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Oatey Co. Continues to Grow ‘The Fix’ Podcast and Initiative in 2024, Furthering Efforts to Support the Skilled Trades

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

More than two years since the launch of its industry-leading podcast “ The Fix ,” Oatey Co. is continuing to advance the conversation around the skilled trades through an exciting line-up of podcast guests in 2024.

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  • More than two years since the launch of its industry-leading podcast “ The Fix ,” Oatey Co. is continuing to advance the conversation around the skilled trades through an exciting line-up of podcast guests in 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319967521/en/
    More than two years since the launch of its industry-leading podcast “The Fix,” Oatey Co. is continuing to advance the conversation around the skilled trades through an exciting line-up of podcast guests in 2024.
  • (Photo: Oatey)
    Already this year, “The Fix” co-hosts Katherine Lehtinen and Doug Buchan have been joined in conversation by several compelling guests.
  • Raising the bar for dynamic and community-oriented podcasting, Oatey also hosted its first live podcast show in January at the WWETT trade show in Indianapolis.

Immunis Chairman Dr. Hans Keirstead to Present Abundance360 Moonshot

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Immunis, Inc., a private biotech company developing an innovative secretome for age-related diseases and immune dysfunction, announces that its Chairman, Dr. Hans Keirstead, will present at the annual Abundance360 in Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • Immunis, Inc., a private biotech company developing an innovative secretome for age-related diseases and immune dysfunction, announces that its Chairman, Dr. Hans Keirstead, will present at the annual Abundance360 in Los Angeles.
  • In fact, Abundance360 showcases “Moonshots,” or transformative ideas, from leaders who are making excellent strides to revolutionize human healthspan.
  • Dr. Keirstead’s Moonshot aims for the incredible goal of one day treating 500M individuals with Immunis’ investigational secretome (IMMUNA) to combat age-related immune dysfunction, targeting muscle atrophy and metabolic decline.
  • Dr. Keirstead’s Moonshot with IMMUNA aligns perfectly with his “Massive Transformative Purpose” to democratize regenerative medicine and enable everyone to live healthier lives.

Oatey Co. Launches Online Swag Store, Supporting The Fix Initiative

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314646513/en/
    The Oatey Swag Store caters to individuals of all ages and interests.
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    The Oatey Swag Store is not just about branded gear and accessories; it also carries a deeper purpose.
  • Every purchase made in the store directly supports “ The Fix ” initiative, Oatey's commitment to growing the pipeline of skilled trades talent.
  • The Fix initiative raises awareness of skilled trades careers through various channels such as podcasts, community involvement, and other contributions.

FTC and DOJ File Comment with the U.S. Copyright Office Supporting Renewal and Expansion of Exemptions Facilitating Consumers’ and Businesses’ Right to Repair Their Own Products

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Copyright Office to advocate for regulations that would facilitate consumers’ and businesses’ right to repair their own products.

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  • Copyright Office to advocate for regulations that would facilitate consumers’ and businesses’ right to repair their own products.
  • Promoting competition in repair markets benefits consumers and businesses by making it easier and cheaper to fix things they own.
  • Expanding repair exemptions can also remove barriers that limit the ability of independent service providers—including small businesses and entrepreneurs—to provide repair services.
  • In their joint comment, the FTC and DOJ expressed support for renewing, expanding, and adding some specific DMCA exemptions.

FTC Testifies in Support of Colorado’s Right-to-Repair Law

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

It also detailed key takeaways from the agency’s May 2021 “Nixing the Fix” report to Congress on repair restrictions.

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  • It also detailed key takeaways from the agency’s May 2021 “Nixing the Fix” report to Congress on repair restrictions.
  • Agency officials have expressed support for other proposed state legislation tackling the issue of parts pairing.
  • The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize.
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FTC and DOJ File Comment with the U.S. Copyright Office Supporting Renewal and Expansion of Exemptions Facilitating Consumers’ and Businesses’ Right to Repair Their Own Products

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Copyright Office to advocate for regulations that would facilitate consumers’ and businesses’ right to repair their own products.

Key Points: 
  • Copyright Office to advocate for regulations that would facilitate consumers’ and businesses’ right to repair their own products.
  • Promoting competition in repair markets benefits consumers and businesses by making it easier and cheaper to fix things they own.
  • Expanding repair exemptions can also remove barriers that limit the ability of independent service providers—including small businesses and entrepreneurs—to provide repair services.
  • In their joint comment, the FTC and DOJ expressed support for renewing, expanding, and adding some specific DMCA exemptions.

Oatey Women’s Resource Network Hosts The House That She Built Girl Scouts Event

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The event aimed to help the Girl Scouts complete a The House That She Built Girl Scouts patch, encouraging their interest in construction and raising awareness of opportunities in the trades.

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  • The event aimed to help the Girl Scouts complete a The House That She Built Girl Scouts patch, encouraging their interest in construction and raising awareness of opportunities in the trades.
  • The event aimed to help the Girl Scouts complete a The House That She Built Girl Scouts patch, encouraging their interest in construction and raising awareness of opportunities in the trades.
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    The House That She Built Girl Scouts Event occurred on January 22 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Oatey University, located at 4675 West 160th Street, Cleveland, OH.
  • Oatey’s Women’s Resource Network, an associate resource group dedicated to women’s professional, personal, and leadership development, guided the Girl Scouts throughout the event.

Fix Price announces interim dividend

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

16 January 2024, Limassol, Cyprus – Fix Price Group PLC (LSE and MOEX: FIXP, AIX: FIXP.Y, “Fix Price”, the “Company” or the “Group”), one of the leading variety value retailers globally and the largest in Russia, announces that its Board of Directors approved a decision to pay interim dividends at a meeting held on 15 January 2024.

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  • 16 January 2024, Limassol, Cyprus – Fix Price Group PLC (LSE and MOEX: FIXP, AIX: FIXP.Y, “Fix Price”, the “Company” or the “Group”), one of the leading variety value retailers globally and the largest in Russia, announces that its Board of Directors approved a decision to pay interim dividends at a meeting held on 15 January 2024.
  • The Board of Directors approved the interim dividend for 2023 and 2024 in the combined amount of RUB 8.4 billion, or RUB 9.84 per GDR/share (gross amount subject to applicable taxes and fees).
  • The combined amount was defined based on the permission of the Subcommittee of the Government Commission for the Control of Foreign Investment in the Russian Federation given to Best Price Ltd, a subsidiary of Fix Price Group PLC, to distribute dividends in the amount of RUB 9.8 billion, net of withholding tax of 15%.
  • It is expected that the interim dividend will be paid within two months after the dividend record date.

Aviation Veteran Doug Crowther Joins Odyssey Aviation U.S. as President

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odyssey Aviation U.S. (“Odyssey”) today announced it expanded its management team, with aviation veteran Doug Crowther joining the firm as President. In addition, highly-tenured aviation executive Ken Allison was named CEO, and will focus on the strategic initiatives of the Fix Based Operators (FBO) network. Odyssey has a network of FBOs providing services to private aviation customers and air cargo operators, with locations in Florida (KISM), Michigan (KYIP) and Georgia (KSSI).

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  • BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odyssey Aviation U.S. (“Odyssey”) today announced it expanded its management team, with aviation veteran Doug Crowther joining the firm as President.
  • “An experienced aviation leader, Doug Crowther is an incredible addition to our team.”
    Ken Allison, CEO of Odyssey Aviation United States, grew up with aviation in his blood.
  • In 2015, he joined with longtime friends and aviation industry veterans, Sal Calvino and Blake Fish to create Odyssey Aviation U.S. Today, Sal Calvino continues with Odyssey Aviation U.S., as Chairman of the Board.
  • Sal Calvino added, “With Doug joining the terrific leadership team headed up by Ken Allison, Odyssey Aviation U.S. is strongly positioned for growth and expansion.”
    According to Crowther, “I am enthused to join the team here, and this incredible opportunity to help build Odyssey Aviation, a firm well-regarded for its great service and aviation professionals.

Fix Price Group PLC announces changes in its share capital

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

29 December 2023, Limassol, Cyprus – Fix Price Group PLC (LSE and MOEX: FIXP, AIX: FIXP.Y, “Fix Price”, the “Company” or the “Group”), one of the leading variety value retailers globally and the largest in Russia, announces that one of Fix Price’s shareholders, Artyom Khachatryan, disposed of his equity stake and resigned as a member of the Group’s Board of Directors, due to family circumstances.

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  • 29 December 2023, Limassol, Cyprus – Fix Price Group PLC (LSE and MOEX: FIXP, AIX: FIXP.Y, “Fix Price”, the “Company” or the “Group”), one of the leading variety value retailers globally and the largest in Russia, announces that one of Fix Price’s shareholders, Artyom Khachatryan, disposed of his equity stake and resigned as a member of the Group’s Board of Directors, due to family circumstances.
  • The total amount of the disposed equity stake was 299 million shares, or 35.2% of the Company’s share capital.
  • Fix Price’s CEO, Dmitry Kirsanov, acquired 1% of the share capital, or 8.5 million shares.
  • Fix Price’s other major shareholder, Sergey Lomakin, purchased the remaining 34.2%, or 290.5 million shares.