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Piedmont Advantage Credit Union hosts students from the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Advantage Credit Union recently introduced 90 middle and high school students from the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy to the Reality of Money, an interactive money management activity, at its corporate headquarters in Winston-Salem, N.C.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Advantage Credit Union recently introduced 90 middle and high school students from the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy to the Reality of Money, an interactive money management activity, at its corporate headquarters in Winston-Salem, N.C.
    After lunch and a pep talk by the Piedmont Advantage team, students were assigned jobs, income levels, marital status and family compositions.
  • "The Reality of Money teaches students the importance of budgeting and making good life choices.
  • There's another lesson that even parents can appreciate: Many students report a greater appreciation of the struggles their parents face each day," said Piedmont Advantage President and CEO Dion Williams.
  • A nonprofit cooperative financial institution, Piedmont Advantage has 10 branches throughout its service regions and employs a workforce of over 120.

30 Communities Selected For a Chance to Win a 2021 PetSafe® Bark for Your Park™ Grant

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PetSafe brand , a global leader in pet product solutions, has chosen the 30 finalist communities to compete for dog park funds in its popular Bark for Your Park grant contest.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PetSafe brand , a global leader in pet product solutions, has chosen the 30 finalist communities to compete for dog park funds in its popular Bark for Your Park grant contest.
  • Celebrating 10 years in 2021, PetSafe will award prizes totaling $150,000 to 10 deserving communities.
  • Employees and partner employees of the parent company of PetSafe, Radio Systems Corporation, are also not eligible to vote in the grant contest.
  • Participants entered to win funds for either a new park or to improve an existing dog park.

Smart Wires Announces New Headquarters on US East Coast

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global power technology company, Smart Wires, today announced a new corporate headquarters moving from Union City, California, to Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global power technology company, Smart Wires, today announced a new corporate headquarters moving from Union City, California, to Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
  • The move to the new North Carolina site strengthens Smart Wires' US presence, positioning the Company to support strong momentum across its key growth markets.
  • Smart Wires already has a growing global workforce of more than 150 professionals spread across four continents North America, Europe, Australia and South America.
  • Smart Wires is headquartered in North Carolina, with European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and a global workforce of 200 professionals spread across four continents.

Oakland University Partners With Georgia Tech, University Of Tennessee On NSF-funded Research Center

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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ROCHESTER, Mich., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakland University is partnering with the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Tennessee-Knoxville on a collaborative research center designed to boost the United States' leadership in engineering research and global competitiveness.

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  • ROCHESTER, Mich., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakland University is partnering with the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Tennessee-Knoxville on a collaborative research center designed to boost the United States' leadership in engineering research and global competitiveness.
  • This one-of-a-kind center will consist of three independent, but closely coordinated, sites at each of the partnering universities.
  • Composite and hybrid materials interfacing research includes material-joining science and technology, dissimilar-material compatibility, contact surface treatment, corrosion and delamination protection, and non-destructive testing and inspection.
  • "Oakland University is very excited about The Center and this collaboration with Georgia Tech and the University of Tennessee," added Dr. David Stone, OU's Vice President for Research.

Knoxville, TN based Company, ProximoCX, Opens Near-Shore Call Center on July 1, 2021

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ProximoCX , a Knoxville, TN company, opened its near-shore contact center on Thursday, July 1st in Tijuana, Mexico.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ProximoCX , a Knoxville, TN company, opened its near-shore contact center on Thursday, July 1st in Tijuana, Mexico.
  • "Our centers are where our team comes together to improve the lives of our team members, their families, and the customers we serve.
  • This community truly embodies all of our core values: Empowerment, Honor, Insight, Humility, and Excellence in everything we are and do."
  • ProximoCX is a 24/7/365 multi-lingual (English, Spanish, and Portuguese) solution for phone, email, SMS, web chat, and social media.

Peak Performance, Inc. Announces Opening of First Smart Factory Institute in the United States, Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Friday, July 9, 2021
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Peak Performance Inc., along with the Tennessee Chamber/Tennessee Manufacturers Association and the Deutsche Messe Technology Academy announce the opening of the first U.S.-based Smart Factory Institute.

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  • Peak Performance Inc., along with the Tennessee Chamber/Tennessee Manufacturers Association and the Deutsche Messe Technology Academy announce the opening of the first U.S.-based Smart Factory Institute.
  • The Smart Factory Institute will be operated by Peak Performance Inc. in collaboration with the Volkswagen Academy Chattanooga, the Deutsche Messe Technology Academy, the Tennessee Manufacturers Association and the University of Tennessee Chattanooga.
  • The Smart Factory Institute is a U.S. institute that will provide manufacturers with connections, collaborative relationships and certifications for improving manufacturing processes by providing them with access to the latest technology in advanced manufacturing.
  • Thomas Rilke, Division Manager of Deutsche Messe Technology Academy, said, We are particularly excited about the opening of our first Technology Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Cope Architecture positions itself to continue tradition of excellence with leadership transition

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cope Architecture , one of East Tennessee's leading architecture firms, will continue delivering the area's premier architectural services as the company leadership transitions to ensure ongoing stability and growth.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cope Architecture , one of East Tennessee's leading architecture firms, will continue delivering the area's premier architectural services as the company leadership transitions to ensure ongoing stability and growth.
  • Prior to joining Cope Architecture in 2012, Smith was the president and principal architect of an architectural firm serving commercial clients.
  • At Cope Architecture, she has served as one of the managing principals, overseeing key elements of firm management and strategic planning.
  • Cope Architecture was founded over 38 years ago and we are woman owned small business located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Mountain Commerce Bancorp, Inc. Announces Nashville Expansion With Barrett, Stevenson Hires

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: MCBI) announced today that Andrew Barrett and Samuel Stevenson have joined the Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB) team, representing the growing Knoxville-based bank in Nashville and the Middle Tennessee region.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: MCBI) announced today that Andrew Barrett and Samuel Stevenson have joined the Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB) team, representing the growing Knoxville-based bank in Nashville and the Middle Tennessee region.
  • "We are excited to launch our expansion into the high-growth markets of Williamson County," Edwards expressed in the announcement.
  • Andrew and Samuel are the first to join our Williamson County team, but we anticipate additional hires as Mountain Commerce Bank begins its expansion into the Middle Tennessee market."
  • Mountain Commerce Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Mountain Commerce Bank.

Forward Announces New Chief Financial Officer

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Friday, June 25, 2021
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Today, Forward announced that Rebecca Garbrick has been named Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, effective July 4, 2021.

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  • Today, Forward announced that Rebecca Garbrick has been named Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, effective July 4, 2021.
  • Ms. Garbrick joined Forward in November 2020 as Vice President and Controller before assuming the role of Chief Accounting Officer in March 2021, strengthening Forwards accounting platform to accommodate future growth.
  • Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) is a leading asset-light freight and logistics company.
  • Headquartered in Greeneville, Tennessee, Forward operates approximately 200 facilities across the country and employs more than 5,200 people nationwide.

U.S. Pest Protection President, Erica Brister, Appointed to Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Pest Protection President and CEO, Erica Brister, has been appointed by Tennessee State Governor, Bill Lee, to the Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board on June 1st, 2021.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Pest Protection President and CEO, Erica Brister, has been appointed by Tennessee State Governor, Bill Lee, to the Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board on June 1st, 2021.
  • The Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board influences laws and regulations in the state of Tennessee, "advise the commissioner as to the promulgation of rules and regulations."
  • Erica Brister's extensive industry knowledge is built over two decades in the pest control industry, as well as unique perspective on growth.
  • Brister's list of achievements will certainly add to the value of the Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board.