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Distinguished California Public Affairs Firm Welcomes Amanda Blackwood as Partner

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- I Street Public Affairs is pleased to announce the addition of Amanda Blackwood as its newest partner, further strengthening I Street's reputation as a preeminent, bipartisan public affairs firm, both statewide and locally.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- I Street Public Affairs is pleased to announce the addition of Amanda Blackwood as its newest partner, further strengthening I Street's reputation as a preeminent, bipartisan public affairs firm, both statewide and locally.
  • "Amanda stands out as one of our region's most accomplished leaders and a stalwart advocate for the business community.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Amanda to the team," said David Townsend, Partner at I Street Public Affairs.
  • Blackwood's addition completes an elite consortium of some of California's most seasoned and influential public affairs and communications experts.

Amanda West Honored by American Bankers Association with Inaugural Emerging Leader Award

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation, (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") is pleased to announce Amanda West was honored by the American Bankers Association as a recipient of its 2023 ABA Emerging Leader Awards .

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation, (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") is pleased to announce Amanda West was honored by the American Bankers Association as a recipient of its 2023 ABA Emerging Leader Awards .
  • West and 11 other winners were recognized together during the recent ABA Annual Convention in Nashville, TN.
  • "We congratulate Amanda for winning ABA's 2023 Emerging Leader Award," says Bryan Jordan, Chairman, President and CEO of First Horizon.
  • "The 2023 ABA Emerging Leader Award recipients are a talented and diverse group of bankers, and we congratulate them on this well-earned distinction," said Rob Nichols, ABA president and CEO.

Susan G. Komen® Hosts 2023 San Diego MORE THAN PINK Walk

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will be hosting the 2023 San Diego MORE THAN PINK Walk on Sunday, November 5 at Balboa Park.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen® , the world's leading breast cancer organization, will be hosting the 2023 San Diego MORE THAN PINK Walk on Sunday, November 5 at Balboa Park.
  • "We are excited to have the community join us this year at the MORE THAN PINK Walk to make a difference in our fight against breast cancer in our community," said Leia Brune, executive director for Susan G. Komen.
  • Breast cancer survivors and those living with metastatic disease, caregivers, family members and loved ones will come together in Balboa Park starting at 6:30 a.m.
  • Walk participants will include breast cancer survivors, metastatic breast cancer thrivers, co-survivors, volunteers, community partners and supporters of Susan G. Komen.

Susan G. Komen® To Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Connecticut This Fall

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall.

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall.
  • The Connecticut MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
  • In 2023 alone, an estimated 3,620 women in Connecticut will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 480 will lose their lives to the disease.
  • This year's Connecticut's MORE THAN PINK Walk is made possible by the following sponsors: Pratt & Whitney, WFSB, and iHeart.

Starlight Children's Foundation Launches Revolutionary VR Headset for Pediatric Patients

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlight Children's Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to delivering happiness to hospitalized kids and their families, is thrilled to announce the new iteration of the Starlight Virtual Reality (VR) program Introduced in 2018, Starlight VR transforms the hospital experiences for kids, providing a positive distraction and in some cases reducing the need for pain medication when immersed in a virtual experience.

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  • The newest iteration of the Starlight VR headset provides inclusivity, entertainment, and endless possibilities for children of all ages.
  • For 18-year-old Amanda, Starlight Virtual Reality program was a major help to her when through treatment and recovery.
  • "Starlight VR has had a major impact on our patients!"
  • When their time is up and we move on to the next activity, they want to come back to Starlight VR, and that is a gift, especially for our nonverbal patients."

Susan G. Komen® To Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Vermont This Fall

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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MANCHESTER, Vt., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall.

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  • MANCHESTER, Vt., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall.
  • The Vermont MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
  • It is estimated 630 women in Vermont will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year and 80 will lose their lives to the disease.
  • This year's Vermont's MORE THAN PINK Walk is made possible by the following sponsor: NBC5.

Flagship Pioneering Announces Appointment of Amanda Kay as Chief Business Development Officer

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagship Pioneering, the bioplatform innovation company, announced today the appointment of Amanda Kay as Senior Partner and Chief Business Development Officer.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagship Pioneering, the bioplatform innovation company, announced today the appointment of Amanda Kay as Senior Partner and Chief Business Development Officer.
  • A biologist by training, Kay previously served as Chief Business Officer and Head of Finance at Deep Genomics.
  • "Bringing teams together across functions and companies to go from an idea to a drug in the clinic has always been the most exciting part of my work," said Amanda Kay, Chief Business Development Officer, Flagship Pioneering.
  • Kay's appointment to Chief Business Development Officer follows several executive appointments to Flagship Pioneering this summer including: David Khougazian as Growth Partner; Jason Gardner as CEO-Partner and CEO of Ampersand Biomedicines; and Rupert Vessey as Executive Partner and Chief Scientist.

springbig announces transition to the OTCQX® Best Market and changes in its board of directors

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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The Company expects that the Nasdaq will file a Form 25 relating to delisting on or about September 5, 2023.

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  • The Company expects that the Nasdaq will file a Form 25 relating to delisting on or about September 5, 2023.
  • Paul Sykes, CFO of the Company, said “We are pleased that having our stock quoted on the OTCQX® Best Market provides our investors with continuing access to a highly regarded, SEC-regulated public market.
  • The board of directors will now comprise Sergey Sherman, Phil Schwarz and Jon Trauben along with Jeffrey Harris.
  • The Company does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

Susan G. Komen® To Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in New Jersey This Fall

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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JACKSON, N.J., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall.

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  • JACKSON, N.J., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall.
  • The New Jersey MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
  • The events will raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients, research and patient navigation services to better serve those impacted by the disease.
  • This year's MORE THAN PINK Walk is made possible by the following sponsors: AbbVie, BD, Hackensack Meridian Health, Natera, RWJBarnabas Health Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and ShopRite.

Captive Industry Specialist Amanda Wescott Joins NFP's Risk and Insurance Strategy Collective

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NFP, a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor, today announced that Amanda Wescott has joined the company's Risk and Insurance Strategy Collective (RISC) as vice president, director of US captive management operations. RISC is a specialty practice that provides a comprehensive range of captive management solutions. Wescott's hire reflects NFP's commitment to the captive industry and focus on building specialist teams that help clients solve their complex risks.

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  • Wescott's hire reflects NFP's commitment to the captive industry and focus on building specialist teams that help clients solve their complex risks.
  • Wescott will assist with the growth and advancement of risk management solutions for new and existing clients, while leading a team of captive insurance professionals.
  • Wescott joins RISC with more than 15 years of captive and risk management experience.
  • Wescott is an active member of many trade associations and will continue to serve on various committees within the captive industry.