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Celebrating Women's Leadership: Bryant & Stratton College Hosts Panels in Honor of Women's History Month

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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In recognition of Women's History Month, Bryant & Stratton College (B&SC) proudly announces two dynamic panel discussions aimed at spotlighting the exceptional leadership of women across diverse sectors.

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  • In recognition of Women's History Month, Bryant & Stratton College (B&SC) proudly announces two dynamic panel discussions aimed at spotlighting the exceptional leadership of women across diverse sectors.
  • Scheduled for March 19th and March 21st, these panels will delve into topics crucial for career advancement and empowerment.
  • The panels aim to celebrate the accomplishments of these distinguished women while offering insights into leadership, entrepreneurship, and career advancement.
  • "These panels serve as a tribute to the indomitable spirit and leadership prowess of women," said Jeff Thorud, Market Director at B&SC’s Virginia Campuses.

ParkMobile to Bring Mobile Payment Solution to Delaware, Ohio

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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DELAWARE, Ohio, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ParkMobile, a provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of EasyPark Group, is modernizing the parking permit system in Delaware, Ohio. This month, residents and visitors will be able to reserve their parking monthly pass via the ParkMobile app or web browser. Additionally, drivers will be able to pay for parking at over 300 on-street and off-street parking spaces throughout the town through ParkMobile.

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  • This month, residents and visitors will be able to reserve their parking monthly pass via the ParkMobile app or web browser.
  • Additionally, drivers will be able to pay for parking at over 300 on-street and off-street parking spaces throughout the town through ParkMobile.
  • "For over 15 years, ParkMobile has been a trusted mobility management platform for cities across North America.
  • ParkMobile is available for both iPhone and Android devices, and can also be accessed on a mobile web browser .

City of Vallejo Pays $1 Million Settlement for Whistleblower Retaliation

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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City of Vallejo, CA pays $1 million to settle wrongful termination after whistleblowing on Mare Island land deal.

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  • City of Vallejo, CA pays $1 million to settle wrongful termination after whistleblowing on Mare Island land deal.
  • The City of Vallejo has paid $1 Million to Joanna Altman, former Assistant to the City Manager, who together with former Special Advisor to the City Manager Slater Matzke and Assistant to the City Manager Will Morat, sued after they were terminated in April 2020.
  • When their complaints reached the City Council, an investigation was ordered to be conducted by an outside law firm.
  • Greg Nyhoff resigned as City Manager of Vallejo in May of 2021, and signed a settlement agreement in which Vallejo agreed to pay him an hourly rate to testify in this litigation, among other matters.

City of Belleville joins the MITN Purchasing Group by Bidnet Direct

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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BELLEVILLE, Mich., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The City of Belleville has officially joined the MITN Purchasing Group, one of Bidnet Direct's regional e-procurement solutions, providing vendors throughout Michigan easy online access to its upcoming solicitations. The City of Belleville invites all vendors to register online at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cityofbelleville.

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  • The City of Belleville has officially joined the MITN Purchasing Group, one of Bidnet Direct's regional e-procurement solutions, providing vendors throughout Michigan easy online access to its upcoming solicitations.
  • BELLEVILLE, Mich., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The City of Belleville has officially joined the MITN Purchasing Group, one of Bidnet Direct's regional e-procurement solutions, providing vendors throughout Michigan easy online access to its upcoming solicitations.
  • Registered vendors of the MITN Purchasing Group can gain access to a variety of bid opportunities throughout Michigan in one easy-to-use location.
  • By posting upcoming bids and RFPs on the MITN Purchasing Group, the City of Belleville ensures an entire community of vendors can view their solicitation, download documents, and receive notification of addenda, helping to streamline their procurement process.

GTIS Partners and Clyde Capital Joint Venture Announce $250 Million Mixed-Use Development Project in Phoenix

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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The project will include a build-to-rent community, retail space and a medical facility, and will be built across 90 acres of land acquired by GTIS and Clyde.

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  • The project will include a build-to-rent community, retail space and a medical facility, and will be built across 90 acres of land acquired by GTIS and Clyde.
  • Forty-five acres will be allocated to a joint venture between Clyde and Simon CRE, a national commercial real estate acquisition and development company, to establish a multi-phase retail center.
  • GTIS and Clyde initially pursued the property in April 2021 and took the project through a rezoning and site planning approval as it secured entitlements.
  • GTIS launched Tavalo, a dedicated build-to-rent community development company and a subsidiary of the firm, in April 2023.

Chevron and City of Santa Paula Complete Donation of Historic Union Oil Company of California Headquarters and $2 Million Grant

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Chevron, through its affiliate Union Oil Company of California, has transferred ownership and control of the former headquarters of Union Oil Company of California to the City of Santa Paula.

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  • Chevron, through its affiliate Union Oil Company of California, has transferred ownership and control of the former headquarters of Union Oil Company of California to the City of Santa Paula.
  • Included in the donation are the historic headquarters building, a “Rig Building,” an adjacent parking lot, select oil industry memorabilia, and a substantial $2 million grant.
  • The building continued to serve as Union Oil Company of California headquarters until the company moved to Los Angeles in 1900.
  • “The birthplace of Union Oil Company of California is part of the proud history of Chevron, and we recognize we share some of that heritage with the City of Santa Paula,” said Gaynor Shirreffs, President of Chevron Environmental Management Company.

Pacific Retail Capital Partners Bolsters Presence in Southern California, Acquires The Shops at Palm Desert

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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We look forward to getting started and working in partnership with the City of Palm Desert throughout this process.”

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  • We look forward to getting started and working in partnership with the City of Palm Desert throughout this process.”
    The acquisition of The Shops at Palm Desert marks the second property PRCP has acquired in 2023, joining Bridgewater Commons in Bridgewater, N.J.
  • The Shops at Palm Desert will be the fourth repositioning project the Company has announced since fall 2022.
  • “The City of Palm Desert welcomes Pacific Retail's acquisition and expresses optimism at the prospect of redevelopment opportunities at this prime location.
  • We believe that this significant investment aligns with our city's long-term growth goals and reflects the confidence that developers have in the economic vitality of Palm Desert.

Hallandale Beach Event Series, Part of SOBEWFF®, to include Festival of Lights Themed Food & Groove: A Wine, Food and Art Experience, and Celebrity Chef Dinner with Chris Valdes and Georgina Sulle at KAO Bar & Grill

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) is proud to again host South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF®) Hallandale Beach Event Series on Friday, February 23, and Saturday, February 24, 2024. The much-anticipated series will showcase the City's eclectic international food scene and spotlight the City's focus on culture and art.

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  • The much-anticipated series will showcase the City's eclectic international food scene and spotlight the City's focus on culture and art.
  • KAO Bar & Grill is a two-story unique concept of a shipping container restaurant, hand-painted by artist Falopapas.
  • More than 25 local restaurants participated during the 2023 event, and the City looks forward to welcoming them back again during the Hallandale Beach Food & Groove.
  • For more information on the Hallandale Beach Event Series, please visit www.hallandalebeachfoodandgroove.com .

Ziply Fiber unveils America’s Fastest Internet with the first symmetrical 50 Gig fiber service to the home available today across entire Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana fiber footprint

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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"Whether they choose our new 50 Gig service tier or any other fiber plan, customers can feel confident they’re on the best and fastest network available, regardless of speed tier they choose.

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  • "Whether they choose our new 50 Gig service tier or any other fiber plan, customers can feel confident they’re on the best and fastest network available, regardless of speed tier they choose.
  • The future is fiber, and for folks in the Northwest, that is Ziply Fiber.”
    Today’s announcement continues Ziply Fiber’s culture of industry leadership and innovation.
  • It then became the fastest residential ISP in the Northwest with the introduction of symmetrical 10 Gig fiber service in 2023.
  • Ziply Fiber’s new 50 Gig service plan costs $900 per month and comes with both Static IPv6 and IPv4 addresses.

Unprecedented Demand Propels Early Groundbreaking of Penticton’s Sokana

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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"We're thrilled by the response from the community and are working tirelessly to meet the high demand," said Leonard Kerkhoff, President and CEO of Kerkhoff Develop-Build.

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  • "We're thrilled by the response from the community and are working tirelessly to meet the high demand," said Leonard Kerkhoff, President and CEO of Kerkhoff Develop-Build.
  • "The accelerated schedule will ensure more people can enjoy the unique lifestyle that Sokana offers.
  • Our second building has recently started selling and we are still seeing significant demand from people across Western Canada who want to own a home in Sokana and Penticton."
  • This swift response highlights the developer's commitment to fulfilling the strong demand for quality homes in Penticton, the Okanagan's rising real estate hotspot.