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Americold Breaks Ground on First Cold Storage Facility on CPKC Rail Network in Missouri

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화요일, 4월 30, 2024

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The new 335,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City is part of a strategic collaboration with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to co-locate Americold warehouse facilities on the CPKC network.

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The new 335,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City is part of a strategic collaboration with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to co-locate Americold warehouse facilities on the CPKC network.
"We are thrilled to break ground on a new cold storage facility in Kansas City," said George Chappelle, CEO of Americold.
By combining our cold storage capabilities with CPKC's extensive rail network, Americold is poised to deliver a differentiated offering to support more customers across North America."
Missouri Partnership worked with several partners to attract Americold to Kansas City, including: the City of Kansas City, Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, KC SmartPort, Missouri Department of Economic Development, Missouri One Start, Evergy, and Spire.

Utah Tops Western States in Chief Executive Magazine's 2024 Survey of Best & Worst States for Business

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수요일, 4월 24, 2024

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CEOs surveyed for Chief Executive magazine's annual list of the Best and Worst States for Business ranked Utah as the top Western state and the ninth-best state for business overall, moving up from last year's tenth spot.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CEOs surveyed for Chief Executive magazine's annual list of the Best and Worst States for Business ranked Utah as the top Western state and the ninth-best state for business overall, moving up from last year's tenth spot.
The rankings, released in the Spring issue of Chief Executive, reflect Utah's ongoing efforts to create a welcoming environment for businesses of all sizes and industries.
"Utah's stellar performance as a top state for business underscores its exceptional qualities," said Chris Chalk, Publisher, Chief Executive magazine.
Here's what some of the CEOs we surveyed had to say about why they ranked Utah so highly:
"Friendly, welcoming business growth environment in these states.

US LBM NAMES ITS 2024 HUMANITARIAN AWARD WINNER

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월요일, 4월 15, 2024

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ATLANTA, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has named Aaron Cox, Retail Manager at the company's Higginbotham Brothers division in North Texas, as its 2024 Humanitarian Award Recipient for his outstanding community involvement and charitable work. As part of this recognition, the US LBM Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Midlothian Independent School District (MISD) Education Foundation on behalf of Cox.

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The Humanitarian Award recipient receives a $10,000 grant from the US LBM Foundation to be donated to a charity of the winner's choosing.
ATLANTA, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has named Aaron Cox, Retail Manager at the company's Higginbotham Brothers division in North Texas, as its 2024 Humanitarian Award Recipient for his outstanding community involvement and charitable work.
As the recipient of the Humanitarian Award, Cox has received a $10,000 grant from the US LBM Foundation, and has selected the Midlothian Independent School District Education Foundation as the recipient.
His compassion, energy and ingenuity continue to enrich the lives of so many, and we're incredibly proud to recognize his efforts with the US LBM Humanitarian Award," said US LBM President and CEO L.T.

Prodigy Clean Energy and Des Nëdhé Group Exploring Microreactor Transportable Nuclear Power Plants (TNPPs) for Remote Applications

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화요일, 3월 19, 2024

Today, in a major step toward Indigenous Economic Reconciliation, Prodigy Clean Energy and Des Nëdhé Group announce a Memorandum of Understanding to develop opportunities to power remote mines and communities in Canada utilizing Prodigy microreactor Transportable Nuclear Power Plants (TNPPs).

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Today, in a major step toward Indigenous Economic Reconciliation, Prodigy Clean Energy and Des Nëdhé Group announce a Memorandum of Understanding to develop opportunities to power remote mines and communities in Canada utilizing Prodigy microreactor Transportable Nuclear Power Plants (TNPPs).
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319500038/en/
Conceptual illustration of Prodigy’s Microreactor Power Station™ TNPP.
Prodigy is collaborating with Westinghouse to develop a TNPP outfitted with the Westinghouse eVinci™ microreactor, that would be suitable for these applications.
“Prodigy’s microreactor TNPP offers a near-term solution to transition remote locations off of diesel,” said Mathias Trojer, President and CEO, Prodigy Clean Energy.

Tract announces acquisition of 668 acres in Eagle Mountain, UT, promising further investment for data center campuses

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목요일, 1월 18, 2024

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DENVER, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tract , a developer of master-planned data center parks, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of more than 668 acres of land in Eagle Mountain, UT.

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DENVER, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tract , a developer of master-planned data center parks, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of more than 668 acres of land in Eagle Mountain, UT.
To enable speed and certainty for initial development on the site, Tract is working with Rocky Mountain Power to deliver more than 400 megawatts via new transmission infrastructure by 2028.
“Building on Utah’s data center sales tax exemption and low power rates, Eagle Mountain has distinguished itself through thoughtful planning and having sufficient contiguous land to meet the campus needs of tomorrow.
“Resource-conscious data center expansion can help ensure economic prosperity for the State of Utah, today and in the future.”

Hart, Inc., a Health Care Technology Company, Selects Kansas City for New Headquarters

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목요일, 1월 18, 2024

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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hart, Inc., will locate its new national headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, announced the Kansas City Area Development Council. The innovative health care data transformation company known for facilitating access and unification of information for health care service providers and clients, serves notable industry companies including Oracle Health, Netsmart and Baptist Health.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hart, Inc. , will locate its new national headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, announced the Kansas City Area Development Council .
The innovative health care data transformation company known for facilitating access and unification of information for health care service providers and clients, serves notable industry companies including Oracle Health, Netsmart and Baptist Health.
Kansas City is at the center of health care and data, with 25,000 experienced professionals working in digital health.
Firms throughout the area are continuously innovating in the areas of virtual care, health data management and visualization, health care analytics and more.

HILCO REAL ESTATE ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF ONE OF THE LAST REMAINING DEVELOPMENT SITES WITHIN KANSAS CITY'S POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT LOCATED IN KANSAS CITY, MO

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화요일, 1월 9, 2024

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate, LLC , announces February 15, 2024, as the bid deadline for this premier development opportunity in the heart of Kansas City's Power & Light District.

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate, LLC , announces February 15, 2024, as the bid deadline for this premier development opportunity in the heart of Kansas City's Power & Light District.
This one-acre site sits on the southwest side of the desirable Power & Light District, an area that has become the cultural hub of the Midwest.
By the numbers, Kansas City welcomes over 10 million visitors a year and the Power & Light District is now home to over 32,000 residents and counting.
Interested bidders should review the requirements to participate in the sale process, which are available on Hilco Real Estate's website .

Nationally Acclaimed Cloudforce Scores Back-to-Back Wins in Prince George's County

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금요일, 12월 29, 2023

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the tail end of another meteoric growth year for National Harbor-based Cloudforce, in less than one month the iconic firm was recognized back-to-back with prestigious local-impact awards for "Career Educator of the Year" by the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce (PGCOC) and "Small Business of the Year" by the Prince George's Economic Development Corporation (PGEDC).

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"And to have them award our efforts is so deeply gratifying, validating, and further catalyzing to our entire team."
The Career Educator of the Year Award recognizes the firm's outstanding work in partnership with both PGCOC and Prince George's Community College to create equitable pathways for local workforce entrance into the technology sector.
Sharaf was joined in accepting this award by the Cloudforce Workforce Team, to which most of the credit was due: Workforce Manager Yayoi Vanzego, SHRM-CP; Workforce Specialist Gin Meizys, and Engagement Specialist Christina Kelly.
"This win is proof that business success and community engagement can go hand in hand," noted Cloudforce Chief of Staff Arija Rahman.

Pico MES Boosts American Manufacturing Production Through Digital Solutions for Small- to Mid-Sized Factories

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월요일, 10월 23, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh off a $12.35M Series A investment led by Bosch Ventures, Pico MES is enabling the digital transformation of small to medium-sized manufacturers. Pico MES is an affordable no-code, IOT platform that creates a digital twin of assembly processes and integrates with limitless factory tools to directly boost the efficiency and output of the American supply base. With 98 percent of American factories operating with 500 or fewer factory workers, Pico MES helps manufacturers increase and better measure their productivity to help address current labor challenges for the production of advanced products. Today, the company shares new customer data that demonstrates how its software capabilities create connected factories and bridge the manufacturing skills gap.

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Today, the company shares new customer data that demonstrates how its software capabilities create connected factories and bridge the manufacturing skills gap.
Based in Elkhart, Indiana, RV manufacturing leader MORryde initially implemented Pico MES to help improve quality control during the installation of drivelines on motor homes.
In just 18 months since installing Pico MES, MORryde shared the following results :
"MORryde is proud to be an American manufacturer anchored on quality, first.
"Pico MES facilitates the digital transformation for small to mid-sized factories by helping them measure and improve productivity.

Southern California Santa Ysabel Tribe Plans to Build Gas Station

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금요일, 7월 28, 2023

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SANTA YSABEL, Calif.,, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel and its Economic Development Corporation comprised of 3 Board of Director's Melissa Barnett, Tyler Vargas and James Bucaro who are Tribal Members, will be breaking ground on a four dispenser, 8 pump fuel station this October of 2023 in the back country of Santa Ysabel.

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SANTA YSABEL, Calif.,, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel and its Economic Development Corporation comprised of 3 Board of Director's Melissa Barnett, Tyler Vargas and James Bucaro who are Tribal Members, will be breaking ground on a four dispenser, 8 pump fuel station this October of 2023 in the back country of Santa Ysabel.
The Santa Ysabel Economic Development Corporation began working on the idea of putting a fuel station in for the last few years.
The Santa Ysabel Roadside is at the base of the entrance to their well-known and very successful business Mountain Source Dispensary located at 25575 Hwy 79 in Santa Ysabel.
With fuel prices that will be the lowest around, we hope to see you there come the beginning of 2024!