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Media release: Claire McGowan appointed new CEO of SODA Inc.

MEDIA RELEASE 30 July 2014 Dr. Claire McGowan has been appointed chief executive of Waikato-based business incubator, SODA Inc.   Claire is an accomplished director, with experience in the venture capital and investment banking industries. She also has experience in personally building and growing companies.   Claire has an MBA and PhD in Microbiology from the University of Otago and also holds various director positions with science and investment organisations. â€...

Media release: Waikato PR firm HMC Communications continues to grow

MEDIA RELEASE 14 August 2014 Just two months after Hamilton public relations consultancy HMC Communications grew from two to three, the small Waikato agency has taken on a fourth communications professional. Amy Meade joined the team in last month (July) in a communications manager role, after seven years’ experience working in communications and public relations for the Waikato District Health Board. Prior to beginning her professional public relations career, Amy worked as a c...

Media release: Waikato dogs experience “miracle” arthritic recoveries

MEDIA RELEASE 21 August 2014 Three years ago, local Australian Shepherd dog Shiloh, was diagnosed with a severe case of degenerative arthritis that left the then seven-year-old limping slowly towards her deathbed. As time went on she became increasingly stiff, was soon no longer able to jump, could barely walk without pain, and eventually had to be carried outside to the toilet. Remarkably the courageous canine is not only still alive today, she is walking and jumping without a trace of pai...