The State of Massachusetts

PIRANHA Receives Unanimous Approval From Massachusetts Plumbing and Gas Fitting Board for State Expansion

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Monday, May 6, 2024

The Company's application to the Massachusetts Plumber and Gas Fitter Board garnered strong backing from the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices (“UA”) of Massachusetts, an influential union representing approximately 375,000 skilled plumbers, pipe fitters, and other industry professionals across the state.

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  • The Company's application to the Massachusetts Plumber and Gas Fitter Board garnered strong backing from the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices (“UA”) of Massachusetts, an influential union representing approximately 375,000 skilled plumbers, pipe fitters, and other industry professionals across the state.
  • SHARC Energy is already collaborating with a real estate investment trust on a PIRANHA retrofit project, leveraging a 50% cost share from Eversource Energy for a PIRANHA feasibility study under the Massachusetts Save Technical Assistance Program .
  • The State of Massachusetts is an early adopter of decarbonization strategies and policy, making it an ideal state to expand SHARC Energy’s growing footprint.
  • Massachusetts has been at the forefront of promoting TENs, being the first state to include provisions for TEN pilots in its 2021 Climate Roadmap .

Massachusetts Workforce Training Program Brings Postalytics Academy to Small Businesses

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Monday, March 11, 2024

ROCKLAND, Mass., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Postalytics, the leading direct mail automation platform, is now offering free courses to help Massachusetts small businesses learn how to leverage the power of direct mail.

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  • Postalytics, the leading direct mail automation platform, is now offering free courses to help Massachusetts small businesses learn how to leverage the power of direct mail.
  • ROCKLAND, Mass., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Postalytics , the leading direct mail automation platform, is now offering free courses to help Massachusetts small businesses learn how to leverage the power of direct mail.
  • The State of Massachusetts will reimburse companies for up to 100% of their total investment cost, once the enrolled employees complete the program.
  • Through grants provided by the Commonwealth Corporation and the Massachusetts Workforce Training Program, Postalytics Academy empowers Massachusetts companies with fewer than 100 employees to train up to two individuals on direct mail best practices.

U.S. Department of Defense Deploys Everbridge to Keep Attendees Safe During the 124th Army-Navy Game

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205765350/en/
    U.S. Department of Defense Deploys Everbridge to Keep Attendees Safe During the 124th Army-Navy Game.
  • “Over the years we have heavily relied on the utilization of JARVISS and its team from Everbridge for our annual Army-Navy football game.
  • The game has been frequently attended by sitting U.S. presidents and has been nationally televised each year since 1945.
  • Everbridge and its public safety solutions make it easy for attendees, visitors, and residents to receive important safety and event information before, during, and after large gatherings.

Historic New England Launches Transformational Public/Private Redevelopment Initiative in Massachusetts Gateway City of Haverhill

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Historic New England, the largest and most comprehensive independent preservation organization in the United States, is launching a transformational redevelopment initiative in Haverhill, Massachusetts, it was announced today by Vin Cipolla, president and CEO.

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  • Historic New England, the largest and most comprehensive independent preservation organization in the United States, is launching a transformational redevelopment initiative in Haverhill, Massachusetts, it was announced today by Vin Cipolla, president and CEO.
  • The Haverhill Center will feature creative exhibits from Historic New England’s 125,000-piece collection of historic objects, 1.5 million archival documents, interactive programming, demonstrations, and other activities.
  • “Historic New England is an extraordinary organization with thirty-eight museums across the region, majestic farms and landscapes, and award-winning programs for both children and adults.
  • Historically, Haverhill was known as the Queen Slipper City, the site of one of the world’s largest manufacturing centers for shoes.

New Jersey Advocacy Group for Older Adults Announces Partnership to Help Age 50+ Residents Find Work with Age-Friendly Employers

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

and HAMILTON, N.J., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NJAAW (New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well) and the Age-Friendly Institute announced a partnership to make it easier for older New Jersey residents to land work with employers that proactively recruit and retain age 50+ employees.

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  • and HAMILTON, N.J., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NJAAW (New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well) and the Age-Friendly Institute announced a partnership to make it easier for older New Jersey residents to land work with employers that proactively recruit and retain age 50+ employees.
  • Age-Friendly Institute President Tim Driver and NJAAW Executive Director Cathy Rowe said "we're delighted to join forces to better connect employers and older residents in the great state of New Jersey."
  • There are hundreds of employers in the program across all industries, including both the private and public sectors.
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Cataldo Increases Rates for Paramedics

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Monday, August 15, 2022

"EMS pay rates across the country have historically lagged behind other industries," says Kevin Turner, COO of Cataldo.

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  • "EMS pay rates across the country have historically lagged behind other industries," says Kevin Turner, COO of Cataldo.
  • Dennis Cataldo, President & CEO of Cataldo Ambulance Service, has long advocated for the industry to treat EMS workers more professionally.
  • As of today, the starting wage for all paramedics at Cataldo Ambulance Service will be $25/hour with experienced paramedics able to make up to $40/hour.
  • In addition to wage increases, Cataldo Ambulance Service already offers EMS professionals flexible schedules, paid time off, free training through the Cataldo Education Center, options for free or low-cost health benefits, as well as new vehicles and equipment.

BLDUP Expands to Florida, Opening Third Regional Office

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

"We listened, and BLDUP has launched the most comprehensive network that connects stakeholders based on forward-supply data.

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  • "We listened, and BLDUP has launched the most comprehensive network that connects stakeholders based on forward-supply data.
  • With the announcement, BLDUP has opened a Florida base of operations in Boca Raton, led by Alex Argento, Vice President of BLDUP.
  • The BLDUP Florida team will include content team members John Holcomb, based in Miami, and James Petrylka, based in Tampa.
  • About BLDUP: BLDUP is a first source dataset that focuses on the forward supply of new construction projects and developers.

Clearlake Capital Group Announces Senior Promotions and New Additions

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Friday, July 15, 2022

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. ("Clearlake"), an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies, today announced several senior executive promotions and new additions to the Clearlake team.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. ("Clearlake"), an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies, today announced several senior executive promotions and new additions to the Clearlake team.
  • Clearlake recently announced the closing of Clearlake Capital Partners VII with more than $14.1 billion in commitments.
  • Clearlake also announced the following new additions to Clearlake:
    Neeka Choobineh, Senior Associate, joined Clearlake in 2021.
  • Prior to joining Clearlake, she was the Corporate Controller at Saban Capital Group, a private investment firm.

COLOR Recognized by SHRM to Offer PDCs for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Credentials

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Friday, March 18, 2022

Being recognized by SHRM enables COLOR to offer programs that qualify for recertification credits for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credentials.

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  • Being recognized by SHRM enables COLOR to offer programs that qualify for recertification credits for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credentials.
  • As a member of the SHRM Recertification Provider network, COLOR will be able to award professional development credits (PDCs) for its programs that relate to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge ( SHRM BASK ).
  • "For over a decade, COLOR has prided itself on offering valuable content and resources to empower professionals of color, HR leaders, and champions of DEI.
  • Additionally, COLOR will offer virtual professional development content for virtual ticket holders and all in-person ticket holders as a bonus.

Vineyard Wind Announces Partnership with Crowley, City of Salem to Transform Harbor into Offshore Wind Port

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

to create a public-private partnership aimed at establishing Salem Harbor as the state's second major offshore wind port.

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  • to create a public-private partnership aimed at establishing Salem Harbor as the state's second major offshore wind port.
  • "We look forward to working with Vineyard Wind and the City of Salem and providing the highest level of service in order to make Salem Harbor a leading provider in the offshore wind supply chain."
  • Given Salem Harbor's deep-water port and unrestricted height access to accommodate large-scale wind turbine installation vessels, Vineyard Wind sees Salem Harbor as a necessary addition to support the offshore wind industry within the Commonwealth and across the region.
  • Vineyard Wind LLC is an offshore wind development company seeking to build the first large-scale offshore wind energy project in the U.S., to be located 15 miles south of Martha's Vineyard.