San Francisco Bay Trail

2023 Bike Champion of the Year Winners Announced

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bay Area Bike to Wherever Days (BTWD) organizers have named the winners of the 2023 Bike Champion of the Year (BCOY) awards. Given to individuals for inspiring bicycling in their Bay Area communities, this award recognizes riders in the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties for their commitment to cycling as the primary mode of transport.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bay Area Bike to Wherever Days (BTWD) organizers have named the winners of the 2023 Bike Champion of the Year (BCOY) awards.
  • Here are the 2023 Bike Champion of the Year award winners:
    Alameda County: Demorea "Truckie" Evans, part of Oakland's Roll Out Crew, believes that "It's going to take all of us to see the change that we desire to see."
  • Don't miss Bike to Wherever Days during the entire month of May, as well as Bike to Work Day on May 18!
  • Prizes for the Bike Champion of the Year winners were donated by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), MTC , Sports Basement , and Mike's Bikes .

Safety and Connectivity Projects Win Big at Associated General Contractors of California Awards

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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The Constructor Awards program “recognizes the diversity and ingenuity of the construction industry by awarding the ‘best of the best’ each year.

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  • The Constructor Awards program “recognizes the diversity and ingenuity of the construction industry by awarding the ‘best of the best’ each year.
  • The Constructor Awards highlight the challenges and successes of AGC of California member companies.”
    The Highway 101 multi-use path overcrossing at Adobe Creek project won the Heavy Civil Under $15 Million award.
  • Built for the city of Palo Alto, this project dramatically improves area safety and connectivity by replacing the Benjamin Lefkowitz underpass.
  • It also improves regional connectivity to the rest of Silicon Valley with a Class I trail connection to the San Francisco Bay Trail.

LENNAR ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF BEACON AT BRIDGEWAY IN BAY AREA

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Located within the Bridgeway master-planned community, Beacon is surrounded by water and wildlife, yet still just a short drive to all areas of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area.

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  • Located within the Bridgeway master-planned community, Beacon is surrounded by water and wildlife, yet still just a short drive to all areas of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area.
  • Home shoppers are invited to the grand opening of Beacon at Bridgeway, taking place Saturday, January 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Homes at Beacon at Bridgeway range from 2,152 to 2,698 square feet, with three to four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths.
  • Bridgeway also offers a dog park and access to the Bay Trail, a walking and cycling path running through all nine Bay Area counties.

The Simmons Sisters Are The Creators Behind Oakland's First Black Woman Owned Pop-Up Selfie Xperience

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- If you "love your selfie" get ready, there's a new pop-up Xperience and event space with a purpose coming to "The Town '' Oakland, CA where Black culture is celebrated. The 16,000 sq. ft. trendy urban venue is filled with 14 nostalgic installations known as The Noire Wealth Xperience, created by sisters and business partners, Melody and Monica Simmons. " With all the uncertainty and loss experienced during the pandemic, when the idea of creating a pop up space filled with culture, fun and memorable moments presented itself, I was all in." said Monica Simmons, Co-Founder.

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  • ft. trendy urban venue is filled with 14 nostalgic installations known as The Noire Wealth Xperience , created by sisters and business partners, Melody and Monica Simmons. "
  • Both Simmons sisters have been passionate about advocating for wealth, health, and equity for Black Women.
  • As stated by Melody Simmons "We want to see Black women thriving, and not just surviving.
  • The Noire Wealth Xperience is a pop-up with a purpose and event space founded by Melody and Monica Simmons in Oakland, CA.

I-680 Express Lane to Open for Business Aug. 20

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today announced that tolling operations for the new 11-mile Express Lane along southbound Interstate 680 from Martinez through Walnut Creek will begin at 5 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 20. By linking with the existing Express Lane from Rudgear Road in Walnut Creek to Alcosta Blvd. in San Ramon, this will create a continuous 22-mile southbound I-680 Express Lane through Contra Costa County.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) today announced that tolling operations for the new 11-mile Express Lane along southbound Interstate 680 from Martinez through Walnut Creek will begin at 5 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 20.
  • By linking with the existing Express Lane from Rudgear Road in Walnut Creek to Alcosta Blvd.
  • in San Ramon, this will create a continuous 22-mile southbound I-680 Express Lane through Contra Costa County.
  • Customers always pay the toll displayed when they enter the Express Lane, even if toll rates change during their trip.

White House Appoints Four Members to the Presidio Trust Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House has announced the appointment of four new members to the seven-member Presidio Trust board of directors:Mark W. Buell, Lenore "Leni" Eccles, George M. Marcus, and Nicola Miner.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House has announced the appointment of four new members to the seven-member Presidio Trust board of directors:Mark W. Buell, Lenore "Leni" Eccles, George M. Marcus, and Nicola Miner.
  • She recently served two terms as chair of the board of directors for the Belvedere Community Foundation.
  • The new members succeed outgoing members William E. Grayson, former board chair; Marie Louise Hurabiell, former board chair and vice chair; U.S. Navy Admiral Thomas B. Fargo (Ret.
  • The Presidio Trust is a federal agency that manages the Presidio of San Francisco, a national park site within the 82,000-acre Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Presidio Completes Spin Out of Federal Business to Empower Government Agency Modernization

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Presidio Government Solutions, branded publicly as Presidio Federal, operates with a focus on federal across the full spectrum of technology and services while leveraging the lessons learned from its parent companys success.

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  • Presidio Government Solutions, branded publicly as Presidio Federal, operates with a focus on federal across the full spectrum of technology and services while leveraging the lessons learned from its parent companys success.
  • Presidio Government Solutions harnesses the power of technology to serve the Defense and Intelligence Communities as well as federal civilian agencies.
  • Presidio Government Solutions is structured to support the federal governments drive towards digital transformation, said Bob Cagnazzi, Chief Executive Officer at Presidio.
  • Presidio Government Solutions LLC, branded publicly as Presidio Federal, is a purpose-built and mission-driven IT services and solutions provider dedicated to serving the federal government.

The Presidio Group Advises on Sale of The Suburban Collection: Largest Number of Franchises Sold to Date in a Strategic Transaction

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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\xe2\x80\x9cIt was incredibly important to us that the new owner maintained our culture and took care of our 2,250 team members.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cIt was incredibly important to us that the new owner maintained our culture and took care of our 2,250 team members.
  • During their careers, the professionals at Presidio have collectively closed more than 200 transactions for over $13 billion.
  • Presidio Merchant Partners LLC is a subsidiary of The Presidio Group LLC and is a member of FINRA and SIPC.
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Presidio Announces Appointment of Christine Komola as New CFO

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Thursday, December 31, 2020
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Presidio, Inc., a leading North American IT solutions provider, today announced that industry veteran Christine Komola is joining the executive leadership team as CFO.

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  • Presidio, Inc., a leading North American IT solutions provider, today announced that industry veteran Christine Komola is joining the executive leadership team as CFO.
  • On behalf of our Board and management team, Im delighted to welcome Christine Komola to Presidio, said Bob Cagnazzi, Presidio CEO.
  • Christine is a highly accomplished, data-driven finance and operations leader with a successful track record in leading diverse multibillion-dollar global organizations.
  • Christine will succeed CFO Neil Johnston, who will work with Christine for a seamless transition.

The Presidio Group Advises Priority Automotive Group on Sale of Honda Dealership

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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The Presidio Group LLC (Presidio), a leading investment bank specializing in retail automotive and related M&A transactions, exclusively advised Priority Automotive Group on the sale of Priority Honda Huntersville.

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  • The Presidio Group LLC (Presidio), a leading investment bank specializing in retail automotive and related M&A transactions, exclusively advised Priority Automotive Group on the sale of Priority Honda Huntersville.
  • We appreciate The Presidio Groups help in achieving our strategic goals, said Dennis Ellmer, CEO of Priority Automotive.
  • We were pleased to be able to assist Priority Automotive Group, said George Karolis, President of The Presidio Group.
  • The Presidio Group provided exclusive M&A advisory services to the ownership of Priority Honda Huntersville through its wholly owned investment bank, Presidio Merchant Partners LLC.