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Conecuh Brands Appoints Tyler Huff As Conecuh Ridge Distillery Operations Manager

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Monday, October 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conecuh Brands LLC, a leading producer and marketer of super premium spirits, has appointed Tyler Huff as Manager of Distillery Operations for the Conecuh Ridge Distillery in Troy, Alabama. Tyler will report to VP/General Manager, Steve May and direct all manufacturing activities related to distillation, bottling, warehousing, and maintenance operations at the distillery.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conecuh Brands LLC, a leading producer and marketer of super premium spirits, has appointed Tyler Huff as Manager of Distillery Operations for the Conecuh Ridge Distillery in Troy, Alabama.
  • Tyler will report to VP/General Manager, Steve May and direct all manufacturing activities related to distillation, bottling, warehousing, and maintenance operations at the distillery.
  • Tyler comes to Conecuh Brands from Nelson's Green Brier, where he worked as a Distiller and Senior Distiller.
  • "My time at Nelson Green Brier has prepared me for this one-of-a-kind opportunity at Conecuh Ridge Distillery," says Tyler.

Verizon continues to upgrade Hampton Roads’ best network

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

HAMPTON ROADS, Va., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Hampton Roads, VA. These upgrades are part of a multi-year redesign of its network architecture to stay ahead of exponential data usage increases, upgrade the technology in the network, and to pave the way for personalized customer experiences. Network upgrades in Hampton Roads include deploying new cell sites to extend coverage and capacity in local communities. They also include adding more capacity on fiber optic cables to move more data through the network and adding bandwidth to the cellular network to accommodate new services like wireless internet service for homes and businesses. Specifics on the upgrades include:

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  • HAMPTON ROADS, Va., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Hampton Roads, VA.
  • With the recent deployments and upgrades, 91% of people in Hampton Roads now have access to 5G service from Verizon.
  • Throughout Hampton Roads, Verizon engineers are using 60 MHz of C-band spectrum to deliver 5G service to customers.
  • The recent network upgrades have led to customers and visitors to Hampton Roads, VA having the best experience when using the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company RootMetrics®.

The CW Network and LIV Golf Enter Into Multi-Year Agreement

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

The CW Network (“The CW”) and LIV Golf (“LIV”) announced today they have entered into LIV’s first-ever U.S. broadcast television and streaming agreement.

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  • The CW Network (“The CW”) and LIV Golf (“LIV”) announced today they have entered into LIV’s first-ever U.S. broadcast television and streaming agreement.
  • The CW is set to become LIV’s exclusive broadcast partner with a multi-year agreement beginning with the 2023 LIV Golf League season.
  • As LIV’s exclusive broadcast home in the U.S., The CW Network will air 14 global LIV Golf League live events in 2023 and will stream the events live on The CW App .
  • “For The CW, our partnership with LIV Golf marks a significant milestone in our goal to re-engineer the network with quality, diversified programming for our viewers, advertisers and CW affiliates.

La Fin Kitchen & Lounge debuts expanded menu and new Culinary Director for its sophomore season.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

MONTAUK, N.Y., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- La Fin Kitchen & Lounge, the waterfront restaurant in Montauk known for its signature views and French inspired cuisine, opens its doors for summer with an expanded menu and an accomplished new culinary team.

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  • MONTAUK, N.Y., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- La Fin Kitchen & Lounge, the waterfront restaurant in Montauk known for its signature views and French inspired cuisine, opens its doors for summer with an expanded menu and an accomplished new culinary team.
  • "We are thrilled to have Culinary Director Chris Brandt at the helm this summer, bringing his signature flair and attention to detail to our menu."
  • says Co-owner Michelle Walrath "At La Fin, gorgeous views of the sea are visible from any seat in the house.
  • With our new expanded menu and wider array of options, guests can experience the wonder of La Fin in even more ways."

U. S. Steel, Norfolk Southern, and Greenbrier Collaborate on New, Sustainable High-Strength Steel Railcar

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Using an innovative formula for high-strength, lighter-weight steel developed by U. S. Steel, each gondolas unloaded weight is reduced by up to 15,000 pounds.

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  • Using an innovative formula for high-strength, lighter-weight steel developed by U. S. Steel, each gondolas unloaded weight is reduced by up to 15,000 pounds.
  • Gondola railcars transport loose bulk material such as metal scraps, coils, wood chips, steel slabs, and ore. Norfolk Southern will initially acquire 800 of the Greenbrier engineered gondolas.
  • U. S. Steel is a leader in designing advanced, lightweight and high-strength steel solutions for the automotive industry.
  • The high-strength steel requires less structural reinforcement, simplifying the manufacturing process and allowing more total cargo space in each railcar.

The First Responders Children's Foundation "Toy Express" Is Working Around Supply Chain Issues To Deliver 250,000 Free Toys To Children Across The United States - Especially Those That Have Lost A First Responder Parent In The Line Of Duty

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

First Responders Children's Foundationestablished Toy Express with generous toy donationsof toys from Matteland American Girlsuch as18" American Girl dolls and Mattel Hot WheelsandMatchboxcarsand.

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  • First Responders Children's Foundationestablished Toy Express with generous toy donationsof toys from Matteland American Girlsuch as18" American Girl dolls and Mattel Hot WheelsandMatchboxcarsand.
  • In addition, generousindividualsacross the nation arehelpingbringholiday cheer to first responder families by making donations of toys and money.
  • Transportation of toys and masks across the country is coordinated and provided by Total Quality Logistics(TQL)and their Moves That Matterprogram.
  • Follow First RespondersChildren's Foundation on Facebook ,LinkedIn, Twitter , and Instagram @1stRCF
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MAKO Medical Announces Partnership with Robert C. Byrd Clinic Located at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

We are proud to partner with RCBC, said Ryan Nibert, Regional Executive, MAKO Medical.

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  • We are proud to partner with RCBC, said Ryan Nibert, Regional Executive, MAKO Medical.
  • In addition to the on-site laboratory, MAKO Medical will offer innovative patient centered solutions to meet the demands of the ever-changing healthcare environment.
  • RCBC is a non-for-profit, comprehensive rural health clinic providing primary health care to the Southern West Virginia community.
  • We recognize RCBCs important mission of providing high-quality, personalized care to the community, said Jonathan Tucker, Regional Executive, MAKO Medical.

Greenbrier Adds Two Independent Directors to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The election of two new directors increases Greenbrier's Board from 10 to 12 members, 11 of whom are independent directors.

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  • The election of two new directors increases Greenbrier's Board from 10 to 12 members, 11 of whom are independent directors.
  • Greenbrier has more than 4,000 employees at its five business operations in Mexico, primarily in railcar manufacturing.
  • In addition, he served on the Plains Capital Bank board for 15 years as well as serving on the Plains Capital Corporation board.
  • I join all of my fellow Greenbrier Directors in welcoming them both to the Board," Furman concluded.

Greenbrier completes formation of GBX Leasing

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

LAKE OSWEGO, Oregon, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) ("Greenbrier"), a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets, today announced that it has completed the formation of GBX Leasing, a special purpose subsidiary, to own and manage a portfolio of leased railcars primarily built by Greenbrier.

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  • LAKE OSWEGO, Oregon, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) ("Greenbrier"), a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets, today announced that it has completed the formation of GBX Leasing, a special purpose subsidiary, to own and manage a portfolio of leased railcars primarily built by Greenbrier.
  • GBX Leasing will acquire approximately $200 million per annum of newly-built and leased railcars from Greenbrier.
  • GBX Leasing will be consolidated in Greenbrier's financial statements, and Greenbrier initially owns about 90% of GBX Leasing.
  • Greenbrier CEO and Chairman William A. Furman stated, "We are extremely pleased to have finalized the formation of GBX Leasing, which marks an evolution of Greenbrier's leasing platform and our commercial and leasing strategy.

Greenbrier Announces Senior Management Promotions

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) ("Greenbrier"), a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets, today announced several senior management promotions.

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  • LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) ("Greenbrier"), a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets, today announced several senior management promotions.
  • Today's announcements include leadership changes in the following business units: Commercial & Leasing; Greenbrier Manufacturing Organization (GMO); Greenbrier Rail Services (GRS); Greenbrier Management Services (GMS), and in Human Resources.
  • William Krueger, Senior Vice President GMO, has assumed responsibility for Greenbrier facilities in Arkansas and Missouri acquired in the ARI acquisition.
  • Greenbrier offers railcar management, regulatory compliance services and leasing services to railroads and related transportation industries in North America.