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AstronetX Awarded Multi-Year Science Grant to Develop Lunar Surface Telescope

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

WESTPORT, Conn., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AstronetX PBC, a Connecticut-based in-space commercial data services firm, has been awarded a $1.2M research grant by The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (Moore Foundation) to design a telescope concept and develop enabling technologies for acquiring space science data from the surface of the moon.

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  • AstronetX PBC, a Connecticut-based in-space commercial data services firm, has been awarded a $1.2M research grant by The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (Moore Foundation) to design a telescope concept and develop enabling technologies for acquiring space science data from the surface of the moon.
  • WESTPORT, Conn., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AstronetX PBC, a Connecticut-based in-space commercial data services firm, has been awarded a $1.2M research grant by The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (Moore Foundation) to design a telescope concept and develop enabling technologies for acquiring space science data from the surface of the moon.
  • This grant enables a breakthrough-moment in our pursuit to provide space-based observational and database services from the lunar surface.
  • The envisioned AstronetX commercial, lunar-based imaging network will serve scientific applications in astrophysics, solar system science, Earth science, and planetary defense.

CaskX Opens a Portal to the Past at Glen Grant 72 Whisky Tasting Event in Beverly Hills

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, October 19th, CaskX hosted the "Glen Grant 72 Tasting Event," an unparalleled evening of luxury, taste and exclusivity at a prestigious residence in Beverly Hills.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, October 19th, CaskX hosted the "Glen Grant 72 Tasting Event," an unparalleled evening of luxury, taste and exclusivity at a prestigious residence in Beverly Hills.
  • CaskX hosted one of the most rare and exclusive whisky tastings of all time featuring the Glen Grant 72 Year Old Whisky.
  • Recorded as one of the top 5 oldest whiskies globally, these limited edition Glen Grant bottles date back seven decades to a different era of scotch whisky.
  • Get a behind the scenes look at the historic Gordon & Macphail Glen Grant 72 Year Old single malt scotch whisky as CaskX director of Sales, Ryan Longoria, opens the first bottle that arrived at the CaskX office in Beverly Hills.

MACDERMID ENTHONE INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS APPOINTS HUI HUI KIW AS Vice President, ASIA

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

WATERBURY, Conn., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, today announced that Hui Hui Kiw has been appointed to the role of Vice President Asia as of October 1, 2023. In her new role, Kiw will oversee all aspects of the company's strategy in the region, including sales, marketing, technical service, technology applications development and customer service. She is the first woman to hold this role in MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions history.

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  • Kiw to ascend into new role, being the first woman to hold the title in company history
    WATERBURY, Conn., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, today announced that Hui Hui Kiw has been appointed to the role of Vice President Asia as of October 1, 2023.
  • She is the first woman to hold this role in MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions history.
  • Kiw has been with MacDermid Enthone for over 18 years, focusing on supervision of sales, technical support, product application development, automotive, OEM, and business development.
  • It is a pleasure to work with this team and our partners to further enhance MacDermid Enthone offerings and solutions for our customers in Asia.

Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Announces 2023 Moore Inventor Fellows

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Today, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announced the 2023 cohort of Moore Inventor Fellows .

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  • Today, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announced the 2023 cohort of Moore Inventor Fellows .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231004566371/en/
    2023 Moore Inventor Fellows (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “The Moore Inventor Fellowship recognizes the power of innovation to solve problems and reimagine our world,” said Harvey V. Fineberg, M.D., Ph.D., president of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
  • “We are excited to support this outstanding group of Moore Inventor Fellows from institutions across the United States,” said Adam Jones, Ph.D., Science program officer.
  • Nominations for 2024 Moore Inventor Fellows are being solicited from eligible institutions until Tuesday November 14, 2023.

Kellogg Creates First Research Institute Applying Complexity Sciences to Unlock New Understandings of Societal, Market and Business Issues

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

EVANSTON, Ill., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management announced today the creation of the Ryan Institute on Complexity to be led by distinguished faculty in the areas of physics, economics and sociology. The Ryan Institute will comprise a revolutionary research lab designed to change the way business, markets and societal issues are studied, combining multidisciplinary talents and quantitative sciences in new ways to tackle bigger problems faster.

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  • The institute will provide Kellogg students with an understanding of powerful new quantitative approaches to problem solving.
  • With this focus, the Ryan Institute will be the first of its kind to be housed in a business school.
  • The Ryan Institute will hold an annual conference as a premier, global convening of thought leaders in the study of complexity.
  • The Ryan Institute Conference will bring together academia and industry to provide opportunities for collaboration across leaders in the field.

CAPTAIN MORGAN ENTERS THE ALCOHOL FREE MARKET WITH THE LAUNCH OF CAPTAIN MORGAN SPICED GOLD 0.0%

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

LONDON, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Captain Morgan is today unveiling Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0%, an alcohol-free alternative to the iconic Original Spiced Gold, offering a deliciously spiced flavour profile.

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  • LONDON, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Captain Morgan is today unveiling Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0%, an alcohol-free alternative to the iconic Original Spiced Gold, offering a deliciously spiced flavour profile.
  • Following the successful launch of Guinness 0.0%, Tanqueray 0.0% and Gordons 0.0% over the past few years, Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0% brings further choice to the market as the latest brand, and first dark spirit, to join Diageo's alcohol-free portfolio.
  • When creating Captain Morgan 0.0%, we went through more than 400 recipes before we were able to capture the iconic rum and spice flavour of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, but without the alcohol.
  • One 50ml Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0% Alcohol Free Spirit serve contains 1 kcal without the mixer.

CAPTAIN MORGAN ENTERS THE ALCOHOL FREE MARKET WITH THE LAUNCH OF CAPTAIN MORGAN SPICED GOLD 0.0%

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

LONDON, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Captain Morgan is today unveiling Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0%, an alcohol-free alternative to the iconic Original Spiced Gold, offering a deliciously spiced flavour profile.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Captain Morgan is today unveiling Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0%, an alcohol-free alternative to the iconic Original Spiced Gold, offering a deliciously spiced flavour profile.
  • Following the successful launch of Guinness 0.0%, Tanqueray 0.0% and Gordons 0.0% over the past few years, Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0% brings further choice to the market as the latest brand, and first dark spirit, to join Diageo's alcohol-free portfolio.
  • When creating Captain Morgan 0.0%, we went through more than 400 recipes before we were able to capture the iconic rum and spice flavour of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, but without the alcohol.
  • One 50ml Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0% Alcohol Free Spirit serve contains 1 kcal without the mixer.

The Little Gym Partners with Private Equity-Backed Operators in Franchise Deal to Acquire Seven Existing Gyms

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Little Gym International, part of youth enrichment platform Unleashed Brands, has closed a franchise deal this week with a private equity-backed group to purchase seven existing gyms throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, with the goal of further expansion through acquiring and building new gyms over the next several years.

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  • Alongside existing management, Gordon will play an active role in the business, with a focus on strategic growth and expansion.
  • The Little Gym locations included in the acquisition are Cary, Greensboro, North Raleigh, Fayetteville and Wilmington in North Carolina, as well as Mt.
  • "We wish them well in their future endeavors and thank them for the impact they made on The Little Gym."
  • "It's exciting to see the investment world taking notice of the great economic and community impact an investment into The Little Gym franchise system provides."

Gordon Brothers & Nations Capital Join Forces to Expand Commercial & Industrial Presence

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Boston, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm, and Nations Capital Inc. (NCI) have joined forces to expand the firms’ commercial and industrial market presence and serve a broader range of clients with holistic solutions.

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  • Boston, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm, and Nations Capital Inc. (NCI) have joined forces to expand the firms’ commercial and industrial market presence and serve a broader range of clients with holistic solutions.
  • Gordon Brothers’ majority investment in NCI will bolster both firms’ existing commercial and industrial capabilities in North America, which include asset-focused solutions across valuations, dispositions, financing and investment.
  • Founded in May 2020, NCI is an industry-leading commercial and industrial business with a focus on and expertise in finance, restructuring and insolvency.
  • “NCI has a strong track record within the industry, and their exceptional talent and expertise are a perfect complement to our growing commercial and industrial business,” said Norma Kuntz , Chief Executive Officer of Gordon Brothers.

Evaxion presents promising results on EVX-B1, an AI-designed vaccine against Staphylococcus aureus 

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Monday, July 31, 2023

“I am excited to present the impressive results of EVX-B1 at the Gordon Research Conference.

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  • “I am excited to present the impressive results of EVX-B1 at the Gordon Research Conference.
  • The demonstration of full disease protection and complete bacterial clearance marks a significant advancement in the fight against this widespread and often antibiotic-resistant pathogen.
  • With the many previous unsuccessful attempts to develop an effective S. aureus vaccine, EVX-B1 instills renewed hope in the battle against the bacteria,” said Steven Projan, PhD, Scientific Advisor to Evaxion and poster presenter.
  • The AI technology has enabled the identification of novel S. aureus antigens, paving the way for the development of a vaccine with potential for broad protection against clinically relevant strains.