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Black Rock Coffee Bar Expands its Texas Footprint with New Store Opening in San Antonio

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Scottsdale, Arizona, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Rock Coffee Bar , known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel® energy drinks, has announced the grand opening of its newest store in San Antonio, Texas.

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  • Scottsdale, Arizona, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Rock Coffee Bar , known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel® energy drinks, has announced the grand opening of its newest store in San Antonio, Texas.
  • This marks the fourth establishment in San Antonio and the 32nd in the Lone Star State, solidifying Black Rock Coffee Bar’s commitment to  providing exceptional coffee experiences across Texas.
  • “We are excited to bring our signature blends and warm atmosphere to coffee enthusiasts in the San Antonio area,” said Mark Davis, CEO Black Rock Coffee Bar.
  • “This is just the beginning of our journey in San Antonio, and we have more exciting store openings on the horizon, so stay tuned!”
    The new 2000-square-foot Black Rock Coffee Bar store showcases the boutique coffee chains’ signature industrial modern design.

Fifth Third and UNC Kenan Institute Launch “Empowering American Cities” Initiative

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) today announced the launch of Empowering American Cities, the outcome of a collaborative relationship with the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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  • Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) today announced the launch of Empowering American Cities, the outcome of a collaborative relationship with the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  • Empowering American Cities delivers relevant, local economic information tailored for business leaders looking to grow their operations.
  • Empowering American Cities provides individually created dashboards, based on the Kenan Institute research for all EMAs.
  • “Through this relationship, the Kenan Institute and Fifth Third Bank will advance information and knowledge about America’s local economies,” said Jeff Korzenik, Fifth Third Commercial Bank chief economist.

Corporate Governance Leader Sherrin Ross Ingram Selected as a Director to Watch

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Center for Strategic Planning (ICFSP) proudly announces that our CEO, Sherrin Ross Ingram, has been honored by Private Company Director Magazine as a "Director to Watch" for 2024. Ms. Ingram is known for blending her legal acumen and strategic consultancy to enrich boardrooms with diverse, cross-sector insights and innovative critical thinking. This acknowledgment is a testament to her exceptional track record of fostering sustainable growth, further highlighted by her recognition as a "Top 100 Women of Influence" and a "Top 100 under 50 Executive Leaders" by DiversityMBA Magazine.

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  • CHICAGO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Center for Strategic Planning (ICFSP) proudly announces that our CEO, Sherrin Ross Ingram, has been honored by Private Company Director Magazine as a "Director to Watch" for 2024.
  • Ms. Ingram is known for blending her legal acumen and strategic consultancy to enrich boardrooms with diverse, cross-sector insights and innovative critical thinking.
  • The "Directors to Watch" list annually recognizes the exemplary leadership of private company directors, spotlighting those who have shown exceptional governance skills.
  • Selected through a stringent nomination process, Ms. Ingram distinguishes herself within this elite group, which is known for its strategic impact and contributions.

Black Rock Coffee Bar is Set to Open a New Store in Buckeye, Arizona

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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This is the boutique coffee chain’s 37th store in the Phoenix metro area and 42nd in the state, reinforcing Black Rock’s rapid growth in Arizona.

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  • This is the boutique coffee chain’s 37th store in the Phoenix metro area and 42nd in the state, reinforcing Black Rock’s rapid growth in Arizona.
  • “We’ve always believed in fostering meaningful connections over exceptional coffee, and our commitment to these principles resonates deeply as we expand into Buckeye,” said Mark Davis, CEO Black Rock Coffee Bar.
  • “We invite the residents of Buckeye to join us in creating a vibrant hub where coffee lovers can gather, share stories and build lasting connections.”
    The new 2000-square-foot Black Rock Coffee Bar store showcases the boutique coffee chains’ signature industrial modern design.
  • In 2023, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranked 1179th among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Annual List.

AgEagle Aerial Systems Announces Letter to Shareholders From Grant Begley

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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WICHITA (Kan.), March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of best-in-class full stack drone, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announced a letter to shareholders from Chairman Grant Begley.

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  • WICHITA (Kan.), March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of best-in-class full stack drone, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announced a letter to shareholders from Chairman Grant Begley.
  • Those heritage drones provided agricultural support, ultimately proving to be foundational to the company name AgEagle.
  • Today, AgEagle is proud to offer best-in-class products; eBee X, eBee TAC, and newly available eBee VISION.
  • Your AgEagle of today is now providing, Worldwide, the proprietary line of eBee-branded high performance, fixed-wing drones for professional use.

Sunbit Earns Key Spot on The Financial Times List: The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2024, #3 in Fintech, Financial Services & Insurance

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Sunbit , the company building financial technology for everyday expenses, announced it is number 47 out of 500 on The Financial Times’ key list of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2024 and #3 among the Fintech, Financial Services & Insurance companies represented.

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  • Sunbit , the company building financial technology for everyday expenses, announced it is number 47 out of 500 on The Financial Times’ key list of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2024 and #3 among the Fintech, Financial Services & Insurance companies represented.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404237367/en/
    Sunbit Earns Key Spot on The Financial Times List: The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2024, #3 in Fintech, Financial Services & Insurance (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Arad Levertov, CEO, Sunbit, said, “We are always focused on helping everyone in the ecosystem win.
  • The ranking was created using a four-step process, whittling a list of more than 30,000 companies down to the 500 winners.
  • The financial technology company has also secured top placements for growth in places as varied as LABJ Fastest Growing Private Companies, Forbes Fintech 50, and Financial Times Fastest Growing in Americas.

SHPE, THE NATION'S LARGEST ORGANIZATION FOR HISPANICS IN STEM, NAMES SUZANNA VALDEZ WOLFE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) has named Suzanna Valdez Wolfe as their next Chief Executive Officer. Her resume includes over 30 years of experience in the public, non-profit and private sectors, including several roles during the Clinton-Gore administration, and having been appointed as an advisor on more than a dozen NGO boards, she is an expert in leadership and team development, strategic planning, fundraising and philanthropy, coalition building, and process integration.

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  • As the selection process narrowed the nationwide pool of highly capable applicants, it became clear Suzanna was the right person for SHPE.
  • Prior to that role Ms. Valdez Wolfe served as the first-ever Chief Impact Officer at Taproot Foundation.
  • I am deeply committed to our mission and look forward to closing the gap between Hispanics and STEM."
  • To schedule an interview with Suzanna Valdez Wolfe or with Board Chair Will Davis, please contact Jonathan Ochart at [email protected] .

Black Rock Coffee Bar Continues Expansion in Arizona with Fifth Store Opening in Tucson, and 41st in the State

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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“Arizona holds a special place in our hearts and we are honored to continue our journey here in Tucson,” said Mark Davis, CEO Black Rock Coffee Bar.

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  • “Arizona holds a special place in our hearts and we are honored to continue our journey here in Tucson,” said Mark Davis, CEO Black Rock Coffee Bar.
  • We invite people to come and feel the warmth of the environment Black Rock Coffee Bar provides.”
    The new 2000-square-foot Black Rock Coffee Bar store showcases the boutique coffee chains’ signature industrial modern design.
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar’s mission is to be a positive force in the communities it serves.
  • In 2023, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranked 1179th among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Annual List.

Black Rock Coffee Bar Unveils its Delicious Spring Drink Collection to Celebrate the Season

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Black Rock’s new Spring Drink offerings include:

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  • Black Rock’s new Spring Drink offerings include:
    Strawberry Blondie: Silky smooth espresso combined with a fruity and creamy taste.
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar, which is guided by three principles - coffee, community and connection, has more than 130 stores in the U.S. Its mission is to be a positive force in the communities it serves.
  • In 2023, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranked 1179th among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Annual List.
  • The Black Rock culture prides itself on providing opportunities for young people to learn how to lead, run a business, and develop people skills.

B. Riley Securities Announces Sponsors of 24th Annual Institutional Investor Conference

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley Securities ("B. Riley"), a leading middle market brokerage and investment bank, and subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY), today announced the initial list of sponsors for its Annual Institutional Investor Conference which will take place on May 22-23 in Beverly Hills, California.

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  • B. Riley's Flagship Conference Will Gather 200 Public and Privately Held Companies Across Variety of Industry Sectors on May 22-23, 2024
    LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley Securities ("B. Riley"), a leading middle market brokerage and investment bank, and subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY), today announced the initial list of sponsors for its Annual Institutional Investor Conference which will take place on May 22-23 in Beverly Hills, California.
  • In its 24th year, B. Riley's flagship conference gathers more than 200 public and privately held companies across a wide variety of industry sectors.
  • "Our annual conference has served as a premier investor networking event for over two decades.
  • Participation in B. Riley's 24th Annual Institutional Investor Conference is by invitation only.