Southeastern United States

urban-gro, Inc. Awarded $1.5 Million Contract to Provide Architecture, Interior Design, and Engineering Services

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Architecture, Southeastern United States, Controlled-environment agriculture, Construction, Management, Interior design

LAFAYETTE, Colo., Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- urban-gro, Inc. (Nasdaq: UGRO) (“urban-gro” or the “Company”), an integrated professional services and design-build firm offering solutions to the Controlled Environment Agriculture (“CEA”) and commercial sectors, today announced that the Company was awarded a $1.5 million contract to provide architecture, interior design, and engineering services to a healthcare sector client in the southeastern United States.

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  • LAFAYETTE, Colo., Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- urban-gro, Inc. (Nasdaq: UGRO) (“urban-gro” or the “Company”), an integrated professional services and design-build firm offering solutions to the Controlled Environment Agriculture (“CEA”) and commercial sectors, today announced that the Company was awarded a $1.5 million contract to provide architecture, interior design, and engineering services to a healthcare sector client in the southeastern United States.
  • The Company anticipates that the majority of the revenue from this project will be recognized over the next four quarters.
  • Bradley Nattrass, Chairman and CEO, commented, “We continue to see our professional services offerings resonate across all of our target markets, including healthcare.
  • This project is another example of our evolution into a professional services consulting company operating in multiple sectors.”

Orion180, Personal Lines Insurance Carrier, Ranked No. 229 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 List

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Professional Services, Insurance, Growth, Southeastern United States, Murder Inc. Records, Retail

229 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.

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  • 229 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.
  • Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked by percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022.
  • With a three-year revenue growth rate of 2441%, Orion180 was the third-fastest-growing insurance firm on the 2023 list.
  • This year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

HLX+ Announces National Board Chair, Chief of Staff and Regional Leaders

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Heart, Pacific Northwest, Southeastern United States, Points of the compass, Hispanic, History, Hispanic and Latino Americans, Movement, Organization, US, Wendy Corcho, HLX, National Hispanic Heritage Month (United States), Chairperson, City, Growth, Region, Mental health, Management, Tourism, Operation

NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HLX+, a national Hispanic volunteer network unleashing a powerful movement across the nation, announced today its board leadership and regional presidents who will spearhead initiatives nationwide. Veteran journalist Paola Gutiérrez has been appointed to lead the esteemed board of directors as the organization formally introduces the Regional Presidents who will represent and oversee initiatives, programs and partnerships in their respective regions across key territories in the United States.

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  • Territories
    NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HLX+ , a national Hispanic volunteer network unleashing a powerful movement across the nation, announced today its board leadership and regional presidents who will spearhead initiatives nationwide.
  • Paola's community-driven thought leadership speaks to the heart of our changemakers vision bringing forth long-term sustainable impact towards our mission of powering progress."
  • Corcho, assuming the role of Chief of Staff and Vice President of Operations, is a seasoned professional known for her exceptional organizational skills and strategic thinking.
  • By promoting understanding, appreciation, and recognition, this national network aims to foster unity, pride and break down the systemic barriers that hinder progress.

Ascend Vision Partners Collaborates with Mills Eye + Facial Surgery to Advance Eye Care Services in Pensacola

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Happiness, National Association Medical Staff Services, Patient, Partnership, AVP, Southeastern United States, Education, Dentistry, Hospital

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend Vision Partners ("AVP"), a leading provider of comprehensive business services for eye care professionals, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Mills Eye + Facial Surgery , a state-of-the-art eye care practice in Pensacola, Fla.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend Vision Partners ("AVP"), a leading provider of comprehensive business services for eye care professionals, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Mills Eye + Facial Surgery , a state-of-the-art eye care practice in Pensacola, Fla.
  • Ascend Vision Partners announces a strategic partnership with Mills Eye + Facial Surgery in Pensacola, Fla.
    Chad Tomlinson, Chief Growth Officer at Ascend Vision Partners, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "we are thrilled to join forces with Dr. Mills and the clinical care team at Mills Eye + Facial Surgery.
  • Together, their combined decades of experience and dedication make Mills Eye + Facial Surgery a premier choice for exceptional eye care.
  • The partnership between Ascend Vision Partners and Mills Eye + Facial Surgery, backed by the expertise of Chicago Pacific Founders , heralds a new era of exceptional eye care services in Pensacola, Fla.

University of Medicine and Health Sciences Presents "Pathways to Practicing Medicine in Puerto Rico"

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
UMHS, Mayo Clinic, University, Student, Southeastern United States, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, Doctor, Physician, Private practice, Basic research, Hospital, Dream, MD, Patient, UPR, Faculty, ARP, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical professor, Next Generation, Achievement Medal, Psychiatry, Nursing

NEW YORK,  Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, has published the recording of a recent panel discussion, "Pathways to Practicing Medicine in Puerto Rico." The event was hosted by Earl Mainer, UMHS senior associate director of admissions for the Southeastern United States and Puerto Rico, and featured a diverse panel of students, alumni, and practicing physicians to share their experiences, including: Andy Adler, a current UMHS student from Puerto Rico; Dr. Carlos Villanueva Soto, a recent graduate who placed into a highly competitive internal medicine residency at the University of Puerto Rico; Dr. Anelyn Martinez Rodriguez, a 2019 UMHS graduate and current psychiatry resident at San Juan VA Medical Center: and Dr. Eric Adler, a UMHS parent and an esteemed doctor in private practice in Puerto Rico. The panelists addressed common questions from prospective students and their families when evaluating an international medical school – including what it was like to move to St. Kitts, advice for matching into top residency programs, and what it's like to practice medicine in Puerto Rico. A recording of the event has been posted to the UMHS YouTube Live Events & Webinars page.

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  • A recording of the event has been posted to the UMHS YouTube Live Events & Webinars page.
  • "UMHS has been gaining momentum in Puerto Rico as students and their families look for the best options for earning an MD.
  • UMHS was founded by pioneers in medical education to help people get the best training and become medical doctors."
  • Past events include:
    Links to view all past discussions may be found by visiting the UMHS live events and webinars page.

BGL Announces the Sale of Pro Disposal USA to Coastal Waste & Recycling

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Macquarie Group, Maintenance, BGL, Coast, MAM, South Carolina Lowcountry, Ecosystem, Sale, Acquisition, Collection, Southeastern United States, Municipal solid waste, Safety, Tourism, Civil engineering

CLEVELAND, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is pleased to announce the sale of Pro Disposal USA, LLC (Pro Disposal) to Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc. (Coastal), a portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Management (MAM), an asset management arm of the Australian bank Macquarie Group Limited.

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  • The acquisition of Pro Disposal further expands Coastal's footprint to multiple high-growth markets across the southeastern U.S.
    CLEVELAND, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is pleased to announce the sale of Pro Disposal USA, LLC (Pro Disposal) to Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc. (Coastal), a portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Management (MAM), an asset management arm of the Australian bank Macquarie Group Limited.
  • BGL's Environmental Services investment banking team served as the exclusive financial advisor to Pro Disposal in the transaction.
  • Pro Disposal's end-to-end waste management solutions include residential collection, commercial front-load, grapple, roll-off, transfer and processing, portables, and disposal services.
  • The acquisition of Pro Disposal further expands Coastal's footprint to multiple high-growth markets across the southeastern U.S.

CP Group’s $50 Million Capital Improvements Program Underway at Bank of America Plaza Skyscraper in Atlanta

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Architecture, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Banking, Professional Services, REIT, Other Construction & Property, Interior Design, CNN Center, Heart, Incoming, Georgia Tech, Norfolk Southern Railway, Meta, Southeastern United States, Investment, CP, Light, Microsoft, Multimedia, Charoen Pokphand, Bank, HPS, Acquisition, Commerce, Bank of America Plaza, Art Deco, Amusement park, Nightclub, Interior design, Gensler

CP Group , a vertically integrated commercial real estate and management firm, today announced that renovations are now underway at the iconic Bank of America Plaza in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.

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  • CP Group , a vertically integrated commercial real estate and management firm, today announced that renovations are now underway at the iconic Bank of America Plaza in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.
  • The renovations are part of an approximately $50 million capital improvements program, which CP Group announced in 2022 upon acquiring the 55-story Class A skyscraper in conjunction with funds managed by HPS Investments Partners, LLC.
  • See Atlanta’s most iconic tower in a whole new light as it reintroduces itself to Atlanta here .
  • Bank of America Plaza is a nationally recognizable office tower that defines the Atlanta skyline.

Palladium Equity Partners Acquires Superior Environmental Solutions

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
LLP, Partnership, Metal, Agriculture, O'Melveny & Myers, Foley & Lardner, Recycling, Government, SES, Myers, Transport, Palladium, Construction, Southeastern United States, Growth

NEW YORK and CINCINNATI, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Palladium Equity Partners, LLC (along with its affiliates, "Palladium"), today announced that affiliates of the firm have acquired Superior Environmental Solutions (SES), a leading provider of environmental, industrial, emergency response, and product destruction services in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States.

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  • Poised for Growth in Highly Fragmented Market --
    NEW YORK and CINCINNATI, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Palladium Equity Partners, LLC (along with its affiliates, "Palladium"), today announced that affiliates of the firm have acquired Superior Environmental Solutions (SES), a leading provider of environmental, industrial, emergency response, and product destruction services in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States.
  • SES provides specialized industrial and environmental services, including emergency response, hydro-blasting, vacuum truck services, sponge blasting, product destruction, recycling and universal-waste management, transportation and waste disposal.
  • We believe that together, this partnership will enable us to further extend the breadth of our capabilities and geographic reach," said Superior Environmental Solutions Chief Executive Officer, John Stevens.
  • "SES, led by a seasoned team, is an exceptional, growing and resilient business that fits well with Palladium's investment model," added Daniel Ilundain, Partner, Co-Head Flagship Funds at Palladium Equity Partners.

Hofmann Sausage Company Cheddar Franks Now in Harris Teeter Stores

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Southeastern United States, Restaurant, MSG, Meat, News, Department store

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hofmann Sausage Company announced that Harris Teeter is now selling Hofmann 14 oz.

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  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hofmann Sausage Company announced that Harris Teeter is now selling Hofmann 14 oz.
  • The Cheddar Franks are made using the original German Franks recipe but with real Wisconsin cheese added.
  • Hofmann products are sold across the eastern U.S. grocery stores, big box, convenience stores, restaurants, and stadiums, as well as online.
  • For more information on Hofmann Sausage Company, contact Rebecca Baker, Chief Marketing Officer, 315-437-7257, or visit https://hofmannsausage.com .

ASA Safety Supply Announces Acquisition of Safety Max

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Textiles, Steel, Machinery, Packaging, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Other Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Energy, Other Science, Utilities, Research, Oil, Gas, Aftermarket, Energy, Automotive, Science, General Health, Health, HVAC, Building Systems, General Automotive, Other Construction & Property, Safety, ASA, Trivest, Acquisition, Southeastern United States, Risk management

ASA Safety Supply (“ASA Safety”), a portfolio company of Trivest Partners LP (“Trivest”), announces it has acquired Safety Max Corporation (“Safety Max” or the “Company”).

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  • ASA Safety Supply (“ASA Safety”), a portfolio company of Trivest Partners LP (“Trivest”), announces it has acquired Safety Max Corporation (“Safety Max” or the “Company”).
  • Based in Albany, Georgia, Safety Max is a specialized distributor of safety supplies, workplace safety, first aid, and fire extinguisher products, serving the South Georgia market.
  • With a focus on delivering high-quality safety solutions, Safety Max has built a strong reputation for its comprehensive product offering and exceptional customer service.
  • Ken Calhoun, ASA Safety’s General Manager, stated, "We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Safety Max.