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Prophecy DeFi Announces Appointment of New CFO

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Blockchain, CSE, Ryerson University, CFO, Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce, Management

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 20, 2022) -  Prophecy DeFi Inc. (CSE: PDFI) ("Prophecy DeFi" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Cohen as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 20, 2022) -  Prophecy DeFi Inc. (CSE: PDFI) ("Prophecy DeFi" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Cohen as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Cohen is a Toronto-based Chartered Professional Accountant & Chartered Accountant and has been in public practice for over 20 years.
  • "The Company would like to thank Roland for his contributions and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours," said John McMahon, CEO, Prophecy DeFi.
  • Further the Company announces effective today the resignation of Jonathan Hannah and Andrew Young as directors of Layer2 Blockchain Inc. and of its Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Young.

Creative Group Welcomes Jennifer Barker, Account Executive, Business Development

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Monday, November 28, 2022
Marketing, Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards, Ryerson University, Sheridan College, Advertising, Insurance, Partnership, Business development, Reward, Happily (film), Senior, Creative Group, Volunteering, Account executive, CMI, Interior design

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov.  28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "We're thrilled to have Jennifer join our business development team in Toronto," said Manon Dicaire, Senior Vice President, Business Development. "Jennifer brings a depth of experience in brand strategy, marketing, event design, and partnership management in the meetings and events industry."

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  • Creative Group, a full-service meeting, incentive, and recognition company, announced today the hiring of Jennifer Barker as Account Executive, Business Development.
  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "We're thrilled to have Jennifer join our business development team in Toronto," said Manon Dicaire, Senior Vice President, Business Development.
  • "I'm really excited about joining Creative Group, with my industry background and skillset, this role is a natural fit," said Barker.
  • "I'm in the unique position of having experienced several incentive travel programs that Creative Group designed, but on the participant side.

Companies In The Microfluidics Market Are Adopting 3D Printing Technology To Streamline Drug Discovery - By The Business Research Company

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Microfluidics, Drug discovery, Biophysical environment, ClinicalTrials.gov, Growth, 3D, Research, Ryerson University, Virginia Tech, Government, Pharmaceutical industry

LONDON, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The use of 3D printing in microfluidics is gaining popularity in the microfluidics market trends.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The use of 3D printing in microfluidics is gaining popularity in the microfluidics market trends.
  • 3D printing helps to produce microfluidic chips in two ways, help with fabrication of molds, and mold-less fabrication of microfluidic devices through direct printing.
  • For instance, in January 2022, Phase Inc, a US-based medical 3D printing startup, has partnered with Virginia Tech, a US based public land-grant research university to advance the field of microfluidics 3D printing.
  • Phase and Virginia Tech will use the former's proprietary LE3D printing technology to develop novel microfluidic devices that help streamline drug discovery and personal health diagnostics.

Companies In The Microfluidics Market Are Adopting 3D Printing Technology To Streamline Drug Discovery - By The Business Research Company

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Microfluidics, Drug discovery, Biophysical environment, ClinicalTrials.gov, Growth, 3D, Research, Ryerson University, Virginia Tech, Government, Pharmaceutical industry

LONDON, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The use of 3D printing in microfluidics is gaining popularity in the microfluidics market trends.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The use of 3D printing in microfluidics is gaining popularity in the microfluidics market trends.
  • 3D printing helps to produce microfluidic chips in two ways, help with fabrication of molds, and mold-less fabrication of microfluidic devices through direct printing.
  • For instance, in January 2022, Phase Inc, a US-based medical 3D printing startup, has partnered with Virginia Tech, a US based public land-grant research university to advance the field of microfluidics 3D printing.
  • Phase and Virginia Tech will use the former's proprietary LE3D printing technology to develop novel microfluidic devices that help streamline drug discovery and personal health diagnostics.

Big Lots Selects Retail Industry Veterans As Next Chief Merchandising Officer and Chief Marketing Officer

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG), one of America's largest home discount retailers, today announced the appointment of two new members of its leadership team. Off-price retail industry veteran Margarita Giannantonio has been named Chief Merchandising Officer and retail industry brand and performance marketing leader John Alpaugh has joined Big Lots as Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • Off-price retail industry veteran Margarita Giannantonio has been named Chief Merchandising Officer and retail industry brand and performance marketing leader John Alpaugh has joined Big Lots as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • As Chief Merchandising Officer, Giannantonio will be responsible for shaping and leading the company's merchandising strategy across all product categories.
  • "Margarita's creativity, extensive experience in off-price retail, and financial acumen, make her a great fit for Big Lots.
  • As Chief Marketing Officer, Alpaugh is responsible for managing the company's brand and marketing strategies and executions.

DR. STEVE GUPTA APPOINTED TO THE 2021 ORDER OF ONTARIO: THE PROVINCE'S HIGHEST CIVILIAN HONOUR

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Dr. Gupta has developed many prominent projects that have led to thousands of jobs created in Ontario.

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  • Dr. Gupta has developed many prominent projects that have led to thousands of jobs created in Ontario.
  • "It is an incredible honour to be appointed to the 2021 Order of Ontario and recognized in this way.
  • He is an inspiration, a mentor, and a true example of humble excellence," saysReetu Gupta, Chairwoman and Ambassadress, The Gupta Group.
  • The Gupta Group is the parent company for the Gupta family's global investment portfolio, including The Easton's Group of Hotels, Gupta Group Mining, Gupta Group Developments, Rogue Insight Capital, and more.

Louis Vachon joins the Board of Directors of BCE Inc.

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Friday, October 21, 2022
Essence–energies distinction, Bates College, Ryerson University, Bell, International finance, TSX, National Bank of Canada, Order, University of Ottawa, Flower, The Fletcher School at Tufts University, Risk, Health Management Resources, NYSE, Canadian Business, Research, Financial compensation, United Nations Association, MDA, Bell Let's Talk, Mental health, Bishop's University, Chartered Financial Analyst, University, CPP Investment Board, Tufts University, MONTRAL, National bank, Gastrointestinal tract, Global Citizen Awards, BCE Inc., Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal, Concordia University, United Nations, Board, CEO, J.C. Flowers & Co., Internet, Economics, BCE, Workplace, Molson Coors Beverage Company, United Nations Association in Canada, Bell Canada, Management, Medicine

MONTRAL, Oct. 21, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE)today announced the appointment of Louis Vachon as a director of BCE and Bell Canada.

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  • MONTRAL, Oct. 21, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE)today announced the appointment of Louis Vachon as a director of BCE and Bell Canada.
  • Mr. Vachon will also join the Board's Management Resources and Compensation Committee and Risk and Pension Fund Committee.
  • "We are honoured that Louis has accepted our invitation to join the BCE Board," said Gordon M. Nixon, Chair of the Board of BCE and Bell Canada.
  • His experience leading National Bank's impressive financial, technological and cultural advancements will be an asset to BCE shareholders."

The DMZ reopens New York City office, empowering tech startups around the world to break into the American market

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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The new office boasts more desk space than the DMZ's former New York office, which first opened in 2017.

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  • The new office boasts more desk space than the DMZ's former New York office, which first opened in 2017.
  • Over 3 years, DMZ NYC supported nearly60 startups before it closed amid travel restrictions during the pandemic.
  • "The DMZ office in New York was a great soft-landing spot for Sampler," explained Marie Chevrier Schwartz, CEO and Founder of Sampler , a DMZ alum.
  • Startups around the world who are ready to explore the U.S. market, seek international investment and scale global operations can apply to work from DMZ NYC.

Appointment of five members to the Board of Directors of Destination Canada

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
People, Board of directors, School, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, Research, Economics, Marketing, COVID-19, First Nations Bank of Canada, Growth, Commerce, Industry, Master of Science, Belize Tourism Industry Association, Festival du Voyageur, Animal, Knowledge, Business, Universite des Sciences Appliquée et Management, Travel, Government, Rotman School of Management, MBA, Crown, University, Gross domestic product, Government of Canada, Champagne, Royal Roads University, Chief commercial officer, UQAM, Convention (meeting), Destination Canada, Air North, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Catering Management, Banff National Park, Partnership, Bachelor of Commerce, Board, Leadership, First Nations, Association, Financial economics, Biochemistry, Ryerson University, Alliance, Tourism, Management, Tourism, Science

Brenda Holderis currently Vice-Chair of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada and Chair of Indigenous Tourism Alberta, serving hundreds of Indigenous tourism businesses across Canada.

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  • Brenda Holderis currently Vice-Chair of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada and Chair of Indigenous Tourism Alberta, serving hundreds of Indigenous tourism businesses across Canada.
  • Destination Canada's mission is to create demand for Canadian tourism products by marketing Canada as a four-season premier tourism destination.
  • I wish to extend my most sincere thanks to two departing members of Destination Canada's Board of Directors, Patti Balsillie and Patricia Macdonald.
  • The Honourable Liza Frulla, P.C., C.M., O.Q., Chair of the Board of Directors, Destination Canada
    In 2019, a record 22.1 million tourists travelled to Canada.

Food For The Poor Canada Celebrates Fathers By Building A School In Jamaica

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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TORONTO, June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food For The Poor Canada builds its 36th school in Jamaica in honour of three Fathers.

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  • TORONTO, June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food For The Poor Canada builds its 36th school in Jamaica in honour of three Fathers.
  • The three Jamaican-Canadian women are the lead donors for a new early-childhood school, in honour of each of their dads in partnership with Food For The Poor Canada.
  • Food For The Poor Canada and a group of 15 Canadian volunteers will spend a week in July building Valley Christian School in Spanish Town, Jamaica.
  • He also helped develop Food For The Poor in Jamaica, by creating the housing program and increasing the scope of the organizations work.