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Affirmed Housing Celebrates Completion of New Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in San Jose

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affirmed Housing, a leading provider of affordable, multifamily housing throughout California, announces the completion of 79 homes at Vitalia, a new, affordable and supportive housing development located at 3100 S. Bascom Avenue in San Jose’s Cambrian neighborhood.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affirmed Housing, a leading provider of affordable, multifamily housing throughout California, announces the completion of 79 homes at Vitalia, a new, affordable and supportive housing development located at 3100 S. Bascom Avenue in San Jose’s Cambrian neighborhood.
  • “Access to affordable housing is a significant step in the right direction toward ensuring that these individuals and many others have safe, stable options to call home.
  • That is why it is so critically important that we continue to invest robustly in affordable housing across this region.
  • “As a nonprofit financial intermediary, Housing Trust’s mission is to use public and private partnerships to create more equitable and affordable communities.

Cityview Completes 378-Unit Multifamily Project in Oakland’s Brooklyn Basin

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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OAKLAND, Calif., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cityview , a premier multifamily investment management and development firm, has completed Portico – a 378-unit multifamily project in Oakland, California.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cityview , a premier multifamily investment management and development firm, has completed Portico – a 378-unit multifamily project in Oakland, California.
  • Now welcoming residents, the eight-story opportunity zone project is located in the fast-growing Brooklyn Basin master-planned community.
  • The project features a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhomes.
  • Cityview’s other recently completed projects include Jasper – a 296-unit opportunity zone project near Downtown Los Angeles, The Parker – a 123-unit multifamily project in West Los Angeles, and Atrio – a 276-unit value-add renovation in Burbank.

Electrolux Group Earns 2024 Energy STAR® Partner of the Year Award

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrolux Group is proud to announce that for the second consecutive year it has received the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrolux Group is proud to announce that for the second consecutive year it has received the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a select group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and the transition to a clean energy economy.
  • ENERGY STAR award winners lead their industries in the production, sale, and adoption of energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, services, and strategies.
  • As a leading home appliance manufacturer, Electrolux Group makes energy efficiency a priority across all its key product categories and has increased its Energy STAR portfolio by 67 percent since 2021.

Cisco Announces New Multifunctional Collaboration Devices for Hybrid Work

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At Enterprise Connect, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today unveiled new purpose-built, multifunctional devices that deliver modernized collaboration experiences to today's hybrid workforce. The company announced the launch of the Cisco Board Pro G2, an AI-fueled and touch-enabled collaboration device and Cisco Desk Phone 9800 Series, designed to bring a modern and personalized productivity hub to any desk.

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  • New Cisco Devices bring seamless collaboration to every corner of the office, providing customers with increased choice and flexibility in how they work.
  • Cisco Board Pro G2 provides optimized camera views and AI-powered collaboration features that enhance hybrid teamwork.
  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At Enterprise Connect, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today unveiled new purpose-built, multifunctional devices that deliver modernized collaboration experiences to today's hybrid workforce.
  • The Cisco Board Pro G2 and Cisco Desk Phone 9800 series are the company's latest innovations designed to support organizations as they transition into permanent hybrid models and reconfigure workspaces to enable seamless collaboration.

GoGreen Home Reaches $100 Million Milestone in Loans for a More Sustainable California

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GoGreen Financing, managed by the California Hub for Energy Efficiency Financing (CHEEF) providing competitive residential and business loans for energy efficiency upgrades, announces that its residential program, GoGreen Home, reached a $100 million milestone in Q1 2024. This notable sum symbolizes a remarkable commitment among Californians to sculpt a greener state one household at a time.

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  • "To date, 6,182 participating households, renters and homeowners, financed energy-saving projects large and small at highly competitive rates, propelling GoGreen Home to this achievement.
  • "The specific project that propelled GoGreen Home over the $100 million mark was for a 'cool roof' in Yuba County," said Hukill.
  • While this milestone is a major achievement, GoGreen Financing aims to make more California residents and businesses aware of this program and its role in reaching the state's climate goals.
  • GoGreen Home stands committed to exceeding the successful $100 million milestone and will continue championing an energy-efficient California for all.

Mill Creek Announces Start of Preleasing at Modera Waugh

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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HOUSTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the start of preleasing at Modera Waugh, an elegant apartment community located just south of popular Buffalo Bayou Park near Downtown Houston.

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  • HOUSTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential , a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the start of preleasing at Modera Waugh , an elegant apartment community located just south of popular Buffalo Bayou Park near Downtown Houston.
  • The 17-story community, which features 392 apartment homes, sits moments south of Allen Parkway and adjacent to the picturesque River Oaks neighborhood.
  • "Modera Waugh features a prime location that will put residents within reach of virtually everything Houston has to offer," said Jeb Cox , senior managing director of development in Houston for Mill Creek Residential.
  • Modera Waugh offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes and an average size of 1,017 square feet.

Blink Charging Establishes Global Corporate Headquarters and Announces Expansion of Manufacturing Facility in Bowie, Maryland

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Bowie, MD., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced the Company has established its global corporate headquarters in a 15,000 square-foot facility in Bowie, MD.

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  • Along with the new headquarters, Blink is increasing its manufacturing capacity by constructing a state-of-the-art advanced 30,000 square-foot facility.
  • Complementing this pivotal move, Blink has announced plans to increase its manufacturing capacity by constructing a new LEED Gold-certified 30,000 square-foot production facility.
  • The new facility will include an extra production line to streamline operations for expedited and increased production of EV charging units.
  • “Blink Charging is proud and excited to be establishing our global headquarters and production facility in Maryland, marking a pivotal moment in our journey toward a greener future,” said Blink President and CEO, Brendan Jones.

Anlin Windows & Doors Unveils New Products at 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Anlin Windows & Doors , part of the PGT Innovations (NYSE: PGTI) family of brands, returns to the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nevada this year with two new products added to its variety of operating styles that are built for comfort, beauty, and energy savings.

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  • Anlin Windows & Doors , part of the PGT Innovations (NYSE: PGTI) family of brands, returns to the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nevada this year with two new products added to its variety of operating styles that are built for comfort, beauty, and energy savings.
  • The contemporary Designer Black finishes appeal to today’s homeowners with a sleek, modern aesthetic.
  • “We are excited to offer consumers the best of both worlds – dependability and style — with this new Designer Black capstock option,” said Jimmy Petros, Vice President of Sales & Business Development for Anlin.
  • Other products on display by Anlin during IBS include:

WESTLAND DISTILLERY ACHIEVES CERTIFIED B CORP™ STATUS

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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SEATTLE, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Already one of the original leading American Single Malt Whiskey producers, Westland Distillery announces today another proud achievement: earning B Corp™ Certification, which demands adhering to the highest levels of social and environmental performance, public transparency and accountability.

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  • Administered by the nonprofit B Lab, B Corp™ certification puts Westland within a global community of for-profit leaders pledging to use business as a force for good – making decisions based on their positive impact on people and the planet.
  • To become a Certified B Corporation, companies undergo a rigorous review of the impact of their operations and business model on their workers, customers, communities and environment, and must meet a minimum verified score on the B Impact Assessment.
  • "Achieving B Corp status has been central to Westland's mission since its inception," says Jason Moore, Westland Distillery's Managing Director.
  • This sharing philosophy is central to the Tasting Room visitor experience at Westland in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood, where guests receive comprehensive information on every aspect of the Westland story in addition to tasting their award-winning American single malts.

The NRP Group Breaks Ground on Fully Affordable Housing Community in Albany County, New York

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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The NRP Group , a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, in partnership with New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and nonprofit organization Soldier On has broken ground on Selkirk Reserve, a 72-unit, fully affordable housing community in Bethlehem, New York.

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  • The NRP Group , a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, in partnership with New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and nonprofit organization Soldier On has broken ground on Selkirk Reserve, a 72-unit, fully affordable housing community in Bethlehem, New York.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240212505219/en/
    Rendering of Selkirk Reserve; courtesy of The NRP Group.
  • "Selkirk Reserve is a testament to The NRP Group's unwavering commitment to addressing the pressing need for affordable housing in New York state,” said Jonathan Gertman, Senior Vice President of Development at NRP.
  • “We are looking forward to partnering with the NRP Group in Selkirk, New York.