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PDA Announces 2023 Drug Delivery Innovation Award Winners at Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes Conference

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The Partnership Innovation Award is presented to the Stevanato Group, Bayer US LLC and Vetter Pharma-Fertigung for the innovation of Diluent PFS for reconstitution and administration of a lyophilized biologic. This partnership innovation involved the close collaboration of the development groups of three parties: the glass barrel manufacturer (Stevanato), the diluent PFS manufacturer (Vetter), and the combination product manufacturer (Bayer). The goals of this partnership were to solve a potential compatibility issue with the diluent PFS and biologic drug product and reduce the gliding forces of the diluent PFS during drug product reconstitution. This collaboration highlights the benefits of bringing together stakeholders with their own process expertise to solve a complex issue with a combination product that benefits each of these stakeholders.

“The companies recognized for the 2023 PDA Drug Delivery Innovation Awards are well-deserving of this honor and I congratulate them for their achievements and tireless effort to move the industry forward,” said PDA President & CEO Glenn Wright. “They, and all the companies that were considered for this award presented technology innovations that will certainly benefit patients worldwide and for that we are all grateful.”

PDA recognizes the award winners each year at its annual Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices conference, which is held in the U.S. in even years and the EU in odd years.

The PDA Drug Delivery Innovation Awards were created in 2019 to recognize technical innovations advancing the field of bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing. The Innovation Award recognizes a new device, manufacturing process, method, or automation that brings value to the industry; the Partnership Innovation Award recognizes achievement in partnering to successfully launch or introduce a new product to the market or modifying an existing product to make it significantly better or scalable.

The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is the leading global provider of science, technology and regulatory information and education for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical community. Founded in 1946 as a nonprofit organization, PDA is committed to developing scientifically sound, practical technical information and resources to advance science and regulation through the expertise of over 10,500 members worldwide. PDA is an ANSI accredited Standards Developing Organization. Go to http://www.pda.org/footer/about-pda to learn more.

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Walter Morris, www.pda.org, 1 3016565900, [email protected], www.pda.org

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Building Blocks Grant Program Announces 2023 Award Recipients

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Building on this success, this year’s Building Blocks Grants Program was funded with $100,000 given to Brunswick Main Street from the City of Brunswick’s budget along with $200,000 from the State of Maryland in the form of a DGS Grant (Supplemental Budget No. 2 to HB200/SB181 – 6/30/2024).

City Administrator Julie Martorana noted, “as our applications showed, many of our commercial properties are at least one hundred years old. The City believes that investing in our buildings is the wisest investment we can make in revitalizing Brunswick.”

In 2023, the program was expanded to make all businesses within the City limits with less than fifteen employees and only one location eligible. The program provides a one-time award for infrastructure improvements valued between $50,000.00 and $300,000.00 that would have a major impact on a building’s usability and marketability.

The following projects have been chosen to receive 2023 Building Blocks awards:

Mooseheart Lofts, LLC    
401 E. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD    
$23,540    
Foundation reinforcement and exterior wall stabilization.

Newberry Building (Eric Lindland and Machelle Lee)
30-34 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD    
$25,000
Replace second-story windows to improve the building’s energy efficiency and install an integrated fire alarm system to meet current safety codes.

Steadman-Keenan American Legion Post 96    
18 S. Maple Ave., Brunswick, MD    
$50,000
New HVAC system.

The Hive Cake Shop (Rebekah Ontiveros)    
318 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, MD    
$60,000
Roof and gable replacement and HVAC installation.

Five Dances Wellness (Samantha Francis)    
8 S. Maryland Ave., Brunswick, MD    
$61,460
Create off-street parking and ADA-compliant office entrance, bathroom, and treatment room for multi-disciplinary wellness practice.

Puerto Rico Distillery (Crystal Rivera)    
402 Fifth Ave., Brunswick, MD    
$80,000
Construction of a distillery and event space that will attract visitors and serve as a community gathering place.

About the City of Brunswick
The City of Brunswick is located in south-western Frederick County along the Potomac River, the C & O National Historic Park, and the MARC train line. Proud of its historic contribution as a railroad and canal hub to Frederick County’s growth and development, Brunswick continues to attract commercial and residential growth with its easy proximity to urban centers, beautiful natural resources, award-winning schools, and small-town charm.

About Brunswick Main Street
Brunswick Main Street is part of Main Street America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that supports communities in their efforts to revitalize struggling downtowns while retaining their unique, historic characters. Dedicated to the economic success of its downtown, Brunswick Main Street, created in 2004, works to revitalize the charm and history and show residents and visitors why Downtown Brunswick is a great place to live, work, shop and play. To learn more about Brunswick Main Street and how you can get involved, please visit brunswickmainstreet.org.

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Carmen Hilton, Brunswick Main Street, 301-834-7750 x124, [email protected], https://brunswickmainstreet.org/

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SureFire CPR Launches New Website, Online Classes, and Online Store

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Some of SureFire’s courses are fully online, while others feature online instruction with an in-person skill check. In-person courses are also still available at their four centers in Orange, Corona, Laguna Hills, and Los Angeles. Many courses offer onsite and online options.

SureFire CPR classes include:

  • CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification – all in-person
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – both in-person and online with skills check available
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – both in-person and online with skills check available
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – both in-person and online with skills check available
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – all in-person
  • EKG/ECG Certification – both in-person and online available
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) – 100% online
  • Hospital Fire Safety – 100% online
  • Bloodborne Pathogens – 100% online

Courses are taught by expert instructors, including firefighters, paramedics, nurses, and EMTs. In addition to providing the information needed for certification, instructors strive to make courses interesting and fun to ensure participants retain the information they learn. Every participant attending onsite training receives their own manikin for more hands-on experience.

The online store includes AEDs and AED accessories, rescue and first aid kits, and course materials. The store also features full HeartStart packages.

About SureFire CPR

SureFire CPR offers professional, affordable, and convenient certification programs onsite and online. Online courses include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and MAB. In-person CPR instruction is available to the greater Southern California area at our industry-leading training facilities in Orange County and Riverside County.

CPR classes and other certification programs are available to the public and are taught by professional firefighters, paramedics, lifeguards, ER nurses, and EMTs. We also offer online and onsite training and CPR certification for those wishing to learn at their home or business.

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Zack Zarrilli, SureFire CPR, 1 888-277-3143, [email protected], https://surefirecpr.com/

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Noble Research Institute Awarded Conservation Grant to Improve Health and Resilience of Southern Great Plains Grasslands

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Consistent application of these principles results in improved soil health over time and can unleash the many benefits of healthy soil. One imperative benefit is increased biodiversity of plants and pollinators as well as enhanced habitat for wildlife.

“Using adaptive grazing is such a powerful tool to improve plant diversity, which is critical to wildlife habitat,” said Will Moseley, Noble regenerative ranching adviser and Certified Wildlife Biologist®. “By improving water distribution and infrastructure, we will be able to use small ruminants to keep woody encroachment from turning our grasslands into woodlands.”

The NFWF grants were awarded through the Southern Plains Grasslands Program, with individual contributions provided by Burger King, Sysco and Cargill, and additional support from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The impact of the support from NFWF and its partners will extend long past the duration of the grant. Resulting research findings and grazing management experiences will shape Noble’s rancher education curriculum moving forward, a curriculum that will be dynamic and shared across the nation.

Noble aims to help producers overcome the barriers that deter the lasting use of regenerative, profitable land management practices in grazing animal production. Our goal is to guide farmers and ranchers in applying regenerative principles that yield healthier soil, more productive grazing land and business success.

“With this support from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and their funding partners, Noble can equip farmers and ranchers to address the health and resilience of grasslands and enhance the habitat for the wildlife dependent on these lands,” said Steve Rhines, Noble Research Institute president and CEO. “Simultaneously, we can help them create a more resilient ranching operation to ensure their family remains on the land for generations to come.”

About Noble Research Institute
Noble Research Institute, LLC is an independent nonprofit agricultural research organization dedicated to guiding farmers and ranchers in applying regenerative principles that yield healthier soil, more productive grazing land, and business success. Researchers, facilitators and ranch staff work together to give farmers and ranchers the skills and tools to regenerate the land in a profitable manner. Noble is focused on the regenerative management of the nation’s grazing acres, which directly impacts pasture and range environments, wildlife, pecan production, and livestock production. Regenerative management recognizes that each decision made on the ranch impacts the interactions of the soil, plants, water, animals, economics and people. Noble’s 14,000 acres of working ranch lands provide a living laboratory on which to demonstrate and practice regenerative principles and ideas to deliver value to farmers and ranchers across the U.S. Learn more at https://www.noble.org.

About the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Chartered by Congress in 1984, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) protects and restores the nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and habitats. Working with federal, corporate, foundation and individual partners, NFWF has funded more than 6,000 organizations and generated a total conservation impact of $8.1 billion. Learn more at https://www.nfwf.org.

Media Contact

Linda Fisk, Chief Marketing Officer, Noble Research Institute, 580-224-6209, [email protected], https://www.noble.org

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Japanese Beauty Brand YA-MAN Launches Revolutionary Haircare Tools Line

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“With the right tools, anyone can boost their hair’s health and appearance at home and elevate their confidence,” said Yamazaki. “Our family brand is built on innovation and forward-thinking, always looking to enhance product performance and give everyday consumers the best products for their beauty regimes. With our three latest releases, I’m excited to bring them to market and anticipate consumers will love the efficiency, advanced technology and smoother, professional finish they all provide. It’s like having a personal stylist at your fingertips.”

  • The YA-MAN Spa Styler Blow Dry & Scalp Massage ($299) is a fast-drying blow dryer that quickly and easily dries hair for a frizz-free body, bounce and shine while offering a soothing and stimulating option with the Scalp Lift massage attachment. Red light and infrared technology help stimulate both the scalp and hair. This helps the strands retain interior moisture by gently heating from inside and out.
  • The YA-MAN Spa Styler Straight & Wave ($149) is a versatile flat iron featuring YA-MAN’s advanced Japanese technology where the health and vitality of the hair are as important as the beauty, ease and efficiency of its styling. Moisture Pulse Technology emits millions of negative ions to seal-in moisture and help reduce static frizz for smoother, shinier tresses.
  • The Deep Moist Repair Treatment ($30) is formulated with heat-activated ingredients such as keratin to fill and bind to the external hair structure for strand smoothness and body. Hydrating factors impart long-lasting moisture for a more manageable, silky feel, while almond, avocado, baobab and argan oils enhance shine.

The trio of new releases marks a continuation of YA-MAN’s long-standing tradition of developing groundbreaking products, such as Japan’s first high-frequency epilator and heated RF electric shaver, influencing a new generation of consumers to beauty tech reimagined. For more information, visit http://www.ya-manusa.com.

About YA-MAN:
Founded in 1978, YA-MAN is a global beauty brand that blends Japanese rituals with modern scientific innovations. Led by Kimiyo Yamazaki, the product line includes skincare, cosmetics, and beauty devices that have revolutionized the industry and redefined the concept of beauty. YA-MAN was the first brand of home-use beauty devices to be invited to the World Congress of Dermatology.

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Amber Masciorini, ChicExecs, 7607056907, [email protected], www.chicexecs.com

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Young Italian prospect Perracchione turns pro with Team Novo Nordisk

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This dream is now becoming a reality as the 18-year-old Italian joins after an impressive 2023 season in the junior ranks with four podiums, numerous top ten finishes, and a stunning victory at the recent Trofeo Alba Rosa.

“It’s fantastic that we are able to sign a talent as promising as Alessandro at the same time as agreeing a three-year extension to our successful partnership with Novo Nordisk,” said General Manager Vassili Davidenko. “We are showing our intent to continue to develop and invest in talent for the future of Team Novo Nordisk and everyone out there living with diabetes.”

“Our trajectory throughout this season has been centered around the budding relationships between our experienced leaders like Andrea Peron and our exceptional young talents like Matyas Kopecky and Filippo Ridolfo. Alessandro fits right in here and our aim is to be able to provide him with the same environment to grow and develop that we do with all our riders.”

After impressing during a trip to the team’s annual Talent ID camp in Tuscany back in July and more positive results following in August and September races, the young Italian is excited to be joining the pro ranks.

“This a dream come true for me in every sense,” began Perracchione. “Becoming a professional rider with Team Novo Nordisk has been my goal since I was eight years old and to achieve this ten years later is truly an incredible feeling.”

“Moving from the junior ranks to racing with and against top professionals will be a big step up and I see it as one chapter ending and another one beginning. I’m ready to take the next step in my development and I have big dreams that I hope to realize as a professional cyclist and I know that it will take a lot of hard work and dedication.”

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Tim Lindley, Team Novo Nordisk, +39 391 110 6499, [email protected], www.teamnovonordisk.com

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SilverAssist acquires Oasis Senior Advisors, adding to their comprehensive portfolio of solutions aimed at connecting seniors with the right senior services

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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SilverAssist, a leading provider of senior care resources and solutions, announces the launch of an integrated solution aimed at simplifying the journey to finding the right senior care. With the recent acquisition of Oasis Senior Advisors, a…

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Optimy Launches Employee Engagement Solution to Eradicate Donation and Volunteering Fees for Corporates

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Over 350 organizations use Optimy to manage more than 1.5M CSR projects in 22 languages across 25 countries, including companies and foundations such as BNP Paribas, Airbus, Ford, Grameen Foundation, Boralex Inc., Capital Power, Viterra Canada Inc., Epcor Utilities Inc. and many more.

Optimy is committed to helping organizations become a force for good. With no transaction fees (above standard payment processing fees) for donations, Optimy is helping businesses to maximize donations, in order to support non-for-profit organizations across the globe. On top of this, Optimy will not increase customer charges based on the number of volunteers, as well as covering their cost to support increased participation, aiding customers in promoting their volunteering and philanthropic efforts to maximize their social impact.

Kenneth Bérard, Founder and CEO at Optimy, commented: “Nowadays, many companies are launching employee engagement programs within their organizations as part of their CSR policy. Although these programs are well received, there are still some barriers to their success, given that average participation rates tend to be low. This reduces the positive impact such initiatives could have on all stakeholders. Ultimately, companies invest in volunteering or donations programs because they help them retain top employees while also having a positive impact on society. But the figures speak for themselves: employee participation rates remain fairly low to date and something needs to change.

We’re proud to be launching the final phase of our social impact solution and we’re confident that the Donations tool will help to bring greater transparency to the industry, unlocking an array of benefits to our international customers. We don’t believe in making a profit from donations that are supposed to help important causes. Therefore, we will not charge a transaction fee above standard payment processing fees for donations made through Optimy. We want as much money as possible to contribute to making a positive difference on a global scale. We look forward to seeing this unfold with the help of our technology.”

Employee Donations will strengthen Optimy’s Employee Engagement offering, adding a strong feature set including matching gifts, where organizations make a donation to match their employees’ charitable efforts to its existing set of engagement or activation capabilities.

Robyn Schomme, Senior Advisor of Community Investment at EPCOR added: “We would refer Optimy to anyone who is looking for a great way to organize and streamline their community investment activities. Our team now has a much easier time managing corporate giving activities with Optimy’s system and customer service support.”

Paige Gignac, Community Investment Specialist at K+S Potash Canada also added: “K+S Potash Canada (K+S) is committed to being a good neighbour. Through community investment, we seek to positively impact the lives of young people, build relationships that align with our company values, encourage volunteerism, and create a company culture of giving back. The Optimy platform allows us to engage with community partners through the online application process seamlessly embedded right into our website. We use Optimy to manage all aspects of our community investment partnership journey including tools such as budget tracking, messaging and document storage that help track the history of our partnerships year over year. The platform’s automation features also allow us to build capacity among our small team, allowing us to focus more on building relationships rather than administrative tasks. The customization of the platform also allows us to facilitate our Volunteer Plus program, which allows our employees to volunteer their time and then apply for a donation on behalf of K+S to that organization.”

She continued, “We are pleased with the ongoing customer support we receive from the team at Optimy, they listen to our needs and look for solutions that will make our partnership journey better. The platform is easy to use and there are many learning tools that we utilize to further our own understanding of the platform to ensure we are using it to the greatest capacity. I would recommend the platform to organizations looking for tools to manage their CSR or community relations work.”

To find out more or book a demo, please visit the Optimy website here.

-ENDS-

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Roseanna Lane, Optimy, 44 07770239888, [email protected], https://www.optimy.com

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