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Mobil 1™ and Steer Join Forces to Transform Automotive Service and Repair Experience

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Through this partnership, the Mobil 1 and Steer teams will combine the power of their products, brands and people to improve the overall consumer and workshop experience.

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  • Through this partnership, the Mobil 1 and Steer teams will combine the power of their products, brands and people to improve the overall consumer and workshop experience.
  • “At Steer, our mission is to improve the repair experience for shops and vehicle owners alike.
  • Our collaboration with Mobil 1 is a significant step towards realizing this vision,” explained Parker Swift, CEO and Founder of Steer.
  • The relationship with Steer showcases how the Mobil 1 team plans to usher in the next wave of technology in automotive service.

Inaugural Oregon Charity Championship Nets $78,000

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Pacific Office Automation (POA) , the largest independent office equipment dealer in the U.S., reported that the inaugural Oregon Charity Championship (OCC), a competitive scramble format golf tournament at Oregon Golf Club on October 2, raised $78,165.

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  • Pacific Office Automation (POA) , the largest independent office equipment dealer in the U.S., reported that the inaugural Oregon Charity Championship (OCC), a competitive scramble format golf tournament at Oregon Golf Club on October 2, raised $78,165.
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    The Maurice Lucas Foundation won the inaugural Oregon Charity Championship, presented by Pacific Office Automation.
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    Created by Green Barn Events with POA, the Oregon Charity Championship united Oregon businesses, the local community, and Oregon nonprofits in their shared commitment to making a positive impact in the region.
  • “The Oregon Charity Championship was a huge success.

HARBOR FOODS ADDS TWO TALENTED LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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LACEY, Wash., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Harbor Foods , the West Coast's top family-owned, independent distributor, appointed two new members to their Board of Directors.

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  • LACEY, Wash., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Harbor Foods , the West Coast's top family-owned, independent distributor, appointed two new members to their Board of Directors.
  • Both provided valuable guidance to Harbor through a pivotal period of our growth, and we thank them for their support.
  • Effective governance is a vital component of a successful family business, and our experienced board members give Harbor additional perspectives and knowledge," said Justin Erickson, Chairman & CEO of Harbor Foods.
  • The 2023 Harbor Foods board of Directors are: Justin Erickson, Chairman & CEO, Michael Erickson, EVP & Director, Jeff Anderson, Director, Jamie Colbourne, Lead Director, T.J. McGill, Director, Lynn Kilbourne, Director, Jack Cuniff, Director.

Minerva Dairy Hires Steven H. Lefkowitz as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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MINERVA, Ohio, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Minerva Dairy announced today that Steven H. Lefkowitz has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. A veteran financial leader and Ohio native, Lefkowitz is a growth-oriented business executive with a strong work ethic and collaborative approach to driving greater profitability.

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  • MINERVA, Ohio, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Minerva Dairy announced today that Steven H. Lefkowitz has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer.
  • A veteran financial leader and Ohio native, Lefkowitz is a growth-oriented business executive with a strong work ethic and collaborative approach to driving greater profitability.
  • Lefkowitz, who started in his new role at Minerva Dairy on July 5, brings a new vision of corporate governance to the fifth-generation family-owned company.
  • Added Lefkowitz: "It's an honor to work with the fifth generation of a family-owned business that's as beloved in Ohio and nationwide as Minerva Dairy.

"PAY WITH SYNCHRONY" APP LAUNCHES AS FIRST COMBINED PRIVATE LABEL AND BNPL FINANCING SOLUTION AVAILABLE FOR SMALL BUSINESS VIA CLOVER®

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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STAMFORD, Conn., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer financing company, today announced that merchants will now be able to offer a short-term, no interest installment option, Synchrony SetPay pay in 4, via the Clover® point-of-sale and business management system from Fiserv, Inc. This buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering will further expand the reach of Synchrony's innovative payments and financing options and enable select merchants that use Clover to accelerate growth while providing more choice and flexibility for consumers – especially at the point of sale.

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  • The offering will be part of the Pay with Synchrony app available on the Clover App Market for participating merchants using any Clover device.
  • This app will be the first time that a combined private label credit card and a BNPL solution will be available to small merchants on the Clover platform.
  • "Accessing SetPay pay in 4 in the Clover App Market can help small businesses grow their customer base and offer the right financing solutions at the right time."
  • We offer the right financing products to the right customers in their channel of choice.

Pep Boys Launches Application Process for 2022-2023 Find Your Drive Scholarship Program

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires, one of the country's leading automotive networks, is pleased to announce the opening of its application submission process for the 2022-2023 Find Your Drive Scholarship Program. The program will award two $10,000 and six $5,000 scholarships to assist automotive technicians of tomorrow with educational expenses for the upcoming school year. Funding for the scholarships is granted by Pep Boys, which provides industry-leading after-market service at 1,000 company-owned locations in 35 states and Puerto Rico. Applications are being accepted now through Friday, May 27, 2022.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires , one of the country's leading automotive networks, is pleased to announce the opening of its application submission process for the 2022-2023 Find Your Drive Scholarship Program .
  • "This year's Find Your Drive Scholarship Program will mark more than $200,000 distributed to 50 students over its history.
  • All scholarship recipients will be eligible for preferred placement in the Pep Boys apprenticeship program and/or a full-time automotive tech position upon graduation.
  • All applications will be reviewed by a Pep Boys Scholarship committee and are being accepted now through May 27.

Pep Boys Continues Increased Support of Veterans Through Progressive's Keys to Progress Initiative

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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This year marks Pep Boys' 100th year in business and fourth consecutive year as a Progressive Keys to Progress affiliate.

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  • This year marks Pep Boys' 100th year in business and fourth consecutive year as a Progressive Keys to Progress affiliate.
  • Pep Boys contributed a free maintenance package for each donated vehicle in 2021, including higher value packages for vehicles that will serve multiple veterans through community-based organizations.
  • "At Pep Boys we're committed to helping people move forward and it's our privilege to once again support deserving veterans through Progressive's Keys to Progress program," said CEO Brian Kaner.
  • Founded in 1921 by military veterans, generations of drivers have counted on Pep Boys ASE-certified Pros to care for their cars.

Pep Boys presents $100,000 donation to help veterans via the Bob Woodruff Foundation, continues its centennial celebration

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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The donation is one of a series initiatives announced in conjunction with the Pep Boys Centennial Celebration and represents a commitment to the Bob Woodruff Foundation as a long-term strategic partner.

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  • The donation is one of a series initiatives announced in conjunction with the Pep Boys Centennial Celebration and represents a commitment to the Bob Woodruff Foundation as a long-term strategic partner.
  • Pep Boys announced its intention to establish the partnership last year with the launch of the Pep Boys Centennial Calendar, of which a portion of the proceeds had been earmarked for the Foundation.
  • Pep Boys CEO Brian Kaner presented a check for $100,000 to the organization's co-founder Bob Woodruff and BWF CEO Anne Marie Dougherty in New York City on Monday.
  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was wounded by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.

Pep Boys Receives Five Automotive Communications Awards

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pep Boys, one of the nation's leading automotive service networks, received five awards for excellence in the 2021 Automotive Communications Awards program sponsored by Women in Auto Care, part of the Auto Care Association.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pep Boys, one of the nation's leading automotive service networks, received five awards for excellence in the 2021 Automotive Communications Awards program sponsored by Women in Auto Care, part of the Auto Care Association.
  • The Company received awards for several elements of its yearlong Centennial Celebration campaign, which has reached millions of consumers and thousands of Pep Boys Team Members in over 35 U.S. states and Puerto Rico.
  • The campaign also highlights the continued expansion and reestablishment of Pep Boys as a service-driven, community-focused business.
  • Founded in 1921 by military veterans, generations of drivers have counted on Pep Boys ASE-certified Pros to care for their cars.

Pep Boys Celebrates 25 Years in Puerto Rico, 100 Years in Business, Opens First-Ever Service Center on U.S. Military Base

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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The opening of the Fort Buchanan location complements Pep Boys' centennial celebration in 2021, which includes a Pep Boys Road Trip bringing customers, suppliers, and Team Members together in nearly 100 U.S. markets.

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  • The opening of the Fort Buchanan location complements Pep Boys' centennial celebration in 2021, which includes a Pep Boys Road Trip bringing customers, suppliers, and Team Members together in nearly 100 U.S. markets.
  • Pep Boys also recognized their top performing technician and sales specialist, and awarded a $10,000 scholarship to Jonathan Cotto, a Pep Boys employee and student at Mech-Tech College.
  • Founded in 1921 by military veterans, generations of drivers have counted on Pep Boys ASE-certified Pros to care for their cars.
  • With a national network of Service and Tire Centers, millions of vehicles and fleets pass through Pep Boys bays each year.