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Aaron Demerson Appointed New President and CEO of Texas Economic Development Corporation

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) Board of Directors today announced Aaron Demerson will serve as the organization's new President and CEO. Mr. Demerson is the former Commissioner Representing Employers for the Texas Workforce Commission.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) Board of Directors today announced Aaron Demerson will serve as the organization's new President and CEO.
  • "Aaron Demerson is the right choice to lead the Texas Economic Development Corporation into its next chapter," said Vicki Hollub, Chair, TxEDC Board of Directors.
  • "Working with my Economic Development and Tourism Office, the Texas Economic Development Corporation serves a vital role in promoting Texas' world-renowned business climate, and I look forward to Aaron bringing his leadership and expertise to guide this crucial mission," said Governor Greg Abbott.
  • Aaron's valuable experience at the Texas Workforce Commission and in business development will help chart a bright path forward for Texas' economic development and job creation as we build the Texas of tomorrow."

American Battery Technology Company Receives Contract for $57M Grant from US DOE for Construction of Commercial-Scale Lithium Hydroxide Refinery

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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RENO, Nev., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) (OTCQX: ABML), an integrated critical battery materials company that is commercializing both its primary minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling technologies, is pleased to announce that it has received its $57 million contract award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a multi-year project to design, construct, and operate its first-of-kind commercial-scale lithium hydroxide manufacturing facility in Tonopah, Nevada.

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  • American Battery Technology Company receives U.S. DOE grant to construct refinery to unlock Nevada lithium resources.
  • ABTC has already engaged one of the premier global construction firms, Black & Veatch , for the engineering, procurement, and construction of this commercial-scale lithium hydroxide refinery based on ABTC's internally-developed, first-of-kind processing techniques.
  • "Congratulations to the American Battery Technology Company for your contract with the Department of Energy," said U.S.
  • "This project is an exciting opportunity for the American Battery Technology Company and our entire state," said Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo.

ClorNasal™ by Dr. Ferrer BioPharma is Recognized Among the World’s Best Pharmacological Formulations for Intranasal Therapies

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Dr. Ferrer BioPharma is proud of this major accomplishment.

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  • Dr. Ferrer BioPharma is proud of this major accomplishment.
  • The team at Dr. Ferrer BioPharma is known for being the leading innovators in intranasal medications for the treatment of cough, colds, flu, and allergies.
  • Dr. Ferrer BioPharma is continuing research on the use of ClorNasal as a cutting-edge treatment to prevent and treat COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV for adult and pediatric populations.
  • Dr. Ferrer BioPharma is following the regulatory steps to bring ClorNasal to the United States, Canada, and Europe.

EQS-News: Three disruptive approaches in biotechnology and medicine win the BioRiver Boost! 2022 biotech start-up competition

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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Three disruptive approaches in biotechnology and medicine win the BioRiver Boost!

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  • Three disruptive approaches in biotechnology and medicine win the BioRiver Boost!
  • Three disruptive approaches in biotechnology and medicine win the BioRiver Boost!
  • 2022 biotech start-up competition
    Dsseldorf/Hilden, October 5th, 2022: The winner of this years BioRiver Boost!
  • In its ninth iteration, on September 29, 2022, BioRiver Boost!, selected the three best young European-based companies.

CORE Electric Cooperative names Rob Osborn as Director of Business Development

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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SEDALIA, Colo., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE) is pleased to announce the hiring of Rob Osborn to fill the cooperative's newly created position of Director of Business Development, effective Feb. 22, 2022.

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  • SEDALIA, Colo., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE) is pleased to announce the hiring of Rob Osborn to fill the cooperative's newly created position of Director of Business Development, effective Feb. 22, 2022.
  • As Director of Business Development, Rob will lead CORE's efforts to develop strategic partnerships and new business opportunities, as well as implement CORE's economic development business plan and approach.
  • Rob has nearly 20 years of experience in economic development, and additional expertise in governmental relations, regulatory services and business strategy development.
  • ABOUT CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE):CORE is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative that provides power to nearly 170,000 members inside a 5,000-square-mile service area along Colorado's Front Range.

The Abbi Agency Enters Next Generation of New Business and Leadership in 2022

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Providing clients with a global network of communications agencies, The Abbi Agency joined the premier international communications network IPREX in 2021.

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  • Providing clients with a global network of communications agencies, The Abbi Agency joined the premier international communications network IPREX in 2021.
  • The Abbi Agency is a team of problem solvers with the mission to strengthen the communities around.
  • The Abbi Agency is an integrated creative, digital and public relations agency with offices in
    Reno and Las Vegas and employees worldwide.
  • The agency has executed award-winning integrated marketing campaigns for clients including Visit Carmel, North Lake Tahoe, SendCutSend, Plumas Bank and Travel Nevada.

FITCI Receives Outstanding Economic Development Award from RMC

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI) was recently honored for Outstanding Rural Economic Development by the Rural Maryland Council (RMC).

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI) was recently honored for Outstanding Rural Economic Development by the Rural Maryland Council (RMC).
  • FITCI shepherds emerging entrepreneurs and nourishes startups while they are in that most fragile stage of development.
  • "RMC's support, in tandem with our partners in the Governor's office, Frederick County, the City of Frederick, especially Frederick County's Office of Economic Development and Frederick City's Economic Development Department, helped revitalize FITCI," Callahan Brady emphasized.
  • "Rural Maryland Council is such a tremendous resource for Economic Development in Rural Communities," adds FITCI Treasurer Theresa Bethune.

Texas economic development leaders meet with California businesses

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Business executives who met with Texas economic development leaders in California this week were eager to discuss the advantages of relocating to and expanding in the Lone Star State, said Robert Allen, President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Business executives who met with Texas economic development leaders in California this week were eager to discuss the advantages of relocating to and expanding in the Lone Star State, said Robert Allen, President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation.
  • Allen said the positive response he and other Texas economic development officials received from California business leaders "was exciting and gratifying.
  • Texas economic development outreach is designed to encourage investment in the state and to provide relevant information about advantages of establishing business operations in Texas as well as the state's available economic development incentives.
  • The Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) is an independently funded and operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to economic development, business recruitment and job creation in the state of Texas.

VinFast Officially Announces US Headquarters In Los Angeles

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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"Los Angeles is the transportation innovation capital of the world -- a place where companies come to test, prove, and launch new technologies," said Mayor Eric Garcetti. "We are so proud to welcome VinFast to our city as we continue leading the way to a better-connected, cleaner, and more sustainable transportation future."

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- VinFast, the emerging global electric vehicle company, officially announced that its US Headquarters will be located in Los Angeles, California.
  • VinFast made its announcement to launch its US Headquarters during a press conference welcoming the Vietnamese carmaker to Los Angeles.
  • VinFast's US headquarters is located in the Playa Vista area a neighborhood known as "Silicon Beach" and packed with tech firms in Los Angeles.
  • "We are excited to make Los Angeles the permanent home of VinFast US," said VinFast US CEO, Van Anh Nguyen.

SourceMark Medical Partners with Through The Cords on Dynamic Tracheal Access Stylet

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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SourceMark will take over servicing of all current customers ordering the TCI device, which includes many of the nation's top teaching institutions.

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  • SourceMark will take over servicing of all current customers ordering the TCI device, which includes many of the nation's top teaching institutions.
  • Through The Cords was founded in 2017 by Dr. Sean T. Runnels, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Utah.
  • Though The Cords is dedicated to developing intubation systems that equitably and sustainably improve access healthcare worldwide.
  • Through the Cords was a graduate student case project at the Eccles School of Business Lassonde Institute.