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Knightscope Announces Second Quarter Town Hall Update

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announced that it will be holding its Second Quarter Town Hall Update to share current events and 2023 financial highlights following the filing of its 10-Q update with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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  • Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announced that it will be holding its Second Quarter Town Hall Update to share current events and 2023 financial highlights following the filing of its 10-Q update with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230807067225/en/
    Knightscope Announces Second Quarter Town Hall Update (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Knightscope’s Chairman and CEO, William Santana Li , will deliver a pre-recorded video update at the top of the meeting to cover Q2 2023 performance metrics followed by a live question and answer session with supporters, investors and analysts in an intimate online forum with no moderator.
  • The conference call / webcast will take place on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 1pm Pacific Time.
  • The pre-recorded portion of the Town Hall presentation, written transcript and supporting financial information will also be posted at the conclusion of the event at www.knightscope.com/rise .

Strike Authorization Voting Began by Thousands of City of San Jose Workers Today

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, unions representing 4,500 San Jose city employees began conducting in-person voting to authorize a strike for up to three days. Voting yes will allow the leadership of IFPTE Local 21 and MEF-AFSCME Local 101 to call a citywide strike should City Administrators fail to address the recruitment and retention crisis impacting city libraries, the airport, affordable housing, emergency response times, and more.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, unions representing 4,500 San Jose city employees began conducting in-person voting to authorize a strike for up to three days.
  • "I'm voting 'Yes' to strike because I care deeply about my San Jose community.
  • Voting is taking place today for IFPTE Local 21 and MEF-AFSCME Local 101 members at the San Jose Regional Wastewater Facility, Animal Care Shelter, Central Service Yard, City Hall, Libraries, Airport, and other locations.
  • Contracts representing 4,500 city workers expired on June 30 after both unions' bargaining teams spent months negotiating with the City.

Dito Helps the City of New Britain, Connecticut, Migrate to Google Workspace as Part of City's IT Modernization

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The City of New Britain, Connecticut, has gone live with Google Workspace, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards modernizing internal systems and enhancing collaboration following a unanimous vote by the city council. With the help of Dito, Google Cloud Premier Partner, the city completed a seamless migration of all the city's departments from Microsoft Exchange 2016, delivering tangible benefits to city departments.

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  • With the help of Dito, Google Cloud Premier Partner, the city completed a seamless migration of all the city's departments from Microsoft Exchange 2016.
  • With the help of Dito, Google Cloud Premier Partner, the city completed a seamless migration of all the city's departments from Microsoft Exchange 2016, delivering tangible benefits to city departments.
  • The City of New Britain recognized the value of Google Workspace in helping streamline their operations and improve how they work.
  • "The transition to Google Workspace allows city personnel to embrace many powerful tools that facilitate communication, collaboration, and document management."

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) delivers new experiences designed to refresh and engage meeting and event professionals at World Education Congress (WEC) 2023 in the Mexican Caribbean

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

“WEC23 in the Mexican Caribbean was an exciting, celebratory time, full of many 'firsts' that were designed to rejuvenate business and personal connections,” said Paul Van Deventer, MPI President and CEO.

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  • “WEC23 in the Mexican Caribbean was an exciting, celebratory time, full of many 'firsts' that were designed to rejuvenate business and personal connections,” said Paul Van Deventer, MPI President and CEO.
  • There were over 100 concurrent sessions and local resources were leveraged, including MPI’s Mexican chapters, to source education and events.
  • “WEC was designed to create opportunities for professionals to make new business connections and learn together,” said Rachel Benedick, Chief Revenue Officer.
  • The Digital Experience saw 86% overall satisfaction featuring live streaming of MPI's general sessions and its annual membership Business Meeting and Town Hall on LinkedIn.

Grasshopper Dispensary and the City of Chula Vista to Host Chula Vista Nights Outdoor Movie Events

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Grasshopper Dispensary and the City of Chula Vista are thrilled to host the new Chula Vista Nights outdoor movie series this summer!

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  • Grasshopper Dispensary and the City of Chula Vista are thrilled to host the new Chula Vista Nights outdoor movie series this summer!
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230718800129/en/
    Chula Vista Nights Presented by Grasshopper Dispensary (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “We are pleased to collaborate with the City of Chula Vista for these free-to-attend outdoor movie events,” says Grasshopper spokesperson, Lance Rogers.
  • Grasshopper Dispensary and Grasshopper Delivery is committed to creating a healthy, safe, and comfortable retail shopping environment.
  • Grasshopper Dispensary and Grasshopper Delivery is the City of Chula Vista’s first licensed cannabis dispensary and delivery service.

CCC to Host Interactive Webcast on ‘The State of Scholarly Metadata in 2023: Industry Insights From Around the Globe’

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

CCC , a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, will present an interactive webcast – The State of Scholarly Metadata in 2023: Industry Insights From Around the Globe – on Thursday, 20 July at 11AM EDT/4 PM BST.

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  • CCC , a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, will present an interactive webcast – The State of Scholarly Metadata in 2023: Industry Insights From Around the Globe – on Thursday, 20 July at 11AM EDT/4 PM BST.
  • A VIP panel of industry experts will discuss the importance of prioritizing metadata management for the open scholarly community and explore pragmatic solutions for future publishing workflows.
  • The session is moderated by Deni Auclair , Media Growth Strategies, and Jamie Carmichael , Senior Director, Information and Content Solutions, CCC.
  • “When it comes to moving successful Open Access initiatives forward, high-quality scholarly metadata is crucial,” said Emily Sheahan, Vice President & Managing Director, CCC.

Mill Creek Announces Start of Move-Ins at Modera Coral Springs

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. , July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the start of move-ins at Modera Coral Springs, a luxury mixed-use apartment community centrally located in the vibrant heart of the city. Additionally, Mill Creek is set to break ground on the community's second phase.

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  • Modera Coral Springs features 351 apartment homes, 14,600 square feet of ground-floor retail space and is part of the greater Cornerstone at Downtown Coral Springs development.
  • Positioned at 3210 N. University Drive and just south of Sample Road, Modera Coral Springs sits amidst the city's most thriving entertainment and employment centers.
  • Within the neighborhood, residents have access to The Walk of Coral Springs, Promenade at Coconut Creek, Tradewinds Park—which includes Butterfly World—and several additional attractions.
  • Modera Coral Springs offers spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes with den layouts available.

Sinclair and the National Diaper Bank Network Launch Sinclair Cares: Summer Diaper Drive

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Sinclair, Inc. announced today that it will partner with the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) to launch Sinclair Cares : Summer Diaper Drive, a nationwide campaign to create awareness, provide assistance, and build a community to reduce diaper need in the US.

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  • Sinclair, Inc. announced today that it will partner with the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) to launch Sinclair Cares : Summer Diaper Drive, a nationwide campaign to create awareness, provide assistance, and build a community to reduce diaper need in the US.
  • The Sinclair Cares: Summer Diaper Drive campaign will be supported through public service campaigns across Sinclair television stations.
  • The Sinclair Cares: Summer Diaper Drive campaign will also be supported by a $25,000 donation from Sinclair.
  • “Diaper need is a public health issue that impacts every community in the United States,” said Joanne Samuel Goldblum, CEO and founder, National Diaper Bank Network.

Landmarks Illinois grant funds support preservation projects in Chicago, Kansas, Kewanee, Millstadt and Red Bud, Illinois

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Friday, June 30, 2023

CHICAGO, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmarks Illinois has awarded $24,500 in grant funding to seven preservation projects across the state through its Preservation Heritage Fund and Barbara C. and Thomas E. Donnelley II Preservation Fund for Illinois grant programs.

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  • CHICAGO, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmarks Illinois has awarded $24,500 in grant funding to seven preservation projects across the state through its Preservation Heritage Fund and Barbara C. and Thomas E. Donnelley II Preservation Fund for Illinois grant programs.
  • Grant-funded projects are located in the Illinois communities of Chicago, Kansas, Kewanee, Millstadt and Red Bud.
  • A total of $22,000 has been awarded to six Illinois preservation efforts in this latest round of grant funding.
  • Landmarks Illinois grants are given on a matching basis, requiring the recipient to raise funds equal or greater to the Landmarks Illinois grant amount.

FORMER STRIPE HEAD OF SEATTLE ENGINEERING AND TAXBIT CTO TRAMALE TURNER JOINS ACTIONIQ AS SVP OF ENGINEERING

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

NEW YORK , June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionIQ , the composable customer data platform leader bringing order to CX chaos, announced Tramale Turner has joined the company as SVP of Engineering.

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  • NEW YORK , June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionIQ , the composable customer data platform leader bringing order to CX chaos, announced Tramale Turner has joined the company as SVP of Engineering.
  • Mr. Turner was most recently CTO of TaxBit, Head of Engineering at Stripe, and has held leadership roles at Nintendo and Volkswagen Group.
  • Uniquely, Tramale was also the executive responsible for People & Culture (HR) in addition to engineering during his tenure at TaxBit.
  • "ActionIQ has built impressive tech, and I am eager to contribute to further enhancing our capabilities," said Tramale Turner, ActionIQ's SVP of Engineering.