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DARK & LOVELY LAUNCHES 'PLAY IN COLOR' CAMPAIGN IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK BEAUTY AND EXPRESSION

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark & Lovely announces 'Play in Color,' a new brand initiative created to empower Black women to experiment and express their fun, playful side with color. With 'Play in Color' comes the debut of the brand's newest hair color collection, Fade Resist Immersive Bolds featuring three new shades – Poppin' Pink, Virtual Violet and Reality Red that inspire color creativity and allow consumers to immerse themselves in a bold color experience.

Key Points: 
  • The Dark & Lovely Fade Resist collection has the largest offerings of colors for Black women.
  • The newest additions are vegan and expertly made to pop on dark hair, while caring for textured hair and curls.
  • The new Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Immersive Bolds Collection is an exciting addition to my toolkit."
  • For more information about Dark & Lovely, visit our website HERE or follow on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter and YouTube .

Meijer Continues its Commitment to Black-Owned Brands, Small Businesses

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer reaffirmed its commitment today to growing its selection of Black-owned brands to meet customer interest and demonstrate its support of small businesses in its communities. Since formalizing this program in 2021, Meijer has grown its selection of Black-owned brands by nearly 35%.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer reaffirmed its commitment today to growing its selection of Black-owned brands to meet customer interest and demonstrate its support of small businesses in its communities.
  • Since formalizing this program in 2021, Meijer has grown its selection of Black-owned brands by nearly 35%.
  • "The Meijer Supplier Inclusion program not only showcases new, diverse brands, but also prioritizes growing existing brands within our various store formats and locations," said Carla Hendon, Director of Supplier Inclusion at Meijer.
  • For Black-owned businesses interested in partnering with Meijer, please visit the Meijer VendorNet .

Timeline, a Swiss Longevity Biotech, Secures Pivotal Financing Round with Support from Strategic Global Industry Leaders, including L’Oréal and Nestlé

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

This marks a significant milestone for the company and includes strategic investments from two global industry leaders—L’Oréal and Nestlé.

Key Points: 
  • This marks a significant milestone for the company and includes strategic investments from two global industry leaders—L’Oréal and Nestlé.
  • "This strategic collaboration reflects the breakthrough multidimensional approach that we've always believed is necessary to make meaningful advancements for longevity and healthspan."
  • said Patrick Aebischer, Co-Founder and Chairman of Timeline “I want to thank L’Oréal, Nestlé and our longstanding investors for their commitment to longevity solutions rooted in the highest level of science”.
  • “Longevity is a new definition of beauty, at the intersection of different scientific disciplines, from decoding biological markers to analyzing external exposure.

The CVPA Brings The Veterinary Shortage Crisis Situation To The Forefront

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

WIMBERLEY, Texas, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coalition for the Veterinary Professional Associate (CVPA) brings the veterinary shortage crisis to the forefront with a wake-up call for the animal healthcare industry. The CVPA is composed of many veterinary industry professionals who have dedicated their lives to the animal healthcare industry for many years, and we have watched the veterinary shortage bring our industry to an abyss, having far-reaching effects from food animal to shelter medicine and everything in between. National, Regional, State, and local news agencies have broadcast, printed, and blogged about the veterinarian and veterinary technician shortage for years (to view news articles, click here).

Key Points: 
  • WIMBERLEY, Texas, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coalition for the Veterinary Professional Associate (CVPA) brings the veterinary shortage crisis to the forefront with a wake-up call for the animal healthcare industry.
  • The animal healthcare industry has been facing an alarming issue for many years - the veterinary shortage crisis.
  • The most significant contributor to this crisis is the industry's shortage of veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
  • The AVMA House of Delegates will discuss veterinary workforce issues at the Veterinary Leadership Conference in early January 2024.

Werner Appoints Michelle D. Greene to Board of Directors

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, announces today that Michelle D. Greene was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the November 6, 2023 Board meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, announces today that Michelle D. Greene was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the November 6, 2023 Board meeting.
  • Greene will fill the seat that was held by Kenneth M. Bird, ED.D., who retired from the Board effective November 6, 2023, having served on Werner’s Board since 2002.
  • Greene will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee and the ESG Committee.
  • Greene is also on the board for Detroit Public Television (DPTV) and is a member of the HR and Comp Committee.

BOLD Recognized as "2023 ISO of the Year" by Priority Technology Holdings

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Monday, November 6, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Marking a significant milestone that underscores its commitment to excellence and innovation, BOLD Integrated Payments, a key division of VersiTech, has been honored with the "2023 ISO of the Year" award by Priority Technology Holdings. The event, which saw participation from over 50 ISO offices associated with Priority, celebrated the best in merchant processing solutions and services.

Key Points: 
  • Marking a significant milestone that underscores its commitment to excellence and innovation, BOLD Integrated Payments, a key division of VersiTech, has been honored with the "2023 ISO of the Year" award by Priority Technology Holdings.
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Marking a significant milestone that underscores its commitment to excellence and innovation, BOLD Integrated Payments, a key division of VersiTech, has been honored with the "2023 ISO of the Year" award by Priority Technology Holdings.
  • The event, which saw participation from over 50 ISO offices associated with Priority, celebrated the best in merchant processing solutions and services.
  • "At BOLD, we're not just providing merchant processing solutions; we're building partnerships rooted in trust, innovation, and mutual success."

21Shares in another regional first with Shariah compliant digital asset ETPs

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

A year since listing the region’s first digital asset exchange traded product (ETP) on the Nasdaq Dubai, 21Shares secures Shariah approval for its market leading ETPs.

Key Points: 
  • A year since listing the region’s first digital asset exchange traded product (ETP) on the Nasdaq Dubai, 21Shares secures Shariah approval for its market leading ETPs.
  • ZURICH/RIYADH, October 19 2023: 21Shares, the world’s largest issuer of digital asset ETPs, continues its international expansion with Shariah approval of its 21Shares Bitcoin ETP (ABTC) and 21Shares BOLD ETP ( BOLD ) from leading Saudi scholars.
  • As regional financial centres compete to provide the latest financial services products, 21Shares’ announcement is an important step in the company’s Saudi market entry.
  • We look forward to partnering with local financial institutions, fostering trust, and contributing to the Kingdom's thriving fintech ecosystem."

UZE Revolutionizes Cross-Seasonal Outerwear with Versatile Heated Jacket: Live on Kickstarter

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UZE (pronounced "use"), Miami's leading smart charging tech and wearable startup, unveils its revolutionary UZE Heated Jacket on Kickstarter today, October 24th. This modular jacket, first showcased at IFA 2023 and Smartech Selfridges, is engineered to transform your comfort across the seasons and sets new standards in versatility and adaptability for outerwear.

Key Points: 
  • The 27-day Heated Jacket Kickstarter Campaign follows a track record of 3 successful UZE crowdfunding campaigns, raising USD 1m+.
  • MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UZE (pronounced "use"), Miami's leading smart charging tech and wearable startup, unveils its revolutionary UZE Heated Jacket on Kickstarter today, October 24th.
  • The UZE Heated Jacket is more than just a wearable; it's a game changer in outerwear and sustainability.
  • "The UZE Heated Jacket is more than just a wearable; it's a game changer in outerwear and sustainability.

Debut Set to Revolutionize the Fragrance Industry with Proprietary Advanced Biomanufacturing, Closes More Than $40 Million in Additional Series B Funding

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Debut, a vertically integrated synthetic biology company that unlocks a new generation of cosmetic bioactive ingredients using the most advanced biomanufacturing approaches, announced that it will develop bio-identical and novel fragrance molecules, having closed a total of $40 million in its Series B funding led by BOLD, the venture capital fund of L'Oréal.

Key Points: 
  • The funding will be used to leverage Debut's proprietary biomanufacturing platform to advance into the fragrance category and establish its biotech fragrance model as the preeminent benchmark in the fragrance industry.
  • Debut's advanced biomanufacturing will enable fragrance brands to transition to bio-based formulas, while protecting the olfactive integrity of their formulas.
  • Debut will also develop novel fragrance molecules, opening new creative possibilities for the fragrance industry.
  • It creates a huge intellectual property moat that will redefine the art of perfumery in the coming decade," said Britton.

THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY CEO PATRICK H. DOLLARD TO MOVE INTO SENIOR ADVISORY ROLE IN THE NEW YEAR

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Monday, October 16, 2023

HARRIS, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY® (TCFD) TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PATRICK H. DOLLARD, WHO HAS LED THE ORGANIZATION FOR 43 YEARS, HAS DECIDED TO TRANSITION INTO A NEW ROLE AS SENIOR ADVISOR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMMEDIATELY NAMED DR. THERESA HAMLIN, ITS PRESIDENT, TO SUCCEED HIM. THE CHANGES ARE EFFECTIVE AT THE START OF THE NEW YEAR. 

Key Points: 
  • I HAVE REALLY ENJOYED WORKING CLOSELY WITH HIM OVER THIS PAST DECADE AND THE BOARD IS DELIGHTED HE WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A SENIOR ADVISOR.
  • AS PATRICK TRANSITIONS INTO A SENIOR ADVISORY ROLE, WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE DR. THERESA HAMLIN ASSUME THE CEO POSITION AT THE START OF THE NEW YEAR."
  • "TODAY TCFD IS RECOGNIZED AS A NATIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE THANKS TO PATRICK'S ADVOCACY AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP OVER FOUR DECADES.
  • "WE ARE GRATEFUL TO PATRICK FOR HIS BOLD VISION AND LEADERSHIP, AND FORTUNATE TO HAVE SOMEONE AS QUALIFIED, ENTHUSIASTIC AND READY FOR THE FUTURE AS TERRY."