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ARTPRIZE UNVEILS 2023 WINNING ARTISTS, AWARDING $400,000 IN PRIZES AND SHOWCASING A SPECTRUM OF PASSION AND SKILL

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Monday, October 2, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ArtPrize, the annual international contemporary art competition and immersive festival, draws the curtains on a spectacular 18 days of art exhibitions and activations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Concluding with an unforgettable closing ceremony at Rosa Parks Circle, ArtPrize distributed a staggering $400,000 in prize money across the Juried Awards, Visibility Awards and Public Vote, where over 50,000 votes were cast.

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  • The 950 participating artists represented 12 countries and 30 states, exhibiting captivating artwork of various mediums, including: photography, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and beaded embroidery.
  • More than 150 local venues debuted artwork, from public parks to bars and restaurants, transforming Grand Rapids into a living canvas.
  • ArtPrize's central gathering point, the ArtPrize ClubHouse, hosted curated art exhibitions, daily programming, panel discussions, and youth educational activities.
  • During the closing ceremony, ArtPrize announced next year's dates: September 13-28, 2024, promising continued celebrations of art, inspiration, and connection.

Morton Salt and Alter Brewing toast to 175 years of "Pure Joy" launching a limited-edition Morton Beer

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Monday, October 2, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morton Salt, Inc. and Alter Brewing are pleased to introduce Pure Joy, a limited-edition beer named in honor of Morton Salt's founder, Joy Morton.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morton Salt, Inc. and Alter Brewing are pleased to introduce Pure Joy, a limited-edition beer named in honor of Morton Salt's founder, Joy Morton.
  • The beer is crafted by Alter Brewing and available at its locations in Downers Grove, Oak Brook and St. Charles beginning October 2, 2023.
  • "We're very excited to collaborate with Alter Brewing to offer a delicious, refreshing one-of-a-kind beer to toast with our customers as we continue to celebrate Morton Salt's 175th anniversary," said Kristin Edstrom, Senior Brand Licensing Manager for Morton Salt.
  • Ken Henricks, President of Alter Brewing, shared, "We're honored to partner with such an iconic, global leader celebrating their 175th anniversary.

David Morton to join Intapp as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Intapp also announced today that David Morton has been appointed as Intapp’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective August 7, 2023.

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  • Intapp also announced today that David Morton has been appointed as Intapp’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective August 7, 2023.
  • Robertson plans to work closely with Morton to facilitate a seamless transition and will continue with the company as a non-executive senior advisor.
  • I am very pleased that David Morton will be joining Intapp, as he is an experienced software CFO and will be a terrific addition to Intapp’s executive leadership team.
  • Intapp has an exciting road ahead, and I wish the entire team continued success in the coming years.”
    “We are excited to welcome Dave Morton to Intapp.

ShorePoint’s Ryan McCullough and Michael Morton to Present Educational Session at DOE NLIT Summit 2023

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

ShorePoint is also staffing Booth #219 at the event, to facilitate conversations about cybersecurity, Zero Trust Architecture frameworks and enterprise IT modernization.

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  • ShorePoint is also staffing Booth #219 at the event, to facilitate conversations about cybersecurity, Zero Trust Architecture frameworks and enterprise IT modernization.
  • “The DOE National Laboratories are solving some of the world’s most complex challenges,” said Matt Brown , co-founder and chief executive officer of ShorePoint.
  • “We’re excited for NLIT Summit 2023, where we’ll exchange some of the cybersecurity best practices that are helping to ensure continued success of the DOE National Laboratories’ vital work.”
    McCullough and Morton will co-present a session with speakers from the National Nuclear Security Administration and Sandia National Laboratories.
  • For highlights of the session , visit McCullough, Morton and other ShorePoint representatives at booth #219.

MADE BY NACHO APPOINTS NEW LEADERSHIP TO ADVANCE GROWTH

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Made by Nacho, the premium cat food brand co-founded by celebrity chef Bobby Flay and Whole Foods Market veteran Elly Truesdell, announced appointments to two new senior leadership positions effective May 1, 2023. Tom Morton has been appointed CEO, and Oliver Fickes as COO of the now three-year-old cat food business.

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  • As Made by Nacho CEO, Morton will oversee company-wide operations, commercial and retail strategy, omnichannel execution, and marketing for the brand.
  • Morton brings over 20 years of broad executive experience to Made by Nacho, with expertise in driving growth and running meaningful businesses recognized for disrupting highly competitive categories.
  • Morton will uphold the brand's "cat-first" ethos, inspired by the incredible bond between Bobby Flay and his Maine Coon, Nacho.
  • Morton is committed to accelerating the Made by Nacho business and making the brand a household name for cat owners everywhere.

Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, Announces Longer-Term Contract Extensions for the President and Two Other Senior Staff Members

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Monday, May 22, 2023

FULTON, Mo., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longer-term contract extensions for President and Chief Transformation Officer Donald P. Lofe, Jr., and two other Westminster senior staff members were announced on May 11, 2023, through communications to the College community.

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  • FULTON, Mo., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longer-term contract extensions for President and Chief Transformation Officer Donald P. Lofe, Jr., and two other Westminster senior staff members were announced on May 11, 2023, through communications to the College community.
  • "Collectively, the Board feels Westminster is witnessing steady fiscal and operational success under President Lofe's leadership," Morton explained.
  • Following Morton's announcement, Lofe sent an email to Westminster students, faculty, staff, and alumni that expressed he is "truly humbled" by the Board's decision.
  • The two contract extensions were recommended to Lofe by Morton, who also received unanimous support from Westminster's Board of Trustees.

LiveVox Hires 8x8 and Avaya Industry Veterans to Fuel Continued Expansion

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Both bring decades of executive experience in the contact center industry and demonstrable track records of scaling channel programs that deliver bottom-line results.

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  • Both bring decades of executive experience in the contact center industry and demonstrable track records of scaling channel programs that deliver bottom-line results.
  • Hall, a recognized channel executive in the cloud communications industry, will lead LiveVox’s partner ecosystem expansion.
  • Prior to joining LiveVox, Hall served as Global Vice President, North American Channels at 8x8.
  • Prior to 8x8, Hall held channel positions with CenturyLink (Lumen), Unify, Arrow, ShoreTel, and Avaya.

Inside the Black Box, the Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Original Series, Comes to FOX SOUL

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: CSSE) and FOX SOUL, the Black community’s premiere free streaming platform, today announced the premiere of season two of the interactive interview show, Inside the Black Box on the FOX SOUL platform.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: CSSE) and FOX SOUL, the Black community’s premiere free streaming platform, today announced the premiere of season two of the interactive interview show, Inside the Black Box on the FOX SOUL platform.
  • Season two premieres on FOX SOUL tonight, March 21, at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT.
  • Inside the Black Box can also be streamed for free on Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s platforms, which include Redbox and Crackle.
  • It is distributed in North America by Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Company.

Immune-Onc Therapeutics to Showcase Leadership in Myeloid Biology and Drug Development at Upcoming Scientific and Investor Conferences

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Friday, March 3, 2023

Immune-Onc Therapeutics, Inc. (“Immune-Onc”), a private, clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy company developing novel biotherapeutics targeting myeloid checkpoints, announced today its plans to present on the company’s myeloid biology research and clinical stage programs at three upcoming scientific and investor conferences in March.

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  • Immune-Onc Therapeutics, Inc. (“Immune-Onc”), a private, clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy company developing novel biotherapeutics targeting myeloid checkpoints, announced today its plans to present on the company’s myeloid biology research and clinical stage programs at three upcoming scientific and investor conferences in March.
  • The presentations will highlight the potential of Immune-Onc’s pipeline of first-in-class myeloid checkpoint inhibitors to transform current treatment approaches for blood cancers and solid tumors.
  • The Myeloid Network seeks to connect researchers worldwide to promote communication and advancement of research and medicine in the field of myeloid cell biology.
  • Dr. Liao will present a corporate overview on Tuesday, March 14 at 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Constant Contact Appoints Russ Morton as Chief Product Officer

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Constant Contact, a digital marketing platform used by millions of small businesses and nonprofits, today announced Russ Morton as chief product officer and Joe Carliner as senior vice president of data and analytics. Both will report to Chief Executive Officer Frank Vella.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Constant Contact , a digital marketing platform used by millions of small businesses and nonprofits, today announced Russ Morton as chief product officer and Joe Carliner as senior vice president of data and analytics.
  • "Constant Contact is passionate about being the premier digital marketing platform for small business and nonprofits, and as their needs evolve, we must innovate to provide them with even better ways to market themselves," said Frank Vella, CEO at Constant Contact.
  • As chief product officer, Morton will lead Constant Contact's product roadmap and user experience initiatives, leveraging new and innovative technologies to build the marketing tools of the future for small businesses and nonprofits.
  • Before that, he held various positions, including chief financial officer at Blue Lagoon Capital, and Global Director of financial planning and analysis at Virtustream LLC, a Dell Technologies Business.