ARIZONA

Black Rock Coffee Bar Continues Expansion in Arizona with Fifth Store Opening in Tucson, and 41st in the State

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

“Arizona holds a special place in our hearts and we are honored to continue our journey here in Tucson,” said Mark Davis, CEO Black Rock Coffee Bar.

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  • “Arizona holds a special place in our hearts and we are honored to continue our journey here in Tucson,” said Mark Davis, CEO Black Rock Coffee Bar.
  • We invite people to come and feel the warmth of the environment Black Rock Coffee Bar provides.”
    The new 2000-square-foot Black Rock Coffee Bar store showcases the boutique coffee chains’ signature industrial modern design.
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar’s mission is to be a positive force in the communities it serves.
  • In 2023, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranked 1179th among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Annual List.

Toll Brothers New Luxury Home Community, Merion Grove, Coming Soon to Queen Creek, Arizona

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. , Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest community, Merion Grove, is coming soon to the heart of Queen Creek, Arizona.

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  • QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. , Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest community, Merion Grove, is coming soon to the heart of Queen Creek, Arizona.
  • This exclusive community will be located at East Ocotillo Road and South 193rd Way in Queen Creek.
  • Merion Grove will boast a collection of Toll Brothers single-level home designs ranging from 3,490 to 4,322+ square feet.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce Merion Grove, a community that exemplifies luxury living in Queen Creek," said Bob Flaherty, Group President of Toll Brothers in Arizona.

Serco partners with Advanced ATC to deliver training and mentoring for Air Traffic Control students

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Herndon, Virginia, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Serco has partnered with Advanced ATC (AATC) to provide recruiting and training to prospective air traffic controller candidates through a newly established mentoring program.

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  • Herndon, Virginia, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Serco has partnered with Advanced ATC (AATC) to provide recruiting and training to prospective air traffic controller candidates through a newly established mentoring program.
  • This program will take successful Air Traffic Control students to the next step in employment with Serco in this one-of-a-kind partnership.
  • During the training all Serco mentored candidates will be trained by AATC instructors using Serco standard operating procedures.
  • Advanced ATC: Advanced ATC, established in 2008, utilizes experts in the air traffic control field, validated curriculum and courseware, and state-of-the-art simulation technology ensuring “world class” ATC (air traffic control) training is provided to our students.

Safety Shot Appoints New CFO Danielle De Rosa

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

JUPITER, FL, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safety Shot, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOT) today announced it has appointed Danielle De Rosa as its new Chief Financial Officer effective March 1, 2024. Ms. Rosa is a multifaceted, analytical, and results-driven professional with more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of financial services and operational functions including serving as a public company CFO.

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  • JUPITER, FL, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safety Shot, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOT) today announced it has appointed Danielle De Rosa as its new Chief Financial Officer effective March 1, 2024.
  • “With the national launch of our highly anticipated functional beverage, Safety Shot, our revenue and operations structure are changing rapidly.
  • Ms. De Rosa served as CFO of VirTra where she was responsible for all operations and finance functions including managing over 50 staff members.
  • Ms. De Rosa replaces Markita Russell, who will return to her roll as Controller of Safety Shot and of SRM Entertainment, a spin-out of Safety Shot (formerly Jupiter Wellness).

CISO GLOBAL APPOINTS TECH VETERAN BRETT CHUGG TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS; CHUGG TO HELP USHER IN NEXT STAGE OF GROWTH

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Scottsdale, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CISO Global (NASDAQCM: CISO), an industry leader as a managed cybersecurity and compliance provider, has named Brett Chugg to its Board of Directors.

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  • Scottsdale, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CISO Global (NASDAQCM: CISO), an industry leader as a managed cybersecurity and compliance provider, has named Brett Chugg to its Board of Directors.
  • With the appointment of tech veteran Chugg, CISO Global is well positioned for its next stage of growth underpinned by its software-first product platform strategy.
  • During his 25 years at Koch, he led bespoke, structured financial solutions, M&A, and multiple company growth strategies.
  • With complementary and developing capabilities, a shared vision, and a strong, values-based team, we align well to propel CISO Global to the next stage of growth.”

Portillo’s Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Fourth quarter 2023 and fiscal 2023 consisted of 14 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively, and fourth quarter 2022 and fiscal 2022 consisted of 13 weeks and 52 weeks, respectively.

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  • Fourth quarter 2023 and fiscal 2023 consisted of 14 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively, and fourth quarter 2022 and fiscal 2022 consisted of 13 weeks and 52 weeks, respectively.
  • The additional week (the “53rd week”) in the fourth quarter 2023 and fiscal 2023 included Christmas day, resulting in six operating days.
  • **For the fourth quarter 2023, same-restaurant sales compares the 14 weeks from September 25, 2023 through December 31, 2023 to the 14 weeks from September 26, 2022 through January 1, 2023.
  • The fourth quarter 2023 and fiscal year 2023 results include the favorable impact of a 53rd operating week, which affects all fourth quarter and full year comparisons to fiscal 2022.

Madison Realty Capital Completes More Than $3 Billion in Transactions in 2023

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Expanded its lender financing and transitional lending platforms, originating over $685 million in lender financing for four alternative lenders.

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  • Expanded its lender financing and transitional lending platforms, originating over $685 million in lender financing for four alternative lenders.
  • The firm’s income-oriented debt investment vehicle continued to execute transactions that target lighter value-add and core-plus real estate deals with a focus on income generation.
  • The loan replaced a $225 million loan originated by Madison Realty Capital in 2019.
  • Since inception, Madison Realty Capital has closed on approximately $25 billion of transactions across more than 600 debt and equity positions in the multifamily, retail, office, industrial and hotel sectors.

Scilex Holding Company Announces Acceptance of Abstract for Poster and Oral Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM)

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Titled: Decreased Opioid Utilization with Lidocaine Topical System 1.8% Compared to Lidocaine 5% Patch: A Retrospective Claims Analysis (First author: Srinivas Nalamachu, M.D.).

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  • Titled: Decreased Opioid Utilization with Lidocaine Topical System 1.8% Compared to Lidocaine 5% Patch: A Retrospective Claims Analysis (First author: Srinivas Nalamachu, M.D.).
  • In addition, patients treated with ZTlido® had a more significant reduction in opioid dose relative to a generic lidocaine 5% patch.
  • Regardless of the type of neuropathic pain, ZTlido® was associated with a greater opioid-sparing effect than a generic lidocaine 5% patch.
  • As a result, improved adhesion for ZTlido® is likely contributing to more optimal pain management and enable reduction/discontinuation of opioid dose.

FirstBank Announces New CEO and COO

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The board elected President, Kevin Classen, as the new CEO, and Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Kelly Kaminskas, was named Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • The board elected President, Kevin Classen, as the new CEO, and Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Kelly Kaminskas, was named Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Reuter, who will remain on the company’s board, started his career at FirstBank in 1987 and held several leadership positions, including COO and Executive Vice President, before being appointed CEO in 2017.
  • He was named a Denver Business Journal “Most Admired CEO” and a “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” leader.
  • “It’s been a pleasure to be CEO of FirstBank and an active leader in the community, banking and fintech industry,” said Reuter.

Black Rock Coffee Bar Unveils its Delicious Spring Drink Collection to Celebrate the Season

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Black Rock’s new Spring Drink offerings include:

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  • Black Rock’s new Spring Drink offerings include:
    Strawberry Blondie: Silky smooth espresso combined with a fruity and creamy taste.
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar, which is guided by three principles - coffee, community and connection, has more than 130 stores in the U.S. Its mission is to be a positive force in the communities it serves.
  • In 2023, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranked 1179th among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Annual List.
  • The Black Rock culture prides itself on providing opportunities for young people to learn how to lead, run a business, and develop people skills.