Economic development

Jet Linx Unveils State-of-the-Art Private Terminal at Eppley Airfield, Omaha

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet Linx, a global personal aviation company, unveiled its flagship private terminal at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska.

Key Points: 
  • OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet Linx, a global personal aviation company, unveiled its flagship private terminal at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska.
  • Jet Linx Aviation is the third-largest private jet management company in the United States.
  • The original Jet Linx Omaha facility debuted in 2004 as the company's first private terminal before nationwide expansion.
  • Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Omaha, Jet Linx is a global personal aviation company providing aircraft management and jet card membership through local service at 21 locations nationwide.

Wire 3 Expands Fiber Optic Internet Service to Palm Bay, Florida, and Surrounding Areas

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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PALM BAY, Fla., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wire 3, a provider of fiber optic internet as fast as the speed of light, is excited to announce its expansion to the city of Palm Bay, Florida, and its surrounding neighborhoods.

Key Points: 
  • PALM BAY, Fla., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wire 3, a provider of fiber optic internet as fast as the speed of light, is excited to announce its expansion to the city of Palm Bay, Florida, and its surrounding neighborhoods.
  • This move marks a significant milestone in Wire 3's mission to connect communities across Central Florida with top-tier internet services, and makes Palm Bay the next 10-Gig city that Wire 3 will begin constructing.
  • Wire 3 anticipates that its network in Brevard County will be an investment in the community of more than $150 million.
  • "We are delighted to bring our high-speed internet service to Palm Bay and surrounding areas," said Jai Ramachandran, CEO of Wire 3.

Accelecom and Telecast Communications Enhance High-Speed Internet Services in LaRue County, Kentucky

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accelecom , a leading provider of next-generation fiber solutions has been selected by Telecast Communications, a prominent telecommunications company based in LaRue County, Kentucky to assist Telecast in delivering high-quality, high-speed internet services to residents in rural Kentucky.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accelecom , a leading provider of next-generation fiber solutions has been selected by Telecast Communications, a prominent telecommunications company based in LaRue County, Kentucky to assist Telecast in delivering high-quality, high-speed internet services to residents in rural Kentucky.
  • The aim of this endeavor is to empower Telecast Communications to serve its customers in the local rural market more efficiently, particularly those who are primarily residential customers.
  • Telecast Communications Founder, Cameron Lasley stated, "We are excited to partner with Accelecom to provide our customers with improved high-speed internet services.
  • Accelecom CEO, Brad Kilbey, also commented on the partnership, saying, "Accelecom is proud to work with Telecast Communications in expanding access to high-speed internet services in LaRue County, Kentucky.

Envisioning a more sustainable future - climate change in the spotlight at inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the UAE all set to host the United Nations' 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in November, next week's inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai - taking place at the Museum of the Future in Dubai on 16-17 October 2023 - will bring together diverse thought leaders and visionaries from around the interconnected world to discuss the role that countries can play in envisioning and contributing towards a more sustainable future for all.

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  • He continued, "I am a firm believer that the GCC can take centre stage in the global energy transition.
  • "The region's financial centres have the resources and expertise to become international centres for climate, green and blue finance – investment with positive impacts on the oceans.
  • A reflection of this can be seen in the trends related to smart living technologies.
  • Smart living technologies will shape urban areas in the next 5-10 years by creating smart cities, transportation, homes, and agriculture.

Envisioning a more sustainable future - climate change in the spotlight at inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the UAE all set to host the United Nations' 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in November, next week's inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai - taking place at the Museum of the Future in Dubai on 16-17 October 2023 - will bring together diverse thought leaders and visionaries from around the interconnected world to discuss the role that countries can play in envisioning and contributing towards a more sustainable future for all.

Key Points: 
  • He continued, "I am a firm believer that the GCC can take centre stage in the global energy transition.
  • "The region's financial centres have the resources and expertise to become international centres for climate, green and blue finance – investment with positive impacts on the oceans.
  • A reflection of this can be seen in the trends related to smart living technologies.
  • Smart living technologies will shape urban areas in the next 5-10 years by creating smart cities, transportation, homes, and agriculture.

DMCC AWARDED GLOBAL FREE ZONE OF THE YEAR 9TH YEAR IN ROW

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DMCC – the world's flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has been named 'Global Free Zone of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times' FDI Magazine for a record ninth consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DMCC – the world's flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has been named 'Global Free Zone of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times' FDI Magazine for a record ninth consecutive year.
  • The central methodology of the assessment focused on understanding the strength of the investment environments and the company expansion prospects that the free zone enables.
  • As a result, DMCC continues to expand, with its fully-leased Uptown Tower being the latest example of its ongoing demand.
  • 2023 also marks the year that DMCC sought to activate its diamond expertise to support global trade within lab-grown diamonds (LGD) and coloured gemstones.

DMCC AWARDED GLOBAL FREE ZONE OF THE YEAR 9TH YEAR IN ROW

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DMCC – the world's flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has been named 'Global Free Zone of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times' FDI Magazine for a record ninth consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DMCC – the world's flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has been named 'Global Free Zone of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times' FDI Magazine for a record ninth consecutive year.
  • The central methodology of the assessment focused on understanding the strength of the investment environments and the company expansion prospects that the free zone enables.
  • As a result, DMCC continues to expand, with its fully-leased Uptown Tower being the latest example of its ongoing demand.
  • 2023 also marks the year that DMCC sought to activate its diamond expertise to support global trade within lab-grown diamonds (LGD) and coloured gemstones.

H55 COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF ITS NORTH AMERICAN PREMISES AND CANADIAN HEADQUARTERS IN SAINT-HUBERT, LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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This groundbreaking event signifies a major milestone in H55's commitment to the Canadian market and its ongoing global expansion efforts.

Key Points: 
  • This groundbreaking event signifies a major milestone in H55's commitment to the Canadian market and its ongoing global expansion efforts.
  • The establishment of the Canadian subsidiary aligns with H55's international expansion strategy and its commitment to meet the growing demands of its North American customer base.
  • H55 Canada will work in close collaboration with existing customers, including Pratt & Whitney Canada, CAE, and Harbour Air, for product development, customization, and customer support.
  • The arrival of H55 in Longueuil not only strengthens our positioning in the aerospace sector but marks a significant milestone in our journey toward establishing an innovation zone duly recognized by Quebec.

Origis Energy, TVA Announce Construction of MS Solar plus Storage Projects

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Origis Energy and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced Wednesday that construction has begun on the first of three projects in Mississippi with a total capacity of 550 MW plus 150 MW of battery storage. This is the largest battery storage portfolio announced in Mississippi and the largest solar portfolio under construction in the state, maintaining TVA's leadership in clean power generation throughout the Southeast. 

Key Points: 
  • With a total capacity of 700 MWs, the projects represent the largest solar plus storage deployments in Mississippi to date.
  • MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Origis Energy and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced Wednesday that construction has begun on the first of three projects in Mississippi with a total capacity of 550 MW plus 150 MW of battery storage.
  • RES is providing construction services to Origis for the portfolio, employing an estimated 300 people over the course of the three projects.
  • "Lowndes County is happy to partner with TVA and Origis to bring this increased capability to the TVA footprint.

M&T Bank Commits $250,000 to Harrisburg University's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) is strengthening its partnership with the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology by investing $250,000 in the center's programs to foster entrepreneurship across Central Pennsylvania and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • This is the latest example of how M&T and the CIE are partnering as leaders in innovation and transformative approaches to business.
  • "We are immensely grateful to M&T Bank for their generous investment in Harrisburg University's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship," said Dr. Eric Darr, President of Harrisburg University.
  • "This partnership reaffirms our commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development in the heart of Harrisburg.
  • I am incredibly grateful for Nora Habig's leadership at M&T Bank, realizing we are on the verge of accomplishing tremendous achievements in Harrisburg."