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LPL Financial Welcomes Momentum Wealth

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Monday, November 27, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Rob Elstad, Steven “Coert” Van Voorhees and Bill Blankenship have joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Rob Elstad, Steven “Coert” Van Voorhees and Bill Blankenship have joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms.
  • The team reported having served approximately $150 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets*, and joins LPL from Ameriprise.
  • This positioning allows the team to cater primarily to retirees and their families, with services that encompass a comprehensive range of financial aspects including financial planning, investment management, estate planning, tax planning strategies and charitable giving.
  • “We appreciate being able to help guide individuals through significant financial decisions and offering support during challenging life transitions, such as retirement planning or coping with the loss of a loved one.”
    Formerly known as Van Voorhees, Elstad & Associates, the team is rebranding to Momentum Wealth with the move to LPL.

Auburn Village Joins Top 1% of Healthcare Facilities Achieving Improved Patient Safety and Quality of Patient Care

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

AUBURN, Ind., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) is pleased to announce that Auburn Village in Auburn, Indiana, is the first skilled nursing facility in the State of Indiana to achieve Enhanced Respiratory Care accreditation.

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  • Auburn Village in Auburn, Indiana is the first skilled nursing facility in the State of Indiana to achieve Enhanced Respiratory Care accreditation.
  • Enhanced Respiratory Care accreditation demonstrates our continuing commitment to providing the highest quality care for our patients.
  • "At Auburn Village, our goal is to provide compassionate person-centered care in a warm family-like setting with quality-of-life activities," said Derek Moss (Administrator, Auburn Village).
  • "Our Enhanced Respiratory Care accreditation demonstrates our continuing commitment to providing the highest quality care for our patients."

North Platte Chamber & Development Corporation Selects White River Soy Processing to Develop Oilseed Processing Plant

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

White River Soy Processing, LLC (White River) announced today that it has been selected by the North Platte Chamber & Development Corporation (the Chamber) to develop an oilseed processing plant at the Hershey Rail Park, a 300-acre industrial rail park located eight miles west of North Platte, near Hershey, Nebraska.

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  • White River Soy Processing, LLC (White River) announced today that it has been selected by the North Platte Chamber & Development Corporation (the Chamber) to develop an oilseed processing plant at the Hershey Rail Park, a 300-acre industrial rail park located eight miles west of North Platte, near Hershey, Nebraska.
  • “The Chamber has invested several months of time and energy, as well as conducting a very extensive feasibility study to land an oilseed crushing plant in our region,” said Gary Person, President & CEO of the Chamber.
  • “An oilseed processing plant at the Hershey Rail Park is a great opportunity for Nebraska’s soybean farmers and livestock producers,” said Governor Jim Pillen.
  • “Following the selection of White River for the exclusive development of this project, we are now focused on completing the capital raise,” said Walter Cronin, Co-Founder and President of White River.

ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Announce the First 12 Northern Illinois Communities to be Named “EV Ready”

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

EV Ready Communities also created online EV resources to educate residents and businesses about EVs.

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  • EV Ready Communities also created online EV resources to educate residents and businesses about EVs.
  • “The dedication demonstrated by these communities in embracing the electric vehicle future exemplifies the spirit of innovation and progress that drives Illinois forward,” said U.S.
  • “That’s why I worked to secure $500,000 for the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus municipal EV readiness project.
  • To learn about participating in the EV Readiness Program, please visit the Caucus' website .

ComEd, CSL Highlight Completion of New Electrical Substation to Serve Kankakee Plant, Support Continued Regional Economic Growth

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

ComEd today joined CSL, a global biotherapeutics company, and local partners to highlight the completion of a new electrical substation that will power CSL Behring’s growing operations and enhance regional power infrastructure.

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  • ComEd today joined CSL, a global biotherapeutics company, and local partners to highlight the completion of a new electrical substation that will power CSL Behring’s growing operations and enhance regional power infrastructure.
  • The new 5.6-acre substation is located next to CSL’s 140-acre campus in Kankakee County, the company’s only U.S. manufacturing center.
  • “In addition to supporting their power needs, this substation plays a key role in the continued economic growth of the region.
  • CSL Behring invested $35 million in below-ground site improvements roadway enhancements and surrounding infrastructure upgrades to support the new bulk power substation.

Cookies Continues Expansion in Illinois with Peoria Heights Opening

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned international cannabis and lifestyle brand, Cookies, continues to expand in Illinois with its new Peoria Heights location (1209 E War Memorial Dr, Peoria Heights, IL 61616) with a grand opening celebration that took place on Saturday, December 9.

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  • PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned international cannabis and lifestyle brand, Cookies , continues to expand in Illinois with its new Peoria Heights location (1209 E War Memorial Dr, Peoria Heights, IL 61616) with a grand opening celebration that took place on Saturday, December 9.
  • The new storefront is the second Cookies dispensary to open in Illinois and offers guests a unique shopping experience as well as a variety of high quality cannabis products, exclusive apparel and merchandise that Cookies is well known for across the United States.
  • "We are thrilled to join the Peoria Heights community.
  • We look forward to sharing our unique blends and premium products with Peoria Heights and to becoming an engaged and supportive community partner."

Amtrak Winter Park Express Booking Now for 2024 Season

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

WINTER PARK, Colo., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets for the Amtrak Winter Park Express – the "ski train" between Denver and the base of the slopes at Winter Park Resort – are now on sale for the 2024 season. Service will be provided every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting the weekend of Jan.12-14 through the weekend of March 29-31. And new for 2024 and due to popular demand, additional holiday service will be offered on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 15) and Presidents' Day (Monday, Feb. 19) as well as two "bonus Thursday" roundtrips (March 14 & 21).

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  • WINTER PARK, Colo., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets for the Amtrak Winter Park Express – the "ski train" between Denver and the base of the slopes at Winter Park Resort – are now on sale for the 2024 season.
  • "The Winter Park Express ski train is a beloved tradition for Colorado and our guests from around the globe.
  • "Amtrak is proud to announce a new season of the Winter Park Express – the seventh year of our ongoing partnership with the Winter Park Resort," said Amtrak Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Eliot Hamlisch .
  • New this season, Winter Park Resort is debuting the Wild Spur Express, a new six-person high-speed lift on Vasquez Ridge.

New CrossMod® Neighborhood to Open in London, Kentucky, Bringing Quality, Attainable Homeownership to Individuals and Families

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

LONDON, Ky., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, a leading national builder of single-family attainable housing, broke ground on a new neighborhood of stylish single-family homes in London, Kentucky. The neighborhood, The Villages of North Laurel, will include 53 Clayton Built® CrossMod® homes. Four area Clayton-owned home centers are working with local contractors to complete the development: Clayton Homes® of London, Clayton Homes of Corbin, Oakwood Homes of London and Freedom Homes of London.

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  • The neighborhood, The Villages of North Laurel, will include 53 Clayton Built® CrossMod® homes .
  • "This initiative marks a significant step towards making homeownership more attainable and advancing our city's zoning policies.
  • Individuals and families in America face a real need for attainable housing due to low inventory and high demand.
  • CrossMod homes can create more housing opportunities for potential home buyers across the nation by increasing home inventory at scale.

'Cun Chao': The Fiery Soccer Frenzy of Summer in China

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

The Village Super League is a self-organized soccer tournament for people in villages, with players including local drivers, workers, traders and ordinary students.

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  • The Village Super League is a self-organized soccer tournament for people in villages, with players including local drivers, workers, traders and ordinary students.
  • Located in Guizhou Province, Rongjiang County is home to 15 ethnic groups, with ethnic minorities making up more than 83% of the population.
  • For spectators, the Village Super League is more than just a soccer match.
  • The success of the project demonstrated the ingenious combination of creativity and practicality, injecting vitality into this summer.

Century Communities Announces Sales & Model Homes at Three Greater Houston Neighborhoods

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS)—a top 10 national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and the highest-ranked homebuilder on Newsweek's list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023—recently opened new model homes, now available for tour, at three exciting new communities in the greater Houston area: Granger Pines (Conroe), Pecan Lakes Estates (Navasota), and The Villages at Westpointe (Dayton).

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  • Homebuyers will also appreciate high-quality included features with every floor plan, such as the builder's own Century Home Connect® smart home package.
  • "We're thrilled to continue expanding our offerings in the greater Houston area, with a fantastic lineup of smartly designed floor plans in desirable locations," said Blake Roberts, Houston Division President.
  • "Interested homebuyers are invited to tour new model homes at each community and speak with  our team to find their best fit.
  • For those ready to buy, we're proud to offer homes for purchase through our streamlined online homebuying process."