High technology industry
A Nevada-based nonprofit, WaterStart, is partnering with the state government to accelerate water technology innovation and commercialization. The organization, founded to drive water innovation and support economic development, has been working closely with the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) for over a decade. WaterStart will issue a
High technology industry
Connecticut Innovations, the state's strategic venture capital arm, announced its first-quarter investments, totaling $11.3 million, which leveraged $86.9 million in outside capital and generated $7.0 million in proceeds. The investments spanned various sectors, with a significant portion focused on healthcare, climate tech, and AI. Key
Teachers
Members of the National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) will be picketing outside Meadowside Primary in Burton Latimer as part of six planned days of strike action. The teachers are concerned about excessive workload, lack of transparency and effective communication, and lack of career progression. The
Financial services
StoneX Group Inc. has completed its acquisition of Plantureux et Associes, a Paris-based brokerage firm specializing in agricultural commodities, marking a significant step forward in the company's expansion into the European agricultural market. This move reinforces StoneX's commitment to providing high-quality, client-focused solutions to its European
Financial services
HB Wealth, a leading Atlanta-based registered investment adviser, has expanded to Charlotte, North Carolina, with the addition of a five-person advisory team led by Market Leader Matthew Moore. The team, which includes Senior Wealth Advisors Andrea Smith and Rebecca Warner, as well as Advisory Associate Jared Green and Senior Administrative
Financial services
As winter approaches in Canada, business owners in the provinces of British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec face unique challenges that can impact their property, operations, and employees. Canadian winters can change overnight, and for many small and mid-sized businesses, that can mean costly downtime or damage. Westland Insurance, one of
Financial services
Evelyn Partners, a leading UK wealth management firm, has appointed former professional rugby player Chris Dean to its Edinburgh financial planning team. With over 150 appearances for Edinburgh Rugby Club, Chris brings a unique combination of skills and connections to the role. He will be responsible for developing opportunities for
Financial services
Lenox Advisors, a leading wealth and insurance advisory firm, has appointed Colleen Tinch as Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing. With over 20 years of experience in strategic marketing and relationship management in financial services, Tinch aims to accelerate the firm's growth and enhance client engagement. Her
Air pollution control
A recent study from Chang'an University in Xi'an, People's Republic of China, has shed light on the pressing issue of ammonia emissions from road vehicles. The research, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, highlights the significance of NH emissions in the transportation
Air pollution control
China is facing a crucial challenge in addressing demographic changes and reducing carbon emissions from energy consumption in the building sector, which accounts for over one-third of global carbon emissions. Researchers at Chongqing University conducted a study to investigate the impact of demographic factors on carbon emissions from residential buildings
Diabetes therapy
A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by researchers from Beihua University found that nurse-led interventions significantly improved self-management behaviours and self-efficacy in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study, published in the International Journal of Nursing Practice, aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse-led self-management interventions on self-management behaviours
Diabetes therapy
A new study has shed light on the relationship between workplace culture of health and diabetes self-management behaviors among employees with type 2 diabetes in urban China. The research, conducted by investigators at Shanxi Medical University, recruited 462 employees with type 2 diabetes from three tertiary hospitals in Taiyuan City,
