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Conagra Brands Foundation Awards Grants to 20 Local Nonprofits Through "Nourish Our Community" Program

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of Hunger Action Month and its commitment to combating food insecurity, the Conagra Brands Foundation has announced the 2023 recipients of the "Nourish Our Community" grants. Through these grants, 20 nonprofits across 10 states are awarded funding, totaling $350,000. The grants will help to create positive social impact in the communities where its employees live and work.

Key Points: 
  • Conagra Brands Foundation's longstanding partnership with Feeding America includes a unique combination of efforts that involve employee volunteerism, product donations and cash contributions.
  • Nominated by Conagra Brands employee: Thalia S. – Waseca, MN
    Back Pack Blessings fills backpacks with a variety of nonperishable, child-friendly foods.
  • Bridge to Hope will utilize Conagra Brands Foundation funds to increase the variety of foods in its pantry by 50 percent.
  • With the support of the Conagra Brands Foundation, YES will expand food access for youth and young adults across Omaha.

U.S. Dept. of Education Names PROPEL President Dr. Lisa N. Herring Strategic Advisor to the Secretary

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL Center today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has named its President, Dr. Lisa N. Herring, as Strategic Advisor to the Secretary.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL Center today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has named its President, Dr. Lisa N. Herring, as Strategic Advisor to the Secretary.
  • Herring, who officially begins her tenure with PROPEL on Monday, September 18th, will help shape the USDOE's strategy to engage state and local officials.
  • I look forward to working with her to raise the bar in education for all students," said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.
  • Propel also recently launched PROPEL Learn, a student-focused app designed to revolutionize the way HBCU students prepare for future job success.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Eos, Apellis, and Party City and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects.

Key Points: 
  • The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects.
  • For more information on the Apellis class action go to: https://bespc.com/cases/APLS
    After trading on January 17, 2023, Party City filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11.
  • When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
  • For more information on the Party City class action go to: https://bespc.com/cases/PRTY

RG6501 (OpRegen®) Phase 1/2a Additional Results to Be Featured at 23rd EURETINA Congress

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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The meeting will be held in the RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands from October 5-8, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The meeting will be held in the RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands from October 5-8, 2023.
  • RG6501 (OpRegen) is a suspension of human allogeneic retinal pigmented epithelial (RPE) cells currently in development for the treatment of GA secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
  • OpRegen subretinal delivery has the potential to counteract RPE cell loss in areas of GA lesions by supporting retinal cell health and improving retinal structure and function.
  • It is being developed under an exclusive worldwide collaboration between Lineage, Roche, and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2a clinical study in patients with GA secondary to AMD (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05626114 ).

AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Assurant, Inc. and Its Property/Casualty Subsidiaries; Affirms Credit Ratings of Its Life/Health Subsidiaries

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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These companies are collectively referred to as Assurant P&C Group (Assurant P&C).

Key Points: 
  • These companies are collectively referred to as Assurant P&C Group (Assurant P&C).
  • At the same time, AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term ICR to “a-” (Excellent) from “bbb+” (Good) and all associated Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR), indicative Long-Term IRs and the Short-Term IR of Assurant.
  • The outlooks of all the above Credit Ratings (ratings) have been revised to stable from positive.
  • Assurant’s property catastrophe exposure, which stems mostly from its lender placed homeowners’ business in global housing, is well-managed and adequately reinsured.

Point Source Youth Scales Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention for Youth Homelessness to Five U.S. Cities

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Point Source Youth (PSY), with partners across the U.S., have generated a growing body of evidence and practice knowledge on effectively implementing Direct Cash Transfer interventions with young people.

Key Points: 
  • Point Source Youth (PSY), with partners across the U.S., have generated a growing body of evidence and practice knowledge on effectively implementing Direct Cash Transfer interventions with young people.
  • Building on the incredibly successful Homeless Prevention and Diversion Fund (HPDF) model developed by A Way Home Washington , PSY is scaling the model of using Direct Cash Transfers as a homelessness prevention intervention for young people.
  • "Henry Street Settlement is proud to be a partner in the national launch of Point Source Youth's visionary Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention program to prevent youth homelessness," said David Garza, Henry Street president and CEO.
  • Through the DCT-P pilot, YOTO hopes to learn more about how direct cash transfers can help alumni youth obtain a faster path out of housing instability.

AQUA Dermatology Partners with Sunrise Dermatology

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AQUA Dermatology ("AQUA" or "the Company") announced today that it has partnered with Sunrise Dermatology and Skin Cancer Surgery Center ("Sunrise Dermatology"), a Mobile, Alabama-based general dermatology and Mohs surgery practice with a focus on skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. AQUA, a leading provider of comprehensive full-service dermatology services in the Southeast, is backed by leading private equity firms Gryphon Investors and GTCR. The practice will retain the Sunrise Dermatology name and will continue to be led by Dr. Scott Freeman and Dr. Ryan Ramagosa, both of whom will invest a portion of their proceeds into AQUA.  Additional financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Key Points: 
  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AQUA Dermatology ("AQUA" or "the Company") announced today that it has partnered with Sunrise Dermatology and Skin Cancer Surgery Center ("Sunrise Dermatology"), a Mobile, Alabama-based general dermatology and Mohs surgery practice with a focus on skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.
  • The practice will retain the Sunrise Dermatology name and will continue to be led by Dr. Scott Freeman and Dr. Ryan Ramagosa, both of whom will invest a portion of their proceeds into AQUA.
  • Sunrise Dermatology is a full-service dermatology practice specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
  • With the completion of its partnership with Sunrise Dermatology, AQUA now has 17 locations in Alabama.

First-of-its-kind Veterinary Nurse/Technician Empowerment Event Focuses on Innovative Solutions to Advance the Profession and Elevate Careers

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) will host Vet Nurse + Tech HiVE, the first and only event of its kind tailored exclusively for the largest professional segment in the veterinary industry. This event is part of NAVC HiVE's new series of events and will feature a roster of headlining presenters and topics ranging from cutting-edge medical techniques to professional, self, and personal development along with advancing customer communication and experience. Members of the media are invited to attend for free.

Key Points: 
  • "NAVC HiVE events are designed to be nimble and get ahead of issues impacting veterinary professionals while shaping the veterinary industry now and into the future."
  • We believe programs like NAVC HiVE will help further empower them and elevate their skills," said NAVC CEO Gene O'Neill.
  • With more than 100,000 veterinary nurses/technicians nationwide, they comprise 40% of the veterinary profession in the U.S.
  • Ranking first in the nation for registered veterinary nurse/technicians with nearly 14,000 throughout the state, Texas serves as an ideal host for this innovative event.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Eos, Apellis, and Party City and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects.

Key Points: 
  • The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects.
  • For more information on the Apellis class action go to: https://bespc.com/cases/APLS
    After trading on January 17, 2023, Party City filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11.
  • When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
  • For more information on the Party City class action go to: https://bespc.com/cases/PRTY

Transforming Communities with Excellence: HGOR Garners Multiple American Society of Landscape Architect Georgia Chapter Awards

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Anticipating Atlanta's largest public gathering space's transformative impact on the city, HGOR's planning and designs for Westside Park resulted in an Honor Award for General Design. The project included community engagement and prioritized a thorough understanding of the site and its history to create a welcoming urban park oasis that bridges the gap between the city's east and west sides. The project's framework capitalizes on the park's natural attributes-- its high points and the 35.5-acre reservoir now used as a major emergency water source, increasing the city's drinking water supply from three to 30+ days. Integrating extensive green infrastructure, including a 100% native plant palette and accessible community amenities, delivered an inclusive space that fosters social engagement, enhances ecological biodiversity, withstands environmental challenges, and addresses immediate needs, contributing to the area's long-term resilience and well-being. Noted by the Trust for Public Land's George Dusenbury, the 280-acre Westside Park contributed significantly to Atlanta's #28 ranking on the 2023 ParkScore Index.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of HGOR's unwavering dedication to innovation and sustainability through planning, design and analysis, the firm was awarded five prestigious awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects' Georgia Chapter (GA ASLA).
  • HGOR, Atlanta-based planning and landscape architecture firm, acknowledged as the ASLA GA Chapter's Firm of the Year.
  • The vision for the project was to provide a functional, sustainable, tranquil escape that fosters hope for healing.
  • HGOR's creative approach used a mix of water features--and engaging, multi-functional hardscape elements to support healing for Children's patients.