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Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2023 Presents 'The Power of Design: Innovating for a Circular World'

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

HONG KONG, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), together with the Netherlands, KODW 2023's Partner Country, and CreativeNL, the platform for creative pioneers from the Netherlands, and Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) as the Lead Sponsor, Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2023 gathers over 40 business leaders and creative forces in various fields spanning design, architecture, academic, hospitality, digital media and tech from around the world to explore under the theme 'The Power of Design: Innovating for a Circular World' from 14 to 16 June 2023 at Hong Kong Palace Museum, advancing and sharing professional knowledge and experience.

Key Points: 
  • Bart Ahsmann, Managing Director of CLICKNL says, "We are very much looking forward to this year's partnership and bringing a series of thought-provoking programmes to share our knowledge and innovation highlighting the power of circular design.
  • Collective efforts of different communities and businesses are called upon to leverage the power of design to build a more equitable, sustainable and resilient society.
  • In keeping with KODW's longstanding objectives to advance knowledge and inform cutting-edge design, KODW 2023 will also host 11 workshops and masterclasses from 14 to 16 June.
  • These interactive and experiential sessions will explore aspects in circular design, inspire through design thinking, and inform professional application through interactive learning and the sharing of successful case studies.

Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2023 Presents 'The Power of Design: Innovating for a Circular World'

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

HONG KONG, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), together with the Netherlands, KODW 2023's Partner Country, and CreativeNL, the platform for creative pioneers from the Netherlands, and Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) as the Lead Sponsor, Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2023 gathers over 40 business leaders and creative forces in various fields spanning design, architecture, academic, hospitality, digital media and tech from around the world to explore under the theme 'The Power of Design: Innovating for a Circular World' from 14 to 16 June 2023 at Hong Kong Palace Museum, advancing and sharing professional knowledge and experience.

Key Points: 
  • Bart Ahsmann, Managing Director of CLICKNL says, "We are very much looking forward to this year's partnership and bringing a series of thought-provoking programmes to share our knowledge and innovation highlighting the power of circular design.
  • Collective efforts of different communities and businesses are called upon to leverage the power of design to build a more equitable, sustainable and resilient society.
  • In keeping with KODW's longstanding objectives to advance knowledge and inform cutting-edge design, KODW 2023 will also host 11 workshops and masterclasses from 14 to 16 June.
  • These interactive and experiential sessions will explore aspects in circular design, inspire through design thinking, and inform professional application through interactive learning and the sharing of successful case studies.

Ellevate Network, the Largest Community of Women+ at Work, Announces Agenda for Mobilize Women Summit 2023

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Friday, May 26, 2023

NEW YORK, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ellevate Network, the largest community of women+ at work, will host the 7th Annual Mobilize Women virtually on June 7, 2023. At the 2023 Mobilize Women Summit, 20+ thought-leaders and experts will address solutions to key barriers and questions present in today's world. The full agenda has been announced:

Key Points: 
  • Ellevate Network, the largest community of women+ at work, will host the 7th Annual Mobilize Women virtually on June 7, 2023.
  • NEW YORK, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ellevate Network, the largest community of women+ at work, will host the 7th Annual Mobilize Women virtually on June 7, 2023.
  • At the 2023 Mobilize Women Summit , 20+ thought-leaders and experts will address solutions to key barriers and questions present in today's world.
  • Mobilize Women will include ample opportunity for women+ and allies from all industries to come together, listen with intent, contribute their voice, and map out a plan for a more equitable world.

ASLAN Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Friday, April 28, 2023

“We have also advanced farudodstat into a Phase 2a, proof-of-concept study in alopecia areata (AA) expected to commence enrollment in the second quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • “We have also advanced farudodstat into a Phase 2a, proof-of-concept study in alopecia areata (AA) expected to commence enrollment in the second quarter of 2023.
  • The trial will recruit around 60 AA patients in the US and enrollment is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2023.
  • Research and development expenses were $14.1 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $9.4 million in the first quarter of 2022.
  • General and administrative expenses were $4.0 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $2.5 million in the first quarter of 2022.

Kathleen Siedor named Executive Director of The Frederick Children's Chorus

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Monday, May 1, 2023

FREDERICK, Md., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick Children's Chorus announced today that Kathleen Siedor has been named the Executive Director, replacing Lee Fuhr, who recently resigned.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick Children's Chorus announced today that Kathleen Siedor has been named the Executive Director, replacing Lee Fuhr, who recently resigned.
  • In May 2019, Kathleen began her work for the Chorus as the Office Manager and is honored to have been recently recognized with the Touching Lives in Frederick County Award.
  • Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Science, in Business Management (Marketing Minor), from the University of Maryland University College and an Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies from Frederick Community College.
  • - Kathleen Siedor

BCSC launches a new streamlined enforcement tool

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Securities Commission (BCSC) will begin imposing administrative penalties for less serious violations of investment market rules without holding a hearing before a panel of commissioners.

Key Points: 
  • Securities Commission (BCSC) will begin imposing administrative penalties for less serious violations of investment market rules without holding a hearing before a panel of commissioners.
  • The BCSC's Executive Director will use Administrative Penalties Imposed by Notice (APIN) for violations of regulations or previous decisions of the Commission or Executive Director.
  • The maximum APIN penalty is $100,000 per violation for individuals and $500,000 per violation for entities, such as companies.
  • "Using this power, the BCSC will be able to quickly respond to less serious contraventions with a streamlined process," said Doug Muir, the BCSC's Director of Enforcement.

White House Deputies to Join Shyan Selah for Brave New World's Black Eco Chamber Spring Mixer

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Black Eco Chamber mixers are events designed to provide an opportunity for members of the Black Eco Chamber to connect with other professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners of color in the community and explore potential business partnerships.

Key Points: 
  • Black Eco Chamber mixers are events designed to provide an opportunity for members of the Black Eco Chamber to connect with other professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners of color in the community and explore potential business partnerships.
  • Black Eco Chamber Spring Mixer attendees will have the chance to meet with these special guests from Washington, D.C., as well as other like-minded professionals with the focus of building a stronger black business community.
  • "In 2022, I partnered with Shyan Selah and Brave New World and the Black Eco Chamber program has now provided resources and workshops to support Black entrepreneurs throughout South King County," adds Johnson.
  • The Black Eco Chamber Spring Mixer event will take place at the Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club, located at 3583 SW 320th Street Federal Way, WA 98023.

Rackspace Technology Taps Kellie Teal-Guess as Chief Human Resources Officer and Michael Bross as Chief Legal Officer

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Monday, April 10, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology ® (NASDAQ: RXT) — a leading end-to-end, multi-cloud technology solutions company, today announced the appointments of Kellie Teal-Guess as Chief Human Resources Officer and Michael Bross as Chief Legal Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology ® (NASDAQ: RXT) — a leading end-to-end, multi-cloud technology solutions company, today announced the appointments of Kellie Teal-Guess as Chief Human Resources Officer and Michael Bross as Chief Legal Officer.
  • “I am happy to welcome Michael and Kellie to the Rackspace Technology executive leadership team,” said Amar Maletira, CEO of Rackspace Technology.
  • Teal-Guess most recently served as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Cynosure, a medical device company located in Boston, and before that, as EVP, Chief People Officer at CyrusOne.
  • Bross has been an employee with Rackspace Technology for 16 years and has been serving as the interim Rackspace Technology Chief Legal Officer.

Exports at Port Houston Remain Strong While Imports Soften

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Friday, March 31, 2023

The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met on Monday, March 20.

Key Points: 
  • The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met on Monday, March 20.
  • Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting regarding the continued progress of the Houston Ship Channel expansion and deepening program, Project 11.
  • Guenther and the leadership team also shared Port Houston is looking forward to continuing cooperative engagement with EDF.
  • Jenkins will lead the development and maintenance of the Houston Ship Channel and oversee the development and implementation of the Port Houston Strategic Asset Management Program.

Three New Members Added to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

RICHMOND, Va., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- K-12 Principal Ashley Dennis, AIA, is the youngest person ever elected to the board. Since joining Moseley Architects in 2008, Ashley has amassed a portfolio of 47 projects for public school system clients throughout North Carolina. Under her management since 2017, the firm's Raleigh office has grown exponentially: the staff size has doubled, the number of K-12 clients has nearly tripled, and the annual revenue has averaged $3.3 million. In 2022, she served as president of the North Carolina chapter of the Association of Learning Environments. Ashley is a graduate of North Carolina State University's School of Architecture.

Key Points: 
  • Moseley Architects' shareholders elected three new members to its board of directors.
  • RICHMOND, Va., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- K-12 Principal Ashley Dennis, AIA, is the youngest person ever elected to the board.
  • Since joining Moseley Architects in 2008, Ashley has amassed a portfolio of 47 projects for public school system clients throughout North Carolina.
  • Dan Mace, AIA, and Magda Westerhout, AIA, retired from the board, but remain active as principals and leaders in the firm.