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Scality elevates Eric LeBlanc to vice president of worldwide channel sales & GM of ARTESCA

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scality , a leader in reliable, secure and sustainable data storage software, announced today the promotion of Eric LeBlanc into a new role as the vice president of worldwide channel sales and general manager of ARTESCA .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scality , a leader in reliable, secure and sustainable data storage software, announced today the promotion of Eric LeBlanc into a new role as the vice president of worldwide channel sales and general manager of ARTESCA .
  • Peter Brennan, Scality CRO: "Eric has an affinity for growing product lines through the channel.
  • In his new role, LeBlanc will focus on extending his expertise globally to:
    Strengthen global partnerships with distributors, VARs, and ISVs
    Eric LeBlanc, Scality vice president of worldwide channel sales and GM of ARTESCA: "A sleeping giant has awakened.
  • Prior to joining Scality, LeBlanc held channel leadership roles at Infovista, Silver Peak, 3Com, Atos, and Symantec.

DalCor Pharmaceuticals announces Dal-GenE-2 confirmatory trial and closing of Series D financing round

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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MONTREAL, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DalCor Pharmaceuticals today announced the closing of the company’s Series D financing round of $80m USD to conduct the Dal-GenE-2 confirmatory trial in North America under a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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  • MONTREAL, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DalCor Pharmaceuticals today announced the closing of the company’s Series D financing round of $80m USD to conduct the Dal-GenE-2 confirmatory trial in North America under a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
  • “We are pleased to support DalCor in this round of financing so they can carry on development in precision medicine for cardiovascular disease,” said Guy LeBlanc, President, and CEO of Investissement Québec.
  • The trial is expected to start in Q3 2023 with an interim efficacy analysis in 2026, and completion anticipated in 2027.
  • DalCor Pharmaceuticals: DalCor Pharmaceuticals is pioneering precision medicine for patients with cardiovascular disease.

Government of Canada launches public inquiry into foreign interference

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the establishment of a Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the establishment of a Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to take steps to counter foreign interference and ensure Canada's democracy remains one of the strongest in the world.
  • – The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
    On March 6, 2023, the Government of Canada announced a series of measures to take further action on foreign interference and strengthen Canadians' confidence in our democracy.
  • The Government also received two reports by the Independent Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference, the Right Honourable David Johnston, on May 23 and June 26, 2023.

Peachtree Group Strengthens Its Capital Markets Team with Key Appointments

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") has further strengthened its leadership team within its broker-dealer affiliate, Peachtree PC Investors ("PPCI"), with the appointment of industry veteran Brian Cho as president of PPCI.

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  • Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") has further strengthened its leadership team within its broker-dealer affiliate, Peachtree PC Investors ("PPCI"), with the appointment of industry veteran Brian Cho as president of PPCI.
  • These appointments support Peachtree's strategic objectives to scale up its capital markets, investor relations and sales efforts as well as strengthen its financial and compliance operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230621766534/en/
    Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") has further strengthened its leadership team within its broker-dealer affiliate, Peachtree PC Investors ("PPCI"), with the appointment of industry veteran Brian Cho (pictured) as president of PPCI.
  • “I am privileged to be entrusted with guiding our capital markets team as we embark on the next phase of growth.

BCE's Glen LeBlanc to retire as CFO; Curtis Millen named to the position effective September 1, 2023

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Curtis Millen, currently SVP, Corporate Strategy & Treasurer, will be promoted to CFO.

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  • Curtis Millen, currently SVP, Corporate Strategy & Treasurer, will be promoted to CFO.
  • Glen will maintain his position as Vice-Chair, Atlantic, Chair of Northwestel, and as Board member and Chair of the Audit Committee for Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment.
  • He will also provide leadership and direction to ensure a smooth transition on BCE's financial operations until the end of December, 2023.
  • - Glen LeBlanc, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chair, Atlantic Canada
    Curtis Millen, currently SVP Corporate Strategy and Treasurer, will become Chief Financial Officer effective September 1, 2023.

Plexos Group Hires Infrastructure and Construction Management Expert Andre LeBlanc

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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(Plexos), a Baton Rouge-based infrastructure program delivery and project management company, announced today that Andre LeBlanc has joined the company as Senior Vice President.

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  • (Plexos), a Baton Rouge-based infrastructure program delivery and project management company, announced today that Andre LeBlanc has joined the company as Senior Vice President.
  • LeBlanc is a seasoned program manager with direct experience designing, implementing, and managing federally funded infrastructure and construction management solutions for programs exceeding $2 Billion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230410005396/en/
    Infrastructure and construction management expert Andre LeBlanc joins Plexos Group as Senior Vice President (Photo: Business Wire)
    In his role, LeBlanc will work with Plexos leadership to spearhead innovative and efficient solutions for the company’s program management responsibilities across the U.S. and its territories.
  • “Andre LeBlanc is an exciting addition who is committed to addressing our clients' unique needs and long-term goals,” said Plexos President and CEO David Odom.

Cobalt Robotics Co-Founder, President, and COO Mike LeBlanc Featured as Protagonist in Harvard Business School Case

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cobalt Robotics Co-Founder, President, and Chief Operating Officer Mike LeBlanc was featured as the protagonist in a Harvard Business School (“HBS”) Case on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cobalt Robotics Co-Founder, President, and Chief Operating Officer Mike LeBlanc was featured as the protagonist in a Harvard Business School (“HBS”) Case on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • The presentation focused on scaling tech ventures in 2023 and was the second time Mr. LeBlanc and Cobalt Robotics have participated in an HBS case.
  • “Harvard Business School helped give me a launching pad in the business world after serving in the Marine Corps for a decade,” said LeBlanc.
  • "Learning from real company leaders was my favorite part of Harvard Business School," LeBlanc continued.

Governments of Canada and British Columbia provide over $13.5 million to train, recruit, and retain French teachers in British Columbia

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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UBC Okanagan will receive $528,190 to take steps to build a long-term presence of French teachers in the B.C.

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  • UBC Okanagan will receive $528,190 to take steps to build a long-term presence of French teachers in the B.C.
  • Interior by developing future French teachers' proficiency and confidence to speak French and develop their identity as French teachers, and by providing currently practising French teachers with greater access to professional development.
  • Initiatives of professional development include the creation of networks among practising teachers of the Interior and mentorship activities for early career teachers.
  • "Education in French is at the very heart of the continued presence and vitality of Francophone communities in British Columbia.

Sungrow Signs Distribution Agreement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Al-Babtain LeBlanc

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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The distribution agreement plays a vital role in positioning Al-Babtain LeBlanc as the "partner of choice" for the KSA market as a new distributor in the country for residential, commercial, and industrial solar energy products.

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  • The distribution agreement plays a vital role in positioning Al-Babtain LeBlanc as the "partner of choice" for the KSA market as a new distributor in the country for residential, commercial, and industrial solar energy products.
  • Together with Sungrow, Al-Babtain LeBlanc will meet a wide range of distributed applications with a comprehensive product portfolio covering commercial and industrial, residential, and hybrid market needs.
  • The signing of the strategic distribution agreement with Sungrow will further deepen our cooperation relationship, it is hoped that we can cooperatively expand the distribution PV market of KSA and accelerate the local energy transition."
  • Together with Al-Babtain LeBlanc, we are looking forward to jointly shaping a greener KSA in the near future."

ASM Global Acquires Industry-leading Talent-buying Firm Madison Entertainment

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Worldwide live entertainment leader ASM Global—as part of its growing portfolio of global venues encompassing content, technology, partnerships, culinary, safety and more—has purchased renowned talent-buying agency Madison Entertainment.

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  • Worldwide live entertainment leader ASM Global—as part of its growing portfolio of global venues encompassing content, technology, partnerships, culinary, safety and more—has purchased renowned talent-buying agency Madison Entertainment.
  • Under Roger’s leadership, the addition of Madison Entertainment will further grow live music content for our clients, particularly within our industry-leading nationwide theater network.
  • We are excited to add Madison to join and assist our existing in-house talent bookers and general managers at these incredible venues.”
    “We are delighted to have Roger and the Madison team join ASM Global,” said Doug Thornton, ASM Global executive vice-president arenas, stadiums and theaters.
  • ASM Global already serves as the most prolific presenter and producer in entertainment including serving as the largest conduit of Live Nation and AEG content.