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BERGDORF GOODMAN ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF 'CONSCIOUS CLOSET'

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bergdorf Goodman today announced Conscious Closet, a new program dedicated to extending the useful life of customers' most loved luxury goods. With five primary focuses - Edit, Repair, Alter, Resell, and Give Back - Conscious Closet scales the retailer's support for circular business models while providing customers with its storied attention to service and experience.

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  • In partnership with their personal shopper or stylist, Bergdorf Goodman clients will have the opportunity to participate in an at-home closet editing service.
  • Santana Leather Care has been a longstanding partner of Bergdorf Goodman, providing expertise in the care and craft of leather-made items.
  • Bergdorf Goodman and Santana Leather Care offer customers the opportunity to prolong the life of treasured handbags and shoes.
  • To ensure each purchase made at Bergdorf Goodman will be well-worn, fitting the client perfectly, Bergdorf Goodman's offers access to its esteemed on-site atelier.

City of Chicago’s Maurice Classen Joins Zencity as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Zencity, a technology company providing the leading platform for community trust to over 350 global cities, counties and agencies, announced that Maurice Classen has joined as the company's chief operating officer (COO).

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  • Zencity, a technology company providing the leading platform for community trust to over 350 global cities, counties and agencies, announced that Maurice Classen has joined as the company's chief operating officer (COO).
  • Prior to joining Zencity, Classen served as chief of staff to the mayor of Chicago and the de facto chief administrative officer of the third-largest city in the United States during a historic period.
  • "We are beyond thrilled to have Maurice join our team at Zencity," said Eyal Feder-Levy, CEO and co-founder, Zencity.
  • “Having served two mayors in one of the biggest cities in America, I can speak with experience as to how important solving the challenge of being more responsive, and building trust is to the day-to-day work of local government,” said Maurice Classen, chief operations officer, Zencity.

Mujeres publishes ¡Actívate! A community-data driven guide to help Latinas and their families thrive

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres) is delighted to announce the official launch of their first ever position paper, ¡Actívate!

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  • CHICAGO, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres) is delighted to announce the official launch of their first ever position paper, ¡Actívate!
  • A community-data driven guide to help Latinas and their families thrive.
  • Founded in 1973, Mujeres is the longest-standing Latina-led organization in the country.
  • is a community-based project which gathered data and lived experiences of Mujeres' community members, ultimately informing the advocacy priorities of Mujeres.

Investors Unite to Back Ukraine in Historic Fund

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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KYIV, Ukraine, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Capital, a U.S. private-equity firm investing primarily in fast-growing tech and export-oriented companies in Ukraine, announced that its latest fund, Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV (HCGF IV, the "Fund") has reached $254 million at its Interim Closing held today in Kyiv, Ukraine. In besting its $250m target size at this second closing, the Fund demonstrates strong investor appetite for compelling opportunities in high-growth, high-impact tech and export-oriented companies, including light manufacturing, food processing, innovative consumer goods, fintech and more. Fund investments are expected to contribute to Ukraine's ongoing resilience, including supporting growth and job creation, expanding the tax base, increasing availability of capital for SMEs, and promoting gender equality.

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  • Fund investments are expected to contribute to Ukraine's ongoing resilience, including supporting growth and job creation, expanding the tax base, increasing availability of capital for SMEs, and promoting gender equality.
  • Lenna Koszarny, Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Today, Horizon Capital and our esteemed group of investors have made history, as the first growth capital and largest fund raised since the onset of the full-fledged invasion.
  • Global institutions are uniting today to back a reputable team with a bold vision, proven investment strategy and track record.
  • The Interests are being offered by means of a private placement to suitable investors.

Investors Unite to Back Ukraine in Historic Fund

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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KYIV, Ukraine, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Capital, a U.S. private-equity firm investing primarily in fast-growing tech and export-oriented companies in Ukraine, announced that its latest fund, Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV (HCGF IV, the "Fund") has reached $254 million at its Interim Closing held today in Kyiv, Ukraine. In besting its $250m target size at this second closing, the Fund demonstrates strong investor appetite for compelling opportunities in high-growth, high-impact tech and export-oriented companies, including light manufacturing, food processing, innovative consumer goods, fintech and more. Fund investments are expected to contribute to Ukraine's ongoing resilience, including supporting growth and job creation, expanding the tax base, increasing availability of capital for SMEs, and promoting gender equality.

Key Points: 
  • Fund investments are expected to contribute to Ukraine's ongoing resilience, including supporting growth and job creation, expanding the tax base, increasing availability of capital for SMEs, and promoting gender equality.
  • Lenna Koszarny, Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Today, Horizon Capital and our esteemed group of investors have made history, as the first growth capital and largest fund raised since the onset of the full-fledged invasion.
  • Global institutions are uniting today to back a reputable team with a bold vision, proven investment strategy and track record.
  • The Interests are being offered by means of a private placement to suitable investors.

NANO Nuclear Energy Strengthens its Team with the Appointment of Former Dean of Georgetown and Chief U.S. Negotiator During North Korean Nuclear Crisis, Robert Gallucci, Ph.D., as Chairman of the Executive Advisory Board for Nuclear Policy

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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“Robert is an incredibly important figure within the worldwide nuclear space,” said Jay Jiang Yu, NANO Nuclear Energy’s Founder, Chairman and President.

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  • “Robert is an incredibly important figure within the worldwide nuclear space,” said Jay Jiang Yu, NANO Nuclear Energy’s Founder, Chairman and President.
  • It is a privilege to welcome Mr. Gallucci on board and it is a pleasure to have him join the NANO Nuclear team.
  • Amidst this evolving landscape, Mr. Gallucci’s vast experience and knowledge of key domestic nuclear energy policies will help NANO Nuclear better navigate U.S. policy pathways.
  • “I am very proud to welcome Mr. Gallucci to the NANO Nuclear team,” said James Walker, NANO Nuclear Energy’s CEO and Head of Nuclear Reactor Development.

Report for the World expands global network of independent newsrooms, support for journalists in exile

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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BOSTON, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Report for the World today announced the selection of 15 new host newsrooms, more than doubling its global network from eight to 20 countries. Among them are five, independent newsrooms reporting on their home countries in exile.

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  • Report for the World today announced the selection of 15 new host newsrooms, more than doubling its global network from eight to 20 countries.
  • BOSTON, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Report for the World today announced the selection of 15 new host newsrooms, more than doubling its global network from eight to 20 countries.
  • Among them are five, independent newsrooms reporting on their home countries in exile.
  • Report for the World will provide salary and training support; however, the newsrooms will remain editorially independent.

Upstream Announces Finalists for The Reusies® 2023 Awards

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Upstream, a non-profit organization working to reduce plastic pollution, has announced the finalists for The Reusies® 2023. The awards program recognizes and honors individuals and organizations that are developing innovative solutions for reducing waste and advancing systemic change. The program received over 200 nominations and submissions from startups, environmental activists, and community leaders across North America.

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  • The Reusies® 2023 finalists include innovative startups, environmental activists, and community leaders who are advancing reuse and systemic change to reduce waste.
  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Upstream, a non-profit organization working to reduce plastic pollution, has announced the finalists for The Reusies® 2023 .
  • The awards program recognizes and honors individuals and organizations that are developing innovative solutions for reducing waste and advancing systemic change.
  • The awards will be presented during a live broadcast at the Circularity 23 conference in Seattle on June 7, 2023.

Valmet to supply a new container board making line to DS Smith in Italy

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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ESPOO, Finland, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will supply a new container board machine with extensive packages of automation, services, and industrial internet applications to DS Smith Paper Italia S.r.l at their Porcari (Lucca) site in Italy.

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  • ESPOO, Finland, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will supply a new container board machine with extensive packages of automation, services, and industrial internet applications to DS Smith Paper Italia S.r.l at their Porcari (Lucca) site in Italy.
  • Valmet as a market leader in innovative board making technologies has developed a number of sustainable solutions to meet the market needs.
  • Our unique offering together with the production potential of the container board machine were the decisive factors for DS Smith," says Kari Räisänen, Sales Director, Board and Paper Mills, Paper business line, Valmet.
  • Valmet's delivery will include a recycled linerboard making line from broke collection to a reel and winder as well as board machine process ventilation systems.

Cadre Launches Cadre Direct Access Fund II to Target Real Estate Assets with Attractive Pricing and Supply Dynamics

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Cadre, a leading technology-driven commercial real estate (CRE) investment manager, today announced the launch of the Cadre Direct Access Fund II (CDAF II) – the latest offering in Cadre’s suite of products that aims to provide institutions and accredited investors with access to actively managed commercial real estate assets.

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  • Cadre, a leading technology-driven commercial real estate (CRE) investment manager, today announced the launch of the Cadre Direct Access Fund II (CDAF II) – the latest offering in Cadre’s suite of products that aims to provide institutions and accredited investors with access to actively managed commercial real estate assets.
  • As price dislocations materialize in private markets, the fund will allow both institutions and individuals to invest in a diversified portfolio of assets.
  • Cadre plans to allocate approximately 50% of the fund to multifamily assets with the remainder to be spread across industrial, hospitality, and office assets.
  • The fund will focus primarily on mid-cap ($50 - $150 million) assets across U.S. markets with attractive growth dynamics.