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Capital Square Appoints Drew Jackson as Chief Distribution Officer

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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"Drew's extensive experience on the advisor side and the immediate and significant positive impact he has had on Capital Square makes him an invaluable addition to our executive team. His leadership will enhance our ability to serve investors and advisors with excellence," remarked Louis Rogers, founder and co-chief executive officer of Capital Square. "We are building something greater than ourselves at Capital Square -- we are building a real estate investment platform that emphasizes training and education for investors and advisors. Drew is the ideal executive to lead distribution with an emphasis on training and education."

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Square , one of the nation's leading sponsors of tax-advantaged real estate investments and an active developer and manager of housing communities, announced today the promotion of Drew Jackson to chief distribution officer.
  • In his new role, Jackson will oversee the distribution of Capital Square's investment offerings and will lead the firm's training and education initiative.
  • His leadership will enhance our ability to serve investors and advisors with excellence," remarked Louis Rogers, founder and co-chief executive officer of Capital Square.
  • Jackson, who has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, joined Capital Square earlier this year as senior managing director, private wealth solutions.

Alternative Investment Exchange (AIX) Provides Alts Technology to Concorde Investment Services

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alternative Investment Exchange ("AIX") entered a partnership with Concorde Investment Services, leveraging AIX's proprietary technology to automate alternative investing processes for Concorde, its advisors and their clients.  

Key Points: 
  • AIX platform automates and streamlines investing process for advisors, investors
    PHILADELPHIA, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alternative Investment Exchange ("AIX") entered a partnership with Concorde Investment Services , leveraging AIX's proprietary technology to automate alternative investing processes for Concorde, its advisors and their clients.
  • Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., Concorde operates as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), full-service broker-dealer and insurer.
  • AIX's data-driven technology increases efficiency and reduces risk for Concorde and its clients.
  • AIX Chief Operating Officer Brad West said, "Working with an alts leader like Concorde tells the market that AIX is winning at automating the alternatives investing process.

Boom Supersonic Announces Successful Flight of XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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MOJAVE, Calif. and DENVER, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world's first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and an advanced supersonic propulsion system.

Key Points: 
  • Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and an advanced supersonic propulsion system.
  • "Today, XB-1 took flight in the same hallowed airspace where the Bell X-1 first broke the sound barrier in 1947," said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic.
  • XB-1 was flown by Boom Chief Test Pilot Bill "Doc" Shoemaker and Test Pilot Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg flew the T-38 chase aircraft which monitored the flight.
  • Supersonic intakes: XB-1's engine intakes slow supersonic air to subsonic speeds, efficiently converting kinetic energy into pressure energy, allowing conventional jet engines to power XB-1 from takeoff through supersonic flight.

Boom Supersonic Announces Successful Flight of XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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MOJAVE, Calif. and DENVER, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world's first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and an advanced supersonic propulsion system.

Key Points: 
  • Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and an advanced supersonic propulsion system.
  • "Today, XB-1 took flight in the same hallowed airspace where the Bell X-1 first broke the sound barrier in 1947," said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic.
  • XB-1 was flown by Boom Chief Test Pilot Bill "Doc" Shoemaker and Test Pilot Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg flew the T-38 chase aircraft which monitored the flight.
  • Supersonic intakes: XB-1's engine intakes slow supersonic air to subsonic speeds, efficiently converting kinetic energy into pressure energy, allowing conventional jet engines to power XB-1 from takeoff through supersonic flight.

Former Concorde Holdings CEO Drew Jackson Joins Capital Square as Senior Managing Director, Private Wealth Solutions

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Jackson joins Capital Square from Concorde Holdings, a leading broker-dealer, registered investment adviser and insurance agency, where he most recently served as president and chief executive officer.

Key Points: 
  • Jackson joins Capital Square from Concorde Holdings, a leading broker-dealer, registered investment adviser and insurance agency, where he most recently served as president and chief executive officer.
  • "We are thrilled that Drew Jackson, a well-respected and exceptionally knowledgeable leader in our industry, has joined Capital Square's leadership team.
  • Earlier in his career, Jackson directed the wealth strategies group of Scott & Stringfellow and BB&T Securities (now Truist Financial), where he led those firm's client-focused wealth management programs.
  • In 2023, Jackson was a finalist for WealthManagement.com's "CEO of the Year."

Concorde Career Colleges accelerates efforts to address growing demand for healthcare workers

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Concorde Career Colleges today announced the launch of additional program offerings in dental hygiene and sonography, accelerating the institution's efforts to address the growing demand for allied health professionals. Concorde is the healthcare division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. ("UTI")

Key Points: 
  • California and Florida are among the states with the highest number of sonographers in the nation.
  • In states like Florida, the public health demand for dental care is even more critical.
  • Concorde Career Colleges was recently honored as 2023 School of the Year by the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools .
  • In addition, Concorde's Dallas campus was recently named 2023 School of the Year and Innovator of the Year by the Career Colleges and Schools of Texas .

Factorydesign appointed Global Airlines Cabin Design Partner

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Factory has worked on multiple iconic projects including the last British Airways Concorde seat and the overall cabin design, including the Residence, on Etihad's A380.

Key Points: 
  • Factory has worked on multiple iconic projects including the last British Airways Concorde seat and the overall cabin design, including the Residence, on Etihad's A380.
  • LONDON, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Global Airlines has added to its pool of expert aviation partners with the appointment of Factorydesign to lead on designing the airlines onboard product.
  • Later aircraft joining the Global fleet will see their interiors completely overhauled, to the highest specification for v2 aircraft.
  • Commenting on the partnership, Adam White, owner and partner of Factorydesign said: "There are very few projects like this in aviation.

Factorydesign appointed Global Airlines Cabin Design Partner

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Factory has worked on multiple iconic projects including the last British Airways Concorde seat and the overall cabin design, including the Residence, on Etihad's A380.

Key Points: 
  • Factory has worked on multiple iconic projects including the last British Airways Concorde seat and the overall cabin design, including the Residence, on Etihad's A380.
  • LONDON, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Global Airlines has added to its pool of expert aviation partners with the appointment of Factorydesign to lead on designing the airlines onboard product.
  • Later aircraft joining the Global fleet will see their interiors completely overhauled, to the highest specification for v2 aircraft.
  • Commenting on the partnership, Adam White, owner and partner of Factorydesign said: "There are very few projects like this in aviation.

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. announces Kevin Prehn as president of Concorde Career Colleges

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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PHOENIX, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs, today announced the appointment of Kevin Prehn as president of Concorde Career Colleges , effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs, today announced the appointment of Kevin Prehn as president of Concorde Career Colleges , effective immediately.
  • He played a leading role in UTI, Inc.'s acquisition of Concorde Career Colleges, ensuring successful integration of key functions.
  • Prior to joining Concorde, Prehn held senior positions at Education Corporation of America, Kaplan Higher Education, and Score Educational Centers.
  • Concorde Career Colleges was honored as 2023 School of the Year by the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools and Concorde's Dallas campus saw 2023 School of the Year and Innovator of the Year honors from the Career Colleges and Schools of Texas .

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges Recognizes Universal Technical Institute, Concorde Career College Campuses for Quality Education and Student Achievement

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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PHOENIX, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and healthcare education programs, today announced that four campuses across its two divisions were recently honored by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) for quality education and student achievement.  ACCSC is the accrediting body for career, vocational, trade and technical education schools and programs in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • ACCSC is the accrediting body for career, vocational, trade and technical education schools and programs in the United States.
  • Universal Technical Institute-Long Beach was named a 2022-2023 School of Distinction for its commitment to the expectations and rigors of ACCSC accreditation and delivering quality education programs to students.
  • Universal Technical Institute-Exton and the Concorde Career College campuses in San Antonio and Orlando were recognized as Schools of Excellence for demonstrating a high level of student achievement and commitment to the accreditation process.
  • In October, Career Colleges and Schools of Texas named Concorde's Dallas campus its 2023 School of the Year .