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GRJ, LLC Announces Strategic Expansion into Memphis Real Estate Market with Acquisitions of over 1000 Apartments in Tennessee

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 29, 2024) - GRJ, the New York City based real estate development firm, has announced a strategic move into a new market, with the addition of five garden apartment communities in the Greater Memphis Area of Tennessee.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 29, 2024) - GRJ, the New York City based real estate development firm, has announced a strategic move into a new market, with the addition of five garden apartment communities in the Greater Memphis Area of Tennessee.
  • The company, founded by brothers Gregory and Graham Jones, has consistently focused on investing in the people, apartments, and amenities in the areas and the properties that they acquire.
  • Identifying an opportunity in an overlooked area of the fast-growing state of Tennessee, Memphis has experienced increased investment as businesses continue to expand their presence.
  • "We believe that Memphis is the next great investment opportunity in the country," founder Gregory Jones said when asked about the choice of location for this new series of investments.

THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO PONTE VEDRA, FL NEXT WEEK

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since 1974, THE PLAYERS Championship has wowed audiences with the best golfers in the world.

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  • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since 1974, THE PLAYERS Championship has wowed audiences with the best golfers in the world.
  • Now in its fiftieth year, THE PLAYERS returns to Ponte Vedra Beach March 12 through March 17 with one of the most formidable rounds on the pro circuit.
  • Tiger Woods has two Players Championship titles to his name, while Jack Nicklaus is the only three-time winner.
  • Suite B, Ponte Vedra Beach; and at the St. Johns County Beach Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach.

Third Edition of the Mexico Open at Vidanta, the Top Social and Sporting Event in Latin America, Launches on Feb. 22

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The tournament organized by Grupo Salinas, part of the PGA TOUR, has established itself as the pre-eminent social and sporting event in Mexico and Latin America.

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  • The tournament organized by Grupo Salinas, part of the PGA TOUR, has established itself as the pre-eminent social and sporting event in Mexico and Latin America.
  • It will take place from February 22 to 25 at Vidanta Vallarta, Mexico.
  • In its third edition, the tournament will feature a field of 132 professionals competing for a prize purse that has increased to $8.1 million this year.
  • The winner will receive 500 FedExCup points and an invitation to compete in a select number of PGA TOUR events.

National Civil Rights Museum hosts symposium, The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy and Public Safety

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Memphis, TN, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum will host the fourth and final national convening entitled “ The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy and Public Safety ” on March 22, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Renasant Convention Center.

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  • Memphis, TN, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum will host the fourth and final national convening entitled “ The Resilience: Combatting Police Violence through Policy and Public Safety ” on March 22, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Renasant Convention Center.
  • “The Resilience symposium is the apex of collaboration among thought leaders and activists whose commitment to public safety, justice, and dignity are born out of love for our communities,” said Museum President, Dr. Russ Wigginton.
  • Opening Panel – From Pain to Purpose: The Courageous Activism of Police Violence Victims.
  • The luncheon panel includes Derrick Johnson, National President of NAACP, Raumesh Akbari, Tennessee State Senator, and is moderated by Symone Sanders Townsend.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Announces March’s All-Star Guest Lineup of Sustainability Innovators

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for March, featuring a who’s who of circularity, ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.

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  • Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for March, featuring a who’s who of circularity, ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.
  • The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI , the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.
  • Impact Podcast guests are invited to share with listeners first-hand accounts of how they are able to help make the world a better place on a daily basis.
  • “Our Impact Podcast roster of experts features leaders who work every day to help make our world a better place.

Chrysler’s Halcyon Concept EV to be powered by Lyten Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Lyten, a supermaterial applications company and the leader in lithium-sulfur battery technology, announces its battery has been selected as the power source for the visionary Chrysler Halcyon Concept.

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  • Lyten, a supermaterial applications company and the leader in lithium-sulfur battery technology, announces its battery has been selected as the power source for the visionary Chrysler Halcyon Concept.
  • The pilot line is producing lithium-sulfur cells in both cylindrical and pouch formats utilizing the same equipment and manufacturing processes as traditional lithium-ion batteries.
  • Lyten has raised more than $410M in funding to date, including investments from Stellantis, FedEx, and Honeywell.
  • Lyten is currently progressing plans for scaled up lithium-sulfur manufacturing to meet demand from the automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors.

T-Mobile Report: Un-carrier Customers Protected from Over 19 Billion Scam Calls in 2023

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227571367/en/
    In its 2023 Scam and Robocall Report, T-Mobile unveils the industry’s top scam trends and shares how Scam Shield helps keep customers protected (Graphic: Business Wire)
    What’s the news: The Un-carrier released its 2023 Scam and Robocall Report, sharing that T-Mobile’s Scam Shield identified or blocked 19.8 billion calls in 2023 — an impressive 628 spam calls every second.
  • Thanks to T-Mobile’s ongoing network advancements and government intervention, T-Mobile customers saw a 51% decrease in scam calls from 2022.
  • “In 2023, Scam Shield identified a staggering 628 scam calls every second, proving scammers aren’t slowing down.
  • As more carriers followed T-Mobile and implemented error code 608, the number of retry calls significantly declined, resulting in a steep decrease in scam calls in 2023.

Clean Energy Turns DFW Area into a Renewable Natural Gas Hub

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE ) announced the opening of two new fueling stations that offer heavy-duty truck and other fleet vehicles renewable natural gas (RNG), one of the only fuels that receives a carbon-negative rating.

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  • Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE ) announced the opening of two new fueling stations that offer heavy-duty truck and other fleet vehicles renewable natural gas (RNG), one of the only fuels that receives a carbon-negative rating.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240226202543/en/
    Clean Energy Dallas South Lancaster Renewable Natural Gas Station (Photo: Business Wire)
    The two stations expand Clean Energy’s fueling network of over 600 stations, and open at a time when RNG is becoming a fuel that many fleets are embracing to meet their carbon emissions reduction goals.
  • “The Dallas-Fort Worth area is already one of the biggest transportation hubs in the country and it is only getting bigger.
  • Agriculture accounts for nearly 10% of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the transportation sector accounts for another 28%, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

FedEx Continues Pledge to HBCUs with Announcement of Third Student Ambassador Cohort

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Today, FedEx, the world's largest express transportation company, announced the third cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program.

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  • Today, FedEx, the world's largest express transportation company, announced the third cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program.
  • Students from eight HBCUs will gain exposure to FedEx leadership, team members, and unique learning experiences that help build leadership and career-ready skills.
  • New participants were selected from the following eight HBCUs, most of which are regionally located in close proximity to a FedEx operating or distribution facility.
  • The proximity allows students from within these communities more opportunities to engage with Team FedEx and learn about the business.

AfterShip Enables Innovative Apple Wallet Order Tracking for Customers

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

AfterShip , the industry-leading customer experience platform for eCommerce, announced today it has enabled Apple Wallet Order Tracking to allow users to receive real-time delivery updates and track online orders through Apple Wallet.

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  • AfterShip , the industry-leading customer experience platform for eCommerce, announced today it has enabled Apple Wallet Order Tracking to allow users to receive real-time delivery updates and track online orders through Apple Wallet.
  • The integration of Apple Wallet Order Tracking provides a convenient way for users to track orders from thousands of local and international carriers, including FedEx, UPS, DHL, and USPS—all while maintaining the security and privacy of Apple Wallet.
  • By simply clicking the Track with Apple Wallet button on a merchant’s order confirmation page, order tracking page, or within email and SMS notifications, shoppers can easily add their order information to Apple Wallet and receive notifications whenever there’s an update about their order status.
  • “Enabling Apple Wallet Order Tracking is a big step forward for our customers and for mobile-first commerce,” said Andrew Chan, co-founder and CPO of AfterShip.