Watsonville, California

Force 10 Partners Sell Watsonville Community Hospital and its Plan Becomes Effective, Securing a Fresh Start for the Long-Struggling Hospital

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
Professional Services, Health, Hospitals, Legal, Finance, Consulting, Accounting, Consultant, Sale, LLC, Hospital, County, Acquisition, United States bankruptcy court, Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code, Force 10, Rosenthal, Ownership, CEO, Officials Committee for Domestic and External Security Co-ordination, MEH, Sills Cummis & Gross, Watsonville, California, Medicine

The Force 10 team is excited to have successfully sold the Watsonville Community Hospital and confirmed its Plan.

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  • The Force 10 team is excited to have successfully sold the Watsonville Community Hospital and confirmed its Plan.
  • We are proud that our efforts helped save the hospital and that we were able to navigate the debtors to the effective date of their plan.
  • We look forward to seeing how the community builds upon this opportunity to provide quality health care into the future.
  • They stood by us every step and provided the financial, operational and restructuring support for us to operate this critical hospital, said Steven Salyer, CEO of Watsonville Community Hospital.

Force Ten Partners Helps Secure Bankruptcy Court Approval of Sale of Watsonville Community Hospital and Position Long-Struggling Hospital for Financial and Operational Turnaround

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Professional Services, Health, Hospitals, Legal, Finance, Consulting, Sills Cummis & Gross, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, Watsonville, California, LLC, Board, United States bankruptcy court, Sale, Court, Company, Cowen Inc., Partner, Chairperson, Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code, Officials Committee for Domestic and External Security Co-ordination, LLP, Force 10, MEH, Rosenthal, CRO, Health insurance, Hospital, Financial adviser

Force Ten Partners LLC (Force 10) announced today that it has helped secure bankruptcy court approval of the sale of Watsonville Community Hospital to the Pajaro Valley Healthcare District Project (PVHDP) and position the hospital for a financial and operational turnaround.

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  • Force Ten Partners LLC (Force 10) announced today that it has helped secure bankruptcy court approval of the sale of Watsonville Community Hospital to the Pajaro Valley Healthcare District Project (PVHDP) and position the hospital for a financial and operational turnaround.
  • Rosenthal and the Force 10 team, led by partner Nicholas Rubin, were engaged to provide financial and operational support and expertise to the hospital.
  • Through their efforts, Rosenthal and the Force 10 team were able to stabilize the hospitals financial and operational challenges and lead the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
  • On Feb. 23, 2022, Judge M. Elaine Hammond of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California, San Jose Division, (Case No.

Kevin Murphy Joins Hazel Tech® Board of Directors

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Driscoll's, Strawberries, Watsonville, California, Shelf life, Food loss and waste, Food and drink, Food industry, Business process

CHICAGO, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-supported technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and combat food waste, today announced that Kevin Murphy has joined the company's Board of Directors.

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  • CHICAGO, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-supported technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and combat food waste, today announced that Kevin Murphy has joined the company's Board of Directors.
  • Murphy will advise Hazel as they expand their global team and add new technologies to help fight food waste.
  • Murphy joins Hazel after serving as chief executive officer of Driscoll's, a fourth-generation family berry business with worldwide operations.
  • "Kevin's expertise in global supply chain management and product innovation will serve as an invaluable asset as Hazel continues to grow," said Hazel Tech cofounder and CEO, Aidan Mouat.

Plenty Honored Twice by Fruit Growers and Vegetable Growers News for Fruit + Vegetable 40 under 40 Awards

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Software, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Packaging, Technology, Food, Beverage, Manufacturing, Retail, Driscoll's, Strawberries, Watsonville, California, Fruit, Plenty, Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News, PLENTY, FRUIT GROWERS NEWS AND VEGETABLE GROWERS NEWS

Before his work at Plenty, Michael established the Chemistry Lab for Driscoll's to drive trait discovery and cultivar development in all berries.

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  • Before his work at Plenty, Michael established the Chemistry Lab for Driscoll's to drive trait discovery and cultivar development in all berries.
  • The Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Awards honor 40 outstanding individuals who exemplify leadership, innovative thinking, and commitment to the industry's future.
  • For more than 60 years, Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News have served as powerful and reliable resources for growers across the nation.
  • Launched in 2018, the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Awards represent a broad spectrum of agriculture industry professionals, from growers and farm market operators, to Extension agents and industry suppliers.

Fox Factory Holding Corp. to Present at Baird's 2021 Global Consumer, Technology and Services Conference

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Motor vehicles, Transport, Land transport, Fox Factory, Motorcycle racing, Watsonville, California, NASDAQ, Snowmobile, Automotive aftermarket

BRASELTON, Ga., May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fox Factory Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:FOXF) ("FOX" or the Company) today announced management will be presenting at the Baird's 2021 Global Consumer, Technology and Services Conference on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021.

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  • BRASELTON, Ga., May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fox Factory Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:FOXF) ("FOX" or the Company) today announced management will be presenting at the Baird's 2021 Global Consumer, Technology and Services Conference on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021.
  • About Fox Factory Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:FOXF)
    Fox Factory Holding Corp. designs and manufactures performance-defining ride dynamics products primarily for bicycles, on-road and off-road vehicles and trucks, side-by-side vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks.
  • Additionally, the Company supplies top bicycle OEMs and their contract manufacturers, and provides aftermarket products to retailers and distributors.
  • FOX is a registered trademark of Fox Factory, Inc. NASDAQ Global Select Market is a registered trademark of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Monomoy Capital Partners Agrees to Sell West Marine, Inc.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Sports, Finance, Maritime, Other Retail, Transport, Specialty, Professional services, Retail, Powerboating, Watsonville, California, West Marine, L Catterton, Monomoy, Private-equity firm, Service companies

b'Monomoy Capital Partners, a middle market private investment firm focused on operational value creation, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell West Marine, Inc. (the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d) to L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm.

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  • b'Monomoy Capital Partners, a middle market private investment firm focused on operational value creation, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell West Marine, Inc. (the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d) to L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm.
  • Monomoy and its Operating Team partnered with management to improve operations across the business and transform the strategic direction of the Company.
  • "We are grateful to Monomoy for its leadership, its unflinching commitment to improving and growing our business, and in positioning West Marine to achieve continued success under new ownership.\xe2\x80\x9d\nMonomoy acquired West Marine under its private equity vehicle, Monomoy Capital Partners III, L.P., a $768 million fund raised in 2016.
  • Please see our website at www.mcpfunds.com for further information concerning Monomoy at its portfolio companies.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210414005620/en/\n'

Blume Industries/Whiskey Hill Farms Awarded Coveted Western SARE Grant For Sustainable Agriculture Research

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Sustainable agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, Sare, United States Department of Agriculture, David Blume, Watsonville, California, Agriculture, Branches of biology, Sustainability

WATSONVILLE, Calif., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blume Industries (BI), Whiskey Hill Farms (WHF) and the Sustainable Systems Research Foundation (SSRF) in Santa Cruz are pleased to announce receipt of a United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Western Division of Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer Rancher Grant.

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  • WATSONVILLE, Calif., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blume Industries (BI), Whiskey Hill Farms (WHF) and the Sustainable Systems Research Foundation (SSRF) in Santa Cruz are pleased to announce receipt of a United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Western Division of Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer Rancher Grant.
  • "I've consulted to the USDA Agricultural Research Service for years, but this is the first time we've applied for and been awarded USDA grant funding," said David Blume chief technical officer for Blume Industries and Owner of Whiskey Hill Farms).
  • "It's very satisfying to see our long-term research and development work in regenerative agriculture systems recognized by such an important agency of the Federal Government."
  • "Out of one hundred proposal submissions reviewed by the Western SARE Technical Review Panel, our proposal was ranked'Exceptional' and selected for grant" said Tom Harvey, chief operational officer for Blume Industries.

Bee Vectoring Technologies Announces Inaugural Grower Trials with Two of the World's Largest Berry Growers within a Month of Achieving California License

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
California, Regions of the United States, Strawberries, Northern California, Monterey Bay, Central Coast, Geography of California, West Coast of the United States, Watsonville, California, Blueberry, Berry, Salinas

Eight commercial-scale grower trials have already been confirmed, including with two of the world's largest berry companies and their growers.

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  • Eight commercial-scale grower trials have already been confirmed, including with two of the world's largest berry companies and their growers.
  • The California trials span the Central Valley, Northern Coastal Valley (Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, including Salinas and Watsonville) and the Central Coastal Valley (Ventura and Santa Barbara counties).
  • California is America's largest berry market (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries) with an estimated 55,000(1) acres representing 30% of the country's berry acreage.
  • BVT has three blueberry grower trials confirmed: one is underway and two more will start in the next few weeks.

Fox Factory Holding Corp. to Present at BofA Consumer and Retail Technology Conference 2021

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Motor vehicles, Transport, Land transport, Tracked vehicles, Fox Racing Shox, Motorcycle racing, Watsonville, California, Nasdaq, Inc., Snowmobile, NASDAQ, Automotive aftermarket

BRASELTON, Ga., Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fox Factory Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FOXF) ("FOX" or the Company) announced today that management will be presenting at the BofA Consumer and Retail Technology Conference 2021 on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • BRASELTON, Ga., Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fox Factory Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FOXF) ("FOX" or the Company) announced today that management will be presenting at the BofA Consumer and Retail Technology Conference 2021 on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
  • About Fox Factory Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FOXF)
    Fox Factory Holding Corp. designs and manufactures performance-defining ride dynamics products primarily for bicycles, on-road and off-road vehicles and trucks, side-by-side vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks.
  • Additionally, the Company supplies top bicycle OEMs and their contract manufacturers, and provides aftermarket products to retailers and distributors.
  • FOX is a registered trademark of Fox Factory, Inc. NASDAQ Global Select Market is a registered trademark of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Watsonville Teen Wins "Drive Safe California" PSA Contest

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Defensive driving, Risk management, Drive, Road Safety Foundation, Watsonville, California, American television series, Television series, Television shows

The Watsonville, CA teen, who is home-schooled, wins a $2,000 prize from The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes safe driving behavior.

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  • The Watsonville, CA teen, who is home-schooled, wins a $2,000 prize from The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes safe driving behavior.
  • The Drive Safe California Contest is sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation and promoted by the LA Auto Show.
  • Overson, who said he wrestled with several ideas for a PSA, wanted something that would get his attention if he were watching TV.
  • The runner-up in the Drive Safe California PSA Contest is Madellyn Lee, 17.