 18.

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  • Memphis, TN, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An exhibition highlighting one of the most transformative education projects for Black students during the 20th century will unveil at the National Civil Rights Museum on August 18.
  • Rosenwald turned Sears, Roebuck & Company into the world's largest retailer, while Washington became the founding principal of Tuskegee Institute.
  • In 1912, the two teamed up to launch an ambitious program that would partner with Black communities to build public schools that would educate more than 700,000 Black children across the South.
  • As the new public square, the Museum examines todays global civil and human rights issues, provokes thoughtful debate, and serves as a catalyst for positive social change.

COLES HOUSE FUND GRANTS $95,000 TO VBC GIVING FOUNDATION'S VETERANS VILLAGE TO HELP FEMALE VETERANS BREAK CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The VBC Giving Foundation (VBCGF) has just been awarded a $95,000 grant from Philadelphia Foundation's Coles House Fund to support its efforts to help female Veterans break the cycle of homelessness. The Coles House Fund grant is designated to supply security deposit, rent and utilities assistance to female Veterans seeking permanent housing at VBCGF's Veterans Village. The new 47-unit affordable housing community for Veterans, located at 5127 Duffield Street in Northeast Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood, is the first project VBCGF has funded in fulfillment of its mission to provide high quality, dignified Supportive and Affordable Housing for those in need nationwide. 

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The VBC Giving Foundation (VBCGF) has just been awarded a $95,000 grant from Philadelphia Foundation's Coles House Fund to support its efforts to help female Veterans break the cycle of homelessness.
  • The Coles House Fund grant is designated to supply security deposit, rent and utilities assistance to female Veterans seeking permanent housing at VBCGF's Veterans Village.
  • "We are so grateful for the support of Coles House Fund through the Philadelphia Foundation," said Dana Spain, president of VBCGF.
  • "This donation will help female Veterans transition from shelters and recovery programs into permanent housing at Veterans Village.