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Secure Futures Launches Initiative to Create and Fill Solar Power Jobs

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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STAUNTON, Va., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Secure Futures Solar, based in Staunton, has hired Franklin "Duke" West as a Solar Workforce Associate overseeing the company's initiative to assist workforce development programs in Virginia and West Virginia for electricians to add training in solar power. West will also work with training programs to place graduates in paid positions as solar power installers.

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  • STAUNTON, Va., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Secure Futures Solar, based in Staunton, has hired Franklin "Duke" West as a Solar Workforce Associate overseeing the company's initiative to assist workforce development programs in Virginia and West Virginia for electricians to add training in solar power.
  • This initiative complements the company's core offering of financing, installing and operating distributed solar power systems on site at campuses of K-12 schools and colleges and universities.
  • "The solar industry needs workers and Secure Futures is committed to doing our part to fill the pipeline of solar professionals that will allow the industry to keep growing quickly," said Ryan McAllister, CEO of Secure Futures.
  • As a market and policy leader, Secure Futures builds, owns, manages and funds affordable Resilient Solar Solutionsfor hospitals, schools and businesses.

Pusan National University Researchers Develop "Corrosion-Free" Copper Thin Films

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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BUSAN, South Korea, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Copper is the most commonly used metal in the electronics industry but its life is limited by unwanted corrosion i.e., oxidation on copper surfaces. Now, scientists from Pusan National University, Sungkyunkwan University, and Mississippi State University, have developed a new method to fabricate atomically flat single-crystal copper thin films with semi-permanent oxidation-resistance, as well as revealed the mechanism behind the oxidation of copper.    

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  • Now, scientists from Pusan National University, Sungkyunkwan University, and Mississippi State University, have developed a new method to fabricate atomically flat single-crystal copper thin films with semi-permanent oxidation-resistance, as well as revealed the mechanism behind the oxidation of copper.
  • But oxidation and unwanted corrosion on its surface can limit the lifespan and increase the electrical resistance of Cu.
  • Now, a team of researchers led by Prof. Se-Young Jeong from Pusan National University have developed a way to fabricate oxidation-resistant thin films of copper.
  • "We used a method called atomic sputtering epitaxy to grow tightly coordinated flat single-crystal copper films.

The City of Starkville, Mississippi, Introduces Paid Parking Through Partnership with ParkMobile

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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With the partnership, ParkMobile will be available at close to 200 on-street spaces in the midtown and Cotton District areas.

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  • With the partnership, ParkMobile will be available at close to 200 on-street spaces in the midtown and Cotton District areas.
  • "We are excited to partner with ParkMobile as we introduce paid parking to the Starkville community," said Mayor Lynn Spruill.
  • "Through the partnership, we'll be providing an innovative and contactless way for visitors and locals to use their mobile device to pay for parking."
  • "We are honored that Starkville chose ParkMobile as their premier parking payment system as they integrate paid parking in town," added Jeff Perkins, CEO of ParkMobile.

W&T Offshore Announces Promotion of William J. Williford to Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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HOUSTON, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) (W&T or the Company) today announced the promotion of William J. Williford to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

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  • HOUSTON, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) (W&T or the Company) today announced the promotion of William J. Williford to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Tracy W. Krohn, W&Ts Chairman and CEO, stated, William has been important contributor to W&Ts success over his 16 years at the Company.
  • His leadership and knowledge have been immensely valuable, and we are looking forward to his continued contribution in this enhanced role.
  • William J. Williford joined W&T in June 2006 and most recently served as Executive Vice President and General Manager Gulf of Mexico.

California Based Franchisee Wins Multiple Prestigious Honors in FASTSIGNS® Network

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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The FASTSIGNS Award is the most prestigious recognition in the franchise network of over 750 locations in nine countries worldwide.

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  • The FASTSIGNS Award is the most prestigious recognition in the franchise network of over 750 locations in nine countries worldwide.
  • "I am honored and humbled by being named the recipient of the FASTSIGNS Award and the IFA Franchisee of the Year award.
  • Everyone, from myself, my family and my team are thankful to have the backing of FASTSIGNS and the IFA network and their outstanding support of enabling our success."
  • Gray purchased and opened his first FASTSIGNS franchise in 2015 in Long Beach and added a Torrance location in 2017.

Waitr Names Restaurant Technology Specialist Matthew Coy Chief Information Officer

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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Waitr Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: WTRH) (Waitr or the Company), a leader in on-demand food ordering and delivery, announced today Matthew Coy has been named Chief Information Officer.

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  • Waitr Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: WTRH) (Waitr or the Company), a leader in on-demand food ordering and delivery, announced today Matthew Coy has been named Chief Information Officer.
  • Mr. Coy has held executive leadership positions in the restaurant technology field for more than two decades, including with Chipotle and Donatos Pizza.
  • Mr. Coy joins Waitr from Donatos Pizza, LLC where he was Vice President of Technology and led the organization on a public cloud transformation.
  • Waitr is a dynamic, growing brand, and Im looking forward to building on our technology successes and making us a digital leader in everything we do, said Matthew Coy.

Fanpage & Athlete Licensing Company Bring NFTs to College Sports

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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The recent partnership has already begun to pay dividends as NFT projects have commenced for some of the top-rated athletes in all of college sports.

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  • The recent partnership has already begun to pay dividends as NFT projects have commenced for some of the top-rated athletes in all of college sports.
  • "Not only does it give us the ability to work with some of the most promising college athletes in the US, but also to work with amazing people.
  • The team at ALC is brilliant, committed and has an amazing vision for their company.
  • Fanpage is a boutique NFT platform for Music Artists, Athletes, Brands and Influencers, with a mission to bring NFTs to the masses.

BENCHMARK PHYSICAL THERAPY OPENS OUTPATIENT CLINIC IN BILOXI, MISS.

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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BILOXI, Miss., Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BenchMark Physical Therapy opened an outpatient clinic today at 921 Cedar Lake Road, Suite O.

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  • BILOXI, Miss., Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BenchMark Physical Therapy opened an outpatient clinic today at 921 Cedar Lake Road, Suite O.
  • Known as Cedar Lake, the clinic is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.
  • BenchMark offersin-clinic and telehealth options for outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, including manual therapy, injury prevention, return to performance, total joint replacement, concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation programs.
  • Clinic director Brayden Jones earned a bachelor's degree in clinical exercise physiology from Mississippi State University and a doctor of physical therapy degree from University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Penji Releases Mobile-First Platform for Campus-Wide Student Support

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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Penji , the mobile-first peer tutoring platform supporting 55 colleges and more than 100,000 students, today announced the release of Penji Student Support.

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  • Penji , the mobile-first peer tutoring platform supporting 55 colleges and more than 100,000 students, today announced the release of Penji Student Support.
  • Unlike most university scheduling platforms on the market that use legacy technology, Penji Student Support features a simple, modern mobile-first interface.
  • Working with Penji Student Support has allowed us to streamline the operations of nine different support centers, said Kelli Listenbee, director of learning support services at Arkansas State.
  • Penji Student Support gives administrators a clear picture of student usage across campus centers with actionable insight to improve student service and analyze investment in programs.

CAF Capital Partners Begins Expansion Efforts Into the Southeast

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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CAF Capital Partners, a Dallas-based private equity real estate firm specializing in the acquisition of institutional quality multifamily real estate, is pleased to announce expansion efforts into the Southeast.

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  • CAF Capital Partners, a Dallas-based private equity real estate firm specializing in the acquisition of institutional quality multifamily real estate, is pleased to announce expansion efforts into the Southeast.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220223005917/en/
    CAF Capital Partners begins expansion efforts into the Southeast, Stephen Quesinberry appointed director of acquisitions.
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    Were thrilled to announce our expansion into the Southeast, said CAF CEO Chris Faulkner.
  • CAF Capital Partners is a Dallas-based private equity real estate firm, specializing in the acquisition, redevelopment, repositioning and subsequent sale of institutional quality multifamily real estate.