FORT WALTON BEACH

The First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Proposed Acquisition of Beach Bancorp, Inc.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The proposed transactions will deepen The Firsts presence in the Florida panhandle, while also providing an entry into the Tampa, Florida market.

Key Points: 
  • The proposed transactions will deepen The Firsts presence in the Florida panhandle, while also providing an entry into the Tampa, Florida market.
  • Upon the completion of the acquisition, Beach Bank will merge with and into The First Bank.
  • In addition to strengthening our northwest Florida markets, Beach will add the Tampa metro and central Florida area to our footprint.
  • Beach has a team of high performing, experienced commercial bankers who will be joining our team.

Paya to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results on March 1, 2022

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paya Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYA) (Paya or the Company), a leading integrated payments and commerce solution provider, today announced that the Company will release its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 before market open.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paya Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYA) (Paya or the Company), a leading integrated payments and commerce solution provider, today announced that the Company will release its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 before market open.
  • Paya CEO Jeff Hack and CFO Glenn Renzulli will host a conference call to discuss these results at 8:00am ET on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
  • Investors are invited to listen to a live webcast of the conference call through the investor relations section of the Paya website at investors.paya.com .
  • Paya is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with offices in Reston, VA, Fort Walton Beach, FL, Dayton, OH, Mt.

Multi-Unit Operator Opening Fourth Slim Chickens on Florida Panhandle

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Monday, February 14, 2022

A multi-unit franchisee for the Slim Chickens brand, Maddox and Rutherford have spent over 20 years building a career in the restaurant industry.

Key Points: 
  • A multi-unit franchisee for the Slim Chickens brand, Maddox and Rutherford have spent over 20 years building a career in the restaurant industry.
  • The Fort Walton Slim Chickens location represents the brand's fourth location in Florida in the past 18 months, all owned by Maddox and Rutherford.
  • "After two successful openings in the area last year, we are very excited to bring our fourth panhandle Slim Chickens location to Fort Walton Beach," said Maddox.
  • The Fort Walton Beach opening is just a piece in Slim Chickens' larger growth story.

Paya Announces Launch of PayaGov

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Monday, January 31, 2022

ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paya (NASDAQ: PAYA), a leading integrated payments and commerce solution provider, today announced the launch of PayaGov, the companys solutions and domain experts serving government agencies, municipalities, and service providers.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paya (NASDAQ: PAYA), a leading integrated payments and commerce solution provider, today announced the launch of PayaGov, the companys solutions and domain experts serving government agencies, municipalities, and service providers.
  • We are very excited to introduce PayaGov, building on our market-leading franchise and momentum in this key vertical, said Ben Weiner, chief strategy officer at Paya.
  • Paya (NASDAQ: PAYA) is a leading provider of integrated payment and frictionless commerce solutions that help customers accept and make payments, expedite receipt of money, and increase operating efficiencies.
  • For more information about Paya, visit www.paya.com or follow us on Twitter: PayaHQ and LinkedIn: Paya .

Step One Automotive Group Hosts NADA Training Academy for Team Members

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Saturday, January 29, 2022

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., Jan. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Jan. 17 - 21, Step One Automotive Group hosted a special NADA Academy Training for its executive team at the Island Hotel on Okaloosa Island.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., Jan. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Jan. 17 - 21, Step One Automotive Group hosted a special NADA Academy Training for its executive team at the Island Hotel on Okaloosa Island.
  • Upcoming sessions include: fixed operations training in parts and service, variable operations training in pre-owned vehicles and new vehicles and business leadership training.
  • Step One Automotive Group sent 16 people from its management team to spend the entire week immersed in the training.
  • "There is nothing more important for us than empowering our team to grow and learn," said Step One Automotive Group CEO, Fernando Arellano.

Paya Partners with Transcard, Adding Fully-Integrated Accounts Payable Module

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Through the integration of Transcards technology and banking infrastructure, Paya will substantially expand its B2B commerce solution suite, adding a best-in-class, fully-integrated accounts payable (AP) module and supplier network.

Key Points: 
  • Through the integration of Transcards technology and banking infrastructure, Paya will substantially expand its B2B commerce solution suite, adding a best-in-class, fully-integrated accounts payable (AP) module and supplier network.
  • We are thrilled to partner with Paya to extend our technology to their substantial distribution network, said Transcard CEO Greg Bloh.
  • Paya is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with offices in Reston, VA; Fort Walton Beach, FL; Miamisburg, OH; Dayton, OH; Mt.
  • For more information about Paya, visit www.paya.com or follow us on Twitter: PayaHQ and LinkedIn: Paya.

Paya Partners with Transcard, Adding Fully Integrated Accounts Payable Module

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Through the integration of Transcard's technology and banking infrastructure, Paya will substantially expand its B2B commerce solution suite, adding a best-in-class, fully integrated accounts payable (AP) module and supplier network.

Key Points: 
  • Through the integration of Transcard's technology and banking infrastructure, Paya will substantially expand its B2B commerce solution suite, adding a best-in-class, fully integrated accounts payable (AP) module and supplier network.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Paya to extend our technology to their substantial distribution network," said Transcard CEO Greg Bloh.
  • Paya (NASDAQ: PAYA) is a leading provider of integrated payment and frictionless commerce solutions that help customers accept and make payments, expedite receipt of money, and increase operating efficiencies.
  • For more information about Paya, visit http://www.paya.com or follow us on Twitter: PayaHQ and LinkedIn: Paya.

Paya Announces Acquisition of VelocIT

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

ATLANTA, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paya Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYA) (“Paya”), a leading integrated payments and commerce solution provider, today announced the acquisition of VelocIT Business Solutions (“VelocIT”).

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paya Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYA) (Paya), a leading integrated payments and commerce solution provider, today announced the acquisition of VelocIT Business Solutions (VelocIT).
  • VelocIT brings to Paya industry-leading technologies, deep knowledge of the ERP market, and strong integration experience and expertise.
  • Through the acquisition of VelocIT, Paya will accelerate its product roadmap, scaling the companys solution capabilities and extending its leadership in accounting and ERP integrations.
  • With their technology platform, partnerships, and ERP domain expertise, the acquisition of VelocIT strengthens Payas ability to fulfill that commitment.

uBreakiFix® Opens in Chamblee Amidst Growing Demand for Tech Repair

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Monday, January 10, 2022

CHAMBLEE, Ga., Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix by Asurion has opened its newest franchise location in Chamblee at 5485 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.

Key Points: 
  • CHAMBLEE, Ga., Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix by Asurion has opened its newest franchise location in Chamblee at 5485 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
  • "Chamblee is an excellent area in need of a reliable and affordable electronics repair shop," said Harper.
  • uBreakiFix repair experts fix all types of electronics, regardless of make or model, and uBreakiFix is an authorized repair provider for some devices, including Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones.
  • "We are excited to serve more people in Chamblee with fast and affordable tech repair," said uBreakiFix CEO Dave Barbuto.

Greystone Provides $17.6 Million in Freddie Mac Financing for Acquisition of Affordable Multifamily Property in Okaloosa County, Florida

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Monday, January 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $17,592,000 Freddie Mac Optigo Targeted Affordable Housing (TAH) loan to acquire a 168-unit affordable housing property in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $17,592,000 Freddie Mac Optigo Targeted Affordable Housing (TAH) loan to acquire a 168-unit affordable housing property in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
  • The loan was originated by Carter King in Greystones Atlanta office, on behalf of The Hallmark Companies, Inc.
  • The $17,592,000 Freddie Mac loan carries a 10-year term and 30-year amortization at a variable interest rate, with interest-only payments for the first five years.
  • Loans are offered through Greystone Servicing Company LLC, Greystone Funding Company LLC and/or other Greystone affiliates.