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Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue Partners with Indiana’s Applied Research Institute to Accelerate Global Tech Security and Innovation in America’s Heartland

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue and the Applied Research Institute (ARI) based in Indiana announced a partnership to accelerate the innovation and adoption of trusted technology to enhance global tech security within the State of Indiana.

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  • The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue and the Applied Research Institute (ARI) based in Indiana announced a partnership to accelerate the innovation and adoption of trusted technology to enhance global tech security within the State of Indiana.
  • “Our collaboration will bring new opportunities ​to spur innovation, ​extending from Indiana’s Hard Tech Corridor to global capitals worldwide.”
    “We are thrilled to partner with the Krach Institute,” said Dave Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of ARI.
  • The partnership with ARI is the latest in a series of strategic partnerships orchestrated by the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue.
  • In June, Purdue University and the Krach Institute signed memorandums of understanding with NYCU and NCCU, two research universities in Taiwan, to bolster research and workforce development efforts in Tech Diplomacy and semiconductor-related areas.

Canadian Solar Announces 5 GW Solar Wafer Facility in Thailand

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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GUELPH, ON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, today announced that it is establishing a 5 GW solar PV wafer production facility in Chonburi, Thailand.

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  • GUELPH, ON, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, today announced that it is establishing a 5 GW solar PV wafer production facility in Chonburi, Thailand.
  • Canadian Solar is building a state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic N-type wafer manufacturing plant with an annual output of 5 GW, which is slated to begin production in March 2024.
  • The solar wafers produced at this facility will initially be used at the existing Thailand TOPCon cell manufacturing plant in the same location.
  • Highlighting the importance of this new facility, Thomas Koerner, Senior Vice President of Canadian Solar, said, "Establishing this solar wafer factory in Thailand is a key milestone that will enable us to better serve our U.S. customers with a more diversified and resilient supply chain, complementing our recently announced investments in the U.S. in solar cell and solar module manufacturing.

ESS Tech, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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ESS Tech, Inc. (“ESS,” “ESS, Inc.” or the “Company”) ( NYSE: GWH ), a leading manufacturer of long-duration energy storage systems for commercial and utility-scale applications, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • ESS Tech, Inc. (“ESS,” “ESS, Inc.” or the “Company”) ( NYSE: GWH ), a leading manufacturer of long-duration energy storage systems for commercial and utility-scale applications, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • On August 29, 2023, ESS announced the appointment of Harry Quarls to its Board of Directors as Chairman.
  • Harry Quarls has over four decades of energy experience and brings considerable strategic, financial, transactional, and energy investing experience to ESS.
  • ESS will hold a webcast conference call on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. EST to discuss financial results for its third quarter 2023 ended September 30, 2023.

Lincoln Tech Announces Signing of Lease Agreements for Future Houston, TX Campus and New Location for Nashville, TN Campus

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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The first is an expansion into a new market with the leasing of a facility in Houston, TX, the country’s fourth largest employment market.

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  • The first is an expansion into a new market with the leasing of a facility in Houston, TX, the country’s fourth largest employment market.
  • The second is the completion of a lease agreement for the relocation of the Nashville, TN campus.
  • The current campus location will continue to be fully operational to ensure seamless relocation in the first half of 2025.
  • The new campus location should allow us to continue that tradition for years to come.

CFP Board Issues Statement on Support for Release of Proposed DOL Fiduciary Rule

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from CFP Board commending the public release of the Department of Labor's (DOL's) proposed rule to protect Americans from conflicts of interest when financial professionals provide retirement investment advice:

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from CFP Board commending the public release of the Department of Labor's (DOL's) proposed rule to protect Americans from conflicts of interest when financial professionals provide retirement investment advice:
    "CFP Board welcomes the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed retirement security rule intended to protect Americans from the harmful effects of conflicts of interest when financial professionals provide retirement investment advice.
  • We celebrate the work of the advisors who seek to do what is best for their customers.
  • This proposed rule is an important step forward toward improving the retirement security of all Americans.
  • CFP Board will carefully review the details of the proposed rule and assess its effectiveness so that all financial professionals who provide retirement investment advice are required to put the best interests of their clients first.

Tamira Chapman Recognized as Minority E-Commerce Firm of the Year By U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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DETROIT, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tamira Chapman, the visionary founder and president of Storehouse In A Box LLC, recently garnered the notable distinction of Minority E-Commerce Firm of the Year by U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).

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  • DETROIT, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tamira Chapman, the visionary founder and president of Storehouse In A Box LLC, recently garnered the notable distinction of Minority E-Commerce Firm of the Year by U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).
  • From her early forays into the e-commerce arena, Chapman showcased an uncanny business acumen that distinguished her from the crowd.
  • She astutely capitalized on emerging market trends and ingeniously positioned Storehouse In A Box, LLC for unparalleled success.
  • For interview inquiries or more details about Tamira Chapman and Storehouse, visit www.TamiraChapman.com and www.storehouseinabox.com .

Chip Way of Lavelle Industries Elected President of Plumbing Manufacturers International’s 2024 Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Plumbing Manufacturers International members elected Chip Way as president of the 2024 PMI Board of Directors during PMI’s 69th Annual Meeting of the Membership yesterday.

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  • Plumbing Manufacturers International members elected Chip Way as president of the 2024 PMI Board of Directors during PMI’s 69th Annual Meeting of the Membership yesterday.
  • The director of OEM sales at Lavelle Industries, Way succeeds Sal Gattone, leader of research and development projects, fixtures, at LIXIL.
  • Gattone will remain on the board as immediate past president.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231026771097/en/
    Chip Way, 2024 Plumbing Manufacturers International Board of Directors President, Lavelle Industries (Photo: Business Wire)
    In addition to Way and Gattone, the other members of the 2024 board will be board vice president Belinda Wise, Kerox, Ltd., board secretary/treasurer Daniel Gleiberman, Sloan; and at-large directors Kevin Campbell, Moen; Lowell Lampen, Kohler Co., Bob Neff, Delta Faucet Co.; and Paige Riddle, Viega.

NatureSweet Partners with Industry Leaders to Encourage the Department of Commerce to Keep Fresh Tomatoes Available, Affordable for American Consumers

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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A small group of domestic tomato producers is petitioning the Department of Commerce to terminate a longstanding trade agreement between the United States and importers of fresh tomatoes from Mexico.

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  • A small group of domestic tomato producers is petitioning the Department of Commerce to terminate a longstanding trade agreement between the United States and importers of fresh tomatoes from Mexico.
  • “The suspension agreement is critical to keeping specialty tomato varieties on American grocery store shelves,” says Skip Hulett, Vice President of General Counsel for NatureSweet.
  • Importers continue to play by the rules to deliver fresh, quality tomatoes to American families.
  • NatureSweet will continue to partner with industry leaders to encourage Commerce to reach a resolution that allows economies on both sides of the border to continue thriving.

Greater MSP region wins designation as U.S. Tech Hub for medical technology

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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More than 20 organizations collaborated through the GREATER MSP Partnership to develop a shared strategy that will enhance U.S. economic and national security by advancing the country’s global leadership in medical device technology.

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  • More than 20 organizations collaborated through the GREATER MSP Partnership to develop a shared strategy that will enhance U.S. economic and national security by advancing the country’s global leadership in medical device technology.
  • Many coalition partners gathered Monday afternoon at GREATER MSP’s office in downtown Saint Paul to participate in the live White House announcement.
  • “This is a major win for the region and state,” said Peter Frosch, President and CEO of the GREATER MSP Partnership.
  • “This designation is a national bet on the plan our region and state developed to build the next frontier of medical technology.

Antora Energy Announces U.S. Thermal Battery Manufacturing Facility

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Antora Energy , a leader in zero-carbon heat and power for the industrial sector, has announced its first large-scale thermal battery manufacturing facility.

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  • Antora Energy , a leader in zero-carbon heat and power for the industrial sector, has announced its first large-scale thermal battery manufacturing facility.
  • Located in San Jose, California, the 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility will be equipped to produce Antora’s modular thermal batteries, creating and supporting hundreds of U.S. jobs.
  • The announcement of Antora’s thermal battery manufacturing facility follows the launch of the company’s first commercial-scale thermal battery system at an industrial site near Fresno, California.
  • This also comes on the heels of Antora’s landmark thermophotovoltaic (TPV) production facility announced earlier this year—a first-of-a-kind facility producing Antora’s heat-to-power technology that will be used in future thermal battery products.