Ownership

From Breaking the Glass Ceiling to Breaking Hotel Ground: Wyndham Announces Program to Support Advancement of Women-Owned Hotels

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Tourism, Hospitality industry, Travel, Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, Wyndham, WH, Vacation rental, Starwood

Wyndham's Women Own the Room program is intended to be a resource to help overcome common barriers women face in hotel development and to help them effectively open and run their hotels.

Key Points: 
  • Wyndham's Women Own the Room program is intended to be a resource to help overcome common barriers women face in hotel development and to help them effectively open and run their hotels.
  • "Introducing more women entrepreneurs to hotel ownership is great for women, and great for our industry.
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world's largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95 countries on six continents.
  • The Company's award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers 89 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally.

Nuvve and Stonepeak Finalize "Levo" Joint Venture Providing up to $750 Million in Funding to Electrify Fleets

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Energy, Articles, Electric vehicles, Energy storage, Renewable energy economy, Sustainable energy, Vehicle-to-grid, Electric power transmission systems, Electric vehicle, Electrical grid, Levo

By enabling EVs to serve as "storage on wheels," Nuvve helps integrate renewables and stabilize the grid.

Key Points: 
  • By enabling EVs to serve as "storage on wheels," Nuvve helps integrate renewables and stabilize the grid.
  • Nuvve CEO & Chairman, Gregory Poilasne, commented, "We are pleased to complete the formation of Levo with our partners Stonepeakand Evolve.
  • Stonepeak and Evolve plan to deploy up to an aggregate $750 million capital commitment to Levo.
  • Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE) (Nuvve) is accelerating the electrification of transportation through its proprietary vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.

ArisGlobal Highlights R&D Innovation, Digital Transformation, and AI at Breakthrough2021

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Pharmaceuticals policy, Health, Clinical research, Clinical trials, Health care quality, Pharmacovigilance, Digital transformation

MIAMI, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ArisGlobal, the leading provider of life sciences software that automates core drug development functions for over 300 life sciences companies, today announced its Breakthrough2021 Conference. Held virtually on September 21-22, Breakthrough2021 will feature key leaders across the life sciences industry and engage them in critical discussions related to R&D innovation, digital health, patient safety, enterprise automation, and a variety of other topics.

Key Points: 
  • A few keynote speakers and sessions include:
    Sean Duffy, CEO at Omada Health, with a special keynote address on Digital Health and the future of the industry.
  • Beena Wood, Vice President of Safety and Medical Affairs at ArisGlobal, will address the continual evolution of safety within life sciences and what innovations are required to keep pace with industry digital transformation.
  • ArisGlobal transforms the way today's most successful Life Sciences companies develop breakthroughs and bring new products to market.
  • In 2021, Frost & Sullivan recognized ArisGlobal with the Customer Value Leadership Award for Clinical Development and Pharmacovigilance Software.

ArisGlobal Highlights R&D Innovation, Digital Transformation, and AI at Breakthrough2021

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Pharmaceuticals policy, Health, Clinical research, Clinical trials, Health care quality, Pharmacovigilance, Digital transformation

MIAMI, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ArisGlobal, the leading provider of life sciences software that automates core drug development functions for over 300 life sciences companies, today announced its Breakthrough2021 Conference. Held virtually on September 21-22, Breakthrough2021 will feature key leaders across the life sciences industry and engage them in critical discussions related to R&D innovation, digital health, patient safety, enterprise automation, and a variety of other topics.

Key Points: 
  • A few keynote speakers and sessions include:
    Sean Duffy, CEO at Omada Health, with a special keynote address on Digital Health and the future of the industry.
  • Beena Wood, Vice President of Safety and Medical Affairs at ArisGlobal, will address the continual evolution of safety within life sciences and what innovations are required to keep pace with industry digital transformation.
  • ArisGlobal transforms the way today's most successful Life Sciences companies develop breakthroughs and bring new products to market.
  • In 2021, Frost & Sullivan recognized ArisGlobal with the Customer Value Leadership Award for Clinical Development and Pharmacovigilance Software.

The Iceman Unites! Val Kilmer Rallies Friends to Celebrate Top Gun and Recognize U.S. Military

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Films, Creative works, American people of German descent, English-language films, IMAX films, Val Kilmer, Iceman, Top Gun, Val, Kilmer

The event, titled "Top Gun Summer Celebration", will be streamed from Val Kilmer's (Top Gun's Iceman) HelMel Studio.

Key Points: 
  • The event, titled "Top Gun Summer Celebration", will be streamed from Val Kilmer's (Top Gun's Iceman) HelMel Studio.
  • The first endeavor in the partnership is to honor Top Gun fandom and celebrate those who have served since the film's initial release in 1986.
  • Twainmania, an organization founded by Val Kilmer, is inspired by the writings and philosophy of Mark Twain.
  • The nonprofit organization also helps fund other theater arts programs that support students in exploring the deeper meaning of life.

Catalyst Cannabis Co. Establishes First Private Sector Social Equity Incubator Pusherman Delivery

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Health sciences, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Cannabis smoking, Cannabis, Entheogens, Medical cannabis

LONG BEACH, Calif., August 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catalyst Cannabis Co. , a leading California-based cannabis retailer is pleased to announce the opening of their first private sector social equity incubator, Pusherman Delivery .

Key Points: 
  • LONG BEACH, Calif., August 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catalyst Cannabis Co. , a leading California-based cannabis retailer is pleased to announce the opening of their first private sector social equity incubator, Pusherman Delivery .
  • Co-founded by Carlos Zepeda, Pusherman Delivery marks the first and only social equity applicant run cannabis delivery business in Long Beach, CA and is one of the few private sector funded social equity incubators in the industry.
  • To make Pusherman Delivery a reality, Catalyst Cannabis Co. put up their delivery licence under the Eastside Catalyst location along with funding 100% of the start-up costs, compliance and workforce training.
  • Pusherman's incubator model is meant to give social equity applicants a pathway to start a legitimate business in the cannabis space.

Everise Hiring 1,200 Healthcare Insurance Agents

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Types of insurance, Health insurance, Insurance

"Everise is scaling up its healthcare insurance policy sales team.

Key Points: 
  • "Everise is scaling up its healthcare insurance policy sales team.
  • In 2020, licensed agents at Everise sold almost 70,000 healthcare insurance policies(1)," said Dave Palmer, president, Everise.
  • For the right candidates, if they do not already possess a license to sell healthcare insurance, Everise will sponsor their training and licensing.
  • Everise will pay for preferred candidates to undertake training and licensing, which is conducted through the College of Insurance (COI) and ExamFX.

Two-Thirds of Younger Homeowners Surveyed Plan to Renovate This Year, With Peaks in Home Equity Creating More Opportunity to Invest in Homes

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Money, Finance, Economy, Mortgage, Loans, Personal finance, Ownership, Credit, Home equity line of credit, Owner-occupancy, Home equity, Do it yourself

Greater reliance on the home as both a workplace and a family center has led many owners to tailor their homes to their needs.

Key Points: 
  • Greater reliance on the home as both a workplace and a family center has led many owners to tailor their homes to their needs.
  • Meanwhile, seven out of 10 (71%) younger homeowners have recently completed do-it-yourself (DIY) work compared to 42% of older generations.
  • Only 41% of younger current homeowners know they can access a home equity line of credit to finance significant improvements to their home.
  • Sparks surveyed a national sample of 2,000 adults ages 18+ who currently own a home or plan to in the future.

FCPT Announces Sale Leaseback of Eight Sonic Drive-In Properties for $10.6 Million

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Friday, July 30, 2021
REIT, Restaurant, Bar, Retail, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Contract law, Leaseback, Leasing, Sales, Real estate investing, Economy

Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership of high-quality, net-leased restaurant properties (FCPT or the Company), is pleased to announce the acquisition of eight Sonic Drive-In properties for $10.6 million via a sale-leaseback transaction.

Key Points: 
  • Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership of high-quality, net-leased restaurant properties (FCPT or the Company), is pleased to announce the acquisition of eight Sonic Drive-In properties for $10.6 million via a sale-leaseback transaction.
  • The transaction was priced at a 6.2% going-in cash capitalization rate, exclusive of transaction costs.
  • FCPT, headquartered in Mill Valley, CA, is a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the acquisition and leasing of restaurant properties.
  • Additional information about FCPT can be found on the website at www.fcpt.com .

Xos Registration Statement Related to Business Combination With NextGen Acquisition Corporation Declared Effective by SEC

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Trucking, Finance, Automotive, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Professional services, Manufacturing, Fleet management, Finance, Money, Corporate finance, Private equity, Special-purpose acquisition company, XOS, NASDAQ, Financial markets, NextGen Healthcare

NextGen Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ:NGAC) (NextGen) today announced its Registration Statement on Form S-4 in connection with the previously announced business combination (the Business Combination) with Xos, Inc. ("Xos" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of fully electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles, has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).

Key Points: 
  • NextGen Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ:NGAC) (NextGen) today announced its Registration Statement on Form S-4 in connection with the previously announced business combination (the Business Combination) with Xos, Inc. ("Xos" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of fully electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles, has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
  • The boards of directors of Xos and NextGen have unanimously approved the Business Combination.
  • NextGen Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
  • Neither Xos nor NextGen gives any assurance that either Xos or NextGen, or the combined company, will achieve its expectations.