Salt Lake City resident goes to Washington to urge Sen. Mitt Romney & Rep. Chris Stewart to fight global poverty & disease
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City resident, Brent Bowen, will travel to Washington, D.C. later this month to urge Sen. Mitt Romney and Rep. Chris Stewart to support programs that fight global poverty and disease. Over 700 million people globally live in extreme poverty and millions die every year from preventable diseases.
One of the most effective and efficient global health organizations on the planet is the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria. Since 2002, Utah taxpayers have helped support the Global Fund and are responsible for saving roughly 58,000 lives. In 2017 alone, Utah taxpayers helped put roughly 36,000 HIV/AIDS patients on antiretroviral therapy, distribute 412,000 malaria nets, and treat 10,000 people with TB. Later this year, Congress will have to fund the Global Fund ahead of its October replenishment conference in France.
“Now is the time for leaders like Sen. Mitt Romney and Rep. Chris Stewart to stand up, speak out, and maintain the United States’ commitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria,” said Brent Bowen of Salt Lake City. “If I could tell Senator Romney and Representative Stewart one thing, it would be that the U.S. must maintain its pledge to fund one-third of the Global Fund this year. We have made significant progress in the global fight against AIDS, but the virus isn’t a disease of the past, it’s a crisis now. Senator Romney and Representative Stewart have the opportunity to carry on the Global Fund’s bipartisan legacy and help save millions of lives. I’m looking forward to going to Washington and talking to Utah’s lawmakers about why it’s important to fully fund the Global Fund and other life-saving global poverty programs.”
The upcoming trip is part of The ONE Campaign’s annual Power Summit, which brings some of the global organization’s most elite volunteers from across the country together in the nation’s capital for cutting-edge training on advocating for the fight against global poverty and preventable diseases. In addition to meeting with their Members of Congress, the three-day summit, which will take place February 24-26, 2019 at Gallaudet University in Washington, will offer attendees the opportunity to hear from some of the political and policy figures who've led the fight against extreme poverty and disease.
“Our nation’s elected leaders need to hear from their constituents about why programs like the Global Fund are such an important part of defeating AIDS and maintaining America’s standing abroad,” said Tom Hart, North America executive director for The ONE Campaign. “The Global Fund has consistently earned the backing of both Republicans and Democrats for its transparent and accountable track record of life-saving results. We hope leaders in Congress will listen to their constituents and continue funding the Global Fund at one-third of its total while also supporting America’s transparent and transformative development programs.”
Facts The Fight Against Extreme Poverty & Disease
About The ONE Campaign
ONE is a policy and advocacy organization with millions of people taking action to end extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. Not politically partisan, ONE was co-founded by U2 lead singer Bono to raise public awareness and press political leaders to combat AIDS and other preventable diseases, increase investments in agriculture and nutrition, and demand greater transparency in poverty-fighting programs.
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3 Tips For Preparing Yourself – And Your Portfolio – For A Potential Recession
Economic forecasts for 2019 haven’t been the most glowing, and that has plenty of people worried about what a weak economy could mean for them personally, from job losses to a hit to retirement-savings accounts.
“It is true that we are in the late stages of the current economic cycle,” says Stash J. Graham, managing director of the Graham Capital Wealth Management (www.grahamcapitalwealth.com).
“The debate is about whether we will have an economic slowdown or an all-out recession.”
For those worried about what the coming months might bring, this could be a good time to take stock of your portfolio and perhaps make adjustments.
“Some of it comes down to what your life objectives are and what your risk tolerance is,” Graham says. “Are you the kind of person who can ride out a down market without losing a wink of sleep, confident that a rebound will happen eventually? Or will you be stressed out?”
Graham offers a few tips on how to start preparing your portfolio for potentially bad times:
Take a deep breath. People often let emotions rather than facts drive their decisions, Graham says. Many investors panic if they fear a recession, and they make changes that cause what would have been a temporary loss to become a permanent loss. Other investors are ruled by a different emotion – greed – and take chances that they probably shouldn’t.
Think long-term. Both recessions and recoveries come and go, so it’s always good to keep in mind that old phrase “this too shall pass,” Graham says. If you stay focused on the long term, rather than the moment, you may be able to avoid costly mistakes. This is especially true if you’re young and retirement is still decades away.
Reduce risk. Even the young and adventurous should want to make sure they have a sound investment strategy and aren’t just rolling the dice. Having a high tolerance for risk is one thing. Gambling away your future is quite another. So, before the next recession arrives, Graham says, examine ways you can reduce at least some of the risk in your portfolio. If you are already at or near retirement age, you may want to take the risk level down quite a bit if you haven’t already.
You don’t have as many years to recover before you start spending from your savings.
“It always important to remember that the answers about what to do with your portfolio won’t be the same for everyone,” Graham says. “Your personal circumstances should be the driving force, rather than what’s happening in the market on any given day. The right move for your neighbor or your co-worker isn’t necessarily the right move for you.”
About Stash J. Graham
Stash J. Graham is Managing Director of the Graham Capital Wealth Management (www.grahamcapitalwealth.com). He is a seasoned financial professional who holds securities industry registrations subject to oversight by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”), having passed securities examinations which include Series 63 and Series 7. He is a State Registered Investment Advisor Representative in Arizona, Florida and Washington, D.C. He attended La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA (B.A.; M.B.A, Finance) and The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD (Master of Science, Finance
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MICROTECH VENTURES ANNOUNCES 4th ANNUAL ADAS SENSORS 2019 CONFERENCE & EXPO ON THE FUTURE OF ADAS
(ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS)
Press Release: http://www.thomas-pr.com/microtechventures/microtechadas2019release.html
March 20-21, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan
Features Cutting-Edge Startup Showcase
Meet OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers at Networking Sessions and Reception
ADAS Market is Estimated at $32 billion in 2019 - Expected to Reach $60 Billion by 2025
ADAS Sensor Technology Provides Safer and Better Driving
Conference Topics Include ADAS, Camera/Video, Radar, LIDAR, Ultrasonic, Infrared (IR) Sensors, AI, VR & AR, Sensor Fusion, Virtual Sensors, Robo-Taxis, Future of Networked Mobility, Military Vehicles, Market Trends, Emerging Applications, Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital
February 20, 2019, Birmingham, Michigan – Microtech Ventures announced today the 4th annual ADAS Sensors 2019 conference and expo, to be held March 20-21, 2019 in the automotive capital of the world, Detroit, Michigan. ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) Sensors 2019 (http://www.adassensors.com) will unveil the latest transformative automotive technologies, including LIDAR, ultrasonic, radar, infrared (IR), camera sensors, market trends, emerging applications, and other technologies that will change the way we drive now and in the near future.
Estimated at a $32 billion market in 2019 and expected to reach $60 billion in 2025, ADAS is key to the adoption of autonomous vehicles in the marketplace. ADAS provides technology for safer and better driving, including collision and pedestrian avoidance, lane departure warnings, rain detection, sign recognition, automatic parking, driverless systems, and more. ADAS Sensors 2019 features a conference and exhibition with networking opportunities to connect with key OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, technology companies, industry analysts, and media. With approximately 300 attendees and 40-50 exhibitors at this highly selective and focused show, key exhibitors include Denso, Siemens, OnScale, Phantom Intelligence, Sekisui, Shin-Etsu, Silitronics Solutions, SilTerra, Silvaco, and ST Microelectronics.
Conference Speakers from Citi Research, U.S. Army, Denso and More
Conference speakers include top executives from Citi Research, U.S. Army, Magneti Marelli, Denso, Analog Devices, IHS Markit, Woodside Capital, and more, who will discuss topics, such as robo-taxis, the future of networking mobility, complementary ADAS technology, military vehicle applications, AI, VR, and AR, as well as new sensor technology, autonomous cars, virtual sensors, sensor fusion, investing trends, and M&A. The full list of conference speakers and topics is at: http://www.adassensors.com/agenda.html and full exhibitors list is at: http://www.adassensors.com/exhibitors.html.
Hands-on In-Car Demonstrations & Startup Showcase
New in-car technologies will be demonstrated at the show hands-on in on-site vehicles by companies, such as CalmCar, Phantom Intelligence, and Immervision, who will showcase their advanced sensors inside the exhibit area for conference attendees to test for themselves up-close. The show will also highlight a startup showcase to announce and demonstrate new cutting-edge technologies and companies.
Mike Pinelis, Ph.D., President and CEO, Microtech Ventures and MEMS Journal, said, “At our 4th annual ADAS Sensors 2019, we will take a comprehensive look at what’s driving market growth and which consumer demands will shape the next developments. How will AI be integrated into sensor processing and fusion systems? What challenges are suppliers facing? And what new design, reliability, and packaging requirements need to be considered? These key questions and more will drive the in-depth presentations and discussions at our conference this year.”
Attendee & Exhibitor Registration
Attendee registration is available now, priced at $995, with discounts available for startup companies (under two years old). Exhibitor booth registration is priced at $2,995 for medium to large companies and $1,995 for startups. Exhibitors receive two conference passes, breakfasts, lunches, networking breaks, receptions, printed conference programs, and digital presentations. In addition, exhibitors receive marketing exposure sent to 80,000 automotive, sensor, MEMS, electronics, and semiconductor subscribers through promotional campaigns by MEMS Journal and other media partners. To exhibit, please contact Jessica Ingram at jessica@memsjournal.com phone: 360-929-0114.
ADAS Sensors 2019 will be held March 20-21, 2019 at The Henry Hotel, 300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, which is in the Detroit metropolitan area. Hotel info is available at: http://www.adassensors.com/#location. To register for the show, go to: http://www.adassensors.com/register.html.
About Microtech Ventures and MEMS Journal
Microtech Ventures provides venture capital and M&A advisory services for MEMS, sensors, and electronics companies, as well as market research, marketing and advertising, business development, executive and engineering recruiting, intellectual property, and equipment brokerage. Microtech Ventures is also the publisher of MEMS Journal, the largest MEMS publication worldwide. With over 35,000 international subscribers, MEMS Journal covers the key MEMS news and developments, exploring the latest technologies, business developments, commercialization, and partnerships.
Microtech Ventures also produces several leading industry events every year in the automotive, microtechnology, and medical industries. Held since 2012, the shows attract top-level executives, engineers, and researchers active in the MEMS, sensors, and microtechnology community. The conferences and expos include ADAS Sensors, held in Detroit, Michigan each year in March http://www.adassensors.com; Medical Wearables, held in May in San Jose, California http://www.medwearablesconference.com; Automotive LIDAR show, held in September in Detroit, Michigan http://www.automotivelidar.com; Microtech Innovation Summit, held in November in San Jose, California; and Edge Computing Summit, held in July in San Jose, California.
For more information on Microtech Ventures services and conferences, contact info@microtechventures.com. For information on MEMS Journal, contact info@memsjournal.com, or visit www.memsjournal.com. Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/memsjournal.
Photos:
ADAS Sensors 2019 Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechadassensorslogo.html
MicroTech Ventures Logo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechventureslogo.html
In-Car Demonstration at ADAS Sensors: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechadasincar.html
Microtech Ventures Conference: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechconference.html
Mike Pinelis, Ph.D., President and CEO, Microtech Ventures and MEMS Journal, Inc.: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/microtechmikepinelis.html
Conference agenda: http://www.adassensors.com/agenda.html
Exhibitors list: http://www.adassensors.com/exhibitors.html.
