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These 6 Boulder County companies thrived during the pandemic

For companies based in the Boulder Valley that not only survived but thrived during a year of pandemic-related restrictions, the watchwords were pluck, pivoting, positioning, preparation, partnership and perseverance. Boulder-based 1908 Brands posted 262% revenue growth from 2018 to 2020, by being at the right place at the right time, cleaning up with the launch of plant-powered Boulder Clean Household Disinfectant Cleaner. Read more >>
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Corbus Pharmaceuticals Licenses Two Integrin Targeting mAbs Further Expanding Pipeline into Cancer and Fibrotic Diseases

Corbus diversifies pipeline with two new mAbs that target integrins that inhibit activation of TGFβ. High potency anti-αvβ8 mAb licensed from University of California San Francisco andanti-αvβ6/αvβ8 mAb licensed from Panorama Research Inc. Both mAbs expected to start Phase 1 testing in 2022. Capital and resources in place to advance multiple programs into clinical development. Read more >>
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ZetrOZ Provides Veterans With Proven Non-Invasive, Non-Narcotic Pain Relief and Soft Tissue Healing

Dr. Ervin Rodriguez, a retired first sergeant and Army Ranger, suffered several soft tissue injuries during his military career. Now he relies on ZetrOZ Systems' sustained acoustic medicine (SAM) device for effective and non-narcotic pain relief. ZetrOZ Systems is the developer of the SAM 2.0 long-duration, wearable ultrasound treatment. Read more >>
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eSight Reaches New Milestone in Distribution, Availability of Advanced Low Vision Technology

Leading vision enhancement platform eSight announces it has grown its distribution network to reach more people with low vision than ever. The company now partners with more than 100 distributors, physicians and federal/state agencies to provide its low vision technology to people worldwide. eSight is now available in North America, Western Europe and the Middle East, with plans to continue its expansion into more countries. Read more >>
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Elizabeth Banks Tries Luxury Wine in a Can | Archer Roose

Meet the uninvited guest, Elizabeth Banks… She just sort of showed up one day. And before we knew it, she was the spokesperson we never asked for. And, honestly, we can’t get rid of her, because she won’t leave. It’s almost like she doesn’t have anything better to do. Which can’t be right. Good thing Elizabeth knows her wine... Watch now >>
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Elizabeth Banks, Houseguest From Hell, Stars in New Ad for Luxe Canned Wine Brand

Elizabeth Banks is the houseguest from hell, clipping her toenails in the kitchen, rooting through bedroom drawers, raiding the refrigerator and, of course, drinking all the booze. This isn’t the plot of a big-screen comedy starring Banks and a hapless homeowner, though it could be a solid movie pitch. Instead, it’s a 60-second ad for Archer Roose wine that serves as a national coming-out party for the brand and an introduction of Banks as the company’s co-owner and CCO.
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The Right Shots In The Right Places

Row Covid-19 or Coronavirus vaccine flasks on white background Every safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine is helping to end the global pandemic. But that doesn't mean they're all the same. To succeed globally, though, we can't just focus on what works best on our own shores. A temperature-sensitive vaccine shipped to a facility without freezers will go to waste. Scheduling two doses isn't feasible for every population. In developing countries, these challenges can be acute. More remarkably, Akston Biosciences has begun...
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What career women can learn from actor-filmmaker Elizabeth Banks

“I felt underused. I just knew there was more for me to be doing,” the actress Elizabeth Banks once said about the Hollywood system. A lot of women feel this when sexism or office politics derails their careers. They can draw inspiration and specific pointers from Banks, who used her disenchantment as motivation to start her own production company in 2007 – Brownstone Productions... This month, Banks diversified her financial bets. She became an investor in a woman-led wine venture –...
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Myomo to Present at the Summer Solstice – Best Ideas From the Buy Side Conference

Myomo, Inc., a wearable medical robotics company that offers increased functionality for those suffering from neurological disorders and upper-limb paralysis, today announced that CEO Paul R. Gudonis and CFO David Henry will present at the Summer Solstice – Best Ideas From the Buy Side Conference on June 1, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time. The conference is sponsored by the Microcap Rodeo and will be held virtually June 1-4, 2021. Read more >>
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Elizabeth Banks joins canned wine company Archer Roose

Leading canned wine company Archer Roose announced that Elizabeth Banks will be joining their team as a co-owner and chief creative officer. Founded in 2014 by Marian Leitner-Waldman and David Waldman, Archer Roose was built on shared passions and values: lively conversations, craftsmanship and a belief that we must all do our part to build a better world. Read more >>
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