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RAND Study finds Students Using Lexia Core5 Reading Show Greater Reading Gains Than Matched Comparison Students

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Monday, October 2, 2023

RAND Education and Labor, a division of the RAND Corporation, released a new study titled “ Students Using Lexia® Core5® Reading Show Greater Reading Gains than Matched Comparison Students .” Data for this study was provided by Lexia , part of Cambium Learning Group , and NWEA.

Key Points: 
  • RAND Education and Labor, a division of the RAND Corporation, released a new study titled “ Students Using Lexia® Core5® Reading Show Greater Reading Gains than Matched Comparison Students .” Data for this study was provided by Lexia , part of Cambium Learning Group , and NWEA.
  • RAND evaluated the effects of Lexia® Core5® Reading (Core5) on the reading achievement of students in grades 3 - 5 during the 2021-2022 academic year.
  • The researchers compared Core5 students’ reading growth to similar students in similar schools nationwide that did not use Core5 that year.
  • Key findings from the study report include:
    54% of all Core5 students outperformed the comparison group’s median on spring reading assessments.

Sandersville Railroad Announces Fifth Additional User of the Hanson Spur

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

SPARTA, Ga., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sandersville Railroad Company has announced Southern Chips LLC as an additional user of its planned rail spur in Hancock County.

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  • SPARTA, Ga., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sandersville Railroad Company has announced Southern Chips LLC as an additional user of its planned rail spur in Hancock County.
  • "Sandersville Railroad is thrilled to announce this partnership with Southern Chips," says Sandersville Railroad President Ben J. Tarbutton, III.
  • The Sandersville Railroad Company has taken numerous steps to ensure the safety and well-being of both the environment and the community with the creation of the Hanson Spur.
  • Sandersville Railroad plans to have the Hanson Spur fully operational by the end of 2024.

Saint-Gobain Announces $28 Million Expansion of Its CertainTeed Siding Facility in Williamsport, Maryland

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Siding, today announced a $28 million expansion project at its facility in Williamsport, Maryland.

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  • Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Siding, today announced a $28 million expansion project at its facility in Williamsport, Maryland.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    In addition, the company held a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate the start of construction on the project.
  • The event, hosted on the future site of the expansion, featured remarks from plant manager, Brian Wilson, CertainTeed Siding General Manager, Joe Bondi, and included a celebration recognizing the over 300 employees working at the facility.
  • In July, Saint-Gobain announced plans to invest $235 million over the next two years to expand its CertainTeed Gypsum manufacturing facility in Palatka, Florida.

Southworth Announces New Brand Identity and Enhancements Across Global Portfolio of Award-Winning Private Club Communities

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Southworth Development announces an updated look and name as the 32-year-old company embarks on a new chapter in its mission to redefine the private club category. Now rebranded as simply "Southworth," the family-owned company has evolved beyond being a developer, shifting its focus to being a trusted curator of an elevated lifestyle whose portfolio of inclusive clubs offers authentic community and connection – for a life well-lived. This rebranding also brings about $475M worth of reinvestments over the next five years into the majority of Southworth's current global portfolio. Updates are already underway or completed at several clubs and these reinvestments include nearly $75M in new amenities added across the portfolio over the next five years and another estimated $400M in residential development. The reimagining of Southworth comes as the next generation of family leadership, President Tommy Southworth and Managing Principal, Matt Deitch, have appointed talented new Executive Leadership to execute on their bold vision of developing decidedly different, leading-edge private club communities for a new generation.

Key Points: 
  • This rebranding also brings about $475M worth of reinvestments over the next five years into the majority of Southworth's current global portfolio.
  • Private, luxury, highly amenitized and heavily programmed communities focused on the family are in demand now more than ever.
  • Recently, Southworth has rededicated to an overarching brand promise of "The Southworth Way," the cultural underpinning of their comfortable, unpretentious club communities.
  • To learn more about the newly rebranded Southworth and its current portfolio of award-winning private club communities, please visit the new website located at SouthworthClubs.com .

Veritas Collaborative Launches Triangle Outpatient Center

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veritas Collaborative , a leader in specialty treatment for eating disorders, has opened the Veritas Collaborative Triangle Outpatient Center and is now accepting patients.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veritas Collaborative , a leader in specialty treatment for eating disorders, has opened the Veritas Collaborative Triangle Outpatient Center and is now accepting patients.
  • The center, located in Durham, North Carolina, offers Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and outpatient (OP) levels of care.
  • The launch of Veritas Collaborative’s outpatient center addresses the increased need for a range of eating disorder services in North Carolina for people of all ages.
  • For more information about the Triangle Outpatient Center, please visit www.veritascollaborative.com.

StevenDouglas Celebrates 40 Years in Business as Recruiting Leaders

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- StevenDouglas, a national search and interim resources firm founded in Miami in 1983, officially turns 40 years old this month. Over the last 40 years, StevenDouglas has become a nationally recognized, Top 25 firm in the U.S. offering Executive Search, Professional Recruiting, Technology Staffing & Interim Resource services, with over twenty-five locations domestically, as well as a presence in Latin America and Canada. StevenDouglas has grown over 2500% since 2005, making it one of the fastest-growing firms in America.

Key Points: 
  • In this 40th Anniversary year, StevenDouglas is not only the leader in Florida recruiting, but has also become a truly national firm with 25 locations.
  • FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- StevenDouglas , a national search and interim resources firm founded in Miami in 1983, officially turns 40 years old this month.
  • StevenDouglas has grown over 2500% since 2005, making it one of the fastest-growing firms in America.
  • The one thing he always knew is that he wanted to make a positive impact with his business.

Comvest Credit Partners Provides Financing to HighFive Healthcare to Support Expansion Strategy

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Comvest Credit Partners (“Comvest”), a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it is acting as Administrative Agent on a senior secured credit facility (the “Financing”) for HighFive Healthcare (“HighFive”, or the “Company”), a Birmingham, Ala.-based specialty dental service organization (“DSO”).

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  • Comvest Credit Partners (“Comvest”), a leading provider of flexible direct financing solutions to middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that it is acting as Administrative Agent on a senior secured credit facility (the “Financing”) for HighFive Healthcare (“HighFive”, or the “Company”), a Birmingham, Ala.-based specialty dental service organization (“DSO”).
  • The Financing will be used to refinance the Company’s existing debt and support near-term acquisitions.
  • “We are pleased to provide a tailored credit financing solution to support the growth of HighFive, a differentiated and well-positioned healthcare services brand,” said Tom Goila, a Partner and Co-Head of Healthcare at Comvest.
  • These were all important factors in our choice of financing provider as HighFive builds a best-in-class specialty dental platform,” said Chad Trull, CEO and founder of HighFive.

Daytona Beach Area Boasts Busy Fall Season of Festivals

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The fall season will bring a range of unique festivals to the Daytona Beach area for visitors and locals to enjoy.

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  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The fall season will bring a range of unique festivals to the Daytona Beach area for visitors and locals to enjoy.
  • With an impressive line-up of activities, live entertainment, art and culture and cuisine, the area's fall festival lineup has something for everyone.
  • Biketoberfest ® Motorcycling enthusiasts will descend upon the Daytona Beach area by the thousands on October 19-22 for the 31st annual Biketoberfest®, regarded by many as one of the top motorcycle rallies in the southeastern United States.
  • The popular, four-day rally attracts motorcycle enthusiasts to the Daytona Beach area and neighboring communities throughout Volusia County with beautiful Florida weather, live music, the industry's top vendors, bike shows, motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway, and miles of scenic rides along famous A1A, historic Main Street and the Ormond Beach Scenic Loop.

CleanSpark Releases August 2023 Bitcoin Mining Update

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK), America's Bitcoin Miner™, today released its unaudited bitcoin mining and operations update for the month ending August 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Bitcoin holdings continue to grow, now at 1,677 BTC
    LAS VEGAS, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK), America's Bitcoin Miner™, today released its unaudited bitcoin mining and operations update for the month ending August 31, 2023.
  • That operational prowess has resulted in what we expect is among the best monthly bitcoin production rates of publicly traded miners in North America."
  • Total BTC holdings as of August 31: 1,677
    Total BTC sold in August: 43
    The Company sold 43 bitcoins in August 2023 at an average of approximately $28,200 per BTC.
  • Once finished, the site will be home to 230MW of the most efficient bitcoin mining machines available, making it one of the largest bitcoin mining data centers in the southeastern United States.

StevenDouglas Recruiting Dominates the Florida Hiring Scene with an Array of Awards and New State-of-the Art Office Location

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StevenDouglas, a national search and interim resources firm founded in Miami in 1983, has experienced unprecedented growth over the last decade, being honored this year with multiple awards including named on the prestigious Inc. 5000 that celebrates the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Despite a turbulent job market, the national recruiting firm has continued to deliver positive results and maintain impressive progress in recent years, proving to be a stand-out in the recruiting space with their diverse service offerings to accommodate the growing needs of clients across the Americas.

Key Points: 
  • StevenDouglas proves they are a powerhouse, national firm that is not only #1 in Florida but is also ranked in the Top 25 in the United States.
  • These rankings position StevenDouglas as not only the #1 Executive Search firm in Florida, but also in the southeastern United States.
  • Since 1983, StevenDouglas has made service to the community and giving back a priority, donating to and supporting various local causes year after year.
  • StevenDouglas has grown over 2000% since 2005, making it one of the fastest-growing firms in America.