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Study: These Metropolitan Areas are Most at Risk for Pricing Corrections

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Real estate, Cape Coral, Florida, Business, Risk, FIU, City, Doctor of Philosophy, Housing, Florida International University, BOCA, Florida Atlantic University

Twelve of the 15 most overpriced housing markets are in Sun Belt states, February data from the Top 100 U.S. Housing Markets shows.

Key Points: 
  • Twelve of the 15 most overpriced housing markets are in Sun Belt states, February data from the Top 100 U.S. Housing Markets shows.
  • Atlanta leads the nation for overpriced cities, with homes 41.72 percent overpriced compared to the long-term pricing trends.
  • Some of the metropolitan areas with the largest housing premiums are more at risk of a correction than they were leading up to the housing crash of 2007.
  • However, renting and not reinvesting is wealth destroying and should never be considered as an option.”
    To compare housing premiums in any metropolitan area, click here .

One More Child and Premier Trailer Leasing Hit the Road with Anti-Trafficking Message

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Organization, Partnership, Education, United States Marshals Service, Mentorship, Survivor, FBI, Drug

LAKELAND, Fla., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In partnership with One More Child , Premier Trailer Leasing committed to placing up to 3,000 decals on their trailers to bring more awareness to the issue of human trafficking.

Key Points: 
  • LAKELAND, Fla., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In partnership with One More Child , Premier Trailer Leasing committed to placing up to 3,000 decals on their trailers to bring more awareness to the issue of human trafficking.
  • “Premier is excited to join forces with One More Child,” said Jim AuBuchon, president and CEO of Premier.
  • Truck stops are known to be popular venues as traffickers move their victims to various locations for commercial exploitation.
  • In 2023, One More Child provided anti-trafficking services to 1,007 individuals while impacting 12,969 people through education, advocacy and awareness.

Provident Financial Services, Inc. Receives FDIC and New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Approvals for its Merger with Lakeland Bancorp, Inc.

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Organization, Tier 2, Growth, Provident Bank, Insurance, FDIC, Financial services, Provident, Federal Reserve, OAK, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, PFS, Calendar, Security (finance)

Upon completion of the merger, the combined company will operate under the Provident name and will benefit from enhanced scale, and opportunities for growth and profitability.

Key Points: 
  • Upon completion of the merger, the combined company will operate under the Provident name and will benefit from enhanced scale, and opportunities for growth and profitability.
  • The regulatory approvals contain certain conditions and commitments, including that Provident complete a $200 million capital raise prior to completion of the merger.
  • Provident intends to satisfy this condition by raising $200 million of Tier 2 qualifying subordinated debt prior to completing the merger.
  • In connection with these approvals, Provident and Lakeland expect to agree that the combined board of directors will consist of nine directors from Provident and five directors from Lakeland.

Provident Financial Services, Inc. Receives FDIC and New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Approvals for its Merger with Lakeland Bancorp, Inc.

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 25, 2024
Organization, Tier 2, Growth, Provident Bank, Insurance, FDIC, Financial services, Provident, Federal Reserve, OAK, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, PFS, Calendar, Security (finance)

Upon completion of the merger, the combined company will operate under the Provident name and will benefit from enhanced scale, and opportunities for growth and profitability.

Key Points: 
  • Upon completion of the merger, the combined company will operate under the Provident name and will benefit from enhanced scale, and opportunities for growth and profitability.
  • The regulatory approvals contain certain conditions and commitments, including that Provident complete a $200 million capital raise prior to completion of the merger.
  • Provident intends to satisfy this condition by raising $200 million of Tier 2 qualifying subordinated debt prior to completing the merger.
  • In connection with these approvals, Provident and Lakeland expect to agree that the combined board of directors will consist of nine directors from Provident and five directors from Lakeland.

One More Child Sounds Alarm on Human Trafficking During “See it. Say it. Stop it.” Event at Texas A&M University

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Internet, Survivor, A&M, Health Promotion International, Brazos Valley, Faculty, University, News, Texas A&M University, Trauma, Law enforcement, Student, Drug

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts, advocates, and law enforcement professionals gathered for a one-night event at Texas A&M University to raise awareness around the issue of human trafficking.

Key Points: 
  • COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts, advocates, and law enforcement professionals gathered for a one-night event at Texas A&M University to raise awareness around the issue of human trafficking.
  • Stop it.” event at the university’s Rudder Theater brought in students, faculty, staff and community members to hear speakers and panelists discuss the harsh realities of human trafficking and how to recognize the warning signs of sexual exploitation.
  • According to a study by the National Human Trafficking Hotline , Texas has the 2nd highest number of human trafficking cases in the United States.
  • Attendees also heard from speakers representing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Unbound Now, Texas A&M University's Health Promotion department and the Brazos Valley Human Trafficking Task Force.

One More Child Provides More Than 7,000 Meals to Texas School

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Friday, February 23, 2024
A&M, Student, Education, Lunch, Food, University, Texas A&M University, Community, Partnership, Tutoring

“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of One More Child,” said Lauren Cummings, sixth grade teacher at Cypress Grove.

Key Points: 
  • “We are overwhelmed by the generosity of One More Child,” said Lauren Cummings, sixth grade teacher at Cypress Grove.
  • “The donation will help in feeding our families in need for the remainder of the school year.
  • “Through this incredible partnership, we are ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals, both in school and at home."
  • In 2023, One More Child provided more than 19 million meals through its national and global feeding programs.

Metrc Announces New Track-And-Trace Government Contract with the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Education, Commonwealth, Health, Cabinet, Data collection, LDS Family Services, RFID, Software as a service, Patient, Seamless, Environment, Senate, Drug

In March of this year, Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 47, legalizing medical cannabis in the commonwealth effective January 1, 2025.

Key Points: 
  • In March of this year, Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 47, legalizing medical cannabis in the commonwealth effective January 1, 2025.
  • Seamless data tracking in Metrc also helps operators optimize inventory control, accurately report sales data, and improve cultivation management.
  • “As Kentucky works to establish its medical cannabis market, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to launch the state’s first-ever track-and-trace program,” said Michael Johnson, CEO at Metrc .
  • Metrc continues to be the favored partner of regulators and businesses in serving their unique needs and goals.

Qgiv’s Giving Tuesday 2023 Results Reveal Steadfast Generosity

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Face, AI, Organization, Pharmaceutical industry

Nonprofits using Qgiv’s online giving tools saw increased giving momentum from 2022 with a 13% increase in overall dollars raised.

Key Points: 
  • Nonprofits using Qgiv’s online giving tools saw increased giving momentum from 2022 with a 13% increase in overall dollars raised.
  • Even with less organizational participation in Giving Tuesday this year, donors responded to the call to give with increased generosity.
  • Consistent with the findings in Qgiv’s Sustainable Giving Report, donors will continue to prioritize their charitable giving, even in the face of rising costs.
  • Qgiv provides an end-to-end fundraising solution for nonprofits to launch diversified and sustainable fundraising strategies­ on Giving Tuesday and beyond.

Alex Sheen, founder of because I said I would, to headline Qgiv Conference as keynote speaker

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Monday, November 20, 2023
Marketing, Conference, Digital, CFRE, Movement, TED (conference), Nonprofit organization, Hearing, Knowledge, Organization

Sheen will deliver the closing keynote at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando on Jan. 20 to conclude the conference with an inspirational message to nonprofit fundraisers.

Key Points: 
  • Sheen will deliver the closing keynote at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando on Jan. 20 to conclude the conference with an inspirational message to nonprofit fundraisers.
  • “Nonprofits work tirelessly day after day to improve our communities,” said Sheen.
  • All conference content has been hand-picked by the Qgiv team to empower attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to maximize their fundraising results and engage their communities.
  • To learn more about the Qgiv Conference, the keynote and sessions or to register, visit https://www.qgivconference.com/ .

Celebrity Golf Tournament Tees Off to Stop Human Trafficking

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Friday, November 17, 2023
Hope, Sport, NBC Sports, Peter Jacobsen, PGA Tour, Ryder Cup, Hand, Trauma, Survivor, Crime, Azinger, Drug, Child

Funds raised from the Teeing Off to Stop Human Trafficking Golf Tournament at The Concession Golf Course in Bradenton on Monday will support the statewide effort in Florida to fight human trafficking by helping law enforcement to identify, rescue, and stabilize victims and empower One More Child Anti-Trafficking Mobile Teams to provide critical ongoing support to trafficking survivors on their journey to recovery.

Key Points: 
  • Funds raised from the Teeing Off to Stop Human Trafficking Golf Tournament at The Concession Golf Course in Bradenton on Monday will support the statewide effort in Florida to fight human trafficking by helping law enforcement to identify, rescue, and stabilize victims and empower One More Child Anti-Trafficking Mobile Teams to provide critical ongoing support to trafficking survivors on their journey to recovery.
  • "Florida is the 3rd worst state in the nation for the number of human trafficking reports to the national hotline," said Sara Mahoney, co-chair of the event.
  • With all of us working together, we can serve more trafficking survivors who desperately need the promise of a brighter future.
  • We are doing everything we can to make people aware of the problem of human trafficking.