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College Consensus Publishes Composite Ranking of the Best Undergraduate Business Programs for 2022

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- College Consensus , a unique college ratings website that aggregates publisher rankings and student reviews, has published its rankings of the Best Undergraduate Business Programs for 2022 and the Best Online Undergraduate Business Programs for 2022 .

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  • HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- College Consensus , a unique college ratings website that aggregates publisher rankings and student reviews, has published its rankings of the Best Undergraduate Business Programs for 2022 and the Best Online Undergraduate Business Programs for 2022 .
  • To qualify for the Undergraduate Business Programs ranking, programs must be accredited undergraduate bachelor's in business programs from the top business schools.
  • To qualify for the Online Undergraduate Business Programs ranking, programs must be accredited, distance-based bachelor's programs from the top business schools in the country.
  • Carey School of Business
    Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
    To view the 20other programs that made the list of Best Online Undergraduate Business Programs for 2022, please visit the full ranking .

Prudent Growth to Partner with The Salvation Army for Christmas 2021 Angel Tree and Toys for Tots

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Prudent Growth Partners LLC., a real estate investment firm based in Chapel Hill, will unite with The Salvation Army of the Sandhills by hosting their Christmas 2021 Toys for Tots and Angel Tree Campaign at 504 Cumberland Drive in Fayetteville.

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  • FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Prudent Growth Partners LLC., a real estate investment firm based in Chapel Hill, will unite with The Salvation Army of the Sandhills by hosting their Christmas 2021 Toys for Tots and Angel Tree Campaign at 504 Cumberland Drive in Fayetteville.
  • "We were delighted when The Salvation Army of the Sandhills reached out to us in their search for a suitable location to host Angel Tree and Toys for Tots this Christmas.
  • For more information about the Christmas Toys for Tots Campaign or to donate or volunteer, please call 910-483-8119.
  • Prudent Growth Cares is the community engagement arm of Prudent Growth Partners LLC.

The Fresh Market Reveals Its "Top 5 Best Tasting Food Trends to Try" for 2022

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Global food trends have never been more popular, and consumers can expect to see more of them in 2022; both in stores and on restaurant menus.

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  • Global food trends have never been more popular, and consumers can expect to see more of them in 2022; both in stores and on restaurant menus.
  • Now trends grow and propagate even faster through social media and food networks.
  • Voted as the "Best Supermarket in America" by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, and"America's Best Customer Service 2022" by Newsweek and Statista, The Fresh Market helps guests discover the best with time-saving meal solutions, unique ingredients, and delicious food for any occasion.
  • The Fresh Market currently operates 159 stores in 22 states across the U.S., inspiring guests to discover new flavors and cook with confidence.

Kroger Fulfillment Network Expands with Customer Fulfillment Center in North Carolina

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

"As e-commerce continues to grow, I'm pleased Kroger will locate this highly advanced fulfillment center in our state," said Governor Roy Cooper.

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  • "As e-commerce continues to grow, I'm pleased Kroger will locate this highly advanced fulfillment center in our state," said Governor Roy Cooper.
  • "From our hard working and skilled people to our advanced transportation networks and overall business climate, North Carolina offers the right ingredients for a modern business to succeed."
  • "We're excited to come to North Carolina in partnership withKroger," said Luke Jensen, CEO of Ocado Solutions.
  • Today's announcement confirms a previous communication stating the Kroger Fulfillment Network would construct a CFC in the South.

Wireless Systems Solutions’s New Channel Emulation System Doubles Capacity of Current Systems on the Market, Supports New Radio Communications Systems

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

The new platform doubles the capacity of previous channel emulators on the market and is capable of supporting new and important radio communications systems including 5G, 6G, Satcom for Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), Mid-Earth Orbit & Geostationary Orbit Satellites, Radar systems, WiFi and more.

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  • The new platform doubles the capacity of previous channel emulators on the market and is capable of supporting new and important radio communications systems including 5G, 6G, Satcom for Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), Mid-Earth Orbit & Geostationary Orbit Satellites, Radar systems, WiFi and more.
  • CE-9000 offers support for SISO and MIMO configurations, variable channel bandwidths, fading models, communication protocols and dynamic scenarios to test modems and wireless network nodes in the most demanding channel conditions.
  • Current implementation supports operating bandwidths from 35Mhz to 7000Mhz with an additional extension for FR2 frequencies.
  • Based in the Research Triangle Park area in Durham, North Carolina, Wireless Systems Solutions (WSS) is a designer and developer of end-to-end multi-standard, frequency band agnostic, and wireless network solutions for multiple markets.

Truist announces partnership with commerce platform company AutoFi

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC), through its Dealer Finance and Regional Acceptance business groups, today announced a partnership with commerce platform company AutoFi.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC), through its Dealer Finance and Regional Acceptance business groups, today announced a partnership with commerce platform company AutoFi.
  • With the AutoFi service, clients who apply online will see the Truist financing offer next to several competitors.
  • Truist sees AutoFi as a technology company that delivers a trustworthy experience to all credit applicants in an equitable, transparent and easy-to-use experience.
  • Truist Dealer Finance and Regional Acceptance have almost 1,000 automotive dealer relationships using the AutoFi platform today.

As 3G Cellular Service Sunsets, Applied Information Upgrades Thousands of IoT Connected Traffic Control Devices Across the U.S.

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Applied Information, Inc ., the leading provider of intelligent transportation infrastructure technology, is upgrading more than 3,000 connected traffic control devices to 4G in advance of the planned shutdown of 3G service by the major cellular network operators in 2022.

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  • Applied Information, Inc ., the leading provider of intelligent transportation infrastructure technology, is upgrading more than 3,000 connected traffic control devices to 4G in advance of the planned shutdown of 3G service by the major cellular network operators in 2022.
  • The Internet of Things (IoT) devices that monitor and control school zone safety beacons, traffic signals and certain types of connected vehicles were installed before the widespread availability of 4G coverage.
  • Now that 4G is ubiquitous and 5G is being rolled out, the cellular providers are turning off 3G service.
  • All major U.S. cellular carriers are sunsetting support for 2G and 3G cellular networks by the end of 2022.

SPX FLOW Hires Jeremy Sharkey to Lead its Facilities in Rochester, N.Y.

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Sharkey will lead a team that manufactures industrial mixers for several markets, including waste treatment, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, mining and chemicals.

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  • Sharkey will lead a team that manufactures industrial mixers for several markets, including waste treatment, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, mining and chemicals.
  • Before joining SPX FLOW, Sharkey managed plants for Rotork Controls, Guardian Glass, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Delphi Technologies.
  • SPX FLOW has two facilities in Rochester and employs a total of 270 people.
  • Based in Charlotte, N.C., SPX FLOW, Inc. (NYSE: FLOW) improves the world through innovative and sustainable solutions.

AKC Canine Health Foundation Receives Fourth Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, has received its fourth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, has received its fourth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator.
  • Four-stars is Charity Navigator's highest possible rating and indicates that CHF demonstrates strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.
  • Donors can be assured that their gifts are going to a fiscally responsible and ethical non-profit organization when they support the AKC Canine Health Foundation.
  • Since 1995, the AKC Canine Health Foundation has leveraged the power of science to address the health needs of all dogs.

Rent Ready Marks its Fifth Market Launch with Expansion into Tampa

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

The automated turn board also allows users to monitor day-to-day services in real time -- when work is scheduled, begins and is completed. Lastly, staff have access to the board via their desktop app and can also offer a corresponding mobile app to maintenance and on-the-go staff.

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  • "With close to 1,000 apartment communities, Tampa is certainly doing their fair share of turns, so we are looking forward to significantly lessening the time and frustration onsite staff typically expend," said Jonathan Kite, CEO, Rent Ready.
  • "By serving as their single-source turn provider, we can reduce their turn-vendor relationships from as many as eight down to just one.
  • Rent Ready is a services platform that uses technology to deliver an end-to-end make-ready service for apartment communities.
  • Built to eliminate the frustration of typical apartment turns, Rent Ready utilizes an automated turn boardto connect communities to skilled professionals.