Salinas, California

Green Plains Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

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Monday, July 26, 2021

OMAHA, Neb., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced changes to its board of directors as part of a board refreshment and diversity initiative which includes reducing the size of its board and a focus on increasing diversity.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced changes to its board of directors as part of a board refreshment and diversity initiative which includes reducing the size of its board and a focus on increasing diversity.
  • On July 26, 2021, Tom Manuel announced his retirement from the board, and Gordon Glade announced his resignation from the board.
  • In conjunction with these changes, the board of directors appointed Martin Salinas, Jr. to the board and elected him to serve as its audit committee chair.
  • Mr. Salinas concurrently resigned from the board of directors of Green Plains Holdings LLC.

Fresh Express Announces Multi-Plant, On-Site Job Fairs Across Five Locations on July 14

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

SALINAS, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh Express , the brand leader in value added salads, is hosting on-site job fairs across its five U.S. production facilities on Wednesday, July 14.

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  • SALINAS, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh Express , the brand leader in value added salads, is hosting on-site job fairs across its five U.S. production facilities on Wednesday, July 14.
  • The multi-plant, on-site job fairs will take place from 1-4 p.m. local time at Fresh Express production facilities in Grand Prairie, Texas; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Morrow, Georgia; Salinas, California; and Streamwood, Illinois.
  • Fresh Express benefits include a $600 sign-on bonus, full medical benefits, opportunities for advancement and $600 referral bonuses.
  • To learn more about the July 14 on-site job fairs and working at Fresh Express, visit freshexpress.com/careers or follow #freshopportunities on LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter .

VSiN Continues International Expansion with Distribution on Mexico’s Totalplay

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Totalplay, a Grupo Salinas company and leader in the telecommunications market in Mexico, will distribute VSiNs unique 24/7 sports betting coverage via Totalplay Residentials network, which covers 10.5 million homes.

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  • Totalplay, a Grupo Salinas company and leader in the telecommunications market in Mexico, will distribute VSiNs unique 24/7 sports betting coverage via Totalplay Residentials network, which covers 10.5 million homes.
  • Beginning today, Totalplay subscribers in dozens of Mexican cities will be able to access VSiN on channel 515.
  • Available in millions of homes across dozens of Mexican cities, Totalplay provides an ideal platform for VSiN to reach sports fans across the country with expert sports betting information and analysis, said Brian Musburger, founder and CEO of VSiN.
  • VSiN broadcasts 24/7 on VSiN.com and the VSiN app, including 18+ hours of live content every weekday, entertaining sports fans and betting enthusiasts across North America.

Harborside Inc. Announces Completion of Salinas Cultivation Facility Upgrades

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The enhancements completed at the Salinas Facility have permitted the Company to implement high-yield indoor cultivation techniques and technology into the existing greenhouse environment.

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  • The enhancements completed at the Salinas Facility have permitted the Company to implement high-yield indoor cultivation techniques and technology into the existing greenhouse environment.
  • "We are thrilled to have completed the upgrades at our Salinas facility, delivering on our plan to drive harvest yield improvements and commence year-round cultivation," said Peter Bilodeau, Interim CEO of Harborside.
  • "These upgrades will permit Harborside to increase availability of our portfolio of branded products including Key and, through our recently announced acquisition, Sublime's Fuzzies, to both the retail and wholesale markets in California."
  • The Salinas Facility has been legally cultivating cannabis since 2016 and the Company intends to apply for a discretionary administrative permit from the County to further expand capacity at the Salinas Facility.

Gary Thelander is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, June 14, 2021

SALINAS, Calif., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary Thelander Is Being Recognized By Continental Who's Who As A Top Attorney For His Professional Excellence In The Legal Field And His Unwavering Dedication To Serving The Legal Community With Thelander Law.

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  • SALINAS, Calif., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary Thelander Is Being Recognized By Continental Who's Who As A Top Attorney For His Professional Excellence In The Legal Field And His Unwavering Dedication To Serving The Legal Community With Thelander Law.
  • Proudly serving Salinas, Santa Cruz, and San Benito, Thelander Law, takes pride in providing services that will exceed expectations.
  • Thelander Law continuously demonstrates the highest standard of professionalism, honesty, and integrity so that every client can make the right decisions under challenging circumstances.
  • Seasoned Criminal Law Attorney Gary Thelander has garnered 25 years of vast knowledge and experience in his field, working on thousands of cases and helping countless clients.

10 Can't Miss Events Return to Monterey County, California

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Monday, June 14, 2021

MONTEREY, Calif., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the state of California prepares to fully reopen for business on June 15, travelers have a lot to look forward to in scenic Monterey County, California.

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  • MONTEREY, Calif., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the state of California prepares to fully reopen for business on June 15, travelers have a lot to look forward to in scenic Monterey County, California.
  • California Rodeo Salinas September 23-26, 2021
    Travelers should pack their most coveted belt buckle this September for the California Rodeo Salinas.
  • Monterey Jazz Festival September 24-26, 2021
    After last year's virtual programming, the Monterey Jazz Festival will return with a three-day in-person festival at the Monterey County Fairgrounds to celebrate the legacy of jazz for its 64th year in Monterey.
  • The Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Monterey County CVB) is a 501c6 non-profit organization that drives tourism for Monterey County.

Harborside Announces Acquisition of Salinas Production Campus

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

ft. of nursery space in Salinas, California (the "Production Campus").

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  • ft. of nursery space in Salinas, California (the "Production Campus").
  • On June 1st, 2021, the Company completed the purchase of the Production Campus using approximately $10.84 million in funds drawn from its existing credit facility.
  • In November 2020, the Company announced it had engaged in a substantial upgrade of one of its approximately 45,000 square foot greenhouses at the Production Campus.
  • "Weare thrilled to have completed the acquisition of our Salinas cultivation and production facility," said Peter Bilodeau, Interim CEO of Harborside.

Harborside Inc. Appoints Travis Higginbotham Jr. as Vice President of Production

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b'OAKLAND, Calif., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Harborside Inc. ("Harborside" or the "Company") (CSE: HBOR), (OTCQX: HBORF) a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today announced the appointment of Travis Higginbotham Jr. as Vice President of Production, overseeing the Company\'s Salinas, California cultivation, post-harvest, processing and packaging facilities.

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  • b'OAKLAND, Calif., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Harborside Inc. ("Harborside" or the "Company") (CSE: HBOR), (OTCQX: HBORF) a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today announced the appointment of Travis Higginbotham Jr. as Vice President of Production, overseeing the Company\'s Salinas, California cultivation, post-harvest, processing and packaging facilities.
  • "Harborside is an iconic California brand with a proven record for growing and producing exceptional products and I look forward to leading the talented Salinas team.
  • "\nEarlier in his career, Higginbotham served as Director of Research and Development for Battlefield Farms, a 1.8 million sq.
  • We look forward to expanding access to Harborside-branded and third-party products with Travis at the helm in Salinas.

Gary Thelander is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

SALINAS, Calif., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gary Thelander is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Attorney for his professional excellence in the legal field and his unwavering dedication to serving the legal community with Thelander Law.

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  • SALINAS, Calif., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gary Thelander is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Attorney for his professional excellence in the legal field and his unwavering dedication to serving the legal community with Thelander Law.
  • Proudly serving Salinas, Santa Cruz, and San Benito, Thelander Law, takes pride in providing services that will exceed your expectations.
  • Thelander Law demonstrates the highest standard of professionalism, honesty, and integrity so that you can make the right decisions under challenging circumstances.
  • Admitted to the California State Bar, Criminal Law Attorney Gary Thelander has garnered 25 years of vast knowledge and experience in his field.

Taylor Farms Acquires FreshPoint Toronto

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Monday, March 29, 2021

SALINAS, Calif., March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Taylor Farms announces the acquisition of FreshPoint's Toronto operations, effective March 28, 2021.

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  • SALINAS, Calif., March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Taylor Farms announces the acquisition of FreshPoint's Toronto operations, effective March 28, 2021.
  • The fresh cut vegetable operation will continue to serve current FreshPoint customers and facilitate further growth of Taylor Farms in Canada.
  • "We are excited to add our first operation in Canada to the Taylor Farms North American Network and grateful to Sysco and FreshPoint for working closely with us to ensure a smooth transition for associates and customers," said Bruce Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Taylor Farms.
  • Mark Campion, President of Taylor Farms Retail, will have leadership responsibility for the Taylor Farms Canada facility and Kevin Silver has been appointed as General Manager.