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UNCF Jacksonville and Edward Waters University hosts Third Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball raising Vital Funds to Support HBCUs and Students

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Jacksonville, F.L., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Third annual Jacksonville Mayor’s Masked Ball benefiting Edward Waters University was a smashing success.

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  • Jacksonville, F.L., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Third annual Jacksonville Mayor’s Masked Ball benefiting Edward Waters University was a smashing success.
  • “The Mayor's Masked Ball has once again showcased the unwavering support for Edward Waters University and the UNCF's mission to uplift HBCUs and their students.
  • UNCF and HBCUs matter now more than ever as our students and institutions need ongoing support.
  • Events like the Jacksonville Mayor’s Masked Ball help us do just that,” said Dr. Lomax.

Oxa Deploys its Commercial Self-driving Software for the First Time as AV Shuttles Launch for Passengers in Florida, US

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.

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  • The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The shuttles are part of an autonomous vehicle (AV) program licensed by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  • The first rollout will be followed by 7 more featuring Oxa software planned in cities across the US and UK in 2024.
  • Oxa calculates the two most viable arenas - Passenger Shuttles and Industrial Logistics - will form an addressable software market worth multi-billions of dollars a year.

Oxa Deploys its Commercial Self-driving Software for the First Time as AV Shuttles Launch for Passengers in Florida, US

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.

Key Points: 
  • The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The shuttles are part of an autonomous vehicle (AV) program licensed by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  • The first rollout will be followed by 7 more featuring Oxa software planned in cities across the US and UK in 2024.
  • Oxa calculates the two most viable arenas - Passenger Shuttles and Industrial Logistics - will form an addressable software market worth multi-billions of dollars a year.

Detroit Digital Agency SSDM Opens Second Office in Jacksonville, Florida

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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TROY, Mich., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SSDM, a digital marketing agency in metro Detroit, announced the opening of a second office in Jacksonville, Florida. The company celebrated its 15th anniversary in June, 2023 and is pleased to announce this opening as another hallmark event in the agency's evolution.

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  • Detroit digital marketing agency SSDM has opened an office in Jacksonville, Florida
    TROY, Mich., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SSDM, a digital marketing agency in metro Detroit, announced the opening of a second office in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • "Because of this, SSDM is eager to participate in and contribute to meaningful growth in the Jacksonville business community."
  • "I am so excited to begin to build connections between SSDM and the Jacksonville business community.
  • Though he built his award-winning work expertise in Detroit, Taylor says "I have long hoped for the right time to bring my company's expertise home."

Miller Electric Company, in partnership with CBRE, broke ground Friday, July 14th on a new Electric Vehicle Innovation Design Center (EVIDC) in Jacksonville, FL.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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WB Engineering+Consultants, Schneider Electric, and Graybar are supporting partners in the facility.

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  • WB Engineering+Consultants, Schneider Electric, and Graybar are supporting partners in the facility.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230719652558/en/
    Miller Electric Company, in partnership with CBRE, broke ground Friday, July 14th on a new Electric Vehicle Innovation Design Center (EVIDC) in Jacksonville, FL.
  • Miller Electric is a leading EV solutions provider in the U.S., offering turnkey solutions, trusted partnerships, and innovative hands-on engagement.
  • As a national electrical and technology contractor, Miller Electric is committed to driving innovation, growth, and sustainability in the EV market.

Jacksonville Transportation Authority Awards Balfour Beatty, Beep and V2R Team Country's Largest-Ever Public Sector Autonomous Shuttle Project

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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We are proud to collaborate with the Balfour Beatty V2R Team and its consortium of world-class and leading firms like Beep.

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  • We are proud to collaborate with the Balfour Beatty V2R Team and its consortium of world-class and leading firms like Beep.
  • Their expertise and innovation will help the JTA deliver the nation's foremost public transportation network powered by sustainable, electric autonomous vehicles.
  • JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford Sr.
    "We are honored that the Jacksonville Transportation Authority has placed its trust in Beep and the V2R Team to deliver the nation's largest-ever autonomous shuttle project to enhance mobility-for-all in the downtown area.
  • The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is an independent state agency serving Jacksonville, Florida and Northeast Florida with multi-modal responsibilities.

Beep Selects New Chief Safety Officer and Senior Director of Transit Operations

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beep a global leader in multi-passenger, electric, autonomous mobility solutions today announced the appointment of Stephen Berry as chief safety officer and David Rodriguez as senior director of transit operations.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beep a global leader in multi-passenger, electric, autonomous mobility solutions today announced the appointment of Stephen Berry as chief safety officer and David Rodriguez as senior director of transit operations.
  • Berry will leverage his extensive experience in public safety management including his previous position as general manager for St. Louis Metro Public Safety.
  • "Safety is the cornerstone of autonomous vehicle operations.
  • Prior to joining Beep, Mr. Rodriguez was the transit director at Council on Aging of St. Lucie the public transit authority for St. Lucie County in Florida.

Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Cenntro Automotive Selects Jacksonville, Florida Site for New U.S. Manufacturing Facility

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Cenntro Automotive expects to invest $25 million in the facility and to begin assembling vehicles in the first quarter of 2022.

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  • Cenntro Automotive expects to invest $25 million in the facility and to begin assembling vehicles in the first quarter of 2022.
  • Jacksonville is the ideal spot for our first U.S. manufacturing facility with JAXPORT providing a strong foundation in advanced manufacturing and a growing innovation ecosystem, said Peter Wang, Cenntro Chairman and CEO of Cenntro Automotive.
  • Our new Jacksonville hub will serve as a cornerstone for our U.S. commercial electric vehicle sales and manufacturing efforts as our seventh assembly plant worldwide.
  • Cenntro leads the transformation in the automotive industry through scalable, decentralized production and fully digitalized autonomous driving solutions empowered by the Cenntro iChassis.

Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund Declares Initial Distribution

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Monday, November 29, 2021
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Historical distribution sources have included net investment income, realized gains and return of capital.

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  • Historical distribution sources have included net investment income, realized gains and return of capital.
  • If a distribution includes anything other than net investment income, the fund provides a notice of the best estimate of its distribution sources at that time which may be viewed at www.nuveen.com/CEFdistributions .
  • Under a managed distribution policy, Nuveen closed-end funds seek to maintain a stable regular distribution amount that, over the long term, matches the funds total distributions paid to its total return.
  • Nuveen and the closed-end funds managed by Nuveen and its affiliates undertake no responsibility to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.

Nuveen Announces Completion of Multi-Asset Closed-End Fund Reorganizations

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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The reorganizations of Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE: JDD), Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund (NYSE: JTA), and Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Dividend Growth Fund (NYSE: JTD) into a new fund, Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund (NYSE: NMAI), was successfully completed prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on November 22, 2021.

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  • The reorganizations of Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE: JDD), Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund (NYSE: JTA), and Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Dividend Growth Fund (NYSE: JTD) into a new fund, Nuveen Multi-Asset Income Fund (NYSE: NMAI), was successfully completed prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on November 22, 2021.
  • The combined fund, NMAI, seeks to provide total return through high current income and capital appreciation, employing a dynamic multi-asset allocation strategy that is designed to improve diversification and take into account changing market conditions.
  • The exchanges took place based upon the acquired funds closing net asset values on November 19, 2021 and NMAIs initial net asset value per common share of $20.
  • The exchange ratios at which common shares of each acquired fund were exchanged for common shares of NMAI are listed below: