Cascades

U.S. DOE grants $250M to Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, in partnership with PGE, for critical transmission upgrades

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

WARM SPRINGS, Ore., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon (CTWS) was selected to receive a $250 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help advance vital transmission upgrades. CTWS submitted the grant application to DOE, in partnership with Portland General Electric, as part of the Grid Resilience Innovative Partnerships Program (GRIP) open to Tribes. This significant investment in the reliability of Oregon's clean energy infrastructure will enable enhancements to the existing 230 kV Bethel-Round Butte transmission line – a crucial artery in the region's transmission system – connecting resources west of the Cascades, including on the Warm Springs Reservation, to customers in the Willamette Valley.

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  • CTWS submitted the grant application to DOE, in partnership with Portland General Electric, as part of the Grid Resilience Innovative Partnerships Program (GRIP) open to Tribes.
  • This innovative project will unlock a multitude of opportunities for the Tribes.
  • "PGE is honored to deepen our relationship with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs through this mutually beneficial partnership."
  • Throughout the process, CTWS and PGE will work closely with partners, landowners, and other jurisdictions to make this project a reality.

Radix Engineering Expands US Operations, Appoints Alexander Clausbruch North America CEO

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

HOUSTON, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radix, a leading global engineering and technology company, is pleased to announce the appointment of US CEO Alexander Clausbruch to lead operational expansion and business opportunities in North America.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radix, a leading global engineering and technology company, is pleased to announce the appointment of US CEO Alexander Clausbruch to lead operational expansion and business opportunities in North America.
  • Alex brings over 20 years of management and chemical engineering experience to his new position within Radix.
  • For the past seven years, he has led the Energy Business Unit for Radix, helping companies scale with optimal performance and increase profitability.
  • Commented Radix customer Louis Rompré, AI Director at Cascades: “Radix is a committed partner who understands our industry.

Beat the Heat at This Summer's Coolest Escape, Virginia's Mountain Lake Lodge

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

The property is perched atop Salt Pond Mountain in the center of a 2,600-acre nature preserve and bird sanctuary.

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  • The property is perched atop Salt Pond Mountain in the center of a 2,600-acre nature preserve and bird sanctuary.
  • "As guests did more than 100 years ago, a similar phenomenon has been occurring during this summer of exceptionally high heat and humidity," says Heidi Stone, president and CEO of Mountain Lake Lodge.
  • Says one resort guest from Savannah, GA, who has gotten away from the sweltering heat and humidity for a Mountain Lake Lodge vacation each of the past three summers, "If you're looking to beat the heat and for great hospitality, Mountain Lake Lodge is the place to be.
  • Mountain Lake Lodge offers an adventuresome, activity-filled stay that boasts glorious views and 22 miles of pristine trails.

DeepPower Seeks to Make Geothermal the “Holy Grail” of Energy Production

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

“Thermal energy storage is still in the research phase,” said Dr. Bershaw.

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  • “Thermal energy storage is still in the research phase,” said Dr. Bershaw.
  • “With potential financial savings of an unprecedented size on the line, the research must be there.”
    Dr. Bershaw continued, “Chevron is like other energy companies in that it pursues economically secure forms of energy production.
  • Rising energy costs could make geothermal cheaper than other energy sources.
  • He's no stranger to diversification, having recently completed a Department of Energy (DoE) project exploring Reservoir Thermal Energy Storage in the Portland metro area.

David Dohan Earns WTF Innovators Award

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QuHarrison Terry presents David Dohan with the WTF Innovators Award for his research of foundational model programs for LLMs and his contributions to advancing and applying language models to a range of fields from mathematics to protein engineering to scientific reasoning.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QuHarrison Terry presents David Dohan with the WTF Innovators Award for his research of foundational model programs for LLMs and his contributions to advancing and applying language models to a range of fields from mathematics to protein engineering to scientific reasoning.
  • The WTF Innovators Award recognizes excellence at the precipice of societal change, with the inaugural class focusing on AI innovators.
  • We present "Reading Palm", produced by Nimso , to David Dohan.
  • "David Dohan was a part of the team at Google Brain that figured out how to chain together language models to effectively interact and learn from each other.

Realogics Sotheby's International Realty Broker Mark Middleton Records Significant Sale on Bainbridge Island With Compelling Marketing Strategy

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Monday, June 12, 2023

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Realogics Sotheby's International Realty (RSIR) global real estate advisor Mark Middleton's sale of his client's waterfront Bainbridge Island home sold in an impressive 18 days for $6,150,000, marking this sale as the highest of Mark's long career and the largest sales price ever on Country Club Road. The real estate market on Bainbridge Island is unique, and even more so on the island's sought-after waterfront, with some of the highest-valued properties in the Puget Sound region. The Country Club Road home not only set a personal record for Mark but also ranked in the top 10 highest MLS-recorded sales on the island.

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  • RSIR global real estate advisor Mark Middleton employed the award-winning brand's marketing and large network to reach the perfect buyer for his client's Bainbridge Island home—marking the highest-ever sale on Country Club Road.
  • BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Realogics Sotheby's International Realty (RSIR) global real estate advisor Mark Middleton's sale of his client's waterfront Bainbridge Island home sold in an impressive 18 days for $6,150,000, marking this sale as the highest of Mark's long career and the largest sales price ever on Country Club Road.
  • The real estate market on Bainbridge Island is unique, and even more so on the island's sought-after waterfront, with some of the highest-valued properties in the Puget Sound region.
  • "The marketing tools and brand awareness that Sotheby's International Realty brings puts me and my clients in a league of our own," says Mark.

Cascades reports on Shareholders' Voting Results for the Election of Directors

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Friday, May 12, 2023

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 11, will be filed with the Canadian Securities Regulators.

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  • Final voting results on all matters voted on at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 11, will be filed with the Canadian Securities Regulators.
  • Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative, and value-added packaging, hygiene, and recovery solutions.
  • The company employs 10,000 talents across a network of close to 80 facilities in North America.
  • Cascades' shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CAS.

Sentinel Real Estate Corporation to Manage Apartment Communities in California and Florida

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Sentinel Real Estate Corporation (“Sentinel”) today announced it will assume management of two Class A multifamily assets – The Cascades Apartments in Anaheim Hills, California, and The Hamptons on Heron Bay in Coral Springs, Florida – on behalf of The New York State Teachers Retirement System (NYSTRS).

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  • Sentinel Real Estate Corporation (“Sentinel”) today announced it will assume management of two Class A multifamily assets – The Cascades Apartments in Anaheim Hills, California, and The Hamptons on Heron Bay in Coral Springs, Florida – on behalf of The New York State Teachers Retirement System (NYSTRS).
  • Both The Cascades and The Hamptons on Heron Bay benefit from close proximity to highly rated school districts and are well-located near major thoroughfares with easy commutes to local attractions including beaches, golf courses, and a wide range of shopping, dining and entertainment hotspots.
  • Sentinel will draw on its longstanding track record of managing multifamily properties to continue to provide superior management service to these communities.
  • “We have enjoyed a long and successful partnership with NYSTRS and are excited to continue expanding our relationship with the addition of The Cascades and The Hamptons on Heron Bay into our management portfolio,” said Michael Streicker, President of Sentinel.

Cascades joins the United Nations Global Compact

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

KINGSEY FALLS, QC, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Cascades is pleased to announce that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.

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  • KINGSEY FALLS, QC, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Cascades is pleased to announce that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.
  • The Global Compact calls for companies to align their strategies with the United Nations' universal principles that advance societal goals in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment, and anti-corruption.
  • Lastly, in joining the Global Compact, organizations must publish an annual report detailing the actions they took to operate responsibly and support the SDGs.
  • "In building its latest sustainability plan, Cascades aligned itself with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Papé Reaches Milestone 85th Year as Trusted Capital Equipment Dealer of the West

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Papé acquired his first equipment dealership in Oregon's Willamette Valley, the standards of quality and service he created have remained the same.

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  • Papé acquired his first equipment dealership in Oregon's Willamette Valley, the standards of quality and service he created have remained the same.
  • Today, Papé provides consistent, quality customer service for the warehouse workers, truckers, loggers, construction workers, and farmers who build the West.
  • Each branch of Papé works with best-in-class manufacturers for each industry to keep customers moving with innovation and end-to-end capital equipment solutions.
  • Innovation, expansion, and community involvement play significant roles in Papé's success as the preeminent equipment dealer and reliable partner that keeps the West moving.