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Oak HC/FT and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) co-lead investment to accelerate the deployment of Ambience’s AI platform to transform clinical and administrative workflows for health systems across the country.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2025 / Ambience Healthcare, the leading ambient AI platform for documentation, coding, and clinical documentation integrity (CDI), today announced a $243 million Series C round to scale its AI platform for health systems. The round was co-led by Oak HC/FT and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from existing investors including the OpenAI Startup Fund, Kleiner Perkins, and Optum Ventures. New investors in the round include Frist Cressey Ventures, Town Hall Ventures, Smash Capital, Georgian, and Founders Circle Capital.

Ambience was architected with the understanding that health systems are not monolithic enterprises. They span ambulatory clinics, emergency departments, and inpatient hospitals – each with distinct workflows, specialties, and clinical and administrative demands. Ambience integrates directly into the EHR to meet this complexity, enabling its platform to adapt to the unique context of each care setting and specialty without requiring workflow redesign or staff retraining.

Building on its foundation of industry-leading ambient scribing, Ambience has grown into the leading end-to-end platform for documentation, coding, and clinical workflow support that operates across the full continuum of care. Today, it supports more than 100 ambulatory subspecialties, EDs, and inpatient specialties, producing structured, compliant documentation that improves clinical quality, reduces administrative burden, and drives revenue-cycle performance. The platform is powered by proprietary AI reasoning models purpose-built to handle the nuanced regulatory, clinical, and operational demands of real-world healthcare.

“The market response to Ambience goes beyond customer satisfaction – it reflects genuine customer love,” said Vig Chandramouli, Partner at Oak HC/FT. “Ambience has developed a comprehensive AI platform that not only works across specialties and integrates seamlessly with EHR systems, but also meets the rigorous standards of compliance teams – a rare and powerful combination. We’re proud to support them.”

Ambience is now used by leading health systems across the United States, including Cleveland Clinic, UCSF Health, Houston Methodist, and Memorial Hermann. Adoption has been fastest in high-complexity subspecialties, the emergency department and inpatient settings – areas with the greatest documentation burden. In recent KLAS evaluations, Ambience achieved a 97.7 customer satisfaction score, with top marks for product quality and responsiveness. It is also the first ambient solution with third-party validated, CFO-approved ROI tied to improved coding accuracy and compliance.

“Documentation has long been a source of friction,” shares CEO Michael Ng. “Ambience is turning it into a source of strength – transforming how clinicians deliver care, how administrators run operations, and how patients experience the system.”

• For clinicians: Automates documentation with ambient listening, preps them with specialty-specific chart summaries, and simplifies complexity with built-in features like ICD-10 assistant and real-time compliance engine – all directly inside their existing EHR workflow. This reduces cognitive burden and documentation time, freeing clinicians to focus on delivering their best patient care.

• For administrators: Standardizes workflows across coding, quality, CDI, prior authorization, and utilization management by producing complete, compliant documentation in real time. Built-in support includes CDI & ICD-10 coding assist and structured chart output tailored for operational review – all at leading levels of compliance from data captured throughout the entire clinical workflow.

• For patients: Enhances understanding and care follow-through with contextually aware ambient listening and clear after-visit summaries. With Ambience handling documentation in the background, clinicians stay more engaged – strengthening trust, communication, and overall care experience.

“When we first backed Ambience at the seed, we saw the potential for their ambient AI product to be the wedge into a number of essential clinical workflows over time,” said Julie Yoo, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). “In a space now crowded with point solutions, the exceptional team at Ambience has executed impressively over the years by expanding into a robust platform, grounded in real clinical needs-tailored to subspecialties, trusted by frontline providers, and delivering clear value to health systems. We’re honored to continue to support Ambience to bring AI to the places where it’s needed the most in healthcare.”

With this new funding, Ambience will continue expanding its AI platform across health systems and accelerate the delivery of products that make administrative tasks invisible, data accurate by default, and care teams more effective everywhere.

About Ambience Healthcare

Ambience Healthcare is the leading AI platform for documentation, coding, and clinical workflow, built to reduce administrative burden and protect revenue integrity at the point of care. Trusted by top health systems across North America, Ambience’s platform is live across outpatient, emergency, and inpatient settings, supporting more than 100 specialties with real-time, coding-aware documentation. The platform integrates directly with Epic, Oracle Cerner, athenahealth, and other major EHRs. Founded in 2020 by Mike Ng and Nikhil Buduma, Ambience is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by Oak HC/FT, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), OpenAI Startup Fund, Kleiner Perkins, and other leading investors.

Media Contact

Karina Stabile
Aria Marketing for Ambience Healthcare
kstabile@ariamarketing.com
516-317-5835

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Exclusive Concepts, EK Creative and Go Fish Digital, all Agital companies, now operate under one name with a new look, integrated strategy, and AI-enabled tools built for scale

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2025 / Go Fish Digital, a digital marketing agency within the Agital portfolio, announced a new brand identity that brings together three high-performing Agital companies, Go Fish Digital, Exclusive Concepts, and EK Creative, under a single, unified name. Alongside this consolidation, the agency is unveiling an updated visual identity that reflects its evolved positioning: a performance-driven partner built to help modern marketers stay ahead with speed, transparency, and results.

This brand refresh also includes the launch of Barracuda, a proprietary suite of AI-powered marketing tools developed by Go Fish Digital’s in-house experts. Barracuda supports execution across all service areas, technical SEO, paid media, digital PR, content, analytics, and social commerce, giving teams real-time insights and automation that drive superior outcomes. These tools are built by marketers, for marketers, and are already powering growth for clients across many industries.

The brand transformation reflects a strategic journey that began in early 2024. Exclusive Concepts, one of the first eCommerce-focused digital agencies in the U.S., became part of Agital and brought nearly three decades of leadership in paid media and full-funnel planning. EK Creative, also integrated into Agital that year, quickly rose to prominence as one of the first TikTok agency partners, leading in social commerce, affiliate, and live shopping activations. Go Fish Digital, already a respected authority in SEO and content marketing, added its reputation for innovation and digital PR leadership. Now, these three teams operate as one under the Go Fish Digital name, with deeper specialization, broader capabilities and a stronger shared vision.

“This relaunch reflects the powerful expertise we’ve brought together,” said David Dweck, General Manager of Go Fish Digital. “By combining these three results-focused teams, we’ve created a more agile and strategically aligned agency. Clients now get an integrated approach, AI-enhanced execution, and a seamless experience, backed by years of proven results.”

The new identity emphasizes clarity, precision, and partnership. As the industry rapidly evolves, Go Fish Digital equips brands to navigate change confidently with actionable insights, streamlined solutions, and a clear point of view. The updated design system, digital experience, and visual language reinforce the agency’s role as a proactive guide, helping clients see around corners and stay ahead of what’s next.

“This is more than a new look. It’s a clear signal that we’re here to lead, with stronger tools, seamless execution, and a relentless focus on performance,” said Jamie Farrell, Chief Marketing Officer at Agital.

The launch of Barracuda further strengthens that promise. Designed to streamline execution and unlock scale, Barracuda gives teams the ability to test, adapt, and optimize faster than ever.

“Barracuda was purpose-built to solve real marketing challenges,” said Dan Hinckley, Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Go Fish Digital. “It pairs our exceptional talent with intelligent automation, allowing clients to move quickly and compete confidently.”

The new Go Fish Digital identity is now live across all digital platforms and client channels. It represents a modern performance agency built for the pace and complexity of today’s digital landscape.

To explore the new identity and learn how Go Fish Digital helps brands outsmart, outplay, and outperform, visit www.gofishdigital.com.

SOURCE: Go Fish Digital

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The new partnership combines Third Bridge’s world leading library of expert interviews with Portrait’s AI-driven research tools, streamlining how institutional investors blend qualitative insight with quantitative analysis.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2025 / Portrait Analytics, the leading personalized AI-powered investment research platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Third Bridge, a leading global expert network and investment research provider. Embedding Third Bridge’s unparalleled library of high-quality expert interviews directly into the Portrait platform will create a one-stop research environment for institutional investors.

This collaboration addresses a growing need in public market investing: combining state-of-the-art AI capabilities with powerful qualitative insights from trusted experts. Instead of switching between siloed tools or stitching together AI workflows manually, investors can now leverage AI to seamlessly surface real-time expert perspectives at the moment they’re discovering, researching, and monitoring an investment thesis.

“Investors are excited by AI’s potential to add leverage to the research process, but are struggling to integrate this technology with critical data sources,” said David Plon, CEO and co-founder of Portrait Analytics. “Integrating Third Bridge’s extensive library of expert insights and company intelligence into our leading AI platform is a major step towards helping our users fully unlock the value of this research for creative idea generation and thesis development.”

This partnership benefits institutional investors, particularly hedge funds and asset managers who rely on expert interviews as part of their research process. Third Bridge subscribers on the Portrait platform can now instantly leverage the collective insights from thousands of experts through Portrait’s deep research workflows. For instance, an analyst researching GLP-1s can now leverage Portrait to analyze thousands of expert conversations about downstream impacts on medical devices, food companies, and insurers, uncovering non-obvious investment opportunities.

“Portrait’s platform is the perfect environment to unlock even more value from our trusted library of expert insights,” said Mike Grubert, Managing Director at Third Bridge, “This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing the world’s decision makers with access to the high-quality insights they need, whenever and wherever they need them. Together, we’re giving our mutual clients a faster, smarter way to conduct due diligence and develop differentiated insight into investment opportunities.”

ABOUT PORTRAIT ANALYTICS:

Portrait Analytics is a personalized AI-powered investment research platform that supports critical public market workflows across idea generation, context-building, and thesis monitoring. Built by former buy-side analysts, Portrait is headquartered in New York with a presence across the U.S. and Europe. Learn more at https://www.portraitanalytics.ai.

ABOUT THIRD BRIDGE:

Third Bridge is a global investment research business, providing investors and business leaders with access to the unique expert insights they need to accelerate and improve their decision-making. Founded in 2007, it has 1,500+ employees who serve the world’s top private equity funds, hedge funds, mutual funds, and management consulting firms. Learn more at: www.thirdbridge.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: Lauren Gill, MAG PR at lauren@mooringadvisorygroup.com.

SOURCE: Portrait Analytics

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Hybrid-Fueled Ramjet to Enable Throttleable, Restartable Missile Systems for Enhanced A2/AD Penetration

COCOA, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2025 / Vaya Space announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II in the amount of $1,236,406 focused on the development of the Hybrid-Fueled Ramjet, a throttleable and restartable hypersonic missile propulsion system, to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018, which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded, and now on July 9, 2025, Vaya Space will start its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

“This Phase II award represents a significant advancement in hypersonic propulsion and a strong vote of confidence in Vaya’s hybrid technology. Our Hybrid-Fueled Ramjet introduces a new class of adaptable missile propulsion; combining throttleability, restart capability, and mission-tailorable thrust to meet the dynamic demands of modern defense. We’re proud to help shape the future of strategic capability for the United States,” stated Vaya Space Chief Executive Officer Kevin Lowdermilk.

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense or the U.S. government.

About Vaya Space

Vaya Space is a privately owned company based on the Space Coast and leveraging patented Vortex-Hybrid engine technology to disrupt both the Space and Defense markets. Visit VayaSpace.com for more information.

About AFRL

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces. With a workforce spanning across nine technology areas and 40 other operations around the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit afresearchlab.com.

About AFWERX

As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 320 military, civilian and contractor personnel at four hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has awarded over 10,400 contracts worth more than $7.24 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit afwerx.com.

SOURCE: Vaya Space

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BOZEMAN, MT / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2025 / Rivers are Life, a network of River Heroes who are invested in the protection of rivers around the world, today announced a partnership with Wildrye Distilling, a celebrated Montana-based craft distillery, to release “The Confluence Collection” – a limited-edition series of four unique whiskeys inspired by the iconic rivers of Montana.

Crafted with care and purpose, The Confluence Collection features:

• The Jeff: A rye whiskey finished in port casks, echoing the heritage of the Jefferson.

• The Maddy: A bold, free-spirited wheated bourbon as untamed as the Madison.

• The Gally: Rye barrel, Montana single malt capturing the power of the Gallatin.

• The Mo: A blend of all three, celebrating the confluence and creation of the Missouri.

Each bottle pays tribute to one of four vital Montana Rivers – the Jefferson, Madison, Gallatin, and Missouri – all of which play a key role in supporting the state’s ecosystem, agriculture, local communities, culture, and beyond.

A portion of proceeds from all sales will benefit Montana-based river protection group, Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, to protect fishable, swimmable, drinkable water throughout the 25,000 sq. miles of Montana’s Upper Missouri River Basin. They accomplish this mission by actively engaging with citizens, stakeholders and decision makers, utilizing water-quality monitoring and best-available science and, when necessary to protect waterways and communities, insisting on compliance with the law. Upper Missouri Waterkeeper believes healthy, clean waterways go hand-in-hand with strong communities and therefore focus both on stopping pollution and on sustainable, long-term solutions to issues threatening Southwest and West-Central Montana.

“Through this collaboration, we’re raising a glass not just to great whiskey, but to the rivers that shape our lives and landscapes,” said Katie Horning, Vice President of Marketing at Rivers are Life. “Partnering with Wildrye lets us celebrate Montana’s waterways in a bold, flavorful way, all while giving back to the rivers that inspire us.”

“Partnering with Rivers are Life on The Confluence Collection has been a natural fit,” said Sten Anderson, Co-Founder of Wildrye Distilling. “Montana’s rivers fuel our way of life-and our craft. We’re proud to help protect these waters so future generations can explore, enjoy, and raise a glass to them too.”

A limited run of The Confluence Collection will be packaged as a complete set in a sustainably crafted custom case by Woodchuck USA. With each box sold, a tree is planted in parts of the world with the biggest need for reforestation – a fitting tribute to the partnership’s mission to protect our planet.

We’ll be hosting a release party for the Confluence Collection at Wildrye Distilling on Wednesday, July 30th from 6pm-8pm. Stop by to learn more about the partnership, enter to win incredible raffle prizes, enjoy some amazing live music, hand-crafted cocktails, and food from neighboring restaurants.

The Confluence Collection will be available for purchase through www.wildryedistilling.com in early August. For more information about Rivers are Life, visit riversarelife.com and download the Rivers are Life app. Learn more about Upper Missouri Waterkeeper at www.uppermissouriwaterkeeper.org. Learn more about Wildrye Distilling at www.wildryedistilling.com.

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Contact Information

Katie Horning
VP of Marketing, Rivers are Life
khorning@riversarelife.com
989-491-1019

SOURCE: Rivers are Life

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CEO, adjunct professor and educational leader, Dr. Belinda Reyes, was honored at the 2025 commencement ceremony.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2025 / American College of Education® (ACE) selected Dr. Belinda Reyes – CEO, author, adjunct professor and educational leader – as its 2025 Alumni Achievement Award recipient. A first-generation college graduate and second language learner, Dr. Reyes’ career of nearly 30 years has included transformational initiatives for dual language and VPK-12 education.

In a speech delivered at ACE’s 2025 annual commencement ceremony, Dr. Reyes shared, “It’s with deep humility and immense gratitude that I stand before you, not just as a doctoral graduate, but as living proof that the vision of American College of Education to serve, lead and achieve is not only noble, it’s transformative … I’m part of a new generation of scholar-practitioners because ACE met me where life demanded I be – present as a mother, wife and leader.”

In her previous role as assistant superintendent, Dr. Reyes made history as the first former second language learner from her hometown school district to return and serve in a Cabinet-level position on the Superintendent Leadership Team.

Among many outstanding contributions throughout her career, Dr. Reyes notably led her district’s response to the displacement of nearly 3,000 non-English speakers following Hurricane Maria in 2018, securing support and implementing targeted strategies that resulted in a 93% graduation rate for affected students. Her doctoral research at ACE examined the impact of dual language education in closing achievement gaps between English Language Learners and their monolingual peers. It was published in the peer-reviewed Journal of English Learner Education and recognized at numerous conferences.

“We’re incredibly proud of Dr. Reyes and her influential career,” ACE President and CEO Geordie Hyland said. “The annual Alumni Achievement Award is an opportunity to recognize and highlight an ACE graduate who has not only accomplished earning a degree but has elevated what they’ve learned into meaningful contributions and positive change in society.”

Dr. Reyes is ACE’s 13^th annual recipient.

About American College of Education

American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, fully online private college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, healthcare and nursing. Headquartered in Indianapolis, ACE offers more than 60 innovative and engaging programs for adult students to pursue a doctorate, specialist, master’s or bachelor’s degree, along with graduate-level certificate programs.

SOURCE: American College of Education

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MASV Express significantly reduces latency for performance-sensitive environments, accelerating transfers by up to 3.5X

OTTAWA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2025 / MASV (massive.io), the fastest and most reliable large file transfer platform for media professionals and an IDC Innovator 2025 for Media & Entertainment*, today introduced MASV Express, a breakthrough in scalable file delivery designed for today’s fast-moving enterprise media environments.

MASV Express is a next-generation, enterprise-grade performance feature built on the same trusted MASV platform that customers around the world rely on for fast, scalable, and secure file delivery. Now, with MASV Express, enterprise workgroups and creative teams get the best of file delivery: MASV Express moves files from origin to the destination without first needing the complete file in MASV’s secure container. This way, Express can accelerate file transfer speeds by up to 3.5X, dramatically accelerating turnaround time on top of MASV’s already super-fast file transfers and preserving MASV’s operational agility.

MASV Express keeps content flowing smoothly through any network environment, ensuring the fastest, most reliable, and most secure delivery experience available. No other enterprise file transfer platform delivers this powerful combination of speed, simplicity, scalability, and uninterrupted performance. Express builds on MASV’s current capability to overcome any point-to-point delivery issues-like propagating outages and network congestion-by preserving reliability of the file transfer while decreasing turnaround times.

“File transfer is no longer just a utility; it’s a strategic advantage,” says Majed Alhajry, CTO of MASV. “MASV Express sets a new standard for the industry with the fastest, most scalable, and most agile file transfer platform available. With direct delivery, enterprise and creative teams can move massive files at speed without bottlenecks or infrastructure hurdles. MASV Express is purpose-built for modern, dynamic media operations, seamlessly connecting legacy systems with emerging platforms to keep content flowing and teams operating at peak performance.”

Breakthrough Speed with Cut-Through File Transfer
MASV Express introduces cut-through file transfer-a performance-enhancing innovation that reduces latency and enables faster multi-destination delivery, even in congested or unreliable network environments.

Global Scalability, Zero IT Dependency
MASV Express runs on the proven MASV network, backed by AWS, delivering reliable, full-speed transfers no matter the recipient’s bandwidth. Need more bandwidth to cover a major election, global sporting event, or breaking news? MASV scales instantly with no extra hardware, software, or IT coordination required. MASV is ready when you are.

Speed to Air
MASV Express supports growing files, allowing transfers to start while the file is still being written, a critical capability for today’s real-time environments like sports and news, where every second counts. Leagues, broadcasters, and digital publishers are under constant pressure to deliver highlights, recaps, and exclusive content across OTT, social, YouTube, and broadcast channels, often within moments of the live action. MASV Express gives teams the speed and reliability they need to stay ahead in the race for audience attention.

Enterprise-Grade Security
With support for SSO, fine-grained user-access controls, and flexible authentication methods, MASV Express meets the stringent security and compliance needs of large teams and media enterprises, without slowing them down.

Built for the Work You Do
MASV Express was developed in direct response to real production needs, removing manual steps, accelerating speed, and eliminating traditional chokepoints:

• Offloading footage from OB trucks to post-production in real time, including growing files, without overloading standard IP networks.

• Meeting fast-turnaround deadlines with instant scalability and sub-minute setup.

• Simplifying cloud migration for broadcast workflows while maintaining continuity with existing systems.

• Transferring large batches of time-sensitive news footage from remote locations reliably and at speed.

• Enabling hybrid workflows with seamless delivery between cloud and on-prem environments.

MASV Express will be available mid-summer 2025. Contact sales@masv.io to learn more, or visit www.massive.io.

*Recently, MASV was named an IDC Innovator in the IDC Innovators: Media and Entertainment, 2025 (doc #US52275525, May 2025) report.

About MASV

MASV is a cloud-based large file transfer platform designed to orchestrate and secure file movement worldwide to meet fast-paced and nimble workflows. Global media organizations rely on MASV to automatically deliver their large files without any restrictions, allowing them to concentrate on their next big deliverable. To learn more and try MASV for free, visit massive.io or contact team@masv.io.

MASV Press Contact:

Melissa Harding

Grithaus Agency

(e) melissa@grithaus.agency

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Insurance professionals are learning how to mitigate weather-related property damage and help high-risk communities prepare for natural disasters.

OVERLAND PARK, KS / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2025 / Summer is peak season for naturally occurring catastrophes like hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. In high-risk states like Florida and California, it’s crucial for individuals and businesses alike to make sure they are properly insured to protect against these disasters.

A.D. Banker prepares aspiring insurance agents with comprehensive Pre-Licensing and Continuing Education courses. These programs not only provide entry-level education to new professionals but also offer specialized courses that help build a solid foundation. The goal is to pass this expertise on to all their current and future policyholders.

Take flood insurance, for example – often misunderstood as being included in a homeowners policy when it is specifically excluded. Agents trained by A.D. Banker learn to explain what standalone policies are actually available and the importance of recently updated flood zones, which may have moved existing customers into higher-risk categories. This is an opportunity to educate consumers, review existing coverages to reduce risk, and offer cost-saving advice.

With evolving environmental conditions and ongoing policy changes, agents need to stay up-to-date about industry policy option updates and be transparent with customers about what is and is not covered. Standard insurance policies often include complex exclusions and limitations – for example, determining whether damage sustained by a natural disaster was made worse by homeowner neglect or failure to maintain the property. By staying transparent and knowledgeable, agents can simplify these complexities and build trusted relationships with their clients.

“Obtaining and maintaining insurance in disaster-prone areas has become more costly, but that doesn’t mean someone should risk going without it, especially when some insurance policies will help cover the cost of temporary housing and extra expenses during repairs to a damaged residence,” said Pam Reihs, National Insurance Expert for A.D. Banker. “The sheer increase in the number of natural disasters is reason why we need more properly-educated agents, and that’s where A.D. Bankers comes in to help insurance professionals be successful by recommending adequate coverage to their customer who need it. They can easily become the superhero for their community.”

For information on becoming a licensed insurance professional, or just growing insurance industry expertise, visit ADBanker.com.

About A.D. Banker
For over 46 years, students have turned to A.D. Banker & Company for the knowledge they need to pass insurance and FINRA licensing exams, and continue their insurance education. The high quality learning design produces outstanding results, and our knowledgeable customer care team provides friendly, responsive support to make the roads to licensing and career advancement easier. Learn more at ADBanker.com. A.D. Banker is part of the Career Certified family of educators. Learn more at CareerCertified.com.

Media Contact:
Career Certified Press
Press@CareerCertified.com
720.822.5314

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Transferable skills around structure, service, and public trust create a natural fit for Federal professionals seeking stability, more flexibility, and income, without the need for another degree.

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2025 / For those who have spent their career in public service and are now seeking more freedom, financial control, purpose, or simply rethinking job security, The CE Shop is sharing a step-by-step guide to put those federal skills to work in a new career.

With four in-demand career paths — real estate agent, home inspector, mortgage loan officer, or real estate property appraiser — federal and public servant professionals already have aligned skills that support goals, schedule, and values applicable to the real estate industry. Federal professionals bring strengths like compliance, communication, organization, and negotiation. These skills translate directly into real estate, especially in client-facing, contract-driven roles. Add in the ability to set working hours and control income, the path in real estate can feel both familiar and full of possibility. The best part is that these careers offer income from $88,000 to $165,000 annually — check out the stats here.

Get all the intel on why Federal professionals are a perfect fit for a role in the real estate industry and when visiting here, visitors also get the option of downloading a FREE step-by-step ebook created just for Federal professionals on why and how to make the career switch.

The Free Ebook, “From Federal Service to Career Freedom: Your Guide to Real Estate” from The CE Shop helps Federal professionals minimize the risk new career seekers face when leaping to a new career or finding success in a second or third career path.

While real estate roles require licensing, the pre-licensing costs are affordable, can be completed in weeks not years, and testing the waters is risk-free. If Federal professionals are curious about the real estate career that will fit them best, the Career Navigator Tool takes only 2 minutes and is free to try, as are the free trials offered for each of the different types of education provided by The CE Shop.

About The CE Shop

The CE Shop is the leading provider of real estate education with online mortgage, real estate, home inspection, appraisal, and professional development courses available throughout the United States. The CE Shop produces quality education for professionals across the nation, whether they’re veterans in their industry or looking to launch a new career. We believe the right education can truly make a difference. Visit TheCEShop.com to learn more.

Media Contact:

The CE Shop Press
Press@TheCEShop.com
720.822.5314

SOURCE: The CE Shop LLC

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Leveraging Northway Biotech’s 20+ years of CDMO expertise, Diorasis Therapeutics is advancing AAV gene therapy for glaucoma treatment

VILNIUS, LT / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2025 / Diorasis Therapeutics (“DTx”), a preclinical-stage biotechnology company developing gene therapies for ophthalmic diseases, has entered into a strategic partnership with Northway Biotech (“NBT”), a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), to establish a scalable cGMP production process for DTx’s lead AAV-based gene therapy candidate for open angle glaucoma.

As part of the collaboration, Northway Biotech will leverage its 20 years of experience in biologics manufacturing to develop a robust, compliant process for pre-clinical and clinical material production. The partnership includes AAV process development, analytical method development and qualification, pre-clinical manufacturing as well as clinical manufacturing of cGMP drug substance and drug product for anticipated clinical trials.

Diorasis Therapeutics is focused on developing disease-modifying gene therapies in glaucoma with the goal of delivering extremely long-lasting efficacy from a single in-office dosing. Its lead program in open angle glaucoma is expected to enter clinical development following the completion of toxicology studies and regulatory submissions.

Remis Bistras, CEO of Diorasis Therapeutics, stated: “Partnering with Northway Biotech is a critical milestone as we advance our lead gene therapy candidate toward the clinic. Our mission is to transform glaucoma care with a single, long-lasting treatment that addresses the root cause of elevated intraocular pressure in open angle glaucoma. Many patients face continued vision loss leading to irreversible blindness despite existing daily eye drops or surgery. We aim to change that trajectory by offering a durable, gene-independent solution that preserves vision and improves quality of life”.

Prof. Vladas Algirdas Bumelis, CEO and Chairman of Northway Biotech, emphasized the shared commitment to high-quality execution and innovation: “We are very proud to support Diorasis Therapeutics in advancing their promising gene therapy program. Our dedicated team brings long-standing experience in cGMP manufacturing of complex biologics, and we are focused on delivering a reliable, scalable process to help ensure a confident and efficient transition into clinical trials. This partnership built with DTx on mutual trust and honest communication allows us to move forward with clarity and make the right decisions together at every step.”

About Diorasis Therapeutics

Diorasis Therapeutics is a late preclinical-stage biotech company pioneering gene therapies for ophthalmic diseases targeting intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering for glaucoma and neuroprotection. Its lead candidate DT003 targets the dysfunctional outflow of aqueous humor in glaucoma through a single, in office injection that enhances the eye’s natural drainage system. By restoring physiological function at the source, DTx aims to deliver a long-term, gene-independent solution for lowering IOP in both juvenile and adult open-angle glaucoma patients. DT003 delivers directly to trabecular meshwork cells (via a single intracameral injection) a modified tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) gene, which is a master regulator for matrix metalloproteinases (enzymes that continuously remodel the outflow tissues). This approach is designed to restore physiological outflow of the aqueous humor by removing pathologically accumulated extracellular matrix material in the aqueous outflow system, thus reversing the root cause of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma. In preclinical models of open angle glaucoma, including mice and sheep, DT003 demonstrated durable IOP reduction to normal levels.

Unlike gene therapies that target specific mutations, DT003 provides a gene-independent approach, taking advantage of gene therapy biofactory ultra-long duration characteristics, making it potentially applicable to a broad spectrum of patients with open-angle glaucoma – including both adult and juvenile forms of the disease.

For more information, visit: www.diorasistherapeutics.com

About Northway Biotech

Northway Biotech is a leading CDMO specializing in protein-based biologics and gene therapies, offering comprehensive, end-to-end development and manufacturing services. With deep expertise in cell line development, process optimization, and cGMP manufacturing, the company supports programs from early development through to commercial production. Northway Biotech delivers robust gene therapy capabilities, including plasmid DNA manufacturing, viral vector production, and fill-and-finish services, supported by BSL-2 and BSL-3 infrastructure. The company also offers viral clearance studies to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of biologics and advanced therapies. Founded in 2004, the privately held company operates state-of-the-art facilities in Lithuania and the United States, delivering high-quality, compliant solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

For further information, visit www.northwaybiotech.com.

Northway Biotech Contact:

Prof. Vladas Algirdas Bumelis
CEO and Chairman of the Board

Diorasis Contact:

Remis Bistras
CEO

Contact Information

Vladas Bumelis
CEO and Chairman of the Board
vladas.bumelis@northwaybiotech.com

SOURCE: Northway Biotech

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