Organizations

Communications Systems to Host Virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Data management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Shareholders, Meetings, Annual general meeting, Proxy, Corporate law, Corporations, Corporate governance, Articles, Organizations, Proxy voting

Vote during the Annual Meeting by following the instructions available on the meeting website during the Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Vote during the Annual Meeting by following the instructions available on the meeting website during the Annual Meeting.
  • Whether or not shareholders plan to attend the virtual Annual Meeting, Communications Systems urges shareholders to select one of the methods described in the proxy materials to vote and submit their proxies in advance of the Annual Meeting.
  • You may vote during the Annual Meeting by following the instructions available on the meeting website during the meeting.
  • We thank you for your interest in our Company and look forward to your participation at our virtual Annual Meeting.

Wayback Burgers Hits the $300k Mark for Boys & Girls Clubs of America

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Boys & Girls Club, Wayback Burgers, Boys and Girls, United States, Organizations

CHESHIRE, Conn., June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Wayback Burgers, America's Favorite Hometown Burger Joint and one of the nation's fastest-growing burger franchises, is pleased to announce it has hit the $300,000 mark in its ongoing commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).

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  • CHESHIRE, Conn., June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Wayback Burgers, America's Favorite Hometown Burger Joint and one of the nation's fastest-growing burger franchises, is pleased to announce it has hit the $300,000 mark in its ongoing commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).
  • Since the partnership began on June 1, 2018, $300,000 has gone to the Clubs.
  • "At Boys & Girls Clubs, we provide a safe and fun environment for kids and teens to help create a plan for their future," said Jim Clark, President, and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
  • Along with the support of their amazing guests, Wayback Gives will continue backing Boys & Girls Clubs of America in the months to come.

National student writing contest raises over $280,000 for Habitat for Humanity in Canada

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Affordable housing, Housing, Habitat for Humanity Canada, Habitat for Humanity, Habitat, Non-profit organizations, Organizations, Habitat for Humanity Toronto

TORONTO, June 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Meaning of Home is a national writing contest in support of Habitat for Humanity Canada that asks students in Grade 4, 5 and 6 to share what home means to them.

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  • TORONTO, June 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Meaning of Home is a national writing contest in support of Habitat for Humanity Canada that asks students in Grade 4, 5 and 6 to share what home means to them.
  • There are three grand prize winners, one from each grade, who have won a $30,000 grant towards a local Habitat for Humanity build.
  • Each student entry also earned a $10 donation for their local Habitat.
  • Reading through these students entries about what home means to them is very inspiring, said Julia Deans, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada.

Industry Guide on the Online Retail Global Group of Eight (G8) - 2014 to 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Retail, Online Retail, Marketing strategy, Merchandising, Retail, Group of Eight, Economy, Organizations, Articles

The "Online Retail Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide 2014-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Online Retail Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide 2014-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The G8 Online Retail industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: sector size (value 2014-18, and forecast to 2023).
  • Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the G8 online retail sector.
  • The G8 countries contributed $6,26,071.1 million in 2018 to the global online retail industry, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7% between 2014 and 2018.

Confo Therapeutics Appoints Paolo Vicini as Chief Development Officer

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Science, Other Science, Biotechnology, Research, Pharmaceutical, Health, Clinical trials, Other Health, Flanders, Organizations, Biology, Science, Science and technology in Belgium, VIB, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie, Joost Schymkowitz, Lode Wyns

Confo Therapeutics today announced the appointment of Paolo Vicini, PhD, MBA, in the newly-created position of Chief Development Officer (CDO) effective June 1, 2020.

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  • Confo Therapeutics today announced the appointment of Paolo Vicini, PhD, MBA, in the newly-created position of Chief Development Officer (CDO) effective June 1, 2020.
  • With two decades of leadership and scientific experience in pharmaceutical research and development, Dr. Vicini joins Confo from his most recent position as Vice President, Development Sciences at Kymab.
  • Commenting on the appointment, Cedric Ververken, CEO of Confo Therapeutics said: Confo is focused on strategically expanding and shaping the Company to facilitate the rapid advancement of our first drug candidates.
  • Confo Therapeutics was spun out of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie (VIB) in 2015.

ITRI's Positive Pressure COVID-19 Testing Booth to Protect Frontline Medical Workers

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Industrial Technology Research Institute, Organizations

During this trying time, the Industrial Technology Research Institute ( ITRI ) has developed a positive pressure testing booth, which it hopes will assist medical workers in screening for COVID-19 patients.

Key Points: 
  • During this trying time, the Industrial Technology Research Institute ( ITRI ) has developed a positive pressure testing booth, which it hopes will assist medical workers in screening for COVID-19 patients.
  • Peng remarked that the positive pressure testing booth first and foremost protects frontline medical workers.
  • The booth emphasizes safe design, employing a special positive pressure technology that only allows air to move from inside to outside.
  • The construction of a positive pressure testing booth requires system components from multiple disciplines, most of which can be sourced from local supply chains.

Committee concerned by delayed investigation into London Capital and Finance

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
HM Treasury, Financial Conduct Authority, United Kingdom banking law, Stride, Government of the United Kingdom, Organizations, United Kingdom

Dame Elizabeth Gloster has written to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to notify the regulator that it will not be possible to complete her investigation into the regulation of London Capital and Finance (LC&F) by 10 July 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Dame Elizabeth Gloster has written to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to notify the regulator that it will not be possible to complete her investigation into the regulation of London Capital and Finance (LC&F) by 10 July 2020.
  • The revised date of delivery for Dame Elizabeths report is 30 September 2020.
  • Mel Stride MP, Chair of the Treasury Committee, said:
    The previous Treasury Committee pressed the need for an investigation into events at LC&F.
  • As Dame Elizabeth has said, the decision to delay may cause anguish to those who invested in LC&F.

Committee concerned by delayed investigation into London Capital and Finance

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
HM Treasury, Financial Conduct Authority, United Kingdom banking law, Stride, Government of the United Kingdom, Organizations, United Kingdom

Dame Elizabeth Gloster has written to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to notify the regulator that it will not be possible to complete her investigation into the regulation of London Capital and Finance (LC&F) by 10 July 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Dame Elizabeth Gloster has written to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to notify the regulator that it will not be possible to complete her investigation into the regulation of London Capital and Finance (LC&F) by 10 July 2020.
  • The revised date of delivery for Dame Elizabeths report is 30 September 2020.
  • Mel Stride MP, Chair of the Treasury Committee, said:
    The previous Treasury Committee pressed the need for an investigation into events at LC&F.
  • As Dame Elizabeth has said, the decision to delay may cause anguish to those who invested in LC&F.

Committee concerned by delayed investigation into London Capital and Finance

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
HM Treasury, Financial Conduct Authority, United Kingdom banking law, Stride, Government of the United Kingdom, Organizations, United Kingdom

Dame Elizabeth Gloster has written to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to notify the regulator that it will not be possible to complete her investigation into the regulation of London Capital and Finance (LC&F) by 10 July 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Dame Elizabeth Gloster has written to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to notify the regulator that it will not be possible to complete her investigation into the regulation of London Capital and Finance (LC&F) by 10 July 2020.
  • The revised date of delivery for Dame Elizabeths report is 30 September 2020.
  • Mel Stride MP, Chair of the Treasury Committee, said:
    The previous Treasury Committee pressed the need for an investigation into events at LC&F.
  • As Dame Elizabeth has said, the decision to delay may cause anguish to those who invested in LC&F.

Spotlight on CPR Awareness Week: Disque Foundation Provides Free CPR Training and Certification to Hundreds of Thousands During COVID-19 Pandemic; Website Traffic Grows Exponentially

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, AED, Non-profit organizations, Organizations

Now, Disque Foundation 's Save a Life Initiative is providing free training to health-care professionals who need certification to work on, or return to, the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Now, Disque Foundation 's Save a Life Initiative is providing free training to health-care professionals who need certification to work on, or return to, the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Members of the public are also training in record numbers during stay-at-home orders.
  • June 17 is National CPR and AED Awareness Week, shining a light on the fact that CPR and AED training saves lives.
  • Through its Save a Life Initiative, the Disque team teaches multiple life-support courses through a first-of-its-kind, free online platform at SaveaLife.com .