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InBloom Jewelry Marks One Year of FACETED Seminar Series, Celebrating Craft, Conversation, and the Art of Fine Jewelry in Downtown Frederick

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FREDERICK, Md. , June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InBloom Jewelry is celebrating one year of FACETED, their free ongoing educational seminar series designed to bring clients, artists, and the broader community together through personal expression and the art of fine jewelry-making.

Held bimonthly in InBloom’s Downtown Frederick gallery at 100 E. Patrick Street—often on Frederick’s First Saturdays—FACETED sessions feature talks led by InBloom’s designers and bench jewelers alongside guest partners, followed by live demonstrations that offer a rare, up-close look at traditional and contemporary jewelry-making techniques.

FACETED is rooted in the belief that jewelry is more than a finished object in a case—it is a process, a craft, and a means of storytelling. Seminar topics from the series’ first year have ranged from technical deep-dives to creative process explorations, including:

The Ancient Art of GranulationRevealing the Light Within: Precision-Cut Gemstones (led by gem cutter Katie Walsh of Spectacle Gems)Japanese Mokume-GaneRepurposing with Creative IntentionWax & Wonder: The Art & Evolution of Lost Wax CastingEnduring Links: Past & Present Chainmaking

Together, these seminars have highlighted the breadth of techniques practiced in InBloom’s working studio—from centuries-old metal arts to modern digital tools—and have invited attendees to see how thoughtful design decisions and skilled craftsmanship shape each finished piece.

“FACETED is our way of opening the studio doors wider,” shares Stacey Krantz, InBloom’s founder and lead designer. “People are often surprised by how much handwork, experimentation, and collaboration goes into every custom piece. These events give our community a chance to sit at the bench with us, ask questions, and see that jewelry can be a deeply personal and enriching art form—not just something you buy off a shelf.”

Each FACETED session is designed to be intimate, conversational, and accessible. Guests have included InBloom clients, local and regional artists, and community members who are curious about jewelry-making techniques. The series offers a clear point of distinction from conventional retail jewelry, underscoring InBloom’s identity as a studio where design, handcraft, and storytelling come first.

Upcoming seminars include FACETED: Artistic CAD on Saturday, July 11, 2026 (3–5 pm), along with additional process‑focused talks scheduled throughout the year ahead. Registration details and the full schedule of past and planned FACETED seminars can be found on InBloom Jewelry’s events page.

Community members can learn more about the studio’s approach to custom jewelry, heirloom transformation, and handcrafted design at inbloomjewelry.com.

Images of the InBloom Jewelry FACETED seminars are available in our online media kit. Additional photos and video footage are available upon request.

About InBloom Jewelry
Founded in Frederick, Maryland by Stacey Krantz, InBloom Jewelry offers a truly custom fine jewelry experience—every piece begins with a sketch. Whether it’s a one-of-a-kind engagement ring or a reimagined heirloom, each creation is designed in collaboration with clients, guided by personal stories and individual style. Using traditional techniques, modern technology, and ethically sourced materials, InBloom Jewelry creates jewelry as meaningful as it is beautiful—designed and crafted to be worn, loved, and passed on.

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Media Advisory:Conference call for the release of the consolidated results of Quebecor Inc. for the second quarter 2026

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MONTREAL, June 30, 2026 /CNW/ – Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and Chief Executive Officer, Quebecor Inc. and Quebecor Media Inc. and Hugues Simard, Chief Financial Officer, Quebecor Inc. and Quebecor Media Inc. will hold a conference call on Thursday, August 6th, 2026, at 9:00 AM, following the release of Quebecor Inc.’s consolidated results for the second quarter 2026. Media are invited to access the call on a listen-only basis.

Conference call:   

Quebecor Inc. reports second quarter 2026 consolidated results

Thursday, August 6th, 2026, 9:00 AM

Call-in number:     

1-800-990-4777 (North America)

Or 514-400-3794 (Greater Montréal area)

To join the conference call without operator assistance, please register and enter your telephone number at the following address to receive an instant automatic callback: https://emportal.ink/3RWSKbX

Speakers:               

Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and Chief Executive Officer,

Quebecor Inc. and Quebecor Media Inc.;

Hugues Simard, Chief Financial Officer, Quebecor Inc. and  

Quebecor Media Inc.

Anyone unable to attend the conference call will be able to listen to an audio webcast available on the Quebecor website at www.quebecor.com/en/investors/conferences-and-annual-meeting#Next-earnings-call until November 4th , 2026.

The Company
Quebecor, a Canadian leader in telecommunications, entertainment, news media and culture, is one of the best-performing integrated communications companies in the industry. Driven by their determination to deliver the best possible customer experience, all of Quebecor’s subsidiaries and brands are differentiated by their high-quality, multiplatform, convergent products and services.

Québec-based Quebecor (TSX: QBR.A, QBR.B) employs more than 11,000 people in Canada.

Since its founding in 1950, Quebecor has been strongly committed to the community, in line with the values of its founder, Pierre Péladeau. Every year, it actively supports more than 400 organizations in the vital fields of culture, health, education, the environment and entrepreneurship.

Visit our website: www.quebecor.com

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Primis Financial Corp. Announces Appointment of New Board Member Margaret Weichert

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MCLEAN, Va., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Primis Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: FRST) (“Primis” or the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Primis Bank, today announced that Ms. Margaret M. Weichert was elected to Primis’ Board of Directors.

Ms. Weichert is a visionary financial services executive with a 30-year record of success in complex operating environments. Her background includes strategy, marketing, operations and profit and loss experience in banks, multinational corporations, large government agencies, start-ups, and not-for-profits. A former banker as well as an entrepreneur, Ms. Weichert has deep experience with technology (including, but not limited to, embedded payments, artificial intelligence, cloud, cyber and blockchain) and transformation. Ms. Weichert ran businesses at Accenture, Bank of America, First Data and The Clearinghouse with hundreds of millions in revenue, payment volume in trillions of U.S. dollars and government balance sheets over $2 trillion. She led transformational change in government as the Senate-confirmed Deputy for Management in the Office of Management and Budget and as leader of the government Office of Personnel Management. Ms. Weichert’s work as a payment industry inventor has resulted in sixteen U.S. patents and dozens of payment product and business model innovations. Ms. Weichert currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University and serves on the Advisory Board of the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives as well as several financial technology startups.

Dennis J. Zember, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, “I am excited to welcome Margaret to the Primis and Primis Bank Board of Directors. Our time spent with her over the last few months leads us to believe she is the perfect fit for our strategy and culture. Her unique combination of technology and financial expertise along with a successful track record as an entrepreneur will be invaluable to us as we continue to build a highly profitable tech-forward organization.”

About Primis Financial Corp.

As of March 31, 2026, Primis had $4.3 billion in total assets, $3.4 billion in total loans held for investment and $3.4 billion in total deposits. Primis Bank provides a range of financial services to individuals and small- and medium-sized businesses through twenty-four full-service branches in Virginia and Maryland and provides services to customers through certain online and mobile applications.

Contacts:

Address:

Dennis J. Zember, Jr., President and CEO
Matthew A. Switzer, EVP and CFO
Phone: (703) 893-7400

Primis Financial Corp.
1676 International Drive, Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102

Primis Financial Corp., NASDAQ Symbol FRST

Website: www.primisbank.com

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CRESTWOOD STRATEGIES EXPANDS TO INCLUDE FULL SUITE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LEGAL & REGULATORY SERVICES

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Former Dentons Partner Kelly Fair joins Crestwood leadership alongside new slate of strategic alliance partners

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today Crestwood Strategies announces its expansion as a full service government relations, public affairs, legal and regulatory firm, partnering with some of the most respected names in law and Washington. Led by founder David Culver, Crestwood has developed a unique niche in DC’s crowded consulting space, assisting clients in navigating complex, highly regulated markets and frontier industries like cannabis whose legal frameworks are actively being debated. Since its founding, Crestwood has established itself as one of Washington’s foremost experts on cannabis policy and has been integral to shaping the federal conversation around this issue. With this expansion, Culver will further develop the firm’s expertise in these areas.

Joining the firm’s leadership is Kelly Fair who will serve as Principal and Strategic Partner. Successfully serving in General Counsel roles and Partner at Dentons US LP’s Cannabis and Healthcare practices, Kelly brings over two decades of legal experience and expertise in complex regulatory matters, corporate strategy, hemp and cannabis policy, compliance, and M&A in emerging industries.

“The vision for Crestwood Strategies was always to be distinct from other DC lobby shops. By focusing on highly regulated markets and emerging industries that have yet to establish federal regulatory frameworks, we are setting ourselves apart,” said David Culver, Crestwood Strategies Founder. “Achieving that vision would not be possible without Kelly. I’ve seen first hand her professionalism, strategic execution, and political deft navigating these complex issues. Her results speak for themselves and we are honored to have her join Crestwood to bring that expertise to our clients.”

“Over the past seven years, David and I have established an unbeatable track record of delivering meaningful policy and commercial outcomes in the cannabis and hemp industries. Joining Crestwood Strategies is a natural next step,” said Kelly Fair. “Crestwood is the ideal platform to continue driving exceptional results for our clients across multiple high-growth industries. I’m honored to be part of David’s vision and look forward to expanding on the shared successes we have built together.”

The firm operates through a curated network of strategic alliance partners that provide best-in-class capabilities across federal and state government relations, media relations, political strategy, international advisory, and regulatory execution. Those partners include:

Capitol Counsel: Federal government relations, congressional strategy, appropriations, and regulatory engagement.Javelin: National communications strategy, media relations, message development, crisis communications, and public affairs execution.Morland Clarke: International political strategy, sovereign and institutional relationships, cross-border business development, and strategic advisory services across the UK, Middle East, and global markets.

Together, Crestwood Strategies and its strategic partners provide clients with integrated capabilities spanning public policy, coalition development, regulatory navigation, political strategy, communications, market access, and complex stakeholder engagement.

About: Crestwood Strategies is a Washington, DC–based strategic advisory firm operating at the intersection of government, law, communications, business strategy, and complex regulated industries. The firm advises companies, investors, trade associations, and emerging growth platforms navigating high-stakes political, regulatory, and commercial environments across the United States and internationally.

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