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Senior Ophthalmology Executive Thomas A. (Tom) Dunlap Joins WaveFront Dynamics Inc. as an Independent Member of the Board of Directors to Support the Company’s Ongoing Commercialization and Broader Strategic Initiatives

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Venture Capital, Medical Devices, Health, Professional Services, Optical, Wavefront, Coherence, WDI, Patient, Ophthalmic, University, Bausch & Lomb, MBA, Tom, Multimedia, Physician, Management

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320844399/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320844399/en/
    Senior Ophthalmology Executive Thomas A.
  • (Tom) Dunlap joins WaveFront Dynamics Inc. as an Independent member of the Board of Directors to support the company’s ongoing commercialization and broader strategic initiatives.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are pleased to have Tom Dunlap join our Board of Directors.
  • He brings experience as an Independent Board member, Non-Executive Director, and Chairman of the Board with private Ophthalmic medical device companies.

New Survey Shows Fragmented Viewpoints Among ALTS Investors on Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Strategies and Priorities; Both Greenwashing and AI Noted as Challenges

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Software, Insurance, Finance, Artificial Intelligence, Banking, Professional Services, Technology, Fintech, GSIA, SFDR, Water, GP, Ethics, ESG, CFA Institute, PwC, Like a Boss (film), PRI, Carbon, Research, ROI, LP record, Artificial intelligence, Learning, DEI, TCFD, Lipper, Partnership, Principle, Traction, GRI, CNN, AI, Investment, Socially responsible investing, WDI, Limited, Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, Acceleration, Rare-earth element, Risk management, Dynamo

In Dynamo’s survey, participants showed some reticence around ESG investment performance.

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  • In Dynamo’s survey, participants showed some reticence around ESG investment performance.
  • Respondents were evenly split on believing ESG-focused investments perform better (45%) and perform the same (44%) as non-ESG investments.
  • Some frameworks that are gaining traction are SASB, GRI, TCFD, and the closely-related SFDR, WDI, but it is still early.
  • “Our survey findings are likely a reflection of the still-nebulous nature of DEI strategy, and how it ties to ROI.

Equinor & bp Host New York City Expo to Bring New Suppliers into Growing Offshore Wind Industry

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Monday, February 13, 2023
Professional Services, Small Business, Utilities, Environment, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Edison Chouest Offshore, WDI, City University, Workforce Development Institute, Investment, Wind, Utility, BP, SBMT, Table, NYSERDA, Workforce, Seed, Ecosystem, EPC, Engineering, GWS, Offshore construction, Transmission, Empire Wind, CUNY, BOND, Nexans, Graduate Center, CUNY, Farmingdale, Supply, Skanska, Renewable energy, Maersk, Equinor, Vestas

Over 150 local and regional manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors attended to meet key offshore wind project suppliers and vendors.

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  • Over 150 local and regional manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors attended to meet key offshore wind project suppliers and vendors.
  • The expo focused on finding solutions to industry supply chain issues by developing partnerships with local New York businesses.
  • The event featured panels that focused on workforce development opportunities springing from the substantial new investments in New York’s offshore wind infrastructure.
  • Its work in the United States includes the development of two lease areas off of New York, Empire Wind and Beacon Wind.

Take it to Court: Olympians, Experts Urge Athletes to Pursue Fairness in Women’s Sports During Inaugural ICONS Conference

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Friday, July 1, 2022
Athlete, Federation, List of Pac-12 Conference champions, Science, Sex, Adult, Biology, Ahern Hotel, School, Anatomy, NCAA, Independent, Title IX, Female, Hormone, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Championship, Terminology, IWF, Tennis, Policy, Testosterone, Empowerment, Woman, Sport, YouTube, Stanford University, Joe Biden, Farmers Independence Council of America, Doctor of Philosophy, International law, SEC, JD, World Rugby, Facebook, Human, Instagram, Congress, Politics, Safety, Twitter, Parent, Conference, Work, WDI, Hunting, Birth control, Toy, Male

Several young athletes, including Riley Gaines and Taylor Silverman, shared their experiences of losing various awards and opportunities to biological males in womens competitions.

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  • Several young athletes, including Riley Gaines and Taylor Silverman, shared their experiences of losing various awards and opportunities to biological males in womens competitions.
  • Silverman, a prominent skateboarder with 11 years of experience, echoed similar dismay after recalling back-to-back defeats to biological males in womens competitions.
  • I was sure someone else would ensure fairness for our athletes, but that didnt happen ... ICONS exploded into what you see today.
  • ICONS continues to build its network and develop the resources women need to help shape decisions affecting their sports.

Kona Gold Beverage, Inc’s Ooh La Lemin Lemonades to be Sold in Winn-Dixie Stores

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
KGKG, Winn-Dixie, Plaid Pantry, Engineering, Form, Company, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Walmart, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Family, WDI, Energy drink, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (Nepal), Marketing, Hy-Vee, Method, Forward-looking statement, Technology, LLC, OTCQB, CEO, GLOBE, Soft drink, Grocery store, Coffee, CBD, Kona Gold

This marks the second major Grocery/Supermarket chain the Company has announced in 2022 where Ooh La Lemin will be sold.

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  • This marks the second major Grocery/Supermarket chain the Company has announced in 2022 where Ooh La Lemin will be sold.
  • The Companys Ooh La Lemin Lemonades are currently sold in popular chains such as Walmart, Wawa, Woodmans, Plaid Pantry, Piggly Wiggly, Coborns, Hyvee, and others.
  • During the three-day kickoff, the Kona Gold team and WDI team sold over 2,000 cases of Ooh La Lemin into key accounts.
  • Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. recently rebranded its Lemin Lemonade to Ooh La Lemin Lemonade; please visit its website at www.oohlalemin.com .

Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. Successfully Launches Sparkling Ooh La Lemin Lemonades in the state of Wisconsin

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Forward-looking statement, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, LLC, GLOBE, Energy drink, Company, Engineering, Form, Gold, KGKG, Family, OTC Markets Group, WDI, Marketing, Method, Energy & Water Ombudsman, Technology, CEO, Walmart, Coffee, Kona Gold, CBD

During the three-day kickoff, the Kona Gold team and WDI team sold over 2,000 cases of Ooh La Lemin into key accounts.

Key Points: 
  • During the three-day kickoff, the Kona Gold team and WDI team sold over 2,000 cases of Ooh La Lemin into key accounts.
  • Our team did a phenomenal job kicking off WDI this past April and getting our new Sparkling Ooh La Lemin Lemonades into that market, stated Robert Clark, CEO of Kona Gold Beverage, Inc.
  • Kona Gold recently announced it partnered with Wine & Beverage Merchants of West Virginia to distribute the Companys Still and Sparkling Ooh La Lemin Lemonades across the great state of West Virginia.
  • Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. recently rebranded its Lemin Lemonade to Ooh La Lemin Lemonade; please visit its website at www.oohlalemin.com .

ESG Start-up Nossa Data raises a £1.2m seed investment

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
G20, Barclays, CTO, Software, Disclosure, Legislation, NGO, Partnership, H&M, FTSE, Knowledge, WDI, SFC Capital, BGF, ShareAction, AstraZeneca, Software as a service, CEO, AI, ESG, Lithium, Techstars

LONDON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nossa Data , the fintech start-up that is helping corporates to streamline their ESG reporting, has raised a 1.2m seed round led by Symvan Capital and BGF.

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  • LONDON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nossa Data , the fintech start-up that is helping corporates to streamline their ESG reporting, has raised a 1.2m seed round led by Symvan Capital and BGF.
  • Founded by Julianne Flesher (CEO) and Irina Dumitrescu (CTO) the pair started the company in 2020 when they repeatedly saw how burdensome ESG disclosure was for companies.
  • Nossa Data's software offers companies everything they need to streamline their ESG disclosure in a single place.
  • Nossa Data CEO, Julianne Flesher, said: "We spoke to the ESG disclosure teams at the world's largest companies and it was shocking to learn how much time they need to spend on repetitive disclosures.

William Davidson Institute hosts diplomats, industry leaders to discuss new opportunities for U.S.-Mexico auto sector

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Economic development, Energy transition, Ford Motor Company, Ross School of Business, WDI, University of Michigan Business Engagement Center, University, Triple accreditation, Welfare, Goal, Industry, Society, Ross School, ANN, Partnership, Research, Automotive industry, Climate, Drug, Renewable energy, Management

The event will bring together accomplished diplomats, industry leaders and academia to share their perspectives on trends and opportunities for players in both countries.

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  • The event will bring together accomplished diplomats, industry leaders and academia to share their perspectives on trends and opportunities for players in both countries.
  • At the same time, the automotive sector is undergoing a profound transformation, fueled by technological innovations, sustainability efforts and supply chain concerns.
  • The "A Vision for a Stronger U.S.-Mexico Partnership: Emerging Opportunities in the Automotive Industry" virtual roundtable is free and open to the public.
  • Established at the University of Michigan in 1992, the William Davidson Institute (WDI) is an independent, non-profit research and educational organization.

Western Asset Diversified Income Fund Conference Call Replay Now Available

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Monday, August 30, 2021
Other Professional Services, Professional Services, Finance, LLC, Twitter, NAV, International, WDI, Company, Government, Fixed, New, Franklin Templeton Investments, Fund, Investment, NYSE, Achievement, Risk management, Risk, LinkedIn, History, Sale, Income, Legg Mason, Bank, Phonograph record, Financial services, Security (finance), Western Asset, Franklin Templeton, WESTERN ASSET, FRANKLIN TEMPLETON

The Western Asset Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: WDI) conference call recording from August 18 is now available.

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  • The Western Asset Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: WDI) conference call recording from August 18 is now available.
  • The speakers on the call were Michael Buchanan, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, and Chris Kilpatrick, Portfolio Manager, both from Western Asset Management.
  • The call replay details are as follows:
    The replay will be available until October 2, 2021.
  • The Fund is a diversified, closed-end fund seeking high current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation.

Western Asset Diversified Income Fund Sets First Conference Call, Publishes Portfolio Positioning Commentary

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Monday, August 9, 2021
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Investment, COVID-19, LLC, Risk management, History, Franklin Templeton Investments, Company, Government, International, Legg Mason, Growth, New, Income, Risk, Achievement, NYSE, LinkedIn, WDI, Fund, Twitter, Fixed, Financial services, Security (finance), Bank, Western Asset, Franklin Templeton, WESTERN ASSET, FRANKLIN TEMPLETON

Western Asset Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: WDI) will host a conference call on August 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST.

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  • Western Asset Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: WDI) will host a conference call on August 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST.
  • The speaker will be Michael Buchanan, Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager at Western Asset Management.
  • The conference call details are as follows:
    The Fund has also published a portfolio positioning commentary by Buchanan.
  • The Fund is a diversified, closed-end fund seeking high current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation.