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OpenLocker Announces LockerMania to Build Fan Engagement and Expand Support for Student-Athletes with Innovative Collectibles and Rewards Program

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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To fulfill its mission of putting athletes first, OpenLocker pays them a majority of the revenue generated from sales of their collectibles, enabling fans to directly support their favorite student-athletes.

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  • To fulfill its mission of putting athletes first, OpenLocker pays them a majority of the revenue generated from sales of their collectibles, enabling fans to directly support their favorite student-athletes.
  • In the event credit is issued for purchases, the athletes will still receive the full royalty from sales of their collectibles.
  • OpenLocker has launched several fan communities, including the BONE YARD HUSKYZ CLUB™ at the University of Connecticut and ROWDY REDZ™ at Radford University.
  • Registered members of an OpenLocker fan community are granted access to VIP events, exclusive experiences, giveaways and merchant rewards.

Liberty Defense Announces it has Completed US Beta Testing

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. ("Liberty" or the "Company") (TSXV: SCAN) (OTCQB: LDDFF) (FRANKFURT: LD2A), a leading technology provider of detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, is pleased to announce it has recently completed its beta testing of the HEXWAVE™ in the United States and utilized beta data and operational feedback to make system configuration and algorithm improvements.

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  • WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. ("Liberty" or the "Company") (TSXV: SCAN) (OTCQB: LDDFF) (FRANKFURT: LD2A), a leading technology provider of detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, is pleased to announce it has recently completed its beta testing of the HEXWAVE™ in the United States and utilized beta data and operational feedback to make system configuration and algorithm improvements.
  • The latest beta trials were conducted at the University of Wisconsin for a major sporting event and at a US state capitol building.
  • "Overall, we were extremely pleased by the results coming out of our recent beta trials," said Mike Lanzaro, President and CTO of Liberty Defense.
  • For updates and news, please visit the Company website to subscribe to email alerts or follow Liberty Defense on social channels.

Fiera Capital Appoints New Global Head of Real Estate

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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TORONTO and LONDON, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiera Capital Corporation ("Fiera Capital" or the "Company") (TSX: FSZ), a leading independent asset management firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wenzel Hoberg as Global Head of Real Estate, effective January 16, 2023. Wenzel will be based in Toronto.

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    TORONTO and LONDON, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiera Capital Corporation ("Fiera Capital" or the "Company") (TSX: FSZ), a leading independent asset management firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wenzel Hoberg as Global Head of Real Estate, effective January 16, 2023.
  • Bringing over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, Wenzel will lead the growth of Fiera Real Estate's Canadian and UK platforms in key markets, with a focus on bringing best-in-class strategies to investors and efficiently allocating capital.
  • Prior to joining Fiera Real Estate, Wenzel held the roles of President of Barnhart Capital and Chief Executive Officer of TRIUVA.
  • He spent close to a decade at CPP Investments, where he took on the roles of Vice President, Real Estate Investments – International and of Managing Director, Real Estate Investments – Europe.

CVRx Appoints Industry Veteran Kevin Hykes to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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(NASDAQ: CVRX) (“CVRx”), a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative neuromodulation solutions for patients with cardiovascular diseases, announced today that Kevin Hykes will join its Board of Directors effective December 21, 2022.

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  • (NASDAQ: CVRX) (“CVRx”), a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative neuromodulation solutions for patients with cardiovascular diseases, announced today that Kevin Hykes will join its Board of Directors effective December 21, 2022.
  • “We are excited to welcome an executive with the depth of expertise of Kevin Hykes to our Board of Directors,” said John Nehra, lead independent director of CVRx.
  • Prior to joining Augmedics, Kevin was President and CEO of Bardy Diagnostics, which was acquired by Hillrom in August of 2021.
  • “I am honored to join the CVRx Board of Directors,” said Mr. Hykes.

OpenLocker to Launch the Maddy Baddyz Fan Community For University of Wisconsin Sports Fans Offering Next Generation Collectibles Featuring the Name, Image and Likeness Starting With Men’s Basketball Student-Athletes

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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OpenLocker will create collectibles and digital access passes which unlock access to Maddy Baddyz member privileges.

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  • OpenLocker will create collectibles and digital access passes which unlock access to Maddy Baddyz member privileges.
  • University of Wisconsin Fans will be able to claim a free digital collectible on the OpenLocker platform to join the Maddy Baddyz community.
  • Once verified, community members may purchase unique Maddy Baddyz physical collectibles featuring their favorite student-athletes and participate in challenges to unlock even more utility.
  • OpenLocker also designs Maddy Baddyz avatar picture for proof (PFP) digital collectibles in the likeness of each of the student-athletes.

MERRELL APPOINTS JESSICA ADLER AS VICE PRESIDENT OF US SALES

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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ROCKFORD, Mich., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Merrell®, the leading outdoor performance and lifestyle brand, announced the appointment of Jessica Adler as the brand's Vice President of US Sales.

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  • ROCKFORD, Mich., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Merrell ®, the leading outdoor performance and lifestyle brand, announced the appointment of Jessica Adler as the brand's Vice President of US Sales.
  • In her new role, Adler will report directly to Merrell's Global Brand President, Chris Hufnagel, and join the brand's senior leadership team.
  • Prior to joining Merrell, Adler spent the past 10 years in sales leadership roles with lifestyle brands including Levi Strauss & Company®, Psycho Bunny, and Diesel USA.
  • With this strong track record of driving growth and developing new business opportunities, Adler will play a key role on the Merrell leadership team.

Stuart Therapeutics, Inc. announces licensing agreement with Aju Pharm Co. Ltd.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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STUART, Fla., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stuart Therapeutics, Inc., (hereinafter Stuart) announces that it has entered into a license agreement with AJU Pharm Co. Ltd. (hereinafter AJU), for Stuart's clinical stage drug candidate ST-100.

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  • STUART, Fla., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stuart Therapeutics, Inc., (hereinafter Stuart) announces that it has entered into a license agreement with AJU Pharm Co. Ltd. (hereinafter AJU), for Stuart's clinical stage drug candidate ST-100.
  • Under this agreement, AJU has the exclusive right to develop and commercialize ST-100 for South Korean and certain Southeast Asian markets in exchange for certain financial and other consideration to Stuart.
  • AJU Pharm has focused on delivering quality healthcare solutions to improve lives of patients and healthcare professionals since established in 1953.
  • AJU Pharm manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products mainly in ophthalmology and is a total healthcare company that supplies medical devices and consumer health products in Korea.

The Shyft Group Appoints John Dunn as President, Fleet Vehicles and Services

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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NOVI, Mich., Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Shyft Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets, today named industry veteran John Dunn as President, Fleet Vehicles and Services (FVS), effective in January 2023.

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  • NOVI, Mich., Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Shyft Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets, today named industry veteran John Dunn as President, Fleet Vehicles and Services (FVS), effective in January 2023.
  • The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets.
  • The Shyft Group is organized into two core business units: Shyft Fleet Vehicles & Services™ and Shyft Specialty Vehicles™.
  • The Shyft Group and its go-to-market brands are well known in their respective industries for quality, durability, and first-to-market innovation.

Michael Baker International Strengthens Bridge Practice with New Hires

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Timothy Armbrecht, P.E., S.E., has joined the firm as Sr. Bridge Technical Manager - Load Rating Specialty Practice Lead and Joseph Smith, P.E., S.E., has joined as Technical Director – Major Bridges. In these roles, Mr. Armbrecht and Mr. Smith will engage with key Departments of Transportation (DOT), municipal and non-DOT stakeholders and other existing and potential clients to elevate the company's standing as a top bridge engineering firm, expand its business and deliver excellence.

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  • "Michael Baker is consistently ranked as a Top Five bridge engineering firm by Engineering News Record (ENR), which is a testament to our company's more than 80-year history of addressing bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions," said Brian Kozy, Ph.D., P.E., National Practice Lead, Bridge, at Michael Baker International.
  • Mr. Armbrecht joins Michael Baker following more than 30 years with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
  • Joseph Smith comes to Michael Baker with 17 years of progressive bridge industry experience.
  • Most recently, Mr. Smith was a Senior Resident Engineer at Jacobs, and was previously Director, Structural Engineering at WSP and Senior Bridge Engineer with International Bridge Technologies.

Olga Diaz Joins California Lawyers Association Executive Team to Lead Inclusion, Outreach, and Strategic Initiatives

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Lawyers Association (CLA), the state's largest voluntary bar association representing thousands of attorneys, announced today that Olga Diaz has joined CLA's Senior Executive Team as Associate Executive Director of Inclusion, Outreach, and Strategic Initiatives.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Lawyers Association (CLA), the state's largest voluntary bar association representing thousands of attorneys, announced today that Olga Diaz has joined CLA's Senior Executive Team as Associate Executive Director of Inclusion, Outreach, and Strategic Initiatives.
  • As a member of CLA's senior executive team, Diaz will ensure the association fulfills its strategic mission to champion and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout CLA and the California legal industry.
  • The CLA's Board of Representatives recently approved a strategic plan that champions DEI in California's legal community as a strategic pillar.
  • Established in 2018, California Lawyers Association is the statewide voluntary bar association for allCaliforniaattorneys.