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Perfect Game Names Dustin Shindo Hawaii State Director

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Perfect Game President Jerry Ford today announced that Dustin Shindo will be joining the organization as Hawaii State Director, responsible for the oversight and hiring of subdirectors within the Aloha State.

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  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Perfect Game President Jerry Ford today announced that Dustin Shindo will be joining the organization as Hawaii State Director, responsible for the oversight and hiring of subdirectors within the Aloha State.
  • Perfect Game names Dustin Shindo Hawaii State Director & Hawaii Youth Baseball Association renamed Perfect Game Hawaii.
  • He is involved in several non-profits in the community, including the Hawaii Youth Baseball Association, which organizes the leading travel ball tournament in Hawaii.In connection with this announcement, Hawaii Youth Baseball Association will be renamed Perfect Game Hawaii.
  • "We're excited to welcome Dustin Shindo to the Perfect Game ohana as our new Hawaii State Director," said Ford.

The FRIENDS™ Experience Is Now Open in Plano

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

The FRIENDS Experience opened its doors in Plano today and is set to run through Jan. 17.

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  • The FRIENDS Experience opened its doors in Plano today and is set to run through Jan. 17.
  • The FRIENDS Experience will be open at the Willow Bend Mall in Plano through Friendsgiving and the full holiday season and our team is very excited to welcome fans from across Texas.
  • To prep for The FRIENDS Experience, fans can binge all 236 episodes of the original beloved series on HBO Max.
  • Founded in 2020, Superfly X is transforming the way fans interact with their favorite entertainment properties with The FRIENDS Experience.

XR-Based Workforce Training Identified as a Key Tool in Addressing America’s Employment Crisis

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

A compelling majority of the 250 HR professionals surveyed (92%) view XR as a pandemic recovery tool.

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  • A compelling majority of the 250 HR professionals surveyed (92%) view XR as a pandemic recovery tool.
  • The XR technologies currently being deployed for workforce training are proving to be a game-changer.
  • They are allowing organizations to upskill employees, prepare candidates for jobs on day one, and achieve better learning outcomes to address America's ongoing employment crisis.
  • Given its dynamic and impactful nature, immersive learning can and should be considered as a tool to support DEI programs.

Waterford Property Company Brings More Essential Housing to Pasadena with Acquisition of 105-Unit Multifamily Community

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Waterford Property Company (Waterford) in partnership with California Statewide Community Development Authority (CSCDA) has acquired THEO, a 105-unit multifamily community located at 289 N. El Molino Ave. in Pasadena, for $67 million.

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  • Waterford Property Company (Waterford) in partnership with California Statewide Community Development Authority (CSCDA) has acquired THEO, a 105-unit multifamily community located at 289 N. El Molino Ave. in Pasadena, for $67 million.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211104005551/en/
    THEO is a 105-unit multifamily community located at 289 N. El Molino Ave. in Pasadena, CA now part of Waterford Property Company's Essential Housing Program.
  • As part of this essential housing program, average per unit rent with the new rent restrictions in place will be $2,860.
  • Waterford Property Company is a diversified real estate investment and development company with an established track record in the acquisition and development of over $2 billion in multifamily and commercial properties.

Parent Company of AXY Wrap™ Names Rachel Packer Chief Legal Officer

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CRE financial firm, Axylyum Charter, has announced that they have appointed Rachel G. Packer as their Chief Legal Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CRE financial firm, Axylyum Charter, has announced that they have appointed Rachel G. Packer as their Chief Legal Officer.
  • The firm changed the landscape of lending earlier this year with the introduction of their exclusive product, AXY Wrap.
  • The addition of a Chief Legal Officer will enable the firm to increase their already sizable legal department and to better support their growing client base.
  • Specifically designed for private money lenders, AXY Wrap supports portfolio expansion by the removal of default risk.

Germany Sets New Electric Vehicles Record

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

BERLIN, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- While sales of conventional vehicles have suffered under supply shortages and long delivery times, EVs are rolling out of dealerships in Germany. The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) says that in the month of October, for the first time, electric vehicles accounted for 30.4 percent of new vehicle registrations. That's due to the current dynamics of the market.

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  • BERLIN, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --While sales of conventional vehicles have suffered under supply shortages and long delivery times, EVs are rolling out of dealerships in Germany.
  • The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) says that in the month of October, for the first time, electric vehicles accounted for 30.4 percent of new vehicle registrations.
  • Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) is the economic promotion agency of the Federal Republic of Germany.
  • GTAI supports German companies setting up in foreign markets, promotes Germany as a business location and assists foreign companies setting up shop in Germany.

Germany Sets New Electric Vehicles Record

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) says that in the month of October, for the first time, electric vehicles accounted for 30.4 percent of new vehicle registrations.

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  • The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) says that in the month of October, for the first time, electric vehicles accounted for 30.4 percent of new vehicle registrations.
  • The profit margins for electric vehicles are currently quite high.
  • Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) is the economic promotion agency of the Federal Republic of Germany.
  • GTAI supports German companies setting up in foreign markets, promotes Germany as a business location and assists foreign companies setting up shop in Germany.

ISA and Endress+Hauser Collaborate to Provide Expanded Training Offerings

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The International Society of Automation (ISA) and Endress+Hauser announce their collaboration efforts to provide expanded training and certification course offerings to customers.

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  • RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The International Society of Automation (ISA) and Endress+Hauser announce their collaboration efforts to provide expanded training and certification course offerings to customers.
  • ISA will offer select certified training courses in conjunction with Endress+Hauser's instrumentation training courses at Endress+Hauser's PTUs (Process Training Units) located across the United States.
  • In an effort to provide more customizable training options to organizations, ISA and Endress+Hauser have also co-developed an online assessment tool.
  • Through a wholly-owned subsidiary, ISA bridges the gap between standards and their implementation with the ISA Security Compliance Institute ( https://www.isasecure.org/en-US/ ) and the ISA Wireless Compliance Institute ( https://isa100wci.org/ ).

Fintech Company DigniFi Names Neeraj Mehta CEO

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Richard Counihan will support Neeraj Mehta and continue serving DigniFi by taking a seat on its board of directors.

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  • Richard Counihan will support Neeraj Mehta and continue serving DigniFi by taking a seat on its board of directors.
  • Mehta, who helped lead the spinoff of Synchrony from GE Capital, joins DigniFi with an outstanding track record in consumer fintech, payment solutions, and nonprofit leadership.
  • "Neeraj has significant domain expertise in the industries that fuel DigniFi's mission and strategy," said Lanham Napier, co-founder and CEO of BuildGroup, DigniFi's lead investor.
  • "Under his leadership, DigniFi has the potential to become a multifaceted fintech platform that aligns the interests of consumers, businesses, and lenders.

First World Hardware Development Conference Held in Yongkang, China

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Yongkang, China, Nov 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The 1st World Hardware Development Conference kicked off in Yongkang, Jinhua City in East China's Zhejiang Province on November 1, inviting global minds to discuss the future of hardware industry.

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  • Yongkang, China, Nov 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The 1st World Hardware Development Conference kicked off in Yongkang, Jinhua City in East China's Zhejiang Province on November 1, inviting global minds to discuss the future of hardware industry.
  • The three-day event includes a hardware industry development summit, a symposium on the construction of China's hardware industry base and a tour of the world hardware exhibition hall.
  • At the opening ceremony, hardware industries around the world jointly issued Yongkang Declaration to promote high-quality development of global hardware industry.
  • More than 10 international organizations, including International Federation of Hardware and Housewares Association, North American Hardware and Paint Association and Asia Pacific Doors & Windows Architectural Hardware Association, sent congratulatory messages to the conference.