Wounded Warrior Project

Sucro Announces Plans for New Cane Sugar Refinery in Chicago Adding New Specialty Domestic Capacity to Growing and Underserved U.S. Market

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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CORAL GABLES, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Sucro Limited (TSXV: SUG) ("Sucro" or the "Company"), an integrated sugar company focused primarily on serving the North American market, today announced plans to construct a new cane sugar refinery in the Greater Chicago Area to address the growing and underserved U.S. sugar market.

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  • CORAL GABLES, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Sucro Limited (TSXV: SUG) ("Sucro" or the "Company"), an integrated sugar company focused primarily on serving the North American market, today announced plans to construct a new cane sugar refinery in the Greater Chicago Area to address the growing and underserved U.S. sugar market.
  • The new refinery will have significant value-added specialty sugar capabilities, including large grain crystals used in specialty foods and confectionery, an integrated brown sugar line, specialty liquid production and organic sugar refining capabilities.
  • The Chicago refinery will leverage Sucro's existing property and sugar processing infrastructure at University Park, Illinois.
  • "Our new Chicago refinery will add much-needed domestic refinery capacity to address the demand for refined sugar and reduce the market's reliance on imports.

Wounded Warrior Project Announces Walter E. Piatt Will Become Chief Executive Officer in March 2024

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Board of Directors announced today that Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Walter E. Piatt will be WWP's new chief executive officer, effective March 18, 2024. In August 2023, WWP announced the planned retirement of Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Michael Linnington. Linnington will continue as CEO until Piatt joins.

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  • Piatt Will Succeed Retiring CEO Michael S. Linnington
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Board of Directors announced today that Lt. Gen.
  • Walter E. Piatt will be WWP's new chief executive officer, effective March 18, 2024.
  • "We are honored Lt. General Walter Piatt is choosing to continue his life of service with Wounded Warrior Project," said Board Chair Lt. Gen.
  • "I am honored and humbled to join Wounded Warrior Project and help continue the important work of providing wounded veterans hope and purpose," said Lt. Gen.

Veteran Heals Mind and Body Through Wounded Warrior Project Adaptive Cycling

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Mark, though fortunate, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), mild paralysis, and over two dozen broken bones.

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  • Mark, though fortunate, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), mild paralysis, and over two dozen broken bones.
  • His unexpected path to healing came through adaptive cycling with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® .
  • Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https:// www.multivu.com/players/English/9198751-wounded-warrior-project-soldier-...
    "I first met Wounded Warrior Project when an outreach coordinator came to visit me in the hospital, and he was an amputee," Mark shared.
  • The multi-day adaptive cycling event empowers warriors by increasing skills, building confidence in achieving goals, and connecting with their communities and each other.

Jamul Casino® and JIV Tribe Donate Approximately a Quarter Million Dollars in 2023

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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JAMUL, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As 2023 draws to a close, Jamul Casino is pleased to report that its team member-led Community Champions initiative along with the Jamul Indian Village of California (JIV) Tribe has made philanthropic donations this year totaling approximately a quarter of a million dollars.  These donations are part of the Tribe and Casino's ongoing commitment to give back to the San Diego community and the local organizations that are making a difference in people's lives. 

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  • JAMUL, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As 2023 draws to a close, Jamul Casino is pleased to report that its team member-led Community Champions initiative along with the Jamul Indian Village of California (JIV) Tribe has made philanthropic donations this year totaling approximately a quarter of a million dollars.
  • Jamul Casino's Community Champions program was initiated by President and General Manager, Mary Cheeks.
  • "  Cheeks adds, "It's been a thrill to see this initiative really take off and become such a force for good in the community."
  • This year, Jamul Casino donated $10,000 to Many Shades of Pink , an organization that provides support and resources to African American breast cancer patients.

Verizon Business announces donations to Wounded Warrior Project, Bunker Labs

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Verizon Business will donate $20,000 to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) , which offers free, life-changing mental, financial, and physical health programs for post-9/11 wounded veterans and their families, and $20,000 to Bunker Labs , an organization dedicated to providing community, programs, and courses to help military veterans and military spouses start and grow successful businesses and startups.

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  • Verizon Business will donate $20,000 to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) , which offers free, life-changing mental, financial, and physical health programs for post-9/11 wounded veterans and their families, and $20,000 to Bunker Labs , an organization dedicated to providing community, programs, and courses to help military veterans and military spouses start and grow successful businesses and startups.
  • “Today there are nearly 20 million veterans in the United States who, at some point in their lives, wore the uniform of our nation,” said Kyle Malady, CEO of Verizon Business.
  • “Verizon is an exciting partner we’re thrilled to welcome to the Bunker Labs family,” said Blake Hogan, CEO of Bunker Labs.
  • “Supporters like Verizon enable Wounded Warrior Project to transform the way America’s injured veterans are empowered, employed, and engaged in our communities.”
    Verizon also provides active-duty military, veterans and their families with access to exclusive benefits and discounts.

FLX Bike Transforms into Superhuman Bikes, Unveiling a New Era of Electric Mobility

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FLX Bike, a leading name in the electric bicycle industry, is proud to announce a significant transformation. The company will now be known as Superhuman Bikes, marking a thrilling new chapter in the brand's journey to redefine electric mobility.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FLX Bike, a leading name in the electric bicycle industry, is proud to announce a significant transformation.
  • The company will now be known as Superhuman Bikes, marking a thrilling new chapter in the brand's journey to redefine electric mobility.
  • To celebrate the launch, Superhuman Bikes is offering 22% off all in stock bike models on the new Superhuman Bikes shop until 11/18.
  • Superhuman Bikes invites everyone to join in celebrating this exciting transformation and looks forward to a future where electric mobility is truly superhuman.

U.S. Department of Labor Recognizes Wounded Warrior Project as Veteran Employer of Choice

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor recognized Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as a veteran employer of choice for the third consecutive year.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor recognized Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as a veteran employer of choice for the third consecutive year.
  • The Department of Labor recognized WWP for hiring nearly 90 veterans in 2022, which was about a third of the organization's total employees hired during the year.
  • Our veteran employees demonstrate these qualities daily and are an asset to Wounded Warrior Project."
  • "We are grateful for our veteran employees and their contributions to our mission to honor and empower wounded warriors."

20 Years of Celebrating Veterans Day for Wounded Warrior Project

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Veterans Day, and every day, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) honors those who have selflessly served their country, often putting themselves in harm's way to defend the freedoms citizens enjoy. This year, WWP is honoring the service and sacrifice of all veterans in a special way.

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  • Though Veterans Day happens once a year, honoring veterans is a year-round effort at Wounded Warrior Project.
  • Wounded Warrior Project was founded 20 years ago to honor the sentiment behind Veterans Day, and we remain committed to serving post-9/11 wounded veterans, along with their families, throughout the year and for decades to come."
  • Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally a day to recognize the call for peace by the Germans on "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month," and honor World War I veterans.
  • Communities nationwide come together each year to recognize and honor veterans on Veterans Day.

Audacy Reports Third Quarter Results

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Audacy, Inc. (OTC: AUDA) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • Audacy, Inc. (OTC: AUDA) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Net revenues for the quarter were $299.2 million, down 5.6% compared to $317.0 million in the third quarter of 2022
    Digital revenues were $64.8 million, up 3% compared to the third quarter of 2022
    Total operating expenses for the quarter were $580.8 million, which includes a non-cash impairment loss of $272.7 million, compared to $468.8 million in the third quarter of 2022, which included a gain on sale of $10.7 million and a non-cash impairment loss of $176.8 million
    Cash operating expenses for the quarter were $276.1 million, down 2% compared to $280.6 million in the third quarter of 2022
    Operating loss for the quarter was $281.7 million, compared to $151.9 million in the third quarter of 2022
    Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $23.0 million, compared to $36.3 million in the third quarter of 2022
    David J.
  • We gained revenue share in the quarter, most significantly in radio in which we have achieved accelerating share growth since the start of the year.
  • Fourth quarter is currently pacing down 9% on an as reported basis and down 4% on a same-station, ex-political basis.

Ramsey Solutions Offers 10,000 Military Veterans Financial Peace University for FREE

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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In response, Ramsey Solutions has launched a new initiative aimed at helping military veterans take control of their money.

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  • In response, Ramsey Solutions has launched a new initiative aimed at helping military veterans take control of their money.
  • We’ll give them the tools, and they’ll get it done.”
    To further support veterans, Ramsey Solutions is including three months of premium access to the EveryDollar budgeting app.
  • Additionally, veterans who sign up for FPU will have the invaluable opportunity to participate in group coaching calls with Ramsey Solutions’ team of dedicated financial coaches.
  • Financial Peace University has helped close to 10 million people build wealth and take control of their money.