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Capitaliz Hires Former Business Enterprise Institute CEO to Lead Americas

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
BEI, Marketing, Nation, Convergys, Comprehension, Citibank, AOL, Management

In this role, Johnson will oversee the company's operations, strategy, and regional growth as Capitaliz aims to expand its business development and client success teams through advisory relationships.

Key Points: 
  • In this role, Johnson will oversee the company's operations, strategy, and regional growth as Capitaliz aims to expand its business development and client success teams through advisory relationships.
  • As CEO of the Business Enterprise Institute (BEI), he built resources and tools for advisors, increased membership, and expanded advocacy for exit planning.
  • Capitaliz's suite of insights and valuation tools helps quantify current business valuation, identify key value drivers, and make recommendations for strategic actions for enhancing business value.
  • The platform is built by industry professionals for business owners and advisors, including accountants, financial advisers, wealth managers, bankers, and business coaches.

Atwell continues growth in Florida with acquisition of Banks Engineering, expanding engineering, planning, and surveying services

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Environment, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Consulting, Engineering, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Architecture, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Senior, Multimedia, Acquisition, Hydrocarbon, Bank, Private sector, BEI

Atwell has acquired BEI Engineering Group, LLC, doing business as Banks Engineering, a 90-person firm providing civil engineering, planning, and land surveying services.

Key Points: 
  • Atwell has acquired BEI Engineering Group, LLC, doing business as Banks Engineering, a 90-person firm providing civil engineering, planning, and land surveying services.
  • The acquisition of Banks Engineering continues to strengthen Atwell’s resources and capabilities in Florida, specifically in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110123328/en/
    Banks Engineering has provided Florida with civil engineering, planning, and land surveying for more than 30 years.
  • “Banks is excited to join the Atwell family,” said Tom Lehnert, President of Banks Engineering.

Silicon Valley’s Westly Foundation Names Eight Finalists for the 2024 Westly Prize for Young Social Innovators

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
Generation Z, Other Science, Baby, Maternity, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Consumer, Foundation, Professional Services, Science, Philanthropy, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), General Health, Neurology, Health, Primary, Secondary, Education, Stanford University, Public policy, BEI, Woman, Student, School, Mortality, TACO, Drug overdose, Black, University, Internet, University of Southern California, Safety, Organization, Public service, Creativity, Innovation, USC

The Westly Foundation has announced eight finalists for the 2024 Westly Prize for Young Social Innovators.

Key Points: 
  • The Westly Foundation has announced eight finalists for the 2024 Westly Prize for Young Social Innovators.
  • Each will advance to compete for $145,000 in unrestricted funding - including three top awards of $40,000 each, on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Stanford University’s Haas Center for Public Service.
  • The Westly Prize honors talent, creativity, and the daring humanitarian spirit of early-stage innovators combating persistent community and global challenges.
  • The 2024 Westly Prize finalists and their corresponding innovations follow:
    Arpad Kovesdy & Mateo Abascal | Beamlink revolutionizes internet access worldwide at a 99% cost reduction with its lunchbox sized cell towers, impacting safety, education, healthcare, and equity outcomes in disaster zones and internet-deprived communities.

Neutron Therapeutics' Accelerator Receives Final Acceptance at University of Birmingham's High Flux Accelerator-Driven Neutron Facility

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Science, Biotechnology, Research, Health, Energy, University, Education, Nuclear, Neutron, Outline of physical science, High Flux Isotope Reactor, Therapy, Physics, Head, Glioblastoma, BNCT, Teaching hospital, Radiation, Medicine, Nuclear energy, United, BEI, University of Birmingham, Engineering, Cancer, EPSRC, Environment, Lithium, Medical imaging

Neutron Therapeutics , a leading developer of accelerator-based neutron systems for targeted radiation therapy of solid tumors, today announced that its compact accelerator has received final acceptance for use at the University of Birmingham's High Flux Accelerator-Driven Neutron Facility.

Key Points: 
  • Neutron Therapeutics , a leading developer of accelerator-based neutron systems for targeted radiation therapy of solid tumors, today announced that its compact accelerator has received final acceptance for use at the University of Birmingham's High Flux Accelerator-Driven Neutron Facility.
  • This first-of-its-kind facility will enable research into the effects of neutrons in a variety of fields, including nuclear energy, nuclear science and boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT).
  • This facility is the United Kingdom’s first high-flux neutron test facility.
  • “The compact accelerator at the University of Birmingham’s neutron facility provides an excellent environment for researchers conducting pre-clinical research in boron neutron capture therapy,” said Professor Stuart Green, director of medical physics at University Hospital Birmingham.

COQUAL RELEASES NEW FINDINGS FROM ITS BLACK EQUITY INDEX, A TOOL FOR COMPANIES TO MEASURE & ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY IN THE WORKPLACE

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Blackboard, Research, Center for Black Equity, Workforce, Risk, State, Culture, Nature, Inclusion, Equity, BEI, School, Deepening, Interview, HR, Diversity, Workplace, Security (finance), Pharmaceutical industry, Management, Black

"Despite the recent attacks on DE&I initiatives nationwide, companies have maintained ongoing efforts to improve equity in the workplace," said Coqual CEO Lanaya Irvin.

Key Points: 
  • "Despite the recent attacks on DE&I initiatives nationwide, companies have maintained ongoing efforts to improve equity in the workplace," said Coqual CEO Lanaya Irvin.
  • "Participating companies are committed to driving racial equity, transparency, and are dedicated to making meaningful strides in the workplace."
  • BEI KEY DATA & FINDINGS:
    Representation: Building Black representation at every level of an organization is critical to moving DE&I efforts forward.
  • Methodology: The 2023 Black Equity Index is an annual survey that captures information on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts focused on Black professionals.

ANCHAIN.AI ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY ON AWS MARKETPLACE

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Monday, October 23, 2023
Stellar, BEI, Organization, Information security operations center, CISO, Machine learning, Digital asset, AWS, AML, SAN, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnChain.AI, a global leader in Web3 digital asset security, investigations, and AML compliance, today proudly announced the immediate availability of its cutting-edge blockchain security and compliance tools on AWS Marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnChain.AI, a global leader in Web3 digital asset security, investigations, and AML compliance, today proudly announced the immediate availability of its cutting-edge blockchain security and compliance tools on AWS Marketplace.
  • AWS Marketplace is a curated digital catalog that makes it easy for customers to find, test, buy, and deploy third-party software that runs on AWS.
  • "By making our tools available on AWS Marketplace, we're streamlining the process for organizations to adopt and integrate our solutions to protect their Web3 Digital Assets."
  • Key features of AnChain.AI's tools available on AWS Marketplace include:
    AI-Powered Analysis: Advanced machine learning techniques to detect and prevent fraud suspicious activities in real-time.

Quantic™ BEI's Encoder Enables High Resolution Rotary Position Sensing for Raytheon VIIRS Weather Instrument

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Joint Polar Satellite System, BEI, Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite, JPSS, VIIRS, Forecasting, Quantic, Raytheon Technologies, Weather, Telescope, Earth

MAUMELLE, Ark., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantic™ BEI, a business of Quantic® Electronics ("Quantic"), today announced that its precision optical encoder is enabling high- resolution rotational position sensing for the Raytheon's Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Instrument, which collects atmospheric imagery that provide detailed weather patterns for predicting weather. The first images are being released from the NOAA-21 VIIRS Instrument.

Key Points: 
  • Quantic BEI's precision optical encoder is enabling high-resolution rotational position sensing for Raytheon VIIRS.
  • Quantic BEI's optical encoder is a state-of-the-art angular position sensing solution designed to meet the exacting requirements of mission-critical applications.
  • Its industry leading resolution capabilities, combined with its space heritage, make it the ideal choice for demanding applications like VIIRS.
  • "VIIRS is a key instrument in the Joint Polar Satellite System, the nation's latest generation polar-orbiting operational environmental satellite system," said Ed Chung, VIIRS Program Director, Raytheon.

Spritzer Recognised with National and ASEAN Energy Awards

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Friday, September 8, 2023
Automated storage and retrieval system, BEI, AEA, Green, GBI, NEA, Damin Spritzer, MGTC, ACE, ASEAN Centre for Energy, ASRS, Renewable energy, Spritzer, ASEAN

In competing against 114 other nominees at the country level, the award was specifically obtained in the sub-category of zero-energy buildings at the National Energy Awards (NEA).

Key Points: 
  • In competing against 114 other nominees at the country level, the award was specifically obtained in the sub-category of zero-energy buildings at the National Energy Awards (NEA).
  • Representing Malaysia at the 2023 ASEAN Energy Awards (AEA), a prestigious event hosted by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) in Bali, Indonesia, Spritzer's ASRS warehouse winning, was the first building, in the Green Building Index (GBI) with a negative Building Energy Index (BEI) because of excess solar energy generation.
  • Remarkably, this system operates entirely on energy derived from solar and other renewable sources, bypassing the need for conventional energy inputs.
  • He further remarked, "Spritzer extends its heartfelt gratitude to NRECC, MGTC, and ACE for this esteemed recognition.

AnChain.AI Integrates with Provenance Blockchain to Revolutionize Security for Digital Finance

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Cosmos, Blockchain, Partnership, BEI, Risk management, CISO, Developer ecosystem, Information security operations center, AML, Trust, SAN, Government, Ecosystem, Environment, Cryptocurrency, Web3

Leading Web3 security firm AnChain.AI today announced its strategic collaboration with Provenance Blockchain Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • Leading Web3 security firm AnChain.AI today announced its strategic collaboration with Provenance Blockchain Foundation.
  • "Web3 digital assets are the future of finance, but security and compliance are critical to wider adoption," said Victor Fang, CEO & Co-founder of AnChain.AI.
  • "Our partnership with the Provenance Blockchain Foundation aligns perfectly with our mission to provide the industry's leading Web3 security solutions.
  • AnChain.AI's groundbreaking Blockchain Ecosystem Intelligence (BEI) and Compliance, Investigation, Security Operations (CISO) tools, will empower developers building on the Provenance Blockchain to prioritize security and customer safety from the earliest stages of development.

Equitable Facilities Fund Surpasses $1B in Loans to High-Impact Public Charter Schools

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Wilmington Trust, Walton family, Goldman, BEI, Education, ECS, TFF, Vanguard, JPMorgan Chase, School, Student, Biophysical environment, UBS, Growth, EFF, S&P Global Ratings, Tutoring, Nursing

NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equitable Facilities Fund (EFF), a nonprofit social impact fund, today announced it crossed the billion-dollar threshold in low-cost loans to high-performing public charter schools. Since its launch in 2017, EFF has successfully closed four bond issuances totaling over $800 million in proceeds backed by the fund's 'A' credit rating from S&P Global Ratings.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equitable Facilities Fund (EFF), a nonprofit social impact fund, today announced it crossed the billion-dollar threshold in low-cost loans to high-performing public charter schools.
  • "Reaching this milestone demonstrates the unprecedented scale and measurable success of the sustainable model we built to help our nation's highest-performing public charter schools access equitable funding," said Anand Kesavan, founder and chief executive officer of the Equitable Facilities Fund.
  • EFF is supported by the Walton Family Foundation's Building Equity Initiative (BEI), an unprecedented effort to make it easier and more affordable for public charter schools to access equitable, affordable facilities funding.
  • "The Equitable Facilities Fund allows charter schools to put more resources where they belong: in the classroom with students," said Alice Walton.