Museum of Science (Boston)

FASTSIGNS 2024 International Convention Celebrates Franchisee Growth

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry, recently held its 2024 FASTSIGNS International Convention in Orlando, Florida. Themed 'Power Your Possibilities,' the multiple-day event celebrated franchisee achievements and the continued growth of the franchise network in sales, profitability and number of locations.

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  • CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry, recently held its 2024 FASTSIGNS International Convention in Orlando, Florida.
  • Themed 'Power Your Possibilities,' the multiple-day event celebrated franchisee achievements and the continued growth of the franchise network in sales, profitability and number of locations.
  • "Overall, 2023 marked a year of incredible growth for the FASTSIGNS brand.
  • Highlights from the 2024 convention include:
    The FASTSIGNS Award recognizes a franchisee who best represents the culture and values of FASTSIGNS, both in the business community and within the FASTSIGNS network.

Freight Farms Drives Growth of Container Farm Adoption Across Nonprofit, Healthcare and Education Sectors

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Freight Farms, Inc. ("Freight Farms"), an innovative agtech company and leader in hydroponic container farming, and Agrinam Acquisition Corporation (TSX:AGRI.U) ("Agrinam") announced substantial growth in year-over-year orders of Freight Farms' flagship Greenery farm in 2023 (32%), showcasing need from institutions and communities for localized, sustainable food. To meet this demand, Freight Farms saw customers scaling the number of farm units in their operations increase by approximately 70%, driven primarily by growth of 147% in non-profit and healthcare customers and 27% in education customers.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Freight Farms, Inc. ("Freight Farms"), an innovative agtech company and leader in hydroponic container farming, and Agrinam Acquisition Corporation (TSX:AGRI.U) ("Agrinam") announced substantial growth in year-over-year orders of Freight Farms' flagship Greenery farm in 2023 (32%), showcasing need from institutions and communities for localized, sustainable food.
  • To meet this demand, Freight Farms saw customers scaling the number of farm units in their operations increase by approximately 70%, driven primarily by growth of 147% in non-profit and healthcare customers and 27% in education customers.
  • This continued momentum sets the stage for the newest iteration of Freight Farms' container farm, the Garden.
  • Some organizations to highlight include:
    Puerto Rico's Farm in the City has leveraged Freight Farms' products to supply its communities with high quality, locally-grown fresh produce for over the last five years.

Greenberg Traurig's Chinh H. Pham Appointed to USF School of Law Board of Counselors

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Friday, November 17, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chinh H. Pham, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was recently appointed to the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Law Board of Counselors for a 5-year term. As an alumnus, Pham and fellow counselors will serve as an advisory group to the dean to help advance the school's mission and the cause of legal education. The Board of Counselors is dedicated to improving connections and fostering relationships between USF School of Law and its alumni and community.

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  • Chinh H. Pham, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was recently appointed to the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Law Board of Counselors for a 5-year term.
  • BOSTON, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chinh H. Pham , a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP , was recently appointed to the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Law Board of Counselors for a 5-year term.
  • The Board of Counselors is dedicated to improving connections and fostering relationships between USF School of Law and its alumni and community.
  • Pham is co-chair of Greenberg Traurig's Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice and a shareholder in the Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice .

Museum of Science, Boston Announces World Premiere of The Heart of New England in the Mugar Omni Theater

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Museum of Science, Boston announced the premiere of its latest original film, The Heart of New England. Produced by Cosmic Picture exclusively for the Mugar Omni Theater and directed by Daniel Ferguson (Jerusalem, Superpower Dogs), the 45-minute IMAX® experience takes audiences on a spectacular and immersive journey across the rich and storied region of New England. The film, produced with support from Natick-based MathWorks, will premiere to the public on November 11.

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  • The film, produced with support from Natick-based MathWorks, will premiere to the public on November 11.
  • The movie is inspired by the 5-minute pre-show "New England Time Capsule" that audiences enjoyed in the Mugar Omni Theater since 1987.
  • The Heart of New England is produced and distributed by Cosmic Picture exclusively for the Museum of Science, through the generosity of MathWorks.
  • "I think audiences will be astonished and hopefully moved by some of the stories and images we've managed to capture."

Greenberg Traurig's Chinh H. Pham Named to Boston Business Journal's Prestigious 2023 Power 50: Movement Makers List

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chinh H. Pham, shareholder and co-chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to the Boston Business Journal's (BBJ) 2023 Power 50: Movement Makers list. According to the publication, the list recognizes leaders who are "making actionable change towards fostering diversity, inclusion, and blazing a trail for a better Boston". Nominated by their peers, honorees are considered to be the region's 50 most influential people across a variety of industries who use their influence to advance the community. Pham and his fellow honorees will be honored at a reception Nov. 15. The full list of honorees can be found here.

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  • Chinh H. Pham, shareholder and co-chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to the Boston Business Journal's (BBJ) 2023 Power 50: Movement Makers list.
  • BOSTON, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chinh H. Pham , shareholder and co-chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP , was named to the Boston Business Journal's (BBJ) 2023 Power 50: Movement Makers list.
  • "Congratulations to Chinh Pham on this prestigious and well-deserved honor," said David J. Dykeman and Terence P. McCourt , co-managing shareholders of the Greenberg Traurig Boston office.
  • List of Boston's 50 Most Influential Asian-American Pacific Islanders, and the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly "Go To Intellectual Property Lawyers" list.

Museum of Science, Boston and Big Sister Association of Greater Boston Partner to Bring Free Museum Admission to Girls and Mentors

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Monday, September 25, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Museum of Science, Boston, and Big Sister Association of Greater Boston announced a new partnership to extend free Museum access to Little Sisters and their mentors. The partnership represents the pilot launch of the Museum's new Science in Common initiative, which will provide Museum admission and additional benefits to community groups throughout the Commonwealth.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Museum of Science, Boston, and Big Sister Association of Greater Boston announced a new partnership to extend free Museum access to Little Sisters and their mentors.
  • Big and Little Sisters are invited to join the special celebration and then enjoy free time to explore the Museum.
  • "Big Sister Boston has always enjoyed a great relationship with the Museum of Science through our Big for A Day events and providing free tickets to our matches," said Annissa Essaibi George, president and CEO of Big Sister Association of Greater Boston.
  • We are grateful to Big Sister Boston and their incredible mentors for helping to open doors and make space for the next generation of science innovators."

3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Selected in First Annual 2023 New England Legal Awards

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

BOSTON, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office have been selected in the first-ever ALM | Law.com's 2023 New England Legal Awards. Elizabeth W. Fraser, co-chair of the Boston Corporate Practice, is a winner in the category for "Best Mentors;" Robert A. Sherman, senior counsel in the Litigation Practice, is a winner in the category for "Lifetime Achievement;" and Chinh H. Pham, co-chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice and the Boston Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice, is an "Attorney of the Year" finalist.

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  • BOSTON, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office have been selected in the first-ever ALM | Law.com 's 2023 New England Legal Awards .
  • The New England Legal Awards celebrates professional excellence in the law in Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
  • This year is the biggest group of winners in the history of the awards, as it previously only accepted attorney and law firm nominees from Connecticut.
  • As ambassador, he focused heavily on bilateral economic development and international security issues, such as cybersecurity, refugees, narcoterrorism, and NATO.

Greenberg Traurig's Chinh H. Pham Named to 2023 Massachusetts 'Go To' Lawyer List for Intellectual Property Law

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

BOSTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chinh H. Pham, co-chair of both the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice and the Boston Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named to the 2023 "Go To Intellectual Property Lawyer" list by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Pham and his fellow honorees are featured in the publication's July 24 issue.

Key Points: 
  • Chinh H. Pham, co-chair of both the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice and the Boston Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named to the 2023 "Go To Intellectual Property Lawyer" list by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
  • BOSTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chinh H. Pham , co-chair of both the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice and the Boston Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named to the 2023 "Go To Intellectual Property Lawyer" list by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
  • Honorees on the 2023 Go To Lawyers list are nominated by their peers and chosen by a panel from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
  • Pham has previously been named to the National Law Journal's "Technology Law Trailblazer" list, TechCrunch's "Top Emerging Tech Lawyer" list, IAM Strategy 300's "Leading IP Strategists" list, the Asian American Business Development Center's "Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business" list, and the Get Konnected!

Greenberg Traurig's Linda M. Ricci Appointed to Board of Museum Advisors at the Museum of Science, Boston

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Friday, June 16, 2023

BOSTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Linda M. Ricci, a White Collar Defense & Special Investigations Practice shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office, has been named to the Board of Museum Advisors at the Museum of Science, Boston. Ricci began a three-year term on June 14.

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  • Linda M. Ricci, a White Collar Defense & Special Investigations Practice shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office, has been named to the Board of Museum Advisors at the Museum of Science, Boston.
  • BOSTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Linda M. Ricci , a White Collar Defense & Special Investigations Practice shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office, has been named to the Board of Museum Advisors at the Museum of Science, Boston.
  • The museum advisors are community leaders with a special interest in science, technology, and education who support the museum's mission.
  • As an advisor, Ricci will be actively involved in the museum's initiatives, supporting fundraising opportunities and working closely with staff on educational programming.

Museum of Science, Boston, and Kahoot! partner to bring interactive STEM learning to classrooms around the world

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Monday, March 6, 2023

BOSTON, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Museum of Science, Boston, announced a new partnership with Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform company, to expand its suite of impactful virtual learning tools for educators and students. The partnership represents the next phase of the "MOS at School" initiative, which brings together Museum content, educators and EiE®, the Museum's award-winning curricula division, to offer entertaining, informal STEM learning in classrooms and at home for students in grades 1 - 8. The Museum of Science kahoot collections are free for all users, making high-quality science learning accessible to all. 

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  • The Museum of Science kahoot collections are free for all users, making high-quality science learning accessible to all.
  • Each month, the Museum of Science will develop and publish additional collections on new topics including physical science, cyber security, oceans, and artificial intelligence.
  • "The Museum has many years of experience bringing engaging STEM learning into classrooms with our Engineering is Elementary curricula and virtual learning offerings, so working with Kahoot!
  • Through these learning resources, we're combining the incredible STEM learning expertise of the Museum of Science with the unique engagement of Kahoot!