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SBA Recognizes the Office of Surety Guarantees FY23 Award Winners

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

“SBA’s surety guarantee partners play a crucial role in helping the SBA facilitate billions of contracting dollars to America’s small businesses, and our 2024 Surety Guarantee award winners are delivering above and beyond to advance our economy,” said Administrator Guzman.

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  • “SBA’s surety guarantee partners play a crucial role in helping the SBA facilitate billions of contracting dollars to America’s small businesses, and our 2024 Surety Guarantee award winners are delivering above and beyond to advance our economy,” said Administrator Guzman.
  • Pinnacle Surety & Insurance Services was honored as Surety Agency of the Year, and Kenneth C. Turner of KOG International, Inc. was chosen as Surety Agent of the Year.
  • Surety of the Year award recipient The Gray Casualty & Surety Company joined the SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Prior Approval Surety Bond program in 2017.
  • Surety Agency of the Year award recipient Pinnacle Surety & Insurance Services is an Alliant company that has been an SBA-authorized agency since 2011.

HotelPlanner Partners with Sport:80 to Streamline Accommodation Bookings for National Governing Bodies

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

With over 1 million active users, the Sport:80 Platform facilitates the management of over 20,000 events annually.

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  • With over 1 million active users, the Sport:80 Platform facilitates the management of over 20,000 events annually.
  • Joining forces with HotelPlanner simplifies the complexities of block room reservations, easing the burden for National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and their event organizers while streamlining accommodation sales.
  • The partnership includes a revenue share on member hotel bookings as their Official Accommodation Provider for all Sport:80 member events.
  • "A partnership between Sport:80 and HotelPlanner brings together two of the leading companies serving National Governing Bodies worldwide," says Ben Knosby, Vice President of Sports & Events, HotelPlanner.

TransLogic™, a Swisslog Healthcare Company, to Highlight Early Design Consultation Benefits at Exhibition

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

TransLogic invites architecture professionals in healthcare planning, design, and construction to absorb the benefits of its Design Assist , a preconstruction consultative service offered by TransLogic where transport experts are brought in early in the design phases of a building project.

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  • TransLogic invites architecture professionals in healthcare planning, design, and construction to absorb the benefits of its Design Assist , a preconstruction consultative service offered by TransLogic where transport experts are brought in early in the design phases of a building project.
  • Design Assist leads to maximized efficiency, ensures serviceability, and addresses potential future roadblocks.
  • TransLogic will be located at booth #323 in the exhibitor’s hall at the San Diego Convention Center.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314440831/en/
    “At TransLogic, we understand the critical role that the experts play in the early design stages.

Western National Parks Association Announces Winners of Research Grants and Ernest Quintana and Marty Sterkel Education Scholarship

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

TUCSON, Ariz., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2024, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announced the three winners of the Ernest Quintana and Marty Sterkel Education Scholarship: Kelsey Carlson, Paola Hinojosa and Carla Navarrete.

Key Points: 
  • TUCSON, Ariz., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 15, 2024, Western National Parks Association (WNPA) announced the three winners of the Ernest Quintana and Marty Sterkel Education Scholarship: Kelsey Carlson, Paola Hinojosa and Carla Navarrete.
  • "We congratulate all grant and scholarship recipients as we recognize their passion and commitment to national parks."
  • "A glance at the diversity of awarded projects provides a sense of excitement about our future in our Western national parks."
  • For more information about research funded by Western National Parks Association and the organization's commitment to preserving and protecting national parks, visit wnpa.org/wnpa-research/ .

Multifamily industry titan, Leslie Turner, joins Funnel to serve growing client list

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

TAMPA, Fla., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Funnel Leasing, the only front office product suite to successfully centralize operations for leading companies, today announced the hiring of multifamily industry veteran Leslie Turner as General Manager of Professional Services. In her new role, Turner will lead Funnel's professional services department, which spans training, implementation, custom development, and consulting. Turner earned the multifamily industry's admiration through her leadership at RealPage. She started on the original Rent Roll team in 1994, which became RealPage in 1998. She then held various leadership roles including President of OneSite, RealPage's core Property Management Software.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Funnel Leasing , the only front office product suite to successfully centralize operations for leading companies, today announced the hiring of multifamily industry veteran Leslie Turner as General Manager of Professional Services.
  • In her new role, Turner will lead Funnel's professional services department, which spans training, implementation, custom development, and consulting.
  • Turner earned the multifamily industry's admiration through her leadership at RealPage.
  • Leslie joining the team is a testament to our focus on growing this part of Funnel's impact and our business as a whole," said Tyler Christiansen, CEO, Funnel.

GMS Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

GMS Inc. (NYSE: GMS), a leading North American specialty building products distributor, today reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended January 31, 2024.

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  • GMS Inc. (NYSE: GMS), a leading North American specialty building products distributor, today reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended January 31, 2024.
  • Single-family is also expected to show year-over-year growth for the fourth quarter as lower interest rates have resulted in higher activity levels.”
    Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 of $1.3 billion increased 1.9% as compared with the prior year quarter.
  • For the third quarter of fiscal 2024, cash provided by operating activities was $104.3 million, compared to $134.1 million in the prior year period.
  • GMS will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 ended January 31, 2024 and other information related to its business at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Corporate Real Estate Executive Linda Foggie Appointed to OfficeSpace Software’s Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

OfficeSpace Software (“OfficeSpace”), the top-rated workplace management software on G2’s software review site, announced Linda Foggie joined its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • OfficeSpace Software (“OfficeSpace”), the top-rated workplace management software on G2’s software review site, announced Linda Foggie joined its Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228528704/en/
    How about Corporate real estate executive Linda Foggie joins Board of Directors for OfficeSpace Software.
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    "We are incredibly fortunate to have Linda join our board," said Erin Mulligan Helgren, CEO of OfficeSpace.
  • Launched in 2017, the board program leverages Vista’s ecosystem and additional resources to identify, train, and appoint qualified board candidates for its portfolio companies.

Coupa Delivers over $1 Billion in Billings; Unlocks $175 Billion in Bottom-Line Impact for Global Customers

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Coupa, the leading AI-driven platform that helps you operate smarter and grow faster, today announced it delivered over $1 billion in billings for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024. The Coupa platform manages more than $5 trillion in overall business spend. The company has helped global businesses achieve more than $175 billion in savings and working capital improvements over the past decade.

Key Points: 
  • The company has helped global businesses achieve more than $175 billion in savings and working capital improvements over the past decade.
  • "In 2023 alone, we helped our customer community unlock more than $30 billion in bottom-line savings.
  • And it wouldn't be possible without the greatest competitive edge that's driving this company forward – our agile, passionate, and committed global team," Turner said.
  • New customers include: Albemarle Corporation, Allwyn, Great Dane, Idahoan Foods, Mobico Group, Patterson-UTI, Penguin Random House, and The Scion Group.

FOX News Media Appoints Ad Sales Leadership Team

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

FOX News Media (FNM) has named a new advertising sales leadership team, announced Jeff Collins, president of advertising sales, marketing and brand partnerships for Fox Corporation.

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  • FOX News Media (FNM) has named a new advertising sales leadership team, announced Jeff Collins, president of advertising sales, marketing and brand partnerships for Fox Corporation.
  • Effective immediately, Trey Gargano will serve as executive vice president of ad sales, overseeing all FNM platforms, including FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX Weather and FOX Nation.
  • Together, they will ensure continued growth across FOX News Media platforms and success for our valued partners.”
    Since joining FOX News Media in 2020, Gargano has served as senior vice president of ad sales.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather.

Industry Veteran Justin Lyons Joins Newly Opened Suffolk Portland, Maine, Office to Drive Operational Excellence in Northern New England

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Mr. Lyons will leverage his strong local relationships and twenty years of industry expertise to drive strategic growth for Suffolk in northern New England.

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  • Mr. Lyons will leverage his strong local relationships and twenty years of industry expertise to drive strategic growth for Suffolk in northern New England.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130329770/en/
    Justin Lyons joins Suffolk as Vice President, Project Executive.
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    “Suffolk is thrilled to add Justin to our growing team of industry leaders in Portland,” said John Fish, Chairman and CEO of Suffolk.
  • “As Suffolk expands its presence in northern New England, Justin’s comprehensive understanding of regional client needs will be integral to our mission of delivering operational excellence at every stage of the project lifecycle.