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Gotham Greens Expands Into the Southeast With Georgia Greenhouse Opening

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gotham Greens , a Certified B Corporation™ and one of the fastest growing indoor farming brands, today announced the opening of its first high-tech hydroponic greenhouse in the Southeast region and the company’s twelfth greenhouse nationwide.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gotham Greens , a Certified B Corporation™ and one of the fastest growing indoor farming brands, today announced the opening of its first high-tech hydroponic greenhouse in the Southeast region and the company’s twelfth greenhouse nationwide.
  • “Gotham Greens’ new, state-of-the-art greenhouse facility in Monroe will deploy the latest, cutting-edge agricultural technology, while creating almost 100 jobs in Walton County and providing consumers across Georgia with sustainable, Georgia Grown produce year-round,” said Tyler Harper, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
  • Gotham Greens will work with local non-profit partners to help address food insecurity and provide seedlings for community gardens and educational purposes.
  • For more information on Gotham Greens, its greenhouses and its products, please visit gothamgreens.com .

Standard Lithium Appoints Michael Barman as Chief Development Officer to Lead Late-Stage Commercial Discussions

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (NYSE American:SLI) (TSXV:SLI) (FRA:S5L), a leading near-commercial lithium company, today announced the appointment of Michael (“Mike”) Barman as Chief Development Officer (“CDO”), effective October 8, 2023.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (NYSE American:SLI) (TSXV:SLI) (FRA:S5L), a leading near-commercial lithium company, today announced the appointment of Michael (“Mike”) Barman as Chief Development Officer (“CDO”), effective October 8, 2023.
  • The Phase 1A Project located in El Dorado, Arkansas is the first commercial direct lithium extraction project of its kind.
  • Phase 1A represents the first new commercial lithium production from brine in the United States in six decades and is expected to double US lithium production beginning in 2026.
  • Mike Barman stated, “I’m very excited to join Standard Lithium on the cusp of commercializing the first of its lithium projects in the United States.

Archer & Abu Dhabi Investment Office Announce Plan to Launch Archer’s All-Electric Air Taxi Service Across the UAE

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Archer is seeking to work with its global manufacturing partner Stellantis, as well as local partners in the UAE, to build out its aircraft manufacturing capabilities and its Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi.

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  • Archer is seeking to work with its global manufacturing partner Stellantis, as well as local partners in the UAE, to build out its aircraft manufacturing capabilities and its Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi.
  • Archer plans to partner closely with ADIO and the Department of Economic Development to bring manufacturing and operations for our air taxis to the region.
  • Today, Archer signed MOUs with Falcon Aviation who will operate its air taxis across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as GAL-AMMROC who will provide MRO support for Archer’s eVTOL aircraft.
  • Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights.

Energy industry unites and demonstrates commitment to decarbonising at record breaking ADIPEC 2023

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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Across the exhibition floor, over 2,200 energy companies demonstrated unity, forging paths to decarbonisation through action-oriented partnerships and strategic dialogues.

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  • Across the exhibition floor, over 2,200 energy companies demonstrated unity, forging paths to decarbonisation through action-oriented partnerships and strategic dialogues.
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADIPEC 2023 closed today, with the global energy industry delivering a clear message that it is united in its commitment to decarbonise and to fast-track the energy transition, while continuing to meet global energy needs.
  • Tayba Al Hashemi, Chair of ADIPEC 2023 and CEO of ADNOC Offshore said: "2023 has been a transformational year for ADIPEC.
  • The 2023 edition of ADIPEC reinforced the event's status as the premier platform for the energy industry to come together and do business.

Energy industry unites and demonstrates commitment to decarbonising at record breaking ADIPEC 2023

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Friday, October 6, 2023
Georgia Department of Economic Development, Knowledge, Climate change, Economic development, ADNOC, COP28, Decarbonisation measures in proposed UK electricity market reform, Carbon, Climate change mitigation, OXY, ABU, Methane, CCUS, Aviation, DAC, Holcim, SLB, Renewable energy

Across the exhibition floor, over 2,200 energy companies demonstrated unity, forging paths to decarbonisation through action-oriented partnerships and strategic dialogues.

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  • Across the exhibition floor, over 2,200 energy companies demonstrated unity, forging paths to decarbonisation through action-oriented partnerships and strategic dialogues.
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADIPEC 2023 closed today, with the global energy industry delivering a clear message that it is united in its commitment to decarbonise and to fast-track the energy transition, while continuing to meet global energy needs.
  • Tayba Al Hashemi, Chair of ADIPEC 2023 and CEO of ADNOC Offshore said: "2023 has been a transformational year for ADIPEC.
  • The 2023 edition of ADIPEC reinforced the event's status as the premier platform for the energy industry to come together and do business.

Economic Club of Phoenix hosts OdySea Aquarium CEO Amram Knishinsky to kick off 2023-24 season

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Economic Club of Phoenix (ECP) speaker series — hosted by the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University — is celebrating its 39th season. Since the club's launch in January 1985, audiences have come to hear from leaders of top businesses and organizations in the Phoenix area and beyond.

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  • ECP kicks off virtually on Thursday, Oct. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. with a keynote presentation from Amram Knishinsky, CEO of OdySea Aquarium and lead developer of the Arizona Boardwalk.
  • "Amram is a wonderful guest to launch our new ECP season," said Ohad Kadan , Charles J. Robel Dean and W. P. Carey Distinguished Chair in Business.
  • Fall ECP featuring a fireside chat with Amram Knishinsky, CEO of OdySea Aquarium and lead developer of the Arizona Boardwalk, who will share his 35+ years of experience in real estate, marketing, and retail.
  • The 60th annual ASU/PNC Bank Economic Forecast Luncheon at the Phoenix Renaissance Hotel will feature economic experts.

EQS-News: Ilmac 2023 in Basel was a resounding success

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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Basel, 29 September 2023 – After three eventful days, Ilmac 2023 closed its doors allowing the organisers to look back on a successful event.

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  • Basel, 29 September 2023 – After three eventful days, Ilmac 2023 closed its doors allowing the organisers to look back on a successful event.
  • We will maintain this strategy in future to ensure a strong and successful Ilmac,’ says Céline Futterknecht (Brand Director, Ilmac).
  • The new Ilmac 365 platform enables both exhibitors and participants to prepare optimally for their Ilmac visit.
  • With Messe Basel, the Congress Center Basel, and Messe Zürich, MCH also operates Switzerland’s largest multifunctional event infrastructures in terms of surface area.

Yamaha Rightwaters™, Georgia Southern University Launch New Initiative to Analyze the Role of Restored Oyster Reefs for Carbon Sequestration

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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The research gathered during the project will help determine the carbon burial potential of newly formed oyster reefs off the coast of Georgia.

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  • The research gathered during the project will help determine the carbon burial potential of newly formed oyster reefs off the coast of Georgia.
  • Eastern oysters, Crassostrea virginica, are a commercially important species that also play a critical role in habitat creation by forming large reef structures.
  • “It’s our hope that the data collected through the two initiatives will give us more information about the carbon sequestration value of oyster reefs.
  • Georgia-specific data collected from newly established oyster reefs is necessary to fully evaluate carbon sequestration potential.

Neuragenex Expands to Open New Georgia Locations, Giving More People Access to its Innovative Approach to Chronic Pain Management

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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With its groundbreaking approach to chronic pain management that is drug-free and non-invasive, Neuragenex is dedicated to becoming the largest and fastest growing chronic pain management practice in the United States.

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  • With its groundbreaking approach to chronic pain management that is drug-free and non-invasive, Neuragenex is dedicated to becoming the largest and fastest growing chronic pain management practice in the United States.
  • Despite this seemingly common goal, what differentiates Neuragenex however is their commitment to developing innovative solutions that go beyond conventional pain management approaches.
  • Specializing in non-pharmaceutical and non-invasive pain management treatments, Neuragenex recognizes that traditional pain management approaches often rely on medications, surgeries, or therapies with limited efficacy.
  • Committed to pushing the boundaries of pain management, Neuragenex continuously aims to provide relief and improve the lives of individuals suffering from persistent pain.

Bradshaw Home Opening New East Coast Distribution Facility Operated by NFI to Better Serve Customers

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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The facility will open in November and have an immediate impact on Bradshaw’s ability to better serve retail customers.

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  • The facility will open in November and have an immediate impact on Bradshaw’s ability to better serve retail customers.
  • “More than 75% of Bradshaw’s customers are east of the Rocky Mountains, 55% are east of the Mississippi River,” said Bradshaw CEO Tony Hair.
  • "East Coast ports enable shippers to diversify their port strategy and reduce the shipping time to major metropolitan areas.
  • Our relentless dedication to efficiency, innovation, and customer service has enabled us to partner and develop solutions with customers like Bradshaw Home."