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BBTV Appoints KB Brinkley as Chief Financial Officer and Catherine Warren as Board Director

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Ben Groot will remain as a key member of the finance team with a focus on financial planning and analysis and special projects.

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  • Ben Groot will remain as a key member of the finance team with a focus on financial planning and analysis and special projects.
  • BBTV also announces the appointment of Catherine Warren as an independent director, replacing Ryan Holmes who has stepped down from his position in order to pursue other interests.
  • KB joins the company as BBTV's Chief Financial Officer and will be leading all financial functions including strategic and financial planning, accounting, treasury, tax, internal audit, and investor relations.
  • The Company is pleased to announce that Catherine Warren has joined BBTV's Board of Directors.

Oro Loma Sanitary District Selects Jimmy T. Dang to Lead the District as New General Manager

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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SAN LORENZO, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oro Loma Sanitary District Board has officially selected Jimmy T. Dang, P.E., MPA, CHST, as the new General Manager for the District effective January 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SAN LORENZO, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oro Loma Sanitary District Board has officially selected Jimmy T. Dang, P.E., MPA, CHST, as the new General Manager for the District effective January 1, 2023.
  • They added that he has proven himself to be a valuable visionary and leader at Oro Loma since his arrival in 2011.
  • Mr. Dang served as the organization's Interim General Manager from July 1, 2022 following the departure of former General Manager Jason Warner.
  • Previous to that, from 2011 - 2022, he was Oro Loma's District Engineer, Technical Services Manager, and Senior Engineer.

New Report Reveals 73% of Business Leaders View Responsible Use of Technology as Pressing Business Need

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230111005024/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230111005024/en/
    Nearly 75% of respondents agree that, eventually, companies’ technology decisions will account for ‘responsible use’ just as much as business and financial implications.
  • Nearly 75% of respondents agree that, eventually, companies’ technology decisions will account for ‘responsible use’ just as much as business and financial implications.
  • When asked about tangible business benefits of adopting responsible technology, the top responses were:
    The majority of survey respondents’ organizations have some level of official policies in place for enacting responsible technology initiatives.
  • Using these approaches helps technologists examine their product and technology choices from multiple perspectives, increasing the likelihood that harmful consequences will be uncovered.

Responsible technology use now a critical business consideration, says MIT Technology Review Insights report

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report by MIT Technology Review Insights explores how organizations understand responsible technology use, what has motivated them to adopt more responsible practices, and what benefits they hope to achieve from this adoption.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report by MIT Technology Review Insights explores how organizations understand responsible technology use, what has motivated them to adopt more responsible practices, and what benefits they hope to achieve from this adoption.
  • Nearly three-quarters of survey respondents either strongly agree (30%) or somewhat agree (43%) that "responsible technology considerations will eventually come to equal business or financial considerations in importance when organizations make decisions about technology use."
  • Organizations are both apprehensive about and appreciative of regulation surrounding responsible technology.
  • "As technology becomes a fundamental part of every business, and as we see consequences of its misuse play out, responsible technology use has become a critical business expectation," says Laurel Ruma, global editorial director for MIT Technology Review Insights.

David J. Carciere Joins The Exclusive Haute Residence Real Estate Network

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Saturday, December 17, 2022
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SONOMA, Calif., Dec. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- David J. Carciere is the principal of Cru Land Company. Cru is the culmination of more than 15 years of wine-industry and wine and vineyard-related Real Estate experience. In 2010, David was a founding partner at First Leaf Land Acquisitions where he spent a decade brokering agricultural and vineyard-land sales. During that period, he also worked in the wine industry with his family's wine label, Suacci Carciere Wines, and farmed the Donnelly Creek Vineyard in Anderson Valley – a premium Pinot Noir growing region on California's North Coast.

Key Points: 
  • Acclaimed real estate agent David J. Carciere accepts the invitation to Haute Residence's invite-only Network.
  • David is one of the exclusive agents that represent the luxury real estate market in Sonoma County, California.
  • Designed as a partnership-driven luxury real estate portal, Haute Residence connects its affluent readers with top real estate professionals, while offering the latest in real estate news, showcasing the world's most extraordinary residences on the market, and sharing expert advice from its knowledgeable and experienced real estate partners.
  • The invitation-only luxury real estate network, which partners with just one agent in every market, unites a distinguished collective of leading real estate agents and brokers and highlights the most extravagant properties in leading markets around the globe for affluent buyers, sellers, and real estate enthusiasts.

Recipients of Advanced Energy’s 2023 STEM Scholarship Awarded Tuition Support, Internship Opportunities and Professional Mentoring

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) a global leader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions launched its 2023 Advanced Energy STEM Diversity Scholarship Program.

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  • Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) a global leader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions launched its 2023 Advanced Energy STEM Diversity Scholarship Program.
  • In addition to providing each recipient a $20,000 grant towards tuition cost, benefits include professional mentoring and internship opportunities at Advanced Energy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221215005104/en/
    Recipients of Advanced Energys 2023 STEM Scholarship Awarded Tuition Support, Internship Opportunities and Professional Mentoring (Photo: Business Wire)
    The technology industrys success depends on new ideas coming from a diverse, innovative and entrepreneurial workforce, and we need to be intentional about reaching out to underrepresented groups in the STEM field, said Randy Heckman, Chief Technology Officer at Advanced Energy.
  • Our STEM Diversity Scholarship Program aims to expand the talent pipeline and develop students from diverse backgrounds into workforce-ready professionals.

ALX Oncology Appoints Scott Garland to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALX Oncology Holdings Inc., (ALX Oncology) (Nasdaq: ALXO) a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing therapies that block the CD47 checkpoint pathway, today announced the appointment of Scott Garland to its Board of Directors (the Board) effective November 29, 2022.

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALX Oncology Holdings Inc., (ALX Oncology) (Nasdaq: ALXO) a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing therapies that block the CD47 checkpoint pathway, today announced the appointment of Scott Garland to its Board of Directors (the Board) effective November 29, 2022.
  • Scott is a biopharmaceutical industry leader who brings broad commercial, portfolio management, and leadership experience to the Board, said Corey Goodman, Ph.D., Executive Chairman of ALX Oncology.
  • On behalf of the Board and our executive leadership team, we welcome Scott and look forward to his contributions.
  • Mr. Garland sits on the Board for Day One Biopharmaceuticals and Calithera Biosciences, and formerly sat on the Board of Karyopharm Therapeutics.

Frontier Medicines Announces Appointment of Accomplished Finance and Operations Executive, Setareh “SiSi” Pouraghabagher, to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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We are excited to welcome SiSi to our board of directors, said Chris Varma, Ph.D., Frontiers co-founder, chairman, and CEO.

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  • We are excited to welcome SiSi to our board of directors, said Chris Varma, Ph.D., Frontiers co-founder, chairman, and CEO.
  • SiSi has over three decades of experience leading finance and operations for both private and public companies, including multi-billion dollar multinationals.
  • Ms. Pouraghabagher is an accomplished executive and board leader with deep experience spanning a range of private and public organizations within diverse industries.
  • For more information on how Frontier is boldly advancing science to defeat disease, visit www.frontiermeds.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter .

Seeq Appoints George Skaryak as Chief Revenue Officer

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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SEATTLE, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seeq Corporation, a leader in manufacturing and industrial internet of things advanced analytics software, announced today the appointment of George Skaryak as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), a new member of the Seeq executive leadership team. Skaryak will lead all aspects of the company's go-to-market, sales, and business development, focusing on new revenue opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seeq Corporation , a leader in manufacturing and industrial internet of things advanced analytics software, announced today the appointment of George Skaryak as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), a new member of the Seeq executive leadership team.
  • Skaryak will lead all aspects of the company's go-to-market, sales, and business development, focusing on new revenue opportunities.
  • Skaryak brings more than 30 years of experience leading large teams and driving growth across many industries.
  • from California Polytechnic State University and is based in Pittsburgh, PA.
    To learn more about Seeq, visit seeq.com.

Fullstack Academy and Wake Forest University’s School of Professional Studies Partner to Increase Region’s Talent Pool of Qualified Tech Professionals

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Additionally, North Carolina is home to the largest research park in the U.S., Research Triangle Park in the Raleigh-Durham area.

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  • Additionally, North Carolina is home to the largest research park in the U.S., Research Triangle Park in the Raleigh-Durham area.
  • Given its reputation for academic excellence and growing presence in the community, Wake Forests School of Professional Studies is an ideal partner as we expand into North Carolina.
  • The Wake Forest University Tech Bootcamps do not require university enrollment or prior technical experience and will commence in spring 2023.
  • The Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies (SPS) provides innovative, cutting-edge and market-relevant programming built upon Wake Forests legacy of quality and excellence.