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Metro One Announces Appointment of Brian Sagi as Member of the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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SHERIDAN, Wyo., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. (OTCPINK: WOWI) ("Metro One" or the "Company") announced today the appointment of Mr. Brian Sagi as a member of the Board of Directors of Metro One.

Key Points: 
  • SHERIDAN, Wyo., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. (OTCPINK: WOWI) ("Metro One" or the "Company") announced today the appointment of Mr. Brian Sagi as a member of the Board of Directors of Metro One.
  • Concurrently Mr. James A. Brodie, current Treasurer, Interim CFO and member of the Board of Directors was appointed Secretary.
  • Mr. Sagi brings over 20 years of experience a board leader, entrepreneur, technologist and dealmaker.
  • As a seasoned entrepreneur, Mr. Sagi has founded and grown technology, medical device and aerospace companies.

Survey: Nearly 3/4 of baby boomers use no homebuying resources

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
NeighborWorks America, Metro, Rehabilitation, New Directions, Generation X, Generation Z, Housing, Safety, Counselor, Trellis, Generation, Insurance

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Homeownership feels out of reach for a majority of long-term renters, and especially so for baby boomers. But nearly 3/4 of baby boomers (72%) use no resources designed to help people become homeowners — significantly more than any other generation, according to a new survey from NeighborWorks America.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Homeownership feels out of reach for a majority of long-term renters , and especially so for baby boomers.
  • But nearly 3/4 of baby boomers (72%) use no resources designed to help people become homeowners — significantly more than any other generation, according to a new survey from NeighborWorks America .
  • A majority (51%) of baby boomers who are long-term renters strongly agree that homeownership isn't attainable for them, compared to 45% of both Generation X and millenials.
  • NeighborWorks' survey spotlights a need for homebuying resources to help renters see that homeownership is still possible.

New Supply Chain Report Shows Mining Supports Businesses and Communities throughout British Columbia

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- British Columbia’s mining and smelting sector contributed $3.7 billion to 200 local and First Nations communities by purchasing goods and services from nearly 4,000 BC-based businesses in 2022, according to a new report released today by the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) and the Mining Suppliers Association of BC (MSABC).

Key Points: 
  • PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- British Columbia’s mining and smelting sector contributed $3.7 billion to 200 local and First Nations communities by purchasing goods and services from nearly 4,000 BC-based businesses in 2022, according to a new report released today by the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) and the Mining Suppliers Association of BC (MSABC).
  • Kamloops, Prince George and Sparwood were the top recipients of mining supply chain spend among rural BC communities, with purchases totalling $377 million, $237 million and $188 million, respectively.
  • Vancouver-based companies were the top recipients of mining sector supply chain spend, with local purchases totalling $532 million.
  • “British Columbia is a world-leading mining jurisdiction, creating good-paying jobs and opportunities for workers, communities and First Nations across the province.

Circular Innovation Council Collaborates with Canada's Biggest Grocers to Design an Innovative Reuse Program

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Walmart Canada, Food safety, Environment, Sustainability, City, Metro, Empire Company, Climate change, Plastic, Environmental Defence Canada, Federation, Recycling, Movement, Safety, Biodiversity loss, Transport, SVP

“Reuse is a critical pathway to transitioning Canada to a circular economy and to eliminating single use plastics,” says Jo-Anne St. Godard, Executive Director of Circular Innovation Council.

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  • “Reuse is a critical pathway to transitioning Canada to a circular economy and to eliminating single use plastics,” says Jo-Anne St. Godard, Executive Director of Circular Innovation Council.
  • Consumers will be able to return the reusable containers through a variety of convenient return options, including neighbourhood drop-off locations.
  • “In launching this innovative reuse program, we're not just working towards eliminating single-use plastics; we're reshaping #TeamOttawa’s approach to business.
  • The approach that Circular Innovation Council has taken with this pilot, involving multiple retailers in close proximity operating a pooled system, is the gold standard for effective reuse.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Announces Leadership Transitions, Promotions

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The new year brought new titles and responsibilities to Sanford Heisler Sharp’s leadership team, as well as a transition of roles and new support personnel firmwide.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The new year brought new titles and responsibilities to Sanford Heisler Sharp’s leadership team, as well as a transition of roles and new support personnel firmwide.
  • “We are fortunate to have an abundance of leadership talent and experience across our national platform,” said David Sanford, Co-Founder and Chairman of the firm.
  • “The depth of our partners’ skills allows us to rotate these responsibilities and maintain very strong management, mentoring, and accountability firmwide.
  • The firm launched an Executive Representation Practice Group led by David Sanford, Russell Kornblith, Kate Mueting, and Janette Wipper.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Gregory J. Budzynski as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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THORNTON, Colo., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Gregory J. Budzynski is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions as an IT Consultant.

Key Points: 
  • THORNTON, Colo., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Gregory J. Budzynski is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions as an IT Consultant.
  • With an impressive academic background, Mr. Budzynski has consistently demonstrated his commitment to excellence.
  • He possesses expertise in electrical and control system design, automation logic programming, application virtualization, industrial communication network topology, and more.
  • His overarching philosophy centers on delivering exceptional care to his clients, ensuring their satisfaction and success.

/R E P E A T -- METRO Inc. to Release 2024 First Quarter Results/

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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MONTREAL, Jan. 9, 2024 /CNW/ - METRO Inc. will release its first quarter fiscal 2024 results on January 30, 2024.

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  • MONTREAL, Jan. 9, 2024 /CNW/ - METRO Inc. will release its first quarter fiscal 2024 results on January 30, 2024.
  • The release will be followed by a conference call at 1:30 p.m. (EST).
  • The analysts and institutional investors are invited to access the conference call, by dialing 416 764-8651 or 1 888 390-0620 or via the website by clicking here .
  • The journalists and public will be able to access it in a listen mode only.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Gov. Glenn Youngkin January 2024 Porker of the Month

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) its January 2024 Porker of the Month for agreeing to spend hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars on a new mega sports complex.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) its January 2024 Porker of the Month for agreeing to spend hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars on a new mega sports complex.
  • Youngkin joined Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis in a press conference to announce that both teams will be moving to Alexandria, Virginia.
  • This plan will force Virginia and Alexandria taxpayers to spend $300 million for the new arena and improvements surrounding the facility.
  • Youngkin was an easy choice for this month’s Porker.”
    Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.

LIV Sotheby's International Realty Announces New Leadership Roles in Colorado

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Today, LIV SIR announces a significant leadership transition that marks a new era for the company.

Key Points: 
  • Today, LIV SIR announces a significant leadership transition that marks a new era for the company.
  • Taking over as the new President of LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Colorado is Shannel Ryan.
  • LIV SIR’s Colorado resorts will maintain their strong local leadership with in-market expertise, deep-rooted relationships, and unwavering community ties.
  • Coupled with the global brand cache of Sotheby’s International Realty (SIR), this collaboration across Colorado will continue to amplify LIV SIR’s success.

HOME-SELLING PROFITS DROP IN 2023 FOR FIRST TIME IN OVER A DECADE AMID MODEST PRICE GAINS

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property and real estate data, today released its Year-End 2023 U.S. Home Sales Report, which shows that home sellers made a $121,000 profit on the typical sale in 2023, generating a 56.5 percent return on investment.

Key Points: 
  • That happened as the median nationwide home price rose at the smallest annual pace in more than a decade.
  • "But the market definitely softened amid modest price gains that weren't enough to push profits up higher after a long run of improvements.
  • The U.S. median home price increased 2.1 percent from 2022 to 2023, reaching another all-time annual high of $335,000.
  • The full-year median home-price appreciation slowed down as interest rates rose in 2023 close to 8 percent for a 30-year mortgage.