Environment and Communications Committee (Iceland)

Eco Wave Power Presents Continued Operational Progress and Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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The project is supported by EDF Renewables IL and the Israeli Energy Ministry, who recognized Eco Wave Power's technology as "pioneering technology."

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  • The project is supported by EDF Renewables IL and the Israeli Energy Ministry, who recognized Eco Wave Power's technology as "pioneering technology."
  • Eco Wave Power has announced a collaboration agreement with Rogan Associates SA ("Rogan Associates") for the design of its innovative wave energy technology in the Port of Heraklion in Crete, Greece.
  • They will design the reinforcement and potential extension of the Heraklion Port's existing breakwater, while Eco Wave Power will analyze wave energy production and design its patented wave energy technology for the breakwater.
  • · Eco Wave Power to Open First North American Subsidiary in New York City; Expands Presence in the United States
    Eco Wave Power has announced the opening of its U.S. subsidiary, Eco Wave Power U.S. Inc., along with plans to establish a corporate office in New York City.

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Announces the Appointment of Jay Bradner, M.D. and Jim Weiss to the Board of Directors

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) is proud to announce two new additions to the FNIH Board of Directors, Dr. Jay Bradner and Jim Weiss.

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  • The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) is proud to announce two new additions to the FNIH Board of Directors, Dr. Jay Bradner and Jim Weiss.
  • “We are extremely honored to welcome Jim and Jay to the FNIH Board,” said Steve Paul, M.D., Board Chairman.
  • “They bring incredible entrepreneurship and a commitment to finding innovative solutions to the world’s most challenging health problems.
  • Mr. Weiss will be co-chair of the Advancement and Communications Committee of the FNIH Board and a member of the Executive Committee.

Eco Wave Power Submits Testimony in Support of Wave Energy Legislation in California, Which Passes Unanimously in California's Senate Energy Committee and the Natural Resources and Water Committee

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Braverman's testimony was provided to both the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee and the Natural Resources and Water Committee in the past two weeks.

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  • Braverman's testimony was provided to both the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee and the Natural Resources and Water Committee in the past two weeks.
  • The bill would also require California's Energy Commission to develop a strategic plan for the deployment of wave and tidal technologies, infrastructure, and facilities.
  • Further, it also notes that ocean energy represents the "third largest source of renewable energy and the largest source of underutilized renewable energy."
  • The bill is currently in the State Senate Environment & Energy Committee and will be brought before the committee in the coming weeks.

Eco Wave Power Submits Testimony in Support of Wave Energy Legislation in California, Which Passes Unanimously in California's Senate Energy Committee and the Natural Resources and Water Committee

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Braverman's testimony was provided to both the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee and the Natural Resources and Water Committee in the past two weeks.

Key Points: 
  • Braverman's testimony was provided to both the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee and the Natural Resources and Water Committee in the past two weeks.
  • The bill would also require California's Energy Commission to develop a strategic plan for the deployment of wave and tidal technologies, infrastructure, and facilities.
  • Further, it also notes that ocean energy represents the "third largest source of renewable energy and the largest source of underutilized renewable energy."
  • The bill is currently in the State Senate Environment & Energy Committee and will be brought before the committee in the coming weeks.

Biologicals Industry Leader Richard Jones Joins DunhamTrimmer Bio Intelligence as Vice President of Content and Client Engagement

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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DunhamTrimmer, the global leader in business intelligence for the biocontrol, biostimulant, biofertilizer, and specialty nutrition industries, announced today it has named Richard Jones the company’s new Vice President of Content and Client Engagement.

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  • DunhamTrimmer, the global leader in business intelligence for the biocontrol, biostimulant, biofertilizer, and specialty nutrition industries, announced today it has named Richard Jones the company’s new Vice President of Content and Client Engagement.
  • For more than ten years, Jones led the company’s biologicals content strategy, focusing on developments in biopesticides, macroorganisms, and biostimulants.
  • “I have known and engaged with DunhamTrimmer, and have benefitted from its unparalleled market intelligence for years,” Jones said.
  • I am excited to help build on that foundation as we work together toward an exciting future for the biologicals industry.”

CCPPP announces new board directors & new chair for 2022-2023

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships is pleased to announce its 2022-2023 Board of Directors, including Johanne Mullen, Partner, PwC Canada, as the Council’s new Chair.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships is pleased to announce its 2022-2023 Board of Directors, including Johanne Mullen, Partner, PwC Canada, as the Council’s new Chair.
  • The 30-person volunteer board, including five new directors, was elected virtually by member organizations at the Council’s annual general meeting on November 30.
  • Given the unique nature of the Council, directors come from both the public and private sector.
  • The other outgoing directors include:
    Steve Nackan, Executive Vice President & President, Aecon Concessions
    Established in 1993, CCPPP is a national not-for-profit non-partisan, member-based organization with broad representation from across the public and private sectors.

Local Media Consortium and Google Launch Digital On Demand Services to Accelerate Digital Growth

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Local Media Consortium, a strategic alliance of local media companies, today announced the launch of its Digital On Demand Services (DODS) program to provide local media companies with broader, lower cost access to strategic consultants, developers and technical resources to help accelerate digital growth.

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  • Shared Services Benefit Local Media Companies with Broader, Lower Cost Access to Digital Strategic Consultants, Developers and Technical Resources
    NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Local Media Consortium, a strategic alliance of local media companies, today announced the launch of its Digital On Demand Services (DODS) program to provide local media companies with broader, lower cost access to strategic consultants, developers and technical resources to help accelerate digital growth.
  • With support from the Google News Initiative (GNI) and guidance from the LMC's Community Committee collaboration, the shared services program provides local media companies with access to digital transformation resources often unaffordable and unattainable for local media, particularly smaller community publishers and independently owned news outlets.
  • "Many local media companies simply don't have the resources to accelerate their digital business," said Fran Wills, CEO, Local Media Consortium.
  • In addition, the LMC has over 30 digital partners that provide a broad array of digital tools and services to optimize a publisher's digital business.

Seasoned Gaming and Hospitality Executive Seth Schorr Joins Skillz Board of Directors

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair competition to players worldwide, today announced that Seth Schorr, Chief Executive Officer of Fifth Street Gaming and Chairman of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, has joined its Board of Directors.

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  • Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair competition to players worldwide, today announced that Seth Schorr, Chief Executive Officer of Fifth Street Gaming and Chairman of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, has joined its Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220825005734/en/
    Seth Schorr Joins Skillz Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Were incredibly excited to bring Seth Schorr and his extensive experience in interactive gaming and entertainment to our board as we embark on the next chapter of Skillz, said Andrew Paradise, CEO of Skillz.
  • He is also the Chairman and an executive board member of the Communications Committee of the Downtown Las Vegas alliance.
  • Skillz has an incredibly bright future ahead, and its thrilling to join the board at this pivotal moment in the companys journey, said Seth Schorr.

Attorney Josh Chilson Appointed to Chair Communications for The Florida Bar

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearwater attorney and partner with the Tampa Bay law firm Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns LLP has been appointed to Chair The Florida Bar Board of Governor's Communications Committee.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearwater attorney and partner with the Tampa Bay law firm Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns LLP has been appointed to Chair The Florida Bar Board of Governor's Communications Committee.
  • The committee supports the Strategic Plan of The Florida Bar by addressing short-term and long-range goals for member relations, media relations and public relations.
  • Florida Bar President Gary Lesser appointed Josh to this important position.
  • Josh has risen to leadership on The Florida Bar Board of Governors including this appointment to chair the Board's Communications Committee and to the Executive Committee.

Wilshire Law Firm, PLC, Welcomes John G. Yslas, Esq., as Senior Partner

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John brings a unique perspective and experience – before joining the Wilshire Law Firm, John was a Partner for many years and held major leadership roles in the international AmLaw 100 law firms of Foley & Lardner, Norton Rose Fulbright, and Seyfarth Shaw. Now representing plaintiffs, John has found his purpose: "I am thrilled to join the plaintiffs' bar and particularly the renowned and growing Wilshire Law Firm. I will continue to be poised and reasoned and the passionate advocate I have always been. To seek justice and protect employee rights is my true calling as an attorney and a proud Mexican American."

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  • Wilshire Law Firm is thrilled to announce the addition of Senior Partner John Yslas to the firm.
  • LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John brings a unique perspective and experience before joining the Wilshire Law Firm, John was a Partner for many years and held major leadership roles in the international AmLaw 100 law firms of Foley & Lardner, Norton Rose Fulbright, and Seyfarth Shaw.
  • Now representing plaintiffs, John has found his purpose: "I am thrilled to join the plaintiffs' bar and particularly the renowned and growing Wilshire Law Firm.
  • In 2007, Founder Bobby Saadian established Wilshire Law Firm, PLC, on the ideals of excellence, justice, and unity.