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Island Pacific Supermarket Announces Appointment of Christine Peebles as Chief Marketing Officer

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Friday, July 7, 2023

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. , July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Pacific Supermarket, a leading Filipino-American grocery chain, is delighted to announce the appointment of Christine Peebles as the company's new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

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  • CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. , July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Pacific Supermarket, a leading Filipino-American grocery chain, is delighted to announce the appointment of Christine Peebles as the company's new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • With her exceptional experience and expertise, Christine is poised to lead Island Pacific Supermarket's marketing efforts to new heights.
  • Her appointment as Chief Marketing Officer at Island Pacific Supermarket further strengthens the company's commitment to serving its diverse customer base and celebrating Filipino food and culture.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Christine Peebles to the Island Pacific Supermarket family as our Chief Marketing Officer," said Nino Jeff Lim, Founder of Island Pacific Supermarket.

The King Center Mourns the Loss of Dr. Christine King Farris, Founding Board Member, Former Vice-Chair & Treasurer, Esteemed 64 Year Educator and Sister of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. passed on the morning of June 29 at age 95.

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  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. passed on the morning of June 29 at age 95.
  • She worked diligently to help build The King Center, founded by her sister-inlaw, Mrs. Coretta Scott King in June 1968.
  • She also wrote the first intermediate-level textbook on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Farris served as the first director of The Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • The King Center will also continue her Legacy through the Christine King Farris Legacy of Service in Education Beloved Community Award.

Dr. Christine King Farris, Distinguished Educator, Author, Sister of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., passes at 95

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Atlanta, GA., June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The King Center announces the passing of King Family matriarch, Dr. Christine King Farris at the age 95.

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  • Atlanta, GA., June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The King Center announces the passing of King Family matriarch, Dr. Christine King Farris at the age 95.
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr., and Mrs. Alberta Williams King and the sister of the late Rev.
  • She also wrote the first intermediate-level textbook on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Dr. Farris served as the first director of The Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • In 2015, The King Center established The Christine King Farris Distinguished Legacy of Service Award, as one of its Salute to Greatness Awards.

Majority of Nurses Attribute Well-Being Struggles to Staffing Shortages

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Nurses are tireless in their passion for quality patient care, no matter how challenging their working conditions may be.

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  • Nurses are tireless in their passion for quality patient care, no matter how challenging their working conditions may be.
  • The leading cause for poor mental health was staffing shortages (71%), followed by a lack of support resources (55%).
  • Focus on enriching current and future nurses’ working conditions and well-being to ensure long-term satisfaction and subsequent retention.
  • Explore innovative and flexible staffing models, including travel and per-diem nurses, to provide agility and continuity of quality patient care.

Shapeways Announces Appointment of Christine Gorjanc as Independent Director

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Shapeways Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SHPW) (“Shapeways” or the “Company”), a leader in the large and fast-growing digital manufacturing industry, today announced the appointment of Christine Gorjanc, an experienced public company board director and former Chief Financial Officer of NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR) to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective April 3, 2023.

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  • Shapeways Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SHPW) (“Shapeways” or the “Company”), a leader in the large and fast-growing digital manufacturing industry, today announced the appointment of Christine Gorjanc, an experienced public company board director and former Chief Financial Officer of NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR) to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective April 3, 2023.
  • “We are excited to welcome Christine to the Shapeways Board as we further enhance and broaden the skills and expertise that our directors bring to the business.
  • Her experience in leading and scaling technology companies is highly relevant as we pursue our growth and value creation initiatives,” said Greg Kress, CEO of Shapeways.
  • Christine joins the Board as an independent director, having served as the Chief Financial Officer of NETGEAR, Inc. and Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ARLO).

MPE Partners Announces Two Senior Team Promotions

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

CLEVELAND and BOSTON, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity"), a Cleveland- and Boston-based private equity firm, is pleased to announce the promotions of Christine Smoragiewicz to Partner and Nick Stender to Principal.

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  • CLEVELAND and BOSTON, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MPE Partners ("MPE" or "Morgenthaler Private Equity"), a Cleveland- and Boston-based private equity firm, is pleased to announce the promotions of Christine Smoragiewicz to Partner and Nick Stender to Principal.
  • These promotions augment MPE's existing leadership team of Peter Taft, Karen Tuleta, Joe Machado, Matt Yohe, Graham Schena, and Constantine Elefter.
  • MPE Partner, Peter Taft said, "We are excited to recognize the important contributions that Christine and Nick have made to our firm and in support of our portfolio companies and limited partners.
  • Prior to MPE, Christine served 14 years as CFO and CCO at Intervale Capital (now Amberjack Capital Partners) and previously, as Controller at J.W.

Venn Negotiation CEO, Christine McKay, to Keynote The Grow Retreat 2023 in San Antonio

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venn Negotiation, a negotiation center of excellence for small and mid-sized companies, proudly announced today its CEO, Christine McKay will keynote at The Grow Retreat, January 19-20 in San Antonio.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venn Negotiation , a negotiation center of excellence for small and mid-sized companies, proudly announced today its CEO, Christine McKay will keynote at The Grow Retreat , January 19-20 in San Antonio.
  • Designed for entrepreneurs with ADHD, The Grow Retreat offers attendees the opportunity to make real connections with speakers and like-minded attendees focused business growth.
  • Negotiation is a skill that can and should be learned and mastered to shift business toward growth for all parties concerned."
  • "I don't have words for how excited I am for Christine to join us at The Grow Retreat," says Stephanie Scheller , founder, Grow Disrupt and producer of The Grow Retreat.

FAU RECEIVES $10 MILLION GIFT TO ESTABLISH THE HOLLI ROCKWELL TRUBINSKY EMINENT DEAN IN NURSING

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Friday, November 18, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Atlantic University received an estate pledge of $10 million from Holli Rockwell Trubinsky and her husband Joseph Trubinsky to establish the Holli Rockwell Trubinsky Eminent Dean in Nursing.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Atlantic University received an estate pledge of $10 million from Holli Rockwell Trubinsky and her husband Joseph Trubinsky to establish the Holli Rockwell Trubinsky Eminent Dean in Nursing.
  • The Rockwell Trubinsky Estate Gift will provide the esteemed dean of nursing with resources to effectively respond to the changing needs of nurses and help transform the dynamic landscape of health care.
  • The aim of this gift is to attract and retain the best and brightest leadership to the College of Nursing at FAU and create a positive and significant impact on the nursing profession.
  • "The Trubinskys' gift truly is transformational for the College of Nursing," said Safiya George, Ph.D., APRN-BC, FAANP, dean and professor of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

Covis Pharma Group Announces Executive Leadership Appointment in Canada

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

ZUG, Switzerland, July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Covis Pharma Group (the Company), a global specialty pharmaceutical company that markets therapeutic solutions for patients with life-threatening conditions and chronic illnesses,today announcedthe appointment of Christine Poulin as Senior Vice President & General Manager, Canada, effective August 8, 2022.

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  • ZUG, Switzerland, July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Covis Pharma Group (the Company), a global specialty pharmaceutical company that markets therapeutic solutions for patients with life-threatening conditions and chronic illnesses,today announcedthe appointment of Christine Poulin as Senior Vice President & General Manager, Canada, effective August 8, 2022.
  • Based in Canada, Christine will join the Companys Executive Leadership Team and report to Chief Operating Officer Michelle Lock.
  • We are pleased to welcome Christine to Covis Pharma after a targeted search and are excited about the proven leadership that she will bring to her new role.
  • Christine previously served as the Country General Manager, Canada at Teva Pharmaceuticals, where she had full P&L and leadership responsibility for a CAD $1 billion dollar business.

Byrna Technologies Partners with Reality TV Star Christine Chiu

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

ANDOVER, Mass., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrna Technologies Inc. ("Byrna" or "the Company") (Nasdaq: BYRN) today announced that the Company will be collaborating with Christine Chiu, the executive producer and star of the Netflix reality TV series Bling Empire.  Through her social media platforms, Christine will build awareness among her many followers of the non-lethal, self-defense options available to them, including Byrna's line of personal self-defense products. 

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  • ANDOVER, Mass., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrna Technologies Inc. ("Byrna" or "the Company") (Nasdaq: BYRN) today announced that the Company will be collaborating with Christine Chiu, the executive producer and star of the Netflix reality TV series Bling Empire.
  • "We are extremely excited to partner with Christine" commented Byrna Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer Luan Pham.
  • "My favorite feature of the Byrna 'Un-Gun' is that indirect shots can be just as effective as direct shots," remarked Chiu.
  • The newest Byrna "hero" is woman, mother and business entrepreneur Christine Chiu.