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Wesleyan Impact Partners Adds Four Nationally Recognized Community Changemakers from Across the Spiritual Landscape to its Board

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Wesleyan Impact Partners announces the addition of four new members to its board of directors.

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  • Wesleyan Impact Partners announces the addition of four new members to its board of directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240117413581/en/
    Wesleyan Impact Partners' new Board members are:
    Rev.
  • Barber is a nationally recognized leader, author, founder, and professor who helps repair local communities and build a more just economy.
  • "The Wesleyan Impact Partners Board is a special combination of vision and practical knowledge serving the needs of churches and communities across the country," said Dr. Maggie Jackson, Wesleyan Impact Partners Board Chair.

Pacific Retail Capital Partners Provides Overview of 2023 Business Activity

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Bridgewater Commons, Gold, Aareal Bank, Heart, Pulse, Architecture, City, Fire, Office, 57th Street, Shop, Acquisition, Gensler, Creativity, Tenant, Calendar, NOI, Vornado, SL Green Realty, Marketing, Park Place Mall, Commerce, Metropolitan Tower, PRCP, Architectural Design, Retail

Pacific Retail Capital Partners (“PRCP” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s leading retail real estate development, investment, management and advisory firms focused exclusively on evolving retail-led real estate, today provided a recap of its business activities in 2023.

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  • Pacific Retail Capital Partners (“PRCP” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s leading retail real estate development, investment, management and advisory firms focused exclusively on evolving retail-led real estate, today provided a recap of its business activities in 2023.
  • This ensures that PRCP delivers retail-led, mixed-use destinations, aligned with each market's unique needs, adding sustained value to the trade area.
  • Cumulatively valued at more than $2.25 billion, these two projects will transform the retail and lifestyle landscape in their respective communities.
  • PRCP’s high-touch marketing services, spanning over 21 million square feet of retail space, are managed through their decentralized marketing platform.

Virginia Chamber of Commerce Partners with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield on WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Insurance, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Health Insurance, Small Business, Family, Managed Care, State, Local, Consumer, Health, Commonwealth, Anthem, Legislation, Bureau, Blue Shield, Literacy, Multimedia, Commerce, Partnership, Risk, Conference, Elevance Health, Small business, Health insurance

Moments ago, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced its partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia on the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance.

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  • Moments ago, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced its partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia on the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240117296858/en/
    Formed from a 30-year partnership between the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia, the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance is designed to help drive healthcare engagement and literacy that will lead to improved long-term health and lower healthcare costs.
  • “Strategic partnerships, like ours with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, demonstrate our common goal to redefine health, reimagine the health system, and strengthen our communities,” said Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia, President, Monica Schmude.
  • Both the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia remain committed to developing an accessible, affordable health insurance option for small business employers in the Commonwealth.

5G Open Innovation Lab, Washington Maritime Blue, and the City of Tacoma Launch Trailblazing Private 5G Network at Tacoma Tideflats

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Data Management, Technology, State, Local, Maritime, Transport, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Public Policy, Government, Mobile, Wireless, 5G, Trident, Blue economy, Private network, Community, Economic development, Trident Seafoods, Comcast, Business Finland, Life, Multimedia, Commerce, Broadcom Inc., Safety, Ship, Ecosystem, OI, Washington State, Environment, Dell Technologies, VMware, Mudflat, Ericsson, General partnership, SAFE Boats International, Internet of things, Tacoma Power, Intel, Cryptocurrency

5G Open Innovation Lab (5G OI Lab), EDGE Cluster , Washington Maritime Blue and the City of Tacoma along with a coalition of partners today unveiled a 5G Private Network at Tacoma Tideflats supporting five enterprise clients.

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  • 5G Open Innovation Lab (5G OI Lab), EDGE Cluster , Washington Maritime Blue and the City of Tacoma along with a coalition of partners today unveiled a 5G Private Network at Tacoma Tideflats supporting five enterprise clients.
  • The clients supported by this network include: TOTE Maritime Alaska , Silverback Marine , Trident Seafoods , SAFE Boats International , and Motive Power Marine .
  • The Tacoma Tideflats 5G Network Feasibility Stud y, developed by the 5G OI Lab, Washington Maritime Blue, Avanade , City of Tacoma, Washington Department of Commerce , Business Finland , Impact Washington , and Tacoma Power , was published in January 2022.
  • “Congratulations to 5G Open Innovation Lab, Maritime Blue, the City of Tacoma, and all of the partners involved on the successful implementation of the 5G private network in the Tideflats.”
    “It is amazing to see our vision for a connected port ecosystem at Tacoma Tideflats come to life.

Prime Minister announces the appointment of a senator

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Sunday, January 28, 2024
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"I welcome the appointment of Mohammad Al Zaibak as Parliament's newest independent senator.

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  • "I welcome the appointment of Mohammad Al Zaibak as Parliament's newest independent senator.
  • Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.
  • With today's announcement, there have been 80 independent appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • By convention, senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Provident Bancorp, Inc. Appoints Dennis Pollack to Board of Directors

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Provident Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Pollack to its Board of Directors as well as to the Board of Directors of its operating subsidiary, BankProv , a future-ready commercial bank that offers technology-driven banking solutions to its clients.

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  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Provident Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Pollack to its Board of Directors as well as to the Board of Directors of its operating subsidiary, BankProv , a future-ready commercial bank that offers technology-driven banking solutions to its clients.
  • Mr. Pollack brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in various executive positions, including most recently as President and CEO of Prudential Bank in Philadelphia, PA.
    "We are thrilled to welcome Dennis Pollack to the boards of Provident and BankProv.
  • Dennis Pollack's extensive background includes executive roles at Sony Corporation of America, the Connecticut Bank of Commerce, the Savings Bank of Rockland County, and Paulson & Company.
  • in Economics from Seton Hall University, an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, and a post-M.B.A.

DrivenIQ Sponsors IAB Annual Leadership Meeting, Championing Innovations in Data Privacy and Audience Technology

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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TOWSON, Md., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DrivenIQ, a leader in audience data and advertising technologies, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Interactive Advertising Bureau's (IAB) Annual Leadership Meeting in Marco Island, Florida, from January 28-30, 2024. This pivotal event, renowned for initiating critical industry discussions, aligns perfectly with DrivenIQ's commitment to advancing data privacy, measurement, and addressability in the digital advertising space.

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  • As the digital ecosystem evolves, we must collaborate in creating interoperable solutions that respect privacy while harnessing the power of data.
  • DrivenIQ's sponsorship of the IAB Annual Leadership Meeting, as well as its participation in the IAB Tech Lab's Working Groups, reflects its commitment to driving industry standards forward.
  • "As the digital ecosystem evolves, we must collaborate in creating interoperable solutions that respect privacy while harnessing the power of data," said Albert Thompson, Founder and CEO of DrivenIQ.
  • This year's IAB Annual Leadership Meeting focuses on critical topics like generative AI, responsible media, the evolution of commerce and streaming, and more.

CULLEN/FROST BANKERS ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF HOPE ANDRADE TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE: CFR) announced that Hope Andrade has been elected to the board.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE: CFR) announced that Hope Andrade has been elected to the board.
  • Andrade will join the board's Audit and Risk committees.
  • "We're fortunate to add someone of Hope's experience and prestige to our board of directors," said Phil Green, Cullen/Frost Chairman and CEO.
  • In addition, Andrade has served as chair of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

NAMM Announces Eight New Board Members

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual meeting of members convened on the first day of The NAMM Show, the largest global gathering of the music industry, and officially NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants) welcomed eight new board members to its Board of Directors.

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  • ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual meeting of members convened on the first day of The NAMM Show, the largest global gathering of the music industry, and officially NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants) welcomed eight new board members to its Board of Directors.
  • These 24 NAMM members are elected in slates of eight, rotating on and off every January.
  • Tom Sumner, NAMM Chair, thanked the outgoing Board members during the annual meeting of members and lauded their ideas and expertise, which have benefited the organization and its members as whole.
  • For a full list of current NAMM Board of Directors and Executive Committee members, please visit https://www.namm.org/about/board-members

Projects Flying to Space Station on NG-20 Will Include Tissue Chips, Artificial Retina Production, a New Supercomputer, and More

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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This will be the first mission in which a Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft launches atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

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  • This will be the first mission in which a Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft launches atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
  • The mission, contracted through NASA, will launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida no earlier than Monday, January 29, 2024.
  • If successful, this could help significantly reduce the mass of materials traveling to the space station, allowing more manufacturing at a lower cost.
  • An investigation from space robotics startup GITAI will evaluate how efficiently its dexterous robotic arm technology operates outside of the space station.