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Occupancy Analytics Firm Hosting Virtual Panel on Women’s Leadership in Real Estate Space Planning

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Monday, March 25, 2024

BOSTON, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Occupancy analytics software company Lambent will host a virtual panel on the role of women in real estate space planning on March 28th.

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  • BOSTON, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Occupancy analytics software company Lambent will host a virtual panel on the role of women in real estate space planning on March 28th.
  • Titled Women Defining the Future of Space Planning, the event features women executives in both commercial business and higher education discussing the challenges and opportunities for women in the space planning profession.
  • Corporate and Higher Education Real Estate and Space Planning have a reputation for being an insider’s game, leaving leadership teams without the benefit of diversity and opportunity for growth.
  • This virtual panel discussion features five women defining the future of work and learning, through space planning.

Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness Veronica B. Daigle Joins Red Cell Partners as President of its National Security Practice

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Red Cell Partners, an incubation firm that builds and invests in technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in national security, cyber, and healthcare, today announced that Veronica B. Daigle, the former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, has joined the firm as Partner and National Security Practice President.

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  • Red Cell Partners, an incubation firm that builds and invests in technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in national security, cyber, and healthcare, today announced that Veronica B. Daigle, the former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, has joined the firm as Partner and National Security Practice President.
  • In her role, Daigle will oversee Red Cell’s national security strategy across incubation and investment verticals.
  • She will recruit and partner with entrepreneurs to create technology-enabled solutions for known or emergent market gaps with a focus on maximizing America’s defense capabilities.
  • “Coming from a family with strong ties to the military, I’ve always had a deep interest in national security,” Daigle said.

Company Initiates Plans to Build Oral Thin Film Manufacturing in the USA for Its Stop Smoking and Stop Vaping Products

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

The company has conveyed to the Board its confidence in its role as a developer of innovative pharmaceutical products, positioning itself for sustained success over the next 36 months.

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  • The company has conveyed to the Board its confidence in its role as a developer of innovative pharmaceutical products, positioning itself for sustained success over the next 36 months.
  • Jason Cardiff, CEO of Redwood, has initiated discussions with the executive team to establish an oral thin film manufacturing hub in the United States.
  • This initiative aims to make the company self-reliant by minimizing dependency on foreign-sourced pharmaceutical goods.
  • Successful navigation of the patent application process for Oral Thin Film Manufacturing and the active ingredient in its groundbreaking Smoking Cessation products without challenge.

Boundary Stone Partners Announces Emily Domenech as Senior Vice President

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Boundary Stone Partners (BSP) announced Emily Domenech will join the team as a Senior Vice President, bringing her years of experience serving House Republican leadership on Capitol Hill to benefit the firm's clients. BSP continues to grow, hiring experts across the energy ecosystem as the industry booms.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Boundary Stone Partners (BSP) announced Emily Domenech will join the team as a Senior Vice President, bringing her years of experience serving House Republican leadership on Capitol Hill to benefit the firm's clients.
  • Domenech joins BSP from the Office of Speaker Mike Johnson, where she held the position of Senior Policy Advisor to the Speaker of the House.
  • "We are excited to welcome Emily's expertise and perspective at Boundary Stone Partners."
  • In addition to Domenech, the following individuals have also joined the Boundary Stone ranks:
    Dane Bahnsen , Director - Bahnsen has joined BSP's D.C. office as a Director supporting client teams.

Summer Consultants Announces Addition of Architect Heather Casey and Interior Designer Katie Gardner

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

McLean, VA, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summer Consultants, an award-winning engineering firm, is excited to announce the appointment of Heather Casey, AIA, as senior architect and Katie Gardner, NCIDQ, as interior designer.

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  • McLean, VA, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summer Consultants, an award-winning engineering firm, is excited to announce the appointment of Heather Casey, AIA, as senior architect and Katie Gardner, NCIDQ, as interior designer.
  • They will also assist with small IDIQ contracts that a growing number of Summer Consultants’ clients are using.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Heather Casey and Katie Gardner, who will expand our breadth of expertise," said James Hoffman, President of Summer Consultants.
  • Heather Casey brings over 25 years of experience and expertise to her role as senior architect, having previously worked at MTFA Architecture.

George Mason University Engages Accenture to Transform Student Experience with Salesforce Education Cloud

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

George Mason University and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) finalized a two-year agreement to roll out Salesforce Education Cloud and new marketing solutions as part of the university’s efforts to transform the student experience.

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  • George Mason University and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) finalized a two-year agreement to roll out Salesforce Education Cloud and new marketing solutions as part of the university’s efforts to transform the student experience.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227871475/en/
    George Mason University and Accenture finalized a two-year agreement to roll out Salesforce Education Cloud and new marketing solutions as part of the university’s efforts to transform the student experience.
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    Enabling improved data-driven, connected and streamlined processes, Mason and Accenture will initially focus on data alignment through two Education Cloud tools: Student Success and Recruitment and Admissions.
  • “We’re excited to see George Mason and Accenture work together to implement Salesforce Education Cloud to create a student-first experience for learners, increase enrollment, and improve the admissions process.”
    “We are excited to embark on this journey with Accenture,” added Renate Guilford, vice president for academic administration.

George Mason University Receives $4.85 Million Gift to Increase Intimate Partner Violence Detection and Reporting

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

FAIRFAX, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- George Mason University today announced an anonymous $4.85 million gift to advance groundbreaking research on bruise and injury detection for individuals who experience interpersonal violence.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- George Mason University today announced an anonymous $4.85 million gift to advance groundbreaking research on bruise and injury detection for individuals who experience interpersonal violence.
  • Mason's acclaimed interdisciplinary research in using Alternate Light Sources for bruise detection, as featured on NBC Nightly News , is led by Katherine Scafide, David Lattanzi, and Janusz Wojtusiak.
  • One in 3 women worldwide experience physical trauma at the hands of an intimate partner or stranger.
  • In the United States, over 10 million women and men grapple with intimate partner violence each year.

Together, We Invest In The Next Generation And Shape The Future

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation (The Munday Foundation) and 2020 Companies (https://www.2020companies.com) are delighted to announce the sixth round of their esteemed scholarship program, honoring 18 exceptional individuals who are dedicated to furthering their education. These scholarships are available to employees and their dependents enrolled full-time in 2-year or 4-year degree programs within the United States.

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  • These scholarships are available to employees and their dependents enrolled full-time in 2-year or 4-year degree programs within the United States.
  • This scholarship lifts the weight, fuels my passion, and empowers me to keep giving – both to myself and my community.
  • Continuing a Tradition of Educational Support:
    This Spring 2024 cycle marks another significant milestone – awarding 109 scholarships and investing in educational opportunities nationwide.
  • Empowering dreams and shaping futures, together, we invest in the next generation years to come.

Consumer Technology Association Names Kinsey Fabrizio President; Gary Shapiro to Continue as CEO

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® is announcing Kinsey Fabrizio as president of CTA.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® is announcing Kinsey Fabrizio as president of CTA.
  • Gary Shapiro, current president and CEO, will relinquish the president title but will continue to serve as CEO.
  • Shapiro will be responsible for all association activities including CES, public policy, research and standards.
  • "This well-deserved promotion reflects not only Kinsey's many successes, excellent judgment and industry knowledge, but her executive leadership," said Gary Shapiro, CEO.

MainStreet Bank Appoints Ali Manouchehri to Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNSB), parent company of MainStreet Bank, announces the appointment of Ali Reza Manouchehri, a digital technology expert with extensive federal contracting experience, as a director of MainStreet Bank.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStreet Bancshares , Inc. (Nasdaq: MNSB), parent company of MainStreet Bank, announces the appointment of Ali Reza Manouchehri, a digital technology expert with extensive federal contracting experience, as a director of MainStreet Bank.
  • "MainStreet Bank has made significant investments in technology initiatives to position the Bank to capitalize on opportunities in an era of rapid technology change," Manouchehri said.
  • "I'm excited to be part of this visionary board of directors as we map a course into the future."
  • Manouchehri is a member of the board of directors of the Professional Services Council (PSC), which advocates for the government services sector.