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Greater Sacramento Economic Council Leads Historic International Delegation Trip to Germany

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Sacramento, CA, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SACRAMENTO, CA - The Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) is thrilled to announce its international delegation trip to Germany on Feb. 5 as part of the council’s strategic expansion into the global market.

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  • Sacramento, CA, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SACRAMENTO, CA - The Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) is thrilled to announce its international delegation trip to Germany on Feb. 5 as part of the council’s strategic expansion into the global market.
  • This trip signifies a pivotal step in fostering international collaborations for the Sacramento region and partnership with international companies.
  • GSEC is leading a distinguished delegation of more than 20 leaders representing the Sacramento region, including university higher education leaders, elected leaders from Placer County, Roseville and Rocklin as well as representatives from the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) .
  • “These companies open doors, foster collaborations, and position Sacramento as a global player in economic development as we continue to attract and recruit companies to the state capital region.”
    In November GSEC unveiled their new international initiative, ‘Globalizing Greater Sacramento’ to expand international business opportunities and enhance direct air services to the Greater Sacramento region.

Splashtop Appoints Liat Ben-Zur to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Splashtop , a leader in secure remote work & remote IT support solutions, today announced the appointment of Liat Ben-Zur, a distinguished transformative technology executive, to its board of directors .

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  • CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Splashtop , a leader in secure remote work & remote IT support solutions, today announced the appointment of Liat Ben-Zur, a distinguished transformative technology executive, to its board of directors .
  • Ben-Zur will take one of six seats on Splashtop’s board and will play an instrumental role in shaping the company’s strategic vision for the future.
  • "We are incredibly excited to welcome Liat to our esteemed board,” said Mark Lee, Splashtop CEO.
  • "I am honored to join Splashtop's board and contribute to its journey of reshaping the future of work with easy, anywhere access solutions,” Liat Ben-Zur said.

IBN Spotlights Astiva Health CEO Dr. Tri T. Nguyen on The Bell2Bell Podcast

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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The Bell2Bell Podcast is known for its informative updates and exclusive interviews with top executives in rapidly evolving industries.

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  • The Bell2Bell Podcast is known for its informative updates and exclusive interviews with top executives in rapidly evolving industries.
  • The latest episode features a comprehensive interview with Dr. Tri T. Nguyen, the Co-Founder and CEO of Astiva Health .
  • Astiva Health is rapidly making its mark in the Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) sector with its commitment to transforming personalized and comprehensive healthcare.
  • During the interview, Dr. Nguyen offered insights into Astiva Health’s foundations and its unique business model.

Mushrooms Hold the Key to a Sustainable Future Says Fungi Influencer Gordon Walker in New Matador Network Documentary

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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"I knew that mushrooms were important," says Matador Network CEO Ross Borden, "but working on this doc with Gordon has opened my eyes to how intertwined our lives are with fungi and how essential they are to our survival."

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  • "I knew that mushrooms were important," says Matador Network CEO Ross Borden, "but working on this doc with Gordon has opened my eyes to how intertwined our lives are with fungi and how essential they are to our survival."
  • Walker and fungal educator Mario Gabiati explore the natural ability of fungi to store carbon, as well as enable novel technologies like biofuels, medicines, and mycomaterials.
  • "Humans have caused a tremendous amount of damage to this planet with our careless unsustainable practices," says Walker.
  • "Fungi may be one of our only chances of creating a sustainable future for humanity.

Meru Health publishes 2-year results with sustained treatment gains

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meru Health, a technology-enabled digital mental health provider with a novel mind-body approach to mental healthcare, published a retrospective cohort study in collaboration with University of Oregon, Harvard University, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, University of Iowa, University of California Davis, and University of Louisville today in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, confirming the utility of therapist-supported holistic digital mental health interventions in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms up to 24 months after treatment.

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  • "Our goal since the founding of Meru Health has been to help people get better and stay better for the long term, not just to cope with symptoms.
  • We are really proud to publish this groundbreaking and unique study showing sustained treatment gains for up to 2 years after treatment start," said Kristian Ranta, founder and CEO of Meru Health.
  • "Our team is committed and passionate about building and validating solutions for holistic mental health care that truly work for people."
  • The results are based on a study of 380 participants who participated in an 8-week Meru Health treatment program.

Femasys Inc. Begins FemBloc Pivotal Trial Enrollment at UC Davis Medical Center, a Hub for Innovation and Groundbreaking Research in Health Care for Women

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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UC Davis Medical Center, a top regional and nationally ranked medical center, is the third academic center to participate in the FemBloc pivotal trial since enrollment began last quarter -

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  • UC Davis Medical Center, a top regional and nationally ranked medical center, is the third academic center to participate in the FemBloc pivotal trial since enrollment began last quarter -
    UC Davis Professor of the Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Department and Director of the Complex Family Planning Fellowship, Mitchell Creinin, M.D.
  • The FemBloc Intratubal Occlusion for TranscervicAL Permanent Birth Control (the “FINALE” trial) is being conducted to investigate the safety and efficacy of its investigational permanent birth control candidate, FemBloc®.
  • The FDA-approved, multi-center trial is designed to address the high unmet need that exists for women seeking permanent birth control, for whom elective surgery currently remains the only option.
  • “I believe that this may be an ideal solution for those seeking an accessible, safe, less financially and emotionally burdensome option to address a basic healthcare need for family planning.”

NJ INTRODUCES CLEAN FUELS TRANSPORTATION BILL

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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WEST TRENTON, N.J., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fill It Up Clean New Jersey, a diverse coalition of business and community stakeholders, is applauding the New Jersey State Senate for introducing legislation that would give The Garden State access to clean transportation fuels and provide immediate environmental benefits to reduce pollution and protect New Jersey's air and water. If passed by the full legislature, New Jersey would be the first state on the eastern seaboard to establish a clean fuel transportation standard. Prime sponsors of the newly-introduced Bill, S2425 are Senator Bob Smith, Chair, Senate Environment & Energy Committee, and Senator John McKeon, also a member of the Senate Environment & Energy Committee.

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  • If passed by the full legislature, New Jersey would be the first state on the eastern seaboard to establish a clean fuel transportation standard.
  • I want New Jersey to be the first state on the eastern seaboard to establish a clean fuel transportation standard.
  • The bill, called the New Jersey Low Carbon Transportation Standard , would establish a low carbon transportation standard program in the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
  • In addition, 14 states have introduced clean fuels legislation including New Mexico, Hawaii, Minnesota, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

Bee Houses: Proper Set Up and Care for Mason Bees

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Failing to address this issue may result in infested bee hotels, endangering mason bee populations.

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  • Failing to address this issue may result in infested bee hotels, endangering mason bee populations.
  • She emphasizes, "Houdini flies and pollen mites are prevalent parasites we encounter in mason bee hotels.
  • While some bee enthusiasts find fulfillment in the continuous care of mason bees throughout the year, others may opt for a more hands-off approach.
  • Rent Mason Bees provides a convenient program where you release bees and rent the nesting material that they will clean and maintain for you.

Correlate Energy Corp. Appoints Johan Themaat as CFO and Welcomes Two Additional Independent Board Members

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Correlate Energy Corp. (OTCQB: CIPI) (“Correlate” or the “Company”), a growth-oriented distributed energy company, proudly announces the appointment of Johan Themaat to CFO of Correlate Energy Corp, effective immediately.

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  • BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Correlate Energy Corp. (OTCQB: CIPI) (“Correlate” or the “Company”), a growth-oriented distributed energy company, proudly announces the appointment of Johan Themaat to CFO of Correlate Energy Corp, effective immediately.
  • In conjunction with this appointment, Correlate Energy Corp. is delighted to welcome two distinguished professionals, Dr. Christine Gulbranson and Alina Zagaytova, to its board of directors.
  • Johan Themaat brings a wealth of financial acumen to the role of CFO, having held key positions at prominent companies such as Mission Energy, NGL Energy Partners, and RBS.
  • As Vice President of Finance since September 1, 2023, and previously as CFO of Mission Energy, Themaat has demonstrated his proficiency in guiding companies through strategic financial initiatives.

dcbel to receive $52M+ courtesy of California Energy Commission V2X grant

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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The $52 million award will be used to accelerate the deployment of Home Energy Stations throughout California.

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  • The $52 million award will be used to accelerate the deployment of Home Energy Stations throughout California.
  • To execute this project, dcbel will collaborate with a consortium of esteemed partners including UC Davis, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Southern California Edison, Sonoma Clean Power and Grid Alternatives.
  • dcbel Chorus, a CSIP-certified, real-time technical aggregation IoT platform enabling affordable, easy and automatic residential energy production, storage and export.
  • Importantly, the Home Energy Station is ready to serve even the most demanding residential energy prosumers from the get-go.