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Perspire Sauna Studio Announces Expansion Plans for North Carolina

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Ded. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perspire Sauna Studio, one of the fastest-growing sauna franchise brands specializing in full-spectrum infrared (IR) and red-light therapy (RLT), is expanding its footprint in Charlotte following news of its latest franchise location set to debut in the community come Summer 2024. This follows the franchise's official entrance into the market back in 2021 with the opening of their Providence Park studio.

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  • This follows the franchise's official entrance into the market back in 2021 with the opening of their Providence Park studio.
  • Of the planned locations in Perspire's expansion is a single-unit deal in Ballantyne with business partners and long-time friends, Demetrius Jackson and Paul Colon.
  • Perspire Sauna Studio and its advanced infrared, red-light and color-light therapy technologies provides guests with a therapeutic and restorative sanctuary to recover their mind, body and spirit.
  • Perspire Sauna Studio is currently seeking single-unit and multi-unit franchisees interested in new career opportunities or those looking to diversify their current portfolios.

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Benchmark 2023-V4

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

KBRA is pleased to announce the assignment of preliminary ratings to 12 classes of Benchmark 2023-V4, a $626.6 million CMBS conduit transaction collateralized by 28 commercial mortgage loans secured by 91 properties.

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  • KBRA is pleased to announce the assignment of preliminary ratings to 12 classes of Benchmark 2023-V4, a $626.6 million CMBS conduit transaction collateralized by 28 commercial mortgage loans secured by 91 properties.
  • The collateral properties are located throughout 28 MSAs, of which the three largest are New York (26.3%), Phoenix (12.4%), and Philadelphia (11.3%).
  • The pool has exposure to all property types, with four types representing more than 10.0% of the pool balance: lodging (25.1%), office (22.0%), retail (20.0%), and self-storage (17.3%).
  • KBRA capitalization rates were applied to each asset’s KNCF to derive values that were, on an aggregate basis, 38.4% less than third party appraisal values.

Buzzworthy Sustainability Initiative Launches at Corporate Headquarters

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ever seeking new opportunities to further its "green" agenda, SPX FLOW, Inc. is launching a new beehive pollination project along its corporate headquarters' tree line in Charlotte, North Carolina. By taking measures to enhance the well-being of bees and promote ecological balance, the company is actively contributing to its commitment to greener operations around the world.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ever seeking new opportunities to further its "green" agenda, SPX FLOW, Inc. is launching a new beehive pollination project along its corporate headquarters' tree line in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • By taking measures to enhance the well-being of bees and promote ecological balance, the company is actively contributing to its commitment to greener operations around the world.
  • "We're a company whose technologies feed the world, so it fits perfectly into our sustainability focus as bees pollinate two-thirds of the world's crops," said Jennifer Honaker, SPX FLOW's Charlotte facilities manager.
  • "Ballantyne is ideal because there's water for hydration, trees and plants that all help support a good hive."

Argyle Real Estate Partners Acquires 303-Unit Indigo at Cross Creek in Charlotte MSA

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Argyle Real Estate Partners (Argyle), a real estate investment firm focused on multifamily acquisitions in the Southeast and Texas, today announced the acquisition of Indigo at Cross Creek in Indian Land, SC within the greater Charlotte MSA.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Argyle Real Estate Partners (Argyle), a real estate investment firm focused on multifamily acquisitions in the Southeast and Texas, today announced the acquisition of Indigo at Cross Creek in Indian Land, SC within the greater Charlotte MSA.
  • Cadre, a real estate investment firm that has invested over $4B of real estate, serves as the joint venture partner on the deal.
  • "We're pleased to partner with Cadre on such a quality, off-market opportunity," said Ryan Reyes, CEO of Argyle.
  • Rangewater Real Estate will serve as the property manager for Indigo at Cross Creek.

RION Announces the Advisory Appointments of John Ballantyne, Ph.D., to Chair of the Rion Scientific Advisory Board and Andrew D. Badley, M.D., to Chair of the Rion Medical Advisory Board

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

RION, a clinical-stage regenerative medicine company with breakthrough platform technology leveraging platelet-derived exosomes, announces the appointment of Dr. Ballantyne as Chair of the company’s Scientific Advisory Board and Dr. Andrew D. Badley as Chair of the Rion Medical Advisory Board.

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  • RION, a clinical-stage regenerative medicine company with breakthrough platform technology leveraging platelet-derived exosomes, announces the appointment of Dr. Ballantyne as Chair of the company’s Scientific Advisory Board and Dr. Andrew D. Badley as Chair of the Rion Medical Advisory Board.
  • “We are honored to have Dr. Ballantyne and Dr. Badley as a part of the Rion team,” said Dr. Atta Behfar, Rion CEO and Co-Founder.
  • Dr. Ballantyne holds undergraduate degrees in Pharmacy from the Central Institute of Technology and the University of Otago in New Zealand.
  • “Dr.

Suralink Names Technology Growth Veteran Alex Terry as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Pairing his industry knowledge and customer passion with Alex's experience is an unbeatable combination for our team and customers," says Luminate Capital's Mark Haidet, Chairman of the Board at Suralink.

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  • Pairing his industry knowledge and customer passion with Alex's experience is an unbeatable combination for our team and customers," says Luminate Capital's Mark Haidet, Chairman of the Board at Suralink.
  • "Alex's track record of successfully scaling tech companies and strong leadership skills will be invaluable as Suralink takes the next step in its growth lifecycle."
  • "Our customers and employees will benefit from the depth of experience Alex brings to successfully scaling software companies."
  • "I am very excited to be joining the Suralink team," says Terry.

Brelyon Partners with Sports Connection to Bring Holodeck-Like, Immersive Esports and Gaming Experiences to North Carolina

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

"Gaming enthusiasts come to Sports Connection for new gaming experiences that delight their senses," said Jon Brady and Allan Haseley, Co-Owners of Sports Connection.

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  • "Gaming enthusiasts come to Sports Connection for new gaming experiences that delight their senses," said Jon Brady and Allan Haseley, Co-Owners of Sports Connection.
  • Its innovations offer a cinema-scale, panoramic experience that engulfs the viewer, bringing a larger-than-life esports and immersive gaming experience."
  • Amid the growing popularity of esports and gaming, Brelyon has seen strong demand from strategic partners in the gaming vertical, keen to explore new gaming hardware.
  • "We are thrilled to bring the latest gaming and esports innovations from Brelyon to Sports Connection."

Ballantyne Strong to Announce 2022 Third Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on November 8, 2022

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Charlotte, NC, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the Company) today announced that the Company will issue its 2022 third quarter financial results after the market close on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

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  • Charlotte, NC, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the Company) today announced that the Company will issue its 2022 third quarter financial results after the market close on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
  • The Companys financial results and an accompanying slide presentation will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Companys website at ballantynestrong.com/investors .
  • A conference call to discuss the Companys 2022 third quarter financial results will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
  • Ballantyne Strong, Inc. ( www.ballantynestrong.com ) is a diversified holding company with operations and holdings across a broad range of industries.

Ballantyne Strong to Present at The ThinkEquity Conference

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Charlotte, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - October 24, 2022) - Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the "Company") today announced that management will present at The ThinkEquity Conference at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

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  • Charlotte, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - October 24, 2022) - Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the "Company") today announced that management will present at The ThinkEquity Conference at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
  • Investors interested in attending the conference can sign up via the conference portal.
  • Ballantyne Strong, Inc. ( www.ballantynestrong.com ) is a diversified holding company with operations and holdings across a broad range of industries.
  • Ballantyne holds equity stakes in Firefly Systems, Inc., GreenFirst Forest Products Inc., and FG Financial Group, Inc., as well as real estate through its Digital Ignition operating business.

North Carolina Fertility practice to open new location in Ballantyne area of Charlotte, NC

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reach Fertility, a leading fertility treatment and research practice, announces it is opening a new location in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, NC. The practice will be located at 14135 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC and will begin accepting patients in early 2023.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reach Fertility, a leading fertility treatment and research practice, announces it is opening a new location in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, NC.
  • The practice will be located at 14135 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC and will begin accepting patients in early 2023.
  • We are now very excited to open our new Ballantyne facility to better serve prospective parents residing in the southern areas of North Carolina and in South Carolina.
  • This location joins Reach Fertility's main practice in the Dilworth area of Charlotte, and its northern site located in Mooresville, NC.