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Amazon and Anthropic Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Generative AI

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Anthropic plans to run the majority of its workloads on AWS, further providing Anthropic with the advanced technology of the world’s leading cloud provider.

Key Points: 
  • Anthropic plans to run the majority of its workloads on AWS, further providing Anthropic with the advanced technology of the world’s leading cloud provider.
  • Amazon developers and engineers will be able to build with Anthropic models via Amazon Bedrock so they can incorporate generative AI capabilities into their work, enhance existing applications, and create net-new customer experiences across Amazon’s businesses.
  • Today’s news is the latest AWS generative AI announcement as the company continues to expand its unique offering at all three layers of the generative AI stack.
  • These commitments are a continuation of work that both Amazon and Anthropic have been doing to support the safety, security, and responsible development and deployment of AI and will continue through this expanded collaboration.

ABVC Executes Cooperation Agreement for Strategic Investments

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Under the terms of the Cooperation Agreement, the estimated value of the transaction is approximately $7.4 million, equivalent to 370,000 shares of ABVC common stock at $20 per share.

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  • Under the terms of the Cooperation Agreement, the estimated value of the transaction is approximately $7.4 million, equivalent to 370,000 shares of ABVC common stock at $20 per share.
  • "As per the current Cooperation Agreement, ABVC and Zhonghui agree to collaborate on developing a large-scale health and wellness base.
  • This platform will also seek to contribute to rural revitalization by promoting innovation, knowledge exchange, and sustainable development in rural areas.
  • Our strong partnership with leading institutions and expertise in Oncology/Hematology, Neurology, and Ophthalmology will aid us in global expansion."

EQS-News: EcoGraf Limited: POSCO Signs Cooperation Agreement

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Diversified battery anode materials company EcoGraf Limited (“EcoGraf” or the “Company”) (ASX: EGR; FSE: FMK; OTCQX: ECGFF) is pleased to announce that it’s signed a non-binding Cooperation Agreement with POSCO International (“POSCO Intl”, KRX: 047050), a multinational industrial company headquartered in South Korea and a subsidiary of POSCO Holdings.

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  • Diversified battery anode materials company EcoGraf Limited (“EcoGraf” or the “Company”) (ASX: EGR; FSE: FMK; OTCQX: ECGFF) is pleased to announce that it’s signed a non-binding Cooperation Agreement with POSCO International (“POSCO Intl”, KRX: 047050), a multinational industrial company headquartered in South Korea and a subsidiary of POSCO Holdings.
  • The Cooperation Agreement follows a successful technical program between EcoGraf and POSCO Intl to assess EcoGraf’s graphite product performance and the on-going discussions between the parties about areas of collaboration to support the development of EcoGraf’s vertically integrated battery anode materials business.
  • EcoGraf will support POSCO Intl’s battery anode material requirements by supplying the following indicative volumes of product each year.
  • Locating EcoGraf™ battery anode material processing facilities near planned POSCO FUTURE M anode production developments to ensure logistical and operational efficiencies.

Park Aerospace Corp. Announces Cooperation Agreement With Huffman Prairie Holdings

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

NEWTON, Kan., April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE-PKE) announced that it has entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Huffman Prairie Holdings, LLC and related entities (Huffman Prairie) under which the Company plans to nominate Shane P. Connor, Huffman Prairie’s Managing Partner, for election as a Director of the Company at its upcoming 2023 Annual Shareholders Meeting.

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  • NEWTON, Kan., April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE-PKE) announced that it has entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Huffman Prairie Holdings, LLC and related entities (Huffman Prairie) under which the Company plans to nominate Shane P. Connor, Huffman Prairie’s Managing Partner, for election as a Director of the Company at its upcoming 2023 Annual Shareholders Meeting.
  • These are traits which are highly valued at Park, but, in my experience, are not very common in today’s world.
  • Thank you, Shane, for your willingness to join Park’s Board.”
    Shane Connor serves as Managing Partner of Huffman Prairie Holdings, LLC and Windancer Holdings, LLC, both of which are important Park Aerospace shareholders.
  • Park Aerospace Corp. develops and manufactures solution and hot-melt advanced composite materials used to produce composite structures for the global aerospace markets.

Lexmark Announces "X Marks the Spot" Social Sweepstakes for Small Businesses

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lexmark, a global imaging and IoT solutions leader, announces its "X Marks the Spot" Sweepstakes¹ for U.S. small businesses, taking place on Facebook Jan. 24 through Feb. 7, 2023. Three U.S. small businesses will win a color all-in-one 3-series Lexmark GO Line MC3326I printer—which Tech Radar named the #1 Best Small Business Printer of 2023—plus $500 for toner refills².

Key Points: 
  • Three U.S. small businesses will win a color all-in-one 3-series Lexmark GO Line MC3326I printer—which Tech Radar named the #1 Best Small Business Printer of 2023 —plus $500 for toner refills².
  • "Award-winning Lexmark GO Line printers and all-in-one devices are built for small businesses, with a smaller footprint and ease of use, yet they include the enterprise-level durability, security, and usability features that Lexmark is known for," said Patricia Bardin, Lexmark small business spokesperson.
  • "Although these devices have been available through dealers for several years, this sweepstakes celebrates their availability directly from Lexmark on the new Lexmark Shop , and introduces our new resource hub for small businesses, 'Lexmark's the Spot' ."
  • To enter the sweepstakes on Facebook, small businesses in the U.S. with fewer than 50 employees should follow these steps:
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Meihua International Medical Technologies Co., Ltd. Enters into Strategic Partnership with Getein Biotech Inc. to Jointly Produce and Sell Covid-19 Antigen Test Kits and IVDs

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

The production base is equipped with 52 new fully automated Covid-19 antigen test kit production lines.

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  • The production base is equipped with 52 new fully automated Covid-19 antigen test kit production lines.
  • Jiangsu Huadong will hire an additional workforce of more than 400 workers and 35 technology staff who will safeguard production of all products.
  • As a result, sales of antigen test kits in China have increased by more than 300% during the first week of December 2022, according to media reports.
  • Covid antigen test products have been added to China's resident welfare procurement protection program, so future sales of the product are expected to remain robust.

Businesses Must Plan Now for Economic Challenges, Funding in Year Ahead

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Owning and operating a successful small business is challenging in the best of times, but entrepreneurs who have business plans are twice as likely to obtain capital and are more likely to grow, according to SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Key Points: 
  • While developing a business plan can seem overwhelming, the key is to just get started.
  • "December is a great time for business planning not just for new businesses but for existing businesses so you can start fresh for the new year," explains SCORE mentor Laura Rogers.
  • As a banker and regional credit manager, Rogers notes that in today's macroeconomic environment, small businesses need to be thinking ahead.
  • "Unfortunately, 20% of small businesses fail in their first year and 50% fail within the first five years.

Small Business Shopping Supports Local and National Economies, Says SCORE

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Small businesses are the heart of every community, providing local jobs, boosting local economies and creating two-thirds of net new jobs across the United States, according to SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. To support local entrepreneurs, SCORE is calling on consumers to shop small this Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26 and all year long.

Key Points: 
  • To support local entrepreneurs, SCORE is calling on consumers to shop small this Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26 and all year long.
  • To support local entrepreneurs, SCORE is calling on consumers to shop small this Small Business Saturday and all year.
  • As the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, SCORE provides resources and tools to help small businesses launch, grow and thrive.
  • Small businesses are critical to local communities, accounting for nearly half of all U.S. economic activity, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

CCTV+: China-Africa Media Cooperation under the concept of "Sincerity, Real Results, Amity and Good Faith"

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Hosted by the CCTV Video News Agency (CCTV+), participants shared their views on how to deepen collaboration under the theme of "Sincerity, Real Results, Amity and Good Faith, Strengthening China-Africa Media Cooperation".

Key Points: 
  • Hosted by the CCTV Video News Agency (CCTV+), participants shared their views on how to deepen collaboration under the theme of "Sincerity, Real Results, Amity and Good Faith, Strengthening China-Africa Media Cooperation".
  • In his opening address, Mr. Teng Yunping, president of CCTV+, gave a warm welcome to attendees from across the African continent and said China-Africa media cooperation has played an essential role in furthering relations between the two sides.
  • The meeting also saw the signing of the Cooperation Agreement on AMSP (All Media Service Platform) between Teng Yunping, CCTV+ president, and Ousman Abdelmoumine Bechir, CEO of Tchad 24.
  • TheALUwas initiated by CCTV+ and media organizations across Africa in 2016, aiming to promote media cooperation and exchanges between China and Africa.

Research to Mend Broken Bones, Test Implantable Devices, and Inspire Future Explorers on Next Mission to International Space Station

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Monday, November 14, 2022

The Houston Methodist Research Institute will test an implantable drug delivery device that can be operated remotely to enable the controlled distribution of therapeutics inside the human body.

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  • The Houston Methodist Research Institute will test an implantable drug delivery device that can be operated remotely to enable the controlled distribution of therapeutics inside the human body.
  • Among them are a fleet of MixStix experiments in the areas of crystal growth, plant biology, physics, and microbial research.
  • To learn more about all ISS National Lab payloads on this mission, please visit the SpaceX CRS-26 mission overview page .
  • To download a high-resolution photo for this release, click here
    About the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory:
    The International Space Station (ISS) is a one-of-a-kind laboratory that enables research and technology development not possible on Earth.