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AnHeart Therapeutics Expands U.S. Leadership With Development and Commercial Leads

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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AnHeart Therapeutics (“AnHeart”), a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel precision therapies for people with cancer, today announced the appointments of Guilin Huang as Senior Vice President, Development and Amy Muse as Vice President, U.S. Commercial.

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  • AnHeart Therapeutics (“AnHeart”), a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel precision therapies for people with cancer, today announced the appointments of Guilin Huang as Senior Vice President, Development and Amy Muse as Vice President, U.S. Commercial.
  • Amy joins AnHeart with more than 20 years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry.
  • Amy will lead commercial strategy for AnHeart’s investigational precision therapies in the United States, focusing initially on preparing AnHeart for the commercial launch of taletrectinib.
  • Prior to Takeda, Amy held several commercial roles, including marketing and sales positions, at Shire, Forest Laboratories, and Merck and Co.

Second Century Ventures Selects Seven Tech Companies for 2024 REACH Canada Program

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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CALGARY, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, today announced seven companies selected for its 2024 REACH Canada program.

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  • CALGARY, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, today announced seven companies selected for its 2024 REACH Canada program.
  • “Each year, the REACH Canada program showcases the powerful blend of technology and innovation that is transforming the real estate market,” said Dave Garland, managing partner of Second Century Ventures.
  • The award-winning REACH program helps high growth-potential companies scale across the real estate, financial services, banking, home services and insurance industries.
  • Learn more about the companies selected for the REACH Canada program and how you can get involved at www.narreach.ca .

ESS Recognized as Leading American Clean Technology Exporter by U.S. Department of Commerce

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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ESS was recognized in a ceremony yesterday during RE+ to honor clean energy technology exporters hosted by Ellen Bohon, Director of Global Teams for the U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration.

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  • ESS was recognized in a ceremony yesterday during RE+ to honor clean energy technology exporters hosted by Ellen Bohon, Director of Global Teams for the U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration.
  • The Export Achievement Certificate is presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce to American companies making significant contributions to exports.
  • Exports of ESS’ iron flow battery systems have increased significantly over the past year as global demand for long-duration energy storage continues to grow.
  • “This certificate recognizes ESS’ successful export of its clean energy technology to new markets.

Insurance Quantified Welcomes Jeremy Johnson as Strategic Advisor

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance Quantified, a leading commercial P&C underwriting technology provider, today announced the appointment of Jeremy Johnson as the company's latest strategic advisor.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance Quantified, a leading commercial P&C underwriting technology provider, today announced the appointment of Jeremy Johnson as the company's latest strategic advisor.
  • He is the retired CEO of Protective Insurance, where he was one of Insurance Quantified's inaugural customers.
  • "I'm excited to join Insurance Quantified in an advisory capacity," said Johnson.
  • "We're delighted to welcome Jeremy to our advisory team," said Brian Modesitt, Chief Executive Officer of Insurance Quantified.

Finacity Hosts Trade Receivables Securitization Industry Roundtables at the United States Embassies and Consulates in London, Madrid, Lisbon, and Toronto

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Trade receivables securitization can lower a company’s all-in financing costs and maximize liquidity, while diversifying sources of funding.

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  • Trade receivables securitization can lower a company’s all-in financing costs and maximize liquidity, while diversifying sources of funding.
  • It is also an opportunity for IFRS or GAAP off-balance sheet treatment of receivables through a facility which does not encumber other assets and has minimal covenants.
  • The roundtables assembled at the United States Embassies and Consulates in London, Madrid, Lisbon, and Toronto resulted from the support of the U.S. Commercial Service, the trade promotion agency under the U.S. Department of Commerce.
  • We are excited to continue our support of Finacity as they seek to host additional roundtable discussions at other U.S. Embassies and Consulates across the globe.”

The U.S. Department of Commerce's ITA and The 22 Fund Sign First of Its Kind Agreement

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 22 Fund (The 22) and the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA) recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to promote the competitiveness of U.S. industry, improve the global business environment and provide education and resources to support the export needs of women and black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC)-owned and led firms.

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  • "With this unprecedented agreement with Commerce's ITA, we're honored and excited to launch this Strategic Partnership"
    "We look forward to working with the team at The 22 Fund.
  • This is the first venture capital fund that we have officially partnered with," said ITA's Global Diversity Export Initiative Director, Terri Batch.
  • "With this unprecedented agreement with Commerce's ITA, we are honored and excited to launch this Strategic Partnership," says Tracy D. Gray, The 22 Fund Founder and Managing Partner.
  • To learn about upcoming business education events, U.S. businesses can visit the Global Diversity Export Initiative website.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves Addition of Positive Data from Phase 3 VALOR-HCM Study to CAMZYOS® (mavacamten) Label

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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Results from the Phase 3 VALOR-HCM study reinforce the data from the Phase 3 EXPLORER-HCM trial and further strengthen the clinical profile of CAMZYOS.

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  • Results from the Phase 3 VALOR-HCM study reinforce the data from the Phase 3 EXPLORER-HCM trial and further strengthen the clinical profile of CAMZYOS.
  • Interrupt CAMZYOS if LVEF is
  • At Week 38, following an 8-week interruption of trial drug, mean LVEF was similar to baseline for both treatment groups.
  • For additional information, visit CAMZYOS.com or call 855-CAMZYOS (855-226-9967) 8 am to 11 pm ET, Monday through Friday.

VSEDC and U.S. Department of Commerce Team Up to Propel Women-Owned Businesses

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC), the community-based non-profit organization that advocates and provides resources for residents of South Los Angeles and beyond, is excited to partner with the U.S. Commercial Service (CS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA).

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  • Together with CS, the Los Angeles Mayor's Office, NEW Community Investments, SoCal Gas, Amazon, and UPS, we are co-hosting an event called "Empowering Women-Owned Businesses for Global Expansion".
  • This is a special workshop that fosters awareness of ITA's Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) and provides resources and networking for underrepresented women- and women of color-owned export businesses in the Los Angeles area.
  • CEO Quentin Strode says, "We are excited to work with the U.S. Department of Commerce, LA Mayor's Office and other esteemed partners in support of our local women-owned businesses.
  • We appreciate strong partners like VSEDC that augment our reach so that we can help more underserved women exporters in LA."

Vermont to conduct captive insurance trade mission in Mexico

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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MONTPELIER, Vt., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The State of Vermont and the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) will send a delegation of government, regulatory, and industry representatives to Mexico to highlight Vermont's leading captive insurance industry. The trade mission was originally planned for March 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The delegation will lead a captive insurance educational forum in Mexico City on March 1, 2023. The trade mission is a collaborative effort with the U.S. Commercial Service, the trade and promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration, and Vermont's Department of Economic Development via its State Trade and Expansion Program, a program funded by the Small Business Administration.

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  • The mission is a collaborative effort to help highlight Vermont's leading captive insurance industry, encouraging companies from Mexico and around the world to take advantage of the benefits of captive insurance.
  • MONTPELIER, Vt., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The State of Vermont and the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) will send a delegation of government, regulatory, and industry representatives to Mexico to highlight Vermont's leading captive insurance industry.
  • "The trade mission is a great example of Vermont's mutually beneficial trade relationship with Mexico," said Governor Phil Scott.
  • "The goal of the trade mission is to raise awareness about Vermont as a leading domicile for captive insurance, no matter where in the world you are headquartered," said Sandy Bigglestone, Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, Vermont Department of Financial Regulation.

Teva Announces Appointment of Richard Francis as President and CEO

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Teva or the Company) (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced that the Companys Board of Directors has appointed Richard Francis as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Teva or the Company) (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced that the Companys Board of Directors has appointed Richard Francis as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Mr. Francis is currently the CEO of Purespring Therapeutics, a pioneering gene therapy company focused on transforming the treatment of kidney diseases, and CEO of Forcefield Therapeutics, a pioneer of best-in-class therapeutics to protect heart function.
  • Richard Francis is an operating Partner at Syncona, which focuses on founding, building and funding healthcare companies.
  • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) has been developing and producing medicines to improve peoples lives for more than a century.