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Lightwave Logic to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Monday, November 6, 2023

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic (EO) polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power in a small form factor, today announced that management has been invited to attend the ROTH MKM New York Technology Conference, the ROTH MKM Deer Valley Conference and the Sequire Puerto Rico Investor Summit, taking place November 15th, December 14-15th and January 24th respectively.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic (EO) polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power in a small form factor, today announced that management has been invited to attend the ROTH MKM New York Technology Conference, the ROTH MKM Deer Valley Conference and the Sequire Puerto Rico Investor Summit, taking place November 15th, December 14-15th and January 24th respectively.
  • Lightwave Logic management are scheduled to provide a presentation for in-person attendees at the Sequire Puerto Rico Investor Summit, and will host one-on-one meetings with qualified institutional investors at each event, as follows:
    Registration is mandatory for conference participation.
  • For more information or to schedule a meeting, please contact MZ Group at [email protected] .

PLANET FITNESS ANNOUNCES ANNUAL FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

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Friday, October 6, 2023

HAMPTON, N.H., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, kicks off National Bullying Prevention Month with its annual fall fundraiser in support of longtime partner Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). From October 1 – 31, members are invited to make a donation at U.S. and Puerto Rico Planet Fitness clubs* or by visiting PFGives.com, where 100 percent of funds will directly support youth-focused programming and academic scholarships for Boys & Girls Club kids with the goal of building a kinder, more accepting world for the next generation.

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  • HAMPTON, N.H., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness , one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, kicks off National Bullying Prevention Month with its annual fall fundraiser in support of longtime partner Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).
  • The fall fundraiser is an important extension of Planet Fitness' philanthropic initiative, the Judgement Free Generation® , which aims to prevent bullying and promote kindness among the next generation.
  • Together with the help of franchisees, team members, and members, Planet Fitness has proudly contributed over $8.4 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 2016.
  • "Planet Fitness is a longstanding partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of America," said Chad Hartman, National Vice President of Corporate Partnerships and Engagement.

Franklin Sports Becomes Official Ball Sponsor of Pickleball Australia

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Joining forces with Franklin Sports, Pickleball Australia is the most recent territory to select Franklin as an official ball partner, joining USA Pickleball, Pickleball England, the Indian Pickleball Association, Japan Pickleball Association, Pickleball Mexico, Singapore Pickleball, Pickleball Venezuela, Puerto Rico Pickleball Association, Swedish Pickleball Tour, and earlier this summer, Pickleball Canada.

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  • Joining forces with Franklin Sports, Pickleball Australia is the most recent territory to select Franklin as an official ball partner, joining USA Pickleball, Pickleball England, the Indian Pickleball Association, Japan Pickleball Association, Pickleball Mexico, Singapore Pickleball, Pickleball Venezuela, Puerto Rico Pickleball Association, Swedish Pickleball Tour, and earlier this summer, Pickleball Canada.
  • “We are proud to lead the charge globally with our amazing partners like Pickleball Australia, and our innovative pickleball products.
  • “The announcement of our partnership with Franklin Sports is a significant moment for Pickleball Australia and one which will benefit our entire community across the nation,” said Brendan Lee, Executive Officer of Pickleball Australia.
  • Pickleball players interested in learning more about Franklin Sports’ collection of pickleball products can visit franklinsports.com/pickleball .

CoinAgenda Announces Tenth Annual Global Conference Series

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Friday, July 21, 2023

Los Angeles, CA, July 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoinAgenda , the first conference in the cryptocurrency industry still incontinuous operation, has announced it will hold its tenth annual CoinAgenda Global Conference in Los Angeles, October 3-6, at Casa del Mar, Santa Monica, with the hackathon taking place at nearby Famecast studios.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, July 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoinAgenda , the first conference in the cryptocurrency industry still incontinuous operation, has announced it will hold its tenth annual CoinAgenda Global Conference in Los Angeles, October 3-6, at Casa del Mar, Santa Monica, with the hackathon taking place at nearby Famecast studios.
  • CoinAgenda is the leading high-end conference for connecting crypto investors with top industry leaders and token foundations, companies and exchanges.
  • “It’s gratifying to be the first cryptocurrency conference to complete its first full decade of continuous operation,” said CoinAgenda founder, Michael Terpin.
  • In addition to the Global conference, CoinAgenda will hold regional events for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in Dubai, in conjunction with presenting sponsor and partner Cypher Capital.

Buck receives four IABC Gold Quill Awards for excellence in strategic employee communications

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Pfizer – Award of Excellence for a comprehensive, custom benefits website that improves employee understanding of their benefits; Category: Digital Communications.

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  • Pfizer – Award of Excellence for a comprehensive, custom benefits website that improves employee understanding of their benefits; Category: Digital Communications.
  • Major multimedia corporation – Award of Excellence for exceptional creativity in producing annual enrollment benefits guides; Category: Publications.
  • For more than 40 years, IABC has recognized the work of communication professionals in addressing vital issues and inspiring change.
  • The Gold Quill Awards are IABC's premier awards program and this year's winners were selected from more than 395 entries from 16 countries.

FV Bank Names Frank J. Serra as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

FV Bank , the U.S. licensed global digital bank that offers a vertically-integrated suite of traditional and digital asset banking and custody services, has appointed Frank J. Serra as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately.

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  • FV Bank , the U.S. licensed global digital bank that offers a vertically-integrated suite of traditional and digital asset banking and custody services, has appointed Frank J. Serra as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately.
  • Serra is a seasoned financial executive with over 26 years of experience and brings his considerable experience in asset management, regulatory compliance, and financial performance management to FV Bank.
  • As CFO, Serra joins the FV Bank executive team and oversees the financial operations of the bank, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
  • "I'm very pleased to have Frank join FV Bank as our new CFO," said FV Bank CEO Miles Paschini.

Community-Based Organizations Receive $2.2 Million in Funding from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) to Combat the Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose Crisis

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Recognizing this, the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) is today announcing grants totaling $2,246,377 to 15 community-based organizations in urban and rural areas across the country.

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  • Recognizing this, the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) is today announcing grants totaling $2,246,377 to 15 community-based organizations in urban and rural areas across the country.
  • According to a 2022 CDC report , overdose fatalities increased by more than 30% from 2019 to 2020.
  • For the first time in modern history, yearly overdose fatalities surpassed 108,000 during the 12-month period ending in February 2022.
  • FORE’s mission is to support partners advancing patient-centered, innovative, evidence-based solutions impacting people experiencing opioid use disorder, their families, and their communities.

This Week in Sports News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, March 3, 2023

NEW YORK, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the sports industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The event included a thoughtful press conference followed by the unveiling of the revitalized Cuney Home's Basketball Court.
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
  • To be notified of releases relevant to their coverage area, journalists can set up a custom newsfeed with PR Newswire for Journalists .
  • Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.

Innovative Benefits Plan Demonstrates How HSAs can Further Pay Equity

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

DRAPER, Utah, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HealthEquity, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQY) (“HealthEquity”), the leader in health savings accounts (HSAs) and consumer-directed benefits administration today released the initial results of an innovative DEI benefits plan developed and executed with Pfizer.

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  • DRAPER, Utah, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HealthEquity, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQY) (“HealthEquity”), the leader in health savings accounts (HSAs) and consumer-directed benefits administration today released the initial results of an innovative DEI benefits plan developed and executed with Pfizer.
  • The plan HealthEquity designed, categorizes employees into four separate income tiers and gives lower income earners the largest employer HSA contribution when they enroll.
  • “We knew HSAs are attractive for our more highly paid colleagues looking for a tax savings vehicle.
  • “This is an incredible example of how benefits can drive DEI efforts,” said Kerry Clucas, Account Executive to Pfizer at HealthEquity.

Three National Public Health Associations Will Support Historic Opportunity to Build Public Health Infrastructure

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Each organization will work with governmental public health agencies to support implementation of a new Public Health Infrastructure Grant Program to build agency capacity and address public health needs identified during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Each organization will work with governmental public health agencies to support implementation of a new Public Health Infrastructure Grant Program to build agency capacity and address public health needs identified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • This first-of-its-kind national public health infrastructure program will ensure that public health agencies have the people, services, and systems needed to protect and promote the health of their jurisdictions.
  • This grant will allow us to help build the public health systems our nation needs to address contemporary public health needs alongside so many incredible public health professionals and partners."
  • Mobilizing more than 47 public health institutes covering 34 states, Puerto Rico, DC, and tribal organizations, the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) supports national public health system initiatives and strengthens public health institutes to promote multi sector activities resulting in measurable improvements of public health structures, systems, and outcomes.