| Ascension Orthopedics Closes $21 Million Financing and Recruits an ...
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascension Orthopedics, Inc., an emerging medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets joint replacement, trauma and tissue regeneration surgical implants for use in upper and lower extremities, announced today that it has secured $21 million in a Series D financing. This new round of funding will be used primarily to expand the current product line and enhance the Company's product marketing and distribution network. Leading this Series D financing as the majority investor is Frazier Healthcare Ventures, one of the nation's leading providers of venture and growth equity capital to emerging healthcare companies. Alan Frazier, General Partner and Founder of Frazier Healthcare Ventures will join Trevor Moody, General Partner of Frazier Healthcare, and Steven Tallman, Venture Partner of Frazier Healthcare on Ascension's Board of Directors.
MMH board members announced
Jagiello is currently the director of health promotion and community outreach for Mesa County Health Department. Prior, she was the nurse family partnership supervisor for Mesa County Health Department. She has experience with Rocky Mountain Health Plans and was care center manager at MMH from 1997 to 2002, according to a news release. .
Marion-for-Shaq deal close
The Suns are deep into trade talks that would bring Miami center Shaquille O'Neal, "The Big Aristotle," to the Western Conference's first-place team for nine-year Suns star forward Shawn Marion and reserve guard Marcus Banks.
Several NBA sources said a deal could be imminent, but everything from the Suns' long-term finances to O'Neal's health have to be weighed before agreeing to the blockbuster move. .
Loathing love's day: What's wrong with Feb. 14?
Valentine's day is not about gifts, chocolates, lingerie or diamond rings. It's in place to, in some ways, make this world a little sweeter, a little tenderer. In this chaotic world we sometimes forget to tell our loved ones how important they are and how much we cherish the relationship we share. It's reminder, a boost, a inhibiter, for some, for the rest of the year. I love this day just as any other celebration because my mother growing up made it very special for me. It was about a nice supper around a well decorated table, little notes in my lunch bag. For those memories, Valentine's Day will always be special to me. To all the ones that have touched my life; I love you! .
Competitive intelligence 101
You likely took credit for some wins, which you deserved, but maybe you didn't dish our as much credit as you could have. Now's the time to make up for it. Beginning by making a list of contributions each of your crew has made through the year, and either privately, or better yet publicly, acknowledging the work and the value is a good start. But honestly, it's almost impossible to go too far. Make a splash. Do something special. You wouldn't have your business if your people didn't go the extra mile for you day-in and day-out, week-in and week-out. 3. The Holidays aren't much fun if you spend them alone. I'm lucky. I have great partners and a tremendous team. I often wonder how the SOHO's do it. I couldn't. But you don't have to be SOHO to spend a lot of time making management decisions alone.
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