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Summit Materials Announces Full Conversion to Portland Limestone Cement at Continental Cement Company’s Davenport Plant

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE: SUM) (Summit, Summit Materials, "Summit Inc." or the Company), a leading vertically integrated construction materials company, announces that its Davenport plant, operated by Continental Cement Company, LLC (Continental Cement) a subsidiary of Summit, has converted 100% of its annual production to Portland Limestone Cement (PLC).

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  • Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE: SUM) (Summit, Summit Materials, "Summit Inc." or the Company), a leading vertically integrated construction materials company, announces that its Davenport plant, operated by Continental Cement Company, LLC (Continental Cement) a subsidiary of Summit, has converted 100% of its annual production to Portland Limestone Cement (PLC).
  • "Continental Cement Company has been working with our customers and specifiers to commercialize Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) in all of our markets, and we are delighted that PLC adoption has progressed quickly, commented David Loomes, Continental Cement President and Senior Vice President of Summit Materials.
  • The Companys Hannibal cement plant processes both liquid and solid hazardous waste as a fuel source, while its Davenport Cement Plant uses non-hazardous alternative fuels from surrounding industrial facilities.
  • Our transition to PLC at Davenport aligns with the Portland Cement Associations Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality, commented Tom Beck, EVP of Summit Materials.

Davenport University Students Provide Free Tax Help to West Michigan Low-income Individuals, Families

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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Today, Davenport University announced it has opened 10 tax assistance centers in Kent and Ottawa Counties, with students and faculty providing low-income families and individuals assistance with their 2021 tax returns.

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  • Today, Davenport University announced it has opened 10 tax assistance centers in Kent and Ottawa Counties, with students and faculty providing low-income families and individuals assistance with their 2021 tax returns.
  • Davenport University, the West Michigan VITA Collegiate Partnership, and the IRS-sponsored VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, partner with community groups to help families, seniors, and persons with disabilities e-file their tax returns, returning millions of dollars in tax refunds and credits to those who need them the most.
  • Its an opportunity for our students to provide a valuable community service, and help our West Michigan neighbors earn their much-needed tax refunds and credits, while also learning valuable skills that align with their career goals.
  • We help West Michigan families receive tax refunds and credits that enable them to stay in their homes, feed their families, keep the lights on, and save for the future, said Dr. Richard J. Pappas, president of Davenport University.

KENDRA E. DAVENPORT NAMED PRESIDENT & CEO OF EASTERSEALS, INC.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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CHICAGO, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Easterseals, Inc. (Easterseals), one of the nation's leading nonprofit providers of services and advocacy for people with disabilities and their families, announced today that Kendra E. Davenport has been selected President & CEO.

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  • CHICAGO, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Easterseals, Inc. (Easterseals), one of the nation's leading nonprofit providers of services and advocacy for people with disabilities and their families, announced today that Kendra E. Davenport has been selected President & CEO.
  • Davenport brings more than three decades of experience working exclusively in the nonprofit arena.
  • Most recently, Davenport managed multichannel global philanthropy efforts as Chief Development Officer of Operation Smile, an international nonprofit medical organization that provides free cleft lip and cleft palate surgery.
  • Together, we're empowering people with disabilities, families, and communities to be full and equal participants in society.

Summit Materials Names Tom Beck as Executive Vice President and Appoints David Loomes as Continental Cement Company President

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Tom Beck will become Executive Vice President, Summit Materials and David Loomes will assume the role of Continental Cement Company President and Senior Vice President of Summit Materials as part of the Companys planned and pro-active leadership succession.

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  • Tom Beck will become Executive Vice President, Summit Materials and David Loomes will assume the role of Continental Cement Company President and Senior Vice President of Summit Materials as part of the Companys planned and pro-active leadership succession.
  • Beck is transitioning into the EVP role following 25 years of distinguished service at Continental Cement Company, LLC (Continental or CCC), including the last 9 as President.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220228005144/en/
    Tom Beck will become Executive Vice President, Summit Materials, effective March 1, 2022.
  • I could not be more excited for David, as he assumes his new role as Continental Cement Company President, said Tom Beck.

Camping World Announces Deal to Acquire Bowling RVs in Iowa

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (Camping World), Americas Recreation Dealer, today announced an agreement to acquire Bowling RVs in Ottumwa, Iowa.

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  • Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (Camping World), Americas Recreation Dealer, today announced an agreement to acquire Bowling RVs in Ottumwa, Iowa.
  • We are excited to complete the acquisition of Bowling RVs, said Marcus Lemonis, CEO and Chairman of Camping World.
  • The facility, located at 14270 Sycamore Road, just off US highway 63, near the Des Moines River, will transition to the Camping World brand at closing.
  • Camping World Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, (together with its subsidiaries) is Americas largest retailer of RVs and related products and services.

Relation Insurance Services, Inc. Strengthens Position in South Texas Market with the Addition of Davenport & Associates LLC

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Monday, January 24, 2022
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Relation Insurance Services, Inc. (Relation), one of the largest and fastest-growing national insurance agencies, announced today it acquired the assets of Wilson R Davenport & Associates LLC (Davenport), headquartered in McAllen, Texas.

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  • Relation Insurance Services, Inc. (Relation), one of the largest and fastest-growing national insurance agencies, announced today it acquired the assets of Wilson R Davenport & Associates LLC (Davenport), headquartered in McAllen, Texas.
  • Leveraging industry experience, product expertise and local relationships, Davenport helps clients in various industries with complex benefits and life insurance solutions.
  • Wilson Dusty Davenport will continue with Relation and will strengthen Relations existing footprint in the South Texas marketplace.
  • Relation Insurance Services is an insurance brokerage that offers superior risk-management and benefits-consulting services through its family of brands across the United States.

Novelis' Specialty Products Third-Party Certified to Contain Up To 99% Recycled Content

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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Through recycling, Novelis preserves the value of aluminum alloys to maximize the environmental benefits of increased recycled content across its product portfolio.

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  • Through recycling, Novelis preserves the value of aluminum alloys to maximize the environmental benefits of increased recycled content across its product portfolio.
  • These continuous cast facilities serve the commercial transportation and building & construction markets, producing flat-rolled aluminum sheet that contains between 77% and 99% recycled content.
  • "We are committed to transparency and to being a brand our customers can trust, so pursuing GreenCircle's Recycled Content certification was a natural step for us."
  • "Novelis is leading the way by guaranteeing the percent of recycled content by obtaining third-party verifications.

We Need Help Now: How Two Ohio Partners are Helping to Fill Critical Health Care Roles

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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In this unique relationship, OHVA students who participate in the schools Health Care Pathway will be equipped with the necessary vocational skills to seamlessly transfer into Orions School of Allied Health and Wellness.

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  • In this unique relationship, OHVA students who participate in the schools Health Care Pathway will be equipped with the necessary vocational skills to seamlessly transfer into Orions School of Allied Health and Wellness.
  • Orion and OHVA will give students the right skills and then help them get the right jobs, filling those much-needed roles and bringing some relief to Americas health care heroes.
  • According to some estimates , over half a million health care jobs remain open across the country, with nearly 5,000 in the Columbus region alone.
  • Were so happy to work with Orion on this and look forward to our next generation of health care leaders.

Amerigroup Iowa Donates $3.2 Million to Community-Based Organizations in 2021

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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Amerigroup is reaffirming its commitment to addressing these drivers by providing financial support to a variety of focus areas to improve lives and communities across Iowa.

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  • Amerigroup is reaffirming its commitment to addressing these drivers by providing financial support to a variety of focus areas to improve lives and communities across Iowa.
  • We are so grateful for Amerigroups ongoing generosity supporting Food Bank of Iowa, said Food Bank of Iowa President and CEO Michelle Book.
  • Amerigroup Iowa, an Anthem Company, helps improve health care access and quality for more than 400,000 Iowa residents who participate in the states Medicaid programs.
  • Amerigroup Iowa members are assured care that is not only accessible, but also accountable, comprehensive, integrated and patient-centered.

Lee Enterprises reports continued revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth and strong fourth quarter results

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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DAVENPORT, Iowa, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE), a leading provider of high quality, trusted, local news, information and a major digital and subscription platform in 77 markets, today reported fourth quarter and year-to-date financial results(2) for the period ended September 26, 2021. On a GAAP basis, total operating revenue was $193.9 million and net income totaled $5.3 million in the fourth quarter.

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  • On a GAAP basis, total operating revenue was $193.9 million and net income totaled $5.3 million in the fourth quarter.
  • Total digital revenue increased 37% in the fourth quarter and now represents 34% of our total operating revenue, Mowbray added.
  • Total advertising and marketing services revenue increased 6% in the quarter driven by the continued growth of Amplified.
  • Revenue at TownNews, our SaaS content platform, increased 8% in the fourth quarter and revenue for the full year totaled $27.2 million.