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Bentonville Becomes Home for U.S. National Mountain Bike Team

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221215005250/en/
    United States of America Cycling has announced that Bentonville, Arkansas, will become the official home of the United States National Mountain Bike Team.
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    The U.S. National Mountain Bike Team will utilize Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas network of trails and gravel for endurance fitness camps as well as skills-development camps leading into the World Cup racing season.
  • In addition to National Team camps, USA Cycling will also host mountain bike and road Junior Talent Identification and Skills Camps in Bentonville.
  • The Bentonville satellite office will further accelerate the growth of elite American mountain bike athletes and will provide workspace for the mountain bike coaching and support staff.

MCR Acquires the Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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MCR the countrys 4th-largest hotel owner-operator has acquired the Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown , a five-story, extended-stay hotel with 124 suites in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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  • MCR the countrys 4th-largest hotel owner-operator has acquired the Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown , a five-story, extended-stay hotel with 124 suites in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221201005018/en/
    The Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown.
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    Often called The Scenic City, Chattanooga sits in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and right along the mighty Tennessee River.
  • The Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown is located at 1300 Carter Street and features:

Ascend West Virginia Expands Into Fourth Community

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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CHARLESTON, W.Va., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend West Virginia, the nation's premier talent attraction and retention program, today announced its addition of the Greater Elkins community to the program. Founded by West Virginia native Brad D. Smith and his wife Alys, Ascend WV will welcome a new group of adventurers to the state's Potomac Highlands, offering them more than $20,000 in incentives—and a path to making "Almost Heaven" home. Greater Elkins joins a lineup of other communities that have welcomed nearly 150 new West Virginians while maintaining a 98% retention rate.

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  • CHARLESTON, W.Va., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend West Virginia, the nation's premier talent attraction and retention program, today announced its addition of the Greater Elkins community to the program.
  • "The incredible success of Ascend WV shows just how appealing our quality of life is to professionals, whether or not they have previous connections to West Virginia," West Virginia University President Gordon Gee said.
  • Beginning today, Ascend West Virginia is accepting applications for Greater Elkins Area, as well as the Morgantown Area, Eastern Panhandle and Greenbrier Valley.
  • "The trajectory of this program is a testament to the growing interest and positive buzz around West Virginia," said Chelsea Ruby, Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Tourism.

Iron Mountain Data Centers Expands Footprint in North America

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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The land is adjacent to Iron Mountains existing 39-acre campus that houses their AZP1 (41 megawatt) and AZP2 (48 megawatt) data centers.

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  • The land is adjacent to Iron Mountains existing 39-acre campus that houses their AZP1 (41 megawatt) and AZP2 (48 megawatt) data centers.
  • The Phoenix data center market continues to see a tremendous amount of growth and we are pleased to be expanding our footprint in this robust market, said Rick Crutchley, Vice President & General Manager, North America, Iron Mountain Data Centers.
  • Iron Mountains AZP2 data center is the first BREEAM design-certified data center in North America.
  • With this land acquisition, Iron Mountain Data Centers global footprint now has 20+ sites across 19 markets in 3 continents.

Iron Mountain Data Centers Expands EMEA Footprint

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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The acquisition of XData enables us to meet the growing demand for connected, compliant and sustainable data center services across Europe and we are thrilled to be expanding our EMEA footprint, said Eric Boonstra, Vice President and General Manager of Iron Mountain Data Centers EMEA.

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  • The acquisition of XData enables us to meet the growing demand for connected, compliant and sustainable data center services across Europe and we are thrilled to be expanding our EMEA footprint, said Eric Boonstra, Vice President and General Manager of Iron Mountain Data Centers EMEA.
  • Iron Mountain Data Centers campus is one of Madrids largest data center parks and is in close proximity to major internet exchanges.
  • The Madrid Data Center will provide both local Spanish and global operating businesses with the interconnected infrastructure they require backed by Iron Mountain Data Centers industry leading compliance and sustainability programs.
  • With this acquisition, Iron Mountain Data Centers global footprint now has 20+ sites across 19 markets in 3 continents.

PLAS Y BRENIN NATIONAL OUTDOOR CENTRE AND KENDAL MOUNTAIN JOIN FORCES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO OUTDOOR LEARNING AND SKILLS

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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Sport England owned Plas y Brenin becomes Official Skills and Training Partner for Kendal Mountain Festival, Tour and Player under a landmark multi year partnership.

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  • Sport England owned Plas y Brenin becomes Official Skills and Training Partner for Kendal Mountain Festival, Tour and Player under a landmark multi year partnership.
  • Together, the outdoor brands will broaden access to skills, training and careers in the outdoors to increase inclusion and diversity in the outdoors.
  • LONDON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sport England's National Outdoor Centre, Plas y Brenin and Kendal Mountain (which includes its Festival, Tour and Player offerings) are excited to announce a new multiyear partnership to broaden access to the outdoors.
  • Ruth Hall, CEO, Plas y Brenin, commented: "We are incredibly proud to become Kendal Mountain's Official Skills and Training Partner for the next two years.

LexisNexis VitalChek Network Helps Ensure Safe Passage of the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from North Carolina to Washington, D.C.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. and ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A different national forest provides a tree to light up the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building each year for the holiday season. The national forests in North Carolina are working with nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors to bring the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree from the Pisgah National Forest to Washington, D.C., with support from sponsors including Permit Wizard from LexisNexis® VitalChek Network.

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  • The national forests in North Carolina are working with nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors to bring the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree from the Pisgah National Forest to Washington, D.C.,with support from sponsors including Permit Wizard from LexisNexis VitalChek Network.
  • The 78-foot-tall red spruce will be harvestedfrom North Carolina's Pisgah National Forest in early Novemberandpreparedforthe nearly 1,000-miletour titled "From the Mountains to the Sea."
  • Permit Wizard's vast knowledge of these state requirements and the U.S. transportation system will help ensure the tree's safe delivery.
  • LexisNexis VitalChek Network also provides secure online ordering for vital records ( www.vitalchek.com ).

Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge Announces its New Executive Chef

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge, Tucson's premier country club and resort destination, announces the appointment of its new Executive Chef, Wendy Gauthier, CPC, effective November 1st, 2022.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge, Tucson's premier country club and resort destination, announces the appointment of its new Executive Chef, Wendy Gauthier, CPC, effective November 1st, 2022.
  • Chef Wendy joins Ventana Canyon with 24 years of experience as a Chef, 22 in the Tucson area.
  • Wendy is a Certified Personal Chef (CPC) and began her culinary career at Canyon Ranch and the Flying V before opening Chef Chic in 2001.
  • "We are thrilled that Wendy Gauthier will be our next Executive Chef at Ventana Canyon," says Kimberly Wood, CEO and General Manager of Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge.

MP Materials to Participate in the Gabelli Funds 46th Annual Automotive Symposium

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP) today announced that Ryan Corbett, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Gabelli Funds 46th Annual Automotive Symposium on Monday, October 31, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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  • MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP) today announced that Ryan Corbett, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Gabelli Funds 46th Annual Automotive Symposium on Monday, October 31, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP) is the largest producer of rare earth materials in the Western Hemisphere.
  • MP Materials produced approximately 15% of the rare earth content consumed in the global market in 2021.
  • MP Materials integrated operations at Mountain Pass combine low production costs with high environmental standards, thereby restoring American leadership to a critical industry with a strong commitment to sustainability.

AtWork Opens New Office in Beckley, West Virginia

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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BECKLEY, W.Va., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AtWork, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise, announced today the opening of its new office in Beckley, West Virginia, the company's first in the state. The location is owned and operated by veteran entrepreneur Tiffany Kapp and is located at 219 North Kanawha Street, Beckley, West Virginia, 25801.

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  • BECKLEY, W.Va., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AtWork , a rapidly growing national staffing franchise, announced today the opening of its new office in Beckley, West Virginia, the company's first in the state.
  • The location is owned and operated by veteran entrepreneur Tiffany Kapp and is located at 219 North Kanawha Street, Beckley, West Virginia, 25801.
  • "We're so happy to open our first location in the state of West Virginia under Tiffany's leadership," said Jason Leverant, President and COO of AtWork Group.
  • "I am very excited for the opportunity to bring AtWork to West Virginia," said Tiffany Kapp, Owner.