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Corbus Pharmaceuticals to Present Latest Pre-Clinical Data on CRB-601 avβ8 Blocking Antibody at the New York Academy of Sciences' Frontiers in Cancer Immunotherapy Meeting

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Monday, May 1, 2023

NORWOOD, Mass., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRBP) ("Corbus" or the "Company"), a precision oncology company, today announced that an abstract highlighting pre-clinical data for CRB-601, its avβ8 blocking antibody, has been accepted for oral presentation in the main program of the New York Academy of Sciences' 2023 Frontiers in Cancer Immunotherapy meeting, taking place in New York, NY May 2-4, 2023.

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  • NORWOOD, Mass., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRBP) ("Corbus" or the "Company"), a precision oncology company, today announced that an abstract highlighting pre-clinical data for CRB-601, its avβ8 blocking antibody, has been accepted for oral presentation in the main program of the New York Academy of Sciences' 2023 Frontiers in Cancer Immunotherapy meeting, taking place in New York, NY May 2-4, 2023.

ISHLT and ISHLT Foundation Fund Research and Career Development with Grants

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Saturday, April 22, 2023

The grants were funded by the ISHLT Foundation, and announced at the 43rd ISHLT Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, held 19-22 April in Denver.

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  • The grants were funded by the ISHLT Foundation, and announced at the 43rd ISHLT Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, held 19-22 April in Denver.
  • These grants are the first of two 2023 ISHLT grant cycles.
  • “I am truly grateful for the strong industry support of our ISHLT research grants,” said Kathleen Grady, PhD, RN, MS, FAAN, Chair of the ISHLT Grants and Awards Committee, “which contribute to scientific breakthroughs in the areas of advanced heart and lung disease across the lifespan and career development of new investigators.
  • For more information about ISHLT and ISHLT Foundation Research Grants, visit ishlt.org/research-data/grants-awards/research-grants .

Winners Named in IDC Government Insights' Sixth Annual Smart Cities North America Awards

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

IDC Government Insights named winners this week in the sixth annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA).

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  • IDC Government Insights named winners this week in the sixth annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA).
  • The awards were designed to recognize the progress North American states and municipalities have made in executing Smart Cities projects, as well as providing a forum for sharing best practices to help accelerate Smart City development in the region.
  • Winners will be honored at Smart Cities Connect being held May 16-18, 2023, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. To learn more about the event, please visit https://spring.smartcitiesconnect.org/ .
  • Urban Planning and Land Use (e.g., Permitting, Licensing, Inspection & Zoning; Digital Twins, Community Resiliency)
    Smart Data Management Platform - Colorado Springs, CO
    "Our annual Smart Cities North America Awards recognize the best of the best among smart city initiatives, and we congratulate our nearly 20 municipalities in our annual awards.

MTV Entertainment Studios Awards Grants to 22 Non-Profit Organizations in More Than 20 Cities Across the Country for Third Annual Mental Health Action Day on May 18

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

NEW YORK, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV Entertainment Studios announced today 22 non-profit organizations in more than 20 cities that will receive grant funding for local activations taking place on the third annual Mental Health Action Day on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

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  • Mental Health Action Day was founded to shift mental health culture from awareness to action and is powered by a growing coalition of more than 1800 nonprofits, brands, government agencies and influential leaders from more than 32 countries.
  • "We are thrilled to empower these 22 organizations to reach local young people, deepen their relationships with local communities and drive mental health actions on the third annual Mental Health Action Day."
  • Join them in shifting the mental health culture from awareness to action on Mental Health Action Day on May 18, 2023.
  • 2023 MTV Entertainment Studios' Mental Health Action Day Grant Winners:
    The Benji Project (Strongertowns) | Port Townsend, Washington | A multisensory pop-up event, or Sensory Fair, open to all community members free of charge.

Fidelis Care Begins Member Education Campaign as Federal Continuous Coverage Requirement Comes to an End

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis Care announced today it will begin an extensive educational outreach and awareness campaign to more than 2 million members across all 62 counties in New York State who will need to update their eligibility information to renew their health coverage for the first time in three years.

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  • The first renewal reminders were sent in March to individuals whose coverage ends June 30, 2023.
  • The return to an annual renewal process is a major change from the past three years, when coverage was extended automatically with no action needed by the member.
  • Over the next 12 months, Fidelis Care will work to help approximately 2 million members renew their coverage.
  • "Fidelis Care wants to ensure members continue to have access to the care and services they need," said Megan Woodward, Vice President, Member Retention.

Historical Fiction Perfect for Israel's 75th Anniversary

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

NEW YORK, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Bellow and David S. Bernstein, co-publishers of Wicked Son Books, share this ethos: "If you want to know what happened, read history books. If you want to understand what happened, read historical fiction."

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  • If you want to understand what happened, read historical fiction."
  • In that spirit, Wicked Son Books is publishing THE SHORTEST ROAD, book two in The Promised Wars series by New York Times-bestselling author David L. Robbins to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the modern Jewish nation-state.
  • The Shortest Road is part of Robbins' fiction series set in five of Israel's pivotal wars.
  • THE SHORTEST ROAD is a historical novel exploring the Middle East conflict still raging nearly eight decades after the war for Israel's independence.

Foodie Card Is Changing Corporate Gifting - For Good

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

SYOSSET, N.Y., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Foodie Card, a socially conscious dining subscription company founded in 2018, has announced a program that is transforming corporate gifting into a way for companies to not just give, but give with purpose.

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  • This new "Enterprise Solutions for Businesses" program allows companies to give Foodie Card memberships to their employees, colleagues and clients at a significant discount while doing good for their community.
  • Recipients of a Foodie Card can enjoy saving money at over 2,200 participating restaurants throughout the NY Tri-State Area and South Florida.
  • The Foodie Card app also matches every dollar saved with reward points, which members can redeem for gift cards to top retailers.
  • "Our bulk memberships provide tremendous value that businesses would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else," said Jared Katz, CEO of Foodie Card.

LaGuardia Terminal B named world's best new airport terminal of 2023 based on survey conducted by airport rating firm Skytrax

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

NEW YORK, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP) today announced that LaGuardia Airport Terminal B is the world's best new terminal based on Global Passenger Survey1 conducted by Skytrax, an international transport rating organization. The Port Authority of NY and NJ partnered with LGP to deliver a world-class Terminal B.  LGP is the project company that includes Meridiam, Skanska, Vantage Airport Group and JLC Infrastructure, responsible for development and management of the terminal.

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  • NEW YORK, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP) today announced that LaGuardia Airport Terminal B is the world's best new terminal based on Global Passenger Survey1 conducted by Skytrax , an international transport rating organization.
  • Thierry Déau, Founder, Founder and CEO of Meridiam said, "Meridiam is proud that LaGuardia Terminal B is being recognized for providing a state-of-the-art customer experience3,4.
  • LaGuardia Terminal B is a shining example of the vast potential brought to bear when public and private entities work together and strive for excellence."
  • From a historically lacking airport terminal originally constructed in 1964, LaGuardia's Terminal B has been totally reimagined into a 21st century leader.

Sodexo Canada announces Johanne Bélanger as new CEO

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

BURLINGTON, Ontario, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sodexo Canada , is pleased to announce Johanne R. Bélanger, FCPA, FCA, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • BURLINGTON, Ontario, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sodexo Canada , is pleased to announce Johanne R. Bélanger, FCPA, FCA, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Johanne brings over 20 years of senior executive experience across multiple industries in Canada and the USA.
  • Johanne was most recently the President of Healthcare and Senior Living at Compass Group Canada leading transformational change through a global pandemic.
  • Together we will continue fueling and advancing our commitment to clients creating memorable experiences and innovative solutions,” said Bélanger.

R&B SINGER-SONGWRITER VEDO SIGNS WITH CAA

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Friday, March 10, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the recent release of his 6th Studio Album, Mood Swings, VEDO has just announced the details of his highly anticipated tour set to kick off May 4th, 2023. The announcement comes at the brink of his signing with Creative Artist Agency (CAA), the leading entertainment conglomerate who represent a plethora of talent across all genres and industries.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the recent release of his 6th Studio Album, Mood Swings, VEDO has just announced the details of his highly anticipated tour set to kick off May 4th, 2023.
  • The announcement comes at the brink of his signing with Creative Artist Agency (CAA), the leading entertainment conglomerate who represent a plethora of talent across all genres and industries.
  • Tickets will be available to purchase nationwide today at 10am PST.
  • The release of Mood Swings coincides with an impressive wave of momentum from the R&B artist as he remains consistent in delivering new age R&B hits with a nostalgic feel.