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FITCI Cornerstone Dedication by Mason Grand Master Spicer

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Lundi, mai 6, 2024

Frederick, Md., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI), a leading incubator and accelerator for startup companies, proudly announces a cornerstone ceremony for its latest venture, Maryland's EDGE at 321. This event takes place on May 14th at 3:00 PM EDT at 321 Ballenger Center Dr, Suite 125, Frederick, MD 21703. The occasion honors the 130 craftspeople, designers, and construction professionals among 27 companies who contributed to making Frederick's state-of-the-art entrepreneurial community center & newest biotech lab space a reality. FITCI will host a community-wide Grand Opening celebration later in June.

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  • This event takes place on May 14th at 3:00 PM EDT at 321 Ballenger Center Dr, Suite 125, Frederick, MD 21703.
  • FITCI will host a community-wide Grand Opening celebration later in June.
  • The cornerstone ceremony will be conducted by Frederick A. Spicer, M.W.
  • Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Maryland (Freemasons), continuing a time-honored tradition that has played a significant role in American history.

TUN TAVERN LEGACY FOUNDATION SECURES LAND TO REBUILD HISTORIC SITE IN PHILADELPHIA

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Mardi, avril 30, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tun Tavern Legacy Foundation, Inc. (Foundation), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, today announced it acquired land to rebuild and reestablish an authentic reproduction of the original Tun Tavern building in Philadelphia. The Tun, constructed in 1693, is the birthplace of Freemasonry in Pennsylvania (1731) and the first documented lodge in North America, and the founding place of the St. Andrew's Society (1747), and the United States Marine Corps (1775). It is also the early first meeting place of the Friendly Sons & Daughters of St. Patrick (established 1771), the Society of St. George (founded in 1772, with earlier meetings at Tun Tavern), and is purportedly the place where John Adams and the Naval Committee met and drafted documents that outline the structure for what became the United States Navy (1775). A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for November 2024 in advance of the Navy and Marine Corps' 250th Homecoming Celebration in 2025.

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  • The Tun™ will be located at 19 S. 2nd Street in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood, known as "America's most historic square mile."
  • The location is within 250 yards of the original Tun Tavern site at Water Street and Tun Alley on Philadelphia's waterfront, where the Tun stood until 1781.
  • With the land acquisition, we have a strong base to move forward with the fundraising necessary to rebuild the historic Tun Tavern," said Rob Brink, Foundation Board Chair and Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Free and Accepted Masons.
  • "The Foundation will operate The Tun™ as a functioning mariner's tavern and restaurant reminiscent of colonial Philadelphia.

Synagro Selected a 2022 Top Workplace in Maryland by The Baltimore Sun

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Mardi, décembre 13, 2022

BALTIMORE, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Synagro Technologies, Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in North America, has been awarded a Top Workplace honor by the The Baltimore Sun for the second consecutive year in the Top Small Employers category. The Baltimore Sun had its 2022 Top Workplaces event on December 8, 2022, at the Grand Lodge of Maryland, and published the list of Top Workplaces on December 12, 2022.

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  • BALTIMORE, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Synagro Technologies, Inc. , the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in North America, has been awarded a Top Workplace honor by the The Baltimore Sun for the second consecutive year in the Top Small Employers category.
  • The Baltimore Sun had its 2022 Top Workplaces event on December 8, 2022, at the Grand Lodge of Maryland, and published the list of Top Workplaces on December 12, 2022.
  • Our leadership team and I continue to work very hard to create a fun, rewarding work environment," said Bob Preston, Chief Executive Officer, Synagro.
  • The annual Maryland Top Workplaces award gathers employee feedback through a third-party survey administered by Energage, L.L.C.

University of Phoenix Supports Willing Warriors’ New Grand Lodge Delivering Life-Changing Retreats for Military Service Members

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Lundi, décembre 5, 2022

University of Phoenix is proud to support nonprofit Willing Warriors at the ground-breaking ceremony for a future Grand Lodge on Friday, December 2, 2022, in Haymarket, Virginia.

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  • University of Phoenix is proud to support nonprofit Willing Warriors at the ground-breaking ceremony for a future Grand Lodge on Friday, December 2, 2022, in Haymarket, Virginia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221205005575/en/
    Willing Warriors leadership and University of Phoenix alumni at the ground-breaking ceremony December 2, 2022, left to right: Sarah Ford, executive director, Willing Warriors; John Dominick, co-founder, Willing Warriors; Shirley Dominick, president and co-founder, Willing Warriors (alum); Barbara Smith, vice president, University of Phoenix District - Maryland - Virginia Alumni Chapter (alum); Kent Blumberg, faculty and national account manager, University of Phoenix (alum); and Ken Lukonis, Board member, Willing Warriors (alum).
  • University of Phoenix supports Willing Warriors and other nonprofit efforts through its corporate social responsibility program.
  • University of Phoenix serves the educational goals of veterans and military students, with specially trained staff to assist service members, veterans, and military spouses and dependents.

JANSON Donates $50,000 to the Willing Warriors Organization

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Mardi, septembre 20, 2022

HAYMARKET, Va., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JANSON is honored to announce that as part of its outreach and community impact for 2022, the company pledged $50,000 to Willing Warriors. The donation will help with the construction of the Grand Lodge, a large retreat house for veterans and their families.

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  • HAYMARKET, Va., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JANSON is honored to announce that as part of its outreach and community impact for 2022, the company pledged $50,000 to Willing Warriors.
  • She has been a long-time supporter of the Willing Warriors organization, having attended the initial opening of the retreat in 2015 and serving for a term as a board member.
  • To date, Willing Warriors has hosted more than 700 wounded, injured, or ill warriors and an additional 1600 family members and friends.
  • As an example, Willing Warriors partners with Mighty Oaks, a Christian organization that provides rigorous peer-based and mentoring programs for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD).

California Masons Give Over $75,000 for Ukraine Relief to the International Committee of the Red Cross

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Jeudi, juillet 21, 2022

The total includes gifts from individual Masons throughout California, as well as contributions from lodges and the California Masonic Foundation.

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  • The total includes gifts from individual Masons throughout California, as well as contributions from lodges and the California Masonic Foundation.
  • The International Committee of the Red Cross delivers relief items to the displaced, provides medicine and supplies to health care facilities, restores the water supply to millions of people and engages in numerous other lifesaving activities.
  • This gift from the Masons of California will go specifically toward providing this vital support to civilians of the Ukraine as they continue their fight for freedom against Russian forces.
  • This gift to the International Committee of the Red Cross will provide important services for the Ukrainian people in their darkest hour.

Hard Asset Management Acquires an Exceedingly Rare 1800 George Washington Gold Funeral Medal

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Vendredi, juillet 1, 2022

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hard Asset Management, Inc. has recentlyadded an '1800 GeorgeWashington Gold Funeral Medal NGC MS62' to their Hard Asset Reserve Collection, which showcases several of theworld's most important rare coins throughout history.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hard Asset Management, Inc. has recentlyadded an '1800 GeorgeWashington Gold Funeral Medal NGC MS62' to their Hard Asset Reserve Collection, which showcases several of theworld's most important rare coins throughout history.
  • "This remarkable GW-75 Gold Funeral Medal isone of the single mostspectacular and incredibly importantrarities we have handled," says Christian Briggs, Founder, and CEOof Hard Asset Management.
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  • Hard Asset Management, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of BMC Capital, Inc., is one of the world'spremier firms specializing in the full-service management of hard assets for individuals and familyoffices around the globe.

Full House Resorts Announces First Quarter Results

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Lundi, mai 9, 2022

LAS VEGAS, May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Full House Resorts, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLL) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.

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  • Our first quarter results were solid, given adverse hold percentages at two of our properties and meaningful but planned construction disruptions at Bronco Billys to hasten the completion of Chamonix, said DanielR.Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Full House Resorts.
  • Results in the recent quarter were adversely affected by a low table games hold percentage of 10.1%, versus the trailing three-year average of 17.2%.
  • Conversely, a table games hold percentage of 26.0% in the first quarter of 2021 was meaningfully higher than the trailing three-year average, which benefited results in the prior-years quarter.
  • The Company will host a conference call for investors today, May9,2022, at 4:30p.m.ET (1:30p.m.PT) to discuss its 2022 first quarter results.

Inspirato Announces 11 New Luxury Residences at 71 Wentworth in Charleston

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Lundi, avril 18, 2022

DENVER, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspirato Incorporated (NASDAQ: ISPO) (the Company), the innovative luxury travel subscription brand, today announced that it has partnered with East West Partners to add 11 luxury residences at the historic Charleston, South Carolina property 71 Wentworth to the Inspirato controlled accommodation portfolio.

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  • DENVER, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspirato Incorporated (NASDAQ: ISPO) (the Company), the innovative luxury travel subscription brand, today announced that it has partnered with East West Partners to add 11 luxury residences at the historic Charleston, South Carolina property 71 Wentworth to the Inspirato controlled accommodation portfolio.
  • The new residences are expected to be available for booking by Inspirato subscribers following completion of renovations to the property in early 2023.
  • In 2019, Inspirato revolutionized travel by introducing Inspirato Pass, the worlds first luxury travel subscription that includes all nightly rates, taxes, and fees.
  • Currently underway are 78 condominiums at The Cape on Kiawah Island and 12 condominiums at 71 Wentworth in downtown Charleston.

Synagro Selected a 2021 Top Workplace in Maryland by The Baltimore Sun

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Mardi, décembre 14, 2021

The Baltimore Sun had its 2021 Top Workplaces event on December 9, 2021, at the Grand Lodge of Maryland, and published the list of Top Workplaces on December 10, 2021.

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  • The Baltimore Sun had its 2021 Top Workplaces event on December 9, 2021, at the Grand Lodge of Maryland, and published the list of Top Workplaces on December 10, 2021.
  • Our leadership team and I work very hard to create a fun, rewarding work environment," said Bob Preston, chief executive officer, Synagro.
  • "Our employees get up every day fired up about serving our customers and finding evermore environmentally friendly solutions for biosolids."
  • The annual Maryland Top Workplaces award gathers employee feedback through a third-party survey administered by Energage, L.L.C.