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New Appointee Joins Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee As Member Representing General Public

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Washington, DC, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) announces the appointment of Kellen Hoard to a four-year term as a member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) representing the general public.

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  • Washington, DC, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) announces the appointment of Kellen Hoard to a four-year term as a member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) representing the general public.
  • He is a member of the American Numismatic Association, American Numismatic Society, Numismatic Bibliomania Society, Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association, and several other numismatic organizations.
  • For his work in numismatics, he was selected as the 2021 American Numismatic Association Young Numismatist of the Year.
  • Outside of numismatics, Kellen has extensive experience in politics, civics, student journalism, and public policy.

iPourIt, Inc. Aids in Passing of Bill Allowing Self-Serve Alcohol in Connecticut

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

LAKE FOREST, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After more than four years of consideration, Governor Ned Lamont has signed Senate Bill 265, allowing the operation of self-serve alcohol technology in the state of Connecticut.

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  • LAKE FOREST, Calif., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After more than four years of consideration, Governor Ned Lamont has signed Senate Bill 265, allowing the operation of self-serve alcohol technology in the state of Connecticut.
  • The bill had strong support from iPourIt, Inc., North America's leader in self-pour alcohol dispense technology.
  • We're extremely excited to be able to partner with new operators to bring the self-pour experience to the great state of Connecticut."
  • Self-serve alcohol dispense is now legal in 45 U.S. states, excluding Oregon, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Vermont.

Connecticut Innovations Portfolio Company, Greenworks Lending, Announces Acquisition by Nuveen

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

To date, Greenworks has financed 138 projects in Connecticut, and more than 400 nationwide.\n"This announcement is an amazing accomplishment for Greenworks and Connecticut," said Governor Ned Lamont.

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  • To date, Greenworks has financed 138 projects in Connecticut, and more than 400 nationwide.\n"This announcement is an amazing accomplishment for Greenworks and Connecticut," said Governor Ned Lamont.
  • "Jessica and Ali have grown their team in a short time and have identified a partner that will help Greenworks expand its global footprint.
  • This is yet another example of a company growing and thriving in Connecticut, and this should make our state proud.
  • "\n"Jessica, Ali, and their team built Greenworks from an idea into a global leader in the cleantech finance marketplace," said Matt McCooe, CEO of Connecticut Innovations.

Veteran Journalist Nina Easton Honored as a 2020 Business News Visionary

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

DENVER, April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nina Easton, a multi-talented journalist and entrepreneur who serves as co-chair of Fortune's "Most Powerful Women" conferences, has been honored by her peers for her transformative contributions to the profession.

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  • DENVER, April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nina Easton, a multi-talented journalist and entrepreneur who serves as co-chair of Fortune's "Most Powerful Women" conferences, has been honored by her peers for her transformative contributions to the profession.
  • Easton is one of 52 prominent business and financial journalists named a 2020 Business News Visionary.
  • "Unlike many journalists, Nina has never felt confined to a single channel of delivery," noted Dean Rotbart, chair and editor-in-chief of the Business News Visionary Awards.
  • The Business News Visionary Awards are a continuation of the Business News Luminary Awards, which, in 2000, honored the 100 top business and financial news journalists of the 20th century.

Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland Joins The Aliera Companies Board of Directors and Advisory Board

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Ted Strickland has joined its board of directors and advisory board.

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  • Ted Strickland has joined its board of directors and advisory board.
  • Strickland was elected Ohios 68th governor in 2006 at a time when the nation was on the cusp of the Great Recession.
  • Prior to his service as governor, he was elected to six terms in the United States House of Representatives.
  • We are honored to have Governor Strickland join our board of directors and advisory board, said Shelley Steele, CEO of The Aliera Companies.

Keppler Speakers Becomes Exclusive Speaker Representative for Brett McGurk, Geopolitical Expert and Accomplished Diplomat

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Keppler Speakers, one of the nations largest privately held speaker agencies, is now exclusively representing Brett McGurk for speaking engagements in the U.S. and abroad.

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  • Keppler Speakers, one of the nations largest privately held speaker agencies, is now exclusively representing Brett McGurk for speaking engagements in the U.S. and abroad.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191105005238/en/
    Brett McGurk, national security advisor to Presidents Bush, Obama and Trump, exclusively represented for speaking by Keppler Speakers.
  • Brett McGurk paints a vivid picture of todays geopolitical climate drawn from his firsthand experience as a national security expert.
  • Were honored to be representing Brett McGurk, said Keppler Speakers CEO Warren Jones.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont to Kick Off Second Annual Greenwich Economic Forum on November 5-6

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Thursday, September 19, 2019

GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Greenwich Economic Forum is pleased to announce that Ned Lamont, Governor of Connecticut, will kick off the second annual Forum on November 5-6 at the Delamar Hotel in Greenwich, CT.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Greenwich Economic Forum is pleased to announce that Ned Lamont, Governor of Connecticut, will kick off the second annual Forum on November 5-6 at the Delamar Hotel in Greenwich, CT.
  • "We are honored that Governor Lamont will be joining us this year to kick off the start to what will surely be a great event," said Jim Aiello, Chair of the Greenwich First Selectman's Economic Advisory Committee and Co-Chair of the Greenwich Business Institute, which organizes the Greenwich Economic Forum.
  • "As both Governor and as a longtime resident of Connecticut, Governor Lamont's support of our event is indicative of his commitment to the investment management industry, as well as to the economic health of the state of Connecticut."
  • Now in its second year, the Greenwich Economic Forum brings together some of the sharpest minds in global finance, business and Government to facilitate discussions concerning the most pressing issues facing the investment management industry today.

Phillips S. Peter, JD is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

POTOMAC, Md., Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Phillips S. Peter, JD to be featured in the next edition of Inner Circle Executive Magazine of Who's Who.

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  • POTOMAC, Md., Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Phillips S. Peter, JD to be featured in the next edition of Inner Circle Executive Magazine of Who's Who.
  • Recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of Law, Mr. Peter is being acknowledged in recognition of his role as Lawyer and Businessman at Ridge Global LLC.
  • Serving as Senior Vice President of Ridge Global LLC with Tom Ridge former Secretary of Homeland Security, for two decades, Mr. Peter headed Reed Smith's Government Relations Group.
  • His practice focused on handling legislative and regulatory matters before Congress, the Executive Branch of the federal government, and Administrative Agencies.

Phillips S. Peter, JD is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

POTOMAC, Md., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Phillips S. Peter, JD to be featured in the next edition of Inner Circle Executive Magazine of Who's Who.

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  • POTOMAC, Md., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Phillips S. Peter, JD to be featured in the next edition of Inner Circle Executive Magazine of Who's Who.
  • Recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of Law, Mr. Peter is being acknowledged in recognition of his role as Lawyer and Businessman at Ridge Global LLC.
  • Serving as Senior Vice President of Ridge Global LLC with Tom Ridge former Secretary of Homeland Security, for two decades, Mr. Peter headed Reed Smith's Government Relations Group.
  • His practice focused on handling legislative and regulatory matters before Congress, the Executive Branch of the federal government, and Administrative Agencies.

R. Brad Lane, CEO of RIDGE-LANE Limited Partners + John Fallon, CEO of Pearson + Governor Beverly Perdue, Managing Partner - Education of RIDGE-LANE Limited Partners + John C. Mitchell, Vice-Provost of Stanford University: Keynote the ASU+GSV Summit

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Thursday, September 6, 2018

In this marquis education industry event, RIDGE-LANE LP executives and board members took the stage throughout the Summit with some of the biggest names in the space.

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  • In this marquis education industry event, RIDGE-LANE LP executives and board members took the stage throughout the Summit with some of the biggest names in the space.
  • Beverly Perdue, entitled "Public Sector, Private Sector & Academia - Collaborating for Improved Student Outcomes."
  • The keynote featured the following topics:
    - If we want to accelerate change in the next 1000 days, what needs to happen?
  • Innovators tackling grand societal challenges: [email protected]
    For more information on RIDGE-LANE LP and its Education Practice visit: www.RIDGE-LANE.com
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