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Ducks Unlimited Canada and partners conserve 96 acres in Lake Erie Watershed

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Bowling Green land purchase saves wetland, grassland, and forest habitats

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  • Bowling Green land purchase saves wetland, grassland, and forest habitats
    AMARANTH, ON, Nov. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is celebrating the recent acquisition of 96 acres, (38.84 hectares) of valuable wetland, grassland, and forest habitat in Amaranth, Ontario.
  • The land resides within the Upper Grand River portion of the Lake Erie Watershed and its protection will support a variety of positive community and conservation outcomes.
  • Bowling Green land purchase saves wetland, grassland, and forest habitats

KeyState Renewables and Monarch Private Capital Close Nearly $100 Million Tax Equity Financing for Pine Gate Renewables’ Kentucky Solar Project

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KeyState Renewables and Monarch Private Capital announce the close of nearly $100 million tax equity financing with North Carolina-based Pine Gate Renewables on the Glover Creek solar project near Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KeyState Renewables and Monarch Private Capital announce the close of nearly $100 million tax equity financing with North Carolina-based Pine Gate Renewables on the Glover Creek solar project near Bowling Green, Kentucky.
  • Pine Gate Renewables, via its project entity, Glover Creek Solar, LLC, has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of publicly traded Constellation Energy Generation.
  • In February 2020, SOLCAP closed financing on a portfolio of six solar projects in Oregon and South Carolina with Pine Gate Renewables.
  • “We are excited to partner again with Pine Gate Renewables, one of the nation’s leading solar developers, on the financing of the Glover Creek Project in Kentucky.

Blue Bird Delivers 13 Electric School Buses to Bowling Green Independent Schools in Kentucky

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, is supplying 13 electric school buses to the Bowling Green Independent School District (BGISD) in Kentucky.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, is supplying 13 electric school buses to the Bowling Green Independent School District (BGISD) in Kentucky.
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    Blue Bird is delivering 13 electric, zero-emission school buses to the Bowling Green Independent School District (BGISD) in Kentucky to help the school district accelerate its transition to clean student transportation.
  • (Image provided by Bowling Green Independent School District)
    Blue Bird will provide ten Vision and three All American electric school buses to BGISD.
  • “We are thrilled to help Bowling Green Independent Schools transition to electric buses and clean student transportation,” said Britton Smith, president of Blue Bird Corporation.

Verizon lights up 5G Ultra Wideband across Kentucky

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband brings power and performance comparable to a wired broadband internet connection to customers’ pockets.

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  • Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband brings power and performance comparable to a wired broadband internet connection to customers’ pockets.
  • Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband enables people to do things on their mobile device that many could only do before when connected to their home internet service.
  • “Verizon is widely known for having an exceptionally reliable 5G network experience, and it’s exciting to see the positive impact our work has had in Kentucky,” said Dean Brauer, Vice President of Engineering and Operations for Verizon.
  • Verizon is deploying 5G Ultra Wideband using up to 100 MHz of C-Band spectrum in multiple Kentucky markets, and will add even more bandwidth once all of its licensed spectrum is made available.

Ormat Commences Commercial Operation of Two New Battery Storage Facilities for 43MW/43MWh of Cumulative Capacity

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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RENO, Nev., June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA), a leading renewable energy company, today announced that it has successfully commenced commercial operations for two new battery storage facilities, adding a cumulative capacity of 43MW/43MWh.

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  • RENO, Nev., June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA), a leading renewable energy company, today announced that it has successfully commenced commercial operations for two new battery storage facilities, adding a cumulative capacity of 43MW/43MWh.
  • These storage assets were part of four facilities with a total capacity of 62MW/62MWh planned for the first half of 2023.
  • Doron Blachar, CEO of Ormat Technologies, stated "We are delighted to announce the commencement of operations of two new battery storage facilities.
  • This achievement highlights our commitment to expanding our portfolio of energy storage assets in key U.S. markets.

Rescue Village announces the appointment of six new board members.

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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CLEVELAND and AKRON, Ohio, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rescue Village appointed six new members to the board of trustees, bringing the total number of trustees to sixteen.

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  • CLEVELAND and AKRON, Ohio, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rescue Village appointed six new members to the board of trustees, bringing the total number of trustees to sixteen.
  • These additions to the Board of Trustees come at a pivotal time as Rescue Village prepares for its next strategic planning process and the enhanced programs and new projects that will follow.
  • Board of Trustees President Carrie Radivoyevitch stated, "I'm thrilled to welcome this extraordinary group of professionals to Rescue Village's board.
  • Not only are they highly skilled, but they also bring different perspectives and a common passion for Rescue Village's mission.

Bausch + Lomb Launches Bausch + Lomb INFUSE® Multifocal Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses in the United States

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) (“Bausch + Lomb”), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced the U.S. launch of Bausch + Lomb INFUSE® Multifocal silicone hydrogel (SiHy) daily disposable contact lenses.

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  • Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) (“Bausch + Lomb”), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced the U.S. launch of Bausch + Lomb INFUSE® Multifocal silicone hydrogel (SiHy) daily disposable contact lenses.
  • Our Bausch + Lomb INFUSE Multifocal SiHy contact lenses were designed to directly address the common problems that they experience with multifocal contact lenses, such as contact lens dryness, which nearly 70% of multifocal contact lens wearers report experiencing during lens wear,"1† said Yang Yang, senior vice president, Vision Care, Bausch + Lomb.
  • "Bausch + Lomb INFUSE Multifocal contact lenses demonstrate consistent focusing power in each zone of vision, help ensure a smooth, wettable surface for patient comfort and are easy to fit."
  • In addition, eye care practitioners and contact lens wearers are encouraged to use Bausch + Lomb’s complementary contact lens recycling program to properly recycle their used contact lens materials, including Bausch + Lomb INFUSE Multifocal contact lenses, blister packs and top foils.

Bluegrass Supply Chain to Invest Over $15 Million For New Facility in Jeffersonville, IN

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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Bluegrass Supply Chain continues to build the logistics industry by announcing plans with Bridgeport Partners REIG, LLC, for a new facility in Southern Indiana.

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  • Bluegrass Supply Chain continues to build the logistics industry by announcing plans with Bridgeport Partners REIG, LLC, for a new facility in Southern Indiana.
  • “We’re extremely excited to bring this new, state-of-the-art logistics center to Jeffersonville,” said John Higgins, CEO of Bluegrass Supply Chain Services, LLC and Bridgeport Partners REIG, LLC.
  • “As we saw during the height of the pandemic, logistics and supply chain management plays a critical role in the economic health and vibrancy of our country.
  • “We’re thrilled to partner with Bluegrass Supply Chain Services on this project,” said Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore.

OTC LOGISTICS WELCOMES INDUSTRY LEADER BRIAN HOLLENBECK AS GENERAL MANAGER.

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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HOUSTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OTC Logistics, a global Freight Forwarder offering specialized logistics and project management services, is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Hollenbeck as its new General Manager, effective May 8, 2023.

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  • HOUSTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OTC Logistics, a global Freight Forwarder offering specialized logistics and project management services, is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Hollenbeck as its new General Manager, effective May 8, 2023.
  • "We are thrilled to have Brian Hollenbeck join our team as General Manager," said Kirk Lane, Managing Director of OTC Logistics.
  • Before joining OTC Logistics, Brian served as the President and CEO of BLG Logistics, Inc. for five years.
  • Javier Loya, Co-CEO of OTC Global Holdings, the holding company of OTC Logistics, concluded: "The addition of Brian Hollenbeck to the OTC Logistics team is a testament to the company's commitment to providing exceptional service to its customers.

HMH Announces Winners of Inaugural HMH Lighthouse Awards

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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BOSTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, learning technology company HMH announced the winners of the inaugural HMH Lighthouse Awards, in partnership with acclaimed speaker and author of The Lighthouse Effect, Steve Pemberton and Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, Chief Operating Officer at NAIC and a "human lighthouse" featured in Pemberton's book.

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  • In partnership with Steve Pemberton and Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, HMH celebrates 10 teachers across the country for their positive impact in their classrooms and beyond
    BOSTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, learning technology company HMH announced the winners of the inaugural HMH Lighthouse Awards, in partnership with acclaimed speaker and author of The Lighthouse Effect, Steve Pemberton and Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, Chief Operating Officer at NAIC and a "human lighthouse" featured in Pemberton's book.
  • Over 500 teachers—all of whom demonstrated extraordinary work both inside and outside of the classroom—were nominated for the awards.
  • This year's winners have shown a commitment to going above and beyond for their students.
  • All winners will receive a visit from Steve Pemberton and Carmen Ortiz-McGhee at their school in the 2023-2024 school year.