Midwest Airlines

ShotSpotter Data Reveals 2020 Gunshot Rates up 48 Percent Across U.S. During a Year of Crisis

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Weapons, Military tactics, Gunfire locator, Sensors, Gunshot, Midwest Airlines

ShotSpotter gunfire statistics for 2020 showed a spike in gunshot incidents as compared to the prior year in the weeks following George Floyds death (May 25).

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  • ShotSpotter gunfire statistics for 2020 showed a spike in gunshot incidents as compared to the prior year in the weeks following George Floyds death (May 25).
  • The 2020 ShotSpotter National Gunfire Trends report showing gunfire incidents per square mile per week, 2020 vs. 2019, is found here .
  • When broken down by region, the data reveals a 58 percent increase in gunfire in the Midwest the region with the highest increase.
  • ShotSpotter also serves the corporate and college security markets and has been designated a Great Place to Work Company.

Kalera to Open Vertical Farming Facility in Ohio, Bringing Fresh, Locally-Grown Greens to the Midwest

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Monday, December 21, 2020
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With this news, Kalera enters the Midwest, giving the regions grocers, restaurants, theme parks, airports, schools and hospitals reliable access to clean, safe, nutritious, price-stable, long-lasting vertically-grown greens.

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  • With this news, Kalera enters the Midwest, giving the regions grocers, restaurants, theme parks, airports, schools and hospitals reliable access to clean, safe, nutritious, price-stable, long-lasting vertically-grown greens.
  • With most of the nations greens grown on the West Coast, were thrilled to be able to provide Midwest customers year-round access to hyper-local produce.
  • With our centrally located farm facility, we are able to reduce travel times from days and weeks to mere hours, said Daniel Malechuk, Kalera CEO.
  • Kalera currently operates two growing facilities in Orlando, and is constructing facilities in Atlanta , Houston , Seattle , and Denver which will also open in 2021.

Midwest Holding Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Financial markets, Finance, Stock market, Financial economics, Corporate finance, Initial public offering, Bookrunner, Equity securities, Stock, Ticker symbol, Piper Sandler Companies, Midwest Airlines

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Midwest Holding Inc. ("Midwest" or the "Company") today announced that a public offering of 1,000,000 shares of its voting common stock has been priced at $70.00 per share.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Midwest Holding Inc. ("Midwest" or the "Company") today announced that a public offering of 1,000,000 shares of its voting common stock has been priced at $70.00 per share.
  • Midwest has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 150,000 shares at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments.
  • The Midwest voting common stock has been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "MDWT."
  • Piper Sandler & Co. is acting as sole bookrunner and JMP Securities is acting as co-manager for the offering.

Crash Champions Completes Rebrand of Pacific Elite

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Crash, Delta Air Lines, Airlines, Midwest Airlines, The Crash Lucha Libre, Aviation, Video gaming

CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Crash Champions, LLC ("Crash Champions" or "Crash" or the "Company"), one of the nation's largest independent collision repair MSOs with a leading presence in the greater-Midwest andSouthern California markets, announced today its successful rebrand of Pacific Elite, formerly the largest family owned operator of collision repair shops in California.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Crash Champions, LLC ("Crash Champions" or "Crash" or the "Company"), one of the nation's largest independent collision repair MSOs with a leading presence in the greater-Midwest andSouthern California markets, announced today its successful rebrand of Pacific Elite, formerly the largest family owned operator of collision repair shops in California.
  • "Since being united with Crash Champions' winning platform, Pacific Elite has benefited from enhanced resources and capabilities for customers, as well as increased growth and future expansion opportunities," said Tim Mullahey, President of Crash Champions and the former CEO of Pacific Elite.
  • As part of the rebrand, all Pacific Elite logo placements, branding, and color schemes have been transitioned to Crash Champions.
  • Additionally, as of December 31st, the Pacific Elite website ( www.pacificelite.com ) will begin auto-forwarding to the Crash Champions website ( www.crashchampions.com ).

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Declares Dividends

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Friday, November 20, 2020
Dividends, Shareholders, First Midwest Bancorp, Midwest Airlines, Companies, Ex-dividend date, Illinois

CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (the Company or First Midwest), today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14per share on the Companys common stock.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (the Company or First Midwest), today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14per share on the Companys common stock.
  • This quarterly cash dividend will be payable on January12, 2021 to common stockholders of record on December18, 2020 and will represent the 152nd consecutive cash dividend paid by First Midwest since its inception in 1983.
  • The dividends are payable on February20, 2021 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February5, 2021.
  • First Midwest operates branches and other locations throughout metropolitan Chicago, southeast Wisconsin, northwest Indiana, eastern Iowa and other markets in the Midwest.

Apple Rush Company, Inc. Continues winning with Element C and UMIG Distributing

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
American brands, Apple Inc., Midwest Airlines, Brand, Industries, Companies, Business

TITUSVILLE, Fla., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Apple Rush Company, Inc. (US OTC PINK: APRU), announces that it has received its 4th order of Element C from UMIG Distributing and Element C has gained traction at many retailers in the Upper Midwest.

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  • TITUSVILLE, Fla., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Apple Rush Company, Inc. (US OTC PINK: APRU), announces that it has received its 4th order of Element C from UMIG Distributing and Element C has gained traction at many retailers in the Upper Midwest.
  • Jim Buechler, partner in UMIG Distributing, said, As a supplier of the Element C brand of CBD infused sparkling juices, made by Apple Rush Company Inc., we are excited about the rapid growth for the demand of Element C juices in the Upper Midwest Region.
  • Tony Torgerud, CEO of Apple Rush, said, We have put a winning plan together with UMIG in the Upper Midwest and are working on duplicating the plan in Florida, beginning with Southern Eagle Distributing, Inc.
  • The Apple Rush Company, Inc., through its subsidiary APRU, LLC, is a distributor of CPG products under the trademarked Apple Rush brand, Element brand and other labels.

Ted Systems, LLC Joins Midwest Alarm Services

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Midwest Airlines, Kansas City metropolitan area

Lenexa, Kansas, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midwest Alarm Services, a leading provider of life safety solutions, is pleased to announce that TED Systems, LLC has joined Midwest Alarm Services.

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  • Lenexa, Kansas, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midwest Alarm Services, a leading provider of life safety solutions, is pleased to announce that TED Systems, LLC has joined Midwest Alarm Services.
  • Im excited that TED Systems will be joining Midwest Alarm Services as our Kansas City branch, said Doug Richard, President of Midwest Alarm Services.
  • I look forward to the expertise and experience that TED Systems will bring to the Midwest Alarm Services organization.
  • Herb Farnsworth, owner and co-founder of TED Systems, said, Midwest Alarm Services was chosen as a TED Systems acquisition partner due to our common priorities of employees and customers.

Yamaha Names Rachel Hibser as District Manager, School Service Dealer Sales

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Regions of the United States, States of the United States, United States, Business, Republic Airways, Cision, Sales management, IOWA, Midwest Airlines, Midwestern United States, Kentucky

BUENA PARK, Calif., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Yamaha Corporation of America has announced that Rachel Hibser has joined the company as the Midwest District Manager for School Service Sales, effective October 5.

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  • BUENA PARK, Calif., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Yamaha Corporation of America has announced that Rachel Hibser has joined the company as the Midwest District Manager for School Service Sales, effective October 5.
  • She reports to Chris Dolson, regional sales manager, School Service Sales.
  • In her new position, Hibser is responsible for managing the U.S. Midwest Territory, including Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, as well as parts of Iowa and Kentucky.
  • "I have no doubt that Rachel will be a strong addition to our sales team."

Regions Financial Scheduled to Participate in the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Regions of the United States, Financial services, Banking, Goldman Sachs, Subprime mortgage crisis, Regions Financial Corporation, Automated teller machine, Midwest Airlines

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF) is scheduled to participate in the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020.

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  • Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF) is scheduled to participate in the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020.
  • Regions executives will participate in a virtual fireside chat beginning at 8:40 a.m.
  • Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,400 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs.
  • Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com .

Regions Financial Scheduled to Participate in the Stephens Annual Investment Conference

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Monday, November 2, 2020
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Regions of the United States, Economy of Texas, Regions Financial Corporation, Automated teller machine, Midwest Airlines, Fireside chats, Banking

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF) is scheduled to participate in the Stephens Annual Investment Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF) is scheduled to participate in the Stephens Annual Investment Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020.
  • Regions executives will participate in a virtual fireside chat beginning at 2:00 p.m.
  • Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,400 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs.
  • Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com .