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Bowman Enables Growth in Battery Storage Sector

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), today announced the firm has reached the milestone of having completed 100 battery energy storage system (BESS) engineering assignments nationwide.

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  • Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), today announced the firm has reached the milestone of having completed 100 battery energy storage system (BESS) engineering assignments nationwide.
  • The recent passing of the “Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023” included provisions that enable fast tracking of permitting for the battery storage industry under the 2015 FAST Act (Section 41001(6)(A)).
  • Bowman has seen marked increases in BESS contracts in these regions along with emerging expansion in the Mid-West and Mid-Atlantic.
  • ”Bowman has the network of nationwide professionals, the breadth of services and the industry experience we require to support our leadership role and enable our teams to successfully meet market demand for battery energy storage.”

California keeps looking for ways to raise prices, drive away more businesses and destroy growth through bad policy and bad politics

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

It makes it all but impossible to run small business restaurants, but the impacts are far beyond that.

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  • It makes it all but impossible to run small business restaurants, but the impacts are far beyond that.
  • Proponents argued that this bill was about helping everyone — especially hardworking people employed by restaurants.
  • Carveouts like these pit local businesses against each other and undermine the goal of helping all restaurant workers.
  • So it asked for a backdoor – pushing Sacramento lawmakers to introduce, pass and sign a bad policy that hurts small businesses, workers, and consumers.

Insight Achieves All Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ:NSIT), a Fortune 500 solutions integrator helping organizations accelerate their digital journey, has achieved all possible Microsoft Solutions Partner designations, including the rare seventh designation for Microsoft Cloud only awarded to companies holding all other six designations.

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  • Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ:NSIT), a Fortune 500 solutions integrator helping organizations accelerate their digital journey, has achieved all possible Microsoft Solutions Partner designations, including the rare seventh designation for Microsoft Cloud only awarded to companies holding all other six designations.
  • Within these designations, Insight has earned 12 Microsoft specializations representing the companys deep technical expertise and best-in-class capabilities spanning hardware, software and cloud.
  • In 2022, Insight has earned 12 Microsoft Partner of the Year awards, including top Worldwide and North America Surface PC Reseller, Worldwide Surface Hub Reseller, U.S. Manufacturing Partner of the Year and Canada Partner of the Year.
  • Awarded by Microsoft based on partner capability scoring, the designations are determined by factors like performance, skilling and client success.

Governor Newsom’s AB 257 Stamp of Approval Will Hurt California Consumers, Workers and Small Businesses

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Monday, September 5, 2022

But instead of endorsing legislation that benefits all workers, Governor Newsom is creating an unequal playing field that threatens small business owners and communities across the state.

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  • But instead of endorsing legislation that benefits all workers, Governor Newsom is creating an unequal playing field that threatens small business owners and communities across the state.
  • Newsom is siding with special interests rather than the people and small businesses of California.
  • Given that AB 257 will increase costs for consumers and harm local businesses, its no surprise less than one-third of Californians support this bill.
  • To speak to a small business owner who will be impacted by AB 257, please contact Patrick George at (916) 202-1982.

Gov. Newsom Can Save CA Families & Small Businesses From 20% Food Tax With AB 257 Veto

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

His own Department of Finance opposed AB 257, saying it would increase costs without solving the problem it claims to address.

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  • His own Department of Finance opposed AB 257, saying it would increase costs without solving the problem it claims to address.
  • Governor Newsom knows that if AB 257 becomes law, small businesses like mine will face no choice but to raise prices to stay afloat or be forced to shut our doors.
  • AB 257 hurts local small businesses like mine while raising prices for local families and visitors to our state, said Alex Johnson, owner of 11 franchised restaurants in California.
  • To speak to a small business owner who would be impacted by AB 257, please contact Patrick George at (916) 202-1982.

California Small Business Owners Descend on Capitol to Highlight Cost Impact of AB 257

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Today, nearly 100 small business owners from across California will travel to the Capitol to speak out against the detrimental and costly impacts of Assembly Bill 257, known as the FAST Act.

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  • Today, nearly 100 small business owners from across California will travel to the Capitol to speak out against the detrimental and costly impacts of Assembly Bill 257, known as the FAST Act.
  • The UCR Centers analysis concludes that restaurant prices would quickly climbon top of record-high inflationunder AB 257.
  • AB 257 hurts local small businesses like mine while raising prices for local families and visitors to our state, said Alex Johnson, owner of 11 Auntie Annes and Cinnabon locations in California.
  • To speak to a small business owner who would be impacted by AB 257, please contact Patrick George at (916) 202-1982
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Forsee Power to Establish North American Headquarters and Battery Systems Gigafactory in the Columbus Region

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Forsee Power (FR0014005SB3 FORSE) (Paris:FORSE), an expert in smart battery systems for sustainable electromobility, today announces at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.C. that the Group establishes its North American headquarters and gigafactory in Hilliard, Ohio.

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  • Forsee Power (FR0014005SB3 FORSE) (Paris:FORSE), an expert in smart battery systems for sustainable electromobility, today announces at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.C. that the Group establishes its North American headquarters and gigafactory in Hilliard, Ohio.
  • The Group will leverage its experience of more than 1,200 buses and 100,000 light vehicles equipped with Forsee Power batteries.
  • Forsee Power has selected Hilliard, Ohio, located in the Columbus Region, to establish its North American headquarters and Gigafactory, pending approvals.
  • He will establish the North American organization, manufacturing operations and product expertise required to serve the North American market.

Gencor Releases Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Results

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Friday, December 17, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gencor Industries, Inc., (NASDAQ: GENC) announced today net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 91.7% to $20.0 million compared to $10.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gencor Industries, Inc., (NASDAQ: GENC) announced today net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 91.7% to $20.0 million compared to $10.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.
  • Gross profit as a percentage of net revenue were 17.2% for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, a decrease from 18.3% for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.
  • Operating loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 was ($0.7) million compared to an operating loss of $(1.7) million for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.
  • Net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 was $(0.4) million compared to a net loss of $(0.6) million for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.

NFI applauds signing of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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Monday, November 15, 2021

ST. CLOUD, Minn., Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, applauded today’s signing of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) by U.S. President Joe Biden. All figures in this press release are in U.S. dollars.

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  • CLOUD, Minn., Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF) NFI Group Inc. (NFI or the Company), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, applauded todays signing of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) by U.S. President Joe Biden.
  • The IIJA replaces the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act ("FAST Act"), which had previously been the primary federal funding mechanism for transportation programs.
  • With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets todays urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions.
  • NFI common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NFI.

Norton Rose Fulbright adds securities, capital markets and corporate finance partner in New York

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

New York, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Scott Saks, whose legal practice focuses on securities, capital markets and corporate finance, has joined its New York office as a partner.

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  • New York, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Scott Saks, whose legal practice focuses on securities, capital markets and corporate finance, has joined its New York office as a partner.
  • Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbrights US Managing Partner, said:
    Scott has significant experience in the areas of securities, capital markets and corporate finance.
  • His addition supports our continued focus on growing and strengthening our transactional corporate practice, especially in the New York market.
  • Scarlet McNellie, Norton Rose Fulbrights US Head of Corporate, M&A and Securities, commented:
    Scott enhances our corporate capabilities in the New York office, which is well positioned to serve clients on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.