Central Florida

The Fresh Market Expands its Footprint in Florida with a New Store in Seminole

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Friday, September 13, 2024
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The Fresh Market, Inc. , is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest store in Seminole, Florida, located at 7774 113th St. N in the Seminole City Center.

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  • The Fresh Market, Inc. , is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest store in Seminole, Florida, located at 7774 113th St. N in the Seminole City Center.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240913070872/en/
    The Fresh Market new store in Seminole, Florida.
  • “Florida is an important part of our growth at The Fresh Market, and we're thrilled to become a member of the Seminole community,” said Jason Potter, CEO of The Fresh Market.
  • The Seminole store joins nine other The Fresh Market locations providing weekly food donations to the organization.

No Cost to Adopt Any Dog or Cat During Clear the Shelters Event

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Thursday, September 5, 2024
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This “Clear the Shelters” event is sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition and supported locally by WESH 2 News, the Central Florida NBC affiliate.

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  • This “Clear the Shelters” event is sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition and supported locally by WESH 2 News, the Central Florida NBC affiliate.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240905082069/en/
    No cost to adopt any dog or cat Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00 noon to 6 pm all three days at Halifax Humane Society during Hill's Pet Nutrition and NBCUniversal Clear the Shelters event.
  • The three-day adoption promotion is the Crescendo Celebration for the month-long national “Clear the Shelters” event.
  • Thanks to Hill’s Pet Nutrition, every pet adopted will go home with a free sample bag of dog or cat food.

Development Ventures Group Plans to Grow Student Housing Portfolio to Over $1 Billion

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Development Ventures Group is moving to dramatically grow its presence in student housing, with plans to grow its student housing development portfolio to over $1 billion worth of assets in the next three years.

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  • Development Ventures Group is moving to dramatically grow its presence in student housing, with plans to grow its student housing development portfolio to over $1 billion worth of assets in the next three years.
  • The Deven Group plans to increase its student housing exposure developing new projects at Tier I institutions - universities known for research that have high levels of funding and infrastructure.
  • The company’s student housing target of $1 billion in net asset value would equate to over 8,000 beds.
  • “We see great opportunity for student housing development close to larger universities,” said Thom Cunningham, the Deven Group’s President and CEO.

RALLY CRY TAKES COLLEGE FOOTBALL 25 ON THE ROAD WITH THE RALLY CRY CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally Cry, a gaming technology company that builds inclusive gaming experiences for players of all ages and skill levels, today announced the formation of the Rally Cry Championship Tour that features a College Football 25 online league and a mobile gaming truck visiting college campuses weekly across the country to compete in-person for a piece of the prize pool and the custom championship trophy. Rally Cry is partnering with Twitch, ACC, and Raycom to bring the hybrid online and in-person tournament nationally.

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  • Rally Cry is partnering with Twitch, ACC, and Raycom to bring the hybrid online and in-person tournament nationally.
  • Fans can register today at https://rallycry.gg/collegefootball/ ahead of the online league starting on September 28.
  • "For nearly five years, Rally Cry has been producing some of the biggest events behind the scenes, and we're pumped to step in the spotlight to bring this innovative college football tour with the one of the most talked about games on the planet," said Adam Rosen, founder of Rally Cry.
  • "We're excited to host the Rally Cry Championship Tour at the Duke's Mayo Classic FanFest in Charlotte," said Will Lawson, Director of Partnerships at the Charlotte Sports Foundation.

Good Greek Moving & Storage Extends Partnership as the Official Movers of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Greek Moving & Storage, recognized as the 2024 National Mover of the Year by the American Trucking Association, announced the extension of its multi-year partnership as the official movers of the National Football League's (NFL) Tampa Bay Buccaneers today. This multi-year extension solidifies a decade of dedicated service to the Buccaneers, ensuring seamless transportation logistics for the team both on and off the field.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Greek Moving & Storage, recognized as the 2024 National Mover of the Year by the American Trucking Association, announced the extension of its multi-year partnership as the official movers of the National Football League's (NFL) Tampa Bay Buccaneers today.
  • As the official movers of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Good Greek Moving & Storage is entrusted with the crucial task of transporting everything the team needs, from essential game-day equipment to the personal relocation needs of players, coaches and management.
  • This partnership allows the Buccaneers to concentrate on their game, confident in the reliable logistics support provided by Good Greek.
  • "We are thrilled to extend our partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team that embodies the spirit of excellence both on and off the field," said Spero Georgedakis, founder and CEO of Good Greek Moving & Storage and Good Greek Relocation Systems.

Ten Additional Startups Join Plug and Play NeoCity's First Cohort

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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KISSIMMEE, Fla., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Plug and Play NeoCity is excited to announce the expansion of its inaugural semiconductor accelerator program with the addition of 10 new startups. These companies will join the first cohort this month, further enriching the program with diverse innovations in semiconductor technology.

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  • These companies will join the first cohort this month, further enriching the program with diverse innovations in semiconductor technology.
  • "We're excited to welcome 10 more startups to our inaugural semiconductor accelerator at Plug and Play NeoCity.
  • We look forward to the impact these startups will have as they collaborate within our growing ecosystem."
  • "Osceola County's commitment to building a highly skilled workforce is directly aligned with the expansion of the Plug and Play NeoCity semiconductor accelerator program.

Laser Photonics Welcomes Director With Expertise in Laser System Development for Pharmaceutical and Other Industries

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Thursday, August 29, 2024
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Miller brings a wealth of expertise in laser systems for material processing to LPC’s board.

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  • Miller brings a wealth of expertise in laser systems for material processing to LPC’s board.
  • Since 1983, he headed Control Micro Systems, Inc. (CMS), establishing it as a leading provider of turnkey laser systems for solving unique material processing challenges in manufacturing.
  • The company was also known for designing and building complete industrial laser systems for a broad range of industries, including the pharmaceutical sector.
  • “I’m pleased to welcome Tim to the board of Laser Photonics,” said Wayne Tupuola, CEO of Laser Photonics.

Global Down Syndrome Foundation Invests $1.2 Million in Game-Changing Local Programs

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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Denver, Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is thrilled to announce that the total cumulative giving through its GLOBAL Education and Employment Awards program has reached $1.2 million.

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  • Denver, Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is thrilled to announce that the total cumulative giving through its GLOBAL Education and Employment Awards program has reached $1.2 million.
  • "Through these awards, we are empowering Down syndrome organizations to launch and sustain medical programs and to create meaningful job opportunities.
  • "Down Syndrome Indiana is so grateful to receive this GLOBAL Education Award!” says Macy Pohl, Executive Director of Down Syndrome Indiana.
  • To learn more about the GLOBAL membership awards, visit https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/global-awards/
    To learn more about individual and organization GLOBAL memberships, visit https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/global-membership/
    To learn more about Global Down Syndrome Foundation, visit www.globaldownsyndrome.org

A new meaning to restoration: Duke Energy, Tampa Electric come together with state, local agencies to plant nearly 700 mangroves at two shorelines in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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"As we've learned from decades of storm response and service, collaboration is essential to addressing our communities' most pressing needs.

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  • "As we've learned from decades of storm response and service, collaboration is essential to addressing our communities' most pressing needs.
  • We thank Tampa Electric, CCA Florida, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, among the many others, who are dedicated to keeping our communities safe, resilient and thriving."
  • "We are delighted to collaborate with like-minded neighbors – including Duke Energy Florida – to complete this important coastal resilience project."
  • Tampa Electric, one of Florida's largest investor-owned electric utilities, serves more than 840,000 customers in West Central Florida.

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases White Paper on Role of Psychological Capital in Employee Retention

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Saturday, August 24, 2024
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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies releases a new white paper, “Psychological Capital: Impact of Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism on Employee Retention,” authored by Joy Taylor, Ed.D., associate faculty at the College and senior research fellow in the Center for Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Research (CWDIR) .

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  • University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies releases a new white paper, “Psychological Capital: Impact of Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism on Employee Retention,” authored by Joy Taylor, Ed.D., associate faculty at the College and senior research fellow in the Center for Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Research (CWDIR) .
  • The white paper focuses on key findings from the University of Phoenix Career Institute® 2024 Career Optimism Index® study to highlight how hope, efficacy, resilience and optimism function as psychological capital contributing to retention of the workforce.
  • They are open to development and can readily adapt and respond to relatively short training interventions,” states Taylor.
  • Taylor is co-recipient of the inaugural University of Phoenix President’s Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Research .