Hispanic Scientist of the Year Award

Ben Speciale Inducted into National Marine Manufacturers Association’s Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA®) inducted Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

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  • The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA®) inducted Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
  • Speciale joins industry leaders including Yamaha Past President Phil Dyskow, Regulator Marine President and Co-Founder Joan Maxwell, and Syntec Industries President Bill Watters in honorable induction.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231004576267/en/
    Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, was inducted into the National Marine Manufacturers' Hall of Fame on Oct. 3, 2023.
  • We applaud Ben’s contributions and congratulate him on his Hall of Fame induction.”
    Established in 1988, the NMMA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have, or continue to generate, substantial and lasting contributions toward the advancement of the marine industry.

Chairman of Sisecam, One of The Largest Soda Ash Investors in the USA, Honored With Prestigious Award

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Monday, October 2, 2023

This prestigious award – known as the 'Oscar' of the glass industry – was presented to Prof. Dr. Kirman by the Phoenix Award Committee in Como, Italy.

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  • This prestigious award – known as the 'Oscar' of the glass industry – was presented to Prof. Dr. Kirman by the Phoenix Award Committee in Como, Italy.
  • Representatives of the global glass industry and the business world convened at this special event, where Phoenix Award Committee Chairman Lincoln Brown presented the award to Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kirman.
  • The glass industry should adopt a more constructive and inclusive approach that enriches not only its shareholders but also its employees.
  • Thanks to its natural soda investment in the US, Sisecam is poised to become the world's largest soda ash producer.

Greenbrier Adds Patrick Ottensmeyer as Independent Director to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE:GBX) announced today the election of Patrick J. Ottensmeyer to the Company's Board of Directors. The election of Ottensmeyer increases Greenbrier's Board from 10 to 11 members, nine of whom are independent directors.

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  • Former KCS CEO Patrick J. Ottensmeyer elected to Board of Directors
    LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE:GBX) announced today the election of Patrick J. Ottensmeyer to the Company's Board of Directors.
  • The election of Ottensmeyer increases Greenbrier's Board from 10 to 11 members, nine of whom are independent directors.
  • The Board is confident he will provide important perspectives as we continue to execute our strategy, drive profitability and enhance value for all Greenbrier shareholders," said Thomas Fargo, Greenbrier Board Chair.
  • Greenbrier is fortunate to have Pat join our Board of Directors."

WORLD-RENOWNED GEOSPATIAL EXPERT SELECTED AS INAUGURAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TAYLOR GEOSPATIAL INSTITUTE

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

"I am honored to be selected as the inaugural executive director of the Taylor Geospatial Institute," Alameh said. "I see TGI as a transformational actor in the geospatial ecosystem, accelerating our collective research, applications, and impact -- on climate, disasters, health, food security, defense and beyond."

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  • ST. LOUIS , June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nadine Alameh, Ph.D., has been selected as the inaugural executive director of the Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI), a consortium of eight research institutions led by Saint Louis University.
  • She is also an appointed member of the U.S. Department of Interior's National Geospatial Advisory Committee and a board member of the United Nations Geospatial Global Information Management Private Sector Network.
  • "I am honored to be selected as the inaugural executive director of the Taylor Geospatial Institute," Alameh said.
  • "I see TGI as a transformational actor in the geospatial ecosystem, accelerating our collective research, applications, and impact -- on climate, disasters, health, food security, defense and beyond."

National Comprehensive Cancer Network Honors Cancer Leaders who Guide the Future of Care

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) has announced the 2023 recipients of awards honoring individuals who made a remarkable difference in improving the lives of people with cancer over the past year.

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  • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) has announced the 2023 recipients of awards honoring individuals who made a remarkable difference in improving the lives of people with cancer over the past year.
  • Franco serves as Vice President of cancer clinical operations for Nebraska Medicine's Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
  • She is a founding member and Co-Chair of the NCCN Best Practices Committee where she works with other leaders to advise on ways to enhance cancer care operations and improve patient care.
  • He was recently appointed to the executive editorial board for JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network .

National Comprehensive Cancer Network Honors Cancer Leaders who Guide the Future of Care

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) has announced the 2023 recipients of awards honoring individuals who made a remarkable difference in improving the lives of people with cancer over the past year.

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  • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) has announced the 2023 recipients of awards honoring individuals who made a remarkable difference in improving the lives of people with cancer over the past year.
  • Franco serves as Vice President of cancer clinical operations for Nebraska Medicine's Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
  • She is a founding member and Co-Chair of the NCCN Best Practices Committee where she works with other leaders to advise on ways to enhance cancer care operations and improve patient care.
  • He was recently appointed to the executive editorial board for JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network .

Paramount Earns 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Paramount Group, Inc. (NYSE: PGRE) (“Paramount” or the “Company”) is proud to announce that it has achieved the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy.

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  • Paramount Group, Inc. (NYSE: PGRE) (“Paramount” or the “Company”) is proud to announce that it has achieved the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy.
  • Paramount was selected from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners, distinguishing the Company as a leader in the sustainability space.
  • This year, Paramount achieved ENERGY STAR labels across 100% of its office portfolio, spanning 11.3 million square feet.
  • “I applaud this year’s ENERGY STAR award winners for working with EPA to deliver a clean energy future that saves American consumers and businesses money and creates jobs.”

LatinFinance announces winners of 2022 Banks of the Year Awards

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

MIAMI, Nov. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LatinFinance has announced the winners of its 2022 Banks of the Year Awards.

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LatinFinance has announced the winners of its 2022 Banks of the Year Awards.
  • TheBanks of the Year Awards celebrate the financial institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean that best demonstrated excellence in retail, commercial and investment services in the last year.
  • The full list of winning institutions can be found in a special Banks of the Year supplement to LatinFinance magazine.
  • LatinFinance is the leading global platform providing intelligence on the financial markets and economies of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Vial Introduces New Scientific Advisory Board Member, Roberta Brinton of The University of Arizona Health Sciences to Their Neurology CRO

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Monday, October 17, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vial welcomes Dr. Roberta Brinton as a new Central Nervous System (CNS) advisory board member.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vial welcomes Dr. Roberta Brinton as a new Central Nervous System (CNS) advisory board member.
  • In the neurology space, that is exactly the creative vision you need when developing new treatment methods," said Dr. Brinton on joining Vial's Scientific Advisory Board.
  • Dr. Brinton will act as a founding scientific advisor to Vial's Neurology CRO to refine the CRO to support neurology sponsors' and patients' greatest needs.
  • Vial operates across multiple therapeutic areas ( Dermatology CRO , Ophthalmology CRO , Oncology CRO , Gastroenterology CRO , and Neurology CRO ).

Chorus Call is Saddened to Announce the Passing of President and Founder, Dr. Giorgio Coraluppi

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Friday, October 7, 2022

MONROEVILLE, Pa., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Giorgio Coraluppi, 88, President and Founder of Chorus Call, Compunetix, and Compunetics, passed away peacefully on September 28th, surrounded by family and loved ones.

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  • MONROEVILLE, Pa., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Giorgio Coraluppi, 88, President and Founder of Chorus Call, Compunetix, and Compunetics, passed away peacefully on September 28th, surrounded by family and loved ones.
  • Dr. Coraluppi founded Compunetics and its affiliates in 1968 and had held the position of President and CEO ever since.
  • Dr. Coraluppi was a brilliant engineer, a mathematician, and an inventor, who was recently recognized for inventing the modern conference call.
  • The Giorgio Coraluppi Headship in Electrical and Computer Engineering was established at Carnegie Mellon University in 2022.