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Nanocrine Unveils Revamped Website and Cutting-Edge Online Shop for Next-Gen Cell Culture Solutions


With the enhanced online shop capabilities, customers can easily browse, select, and order products with just a few clicks, making their shopping experience seamless and efficient. The redesign highlights Nanocrine’s cutting-edge products and applications, including Surface Chemistry Biochips, Contact Guidance Biochips, and ECM Functionalized Surfaces, and Gold-Coated Glass, all designed to revolutionize cell culture studies.

The company utilizes techniques from the semiconductor industry and physical chemistry disciplines to create surfaces that provide a new benchmark in reproducibility and standardization of starting points for cell-based assays. Key features of the new website include: Comprehensive Product Information; Application Notes; and a knowledge hub with informative articles, whitepapers, and educational content to support researchers in their scientific endeavors.

Kathie Callahan Brady, FITCI CEO and Nanocrine advisor, says “This company is on a steep trajectory. Their cell culture solutions are poised to transform the future of research, and this new interface removes a critical barrier to fostering scientific innovation in the field.”

“Our products are meticulously designed to meet the diverse needs of researchers,” says Calhoun, “and this upgrade underscores our commitment to moving cellular research forward.”

About Nanocrine: Nanocrine creates cutting-edge cell culture solutions that make the process for studying living cells more efficient, empowering researchers and scientists to accelerate their discoveries. For more information, visit https://www.nanocrine.com.

About the Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc.: Nonprofit FITCI fosters entrepreneurial activity in Frederick, Maryland’s science and technology industries. Its purpose is to enable the richly diverse field of emerging entrepreneurs; encourage innovation; and accelerate the development of commercially viable businesses that create a healthy economy by providing equitable access to coaching, connections, and capital resources within a cooperative environment.

Media Contact

Patrick Calhoun, President and Chief Science Officer, Nanocrine, 850-502-1255, [email protected], https://www.nanocrine.com

Kathie Callahan Brady, CEO, FITCI, 301-694-2999, [email protected], www.fitci.org

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Introducing Food Not Phones: A Movement to Reconnect Through Meals and Combat Loneliness


Dr. Murthy’s public advisory underscores the grave health implications of social isolation, linking it to increased risks of heart disease, stroke, anxiety, depression, dementia, and even susceptibility to viral and respiratory illnesses. Notably, he highlights that frequent phone use during face-to-face interactions erodes conversation quality and diminishes in-person enjoyment.

Supported by major industry leaders, including Hy-Vee supermarkets, Acosta Group, FMI: The Food Industry Association, and the Association of Retail and Consumer Professionals, Food Not Phones is spearheaded by Phil Lempert and the SupermarketGuru team. It encourages individuals, families, and organizations to embrace the joy of mealtimes and the enriching conversations that they facilitate.

Phil Lempert said in a statement, “We believe in the potential of mealtimes to rekindle meaningful relationships and inspire genuine interactions. Through this initiative, we aim to reshape the narrative around food and technology, helping us recognize the value of shared moments over screens.”

“More than 35 years of research and thousands of studies from around the globe document that family meals (no matter how you define “family”) are advantageous for both physical and mental health. Beyond these benefits, it has been shown time and again that family meals improve family functioning – family connectedness, communication, expressiveness, and problem-solving,” added David Fikes, Executive Director of the FMI Foundation and Creators and Stewards of The Family Meals Movement.

“ARC embraces the Food Not Phones movement wholeheartedly! We are excited to inspire a positive shift towards a more present and engaged dining experience for everyone we serve. By putting down our phones and engaging in face-to-face conversations, we not only savor the flavors of our meals but also the special moments that truly matter – the joy of shared experiences, the warmth of laughter, and the magic revealed at the dinner table.” Emily Callahan, President of the Association of Retail and Consumer Professionals added.

As part of the initiative’s commitment to raising awareness, Food Not Phones invites everyone to participate in designated events throughout the year, starting with the inaugural National Food Not Phones Day on September 19, 2023. This day, dedicated to celebrating the art of conversation and the joy of communal dining, will be a rallying point for individuals to share their mealtime stories using the hashtag #FoodNotPhones on social media.

Furthermore, Food Not Phones aligns itself with the Family Meals Initiative by FMI: The Food Industry Association, further solidifying its commitment to strengthening relationships through the simple act of sharing meals throughout the entire year.

Join #Food Not Phones in combating loneliness and isolation one meal at a time. Together, we can build a world where mealtimes are cherished opportunities to connect, share, and rekindle our most authentic selves.

For more information about #Food Not Phones, its mission, and upcoming events, please visit www.foodnotphones.com and follow us on Facebook and on Instagram.

About Food Not Phones:

Food Not Phones is a transformative initiative designed to rejuvenate human connections through shared mealtimes. Inspired by the insights of US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the movement encourages individuals to put down their digital devices during meals, enabling them to experience the joy of uninterrupted interactions. Supported by industry leaders, Food Not Phones aims to spread awareness about the profound impact of shared meals on combating loneliness and fostering community. Join us in celebrating National Food Not Phones Day on September 19, 2023, and other significant meal occasions throughout the year.

Phil Lempert, Known as The SupermarketGuru® is one of America’s leading consumer trend-watchers and analysts and is a mainstay on television, radio and in print. For twenty plus years Phil served as food trends editor and correspondent for NBC News’ Today show, and makes regular appearances on The View, FOX Business, Dr. Oz, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, and on news programs throughout the country. Phil is the founder and editor of The Lempert Report and SupermarketGuru.com and the founder of the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance which was acquired by the Association for Retail and Consumer Professionals in 2022. He is the author of five books including Being the Shopper and Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. His next book which will be published by John Wiley & Son: Disrupting the Food Business: Silicon Valley Culture and the Food Business is due in 2024. He is also a columnist for Forbes.com.

Established in 1996, the FMI Foundation seeks to ensure continued quality and efficiency in the food retailing system and is operated for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. To help support the role of food retailing, the FMI Foundation focuses on research, education, and resources in the area of health and well-being, which embraces food safety, nutrition and social responsibility concerns. For information regarding the FMI foundation, visit www.fmifoundation.org. #familymealsmonth; #familymealsmovement

Acosta Group is a collective of the most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies empowering brands and retailers to win in the modern marketplace. By delivering transformative, commerce-focused solutions and more than 95 years of expertise, Acosta Group connects the company’s partners with people at every point in the consumer journey. Comprised of Acosta, CORE Foodservice, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services and ActionLink, Acosta Group understands and anticipates evolving consumer needs, fueling accelerated performance to connect tomorrow’s commerce today. For more information, please visit Acosta Group on LinkedIn and at www.acosta.group.

The Association of Retail and Consumer Professionals (ARC) is the master association and parent company for the Category Management Association (CMA), the Shopper Insights Management Association (SIMA), the Space Planning Community (SPACE), and the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance (RDBA). ARC is the overarching body for all new charters, communities, and associations. ARC’s mission is to build professional communities that foster excellence and growth across the retail and consumer industries.

Media Contact

Phil Lempert, SupermarketGuru.com, 1 3108712285, [email protected], www.foodnotphones.com

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OneStaff Medical Makes 2023 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies List


Consistently recognized by both Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing privately-held companies in the U.S. and Staffing Industry Analyst (SIA) as one of the “Best Staffing Firms to Work For,” OneStaff walks that line between the “flexible start up” mentality and still offering the great office environment perks of some larger corporate “best places to work.” That private-ownership allows OneStaff the freedom to be nimble, in the best interest of their travelers and internal employees, while their size allows them the stability, facility partnerships and volume of assignments that the “big guys” have.

The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000—with the fast growth that requires—is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”

“Being honored as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the U.S. for the 10th year in a row, is an honor that we’re extremely grateful for,” said COO Jason Avenell. “Our growth trajectory (528%) in the last few years has been challenging, in a good way. It’s a testimony to what can happen when you surround yourself with great talent, hard work, and inspiration to keep evolving.”

To learn more about how OneStaff is working to make the healthcare experience simple and efficient for travelers, visit us at onestaffmedical.com.

About OneStaff Medical:

Founded in 2010, OneStaff Medical is a proud independently-owned Traveling Healthcare Agency focused on placing RNs, LPNs, Allied and Eldercare travelers in assignments across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, NE, with additional offices now in both Miamisburg, OH and

Clearwater, FL, OneStaff thrives on a casual/ creative workplace culture that’s conducive to productivity and growth. We. Are. OneStaff.

Media Contact

Andrew Wettengel, OneStaff Medical, 1 (877) 783-1483, [email protected], https://www.onestaffmedical.com/

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DMD Systems Recovery Named on 2023 CRN Fast Growth 150 List for Third Consecutive Year


DMD achieved this rapid growth through the successful adoption of a “reuse-first” model designed to adapt to the ever-evolving market landscape for the promotion of the circular economy. This innovative approach extends the lifecycle of IT assets, minimizing waste, and prioritizing the sustainable use of resources while upholding the most rigorous of data security environmental standards. DMD’s ITAD solutions are applied across all IT asset classes and all locations to the Fortune 5000 companies and Cloud 500 companies they serve.

“Being named on the CRN Fast Growth 150 list for the third consecutive year is a tremendous honor”, said Aaron Zeper, DMD’s CEO. “It’s a testament to the tireless dedication and exceptional efforts of the entire DMD team, living out our core values of accountability, integrity, protection, and smart decisions. Our growth is more than a measure of success; it echoes our mission to protect the environment, one IT asset at a time. Through our ITAD solutions, we continue advancing toward a more sustainable future for both our clients and our planet.”

“With the highly competitive and rapidly growing IT industry, CRN’s 2023 Fast Growth 150 list highlights industry-leading companies and their ability to outpace an ever-evolving landscape,” said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. “All of the companies on this year’s list represent the very best in business intelligence and strategy, inspiring fellow industry members and proving that with perseverance, sustained growth is an attainable achievement in even the most chaotic business climates.

A sample of the 2023 Fast Growth 150 list will be featured in the August issue of CRN Magazine. Subscribe for your free copy of CRN magazine today. You can also view the complete list online at http://www.crn.com/fastgrowth150.

About DMD Systems Recovery, Inc:

DMD Systems Recovery, Inc. (DMD) provides IT Asset Disposition solutions adhering to the most rigorous environmental and security standards to deliver confidence for companies who value our world and their reputation. DMD works with hundreds of companies and public entities to securely destroy their data, decommission assets, and redeploy or remarket the equipment across IT categories including Data Center, End User Compute, and Mobility. For more information, please visit: https://www.dmdsystems.com.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers, and end-users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequalled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. http://www.thechannelcompany.com
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© 2023 The Channel Company, LLC. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

The Channel Company Contact:
Natalie Lewis
The Channel Company
[email protected]

Media Contact

Lizzie Ronning, DMD Systems Recovery, Inc., (858) 663-3692, [email protected], https://www.dmdsystems.com/

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GridPoint CTO to Join Expert Discussion at AESP 2023 Summer Con


Mike Ratliff, CTO at GridPoint, will share expert insight in a discussion about revenue opportunities from demand response programs, building decarbonization and grid reliability

RESTON, Va., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ —

WHAT
Mike Ratliff, CTO at GridPoint, will speak alongside Corey Bentine, senior manager of business development at Leap, in an expert discussion on “Unlocking Overlooked Flexible Capacity at the Grid Edge.”

Buildings are one of the top energy consumers, producing approximately 40% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With 90% of U.S. buildings having square footage of less than 50,000, these small, overlooked buildings have enormous untapped potential as paid grid resources, and represent the greatest, most cost-effective opportunity to reduce carbon and bolster grid resilience. The presentation will look to the future and how scaling up the next generation of automated, inclusive, and market-integrated demand flexibility solutions is key to unlocking this sector and making the energy transition profitable for all.

The AESP 2023 Summer Conference will bring together hundreds of professionals, including demand flexibility marketers, program managers, strategists and technology providers to discuss, collaborate and learn about innovative solutions in the clean energy industry.

WHO
Mike Ratliff, CTO at GridPoint

Mike Ratliff is the chief technology officer at GridPoint, a leader in building energy management and optimization technology that decarbonizes commercial buildings and accelerates a more sustainable energy future. With three decades of experience in technology, Ratliff oversees GridPoint’s software, hardware and firmware as well as product strategy and IT. He is focused on translating complex technical topics for business decision making.

Corey Bentine, senior manager of business development at Leap

Corey Bentine is Leap’s senior manager of business development, overseeing partnership development for smart building and device entities. Prior to joining Leap in September 2021, Corey was at American Municipal Power (AMP) where he oversaw its energy efficiency and key accounts programs, while leading innovation efforts for demand response and other forward-thinking program offerings. Before AMP, Corey was at Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) where he led its residential program offerings for municipal electric systems.

WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: Thursday, August 24th, 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. ET
Location: Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, 1 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

To learn more about these and other sessions at the AESP 2023 Summer Conference, please visit: https://aesp.org/summer-con/

About GridPoint
GridPoint is a leader in energy optimization technology that decarbonizes commercial buildings and accelerates a more sustainable energy future. GridPoint’s data-driven platform connects energy grids with the built environment and behind-the-meter distributed energy resources, enabling the ability to coordinate energy supply and demand to achieve sustainability goals for businesses and the grid at the same time. GridPoint’s platform is deployed in over 18,000 commercial buildings across multiple industries. Leveraging data analytics, patented algorithms, and intelligent automation to deliver unprecedented visibility into complex building operations, GridPoint reduces energy costs, lowers carbon emissions, provides actionable facility insights and strengthens resiliency – building by building. Networked together, buildings with GridPoint Intelligence™ aggregate the reliable, precise, and instantaneous capacity that energy grids increasingly require. The GridPoint Intelligent Energy Network™ of buildings is driving grid modernization and accelerating the transition to a sustainable energy future. For more information, visit https://www.gridpoint.com/.

Media Contact

Elizabeth Buccianti, Gabriel Marketing Group (for GridPoint), 407-463-8865, [email protected]

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Christie to elevate cinema experience for Chinese audiences at BIRTV


“BIRTV has emerged as the go-to event for the finest minds to connect within this dynamic market in the post-pandemic world,” said James Li, executive director, China Cinema, Christie. “As the preferred provider of cinema projection solutions for both PLF and mainstream theatres across China, we stand ready to support our partners and clients in propelling China’s film industry forward through innovation and collaboration. Our latest CineLife+ Series projectors and integrated media block solutions have redefined cinematic excellence, underscoring our commitment to pioneering industry-leading cinema technologies.”

The Christie booth at #2A230 will delight visitors with a live demonstration of the CP4415-RGB, a 4K-resolution, 15,000-lumen pure laser cinema projector equipped with Christie Real|Laser™ technology for screens up to 18 meters (58 feet) wide. Featuring Christie CineLife+™ electronics, this compact, all-in-one DCI-compliant projector excels in image quality and operational lifetime. Its impressive energy-saving efficiency leads to substantial cost savings and lower carbon emissions. The projector’s detailed, true-to-life images are seamlessly complemented by Christie Vive Audio, which combines planar ribbon drivers, line array speaker design, and Class D amplification for an unmatched cinema audio experience.

Another highlight will be the debut of the Christie CineLife+ IMB-S4 integrated media block in China. Launched recently at CineEurope, the IMB-S4 is a low-cost, feature-rich media server for Christie CineLife+ Series cinema projectors that converts and delivers packaged feature film content within a secure, DCI-compliant environment. Boasting ultra-fast CineLife+ processing electronics, the IMB-S4 offers seamless 4K 96fps playback, integrates with CineLife+ web UI, and works with all major Theatre Management Systems. It also includes 2TB SSD storage, expandable with Christie NAS-S4, and has a 20+ year shelf life with no need to charge its batteries.

Visitors can also check out two remarkable cinema projectors on static display – the Christie CP4455-RGB pure laser projector and the Christie CP2415-Xe projector. The CP4455-RGB is a large-format projector that redefines the premium movie-going experience for PLF theatres. Complete with dual-laser optical systems and high-speed CineLife+ electronics capable of 4K@120Hz HFR playback, this 57,000-lumen powerhouse shares the same architecture and technology used in the award-winning CINITY Cinema System. Christie provides high performance digital projection technology and services to CINITY Cinema Systems as a CINITY projection system partner and reseller.

The CP2415-Xe, on the other hand, is a Xenon illuminated cinema projector delivering up to 15,000 lumens and 2K resolution for small auditoriums. Perfect for screens up to 18 meters (58 feet) wide, the CP2415-Xe ensures long-lasting brightness and outstanding image performance while maintaining the lowest operating costs in its brightness class.

CineLife+ offers an intuitive UX interface for easy playback and content management. The newly integrated Electronic Color Convergence (ECC) feature ensures precise color alignment during projector setup, and integration with Christie Mystique™ Cinema enables seamless dual-projection alignment for large screens and immersive 4K 3D playback at 120fps.

Media Contact

CHAN Tsung Yi, Christie, + 65 6877 8793, [email protected], https://www.christiedigital.com/

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