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The Kemper Foundation’s Read Conmigo Program Awards $150,000 in Grants to Bilingual Teachers

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Friday, February 16, 2024

This is the fourth round of grants awarded through the Foundation’s Read Conmigo program since the program launched in 2022, bringing the program’s award total to $600,000.

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  • This is the fourth round of grants awarded through the Foundation’s Read Conmigo program since the program launched in 2022, bringing the program’s award total to $600,000.
  • Read Conmigo grants are focused on strengthening bilingual literacy skills and improving learning opportunities for elementary Latino and Hispanic students.
  • The Kemper Foundation annually awards up to 100 grants of $3,000 each to public and charter schoolteachers of Spanish-English bilingual classrooms.
  • “We’re pleased to announce our new grant recipients—an impressive group of teachers that are empowered through the Read Conmigo program to provide valuable learning experiences for their bilingual students,” said Barbara Ciesemier, President of The Kemper Foundation.

Pinnacle Foundation Repair Earns 2023 Angi Super Service Award

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Grand Prairie, TX , Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pinnacle Foundation Repair is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angi Super Service Award (SSA).

Key Points: 
  • Grand Prairie, TX , Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pinnacle Foundation Repair is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angi Super Service Award (SSA).
  • This award honors service professionals who have maintained high service ratings and reviews on Angi in 2023.
  • “At Angi, we’re committed to celebrating Jobs Done Well, which can only be accomplished with the partnership and support of top pro like our 2023 Super Service Award Winners,” said Angie Hicks, Chief Customer Officer, Angi.
  • Congratulations to this year's Super Service Award winners.”
    Angi Super Service Award 2023 winners have met eligibility requirements.

RaceTrac Completes Acquisition of Gulf Oil

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

RaceTrac, Inc., a family-owned, high-growth leader in the convenience store industry, confirms that its wholly-owned wholesale fuel supply and trading subsidiary, Metroplex Energy, Inc., has closed the acquisition of Gulf Oil, LLC as previously announced in July .

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  • RaceTrac, Inc., a family-owned, high-growth leader in the convenience store industry, confirms that its wholly-owned wholesale fuel supply and trading subsidiary, Metroplex Energy, Inc., has closed the acquisition of Gulf Oil, LLC as previously announced in July .
  • “Customers, distributors and licensees have looked to the Gulf brand for quality and dependability for over 100 years and we are excited to announce its addition to the RaceTrac family,” said RaceTrac CEO Max McBrayer.
  • The combination of Metroplex Energy and Gulf Oil creates a best-in-class fuel network with a leading presence in high-demand markets across the country.
  • The acquisition provides unique opportunities to serve guests at 1,100 additional locations under the renowned Gulf Oil brand.

Emler Swim School Acquires Discover Aquatics of Olympia WA

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Friday, October 27, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emler Swim School (https://emlerswimschool.com), the nation's fastest-growing swimming school for kids, has announced the acquisition of Discover Aquatics of Olympia, Washington (https://discoveraquatics.com/ ). The acquisition marks the 45th Emler location in the United States and 11th state in which Emler operates.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emler Swim School ( https://emlerswimschool.com ), the nation's fastest-growing swimming school for kids, has announced the acquisition of Discover Aquatics of Olympia, Washington ( https://discoveraquatics.com/ ).
  • The acquisition marks the 45th Emler location in the United States and 11th state in which Emler operates.
  • "Discover Aquatics will mark our first location in the State of Washington," says Greg Laird, CEO of Emler Swim School.
  • Emler Swim School is also named among the Business Journal's "Best Places to Work."

Wan Bridge Opens Sonata Estates in Waxahachie, Giving Residents a New Living Experience

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Wan Bridge , a vertically integrated builder that delivers homes with attention to detail and proprietary insights to give residents a better rental experience, officially opened the doors to its latest community Sonata Estates (416 Sonta Street) with a grand opening ribbon-cutting yesterday, Oct. 19.

Key Points: 
  • Wan Bridge , a vertically integrated builder that delivers homes with attention to detail and proprietary insights to give residents a better rental experience, officially opened the doors to its latest community Sonata Estates (416 Sonta Street) with a grand opening ribbon-cutting yesterday, Oct. 19.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231020317551/en/
    Sonata Estates - The Newest Community from Wan Bridge (Photo: Business Wire)
    Sonata Estates is located in Waxahachie, Texas, just south of Dallas and is Wan Bridge’s second community in the Metroplex area.
  • “At Wan Bridge we pride ourselves on building homes, not houses and we do this by thoughtfully designing open-concept living spaces and equipping them with functional, energy-efficient appliances to provide a premium living experience that goes above and beyond your ordinary property,” said Ting Qiao, CEO of Wan Bridge.
  • To learn more about Wan Bridge and its impact on the build-to-rent industry in Texas, visit www.wanbridge.com .

Cecilian Partners Secures Growth Funding from Dallas-Based Venture Capital Firm Perot Jain

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

NEW HOPE, Pa., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of its recent $11M Series A raise, Cecilian Partners today announced that it has secured growth capital from Perot Jain, the leading Dallas-based venture capital firm focused on industry-disrupting companies and tech. Cecilian offers transformative, end-to-end digital solutions for homebuilders and land developers, with a fast-growing client base in Dallas Fort Worth. That base includes Hillwood Communities – one of the country's largest community developers, a strategic partner of Perot Jain and Cecilian Partners' largest client.

Key Points: 
  • NEW HOPE, Pa., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of its recent $11M Series A raise, Cecilian Partners today announced that it has secured growth capital from Perot Jain , the leading Dallas-based venture capital firm focused on industry-disrupting companies and tech.
  • That base includes Hillwood Communities – one of the country's largest community developers, a strategic partner of Perot Jain and Cecilian Partners' largest client.
  • "Cecilian Partners is revolutionizing the new home ecosystem," said Aaron Pierce, Partner at Perot Jain.
  • "It's a natural fit – Perot Jain has always been committed to innovation that centers on people, and Cecilian Partners is delivering on that mission," Balda said.

Emler Swim School Acquires Saint Street Swim of Houston, Texas

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emler Swim School (https://emlerswimschool.com), the nation's fastest-growing swimming school for kids, has announced the acquisition of Saint Street Swim of Houston Texas (http://www.saintstreetswim.com). The acquisition marks the 44th Emler location in the United States and the company's seventh location in the Houston metro.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emler Swim School ( https://emlerswimschool.com ), the nation's fastest-growing swimming school for kids, has announced the acquisition of Saint Street Swim of Houston Texas ( http://www.saintstreetswim.com ).
  • "We're proud to add Saint Street Swim to the Emler family," says Greg Laird, CEO of Emler Swim School.
  • In operation for 29 years, Saint Street Swim has a stellar reputation serving residents of Houston's prestigious River Oaks and surrounding neighborhoods.
  • Emler Swim School is also named among the Business Journal's "Best Places to Work."

The Kemper Foundation’s Read Conmigo Program Awards $150,000 in Grants to Bilingual Teachers

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

This is the third round of grants awarded through the Foundation’s Read Conmigo program since the program launched in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • This is the third round of grants awarded through the Foundation’s Read Conmigo program since the program launched in 2022.
  • Read Conmigo grants are focused on strengthening bilingual literacy skills and improving learning opportunities for Latino and Hispanic students.
  • The Kemper Foundation awards up to 100 grants of $3,000 each in two grant cycles annually to public and charter school educators of elementary Spanish-English bilingual classrooms.
  • “Since the inception of the Read Conmigo grant program, our aim has been to provide much-needed support to well-deserving teachers and their bilingual classrooms, to have a positive impact on education,” said Barbara Ciesemier, President of The Kemper Foundation.

Emler Swim School Splashes Into the Rockies With Colorado Springs Acquisition

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emler Swim School (https://emlerswimschool.com), the nation's fastest-growing children's swimming school, has announced the acquisition of Donna's Dolphins Swim School in Colorado Springs. The acquisition marks the 43rd swim school operated by Emler and the 10th state in which the company operates.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emler Swim School ( https://emlerswimschool.com ), the nation's fastest-growing children's swimming school, has announced the acquisition of Donna's Dolphins Swim School in Colorado Springs.
  • The acquisition marks the 43rd swim school operated by Emler and the 10th state in which the company operates.
  • "Colorado Springs is a community that Emler has been looking to expand into for a number of years," says Greg Laird, CEO of Emler Swim School.
  • Over the course of the next few months, Donna's Dolphins will be rebranded as Emler Swim School Colorado Springs.

New Brands Headed to Southlake Town Square

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

More up-and-coming brands are headed to Southlake Town Square, opening new front doors in the premier lifestyle destination, bringing what is already popular online directly into the hands of shoppers.

Key Points: 
  • More up-and-coming brands are headed to Southlake Town Square, opening new front doors in the premier lifestyle destination, bringing what is already popular online directly into the hands of shoppers.
  • The most successful up-and-coming brands are thoughtfully selecting Southlake Town Square for their newest stores,” Kasal said.
  • FOUNT will open its first Texas location at 416 Grand Avenue West near COACH, in a 2,281-square-foot space in Southlake Town Square.
  • Southlake Town Square also looks forward to openings this fall for previously announced retailers Tecovas and Faherty.