Gulf Coast of the United States

1,000+ volunteers gather in Charlotte to build 27 homes for Habitat for Humanity's 37th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, the nation joined former President Jimmy Carter in celebrating his 99th birthday, and today a record number of volunteers are honoring him in a way he understands well—by getting to work.

Key Points: 
  • Habitat for Humanity's 37th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, hosted this year by Habitat Humanitarians and country music superstars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, kicked off today in west Charlotte.
  • Since 1984, when they put Habitat for Humanity on the map with their first volunteer build, they have helped build and improve over 4,300 homes alongside more than 104,000 volunteers.
  • They first volunteered with Habitat in 2007 in New Orleans to help build post-Hurricane Katrina Habitat homes on the Gulf Coast.
  • This is a return to Charlotte for the Carter Work Project; it was first held in the city in 1989 when volunteers helped build 14 homes in Optimist Park.

University of South Alabama announces Providence is now part of USA Health

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Sunday, October 1, 2023
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MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of South Alabama today announced that Providence Hospital and its clinics are now part of USA Health, the university's academic health system.

Key Points: 
  • MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of South Alabama today announced that Providence Hospital and its clinics are now part of USA Health , the university's academic health system.
  • Providence Hospital, a fixture in west Mobile, will be known as USA Health Providence Hospital.
  • USA President Jo Bonner welcomed Providence to the University of South Alabama family.
  • Providence Hospital joins USA Health University Hospital and USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital as its third inpatient care facility.

IMC INVESTS IN LIGHTWEIGHT TRUCKS TO EXPAND GULF HEAVY-HAUL SERVICES

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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The company recently took delivery of fleet of 20 new International® lightweight tractors to facilitate the expansion of their heavy haul drayage services in the Houston market.

Key Points: 
  • The company recently took delivery of fleet of 20 new International® lightweight tractors to facilitate the expansion of their heavy haul drayage services in the Houston market.
  • The lightweight trucks weigh 16,000 lbs.
  • "We're able to provide drayage services to clients, who are otherwise transloading heavy import shipments to create legal weight over-the-road shipments," says Will Connell, regional president of IMC, Gulf Region.
  • In addition to the investment in lightweight trucks, IMC has purchased lightweight sleeper model trucks that can handle long-haul shipments up to the 54,000 lbs.

Lillianah Technologies Selected To Participate in Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lillianah Technologies , a sustainability tech company focused on removing ocean carbon, has been selected to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 as part of Startup Battlefield 200, the world’s preeminent startup competition.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lillianah Technologies , a sustainability tech company focused on removing ocean carbon, has been selected to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 as part of Startup Battlefield 200, the world’s preeminent startup competition.
  • Lillianah is one of 200 startups selected from a review of thousands of applicants to pitch in front of investors and TechCrunch editors.
  • Lillianah Technologies removes carbon and unwanted nutrients in aquatic settings by releasing helpful diatoms.
  • TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 will be held from Tuesday, Sept. 19 - Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

D.R. Horton, Inc. Names Paul J. Romanowski as President and CEO and David V. Auld as Executive Vice Chair

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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At that time, David V. Auld will transition from his current role as President and CEO to Executive Vice Chair of the Company’s Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • At that time, David V. Auld will transition from his current role as President and CEO to Executive Vice Chair of the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • Romanowski was named Co-COO in October 2021 with shared oversight of the company’s homebuilding operations nationwide and previously served as Region President overseeing all D.R.
  • I look forward to continuing to work directly with David in his new role as Executive Vice Chair.”
    “Paul has been an integral member of our D.R.
  • Horton executive team and Board of Directors in my new role as Executive Vice Chair.

Relativity Space Signs Lease on Historic NASA Test Stand

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Relativity Space , the preeminent 3D printed rocket company, has signed an enhanced use lease agreement (EULA) on the vertical test stand at the A-2 complex within NASA’s historic Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi.

Key Points: 
  • Relativity Space , the preeminent 3D printed rocket company, has signed an enhanced use lease agreement (EULA) on the vertical test stand at the A-2 complex within NASA’s historic Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230907155639/en/
    A rendering of Terran R's first stage on the A-2 Test Stand at NASA's Stennis Space Center (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Established in the 1960s, NASA Stennis is the nation’s largest and most prestigious propulsion test center.
  • “New history is being written at Stennis Space Center as we breathe life into the historic A-2 Test Stand with our Terran R program,” said Tim Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of Relativity Space.
  • I appreciate the partnership of companies like Relativity Space who are helping Mississippi stay at the leading edge.”
    “The A-2 test stand at Stennis Space Center has a long and storied history as part of the U.S. space program, and the agreement with Relativity Space will extend that record,” said Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.

Surf's Up in Texas: Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Announces Two Signed Agreements as Statewide Development Surges

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a leading coffee franchise renowned for its premium sourcing of Hawaiian coffees and memorable cafés, announces two newly signed agreements in Texas. A three-store deal has been inked for Dallas-Fort Worth and a five-unit agreement has been awarded to develop in the North San Antonio market.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a leading coffee franchise renowned for its premium sourcing of Hawaiian coffees and memorable cafés, announces two newly signed agreements in Texas.
  • Just this month, Bad Ass Coffee opened in Cypress, and is expected open in Little Elm and McKinney by year's end.
  • Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii was born on the Big Island of Hawaii in 1989 with the dream of sharing American-grown, premium Hawaiian coffee with customers everywhere.
  • For more information on Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii franchise opportunities, visit badasscoffeefranchise.com or call 833-205-2224.

Arena Energy and White Fleet Drilling Christen Refurbished Jack-Up Drilling Rig to Support Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Production and Decommissioning Operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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White Fleet acquired the out of service rig in 2022 and subsequently moved the rig to Gulf Copper's shipyard in Galveston, Texas, last July.

Key Points: 
  • White Fleet acquired the out of service rig in 2022 and subsequently moved the rig to Gulf Copper's shipyard in Galveston, Texas, last July.
  • Mike Minarovic, Co-Founder and CEO of Arena Energy, LLC , stated, "This is important not only for Arena and White Fleet, but also for the rest of the industry.
  • Just 10 years ago, there were thirty-six active jack-up drilling rigs in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
  • Kalil Ackal, CEO of White Fleet Drilling, added, "The acquisition and refurbishment of the WFD 400 rig is a significant accomplishment for White Fleet Drilling and our partners.

Host Hotels & Resorts Provides Update on Maui Wildfires and Other Recent Weather Events

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust, today provided an update regarding the impact of the Maui wildfires and other recent weather events on its hotels and the communities where they operate.

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust, today provided an update regarding the impact of the Maui wildfires and other recent weather events on its hotels and the communities where they operate.
  • As the largest hotel real estate owner on Maui with a presence for over 20 years, Host Hotels & Resorts shares a deep connection to the island’s people and culture.
  • The August wildfires touched everyone on the island and the Company’s hotels are partnering together to support the safety and wellbeing of the Maui community.
  • The Company’s hotels are providing food and shelter for employees, their families, and emergency response teams while also remaining open to guests.

Newmark Secures Global Corporate Services Contract Renewal with Hancock Whitney Bank

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark announces that its Global Corporate Services (GCS) division has been awarded a long-term renewal with Hancock Whitney Bank, further extending the more than decade-long client service contract and relationship.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark announces that its Global Corporate Services (GCS) division has been awarded a long-term renewal with Hancock Whitney Bank, further extending the more than decade-long client service contract and relationship.
  • Named among Forbes' 2023 America's Best Banks, Hancock Whitney has 180 locations across six states in the Gulf Coast region, accommodating approximately 3,600 employees.
  • "We are proud to extend our relationship with Hancock Whitney and continue leveraging Newmark's broad range of expertise to add value to their real estate portfolio," said Rick Bertasi , Newmark Chief Executive Officer, Global Corporate Services.
  • Newmark has also committed to bringing Hancock Whitney enhanced technology solutions as part of the renewal.