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Del Grande Dealer Group’s Capitol Subaru and Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area Surprise Local Wish Kid with Trip to Hawaii

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Capitol Subaru, part of Northern California’s largest family-owned automotive group Del Grande Dealer Group ( DGDG ), partnered with Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area to throw a surprise beach-themed party at the retailer’s showroom to reveal to a local Hayward child that his life-changing wish to travel to Hawaii with his family was coming true.

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  • Capitol Subaru, part of Northern California’s largest family-owned automotive group Del Grande Dealer Group ( DGDG ), partnered with Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area to throw a surprise beach-themed party at the retailer’s showroom to reveal to a local Hayward child that his life-changing wish to travel to Hawaii with his family was coming true.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230719805853/en/
    Del Grande Dealer Group’s VP of Sales Scott Pettitt, Capitol Subaru’s General Sales Manager Fernando Roque present Make-A-Wish recipient Moises De Paz with trip to Hawaii at Capitol Subaru.
  • Helping to grant wishes like Moises’ is just one way Capitol Subaru is committed to supporting the health and well-being of the community.
  • "We are incredibly thankful for the ongoing support from DGDG’s Capitol Subaru,” said Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area CEO Betsy Biern.

Electric vehicles save Canadian drivers thousands over car’s lifetime, even at lower gas prices: analysis

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

New analysis released today by Clean Energy Canada provides a clearer picture for consumers, calculating the total ownership costs of equivalent electric and gas cars, from purchasing, to refuelling, to maintenance.

Key Points: 
  • New analysis released today by Clean Energy Canada provides a clearer picture for consumers, calculating the total ownership costs of equivalent electric and gas cars, from purchasing, to refuelling, to maintenance.
  • And in every case, the electric car comes out cheaper than the gas alternative.
  • For example, the electric Hyundai Kona, Canadas second-best selling EV, is $15,000 cheaper to own overall than the modestly priced gas Hyundai Kona.
  • With gas pump prices squeezing Canadian wallets while climate impacts are felt across the country, the true cost of gas vehicles is even greater than we think.

J.D. Power Announces 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Power known as the industry benchmark of automotive residual value projections, today announced recipients of the J.D.

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  • Power known as the industry benchmark of automotive residual value projections, today announced recipients of the J.D.
  • Power 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards, highlighted by Honda and Lexus being named brand award winners in the mass market and premium segments, respectively.
  • Power 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Accurately forecasting residual values in the auto industry is a key factor in assessing an estimated $225 billion lease portfolio of vehicles in the United States, said Eric Lyman, vice president of ALG.
  • Power U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards are the automotive industry standard in recognizing vehicle models projected to hold the highest percentage of their manufacturers suggested retail price following a three-year period of ownership.

Akamai Recognized as a Leader in 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Web Application and API Protection; Furthest in Ability to Execute

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The report is an evolution of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls where Akamai was named a Leader the past four consecutive years by Gartner.

Key Points: 
  • The report is an evolution of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls where Akamai was named a Leader the past four consecutive years by Gartner.
  • This is a companion report to the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Web Application and API Protection, which evaluates WAAP offerings' ability to protect web applications and APIs.
  • According to Gartner's Hype Cycle for Application Security, 2021, "Cloud web application and API protection products are cloud-delivered multifunction web application security products, integrating at least four core features: web application firewall, DDoS protection, bot management and API protection.
  • A complimentary copy of the complete report, Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Web Application and API Protection, 20 September 2021, including the Magic Quadrant graphic, is available here .

'Ohana Health Plan Names Dr. Michael McGrath Medical Director of Behavioral Health in Hawaii

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Monday, August 30, 2021

KAPOLEI, Hawaii, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Ohana Health Plan announced today it has named Michael McGrath, M.D., as Behavioral Health Medical Director.

Key Points: 
  • KAPOLEI, Hawaii, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Ohana Health Plan announced today it has named Michael McGrath, M.D., as Behavioral Health Medical Director.
  • Dr. McGrath will report directly to Sherie Smalley, M.D., 'Ohana Health Plan's Chief Medical Officer.
  • 'Ohana Health Plan has been the sole provider of CCS services in Hawaii since 2013.
  • He also serves as Medical Director of the Behavioral Health Division and Attending Inpatient Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Physician at Kona Community Hospital; Medical Director of the Ohana Addiction Treatment Center; and Medical Director of Stepstone Connect's Intensive Outpatient Telehealth Treatment Program in Hawaii.

EV Fires: A Disaster for Automakers, But an Opportunity for Material Suppliers, Reveals IDTechEx

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

This recall is said to cost GM in the region of $11,000 per vehicle, totaling nearly $800 million.

Key Points: 
  • This recall is said to cost GM in the region of $11,000 per vehicle, totaling nearly $800 million.
  • The key issue is that EV fires tend to be much more severe and attract a lot more press.
  • This presents an opportunity for those material suppliers making thermal interface materials (TIMs), flame-retardant materials, or fire protection materials.
  • IDTechEx guides your strategic business decisions through its Research, Subscription and Consultancy products, helping you profit from emerging technologies.

EV Fires: A Disaster for Automakers, But an Opportunity for Material Suppliers, Reveals IDTechEx

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 10, 2021

This recall is said to cost GM in the region of $11,000 per vehicle, totaling nearly $800 million.

Key Points: 
  • This recall is said to cost GM in the region of $11,000 per vehicle, totaling nearly $800 million.
  • The key issue is that EV fires tend to be much more severe and attract a lot more press.
  • This presents an opportunity for those material suppliers making thermal interface materials (TIMs), flame-retardant materials, or fire protection materials.
  • IDTechEx guides your strategic business decisions through its Research, Subscription and Consultancy products, helping you profit from emerging technologies.

Analysis Group Supports Kona Coffee Farmers' Successful US "Appellations of Origin" Matter

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

In the case, a class of Kona coffee farmers who grow the entire worldwide supply of authentic Kona coffee on farms located in the Kona District of the Big Island of Hawaii sued coffee distributors, wholesalers, and retailers who allegedly sold ordinary commodity coffee under the Kona name.

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  • In the case, a class of Kona coffee farmers who grow the entire worldwide supply of authentic Kona coffee on farms located in the Kona District of the Big Island of Hawaii sued coffee distributors, wholesalers, and retailers who allegedly sold ordinary commodity coffee under the Kona name.
  • The plaintiffs claimed that the defendants artificially depressed the market for authentic Kona coffee, harmed the reputation of authentic Kona coffee as a premium product, and caused consumer confusion as to legitimate sources of Kona coffee.
  • Analysis Group Manager Michael Schreck filed an expert report estimating a $37.9 million increase in plaintiffs' profits stemming from the settlement's proposed injunctive relief.
  • An Analysis Group team led by Managing Principals Samuel Weglein and Lauren Kindler, and Vice President Elizabeth Milsark , supported Dr. Schreck in developing his expert report.

Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. Announces Distribution Partnership with Wisconsin based Central City Distribution Company

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Central City Distribution Co will be distributing the Company's popular Kona Gold Hemp Energy drinks throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Key Points: 
  • Central City Distribution Co will be distributing the Company's popular Kona Gold Hemp Energy drinks throughout the state of Wisconsin.
  • Kona Gold has sent members of its team to Wisconsin to kick off Central City Distribution Co this week.
  • "I'm excited to announce our new distribution partnership with Wisconsin based Central City Distribution Company who will be distributing our Kona Gold Hemp Energy Drinks," stated Robert Clark, CEO of Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. "Central City Distribution Co is an established distributor who has the focus factor we look for in distribution partners.
  • For more information regarding Central City Distribution Company, please visit: https://www.centralcitydist.com/
    For more information regarding Kona Gold Beverage, please visit:
    Kona Gold Beverage, Inc., a Delaware corporation, has created wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kona Gold LLC, HighDrate, LLC, and Gold Leaf Distribution, LLC.

Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. Announces Biggest Quarterly Revenue in Company History

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Kona Gold Beverage has announced it anticipates third quarter revenues to be approximately $1,000,000, building upon its second quarter growth.

Key Points: 
  • Kona Gold Beverage has announced it anticipates third quarter revenues to be approximately $1,000,000, building upon its second quarter growth.
  • The Company anticipates approximately $600,000 in revenue to come from its Kona Gold subsidiary, and $400,000 to come from its Gold Leaf Distribution subsidiary in Q3.
  • For more information regarding Kona Gold Beverage, please visit: https://konagoldbeverage.com/
    Kona Gold Beverage, Inc., a Delaware corporation, has created wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kona Gold LLC, HighDrate, LLC, and Gold Leaf Distribution, LLC.
  • Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. recently acquired S&S Beverage, Inc., which manufactures and distributes LEMIN Superior Lemonade line; please visit its website at www.drinklemin.com .