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The Boss: Want to hear Sammy Stuard’s auction voice? Support a good cause
Sammy Stuard, the president and CEO of Clarksville-based F&M Bank, never expected to be the head of a $1.5 billion bank but he believes in taking the opportunity when its presented. He's been a butcher, auctioneer and real estate agent. He recently spoke with the Business Journal about how he became the boss.
Columbus mobile health startup names new CEO for next stage of growth
“There’s still a huge gap in collaboration in the healthcare space – my hope is I can help bridge that,” the new CEO said. “This is a serendipitous moment to step in and hopefully make a difference.”
How San Francisco State scored a key grant from big biopharma Gilead
The money goes toward a $25 million S.F. State campaign for student support and research equipment for the under-construction Science and Engineering Innovation Center.
VSP Vision CEO Michael Guyette guides the eye care giant through continuing change
With three decades of experience in the health care industry, including previously serving as president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Michael Guyette joined VSP Vision in 2018.
End of FDIC’s $250K cap for insured deposits? It’s already dead, NC economist says.
Will the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. protect all depositors in future bank failures? No, says Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. But others are saying it's already a moot point.
OpEd: A better way for small businesses to access capital
OPINION: Predatory lenders offer seemingly attractive loan terms, only to charge exorbitant interest rates that can trap borrowers in a cycle of debt. There is a better way for small businesses to overcome barriers to accessing capital.
As LiftFund's founder, I have dedicated my life to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs who often face significant barriers to accessing capital. Small businesses and entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our economy. They create jobs, drive innovation, and…
Friday Digest: First Republic stock sinks after $30B rescue; EV company runs low on cash
Meanwhile, East Bay spacecraft engine manufacturer Astra Space Inc. has outlined a plan to avoid having its stock delisted from the Nasdaq.
Durham biotech Tiamat Sciences adds $2M to seed round
A biotech startup headquartered in Durham has added fresh funding to its seed round.
The company, Tiamat Sciences, this month announced a $2 million seed extension to a financing round first disclosed in 2021. The company is developing animal-free recombinant proteins that can be used in cellular agriculture, regenerative medicine and vaccine production.
This additional funding brings Tiamat's seed round total to $5.4 million after the company disclosed its initial $3 million raise in November…
Local officials say Silicon Valley Bank’s leaders and investors should feel the pain
Local officials say that Silicon Valley Bank executives and shareholders should feel the pain from the bank's collapse.
Editor’s Note: SVB collapse shows communication remains key
SVB collapse highlights importance of communication.