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First Internet Bancorp Appoints Two Directors

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

First Internet Bancorp (the Company) (Nasdaq: INBK) has announced the appointment of Justin P. Christian and Ann Colussi Dee to its Board of Directors.

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  • First Internet Bancorp (the Company) (Nasdaq: INBK) has announced the appointment of Justin P. Christian and Ann Colussi Dee to its Board of Directors.
  • Innovative thinking has always been a foundational principle that informs our approach to redefining banking, First Internet Bancorp Chairman, CEO and founder David Becker noted.
  • First Internet Bancorp is a bank holding company with assets of $4.3 billion as of September 30, 2021.
  • The Companys subsidiary, First Internet Bank, opened for business in 1999 as an industry pioneer in the branchless delivery of banking services.

Highmark Interactive Inc Builds Momentum as the Optimal Choice for NCAA Schools by Announcing Competitive Proposal Win With Ball State University and Addition of the State University of New York at Albany

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

TORONTO, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highmark Interactive Inc. (TSXV: “HMRK) (“Highmark”), global leaders in mental and brain health digital technologies, announced today that after a formal Request For Proposal (RFP) process, Ball State University selected Highmark's EQ Elite brain and mental health performance platform for their athletic departments. Further demonstrating Highmark’s momentum in NCAA schools moving to Highmark’s EQ platform, the State University of New York (“SUNY”) at Albany recently shifted away from its long-standing incumbent to begin deployment of Highmark’s EQ Elite Platform across all of their mens’ and womens’ fall sport programs. SUNY will also add additional programs during the upcoming winter season.

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  • This is in addition to other NCAA programs previously announced, such as University of Florida and University of Buffalo, Bowling Green State University, Kent State University and Western Michigan University extending their commitments to 2024.
  • In addition, numerous NCAA Division 1 schools are migrating from single year relationships to multi year contracts; with Highmark often becoming the vendor of choice until 2024.
  • While not comprehensive, examples of schools extending their one-year commitments to 2024 include Bowling Green State, University at Buffalo, Kent State University, and Western Michigan University.
  • Highmark Interactive was created to change the paradigm of testing and management for brain and mental health.

Regulus Appoints Mohammad Ahmadian, Ph.D., as Vice President, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Development

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Friday, December 3, 2021

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs (the "Company" or "Regulus"), today announced the appointment of Mohammad Ahmadian, Ph.D., as Vice President, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Development.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs (the "Company" or "Regulus"), today announced the appointment of Mohammad Ahmadian, Ph.D., as Vice President, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Development.
  • "We are excited to welcome Moh to the Regulus team," said Denis Drygin, Chief Scientific Officer of Regulus.
  • We look forward to drawing on his expertise as we continue to make strides in developing RGLS8429, as well as our research programs."
  • Previously he worked for various life sciences companies as a research chemist and manager of RNA chemistry projects.

Karuna Therapeutics Appoints Charmaine Lykins as Chief Commercial Officer

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Monday, November 29, 2021

Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company driven to create and deliver transformative medicines for people living with psychiatric and neurological conditions, today announced the appointment of Charmaine Lykins as chief commercial officer, effective November 29, 2021.

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  • Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company driven to create and deliver transformative medicines for people living with psychiatric and neurological conditions, today announced the appointment of Charmaine Lykins as chief commercial officer, effective November 29, 2021.
  • We are pleased to welcome Charmaine to our leadership team at this pivotal time for Karuna, said Steve Paul, M.D., chief executive officer, president, and chairman of Karuna Therapeutics.
  • Its an exciting time to be joining Karuna as we advance multiple late-stage clinical trials evaluating KarXT, a novel medicine with a truly differentiated mechanism of action that could provide meaningful relief for people living with schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric conditions, said Charmaine Lykins, chief commercial officer of Karuna Therapeutics.
  • Karuna Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company driven to create and deliver transformative medicines for people living with psychiatric and neurological conditions.

Gray Names New General Managers

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) today named several new General Managers across its television station portfolio.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) today named several new General Managers across its television station portfolio.
  • Since 2018, Matt has served as General Manager of WSAZ (NBC) and WQCW (CW) in Charleston-Huntington, West Virginia, which he originally joined as general sales manager in 2013.
  • Earlier this year, Jim became the General Manager of WEEK (NBC/ABC) in Peoria, Illinois, following an 11-year tenure as the General Manager of KWWL (ABC) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
  • In Charlottesville, Virginia (DMA 178), Laura Serbon will become the General Manager/General Sales Manager of WVIR (NBC), where she currently holds the position as general sales manager.

Minor League Baseball Names 2021 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® Winners

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Saturday, November 13, 2021

Greensboro Grasshoppers (Pirates) third baseman Jared Triolo extends the streak of a Pirates minor leaguer winning a Rawlings Gold Glove Award at third base to four years after Ke'Bryan Hayes won three consecutive awards from 2017-19.

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  • Greensboro Grasshoppers (Pirates) third baseman Jared Triolo extends the streak of a Pirates minor leaguer winning a Rawlings Gold Glove Award at third base to four years after Ke'Bryan Hayes won three consecutive awards from 2017-19.
  • Fans flock to Minor League Baseball games to see baseball's future stars and experience the affordable family-friendly entertainment that has been a staple of Minor League Baseball since 1901.
  • The Rawlings Gold Glove Award is a registered trademark owned by Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.
  • Rawlings is the Official Ball Supplier and Batting Helmet of Major League Baseball, the official baseball of Minor League Baseball and the NCAA, and the approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation.

Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc. Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend And Names Christopher D. Cook Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

The cash dividend of $0.30 per common share per quarter represents a $0.02 per share or 7.1% increase over the Company's previous quarterly dividend.

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  • The cash dividend of $0.30 per common share per quarter represents a $0.02 per share or 7.1% increase over the Company's previous quarterly dividend.
  • President and CEO Michael S. Zahn stated, "We are pleased to reward our shareholders with our 27th consecutive year of increasing our cash dividend.
  • Due to our continued strong financial performance and capital levels, the Board of Directors feels the dividend increase is warranted."
  • In addition, Christopher D. Cook had joined the bank on October 25th, 2021, assuming the role of Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer.

Anika Appoints Sheryl Conley to Board of Directors

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Monday, November 1, 2021

BEDFORD, Mass., Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIK), a global joint preservation company focused on earlyintervention orthopedics, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Sheryl Conley as independent director, effective October 28, 2021.

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  • BEDFORD, Mass., Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIK), a global joint preservation company focused on earlyintervention orthopedics, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Sheryl Conley as independent director, effective October 28, 2021.
  • We are pleased to have Sheryl join our Board of Directors as Anika executes on its strategy to transform into a leading joint preservation company, commented Cheryl R. Blanchard, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Anika.
  • We are very excited for her to bring those experiences to the Anika Board.
  • Sheryl Conley is currently President and Board Member of AcceLINX, Inc., a musculoskeletal health business accelerator.

The Esports Combine™ 2021 Smashes Expectations

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

FRANKLIN, Ind., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Esports Combine 2021, wrapped up its annual esports conference with an incredible number of attendees surpassing expectations.

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  • FRANKLIN, Ind., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Esports Combine 2021, wrapped up its annual esports conference with an incredible number of attendees surpassing expectations.
  • The Combine saw gamers participating in skills challenges, industry professionals speaking on panels, and several participants earning collegiate esports scholarships.
  • The event by Indiana Esports Development LLC, a partnership between Harena Data Inc and Indiana Sports Corp pulled in more than 14,000 virtual attendees, which includes 1,350 gamers competing for esports scholarships, 160 universities attending, and students from 450 high schools.
  • "The Combine is a glimpse into the vast potential esports has and what millions of gamers in the world are capable of," said Bill Dever, President of Indiana Esports Development.

Zonar Names New Vice President of Freight and Over the Road, Wayne Deno

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

SEATTLE, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zonar , the leader in smart fleet technology, adds Wayne Deno as its new vice president of freight and over the road to accelerate the company's expertise and growth in the commercial trucking and freight industries.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zonar , the leader in smart fleet technology, adds Wayne Deno as its new vice president of freight and over the road to accelerate the company's expertise and growth in the commercial trucking and freight industries.
  • "We're excited to welcome Wayne to our team as we continue to expand our offerings to customers in the commercial trucking industry," said Michael Gould, chief operating officer at Zonar.
  • Deno started his career and spent more than 17 years at Celadon, learning all aspects of a large transportation company.
  • For more information about Zonar, visit: http://www.zonarsystems.com
    Founded in 2001, Zonar has pioneered smart fleet management solutions throughout vocational, pupil, mass transit and commercial trucking industries.