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ReFED and Closed Loop Partners Announce $100M Funding Platform to Scale Food Waste Solutions with Funding from Google and The Betsy and Jesse Fink Family Foundation

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ReFED and Closed Loop Partners are excited to partner on a new $100M Circular Food Solutions Funding Platform, a first-of-its-kind, blended finance investment and innovation platform to scale food waste reduction solutions by mobilizing critical capital into the sector. With an emphasis on catalytic funding, the platform is designed to provide private and philanthropic financing and other support for organizations, municipalities, and innovators that are developing solutions to help reduce the 35% of food that goes unsold or uneaten each year in the United States.

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  • The $100M Circular Food Solutions Funding Platform consists of three cross-cutting verticals an $80M investment fund, a $10M grant fund [the ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund ], and a$10M innovation program.
  • The Platform has already attracted seed funders including Google and The Betsy and Jesse Fink Family Foundation.
  • At the recent 2022 Food Waste Solutions Summit presented by ReFED, the first grantees in the ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund were announced.
  • Leveraging ReFED's expertise on food waste data and solutions in the food waste space and Closed Loop Partners's experience as a circular economy-focused investment and innovation firm, the Funding Platform will drive much needed capital to develop and scale food waste solutions.

ReFED Data Reveals Private Investment into Food Waste Solutions Topped $7.8 Billion Since 2011 - Including a Record $2 Billion in 2021 Alone - But Much More is Needed to Reach National and International Reduction Goals

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct U.S. private investment into solutions to reduce food waste reached an all-time high of $2 billion in 2021 following ten years of accelerating growth in the sector, according to new data from ReFED, the national nonprofit working to end food loss and waste across the food system. But substantially more funding is still needed to cut the 35% of food that goes unsold or uneaten each year in the United States in half by the year 2030, in accordance with national and international goals. The data come from ReFED's new Food Waste Capital Tracker, a first-of-its-kind, free resource offering a deep-dive analysis of food waste funding at both a systems level and an individual company deal basis, designed to provide investors and innovators alike with the information they need to develop their food waste funding strategies.

Key Points: 
  • (In 2016, ReFED released its first Roadmap to Reduce U.S. Food Waste report, which provided an action plan and detailed the benefits of investing in various food waste solutions.)
  • The tool currently details private investment in food waste and will be expanded to include philanthropic and public investment later this year.
  • Food Waste Funder Circle: The Food Waste Funder Circle (FWFC) is a network designed for private, public, and philanthropic funders interested in using their capital to solve food waste challenges.
  • ReFED is a national nonprofit working to end food loss and waste across the food system by advancing data-driven solutions to the problem.

Agendia Appoints Elizabeth Hanna as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Bolsters Company’s Global Market Growth Strategy

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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Her extensive functional experience to create and execute global growth strategies will serve Agendia well as she becomes an integral part of our executive team, spearheading all commercial activities.

Key Points: 
  • Her extensive functional experience to create and execute global growth strategies will serve Agendia well as she becomes an integral part of our executive team, spearheading all commercial activities.
  • We look forward to tapping into Betsys strategic thinking and accountable leadership to further expand our global commercial impact towards the achievement of our mission.
  • During her time with these two divisions of Johnson & Johnson, she was responsible for global product strategy and global and regional market share growth plans.
  • In her tenure at Ortho, Ms. Hanna launched two new diagnostics platforms globally and doubled the companys market growth in Europe.

Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority Encourages Art and Culture Enthusiasts to Discover Five Hidden Experiences Meant to Inspire

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority has identified five hidden locations for art and culture enthusiasts to find and experience on Miami Beach's stretch of seven miles.

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  • MIAMI BEACH, Fla., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority has identified five hidden locations for art and culture enthusiasts to find and experience on Miami Beach's stretch of seven miles.
  • The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority encourages exploration that will lead visitors on an "off the beaten path" itinerary meant to intrigue and inspire during their time on Miami Beach.
  • "Whether traveling as a couple, with a group or on a solo journey, visitors will find delight as they discover new, camera-worthy experiences in unexpected places."
  • "We invite travelers to share their experience and journey to uncover hidden works on Miami Beach with us on Facebook and Instagram @experiencemiamibeach."

Skie Ocasio promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Four Hundred

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Hundred , is pleased to announce the promotion of Skie Ocasio to Chief Operating Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Hundred , is pleased to announce the promotion of Skie Ocasio to Chief Operating Officer.
  • In addition, Skie has a strong track record of success launching numerous corporate affiliations with financial institutions and luxury brands.His years of experience have allowed him to build a strong network and develop excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Skie is a strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit and has an expansive background in management, contract negotiation, business development, budgeting, hospitality and service, entertainment, and food and beverage.
  • At sea, Skie trained staff for international cruise line companies such as Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Princess.

Sea & Shoreline Creates Solution To Feed Seagrass To Starving Manatees

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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Manatees are herbivores and typically eat 10-15 percent of their body weight in seagrass daily (approximately 80-150 pounds).

Key Points: 
  • Manatees are herbivores and typically eat 10-15 percent of their body weight in seagrass daily (approximately 80-150 pounds).
  • According to Carter Henne, biologist and president of Sea & Shoreline, "This is a win/win for everyone.
  • Sea & Shoreline will harvest the seagrass from its largest seagrass restoration project in Crystal River, Florida.
  • Sea & Shoreline, LLC is a Florida-based aquatic restoration firm that restores fresh and saltwater habitats to healthy and self-sustaining ecosystems.

Spoiler Alert Raises $11 Million to Accelerate Waste Prevention Efforts in the CPG Industry

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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The platform is used by a growing list of global CPG leaders to digitize their B2B liquidation processes.

Key Points: 
  • The platform is used by a growing list of global CPG leaders to digitize their B2B liquidation processes.
  • "One of our core beliefs is that waste is no longer a necessary or acceptable cost of doing business," said Spoiler Alert co-founder and chief product officer Emily Malina.
  • "We are strong believers in what Spoiler Alert is building and are excited to activate our portfolio companies' CPG experience to support their growth."
  • Spoiler Alert is a Boston-based software company helping perishable CPG brands manage excess and slow-moving inventory.

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Names Shannon Polk as President & CEO

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) Board of Trustees has selected Shannon E. Polk, J.D., D.

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  • The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) Board of Trustees has selected Shannon E. Polk, J.D., D.
  • She has most recently led The Witness Foundation and consulted with the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area to facilitate staff competency in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211118005972/en/
    The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) Board of Trustees has selected Shannon E. Polk, J.D., D.
  • The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) manages more than $200M in charitable assets and enriches the quality of life across Washtenaw County by distributing millions of dollars annually in grants, scholarships, and investments.

S&W Seed Company Appoints Elizabeth (Betsy) Horton, CPA, CFA as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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LONGMONT, Colo., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW) today announced the appointment of Elizabeth (Betsy) Horton as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 15, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • LONGMONT, Colo., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW) today announced the appointment of Elizabeth (Betsy) Horton as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 15, 2021.
  • She currently serves on the Board of Rahr Corporation, a 174-year old global malt and brewing supply company.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Betsy to our executive team," said Mark Wong, President and Chief Executive Officer of S&W Seed Company.
  • Founded in 1980, S&W Seed Company is a global integrated seed technology company focused on middle market crops.

Alector Announces Appointment of Elizabeth A. Garofalo, M.D., to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alector, Inc.(Nasdaq: ALEC), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering immuno-neurology, today announced the addition of Elizabeth (Betsy) A. Garofalo, M.D., to the Companys Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alector, Inc.(Nasdaq: ALEC), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering immuno-neurology, today announced the addition of Elizabeth (Betsy) A. Garofalo, M.D., to the Companys Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Garofalo is a veteran biopharmaceutical executive with more than 25 years of experience in global clinical development and regulatory affairs, with a focus on neurology.
  • Betsy is a highly-regarded leader with unmatched clinical development experience, particularly in neurodegenerative disease indications.
  • Alectors immuno-neurology product candidates are supported by biomarkers and target genetically defined patient populations in frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimers disease.