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Community College Places Order for 15 K1 Blue Light Towers

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces a new order for 15 of its K1 Blue Light Emergency Towers from a California public community college.

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  • Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announces a new order for 15 of its K1 Blue Light Emergency Towers from a California public community college.
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    Community college places order for 15 K1 Blue Light Towers.
  • The College also offers a rich complement of community service programs on campus and at satellite locations.
  • To learn more about Knightscope’s Autonomous Security Robots and Blue Light Emergency Communication Systems, book a discovery call or demonstration now at www.knightscope.com/discover .

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Names Washington Governor Jay Inslee 2023 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) has named Washington Gov. Jay Inslee the 2023 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion for decades of leadership in accelerating trail development across the state, including his commitment to connecting the state's trail system as a driver of economic and quality-of-life benefits for Washingtonians.

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  • Jay Inslee honored in Sequim along the Olympic Discovery Trail for his commitment to connecting the state's trail system as a driver of climate, economic and quality-of-life benefits for Washingtonians
    WASHINGTON, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) has named Washington Gov.
  • Jay Inslee the 2023 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion for decades of leadership in accelerating trail development across the state, including his commitment to connecting the state's trail system as a driver of economic and quality-of-life benefits for Washingtonians.
  • Jay Inslee is raising the bar for the country's elected officials, demonstrating the impact of trail networks.
  • Inslee has championed the role of trails in addressing significant challenges facing our communities—building climate resilience, generating economic development and delivering quality of life," said RTC President Ryan Chao.

The NRP Group, Canyon Partners, CIBC Bank USA Break Ground on South Tryon, a Multifamily Apartment Community in Charlotte, N.C.

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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The NRP Group , a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, in collaboration with Canyon Partners Real Estate (Canyon) and CIBC Bank USA, has officially broken ground on South Tryon, a market-rate community that will bring 310 apartments to Charlotte’s rapidly growing South End.

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  • The NRP Group , a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, in collaboration with Canyon Partners Real Estate (Canyon) and CIBC Bank USA, has officially broken ground on South Tryon, a market-rate community that will bring 310 apartments to Charlotte’s rapidly growing South End.
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    The NRP Group has broken ground on South Tryon, a transit-oriented, market-rate community in Charlotte’s rapidly growing South End.
  • (Image Credit: The NRP Group)
    Canyon has provided a preferred equity investment to support the development of 3310 S. Tryon Street in conjunction with a senior construction loan from CIBC.
  • The NRP Group expects South Tryon, its seventh community in the Charlotte area, to be completed in 2025.

Brightspeed Celebrates Completion of its New Corporate Headquarters

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed, the nation's fifth-largest incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC), today celebrated the completion of its more than 27,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Charlotte with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The recently launched telecom company's headquarters on the seventh floor of Vantage South End east tower at 1120 South Tryon Street is in the heart of the Queen City's vibrant South End neighborhood. Brightspeed's planned investment of more than $2 billion to build a faster, more reliable fiber network includes increasing its workforce. The company has already created about a hundred jobs in Charlotte and plans to continue to grow in the coming years.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed, the nation's fifth-largest incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC), today celebrated the completion of its more than 27,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Charlotte with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
  • "We chose North Carolina as our corporate home because of the state's dynamic economy, business-friendly and innovative environment and diverse talent pipeline," said Bob Mudge, Brightspeed CEO.
  • Brightspeed's headquarters will house corporate functions including legal, marketing, finance and human resources, and can accommodate approximately 300 employees.
  • Brightspeed engaged Little Diversified Architectural consulting to design the workspace, Shelco as the general contractor and CBRE as the project manager.

Brightspeed Announces Corporate Headquarters Location in Charlotte

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Brightspeed today announced it has signed a lease agreement to establish its corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Brightspeed today announced it has signed a lease agreement to establish its corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Brightspeed plans to occupy the space, which encompasses over 27,000 square feet, during the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Brightspeed expects to hire for more than 100 positions based in the greater Charlotte area as it ramps up its corporate staff.
  • "Brightspeed is thrilled to be setting down roots in Charlotte.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Names Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) has named Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb as the next Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion for his leadership in accelerating trail development across the state.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) has named Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb as the next Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion for his leadership in accelerating trail development across the state.
  • Holcomb is the 40th honoree and the first acting governor to be recognized as a Rail-Trail Champion.
  • Holcomb exemplifies steadfast leadership to foster the economic opportunity of Indiana's trails.
  • Office of Governor Eric J. Holcomb: Erin Murphy, [email protected] , 317.618.7635
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As Nation Celebrates Trails, Experts Say Being Active Outside Is A Good Move for Well-Being

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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"By adapting Active People, Healthy Nation strategies, including creating trail networks, communities help all people integrate physical activity into their daily lives, regardless of race, education, socioeconomic position, disability status, sexual orientation or geographic location.

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  • "By adapting Active People, Healthy Nation strategies, including creating trail networks, communities help all people integrate physical activity into their daily lives, regardless of race, education, socioeconomic position, disability status, sexual orientation or geographic location.
  • The national celebration is organized by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation\'s largest trails organizationwith a grassroots community more than 1 million strong.
  • RTC is dedicated to building a nation connected by trails, reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and be active outdoors.
  • Learn more at cdc.gov/physicalactivity/activepeoplehealthynation .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/as-nation-celebrates-trails-expe...\n'

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's 2021 Trail Grants Program Invests $145,000 in Community Projects to Fill Critical Funding Gaps

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) today announced the recipients of its 2021 Trail Grants Program, awarding $145,000 to fill critical trail gaps, with an emphasis on regional and community development goals.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) today announced the recipients of its 2021 Trail Grants Program, awarding $145,000 to fill critical trail gaps, with an emphasis on regional and community development goals.
  • Rails-to-Trails Conservancy awards $145,000 in grants to advance 11 trail projects nationwide.
  • "The RTC Trail Grants Program offers support to projects that are often not funded otherwise and are left out of traditional funding streams.
  • The 2021 Doppelt Family Trail Development Fund grants contribute to the development and maintenance of trail gaps on or near the preferred route of the Great American Rail-Trail.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Names Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) 2020 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) has named Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) the 2020 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion for her long-standing efforts to support trail networks in her native Washington, D.C., and across the United States.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) has named Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) the 2020 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion for her long-standing efforts to support trail networks in her native Washington, D.C., and across the United States.
  • The award is named in honor of the late rail-trail philanthropist Jeffrey L. Doppelt, who recently passed away from COVID-19.
  • "Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton has long been a champion of our nation's trails, and we're thrilled to be able to honor her in this way," said Ryan Chao, president of RTC.
  • "He signed off on every grant or award that was made in his name and was pleased to recognize Congresswoman Norton.

2020 Progress on Cross-Country Great American Rail-Trail Includes $4 million in New Funding and 2,000 Miles Completed

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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2020 saw significant new investments and miles completed for nation's first cross-country multiuse trail.

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  • 2020 saw significant new investments and miles completed for nation's first cross-country multiuse trail.
  • In addition, more than 20 miles of trail along the Great American corridor were completed, bringing the total on-the-ground mileage of the developing trail system to over 2,000.
  • "This year has proven how vital projects like the Great American Rail-Trail are to the country.
  • Introduced in May 2019, the Great American spans 3,700+ miles across 12 states between Washington, D.C., and Washington State.