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The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Launches First Public-Private Partnership for Early Detection of Preeclampsia

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) today announces the launch of a new public-private partnership to develop tools to identify pregnant women at high risk of early-onset preeclampsia.

Key Points: 
  • The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) today announces the launch of a new public-private partnership to develop tools to identify pregnant women at high risk of early-onset preeclampsia.
  • Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy-related hypertensive disorder that can lead to maternal and neonatal deaths and long-term negative health outcomes.
  • The disorder is becoming more prevalent in the United States, with women of color more likely to be affected and experience poor outcomes.
  • Currently, preeclampsia risk is determined early in pregnancy using a combination of maternal medical history and clinical risk factors.

LandAirSea Appoints Hall of Fame NFL Legend Cris Carter to Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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“Cris Carter’s appointment to the LandAirSea board of directors brings a wealth of leadership experience and business acumen that will propel LandAirSea to new heights,” said Greg Jacobson, CEO of LandAirSea.

Key Points: 
  • “Cris Carter’s appointment to the LandAirSea board of directors brings a wealth of leadership experience and business acumen that will propel LandAirSea to new heights,” said Greg Jacobson, CEO of LandAirSea.
  • “As a member of the LandAirSea board of directors, Cris will play a vital role in our continued success in the GPS tracking marketplace.
  • “I’m excited to be joining the team at LandAirSea,” said Cris Carter, Hall of Fame NFL Wide Receiver.
  • LandAirSea’s portfolio of tracking devices and software include the LandAirSea 54, LandAirSea SYNC, LandAirSea Overdrive, LandAirSea PlateLocate and LandAirSea 9100 Solar.

Grange Insurance Names Kyle Welch VP, Commercial Lines Underwriting

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Today, Grange Insurance Company announced that Kyle Welch has been named the company’s Vice President of Commercial Lines Underwriting for the East Region covering Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia, effective Feb. 12.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Grange Insurance Company announced that Kyle Welch has been named the company’s Vice President of Commercial Lines Underwriting for the East Region covering Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia, effective Feb. 12.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207000897/en/
    Kyle Welch, Vice President of Commercial Lines Underwriting, Grange Insurance (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Kyle has successfully led our Sales and Marketing Strategy and Operations for the past five years and has a proven track record of driving results for our agent partners,” said John North, President of Commercial Lines.
  • “Kyle’s deep knowledge of our distribution strategy and extensive commercial lines background make him a perfect fit for this role.”
    Welch has 17 years of experience in the P&C insurance industry, and eight years with Grange.
  • He began his career with Grange as a Commercial Lines Underwriter and then went on to hold several leadership positions with Encova Insurance, including Assistant Vice President, P&C Sales, Assistant Vice President, Marketing Development, Commercial Lines Business Development Manager and District Sales Manager.

LIFT OFF Soars to Number One on Amazon Best-Seller List

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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This pragmatic book, without jargon, unpacks the process of M&A and provides a master class on what every business owner should know prior to sale.

Key Points: 
  • This pragmatic book, without jargon, unpacks the process of M&A and provides a master class on what every business owner should know prior to sale.
  • The book is also a #1 New Release in Financial Services on Amazon and a #1 New Release in Business Decision-Making on Kindle.
  • NCMM, a think tank at The Ohio State University, has found that a majority of mid-market M&A deals fail.
  • Her firm, sbLiftOff, helps business owners buy or sell companies between $10 million and $100 million in transaction value.

Basking Biosciences Announces Close of $55 Million Financing to Accelerate Clinical Development for First Reversible Thrombolytic for Ischemic Stroke

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Basking Biosciences (Basking), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a novel acute thrombolytic therapy to treat stroke, today announced the close of a $55 million financing.

Key Points: 
  • Basking Biosciences (Basking), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a novel acute thrombolytic therapy to treat stroke, today announced the close of a $55 million financing.
  • Steven Gillis, Ph.D., Managing Director of ARCH Venture Partners will serve as Chairman of Basking’s Board of Directors .
  • Basking will utilize the proceeds to accelerate clinical development of BB-031, a first-in-class, reversible RNA aptamer targeting von Willebrand Factor (vWF), engineered for rapid onset and short duration of effect.
  • Basking will initiate a Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial, the RAISE trial, in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in 2024.

Pitney Bowes Announces Continued Refreshment of its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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“It has been a privilege to lead the Board of Pitney Bowes, a storied business with a more than 100-year history of change and innovation.

Key Points: 
  • “It has been a privilege to lead the Board of Pitney Bowes, a storied business with a more than 100-year history of change and innovation.
  • I look forward to working with management and the rest of the Board, including our newest members, to build on this momentum between now and the Annual Meeting.
  • Mr. Simon is an experienced public company director and former executive, with skills and perspectives that will be additive to Pitney Bowes’ Board.
  • Ms. Sutton is a public company director and former executive with extensive experience that will be additive to Pitney Bowes’ Board.

White Castle Inducts 11 Loyal Cravers and, for the First Time Ever, One Extraordinary Craver Community Into Its Cravers Hall of Fame

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a new group of royalty inside White Castle's walls. On Wednesday, the beloved fast-food pioneer and popular consumer-packaged goods business announced the 11 newest members of its Cravers Hall of Fame, an exclusive club that White Castle created in 2001 to recognize its most zealous fans. For the first time ever, the list includes an entire city of Cravers!

Key Points: 
  • Each year, hundreds of Cravers submit their White Castle stories in hopes of being chosen for the Cravers Hall of Fame.
  • During subsequent meetings at White Castle, Dick often talked about the role of White Castle in his family's life.
  • White Castle created this title in 2002 to recognize public figures, celebrities and pop icons who have publicly expressed their love of White Castle.
  • You may have seen the White Castle Town Crier make an appearance at the groundbreaking for the Orlando White Castle, in a social media video

Starlab Space Selects SpaceX's Starship for Historic Launch

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space LLC (Starlab Space), the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, today announced the selection of SpaceX to launch the Starlab commercial space station to low-Earth orbit (LEO).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space LLC (Starlab Space), the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, today announced the selection of SpaceX to launch the Starlab commercial space station to low-Earth orbit (LEO).
  • Starship, SpaceX's fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond, will launch Starlab in a single mission prior to the decommissioning of the International Space Station.
  • "SpaceX's history of success and reliability led our team to select Starship to orbit Starlab," said Dylan Taylor, Chairman and CEO, Voyager Space.
  • Starlab Space recently announced a teaming agreement with Northrop Grumman and plans to collaborate with the European Space Agency .

Starlab Space Selects SpaceX's Starship for Historic Launch

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space LLC (Starlab Space), the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, today announced the selection of SpaceX to launch the Starlab commercial space station to low-Earth orbit (LEO).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space LLC (Starlab Space), the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, today announced the selection of SpaceX to launch the Starlab commercial space station to low-Earth orbit (LEO).
  • Starship, SpaceX's fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond, will launch Starlab in a single mission prior to the decommissioning of the International Space Station.
  • "SpaceX's history of success and reliability led our team to select Starship to orbit Starlab," said Dylan Taylor, Chairman and CEO, Voyager Space.
  • Starlab Space recently announced a teaming agreement with Northrop Grumman and plans to collaborate with the European Space Agency .

F&M Bank Signs Atlanta Braves’ Kade Kern to Brand Partnership

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), today announced a brand ambassador partnership with recently drafted Atlanta Braves outfielder Kade Kern.

Key Points: 
  • ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), today announced a brand ambassador partnership with recently drafted Atlanta Braves outfielder Kade Kern.
  • Kern is a 2020 graduate of Archbold High School.
  • “We are thrilled about the opportunity to partner with Kade,” said Amy Cover, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer of F&M.
  • You will see him in F&M Bank marketing content and promoting F&M’s brand on his own social media channels throughout the year.