Stratus

Stratus Financial Partners With FSANA

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Stratus Financial proudly announces its partnership with the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA).

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  • Stratus Financial proudly announces its partnership with the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA).
  • Stratus Financial was founded in the year 2020 by a group of FAA Certificated Flight and Ground Instructors with decades of experience in the aviation industry.
  • At Stratus Financial, we believe in developing lending products that make sense for pilots at all stages of their careers.
  • While providing financing and simplifying the process are key parts of what we do at Stratus Financial, we don’t see them as ends unto themselves.

Stratus Technology Services Announces Partnership with New Heritage Capital

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Stratus Technology Services (“Stratus” or the “Company”), a global provider of specialized technology services, including application managed services, implementation, and consulting, is pleased to announce a new partnership with and investment by New Heritage Capital (“Heritage”), a Boston-based private equity firm focused on partnering with high-growth, founder-owned businesses.

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  • Stratus Technology Services (“Stratus” or the “Company”), a global provider of specialized technology services, including application managed services, implementation, and consulting, is pleased to announce a new partnership with and investment by New Heritage Capital (“Heritage”), a Boston-based private equity firm focused on partnering with high-growth, founder-owned businesses.
  • Founded in 2002, Stratus offers a broad suite of specialized technology services including application development, platform maintenance, run support, and program management, among others, through managed and consulting delivery models.
  • We believe the Heritage model allows us to preserve that commitment and the Stratus culture that makes us who we are.”
    Kyle Veatch, Principal at Heritage, said, “We are big believers in the Stratus team and their value proposition.
  • They are true technology and P&C experts and we see a tremendous opportunity to continue to expand what they offer to existing and new clients.”
    RVR Consulting served as the exclusive financial advisor to Stratus Technology Services.

Shafiq Mohamed Named Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

LAS VEGAS, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Shafiq Mohamed, owner of Stratus Building Solutions in Burlington, Ontario as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year. Mohamed was honored at the 63rd IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Shafiq Mohamed, owner of Stratus Building Solutions in Burlington, Ontario as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year.
  • Mohamed was honored at the 63rd IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.
  • "Shafiq is exactly what we look for in a Master Franchisee," said Doug Flaig, President of Stratus Building Solutions.
  • "Franchisee of the Year recipients represent the best in franchising," said Matthew Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association.

Stratus Properties Inc. Secures Financing for and Begins Construction of Holden Hills, a Residential Project in the Barton Creek Community

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Stratus considers Holden Hills, which is the last remaining single-family project in the Barton Creek community, to be a crown jewel of its 30-plus years of residential development.

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  • Stratus considers Holden Hills, which is the last remaining single-family project in the Barton Creek community, to be a crown jewel of its 30-plus years of residential development.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005769/en/
    Stratus has entered into a joint venture with an unrelated third-party investor that contributed 50% of the equity to develop Holden Hills.
  • The partnership has secured all key construction permits for Phase I and construction has commenced.
  • Project Architect Arthur Andersson, said “Our inspiration for the Holden Hills residences comes from land and climate.

Stratus to Showcase Edge Computing Platforms and Customer Success at the ARC Industry Leadership Forum

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Monday, February 6, 2023

“Edge Computing platforms extend intelligence and data analysis to the edge, enabling companies to make more accurate business decisions.

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  • “Edge Computing platforms extend intelligence and data analysis to the edge, enabling companies to make more accurate business decisions.
  • Stratus will demonstrate its Edge Computing platforms and solutions at booth #34, including:
    Stratus ztC Edge Platform – The 2nd generation Stratus ztC Edge platform combines built-in application virtualization and fault tolerance in an easy-to-install ruggedized design for the edge.
  • Edge Analytics – Litmus’ IoT analytics software running on the Stratus Edge 110i and the second-generation Stratus ztC Edge 200i demonstrates condition-based monitoring, predictive maintenance, machine learning and AI.
  • To learn more about Stratus at ARC Industry Leadership Forum, visit the event page .

Godspeed Capital-Backed Stratus Acquires Morris & Associates, Engineers, LLC

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Godspeed Capital Management LP (“Godspeed Capital”), a lower middle-market Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology focused private equity firm, today announced the successful acquisition of Morris & Associates, Engineers, LLC ("Morris & Associates” or the “Company”), a Texas-based, family-owned engineering and architectural firm.

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  • Godspeed Capital Management LP (“Godspeed Capital”), a lower middle-market Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology focused private equity firm, today announced the successful acquisition of Morris & Associates, Engineers, LLC ("Morris & Associates” or the “Company”), a Texas-based, family-owned engineering and architectural firm.
  • Under the terms of the acquisition, Morris & Associates will join Stratus, Godspeed Capital’s multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, and consulting platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230124005354/en/
    Founded in 1960 by Don K. Morris in Houston, TX, Morris & Associates brings more than sixty years of engineering, architectural, and fuel system design expertise to Stratus.
  • Founders, business owners, and industry participants interested in learning more about Stratus should contact Godspeed at [email protected] .

Stratus Building Solutions Announces New Regional Director in Jacksonville

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Friday, January 27, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. , Jan. 27, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, is pleased to announce Heather Halsey as their new Regional Director in Jacksonville. Halsey previously worked in operations and sales for the past year with Stratus.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla. , Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stratus Building Solutions , the nation's leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, is pleased to announce Heather Halsey as their new Regional Director in Jacksonville.
  • Stratus Building Solutions is an industry-leading franchise in green commercial cleaning that uses state-of-the-art cleaning equipment, sustainable processes, and biodegradable and non-toxic branded cleaning chemicals.
  • "Heather has been able to establish herself in a short amount of time with our company," insisted Doug Flaig, President of Stratus Building Solutions.
  • Stratus Building Solutions offers regional Master Franchise opportunities that enable owners to operate as local sales and support centers.

Stratus Building Solutions Ranked #35 Among the Top Franchises in Entrepreneur's Highly Competitive Franchise 500®

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stratus Building Solutions is celebrating an impressive Top-50 ranking in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, the world's first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 44th annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2023 Franchise 500® ranks Stratus Building Solutions #35 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. Additionally, the company was recognized as one of the top two franchises in the Commercial Cleaning Industry.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stratus Building Solutions is celebrating an impressive Top-50 ranking in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, the world's first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
  • The 44th annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry.
  • Stratus Building Solutions is an industry-leading franchise in green commercial cleaning that uses state-of-the-art cleaning equipment, sustainable processes, and biodegradable and non-toxic branded cleaning chemicals.
  • "To be so highly ranked in this year's Franchise 500 as well as listed 2nd in the Commercial Cleaning category is a testament to the Stratus model," said Doug Flaig, Stratus Building Solutions President.

Stratus Acquires San Antonio-based Comet Signs

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Stratus, the leading facilities services and brand implementation services firm, today announced the acquisition of Comet Signs, based in San Antonio, Texas.

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  • Stratus, the leading facilities services and brand implementation services firm, today announced the acquisition of Comet Signs, based in San Antonio, Texas.
  • With the acquisition of Comet Signs, Stratus will accelerate its growth in the Southwest and Western United States, leveraging Comets substantial presence in key Texas areas including Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Tyler.
  • When Tim and I were getting to know each other, I could immediately picture myself and my team working side-by-side with Stratus, said Pete Sitterle, CEO, Comet Signs.
  • For media: Download high-resolution files including Stratus & Comet logos, CEO headshots, client project images and facilities images here .

Chaos Audio Sends First Guitar Pedal to Space

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Friday, December 2, 2022

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chaos Audio has accomplished something no other guitar product company has done before: they've launched the first guitar pedal into space.

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  • PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chaos Audio has accomplished something no other guitar product company has done before: they've launched the first guitar pedal into space.
  • After traveling over 150 miles from Panama City Beach, Fla., to somewhere over Georgia, the guitar pedal reached a height of 108,394 feet above sea level.
  • According to McCoy, the guitar pedal is unlike anything else on the market, and the Chaos Audio team knew this project was a wildly unique and fun way to release their product.
  • You can check out the video, enter to win The First Guitar Pedal in Space, and join the Launch Party at www.chaosaudio.com .