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Venture Valley Video Game Kicks Off Fall 2023 Collegiate Cup Schedule with Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization®

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Venture Valley Collegiate Cup video game tournament for fall 2023, in collaboration with  Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization ®(CEO), kicks off nationwide today at Fresno State University. Traveling to universities and colleges around the country, the event will highlight student competitors showcasing their entrepreneurial prowess as they strive to build profitable companies and overcome business challenges within the Venture Valley game. Developed by the Venture Valley game team, this engaging mobile (iOS and Android) and PC (via Steam) game aims to educate players about entrepreneurship and personal financial skills. The project is brought to life by the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship, a nonprofit public benefit corporation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Venture Valley Collegiate Cup video game tournament for fall 2023, in collaboration with Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization ®(CEO), kicks off nationwide today at Fresno State University.
  • Traveling to universities and colleges around the country, the event will highlight student competitors showcasing their entrepreneurial prowess as they strive to build profitable companies and overcome business challenges within the Venture Valley game.
  • Developed by the Venture Valley game team, this engaging mobile (iOS and Android ) and PC (via Steam ) game aims to educate players about entrepreneurship and personal financial skills.
  • This season's schedule includes:
    Collaborating closely with CEO chapters at participating institutions, the Venture Valley team is orchestrating compelling marketing campaigns and on-site activities to enhance the event experience.

908 Devices Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Updates Full Year 2022 Outlook

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Monday, November 14, 2022

908 Devices Inc. (Nasdaq: MASS), a pioneer of purpose-built handheld and desktop mass spec devices for chemical and biomolecular analysis, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

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  • 908 Devices Inc. (Nasdaq: MASS), a pioneer of purpose-built handheld and desktop mass spec devices for chemical and biomolecular analysis, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
  • We were pleased with our results for the third quarter as we continue to support our customers critical-to-life applications.
  • Gross profit was $9.3 million for the third quarter of 2022, compared to $6.8 million for the corresponding prior year period.
  • 908 Devices will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter 2022 financial results before market open on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 5:30 am Pacific Time / 8:30 am Eastern Time.

Hydrofarm and AG Gas Announce Exclusive Distribution Agreement

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

SHOEMAKERSVILLE, Pa., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (Hydrofarm) (Nasdaq: HYFM), a leading manufacturer and distributor of equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), today announced that it has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with The Agricultural Gas Company (AG Gas), supplier of the worlds most advanced CO2 enrichment solution for commercial cultivators.

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  • SHOEMAKERSVILLE, Pa., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (Hydrofarm) (Nasdaq: HYFM), a leading manufacturer and distributor of equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), today announced that it has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with The Agricultural Gas Company (AG Gas), supplier of the worlds most advanced CO2 enrichment solution for commercial cultivators.
  • Under the agreement, Hydrofarm will offer AG Gas technology and its Carbogation services to its current and future customers throughout North America.
  • We are excited to bring the unique AG Gas solution to Hydrofarms commercial portfolio, said Bill Toler, Hydrofarm Chairman and CEO.
  • Offered as a turnkey solution, AG Gas installs, maintains and monitors its systems to ensure safe and cost-effective application of CO2.

Leading Force for Animal Rights in US Supports Federal Bill to End Capture and Breeding of Whales for Public Display

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The only organization in the US dedicated solely to securing legal rights for nonhuman animals today announced its support for a new bill that would end the future capture and breeding of whales for public display.

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  • "We look forward to working with Representative Schiff's office, the SWIMS Act cosponsors, and the strong coalition of endorsing organizations to ensure its passage."
  • The bill further amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit any breeding of these species for future public display.
  • The bill also underscores how whales suffer when held in captivity in tanks that cannot meet their complex physical, emotional, and social needs.
  • The Nonhuman Rights Project is the only civil rights organization in the United States working through litigation, legislation, and education to secure fundamental rights for nonhuman animals.

The Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley Sets Priorities to Advance Water Solutions for the Region

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Friday, June 24, 2022

The Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley (The Blueprint) held its large group meeting with over 100 stakeholders at Fresno State yesterday to outline its priorities to achieve accessible and reliable water supplies for industries and the communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley.

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  • The Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley (The Blueprint) held its large group meeting with over 100 stakeholders at Fresno State yesterday to outline its priorities to achieve accessible and reliable water supplies for industries and the communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley.
  • The Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley (Blueprint) is a coalition of local leaders, water agencies, community-based organizations, farmers, commodity groups, and industry engaging to identify common-sense water solutions for our community and state.
  • Allocate $585 million to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) for grants to repair Central Valley conveyance facilities impacted by subsidence.
  • This principle will help prepare our region during periods of drought, while ensuring supplies for the agricultural and local communities.

PrideStaff Sacramento West Relocates to Better Serve Area Employers and Job Seekers

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Monday, August 2, 2021

FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization , is pleased to announce that their Sacramento West office recently relocated to 2568 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 105, West Sacramento, CA 95691.

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  • FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization , is pleased to announce that their Sacramento West office recently relocated to 2568 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 105, West Sacramento, CA 95691.
  • "PrideStaff Sacramento West has always been a trusted resource for the predominantly agricultural region we serve.
  • We have multilingual staff and a focus on helping our employer partners and field associates to succeed," said Paul Basi, Owner/Strategic-Partner of PrideStaff Sacramento West .
  • The Sacramento West office uses this approach to recruit top talent for employers in the local market.

$15 Million Apartment Building in Fresno Sold by The Mogharebi Group

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

The Mogharebi Group ("TMG") has completed the sale of Sandalwood Gardens, a 124-unit apartment community located in Californias Central Valley.

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  • The Mogharebi Group ("TMG") has completed the sale of Sandalwood Gardens, a 124-unit apartment community located in Californias Central Valley.
  • Robin Kane , and Brendan Kane of The Mogharebi Group represented the seller, a longtime owner based in Southern California.
  • Built on a 5.45-acre site in 1986, Sandalwood Gardens is located at 3880 North Fruit Avenue in Fresno.
  • About The Mogharebi Group (TMG): The Mogharebi Group is a brokerage firm specializing in the multifamily property sector throughout California.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Marshall Estates, Its Latest New-home Community in Fowler, California

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Friday, July 23, 2021

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Marshall Estates, a community of single-story homes located in desirable Fowler, California.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Marshall Estates, a community of single-story homes located in desirable Fowler, California.
  • The new community is close to schools and family friendly activities, including several parks, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Forestiere Underground Gardens.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210723005060/en/
    KB Home announces the grand opening of Marshall Estates, its latest new-home community in Fowler, California.
  • The community also offers the KB Home Office, a dedicated room that homebuyers can personalize for the way they work.

Bank of America Awards $300,000 Grant to Career Nexus, a Fresno DRIVE Initiative to Prepare Fresno County Young Adults for High-Demand Careers at Scale

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

FRESNO, Calif., July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Central Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) is proud to announce that Bank of America has made a capstone gift of $300,000 to Career Nexus, one of Fresno DRIVE’s 19 initiatives. This represents the largest grant Bank of America has awarded in Fresno.

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  • This represents the largest grant Bank of America has awarded in Fresno.
  • Career Nexus aligns employers, young adults, education and training partners in an innovative career readiness ecosystem that prepares paid interns for work-based learning with its Career Nexus: Work Readiness Certificate program.
  • Bank of America is continuing their steadfast support for innovative and impactful investments in Fresno, CVCF CEO Ashley Swearengin said.
  • Bank of Americas grant directly invests in residents from underserved and disinvested neighborhoods and connects them with paid, work-based learning internships in high-growth, high-wage sectors.

Yosemite Bank & Founders Community Bank Rebrand as Premier Valley Bank

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

FRESNO, Calif., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For several years, our banking teams have operated under three brand names across Central California: Yosemite Bank, Founders Community Bank and Premier Valley Bank.

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  • FRESNO, Calif., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For several years, our banking teams have operated under three brand names across Central California: Yosemite Bank, Founders Community Bank and Premier Valley Bank.
  • While we continue to cherish our local roots with the Founders and Yosemite names, we are excited to unify our banking centers under the new Premier Valley Bank brand.
  • While the Yosemite Bank and Founders Community Bank names have changed, ownership and leadership have not.
  • Premier Valley Bank, a subsidiary of HTLF (NASDAQ: HTLF), is a community bank with assets of more than $1 billion.