Affordable housing

Starry & Related Expand Digital Equity & Affordable Broadband Access in Denver

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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In addition to Related Affordable, Starry also works with nonprofit owners and public housing authorities.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to Related Affordable, Starry also works with nonprofit owners and public housing authorities.
  • Related Affordable is the division of Related Companies that develops, acquires, and preserves affordable housing throughout the nation.
  • Related owns and operates a portfolio of more than 50,000 affordable and workforce housing units that extend across 25 states and the District of Columbia.
  • To learn more about Starry, Starry Connect, or sign-up for Starry service, visit https://starry.com .

Greystone Affordable Development Again Ranks as #1 Rural Affordable Housing Developer by Council for Affordable and Rural Housing

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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NEW YORK and RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone Affordable Development , a national affordable housing developer, has been recognized yet again by the Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH) as the top rural affordable housing developer for 2022.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone Affordable Development , a national affordable housing developer, has been recognized yet again by the Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH) as the top rural affordable housing developer for 2022.
  • Greystone Affordable Development assists owners and property developers as they add to the nations affordable housing stock with their expertise in development management, construction and complex finance structures.
  • Greystone Affordable Development, part of the Greystone family of companies and based in Raleigh, NC, is among the largest developers and developer partners of affordable rental housing in the United States.
  • As a leader within the affordable housing industry, Greystone Affordable Development provides creative solutions as well as disciplined transaction management, development, and leadership to get deals done right the first time.

New Options for Upcoming Cybersecurity Awareness Month This October

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee training is a requirement, but for many businesses, especially small companies it is often overlooked or viewed as an annual meeting with no thought given to the results. This is not a good idea when it comes to cybersecurity training as 95% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human mistakes.1 Drip7 is a modern solution for mandatory training with its easy-to-use mobile-based platform that utilizes aspects of microlearning and gamification to increase employee engagement and create changed human behavior.

Key Points: 
  • "Cybersecurity success is highly dependent on the actions of everyday people, and unless we are able to grow our training and education infrastructure dramatically, we will continue to be immensely vulnerable to bad actors."
  • Employees earn rewards and badges as they progress through the curriculum, keeping them engaged and sparking healthy competition between departments.
  • Drip7's cybersecurity training areas include Phishing, Passwords, Social Engineering, Privacy, Physical Security, Current Trends, Mobile Environment.
  • "As a complete cybersecurity awareness training platform, our mission is to empower employees with knowledge."

Walker & Dunlop Expands Affordable Housing Platform with Addition of New Investment Sales Team

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it is expanding the capabilities of its affordable housing platform with the creation of a dedicated affordable investment sales team.

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it is expanding the capabilities of its affordable housing platform with the creation of a dedicated affordable investment sales team.
  • We look forward to collaborating with the entire affordable team and adding our expertise in affordable investment sales," said Aaron Hargrove.
  • The new team of tenured affordable housing experts has experience that spans the full scope of affordable housing programs including Section 8, Section 42 LIHTC, and Rural Development.
  • The creation of this investment sales team broadens Walker & Dunlop's affordable-specific capabilities to now include debt financing and LIHTC equity, affordable housing preservation, appraisals, development support and construction management, affordable compliance software solutions, and investment sales and advisory.

DCHFA finances construction of 108 senior apartments on historic Barry Farm's site

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has issued $33.7 million in tax exempt bonds for the construction of 108 apartments in Ward 8s Barry Farm neighborhood.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has issued $33.7 million in tax exempt bonds for the construction of 108 apartments in Ward 8s Barry Farm neighborhood.
  • The Barry Farm community is a site full of history and culture.
  • It was the birthplace of the Junk Yard Band who referenced Barry Farm in its biographical album, The Beginning/The End.
  • The Barry Farms site is owned by the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA).

Turtle Beach’s New, Affordable Designed for Xbox REACT-R Controller Now Available for Gamers in the U.S.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced that the all-new Designed for Xbox Turtle Beach REACT-R Controller is now available at retailers in the U.S.

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  • Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced that the all-new Designed for Xbox Turtle Beach REACT-R Controller is now available at retailers in the U.S.
  • The REACT-R Controller is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PCs and is available in Black, or White with Purple accents.
  • Gamers can get their REACT-R Controller today from Turtle Beach and participating retailers for $39.99 MSRP.
  • Our new REACT-R Controller offers gamers many of the same features as our critically acclaimed Recon Controller and furthers Turtle Beachs entry into the gamepad market, said Juergen Stark, Chairman and CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation.

M&T Bank Donates Former Bank Building For New Workforce Development Center in York

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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YORK, Pa., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank is donating a recently closed bank branch in York to the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) to create a new workforce development center that will help underemployed and unemployed residents find jobs in high-demand fields such as health care, construction, culinary arts and building maintenance.

Key Points: 
  • SACA, a 501(c)3 organization based in Lancaster, Pa., has partnered with the York Community Resource Center, a nonprofit that offers vocational and technical training, to administer the workforce development programs offered at Tec Centro York.
  • The new center, located in M&T's former bank branch at 800 E. Market St. in York, is scheduled to open during the second quarter of 2023.
  • The building at 800 E. Market St. will be transferred to the York Community Resource Center, which will replicate the Tec Centro workforce development model SACA started in Lancaster in 2014.
  • Our programming focuses on five key areas: Workforce Development, Human Services, Behavioral Health, Affordable Housing & Commercial Development, Public Broadcasting.

COLES HOUSE FUND GRANTS $95,000 TO VBC GIVING FOUNDATION'S VETERANS VILLAGE TO HELP FEMALE VETERANS BREAK CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The VBC Giving Foundation (VBCGF) has just been awarded a $95,000 grant from Philadelphia Foundation's Coles House Fund to support its efforts to help female Veterans break the cycle of homelessness. The Coles House Fund grant is designated to supply security deposit, rent and utilities assistance to female Veterans seeking permanent housing at VBCGF's Veterans Village. The new 47-unit affordable housing community for Veterans, located at 5127 Duffield Street in Northeast Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood, is the first project VBCGF has funded in fulfillment of its mission to provide high quality, dignified Supportive and Affordable Housing for those in need nationwide. 

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The VBC Giving Foundation (VBCGF) has just been awarded a $95,000 grant from Philadelphia Foundation's Coles House Fund to support its efforts to help female Veterans break the cycle of homelessness.
  • The Coles House Fund grant is designated to supply security deposit, rent and utilities assistance to female Veterans seeking permanent housing at VBCGF's Veterans Village.
  • "We are so grateful for the support of Coles House Fund through the Philadelphia Foundation," said Dana Spain, president of VBCGF.
  • "This donation will help female Veterans transition from shelters and recovery programs into permanent housing at Veterans Village.

Plum Expands Exclusive Collaboration with T-Mobile

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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Plum exclusively uses the T-Mobile network and this continues the decade-long relationship between UVNV, Inc., the parent company of Plum, and T-Mobile.

Key Points: 
  • Plum exclusively uses the T-Mobile network and this continues the decade-long relationship between UVNV, Inc., the parent company of Plum, and T-Mobile.
  • The continuation and further development of this collaboration provides a clear path to enabling growth and servicing even more customers nationwide.
  • Plum, a wireless solutions provider, connects leading brands and organizations to the nation's largest 5G network.
  • To learn more about Plum visit www.plum.mobi
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Monster Beverage Reports 2022 Second Quarter Financial Results

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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CORONA, Calif., Aug. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) today reported financial results for the three- and six-months ended June 30, 2022.

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  • Such sales were approximately 39 percent of total net sales in the 2022 second quarter, compared with 37 percent in the 2021 second quarter.
  • Operating expenses for the 2022 second quarter were $406.9 million, compared with $310.9 million in the 2021 second quarter.
  • Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales for the 2022 second quarter were 24.6 percent, compared with 21.3 percent in the 2021 second quarter, and 25.6 percent for the 2019 second quarter (pre COVID-19).
  • Selling expenses as a percentage of net sales for the 2022 second quarter were 9.1 percent, compared with 9.0 percent in the 2021 second quarter, and 11.2 percent in the 2019 second quarter (pre COVID-19).