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Churchill Downs Incorporated Announces The Rose Gaming Resort to Open with 1,650 HRMs by the end of September 2024

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN, “CDI,” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company received approval from the Town of Dumfries to open Phase One of The Rose Gaming Resort (“The Rose”) with 1,650 historical racing machines (“HRMs”).

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN, “CDI,” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company received approval from the Town of Dumfries to open Phase One of The Rose Gaming Resort (“The Rose”) with 1,650 historical racing machines (“HRMs”).
  • The Rose, located in Northern Virginia, is now scheduled to open by the end of September 2024.
  • The facility will also open with a 102-room hotel, eight food and beverage options and over 2,540 parking spaces.
  • “We are excited to announce that The Rose will open with 1,650 HRMs,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI.

Crozier Announces Appointment of Brittany Robertson to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Crozier & Associates Inc. (Crozier), a leading consulting firm in the land development and building industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brittany Robertson, P.Eng., to its Board of Directors.

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  • Crozier & Associates Inc. (Crozier), a leading consulting firm in the land development and building industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brittany Robertson, P.Eng., to its Board of Directors.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Brittany Robertson to our Board of Directors,” said Chris Crozier, Founder and CEO, Crozier.
  • The appointment announcement was made during Crozier’s Annual General Meeting in January alongside the reappointment of Janet Hughes, CHRL, who will serve as a Board Director for another two-year term.
  • Ms. Robertson’s commitment to serving the land development industry and local community extends beyond her work at Crozier.

United to revitalize port activities in Marathon, Ontario

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Peninsula Harbour Port Authority Corporation originates from the common aspiration of the Town of Marathon and Anishnaabe community Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, to work hand in glove to bring back to life the harbour's commercial and industrial activities.

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  • Peninsula Harbour Port Authority Corporation originates from the common aspiration of the Town of Marathon and Anishnaabe community Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, to work hand in glove to bring back to life the harbour's commercial and industrial activities.
  • QSL and the Peninsula Harbour Port Authority Corporation have been working together, to establish a business and operational plan to rapidly maximize local benefits without compromising the environment, nor the community's quality of life.
  • The partnership with QSL is an excellent fit for us based on their experience and network", stated Daryl Skworchinski, President, Peninsula Harbour Port Authority Corporation."
  • Port activities are known to create high-quality jobs and enhance regional economic dynamism.

Organizations for the Caring Workplace Partnership Program Announced

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

CLAYTON, Mo., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities is proud to announce the organizations selected for the current Caring Workplace Partnership Program cohort.

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  • CLAYTON, Mo., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities is proud to announce the organizations selected for the current Caring Workplace Partnership Program cohort.
  • The Chapman Foundation proudly announces the organizations selected for the Caring Workplace Partnership Program.
  • The Caring Workplace partnership provides evidence-based programming and resources to participating organizations to build a workplace based on trust, connection, recognition, meaningful work, and continuous learning.
  • Organizations that show accountability for a caring workplace's critical leadership behaviors can earn a Caring Workplace Designation.

Verra Mobility partners with Florida community to deliver school zone safety solutions

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

MESA, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility solutions, announces a partnership with the Town of Davie, Florida, to implement innovative safety solutions that will help protect schoolchildren when traveling to and from school. The collaboration underscores the commitment each party has toward enhancing school zone safety and creating a safer environment for children across the state.

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  • MESA, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility solutions, announces a partnership with the Town of Davie, Florida, to implement innovative safety solutions that will help protect schoolchildren when traveling to and from school.
  • The collaboration underscores the commitment each party has toward enhancing school zone safety and creating a safer environment for children across the state.
  • The town will expand its current enforcement program to include more than 35 new school speed safety camera enforcement locations.
  • "We are honored to partner with forward-thinking Florida communities to prioritize child safety," said Jon Baldwin, EVP of Government Solutions at Verra Mobility.

In Celebration of Women in Construction (WIC) Week Meet VERTEX's All-Female Construction Team

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) was awarded the role of Owner's Project Manager (OPM) for the construction of this community center.

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  • The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) was awarded the role of Owner's Project Manager (OPM) for the construction of this community center.
  •  Later, Christy and Tim asked around to the broader team, but nobody could remember another project where they were part of an all-female management team in construction.
  • VERTEX's OPM team for Pembroke Community Center project includes Christy Murphy (PX) ; Allyson Mahar (PM) ; and Suzanne Sarles (CSM) .
  • Although Christy, Allyson, and Suzanne have been working in construction for decades and are active in organizations that promote women in construction, this is the first time they were part of an all-female management team in construction.

Town of Trenton fined $100,000 for violating the Fisheries Act in Nova Scotia

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Friday, February 16, 2024

On February 15, 2024, the Town of Trenton was ordered to pay a total of $100,000, after pleading guilty to one count of violating the Fisheries Act at the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia in Pictou County.

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  • On February 15, 2024, the Town of Trenton was ordered to pay a total of $100,000, after pleading guilty to one count of violating the Fisheries Act at the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia in Pictou County.
  • Some of the conditions include: training on the Fisheries Act and its requirements; training on proper effluent sampling protocols for Town of Trenton employees and contractors; completing routine sampling; and publishing emergency contact information and information about the incident and sentencing on the Town of Trenton website.
  • On November 13, 2019, Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers received a complaint of a strong sewage smell around Lowden Brook along North Main Street in Trenton, Nova Scotia.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada administers and enforces the pollution prevention provisions of the Fisheries Act.

Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation Announces Record High 2023 Earnings

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 was a record high $9,762,000, or $4.45 per basic and diluted share.

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  • Net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 was a record high $9,762,000, or $4.45 per basic and diluted share.
  • Fourth Quarter & 2023 Highlights include the following:
    Record High 2023 Net Income of $9,762,000 surpassed the previous annual record high net income of $8,242,000 achieved in 2022.
  • “We are very pleased to report Pinnacle’s record high earnings for 2023,” stated Aubrey H. Hall, III, President and Chief Executive Officer for both the Company and the Bank.
  • Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation is a locally managed community banking organization based in Central and Southern Virginia.

Town of Granby joins the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

GRANBY, Colo., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Town of Granby has officially joined the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System, one of Bidnet Direct's regional e-procurement solutions, providing vendors throughout Colorado and Wyoming easy online access to its upcoming solicitations. The Town of Granby invites all vendors to register online at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/townofgranby.

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  • The Town of Granby has officially joined the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System, one of Bidnet Direct's regional e-procurement solutions, providing vendors throughout Colorado and Wyoming easy online access to its upcoming solicitations.
  • GRANBY, Colo., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Town of Granby has officially joined the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System, one of Bidnet Direct's regional e-procurement solutions, providing vendors throughout Colorado and Wyoming easy online access to its upcoming solicitations.
  • Registered vendors of the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System can gain access to a variety of bid opportunities throughout Colorado and Wyoming in one easy-to-use location.
  • But with the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System, we're able to post our bids in one spot with all the information associated with that opportunity and the number of vendors we now reach has increased, creating the vendor competition we aim for," said Ted Cherry, Town Manager of the Town of Granby when asked why their department decided to join the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System.

Greenlight Networks Breaks Ground in Hudson Valley, Connecting Homes to High-Speed Fiber Internet

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

WALLKILL, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenlight Networks, the leading fiber-to-the-home provider in New York State, is pleased to announce the hamlets of Mechanicstown and Circleville, within the Town of Wallkill, have been chosen for its much-anticipated fiber network expansion. As Greenlight continues to grow its footprint across the Hudson Valley region, construction teams are breaking ground within the neighborhood of Victory located in Mechanicstown; Circle, Disco and Mabel neighborhoods in Circleville are slated for development later this spring.

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  • "We want to extend our gratitude to the local residents, Supervisor Serrano, the Orange County Partnership and other community leaders for their support as this becomes the first expansion area for Greenlight Networks in the Hudson Valley.
  • We see the enthusiasm growing especially as many residents have already gone onto our website to express interest in our internet services," says Mark Murphy, CEO of Greenlight Networks.
  • Having high-speed, affordable internet will only further fuel our growth and make our region more attractive to homeowners and families alike."
  • Once construction is completed in their neighborhood, customers who pre-ordered services will be promptly notified to schedule in-home installation by a Greenlight Networks' fiber technician.