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HENRY FORD HEALTH, TOM GORES & DETROIT PISTONS, AND MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR MULTIBILLION DOLLAR DEVELOPMENT IN DETROIT’S NEW CENTER

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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It also includes a new, cutting-edge medical research facility for Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences, part of Henry Ford Health’s 30-year partnership with Michigan State University.

Key Points: 
  • It also includes a new, cutting-edge medical research facility for Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences, part of Henry Ford Health’s 30-year partnership with Michigan State University.
  • "This partnership between Henry Ford Health, the Pistons and Michigan State University represents an incredible investment in our city.
  • The publicly accessible center provides a series of community benefits, including Henry Ford’s state-of-the-art Center for Athletic Medicine and neighborhood retail amenities Planet Fitness and Plum Market.
  • Both believers in building strong private-public partnerships, Mr. Riney and Mr. Gores view new development around their shared campus as an exciting new chapter for Detroit.

TRREB: Housing Affordability Should Be a Priority of the 2023 City of Toronto Budget

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) is calling on Toronto City Council to make housing affordability a priority of the City’s 2023 Operating Budget.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) is calling on Toronto City Council to make housing affordability a priority of the City’s 2023 Operating Budget.
  • The City’s Executive Committee and full City Council will be deliberating on the City’s budget in the coming weeks.
  • “Housing affordability is arguably the most serious challenge facing Toronto.
  • TRREB commends the City for its current initiatives in this regard and encourages City Council to support these actions through the budget process,” said Baron.

City of Las Cruces Announces Economic Development Fast Tracking Process

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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Las Cruces, NM, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The City of Las Cruces announces the kick-off of its Fast Track Permitting program, a new process to expedite approvals for businesses seeking to move to or expand their footprint within the City of Las Cruces.

Key Points: 
  • Las Cruces, NM, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The City of Las Cruces announces the kick-off of its Fast Track Permitting program, a new process to expedite approvals for businesses seeking to move to or expand their footprint within the City of Las Cruces.
  • The Las Cruces City Council adopted a Resolution to establish the Fast Track Permitting Program to accelerate the review and approval of qualifying economic development projects within the city, including at the Las Cruces Innovation and Industrial Park.
  • “Las Cruces is open for business, and we are committed to making it as seamless as possible for businesses to relocate and/or expand into our city,” said Ifo Pili, Las Cruces City Manager.
  • “With the Fast Track Process now in operation, we encourage businesses to take a serious look at everything we have to offer.”
    All project applications still require City of Las Cruces Development Code approvals.

Sunrise is now the presenting partner of the SunIce Festival 2023

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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The presenting partnership between Sunrise and the SunIce Festival promises numerous benefits for visitors to enjoy in St. Moritz.

Key Points: 
  • The presenting partnership between Sunrise and the SunIce Festival promises numerous benefits for visitors to enjoy in St. Moritz.
  • Sunrise launched Sunrise Moments last year – the first comprehensive loyalty program in the Swiss telecommunications market.
  • Sunrise not only has attractive benefits for its starzone guests, this year’s SunIce Festival also offers other interesting extras from Sunrise for all its visitors.
  • Loris Moser, founder of the SunIce Festival and member of the City Council of St. Moritz, is delighted with the pioneering partnership with Sunrise.

Ric Campo Reappointed Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Harris County Commissioners Court and the Houston City Council met in a joint session Monday and unanimously reappointed Houston businessman Ric Campo to serve as Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • Harris County Commissioners Court and the Houston City Council met in a joint session Monday and unanimously reappointed Houston businessman Ric Campo to serve as Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230109005913/en/
    Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo addressing the joint session of the Harris County Commissioners Court and the Houston City Council following his unanimous reappointment to serve as Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority.
  • Ric Campo has been an outstanding Port Houston Chairman for the past several years.
  • The joint meeting of the two governing bodies to appoint the chairs of the Port Commission and the Pilot Board is their only regular occurrence together.

Hoover Met Complex Celebrates Outstanding Performance for 2022

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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HOOVER, Ala., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Located in Hoover, Alabama, this complex is positioned at the forefront of the national movement in youth sports and community recreation that continues to bring excitement and tourism to the community with no end in sight. This makes the Hoover Met Complex one of the most important economic engines in the area.

Key Points: 
  • The Hoover Met Complex celebrates another successful year with an economic impact totaling more than $55 million.
  • The Hoover Met Complex Facility's noteworthy performance benefited the region with significant financial contributions this past fiscal year.
  • With 69,782 room nights booked during this time period, the Hoover Met Complex Facility has been exceedingly influential in supporting and boosting local economies.
  • The Hoover Met Complex is honored to have contributed to such a successful run in 2022 and looks forward to serving even more guests this coming year.

Stronghold Group Partners with Organizations to Deliver Over $2.4MM in Aid to Ukraine Front Line

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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In video and photo, the IFAKs were distributed to both frontline aid workers and Ukrainian soldiers headed to the front line.

Key Points: 
  • In video and photo, the IFAKs were distributed to both frontline aid workers and Ukrainian soldiers headed to the front line.
  • These IFAKs and antibiotics were delivered to the end users by William McNulty and his team from Operation White Stork.
  • The Azithromycin antibiotics were delivered to Ukraine for distribution to families, front line hospitals, and the Ukrainian military.
  • Many of the gifts and antibiotics organized and shipped by Project Aid & Rescue and Stronghold Group were eventually delivered to families in Ukraine with relatives residing in Philadelphia.

Joint Session – Harris County Commissioners Court and Houston City Council

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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Harris County Commissioners Court and City Council of the City of Houston will meet on January 9 at 10:30 AM in joint session to appoint the Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas and Chairman of the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports.

Key Points: 
  • Harris County Commissioners Court and City Council of the City of Houston will meet on January 9 at 10:30 AM in joint session to appoint the Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas and Chairman of the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports.
  • The meeting will be hosted by Port Houston and held on the Fourth Floor Boardroom of the Port Houston Executive Office Building, located at 111 East Loop North, Houston, TX 77029.
  • Members of the public wishing to address members of Commissioners Court and City Council may only do so in person, and should sign up at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov/ or at the Fourth Floor Boardroom of the Port Houston Executive Office Building before 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023.
  • Members of the public may only address matters on the joint meeting agenda.

Metronet and City of Moline Announce Partnership to Build Fiber Optic Network

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Metronet and the City of Moline are pleased to announce that Metronet will construct a 100 percent fiber optic network that will deliver multi-gigabit internet service directly to the homes and businesses of the City of Moline.

Key Points: 
  • Metronet and the City of Moline are pleased to announce that Metronet will construct a 100 percent fiber optic network that will deliver multi-gigabit internet service directly to the homes and businesses of the City of Moline.
  • Metronet will fully-fund the multimillion-dollar construction and operation of the Moline network with private capital, as it has in communities throughout the Quad Cities.
  • The customer-focused company provides cutting-edge fiber optic communication services, including high-speed Fiber Internet and full-featured Fiber Phone.
  • Metronet started in 2005 with one fiber optic network in Greencastle, Indiana.

Lancaster City Council declares a state of emergency against Los Angeles Mayor Bass' plan to move homeless to "a village" in the Antelope Valley

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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LANCASTER, Calif., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- City of Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris (R) and the City Council have declared a state of emergency against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' plan for a mass movement of homeless individuals to the Antelope Valley.

Key Points: 
  • LANCASTER, Calif., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- City of Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris (R) and the City Council have declared a state of emergency against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' plan for a mass movement of homeless individuals to the Antelope Valley.
  • "I strongly oppose Mayor Bass' plan to move the LA homeless population to a village in the Antelope Valley.
  • Mayor Bass' plan to move the homeless to the Antelope Valley is irresponsible and inhumane," said Mayor Parris.
  • The Lancaster City Council has declared a state of emergency and is urging immediate action to halt Mayor Bass' plan.