icon-logo_0ICON Completes the Acquisition of Clinical Research Management, Inc.

Acquisition extends ICON’s presence in the market for government sponsored research and enhances capabilities in Vaccines and Infectious Disease

Dublin, Ireland, 19th September 2016 – ICON plc, (NASDAQ: ICLR) a global provider of drug development solutions and services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Clinical Research Management, Inc. (ClinicalRM).

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cirightEY announces Joseph Callahan named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016 Technology Award winner in Greater Philadelphia

EY recently announced that CEO Joseph Callahan of The Ciright Companies received the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016 Award in the Technology category in Greater Philadelphia. The awards program, which is celebrating its 30th year, recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Callahan was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a special gala event at the Terrace Ballroom, Pennsylvania Convention Center on June 9, 2016.

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sfi-logoScience Foundation Ireland looks at the future of farming ahead of this year’s National Ploughing Championship

This year marks the 85th year of the National Ploughing Championship. Following last year’s hugely successful exhibition, the Science Foundation Ireland tent will return – featuring more shows, demonstration and exhibitions. Ahead of the big event #ScienceRising is featuring all things agricultural for the month of September.

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aramarkAramark moving Schuylkill-side as downtown office district shifts west

Aramark Corp. is moving its headquarters from its namesake high-rise at 11th and Market Streets to the banks of the Schuylkill, continuing Center City’s westward tilt toward burgeoning University City.

The food- and facilities-services giant will be the anchor tenant at the nine-story office project to be built on the bones of a former industrial structure at 2400 Market St., chief executive Eric Foss said at a news  conference Monday.

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