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The Chicago-based leader will support geniant’s accelerated growth and expanded services.

Andrew Balster
Photo of Andrew Balster, President, Physical Space at geniant.

CHICAGO – October 18, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

geniant, a next-generation experience consulting group that’s taking a radically different approach to traditional interior design and architecture, welcomes Andrew Balster to the key role of President, Physical Space. As a respected figure in the architecture community, Andrew elevates geniant’s team through his extensive experience leading complex projects around the globe.

“I have always been interested in how human-centered design, combined with technology, can improve holistic experiences and, more broadly, enhance people’s lives,” said Andrew. “It’s time for this industry to change, and encountering geniant’s methodology, it felt familiar but more thoughtfully applied where it matters, the people. I’m excited to push the boundaries of what’s possible today while shaping how we experience space in the future.”

Formally trained as an architect, Andrew has an outstanding track record teaching, mentoring, and leading award-winning teams to create their best work. Most recently, Andrew was the Senior-Vice President and Office Practice Leader at CannonDesign in Chicago, where he also served on the Board of Directors, working across the health, education, commercial, and science industries. Before joining geniant, Andrew also led Archeworks, a design school, research lab, and think tank. He has taught at Virginia Tech, The University of Utah, and TU Delft, in the Netherlands, and he holds a Master’s of Architecture with Distinction from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

“As we continue to expand our reach and impact, it’s essential that we bring on leadership that helps us to create better experiences for people to live, work, and play,” said David Dewane, Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at geniant. “Including the return to the office and the new focus on hybrid spaces.”

Driven by experience research, geniant builds a deep understanding of companies through ethnographic methods, illuminating data about work styles, values, and the environmental needs of workers. Through its holistic model, geniant is leading a movement to evolve the experience design profession by integrating expertise from architecture, interior design, user experience, service design, change management, and software development.

“Our first key step was acquiring a world-class team of architects and designers at Eastlake Studio,” says David Lancashire, Chairman & Co-CEO at geniant. “Our next big step is continuing our investment in the right leadership to bring our unrivaled capabilities to a broader market. Adding Andrew is an exciting moment in our development, and his unique skill set will further our mission to transform the nature of design consulting.”

About geniant:

geniant helps innovative leaders seamlessly shape experiences in physical space, interactions with people, and technology. Working with a wide range of organizations – from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 companies – geniant excels at improving experiences for employees and customers. The geniant management team is composed of seasoned professional services entrepreneurs who have built, scaled, and sold businesses to Dell EMC and Amdocs.

For more information, visit www.geniant.com and watch our video on transforming your workplace into a “Performative Office” at www.geniant.com/flow.

Contact Information:

Jeremy Johnson

SVP Experience Transformation

[email protected]

2142282894

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Medical Museum Artifacts, Tools and Equipment Auction

SHAWNEE, Kan. – October 18, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Though the Medicine’s Hall of Fame & Museum in Shawnee, Kansas, opened for public tours in early 2020, its origins began much earlier. Physician Dr. Bruce Hodges spent a lifetime collecting nearly 5,000 medical artifacts from around the world to display them in a museum to bring light to the history of medicine. After years of preparing the museum’s exhibits, just before it was set to open, COVID-19 pandemic restrictions limited the museum’s ability to fully open. Low attendance numbers created financial challenges that ultimately led to its closure. Now, the collections, which include rare antique medical equipment, Native American and African tribal medicinal practice artifacts, early apothecary items and other unique instruments of medicine, will be sold at a Mayo & Auction Realty online auction in November.

Dr. Hodges and his son Robin carefully curated the displays and exhibits that tell the storied past of medicine as practiced by cultures around the world. “In the 1970s, I decided to open a medical museum,” says Dr. Hodges. As a practicing physician and a missionary in Uganda, he traveled to many African countries collecting the artifacts. “I always intended to put the items in a museum,” he adds.

The museum has sold the building and will sell the artifacts and museum fixtures in an online auction. Notable items include a rare pediatric iron lung from the 1940s used to treat the polio virus; a Chippewa wood and rawhide medicine drum; a Nigerian Yoruba tribe chieftain sash circa 1880; a late 1800s Kratzer Carriage Company horse-drawn doctor’s buggy; George Washington Presidential Peace medals from 1789-95; rare apothecary bottles and jars; and a Columbian antique dental chair in which Dr. Louis Gebhardt was beaten to death by a patient on Nov. 1, 1904.

One of his most memorable acquisitions for Dr. Hodges is a doctor’s saddle bag originating from the 1880s. “I had a patient call me and tell me she saw a newspaper advertisement for an estate auction that had medical items for sale, and she thought I’d be interested in them,” says Dr. Hodges. “So I drove more than 60 miles to the auction only to find that there was just one medical item in the sale, and it would be selling as the last item. After having waited all day at the auction, I was determined to be the winning bidder on the doctor’s saddle bag.” What makes the saddle bag so special is the nearly complete set of corked topped medicine vials and bottles contained inside.

The sheer quantity and variety of unique and rare artifacts is difficult to describe. Fortunately, the over 4,000 artifacts will be displayed and offered to the public in multiple online auction catalogs ending the same week in early November. 

The online auction, conducted by Mayo Auction & Realty of Belton, Missouri, will provide the opportunity for other collectors and museums to purchase these unique items. “We are honored to work with Dr. Hodges and the Medicine’s Hall of Fame & Museum. Throughout our process, we are dedicated to honoring the history of the artifacts and focused on finding enthusiastic and dedicated caretakers for every item in the museum,” says Robert Mayo, chief executive officer and auctioneer at Mayo Auction & Realty.

Photos and descriptions of the items will be posted in multiple online catalogs and bidders can place bids from anywhere on their mobile devices, tablets or computers. In-person previews will be on Friday, Nov. 4, from 2-6 p.m. at 6305 Lackman Road, Shawnee, Kansas. Online bidding ends Monday, Nov. 7. 

Visit www.auctionbymayo.com to view all items, photos, descriptions and to bid.

Mayo Auction & Realty is a leading online auction provider in Kansas and Missouri and has more than 20 years of experience in real estate auction services, business asset liquidations, estate liquidations, equipment and vehicle auctions and appraisal services.

Contact Information:

Robert Mayo

Auctioneeer

[email protected]

816-361-2600

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Inspire Capital CEO Patrice King Brickman and Halcyon CEO Kate Goodall join Dubai-based Maven Global Access, founded by African American Celebrity Marketing Maven Sarah Omolewu. Following the successful launch of Tyra Banks’ Smize Cream and a viral Unstoppable Domains Giveaway in Abu Dhabi, the partners have set their sights on its next crop of promising U.S. and Middle East ventures.

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Pictured from left to right: Patrice King Brickman, Sarah Omolewu and Kate Goodall.

NEW YORK – October 18, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

The Dubai-based entertainment marketing agency that has been a Middle East business conduit for Web3 behemoth Unstoppable Domains and celebrities-turned-entrepreneurs, including Tyra Banks, Kevin O’Leary, Metta World Peace and many others, has officially launched Maven Global Access, an international expansion consultancy focused on supporting women and other business owners from under-represented groups. Washington DC-based investment and entrepreneurship moguls Patrice King Brickman and Kate Goodall join Dubai-based African American marketing pioneer and three-time “Top 100 Most Influential” entrepreneur Sarah Omolewu as business partners.

The three women entrepreneurs have dedicated their careers to leveraging their resources, expertise and industry relationships to create economic opportunities for under-represented founders. The U.S.-based partners are formidable female business magnates who have incomparable business networks that span across major global cities such as Washington D.C, New York, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Singapore.

The news arrives at a time when Gulf nations are successfully circumnavigating the looming threat of a global recession. Referred to as the “resurgent entrepot” in the September issue of The Economist, the Dubai stock market has seen 9% growth this year, while the economy in Saudi Arabia is projecting one of the world’s fastest growth rates at 7.6%. 

Maven Global Access also supports governments at all levels to design their strategy for investment promotion and provide capacity-building initiatives to their teams. The organization’s services include investment facilitation, government relations and business development, while placing an emphasis on destination and trade marketing. 

In the pipeline, Maven Global Access will facilitate an upcoming trade delegation in tandem with the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which will see celebrity entrepreneurs and business leaders such as Kevin O’Leary and legendary Manchester United Football Player Patrice Evra converge in the UAE capital to attend the event and further develop economic ties. 

The three women are no strangers to the unique struggles of being tenacious and effective but under-represented entrepreneurs. Omolewu said, “As a black woman trying to build a business, it’s been an uphill battle at times trying to earn the respect of the decision-makers and gatekeepers along my journey,” she explained. “Patrice and Kate are experienced investors across all sectors, including sports and tech – industries still tackling underrepresentation, so they get it. It is humbling to have earned their respect and have them join Maven Global Access as equity partners.”

Contact Information:

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PR Manager, Maven Global Access

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HERBL to distribute Kinda High and Cosmic Fog Cannabis Co.’s line of disposable and rechargeable cannabis vape pens in California

LONG BEACH, Calif. – October 18, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

B&R Labs, the creator of Kinda High and Cosmic Fog Cannabis Co., is one of the largest and fully integrated cannabis manufacturers of cannabis extract in the state of California.

Located in Long Beach, B&R Labs’ main objective is to provide high-quality raw materials and products to the recreational and medical cannabis industry. Collectively, its team has over 50 years of experience in laboratory science, engineering, and manufacturing. When creating its brands Kinda High and Cosmic Fog Cannabis Co., B&R Labs wanted to ensure that it touched every aspect of its products from thoroughly vetting single-source cannabis to final extraction and packaging. 

“From day one in the cannabis space, it was a top goal of ours to work with HERBL for the distribution of Cosmic Fog and Kinda High. Our core values of safety, quality, and progress align perfectly with HERBL and who they are as a company. HERBL combines the highest level of service with only the best of the best in product offerings and it is an absolute honor to now be counted among them,” said Robert Crossley, founder and CEO of Cosmic Fog and Kinda High. “Our team has worked tirelessly bringing our products to every possible consumer and patient throughout the state. HERBL’s massive reach and high level of service makes them the perfect partner to power our brands throughout California.”

“The HERBL team is constantly on the lookout for the most innovative brands to welcome to our portfolio,” said Mike Beaudry, founder and CEO of HERBL. “We are honored to be among B&R Labs’ first partners to scale in the cannabis space. B&R Labs’ brands Cosmic Fog Cannabis Co. and Kinda High are of the highest quality and safety standards and we’re looking forward to seeing them on the shelves in the largest cannabis market in the country.”

B&R Labs holds an active California Department of Health Manufacturing License. With the company’s state-of-the-art equipment and innovative extraction methods, it provides top-notch service to licensed cannabis brands through the state. B&R Labs’ promise to every one of its customers is to continue to innovate and bring unique products to market while never forgetting its core values of Quality, Safety, and Service.

About Cosmic Fog Cannabis Co.

Cosmic Fog has been delivering innovative and delicious experiences across the world since 2013. Our team of toxicologists and food scientists created tantalizing blends of terpenes that have been thoroughly studied and analyzed to mimic our world-renowned flavors. Our high-strength extracts, high-powered batteries and terpene profiles are unlike any you have experienced before. Our all-in-one easy-to-use system blends convenience and power in one sleek easy-to-use package. To learn more, visit www.cosmicfogcannabis.com or follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn.

About Kinda High

Welcome to your new mood. Kinda High was painstakingly developed by our team of neuroscientists who have devoted their lives to unlocking the benefits of cannabis. Using their advanced data, our team created proprietary blends with optimized ratios of minor cannabinoids and terpenes to promote your enhanced mood. Every mood features lower-than-average amounts of 9-THC, allowing you to enjoy your new mood while just staying KINDA HIGH. To learn more, visit www.kindahigh.com or follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn.

About HERBL

HERBL is the leading cannabis supply chain solutions company in the largest cannabis markets in the U.S. and actively delivers to 1,000+ licensed retailers in California. Founded in 2016, HERBL brings the top cannabis retailers and best-selling brands together through innovative technology, unparalleled service, a dedicated sales team, and high-security, state-of-the-art facilities and fleet. HERBL’s team consists of a strong mix of legacy cannabis operators and entrepreneurs, software experts, and distribution and retail leaders with extensive experience in large-scale global supply chains. HERBL’s dynamic assortment of exclusive brand partners span multiple states and include companies both large and small, multi-state and legacy, the highly recognized, and the upcoming and disruptive. To learn more, visit www.HERBL.com or follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn.

Contact Information:

Sonia Hendrix

Herbl Media Contact

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Krystn Maher

VP of Sales & Marketing, B&R Labs – Cosmic Fog Cannabis Co. & Kinda High

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