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Avnos, Inc. Secures $36 Million in Series A Funding Led by NextEra Energy

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Avnos , Inc. (Avnos), the Los Angeles-based company developing novel Hybrid Direct Air Capture (HDAC™) technology for carbon dioxide removal, today announced it has closed $36 million in Series A funding.

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  • Avnos , Inc. (Avnos), the Los Angeles-based company developing novel Hybrid Direct Air Capture (HDAC™) technology for carbon dioxide removal, today announced it has closed $36 million in Series A funding.
  • NextEra Energy , one of America's largest utilities and investors in clean energy infrastructure, led the round.
  • Our investment in Avnos is a part of NextEnergy’s commitment to attain Real Zero and enable a carbon-free future,” said NAME, TITLE at NextEra Energy.
  • Avnos’ unique approach and energy efficient solution for CO2 capture will enable optimization of the economics and the footprint of synthetic aviation fuels production.”

The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation Announces 2023 CreARTE Recipients

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation (the Pérez Family Foundation) is pleased to announce the grantees for the third edition of the Pérez CreARTE Grants Program (CreARTE).

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  • The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation (the Pérez Family Foundation) is pleased to announce the grantees for the third edition of the Pérez CreARTE Grants Program (CreARTE).
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The CreARTE program was born of our family’s desire to expand the transformative power of South Florida’s arts community,” said Jorge M. Pérez, internationally recognized philanthropist and founder of the Pérez Family Foundation.
  • The Pérez family and members of the Pérez Family Foundation look forward to celebrating and commemorating this significant milestone, and to continuing their involvement in Miami-Dade and growth as an organization.
  • For more information about the Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation, please visit www.jmperezfamilyfoundation.org , or follow along on Instagram (@perezfamilyfoundation).

CAP Supports Discontinuing Term “Excited Delirium” as Cause of Death

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Friday, October 13, 2023

“Excited delirium” is not a medical diagnosis and should no longer be used as a cause of death.

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  • “Excited delirium” is not a medical diagnosis and should no longer be used as a cause of death.
  • The College of American Pathologists (CAP) supports this recent position issued by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME).
  • “Instead, NAME endorses—and CAP supports—that the death certificate list the underlying cause of death, natural or unnatural (to include trauma),” said Dr. Aurelius.
  • “If possible, the underlying cause should be determined and used for death certification.”

United Regions Van Lines Applauded for 5-Star Customer Service

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Friday, April 28, 2023

MILWAUKEE, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Regions Van Lines is known for its extreme commitment to exceptional customer service that makes moving a breeze for thousands of Americans. With professionally-trained movers and the newest equipment and moving trucks, United Regions Van Lines has earned its outstanding reputation over 25 years of service. United Regions Van Lines believes in reliability, speed, and professionalism for every single move, no matter how far or large.

Key Points: 
  • Known for its spectacular customer experience, United Regions Van Lines provides exceptional service during a normally stressful time.
  • MILWAUKEE, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Regions Van Lines is known for its extreme commitment to exceptional customer service that makes moving a breeze for thousands of Americans.
  • With professionally-trained movers and the newest equipment and moving trucks, United Regions Van Lines has earned its outstanding reputation over 25 years of service.
  • Plus, for incredible quality and customer service, United Regions Van Lines aims for competitive, affordable pricing, helping you make your move within your budget.

2022 Top 50 Fairs and Top Carnivals List Released by CarnivalWarehouse.com

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

ELGIN, Ill., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following two years of shortened lists due to cancellations and limited capacities, the 2022 Top 50 Fairs list boasts attendance numbers similar to, and at times surpassing, 2019 numbers. Several fairs returned after two years of not operating. "The return of several Canadian and California events, plus the Ohio State Fair, after a two year hiatus, has shaken up the list, but it is nice to see these fairs operating and maintaining pre-Pandemic attendance numbers," states Ron Weber, Editor of CarnivalWarehouse.com. Two Canadian fairs, the Canadian National Exhibition and K Days, achieved attendance numbers higher than 2019.

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  • ELGIN, Ill., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following two years of shortened lists due to cancellations and limited capacities, the 2022 Top 50 Fairs list boasts attendance numbers similar to, and at times surpassing, 2019 numbers.
  • Two Canadian fairs, the Canadian National Exhibition and K Days, achieved attendance numbers higher than 2019.
  • The return of the Canadian fairs solidified the top spot for North American Midway Entertainment (NAME) on the Top Carnivals list.
  • The outdoor entertainment industry is returning to, and even going beyond where it was pre-pandemic, and the 2022 Top 50 fairs and Top Carnivals list represents that sentiment well."

Jorge M. Perez’s El Espacio 23 Kicks off Miami Art Season With Grand Opening of ‘You Know Who You Are’

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

El Espacio 23 (EE23) the private art space founded by leading philanthropist, entrepreneur, and art collector Jorge M. Prez has debuted its highly anticipated third exhibition.

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  • El Espacio 23 (EE23) the private art space founded by leading philanthropist, entrepreneur, and art collector Jorge M. Prez has debuted its highly anticipated third exhibition.
  • Made up entirely of works acquired following a 2016 donation of contemporary Cuban art to the Prez Art Museum Miami, You Know Who You Are was curated by Patricia M. Hanna and Anelys Alvarez.
  • Through this latest exhibition, we continue our exploration of Cuban art and its impact across Latin America and the world, said Hanna.
  • El Espacio 23 (EE23) is a contemporary art space founded by collector and philanthropist Jorge M. Prez.

Vonage Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Fully Integrated API, Unified and Contact Center Communications-as-a-service Platform, and Competitive Strategy

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan has recognized Vonage, a global leader in business cloud communications, with the 2022 North American Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for its API-led business communications solutions. The recognition comes as a part of Frost & Sullivan's recent research focused on the North American API-led business communications industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Vonage with the 2022 North American Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for its API-led business communications solutions. Through the integrated Vonage Communications Platform (VCP), the company provides a business cloud communications services via a unique combination of unified communications, contact center and communications APIs.

Key Points: 
  • Through the integrated Vonage Communications Platform (VCP), the company providesa business cloud communications services via a unique combination of unified communications, contact center and communications APIs.
  • The company also drives organic development and innovation of its product portfolio through the single, integrated Vonage Communications Platform (VCP).
  • The integrated platform for business communications services includes unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS), contact center-as-a-service (CCaaS), and CPaaS capabilities through APIs.
  • With its strong overall performance, Vonage earns Frost & Sullivan's 2022 North American Competitive Strategy Leadership Award in the API-led business communications market.

Vonage Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Fully Integrated API, Unified and Contact Center Communications-as-a-service Platform, and Competitive Strategy

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan has recognized Vonage, a global leader in business cloud communications, with the 2022 North American Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for its API-led business communications solutions. The recognition comes as a part of Frost & Sullivan's recent research focused on the North American API-led business communications industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Vonage with the 2022 North American Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for its API-led business communications solutions. Through the integrated Vonage Communications Platform (VCP), the company provides a business cloud communications services via a unique combination of unified communications, contact center and communications APIs.

Key Points: 
  • Through the integrated Vonage Communications Platform (VCP), the company providesa business cloud communications services via a unique combination of unified communications, contact center and communications APIs.
  • The company also drives organic development and innovation of its product portfolio through the single, integrated Vonage Communications Platform (VCP).
  • The integrated platform for business communications services includes unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS), contact center-as-a-service (CCaaS), and CPaaS capabilities through APIs.
  • With its strong overall performance, Vonage earns Frost & Sullivan's 2022 North American Competitive Strategy Leadership Award in the API-led business communications market.

mParticle democratizes access to its enterprise grade customer data infrastructure product

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- mParticle, the leader in customer data infrastructure, today announced it would make its enterprise product available via two additional options including a free trial, along with a growth tier offering for growth oriented companies. The new programs are aimed at helping teams maintain data trust, and efficiently scale their first party data assets amidst ever changing internal and external demands across business, economic, and regulatory realms.

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  • NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- mParticle , the leader in customer data infrastructure, today announced it would make its enterprise product available via two additional options including a free trial , along with a growth tier offering for growth oriented companies.
  • This begins with establishing a strong first-party data foundation to maximize efficiency at scale, and making it easy to operationalize high quality customer data for personalized customer experiences.
  • mParticle makes it easy to holistically manage customer data along the entire product and customer lifecycle.
  • mParticle announced a $150M fundraise in October 2021 led by Permira on the heels of strong growth and product innovation.

mParticle democratizes access to its enterprise grade customer data infrastructure product

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 19, 2022

NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- mParticle, the leader in customer data infrastructure, today announced it would make its enterprise product available via two additional options including a free trial, along with a growth tier offering for growth oriented companies. The new programs are aimed at helping teams maintain data trust, and efficiently scale their first party data assets amidst ever changing internal and external demands across business, economic, and regulatory realms.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- mParticle , the leader in customer data infrastructure, today announced it would make its enterprise product available via two additional options including a free trial , along with a growth tier offering for growth oriented companies.
  • This begins with establishing a strong first-party data foundation to maximize efficiency at scale, and making it easy to operationalize high quality customer data for personalized customer experiences.
  • mParticle makes it easy to holistically manage customer data along the entire product and customer lifecycle.
  • mParticle announced a $150M fundraise in October 2021 led by Permira on the heels of strong growth and product innovation.