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Q4 Update to 2021 Economic Outlook Forecasts 13.2% Expansion in Equipment and Software Investment Growth and 5.3% GDP Growth

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Highlights from the Q4 update to the 2021 Outlook include:

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  • Highlights from the Q4 update to the 2021 Outlook include:
    Equipment and software investment rose 12.7 percent (annualized) in Q2 and is well above its pre-pandemic level.
  • The Foundation-Keybridge U.S. Equipment & Software Investment Momentum Monitor , which is released in conjunction with the Economic Outlook, tracks 12 equipment and software investment verticals.
  • The Foundation produces the Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook report in partnership with economic and public policy consulting firm Keybridge Research.
  • The Q4 report is the third update to the 2021 Economic Outlook and will be followed by the publication of the 2022 Economic Outlook in December.

GE Healthcare Partners with Apprise Health Insights to Launch Nation's First Automated Statewide Hospital Bed Management Solution in Oregon

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Oregon is the first state in the U.S. to launch a new statewide command center software solution for hospital capacity and critical resource management developed by GE Healthcare .

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  • Oregon is the first state in the U.S. to launch a new statewide command center software solution for hospital capacity and critical resource management developed by GE Healthcare .
  • GE Healthcare Command Centers help health systems to orchestrate patient care, from the bedside to the department and the health system.
  • Apprise Health Insights will lead the operation of the system leveraging GE Healthcare command center software.
  • Apprise Health Insights is the most reliable and complete source of hospital data in Oregon.

Greene Concepts Announces Contest for Chance to Win VIP Fan Experience For Upcoming NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race at Phoenix Raceway

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Marion, North Carolina, Oct. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greene Concepts, Inc. (OTC Pink: INKW) is pleased to announce an opportunity for one lucky individual to win a VIP experience at NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race at the Phoenix Raceway.

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  • Marion, North Carolina, Oct. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greene Concepts, Inc. (OTC Pink: INKW) is pleased to announce an opportunity for one lucky individual to win a VIP experience at NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race at the Phoenix Raceway.
  • The contest includes the chance to win two VIP tickets, accommodations, and a meet and greet with Dawson Cram at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 Race held November 5 at 8:30 pm ET at the Phoenix Raceway (see NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Schedule page ) with broadcasting beginning at 8:00 pm ET.
  • The sweepstakes is free to enter, simply Like Greene Concepts on Facebook , Twitter, or Instagram , then visit bewaterbeyou.com/sweepstakes to fill out the entry form.
  • Lenny Greene, CEO of Greene Concepts, states, I am extremely happy to offer this chance to the public to spread awareness of Greene Concepts and Be WaterTM.

Greene Concepts Extends the Sponsorship of Dawson Cram and Cram Racing Enterprises to Include Races at Martinsville Speedway and Phoenix Raceway

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

I am very excited to have Be Water back on board our #41 Silverado to close out the 2021 season, said DK Cram.

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  • I am very excited to have Be Water back on board our #41 Silverado to close out the 2021 season, said DK Cram.
  • Both Martinsville and Phoenix hold career best finishes for myself, so Im excited to have the opportunity to have some good runs for the folks at Be Water!
  • Cram Racing Enterprises isan American professional stock car racing teamthat competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, fielding the #41 Chevrolet Silverado primarily piloted by NASCAR driver and team co-owner, Dawson Cram.
  • Greene Concepts continues to develop and market premium beverage brands designed to enhance the daily lives of consumers.

AiDash to Speak at Utility Analytics Institute’s UA Week 2021 with United Power Co-Op

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Monday, October 11, 2021

AiDash will speak on the importance of critical data insights for utilities of all sizes at Utility Analytics Institutes UA Week conference in Dallas, Texas.

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  • AiDash will speak on the importance of critical data insights for utilities of all sizes at Utility Analytics Institutes UA Week conference in Dallas, Texas.
  • They will deliver a talk entitled AiDash: Transforming United Power's Vegetation Management with Satellite Technology, on Friday, October 15, at 9:45 AM (CT).
  • In this session, they will discuss how United Power has used AiDash Intelligent Vegetation Management System (IVMS) to better plan their vegetation management (VM) activities, increase reliability and decrease VM costs.
  • UAI brings together the leading utilities who are serious about tackling these challenges and together we concentrate on utility analytics.

Coastal Community Bank Chooses Finzly's Payment Hub to Power Fintech Partners

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Finzly , a fintech provider of modern banking solutions, announced today that Coastal Community Bank , a progressive community bank with assets of over $2 billion, has chosen Finzly's award-winning payment hub, Payment Galaxy to power the payment needs of its fintech partners.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Finzly , a fintech provider of modern banking solutions, announced today that Coastal Community Bank , a progressive community bank with assets of over $2 billion, has chosen Finzly's award-winning payment hub, Payment Galaxy to power the payment needs of its fintech partners.
  • Finzly's payment hub will enable Coastal Community Bank's fintech partner to execute straight-through processing of wire payments on the Fedwire network, allowing them to connect to the Federal Reserve Bank through Finzly's payment hub, and manage the FBO accounts of the fintech.
  • "We are excited to partner with Coastal Community Bank to accelerate their innovation agenda, promoting fintech banking using Finzly's Payment Galaxy."
  • Payment hubs which offer straight-through processing and connections to multiple payment rails under the same digital roof give a competitive edge to banks like Coastal Community Bank.

The Worldwide Chlor-Alkali Industry is Expected to Reach $77.4 Billion by 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

The global Chlor-Alkali market size is estimated to be USD 63.2 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 77.4 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.1% between 2021 and 2026.

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  • The global Chlor-Alkali market size is estimated to be USD 63.2 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 77.4 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.1% between 2021 and 2026.
  • Vinyl chloride monomer, along with anhydrous hydrochloric acid, is produced by the decomposition of ethylene dichloride at high temperatures.
  • This vinyl chloride monomer is fed into polymerization reactors, wherein the polymerization reaction takes place to provide polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
  • The PVC industry finds major applications in the construction, electronics, healthcare, automotive, packaging, and other end-use industries.

Minerva Neurosciences Announces Study Results Demonstrating Bioequivalence of Phase 2b, Phase 3, and Planned Commercial Formulations of Roluperidone for Treatment of Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

The study met all key pharmacokinetic (PK) objectives and the data demonstrate bioequivalence across the various formulations.

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  • The study met all key pharmacokinetic (PK) objectives and the data demonstrate bioequivalence across the various formulations.
  • These results represent important progress along Minervas critical path toward submission of an NDA for roluperidone for the treatment of negative symptoms of schizophrenia, for which there are currently no approved treatment options in the United States.
  • For roluperidone, efficacy is mostly driven by plasma exposure of the drug (i.e., AUCs) whereas safety margins improve by reducing Cmax of the drug.
  • Negative symptoms can cause individuals with schizophrenia to withdraw from society, become disinterested or unable to complete tasks or feel pleasure.

Steve Ressler Joins First Arriving as Strategic Advisor to Local Government Platform

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --First Arriving, a leader in providing technology and marketing services for fire/EMS, law enforcement and local government, today announced that Steve Ressler has joined its team as a Strategic Advisor.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --First Arriving, a leader in providing technology and marketing services for fire/EMS, law enforcement and local government, today announced that Steve Ressler has joined its team as a Strategic Advisor.
  • Ressler, a current investor in First Arriving, brings nearly two decades of experience in GovTech and SaaS leadership and will work closely with the First Arriving team to scale its work with local government agencies nationwide.
  • "Steve's experience founding and leading companies in the government sector is second to none," said Dave Iannone, CEO, First Arriving.
  • "Local government leaders need the right tools to improve efficiency and meet their agency's unique needs," said Steve Ressler.

Redfin Reports Asking Prices Up 12% to All-Time High

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

"Home sellers continue to show their optimism with increasing asking prices," said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather.

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  • "Home sellers continue to show their optimism with increasing asking prices," said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather.
  • Asking prices of newly listed homes were up 12% from the same time a year ago to a median of $361,250, an all-time high.
  • Asking prices have been on the rise throughout the month of September, in a typical late-summer seasonal uptick.
  • The average sale-to-list price ratio, which measures how close homes are selling to their asking prices, decreased to 101%.