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techfrederick Honors Local Innovators at the 2024 Techie Awards

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This year’s event built upon the success of the inaugural ceremony, attracting over 130 attendees

FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — techfrederick, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the technology industry’s growth in Frederick County, proudly hosted the second annual Techie Awards on December 10, 2024, at Union Mills Public House. This year’s event built upon the success of the inaugural ceremony, attracting over 130 attendees and bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and tech enthusiasts to celebrate the exceptional contributions of individuals and companies shaping the local tech community.

Meghan Sweigart, Executive Director of techfrederick shares, “Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for their outstanding contributions. We proudly celebrate their achievements and look forward to continuing this annual tradition of recognizing excellence in tech.”

The techfrederick Techie Awards were designed to honor the invaluable contributions of the individuals and organizations who drive innovation and excellence in Frederick’s tech industry. This year’s ceremony celebrated eight award winners, significantly impacting diverse categories.

The award categories and respective winners include:

STEM Student Achievement Award: Yashita Thalla
As a senior at Urbana High School, Yashita holds a remarkable 4.8 weighted GPA and has been recognized at both county and national levels for her STEM accomplishments. Her groundbreaking research on photo-reactivation in bacteria highlights her dedication to advancing science.

Outstanding STEM Educator Award: Taylor McGaughey-Nardi
Taylor, a LYNX teacher at Frederick High, has demonstrated exceptional commitment to STEM education. Her efforts include mentoring new teachers, developing innovative curricula, and integrating technologies like robotics and smart farming into her classroom to inspire students and foster their love for learning.

Rising Star Award: Faith Mae Kiser, Devis
Faith joined Devis as a recent graduate and quickly became indispensable. Within months of starting her role, she mastered complex government contracting processes, spearheaded technical projects, and contributed to AI tool development and website redesign. Faith’s drive and versatility set her apart as a true rising star in tech.

Outstanding Community Advocate Award: Theresa Bethune, InfoPathways
Theresa’s tireless dedication to the community includes mentoring startups, fostering entrepreneurship, and supporting nonprofit initiatives like FITCI’s innovation hub. Her contributions have strengthened Frederick’s position as a leader in science and technology.

Most Promising Startup Award (Tie):

OMAPIX: A pioneering spatial omics company that uses cutting-edge technologies to analyze biomolecules in their native spatial contexts. Their advanced laboratory in Frederick drives innovation in life sciences and medical research.PsyTechVR: A virtual reality mental health startup revolutionizing anxiety treatment. Their AI-powered VR applications have increased, helping hundreds of clients and redefining mental health care through innovative technology.

Unsung Hero Award: Santhana Shanmugam, Minnodi LLC
Santhana’s leadership emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Minnodi partners with nonprofits to offer free training programs, empowering at-risk populations, low-income individuals, and female heads of households with career advancement opportunities.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Scott Ryser, Yakabod
Scott, co-founder of Yakabod and techfrederick, is celebrated for his decades of innovation, mentoring, and community building. His legacy includes developing top-rated software solutions, fostering a strong local tech network, and creating a lasting impact through his entrepreneurial and personal endeavors.

“The 2024 Techie Awards have once again demonstrated the strength, talent, and innovation within Frederick’s technology community,” said Meghan Sweigart, Executive Director of techfrederick. “Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for their outstanding contributions. We proudly celebrate their achievements and look forward to continuing this annual tradition of recognizing excellence in tech.”

The techfrederick Techie Awards underscore the organization’s commitment to fostering growth, collaboration, and recognition within Frederick’s technology community. techfrederick extends its gratitude to sponsors, partners, and participants who contributed to this year’s event’s success.

For more information about techfrederick and the Techie Awards, please visit http://www.techfrederick.org.

About techfrederick:
techfrederick is a nonprofit organization that serves as the hub for technology and innovation in Frederick County, Maryland. techfrederick’s mission is to connect, educate, and empower a strong technology community and its partners by fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration to benefit all who live and work in the region. For more information, visit techfrederick.org.

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Brooke Faulkner, techfrederick, 240.423.7873, bfaulkner@techfrederick.org, www.techfrederick.org

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MATSON ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF 3 MILLION SHARES TO EXISTING SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.36 PER SHARE

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HONOLULU, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, approved adding three million shares to its existing share repurchase program and extending the program to December 31, 2029.  As of April 23, 2026, the existing share repurchase program had approximately 0.7 million shares remaining.  The Board also declared a second quarter dividend of $0.36 per common share.  The dividend will be paid on June 4, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 7, 2026.

“We are pleased to announce an additional three million shares to our existing share repurchase program,” said Matt Cox, Matson’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  “Since we commenced our share repurchase program in August 2021, we have repurchased approximately 14.3 million shares, or approximately 33% of the then outstanding shares, for a total cost of $1.3 billion.  Going forward, we will continue to be both disciplined and opportunistic in our capital allocation, and we remain committed to returning excess cash to shareholders to create additional shareholder value over the long-term.” 

Shares will be repurchased in the open market from time to time at the Company’s discretion, based on ongoing assessments of the capital needs of the business, the market price of its common shares and general market conditions.  The Company may enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate purchases under the program.  The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

About the Company

Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services.  Matson provides a vital lifeline of ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia.  Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, which includes cargo from other Asia origins, provides services to Okinawa, Japan and various islands in the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Alaska to Asia.  The Company’s fleet of owned and chartered vessels includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships and barges.  Matson Logistics, established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of Matson’s transportation network throughout North America and Asia.  Its integrated logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, supply chain management, and freight forwarding to Alaska.  Additional information about the Company is available at www.matson.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statement, including but not limited to, statements about capital allocation plans, the timing, manner and volume of repurchases of common shares pursuant to the repurchase program, and use of excess cash.  These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.  This release should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other filings with the SEC through the date of this release, which identify important factors that could affect the forward-looking statements in this release.  We do not undertake any obligation to update our forward-looking statements.

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Accord Specialty Pharmacy Named Finalist in MMIT’s 11th Annual Retail Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards

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ORLANDO, Fla., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accord Specialty Pharmacy, an independent specialty pharmacy serving patients across multiple states, has been named a finalist in the MMIT Patient Choice Awards, a recognition based on patient-reported satisfaction and experience.

Accord was selected as the only independent pharmacy among finalists in its category, alongside national pharmacy organizations such as Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and Walmart Specialty Pharmacy. This distinction highlights the company’s commitment to delivering personalized, high-touch care for patients managing complex and chronic conditions.

The MMIT Patient Choice Awards recognize specialty pharmacies that demonstrate excellence in patient satisfaction, service quality, and overall care experience. Finalists are determined based on direct patient feedback, making the recognition a meaningful reflection of the trust patients place in their pharmacy providers.

“Being recognized alongside national organizations and as the only independent finalist validates our belief that personalized, patient-centered care drives better outcomes. We are building a model that combines clinical depth, national reach, and operational flexibility to better serve patients, providers, and partners.” said AJ Patel, Founder and Pharmacy Manager of Accord Specialty Pharmacy.

Accord Specialty Pharmacy supports patients across complex specialty categories, including oncology, rare disease, and infusion, through a clinically driven, high-touch care model designed to improve access, adherence, and outcomes. The company’s approach emphasizes personalized support, responsive care coordination, and strong clinical engagement to help patients navigate complex therapies more effectively. With a growing national footprint and multi-state licensure, Accord is positioned to support patients, providers, and partners across diverse markets.

For more information, visit MMIT Announces Finalists of the 11th Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards – MMITNetwork.

About Accord Specialty Pharmacy:

Accord Specialty Pharmacy is an ACHC-accredited, multi-state licensed independent specialty pharmacy located in Central Florida, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals managing complex and chronic conditions. Through personalized support, clinical expertise, and a high-touch approach, Accord helps patients navigate every step of their treatment journey. Learn more at www.accordspecialty.com.

CONTACT: contact@accordspecialty.com

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HAIVISION ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS FROM 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

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MONTRÉAL, April 23, 2026 /CNW/ – Haivision Systems Inc. (“Haivision” or the “Company”) (TSX: HAI) is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held today in a virtual format.

A total of approximately 45.97 % of the issued and outstanding common shares of Haivision were represented at the meeting.

Election of Directors

Each of the six nominated directors of Haivision was elected as director of the Company with the following results:

Director

Votes
For

% Votes
For

Votes
Against

% Votes
Against

Miroslav Wicha

11,110,245

99.26 %

82,583

0.74 %

Harvey Bienenstock

11,155,137

99.66 %

37,691

0.34 %

Robin M. Rush

11,121,855

99.37 %

70,973

0.63 %

Neil Hindle

10,794,005

96.44 %

398,823

3.56 %

Julie Tremblay

10,941,969

97.76 %

250,859

2.24 %

Lee K. Levy II

9,084,418

81.16 %

2,108,410

18.84 %

2.   Appointment of Auditors

Deloitte LLP were reappointed auditors of the Company for the ensuing year with 12,492,582 (98.84%) votes cast in favour and 146,406 (1.16%) votes withheld.

3.   Approval of the Unallocated Awards under the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan

The Company’s unallocated awards were approved with 8,710,347 (77.82%) votes cast in favour and 2,482,481 (22.18%) votes cast against.

4.   Reapproval of Company’s Shareholder Rights Plan

The Company’s shareholder rights plan was approved with 10,572,490 (94.46%) votes cast in favour and 620,338 (5.54%) votes cast against.

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the meeting will be filed under Haivision’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Haivision

Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming and visual collaboration solutions. Our connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency, secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded four Emmys® for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at haivision.com.

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