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Employ Prince George's Celebrates Governor Moore's Signing of Key Workforce Development Legislation

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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Spearheaded by Senators Jeff Waldstreicher (Montgomery) and Michael Jackson (Prince George's) and Delegates Kevin M. Harris (Prince George's) and Vaughn Stewart (Montgomery), this legislation will provide targeted workforce development resources and support to individuals facing eviction proceedings.

Key Points: 
  • Spearheaded by Senators Jeff Waldstreicher (Montgomery) and Michael Jackson (Prince George's) and Delegates Kevin M. Harris (Prince George's) and Vaughn Stewart (Montgomery), this legislation will provide targeted workforce development resources and support to individuals facing eviction proceedings.
  • "We are thrilled to see Governor Moore's commitment to addressing the critical issues of housing insecurity and workforce development through the signing of House Bill 372 and Senate Bill 354," said Walter Simmons, President & CEO of Employ Prince George's.
  • This vital legislation, championed by Senator Alonzo Washington (Prince George's) and Delegate Adrian Boafo (Prince George's), saw broad support from businesses, nonprofits, Maryland's local workforce development boards, economic development entities, and chambers of commerce.
  • Along with the two landmark workforce development bills, Employ Prince George's secured a total of $850,000 in funding for multiple workforce development efforts.

Reworld™ and Goodwill Keystone Area Introduce Free Electronic Waste Recycling in 22 Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania Counties

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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LEMOYNE, Pa., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Reworld™, in partnership with Goodwill Keystone Area, unveiled a new initiative to provide free electronic waste recycling across 22 central and southeastern Pennsylvania counties.

Key Points: 
  • LEMOYNE, Pa., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Reworld™, in partnership with Goodwill Keystone Area, unveiled a new initiative to provide free electronic waste recycling across 22 central and southeastern Pennsylvania counties.
  • Made possible through efforts of the Pennsylvania Recycling Market Center, it began by Recycling Markets Center industry experts mapping Goodwill processes and operations, then understanding and interpreting the facility needs of Goodwill Keystone Area.
  • The new program at Goodwill Keystone Area now includes 22 counties at 42 locations, approximately 45 percent of the Pennsylvania population," said Robert Bylone, President and CEO, Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center.
  • "In partnership with Reworld™, we're flipping the switch on e-waste recycling," Goodwill Keystone Area President and CEO Ed Lada, Jr. said.

ALABAMA POWER ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lee Goodloe, Larry Howell and Will Wilson have been elected to the Alabama Power Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lee Goodloe, Larry Howell and Will Wilson have been elected to the Alabama Power Board of Directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome these accomplished leaders to our board of directors," said Alabama Power president and CEO Jeff Peoples.
  • Goodloe serves on the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau Board of Governors, the American Lumber Standards Committee, and the Business Council of Alabama Board of Directors.
  • Howell is a recognized leader in professional and civic organizations, serving on the boards of directors of the Business Council of Alabama, the Alabama Wildlife Federation, and the Pallet Foundation.

Sud Stop Launches 1st Location with $5 Premium Plans

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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The new express car wash company recently opened its first location in Bradenton, FL, the first of more than a dozen Sud Stops slated to open in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The new express car wash company recently opened its first location in Bradenton, FL, the first of more than a dozen Sud Stops slated to open in 2024.
  • “We’re challenging the status quo in the express car wash industry by offering all new guests an amazing introductory offer on our best wash, plus lower costs every day on all of our unlimited wash plans,” said Sud Stop CEO Rob Consalvo.
  • Sud Stop also offers its SuperSud ceramic-coating plan for $35 or the SpeedySud fusion bath package for $22.
  • Based in Orlando, FL, Sud Stop Car Wash is part of the Real Capital Partners family of companies, which also includes Store Space Self Storage, Storage360 and PACRIDGE.

National Coalition Launches Turnkey Building Decarbonization Program in 9 Major U.S. Cities and Counties

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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Today, a national coalition that includes nine major cities and counties launched a turnkey building decarbonization program that aims to rapidly scale up the deployment of clean-energy technologies across millions of small commercial and multifamily buildings with persistently high carbon footprints.

Key Points: 
  • Today, a national coalition that includes nine major cities and counties launched a turnkey building decarbonization program that aims to rapidly scale up the deployment of clean-energy technologies across millions of small commercial and multifamily buildings with persistently high carbon footprints.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240411313041/en/
    Building Decarbonization In-a-Box is a turnkey building decarbonization program being launched in nine major cities and counties that aims to rapidly scale up the deployment of clean-energy technologies across millions of small commercial and multifamily buildings with persistently high carbon footprints.
  • To implement BDAB, participating cities and counties will harness three key data sets: building permits, energy benchmarking (where available), and customer utility data.
  • Provide participating building owners with no-cost technical and financial assistance via proven software solutions from SRS, UtilityAPI, and Allectrify.

PROFITS FOR U.S. HOME SELLERS DECLINE AGAIN IN FIRST QUARTER OF 2024 AS PRICES FALL

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, today released its first-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Sales Report, which shows that profit margins on median-priced single-family home and condo sales in the United States decreased to 55.3 percent in the first quarter – the smallest level in more than two years.

Key Points: 
  • At the same time, investment returns for sellers decreased for the second straight quarter after several increases last year, hitting the low point since mid-2021.
  • The drop-off in prices and profits comes as a mix of powerful forces is putting both upward and downward pressure on the U.S. housing market.
  • The longest 40 average tenures among sellers in the first quarter of 2024 were again in the Northeast or West regions of the U.S.
  • Nationwide, all-cash purchases accounted for 41.1 percent of single-family home and condo sales in the first quarter of 2024.

Scott Latham, Chairman of Board of Trustees, to Deliver FHU Spring Commencement Address

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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HENDERSON, Tenn., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Scott E. Latham, newly appointed chairman of the FHU Board of Trustees, will deliver the commencement address at Freed-Hardeman University's spring graduation ceremony. The commencement will take place on May 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Loyd Auditorium and will mark the conclusion of FHU's 154th academic year.

Key Points: 
  • Scott E. Latham, newly appointed chairman of the FHU Board of Trustees, will deliver the commencement address at Freed-Hardeman University's spring graduation ceremony.
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Scott E. Latham, newly appointed chairman of the FHU Board of Trustees, will deliver the commencement address at Freed-Hardeman University's spring graduation ceremony.
  • The commencement will take place on May 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Loyd Auditorium and will mark the conclusion of FHU's 154th academic year.
  • He is past chairman and a member of the Alliance of State Bankers Associations, a division of the American Bankers Association.

National Cancer Institute Designates Jefferson's Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center as a Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jefferson announced that its Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) has earned a National Cancer Institute (NCI) "Comprehensive" Cancer Center designation, the highest recognition awarded by the NCI. 

Key Points: 
  • As part of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Research Consortium, Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University have partnered to transform breakthrough research into life-changing cancer treatments
    PHILADELPHIA, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jefferson announced that its Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) has earned a National Cancer Institute (NCI) "Comprehensive" Cancer Center designation, the highest recognition awarded by the NCI.
  • "We at Jefferson have always known that the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center is among the best of the best.
  • said Andrew Chapman, DO, FACP, EVP Cancer Research and Oncology Services, and Director, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Jefferson Health.
  • As partners in the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Research Consortium, Jefferson, along with Drexel University, is focused on transforming breakthrough research into life-changing cancer treatment.

Edison issues outlook on Boku (BOKU): Making the complex simple for global merchants

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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EBITDA grew 27% y o y as the company continued to invest in building out its LPM network from a technological and regulatory perspective.

Key Points: 
  • EBITDA grew 27% y o y as the company continued to invest in building out its LPM network from a technological and regulatory perspective.
  • Boku is trading at a small premium to its peer group on FY24/25 EV/EBITDA multiples.
  • In a DCF factoring in meeting the targets by FY27, we estimate the shares could be worth 251p.
  • A growing contribution from Amazon, continued adoption of LPMs and new major merchant sign-ups are the main triggers to achieve this, in our view.

Aureus Asset Management Appoints Thad Davis as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Aureus Asset Management (“Aureus” or the “Firm”), an independent investment firm dedicated to delivering long-term performance and unparalleled service to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional investors, today announced that Thad Davis has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Firm.

Key Points: 
  • Aureus Asset Management (“Aureus” or the “Firm”), an independent investment firm dedicated to delivering long-term performance and unparalleled service to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional investors, today announced that Thad Davis has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Firm.
  • Karen Firestone, Co-Founder of Aureus who previously served as Chairman and Chief Executive, has transitioned to serve as Executive Chairman.
  • Mr. Davis joined Aureus in 2005, the year the Firm was founded, as co-portfolio manager of its Core Equity Strategy.
  • Prior to joining Aureus, Mr. Davis was with Bear Stearns Asset Management where he was a vice president responsible for research and management of small and large-cap value equity portfolios.