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Study Finds Adulteration in 75% of Commercial Lavender Samples Tested

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Monday, January 22, 2024

However, with such popularity and widespread demand for lavender essential oil, quality control and adulteration remain a concern.

Key Points: 
  • However, with such popularity and widespread demand for lavender essential oil, quality control and adulteration remain a concern.
  • The established authentic lavender profiles were then compared against commercially available lavender samples purchased from various online retailers and grocery stores.
  • While labels on the sampled products declared their product was “pure lavender essential oil,” “100% pure lavender oil,” “true lavender,” or “organic lavender,” 75 percent of the tested samples turned out to be adulterated.
  • Young Living’s Lavender essential oil originates in Southern France, where the company has the only American-owned lavender farm in the country – the Simiane-la-Rotonde Lavender Farm and Distillery in Provence.

PLAYA BOWLS OPENS 54 NEW SHOPS AND ACHIEVES DOUBLE-DIGIT INCREASE IN COMPARABLE STORE SALES IN 2023

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Monday, January 29, 2024

BELMAR, N.J., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Playa Bowls, the nation's leading superfruit bowl shop specializing in acai, pitaya, mango, green and coconut bowls, juices, smoothies, cold brew and more, announced today that 2023 marked a significant year of development success in the brand's history, fueled by new openings, signed franchise commitments, product innovation and executive hires.

Key Points: 
  • The brand's significant national expansion is complemented by a 7.2 percent transaction growth in 2023 leading to a double-digit increase in comparable store sales.
  • Dan Harmon's appointment marked a pivotal moment for the brand in 2023, as Playa Bowls surpassed 200 shops nationwide.
  • Underscoring Playa Bowls' commitment to brand growth, Playa Bowls welcomed Jayson Tipp in September to spearhead franchise development.
  • In August of 2023, QSR Magazine also recognized Playa Bowls in its 50 Contenders for 2023 list, and later, the publication named Playa Bowls as a Top 15 Franchisor to Watch.

Former CEO and Chairman of Arrow Electronics Michael J. Long Joins Mobix Labs’ Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Long is one of the most recognized and highly respected leaders in the electronics industry.

Key Points: 
  • Long is one of the most recognized and highly respected leaders in the electronics industry.
  • He is the former CEO, President and Chairman of Arrow Electronics, Inc., a global technology company with over 22,000 employees and 2022 sales of $37 billion.
  • “We are proud to strengthen our leadership team with this important addition to our board of directors.
  • Long holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Mid Penn Bank Promotes Jordan Space to President of the Private Bank and Chief Operating Officer of the Company

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ: MPB), announces the promotion of Jordan D. Space to president of the private bank and chief operating officer of the company, effective January 12, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ: MPB), announces the promotion of Jordan D. Space to president of the private bank and chief operating officer of the company, effective January 12, 2024.
  • Space replaces Justin Webb as chief operating officer, who was recently appointed chief financial officer.
  • “We are excited to elevate Jordan to president of the private bank and chief operating officer of the company,” Mid Penn Chair, President, and CEO Rory G. Ritrievi commented.
  • Prior to joining the Bank, Space was market president for the eastern Pennsylvania region at S&T Bank and chief lending officer at Integrity Bank.

Gupta Media Welcomes Jen Perry as New Executive Creative Director, Amplifying Its Creative Capabilities

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gupta Media, a pioneer in the realms of digital media, analytics, and performance marketing, today announced the appointment of Jen Perry as its new Executive Creative Director. This strategic hire marks a significant enhancement in the agency's creative capabilities, signaling a new era of growth and innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Gupta Media, a pioneer in the realms of digital media, analytics, and performance marketing, today announced the appointment of Jen Perry as its new Executive Creative Director.
  • BOSTON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gupta Media, a pioneer in the realms of digital media, analytics, and performance marketing, today announced the appointment of Jen Perry as its new Executive Creative Director.
  • This strategic hire marks a significant enhancement in the agency's creative capabilities, signaling a new era of growth and innovation.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Jen Perry to our team," Gogi Gupta, Founder of Gupta Media, said.

John Young Named to Channel Futures' Top Network and Connectivity Channel Leaders for 2023

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AireSpring, a leading global managed services provider and next generation aggregator specializing in managed IT, network services, and unified communications, is pleased to announce that AireSpring Senior Vice President of Channel Sales John Young was named as one of Channel Futures' Top Network and Connectivity Channel Leaders for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AireSpring, a leading global managed services provider and next generation aggregator specializing in managed IT, network services, and unified communications, is pleased to announce that AireSpring Senior Vice President of Channel Sales John Young was named as one of Channel Futures' Top Network and Connectivity Channel Leaders for 2023.
  • His experience has been instrumental in executing on AireSpring's channel growth strategy to achieve record sales."
  • "I'm honored to be included on this prestigious list," stated AireSpring Senior Vice President of Channel Sales John Young.
  • "We're thrilled that John has been included in Channel Futures' Top Network and Connectivity Channel Leaders for 2023," stated AireSpring President and CRO Daniel Lonstein.

Uplifting Athletes Crosses 1 Million Dollar Threshold with 2024 Young Investigator Draft Grants

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Potential meets power, and hope ignites as Uplifting Athletes, a nonprofit organization serving the rare disease community, announces the selection of ten emerging scientists to its 2024 Young Investigator Draft class. Each recipient will be presented with a $20,000 unrestricted grant to support their vital work in rare disease research, and celebrated with a level of fanfare typically reserved for elite athletes.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Potential meets power, and hope ignites as Uplifting Athletes , a nonprofit organization serving the rare disease community, announces the selection of ten emerging scientists to its 2024 Young Investigator Draft class.
  • This year's annual Young Investigator Draft will be emceed by American professional wrestler Joe Spivak and held on February 3, 2024, at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
  • This year's Young Investigator Draft marks a significant milestone as Uplifting Athletes will cross over the 1 million dollar threshold of total grants awarded throughout the history of the program.
  • The 2024 Young Investigator Draft class includes:
    Category of Research: Rare Muscular & Neurological Diseases, Rare Genetic Disorders
    Category of Research: Rare Muscular & Neurological Diseases, Rare Genetic Disorders

The Orthopaedic Research Society Obtains Assets of the United States Bone and Joint Initiative

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) announces that it has received control of key assets of the United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI).

Key Points: 
  • The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) announces that it has received control of key assets of the United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI).
  • The organization has donated all assets to the ORS, a nonprofit with a mission that aligns with the goals established by the USBJI.
  • The Young Investigator Initiative (YII) promotes the next generation of clinicians and basic scientists who are undertaking musculoskeletal research.
  • For more information on the Orthopaedic Research Society, visit https://www.ors.org , email [email protected] , or call 847-823-5770.

AV and EV Leader in Professional Turfgrass Mowing Technology, FireFly Automatix, Appoints Paul Richardson to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Amid the continuing rollout of the fully autonomous AMP-L100 electric professional mower, FireFly Automatix , Inc. today announced the appointment of former WPP Group CFO, Paul Richardson, to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Amid the continuing rollout of the fully autonomous AMP-L100 electric professional mower, FireFly Automatix , Inc. today announced the appointment of former WPP Group CFO, Paul Richardson, to its Board of Directors.
  • “Paul Richardson brings an extraordinarily deep skill set and acumen to FireFly from his decades of service in the operational strategy and finances of WPP,” said Andrew Limpert, CEO of FireFly Automatix.
  • Richardson trained as a Chartered Accountant in London with KPMG and is a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Treasurers.
  • Mike Pettingill, FireFly’s CFO, shared, “Paul Richardson brings a unique blend of detailed operational expertise, ‘Big Vision’ and humility to FireFly.

Press Release: Sarclisa® (isatuximab) plus KRd significantly improved rate of minimal residual disease negativity in transplant-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma versus KRd alone

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Monday, December 11, 2023

The Phase 3 trial investigating Sarclisa® (isatuximab) in combination with carfilzomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (KRd) showed a statistically significant improvement in the rate of minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity, compared with KRd alone, after autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) consolidation in transplant-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM).

Key Points: 
  • The Phase 3 trial investigating Sarclisa® (isatuximab) in combination with carfilzomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (KRd) showed a statistically significant improvement in the rate of minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity, compared with KRd alone, after autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) consolidation in transplant-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM).
  • The respective rates of MRD negativity at sensitivity of 10-6 were 67% versus 48% (OR 1.93; p=0.006).
  • There was a statistically significant difference in MRD negativity rates after induction with Sarclisa in combination with KRd versus KRd (10-5: 45% versus 26%, p
  • Effective front-line treatment is critical for newly diagnosed patients, because achieving undetectable levels of disease early in the treatment journey may lead to better long-term outcomes.