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Bierman Autism Centers Unveils 'Adventures of Pilot the Penguin,' Educational Coloring Book, in Honor of Autism Acceptance Month

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

This initiative highlights BAC's dedication to fostering understanding, igniting young imaginations, and actively engaging with families and communities about autism.

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  • This initiative highlights BAC's dedication to fostering understanding, igniting young imaginations, and actively engaging with families and communities about autism.
  • In celebration of Occupational Therapy Month, "Adventures of Pilot the Penguin" serves as a valuable resource for Occupational Therapists (OTs) at Bierman.
  • Our goal with this coloring book is to spark joy, foster educational discussions, and illuminate the incredible potential within children with autism."
  • “Adventures of Pilot the Penguin” represents more than just a coloring book; it embodies BAC's unwavering belief in the boundless potential of every child with autism.

The Hiatus Clearwater Beach: Elevating Beachside Hospitality to New Heights

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LBA Hospitality and 3H Group have announced the grand opening of The Hiatus Clearwater Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton. This 88-room boutique-style hotel from the trusted Hilton brand is set to be a new standard of elegance on Clearwater's shore, offering beachside luxury, multiple dining venues, artfully designed interiors, and stunning sunset views. This is the first Curio brand to join the LBA portfolio and an expansion of the strategic partnership between LBA Hospitality and owner/developer 3H Group.

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  • CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LBA Hospitality and 3H Group have announced the grand opening of The Hiatus Clearwater Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton.
  • "Clearwater Beach is well known as an award-winning, must-visit destination," explains Beau Benton, President of LBA Hospitality.
  • My brother, Nick Desai – also a co-owner of 3H Group – said, 'You can take a hiatus, but take it in Clearwater Beach!'"
  • Reservations for The Hiatus Clearwater Beach can be made online at www.curiocollection.com/thehiatusclearwaterbeach or by calling the hotel directly at 727-441-1110.

LBA Hospitality Selected as Exclusive Management Company for BPR Properties

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Friday, April 5, 2024

DOTHAN, Ala., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LBA Hospitality, a leading hotel management firm, has been selected by BPR Properties to assume full management responsibilities for their complete portfolio of hotels. This collaboration signifies a significant milestone in the successful partnership between BPR Properties and LBA Hospitality, further strengthening the relationship between the two companies.

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  • DOTHAN, Ala., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LBA Hospitality, a leading hotel management firm, has been selected by BPR Properties to assume full management responsibilities for their complete portfolio of hotels.
  • This collaboration signifies a significant milestone in the successful partnership between BPR Properties and LBA Hospitality, further strengthening the relationship between the two companies.
  • The trust and familiarity accumulated during this partnership made LBA Hospitality the natural choice when BPR Properties sought to transition management to a third party.
  • Over the past three months, LBA Hospitality has successfully added eight additional BPR Properties to its management portfolio, bringing the total number of BPR hotels managed by LBA to sixteen.

Biofidelity raises $24 million in new financing to accelerate commercialization and expand product pipeline

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Additionally, the new investment will enable the establishment of a dedicated manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom and drive pipeline expansion efforts across the Company's innovative technology platforms.

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  • Additionally, the new investment will enable the establishment of a dedicated manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom and drive pipeline expansion efforts across the Company's innovative technology platforms.
  • "This significant investment underlines the confidence of our investors in Biofidelity's unique technologies and our mission to bring the benefits of precision medicine to all patients," said Biofidelity Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Barnaby Balmforth.
  • The new funding round includes fresh commitments from current investors including Agilent Technologies, Octopus Ventures, BlueYard Capital, and Longwall Ventures.
  • "We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Biofidelity as the team embarks on the next phase of their growth and commercial expansion."

LBA HOSPITALITY AND OM SAI HOSPITALITY CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF RESIDENCE INN GALVESTON ISLAND

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The opening of the Residence Inn Galveston Island is a significant milestone for LBA as it represents their first collaboration with the owners of Om Sai Hospitality.

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  • The opening of the Residence Inn Galveston Island is a significant milestone for LBA as it represents their first collaboration with the owners of Om Sai Hospitality.
  • This partnership is a natural extension of LBA's existing relationship with Details Hotel Group, also co-owners of Om Sai Hospitality.
  • "Their track record speaks for itself, and it's why Om Sai Hospitality confidently chose LBA as our go-to management partner for this new Galveston Island hotel.
  • Reservations for Residence Inn Galveston Island can be made online at www.marriott.com/hourg or by calling the hotel directly at 409-465-3191.

New Autism Therapy Clinic Opens its Doors to Families in Cedar Rapids Area

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

HIAWATHA, Iowa, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caravel Autism Health , a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of young children on the autism spectrum, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 14 to celebrate the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art autism therapy clinic for families in the Cedar Rapids area.

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  • HIAWATHA, Iowa, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caravel Autism Health , a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of young children on the autism spectrum, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 14 to celebrate the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art autism therapy clinic for families in the Cedar Rapids area.
  • We're excited to be opening our doors to families across the Cedar Rapids area."
  • "For a child with autism, the ideal scenario is early diagnosis and therapy," explained Emily Harriott MA, BCBA, LBA, clinic director for Caravel in Cedar Rapids.
  • Harriott and her team at Caravel's Cedar Rapids clinic are currently enrolling new clients for evaluation and treatment.

New Autism Therapy Clinic Opens its Doors to Families in the Greater Des Moines Area

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

ANKENY, Iowa, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caravel Autism Health , a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of young children on the autism spectrum, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 1 to celebrate the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art autism therapy clinic for families in the Greater Des Moines area.

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  • ANKENY, Iowa, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caravel Autism Health , a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of young children on the autism spectrum, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 1 to celebrate the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art autism therapy clinic for families in the Greater Des Moines area.
  • Caravel's team of childhood autism specialists has been improving outcomes for children with autism starting in the Midwest in 2009 and now providing access across eight states.
  • The new clinic, located at 2325 SW State Street in Ankeny, offers a comprehensive range of services including evaluation, diagnosis, customized Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, family support and counseling.
  • "One in 36 children is on the autism spectrum," explained Brittnaey Freeman, MA, BCBA, LBA, clinic director for Caravel in Ankeny.

Independent Wealth Management Firm, Sentinel Trust Company, Announces the Promotion of Four Senior Officers

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

HOUSTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentinel Trust Company, LBA, an independent wealth management firm and multi-family office, today announced the promotions of Damon L. Drouet, MBA to Systems Director, Senior Vice President, Shareholder; Brandon D. Harsell, CPA to Director of Tax Planning, Senior Relationship Officer, Managing Director, Shareholder; Michael J. Hoffman, Sr., JD, Senior Relationship Officer, Senior Vice President; and, Stephanie A. Trejo to Senior Operations Manager, Senior Vice President. "We are pleased to announce these well-earned promotions," remarked Lissa S. Gangjee, President and CEO of Sentinel Trust. "Their individual and collective dedication to client service is outstanding. We look forward to their ongoing success as they take on these new roles within the company."

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentinel Trust Company, LBA, an independent wealth management firm and multi-family office, today announced the promotions of Damon L. Drouet, MBA to Systems Director, Senior Vice President, Shareholder; Brandon D. Harsell, CPA to Director of Tax Planning, Senior Relationship Officer, Managing Director, Shareholder; Michael J. Hoffman, Sr., JD, Senior Relationship Officer, Senior Vice President; and, Stephanie A. Trejo to Senior Operations Manager, Senior Vice President.
  • "We are pleased to announce these well-earned promotions," remarked Lissa S. Gangjee, President and CEO of Sentinel Trust.
  • Sentinel Trust serves a diverse group of affluent families, helping them enhance their legacies through their unique personal, business, and philanthropic goals.
  • To learn more about Sentinel Trust, please visit https://www.sentineltrust.com/ .

First Long Beach Accelerator Summit Sells Out; Features Prestigious Awards

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Friday, January 12, 2024

More than 170 people boarded the historic Queen Mary on Thursday, Jan. 11, for the Inaugural Long Beach Accelerator Investors and Founders Summit.

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  • More than 170 people boarded the historic Queen Mary on Thursday, Jan. 11, for the Inaugural Long Beach Accelerator Investors and Founders Summit.
  • “The startup tech ecosystem is so important for the city of Long Beach and our region,” said Vivian Shimoyama, chair of the Long Beach Accelerator (LBA) board of directors.
  • Dr. Wade Martin, director of the Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Cal State Long Beach and one of the Long Beach Accelerator founders, did the honors for John Shen.
  • “These awardees epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit that is the bedrock of the Long Beach Accelerator,” Shimoyama said.

ABS Kids Opens Its 31st ABA Therapy Center in the U.S., Supporting Increasing Need for Children and Families With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

In total, ABS Kids has 31 ABA therapy centers and early autism diagnosis clinics to support families across California, North Carolina, Tennessee and Utah.

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  • In total, ABS Kids has 31 ABA therapy centers and early autism diagnosis clinics to support families across California, North Carolina, Tennessee and Utah.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231219816544/en/
    Each one of ABS Kids’ centers feature themed rooms for specific skill development, socialization and sensory control.
  • ABS Kids has 31 applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy centers and autism diagnosis clinics to support families across California, North Carolina, Tennessee and Utah.
  • “ABS Kids advocates for the autism community and we’re working to bring more care options to help families and children affected by ASD,” said ABS Kids CEO Adam Singer , M.D.