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Rocketlane Surges into Q2 with New Innovative Product Features, Leadership Hiring, Industry Recognition, and Propel24

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Continuing its streak of innovation, Rocketlane has integrated artificial intelligence through 'Resource AI ', a feature designed to enhance resource utilization and profitability.

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  • Continuing its streak of innovation, Rocketlane has integrated artificial intelligence through 'Resource AI ', a feature designed to enhance resource utilization and profitability.
  • The company has also broadened its product offerings with the introduction of 'Custom Reports', a functionality that converts raw data into tailored reports, thereby improving data analysis and insights.
  • Other notable Q1 releases include partner time tracking, scheduled automation, and mobile timesheets, all aimed at enhancing the user experience.
  • "Rocketlane has been rapidly disrupting the customer onboarding and PSA market with thoughtful initiatives and innovation," said Srikrishnan Ganesan, CEO and Co-founder of Rocketlane.

PulteGroup Announces Return to Salt Lake City, Utah Market

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

After nearly two decades, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) has announced plans to reenter the Salt Lake City market.

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  • After nearly two decades, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) has announced plans to reenter the Salt Lake City market.
  • “We are thrilled to begin building a strong local presence in Salt Lake City, one of the most desirable and affluent growth areas in the country,” said Ryan Breen, president of PulteGroup’s Las Vegas division, which will manage operations in Utah.
  • There will be four three-story attached home designs from 2,300 to 2400+ square feet for buyers to choose from in the townhome community.
  • Conveniently situated near Heber and Midway, the Salt Lake City International Airport is less than an hour drive.

Lakeshore Learning Expands Distribution Center in Kentucky

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Monday, December 4, 2023

CARSON, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lakeshore Learning, a leading developer and retailer of educational materials for teachers, children and families, has announced the completion of the final stage of expansion for its distribution facility in Midway, Kentucky, which increased the site by approximately 364,000 additional square-feet. With this expansion, the facility is expected to bring 50 new jobs to the Midway community, increasing the site's full-time employees from around 425 to 475. These new jobs will include entry-level, supervisory, and manager distribution roles.

Key Points: 
  • The Midway facility is Lakeshore's second distribution center in the United States and has been in operation since 2017.
  • "We are thrilled to further grow our distribution center in Midway, Kentucky, and to continue serving our customers," said Artin Ghazarian, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lakeshore Learning.
  • Lakeshore partnered with Kentucky state and local government to build the existing Midway distribution center, which now totals 1.4 million square-feet.
  • To learn more about Lakeshore Learning, visit lakeshorelearning.com and to find more information about the positions Lakeshore Learning is hiring for at the expanded facility, visit lakeshorelearning.com/about/careers.

North Island Credit Union Partners with USS Midway to Support On-Board STEM Education Programs

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Friday, November 17, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North Island Credit Union has again partnered with USS Midway Museum (Midway), supporting its "No Child Left Ashore" scholarship fund to increase access to onboard programs for children from underserved communities. Through the partnership, the credit union will provide $15,000 to underwrite costs for 650 students from Title 1 schools across San Diego to attend Midway STEM Education Onboard Field Trip experiences.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North Island Credit Union has again partnered with USS Midway Museum (Midway), supporting its "No Child Left Ashore" scholarship fund to increase access to onboard programs for children from underserved communities.
  • "We are committed to supporting local institutions, young people and educators in our community, and there is no better example of a powerful program than the USS Midway's outstanding STEM Education experiences," said North Island Credit Union President & CEO Steve O'Connell.
  • "We're honored to support the USS Midway and all of the students and teachers who benefit from its programs."
  • North Island Credit Union has been an active supporter of the USS Midway Museum since 2015, donating over $147,000 to further the organization's youth and community programs over the last eight years.

Bowman Supplying Engineering and Survey for a New Entertainment Center within San Diego’s Midway-Pacific Highway Community

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN) was contracted by Midway Rising to deliver engineering, survey and mapping services for a new entertainment center and master plan for San Diego’s Midway-Pacific Highway community.

Key Points: 
  • Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN) was contracted by Midway Rising to deliver engineering, survey and mapping services for a new entertainment center and master plan for San Diego’s Midway-Pacific Highway community.
  • As part of the Midway Rising master plan, the new entertainment center is replacing the Pechanga Arena with a 16,000-seat facility designed to host an array of events, including sports matches, concerts and entertainment shows.
  • This new entertainment center stands as a significant cornerstone within the broader Midway Rising redevelopment initiative of breathing new life into surplus land within the Midway-Pacific Highway community.
  • “Their commitment to excellence and their dedication to blending innovation with sustainability aligns seamlessly with the goals of the redevelopment.”

BZAM LTD. COMPLETES FINAL PHASE OF POST-MERGER SYNERGY PLAN; PROVIDES POSITIVE OUTLOOK

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The changes we have implemented following the Merger position the Company to thrive in both the Canadian and international markets going forward."

Key Points: 
  • The changes we have implemented following the Merger position the Company to thrive in both the Canadian and international markets going forward."
  • Following the Merger, the persistent focus on improving margins and reducing SG&A costs continue to progress the Company's twin objectives of positive EBITDA and free cash flow.
  • Continued Organic Revenue Growth: The Company expects to launch 11 new SKUs in Q4 2023 and over 20 new SKUs in Q1 2024.
  • At the same time, the Company continues to focus on selling higher margin products and improving margins on existing products.

Joni and Friends Partners with the State Fair of Texas for Sensory-Friendly Morning

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Through their Dallas-based Joni and Friends Texas location, the organization will provide the opportunity for families living with disability to experience the Fair in a more accessible way.

Key Points: 
  • Through their Dallas-based Joni and Friends Texas location, the organization will provide the opportunity for families living with disability to experience the Fair in a more accessible way.
  • Through this support, Joni and Friends and the State Fair of Texas are thrilled to offer the opportunity for individuals and families with disability to experience the Fair in a more fun and beneficial way.
  • “We are honored to partner with the State Fair of Texas to enhance the experience of their Sensory-Friendly Mornings.
  • Joni and Friends invites both families living with disability and volunteers to register early to secure a spot for this special Sensory-Friendly Morning.

Dorney Park’s Fall Season Returns September 15th with Fresh Frights and Festive Fun

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

“Fall is one of our guests’ favorite time of the year and we’re excited about the lineup of exciting attractions and entertainment,” said Jessica Naderman, Dorney Park’s general manager and vice president.

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  • “Fall is one of our guests’ favorite time of the year and we’re excited about the lineup of exciting attractions and entertainment,” said Jessica Naderman, Dorney Park’s general manager and vice president.
  • Immerse yourself in the electric pulse, rockin’ vocals and soul-shattering rhythms of Halloween’s most terrifying elements in a battle of evil vs. evil.
  • Character Meet & Greet: Meet the PEANUTS Gang fully decked out in costume as we celebrate the Great Pumpkin.
  • Guests who purchase a 2024 Gold Pass now will get unlimited visits to The Great Pumpkin Fest in 2023.

BZAM Ltd. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Taken together with an excise tax correction from Q1 2023 being recorded in Q2 2023 normalized Q2 gross and net revenues would be more in line with Q1.

Key Points: 
  • Taken together with an excise tax correction from Q1 2023 being recorded in Q2 2023 normalized Q2 gross and net revenues would be more in line with Q1.
  • Despite this, overall gross profit percentage was 9.5% in Q2 vs. 12% in Q1 2023 as a result of $1.1M higher fair value adjustments in Q2 2023.
  • Sales, General and Administrative Expenses ("SG&A"): SG&A increased by 68% in Q2 2023 vs. Q2 2022, commensurate with the Company's overall growth.
  • Loss from operations: Loss from operations for the quarter was $12.1M compared to $11.7M in Q1 2023.

DPE Summit 2023 Finalizes Agenda and Announces Keynotes From Uber, Airbnb, LinkedIn, and Gradle Inc.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Gradle Inc. announced the final agenda for its second annual DPE Summit , an event dedicated to the practice of Developer Productivity Engineering (DPE) and Developer Experience (DX).

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Gradle Inc. announced the final agenda for its second annual DPE Summit , an event dedicated to the practice of Developer Productivity Engineering (DPE) and Developer Experience (DX).
  • “The DPE Summit is an amazing experience and opportunity to share our learnings and make connections for future collaborations,” said Roberto Perez Alcolea, Senior Software Engineer at Netflix.
  • Rather than taking a people approach that leverages traditional management best practices and techniques, DPE takes an engineering approach to improving developer productivity.
  • Uber is excited to sponsor the DPE Summit this year as a demonstration of our continued commitment to bringing the best experience to developers inside and outside of Uber."