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Leap Year STOLE Our Saturday St. Patrick's Day, but Jameson® Irish Whiskey Has a Plan: Introducing St. Patrick's Eve on March 16, hosted by Comedians Colin Jost and Michael Che

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The world has patiently waited since 2018 for St. Patrick's Day to again fall on a Saturday, but Leap Year almost ruined everything. Who wants to wait until 2029 to celebrate properly on a Saturday? Jameson Irish Whiskey doesn't, that's for sure, which is why they've created a very made-up (but very official) new holiday: Jameson St. Patrick's Eve on Saturday, March 16. For the next month, Jameson is helping revelers prepare for the occasion, from limited-edition St. Patrick's Eve jackets to smooth cocktails to a chance to join a Jameson-ified St. Patrick's Eve countdown live in Times Square.

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  • Jameson Irish Whiskey doesn't, that's for sure, which is why they've created a very made-up (but very official) new holiday: Jameson St. Patrick's Eve on Saturday, March 16.
  • Nothing brings people together more than a good holiday and because every Eve celebration has top-notch hosts, Jameson has tapped comedians Colin Jost and Michael Che to help everyone ring in St. Patrick's Eve.
  • To make St. Patrick's Eve as epic as possible, Jameson is taking over Times Square on Saturday, March 16.
  • For more details about Jameson St. Patrick's Eve festivities or for St. Patrick's Eve cocktail ideas, visit JamesonSPE.com and follow @Jameson_US.

Bending Spoons finalizes acquisition of U.S.-based community-building platform, Meetup, and announces $50,000 Community Fund

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Today, Italian technology company Bending Spoons announced the completion of its acquisition of the renowned US-based community-building platform, Meetup.

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  • Today, Italian technology company Bending Spoons announced the completion of its acquisition of the renowned US-based community-building platform, Meetup.
  • Several products in the Bending Spoons portfolio, which includes Remini, Splice, and Evernote, are among the most popular in their segments.
  • Bending Spoons intends to leverage its powerful proprietary technologies and expertise to ensure a bright future for Meetup.
  • To mark the acquisition and further the Meetup mission, Bending Spoons has also announced the Meetup Community Fund.

Student mental health programs receive another $1M in Bell Let's Talk funding

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

According to Mental Health Research Canada, more than 1 in 2 Canadians who said they needed mental health support are not getting the help they need.

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  • According to Mental Health Research Canada, more than 1 in 2 Canadians who said they needed mental health support are not getting the help they need.
  • "With the financial support of the Bell Let's Talk Post-Secondary Fund, our Support and Enhance project to expand the reach of mental health care is becoming a reality.
  • "This generous grant from Bell Let's Talk makes it possible for Collège Ahuntsic to coordinate resources to assess the well-being and mental health of its student community.
  • A special thank you to our student mental health advisory committee for sharing their guidance and advice about the sector and student mental health in our selection of grant recipients."

Government of Canada Invests in Updating the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport and other key concussions resources

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

To address this important public health issue, the Government is continuing to invest in concussion prevention, detection and management.

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  • To address this important public health issue, the Government is continuing to invest in concussion prevention, detection and management.
  • This funding supports updates to the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport and other key concussion resources.
  • These updates will consider new recommendations for concussion in sport recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
  • The revised Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport and the resources to be developed by Parachute will be useful for all athletes, coaches, parents and sport organizations."

Jewish Communal Fund Approves $500,000 for Israel Emergency Fund

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish Communal Fund (JCF) responded swiftly to aid Israel after Hamas' devastating attack.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish Communal Fund (JCF) responded swiftly to aid Israel after Hamas' devastating attack.
  • JCF's Executive Committee approved a grant of $500,000 to UJA-Federation of New York's Israel Emergency Fund.
  • Our partners at UJA-Federation have created this fund to address immediate and longer-term needs as the situation unfolds.
  • For 51 years, individuals and families have relied upon Jewish Communal Fund to deliver philanthropic support efficiently and effectively.

Bell Let's Talk congratulates the 2023 Community Fund grant recipients, including many who are providing housing supports

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

$2 million annual fund for community-based mental health organizations that improve access to mental health care, supports and services

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  • $2 million annual fund for community-based mental health organizations that improve access to mental health care, supports and services
    MONTRÉAL, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Bell today announced the 2023 Bell Let's Talk Community Fund grant recipients, including 16 organizations that focus on providing housing services for Canadians in need.
  • "The Bell Let's Talk Community Fund has provided over 1,100 grants to Canadian organizations providing mental health supports and services since 2011.
  • This year, there is increased demand on charities that offer housing for people struggling with mental health issues.
  • The grant from the Bell Let's Talk Community Fund helps us support our clients in addressing their mental health needs which will increase their success towards greater resiliency and recovery."

Flojoy Announces $1.3M in Seed Capital From Flybridge Capital Partners, Boreal Ventures, and BDC Capital

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Plotly Co-founder and former CEO creates Flojoy, the first no-code test, measurement software

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  • Plotly Co-founder and former CEO creates Flojoy, the first no-code test, measurement software
    MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Aug 29, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Today, Flojoy announces an oversubscribed seed round of $1.3 million USD from Flybridge Capital Partners, Boreal Ventures, and BDC Capital to disrupt the test, measurement, & control (TMC) market with its open-source, Python-based AI software.
  • Now, TMC UX will undergo a renaissance, building off of the last decade of open-source software innovation.
  • "Test, measurement, and control (TMC) has been absolutely fundamental to every industrial manufacturing breakthrough, but the software has been in the relative dark ages," said Jack Parmer, Founder and CEO of Flojoy.
  • "Today's scientists, engineers, data scientists and business analysts deserve better and no-code software to scale efficiently."

The Southport School Announces Kate Haft as Director of Development

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

SOUTHPORT, Conn., Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Southport School, an independent day school for cerebrodiverse children in grades 2-8 with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia and attention issues, today announced the selection of Kate Haft as its director of development.

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  • SOUTHPORT, Conn., Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Southport School, an independent day school for cerebrodiverse children in grades 2-8 with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia and attention issues, today announced the selection of Kate Haft as its director of development.
  • “Kate’s demonstrated expertise in cultivating relationships aligned with organizational priorities, combined with her strategic, results-oriented approach to fundraising, made her the ideal choice to oversee our development efforts,” said Dr. Benjamin N. Powers, executive director of The Southport School.
  • Earlier in her career, Haft worked as director of development for The Community Fund of Darien and as a senior campaign manager for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she managed the Team in Training campaign.
  • “I’m thrilled to join The Southport School as director of development, not only due to my familiarity with the Fairfield County community as a Southport native but also because of the transformative opportunities it offers students,” said Haft.

El Centro's First Cannabis Dispensary Opens its Doors

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

EL CENTRO, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Megan's Organic Market, a wholesome cannabis storefront, is opening its fourth location and the first licensed cannabis dispensary in El Centro, California.

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  • EL CENTRO, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Megan's Organic Market, a wholesome cannabis storefront, is opening its fourth location and the first licensed cannabis dispensary in El Centro, California.
  • Located at 599 N. La Brucherie Road, the 100% women-owned market provides a wide selection of high-quality cannabis products at affordable prices.
  • The celebration will include product-filled penny gift bags for the first 300 customers, all-day deals, delicious food, entertainment, and more.
  • "We are excited to welcome the El Centro community into a space where they can safely explore cannabis and embrace its benefits," said Megan Souza, CEO and co-founder at Megan's Organic Market.

Gamida Cell Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2023 Financial Results and Provides Company Update

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Monday, August 14, 2023

(Nasdaq: GMDA), a cell therapy pioneer working to turn cells into powerful therapeutics, today provided a business update and reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • (Nasdaq: GMDA), a cell therapy pioneer working to turn cells into powerful therapeutics, today provided a business update and reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • “Since the approval of Omisirge in April, Gamida Cell has made excellent progress on the launch,” said Abbey Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gamida Cell.
  • Terry Coelho, MBA, appointed Chief Financial Officer: In May 2023, Gamida Cell announced the appointment of Terry Coelho as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Commercial expenses were $3.9 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared to $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2022.