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Dominion Energy Announces Retirements of Two Directors, Election of Two New Independent Directors as Part of Continuing Board Refreshment

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Jibson was elected to the board in 2016 after the completion of the combination of Dominion Energy and Questar Corporation, where he was chairman, president, and chief executive officer.

Key Points: 
  • Jibson was elected to the board in 2016 after the completion of the combination of Dominion Energy and Questar Corporation, where he was chairman, president, and chief executive officer.
  • "Ron and Mike have served Dominion Energy's shareholders with distinction," said Robert M. Blue, chair, president and chief executive officer.
  • The company also announced that the board of directors has elected two new independent directors, Vanessa L. Allen Sutherland and Paul M. Dabbar.
  • Those elections are effective Dec. 1, 2023, and part of the company's ongoing commitment to strong corporate governance and regular board refreshment of its board of directors.

ReRent Among the Venture Atlanta 2023 Top 10 Presenting Companies

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Monday, October 2, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ReRent, the Airbnb-done-for-you platform, announced today that it was chosen as one of the top 10 technology companies in the Southeast to present at Venture Atlanta 2023. A record-breaking 550 companies applied to present at the conference, held September 27-28 at the Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its 16th year, Venture Atlanta has helped launch more than 760 companies and raise $7.5 billion in funding to date
    ATLANTA, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ReRent , the Airbnb-done-for-you platform, announced today that it was chosen as one of the top 10 technology companies in the Southeast to present at Venture Atlanta 2023 .
  • For the past 16 years, Venture Atlanta has selected the most promising tech companies and brought in top investment firms from across the nation to hear them pitch.
  • Venture Atlanta has helped launch more than 760 companies and raise $7.5 billion in funding to date, spinning out $17 billion in successful exits.
  • Venture Atlanta 2023 was a sold-out event with over 1,400 entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and business leaders in attendance.

Enrichly Selected as a Venture Atlanta 2023 Showcase Company

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Enrichly announced today that it has been chosen out of a record-breaking 550 applicants as one of the top technology companies in the Southeast to be showcased at Venture Atlanta 2023 to be held September 27-28 at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall. For 16 years, the annual conference has been selecting the most promising tech companies and bringing in the top investment firms from across the nation to hear them pitch. Venture Atlanta has helped launch more than 760 companies and raise $7.5 billion in funding to date, spinning out $17 billion in successful exits.

Key Points: 
  • Venture Atlanta has helped launch more than 760 companies and raise $7.5 billion in funding to date, spinning out $17 billion in successful exits.
  • - Enrichly founder, Margo Jordan
    Enrichly's founder, Margo Jordan said, "What an honor it is to be selected to showcase, and to be in good company among such inspiring individuals and brands.
  • "Venture Atlanta 2023 continues to bring attendees all the events they love, including informative panels, big-name keynotes, and networking opportunities," said Venture Atlanta CEO Allyson Eman.
  • For additional information about Venture Atlanta, to register for the event, or to view the conference schedule, please visit www.ventureatlanta.org.

Truve Selected as a Venture Atlanta 2023 Showcase Company

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Friday, September 1, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Truve announced today that it has been chosen out of a record-breaking 550 applicants as one of the top technology companies in the Southeast to be showcased at Venture Atlanta 2023. Held on September 27–28 at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall, Venture Atlanta 2023 promises to be one of the most-exciting yet. For 16 years, the annual conference has selected the most-promising tech companies, bringing in top investment firms from across the nation to evaluate their proposals. Venture Atlanta has helped launch more than 760 companies and raise $7.5 billion in funding to date, spinning out $17 billion in successful exits.

Key Points: 
  • Held on September 27–28 at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall, Venture Atlanta 2023 promises to be one of the most-exciting yet.
  • Truve announced today that it has been chosen out of a record-breaking 550 applicants as one of the top technology companies in the Southeast to be showcased at Venture Atlanta 2023.
  • "Truve is thrilled to be a part of the featured companies at Venture Atlanta 2023," says Truve founder and leader Jay Sarmaz.
  • "Venture Atlanta 2023 continues to bring attendees all the events they love, including informative panels, big-name keynotes, and networking opportunities," said Venture Atlanta CEO Allyson Eman.

Rivian Appoints Dr. Kjell Gruner as Chief Commercial Officer and President, Business Growth

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) today announced it has appointed Dr. Kjell Gruner as its Chief Commercial Officer and President, Business Growth.

Key Points: 
  • Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) today announced it has appointed Dr. Kjell Gruner as its Chief Commercial Officer and President, Business Growth.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230901891588/en/
    Rivian appoints Dr. Kjell Gruner as Chief Commercial Officer and President, Business Growth (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dr. Kjell Gruner brings with him 25 years of automotive experience, having spent time at both Porsche and Daimler/Mercedes-Benz.
  • “We are very happy to welcome Kjell to the Rivian team as Chief Commercial Officer and President, Business Growth.
  • I look forward to working closely together as we tackle this next great wave of opportunity.”
    Dr. Kjell Gruner, Chief Commercial Officer and President, Business Growth, Rivian said:
    “I am excited to join Rivian at this important time in its success story.

Truve Selected as a Venture Atlanta 2023 Showcase Company

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

ATLANTA, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Truve announced today that it has been chosen out of a record-breaking 550 applicants as one of the top technology companies in the Southeast to be showcased at Venture Atlanta 2023. Held on September 27–28 at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall, Venture Atlanta 2023 promises to be one of the most-exciting yet. For 16 years, the annual conference has selected the most-promising tech companies, bringing in top investment firms from across the nation to evaluate their proposals. Venture Atlanta has helped launch more than 760 companies and raise $7.5 billion in funding to date, spinning out $17 billion in successful exits.

Key Points: 
  • Held on September 27–28 at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall, Venture Atlanta 2023 promises to be one of the most-exciting yet.
  • Truve has been chosen out of a record-breaking 550 applicants to be showcased at Venture Atlanta 2023.
  • "Truve is thrilled to be a part of the featured companies at Venture Atlanta 2023," says Truve founder and leader Jay Sarmaz.
  • "Venture Atlanta 2023 continues to bring attendees all the events they love, including informative panels, big-name keynotes, and networking opportunities," said Venture Atlanta CEO Allyson Eman.

NPHub Selected as a Venture Atlanta 2023 Presenting Company

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

ATLANTA, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NPHub announced today that it has been chosen out of a record-breaking 550 applicants as one of the top technology companies in the Southeast to present at Venture Atlanta 2023 to be held September 27-28 at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall. For 16 years, the annual conference has been selecting the most promising tech companies and bringing in the top investment firms from across the nation to hear them pitch. Venture Atlanta has helped launch more than 760 companies and raise $7.5 billion in funding to date, spinning out $17 billion in successful exits.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NPHub announced today that it has been chosen out of a record-breaking 550 applicants as one of the top technology companies in the Southeast to present at Venture Atlanta 2023 to be held September 27-28 at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall.
  • We are thrilled to present at Venture Atlanta to connect with investors and industry leaders," said Krish Chopra, CEO of NPHub.
  • "Venture Atlanta 2023 continues to bring attendees all the events they love, including informative panels, big-name keynotes, and networking opportunities," said Venture Atlanta CEO Allyson Eman.
  • For additional information about Venture Atlanta, to register for the event, or to view the conference schedule, please visit www.ventureatlanta.org .

Cloud Range Selected as a Venture Atlanta 2023 Presenting Company

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Venture Atlanta has helped launch more than 760 companies and raise $7.5 billion in funding to date, spinning out $17 billion in successful exits.

Key Points: 
  • Venture Atlanta has helped launch more than 760 companies and raise $7.5 billion in funding to date, spinning out $17 billion in successful exits.
  • Cloud Range is honored to be selected to be part of this community dedicated to advocating for innovative companies and their disruptive solutions," said Debbie Gordon, Cloud Range founder and CEO.
  • “Venture Atlanta 2023 continues to bring attendees all the events they love, including informative panels, big-name keynotes, and networking opportunities,” said Venture Atlanta CEO Allyson Eman.
  • For additional information about Venture Atlanta, to register for the event, or to view the conference schedule, please visit www.ventureatlanta.org .

Venture Atlanta 2023 Unveils List of Featured Tech Companies

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Atlanta, one of the nation's most prestigious venture capital conferences, today announced the innovative companies to be featured at its 16th annual event taking place September 27-28 at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall. To view the list of 83 companies, go here.

Key Points: 
  • "Venture Atlanta 2023 continues to bring attendees all the events they love, including informative panels, big-name keynotes, and networking opportunities—only this year, we're also adding high-stakes pitch competitions for early-stage, growth, and pre-seed/seed-stage companies," said Venture Atlanta CEO Allyson Eman.
  • Also this year, a significant portion—more than 60 percent—of companies that applied are based outside of Georgia, reflecting the growing awareness and pull of Venture Atlanta.
  • Selected companies for this year's Venture Atlanta represent the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
  • "For 16 years, Venture Atlanta has been selecting the most promising tech companies and drawing in top investment firms from across the nation," said Emery Waddell, Principal, Vocap Investment Partners and Venture Atlanta Board Member.

Local Bounti Announces Executive Transition, Names Anna Fabrega as CEO as Company Scales Sustainable Growing Technologies

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

HAMILTON, Mont., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE: LOCL, LOCL WS) ("Local Bounti" or the "Company"), a breakthrough U.S. indoor agriculture company combining the best aspects of vertical and greenhouse growing technologies, announced that Anna Fabrega, former Freshly CEO and Amazon executive, will become CEO of Local Bounti on June 5, 2023. The company's current Co-CEOs and Co-Founders – Craig Hurlbert and Travis Joyner – will shift to new leadership roles as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Chief Technology Officer, respectively, and maintain their seats on the Company's Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • HAMILTON, Mont., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE: LOCL, LOCL WS) ("Local Bounti" or the "Company"), a breakthrough U.S. indoor agriculture company combining the best aspects of vertical and greenhouse growing technologies, announced that Anna Fabrega, former Freshly CEO and Amazon executive, will become CEO of Local Bounti on June 5, 2023.
  • Fabrega brings more than two decades of operations, consumer goods, and food production experience – and a track record of leading and scaling businesses – to Local Bounti.
  • At Freshly, the direct-to-consumer fresh prepared food subscription service, Fabrega succeeded the company's founder as CEO.
  • And Local Bounti is growing, with the current expansion of its Georgia facility and additional facilities under construction in Texas and Washington.