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High-Tech Conversions adds cleaning capabilities with JNJ Industries acquisition

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The company grows the business of special cleaning supplies for tech, electronics, cleanrooms, etc High-Tech Conversions has announced the acquisition of JNJ Industries. These two nationally recognized New England-based manufacturers serve the same market with advanced cleaning products, and, as such, have come together as High-Tech Conversions, specializing in innovative supplies for critical environments. Founded in 1995, Connecticut-based High-Tech Conversions is a leader in cleanroom and controlled environment spaces, with a full line of cleanroom wipes, industrial wipes, cleanroom garments, cleanroom sticky mats, stencil wiping rolls, and more, engineered to exacting standards of controlled & # xD environments, PCB assemblyRead News

High-tech battery maker expands San Jose engineering operations

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SAN JOSE: An advanced battery maker has opened a new engineering center in San Jose in a move that allows the energy company to expand its operations in Silicon Valley. Sakuu has opened an engineering center in south San Jose, where it will 3D print next-generation solid-state batteries that can be used in electric vehicles and other applications. The new complex, which Sakuu describes as a “state of the art” facility, is located at 5500 Hellyer Ave. and occupies a building totaling 79,000 square feet and is within walking distance of the company’s headquarters at 5870 Hellyer Ave. The engineeringRead News

InBattle opens a virtual world of high-tech gaming in Miami

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InBattle, a Chilean software developer and operator of virtual reality and free roaming gaming experiences, has opened a new interactive eSports facility in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District. InBattle’s new flagship space and corporate headquarters is a 5,000 square foot building at 2818 NW 5th Avenue, Miami, Fla. About 3,000 square feet of that facility is open space dedicated to the new InBattle VR gaming and eSports arena. Designed to attract game enthusiasts of all kinds, the high-tech arena can accommodate two teams of up to four players or eight players at the same time. Those who don’tRead News

Evernorth and Cigna Health Plan Growth Push Profits to $1.6 Billion

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Cigna on Thursday posted a quarterly profit of $1.6 billion thanks to a rise in health plan membership … [+] and continued growth in the company’s Evernorth health services business, the company said on August 3, 2022. In this photo, an American flag flies. Cigna Corp. at the flagship company’s headquarters in Bloomfield, Connecticut, USA, on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Photographer: Michael Nagle/bloomberg Cigna on Thursday posted a quarterly profit of nearly $1.6 billion thanks to a surge in health plan membership and continued growth in Evernorth’s health services business. Net income rose 6% in the second quarter to $1.56Read News

The country punishes health practitioners | Washington State Department of Health

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Contact: Sharon Moysiuk, Communications 360-549-6471 Public Inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700 OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Health has disciplined or dropped charges against the following health care providers in our state. The department’s Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to establish licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (eg, dentists, nurses, counselors). Information about disciplinary actions taken against physicians and physician assistants can be found on the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) website. Questions about WMC disciplinary actions can be sent to media@wmc.wa.gov. Benton County Information on health care providersRead News

Second Quarter Sees Slight Slowdown in Health Services

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Health care transactions were relatively active throughout the first half of 2022, although not active when compared to the banner year 2021. year (1,444). The slowdown in deal activity is a possible response to growing economic uncertainty and continuing headwinds with rising inflation and supply chain issues around the world exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. Despite the headwind, when comparing 2018 to 2020, total transactions in the first half of 2022 increased by more than 25% from 2020 (830), 47% from 2019 (586), and 52% from 2018 (530). Life sciences continues to lead the way as the most activeRead News

Health Workers Bonus Program

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Program Information New York’s essential front line health care and mental hygiene workers have seen us through a once-in-a-century public health crisis and turned our state into a model for battling and beating COVID-19. To attract talented people to the profession during such a difficult time, while also keeping those who have been working hard for the past two years, we must recognize the efforts of our health and mental health workers and reward them financially for their work. . To do so, as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 New York State Executive Budget, $200 billion was allocated toRead News

Addressing social determinants of health: A fertile ground for entrepreneurs

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Some of the best business opportunities in health care will involve the development of technologies that analyze and address the factors that contribute to health disparities. These opportunities have the potential to help people, especially those who remain underserved or completely underserved by the current health care system, maintain their health through proactive and holistic care, reducing the need for doctor visits and hospital. Social drivers of health are the aspects of life that affect people’s health outside of health care itself. They account for up to 80% of an individual’s health. Social factors include where you live, the conditionRead News

DC Health to Offer Limited Walk-In Smallpox Vaccinations on Fridays to Eligible Residents | Mayor

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Washington, DC – Today, DC Health announced that as of Friday, May 5, August, the three DC Health monkeypox clinics will begin offering limited booster vaccinations for eligible residents on Fridays, pending vaccine availability. These walk-up agreements will increase vaccine access for individuals who may not have the ability or technology to pre-register online, or for those who may not feel comfortable providing their eligibility information online (either online or in person, monkeypox-related information, including eligibility information is confidential). Friday 5 August, walk vaccinations will be available from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, or while supplies last, at the DCRead News

Assessments of patient care

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Orlando Health is committed to helping patients make informed decisions about their care. Our online cost estimation tool helps you estimate the cost of out-of-pocket care. Although this tool can help you estimate some healthcare costs, it’s important to know that it only provides a partial estimate. Estimates include hospital fees and charges, but do not include physician fees, such as fees for emergency room doctors, radiologists or anesthesiologists. In addition, your final cost may be higher or lower depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage, the length of your stay in the hospital, health complications and medicationsRead News

Orange health commissioner leaves to run Nassau health department

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GOSHEN — The health commissioner who has guided Orange County through the COVID-19 pandemic is leaving her post after four years to oversee a larger health department for a much larger Long Island county. dr Irina Gelman is expected to start work as Nassau County Health Commissioner in September, overseeing public health programs in a county of 1.4 million people, more than three times the size of Orange. She replaces Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, who has resigned after 11 years as Nassau’s health commissioner. His last day at work was Friday. Gelman, 41, was hired by Orange County in 2018 afterRead News

Genetic enhancement of wheat production potential for food security

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Disruptions in world trade markets as a result of the war in Ukraine, among other causes, have focused public attention on the issue of ensuring a sufficient supply of high-quality food for the world’s population. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are looking for modern methods to boost global harvests and ensure global food security. Wheat plays a special role in these efforts. In terms of farmland, wheat is one of the most important cereal varieties and plays an important role as a staple food. It is grown in more than a hundred countries. However, the supply ofRead News

Western Pacific nations lack new food safety rules

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Most countries in the Western Pacific do not have regulations to control food safety in new foods, according to a survey. Many point to the absence of a national regulatory framework that can be applied to alternative proteins and the need for discussion of rules and risk assessment for new foods. They also say inspectors need to be trained on new technologies to produce alternative dietary proteins. The World Health Organization (WHO) in the Western Pacific held a workshop as a first step to support member countries to regulate the production, marketing and consumption of locally grown and imported vegetableRead News

The Midwest Food Bank is addressing 2 emergencies: Kentucky floods and rising inflation

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Published August 3, 2022 at 11:33 AM CDT Relief efforts remain underway in eastern Kentucky where scores of communities were devastated by last week’s floods. As of Wednesday, the death toll is 37 with fears that the number could rise as water levels recede. Kentucky faces an additional threat this week as dangerously high temperatures settle over the state. During a Tuesday press conference, Gov. Andy Bashear warned residents working to save what they could from their homes to take precautions against the heat. “We’re bringing in water on the trucks,” Bashear assured Kentuckians. “We’ll make sure we have enough forRead News

Pueblo Food Project in preliminary stages to bring SAME Café to Pueblo

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The Pueblo Food Project is taking the preliminary steps to bring the SAME Café location to Pueblo. The nonprofit is exploring ways to raise money for the project and expects to explore those options in the coming months, Pueblo Food Project program manager Megan Moore told the Chieftain. The Pueblo Food Project also discussed initial location ideas, although Moore declined to further disclose which locations the advisory board discussed. A fundraising plan is underway, she said. SAME Café stands for “so all may eat.” Its founders, Brad and Libby Burky, took an unusual approach – a model based on participation.Read News

Beyond hummus: Palestinians prepare new food trends

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From the ancient alleyways of Jerusalem’s Old City to kitchens around the world, Palestinians are stirring new trends in cooking while sticking to traditions. The trend has whipped up a growing appetite for specialist books and food tours. “It’s changing for the better, I think. Many Palestinians are keen to market their food,” said Nassar Odeh, as oven aromas wafted across a Jerusalem street. The Palestinian entrepreneur has spent the past few months watching gourmands drift in and out of his new eatery, Taboon, named after the traditional clay oven. Customers eat dishes like Armenian lahmajoon, a thin pizza withRead News

At the Agribusiness Show and Food Security Funding Announcement – United States Department of State

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AMBASSADOR MURPHY: (In Khmer.) Please sit down. I am thrilled to welcome you all here at AmCam Exchange. I am US Ambassador to Cambodia, Patrick Murphy, and I am incredibly honored and excited to have a special guest helping us today with agriculture and food security. First a quick word about the Kingdom of Cambodia. Agriculture is the backbone of Cambodia’s economy and a really important part of the cultural identity here. It’s a way of life. The sector accounts for more than 20 percent of GDP, directly employs more than 3 million Cambodians and has been an incredible sourceRead News

Prison food sale raises $36,600 to help others – Inside CDCR

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The incarcerated population of three California prisons raised $36,600 through food sales to benefit community nonprofits. Institutions included the California City Correctional Facility, Pleasant Valley State Prison, and the California Health Care Facility. Pleasant Valley raises $14k to help children Food drive fundraisers at Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP) help children in the community. Warden (A) Ron Godwin, Deputy Warden Maria Faulkner and administrative staff at the jail have encouraged incarcerated activity groups to find organizations that primarily serve children. For the first fundraiser of the year, the incarcerated population selected two organizations, raising $14,810. A longtime favorite charity ofRead News

As Food Prices Rise, US Food Lines Get Longer

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From Phoenix, Arizona, in the southwestern United States, to Jackson, Mississippi, in the southeastern U.S., people are standing in long lines in their cars to receive food assistance from food banks and food pantries. moving. Rising inflation in the U.S. it raises the price of everything from food to gas to rent. And that still makes it difficult for many people to buy the food they need. “We’re seeing a lot of families struggling to make ends meet because the dollar isn’t moving like it used to in the grocery store,” said Kellie O’Connell, CEO at Nourishing Hope, a groceryRead News

Not to be missed at the Ohio State Fair

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👋 Alissa here. What’s a fair without deep fried goodness? If you’re heading to the Ohio State Fair in its final days—it ends Sunday—bring an empty stomach for these delicious meals: 🍗 Shock value: Stuffed turkey leg from Hickory Tree Turkey BBQ. 🌭 Classic twist: Pronto Pups corn dog ($5) made with pancake batter instead of traditional cornbread. Interesting flavor: deep-fried, garlic-stuffed olives on a stick of Waffle Bombs ($6). Sweet bread, tangy center. Delicious all around. 🍍 For its nutritional value – sort of: The “Oh My” from the Dole Whip stand ($14). This hollowed out whole pineapple isRead News

Developing community-based solutions for a resilient food system – food tank

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The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) will host its Symposium on Agriculture, Food Systems and Climate Change on Thursday 11 August. CEFS hopes to use the event to highlight the research and farming practices that support resilient agricultural systems in North Carolina. The symposium will feature researchers, decision-makers, farmers and community leaders who will discuss holistic, community-based food systems that contribute to climate resilience. Speakers include Dr. Robert Bonnie, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation for the United States Department of Agriculture; Dr. Rattan Lal, Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences at Ohio State University and recipient of theRead News

Expert Insight: Risk of Business Identity Theft

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Identity theft is a growing problem affecting not only individuals, but businesses as well. The availability of company information enables fraudsters to pretend to be a business and take loans, open credit lines, or commit other crimes. The consequences of identity theft can be severe, with businesses suffering from debt and financial losses, bad credit and bad reputation. This week Expert Insights talks to Andrew La Marca, Director of Fraud and Practice at Dun & amp; Bradstreet is a leading expert in corporate identity theft. La Marca sheds light on this global issue, and explains what makes businesses a goodRead News

Tax Capital: Improved Assessment Can Improve Contact with Small Business Owners

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COVID-19 tax provisions were intended to help employers and the self-employed maintain payroll and deal with health-related leave. But we found that some small business owners struggled to take advantage of these tax provisions—in part because they didn’t know how. Our review of relevant tax forms found that claiming the provisions is a complex process. Small business representatives said it’s difficult to get clear information from the IRS and access professional tax help. We recommended that the IRS evaluate how it can improve outreach to small businesses, particularly when tax provisions are introduced or changed. What GAO Found The InternalRead News

Southeast Asia’s biggest bank says its wealth management and capital markets businesses face challenges

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DBS Group CEO Piyush Gupta said the bank’s asset management and capital markets businesses continued to have “challenges”, despite the bank posting strong second-quarter earnings. “Business momentum is a little bit mixed. Our corporate lending activities are actually doing quite well. And so balance sheets continue to grow,” Gupta told CNBC’s “Capital Connection” after the bank’s results were released Thursday. “Private banking clients have been reluctant to put money into the business, which is clearly a challenge. Headwinds in asset management and capital markets mean that overall fee income … is lower year-on-year,” he added. DBS, Southeast Asia’s largest bank,Read News

Business Alumni Conference @ Marilyn Davies College of Business

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The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is Houston’s second largest university and has served the educational needs of the country’s fourth largest city since 1974. As one of four separate public universities within the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university run by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates over 15,000 students, boasts over 61,000 alumni, and offers 46 undergraduate, 11 master’s and 17 all-online programs from four universities: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & amp; Social Sciences, College of Public Service and College of Sciences & amp; Technology. For the fourth year inRead News

School of Business to offer today an advanced business degree certificate in the fast growing FinTech field

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The business school launched a full master’s degree in fintech in January. Students in the certificate program will be able to learn from the same research experts and industry professionals (Adobe Stock). The UConn School of Business will offer an advanced graduate certificate in financial technology (FinTech) in response to corporate demand for talent in this rapidly evolving field. The in-person program will be offered in Hartford and Stamford. The first cohort will enroll in the fall of 2022, and additional enrollment is planned for the spring and summer of next year. The UConn Board of Trustees, which approved theRead News

Randolph Family Restaurant Receives Morris County Small Business Grant

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Rosie’s Trattoria, the popular Randolph family restaurant, received a $15,000 Morris County Small Business Grant Program check today, as two of Morris County’s County Commissioners delivered special. The restaurant’s struggle to stay in business during and after the pandemic epitomizes what the entire restaurant industry in New Jersey endured, with many not surviving. Closures, a slow return of patrons and rising costs after 2020 have challenged restaurants to be creative, flexible and work long hours. “Our customers, they kept coming and we couldn’t do it without them. This is a family restaurant, we have always been a family restaurant andRead News

The most pro-business Supreme Court ever

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The current Supreme Court is the most business-friendly of all time. That’s the clear message of a major new article looking at court decisions between 1921 and 2020. Why It Matters: Over the past 70 years, government in general — not just the judiciary, but also the Democratic and Republican parties — have adopted an increasingly pro-business agenda. State of Play: When the court heard a case featuring a business on one side and a non-business on the other, it ruled in favor of the business 83% of the time in 2020, and 63% of the time John Roberts hasRead News

Detroit Means Business receives a $9M ARPA boost to provide financial support to the city’s small businesses

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Detroit Means Business gets a $9M ARPA boost to provide financial support to the city’s small businesses ***Interviews available now with Kevin Johnson and business owner*** DETROIT – Thanks to a $9 million allocation approved by the City Council last week, small businesses in Detroit that have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon have the opportunity for direct financial support through Detroit Means Business (DMB), a small business. services initiative located within the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC). Funds come from the city’s share of American Rescue Plan Act funds. “The Detroit Means Business Coalition is excited to seeRead News