Category: Lifestyle

Videos, photos and news about food, homes & gardens, auto, celebrities, and all that identify the culture of various lifestyles…

Categories
Business Healthcare Lifestyle Local News Science

Investigational therapy UGN-102 may be delivered at home for the treatment of bladder cancer

–In a Small Feasibility Study, UGN-102 Achieves a Complete Response in 75% (6 of 8) Patients

–UGN-102 is Being Studied in Low-Grade Intermediate-Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

 

PRINCETON, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — UroGen Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: URGN), a biotech company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancers, today announced preliminary results of a study to assess the feasibility of home instillation of UGN-102 (mitomycin) for intravesical solution, an investigational therapy in development for primary chemoablation of low-grade, intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (LG-IR-NMIBC). In this study, UGN-102 was suitable to administer at home by a visiting nurse under the supervision of a treating physician and resulted in 75% of patients achieving a complete response, defined as no detectable disease 3 months after starting treatment.

 

“Many bladder cancer patients are elderly and suffer from comorbidities that make frequent office visits for treatment a real burden,” said study investigator David Morris, M.D., F.A.C.S., Urologist at Urology Associates PC, Nashville, TN. “Moving healthcare out of the clinical setting and into a patient’s home would represent a new treatment paradigm for bladder cancer, which may reduce clinic and hospital costs while increasing patient comfort and convenience.”

 

Eight patients were enrolled and treated with UGN-102 by 4 investigators. Median age was 75 years (range 55-84). Six patients completed treatment (6 doses), and 2 patients discontinued the study (5 doses and 4 doses, respectively) due to adverse events (AEs) unrelated to treatment. All 8 patients were evaluable for treatment response, and 6 of 8 (75%) achieved a complete response 3 months after starting treatment. The 2 patients who discontinued were assessed as non-responders. Treatment-related AEs were mild to moderate in severity (most common: dysuria and fatigue in 2 patients), and 3 patients with significant comorbidities had a serious AE, all of which were unrelated to treatment with UGN-102.

 

Patients, nurses and investigators completed home instillation feasibility questionnaires. These standardized feasibility questionnaires highlighted that all 8 patients preferred at-home to in-office treatment, and 5 of 6 patients recommended UGN-102 home instillation instead of transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT). Home instillation was reported as feasible for visiting nurses, and 3 of 4 investigators considered at-home treatment “not different” than in-office treatment.

 

“As a urologic oncologist, I feel confident that the home instillation study results, appearing on the heels of our Phase 2 program and following the complete enrollment of our pivotal Phase 3 ENVISION study for UGN-102, provide us with even more reasons to believe that our novel approach to treating LG-IR-NMIBC has the potential to address genuine unmet needs of patients with bladder cancer,” said Arie Belldegrun, M.D., Board Chair of UroGen.

 

The study enrolled patients with recurrent LG-IR-NMIBC who agreed to receive UGN‑102 at home. Six weekly doses of UGN-102 were administered. The first dose was administered on-site by a physician and the five remaining doses were administered at home by a visiting nurse. Patients were followed for AEs and treatment response was evaluated by visual observation, for cause biopsy, and urine cytology 3 months after treatment initiation. Complete response was defined as the absence of disease by white light cystoscopy, cytology, and histopathology.

 

“This study is another example of how UroGen continues to advance its mission to pioneer the way urothelial cancers are treated,” says Liz Barrett, President and Chief Executive Officer, UroGen. “2023 will be a pivotal year for UroGen as we report on the ATLAS study of UGN-102 and start combinatorial treatments in the Phase 1 study of UGN-301. UroGen is in a strong position to achieve leadership in uro-oncology.”

 

About LG-IR-NMIBC

Approximately 800,000 people are living with bladder cancer in the U.S., of that 80,000 suffer from LG-IR-NMIBC. Patients with LG-IR-NMIBC face a future of recurrence and additional surgeries. Currently, the only primary treatment available is a surgical procedure known as TURBT, which requires anesthesia. Every time TURBT is performed it may impose more burden and serious risks on patients, including pain, bleeding, infection and injury (including perforation).

 

About UGN-102

UGN-102 (mitomycin) for intravesical solution is an investigational drug formulation of mitomycin in Phase 3 development for the treatment of LG-IR-NMIBC. Utilizing UroGen’s proprietary RTGel® technology, a sustained release, hydrogel-based formulation, UGN-102 is designed to enable longer exposure of bladder tissue to mitomycin, thereby enabling the treatment of tumors by non-surgical means. UGN-102 is delivered to patients using a standard urinary catheter in an outpatient setting. Assuming positive findings from the ENVISION Phase 3 study, UroGen anticipates submitting a New Drug Application (NDA) for UGN-102 in 2024. If approved, UGN-102 would be the first non-surgical primary therapeutic to treat a subset of bladder cancer characterized by high recurrence rates and multiple surgeries.

 

About UroGen Pharma Ltd.

UroGen is a biotech company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancers because patients deserve better options. UroGen has developed RTGel® reverse-thermal hydrogel, a proprietary sustained release, hydrogel-based platform technology that has the potential to improve therapeutic profiles of existing drugs. UroGen’s sustained release technology is designed to enable longer exposure of the urinary tract tissue to medications, making local therapy a potentially more effective treatment option. UroGen’s first commercial product, and investigational treatment UGN-102 (mitomycin) for intravesical solution for patients with LG-IR-NMIBC, are designed to ablate tumors by non-surgical means. UroGen is headquartered in Princeton, NJ with operations in Israel. Visit www.urogen.com to learn more or follow us on Twitter, @UroGenPharma.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Home Instillation Study of UGN-102, and the encouraging results from this study; the design and potential benefits of UGN-102 for the treatment of LG-IR-NMIBC, including benefits related to at home administration; the ongoing Phase 3 ENVISION trial and the design, timing and potential benefits thereof; UroGen’s plans to submit an NDA for UGN-102 and the expected timing thereof; UroGen’s optimism regarding the clinical potential of UGN-102, including UroGen’s belief that UGN-102 meets unmet needs of patients with bladder cancer; UroGen’s expectations for 2023, including that 2023 will be a pivotal year, the reporting on the ATLAS study of UGN-102 and start of combinatorial treatments in the Phase 1 study of UGN-301; management’s belief that UroGen is in a strong position to achieve leadership in uro-oncology; the potential of UroGen’s proprietary RTGel® technology to improve therapeutic profiles of existing drugs; and UroGen’s sustained release technology making local delivery potentially more effective as compared to other treatment options. These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to: preliminary results from the Home Instillation Study of UGN-102 may not be indicative of results that may be observed in the future; the timing and success of clinical trials and potential safety or other complications thereof, including the Phase 3 ENVISION trial; unforeseen delays that may impact the timing of progressing clinical trials and reporting data; the ability to obtain regulatory approval within the timeframe expected, or at all, and to maintain regulatory approval; complications associated with commercialization activities; UroGen’s ability to attract or retain key management, members of the board of directors and personnel; the labeling for any approved product; competition in UroGen’s industry; the scope, progress and expansion of developing and commercializing UroGen’s product and product candidates; the size and growth of the market(s) therefor and the rate and degree of market acceptance thereof vis-à-vis alternative therapies; and UroGen’s RTGel technology may not perform as expected and UroGen may not successfully develop and receive regulatory approval of any other product that incorporates our RTGel technology. In light of these risks and uncertainties, and other risks and uncertainties that are described in the Risk Factors section of UroGen’s Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 10, 2022 and other filings that UroGen makes with the SEC from time to time (which are available at http://www.sec.gov), the events and circumstances discussed in such forward-looking statements may not occur, and UroGen’s actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied thereby. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on information available to UroGen as of the date of this release.

Contacts

INVESTORS:
Vincent Perrone

Sr. Director, Investor Relations

vincent.perrone@urogen.com
609-460-3588 ext. 1093

MEDIA:
Cindy Romano

Director, Communications

cindy.romano@urogen.com
609-460-3583 ext. 1083

Categories
Environment Lifestyle Local News Science

Mercer Meadows closed Tuesday, Feb. 14 for prescribed burning

The Pole Farm, Reed Bryan Farm and Hunt House regions of Mercer Meadows will be closed to the public until further notice, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 14 for prescribed burning.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has determined that the weather conditions will be safe and suitable for prescribed burning. Rosedale Park will remain open. For your safety, please observe all closure signage posted at parking lots and on the trails. 

The fire will be lit, monitored and managed by the Forest Fire Service officials who have undergone rigorous training and are experienced in conducting safe and effective prescribed burns. Specific conditions must be met in order to burn, including temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed and direction. All appropriate safety measures and precautions will be taken by those performing the burn, including having a contingency plan. While the burn is in progress and until the Section Warden has deemed the fire out, there will be law enforcement and fire personnel, equipment and vehicles present at Mercer Meadows and surrounding areas.  

Forest Fire Service officials and Mercer County Park Commission staff will be onsite and actively monitoring the burn site until it is determined the park is safe to reopen to the public. Local police and fire departments have been made aware of the activities.  

In the days following the prescribed burn, it is normal to see smoldering and smoking logs and debris. If you believe fire is a threat, call 1-877-WARNDEP. Once reopened, park users are encouraged to please stay on the trails.

For thousands of years, fire has been an active part of the New Jersey landscape.  Fires caused by natural conditions, lightning strikes, or fires intentionally set by Native Americans shaped the ecological communities present in our state today.  With the current lack of intermittent fire, many of the species that evolved with this disturbance have suffered. Properly conducted prescribed burns can replace the natural fire disturbance that was historically a piece of the New Jersey natural lands.  Fire encourages native seed germination, reduces invasive plant pressure, and cycles nutrients into the soil; these effects all aid in increasing habitat quality and diversity, while promoting forest regeneration and grassland establishment. 

While managing invasive species and promoting habitat regeneration and enhancement is an important component of the burn plan for both Mercer Meadows, the Park Commission anticipates the burn to have additional benefits such as reducing hazardous fuel loads to prevent unplanned, higher intensity wildfires. Prescribed burns have also been successful in reducing tick and insect pest populations.

In addition to the Park Commission, land managers throughout the State have been using this management tool for its ecological benefits and to reduce the chance of unplanned forest fires.

Categories
Business Lifestyle Science Technology

inTEST Corporation to participate in the Alliance Global Partners Tech Conference

MT. LAUREL, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — inTEST Corporation (NYSE American: INTT), a global supplier of innovative test and process solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in key target markets which include automotive, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, security, and semiconductor “(semi),” today announced that Nick Grant, President & CEO, and Duncan Gilmour, Chief Financial Officer, will be available for investor meetings at the Allied Global Partners Tech Conference on Thursday, Feb. 16.

 

About inTEST Corporation

inTEST Corporation is a global supplier of innovative test and process solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in key target markets which include automotive, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, and security, as well as both the front-end and back-end of the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Backed by decades of engineering expertise and a culture of operational excellence, inTEST solves difficult thermal, mechanical, and electronic challenges for customers worldwide while generating strong cash flow and profits. inTEST’s strategy leverages these strengths to grow organically and with acquisitions through the addition of innovative technologies, deeper and broader geographic reach, and market expansion. For more information, visit www.intest.com.

Contacts

inTEST Corporation

Duncan Gilmour

Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

Tel: (856) 505-8999

Investors:

Deborah K. Pawlowski

Kei Advisors LLC

dpawlowski@keiadvisors.com
Tel: (716) 843-3908

Categories
Business Environment Lifestyle Science

Altus Power introduces Community Solar Partnership Program to CBRE and Blackstone employees across the Northeast

STAMFORD, Conn. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Altus Power, Inc. (“Altus Power”) (NYSE: AMPS) today announced, in partnership with Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and CBRE (NYSE: CBRE), Altus Power has advanced its Community Solar Partnership Program for large enterprises by offering each company’s employees the opportunity to subscribe to the benefits of clean electricity from solar arrays owned and operated by Altus Power. Employees who subscribe to Altus Power’s Community Solar Partnership Program will receive a discount on the power they use compared with their local utility, generating savings on their monthly utility bills while also supporting the transition to clean energy.

 

The Community Solar Partnership Program has been implemented in New York City and Westchester County, NY, where employees from both CBRE and Blackstone’s programs were selected and are currently benefitting from credits on their electricity bills driven by energy that is generated by Altus Power from its Zerega community solar project. Zerega generates clean electricity locally on the rooftop of a large self-storage facility in the Bronx, New York.

 

Altus Power and CBRE plan to extend the program to employees in Hawaii, Maryland and New Jersey where Altus Power is developing additional solar assets tailored to community solar customers. There is additional potential for expansion of this partnership in Minnesota, Massachusetts and Illinois, where Altus Power also has assets serving community solar customers.

 

“We are excited to offer our Community Solar Partnership Program to Blackstone and CBRE employees as an easy way for them to go green and save money,” said Daniella Gray, Head of Customer Relations at Altus Power.

 

“This program is an attractive employee perk and we expect other employers will be interested in offering it as part of their benefit plans.”

 

“It’s great to have another avenue to partner with Altus Power,” said Alison Caplan, Chief People Officer, CBRE.

 

“Offering the opportunity to subscribe to community solar differentiates CBRE’s benefits program and will help our people – whether they own or rent their homes – benefit from clean energy without costly equipment installation.”

 

“Blackstone is proud to offer employees across New York City and Westchester regions the unique opportunity to benefit from the clean electricity generated by Altus Power Community Solar with a discount to their utility bills,” said Paige Ross, Global Head of Human Resources at Blackstone.

 

Altus Power is in discussions with other parties to create additional employee benefit programs. Employers interested in creating a Community Solar Partnership Program can reach out to Altus Power’s Customer Team at EmployeeBenefit@AltusPower.com. Individuals interested in signing up directly for Altus Power Community Solar can contact Hello@altuspower.com. For more detailed information on Altus Power Community Solar and how it works, please visit our Community Solar website or download the Altus Power Community Solar App available in the Apple Store and the Google Play Store.

 

About Altus Power, Inc.

Altus Power, based in Stamford, CT, is the premier commercial-scale clean electrification company serving commercial, industrial, public sector and community solar customers with an end-to-end solution. Altus Power originates, develops, owns and operates locally-sited solar generation, energy storage and charging infrastructure across the nation. Visit www.altuspower.com to learn more.

Contacts

Altus Power:

For Employers Interested in Community Solar Partnership Programs:

EmployeeBenefit@altuspower.com

For Individuals Interested in Community Solar:

Hello@altuspower.com

For Media Inquiries:

Chris Shelton

Head of Investor Relations

InvestorRelations@altuspower.com

Categories
Business Lifestyle Travel & Leisure

Boingo Wireless expands its service delivering fast 5G connectivity at the Newark Liberty International Airport’s New Terminal A

  • Converged 5G Enabled Network Enhances the Passenger Experience and Powers Terminal Operations
  • Dedicated Private LTE Network Enables Critical Airside Activity

 

NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #WirelessSimplified—Boingo Wireless, a total connectivity provider of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and private networks, has deployed a state-of-the-art, converged network featuring Wi-Fi 6, DAS and private LTE at Newark Liberty International Airport’s (EWR) brand-new Terminal A. Now open for operations, the more than 1 million-square-foot terminal is ready to welcome an anticipated 14 million passengers a year with a convenient, connected, amenity-rich travel experience. The network infrastructure enables fast, seamless connectivity for passengers and reliable internet for critical airport operations with best-in-class cellular, Wi-Fi and LTE.

“This project represents a shining example of how leveraging a public/private partnership can help deliver technology innovation in service to a reimagined Newark Airport experience,” said Robert Galvin, Chief Technology Officer for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. “Boingo Wireless has deployed a world-class network that fulfills passenger demand for fast, seamless connectivity, while also providing a robust connectivity backbone to support digital airport operations. Newark Terminal A is utilizing a combination of leading wireless technologies to create a tech-forward experience for travelers and airport employees.”

 

The Boingo Private Network deployed at Terminal A supports daily activity on the airport apron, including airside and outdoor areas where aircraft are parked, loaded and unloaded, refueled, boarded and maintained. Boingo’s private network solution provides a cost-effective deployment for outdoor connectivity in a tough to access area requiring extensive bandwidth for connected devices.

 

“Newark Airport Terminal A is a stunning facility where technology is integral to the overall experience—from extensive digital signage to baggage handling, aircraft maintenance and logistics management. It required our team to think carefully about what use cases needed to be supported, break down the complexities and determine how to best leverage a combination of today’s leading wireless technologies to ensure reliable connectivity throughout the sprawling facility,” said Boingo CEO Mike Finley. “EWR is leading the way with a fully converged network, showcasing what’s possible when you combine the capabilities of 5G, DAS, LTE and Wi-Fi 6.”

 

Boingo is one of the largest DAS providers in the U.S. and works with New York’s transit hubs to deliver wireless connectivity that is built for the 5G era. The Boingo DAS network at Newark Terminal A is neutral host, bringing LTE and 5G solutions from all Tier One carriers under one central managed platform. Working alongside Wi-Fi 6—the next generation of the Wi-Fi standard—Terminal A’s free Wi-Fi delivers increased speed and reliability for passengers to enjoy streaming content, social media, mobile apps and more. The DAS and Wi-Fi 6 networks work in concert to power crucial operations, such as bag reconciliation systems, baggage scanners, a full digital signage journey for enhanced passenger communication, staff iPads, terminal operations and contractor delivery logistics as well as airport concessions and retail.

 

About Boingo Wireless

Boingo Wireless, Inc. simplifies complex wireless challenges to connect people, business and things. Boingo designs, builds and manages converged, neutral host public and private networks at major venues around the world. Boingo’s vast footprint of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi, small cells and macro towers securely powers innovation and connectivity in airports, transit stations, stadiums, military bases, hospitals, commercial properties and enterprises worldwide. Learn more at boingo.com.

Contacts

Melody Walker

Vice President, Marketing & Communications

mwalker@boingo.com

Categories
Business Lifestyle Technology

Vonage recognised as Established Leader in Conversational Commerce by Juniper Research

HOLMDEL, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, has been recognised as an Established Leader in the Conversational Commerce space by Juniper Research, a Europe-based provider of business intelligence specialised in providing high-quality data and fully researched analysis to manufacturers, financiers, developers, and service/content providers across the communications sector.

Conversational Commerce is an in-demand retail trend that capitalises on the growing convergence of shopping and conversations on platforms such as Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram, using the chat feature to create a seamless shopping experience.

 

Elisha Sudlow-Poole, Research Analyst at Juniper Research, remarked: “Supporting enough communications channels is no longer enough to ensure the success of omnichannel experiences. Vonage’s ability to provide value-added services, such as strong AI capabilities, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solutions and payment integrations, into its platform ensures depth within existing communications channels. This secures its place as an established leader in this highly competitive market.”

 

The Conversational Commerce Competitor Leaderboard 2022-2027 ranks 19 vendors scored on criteria including capability and capacity, product and position, and market presence. The report highlights Vonage’s strong omnichannel support, including WhatsApp, Twitter, Messenger, LINE and Instagram, as well as the additional value and scalability provided by Vonage communications APIs, including the capability to seamlessly invite buyers to a live video interaction with an in-store associate or customer service agent in just one click.

 

Juniper Research also commends Vonage on its eCommerce and payment integrations, noting that “the ability to process payments and card transactions securely and accurately will be a key to the future growth of the conversational commerce market.” The report also asserts that Vonage’s strong financial performance in the conversational commerce market places the company in a strong position to invest in future technologies such as conversational AI, enhanced security features, region-specific payment features and even future channels as they emerge.

 

“We are thrilled to be named an Established Leader in the conversational commerce space by Juniper Research,” said Yash Kotak, Sr. Director Product Management at Vonage and Founder of Jumper.ai. “Backed by the power of the full Vonage Communications Platform, we will continue to innovate our conversational commerce application to meet customers’ evolving needs, with embedded commerce capabilities to drive more engaging, personalised experiences from anywhere, on any channel.”

 

Vonage’s conversational commerce application, Jumper.ai, is an end-to-end conversational commerce solution that enables brands to create omnichannel, messaging-first customer buying experiences across popular messaging, social and web platforms such as (WhatsApp, Messenger, Apple Business Chat, Instagram, Twitter, SMS, LINE, Google Ads, brand websites, and more). As social messaging becomes more important to consumers across the globe as a quick and direct way of connecting with their favorite brands, the application meets the needs of major global brands such as L’Oréal, Ben & Jerry’s, and Burger King, helping them to connect with consumers, while also turning these conversations into richer AI-enabled customer experiences.

 

Download the Conversational Commerce Leaderboard excerpt.

 

About Vonage

Vonage, a global cloud communications leader, helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Vonage’s Communications Platform is fully programmable and allows for the integration of Video, Voice, Chat, Messaging, AI and Verification into existing products, workflows and systems. The Vonage conversational commerce application enables businesses to create AI-powered omnichannel experiences that boost sales and increase customer satisfaction. Vonage’s fully programmable unified communications, contact center and conversational commerce applications are built from the Vonage platform and enable companies to transform how they communicate and operate from the office or remotely – providing the flexibility required to create meaningful engagements.

 

Vonage is headquartered in New Jersey, with offices throughout the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ericsson. To follow Vonage on Twitter, please visit www.twitter.com/vonage. To become a fan on Facebook, go to facebook.com/vonage. To subscribe on YouTube, visit youtube.com/vonage.

Contacts

Vonage Media: Elise Leonard, 732-837-3801, elise.leonard@vonage.com

Categories
Lifestyle Local News Travel & Leisure

Hughes administration proposes speed limit cut for section of Bear Tavern Road

TRENTON, N.J. – The speed limit along a section of Bear Tavern Road (County Route 579) in Hopewell Township, including the Bear Tavern Elementary School zone, would be lowered by 5 to 10 mph under an ordinance that Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes presented to the Board of County Commissioners in late January.

 

The ordinance would lower the speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph from 1,000 feet north of Maddock Road to Washington Crossing-Pennington Road (County Route 546), and from 30 mph to 25 mph when passing through the Bear Tavern Elementary School zone while “25 mph When Flashing” signs are operating during recess or while children are going to or leaving school during opening or closing hours.

 

The proposal to amend the speed limits is in response to a request made by Hopewell Township and following a review of that section of Bear Tavern Road made by the County’s traffic and planning consultant, Mr. Hughes said.

 

“Mercer County had looked at reducing the speed limit in front of the school to 25 mph a number of years ago, but a thorough review by our traffic engineer determined that it didn’t meet the necessary criteria,” Mr. Hughes said.

 

“Recent guidance permits County engineers to consider other conditions as contributing factors, and I thank our Engineering Division for working with township and school officials to move this forward.”

 

The ordinance is expected to be considered for adoption at the Board of Commissioners’ Feb. 9 formal meeting.

Categories
Business Healthcare Lifestyle

Aetrex Footwear continues year-over-year sales growth momentum with new fall 2023 styles

Following nearly 50% growth in footwear sales, brand to exhibit new data-driven footwear collection at Atlanta Shoe Market, Booth #1441

 

TEANECK, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Aetrex, Inc. “(Aetrex),” a global market leader in foot scanning technology, orthotics and comfort & wellness footwear, today announced plans to showcase its new Fall/Winter 2023 collection at this year’s Atlanta Shoe Market, Feb. 18-20.

 

Building off a year of significant sales growth, Aetrex will present new footwear constructions based on global data and learnings from its 3D foot scanning technology. The collection features an assortment of dress, classic and retro-inspired footwear, as well as on-trend color expansions and fan-favorite athleisure and cozy styles.


“In 2022, we experienced nearly 50% growth in footwear sales – a pivotal moment for Aetrex. This dramatic increase is testament to our growing assortment of on-trend, year-round styles developed with a unique data-driven approach to creating anatomically correct designs that offer superior comfort for better foot health,” said Renee Newman, VP Footwear Sales at Aetrex.

 

The new collection is poised to meet consumer demand for more versatile options. “For the past few years, dressier styles have been on the rise and retailers have repeatedly asked Aetrex to continue expanding this category,” said Newman. “This collection is designed for consumers who want premium comfort without sacrificing fashion, featuring easy-to-wear styles that combine dressier, occasion-based, and cozy-chic silhouettes with all-day functionality and comfort.”

 

The collection brings versatility to timeless silhouettes in a variety of on-trend colors such as dark cognac, dark olive, honey, burgundy and dark teal. New, notable styles include the Brianna, a sleek ballet flat-inspired wedge with an elasticized topline and a soft, unstructured upper for a glove-like fit, and the Dawn, a 2 3/4” slip-on wedge boot with a lightweight, cork midsole—a signature material anchored across Aetrex’s collections. The Scarlett, a 3 ¼” heeled suede boot, brings a pop of shearling with a roll-over top, while the Mila ankle boot brings a bohemian touch with a tasseled lateral side zip and a pleated upper.

 

As wider-legged pants continue to grow in popularity, chunky, retro footwear, like clogs, are rising along with them. Expanding upon existing clog styles like the Finley and Corey with new materials and colorways, the brand also introduces two new wedge styles with this collection: the leather Beckie, which includes a functional heel strap, and the suede Madison.

 

All Aetrex shoes feature an orthotic footbed with proprietary arch support for proper alignment. Every shoe in the collection is designed based on scientific data and learnings sourced from more than 50 million global foot scans conducted on Aetrex’s foot scanners (i.e. Albert 2 Pro, Albert 3DFit, etc.) to ensure maximum comfort, support and a better overall fit.

 

Available in August 2023, this collection will also include sparkly athletic sneakers, fur-lined, casual slip-on boots, a knee-high boot and more. Atlanta Shoe Market attendees can stop by the booth (#1441) to experience the new collection.

 

To learn more about Aetrex, please visit www.aetrex.com.

 

About Aetrex

Aetrex, Inc. is widely recognized as a global leader in foot scanning technology, orthotics and comfort and wellness footwear. Aetrex has developed state-of-the-art foot scanning devices, including Albert, Albert 2 Pro and Albert 3DFit (2022 and 2023 CES Innovation Award Honorees), Albert Pressure and iStep, designed to accurately measure feet and determine foot type and pressure points. Since 2002, Aetrex has placed over 12,000 scanners worldwide that have performed more than 50 million unique customer foot scans, currently averaging more than 2.5 million scans a year.

 

The company is renowned for its over-the-counter orthotics – the worlds #1 premium foot orthotic. With fashion, function and quality at the forefront, Aetrex also designs and manufactures stylish, performance footwear. Based in New Jersey, Aetrex is consistently named one of New Jersey’s Top 100 Privately Held Companies and was also included in NJBIZ’s Top 30 Manufacturing Companies. It has remained privately owned by the Schwartz family for three generations. For additional information, visit www.aetrex.com.

Contacts

Media
Rajira Hernandez

Matter Communications

978-225-8082

aetrex@matternow.com

Categories
Lifestyle Local News Science Travel & Leisure

Professional group to honor Mercer County Engineer, two transportation projects

TRENTON, N.J. – The Mercer County Engineer and two County transportation projects will be honored by a professional engineers’ organization later this month, County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced.

PHOTO: From left, County Executive Brian M. Hughes, Deputy County Administrator Aaron T. Watson and County Engineer Basit (Sunny) Muzaffar.

 

County Engineer Basit (Sunny) Muzaffar, P.E., will receive this year’s Government Service Award from the Professional Engineers Society of Mercer County (PESMC), and two County projects – the Rosedale Road mini-roundabout in Princeton and the Lower Ferry Road bridge over Gold Run in Ewing – will receive Engineering Project of the Year awards, Mr. Hughes said.

 

“Mercer County is grateful for the recognition by the Professional Engineers Society,” Mr. Hughes said. “The Mercer County Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Engineering Division does exceptional work, and I congratulate Sunny and his team on being chosen for these well-deserved awards.”

 

“These awards are a reflection of the leadership provided by County Executive Hughes and DOT&I’s commitment to improving the safety, mobility and efficiency of our transportation infrastructure,” said Deputy County Administrator Aaron T. Watson. “The projects being recognized benefit Mercer County residents and the public at large, which is what we always strive to accomplish.”

 

PESMC is a local chapter of the New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers. The awards will be presented at PESMC’s awards banquet Feb. 25 at Mercer Oaks in West Windsor.

 

The PESMC’s Government Service Award is given to an individual who serves in an elected, appointed or employed capacity in a federal, state, county, municipal or regional government agency.

 

“It’s with great honor and humility that I accept this award,” Mr. Muzaffar said. “I share this honor with the team that made it happen. I hope to continue my journey, serving the public and residents of Mercer County.”

PHOTO: An aerial view of the completed Rosedale Road mini-roundabout.

 

The Engineering Project of the Year targets a project that has been completed within Mercer County or a project that has been designed primarily by an enterprise located in Mercer County. The project may be a new product, service or built item.

 

The County of Mercer and Traffic Planning and Design Inc. of Freehold, which finalized design work, are being honored for the Rosedale Road project, which involved construction of a mini-roundabout at the intersection of Rosedale Road and the entrances to Johnson Park Elementary School and Greenway Meadows Park. The project arose out of the Municipality of Princeton’s concerns for the safety of pedestrians, particularly school children, walking to the school and the park. It was engineered to increase pedestrian safety, control speeds along Rosedale Road and decrease congestion in the area during peak school and park operation hours. Construction, which was completed by prime contractor Orchard Holdings LLC of Manasquan, began in late June 2022 and was completed in late August, prior to the start of the new school year. The total cost of the mini-roundabout was $736,540.

PHOTO: Vehicles travel across the newly reconstructed Lower Ferry Road bridge.

 

The County of Mercer and French & Parrello Associates of Wall Township, which provided design and engineering services, are being honored for the Lower Ferry Road bridge project, which involved replacing a bridge that had been deemed structurally deficient due to a wide vertical crack in one of the sidewalls. Comprehensive collaboration, historic consideration, local aesthetics and state-of-the-art design concepts were all critical elements to the successful replacement of the bridge, according to French & Parrello. The nearly $2.5 million project maximized the use of precast elements, with construction successfully completed in about four months to avoid environmental timing restrictions and minimize impacts to major area employers. The construction contract for the project was awarded to CMS construction Inc. of Plainfield. The project was completed on schedule and on budget in December 2022.

Categories
Business Digital - AI & Apps Healthcare Lifestyle News Now! Science

CORRECTING and REPLACING zant. announces Jim Lusk as investor

zant., a mental health app dedicated to delivering low-cost support to college students announces Jim Lusk as an investor.

 

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Please replace the release dated January 26, 2023 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions.

The updated release reads:

 

ZANT. ANNOUNCES JIM LUSK AS INVESTOR

zant., a mental health app dedicated to delivering low-cost support to college students announces Jim Lusk as an investor.

 

zant. believes that mental health professionals exist across a spectrum of services and conduct the work they do with the ultimate goal of supporting those struggling. They aim to use the resources they have throughout the team and investment to do something about the fragmented and broken system that exists today within the mental health industry.

 

According to MarketWatch, today, “one-third of Americans can’t afford therapy,” which is where zant. comes in. The revolutionary mental health app has focused its differentiation on low rates starting at $25 per session, special features to manage all aspects of finding, scheduling, paying, and having the session in one place, and offering services from life coaches, counselors, and specialists. As they continue in their fundraising efforts, zant. is thrilled to announce Jim Lusk as an investor. With extensive experience in strategic planning and business strategy, finance, and beyond – Lusk brings a wealth of knowledge to the team.

 

Lusk shared his enthusiasm for joining zant.: “I am proud to join zant., as it truly is leading the way in this sector of mental health in making traditional and non-traditional services accessible for all people regardless of their age, location, or financial and insurance situation.” He added, “zant.’s mission perfectly aligns with what I believe every person should have access to; high-quality mental health support without breaking the bank.”

 

Lusk earned his Bachelor’s degree from The Wharton School and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Seton Hall University. His expertise in various aspects of business has been utilized in multiple executive roles since 1994 starting at the AT&T Corporation. Lusk has served as the interim CFO for Lucent, CFO for ABM Industries, and CFO for Bioscrip.

 

Lusk has a variety of skills which includes finance, treasury, and accounting. His expertise includes financial planning and analysis, operations, along with mergers and acquisitions activities allowing him to gain an understanding of global markets that can be applied to zant.’s growth.

 

“When I first met Jim, I could feel his passion and overwhelming love for people. I was not only thrilled to hear about his interest in investing himself but alongside his wife as a joint investment,” said Maggie Rose Macar, founder and CEO of zant. “Jim is and will continue to make an impact on the zant. team as a mentor and advisor, someone who is encouraging, passionate about helping others, and despite his busy schedule, makes time to meet with our team members and share his wealth of knowledge without hesitation.”

 

As an investor with zant., Lusk will continue to provide valuable insight into strategies that are designed to deliver lasting results that benefit this innovative mental health app, which is currently utilized by Americans around the country.

 

zant. launched September 1st on the iOS App Store and is now available for download on the Google Play Store for android users. To invest in zant., contact investments@zant.app and head to www.zant.app for more information.

 

zant. is a mobile app offering over 25 categories of support at low costs with discounted student and standard rates. We envision a world where mental health services are accessible, affordable, and still remain high-quality.

Contacts

Jake Ciccarelli, jake@zant.app