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IMUNON CEO Dr. Corinne Le Goff to Participate in a Panel Discussion on Pandemic Preparedness at the United Nations

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMUNON, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMNN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on harnessing the power of the immune system against cancer and infectious diseases, announces that Dr. Corinne Le Goff, IMUNON’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will be participating in a pandemic preparedness panel at the United Nations in New York City on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Titled “A Tale of Two Pandemics: Lessons from the 1889 & 2019 Pandemics – Insights for Pandemic Preparedness,” the program is presented by the Foreign Policy Association, WBB Securities and UNITAR.

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  • Titled “A Tale of Two Pandemics: Lessons from the 1889 & 2019 Pandemics – Insights for Pandemic Preparedness,” the program is presented by the Foreign Policy Association, WBB Securities and UNITAR.
  • Le Goff will discuss the development of the Covid-19 mRNA vaccine and IMUNON’s development of a DNA-based vaccine platform using the company’s PlaCCine modality.
  • The moderator is Dr. Richard Marfuggi, M.D., D.M.H., Medical Ethicist, Medical Historian and Medical Director of the WBB Research Institute.
  • Through its balanced, nonpartisan publications and programs, FPA encourages citizens to participate in the foreign policy process.

Hilb Group Appoints Key Platform Leaders

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hilb Group announced today that Gabrielle Lamb has been named Specialty Platform Leader dedicated to targeted products and offerings within core industries, and Darren Cohen has been named Platform Leader of the company's Tri-State Region, effective November 1, 2023. Both Lamb and Cohen will report to Hilb Group Chief Operating Officer Jason Angus.

Key Points: 
  • Both Lamb and Cohen will report to Hilb Group Chief Operating Officer Jason Angus.
  • Lamb joined Hilb Group in 2016 as part of the company's acquisition of PriMed Consulting.
  • "As Hilb Group continues to grow, I am honored to be selected for this role," Lamb said.
  • "Their growth as leaders speaks to both the knowledge and insight they bring to the company and the level of expertise Hilb Group offers to our clients and agencies – as well as the opportunities for career advancement for agency leaders who join Hilb Group."

Climate Tech Leader XNRGY Appoints Yves Leduc as Co-President and Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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XNRGY aims to become one of the largest providers of climate solutions products in the industry.

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  • XNRGY aims to become one of the largest providers of climate solutions products in the industry.
  • Led by industry pioneers with decades of combined working experience, XNRGY is on a mission to reduce the carbon footprint of commercial buildings.
  • Mr. Leduc is a transformative business leader with over 25 years of deep experience in strategic, manufacturing, brand marketing, new product development, and operational roles.
  • Mr. Leduc said, "I am honored to join XNRGY, already a leader in the energy transition.

DSS Inc. Appoints Daniel Lew as Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager for DSS Wealth, Inc.

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DSS Wealth, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of DSS, Inc. and advisor to DSS AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds, is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Lew as Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager.

Key Points: 
  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DSS Wealth, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of DSS, Inc. and advisor to DSS AmericaFirst Quantitative Funds, is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Lew as Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager.
  • As Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Lew will be responsible for overseeing DSS Wealth's investment strategies, ensuring the optimal allocation of resources, and managing risk to achieve clients' financial goals.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Daniel Lew to our team as Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager," said Jason Grady, Chief Operating Officer at DSS, Inc. "His extensive experience, track record, impressive credentials, and demonstrated expertise make him an invaluable addition to our firm.
  • His arrival reinforces DSS Wealth's dedication to providing exceptional investment solutions and personalized service to its diverse client base.

Eight-Member Wealth Management Team Joins First Republic

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that an eight-person team led by Jeremy McChesney, Marci Rosenfeld, Jim Morehouse, Todd Duncan, and Jessica Huang has joined First Republic Investment Management.

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  • First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that an eight-person team led by Jeremy McChesney, Marci Rosenfeld, Jim Morehouse, Todd Duncan, and Jessica Huang has joined First Republic Investment Management.
  • Based in Palo Alto, the team will provide portfolio management, retirement planning, investment consulting and other wealth management services to individuals, families, nonprofits and private family foundations.
  • Jeremy McChesney, Marci Rosenfeld, Jim Morehouse, Todd Duncan, Jessica Huang, and their team share First Republics commitment to exceptional client service, said Bob Thornton, President of First Republic Private Wealth Management.
  • Founded in 1985, First Republic and its subsidiaries offer private banking, private business banking and private wealth management.

Buck's Chief Actuary Honored with 2022 Society of Actuaries President's Award for Distinguished Service

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buck , an integrated HR, pensions, and benefits consulting, technology, and administration services firm, today announced that Tonya Manning, U.S. Chief Actuary and Wealth Practice Leader, has received the 2022 Society of Actuaries (SOA) President's Award for Distinguished Service.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buck , an integrated HR, pensions, and benefits consulting, technology, and administration services firm, today announced that Tonya Manning, U.S. Chief Actuary and Wealth Practice Leader, has received the 2022 Society of Actuaries (SOA) President's Award for Distinguished Service.
  • Each year, the current SOA president recognizes outstanding individuals who have made a significant impact to the actuarial profession.
  • "The Society of Actuaries plays a critical role in the ongoing advancement of the actuarial profession," said Manning.
  • Find the full list of 2022 award winners here: https://www.soa.org/programs/volunteer-program/presidential-award/
    With roots dating back to 1889, the SOA is the world's largest actuarial professional organization with more than 30,000 actuaries as members.

Hilb Group Names Darren Cohen Carrier Relations and Insurance Strategy Leader; Builds on Focus to Strengthen Offerings for Clients and Agency Partners

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hilb Group announced today that it has appointed Darren Cohen as Senior Vice President, Carrier Relations and Insurance Strategy.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hilb Group announced today that it has appointed Darren Cohen as Senior Vice President, Carrier Relations and Insurance Strategy.
  • The role is a new position and will report directly to Hilb Group Chief Operating Officer Jason Angus, and will continue to expand opportunities for clients and new agency partners.
  • Cohen came to Hilb Group in December 2020, when Hiram Cohen & Son Inc. joined the company.
  • In his expanded role, Cohen will work closely with carriers to ensure agency access and to maximize the offerings for clients enterprise-wide.

Pacific Premier Bancorp Announces Addition to Board of Directors

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPBI) (Pacific Premier), the holding company of Pacific Premier Bank (the Bank, and together with Pacific Premier, the Company) announced today the appointment of Stephanie Hsieh as a director of both Pacific Premier and the Bank, effective as of July 29, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPBI) (Pacific Premier), the holding company of Pacific Premier Bank (the Bank, and together with Pacific Premier, the Company) announced today the appointment of Stephanie Hsieh as a director of both Pacific Premier and the Bank, effective as of July 29, 2022.
  • We are excited to add Stephanie to our Board of Directors, said Steve Gardner, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Pacific Premier.
  • Pacific Premier Bank offers clients IRA custodial services through its Pacific Premier Trust division, which has over $17 billion of assets under custody.
  • For additional information about Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. and Pacific Premier Bank, visit our website: www.ppbi.com .

Columbia Business School and Columbia Engineering to Offer New "Dual MBA/Executive MS in Engineering and Applied Science" Program

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a commitment to prepare the business leaders of tomorrow, Columbia Business School and Columbia University's School of Engineering and Applied Science will offer a new dual-degree program that pairs the foundational skill sets of business with those of engineering. Students in the 20-month program will receive two degrees: a Master of Business Administration and an Executive Master of Science in Engineering and Applied Science. The program will officially launch in September 2023 and interested students can begin applying now.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a commitment to prepare the business leaders of tomorrow, Columbia Business School and Columbia University's School of Engineering and Applied Science will offer a new dual-degree program that pairs the foundational skill sets of business with those of engineering.
  • Students in the 20-month program will receive two degrees: a Master of Business Administration and an Executive Master of Science in Engineering and Applied Science.
  • Students will take courses with both Columbia Business School and Columbia Engineering faculty, spend a summer pursuing an entrepreneurial venture or interning at a technology company, and complete a capstone project.
  • Columbia Business School is the only world-class, Ivy League business school that delivers a learning experience where academic excellence meets with real-time exposure to the pulse of global business.

RNL Announces Advisory Boards for Enrollment Management Covering Undergraduate, Graduate, and Online Students

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RNL (Ruffalo Noel Levitz) today announced members of two of its enrollment advisory boards, experts who will help the firm better understand and address the greatest enrollment challenges facing colleges and universities. Consisting of nationally recognized thought leaders and university officials, RNL will devote one of the boards to graduate and online enrollment and the other to undergraduate enrollment. Their insight and guidance will help RNL better serve the more than 1,500 colleges and universities it works with annually.

Key Points: 
  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RNL (Ruffalo Noel Levitz) today announced members of two of its enrollment advisory boards, experts who will help the firm better understand and address the greatest enrollment challenges facing colleges and universities.
  • Consisting of nationally recognized thought leaders and university officials, RNL will devote one of the boards to graduate and online enrollment and the other to undergraduate enrollment.
  • Their insight and guidance will help RNL better serve the more than 1,500 colleges and universities it works with annually.
  • RNL (Ruffalo Noel Levitz) is the leading provider of higher education enrollment, student success, and fundraising solutions.