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Finwave Joins MITRE Engenuity’s Semiconductor Alliance to Accelerate Semiconductor Innovation in the U.S.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3DGaNTM (Gallium Nitride) innovators Finwave Semiconductor, Inc. today announced they have joined MITRE Engenuity’s Semiconductor Alliance.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3DGaNTM (Gallium Nitride) innovators Finwave Semiconductor, Inc. today announced they have joined MITRE Engenuity’s Semiconductor Alliance.
  • Having been spun out of MIT, Finwave brings a combination of groundbreaking university research, numerous technology patents and accomplished industry professionals with company-building experience to the Alliance.
  • Working with the Semiconductor Alliance, Finwave seeks to change that by stimulating IC manufacturing in the U.S. Finwave champions the building of new fabs, as well as the expansion of existing fabs, to boost American semiconductor research, development and production.
  • “Our plan calls for radical collaboration to secure semiconductor technology innovation, manufacturing leadership, and supply chain resilience,” said Raj Jammy, Ph.D., chief technologist, MITRE Engenuity, and executive director of the Semiconductor Alliance.

In Letter To GOP Congressional Leaders, Competitiveness Coalition Sounds the Alarm on the Left's Antitrust Agenda

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 117th Congress returns for the lame-duck legislative work period, the Competitiveness Coalition today issued a letter to Republican U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy urging their respective caucuses to hold the line on harmful antitrust legislation, like the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S. 2992) and the Open App Markets Act (S. 2710).

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  • "In light of our troubled economy, we request that you whip a 'no' vote should current Democratic leadership attempt a full Senate vote.
  • In the House, we similarly request that you resist any attempts to conflate concerns about content moderation with so-called antitrust regulations."
  • The two bills are considered the crown jewels of the antitrust agenda championed by the left's most strident antitrust advocates, including U.S.
  • The Competitiveness Coalition is a first-of-its-kind group educating the public and advocating for policies that put consumers first while fostering innovation and attracting new investment.

A-Gas Further Expands its Technology to Provide Market-Leading Recovery and Reclamation Services

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Through the utilization of existing products, we can minimize waste, extend product lifecycles, limit emissions, and provide more circular economy solutions to our customers.

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  • Through the utilization of existing products, we can minimize waste, extend product lifecycles, limit emissions, and provide more circular economy solutions to our customers.
  • The new separation equipment and AHRI lab will enable the reclamation of mixed refrigerants received from customers across the US.
  • Taylor Ferranti, Commercial Vice President of Refrigerant Management at A-Gas, noted, This technology continues to push forward responsible lifecycle refrigerant management.
  • Our Rapid Recovery network can continue to safely recover refrigerant while our reclamation processes bring that material to AHRI-700 grade for future use.

TEAMSTERS CALL ON CONGRESS TO ENACT ANTITRUST LEGISLATION NOW

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Friday, November 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters are demanding congressional leaders take up bipartisan antitrust legislation during the current lame duck session of Congress. Approving such a bill would crack down on the anti-competitive actions of Amazon and other wealthy corporations that ignore the concerns of their workers.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters are demanding congressional leaders take up bipartisan antitrust legislation during the current lame duck session of Congress.
  • "Congress must stop the white-collar criminals leading Amazon and other global behemoths now," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
  • Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters .

National Survey Conducted by Fordham University Gabelli School of Business and Rockbridge Associates Reveals 64.4% of Consumers are Unfamiliar with the term ESG

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

The Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, a leader and innovator in the ESG space, and market research firm Rockbridge Associates, Inc. today announced the findings of a representative, national survey revealing that consumers are generally uniformed about ESG, despite being overwhelmingly supportive of the general aims of sustainability efforts.

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  • The Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, a leader and innovator in the ESG space, and market research firm Rockbridge Associates, Inc. today announced the findings of a representative, national survey revealing that consumers are generally uniformed about ESG, despite being overwhelmingly supportive of the general aims of sustainability efforts.
  • The goal of the research conducted was to gain insights that can be used to guide efforts to make ESG metrics and reporting more salient to consumers.
  • Younger consumers (ages 18- 34) are more positive towards ESG, and consumers 55 and older are much less so.
  • The study was based on a nationally representative sample of consumers identified from an online panel in June 2022.

Apple, Toyota and Ikea Ranked as America’s Most Innovative Companies

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Companies with higher innovation scores on the American Innovation Index are rewarded with higher loyalty, ultimately leading to greater financial success.

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  • Companies with higher innovation scores on the American Innovation Index are rewarded with higher loyalty, ultimately leading to greater financial success.
  • Top companies understand the effect of innovation on customer loyalty, and our research has proven it.
  • Not all U.S. companies have been recognized for a commitment to innovation by their customers over the past 5 years.
  • Companies that increased the most in Social Innovation include:

Chemours Commends the U.S. Senate for Ratification of the Kigali Amendment

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

The Chemours Company (Chemours) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, commends the U.S. Senate for ratifying the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.

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  • The Chemours Company (Chemours) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, commends the U.S. Senate for ratifying the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
  • In addition, the U.S. ratification of the Kigali Amendment will extend the benefits of the AIM Act, which Chemours has endorsed , further advancing sustainability initiatives as well as providing competitive advantages for U.S. companies and products in the global marketplace.
  • Chemours is dedicated to helping the industries and communities we serve navigate regulatory and market changes in ways that best support their businesses and lives.
  • Chemours assumes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as required by law.

TEAMSTERS CALL ON CONGRESS TO STAND UP FOR WORKERS, PASS THE PRO ACT

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 150 Teamsters from around the U.S. ascended Capitol Hill today to meet with lawmakers and urge them to enact legislation that would rein in massive corporations like Amazon while empowering workers to join together and advocate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions.

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  • "Corporate control of the congressional agenda must end," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • Passage of the PRO Act and antitrust reform are important legislative steps this country needs to take now."
  • Teamsters called on senators to vote on both the PRO Act and S. 2992, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, co-sponsored by Sens.
  • Teamsters met with the offices of more than 150 members of Congress from 35 states, urging elected officials to stand with workers.

North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council Announces Free Summit to Address Climate-Damaging Refrigerants

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council ( NASRC ), a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit working to advance climate-friendly natural refrigerants in supermarkets, has announced that registration is now open for their Sustainable Refrigeration Summit .

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  • The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council ( NASRC ), a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit working to advance climate-friendly natural refrigerants in supermarkets, has announced that registration is now open for their Sustainable Refrigeration Summit .
  • The summit sessions will feature the latest regulatory and industry trends, natural technologies, and the benefits and challenges of moving towards sustainable solutions.
  • The summit is free to attend thanks to the generous sponsorship of BITZER US, Emerson, and other summit sponsors.
  • The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) is a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit working to advance climate-friendly natural refrigerants and reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by traditional hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants.

Supply Wisdom® Awarded Two Stevie® Awards in 2022 International Business Awards®

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

We are extremely grateful for this global recognition of the advancements to our risk management solution, said Atul Vashistha, CEO of Supply Wisdom.

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  • We are extremely grateful for this global recognition of the advancements to our risk management solution, said Atul Vashistha, CEO of Supply Wisdom.
  • The International Business Awards are the worlds premier business awards program.
  • Were thrilled that were able to return to celebrating Stevie winners in person this year, said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller.
  • Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.