Raleigh, North Carolina

Robotic Assistance Devices Signs Premier Protective Security as New Dealer, Receives ROSA Order with Additional Units Expected

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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Detroit, Michigan, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., (OTCPK:AITX), today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD) has signed Premier Protective Security, Inc. as a new authorized dealer, and has received an order for a ROSA security robot from this new dealer. Premier Protective Security is a minority-owned security personnel management company with nationwide engagement.

Key Points: 
  • Premier Protective Security is a minority-owned security personnel management company with nationwide engagement.
  • Signing Premier Protective Security just weeks after we met them is an indication that the security industry is ready for change.
  • Premier Protective Security has existing relationships with multiple Fortune 500 companies.
  • Im so impressed with Raleigh and what hes built at Premier Protective Security, said Steve Reinharz, CEO of AITX.

Harbor Homes Partners with Anewgo to Accept First Ever "Buy Now" Offer on a Custom Designed Home Online

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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Harbor Homes is a new kind of a home builder truly committed tomaking the home buying process easy, affordable, and fun.

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  • Harbor Homes is a new kind of a home builder truly committed tomaking the home buying process easy, affordable, and fun.
  • Harbor Homes rolled out BUY NOW feature and received their first offer just two days later.
  • Buying new homes online is not a new concept - it's been done by several home builders to sell their inventory homes.
  • What's different about Harbor is that this was the first transaction of a custom designed home online - down to selecting finishes and lot.

CMP PUMPING PROMOTES LUIS LOPEZ TO REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Concrete & Materials Placement ("CMP" or "CMP Pumping"), a concrete pumping company serving areas across the Southeast, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Luis Lopez to a Regional Manager overseeing Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Raleigh/Durham, and Kentucky operations.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Concrete & Materials Placement ("CMP" or "CMP Pumping"), a concrete pumping company serving areas across the Southeast, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Luis Lopez to a Regional Manager overseeing Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Raleigh/Durham, and Kentucky operations.
  • Lopez has been with CMP since 2013, beginning as supervisor over the Raleigh branch.
  • "Luis has excelled in every role that CMP has asked of him and is one of CMP's customers most complemented managers," said Doug Doggett, CEO, and owner of CMP.
  • Concrete & Materials Placement: Concrete & Materials Placement has been providing concrete pumping services across the Southeast since 2001.

MCNC names Rachel Pisciotta new Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MCNC today announced the hiring of Rachel Pisciotta as its new Chief Financial Officer, providing new leadership and guidance for the growing technology non-profit focused on delivering high-performance Internet and networking, cloud services, cybersecurity, and other essential technologies for a diverse set of clients and communities throughout North Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MCNC today announced the hiring of Rachel Pisciotta as its new Chief Financial Officer, providing new leadership and guidance for the growing technology non-profit focused on delivering high-performance Internet and networking, cloud services, cybersecurity, and other essential technologies for a diverse set of clients and communities throughout North Carolina.
  • Pisciotta CPA, MBA replaces current Chief Financial Officer Pat Moody who announced her retirement last year after 22 years of service and leadership at MCNC.
  • "The history of MCNC is one of leadership and innovation, and we are fortunate to attract a leader like Rachel," said MCNC President and CEO Tracy Doaks.
  • Pisciotta is a high-quality, experienced CFO with more than a decade of deep financial planning, analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial operations management in non-profit organizations.

NIIMBL Welcomes New Senior Fellow Dr. Juan Torres

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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NEWARK, Del., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is pleased to announce that Dr. Juan Torres has recently joined the Institute as a NIIMBL Senior Fellow and will be leading the Quality team for a next generation factory concept design project within the NIIMBL-led Process Intensification (PI) Program.

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  • NEWARK, Del., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is pleased to announce that Dr. Juan Torres has recently joined the Institute as a NIIMBL Senior Fellow and will be leading the Quality team for a next generation factory concept design project within the NIIMBL-led Process Intensification (PI) Program.
  • It's a privilege to have him on the team," states John Erickson, Acting Chief Technology Officer, NIIMBL.
  • NIIMBL Senior Fellows play key roles in leading or providing expertise to various Institute initiatives such as our Process Intensification Program, Big Data Program, and Regulatory Considerations Committee.
  • Dr. Juan Torres is President of Ingenuitas, a non-profit organization researching sustainable health solutions for the developing world.

SCORE Small Business Mentors Celebrates the Impact of its 10,000 Volunteers During National Mentoring Month

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SCORE , mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is celebrating National Mentoring Month by highlighting the significant impact SCORE's 10,000 volunteers have on small businesses throughout the nation.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SCORE , mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is celebrating National Mentoring Month by highlighting the significant impact SCORE's 10,000 volunteers have on small businesses throughout the nation.
  • "SCORE is incredibly grateful to our volunteer mentors who share their time and talents with America's small business owners."
  • SCORE mentors have years of business experience and many are themselves successful small business owners.
  • SCORE mentoring sessions are collaborative, confidential meetings between small business owners and a mentor, either in-person or remotely via phone, email, video or online chat.

Sales & Traffic Not the Only Challenges for Restaurants, Guest Sentiment Takes a Hit in December

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Friday, January 21, 2022
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Restaurant traffic also declined, although it held up a little better than sales.

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  • Restaurant traffic also declined, although it held up a little better than sales.
  • In addition to sales and traffic softening in December, restaurants also faced difficulties satisfying their guests.
  • Top quartile full-service companies had 16% better food sentiment and 14% better beverage sentiment than the median company in Q4.
  • Raleigh also tends to have lower restaurant sentiment and was the market with the lowest beverage and value sentiment.

ArrowStream Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer, Raleigh McClayton

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ArrowStream, Inc. ("ArrowStream"), the market-leading supply chain intelligence solution for the foodservice industry, announced the appointment of Raleigh McClayton as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ArrowStream, Inc. ("ArrowStream"), the market-leading supply chain intelligence solution for the foodservice industry, announced the appointment of Raleigh McClayton as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Raleigh joins ArrowStream after a distinguished career in the restaurant and food tech space.
  • "ArrowStream is in the right position to serve the foodservice industry that really needs us right now.
  • Raleigh has led both B2B and B2C brands, most recently serving as President of LoopNet, the largest advertising platform for commercial real estate.

Mt. Olive Pickles, 96 years old, honors hometown roots

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Monday, January 3, 2022
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Olive Pickle Company hit a milestone on January 2: America's#1 best-selling pickle company turned 96 years old.

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  • Olive Pickle Company hit a milestone on January 2: America's#1 best-selling pickle company turned 96 years old.
  • Organized on January 2, 1926, the company today employs 1,000 people who pack and sell 230 million jars of product annually.
  • "Ninety-six years ago, a group of business leaders organized our company as a way to improve their hometown," said Greg Smith, vice president of sales & marketing.
  • "We strive to remember our roots by giving back to our local community and beyond."

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Belterra, a New-Home Community in Apex, North Carolina

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Belterra, a new, single-family home community in Apex.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Belterra, a new, single-family home community in Apex.
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    KB Home announces the grand opening of Belterra, a new-home community in Apex, North Carolina.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The homes at Belterra showcase popular design characteristics like gourmet kitchens overlooking great rooms, expansive suites with walk-in closets, and lofts.
  • Residents will enjoy the great community amenities and a variety of recreational activities at nearby parks and trails, said Doug Schwartz, President of KB Homes Raleigh division.