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KinetX Aerospace Named Most Innovative Company in Space in 2024 Amidst Award Recognitions

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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TEMPE, Ariz., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KinetX Aerospace , the first commercial company to provide mission design and navigation services for NASA’s deep space missions, has been recognized for its innovation and leadership in the space industry, in addition to being named Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company in Space in 2024 , and ranked 10th overall on Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2024 .

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KinetX Aerospace , the first commercial company to provide mission design and navigation services for NASA’s deep space missions, has been recognized for its innovation and leadership in the space industry, in addition to being named Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company in Space in 2024 , and ranked 10th overall on Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2024 .
  • KinetX has been at the forefront of the commercialization of space for over 30 years and is made up of a team of highly qualified engineers with deep space expertise and experience.
  • The team is focused on leading, developing, and demonstrating innovative solutions to global and space-based challenges.
  • “The OSIRIS-REx mission team is well-deserving of the Collier Trophy and Goddard Memorial Trophy,” said Coralie Adam, KinetX Optical Navigation Lead for OSIRIS-REx.

Snappt's Ariel Guzman Earns Spot in NAA's Esteemed 20 in Their Twenties 2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Apartment Association (NAA) has announced Ariel Guzman, Regional Director at Snappt Inc. and member of New Jersey Apartment Association as part of NAA's 20 in their Twenties, Class of 2024.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Apartment Association (NAA) has announced Ariel Guzman , Regional Director at Snappt Inc. and member of New Jersey Apartment Association as part of NAA's 20 in their Twenties, Class of 2024.
  • Ariel Guzman and his fellow recipients will be celebrated at rental housing's premier event, Apartmentalize, in Philadelphia from June 19 to 21, 2024.
  • This recognition fuels my passion for pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the multifamily sector," says Ariel Guzman, Regional Director at Snappt.
  • "Congratulations to Ariel Guzman and the entire 20 in their Twenties, Class of 2024," said Bob Pinnegar, NAA President and CEO.

Reliable Robotics Selected as a Collier Trophy Finalist

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Reliable Robotics , a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, today announced that it was shortlisted as one of four contenders for the 2023 Robert J. Collier Trophy .

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  • Reliable Robotics , a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, today announced that it was shortlisted as one of four contenders for the 2023 Robert J. Collier Trophy .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221862994/en/
    Reliable’s autonomous flight system earns a place on the Collier Trophy finalist list for 2023 (Photo: Business Wire)
    "The Robert J. Collier Trophy is the pinnacle of aviation achievement, and those who earn it are in rare and historic company," said Amy Spowart, NAA President and CEO.
  • "The Reliable Robotics team has earned their place in the final selection for the 2023 Collier Trophy and the opportunity to provide more detail about how autonomous flight can be achieved effectively and safely.
  • Reliable Robotics was selected for achievements in 2023 that highlight the maturity of its autonomous flight system to deliver near-term benefits to the aerospace industry.

NAA Statement on President Biden's State of the Union Address

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Statement from NAA President and CEO Bob Pinnegar in response to President Biden's State of the Union address:

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Statement from NAA President and CEO Bob Pinnegar in response to President Biden's State of the Union address:
    "The National Apartment Association (NAA) and our network of more than 96,000 members strive to be active and valued partners in every community.
  • While we are pleased that housing policy is meaningfully in the spotlight for the first time in generations, the President's misguided blame only serves to further divide us instead of solving the problems at hand: a critical shortage of housing supply and soaring costs across the board.
  • NAA has long been ready to partner with policymakers to pursue substantive solutions; now more than ever, rental housing providers and renters across the country need policies not finger pointing."

GlobeSt. Recognizes Rob Finlay of Thirty Capital as a 2024 Best Boss in Commercial Real Estate

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Real Estate Forum, a prominent source for commercial real estate news and insights, announces Rob Finlay, Founder and CEO of Thirty Capital, as a recipient of the 2024 Best Bosses in Commercial Real Estate Award.

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  • Real Estate Forum, a prominent source for commercial real estate news and insights, announces Rob Finlay, Founder and CEO of Thirty Capital, as a recipient of the 2024 Best Bosses in Commercial Real Estate Award.
  • "I am humbled to receive the Best Bosses in Commercial Real Estate Award from GlobeSt.
  • I am grateful for the opportunity to lead such an exceptional team at Thirty Capital, and I look forward to continuing to work together to push the boundaries of innovation in commercial real estate," said Finlay.
  • This award serves as a reminder of the importance of strong leadership, teamwork, and innovation in achieving success in commercial real estate," added Finlay.

NAA Names James Schenck as the 2024 Whitman Trophy Recipient

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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WASHINGTON and TYSONS, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that PenFed Credit Union President/CEO & PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy.

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  • WASHINGTON and TYSONS, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that PenFed Credit Union President/CEO & PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy.
  • Created in honor of the aerospace executive and philanthropist bearing its name, Bruce was posthumously named the first trophy recipient in 2019.
  • "No one cared more about our industry than Bruce Whitman," said Jim Albaugh, NAA Chair.
  • "He dedicated his life to service, and I know Bruce would be honored to know that this year's recipient of the Whitman Trophy is James Schenck.

IREM®, NAA, and BOMA Open 2024 Income/Expense IQ Benchmark Submissions in Partnership with Lobby CRE

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management), the National Apartment Association (NAA), and Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA) have opened 2024 Income/Expense IQ (I/E IQ) benchmark submissions in partnership with Lobby CRE, a Thirty Capital company.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management), the National Apartment Association (NAA), and Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA) have opened 2024 Income/Expense IQ (I/E IQ) benchmark submissions in partnership with Lobby CRE, a Thirty Capital company.
  • "We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Income/Expense IQ benchmark and kick off a new year for data submissions.
  • This initiative is truly powered by partnership, and together we can build better benchmarks," said Rob Finlay, CEO of Lobby CRE.
  • "As we open submissions for 2024 Income/Expense IQ benchmarking, we're excited to apply our streamlined data collection and analysis tool, thanks to our partnership with Lobby CRE," says 2024 IREM President Libby Ekre, CPM®.

GlobeSt. Recognizes Rob Finlay of Thirty Capital as a 2024 Influencer in CRE Technology

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Real Estate Forum, a leading source for commercial real estate news and insights, has named Rob Finlay, Founder and CEO of Thirty Capital, as a 2024 Influencer in CRE Technology.

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  • Real Estate Forum, a leading source for commercial real estate news and insights, has named Rob Finlay, Founder and CEO of Thirty Capital, as a 2024 Influencer in CRE Technology.
  • "It is truly an honor to be nominated as a 2024 Influencer in CRE Technology by GlobeSt.
  • At Thirty Capital, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in commercial real estate.
  • This acknowledgment reaffirms our dedication to driving positive change and leveraging data and technology to transform the industry," said Finlay.

Rampant, Increasing Fraud Impacting Rental Housing Costs

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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Results from a groundbreaking new survey of rental housing providers have revealed staggering increases of fraud, contributing to both the growth in rents and number of evictions.

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  • Results from a groundbreaking new survey of rental housing providers have revealed staggering increases of fraud, contributing to both the growth in rents and number of evictions.
  • Driven in part by social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram , the rise in false rental housing applications is exacerbating rental costs, fueling the housing affordability challenges facing communities across the country and undermining the credibility of eviction data.
  • This in turn leads to higher costs for rental housing providers and, ultimately, the renters they house.
  • “While most renters are honest, those who are not are causing the cost of rental housing to increase for everyone.

Funnel Releases 2023 Highlights

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Funnel Leasing, the only front office product suite to successfully centralize operations for leading companies, today announced its 2023 highlights. Throughout the past year, Funnel continued to innovate and disrupt the multifamily industry through partnerships with its clients and expanding the company's suite of products. From continued iteration of their products, to HOME by Funnel Inc. making its first donation to a charity partner organization, to earning awards, to closing on a new round of funding it was an outstanding year for Funnel.

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  • QuadReal leads the Canadian market with the first adoption of Funnel to drive centralized leasing portfolio-wide.
  • Non-profit, HOME by Funnel Inc., made its first donation to partner organization: Entryway
    The inaugural partnership between the two non-profits brings to life HOME by Funnel Inc.'s goal of creating housing equality.
  • The work knows no end, HOME plans to raise money to support housing equity from various sources, including Funnel Leasing, Inc., which will donate $1 from every new lease signed using Funnel Leasing's online leasing solution.
  • Funnel was honored with multiple additional multifamily and real estate Influencer awards:
    Our CRO, Johnny Hanna, former Entrata and Homie co-founder , was recognized as a 2023 Multifamily Influencer by GlobeSt.