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THE PROLIFT RIGGING COMPANY EXPANDS TEXAS OPERATIONS WITH NEW BRANCH SERVING AUSTIN

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The ProLift Rigging Company, a leading supplier of solutions-based industrial construction services, announced, today, the launch of a new branch in Texas, serving The Greater Austin-San Antonio Metropolitan Region and its surrounding areas.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The ProLift Rigging Company, a leading supplier of solutions-based industrial construction services, announced, today, the launch of a new branch in Texas, serving The Greater Austin-San Antonio Metropolitan Region and its surrounding areas.
  • ProLift Austin offers a complete portfolio of industrial services, encompassing project management, engineering, heavy lifting equipment, conventional crane and rigging solutions, machinery relocation, heavy-haul transportation, and warehousing.
  • Jesse Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer of The ProLift Rigging Company, remarked, "The Austin region stands out as one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States.
  • ProLift Rigging Austin is presently operational, receiving project bid requests, transportation service inquiries, and industrial storage demands.

Arsaga Partners, Tokyu Land, NTT and DOCOMO to Explore Collaboration for R&D to Create Services with IOWN

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

TOKYO, Feb 14, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Arsaga Partners, Inc. (Arsaga Partners), Tokyu Land Corporation (Tokyu Land), NTT Corporation (NTT) and NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) announced today that they have agreed to jointly explore the development of groundbreaking telecommunication services using NTT's advanced all-photonics Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN).

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  • TOKYO, Feb 14, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Arsaga Partners, Inc. (Arsaga Partners), Tokyu Land Corporation (Tokyu Land), NTT Corporation (NTT) and NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) announced today that they have agreed to jointly explore the development of groundbreaking telecommunication services using NTT's advanced all-photonics Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN).
  • The first initiative will be to use APN IOWN 1.0 for a remote conferencing system called Secure Hotline Powered by IOWN.
  • NTT Corporation and DOCOMO, has adopted IOWN as a fundamental tool for the realization of an inclusive and sustainable society.
  • An All-Photonics Network service, launched by NTT East and NTT West in March 2023, utilizes exclusive optical wavelengths across the entire communication network.

Union Home Mortgage Foundation announces fourth quarter grant recipients

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Monday, February 12, 2024

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Union Home Mortgage Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage whose mission is to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency, has announced its grant recipients for the fourth quarter of 2023.  The Foundation awarded grants to eight nonprofits from across the country totaling $67,500. 

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  • Awardees include 8 nonprofits in Florida, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, and Texas
    STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Union Home Mortgage Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage whose mission is to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency, has announced its grant recipients for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • "At Union Home Mortgage, it's critical for us to partner with dynamic organizations that make a difference in our communities, providing more equitable opportunities for those they serve," said Bill Cosgrove, CEO of Union Home Mortgage.
  • For more information on the Union Home Mortgage Foundation, visit www.uhmfoundation.org , or email [email protected] .
  • The fourth quarter grant recipients are:
    Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland: $15,000 in support of financial literacy programming that will serve more than 25,000 Cleveland-area students and focus on personal finance, savings, budgeting, and investing wisely.

gener8tor and the Forge North Coalition announce historic first investments of fund to invest in high-growth Black, brown, and women entrepreneurs in Minnesota

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Lead investors include Abōva, Allianz Life, Allina Health, Xcel Energy, Securian Financial, and a Minnesota-based family foundation.

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  • Lead investors include Abōva, Allianz Life, Allina Health, Xcel Energy, Securian Financial, and a Minnesota-based family foundation.
  • “We are thrilled at the first five investments of the MSP Equity Fund,” said Al Cornish.
  • “The MSP Equity Fund is focused on developing a portfolio of top diverse-asset-management firms from across the country.
  • To learn more about the MSP Equity Fund, go to the MSP Equity Fund .

Boston IVF Welcomes Reproductive Endocrinologist Jamil Mroueh, MD to its Rochester Fertility Center Team

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

 ROCHESTER, Mass., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston IVF, one of the world's most experienced fertility treatment providers, which has assisted in over 150,000 babies born since 1986, is pleased to announce that reproductive endocrinologist, Jamil Mroueh, MD has joined its fertility center in Rochester, NY.

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  • Dr. Jamil Mroueh's Arrival Bolsters Access to Prompt Reproductive Care at Boston IVF and its Rochester, NY Fertility Center.
  • "Dr. Mroueh's addition to Boston IVF's Rochester, NY fertility center represents a notable advantage for residents of the Greater Rochester Region and Western New York," stated David Stern, CEO of the Boston IVF fertility network.
  • Boston IVF's Rochester fertility center is located at 1561 Long Pond Rd Suite 410, Rochester, NY 14626 .
  • "Dr. Mroueh's addition to Boston IVF's Rochester, NY fertility center represents a notable advantage for residents of the Greater Rochester Region and Western New York," stated David Stern, CEO of the Boston IVF fertility network.

Witness the return of migratory birds this spring with The BC Bird Trail

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

RICHMOND, British Columbia, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BC Bird Trail is excited to invite birding enthusiasts of all levels and ages to grab their binoculars and celebrate the return of millions of migratory birds this spring, which is considered peak birdwatching season in BC!

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  • Head to a birdwatching hotspot this spring with The BC Bird Trail.
  • Photo Credit: The BC Bird Trail
    RICHMOND, British Columbia, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BC Bird Trail is excited to invite birding enthusiasts of all levels and ages to grab their binoculars and celebrate the return of millions of migratory birds this spring, which is considered peak birdwatching season in BC!
  • Spring birding gives you a better chance of spotting more rare birds than at other times of the year.
  • Keep an eye on the BC Rare Bird Alert blog for rare bird sightings in your area!

URMC Announces First-of-its-Kind Alliance to Expand Health Care Access to Rural Communities

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

“This pilot is the next evolution, bringing telemedicine to those who may lack access to technology at home.

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  • “This pilot is the next evolution, bringing telemedicine to those who may lack access to technology at home.
  • “As a community bank serving much of Western and Central New York, we understand the unique challenges our rural communities face.
  • “A digital visit is a building block for patients to regain control of their wellness, and an opportunity for health systems to expand their footprint to deliver more care and services.”
    Americans living in rural regions experience significant health disparities, due in part to limited access to health care.
  • This pilot initiative will serve three rural communities – all with limited health care providers and where many residents lack broadband home internet.

CIB invests in new domestic passenger terminal at Montreal Metropolitan Airport

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

CIB reached financial close on a $90 million investment towards a new domestic commercial passenger terminal at MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport.

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  • CIB reached financial close on a $90 million investment towards a new domestic commercial passenger terminal at MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport.
  • LONGUEUIL, QC, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is investing $90 million in the new domestic passenger terminal at MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU), formerly known as the Saint-Hubert Airport.
  • The terminal development project is a partnership between Macquarie Asset Management and Porter Aviation Holdings Inc.
    Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is investing $90 million in the new domestic passenger terminal at MET.
  • The CIB's $90 million loan towards a new domestic passenger terminal at the Montreal Metropolitan Airport will support the Greater Montréal Region's continued economic expansion.

Windtree Therapeutics Announces Engagement of Strategic Advisor to Support Assessment of Strategic Alternatives

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

WARRINGTON, Pa., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windtree Therapeutics, Inc. (“Windtree” or the “Company”) (NasdaqCM: WINT), a biotechnology company focused on advancing late-stage interventions for critical cardiovascular disorders, today announced that it has engaged Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. (“Ladenburg”) to evaluate strategic alternatives for the Company with the goal of maximizing stockholder value.

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  • WARRINGTON, Pa., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windtree Therapeutics, Inc. (“Windtree” or the “Company”) (NasdaqCM: WINT), a biotechnology company focused on advancing late-stage interventions for critical cardiovascular disorders, today announced that it has engaged Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. (“Ladenburg”) to evaluate strategic alternatives for the Company with the goal of maximizing stockholder value.
  • “While there has been positive data and progress, we believe the opportunity is under-recognized and under-valued in the current financial markets, however, it has resulted in in-bound business development interest.
  • Beyond traditional licensing, the Company will explore the potential for an acquisition, merger, further licensing, company sale or other strategic transactions.
  • The engagement of Ladenburg as strategic advisor is intended to support the board’s process and assessment of opportunities.

New Autism Therapy Clinic Opens its Doors to Families in the Greater Des Moines Area

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

ANKENY, Iowa, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caravel Autism Health , a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of young children on the autism spectrum, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 1 to celebrate the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art autism therapy clinic for families in the Greater Des Moines area.

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  • ANKENY, Iowa, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caravel Autism Health , a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of young children on the autism spectrum, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 1 to celebrate the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art autism therapy clinic for families in the Greater Des Moines area.
  • Caravel's team of childhood autism specialists has been improving outcomes for children with autism starting in the Midwest in 2009 and now providing access across eight states.
  • The new clinic, located at 2325 SW State Street in Ankeny, offers a comprehensive range of services including evaluation, diagnosis, customized Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, family support and counseling.
  • "One in 36 children is on the autism spectrum," explained Brittnaey Freeman, MA, BCBA, LBA, clinic director for Caravel in Ankeny.