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Tar Heel Triumph! MCR Acquires the Canopy by Hilton Charlotte Southpark

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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MCR — the country’s 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator — has acquired the Canopy by Hilton Charlotte Southpark , a five-story, 150-room hotel built in 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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  • MCR — the country’s 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator — has acquired the Canopy by Hilton Charlotte Southpark , a five-story, 150-room hotel built in 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • This is the company’s sixth hotel in North Carolina and its first Canopy by Hilton hotel.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230913064940/en/
    The Canopy Charlotte Southpark (Photo: Business Wire)
    Situated in the upscale commercial and residential Charlotte suburb of Southpark, the hotel is located 25 minutes from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport — the sixth busiest airport in the U.S., serving over 50 million passengers annually.
  • The Canopy by Hilton Charlotte Southpark is located at 4905 Barclay Downs Drive and features:

Commercial UAV Expo 2023 reports largest ever exhibit hall floor and continued attendee growth from around the world

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commercial drone professionals gathered last week for Commercial UAV Expo 2023, held September 5-7, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. The ninth annual event hosted 206 exhibitors from 22 countries and 3,449 verified professionals from all 50 U.S. states and 54 countries out of 4,008 registrants, continuing to cement itself as the leading international trade show and conference focusing on the integration and operation of commercial UAS.

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  • PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commercial drone professionals gathered last week for Commercial UAV Expo 2023, held September 5-7, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
  • "Commercial UAV Expo has proven to be the opportunity of the year for anyone who needs to keep up with commercial UAS technology, trends, operating standards and increasingly, workforce development."
  • The next edition of Commercial UAV Expo takes place September 3-5, 2024 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
  • Stay up to date by inquiring about attending or exhibiting , and continue to follow Commercial UAV News for post-event coverage.

Duke Energy offers $200,000 in grants to help South Carolina seniors make critical home improvements

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today launched a campaign to promote grant opportunities totaling $200,000 to South Carolina organizations that help seniors make needed home repairs and improvements.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today launched a campaign to promote grant opportunities totaling $200,000 to South Carolina organizations that help seniors make needed home repairs and improvements.
  • "South Carolina's senior population should never have to decide between basic necessities and living out their lives in safety in their own home," said Mike Callahan, Duke Energy's South Carolina state president.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Enbridge announces executive leadership changes

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Greg Ebel, President & Chief Executive Officer of Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) announced the following executive leadership changes.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Greg Ebel, President & Chief Executive Officer of Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) announced the following executive leadership changes.
  • These appointments follow the decisions of Bob Rooney, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer and Byron Neiles, Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer to step down from their current roles on December 31, 2023.
  • Messrs. Rooney and Neiles will serve as Executive Advisors to Enbridge to support the transition and outstanding projects until their retirement in mid 2024.
  • At the same time, I am pleased to expand Laura's accountabilities increasing her already very diverse executive leadership contributions.

Duke Energy Florida's smart-thinking grid enables rapid power restoration during Hurricane Idalia

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy's grid improvements helped customers keep their lights on while Hurricane Idalia crossed Florida.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy's grid improvements helped customers keep their lights on while Hurricane Idalia crossed Florida.
  • "Every hurricane season, we consistently see our grid improvements help avoid outages, restore service faster and increase reliability for our customers," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.
  • The technology can quickly identify power outages and alternate energy pathways to restore service faster for customers when an outage occurs.
  • Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 10,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.

Hydro-pumped Storage Plants Market to grow by USD 147.54 billion from 2022 to 2027 | The demand for new water resources due to urbanization and safety concerns will drive growth -Technavio

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The hydro-pumped storage plants market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.71% from 2022 to 2027.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The hydro-pumped storage plants market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.71% from 2022 to 2027.
  • The market size is forecast to increase by USD 147.54 billion, according to Technavio The demand for new water resources due to urbanization and safety concerns is a key factor driving market growth.
  • Global water shortages and increasing energy costs have resulted in significant capital and maintenance costs for water treatment facilities.
  • Hence, these factors are expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.

Duke Energy Foundation donates additional $100,000 to support communities following Hurricane Idalia devastation

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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"Our priority following a devastating storm like Idalia is helping customers get back to their lives," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.

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  • "Our priority following a devastating storm like Idalia is helping customers get back to their lives," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.
  • These funds will be focused on delivering basic needs support and bolstering recovery efforts for those communities that have been severely impacted by Hurricane Idalia.
  • "With the financial support of the Duke Energy Foundation, we will be able to provide support to these hardest-hit areas," said Safley.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.

Commercial UAV Expo to bring thousands of commercial drone professionals to Las Vegas Sep 5-7

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 3,500 commercial drone professionals from more than 60 countries will gather at Commercial UAV Expo, the world's leading commercial drone trade show and conference, to network, connect, and learn about the newest developments in drone technology, applications, and operations. The event takes place at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV, September 5-7, 2023.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 3,500 commercial drone professionals from more than 60 countries will gather at Commercial UAV Expo , the world's leading commercial drone trade show and conference, to network, connect, and learn about the newest developments in drone technology, applications, and operations.
  • Keynote panels will delve into what success with drone technology looks like when drone innovators, regulators, and end-users share their expertise and vision.
  • Keynote panelists represent organizations including FAA, Percepto, Merlin Labs, Skydio, NOAA, Drone Industry Insights, Commercial Drone Alliance, and Cambridge Consultants.
  • More than 300 associations and media have signed on as event supporters, recognizing Commercial UAV Expo as the premier event for anyone in the drone industry integrating and operating commercial UAS - Registration is still open - secure your spot today !

Drax Announces the Appointment of Andrea Bertone to the Company's Board of Directors

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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MONROE, La., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Drax today announced the appointment of Andrea Bertone as a non-executive director and Chair Designate of Drax. Bertone is the former President of Duke Energy Corporation's international division (DEI) where she spent 15 years in leadership roles, including seven years as President of DEI with executive responsibility for a portfolio of 4,400MW of hydro and thermal assets.

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  • Bertone will assume the position of Chair effective January 1, 2024
    MONROE, La., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Drax today announced the appointment of Andrea Bertone as a non-executive director and Chair Designate of Drax.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Andrea in her appointment as Chair Designate of Drax as we accelerate our strategy, including to become a global leader in carbon removals," said Will Gardiner, CEO of Drax.
  • The appointment of Bertone in the role of Chair Designate allows for a managed handover from Cox prior to her assuming the position.
  • "It is an honor to become Chair Designate of Drax and join the Board at this exciting time in the company's journey," said Bertone.

Duke Energy crews begin power restoration following Hurricane Idalia

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Use the Duke Energy mobile app – Download the Duke Energy App from a smartphone via Apple Store or Google Play.

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  • Use the Duke Energy mobile app – Download the Duke Energy App from a smartphone via Apple Store or Google Play.
  • For storm or power restoration updates, follow Duke Energy on Twitter ( @DukeEnergy ) and Facebook ( Duke Energy ) or visit dukeenergyupdates.com, available in English and Spanish .
  • Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 10,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.