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FirstLight Receives Federal Funds to Build More Maine Fiber

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

FirstLight partnered with the Mahoosuc Broadband Committee and the Town of Minot in its application process.

Key Points: 
  • FirstLight partnered with the Mahoosuc Broadband Committee and the Town of Minot in its application process.
  • It also offers cloud, data center, and cybersecurity solutions to a growing number of Maine organizations.
  • FirstLight currently has nearly 4,000 fiber route miles in Maine and continues to expand its network.
  • Its fiber network connects to the cable landing station in Halifax, Nova Scotia and traverses a unique route through the state and into Boston, Mass.

Civil Rights Champion Ernesto Pichardo Demands Jacksonville City Council Table Krechowski Appointment to DIA

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Civil Rights champion Ernesto Pichardo, who won a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision for Civil Rights and religious freedom in 1993 against the City of Hialeah, demanded that the Jacksonville City Council table the appointment of Patrick Krechowski to the Downtown Investment Authority Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Civil Rights champion Ernesto Pichardo, who won a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision for Civil Rights and religious freedom in 1993 against the City of Hialeah, demanded that the Jacksonville City Council table the appointment of Patrick Krechowski to the Downtown Investment Authority Board of Directors.
  • “Patrick Krechowski is a partner at the alleged racist and embattled law firm of Balch & Bingham.
  • Pichardo added, “Just recently, the Town of Orange Park rejected the hiring of Mr. Krechowski and Balch & Bingham, a humiliating defeat for a seasoned attorney.
  • Mr. Krechowski is old enough to know better and should have the wisdom to leave Balch & Bingham and their baggage behind.

CIM Group Signs Sheppard Mullin to 119,217-Square-Foot Lease at City National 2CAL

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Monday, December 18, 2023

CIM Group announced today that it has executed a long-term lease with international law firm Sheppard Mullin to bring its headquarters to City National 2CAL.

Key Points: 
  • CIM Group announced today that it has executed a long-term lease with international law firm Sheppard Mullin to bring its headquarters to City National 2CAL.
  • As of today, Sheppard Mullin employs more than 450 employees in Los Angeles who will all be moving to its new City National 2CAL headquarters space in mid-2025.
  • Luca Salvi, chair of Sheppard Mullin, added: “We look forward to calling City National 2CAL our new home.
  • CBRE partnered with us to achieve a great result at City National 2CAL.”
    Since acquiring the property in 2014, CIM Group has implemented a program of capital and operational improvements at City National 2CAL.

REDBROOK NETS SEVEN MORE PRISM AWARDS

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) presented Team Redbrook with another seven Prism Awards at a recent awards ceremony.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) presented Team Redbrook with another seven Prism Awards at a recent awards ceremony.
  • Redbrook Project Executive Daniel Gorczyca noted that five of the seven awards went to individuals who work on the project who were recognized for their hard work and professionalism.
  • Overall, Redbrook won a Silver for Best Multi-Unit for Sale Community, and one of the Redbrook builders, Whitman Homes of Canton, won a Silver for Best Attached Townhome.
  • Redbrook has won a total of 49 of the prestigious Prism awards since the new village welcomed its first homeowners in 2015.

Make An Impact Foundation Opens Third Playground in Mobile, Bringing New Play Space to Mount Vernon Municipal Park

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

MOBILE, Ala., Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Make An Impact Foundation , the non-profit dedicated to promoting the education and well-being of underserved children nationwide, today announced the opening of a new playground at Mount Vernon Municipal Park in Mount Vernon, Alabama.

Key Points: 
  • MOBILE, Ala., Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Make An Impact Foundation , the non-profit dedicated to promoting the education and well-being of underserved children nationwide, today announced the opening of a new playground at Mount Vernon Municipal Park in Mount Vernon, Alabama.
  • The play area features play equipment from Miracle Recreation, a pioneer in manufacturing thrilling playgrounds for nearly a century.
  • The play space at Mount Vernon Municipal Park is made possible through donations from partners including SSAB, AM/NS Calvert and the Town of Mount Vernon.
  • A public grand opening celebration is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. today at Mount Vernon Municipal Park, located at 1565 Boyles Ave., Mount Vernon.

Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend to 25 Cents per Share

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The $0.25 per share cash dividend is an increase of $0.05 per share, or 25%, compared to the $0.20 per share cash dividend paid last quarter and marks the forty-fifth consecutive quarter that a dividend has been declared.

Key Points: 
  • The $0.25 per share cash dividend is an increase of $0.05 per share, or 25%, compared to the $0.20 per share cash dividend paid last quarter and marks the forty-fifth consecutive quarter that a dividend has been declared.
  • “Pinnacle is pleased to increase the quarterly cash dividend to $0.25 per share for our shareholders based on our year-to-date 2023 record high performance,” stated Aubrey H. Hall, III, President and Chief Executive Officer for both the Company and the Bank.
  • This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of federal securities laws that involve significant risks and uncertainties.
  • Any statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking and are based on current assumptions and analysis by the Company.

Catalyze announces the inauguration of two solar projects in Lancaster, New York

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Catalyze , a clean energy transition company that finances, builds, owns and operates solar and battery storage systems, today announced the operation of two solar sites, totaling over 12 MWdc, in Lancaster, New York.

Key Points: 
  • Catalyze , a clean energy transition company that finances, builds, owns and operates solar and battery storage systems, today announced the operation of two solar sites, totaling over 12 MWdc, in Lancaster, New York.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231214233586/en/
    The first site is a 6.63 MWdc community solar project with Finger Lakes Health as the anchor commercial utility off-taker.
  • AC Power , a woman-owned development company specializing in transforming previously disturbed land into productive solar fields, initially developed the two projects.
  • Catalyze now owns and operates the two solar sites on what was formerly a landfill.

Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park’s First Hotel, Inn at Bellefield, Opening January 2024

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The Inn at Bellefield is now accepting reservations starting January 14, 2024 and expects to welcome its first guests shortly thereafter.

Key Points: 
  • The Inn at Bellefield is now accepting reservations starting January 14, 2024 and expects to welcome its first guests shortly thereafter.
  • Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park was twice designated a regional priority project by the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council.
  • Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park appreciates the ongoing support from the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency, the Town of Hyde Park and the Hyde Park Central School District.
  • To learn more about the Inn at Bellefield Residence Inn by Marriott International or make reservations, please visit the Inn at Bellefield’s Marriott Bonvoy web page.

Lumos Breaks Ground in Clayton, North Carolina, Following 600-Mile Expansion Announcement of Its High Speed, 100% Fiber Optic Internet

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, broke ground yesterday in Clayton, North Carolina, in partnership with the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, signaling the start of its construction process to build its 100% Fiber Optic Internet network.

Key Points: 
  • Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, broke ground yesterday in Clayton, North Carolina, in partnership with the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, signaling the start of its construction process to build its 100% Fiber Optic Internet network.
  • With this expansion, thousands of homes and small businesses in Clayton will have access to Lumos' ultra-fast internet.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205413260/en/
    Lumos breaks ground in Clayton, N.C., celebrating the start of its construction process to build its 100% Fiber Optic Internet network.
  • Lumos’ 100% Fiber Optic Internet provides households and businesses with fast and reliable internet.

Electriq Power Continues Growth with New Sustainable Community Networks Partnership in California

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Electriq Power Holdings, Inc. (“Electriq”) ( NYSE:ELIQ ), a trusted provider of intelligent energy storage and management solutions for homes and small businesses, announced today that it has partnered with the Town of Apple Valley, California, to launch a new Sustainable Community Networks (“SCN”) program, known to homeowners as PoweredUp Apple Valley.

Key Points: 
  • Electriq Power Holdings, Inc. (“Electriq”) ( NYSE:ELIQ ), a trusted provider of intelligent energy storage and management solutions for homes and small businesses, announced today that it has partnered with the Town of Apple Valley, California, to launch a new Sustainable Community Networks (“SCN”) program, known to homeowners as PoweredUp Apple Valley.
  • The PoweredUp Apple Valley program is expected to be available to homeowners in the Apple Valley area in early 2024.
  • Five of the SCN programs are in California, with Apple Valley being the first in eastern California.
  • By connecting organizations, companies, municipalities, and local homeowners through Sustainable Community Networks, Electriq is fostering a shared vision of making the planet a better place.