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West Cary Group Partners with Richmond EDA to Earn Two International Economic Development Awards

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- West Cary Group – one of the largest minority-owned advertising and technology firms in the U.S. – the City of Richmond, and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Richmond (EDA) recently won two 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Awards by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Together, the partners earned a silver award for the creation of the EDA's new website as well as a bronze award for the fiscal year 2022 annual report created for the City of Richmond Department of Economic Development.

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RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- West Cary Group – one of the largest minority-owned advertising and technology firms in the U.S. – the City of Richmond, and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Richmond (EDA) recently won two 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Awards by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
The IEDC awards recognize the best economic development programs, partnerships, marketing materials, and influential leaders across the globe.
"We are thrilled that our collaboration with Richmond Economic Development is receiving worldwide renown," said Moses Foster, West Cary Group president and CEO.
"Richmond is in growth mode," continued Foster, "and West Cary Group is excited to continue to contribute to our city's evolution."

Sonder Holdings Inc. Expands in Southern California with Openings in Downtown Los Angeles and Orange County, Including Office-to-Hotel Conversions

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Monday, October 16, 2023

The Winfield and The Craftsman, Sonder’s first two locations in Downtown Los Angeles, are adaptive reuse properties in partnership with leading developers.

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The Winfield and The Craftsman, Sonder’s first two locations in Downtown Los Angeles, are adaptive reuse properties in partnership with leading developers.
“We’re excited to continue expanding in Southern California, with the opening of The Winfield and The Craftsman, two incredible historic buildings in Downtown Los Angeles converted to hotels via adaptive reuse.
The Winfield occupies a renovated and converted historic building, originally constructed in the late 1920s for the retailer Foreman & Clark.
The building is a designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and combines Art Deco and Gothic architecture styles.

Cresset Enters Joints Venture with Level 2 Development and SJG Properties, Marking the Firm’s Latest Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund Investment

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

This will be the first project in Cresset’s third Qualified Opportunity Zone fund, Cresset Diversified QOZ Fund III (“Fund III”).

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This will be the first project in Cresset’s third Qualified Opportunity Zone fund, Cresset Diversified QOZ Fund III (“Fund III”).
“We are excited to partner with Cresset Partners in our Scott’s Addition Project,” said Ashley Wiltshire of SJG Properties.
Cresset’s experience in Opportunity Zone projects and their long-term investment strategy made them a natural choice as a partner in developing The Ace.
“We’re very excited to support that growth by partnering with Level 2 and SJG on The Ace Apartments project.

Pedal Pub Richmond Open Just in Time for Race Weekend

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

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RICHMOND, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Step into the vibrant city of Richmond, Virginia, where the original party bike, Pedal Pub RVA, has rolled onto the scene just in time for NASCAR race weekend. With its launch earlier this summer, Pedal Pub RVA has quickly become a sought-after experience for the Richmond community, offering a delightful and fun-filled outing for families, friends, and work teams alike. Owned by the dynamic duo of Adam Seale and Matt Benoist, this franchise promises unforgettable tours through the lively Scott's Addition community.

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RICHMOND, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Step into the vibrant city of Richmond, Virginia, where the original party bike, Pedal Pub RVA , has rolled onto the scene just in time for NASCAR race weekend.
With its launch earlier this summer, Pedal Pub RVA has quickly become a sought-after experience for the Richmond community, offering a delightful and fun-filled outing for families, friends, and work teams alike.
Pedal Pub offers tours on 14-seat party bikes with stops at some of the most popular breweries, restaurants, coffee shops and stadiums.
Fellow co-owner Matt Benoist says, "Richmond is the perfect city for a Pedal Pub.

Pedal Pub Rolling into Richmond This Summer

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

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RICHMOND, Va., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's original party bike is coming to Richmond this summer! As the first franchise in Virginia, Pedal Pub RVA offers a unique way to take in the sites and experience Richmond with family, friends and coworkers. Bookings for the bike tours will launch soon and tours will run through Scott's Addition starting summer 2023.

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RICHMOND, Va., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's original party bike is coming to Richmond this summer!
As the first franchise in Virginia, Pedal Pub RVA offers a unique way to take in the sites and experience Richmond with family, friends and coworkers.
Richmond residents can head to the Flying Squirrels stadium on May 30 for the chance to win discounted tours and free giveaways from Pedal Pub RVA.
We're excited to bring Pedal Pub to the Richmond community and provide a safe opportunity for friends like us to have fun."

Renowned Jewelry Influencer TRAX NYC Visits Adamas One South Carolina Factory; Posts Demo of Adamas One Consumer Production Process

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

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“America is the new Africa when it comes to diamonds and it’s all thanks to Adamas One in Greenville, S.C.,” said Maksoud Trax Agadjani, TRAX NYC’s founder, who also appeared in the motion picture, Uncut Gems.

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“America is the new Africa when it comes to diamonds and it’s all thanks to Adamas One in Greenville, S.C.,” said Maksoud Trax Agadjani, TRAX NYC’s founder, who also appeared in the motion picture, Uncut Gems.
TraxNYC is committed to enhancing its customer’s experience in the selection and appreciation of fine jewelry.
Adamas One plans to begin growing custom diamonds for TRAX NYC’s business.
It was great to show off our growing process, which we believe sets us apart from the competition,” added Jay Grdina, Adamas One’s CEO.

Custom Lab Grown Diamonds Add a New Dimension to the Industry

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global demand for diamonds is on the rise. To illustrate, high demand for diamond jewelry from emerging markets such as China, India, Brazil, and Thailand is driving the global diamond mining market. In addition, and perhaps unexpectedly, rising demand for diamonds for use in industrial applications has also boosted the global market. Diamonds that are not of commercial quality are used in industrial applications, such as grinding wheels for drilling, cutting, polishing applications, electronic chips, and laser components. In recent years, a new way to obtain diamonds has emerged. Lab grown diamonds, which are made in laboratories and factories and are identical to natural diamonds in their composition and appearance. Adamas One Corp. (NASDAQ: JEWL), Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG), Rio Tinto Group (NYSE: RIO), Anglo American plc (OTC: NGLOY), Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV)

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In addition, and perhaps unexpectedly, rising demand for diamonds for use in industrial applications has also boosted the global market.
Lab grown diamonds, which are made in laboratories and factories and are identical to natural diamonds in their composition and appearance.
Increase in adoption of lab grown diamonds in the fashion and jewelry sector, along with increasing application of these diamonds in the industrial sector have spurred the demand for lab grown diamonds across myriad of industry verticals.
Exclusively for women, the elegant new Aria, in white ceramic and stainless steel illuminated by diamonds, redefines sport-chic with brilliant simplicity.

Custom Lab Grown Diamonds Add a New Dimension to the Industry

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global demand for diamonds is on the rise. To illustrate, high demand for diamond jewelry from emerging markets such as China, India, Brazil, and Thailand is driving the global diamond mining market. In addition, and perhaps unexpectedly, rising demand for diamonds for use in industrial applications has also boosted the global market. Diamonds that are not of commercial quality are used in industrial applications, such as grinding wheels for drilling, cutting, polishing applications, electronic chips, and laser components. In recent years, a new way to obtain diamonds has emerged. Lab grown diamonds, which are made in laboratories and factories and are identical to natural diamonds in their composition and appearance. Adamas One Corp. (NASDAQ: JEWL), Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG), Rio Tinto Group (NYSE: RIO), Anglo American plc (OTC: NGLOY), Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV)

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In addition, and perhaps unexpectedly, rising demand for diamonds for use in industrial applications has also boosted the global market.
Lab grown diamonds, which are made in laboratories and factories and are identical to natural diamonds in their composition and appearance.
Increase in adoption of lab grown diamonds in the fashion and jewelry sector, along with increasing application of these diamonds in the industrial sector have spurred the demand for lab grown diamonds across myriad of industry verticals.
Exclusively for women, the elegant new Aria, in white ceramic and stainless steel illuminated by diamonds, redefines sport-chic with brilliant simplicity.

Adam Sandler Gets Introspective with AARP The Magazine - Talks Aging, His Pivot Toward Serious Roles, and How Raising Kids Has (or Hasn't) Affected His Mindset

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Well into his sixth decade, Adam Sandler is a man of many titles – slapstick comedian, SNL alum, serious actor, movie producer, doting parent, ardent hoopster, perpetual kid and loyal pal. AARP The Magazine (ATM) caught up with Sandler (whose new project You Are SO Not Invited to my Bat Mitzvah! just finished filming this August) to discuss his expansive career and reasons behind his recent and successful pivot into the dramatic films.

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Sandler also touches on his bucket list items still to be ticked off, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.
The following are excerpts from ATM's October/November 2022 cover story featuring Adam Sandler.
On getting to the age that young Adam Sandler loved to poke fun at:
"I like my age, and it's fun to play my age.
AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

JOHN GONCALVES ANNOUNCES CITY COUNCIL CANDIDACY FOR WARD 1 IN PROVIDENCE

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Friday, May 20, 2022

PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence City Councilman John Goncalves (D-Ward 1) announced today that he is running for re-election to represent the City's Ward 1, which includes Fox Point, College Hill, Wayland Square, the Jewelry District, and Downtown Providence.

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PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence City Councilman John Goncalves (D-Ward 1) announced today that he is running for re-election to represent the City's Ward 1, which includes Fox Point, College Hill, Wayland Square, the Jewelry District, and Downtown Providence.
During his term, Goncalves has been a hands-on Council member, successfully closing and resolving thousands of constituent service issues.
"I'm proud to announce my candidacy for Providence City Council, Ward 1.
He was named Providence Monthly's Who To Watch in 2020 for spearheading a Providence Coalition of Neighborhood Associations across the City working collaboratively to tackle common neighborhood challenges.