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MGM Resorts Teams with USO and American Airlines for 13th Annual Salute to the Troops at Mandalay Bay

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") will host the United Service Organizations (USO) Experience: Salute to the Troops, honoring more than 100 active-duty service members who have been injured in the line of duty beginning Friday, November 10. Now in its 13th year, the five-day celebration will take place at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.

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  • Now in its 13th year, the five-day celebration will take place at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
  • In partnership with USO, American Airlines will fly these honored guests and their families to Las Vegas for an extended holiday weekend, with MGM Resorts providing accommodations, meals, entertainment and other amenities free of charge.
  • As with previous years, hundreds of MGM Resorts employees and other supporters will gather to greet the group during a special "Wall of Gratitude" welcome procession at Mandalay Bay.
  • MGM Resorts remains committed to supporting military members and their families year-round, including actively recruiting and employing military men and women.

She Did it!! Ultra Marathon Swimmer Sarah Thomas Completes Swim Across Lake Mead Swimming 47.5 Miles to Make Waves to Fight Cancer for Swim Across America

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 7, 2023, ultra marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas set another world record with a monumental swim that no other swimmer has ever attempted. Sarah completed a 47.5-mile swim (pending ratification) of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam. The swim took her 26 hours, 45 minutes and 45 seconds (26:45:45) to complete. Sarah, a breast cancer survivor, took on this swim not just to break another world record, but to help make waves in the fight against cancer and to raise critical funds for cancer research with Swim Across America.

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  • Sarah completed a 47.5-mile swim (pending ratification) of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam.
  • I'm a cold water swimmer, so this was a bit warmer than I'm used to, but it ended up being lovely," said Sarah Thomas.
  • I'm so excited to be able to accomplish swimming in Lake Mead, and as a breast cancer survivor, to do it during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all while raising crucial funds for cancer research with Swim Across America."
  • Sarah has supported Swim Across America since 2018, when the inaugural Swim Across America - Denver swim was held in her home community.

Ultra Marathon Swimmer Sarah Thomas Will Attempt 50-Mile Swim in Lake Mead from Colorado River to the Hoover Dam and Make Waves to Fight Cancer with Swim Across America

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 6, 2023, ultra marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas will attempt to set another world record with a monumental swim that no other swimmer has ever attempted. Sarah will set out to complete a 50-mile swim of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam. She estimates the swim will take her 30 hours to complete. Sarah, a breast cancer survivor, is undertaking this swim not just to break another world record, but to help make waves in the fight against cancer and to raise critical funds for cancer research with Swim Across America.

Key Points: 
  • Sarah will set out to complete a 50-mile swim of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam.
  • Sarah already holds a long list of record-breaking feats and hopes to add the Lake Mead swim to her list.
  • "After my first visit to the Hoover Dam in February 2021, I knew I had to swim across Lake Mead," said Sarah.
  • Sarah's swim across Lake Mead will start in South Cove, where her favorite river, The Colorado, enters the lake.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Gated Community in Popular Henderson, Nevada

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Friday, August 25, 2023

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of River Mountain Trails, a new, gated community of single-story homes in desirable Henderson, Nevada.

Key Points: 
  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of River Mountain Trails, a new, gated community of single-story homes in desirable Henderson, Nevada.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230825232397/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of its newest gated community in popular Henderson, Nevada.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.
  • KB homes are engineered to be highly energy and water efficient and include features that support healthier indoor environments.

TurnOnGreen Completes Municipal Charging Project in Boulder City, Nevada  

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Imperalis Holding Corp. (OTC: IMHC), dba TurnOnGreen, Inc. (“TurnOnGreen” or the “Company”), announced today that the city of Boulder City, Nevada, has completed the installation of four public access TurnOnGreen charging stations located at the city Civic Center.

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  • Imperalis Holding Corp. (OTC: IMHC), dba TurnOnGreen, Inc. (“TurnOnGreen” or the “Company”), announced today that the city of Boulder City, Nevada, has completed the installation of four public access TurnOnGreen charging stations located at the city Civic Center.
  • The level 2 networked charging stations will provide EV charging services to city employees, local businesses, residents, and visitors of Boulder City.
  • The project features multiple high-power, networked EVP700G EV chargers that can be activated using the TurnOnGreen App , RFID cards, or a unique QR code on each charger.
  • “We are excited to help Boulder City expand their EV charging infrastructure and work with our partners at Bombard Electric to increase the EV charging footprint in the State of Nevada,” said TurnOnGreen President Marcus Charuvastra.

What States Publishes New Report About What the US States Are Famous for

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Denver, Colorado, April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What States released a new report that examined what the different US states and territories are famous for.

Key Points: 
  • Denver, Colorado, April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What States released a new report that examined what the different US states and territories are famous for.
  • What States is a website designed for people who want to learn more about the US and want to have a deeper understanding of its different states.
  • What States is an online website that has become a go-to resource for people looking for interesting facts and trivia about different US states.
  • What States analyzed all the 50 US states and divided its findings into different categories so that readers can read about the specific states they’re most interested in.

GOGO Charters Celebrates Sin City Launch, Grows Charter Bus Fleet in Las Vegas

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

LAS VEGAS and HOUSTON , April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GOGO Charters ®, the premier national charter bus and shuttle brand, announced today its official launch servicing greater Las Vegas .

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS and HOUSTON , April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GOGO Charters ®, the premier national charter bus and shuttle brand, announced today its official launch servicing greater Las Vegas .
  • GOGO Charters will offer one-time and recurring group transportation services for a variety of conferences, trips and special occasions.
  • "Las Vegas is a premier destination for both business and pleasure travel, but the journey through the desert isn't always easy.
  • GOGO Charters is pleased to bring a safe, convenient, and reliable transportation option to make it easier for groups to access everything Vegas has to offer," said Farzin Parsa, President of GOGO Charters.

California Homebuilding Foundation Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The California Homebuilding Foundation today announced its 2023 Hall of Fame honorees, comprising of homebuilding professionals who have exemplified the Foundation’s mission of forging a bright future for the next generation of homebuilders.

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  • The California Homebuilding Foundation today announced its 2023 Hall of Fame honorees, comprising of homebuilding professionals who have exemplified the Foundation’s mission of forging a bright future for the next generation of homebuilders.
  • “The Foundation is proud to place five honorees into our Hall of Fame in 2023, each of whom represent a gold standard in the homebuilding industry for innovation, leadership and philanthropy,” said Terri Brunson, Executive Director of the California Homebuilding Foundation.
  • “We are excited to honor these individuals, whose names and work will be added to our esteemed list of California homebuilding professionals in our Hall of Fame.”
    Since 1985, the Foundation has annually honored outstanding individuals in the homebuilding industry through its Hall of Fame.
  • The 2023 Hall of Fame honorees are Adrian Foley (Brookfield Properties), Michael Maples and Gregg Nelson (Trumark Homes), Leonard Miller (BrightSky Residential) and John Shea (J.F.

MGM Resorts Teams with USO & American Airlines for Salute to the Troops at Mandalay Bay

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") will host the United Service Organizations (USO) Experience: Salute to the Troops, honoring more than 100 wounded warriors and their guests beginning Thursday, Nov. 10. Now in its 12th year, the five-day celebration will take place at its new home at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its 12th year, the five-day celebration will take place at its new home at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
  • In partnership with USO, American Airlines will fly active-duty service members from around the country to Las Vegas free-of-charge for an extended holiday weekend.
  • As with previous years, hundreds of MGM Resorts employees and other supporters will gather to greet the group during a special ""wall of gratitude" welcome procession upon their arrival at Mandalay Bay.
  • This year American Airlines Group Inc. topped Fortune Magazine's list of best business turnarounds and its stock joined the S&P 500 index.

Eichleay Selects Unanet for ERP and CRM

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

DULLES, Va., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unanet, the leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, today announced that Eichleay, Inc., a 5th generation family-owned engineering and design firm, has switched from a legacy platform that it had used for more than 20 years to Unanet's ERP and CRM solutions. Eichleay has already begun implementation of the combined solutions and expects that Unanet will enable them to manage resource forecasting in ways the firm hasn't been able to previously.

Key Points: 
  • This value motivated Eichleay to look at Unanet as a solution that can elevate their internal operations and processes to the next level.
  • More than 1,850 architecture, engineering and construction companies like Eichleay select Unanet ERP and CRM because they have the right mix of functionality and accessibility, while also offering the ability to scale and grow seamlessly.
  • To learn more about Unanet CRM and ERP AE please visit https://unanet.com/crm-aec and https://unanet.com/erp-for-a-e/erp-for-a-e-overview/ .
  • Unanet is a leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM solutions purpose-built for Government Contractors, architecture, engineering, construction, and professional services.