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Streamlined Operations Propel Valley Forge Fabrics to New Heights: Enhancing Customer Experiences and Supporting Growth

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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Valley Forge Fabrics has leveraged innovation to navigate challenges and emerge stronger.

Key Points: 
  • Valley Forge Fabrics has leveraged innovation to navigate challenges and emerge stronger.
  • Embracing the future of efficient business processes, Valley Forge Fabrics partnered with PwC to architect a revolutionary quote-to-cash-to-make platform.
  • Cloud-Powered Agility: By migrating to the Azure cloud platform, Valley Forge Fabrics has embraced scalability and flexibility.
  • This case study showcases how Valley Forge Fabrics, in partnership with PwC and Microsoft, has leveraged innovation to navigate challenges and emerge stronger.

The Chinese Lion City Cangzhou Makes Debut at Venice Film Festival

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Saturday, September 2, 2023
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The 80th Venice Film Festival (VFF) kicked off on the evening of Aug. 30, with filmmakers from all over the world competing for the Golden Lion Award, while Cangzhou, the Chinese “Lion City”, made a special debut in the "Beautiful Shooting Places" section of the “Focus on China” event at the festival held on the 31st.

Key Points: 
  • The 80th Venice Film Festival (VFF) kicked off on the evening of Aug. 30, with filmmakers from all over the world competing for the Golden Lion Award, while Cangzhou, the Chinese “Lion City”, made a special debut in the "Beautiful Shooting Places" section of the “Focus on China” event at the festival held on the 31st.
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    The famous Chinese Lion City Cangzhou made its debut in the "Beautiful Shooting Places" section of "Focus on China" unit at Venice Film Festival on 31st August 2023 in Venice.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Established in 953, the Iron Lion of Cangzhou is the largest known and oldest surviving iron-cast artwork in China.
  • "Cangzhou, like Venice, is also a city nourished by canals.

VIPC Selects Quantum Computing Inc. as a Partner for Risk-Based Flight Trajectories

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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QCI will apply its quantum photonic systems to a critical risk-management use case involving the selection of flight trajectories for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • QCI will apply its quantum photonic systems to a critical risk-management use case involving the selection of flight trajectories for unmanned aerial vehicles.
  • QCIs Entropy Quantum Computing systems are well-suited to solving complex optimization problems, and show the potential to quickly identify optimized flight paths that minimize costs and in-flight risks.
  • VIPC and the Commonwealth of Virginia have demonstrated their technology leadership with this project, focusing on real world problems involving quantum computing.
  • Quantum Computing Inc. (QCI) (NASDAQ: QUBT) is a full-stack quantum software and hardware company on a mission to accelerate the value of quantum computing for real-world industry applications, delivering the future of quantum computing, today.

VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINE-UP OF EIGHT FEATURE FILMS

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Valley Film Festival (VFF) announced today its line-up of eight feature films to be screened at Laemmle's theatre in North Hollywood from August 3rd 7th, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Valley Film Festival (VFF) announced today its line-up of eight feature films to be screened at Laemmle's theatre in North Hollywood from August 3rd 7th, 2022.
  • "This was a particularly strong year for feature entries, reflecting the world's challenging times," said VFF Director Tracey Adlai, who founded the festival 22 years ago.
  • The eight selected feature films, their loglines, and screening times at the Laemmle Noho 7 (5240 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA) are listed below:
    Elemental.
  • Now in its 22nd year, The Valley Film Festival (VFF) is an all-volunteer, non-profit arts project of Community Partners.

VIPC’s Virginia Venture Partners Invests in Card Isle to Support Continued Growth of the Greeting Card Industry

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Richmond, Virginia, July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Venture Partners, the equity investment program of Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation ( VIPC ), today announced an additional investment in Card Isle .

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  • Richmond, Virginia, July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Venture Partners, the equity investment program of Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation ( VIPC ), today announced an additional investment in Card Isle .
  • Since VIPCs initial investment in 2020, Card Isle has grown 120% year-over-year in individual greeting card sales by onboarding over 250 new partner retailers.
  • Card Isle makes purchasing personal cards fun and accessible by arming users with the ability to customize card messages and photos online.
  • Virginia Venture Partners investment decisions are guided by the Virginia Venture Partners Investment Advisory Board (IAB).

VIPC’s Virginia Venture Partners Investment in Linebird Supports Continued Growth of Solution that Brings Unmanned Systems to High-Voltage Power Lines

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Friday, July 8, 2022
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Linebird addresses these risks by offering UAS payload systems that enable unmanned work in contact with live lines, greatly reducing cost and liability of operations and maintenance.

Key Points: 
  • Linebird addresses these risks by offering UAS payload systems that enable unmanned work in contact with live lines, greatly reducing cost and liability of operations and maintenance.
  • Since Virginia Venture Partners first investment, Linebird has more than quadrupled our customer funnel volume, said Michael Beiro, Founder and CEO of Linebird.
  • We are grateful for the ongoing support of VIPCs Virginia Venture Partners to help foster our continued growth.
  • Virginia Venture Partners investment decisions are guided by the Virginia Venture Partners Investment Advisory Board (IAB).

VIPC’s Virginia Venture Partners Invests in Canopie to Provide Mental Health Resources to New and Expecting Mothers

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Richmond, Virginia, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Venture Partners, the equity investment program of Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation ( VIPC ), today announced an investment in Canopie .

Key Points: 
  • Richmond, Virginia, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Venture Partners, the equity investment program of Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation ( VIPC ), today announced an investment in Canopie .
  • One of the largest complications of pregnancy and childbirth is mental health conditions, and current treatment is costly and impractical.
  • We thank VIPCs Virginia Venture Partners investment to help continue our growth and provide care to new and future moms.
  • Virginia Venture Partners investment decisions are guided by the Virginia Venture Partners Investment Advisory Board (IAB).

VIPC’s Virginia Venture Partners Invests in Lynk to Provide Reliable Cellular Coverage via Satellites

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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Richmond, Virginia, July 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Venture Partners, the equity investment program of Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation ( VIPC ), today announced an investment in Lynk .

Key Points: 
  • Richmond, Virginia, July 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Venture Partners, the equity investment program of Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation ( VIPC ), today announced an investment in Lynk .
  • Lynk will provide universal connectivity everywhere in Virginia, and the rest of the world, including the most rural areas.
  • Lynk utilizes small satellites and patented technology to provide broadband coverage to every location in the world, providing connectivity to receive critical and life-saving communications, such as 911 or emergency alerts.
  • Virginia Venture Partners investment decisions are guided by the Virginia Venture Partners Investment Advisory Board (IAB).

VIPC’s Virginia Venture Partners Invests in eLumin to Support Increased Access to Technology for All Students

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Richmond, Virginia, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Venture Partners, the equity investment program of Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation ( VIPC ), today announced an investment in eLumin .

Key Points: 
  • Richmond, Virginia, June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Venture Partners, the equity investment program of Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation ( VIPC ), today announced an investment in eLumin .
  • Mclean, Va.-based eLumin provides education solutions that simplify access to technology and enable learning for all students.
  • VIPCs Virginia Venture Partners is proud to invest in eLumin, and we look forward to their continued growth and positive impact on our education systems.
  • Virginia Venture Partners investment decisions are guided by the Virginia Venture Partners Investment Advisory Board (IAB).

VIPC and VISA Announce Proposals Selected for UxS Port Security and Emergency Response Opportunity

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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Richmond, Virginia, June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Virginia Institute for Space Flight & Autonomy (VISA) and the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) have selected ANRA Technologies and Alliance Solutions Group for their innovative proposals to the Announcement of Opportunity (AO) for Port Security and Emergency Response Unmanned Systems (UxS) Demonstration Projects.

Key Points: 
  • Richmond, Virginia, June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Virginia Institute for Space Flight & Autonomy (VISA) and the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) have selected ANRA Technologies and Alliance Solutions Group for their innovative proposals to the Announcement of Opportunity (AO) for Port Security and Emergency Response Unmanned Systems (UxS) Demonstration Projects.
  • Participants included emergency response officials, UxS users, operators, and the Port of Virginia.
  • The groups members identified opportunities for UxS technologies to improve and enhance safety, security, and operational effectiveness.
  • The submissions we received certainly highlighted the innovation and capacity of Virginia companies to lead UxS industry solutions for Port Security and Emergency Response, said Tracy Tynan, Director of the Virginia Unmanned Systems Center at VIPC.