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Secretary Buttigieg, Mitch Landrieu Join Economic Thought Leaders to Discuss a People-Centered Economy

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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Just as today’s jobs report highlights a resilient workforce - upending previous economic opinions that pointed to a recession - Bold New Consensus presented a range of economic ideas to highlight how we can reconsider prevailing economic theories and continue charting a different path for our economic future.

Key Points: 
  • Just as today’s jobs report highlights a resilient workforce - upending previous economic opinions that pointed to a recession - Bold New Consensus presented a range of economic ideas to highlight how we can reconsider prevailing economic theories and continue charting a different path for our economic future.
  • Let’s be bold.”
    “At some point, people will realize we’ve transformed the state of the United States economy forever,” said White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator, Mitch Landrieu.
  • These communities proposed these changes to us, so their ideas, their plans, and their voices are being heard.
  • Economic Security Project advocates for ideas that build economic power for all Americans.

American Battery Materials, Inc. Expands Board and Strategic Relationships to Accelerate Lithium Extraction Development

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Dylan C. Glenn, a thirty-year veteran of the financial services and government affairs sectors, was introduced as the Company’s newest independent director.

Key Points: 
  • Dylan C. Glenn, a thirty-year veteran of the financial services and government affairs sectors, was introduced as the Company’s newest independent director.
  • Mr. Glenn is currently a senior director at Eldridge Industries, a diversified holding company based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
  • Prior to his tenure with Eldridge, Mr. Glenn was Chairman of Guggenheim KBBO Partners, Ltd., a Dubai-based joint venture partnership between the KBBO Group and Guggenheim Partners.
  • The combined company is expected to be renamed “American Battery Materials Holdings”, and its common stock and warrants are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”).

Alloy Enterprises Raises $26M to Unlock Aluminum Fabrication at Scale

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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BURLINGTON, Mass., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alloy Enterprises, the world's first Digital Aluminum Fab, announces the completion of a $26 million oversubscribed Series A round led by Piva Capital and joined by new investors Unless, Flybridge Capital, MassMutual Catalyst Fund, Robert Downey Jr.'s Footprint Coalition, and existing investors Congruent Ventures and Riot Ventures. The funding brings the total raised to $37 million.

Key Points: 
  • Aluminum is infinitely recyclable; it has twice the strength-to-weight ratio of steel and is an incredible material for lightweighting.
  • Alloy Enterprises is filling the void with a fast, cost-effective manufacturing method that streamlines the production of aluminum parts at scale here in the U.S.
  • Its' unique solution is the first process specially designed for aluminum that does not use aluminum powder.
  • "The Alloy team has proven out a highly efficient process for delivering aluminum components quickly and at scale," said Maria Buitron, Principal at Piva Capital.

Austin M. Ramirez Elected to The Marcus Corporation Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced that Austin M. Ramirez has been elected as a director of the company.

Key Points: 
  • The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced that Austin M. Ramirez has been elected as a director of the company.
  • Ramirez is the chief executive officer at Husco, a global engineering and manufacturing company.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230228006406/en/
    Austin M. Ramirez, director at The Marcus Corporation (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Austin is known for his business acumen and strong leadership throughout the greater Milwaukee business, civic and education communities,” said Stephen H. Marcus, chair of The Marcus Corporation.
  • In 2016, Ramirez served as a White House Fellow on the National Economic Council of both the Obama and Trump administrations.

AFFOA WELCOMES ELISABETH B. REYNOLDS, Ph.D. TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc. (AFFOA) is proud to announce the addition of Elisabeth B. Reynolds, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc. (AFFOA) is proud to announce the addition of Elisabeth B. Reynolds, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors.
  • Reynolds' expertise and background complement AFFOA's current board, creating a highly knowledgeable and accomplished committee.
  • AFFOA adds to institute board focusing on scaling up and semiconductor integration for America's textile industry.
  • "10+ years ago, most US companies would look overseas to scale smart textile manufacturing; AFFOA changed that in 2016.

The Walt Disney Company Underscores Board Strength and Focus on Value Creation, Sends Letter to Shareholders

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors (NYSE:DIS) today responded to materials issued by the Trian Group.

Key Points: 
  • The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors (NYSE:DIS) today responded to materials issued by the Trian Group.
  • Neither Mr. Peltz nor his son offer skills or experience additive to the Disney Board that replace the decades-long experience of Mr. Froman.
  • The Company expects to mail its proxy materials, including its WHITE proxy card, to all shareholders in the near future.
  • CAST YOUR VOTE ON AN INFORMED BASIS:
    We want to thank you for your investment in, and commitment to, The Walt Disney Company.

Statement on Behalf of FTC Chair Lina M. Khan on the Departure of Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council

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Saturday, February 4, 2023
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“As Director of the National Economic Council, Brian Deese has been a key leader in promoting fair competition across the U.S. economy.

Key Points: 
  • “As Director of the National Economic Council, Brian Deese has been a key leader in promoting fair competition across the U.S. economy.
  • By stewarding the President’s whole-of-government Executive Order on competition, Brian has relentlessly championed using all of government’s tools to ensure that our markets are fair, open, innovative, and resilient.
  • His impact will be felt across our economy for decades.”
    The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition, and protect and educate consumers.
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Former U.S. Treasury Secretary discusses what's next for the U.S. and Global Economy at UAE's AIM Summit

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawrence H. Summers, the renowned American economist who served as the 71stUnited States Secretary of Treasury from 1999-2001 under Bill Clinton, as well as the Director of the National Economic Council from 2009 to 2010 under Barack Obama, will be offering his insights into the global economy and financial markets during the 13th edition of AIM Summit being held on the 21st and 22nd of November 2022 in Dubai UAE.

Key Points: 
  • AIM Summit is the region's leading forum for providing insights on investment developments and global market conditions.
  • This year, special emphasis is placed on the current global economy, inflation, stagflation and recession.
  • Summers will discuss how globalization, trade, and technology will play a pivotal role in the future of the global economy.
  • The AIM summit gathers and connects investors within hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, digital assets, FinTech with global industry leaders.

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary discusses what's next for the U.S. and Global Economy at UAE's AIM Summit

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawrence H. Summers, the renowned American economist who served as the 71stUnited States Secretary of Treasury from 1999-2001 under Bill Clinton, as well as the Director of the National Economic Council from 2009 to 2010 under Barack Obama, will be offering his insights into the global economy and financial markets during the 13th edition of AIM Summit being held on the 21st and 22nd of November 2022 in Dubai UAE.

Key Points: 
  • AIM Summit is the region's leading forum for providing insights on investment developments and global market conditions.
  • Summers will discuss how globalization, trade, and technology will play a pivotal role in the future of the global economy.
  • The AIM summit gathers and connects investors within hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, digital assets, FinTech with global industry leaders.
  • AIM Summit is a platform for discussions on investment developments, global market conditions, latest trends and acts as a networking forum for future business opportunities.

LanzaTech CEO Highlights Company Role as a Synthetic Biology Leader at White House Event Celebrating Biotechnology

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Dr. Holmgren met with Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese, Acting Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Holmgren met with Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese, Acting Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
  • LanzaTech is leading by example and Dr. Holmgren told the gathered crowd that she has set a grand challenge for her company.
  • This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, the plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial, of LanzaTech.
  • All forward-looking statements attributable to LanzaTech or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements.