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The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Commits New Funding to Support Teacher Communities and Boost Teacher Well-Being

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced an initial investment of over $4 million to promote teacher well-being. These grants will support a range of professional learning, mentoring, and wellness practices designed to foster connection and community for teachers, supporting teacher retention and strengthening the ability of teachers to support students' academic achievement and well-being.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced an initial investment of over $4 million to promote teacher well-being.
  • "As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we know we cannot attend to student learning and well-being without first supporting our teachers," said Sandra Liu Huang, head of education at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
  • "Teachers need high-quality professional development and communities that support and reinforce the fact that belonging, connection and academic success go hand in hand."
  • Teacher well-being influences the entire school community including school culture and climate, instruction, and students' growth and developmentshowing teacher well-being and student well-being are inextricably linked.

Rand Capital Announces $0.15 per Share Cash Dividend for Second Quarter 2022

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Rand Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: RAND) (Rand), a business development company providing alternative financing for lower middle market companies, announced today that its Board of Directors declared its regular quarterly cash dividend distribution of $0.15 per share.

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  • Rand Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: RAND) (Rand), a business development company providing alternative financing for lower middle market companies, announced today that its Board of Directors declared its regular quarterly cash dividend distribution of $0.15 per share.
  • The cash dividend will be distributed on or about June 15, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2022.
  • At March 31, 2022, Rand had approximately 2.6 million shares outstanding.
  • The amount and timing of dividend distributions, including future dividend distributions, are subject to the discretion of Rands Board of Directors.

Rand Capital Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter replay pin number 13729045.

Key Points: 
  • To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter replay pin number 13729045.
  • The webcast replay will be available in the investors section at https://ir.randcapital.com/ , where a transcript will also be posted once available.
  • Rand Capital (Nasdaq: RAND) is an externally-managed business development company (BDC).
  • The Companys investment activities are managed by its external investment adviser, Rand Capital Management, LLC.

Rand Capital Corporation Announces Cari Jaroslawsky Elected to Board of Directors at Annual Shareholders’ Meeting

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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Rand Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: RAND) (Rand or the Company), a business development company, announced today Cari Jaroslawsky was elected to the Board of Directors, replacing Allen F. Pete Grum, whose directorship term expired at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held yesterday.

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  • Rand Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: RAND) (Rand or the Company), a business development company, announced today Cari Jaroslawsky was elected to the Board of Directors, replacing Allen F. Pete Grum, whose directorship term expired at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held yesterday.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220422005155/en/
    Robert M. Zak, Chair of Rands Board of Directors, said, We are pleased to welcome Cari to our Board.
  • With her election, we have added a new independent board member and improved the diversity of our Board.
  • Also reelected at the shareholders meeting to serve on the Rand Board of Directors until the next Annual Meeting were Adam S. Gusky, Robert M. Zak, Benjamin E. Godley and Erland E. Kailbourne.

Pacify & RAND Corporation Launch First Fully-Powered Study on Telelactation Health Outcomes

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, maternal and pediatric health technology company Pacify and the RAND Corporation are announcing the launch of the first fully-powered, randomized controlled study evaluating the impact of telelactation on breastfeeding outcomes. The study is actively recruiting participants through pregnancy apps.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, maternal and pediatric health technology company Pacify and the RAND Corporation are announcing the launch of the first fully-powered, randomized controlled study evaluating the impact of telelactation on breastfeeding outcomes.
  • The goal of the study is to improve patient experience, breastfeeding rates and health equity among new parents.
  • "Our research team, which includes researchers at RAND and the University of Pittsburgh, is thrilled to launch this trial in partnership with Pacify," said Lori Uscher-Pines, Ph.D., a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation who is leading the study.
  • RAND Corporation researchers will also explore how instantaneous telelactation support can improve the patient experience for parents, and how that experience varies across different racial and ethnic groups.

Rand Capital Announces Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter replay pin number 13725928.

Key Points: 
  • To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter replay pin number 13725928.
  • The webcast replay will be available in the investors section at www.randcapital.com , where a transcript will also be posted once available.
  • Rand Capital (Nasdaq: RAND) is an externally-managed business development company (BDC).
  • The Companys investment activities are managed by its external investment adviser, Rand Capital Management, LLC.

Rand Capital Increases Cash Dividend 50% to $0.15 Per Share for First Quarter 2022

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Rand Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: RAND) (Rand), a business development company providing alternative financing for lower middle market companies, announced today that its Board of Directors declared its regular quarterly cash dividend distribution of $0.15 per share.

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  • Rand Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: RAND) (Rand), a business development company providing alternative financing for lower middle market companies, announced today that its Board of Directors declared its regular quarterly cash dividend distribution of $0.15 per share.
  • This quarterly dividend represents a $0.05 per share increase from the previous regular quarterly dividends in 2021.
  • The cash dividend will be distributed on or about March 28, 2022, to shareholders of record as of March 14, 2022.
  • The amount and timing of dividend distributions, including future dividend distributions, are subject to the discretion of Rands Board of Directors.

Educators Nationwide Can Spring into Wellness with Free Well-Being Supports From Rethink Ed

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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Rethink's Spring into Wellness helps educators' recharge & re-engage with free access to their mental wellness solution.

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  • Rethink's Spring into Wellness helps educators' recharge & re-engage with free access to their mental wellness solution.
  • Rethink Ed wants it to look like Spring into Wellness, says Diana Frezza, Executive Vice President.
  • To help educators successfully invest in their well-being, Rethink Ed's Spring into Wellness initiative is providing free full access to Whil's digital mental wellness solution.
  • Whil and Rethink Ed are divisions of Rethink First, a leader in behavioral and mental health solutions for employers, educators, and clinicians.

Gen-Z's Financial Problem Solver

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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He knew that he needed to create a DeFi platform where Gen Z can thrive, while simultaneously educating Gen Z and future generations about the power of DeFi in allowing financial freedom from traditional finance.

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  • He knew that he needed to create a DeFi platform where Gen Z can thrive, while simultaneously educating Gen Z and future generations about the power of DeFi in allowing financial freedom from traditional finance.
  • Rand Network is addressing next-generation demands for efficient financial gateways with low friction which is a very much needed method to empower future generations to understand how to achieve financial freedom."
  • This sustainability comes from Private and Public Vaults that can be created by the Rand Team as well as the Rand Community:
    RAND will host public vaults to act as a financial gateway for everybody.
  • Rand Network makes it simple to invite people to pool funds, earn together and save towards a common goal.

Rand Partners with Keyko for Security & Smart Contract Audits

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand is excited to announce that it has begun its first external security audit with top Web 3.0 firm, Keyko.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand is excited to announce that it has begun its first external security audit with top Web 3.0 firm, Keyko.
  • Pol Martin, CEO at Rand Network
    Since day one of its inception, Keyko has worked closely with the Rand team, helping to perfect Tokenomics design and protect against potential security vulnerabilities.
  • Keyko, as part of their end-to-end engagement, provided smart contract audit support of the RAND contracts for both private and public vaults.
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