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Vancouver's Iconic Harbour Centre Launches New Meet-Me-Room, a Bold Step in Reimagining the Region's Digital Future

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Monday, January 22, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbour Centre, a cornerstone of western Canada's digital landscape, proudly announces the unveiling of Meet-Me-Room 5 (MMR5), the inaugural step towards a cutting-edge, digital-first complex that integrates both Harbour Centre and Spencer Building.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbour Centre, a cornerstone of western Canada's digital landscape, proudly announces the unveiling of Meet-Me-Room 5 (MMR5), the inaugural step towards a cutting-edge, digital-first complex that integrates both Harbour Centre and Spencer Building.
  • It will be the conduit between Harbour Centre's longstanding legacy as Vancouver's primary interconnection point and the new focal point for future growth of vital, digital infrastructure in the city –Spencer Building.
  • The new, central MMR5 seamlessly interconnects to Harbour Centre's existing four MMRs as well as directly connecting to Spencer Building Carrier Hotel.
  • Most importantly, Harbour Centre is making it simple and affordable for service providers to establish their footprint in MMR5.

Washington University and Deerfield Management Launch VeritaScience to Drive Drug Discovery

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington University in St. Louis and Deerfield Management ("Deerfield"), a healthcare investment firm, today announced the launch of VeritaScience, a new private R&D collaboration designed to advance the discovery, clinical development and commercialization of promising therapeutic and diagnostic candidates with potential to benefit human health. 

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  • Washington University's investigators will have the opportunity to work with Deerfield's internal team, which has expertise across the drug development continuum from discovery through commercialization.
  • VeritaScience is named to honor Washington University's motto "Per Veritatem Vis," which means "Strength Through Truth" in Latin.
  • Washington University's investigators will submit project proposals to VeritaScience and its scientific review team, which is led by Deerfield experts and guided by the university's Office of Technology Management and Washington University School of Medicine 's ("WashU Medicine") business development team.
  • "Throughout the process of forming VeritaScience, what has stood out to our team at Deerfield is the forward-thinking and innovation-focused Washington University culture," said James Flynn, managing partner of Deerfield.

Spencer's Announces New Exclusive Sexual Wellness Collection in Partnership with The Phluid Project

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

The collaboration includes 12 exclusive products designed to help everyone feel good about their sexual wellness and intimacy, including a binder, strokers, vibrators, and more.

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  • The collaboration includes 12 exclusive products designed to help everyone feel good about their sexual wellness and intimacy, including a binder, strokers, vibrators, and more.
  • "Through our collaboration with Spencer's, The Phluid Project actively listened to our community and embraced the universality of wellness and pleasure.
  • The Phluid Project is deeply grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Spencer's on this innovative and affirming collection of intimacy and wellness products."
  • Follow @Spencers and @ThePhluidProject on social media and visit www.spencers.com to shop the collection and www.thephluidproject.com to learn more about ways to support The Phluid Project.

Spencer Building Carrier Hotel Begins Construction of Vancouver's Newest Cutting-Edge Data Center

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Currently in its preconstruction phase, Spencer Building Carrier Hotel will fully commence construction in August 2023, with completion and the launch of operations expected in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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  • Currently in its preconstruction phase, Spencer Building Carrier Hotel will fully commence construction in August 2023, with completion and the launch of operations expected in the fourth quarter of 2024.
  • Overcoming the unique challenges posed by Vancouver's constrained commercial real estate market, Spencer Building Carrier Hotel successfully collaborated with Harbour Centre to repurpose the historic Spencer Building, originally built in 1926.
  • "The arrival of Spencer Building Carrier Hotel in Vancouver is a testament to our commitment to offering premiere data center services that are economically viable for our customers and backed by the rich connectivity legacy of Harbour Centre," said Chris Jones, Director of Data Center Infrastructure and Operations at Spencer Building Carrier Hotel.
  • The Spencer Building Carrier Hotel not only addresses the pressing demand for superior data center capacity in the region but also strives to make these services more economical.

Spencer's & Spirit Halloween Announces Significant Expansion to Corporate Headquarters in New Jersey

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spencer's & Spirit Halloween announced it is expanding its corporate headquarters in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The project will add 81,000 sq. ft. of office space and amenities to the Company's current campus, bringing the total footprint to 24-acres or the size of five baseball fields.

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  • ft. of state-of-the-art amenities; reaffirming the organization's commitment to the economic impact of the local community
    EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spencer's & Spirit Halloween announced it is expanding its corporate headquarters in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.
  • ft. of office space and amenities to the Company's current campus, bringing the total footprint to 24-acres or the size of five baseball fields.
  • Since opening its Egg Harbor Township Corporate office in 1977, the company has built and sustained a foundation in the Garden State.
  • The company currently employs more than 30,000 associates across the country, 700 of which are located at the New Jersey corporate offices.

Huntsman Cancer Institute Grows to More than a Million Square Feet of State-of-the-Art Cancer Space with Opening of $178 Million Kathryn F. Kirk Center

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U), the only place in the region devoted to developing new treatments for cancer, announced the opening of the Kathryn F. Kirk Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care and Women's Cancers today.

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  • Huntsman Cancer Institute experts are among the best in the world at identifying cancers in their earliest stages when it's easier to treat.
  • "We are so grateful to our dedicated staff at Huntsman Cancer Institute for their countless hours helping plan and design this cutting-edge facility," says Mary Beckerle, PhD , CEO of Huntsman Cancer Institute.
  • "Many generous donors came together to make this latest expansion of Huntsman Cancer Institute possible," says Peter Huntsman , chairman and CEO of Huntsman Cancer Foundation .
  • Cancer care is truly comprehensive, and this new center will increase the impact of the Huntsman Cancer Institute Wellness and Integrative Health Center by 1,936 square feet.

Boston Marathon dog's legacy lives on through cancer research fundraiser at Morris Animal Foundation

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Now, Penny and Spencer's owners have created a fundraiser to help raise awareness of and money for cancer research at Morris Animal Foundation .

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  • Now, Penny and Spencer's owners have created a fundraiser to help raise awareness of and money for cancer research at Morris Animal Foundation .
  • Spencer gained worldwide fame during his years at the Boston Marathon with his owner, Rich Powers.
  • Although he will no longer be on the sidelines holding the "Boston Strong" flag, his legacy lives on through Powers' Spencer and Penny Fundraiser that recognizes both dogs' battles with cancer.
  • To learn more about Morris Animal Foundation and how you can make a gift in honor of Spencer and Penny, visit the Spencer and Penny Fundraiser.

Spencer's Launches 2023 "Boobies Make Me Smile" Campaign to Raise Funds for Fight Against Young Adult Cancer

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Twice a year, Spencer's – the ultimate retail destination for the latest edgy, outrageous, and unique accessories and apparel –  rallies associates and guests of its 680 nationwide locations around one goal: to raise funds for the fight against young adult cancer. Through its Boobies Make Me Smile Foundation and generous shopper donations, Spencer's has exceeded $11 million in funds raised to-date to support three partner organizations doing crucial work to combat young adult cancer, Young Survival Coalition (YSC), "F" Cancer, and Stupid Cancer.

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  • Through its Boobies Make Me Smile Foundation and generous shopper donations, Spencer's has exceeded $11 million in funds raised to-date to support three partner organizations doing crucial work to combat young adult cancer, Young Survival Coalition (YSC), "F" Cancer , and Stupid Cancer .
  • Following the 2022 success of raising a record-breaking $1.2 million dollars, Spencer's this month kicked off the first of its 2023 Boobies Make Me Smile Campaign.
  • 100% of proceeds directly support the efforts of the foundation's partner organizations who are dedicated to providing resources to those impacted by young adult cancer.
  • To learn more about how you can make a difference, check out Boobies Make Me Smile Foundation online here.

Capstone Green Energy Announces the Appointment of Celia Fanning as Chief Accounting Officer & Controller

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Friday, September 30, 2022

Capstone Green Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CGRN), a global leader in carbon reduction and on-site resilient green energy solutions, announced today the appointment of Celia Fanning to the position of Chief Accounting Officer.

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  • Capstone Green Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CGRN), a global leader in carbon reduction and on-site resilient green energy solutions, announced today the appointment of Celia Fanning to the position of Chief Accounting Officer.
  • On September 19, 2022, Capstone Green Energy Corporation (the "Company") appointed Celia Fanning as the Company's Chief Accounting Officer & Controller, effective September 26, 2022.
  • "Celia brings more than 22 years of finance experience and strong financial acumen to the Capstone team, stated Darren Jamison, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capstone Green Energy.
  • "I've been impressed by the innovation behind Capstone's technology and the team's dedication to improving their global customers' power needs and reducing the impact on the environment, all while saving them money," said Celia Fanning, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of Capstone Green Energy.

buywith is collaborating with a TikTok influencer Spencer Barbosa to host Livestream shopping sessions

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- buywith will be hosting a Livestream shopping session with a TikTok star, actress, entrepreneur, and content creator, Spencer Barbosa .

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- buywith will be hosting a Livestream shopping session with a TikTok star, actress, entrepreneur, and content creator, Spencer Barbosa .
  • In the content creator market estimated at $104 billion - buywith has launched an influencer marketplace to drive brand awareness, product discovery, customer engagement, and seamless conversions via Livestream shopping sessions.
  • "We are thrilled to see young influencers like Spencer host Live video shopping sessions.
  • Social media influencers and content creators from the US can apply to host live shopping sessions with their followers on buywith.