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Public Works Partners Expands to West Coast with Pasadena Office

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

PASADENA, Calif., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Works Partners , a WBE/DBE/SBE certified urban planning and management consulting firm, has announced the opening of their new West Coast office in Pasadena, California.

Key Points: 
  • PASADENA, Calif., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Works Partners , a WBE/DBE/SBE certified urban planning and management consulting firm, has announced the opening of their new West Coast office in Pasadena, California.
  • The firm's West Coast office will be housed in Spaces Pasadena in the historic and vibrant Playhouse Village district and steps away from the iconic Playhouse Theater.
  • "We are thrilled to bring our strategy for good to the West Coast and be part of the vibrant Pasadena community," said Celeste Frye, co-founder and CEO of Public Works Partners.
  • "This is an exciting move and time for Public Works Partners," said Moe Magali, Director of Business Development at Public Works Partners.

TWO OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT PLATFORMS, SBE AND RESORTS WORLD'S ZOUK GROUP, COME TOGETHER TO DISRUPT LA NIGHTLIFE FOREVER WITH THE OPENING OF ZOUK LA IN EARLY 2024

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- sbe announced today its newest partnership with Zouk Group on Zouk LA, the Singaporean global lifestyle company's first nightlife concept in California. This announcement follows the successful launch of Zouk Las Vegas in the impressive Resorts World Las Vegas in 2021. Located on La Cienega Blvd. in West Hollywood, Zouk LA will reside in the former sbe concept, Nightingale - an address that has been an sbe property since 2004. Zouk LA will host a competitive lineup of globally recognized DJs and chart-topping talent building from the Las Vegas Zouk Group venues' redefining of the standard for entertainment, with residents including Tiësto, ZEDD, Jack Harlow, deadmau5, DJ Snake, Kaskade and RL Grime.

Key Points: 
  • This announcement follows the successful launch of Zouk Las Vegas in the impressive Resorts World Las Vegas in 2021.
  • in West Hollywood, Zouk LA will reside in the former sbe concept, Nightingale - an address that has been an sbe property since 2004.
  • Both sbe and Zouk Group have years of expertise in hospitality, which together, will create a pinnacle experience of nightlife," says Hui Lim, Chairman of Zouk Group.
  • More information about Zouk LA, including a schedule of upcoming performances, will be announced in the coming months.

Generac Industrial Power Introduces SBE Series Battery Energy Storage System for Commercial and Industrial Applications

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

WAUKESHA, Wis., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Industrial Power, one of North America's largest suppliers of power generation equipment and part of Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today unveiled its all new zero-emissions SBE series of stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS). The SBE series pairs with Generac's line of gas and diesel generators for full-facility resilience during long-duration blackouts and pairs with on-site solar to help reduce both carbon footprint and energy costs. 

Key Points: 
  • Available in energy capacities ranging from 200 kWh to 1,000 kWh, the new stationary battery energy storage systems enable commercial and industrial customers to save on energy costs by reducing peak charges and taking advantage of utility Time-of-Use rates.
  • "Energy management today increasingly means balancing a combination of carbon reduction, energy savings and energy resilience goals," said Erik Wilde, executive vice president of Industrial - Americas at Generac.
  • "Our SBE series demonstrates advanced energy technology from a leading company with more than 60 years of experience providing energy solutions."
  • For more information about Generac's complete line of commercial and industrial power equipment, visit Generac Industrial Power .

Award-Winning, Dubai-Based Interior Design Firm, Bishop Design, Launches In Miami

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

MIAMI, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bishop Design , an award-winning interior design firm founded in Dubai in 2004, has launched its US operation, opening a new office in the Ironside area of Miami.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bishop Design , an award-winning interior design firm founded in Dubai in 2004, has launched its US operation, opening a new office in the Ironside area of Miami.
  • Bishop Design, award-winning interior design firm founded in Dubai in 2004, has launched its US operation in Miami.
  • "We feel a great connection to Miami," said Paul Bishop, owner and founder of Bishop Design.
  • For more information about Bishop Design or to inquire about their services, visit www.wearebishopdesign.com .

Tastemade Announces the Opening of Tastemade Me Tacos, the Company's First-Ever US-Based Restaurant from Chef Wes Avila at Citizens New York Food Hall in New York City

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

NEW YORK, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern media company, Tastemade, announces today the opening of its first-ever US-based restaurant, Tastemade Me Tacos, expanding the food and lifestyle brand into a hybrid in-person and delivery dining experience in New York City from acclaimed Chef Wes Avila, founder of the popular food truck, Guerrilla Tacos, and the owner of and chef at Angry Egret Dinette in Los Angeles. The takeout and delivery restaurant at the Citizens New York food hall is brought to life in partnership with C3 (Creating Culinary Communities) by SBE, a fast-growing food tech platform.

Key Points: 
  • Tastemade Me Tacos marks the first time that Avila's food will be available in New York City.
  • We're thrilled to have best-in-class partners in C3 and to bring Chef Wes Avila to New York City for the first time."
  • "I'm very excited to partner with two industry leaders to bring Tastemade Me Tacos to life," says Chef Wes Avila.
  • at Citizens New York Food Hall at Manhattan West (398 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001).

Nation’s Largest Independent Multicultural Agency Sensis Acquires Transportation Industry Communications Leader Sharp & Company

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Monday, February 13, 2023

This acquisition will expand portfolio offerings at Sensis, by adding transportation industry experience to the company’s capabilities, especially in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas.

Key Points: 
  • This acquisition will expand portfolio offerings at Sensis, by adding transportation industry experience to the company’s capabilities, especially in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230213005221/en/
    Sharp & Company is a full-service communications consultancy serving the public and private sectors in the transportation industry.
  • As an integrated cross-cultural agency, Sensis connects people with brands through marketing that builds relationships across cultures.
  • We look forward to this exciting new chapter with Sensis to serve even more clients and customers,” added Mary Arzt, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Sharp & Company.

Athenian Group Celebrates New Office Building, Promotions, New Hires

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230123005200/en/
    Athenian's new office space at The Ion in Houston, Texas.
  • “The Ion represents the city of Houston’s commitment to innovation and commerce, and Athenian is happy to become a key tenant.
  • Athenian also promoted Pierre Beasley to Senior Project Manager, Brandon Douglas to Senior Analyst, and Alex Francis to Manager, Operations.
  • Athenian Group is a limited liability company (LLC) that is a leading certified MWBE, HUB, DBE, and SBE program and change management firm.

State-Based Exchanges (SBEs) drive a record-low uninsured rate, with GetInsured enabling two-thirds of SBE enrollments

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the record-breaking open enrollment period for plan year 2023 came to a close, GetInsured, the leading state-based health exchange (SBE) technology platform provider, enabled two-thirds of SBE enrollments through their eight state clients — Idaho, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, California, Minnesota, Nevada, and Washington. 16.3 million Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act coverage and 4.1 million of those enrollments came from state-based exchanges, contributing to a record low uninsured rate. With the continuous coverage requirement of the Public Health Emergency phasing out this spring and the beginning of Medicaid redeterminations, the SaaS technology company is working closely with customers to prepare for this transition and ease the process for eligible consumers to enroll in affordable health insurance on SBEs.

Key Points: 
  • 16.3 million Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act coverage and 4.1 million of those enrollments came from state-based exchanges, contributing to a record low uninsured rate .
  • State-based exchanges provide states with greater autonomy and flexibility to institute state-specific policies and programs that support higher enrollment and lower uninsured rates.
  • GetInsured's SaaS-based technology enables SBEs to cost-effectively deploy solutions that improve the consumer experience and make it easy for consumers to enroll.
  • The company's technology also allowed for states to successfully auto-renew over 90 percent of eligible applications, contributing to higher enrollment.

Public Works Partners Welcomes Melissa S. Lee as Principal, Head of Urban Planning Practice

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Monday, February 6, 2023

Ms. Lee brings more than 25 years of experience delivering urban planning solutions in the government, nonprofit, and private sectors.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Lee brings more than 25 years of experience delivering urban planning solutions in the government, nonprofit, and private sectors.
  • "We have significantly expanded our Community Health practice over the last three years and bringing Melissa on board enables us to accelerate this growth," said Celeste Frye, co-founder and CEO of Public Works Partners.
  • "I am thrilled to join Public Works Partners to lead the firm's work to shape public space through neighborhood economic development, community organizing, and urban planning," said Melissa Lee, incoming Principal at Public Works Partners.
  • I look forward to leading responsive and accessible planning practice at Public Works."

PASTARAMEN TO OPEN FIRST BRICK-AND-MORTAR LOCATION

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

MONTCLAIR, N.J., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After gaining a cult following during its two-year run as an exclusive, invite-only pop-up, pastaRAMEN is debuting its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Montclair, N.J., in early February. The first-ever Italian ramen shop perfectly marries Japanese and Italian cuisines in a style called "Wafu-Italian," which blends ingredients, textures and techniques from both worlds. Co-founder and chef-partner, Robbie Felice develops deep, umami-rich flavors to captivate guests and create a modern culinary adventure for the new age of fine dining.

Key Points: 
  • "As a chef, it's incredibly rewarding to get to be creative and give people a dining experience they've never had before.
  • With continued success, we have strategic plans to open new Wafu concepts, collaborating with some of the best talent in the industry.
  • As an incubator of chef-driven concepts, pastaRAMEN Montclair is the first of many new openings and chef partnerships that MHG has planned this year.
  • Black leather booths, natural wood textures, dim-lit ambiance and an open kitchen create dimension while staying true to pastaRAMEN's speakeasy-style roots.