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Introducing Unique Autonomous Mowers for the Golf Industry

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

MEDIA, Pa., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- M-Tek Ventures, Inc. is introducing a "Unique Autonomous Mower for the Golf Course industry."

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  • MEDIA, Pa., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- M-Tek Ventures, Inc. is introducing a "Unique Autonomous Mower for the Golf Course industry."
  • According to Matt Thomas, Director of Engineering, "the Mower is self-sufficient, minimizes energy consumption, does not use hydrocarbons, mows at night to minimize golf down-time and is economical.
  • Nor is it akin to robotic mowers which typically require a buried boundary wire and lack the precision necessary to use at a golf facility; or the power and longevity to make them viable for commercial applications."
  • To discuss the future of Golf Turf Management contact George Stasen, co-founder at 610 399 3180.

Plenty Adds Retirement Planning to its Wealth-Building Platform for Modern Couples

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Monday, December 18, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New research from MIT Sloan shows that couples miss out on earning more money when they fail to coordinate retirement benefits. Plenty, the first-of-its-kind financial platform that helps partners discuss, manage and invest together, today adds retirement planning to its platform so modern couples make more from their money.

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  • Plenty , the first-of-its-kind financial platform that helps partners discuss, manage and invest together, today adds retirement planning to its platform so modern couples make more from their money.
  • "Better communication can translate to saving an average of almost $700 or more every year for a couple's retirement.
  • Over a 30-year career, that adds up to more than $80,000 in retirement savings, with annual contributions compounding at 7.5%."
  • "Better communication can translate to saving an average of almost $700 or more every year for a couple's retirement.

Suffolk Announces Expanded National Collaboration With Home Base Through Charitable Commitment Dedicated to World-Class Veteran Care

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Friday, November 10, 2023

This official national collaboration will include a $150,000 gift to Home Base to provide healing and hope to thousands of Veterans and their families across the country.

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  • This official national collaboration will include a $150,000 gift to Home Base to provide healing and hope to thousands of Veterans and their families across the country.
  • In addition to this gift, Suffolk employees will drive fundraising efforts and volunteer participation at Home Base events.
  • Suffolk will also work with Home Base to help grow the Veteran service program’s national reputation and brand by facilitating relationships and advocating for long-term sustainable funding and greater national visibility.
  • “Home Base is tremendously grateful for the continued support from Suffolk,” said Retired Brigadier General Jack Hammond, Executive Director of Home Base.

Virgin Pulse and HealthComp Complete Merger

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I. and FRESNO, Calif., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Pulse, a leading global digital-first health, wellbeing, and navigation company, and HealthComp, a next-generation benefits and analytics platform, today announced the completion of their merger. Together, the new company will address the issues of increasing healthcare costs and complexity with an innovative, holistic approach that brings together engaging technology, data, and expert services in an all-in-one platform.

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  • New company poised to improve costs and outcomes with comprehensive employer health platform that combines AI-powered technology, valuable data insights, and live expert support
    PROVIDENCE, R.I. and FRESNO, Calif., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Pulse , a leading global digital-first health, wellbeing, and navigation company, and HealthComp , a next-generation benefits and analytics platform, today announced the completion of their merger.
  • Together the company will deliver:
    "Today is an exciting day for our clients, members, and employees," said Chris Michalak, CEO of Virgin Pulse and HealthComp.
  • J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as financial advisor to HealthComp.
  • Evercore acted as financial advisor to Virgin Pulse, with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and McDermott Will & Emery LLP serving as legal advisors.

Stop & Shop to Donate 21,500 Thanksgiving Turkeys to Hunger Relief Organizations Across the Northeast through Annual Turkey Express Program

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

QUINCY, Mass., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stop & Shop today announced the launch of its annual Turkey Express program, a month-long initiative dedicated to donating holiday meals to hunger relief organizations and families in need ahead of Thanksgiving.

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  • QUINCY, Mass., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stop & Shop today announced the launch of its annual Turkey Express program, a month-long initiative dedicated to donating holiday meals to hunger relief organizations and families in need ahead of Thanksgiving.
  • Stop & Shop’s Turkey Express program has helped communities put Thanksgiving meals on their tables for over a decade.
  • Shady Brook Farms ® has also generously donated thousands of turkeys this year to amplify Stop & Shop’s efforts to assist its regional partner food banks and other local hunger relief organizations.
  • Turkey Express donation events will continue across the Northeast throughout the month of November with the help of celebrities and surprise guests at Stop & Shop stores, regional food banks, and other community partners.

Quext Gears Up for Explosive Growth with Tom Bres as New CEO and President

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Quext , a leading smart technology company for the multifamily industry, today announced Tom Bres as the new President and CEO of Quext.

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  • Quext , a leading smart technology company for the multifamily industry, today announced Tom Bres as the new President and CEO of Quext.
  • Following Quext's recent acquisition of Homebase , a property technology firm, the multifamily trailblazer is on a trajectory for expansive growth.
  • "Tom's skills, experience and leadership style make him the ideal fit for the Quext President and CEO role," said Dave Marcincowski, Partner at Quext.
  • "As Quext sets its sights on unprecedented success, I am thrilled to lead this dynamic organization into a new era," said Tom Bres.

4imprint® Magazine amplify® Fall 2023 Issue: Truly Understanding Customers

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The organization’s story, profiled in the quarterly digital 4imprint® magazine, amplify® , shows the impact of truly understanding an audience’s needs and desires.

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  • The organization’s story, profiled in the quarterly digital 4imprint® magazine, amplify® , shows the impact of truly understanding an audience’s needs and desires.
  • The fall 2023 issue includes stories from customers who use promotional products to go beyond.
  • “These customers show the power of understanding what audiences want,” said Kevin Lyons-Tarr, CEO of 4imprint, promotional products retailer.
  • Read the fall 2023 issue of the 4imprint® magazine, amplify®, at info.4imprint.com .

Homebase Redefines Payday for Small Business Teams

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Homebase, the all-in-one team management app that helps more than 100,000 local, small businesses manage their hourly teams, is opening the door to the future of pay for Main Street with an updated suite of powerful payday tools that radically reimagine dated payroll systems. This comes on the heels of a new, small business payday study by the company signaling the death of the paycheck as we know it by the end of 2024. These innovations mark a new era of pay.

Key Points: 
  • This comes on the heels of a new, small business payday study by the company signaling the death of the paycheck as we know it by the end of 2024.
  • Homebase Payroll brings innovation and automation to outdated payroll processes at a time when small businesses need it most.
  • The company's payday study revealed that traditional payroll systems continue to fail small businesses, costing them time and money.
  • "We're proud to usher in a new era of pay for Main Street that delivers the best possible pay experience to small business teams," said Waldmann.

Quext Acquires Homebase to Redefine Smart Apartment Communities

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Quext , a leading technology company for the multifamily industry, today announced its acquisition of Homebase , a smart building technology platform that drives connectivity and communication for multi-resident communities.

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  • Quext , a leading technology company for the multifamily industry, today announced its acquisition of Homebase , a smart building technology platform that drives connectivity and communication for multi-resident communities.
  • “Today’s residents expect the latest in smart technologies, presenting an opportunity for apartment owners to not only meet the evolving needs of their residents but also achieve substantial income growth from their investments,” said Dave Marcincowski, Partner at Quext.
  • "Quext and Homebase bring together the industry’s best solutions hardware and software expertise, along with extensive experience in real estate and smart building technologies," said Dave Gilles, CEO of Madera Companies.
  • Together, we’re poised to enhance the value and profitability of buildings while ensuring a seamless transition and a brighter future for our valued customers."

Virgin Pulse Collaborates with AWS to Accelerate Homebase for Health® Platform Innovation and User Experience

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Pulse, the leading global digital-first health, wellbeing, and navigation company, today announced a long-term strategic initiative with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support the innovation, growth, and performance of Virgin Pulse's health and wellbeing platform, delivering a superior experience to clients and members. This news comes on the heels of the announcement of Virgin Pulse's intent to merge with HealthComp, backed by New Mountain Capital, Marlin Equity Partners, Blackstone, and Morgan Health.

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  • Virgin Pulse is leveraging AWS's cloud capabilities, including generative artificial intelligence (generative AI), machine learning, and analytics, to deliver an innovative roadmap and enable advanced personalization across its Homebase for Health® platform .
  • Virgin Pulse is tapping into AWS services like Amazon Bedrock, AWS Lambda, Amazon Personalize, and AWS Glue to:
    Accelerate predictive model development using conversational and generative AI to expand Virgin Pulse's hundreds of existing models for behavior change, condition management, and personalized life journeys.
  • "Virgin Pulse prides itself on delivering a personalized, user-friendly experience that motivates people, driving measurable outcomes and results," said Amit Jain, chief technology officer at Virgin Pulse.
  • Working with AWS is aiding Virgin Pulse in meeting global presence and data residency requirements, including GDPR compliance in the E.U.