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Pace Center for Girls: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders at the Florida Capitol

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Jacksonville, Fl., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace Center for Girls (Pace), a nationally recognized model that provides education, counseling, training and advocacy for girls and young women, hosted its annual Pace Day at the Capitol event on January 16-17, 2024.

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  • Jacksonville, Fl., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace Center for Girls (Pace), a nationally recognized model that provides education, counseling, training and advocacy for girls and young women, hosted its annual Pace Day at the Capitol event on January 16-17, 2024.
  • More than 100 Pace girls from across the state met with members of the Florida House, Florida Senate and other elected officials and leaders to share the impact of Pace’s model.
  • “I learned a lot about myself at Pace Day at the Capitol.
  • Eight out of 10 girls that attend Pace graduate from high school, pursue higher education or secure employment after the program.

AshBritt Foundation Supports Nancy J. Cotterman Center

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Friday, January 5, 2024
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The AshBritt Foundation has committed $100,000 to the Nancy J. Cotterman Center in Broward County, Florida.

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  • The AshBritt Foundation has committed $100,000 to the Nancy J. Cotterman Center in Broward County, Florida.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240105635185/en/
    Randy Perkins, Founder and Chairman of AshBritt and the AshBritt Foundation, and AshBritt Chief Executive Officer, Brittany Perkins Castillo, commit $100,000 from the AshBritt Foundation to the Nancy J. Cotterman Center in Broward County, Florida at a recent Broward County Commissioners meeting.
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    Randy Perkins, Founder and Chairman of AshBritt and the AshBritt Foundation, and AshBritt Chief Executive Officer, Brittany Perkins Castillo, presented the check at a recent Broward County Commissioners meeting.
  • The donation will be instrumental in funding operating supplies and needs of the Nancy J. Cotterman Center, including books and toys, clothes, and medical supplies for the center.

One Year Later: AshBritt Honors Local Partners Crucial to Eastern Kentucky Flood Recovery

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Last week, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and AshBritt emergency management officials marked one year since the devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky by recognizing local leaders and contractors who worked rapidly and relentlessly to assist in the cleanup, helping thousands of displaced Kentucky residents.

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  • Last week, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and AshBritt emergency management officials marked one year since the devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky by recognizing local leaders and contractors who worked rapidly and relentlessly to assist in the cleanup, helping thousands of displaced Kentucky residents.
  • Beshear speaks to eastern Kentucky residents on the anniversary of the July 2022 floods.
  • AshBritt called upon those local business owners to assist in the relief efforts.
  • “It was good to work for one of the best storm companies in the business,” said Mike Nichols of Razorback Trucking.

AshBritt Named 15th of 50 Fastest Growing Women-Led Companies

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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AshBritt has been awarded 15th place in the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies for 2023 by the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) in collaboration with JP Morgan Chase Commercial Banking.

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  • AshBritt has been awarded 15th place in the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies for 2023 by the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) in collaboration with JP Morgan Chase Commercial Banking.
  • 2023 marks the 16th anniversary of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies awards.
  • This year’s honorees together generated a combined $9.4 billion in revenue in 2022 and collectively employed more than 18,932 people.
  • “I’m honored for AshBritt to be ranked among the 50 fastest growing women-led businesses by the Women President Organization in collaboration with JP Morgan Chase Commercial Banking,” said Brittany Perkins Castillo, CEO of AshBritt.

AshBritt Awarded 5th Place in Top 100 Women-Led Businesses of Florida

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Today, AshBritt was awarded 5th place in the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida for 2023.

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  • Today, AshBritt was awarded 5th place in the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida for 2023.
  • The Top 100 Women-Led Businesses list is led by The Women’s Edge, which works to propel women leaders to achieve personal and professional success and deliver positive impact within their communities.
  • This year’s awards marks the 18th year recognizing the leading women driving Florida’s economy.
  • “I’m honored for AshBritt to be ranked fifth in the list of the top 100 women-led businesses in Florida,” said Brittany Perkins Castillo, CEO of AshBritt.

One Hundred Teen Girls Meet Florida Legislators at Pace Day at the Capitol

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Jacksonville, FL, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace Center for Girls (Pace), a nationally recognized model that provides education, counseling, training and advocacy for girls and young women, hosted its annual Pace Day at the Capitol event on March 28-29, 2023.

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  • Jacksonville, FL, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace Center for Girls (Pace), a nationally recognized model that provides education, counseling, training and advocacy for girls and young women, hosted its annual Pace Day at the Capitol event on March 28-29, 2023.
  • More than 100 Pace girls from across the state met with members of the Florida House, Florida Senate and other elected officials and leaders to share the impact of Pace’s model.
  • Eight out of 10 girls that attend Pace graduate from high school, pursue higher education or secure employment after the program.
  • Pace Day at the Capitol was made possible thanks to a community of support who believe in the great in every girl, including TECO Energy, Florida Lottery and The Mayernick Group.

AshBritt Teams up With Operation BBQ Relief and Carhartt to Bring Christmas Meals to Families in Hazard, Kentucky

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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AshBritt, the national rapid-response emergency management and logistics company, teamed up with Operation BBQ Relief (OBR) and Carhartt on Tuesday to provide Christmas meals to families in Hazard, Kentucky.

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  • AshBritt, the national rapid-response emergency management and logistics company, teamed up with Operation BBQ Relief (OBR) and Carhartt on Tuesday to provide Christmas meals to families in Hazard, Kentucky.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221221005121/en/
    AshBritt teamed up with Operation BBQ Relief (OBR) and Carhartt on Tuesday to provide Christmas meals to families in Hazard, Kentucky.
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    In July 2022, flash flooding resulted in catastrophic damage across eastern Kentucky.
  • “Operation BBQ Relief is honored to join forces with AshBritt to serve communities in need,” said Stan Hays, CEO and Co-Founder.

Sara Perkins joins AshBritt as Vice President, Business Affairs

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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The nations leading turn-key emergency management contractor, AshBritt, today announced the addition of Sara Perkins to the AshBritt team as Vice President of Business Affairs.

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  • The nations leading turn-key emergency management contractor, AshBritt, today announced the addition of Sara Perkins to the AshBritt team as Vice President of Business Affairs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220927005458/en/
    Sara Perkins joins AshBritt as Vice President, Business Affairs.
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    Perkins previously held positions at AshBritt, serving as project manager during Hurricane Irma and as the Small Business Liaison.
  • Were ecstatic to have Sara join the AshBritt team, especially at such an exciting time for our business, said Randy Perkins, founder and Chairman of the Board, AshBritt.

AshBritt Foundation Donates Sprinter Van to Support Save the Children’s Flood Response in Eastern Kentucky

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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The AshBritt Foundation partnered with Save the Children to donate a multi-use sprinter van to the Cowan Community Center and CANE Kitchen in Eastern Kentucky to support their flood response efforts.

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  • The AshBritt Foundation partnered with Save the Children to donate a multi-use sprinter van to the Cowan Community Center and CANE Kitchen in Eastern Kentucky to support their flood response efforts.
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    The ceremony marked the beginning of a new partnership between the AshBritt Foundation, Cowan Community Center, CANE Kitchen and Save the Children.
  • Were honored to partner with Save the Children, the Cowan Community Center and CANE Kitchen to assist with ongoing recovery efforts in Eastern Kentucky, said Brittany Perkins Castillo, CEO of AshBritt.
  • Save the Children, the community center, and the kitchen are vital organizations supporting the people of Eastern Kentucky.

AshBritt Announces Special Campaign to Help Families Prepare for Emergencies Before Disasters Strike

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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AshBritt, the nations leading rapid-response emergency management contractor, is excited to announce AshBritts Family Emergency Preparedness Campaign: a full-scale effort to help families prepare for disasters before they happen.

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  • AshBritt, the nations leading rapid-response emergency management contractor, is excited to announce AshBritts Family Emergency Preparedness Campaign: a full-scale effort to help families prepare for disasters before they happen.
  • FamilyEmergencyPreparedness.org was created after requests from public information officers and emergency management staff to help support pre-season preparedness campaigns.
  • The site provides downloadable resources that are a valuable education tool for government agencies, schools, businesses, community organizations, and citizens.
  • Were pleased to have so many partners in this effort to get the word out and help families across the nation prepare for disasters before they strike.