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Alisa Hughley Named Donate Life America's 2021 James S. Wolf, M.D., Courage Award Recipient

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RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Donate Life America (DLA) is honored to present Alisa Hughley, MPH, National Chair Linkages to Life, Signature Program of The Links, Incorporated, with the 2021 James S. Wolf, M.D., Courage Award.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Donate Life America (DLA) is honored to present Alisa Hughley, MPH, National Chair Linkages to Life, Signature Program of The Links, Incorporated, with the 2021 James S. Wolf, M.D., Courage Award.
  • Alisa leads The Links, Incorporated organ, eye and tissue donation awareness program called Linkages to Life.
  • In 2016, Alisa worked closely with Donate Life America to forge a national partnership with The Links, Incorporated to extend the reach of their Linkages to Life program and the Donate Life message to The Links chapters nationwide.
  • The James S. Wolf, M.D., Courage Award is named in honor of the transplantsurgeon pioneer who founded the Coalition on Donation (now Donate Life America).

The Cyber Guild Honors Eight Capital Region Cybersecurity Leaders at Third Annual Cybersecurity Awards Ceremony

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TYSONS CORNER, Va., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Cyber Guild, the only Virginia cybersecurity trade association, honored eight Capital Region cybersecurity leaders at this year's third annual Cybersecurity Awards ceremony held on December 8 at Refraction.

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  • TYSONS CORNER, Va., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Cyber Guild, the only Virginia cybersecurity trade association, honored eight Capital Region cybersecurity leaders at this year's third annual Cybersecurity Awards ceremony held on December 8 at Refraction.
  • "The Cyber Guild is helping to advance the criticality of cybersecurity and workforce diversity among cybersecurity professionals," said Debbie Sallis, Executive Director for The Cyber Guild.
  • The 2021 Cyber Guild award winners are:
    An individual with an entrepreneurial mindset who through their leadership and advocacy is rapidly becoming an influencer within the Cyber community.
  • This year's awards were sponsored by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Leidos, NeoSystems, and Verisign.

Harris Williams Advises DDW The Color House on Its Sale to Givaudan

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Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised DDW The Color House (DDW), a global privately held company specializing in natural color solutions for the food and beverage industry, on its sale to Givaudan, a global leader in fragrances and flavors.

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  • Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised DDW The Color House (DDW), a global privately held company specializing in natural color solutions for the food and beverage industry, on its sale to Givaudan, a global leader in fragrances and flavors.
  • The transaction was led by Tim Alexander , Brant Cash , Andy Warczak and David Stead of the Harris Williams Consumer Group .
  • For more information on the Harris Williams Consumer Group and recent transactions, visit the Consumer Groups section of the Harris Williams website.
  • Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.

IT JOB GROWTH A MERE TRICKLE IN NOVEMBER DUE TO ONGOING SUPPLY SHORTAGES

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On a year-over-year basis, IT employment was up 3.17% since November 2020, adding 165,600 IT workers.

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  • On a year-over-year basis, IT employment was up 3.17% since November 2020, adding 165,600 IT workers.
  • Growth in Engineering employment also slowed down significantly to 0.16% sequentially, adding 4,200 workers to end the month at 2,658,800.
  • On a year-over-year basis, engineering employment increased by 3.38% since November 2020, adding 86,900 engineering workers.
  • This is causing not only strong wage growth but also a need to offer a flexible work environment.

Starchive Concludes New Financing Round Led By The Felton Group and Explodes With 200x Consumer-and-Creator Growth

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Starchive currently supports a world-class roster of artists and archives who use its product as the center of their digital operations, from storage to distribution.

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  • Starchive currently supports a world-class roster of artists and archives who use its product as the center of their digital operations, from storage to distribution.
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    Now, with a platform integrating blockchain solutions for NFTs and Web3, Starchive is redefining digital asset ownership for tomorrows creator economy.
  • Starchives seed round was led by The Felton Group, LLC, the family office of hedge fund manager, Jaffray Woodriff, who founded Quantitative Investment Management (QIM) in 2003.
  • Starchive envisions a world where all creators have ownership of their past, present and future digital assets.

Kajeet Named to Northern Virginia Technology Council's 2021 'Tech 100' List of Companies Driving Innovation & Economic Growth in Northern Virginia and Greater Washington

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In May of this year, Kajeet launched a Digital Inclusion Grant Program to support an equitable future for all individuals.

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  • In May of this year, Kajeet launched a Digital Inclusion Grant Program to support an equitable future for all individuals.
  • In August, Kajeet announced 85 winning equity-focused organizations to be granted one year of free Kajeet internet connectivity hardware and managed service on its award-winning mobile connectivity platform, Sentinel.
  • "Kajeet is thrilled to be recognized by the Northern Virginia Technology Council for our work in helping to close the Digital Divide," said Daniel J. W. Neal, chairman, CEO and founder of Kajeet.
  • The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) is the trade association representing the national capital region's technology community.

CACI and Yubico Announce Partnership to Enhance Trusted Mobile Platforms

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CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Yubico through a memorandum of understanding that establishes Yubico as the exclusive provider of multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions in support of CACIs trusted mobile platforms.

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  • CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Yubico through a memorandum of understanding that establishes Yubico as the exclusive provider of multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions in support of CACIs trusted mobile platforms.
  • Yubicos YubiKey 5 FIPS Series are multi-protocol security keys that eliminate account takeovers from phishing attacks with strong two-factor, multi-factor and passwordless authentication.
  • CACI and our partners are bringing this state-of-the-art multi-factor authentication tool, combined with the most-advanced mobile hand-held device for trusted mobile platforms to the market.
  • This partnership with CACI delivers a great opportunity to increase awareness of the necessity to prevent and combat cybersecurity threats with phishing-resistant MFA.

REP. WALORSKI SELECTED AS CONGRESSIONAL BONE HEALTH CHAMPION AWARD FOR "OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY AND COMMITMENT"

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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Indiana), has been selected as an inaugural recipient of the Congressional Bone Health Champion award by the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Indiana), has been selected as an inaugural recipient of the Congressional Bone Health Champion award by the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation.
  • "Americans should be thankful for the leadership Rep. Walorski is playing to improve their bone health," said Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation.
  • Congress needs to prioritize bone health on our nation's healthcare agenda, and pass legislation to improve bone health screening.
  • Established in 1984, BHOF is the nation'slargest health organization dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health.

Celebrate The Holidays Sustainably This Year By Using A Plant-Based Renewable Resource: Paper

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MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --To help Americans enjoy the holidays sustainably, make planet-friendly choices, and be more informed on the benefits of choosing paper and paper-based products, the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) has released a new guide, " Celebrate the Holidays Sustainably with Paper ".

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --To help Americans enjoy the holidays sustainably, make planet-friendly choices, and be more informed on the benefits of choosing paper and paper-based products, the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) has released a new guide, " Celebrate the Holidays Sustainably with Paper ".
  • The guide provides easy, practical ways to recycle and reuse paper and paper packaging, as well as educational insights around why choosing paper contributes to the growth and health of U.S. forests.
  • Send guests home with paper containers for the holidays.Paper to-go containers (and other products such as paper baking pans and paper cake molds) are all made from a renewable source.
  • Cushion gifts that are fragile or being shipped by using festive paper-based filler options like tissue paper, crinkle paper or kraft paper.

Family Turning Tragic Child Covid Death Into Non-Partisan, Grassroots Vaccine Advocacy Outreach Effort

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"The only way Teresa's death makes sense is if we can prevent anyone else experiencing our heartbreak," said Teresa's Dad Jeff Sperry.

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  • "The only way Teresa's death makes sense is if we can prevent anyone else experiencing our heartbreak," said Teresa's Dad Jeff Sperry.
  • "I was at her bedside and people were standing in front of the school board meeting saying 'COVID is over, it doesn't affect healthy children.'
  • "I grieve for the Sperry's and for everyone who has lost a loved one or is suffering from Long Covid," said Glaser.
  • "I admire the Sperry's courage and am honored to play a small role in helping the Sperry's tell their tragic story.