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ArtPride New Jersey Unveils Annual Holiday Guide Featuring Upcoming Winter Events Throughout the Garden State

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

BURLINGTON, N.J., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ArtPride New Jersey, the state's largest arts service organization, today announced the release of its annual Winter Holidays Guide, featuring upcoming in-person events throughout the Garden State. The guide curates festive holiday experiences from theaters, museums, dance companies and art centers. The initiative is dedicated to increasing awareness and participation in the arts in New Jersey.

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  • Discover Jersey Arts spotlights live theater, art and musical performances happening this holiday season
    BURLINGTON, N.J., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ArtPride New Jersey , the state's largest arts service organization, today announced the release of its annual Winter Holidays Guide, featuring upcoming in-person events throughout the Garden State.
  • "The Winter Holidays Guide is an essential resource for celebrating the holiday season with artistic flair.
  • "The Winter Holidays Guide is an essential resource for celebrating the holiday season with artistic flair.
  • The holiday guide features events in northern, southern and central New Jersey, including:
    Morristown: " New Jersey Ballet's Nutcracker With New Jersey Symphony " showcases eye-popping special effects, brilliant dancing, and glorious costumes during this holiday classic.

Terence Samuel Appointed USA TODAY Editor in Chief

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) today announced veteran journalist and news executive Terence Samuel will join Gannett and lead USA TODAY ’s award-winning newsroom as Editor in Chief effective July 10.

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  • Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) today announced veteran journalist and news executive Terence Samuel will join Gannett and lead USA TODAY ’s award-winning newsroom as Editor in Chief effective July 10.
  • Samuel will oversee the flagship national publication and guide the next phase of growth and innovation at USA TODAY.
  • In his role, Samuel will shape content that serves over 75 million readers monthly who trust USA TODAY as a clear, concise and facts-based news source.
  • Veteran news leader Michael Anastasi has also been promoted to Vice President of USA TODAY Network Local, overseeing the USA TODAY Network newsrooms.

Fort Point Capital Invests in Yandell

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

BOSTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm, announced today that it has invested in The Yandell Family of Companies ("Yandell"), a leading transportation, warehousing, logistics, and value-added service provider serving the wine, food, and beverage industries since 1945.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm, announced today that it has invested in The Yandell Family of Companies ("Yandell"), a leading transportation, warehousing, logistics, and value-added service provider serving the wine, food, and beverage industries since 1945.
  • "Yandell is a well-established player in the wine logistics space and has built a strong reputation as a critical supply chain partner to the winery ecosystem," said Christina Pai, Partner at Fort Point Capital.
  • "After operating independently for the last 78 years, our family is excited to be partnering with Fort Point Capital," said John Yandell Jr., President of Yandell.
  • Kirkland & Ellis, McCarter & English, and RSM advised Fort Point, while the Company was advised by Janney Montgomery Scott.

Refreshing USA LLC, a National US Independent Automated Unattended Retailer, Announces Plans to Go Public via Merger with Integrated Wellness Acquisition Corp

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Friday, February 10, 2023

EVERETT, WA, Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Refreshing USA, founded by Ryan Wear, who has operated in the automated and unattended retail services industry since 1996, established Refreshing USA in 2020 with the goal of revolutionizing workplace refreshments, and Integrated Wellness Acquisition Corp (NYSE: WEL) (“Integrated Wellness”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the “Merger Agreement”).  Under the Merger Agreement, IWAC Holdings Inc., a newly formed Delaware corporation (“Pubco”), will acquire both Refreshing USA and Integrated Wellness and upon the closing of the proposed transaction (“Transaction”), Pubco will operate under the "Refreshing USA" name and is expected to be listed on New York Stock Exchange under the new ticker symbol "RUSA."

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  • Refreshing USA is a national US independent automated and unattended retailer in synch with retail automation trends and labor concerns throughout the world.
  • Refreshing USA really impressed us with its track record of accretive acquisitions, its ability to scale the business and expand margins and revenues.
  • BTIG, LLC is serving as the capital markets advisor to Integrated Wellness and A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is serving as financial advisor to Integrated Wellness.
  • Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP is serving as legal advisor to Integrated Wellness, and McCarter & English, LLP is serving as legal advisor to Refreshing USA.

Aurion Biotech Appoints Jonathan Sparks, JD, PhD as Chief Legal Officer

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Aurion Biotech , whose mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with its life-changing regenerative therapies, today announced it has appointed Dr. Jonathan Sparks as chief legal officer.

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  • Aurion Biotech , whose mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with its life-changing regenerative therapies, today announced it has appointed Dr. Jonathan Sparks as chief legal officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221207005300/en/
    We are delighted to welcome Jon to Aurion Biotech, said Greg Kunst, chief executive officer.
  • In addition to his role at Aurion, Dr. Jonathan Sparks is also a partner and chair of the Intellectual Property practice at McCarter & English, LLP.
  • Aurion Biotech is the recipient of the prestigious Prix Galien award for best start-up in biotech.

Advanced Private Equity Term Sheets and Series A Documents: State-Of-The-Art Analysis, Forms and Commentary to Guide You Through the Venture Finance Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

The "Advanced Private Equity Term Sheets and Series A Documents" book has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Advanced Private Equity Term Sheets and Series A Documents" book has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This encyclopedic guide is packed with state-of-the-art analysis, forms and commentary, all designed to help you master the most crucial stages of the venture financing process.
  • TheAdvanced Private Equity Term Sheets and Series A Documents book examines all of the deal terms you may encounter - anti-dilution protection, warrant coverage, liquidation preferences, and others.
  • A recognized pioneer of the national private equity and venture capital bar, Mr. Bartlett contributed to the original models for private equity and fund of fund partnerships.

Help at Home Launches In-home Care Coordination Business Segment

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Help at Home, the largest national provider of in-home, person-centered care for seniors, today announced the creation of its new Care Coordination business segment. Care Coordination from Help at Home will focus on transforming the delivery of in-home personal care services, increasing access to care, improving quality and cost outcomes and increasing client satisfaction and health equity for aging-in-place seniors, the underserved and chronic care populations.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Help at Home, the largest national provider of in-home, person-centered care for seniors, today announced the creation of its new Care Coordination business segment.
  • The creation of its new Care Coordination business segment and addition of two key leadership positions enables the company to focus on transformational programs and services to deliver a more integrated and holistic care coordination model.
  • Help at Home's new President of Care Coordination Julie McCarter brings more than 25 years of health care leadership experience.
  • McCarter, responsible for the development and leadership of the company's new Care Coordination business segment , will focus on the creation of innovative, in-home personal care coordination experiences for its Medicaid, Medicare and dual-eligible client populations across the country.

NACD DIRECTORSHIP CERTIFICATION® PROGRAM CELEBRATES 1,000 CERTIFIED DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the authority on boardroom practices representing more than 23,000 board members, announces that NACD Directorship Certification has reached the milestone of 1,000 certified directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the authority on boardroom practices representing more than 23,000 board members, announces that NACD Directorship Certification has reached the milestone of 1,000 certified directors.
  • In recognition of the milestone of 1,000 certified directors, NACD board members, leaders, and certified directors will gather this week in Times Square to ring the Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell on August 25.
  • Individuals that have achieved NACD Directorship Certification have demonstrated their knowledge and competency in directorship through coursework and a rigorous certification exam.
  • CDI owns the NACD Directorship Certification program, including the examination and ongoing recertification requirements.

JetBlue Names Renée Anckner, Vice President Associate General Counsel

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced the promotion of Rene Anckner as the airlines vice president, associate general counsel.

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  • JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced the promotion of Rene Anckner as the airlines vice president, associate general counsel.
  • She will continue to report to Brandon Nelson, JetBlues general counsel and corporate secretary, and will remain primary counsel for the commercial and infrastructure departments at JetBlue with respect to transactional, corporate and contractual matters.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220809005965/en/
    Rene Anckner, Vice President Associate General Counsel, JetBlue.
  • Rene joined JetBlue in 2017 as Director, Corporate Counsel, Infrastructure, Properties & Development.

Lathrop GPM Expands Intellectual Property Team in Boston

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Monday, May 2, 2022

BOSTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM is pleased to welcome Ricardo Ochoa and Pamela Smith-Victor to the firm's Boston office. Both are joining the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group where they will provide clients with patent and trademark support.

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  • BOSTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM is pleased to welcome Ricardo Ochoa and Pamela Smith-Victor to the firm's Boston office.
  • Both are joining the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group where they will provide clients with patent and trademark support.
  • "We are excited to welcome Patent Attorney Ricardo Ochoa and Patent Specialist Pamela Smith-Victor to Lathrop GPM," said Kate Tompkins , the leader of Lathrop GPM's Intellectual Property Practice Group.
  • Ochoa joins Lathrop GPM as Counsel on the firm's High Tech Electrical and Mechanical team.