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Government of Canada announces financial support for Canada Basketball

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Our $5.6 million in funding gives Canada Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball Canada the tools to offer safer training environments, support high-performing athletes more effectively and conduct daily operations.

Key Points: 
  • Our $5.6 million in funding gives Canada Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball Canada the tools to offer safer training environments, support high-performing athletes more effectively and conduct daily operations.
  • As part of this investment in Canada Basketball, Edmonton will welcome visitors from across Canada and around the world for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers in 2023.
  • Canada Basketball is the official governing organization for basketball in Canada.
  • Wheelchair Basketball Canada is the official governing organization for wheelchair basketball in Canada.

Wilkinson Baking Company Raises $3m Seed Round to Accelerate Growth

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

WALLA WALLA, Wash., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilkinson Baking Company ("WBC"), creator of the world's first fully-automated commercial bread baking robot, announced the close of its fully subscribed $3.0m seed round. The round was led by prominent Washington investor Ken Peterson of Columbia Ventures Corporation ("CVC"), along with Rich Product Ventures ("RPV"). Several angel investors also participated. Funds will primarily be used to build and deploy additional BreadBots.

Key Points: 
  • Robotics company secures funding from prominent Washington investor, strategic partner, and angel investors to enable deployment of BreadBots
    WALLA WALLA, Wash., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Wilkinson Baking Company ("WBC"), creator of the world's first fully-automated commercial bread baking robot, announced the close of its fully subscribed $3.0m seed round.
  • The round was led by prominent Washington investor Ken Peterson of Columbia Ventures Corporation ("CVC"), along with Rich Product Ventures ("RPV").
  • In July 2022, Wilkinson Baking Company deployed their first commercial-ready BreadBot into Andy's Market in College Place, Wash.
  • Prior to the series seed raise, WBC funded the company through founder contributions, angel investors, and convertible debt, which was converted into preferred equity at the close of the round.

Women Business Collaborative and Diligent Host Companies of Purpose Modern Leadership Roundtable Saluting Diversity

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Diverse leadership is a part of the "S" in ESG and critical to driving corporate purpose," says Edie Fraser, CEO, WBC.

Key Points: 
  • Diverse leadership is a part of the "S" in ESG and critical to driving corporate purpose," says Edie Fraser, CEO, WBC.
  • The day long event will host women board directors, discuss diversity with purpose, talk with leaders driving purposeful leadership with company and community and championing purpose from talent to the marketplace and highlight best practices and impact in driving corporate purpose.
  • The Modern Leadership Roundtable is the latest collaboration between WBC and Diligent as part of the Companies of Purpose Initiative that focuses on identifying best practices of purpose-driven leadership from the boardroom to the C-Suite and across the workforce.
  • Women Business Collaborative (WBC) is an alliance of over 75 women's business organizations and hundreds of business leaders building a movement to achieve equal position, pay, and power for all women in business.

Top U.S. Manufacturer, Cryo Innovations, Releases The XR ISO Local Cryotherapy Unit

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leader in cryotherapy technology and manufacturing, Cryo Innovations, has released their handheld, localized cryotherapy unit, The XR ISO. Unlike whole body cryotherapy, this pinpoint treatment applies concentrated -80F therapeutic air to treat one targeted area. The C02 chilled and pressurized air rapidly cools in 3-5 minutes and desired effect is achieved in two sessions. The XR ISO is safe, versatile, mobile, and equipped with the most cutting-edge technology.

Key Points: 
  • Most Advanced Technology and Highest Efficiency in a Portable, Reliable Device
    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leader in cryotherapy technology and manufacturing, Cryo Innovations, has released their handheld, localized cryotherapy unit, The XR ISO.
  • The XR ISO is safe, versatile, mobile, and equipped with the most cutting-edge technology.
  • As one of the nation's leading suppliers of cryotherapy technologies, Cryo Innovations manufactures the safest, most technologically advanced cryo units available.
  • Just launched, the versatile and portable XR ISO, is paving the way for local cryotherapy as the most effective and advanced unit available.

Top U.S. Manufacturer, Cryo Innovations, Releases The XR ISO Local Cryotherapy Unit

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 12, 2022

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leader in cryotherapy technology and manufacturing, Cryo Innovations, has released their handheld, localized cryotherapy unit, The XR ISO. Unlike whole body cryotherapy, this pinpoint treatment applies concentrated -80F therapeutic air to treat one targeted area. The C02 chilled and pressurized air rapidly cools in 3-5 minutes and desired effect is achieved in two sessions. The XR ISO is safe, versatile, mobile, and equipped with the most cutting-edge technology.

Key Points: 
  • Most Advanced Technology and Highest Efficiency in a Portable, Reliable Device
    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leader in cryotherapy technology and manufacturing, Cryo Innovations, has released their handheld, localized cryotherapy unit, The XR ISO.
  • The XR ISO is safe, versatile, mobile, and equipped with the most cutting-edge technology.
  • As one of the nation's leading suppliers of cryotherapy technologies, Cryo Innovations manufactures the safest, most technologically advanced cryo units available.
  • Just launched, the versatile and portable XR ISO, is paving the way for local cryotherapy as the most effective and advanced unit available.

Mayor Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago, and Discovery Partners Institute to announce ThinkChicago Launchpad

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Friday, September 30, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and Discovery Partners Institute to announce the launch of ThinkChicago Launchpad, a brand-new event exclusive to City Colleges of Chicago students and alumni. Interested students can register for the opportunity to enjoy a multi-day immersion experience to explore Chicago's thriving tech, innovation, and startup ecosystem at www.thinkchicago.net/launchpad.

Key Points: 
  • For the first-time ever, WBC's flagship STEM talent attraction and retention program, ThinkChicago, will host Launchpad, an exclusive event for City Colleges of Chicago students and alumni
    CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and Discovery Partners Institute to announce the launch of ThinkChicago Launchpad, a brand-new event exclusive to City Colleges of Chicago students and alumni.
  • "When it comes to diverse, local talent, City Colleges of Chicago is truly one of the city's powerhouses," said Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot.
  • "I am beyond proud to see World Business Chicago's ThinkChicago program tap into this talent pool and rapidly grow with City Colleges students.
  • ThinkChicago is organized by World Business Chicago, with anchor partners, the University of Illinois System and the City of Chicago.

World Business Chicago Joins FourKites to Announce Expanded Slate of Upcoming Logistics & Supply Chain Conferences in Chicago

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Friday, September 23, 2022

These events represent how Chicago's historic strengths, innovative technologies and startups, plus global supply chain demand have Chicago positioned as a leading global hub for transportation, distribution and logistics.

Key Points: 
  • These events represent how Chicago's historic strengths, innovative technologies and startups, plus global supply chain demand have Chicago positioned as a leading global hub for transportation, distribution and logistics.
  • Uber Freight moved its global headquarters from San Francisco to Chicago in 2019; we look forward to hearing from this global leader of logistics and supply chain management.
  • In the same week as the Chicago Venture Summit1871 Chicago, the world ranked technology and startup hub, will host its inaugural Supply Chain Innovation Summit with Accenture on October 5, 2022.
  • "There is no city in the world that competes with Chicago when it comes to logistics tech, freight tech, and supply chain innovation," said Michael Fassnacht, President and CEO for World Business Chicago, and Chief Marketing Officer for City of Chicago.

Leuko Raises $5 Million Series A to Validate and Bring to Market Its Noninvasive White Blood Cell Monitoring Technology for Cancer Patients

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Leuko, an MIT startup developing PointCheckTM, the first solution that enables at-home noninvasive white blood cell (WBC) monitoring, today announced a first closing of $5 million for their Series A round.

Key Points: 
  • Leuko, an MIT startup developing PointCheckTM, the first solution that enables at-home noninvasive white blood cell (WBC) monitoring, today announced a first closing of $5 million for their Series A round.
  • Leuko will also continue to pursue its go-to-market and partnership activities with healthcare providers, medical device distributors and pharmaceutical companies.
  • Low WBC levels is one of the most common as well as most devastating and costliest side effects of cancer chemotherapy.
  • With Leuko, patients simply place their finger onto an internet connected PointCheckTM device for just 1 minute a day.

8.8% Fortune 500 CEOs are women - the highest of all indices - according to the Women CEOs in America Report 2022

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

There is still significant progress to be made to seat more diverse CEOs at the head of America's largest companies. " There is tremendous growth in the number of women starting businesses. Research estimates that women own 40% of all companies in America, with Black and Latina founders starting businesses in record numbers. We share this report to hold companies accountable for ensuring women, especially women of color, have equitable access to leadership opportunities and networks for advancement."  --Kimber Maderazzo, Chair, C200

Key Points: 
  • In Summer of 2022, 8.8% of CEOs are women and today women are 9% of CEOs in the Fortune 500.
  • "The Women CEOs in America Report offers much more than just data related to women leading the country's major corporations," said Edie Fraser, CEO of WBC.
  • While the numbers rise in the Fortune 500, the promotion of women of color lag across the indices which include the Fortune, S&P 500 and Private companies.
  • Thisreport provides a comprehensive breakdown of women running Fortune 500, Fortune 1000, Russell 3000, S&P 500, Private Companies over $1 billion, and women entrepreneurs over $500 million.

FanDuel Furthers Commitment to "Play Well" During Responsible Gaming Education Month

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To help mark the American Gaming Association's Responsible Gaming Education Month, FanDuel Group is holding its first company-wide Play Well Day to announce a series of additions to its industry leading responsible gaming initiatives. FanDuel has kicked off the commitment with a renewed partnership with seven division boxing champion Amanda Serrano, who will be joining Craig Carton as a responsible gaming ambassador. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To help mark the American Gaming Association's Responsible Gaming Education Month, FanDuel Group is holding its first company-wide Play Well Day to announce a series of additions to its industry leading responsible gaming initiatives.
  • FanDuel is proud to announce that its first RG ambassador, Craig Carton, has agreed to a new multi-year extension to continue as a FanDuel Responsible Gaming Ambassador.
  • As part of Responsible Gaming Education Month, FanDuel Group will make a $100,000 donation to the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG), supporting ground-breaking research designed to understand gambling behavior in order to determine areas of potential harm to mitigate risk and improve responsible gambling programs.
  • As the #1 mobile gaming operator, FanDuel believes it is critical to lead from the front on responsible gaming.