Public affairs

Guerbet strengthens its Executive Committee with two new appointments to consolidate its medium and long-term ambitions.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Guerbet strengthens its Executive Committee with two new appointments to consolidate its medium and long-term ambitions.

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  • Guerbet strengthens its Executive Committee with two new appointments to consolidate its medium and long-term ambitions.
  • Villepinte, 11 march 2024: Guerbet (FR0000032526 GBT), a global specialist in contrast agents and solutions for medical imaging, announces the strengthening of its management team with two appointments.
  • Christine Allard and Eva Ohlsson have joined the Group as senior Vice-President Public Affairs and Corporate Communications, and Senior Vice President Human Resources respectively.
  • Reporting directly to David Hale, Chief Executive Officer, they will both become members of Guerbet’s Executive Committee.

Twin HKTDC Hong Kong jewellery shows attract some 81,000 buyers from across globe, creating world-class trading platform

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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HONG KONG, Mar 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 40th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 10th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show gathered over 4,000 exhibitors from 44 countries and regions.

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  • HONG KONG, Mar 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 40th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 10th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show gathered over 4,000 exhibitors from 44 countries and regions.
  • Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "The twin jewellery shows successfully attracted buyers from around the world to return to Hong Kong, and it is very encouraging.
  • One Hong Kong exhibitor, Jessica Kwan, Director of Universal Jewellery Design Centre Limited, said: "We have been participating in the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show since its inception.
  • Hong Kong International Jewellery Show: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/en
    Please contact the HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:

HKTDC welcomes Hong Kong SAR's 2024-25 budget

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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HONG KONG, Feb 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) 2024-25 budget.

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  • HONG KONG, Feb 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) 2024-25 budget.
  • The budget introduces a number of measures to boost Hong Kong's economic growth and promote the continued development of SMEs and start-ups.
  • HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said: "At the HKTDC, our mission is to support SMEs and provide them with opportunities to grow and transform.
  • This year, we will set up two additional consultant offices along the Belt and Road to connect Hong Kong businesses with arising opportunities.

HKTDC's major focus areas promote Hong Kong's advantages

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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HONG KONG, Feb 21, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today announced its major focus areas for 2024-2025, which strengthen Hong Kong's status as a leading global business and investment hub and convention and exhibition (C&E) centre.

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  • HONG KONG, Feb 21, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today announced its major focus areas for 2024-2025, which strengthen Hong Kong's status as a leading global business and investment hub and convention and exhibition (C&E) centre.
  • The HKTDC is committed to promoting Hong Kong's advantages internationally and creating opportunities for Hong Kong businesses.
  • Looking ahead, we will further consolidate Hong Kong's status as an international financial, trade and international C&E centre and promote Hong Kong's strengths internationally.
  • - We will deepen collaboration with R&D and innovation centres of Hong Kong-based universities to promote technology commercialisation with a focus on healthtech.

AgEagle Aerial Systems Appoints U.S. Army Major General (Retired) Malcolm Frost to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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WICHITA, Kan., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of best-in-class full stack unmanned aerial systems (UAS), sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announces the appointment of retired U.S. Army Major General Malcolm Frost to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024 .

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  • WICHITA, Kan., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of best-in-class full stack unmanned aerial systems (UAS), sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announces the appointment of retired U.S. Army Major General Malcolm Frost to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024 .
  • Frost (Ret) has 31 years of leadership experience in the U.S. Army having provided large-scale strategic and operational oversight in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, and the United States.
  • Frost served as the Chief (Director) of Public Affairs where he developed and led all strategic communications plans and rollouts, national media relations initiatives, and community engagement for the Army.
  • AgEagle’s Chairman, Grant Begley, commented, “Major General Frost brings a significant demonstrated track record of senior leadership specifically within operations technology and military defense industries to AgEagle.

NewHydrogen CEO Steve Hill Discusses Affordable Green Hydrogen with Policy Expert at Cleveland State University

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewHydrogen, Inc. (OTCMKTS:NEWH), the developer of ThermoLoop™, a breakthrough technology that uses water and heat rather than electricity to produce the world’s cheapest green hydrogen, today announced that in a recent podcast the Company’s CEO Steve Hill spoke with Andrew Thomas, Director of the Energy Policy Center at the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education at Cleveland State University.

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  • Mr. Thomas, a renewable energy advocate, highlighted recent strides in reducing the cost of green hydrogen production, while highlighting pressing challenges in transportation, storage, and regulatory frameworks.
  • "We've seen significant progress in cutting green hydrogen costs, but critical hurdles persist in transportation and regulation," observed Mr. Thomas.
  • I eagerly anticipate further advancements in green hydrogen technology.”
    Andrew Thomas directs the Energy Policy Center at the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education at Cleveland State University.
  • His research focuses on electricity regulation and markets, microgrids, transportation, energy storage, fuel cells, the hydrogen economy, decarbonization and oil and gas development.

Pace-O-Matic Congratulates Casino Industry on Record Profits

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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The U.S. casino industry recently reported a record $66.5 billion in winnings for 2023.

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  • The U.S. casino industry recently reported a record $66.5 billion in winnings for 2023.
  • While casino reps curiously blame skill games for “losses”, in 2023, Pennsylvania casinos brought in a record $5.7 billion in revenue from gambling.
  • "It's not every day you see such record profits.
  • "The casino industry continues to attack skill games for loss of revenue, yet these losses don’t seem to appear in any of their reporting.

Pace-O-Matic Wins Landmark Texas Court Case: A Victory for Small Business Owners and Community Organizations

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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This ruling, issued Tuesday evening by State District Judge Laurine Blake, emphasized that such games are not considered gambling under Texas law.

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  • This ruling, issued Tuesday evening by State District Judge Laurine Blake, emphasized that such games are not considered gambling under Texas law.
  • The ruling represents a triumph for small business owners, bar owners, and fraternal organizations who rely on these games to attract customers and support their businesses.
  • Michael Barley, Chief Public Affairs Officer at Pace-O-Matic, stated, "This ruling is a monumental victory for the small businesses and community organizations that have been able to thrive thanks to skill-based gaming.
  • This legal win underscores Pace-O-Matic's dedication to fostering a responsible gaming environment while supporting local economies and community groups.

Sussex Strategy Group Launches Health Care Practice

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Sussex is proud to announce the introduction of a dedicated Health Care Practice, which builds on Sussex’s existing leadership in the space.

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  • Sussex is proud to announce the introduction of a dedicated Health Care Practice, which builds on Sussex’s existing leadership in the space.
  • Sussex's Health Care Practice will be at the forefront of navigating the challenges and complexities within the health care sector, providing innovative solutions and strategic insights to clients.
  • Sussex is also pleased to appoint Sadaf Abbasi Vice President and Health Care Practice Lead.
  • The addition of the Health Care Practice Group further reinforces the company's commitment to providing unparalleled integrated strategy offerings.

It’s Termite Season. Are You Prepared?

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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These destructive pests cause $6.8 billion in property damage every year when adjusted for current inflation, emphasizing the importance of proper termite prevention.

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  • These destructive pests cause $6.8 billion in property damage every year when adjusted for current inflation, emphasizing the importance of proper termite prevention.
  • With termite swarming season right around corner, the National Pest Management Association ( NPMA ) is educating homeowners about the destructive nature of these pests during Termite Awareness Week, March 3-9.
  • Even still, only 31% of U.S. homeowners take preventive measures to protect their home from termite infestations and 27% of homeowners have had a professional termite inspection conducted at their home.
  • The most common signs a home is infested with termites are the following:
    “Taking preventative steps can help reduce the chances of a termite infestation,” added Fredericks.