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Voyager Launches Center to Advance U.S. Space and National Security Capabilities

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) announced a new facility in Long Beach, California – widely known as “Space Beach” – to expand the company’s ability to capture the significant demand signal across civil, national security and commercial space missions.

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“We are standing up capacity at Space Beach for one purpose: to deliver for our customers,” said Matt Magaña, president, Space, Defense & National Security, Voyager. “We are moving fast from design to build, test and fielded capability, and this facility gives us access to world-class talent, a proven aerospace ecosystem and the collaborative energy of companies that are all pushing in the same direction.”

Voyager is actively collaborating with leading Space Beach companies, including Anduril Industries and True Anomaly, to meet customers’ rapidly growing needs. The new facility will support the development and production of technologies spanning advanced electronics and mission hardware, AI-enabled software and embedded systems, space infrastructure for LEO, lunar and deep space missions, next-generation propulsion and defense systems and integrated sensing, communications and autonomy technologies. By compressing design cycles through AI-driven digital engineering and automated manufacturing, Voyager is positioned to rapidly move from concept to fielded capability, delivering hardware and systems at the speed national security demands.

“We’re proud to welcome Voyager to our growing Space Beach ecosystem with a 140,000-square-foot facility advancing aerospace innovation, domestic manufacturing, and national security capabilities,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “This investment brings high-skilled jobs, strengthens our local economy, and further establishes Long Beach as a national hub for the industries shaping our future.”

Long Beach has emerged as a national center of gravity for aerospace innovation, home to a rapidly growing network of space and defense companies, advanced manufacturers and engineering talent. The facility reinforces the city’s role, supporting supply chain resilience, domestic manufacturing and high-skilled job creation.

About Voyager Technologies

Voyager Technologies is a defense and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. By tackling the most complex challenges, Voyager aims to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets from ground to space. For more information visit: voyagertechnologies.com and follow on LinkedIn and X.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including those with respect to Voyager Space, Inc.’s (the “Company’s”) mission statement and growth strategy, are “forward-looking statements.” Although the Company’s management believes that such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee that such expectations are, or will be, correct. These forward-looking statements involve many risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company’s future results to differ materially from those anticipated. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, general economic conditions and conditions affecting the industries in which the Company operates; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; and the ability to obtain necessary financing on acceptable terms or at all. Readers should not place any undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve these known and unknown uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company’s control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects the Company’s current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

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Long Beach facility expands the company’s ability to capture the significant demand signal across civil, national security and commercial space missions.

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Paul Roeder Named Chief Communications Officer of The Walt Disney Company

BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Paul Roeder has been named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), effective March 19, it was announced today by incoming Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro. A 25-year veteran of Disney, Roeder most recently served as Executive Vice President, Communications – Disney Entertainment Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and International.

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As Chief Communications Officer, Roeder will report directly to D’Amaro and will be responsible for leading Disney’s worldwide communications and public relations strategy and operations and will serve as its lead spokesperson. With oversight of enterprise and business segment communications, as well as regional communications teams in EMEA, APAC, and Latin America, his responsibilities include media relations, executive communications, enterprise editorial strategy, internal communications and employee engagement, public affairs, and corporate social responsibility.

“Paul Roeder is an accomplished and highly respected executive with keen instincts and integrity, and he has built strong relationships in every area of the company and across the entertainment industry during his 25 years with Disney,” said D’Amaro. “He has a passion for Disney and a deep understanding of what it stands for, and I know he’ll do an outstanding job leading our exceptional Communications teams worldwide.”

“Disney is a place I love dearly, and it is a tremendous honor to take on this role at such an exciting and pivotal time for the company,” said Roeder. “I have huge respect for Josh D’Amaro, Dana Walden, and the entire executive team – as well as my talented Communications colleagues – and I’m incredibly optimistic about what we’ll be able to accomplish together. I’m deeply grateful to Josh for this wonderful opportunity, to Alan Bergman for his mentorship and support over the 15 years I’ve served him at The Walt Disney Studios, and to Bob Iger for the encouragement and insight he has so generously offered throughout my career at Disney.”

Named to lead communications for Disney Entertainment – Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and International in 2023, Roeder oversaw the development and implementation of global communications strategies for The Walt Disney Studios and its collection of world-renowned production studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures; Disney Theatrical Group; and Disney Music Group. He also led the communications teams for Disney Entertainment’s Direct-to-Consumer group as well as Disney Entertainment and ESPN’s Product and Technology, Platform Distribution, and International divisions, and The Walt Disney Company’s Office of Technology Enablement. His deep company knowledge and expertise have also been pivotal in building strong reputation-management tactics at the corporate level.

Roeder has led communications for The Walt Disney Studios since 2010, serving as a key member of its executive team throughout the acquisitions and integrations of Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox in 2012 and 2019, respectively; the 2019 launch of Disney+; and the release of some of the biggest films of all time, including “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Avengers: Endgame,” “Black Panther,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Frozen,” and “Inside Out 2,” among many others.

Previously, Roeder served in roles of increasing responsibility in Corporate Communications for The Walt Disney Company from 2002-2010, after joining Disney’s ABC communications team in 2001. He began his career in the entertainment industry serving in various roles at William Morris and later as an assistant to the executive producer on the comedy tentpole Meet the Parents. Roeder is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English from De Pauw University.

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Eastern Bank Provides Financing For 775 Huntington Avenue, A Mixed‑Income Residential Development In Boston’s Mission Hill Neighborhood

The 13‑story development will create 57 affordable rental units and 55 mixed‑income homeownership units for households in Mission Hill

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eastern Bank is pleased to announce financing for 775 Huntington Avenue, a new mixed-income residential development located in the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston. Sponsored by Roxbury Tenants of Harvard (RTH), the project will create 55 mixed-income homeownership units, comprised of 27 affordable homes and 28 market‑rate homes, and 57 affordable rental units within a new 13‑story building that also includes commercial space and structured parking. Eastern is serving as the lead lender, providing a $68.6 million construction financing package supporting both the rental and homeownership components.

RTH is a long-standing, resident-controlled nonprofit in Mission Hill providing more than 1,000 housing units as well as extensive resident services, including food programs, fitness and wellness offerings, youth programs, and community engagement initiatives. “This project allows us to continue serving Mission Hill residents with high‑quality homes and meaningful resident‑centered services,” said Karen Gately, Executive Director of Roxbury Tenants of Harvard. “Eastern Bank’s deep understanding of community development financing was instrumental in helping us shape a development that brings both rental and homeownership opportunities to families across income levels. Their support strengthens long-term housing stability and access within our community.”

“775 Huntington Avenue brings together several distinct housing types in one coordinated development, requiring thoughtful structuring and close collaboration,” said Pam Feingold, Senior Vice President and Group Director of Community Development Lending of Eastern Bank. “We are proud to support Roxbury Tenants of Harvard in advancing more affordable housing for Mission Hill residents for years to come.”

Eastern provides a range of community development financing offerings to fund the development of affordable housing and support the credit needs of nonprofits. Community development lending solutions include construction and real estate financing, working capital lines of credit, multi-layered leverage loans for both New Market and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit projects, tax-exempt bond financing, and highly sophisticated treasury services and deposit products.

The Community Development Lending team advising the 775 Huntington Avenue Project was led by Senior Vice President and Group Director of Community Development Lending Pam Feingold; Senior Vice President, Community Development Lending Team Leader Yongmei Chen; and Senior Vice President, Community Development Lending Relationship Manager Angela Meehan.

About Eastern Bank

Founded in 1818, Eastern Bank is Greater Boston’s leading local bank with more than 125 branch locations serving communities in eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. As of December 31, 2025, Eastern had approximately $30.6 billion in assets. Eastern provides a full range of banking and wealth management solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes including through its Cambridge Trust Wealth Management and Private Banking Divisions, which include the largest bank-owned independent investment adviser in Massachusetts with $9.6 billion in assets under management. Eastern takes pride in its advocacy and community support that includes more than $240 million in charitable giving since 1994. An inclusive company, Eastern is comprised of deeply committed professionals who value relationships with their customers, colleagues and communities. Join us for good at www.easternbank.com and follow Eastern on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: EBC) is the holding company for Eastern Bank. For investor information, visit investor.easternbank.com.

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