San Francisco Bay Area

Ascend Hires Scott Law as COO and Continues Strengthening Foundation

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Baxter, Emergent, AAV, San Francisco Bay Area, QC, Acquisition, GMP

LONDON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend Advanced Therapies (Ascend), an end-to-end gene therapy development partner, has announced the addition of industry veteran Scott Law as Chief Operations Officer (COO).

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  • LONDON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend Advanced Therapies (Ascend), an end-to-end gene therapy development partner, has announced the addition of industry veteran Scott Law as Chief Operations Officer (COO).
  • Scott brings more than 30 years of global pharmaceutical experience, including senior manufacturing roles at companies such as Telix Pharmaceuticals, Baxter, Emergent BioSolutions, Ferndale Laboratories, and Pfizer.
  • The addition of Scott further elevates our depth of talent in this market, which is a key differentiator and mainstay of the foundation at Ascend."
  • We also must have the right level of expertise and execution to continue growing our position as the leading AAV CDMO," new COO, Scott Law offered.

Survey Finds Around 3 in 10 Adults Unaware of Common Lifestyle Factors that Impact Heart Health

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Society, Social isolation, Probability, News, Risk, Ipsos, Death, MD, Smoking, Physician, San Francisco Bay Area, Sleep, Pharmaceutical industry

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heart disease is one of the most common causes of death in the Bay Area, making prevention more important than ever.

Key Points: 
  • Yet a recent survey by El Camino Health finds many people overlook common lifestyle factors that impact their heart health.
  • The survey, conducted by Ipsos, reveals around three in 10 adults are unaware that alcohol (32 percent), smoking (27 percent), and lack of sleep (27 percent) are linked to heart disease.
  • The good news is these are risk factors that can be changed or eliminated to improve your overall heart health."
  • El Camino Health is working to help the community better understand how these preventable, lifestyle factors impact heart health with the 13th Annual Heart Forum on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. PT.

FirstElement Fuel, World-Leader in Hydrogen Refueling Solutions, Selected as a Top 40 US GreenTech Company by Time Magazine

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Hydrogen, Transport, CEC, FEF, Economics, Time (magazine), ARCHES, HRS, Partnership, Business, Carbon, San Francisco Bay Area, Greentech, CARB, CTE, Mobility, Environment, Senior advisor, Economic development, Partner, Architecture, Renewable energy

IRVINE, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstElement Fuel Inc. ("FEF" or the "Company") was selected by Time Magazine as America's 36th Top GreenTech Companies of 2024.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstElement Fuel Inc. ("FEF" or the "Company") was selected by Time Magazine as America's 36th Top GreenTech Companies of 2024 .
  • FEF was ranked 36th out of 250 selected companies based on criteria such as positive environmental impact, revenue, and innovative drive.
  • The recognition was welcomed by the FEF Team, who has overcome significant barriers and continues to break records as the world leader in hydrogen refueling solutions.
  • FEF has achieved its leading position in the hydrogen refueling space in part because its headquarters and base of operations are in California.

FirstElement Fuel, World-Leader in Hydrogen Refueling Solutions, Selected as a Top 40 US GreenTech Company by Time Magazine

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Hydrogen, Transport, CEC, FEF, Economics, Time (magazine), ARCHES, HRS, Partnership, Business, Carbon, San Francisco Bay Area, Greentech, CARB, CTE, Mobility, Environment, Senior advisor, Economic development, Partner, Architecture, Renewable energy

IRVINE, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstElement Fuel Inc. ("FEF" or the "Company") was selected by Time Magazine as America's 36th Top GreenTech Companies of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstElement Fuel Inc. ("FEF" or the "Company") was selected by Time Magazine as America's 36th Top GreenTech Companies of 2024 .
  • FEF was ranked 36th out of 250 selected companies based on criteria such as positive environmental impact, revenue, and innovative drive.
  • The recognition was welcomed by the FEF Team, who has overcome significant barriers and continues to break records as the world leader in hydrogen refueling solutions.
  • FEF has achieved its leading position in the hydrogen refueling space in part because its headquarters and base of operations are in California.

First Place for Youth Selected to Participate in the Chafee Strengthening Outcomes for Transition to Adulthood Project

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Education, Case management, First Place, Housing, Research, Employment, Face, Transition, Multimedia, San Francisco Bay Area, Tourism

OAKLAND, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) has selected First Place for Youth's My First Place™ program as one of four programs to participate in the Chafee Strengthening Outcomes for Transition to Adulthood (Chafee SOTA) project.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) has selected First Place for Youth's My First Place™ program as one of four programs to participate in the Chafee Strengthening Outcomes for Transition to Adulthood (Chafee SOTA) project.
  • First Place for Youth's mission is to help foster youth build the skills they need to successfully transition to self-sufficiency and responsible adulthood.
  • The organization's My First Place program provides safe, stable housing and intensive case management to equip foster youth with essential life skills and emotional well-being.
  • First Place for Youth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood.

San Francisco Elementary School Debuts "Stairwell of Imagination" Designed with Neurodiversity In Mind

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Friday, April 19, 2024
Safety, Kelp, System, Element, Imagination, Avery Dennison, Marketing, SFUSD, SHARK, Partnership, Accountability, 3D, Life, Sherman Elementary School, Environment, Principal, Faculty, Customer, Moon, Respect, Creativity, San Francisco Bay Area, Planet, Student, Kindness, 3D printing

IRVINE, Calif., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a project aimed to promote inclusivity through innovative interior design, the central three-story stairwell of Sherman Elementary School, a nearly-100-year old SFUSD K-5 located in San Francisco's Cow Hollow-Marina district, has been transformed into a dynamic space for students of all backgrounds and learning styles. Sherman has long been recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and equitable access for its diverse community of learners. To create an environment truly representative of this mission, Roland DGA – a leading provider of large-format digital imaging technology – worked with local neurodiverse specialists and educators to combine sensory and educational design components, enabling the project to strike the right balance between youthful creativity and functionality.

Key Points: 
  • Sherman has long been recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and equitable access for its diverse community of learners.
  • "The transformation of this central area of our school complements our vision and mission around fostering an inclusive space for each and every student."
  • The journey begins deep under the sea, inspired by the school's beloved mascot: The Sherman Shark!
  • You might even catch a glimpse of hot air balloons floating past math facts, as they climb the floors of the school.

Baszucki Group Hires Jeff MacGregor as First Chief Communications Officer

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Science, University, SXSW, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Agriculture, San Francisco State University, MacGregor, Marketing, Neuroscience, Meta, San Francisco Bay Area, Roblox, Family, Mental health, Rutgers University, CZI, Metabolism, Communication, Chicago International Film Festival, Democracy, Creativity, Advertising, SAN

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Baszucki Group announced that Jeff MacGregor has joined the organization as Chief Communications Officer. In his new role, MacGregor will lead all strategic communications efforts, including media relations, documentary films, and brand management of its metabolic mental health initiative, Metabolic Mind.

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  • Formerly of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, MacGregor will direct Baszucki Group's media and communications efforts across its metabolic mental health, neuroscience, democracy, and regenerative agriculture portfolios
    SAN MATEO, Calif., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Baszucki Group announced that Jeff MacGregor has joined the organization as Chief Communications Officer.
  • In his new role, MacGregor will lead all strategic communications efforts, including media relations, documentary films, and brand management of its metabolic mental health initiative, Metabolic Mind .
  • "Jeff brings creativity, strategic thinking, and deep experience to communications and advocacy," said Jan Ellison Baszucki, who co-founded Baszucki Group with Roblox founder and CEO, David Baszucki, in 2021.
  • "I'm deeply inspired by Baszucki Group's innovative approach to studying and treating mental health disorders, linking metabolism and brain health for groundbreaking treatments," said Jeff MacGregor.

Arevon Announces Offtake Agreement with MCE for a 250 Megawatt Energy Storage Project in California

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Kilowatt-hour, MCE, San Francisco Bay Area, Partnership, Electricity, Renewable energy

NEW YORK and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arevon Energy, Inc., a leading renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, announced it has signed a long-term tolling agreement with electricity provider MCE for 188 megawatts (MW) of the Cormorant Energy Storage Project.

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  • NEW YORK and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arevon Energy, Inc., a leading renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, announced it has signed a long-term tolling agreement with electricity provider MCE for 188 megawatts (MW) of the Cormorant Energy Storage Project.
  • Cormorant Energy Storage is a 250 megawatt/1,000 megawatt-hour (MWh) stand-alone battery energy storage system which will be constructed in two phases in Daly City, California.
  • Cormorant Energy Storage will feature state-of-the-art battery technology that will store energy during non-peak hours and discharge energy to provide power when it is needed during peak demand periods.
  • "Arevon will continue to expand its energy storage portfolio in order to improve grid stability and resiliency in California, enabling the state to further its decarbonization goals."

New Solar Project Powers Up in Tomales, California

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
RNA, Partnership, Employment, Engineering, County, FIT, MCE, San Francisco Bay Area, Feed, SAN, Renewable energy

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. and CONCORD, Calif., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MCE has partnered with Renewable America to bring online another 1 megawatt of solar in Marin County. The 4.5 acre Fallon Two Rock solar farm is MCE's latest local project, generating an estimated 2,300 megawatt hours annually and:

Key Points: 
  • This is our first project with MCE, supporting local clean energy generation and committing to fast-tracking progress toward a clean energy future in California."
  • The Fallon Two Rock project came online in January 2024 as part of MCE's 48 megawatts of local energy generation.
  • The project, financed by Sunwest Bank, represents MCE and RNA's commitment to advancing clean energy solutions and fostering sustainable development in the region.
  • The project is a testament to the collaborative efforts of MCE and RNA in advancing renewable energy and supporting the local economy.

TCDI Welcomes Four New Members to the Legal Services Team

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
TCDI, Document review, Software, Business development, Communication, San Francisco Bay Area, Private law, Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA, Growth

GREENSBORO, N.C., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TCDI, a leader in legal services, software, and cybersecurity, is excited to announce the addition of four new members to its legal services team: John O'Connor, Sue Fong, Courtney Schlesinger, and Mark Redmayne.

Key Points: 
  • GREENSBORO, N.C., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TCDI, a leader in legal services, software, and cybersecurity, is excited to announce the addition of four new members to its legal services team: John O'Connor, Sue Fong, Courtney Schlesinger, and Mark Redmayne.
  • John O'Connor joins TCDI as Senior Director of Legal Services, bringing over 15 years of extensive legal industry experience.
  • Courtney Schlesinger (Director of Legal Services) offers nearly 15 years of legal industry insight.
  • Mark Redmayne (Senior Director of Legal Services) brings with him over 35 years of experience in the legal industry.