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Dr. Rosa Abrantes-Metz Joins BRG's Antitrust and Competition Policy Group

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that Dr. Rosa (Romy) Abrantes-Metz has joined the firm as a managing director in its antitrust and competition policy group.

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  • NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that Dr. Rosa (Romy) Abrantes-Metz has joined the firm as a managing director in its antitrust and competition policy group.
  • She has over two decades of experience as an economist, consultant and testifying expert and specializes in complex antitrust, securities and financial regulatory matters.
  • Abrantes-Metz is the latest prominent addition to BRG's world-leading antitrust and competition practice, following the recent appointment of renowned antitrust and platform economics expert Dr. David S. Evans and the September appointment of distinguished antitrust economist Dr. David Sunding .
  • Prior to BRG, she co-chaired the Global Antitrust & Competition and Technology practices of a consulting firm.

Safal Partners Expands Leadership with Strategic Appointments

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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HOUSTON, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Safal Partners ("Safal"), a mission-driven consulting firm focused on delivering better education and employment opportunities at scale, today announced that Laura C. Nack has joined the company as Chief Solutions Officer. Safal also announced the promotion of Katie Adams to Chief Delivery Officer, Workforce.

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  • Safal also announced the promotion of Katie Adams to Chief Delivery Officer, Workforce.
  • "As Safal, which means "good outcomes", continues to support our clients' missions and multiply our impact, we are thrilled to grow our leadership team with the strategic appointments of Laura Nack and Katie Adams," said Mukta Pandit, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Safal Partners .
  • Ms. Adams brings over 25 years of experience in strategic planning and program development for the federal government and private industry.
  • Prior to joining Safal, Ms. Adams was Founder and Principal Consultant of Apprenticeship Services Group, providing clients from federal government, industry, and higher education with technical assistance, training, program management and strategic communications leadership.

America's Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) Host 7th Annual SBDC Day

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SBDC Day is a national movement and day of recognition of the SBDC program, its small business clients, and the economic success SBDCs have fostered in communities nationwide.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SBDC Day is a national movement and day of recognition of the SBDC program, its small business clients, and the economic success SBDCs have fostered in communities nationwide.
  • 63 SBDC networks and nearly 1,000 small business development centers provide free advising and low-cost training to help millions of small business owners start and grow their businesses.
  • SBDC partners and supporters celebrate the day by participating in the national SBDC Day Ambassador program, designed for organizations and businesses to get involved in SBDC Day and show their support through social media, blogs, and newsletters.
  • To learn more about SBDC Day and to join the movement, follow the hashtag #SBDCDay and visit www.AmericasSBDC.org/SBDCDay .

Angstrom Technology Appoints Tom Chowaniec as New Global CEO

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Angstrom Technology, a global cleanroom engineering company and portfolio company of ASGARD Partners & Co., welcomed Tom Chowaniec as its new Global CEO.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Angstrom Technology, a global cleanroom engineering company and portfolio company of ASGARD Partners & Co., welcomed Tom Chowaniec as its new Global CEO.
  • Angstrom Technology, a global cleanroom engineering company, welcomed Tom Chowaniec as its new Global CEO.
  • Chowaniec comes to Angstrom Technology with over 30 years of professional experience leading global sales and service teams at GE Healthcare, Cardinal Health, Leica Microsystems and Agiliti Health.
  • "We are excited to welcome Tom to our global group of cleanroom companies," said Matt Isard, CEO of Angstrom Technology.

Fillow Launches Revolutionary Period Disc With Applicator

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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Chicago, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fillow announces the launch of its first-ever product: Fillow Disc.

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  • Chicago, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fillow announces the launch of its first-ever product: Fillow Disc.
  • This groundbreaking period disc is the first-ever to come with an applicator, combining the ease and convenience of tampons with the reusability and all-day-wear of period cups.
  • The founders are blown away by the interest and believe that Fillow Disc will pave the way for a more sustainable and convenient period care experience.
  • With its miracle mashup of tampons and cups, Fillow is poised to disrupt the period care industry and provide a much-needed alternative for menstruators worldwide.

Hydrogen Gas Compression, Storage and Dispensing Systems Leader Fluitron Deepens Executive Bench with New Directors of Engineering and Supply Chain

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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Fluitron , a leading manufacturer of integrated hydrogen gas compression, storage, and dispensing systems, today announced the appointment of Frank Higgins as Director of Engineering at its Hatboro, Pa. facility and of Lee Falgoust as Global Director of Supply Chain.

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  • Fluitron , a leading manufacturer of integrated hydrogen gas compression, storage, and dispensing systems, today announced the appointment of Frank Higgins as Director of Engineering at its Hatboro, Pa. facility and of Lee Falgoust as Global Director of Supply Chain.
  • "I'm extremely enthusiastic about the opportunities that lie ahead for Fluitron as it takes a leadership position in global decarbonization and continues working to strengthen the Hydrogen supply chain," said Higgins.
  • “Fluitron has a long legacy in gas compression technologies, and its products are well poised to unleash the full potential of hydrogen across the globe,” said Falgoust.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Frank and Lee to Fluitron as Director of Engineering and Director of Supply Chain,” said Linh Austin, CEO of Fluitron.

BROAD STREET REALTY, INC. Update from Michael Z. Jacoby, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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All together, these new acquisitions offer further upside through leasing and are immediately accretive to the company.

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  • All together, these new acquisitions offer further upside through leasing and are immediately accretive to the company.
  • In addition, both our Chief Financial Officer, Alex Topchy, and I receive a portion of our compensation in stock.
  • I have yet to sell, nor do I have any near term intention of selling, any shares of my Broad Street stock.
  • A final major focus for early 2023 is improving the cultural framework for our extraordinary staff to deliver extraordinary performance.

TimelyMD Tops HealthCare Employer Rankings on Forbes List

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes revealed that TimelyMD, the leading virtual health and well-being solution in higher education, is the No. 1 best healthcare startup employer in America.

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  • Out of 500 employers on Forbes' annual "America's Best Startup Employers" list, TimelyMD ranks No.
  • 26 overall
    FORT WORTH, Texas, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes revealed that TimelyMD , the leading virtual health and well-being solution in higher education, is the No.
  • 26 spot overall on the Forbes annual America's Best Startup Employers list – TimelyMD was chosen from more than 2,600 startup companies based on company reputation, employee satisfaction, and growth.
  • "Five years ago, TimelyMD pioneered the first campus-wide telehealth program that offered students access to virtual healthcare at no cost.

The Caris Precision Oncology Alliance Welcomes University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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IRVING, Texas, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences®(Caris), the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare, announced today that the University of Chicago (UChicago) Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance™(POA). The POA is a growing network of leading cancer centers across the globe that collaborate to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research. POA members work together to establish and optimize standards of care for molecular testing through innovative research focused on predictive and prognostic markers that improve the clinical outcomes for cancer patients.

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  • IRVING, Texas, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences ®(Caris), the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare, announced today that the University of Chicago (UChicago) Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance™ (POA).
  • The Caris Precision Oncology Alliance includes 79 cancer centers and academic institutions.
  • "As home to a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, UChicago Medicine is excited to join colleagues across the country in this collaborative effort to advance precision medicine," said Walter M. Stadler, M.D., Senior Advisor to the Director of the UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center and Dean for Clinical Research.
  • "We are excited to welcome the UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center to the growing Precision Oncology Alliance network," said Chadi Nabhan , M.D., MBA, FACP, Chairman of the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance.

Mayor Lightfoot & World Business Chicago Congratulate Northwestern University, University of Chicago, & University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for winning competitive bid to host the next Chan Zuckerberg Biohub

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago region's resonance as a global biotech hub dramatically increased following today's news that Northwestern University, University of Chicago, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign were awarded the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub award.

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  • CHICAGO, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago region's resonance as a global biotech hub dramatically increased following today's news that Northwestern University, University of Chicago, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign were awarded the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub award.
  • The Chicago-based Biohub will be a sister organization to the existing San Francisco Biohub.
  • "I'm incredibly proud to join the growing chorus of people congratulating our university partners—Northwestern University, University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign—for being selected as host of the next Chan Zuckerberg Biohub," said Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot.
  • "Bioscience and technology hold tremendous promise in treating disease," said Michael Fassnacht, President and CEO, World Business Chicago and Chief Marketing Officer, City of Chicago.