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    Drucker + Falk Earns Multiple Honors at Annual VAMA | CVA RAMMY Awards

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    Thursday, February 1, 2024

    RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drucker + Falk (DF), one of the nation's most prominent multifamily management companies, was recently recognized at the 2024 RAMMY awards for its hard work and dedication to the multifamily industry. Each year, the Central Virginia Apartment Association hosts the RAMMY Awards to recognize the efforts of both apartment professionals and apartment communities in the Greater Central Virginia Area that have had an impact on the industry in that region. This year's award ceremony took place Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center and award categories included Best Online Reputation, Best Community Team, and recognition of individual leasing professionals to name a few.

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    • RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drucker + Falk (DF), one of the nation's most prominent multifamily management companies, was recently recognized at the 2024 RAMMY awards for its hard work and dedication to the multifamily industry.
    • Each year, the Central Virginia Apartment Association hosts the RAMMY Awards to recognize the efforts of both apartment professionals and apartment communities in the Greater Central Virginia Area that have had an impact on the industry in that region.
    • - Andrew Chisholm, Director of Multifamily Management at Drucker + Falk
      Drucker + Falk had five wins total with two team members earning distinct recognition for their performance over the past year.
    • The list of highly coveted honors included:

    THE SKIN OF COLOR SOCIETY (SOCS) REPORTS A BANNER YEAR OF PROGRESS TOWARD GREATER DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN DERMATOLOGY AND HEALTH EQUITY FOR PATIENTS OF COLOR

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    Wednesday, December 27, 2023

    Several signature SOCS programs and newer initiatives that took place this year made uniquely important contributions to the field, as follows.

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    • Several signature SOCS programs and newer initiatives that took place this year made uniquely important contributions to the field, as follows.
    • Right" and much more, this enlightening collection addresses many issues of importance to patients of color and the physicians who care for them.
    • 8 Travel Grants to the SOCS Meeting the Challenge Summit awarded to Dermatology Residents, supported by Summit sponsorships.
    • 48 SOCS Mentor-Mentee pairings in the SOCS Mentorship program were facilitated, thanks to individual donations made to the SOCS Foundation.

    Ouster Exceeds Q3 2023 Revenue Guidance; Achieves Over $120 Million in Annualized Cost Savings; Sets Financial Framework to Help Reach Profitability

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    Thursday, November 9, 2023

    Adjusted EBITDA3 loss improved to $18 million, compared to a loss of $24 million in the second quarter of 2023.

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    • Adjusted EBITDA3 loss improved to $18 million, compared to a loss of $24 million in the second quarter of 2023.
    • The results for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023 reflect the combined performance of Ouster and Velodyne.
    • Long-term financial framework: Ouster has set a financial framework focused on achieving 30-50% annual revenue growth, expanding gross margins to 35-40%, and maintaining operating expenses at or below third quarter 2023 levels.
    • For the fourth quarter of 2023, Ouster expects to achieve $23 million to $25 million in revenue.

    Diamond Foundry Creates World's First Diamond Wafer & Largest Diamond on Earth

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    Monday, November 6, 2023

    SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Foundry Inc. ("DF") today announced that it has created the world's first (100mm) single-crystal diamond wafer.

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    • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Foundry Inc. ("DF") today announced that it has created the world's first (100mm) single-crystal diamond wafer.
    • No wafer-sized diamond exists anywhere on Earth, so DF had to figure out how to create the "mother of all diamond wafers", then used to produce more.
    • Compared with natural resources on Earth, the Cullinan Diamond is the largest rough diamond ever mined on Earth yet with its largest dimension at 5.89cm, it is more than 4cm smaller than DF's diamond.
    • Diamond Foundry Inc. is the #1 producer of single-crystal diamond in the world, with a foundry in Washington State that is ten times larger than the next largest in the USA.

    Drucker + Falk Sweeps the Stage with 11 ACE Awards from the Virginia Apartment Management Association Annual Event

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    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

    NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DF Multifamily, a division of Drucker + Falk (DF), one of the nation's most prominent multifamily management companies, was recently honored with eleven Apartment Community Excellence (ACE) awards by The Hampton Roads Apartment Council (HRAC). The HRAC, a division of the Virginia Apartment Management Association (VAMA), announced the award winners during its 10th Annual ACE Awards ceremony on late October 14th.

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    • The HRAC, a division of the Virginia Apartment Management Association (VAMA), announced the award winners during its 10th Annual ACE Awards ceremony on late October 14th.
    • Each year, we consider it a privilege to stand among the other exceptional communities and industry professionals at this prestigious event.
    • - Deidre Brown, Director of Multifamily Management at Drucker + Falk
      The annual ACE Awards were created to recognize property management excellence each year and are determined by independent judges who tour Hampton Roads communities and interview associated team members.
    • She went on to share, "Drucker + Falk takes immense pride in the recognition of numerous apartment communities and team members for their unwavering commitment and hard work.

    Nokia delivers industry’s first 25G PON sealed fiber access node designed for cable operators

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    Thursday, October 12, 2023

    Nokia broadens availability of 25G PON to cable operators with industry’s first sealed fiber access node.

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    • Nokia broadens availability of 25G PON to cable operators with industry’s first sealed fiber access node.
    • New Nokia Lightspan 25G PON cable solution can be installed anywhere and supports various power options, including power-over-coax.
    • Espoo, Finland – Nokia has today announced availability of its 25G PON technology on the Lightspan SF-8M sealed fiber access node.
    • As the first 25G PON sealed remote fiber access node available, the Lightspan SF-8M delivers unmatched capacity to address growing bandwidth demand.

    Dragonfly launches as new electric adventure vehicle redefining personal mobility

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    Tuesday, September 19, 2023

    NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, D-FLY Group launched a first-of-its-kind electric adventure vehicle, Dragonfly, which reimagines personal transportation by blending exhilarating flow with daily practicality to transform even the conventional commute into a spontaneous adventure.

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    • NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, D-FLY Group launched a first-of-its-kind electric adventure vehicle, Dragonfly, which reimagines personal transportation by blending exhilarating flow with daily practicality to transform even the conventional commute into a spontaneous adventure.
    • “Every journey on a Dragonfly transcends mere travel, becoming a thrilling adventure.
    • Our electric adventure vehicle offers a new option for on- and off-road trips, with an unparalleled experience.”
      Purposefully built for an immersive experience, Dragonfly stands out among every other personal mobility option for its full-body engagement and quality:
      Patented Full-Tilt Steering Creates Flow: Dragonfly offers a unique dual-mode steering system.
    • Intelligent Engineering Delivers Performance: Dragonfly brings the thrill of sport performance to a groundbreaking personal electric adventure vehicle.

    Drucker + Falk Featured on MHN's Top 50 Multifamily Property Management Firms List

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    Thursday, August 24, 2023

    NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drucker + Falk (DF), one of the nation's most prominent multifamily management companies, was recognized as one of the Top 50 Multifamily Property Management Firms for 2023 according to Multi-Housing News (MHN). The property management firms making up this list collectively manage 3.2 million apartments in 2022. DF was ranked 27th on the list.

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    • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drucker + Falk (DF), one of the nation's most prominent multifamily management companies, was recognized as one of the Top 50 Multifamily Property Management Firms for 2023 according to Multi-Housing News (MHN).
    • The property management firms making up this list collectively manage 3.2 million apartments in 2022.
    • Drucker + Falk's placement on MHN's Top 50 list is attributed to our incredible team members—both past and present.
    • According to Multi-Housing News, the methodology for developing this annual list is as follows:
      "The Top 50 Multifamily Property Management Firms of 2023 ranking utilized self-reported data for all firms.

    THE DERMATOLOGY FOUNDATION AND SKIN OF COLOR SOCIETY PARTNER TO DELIVER NEW DEI RESEARCH SUPPORT FOR 2024 WITH $1M GRANT FROM SANOFI-REGENERON

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    Tuesday, August 22, 2023

    CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dermatology Foundation (DF) and the Skin of Color Society (SOCS) have partnered to create and deliver an impactful opportunity to advance health equity in the specialty of dermatology.

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    • Developed especially for the exceptional mid-career investigator with an established trajectory of excellence in basic, clinical or translational science, the Sanofi-Regeneron Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mid-Career Award will expand the understanding of dermatological issues impacting underrepresented or underserved groups in medicine.
    • This substantial award adds a critical piece to the pipeline of investigators working to address healthcare disparities.
    • Supported research projects are expected to yield novel results that will provide urgently needed preliminary data and will serve as a springboard for obtaining larger research grants.
    • Administered and promoted by the DF/SOCS Collaborative, this unique award will leverage the DF's experience and infrastructure in award development and management, along with the SOCS's expertise in DEI and deep reach into the community of DEI investigators.