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Humanity Communications Collective receives international recognition for Human & Civil Rights work

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Affirming its commitment to amplifying social justice issues through strategic and creative communications, Humanity Communications Collective recently announced it was selected as a 2023 Anthem Awards winner.


HCC was awarded a Bronze award in the Human & Civil Rights category for their work with the Bring Sundiata Acoli Home Alliance in 2022. HCC led a comprehensive communications approach to bring Black Panther Sundiata Acoli home last year. Acoli, 85, had been incarcerated since 1973 and was repeatedly denied parole for more than 24 years, violating New Jersey law. HCC strategically and methodically told the story of his humanity and key tenets of the law and created a compelling and nuanced narrative around the law’s intent, justice and civil rights.

 

Over the 9-month project, HCC:

  • Generated 1,268 social media posts with 1.9 million impressions, with a 544% engagement increase across social platforms.
  • Secured 763 media articles reaching an audience of 11.4 million.
  • Increased website visits by 400%.
  • Increased email subscription rates by 52% and open rates to 44%.
  • Drove the online petition calling for Sundiata’s release to more than 20,000 signatures.

 

In May 2022, Sundiata Acoli was granted parole and released after nearly 50 years of incarceration.

 

“While the true honor of this work was the rightful and just release of Sundiata Acoli, we are overjoyed by this international recognition and the esteemed group HCC joins,” said HCC CEO Yanira Castro. “Our goal was to galvanize support for Sundiata and encourage the state to faithfully discharge the law – even when it may not be popular. This is what social justice is all about; holding an unwavering commitment to speaking out and demanding equity for all, without exception. We all must move together to free the rest of our political prisoners. Now.”

 

In a video associated with the award announcement, Castro and the project’s team urged the release of political prisoners, further signifying HCC’s commitment to issue amplification.

 

The Anthem Awards was launched in response to the prevalence that social good has taken within the national conversation and cultural zeitgeist in recent years. The 2nd Annual competition received nearly 2,000 entries from 43 countries worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. A portion of program revenue will fund a new grant program supporting emerging individuals and organizations working to advance the causes recognized.

 

Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, with members that include: Nicholas Thompson, CEO, The Atlantic, Christina Swarns, Executive Director, Innocence Project, Zarna Surti, Global Creative Director, Nike Purpose, Maurice Mitchell, National Director, Working Families Party, Lindsay Stein, Chief Purpose Office, Tombras, Jennifer Lotito, President & Chief Operating Officer, (RED), Lisa Sherman, President & CEO, The Ad Council, Emily Barfoot, Global Brand Director Dove, Unilever, Trovon Williams, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, NAACP, Roma McCaig, Senior VP of Impact, Clif Bar, Michelle Egan, Chief Strategy Officer, NRDC, Dinah-Kareen Jean, Senior Manager, Social Innovation, Etsy, Sarah Kate Ellis, President & CEO, GLAAD, Jad Finck, Vice President of Innovation & Sustainability, Allbirds, Christopher Miller, Head of Global Activism Strategy, Ben & Jerry’s, Shayla Tait, Director of Philanthropy, The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation.

 

“Since launching this platform in June of 2021, we have seen that social change has emerged as a dominant force in mainstream culture,” said Anthem Awards Managing Director Jessica Lauretti. “The sheer number, breadth and overall quality of the entries shared with us in the 2nd Annual Awards is a testament to the strength of this growing movement and demonstrates an enduring commitment to the work that is both humbling and inspiring to see. From the war in Ukraine to protests in Iran and the ongoing battle for equality here at home in the States, the call for change not only perseveres but is a growing global chorus.”

 

Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, the Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. Founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, GLAAD, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.

 

Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites; Video; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps, Mobile, and Voice; Social; Podcasts; and Games. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received more than 13,500 entries from all 50 states and 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include Verizon, WP Engine, YouGov, Brandlive, Canva, NAACP, KPMG, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, MediaPost, Podcast Movement, and AIGA.

 

Humanity Communications Collective is a luxury, justice-driven, strategic communications agency focused on making human and emotional connections. We provide communications strategy, content creation, branding, media relations, social media services, and event activations for non-profits and social impact organizations. We live at the intersection of communications, digital, social impact, and cultural competency. HCC is owned by an Afro-Latina with a team of strategic communications experts in three different countries.

 

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Heather Hansen

Humanity Communications Collective

Heather@humanitycom.com
410-991-4444

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County Exec. Brian M. Hughes makes statement on mass shooting at Michigan State University

TRENTON, N.J. — Unthinkable. Senseless. Terrifying. Devastating. Once again, these words invade our worlds as we mourn for the loss of life that has occurred at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan on Monday.

 

As we again try to make sense out of a senseless act, our thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost loved ones.

 

We are learning more about the assailant, his ties to Mercer County and Ewing Township and his longtime struggle with

mental illness, remarked Hughes.

 

In response to what was deemed an unconfirmed threat to Ewing schools, Ewing Township temporarily closed its schools Monday out of an abundance of caution, while police investigated.

 

Fortunately, no incident occurred, and the investigation determined there was no threat to Ewing schools. I commend the Ewing Police Department and Ewing school officials for their swift action that put the safety of the community first, and the police department’s Mercer County law enforcement partners for their assistance. This illustrates how important it is to have a plan in place – as was the case here — so appropriate action can be taken in the event of an emergency, Hughes said.

 

Our County mental health team reached out to the Ewing School District  to offer their services, and I have reached out to Mayor Bert Steinmann and offered any other assistance that the County might be able to provide, he stated.

 

I ask that we also use this as an opportunity to refocus our efforts on the safety and security of our schools, our children, and our neighbors.

 

https://www.fox7austin.com/news/threat-michigan-state-shooter-anthony-mcrae-promots-closure-ewing-schools

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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies shareholders of Canoo, Inc. (GOEV) investigation

NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) — $GOEV #classaction — Attorney Advertising–Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp., which merged with Canoo, Inc. (“Canoo” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: GOEV) on December 22, 2020. Such investors who continue to hold to the present are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm’s site: www.bgandg.com/goev.

The investigation concerns whether Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. failed to provide relevant information to its shareholders before the merger.

 

If you are aware of any facts relating to this investigation or hold Canoo shares, you can assist this investigation by visiting the firm’s site: www.bgandg.com/goev. You can also contact Peretz Bronstein or his Law Clerk and Clients Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC: 212-697-6484.

 

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC

Peretz Bronstein or Yael Nathanson

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State investigators reveal disqualification of former Mercer County CFO

State Comptroller says CFO David Miller did not hold mandated credentials

By ELIZABETH A MEYERS

 

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — The former Mercer County Chief Financial Officer, David Miller, was unqualified to hold the position says the Acting New Jersey State Comptroller Kevin Walsh in a scathing report issued on Tuesday.

 

The Office of State Comptroller (OSC) report detailed the findings of an investigation launched after a 2021 confidential complaint filed with the agency says that former Mercer County Financial Officer, David Miller did not hold the proper credentials mandated under state law for the position.

Photo — Former Mercer Co. CFO David Miller has been found disqualified for position.

 

The OSC report says that under Miller’s leadership the finance department “lacked basic internal financial controls; it did not have an organizational chart, written policies, or a system of checks and balances to ensure that its financial system was properly managed.”

 

The report says that because of Miller’s mismanagement the County paid more than $4.5 million in fees and penalties for delinquent tax payments to the IRS and State Treasury.

 

The investigation further found that Miller “did not have, nor did he seek to obtain, the statutorily required credentials to hold the position of CFO—for the entire time he was employed by the County.”

 

State law requires a county chief financial officer to obtain a certified municipal finance officer certificate from the Division of Local Government Service under the Department of Community Affairs. Requirements to obtain such a certificate include experience in county finance, a higher education degree in business administration or accounting, and references that will attest to the applicants’ moral character.

 

The CFO is appointed by the county executive and serves for a three-year term with a salary set by the County. Miller’s annual salary was reportedly $161,000 per year.

 

During the ongoing OSC investigation, Mercer County was informed that the CFO was placed on administrative leave without pay for his failure to secure the credentials. A county spokesperson confirmed that Miller was placed on unpaid leave on August 15, 2022 and then subsequently terminated.

 

“The report reveals circumstances and events which the County thoroughly investigated through special outside counsel. Those findings led to an immediate referral of the matter to the appropriate law enforcement agencies and is now in their hands. We are cooperating fully with those agencies and have been for months since the Administration first uncovered the problems with its CFO in August, 2022,” said a Mercer County spokesperson.

 

“The Administration and the taxpayers were let down by Mr. Miller,” the spokesperson continued. “We are doing our level best to learn from this experience and taking steps to avoid their recurrence and to recover the expenses occasioned by Mr. Miller’s conduct and to hold him accountable.

 

Appointed by Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes, the CFO operated independently, with minimal oversight by his supervisor, OSC found.

 

The OSC further reported that the Mercer County Administrator, who manages day-to-day affairs for county government, gave the CFO “substantial discretion in handling departmental operations.”

 

“In the absence of effective internal controls monitored by executive level employees, the deference provided to the CFO allowed the waste to go undetected for years,” concluded the OSC report.

 

The OSC report noted that Miller’s attorney, who was not named, told the agency that, if interviewed, Miller “intended to exercise his right against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Published January 24, 2023 at 7:15 p.m.

Last updated January 24, 2023 at 7:23 p.m.

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Hughes applauds TSA officers’ dedication, parity pay provision

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes praised Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Trenton-Mercer Airport for stopping a traveler with a loaded .380-caliber handgun in his carry-on bag at the airport’s security checkpoint in mid-December.

 

The man also was in possession of two loaded gun magazines and a pellet gun, which, like a firearm, is not permitted through a TSA security checkpoint. He was arrested by Mercer County Sheriff’s Officers.

 

“This incident illustrates the crucial role TSA officers play in helping to ensure the safety of the traveling public,” County Executive Hughes said.

 

“I commend the TSA officers at Trenton-Mercer Airport for their dedication and thank them for their service.”

 

The County Executive also thanked the federal government for acknowledging TSA officers’ valuable contributions by providing funding in the fiscal year 2023 budget that allows the TSA to bring pay rates in line with other federal agencies, effective July 1, 2023.

 

The TSA said its Transportation Security Officers have generally been paid up to 30 percent less than their federal counterparts.

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Next Solutions Group acquires technologist Tom Cocuzza’s Wells Tech Advisors

Expertise in supporting marketing technology for highly regulated industries

 

AUSTIN, Texas & MORRISTOWN, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Next Solutions Group (NSG) announced the acquisition of Wells Tech Advisors to support marketing technology for businesses, including those in highly regulated industries such as healthcare.


Wells Tech Advisors, which is led by Tom Cocuzza, will be rebranded as NSG Technologies and focus on devOps, engineering, quality assurance, architecture, application management and related disciplines. Those services will complement Next Solutions Group’s offerings, which include corporate reputation/issues management, business intelligence, and cybersecurity.

 

“Tom and his teams have the ability to understand business goals, translate those into specific actions and then build the right solutions, often in highly regulated marketplaces,” said Raymond F. Kerins Jr., founder and CEO of Austin and New York-based Next Solutions Group.

 

“Technology must be there to enable, accelerate and improve business outcomes, which requires a mentality and experienced team that thinks in an agile manner.”

 

NSG and NSG Technologies are part of Next Practices Group (NPG), a founder-driven consortium of firms.

 

Cocuzza most recently served as Practice Leader, Technology Services for Real Chemistry, where he led a 35-person technology team to deliver strategies across Veeva, Marketo, Salesforce and Salesforce Marketing Cloud, as well as bespoke solutions for clients in the healthcare industry.

 

“Tom grew up as a software engineer, lead developer and senior systems engineer, so he knows the ins and outs of devOps, in addition to understanding how to scale this important function,” added John Morea, Global CIO, NPG and Chair, NSG Technologies.

 

“Our mission at NPG is for our IT team to be client-facing, so that our clients and all NPG firms can partner with a best-in-class team.”

 

Cocuzza created Wells Tech Advisors in early 2022 to offer clients a range of skills that include devOps as a service, platform architecture, data engineering, application, cloud service and vendor management and process optimization.

 

“My goal is to build NSG Technologies into a service that streamlines workflow for our clients with a team that knows how to navigate highly regulated industries, such as healthcare, financial services, insurance, energy and other key industries,” stated Cocuzza, founder and CEO of NSG Technologies.

 

About The Next Solutions Group

The Next Solutions Group specializes in corporate reputation/issues management, technology solutions, business intelligence, and cybersecurity and is a member of The Next Practices Group (NPG).

 

NSG’s senior team of professionals has a broad range of experience in business, government, and journalism. We have supported C-suite executives, top government officials, military, and non-profit leaders.

 

We protect and advance our clients’ reputation while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. We support and coach executives and leaders in preparation for engagement with key audiences, including investors, employees, regulators, and journalists. At a time when companies and their leaders are coming under relentless assault online, we monitor the clear, deep, and dark web to protect their safety and reputation.

 

We represent multinational companies in sectors including healthcare, technology, consumer goods and financial services. Our senior leaders are engaged. We do the day-to-day work. We have engaged with companies that have been under investigations by various governmental agencies, including the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission. We have worked on class action lawsuits, executive issues/transitions, corporate layoffs, anti-corporate activism, and cyber/ransomware attacks. Our work has also included M&A, regulatory and product issues such as recalls.

 

About The Next Practices Group

NPG is a founder-driven group formed to create perpetual competitive advantage and value for clients. The group’s combined expertise in leading organizations and in the key disciplines of data science, technology, digital media, issues management, cybersecurity, and marketing communications powers new models and a new approach to doing business.

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732-207-9917

Madeline.Brew@nextpracticegroup.com

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Mobeus and Oblon collaborate on a non-headset genre of virtual reality

Mobeus, in collaboration with Oblon, has filed a portfolio of patent applications with the USPTO that will enable a new genre of virtual reality experiences that are accessible and inclusive to all

 

SPARTA, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #AR—Mobeus, the innovative technology startup behind Airglass™, and Oblon, one of the world’s largest intellectual property law firms, have collaborated on a portfolio of patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and other international intellectual property regulatory bodies for a new genre of virtual reality (VR) that does not require any additional hardware such as (augmented reality) AR glasses or VR headsets. The collaboration began over two years ago and aims to create a more inclusive and accessible VR experience.

 

“Mobeus has taken a step forward in pioneering innovation that will transcend the current hardware limitations for virtual reality,” said Mike Sutcliff, co-founder and CEO at Mobeus. “It is exciting to enable users of any proficiency to reap the rewards of technology like we saw Tom Cruise used in the movie Minority Report. This portfolio of patents shows our commitment to being a forward-thinking tech company that will help customers deliver superior immersive and interactive experiences.”

 

“The portfolio includes inventions that add a ‘futuristic gesture-like experience’ to the outside of any computer and a ‘depth-like metaverse experience’ to the inside of any computer screen, without needing a headset,” said James Love, a partner at Oblon. He adds, “The first time I tried the prototype comprising the inventions was transformative; the connectedness you feel with your old screen is a new relationship between us and our existing devices.”

 

The eventual virtual smart glass technology will enable consumers to see and interact with any existing document, media, website, game, or app within the depth of the new virtual reality genre. The result is an interactive perception of depth surrounding a screen derived from the built-in camera on the device. The reach of this new path to virtual reality includes consumers who have existing devices but might need more hardware to experience current genres of virtual reality, such as AR and VR.

 

While putting the portfolio of applications into a broader context, Maryam Imam, Head of Intellectual Property at Mobeus, said, “Just like we all added a browser to our devices to see the Internet, we might add a virtual smart glass to our devices to see this new genre of virtual reality. Working with this team has been the highlight of my career; the team here is pioneering.”

 

The portfolio was developed by an international team of inventors, engineers, and designers. An introduction of the technology is available as Mobeus Airglass, a lite, immersive and interactive experience that mixes meetings and illustrations into a sense of depth around the screens of Apple Macs and Microsoft PCs.

 

“The inventors at Mobeus are truly on the cutting-edge, with a revolutionary innovation almost every week,” said Robert Tarcu, a partner at Oblon. “We at Oblon dedicate our one-of-a-kind staff and professional resources to help cultivate these innovations into an exciting portfolio.”

 

Mobeus will demonstrate the new virtual reality genre using a prototype of the company’s virtual smart glass technology at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. To learn more about Mobeus and its innovative product capabilities, please visit mobeus.com.

 

About Mobeus

Mobeus is an innovative technology startup based in Sparta, New Jersey. The company aims to reduce friction between people and technology by enabling a novel form of expression. Mobeus is a fully remote company with an international team of inventors, engineers, and designers passionate about creating products that deliver a superior creative experience. Their flagship product, Airglass, is a video and audio communications tool that creates a sense of depth on conventional screens, allowing users to mix people and applications simultaneously. At Mobeus, the team strives to develop cutting-edge technology and solutions that enhance humanity, positively impact relationships, and give people a new way of interacting in the digital world. Learn more at mobeus.com

 

About Oblon

Assisting clients for over 50 years, Oblon is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States. Oblon’s professionals provide a full range of intellectual property services to some of the world’s leading innovators. Oblon is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia within steps of the United States Patent and Trademark Office with an affiliate office in Tokyo, Japan. Visit oblon.com for more information on the firm.

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Fiana Tulip

Head of Communications, Mobeus

817.691.3031

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Celularity and CH Trading Group announce territory distribution agreement for the Middle East

CH Trading Group will serve as exclusive territories distributor in 100-plus countries with US $225 million minimum purchase commitment

Relationship opens access to Celularity’s Halal-Certified regenerative biomaterial, health and wellness products across the Middle East and the broader Islamic world

 

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia & JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Celularity Inc. (Nasdaq: CELU) (“Celularity”), a U.S.-based biotechnology company developing placental-derived allogenic cell therapies and biomaterial products, and CH Trading Group LLC (“CH Trading Group”), an international import, export and trading company, today announced that they have entered into an exclusive territory distribution agreement. CH Trading Group will act as the exclusive territories distributor of Celularity’s previously announced Halal-Certified products within more than 100 countries. The Product Distribution Agreement for Celularity’s Halal-Certified products provides for a five-year minimum aggregate purchase commitment of US $225 million dollars.

 

“Based on market demand for Celularity’s commercial biomaterial products, we believe there is a billion-dollar commercial opportunity across the Middle East North Africa Islamic markets,” said Sayed Zayan, CEO of CH Trading Group. “We are excited to be in a position to expand access to these important medicines and wellness products to more people across the region through our exclusive territories distributor agreement with Celularity.”

 

According to the most recent analysis by Emergent Research, the worldwide regenerative medicine market totaled US $9.80 billion in 2021, and is anticipated to grow at a revenue compounded annual growth rate of 15.9 percent, reaching US $37.10 billion in 2030.

 

Through the agreement, CH Trading Group will distribute to more than 100 countries that are members of or associated with the following intergovernmental organizations (“Islamic Markets”):

  • The Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which has 57 member countries on four continents;
  • The Gulf Cooperation Council, comprised of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates; and
  • The African Union, which has 55 member countries.

 

“Our partnership with the CH Group represents another critical milestone towards bringing our innovative Halal-Certified – under globally recognized Circle H International Inc. standards – regenerative biomaterial products to treat degenerative disease across Islamic Markets,” said Celularity’s CEO, Chairman and Founder, Robert J. Hariri, M.D., Ph.D.

 

Celularity’s suite of biomaterial products include:

  • Biovance®, a decellularized, dehydrated human amniotic membrane derived from the placenta of a healthy, full-term pregnancy. Biovance® is an intact, extracellular matrix structure that is indicated for use in the United States as a natural scaffold to support the body’s wound healing process.
  • Biovance® 3L and Biovance® 3L Ocular, tri-layer human amniotic membrane products focused on the surgical and ocular markets and available in both sheet and disk form.
  • Interfyl®, a human connective tissue matrix derived from the placenta of a healthy, full-term pregnancy. It is indicated for use in the United States to replace or supplement damaged or inadequate integumental tissue resulting from wounds, trauma, or surgery.
  • CentaFlex®, a decellularized human placental matrix derived from the umbilical cord that is indicated for use in the United States as a surgical covering, wrap or barrier to protect and support the repair of damaged tissue.

 

About Celularity

Celularity Inc. (Nasdaq: CELU) headquartered in Florham Park, N.J., is a U.S.-based biotechnology company leading the next evolution in cellular medicine by developing allogeneic cryopreserved off-the-shelf placental-derived cell therapies, including therapeutic programs using unmodified natural killer (NK) cells, genetically modified NK cells, T-cells engineered with a CAR (CAR-T cells), and mesenchymal-like adherent stromal cells (MLASCs). These therapeutic programs target indications in cancer, infectious and degenerative diseases. In addition, Celularity develops and manufactures innovative biomaterials also derived from the postpartum placenta. Celularity believes that by harnessing the placenta’s unique biology and ready availability, it can develop therapeutic solutions that address significant unmet global needs for effective, accessible, and affordable therapies.

 

To learn more, visit www.celularity.com.

 

About CH Trading Group

CH Trading Group LLC (“CH Trading”) is part of the CH Group family of companies (www.chgroupus.com). CH Group constitutes a diversified conglomerate targeting eight economic “Sectors”: healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food, finance, cosmetics, tourism, fashion, media/entertainment. Spanning a variety of multi-national products, services and solutions, its world mission involves connecting, developing and promoting, from Local to Global™ and throughout the world, all aspects of a wholesome, healthy and productive lifestyle.

 

CH Trading focuses on international import/export and trade, prioritizing the countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), as well as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Regions. It has responded to worldwide demands for identifying and securing supply chains by introducing innovative products, including from the US, and developing a robust distribution network for goods.

 

To learn more, visit www.chgroupus.com.

 

Celularity Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as well as within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts are “forward-looking statements,” including those relating to future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “outlook,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “strive,” “target,” “will,” “would” and the negative of terms like these or other comparable terminology, and other words or terms of similar meaning. The forward-looking statements in this press release include express or implied statements regarding the market opportunity for Celularity’s products; growth in the worldwide regenerative biomaterial market; timing of receipt of approvals from regulatory authorities; Celularity’s ability to establish a presence and operate in Saudi Arabia and Islamic Markets, develop opportunities for commercial stage regenerative biomaterial products and investigational products in Saudi Arabia, Islamic Markets and broader global markets, as well as establish its biobanking business in Saudi Arabia and Islamic Markets, among others. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the inherent risks in biotechnological development, including with respect to the development of novel cellular therapies, and the clinical trial and regulatory approval process; and risks associated with Celularity’s current liquidity, as well as developments relating to Celularity’s competitors and industry, along with those risk factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in Celularity’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 31, 2022, as amended on July 15, 2022, and other filings with the SEC. These risks and uncertainties may be amplified by current economic situations, including inflation, supply chain issues and overall economic uncertainty. If any of these risks materialize or underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Celularity does not presently know, or that Celularity currently believes are immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, these forward-looking statements reflect Celularity’s current expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Subsequent events and developments could cause assessments to change. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Celularity’s views as of any subsequent date, and Celularity undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

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Knightscope (Nasdaq: KSCP) receives 5 new contracts

Public Safety Innovator Continues to Accelerate Growth Alongside Sustained Renewals

 

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — $KSCP #SecurityRobot—Knightscope, Inc. (Nasdaq: KSCP), a leading developer of autonomous security robots, continues to accelerate market expansion with five new contracts for its Autonomous Security Robot (ASR) and Blue Light Emergency Communication services across multiple U.S. states.


The contracts and deployment locations are as follows:

  • A property management group in Chicago will have a K5 ASR patrolling the parking lot of a mixed-use facility with both retail and professional clients as tenants. This will be the Company’s second deployment in the City of Chicago in an area where crime, trespassing, vehicle break-ins, and catalytic converter thefts are at epidemic levels.
  • A police department in North Carolina has purchased a K1 Call Box to aid in direct emergency communications for its citizens.
  • Knightscope scored another Tribal casino client, which will be the first contract in Oklahoma. There are 39 Tribal Nations in Oklahoma alone, and they collectively have over 80 casinos.
  • An airport in New Jersey is replacing a competitor’s product with a K1 Blue Light Emergency Phone.
  • 4 K1 Call Boxes will be going to a construction company in Texas completing a new bridge. The phones will be used to assist in suicide prevention.

 

Knightscope’s expanded product line is helping its clients protect the places people live, work, study and visit in many new ways. In addition to this ongoing new growth, Knightscope perseveres with sustained renewals received from existing clients, further validating the long-term effectiveness of its technologies.

  • A Houston-based hospital signed a 2-year renewal for its 2 K3 ASRs. This will be the 5th and 6th years of service for these Texan robots.
  • Featured in multiple local news stories touting a significant reduction in vehicle break ins, auto thefts and other types of crimes, a Portland hotel renewed its agreement to keep their K5 patrolling its parking lot for another year.

 

These renewals are a testament to the positive impact Knightscope’s technologies have actually solving real problems at a very affordable rate. Click here to discover what Knightscope tools will best help you in your specific application today.

 

About Knightscope

Knightscope is an advanced security technology company based in Silicon Valley that builds fully autonomous security robots that deter, detect and report. Knightscope’s long-term ambition is to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. Learn more about the company at www.knightscope.com. Follow Knightscope on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

 

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New York speeds up traffic with award-winning cashless tolling system by Kapsch TrafficCom

  • Highest traffic volume and commercial traffic toll point in the USA to use cashless tolling
  • Intelligent Transportation Society NY awarded Kapsch with the ITS Project of the Year 2022

 

VIENNA & NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Kapsch TrafficCom USA announces the delivery completion for a new tolling system covering four bridges and two tunnels between New York and New Jersey. The final step of the project, for which the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Kapsch TrafficCom were awarded ITS NY Project of the Year 2022, went live on December 11th.

 

With the new system, the toll point with the highest traffic volume and commercial traffic in the United States will offer cashless tolling. This means that millions of drivers taking the tunnels or bridges into the city are no longer forced to stop at toll booths.

 

“With the system for the Lincoln Tunnel going live, we have concluded six years of tireless work to enable cashless tolling for drivers crossing between New York and New Jersey,” comments JB Kendrick, President Kapsch TrafficCom USA. “I want to thank the team for their effort and, of course, also the Port Authority for the great cooperation in this project.”

 

Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton comments: “This upgrade is a win-win for all drivers who use our crossings by cutting precious minutes from daily commutes, by reducing vehicle accidents in toll lanes, and by decreasing emissions from vehicles waiting in line to pay cash at toll booths.”

 

The scope of the project included the replacement of the legacy toll collection system at all Hudson River and Staten Island Bridge crossings operated by the Port Authority with AET technology provided by Kapsch. For E-ZPass users, nothing will change. Those without E-ZPass will have their license plates automatically recorded and receive their bills via mail.

 

The tolling system covers four bridges, two tunnels, thirteen zones, two-way traffic with one direction tolled at reversable lanes and three plazas. Kapsch installed new tolling sensors and equipment providing proprietary stereoscopic nVDC technology in order to create all electronic transactions.

 

FULL TEXT press release at: https://www.kapsch.net/en/press

Kapsch TrafficCom is a globally renowned provider of transportation solutions for sustainable mobility with successful projects in more than 50 countries.

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Kapsch TrafficCom AG

Sandra Bijelic

P +43 50 811 1720

sandra.bijelic@kapsch.net