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SouthState Expands Virginia Presence to Hampton Roads Market

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Monday, September 18, 2023

WINTER HAVEN, Fla., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SouthState Bank today announced the expansion of its presence in Virginia, with the addition of an office and a team in Hampton Roads.

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  • WINTER HAVEN, Fla., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SouthState Bank today announced the expansion of its presence in Virginia, with the addition of an office and a team in Hampton Roads.
  • The bank has established a commercial banking office in the Virginia Beach town center area and is pleased to add the following talent with more than 100 years of combined banking experience to its team:
    Adam Jobe – Hampton Roads market executive and Commercial team leader, Virginia Beach, Virginia – is a native of Hampton Roads and has spent nearly two decades in banking in the market.
  • Janson Greene – Commercial banker, Virginia Beach, Virginia – also a native of Hampton Roads, brings more than two decades of in-market banking experience to his role at SouthState.
  • Helen Quinn – Commercial loan assistant, Hampton, Virginia – is a native of Hampton Roads and brings more than 30 years of banking experience in the market to her role at SouthState.

PREMIERE LAUNCHES SAN ANTONIO, 2023

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following this year's highly successful Premiere Orlando show, with 42,000 visits from beauty professionals and students, 500+ exhibiting brands, and resounding praise from attendees and manufacturers alike, the Premiere Show Group is pleased to announce registration is now open for the launch of Premiere San Antonio, October 1-2, 2023, at the Henry B. González Convention Center.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following this year's highly successful Premiere Orlando show, with 42,000 visits from beauty professionals and students, 500+ exhibiting brands, and resounding praise from attendees and manufacturers alike, the Premiere Show Group is pleased to announce registration is now open for the launch of Premiere San Antonio, October 1-2, 2023, at the Henry B. González Convention Center.
  • With the Premiere San Antonio show pass, attendees can expect two-days packed full of more than 200 educational classes, demos of the latest and top products, insights into current trends and techniques, exclusive offers to purchase the latest products, and free admission to the Premiere San Antonio After Party.
  • Premiere Shows is excited to extend its invaluable 15+ year partnership with SalonCentric to this launch event in San Antonio.
  • To learn more about Premiere San Antonio visit: https://www.premieresanantonioshow.com/en/home.html
    The Premiere Shows' events are the nation's leading network of beauty industry events, matched with world-class education from top beauty brands and renowned educators.

Redfin Report: Homes Cost 38% More in Neighborhoods That Offer the Best Shot at Upward Mobility

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Monday, August 14, 2023

“It’s prohibitively expensive for many families—particularly those of color—to access the neighborhoods that offer children the best shot at financial success,” said Redfin Deputy Chief Economist Taylor Marr.

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  • “It’s prohibitively expensive for many families—particularly those of color—to access the neighborhoods that offer children the best shot at financial success,” said Redfin Deputy Chief Economist Taylor Marr.
  • High-Opportunity Neighborhoods Have More Homes for Sale, But Those Homes Are Less Affordable—Especially for Families of Color
    The good news is the lion’s share (39.5%) of U.S. homes for sale are in high-opportunity neighborhoods.
  • Just 13% of homes for sale in high-opportunity neighborhoods last year were affordable on their metro area’s median income, compared with 31.7% in low-opportunity neighborhoods.
  • On average, just over one-third (35.2%) of residents in the high-opportunity neighborhoods Redfin analyzed are nonwhite, compared with nearly two-thirds (61.4%) in low-opportunity neighborhoods.

Blank Rome Assembles Team of Leading Attorneys to Open Dallas Office

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Dallas, Texas, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP announced today the opening of a new office in Dallas—the firm’s 15th office and second in Texas—with the addition of seven attorneys.

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  • Dallas, Texas, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP announced today the opening of a new office in Dallas—the firm’s 15th office and second in Texas—with the addition of seven attorneys.
  • Aligning with Blank Rome’s core strengths, the Dallas team is a powerhouse combination of leading corporate, real estate, and finance attorneys with national practices.
  • “Dallas is a vibrant and thriving business community and we are thrilled to open an office here and bring together such an outstanding group of attorneys to launch our efforts,” said Grant Palmer , Blank Rome’s Chair and Managing Partner.
  • We are excited about Blank Rome’s future in Dallas with our new colleagues and are looking forward to continued growth.”
    “There is a remarkable alignment among the six partners who are launching Blank Rome in Dallas,” said Steven Block, Partner and Dallas Office Co-Chair.

CONEXIOM APPOINTS JOHN MCNEILL AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conexiom, the only platform that maximizes the efficiency of trade document workflows, today announced that the company's Board of Directors has appointed John McNeill as Chief Executive Officer. McNeill, a 25-year internet technology industry veteran, most recently served as CEO of Phlexglobal, an electronic trial master file services company for pharma, biotech & Medtech industries. He will assume day-to-day leadership of Conexiom and join its Board of Directors. 

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conexiom , the only platform that maximizes the efficiency of trade document workflows, today announced that the company's Board of Directors has appointed John McNeill as Chief Executive Officer .
  • He will assume day-to-day leadership of Conexiom and join its Board of Directors.
  • "We are thrilled to have someone of John McNeill's caliber and track record in scaling market-leading software businesses step in to lead Conexiom.
  • Before joining Conexiom, while serving as CEO, McNeill successfully led the sale of Phlexglobal to Pharmalex in early 2022.

PURE Property Management Celebrates 50th Acquisition, Completes 20 Transactions in the First Half of 2022

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

LOS GATOS, Calif., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PURE Property Management, the fastest growing residential property management and technology company in the U.S., announced today that it completed 50 acquisitions since its launch in October 2020 with 20 transactions occurring in the first half of 2022.

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  • As a result, PURE is rapidly acquiring independent property management companies with experienced leaders and management professionals to assemble a team that now counts over 2,000 years of combined property management experience across the company.
  • The company is profitable, and acquisitions of independent property management companies nationally are fueled by a recent $50 million financing at a $300 million valuation.
  • PURE Property Management is the fastest growing profitable residential property management and technology company in the U.S.
  • Led by a team of experienced industry professionals and seasoned technology innovators, PURE acquires single-family residential property management companies and invests in their people and processes.

Canada and British Columbia invest $29.5 million in 11 projects to make B.C. communities more resilient to natural disasters

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

These projects are in addition to 18 other disaster mitigation-related projects that were announced last summer.

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  • These projects are in addition to 18 other disaster mitigation-related projects that were announced last summer.
  • The Government of Canada is investing more than $24.6 million in these 11 projects.
  • The projects announced today will create jobs, improve critical infrastructure across B.C., and help communities withstand natural disasters.
  • During that period, over $38 billion has been earmarked for communities across Canada to support world-class, modern public infrastructure, including over $4.9 billion for disaster mitigation projects.

McNeill Hotel Company Forms Joint Venture Investment Partnership with Prospect Ridge; Will Operate Under McNeill Investment Group (MIG) Corporate Umbrella

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

McNeill Investment Group Executive Chairman Phillip H. McNeill, Jr. made the announcement.

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  • McNeill Investment Group Executive Chairman Phillip H. McNeill, Jr. made the announcement.
  • Property management assignments will continue to be organized under McNeill Hotel Company, with the Prospect Ridge joint venture and McNeill Hotel Company units of newly formed McNeill Investment Group (MIG).
  • This is a landmark day in the history of our company, said Phillip H. McNeill, Jr.
  • When Mark Ricketts and I began McNeill Hotel Company, one of our original goals was to create a company that would be attractive to institutional investors.

Closing the Health Disparity Gap for Black Women

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Monday, May 9, 2022

Evidence exists that racial differences in socioeconomic (education and employment) and housing outcomes results in systematic unequal treatment of Black women.

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  • Evidence exists that racial differences in socioeconomic (education and employment) and housing outcomes results in systematic unequal treatment of Black women.
  • HOUSTON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- These are just a few of the reasons Houston's Leading Black Information Source is hosting the 2nd State of Black Women Health Forum at HISD's Young Women's College Preparatory Academy, 1906 Cleburne St., in Houston.
  • Health questions from the audience will be answered by black medical professionals who commonly address the health care needs unique to Black women.
  • "This forum brings Black girls and Black women together with women medical professionals to help provide a roadmap for their lifelong health journey," said Sonny Messiah-Jiles, CEO of the Defender Network.

Buying Group Marketing Pioneer, Influ2, Celebrates 2021 Momentum with 167% Revenue Growth and US Expansion

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Monday, January 31, 2022

Fueled by an $8 million Series A , led by Rally Ventures, Influ2 continues on its mission to build an innovative comprehensive Buying Group Marketing solution.

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  • Fueled by an $8 million Series A , led by Rally Ventures, Influ2 continues on its mission to build an innovative comprehensive Buying Group Marketing solution.
  • 86% of marketing leaders say digital commerce will be the most important marketing channel for their organizations in the next two years.
  • This past year Nirosha Methananda joined as Vice President of Marketing, and most recently Joe McNeill as Chief Revenue Officer.
  • In our discussion, Malachi confirmed that the transformation in B2B buying behavior is increasingly creating a need for a Buying Group Marketing approach.