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Global Down Syndrome Foundation President & CEO Michelle Sie Whitten to be Inducted into the Denver Business Journal Hall of Fame for Her Transformative Research and Medical Work for Children and Adults with Down Syndrome

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Whitten will be joining 40 accomplished young professionals who will receive this prestigious annual recognition award the night of the event.

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  • Whitten will be joining 40 accomplished young professionals who will receive this prestigious annual recognition award the night of the event.
  • From 1993 to 2004 Whitten worked in the TV industry for cable pioneers Peter Barton, her father, John J. Sie and others.
  • In 2003 Whitten gave birth to her first child, Sophia, who happens to have Down syndrome.
  • From that moment, Whitten has dedicated her life to improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through research, medical care, and government advocacy.

3DEO Secures Strategic Investment From Development Bank of Japan and Seiko Epson Corporation to Accelerate Growth and Innovation

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Friday, January 19, 2024
Technology, Engineering, Banking, Professional Services, Software, Manufacturing, Machinery, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, Hardware, Robotics, Specialization, Research, CFIUS, Foreign investment, Trust, Partnership, Additive, EPSON, DBJ, Movement, 3D, Development finance institution, Committee, 3D printing, Design for additive manufacturing, Growth

3DEO, a Los Angeles-based leader in design, engineering and metal additive manufacturing (AM), today announced a significant investment from the Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ) and Seiko Epson Corporation (EPSON).

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  • 3DEO, a Los Angeles-based leader in design, engineering and metal additive manufacturing (AM), today announced a significant investment from the Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ) and Seiko Epson Corporation (EPSON).
  • The investment will propel 3DEO’s growth strategies in North America and Japan, expanding opportunities for partnership in the semiconductor, aerospace, medical devices and equipment, and industrial sectors.
  • The strategic investment by DBJ and EPSON aligns with DBJ's mandate to foster “technological innovation and reorganization of industry,” and with Epson's mission to promote “manufacturing innovation” under its Epson 25 Renewed Corporate Vision.
  • With this strategic investment, 3DEO is poised to further disrupt traditional and advanced manufacturing processes, bringing innovative products to market faster and more efficiently than ever before.

Development Bank of Japan invests in 4BIO Capital’s Ventures III fund

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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LONDON & TOKYO, 4 January 2024 – 4BIO Capital (“4BIO” or “the Group”), an international venture capital firm unlocking the treatments of the future by investing in advanced therapies and other emerging technologies, announces today that the Development Bank of Japan Inc. (“DBJ”), Japan’s sovereign development bank, has entered into an investment agreement with its third fund, 4BIO Ventures III.

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  • LONDON & TOKYO, 4 January 2024 – 4BIO Capital (“4BIO” or “the Group”), an international venture capital firm unlocking the treatments of the future by investing in advanced therapies and other emerging technologies, announces today that the Development Bank of Japan Inc. (“DBJ”), Japan’s sovereign development bank, has entered into an investment agreement with its third fund, 4BIO Ventures III.
  • The Group is targeting $200-300 million for the final close of the fund, expected to be in 2024.
  • This investment by the DBJ represents the Bank’s first investment into a UK life sciences fund.
  • By investing in 4BIO Ventures III, we look forward to collaborating and supporting the creation of potentially ground-breaking medical treatments for all patients.”

AdvoCare® Ranks 22nd on The Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work List

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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AdvoCare International, LLC , a health and wellness company, ranked 22nd on The Dallas Business Journal’s 2023 Best Places to Work awards list.

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  • AdvoCare International, LLC , a health and wellness company, ranked 22nd on The Dallas Business Journal’s 2023 Best Places to Work awards list.
  • DBJ celebrates 21 years of the “Best Places to Work” Awards program honoring the top workplaces across Dallas-Fort Worth and the broader North Texas region this year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231027062008/en/
    AdvoCare Named 2023 Best Places to Work by Dallas Business Journal (Photo: Business Wire)
    To be considered as a DBJ Best Places to Work, all companies, like AdvoCare, must apply and complete an all-employee survey administered by a third-party reviewer.
  • “As we continue to celebrate our 30th year in business, we are incredibly honored to be recognized as one of the best places to work in DFW by the Dallas Business Journal,” said Patrick Wright, AdvoCare CEO.

AdCellerant Ranks 5th Among Extra-Large Companies in Denver Business Journal's Fast 50 List

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Monday, October 23, 2023
DBJ, Growth, American City Business Journals

DENVER, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Denver Business Journal (DBJ) announced on Thursday, Oct. 19, at their celebratory event for Fast 50 honorress, that AdCellerant placed 5th in the extra-large business category for the Fast 50 list.

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  • DENVER, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Denver Business Journal (DBJ) announced on Thursday, Oct. 19, at their celebratory event for Fast 50 honorress, that AdCellerant placed 5th in the extra-large business category for the Fast 50 list.
  • This annual list comprises the region's fastest-growing private companies based on their percentage of revenue growth for the fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022.
  • "It's because of our talented employees that we are here, and it's why I am so optimistic about what's next for the AdCellerant family."
  • View the list of extra-large companies honored for the Denver Business Journal's Fast 50 awards.

John Street Recognized as One of Colorado's Most Admired CEOs by the Denver Business Journal

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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DENVER, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pax8 , the leading cloud commerce marketplace, today announced its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-founder, John Street, has been named one of Denver Business Journal’s (DBJ) Most Admired CEOs of 2023.

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  • DENVER, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pax8 , the leading cloud commerce marketplace, today announced its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-founder, John Street, has been named one of Denver Business Journal’s (DBJ) Most Admired CEOs of 2023.
  • Street, alongside 20 other executives, has been acknowledged by the DBJ for his exceptional business leadership, outstanding company performance, and active civic engagement.
  • “I am truly humbled by this prestigious award, given the exceptional leadership in companies throughout the state," said Street.
  • The DBJ will recognize Street and other most admired CEOs for their invaluable contributions during an upcoming awards dinner scheduled for November 16, 2023.

Leading Language App ELSA Raises $23M C Round, Launches ELSA AI Tutor to Revolutionize Learning English Using Generative AI

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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ELSA, the premier company leveraging machine learning and speech recognition technology to teach English, has raised a $23 million Series C funding alongside its launch of ELSA AI Tutor.

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  • ELSA, the premier company leveraging machine learning and speech recognition technology to teach English, has raised a $23 million Series C funding alongside its launch of ELSA AI Tutor.
  • ELSA AI replaces the need for an in-person tutor and makes English language accuracy and fluency more accessible than ever before.
  • Using voice, not just text-based learning, ELSA AI helps learners master English language fluency, building their confidence to speak in actual work, school and social settings.
  • The new ELSA AI Tutor feature is officially available in the ELSA Speak App and will automatically update for all current users.

Payton Mayes Celebrated as a Most Admired CEO by Dallas Business Journal

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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IRVING, Texas, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JPI's Chief Executive Officer, Payton Mayes, has been recognized as a 2023 Most Admired CEO Award winner by the Dallas Business Journal (DBJ) for his outstanding performance in guiding a company to success and contributing to the overall growth of the North Texas business community.

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  • IRVING, Texas, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JPI's Chief Executive Officer, Payton Mayes, has been recognized as a 2023 Most Admired CEO Award winner by the Dallas Business Journal (DBJ) for his outstanding performance in guiding a company to success and contributing to the overall growth of the North Texas business community.
  • Payton exemplifies an admired CEO through his hungry, humble, and people-first approach to business.
  • "It's an honor to be recognized alongside so many outstanding leaders in our community," commented Payton Mayes, CEO of JPI.
  • "At JPI, we continue to be laser-focused on best-in-class people, technology, and processes that help us be recognized as one of the leaders in the market.

RCLCO Fund Advisors to Serve As US Real Estate Market Advisor for Development Bank of Japan Inc.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RCLCO Fund Advisors ("RFA") (www.rclco.com/rfa) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Development Bank of Japan Inc. ("DBJ") to serve as an advisor on its U.S. real estate investments. Under an arrangement facilitated by Otake Global Capital, RFA will source, carry out due diligence, and monitor DBJ's U.S. senior real estate loan portfolio, and provide research, market intelligence, and analytics.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RCLCO Fund Advisors ("RFA") ( www.rclco.com/rfa ) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Development Bank of Japan Inc. ("DBJ") to serve as an advisor on its U.S. real estate investments.
  • Under an arrangement facilitated by Otake Global Capital, RFA will source, carry out due diligence, and monitor DBJ's U.S. senior real estate loan portfolio, and provide research, market intelligence, and analytics.
  • "We believe that despite some degree of market uncertainty, the North American real estate sector continues to offer superior possibilities and investment opportunities," said Mammen.
  • "Investment in North American real estate is a vital part of a comprehensive portfolio strategy, and more than ever requires devoted expertise to maximize long-term success and returns.

Linden Cogeneration and Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery Complete Hydrogen Blending Commissioning

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Linden Cogeneration (Linden Cogen) has successfully completed the commissioning process of its hydrogen blending initiative which stands to curb CO2 emissions by reducing the amount of natural gas used for power and steam generation.

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  • Linden Cogeneration (Linden Cogen) has successfully completed the commissioning process of its hydrogen blending initiative which stands to curb CO2 emissions by reducing the amount of natural gas used for power and steam generation.
  • After such modifications, including PSM’s FlameSheetTM system, Linden Cogen is now taking refinery off gas containing hydrogen produced by the Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) Bayway Refinery and blending it with natural gas to fuel the unit 6 gas turbine.
  • The project is improving overall refinery and Linden Cogen operational efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions, primarily by using refinery off gas and improving flare efficiencies.
  • Linden Cogen is a 972 MW natural gas-fueled thermal cogeneration plant located in Linden, New Jersey.