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University of Washington Student Receives SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SBB Research Group Foundation named Leah Davis a recipient of its STEM scholarship. The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SBB Research Group Foundation named Leah Davis a recipient of its STEM scholarship.
  • Leah Davis, a senior, studies marine biology at the University of Washington.
  • Her contributions to research studying the myostatin gene pathway in salmonids provided implications for how to best facilitate aquaculture.
  • We're thrilled to support her in her efforts," said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation.

Sally Jewell Named Chair of Symetra Financial Corporation Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Symetra Financial Corporation (“Symetra”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company (“Sumitomo”), today announced the designation of Sally Jewell as chair of its board of directors, effective Aug. 24, 2023.

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  • Symetra Financial Corporation (“Symetra”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company (“Sumitomo”), today announced the designation of Sally Jewell as chair of its board of directors, effective Aug. 24, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230906607453/en/
    Sally Jewell has been named chair of Symetra Financial Corporation's board of directors.
  • (Photo courtesy of Symetra)
    “We are extremely pleased to have a leader of Sally Jewell’s caliber chair Symetra’s board of directors.
  • Her leadership will help ensure Symetra’s continued success and growth going forward,” said Kensei Kawaguchi, Managing Executive Officer, Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, and Symetra Financial Corporation board member.

Cement Masons and Plasterers Health and Welfare Trust Partners with Vera Whole Health, Now Part of apree health, to Provide New Healthcare Benefits to Members

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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SEATTLE, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cement Masons and Plasterers Health and Welfare Trust has partnered with advanced primary care provider Vera Whole Health and digital health innovator Castlight Health, now part of apree health, to provide more than 3,500 medically enrolled members and their families with a differentiated healthcare experience that delivers improved health outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. 

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  • Primary care at Vera Care Centers will be provided with no out-of-pocket cost–no copays, co-insurance and deductibles.
  • "We are proud to partner with Cement Masons and Plasterers Health and Welfare Trust to provide their hard-working members with the kind of healthcare experience and health outcomes they deserve," said Kevin Wang, chief medical officer, apree health.
  • For more information about Cement Masons and Plasterers Health and Welfare Trust visit www.cementmasonstrust.com .
  • To learn more about how apree health's suite of solutions are transforming lives through better health, visit www.apreehealth.com

Veritex Announces New President and Chief Banking Officer for Veritex Community Bank

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (www.vertexbank.com) Veritex Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VBTX) (“the Company” or “Veritex”), the holding company for Veritex Community Bank (“the Bank”), is pleased to announce, following an extensive nationwide search by Chartwell Partners, the hiring of Dominic Karaba as President and Chief Banking Officer of Veritex Community Bank effective Sept. 18.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (www.vertexbank.com) Veritex Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VBTX) (“the Company” or “Veritex”), the holding company for Veritex Community Bank (“the Bank”), is pleased to announce, following an extensive nationwide search by Chartwell Partners, the hiring of Dominic Karaba as President and Chief Banking Officer of Veritex Community Bank effective Sept. 18.
  • Karaba has more than 28 years of experience in the banking industry and most recently served as UMB Financial Corporation’s President of Commercial Banking.
  • He has a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Puget Sound and a graduate degree in banking and bank leadership from the Pacific Coast Graduate School of Banking.
  • Karaba will report directly to C. Malcolm Holland, III, who will remain Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Veritex Community Bank as well as President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Veritex Holdings, Inc.
    “We’re excited to have Dominic join our Veritex Bank family!

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Lauren Roles as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for her contributions to the field of Internal Medicine

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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VANCOUVER, Wash., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Lauren Roles is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for her contributions to the field of Internal Medicine.

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  • VANCOUVER, Wash., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Lauren Roles is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for her contributions to the field of Internal Medicine.
  • Roles pursued higher education at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology.
  • The doctor explained that internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
  • Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists and manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Harbor Custom Development, Inc., Now Leasing Meadowscape Apartments in Olympia, WA

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbor Custom Development, Inc. (Nasdaq: HCDI, HCDIP, HCDIW, HCDIZ) (“Harbor,” “Harbor Custom Homes®,” or the “Company”), a real estate company involved in all aspects of the land development cycle, announced it is now leasing its Meadowscape apartments in Olympia, Washington.

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  • TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbor Custom Development, Inc. (Nasdaq: HCDI, HCDIP, HCDIW, HCDIZ) (“Harbor,” “Harbor Custom Homes®,” or the “Company”), a real estate company involved in all aspects of the land development cycle, announced it is now leasing its Meadowscape apartments in Olympia, Washington.
  • The 177-unit complex broke ground in September 2021, and Harbor anticipates the project to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • “We are excited to announce the commencement of leasing at our new 177-unit complex, Meadowscape apartments, in Olympia, Washington.
  • For leasing information, to schedule a tour, or learn about move-in specials, contact the onsite team from Cushman and Wakefield at www.meadowscapeapartments.com or call (253) 579-0787.

HF Sinclair Corporation and Holly Energy Partners, L.P. Announce Definitive Merger Agreement

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE: DINO) (“HF Sinclair”) and Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (“HEP” or the “Partnership”) (NYSE: HEP) announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for HF Sinclair to acquire all of the outstanding common units (“Common Units”) of HEP not owned by HF Sinclair or its affiliates in exchange for a combination of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of HF Sinclair (“Common Stock”) and cash.

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  • HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE: DINO) (“HF Sinclair”) and Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (“HEP” or the “Partnership”) (NYSE: HEP) announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for HF Sinclair to acquire all of the outstanding common units (“Common Units”) of HEP not owned by HF Sinclair or its affiliates in exchange for a combination of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of HF Sinclair (“Common Stock”) and cash.
  • The Proposed Transaction consideration represents an approximate 2% premium to the closing price of HEP’s Common Units as of August 15, 2023.
  • The Proposed Transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023, subject to the approval of HF Sinclair stockholders and HEP unitholders and the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions.
  • Barclays is acting as financial advisor to HF Sinclair, and Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Popular Marysville, Washington

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Magnolia Crest, a new community of one- and two-story homes in desirable Marysville, Washington.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Magnolia Crest, a new community of one- and two-story homes in desirable Marysville, Washington.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230809083173/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of its newest community in popular Marysville, Washington.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.
  • Homebuyers have the ability to personalize their new home, from floor plans to exterior styles to where they live in the community.

Unique partnership between medical researchers and AI experts grows, uncovers new clues to SIDS and other unexpected infant deaths

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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REDMOND, Wash., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Aaron Matthew SIDS Research Foundation announced that an initiative to solve a several thousand-year-old medical mystery — what causes sudden or unexplained infant deaths — has grown by a factor of more than ten in just six short years.

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  • Their goal is to share insights, inspire new hypotheses, and find the elusive causes of Sudden or Unexplained Infant Deaths (SUID), which includes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
  • "It has spurred new breakthroughs in the fight against SIDS and other unexplained infant deaths, with more on the horizon."
  • The Aaron Matthew SIDS Research Foundation funds the first-ever SIDS genomic database, maintained at Seattle Children's Hospital, which was also discussed at the Summit.
  • "The power of diverse resources across Data Science and AI, Epidemiology, Physiology, Pathology and Genetics is opening new avenues of research.

Evergreen Impact Housing Fund, Inland Group, and Partners Break Ground on Large-scale Affordable Housing Development in Pierce County

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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SPANAWAY, Wash., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evergreen Impact Housing Fund (EIHF) and Inland Group are proud to announce the start of construction on Copper Way, an affordable housing development in Spanaway, Washington.

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  • SPANAWAY, Wash., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evergreen Impact Housing Fund (EIHF) and Inland Group are proud to announce the start of construction on Copper Way, an affordable housing development in Spanaway, Washington.
  • "We are thrilled that Copper Way has broken ground," said Kris Hermanns, fund manager of EIHF at Seattle Foundation.
  • "It's crucial that we take action to bring affordable housing to Pierce County and beyond.
  • EIHF has worked closely with the Washington State Housing and Finance Commission to meet funding gaps and provide more accessible housing options.