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BIVF Foundation Empowers Parenthood Aspirations with 2023 Family Building and Fertility Grants

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The BIVF Foundation, a recently established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to aiding individuals and couples seeking fertility treatments and family building services, proudly announces the launch of its 2023 fertility and family building grant program. This pioneering organization is resolute in its mission to eliminate obstacles to parenthood, ensuring that fertility treatments and family-building resources are within reach for those grappling with financial constraints due to inadequate insurance coverage.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The BIVF Foundation, a recently established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to aiding individuals and couples seeking fertility treatments and family building services, proudly announces the launch of its 2023 fertility and family building grant program.
  • At the heart of the BIVF Foundation's mission lies its 2023 flagship program, the Family Building Grants.
  • These grants represent a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing vital financial support to individuals and couples in need of fertility treatment and family building services.
  • Through their Family Building Grants, they reaffirm the belief that parenthood is an achievable dream.

23andMe Launches Health Action Plan to Provide Personalized Recommendations Based on Genetic and Other Health Data

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Eligible customers may also receive recommendations for further clinical action, like getting a blood test, which can now be coordinated directly through 23andMe.

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  • Eligible customers may also receive recommendations for further clinical action, like getting a blood test, which can now be coordinated directly through 23andMe.
  • * The biomarker data, in addition to genetic data, can help identify possible health risks for individuals to take any necessary actions.
  • “Health Action Plan is a powerful tool for customers, combining genetic and non-genetic data, along with lab testing to tailor health recommendations,” said Robin Smith, Ph.D., Director of Product Management at 23andMe.
  • 23andMe reminds customers that they should not use Health Action Plan to replace a visit to their primary healthcare provider.

Northeastern top-rated moving company, AMEX Moving & Storage, offers expert moving tips and a printable moving checklist for seamless state-to-state moves

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

FAIR LAWN, N.J., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AMEX Moving & Storage is steadfast in its mission to deliver outstanding moving solutions, streamlining the often-complicated process of long-distance relocations. The company serves a wide range of pickup locations in the Northeast, including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Offering secure, reliable delivery of your furniture and personal belongings across the United States, they simplify the moving process.

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  • FAIR LAWN, N.J., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AMEX Moving & Storage is steadfast in its mission to deliver outstanding moving solutions, streamlining the often-complicated process of long-distance relocations.
  • Expert Advice for a Smooth Move: As a recognized leader in long-distance relocations, AMEX Moving & Storage equips you with valuable moving tips and a downloadable moving checklist.
  • If you are contemplating a move from the Northeast to any destination in the United States, trust AMEX Moving & Storage for a seamless transition.
  • For additional information, visit AMEX Moving & Storage's website to access a wealth of moving tips and to download their specialized moving checklist for state-to-state transitions.

Grey Sail Brewing Of RI & Raw Seafoods, Inc. Partner Up To Brew New Craft Beer That Benefits Local Coastline Clean-Up Efforts

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

All proceeds from the sales of this craft beer will benefit Clean Ocean Access of Middletown, RI.

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  • All proceeds from the sales of this craft beer will benefit Clean Ocean Access of Middletown, RI.
  • Check out the launch video, here: City Pier New England Double IPA Launch Video
    “Grey Sail Brewing of RI is very excited to partner with Raw Seafoods to create City Pier™ Double IPA.
  • Said Alan Brinton, Founder of Grey Sail Brewing of RI.
  • Raw Seafoods couldn’t be prouder to partner with Grey Sail and Clean Ocean Access on this positive-impact project, we’re looking forward to more creative collaborations with both partners in the future.

CORRECTION: Student from The Met School in Providence, Rhode Island, Wins National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Please see correction below:

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  • Please see correction below:
    Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) named Raneem Al Suwaidani as the winner of last night’s annual National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, presented by the Citi Foundation and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), with additional support from PayPal and Santander.
  • Al Suwaidani won after three rounds of a high-stakes pitch competition against 46 regional challenge finalists from across the country.
  • Al Suwaidani, a student at The Met School in Providence, RI, was awarded first place with her business Lilypad, a food truck rental opportunity for BIPOC entrepreneurs testing culinary concepts in a low-cost, risk-free environment.
  • “At our National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, audiences expect and witness business concepts that could shape our economic future, ideas that could revolutionize traditional industries, and new thinking around the use of emerging technologies,” said NFTE CEO Dr. J.D.

Washington Trust's Financial Literacy Program Kicks Off New School Year

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Friday, October 13, 2023

In addition to these free resources, Washington Trust employees are available to provide additional support, including in-classroom presentations.

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  • In addition to these free resources, Washington Trust employees are available to provide additional support, including in-classroom presentations.
  • Washington Trust has partnered with public middle and high schools throughout RI, including: Central High School (Providence), Charles Shea High School (Pawtucket), Classical High School (Providence), Coventry High School (Coventry), Cranston High School East (Cranston), Cranston High School West (Cranston), Cumberland High School (Cumberland), East Greenwich High School (East Greenwich), East Providence High School (East Providence), Hugh B Bain Middle School (Cranston), Johnston Senior High School (Johnston), Mount Pleasant High School (Providence), Narragansett High School (Narragansett), North Kingstown Senior High School (North Kingstown), North Providence High School (North Providence), Pilgrim High School (Warwick), San Miguel School (Providence), Toll Gate High School (Warwick), William E. Tolman High School (Pawtucket) and Woonsocket High School (Woonsocket).
  • The Bank also partners with several nonprofit organizations to provide these free financial education resources to support the organizations' financial literacy programming efforts, including Amos House , Literacy Volunteers of Kent County , and Literacy Volunteers of Washington County .
  • For more information about partnering with Washington Trust to offer financial literacy tools & resources to your students or clients, contact Jillian Balzano, Washington Trust Community Relations Officer at [email protected] .

15 New RE/MAX Brokerages Open During Last Months of Summer Season

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

DENVER, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, celebrates the addition of 15 RE/MAX offices in its U.S. company-owned regions over the past two months welcoming nearly 350 agents to the brand.

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  • The expansion demonstrates how attractive the RE/MAX value proposition is to real estate entrepreneurs across the country.
  • The additions are a mix of new offices, conversions of formerly unaffiliated brokerages, and expansions of existing RE/MAX companies.
  • Sheryl Albritton converted her unaffiliated brokerage, San Juan Real Estate, to RE/MAX Island Living in Friday Harbor, WA.
  • Cynthia Phillips and Kade Phillips converted their Middleboro, MA unaffiliated brokerage to RE/MAX Legacy and opened with six agents.

Celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day with Complimentary Event Hosted by Falvey Insurance Group

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

WARWICK, R.I. , Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Falvey Insurance Group is excited to announce a special event in honor of Women's Entrepreneurship Day. Join us on November 14th from 8:00 to 11:00 AM at The Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI, as we mark Women's Entrepreneurship Day with the final installment of Women at the Helm's 2023 series, titled "Women on the Rise."

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  • November 14th from 8:00-11:00 AM at The Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI
    WARWICK, R.I. , Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Falvey Insurance Group is excited to announce a special event in honor of Women's Entrepreneurship Day.
  • The event will begin with a special keynote presentation from Wendy Taylor, Founder of West Place Animal Sanctuary.
  • Complimentary registration for the event includes a full, hot breakfast sponsored by NextHome Ocean State Realty Group, networking opportunities, and access to the panel discussion and women-owned business exhibitors.
  • The event is open to both men and women, and we encourage everyone to participate in these crucial conversations.

Ocean Biomedical Announces Newly Published Findings Demonstrating Ability to Restore Treatment Sensitivity to AstraZeneca’s Leading Lung Cancer Drug After Resistance Has Formed, and Enhanced Tumor Suppression in EGFR-Mutation Lung Cancers

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Providence, RI, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCEA) announced today that its cancer-targeting immunotherapy antibody candidate has demonstrated effective tumor reduction against an aggressive subset of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) mutations. These research findings, which may be the most important Ocean Biomedical has announced to date, generated by Ocean’s Scientific Co-founder Dr. Jack A. Elias and colleagues from Yale University and Brown University, and first published as a preprint last week in bioRxiv, are the first to uncover the role of Chitinase 3-like-1 (CHI3L1) in the pathogenesis of EGFR-mutant cancers, with potential applications not just in NSCLC, but in all EGFR-mutant cancers, including glioblastoma and colon cancer.

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  • Additionally, the findings demonstrate a stunning ability to restore therapeutic sensitivity to current tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapies after resistance sets in, including the third-generation TKI, Osimertinib (marketed as Tagrisso by AstraZeneca).
  • In 2022, AstraZeneca’s top pharmaceutical product by revenue was Tagrisso, a medication used in the treatment of non-small-cell lung carcinomas.
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) is a leading cause of cancer deaths globally, accounting for 85% of all lung cancers.
  • The EGFR-mutant lung cancer is found in 30%-50% of NSCLC patients with Asian heritage and 10%-20% of patients with Caucasian backgrounds.

HarborOne Bank Awards $12,500 to Local Entrepreneurs

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

HarborOne awarded $12,500 to two small business entrepreneurs as part of their 8th annual Small Business “Pitch Contest,” hosted at the Bank’s Mansfield Banking Center.

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  • HarborOne awarded $12,500 to two small business entrepreneurs as part of their 8th annual Small Business “Pitch Contest,” hosted at the Bank’s Mansfield Banking Center.
  • Eight entrepreneurs were selected from a pool of thirty-five applicants to present their business plan to four judges in a competition for prize money to help develop and grow their business.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231002369402/en/
    Pictured from left to right: Nick Bodine, VP Digital Lending Officer, HarborOne Bank; Edmund Addai, Stack House; Samantha Putošová, Bee Balm Company (Grand Prize Winner) and Scott Sanborn, EVP & Chief Lending Officer, HarborOne Bank (Photo: Business Wire)
    First place and $10,000 prize went to Woburn based Bee Balm Company , a plastic-free, mission-driven lip balm company owned by Samantha Putošová.
  • “We had a number of extraordinary small business owners participate in our 8th Annual Pitch Contest,” said Scott Sanborn, EVP & Chief Lending Officer, HarborOne Bank.