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Rivers Casino Portsmouth Celebrates One-Year Anniversary as Virginia’s First Permanent Casino

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Saturday, January 20, 2024
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth today marked its first year on Victory Boulevard as Virginia’s first permanent casino with a historic Time Capsule Ceremony.

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  • Rivers Casino Portsmouth today marked its first year on Victory Boulevard as Virginia’s first permanent casino with a historic Time Capsule Ceremony.
  • “Virginia boasts a rich history of pioneering achievements, and Rivers Casino Portsmouth is proud to join such a prestigious roster as the first-ever permanent casino in Virginia,” said Roy Corby, general manager, Rivers Casino Portsmouth.
  • “Each Rivers Casino has made history in its own way, but only Rivers Casino Portsmouth has laid claim to ‘the first of its kind’ in the entire gaming jurisdiction,” said Tim Drehkoff.
  • With 1,300 permanent new jobs and already scores of internal promotions, Rivers Casino Portsmouth is always hiring.

Advantage Capital Finances Affordable Housing Development in Rural Virginia

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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“The legislation to increase access to affordable homes for Virginians is an incredibly important and impactful policy,” said Delegate Tommy Wright, Virginia House of Delegates.

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  • “The legislation to increase access to affordable homes for Virginians is an incredibly important and impactful policy,” said Delegate Tommy Wright, Virginia House of Delegates.
  • “We have invested in affordable housing developments across the country, supporting more than 9,000 housing units for low-income families and are particularly excited about making our first investment in Virginia under the HOTC program,” said William Fiederlein, Vice President at Advantage Capital and Business Development lead in Virginia.
  • “Work is well underway to do what we do best – funnel flexible investment capital to the people and places that need it most.”
    Partnering with Gateway Development Associates and NFP Affordable Housing Corp. to develop the project, Advantage Capital will help finance the rehabilitation of Mecklenburg Manor, a 51-unit property in South Hill, Virginia, a rural town 80 miles south of Richmond.
  • Advantage Capital participates in state and federal tax credit programs to help finance housing developments and increase access to safe, high-quality, and affordable homes for low-income families, veterans, public service workers, and other vulnerable populations in America.

PGT Innovations Announces New Glass Company, Customer Base, and Facility in Virginia

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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The initial products to be produced include Tri-UltraTM thin triple insulated glass units (IGUs) and Diamond GlassTM laminated glass units.

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  • The initial products to be produced include Tri-UltraTM thin triple insulated glass units (IGUs) and Diamond GlassTM laminated glass units.
  • The operations for Triple Diamond Glass will be housed in a state-of-the-art facility strategically located in Prince George, Virginia, just south of Richmond.
  • “This addition to our PGT Innovations family, along with its new customer segment and manufacturing facility, perfectly supports our mission to provide solutions that enhance people’s lives.
  • "We are excited about the possibilities this new facility offers,” said Bob Keller, Senior Vice President of Product Technology and Innovation for PGT Innovations.

College of American Pathologists Honors 29 Members/Residents at CAP23 Annual Meeting

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Saturday, October 7, 2023
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The College of American Pathologists (CAP), the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and the leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, honored several of its members for their contributions to pathology and laboratory medicine during its annual meeting, in Chicago, Illinois October 7-10, 2023.

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  • The College of American Pathologists (CAP), the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and the leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, honored several of its members for their contributions to pathology and laboratory medicine during its annual meeting, in Chicago, Illinois October 7-10, 2023.
  • In recognition of her long and distinguished career in pathology, the CAP named Bharati Suketu Jhaveri, MD, FCAP, Pathologist of the Year.
  • Dr. Jhaveri has devoted much of her professional life to the CAP.
  • “I am grateful to be recognized for this prestigious award from the College of American Pathologists and consider this award encouragement to continue,” shares Dr. Jhaveri.

Fidelis New Energy Selects Mason County West Virginia for Lifecycle Carbon Neutral Hydrogen Project, Data Center Campus, and Greenhouse Complex

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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HOUSTON and POINT PLEASANT, W.Va., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis New Energy®, LLC ("Fidelis") is pleased to announce the selection of Mason County, West Virginia for a lifecycle carbon neutral ("net-zero") hydrogen production facility and low carbon microgrid —The Mountaineer GigaSystem™ ("Mountaineer") and the Monarch Cloud Campus™ for data centers powered by net-zero hydrogen. Mountaineer will be implementing the proprietary FidelisH2® technology that enables production of hydrogen with zero lifecycle carbon emissions from a combination of natural gas, renewable energy, and carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration ("CCUS").

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  • This net-zero carbon hydrogen will be used for a variety of purposes including carbon neutral hyperscale datacenters, greenhouses, transportation, and steel production.
  • And now, we're in a great position to make the most of a new fuel – hydrogen – through this incredible project in Mason County.
  • John Musgrave, the Executive Director of the Mason County Development Authority commented, "The citizens of Mason County are elated with the announcement of Fidelis New Energy selecting Mason County, West Virginia, for its multibillion-dollar state of the art carbon neutral, clean hydrogen complex.
  • FidelisH2 is a novel hydrogen production pathway that enables lifecycle carbon neutral hydrogen from natural gas and renewable energy.

Fidelis New Energy Selects Mason County West Virginia for Lifecycle Carbon Neutral Hydrogen Project, Data Center Campus, and Greenhouse Complex

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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HOUSTON and POINT PLEASANT, W.Va., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis New Energy®, LLC ("Fidelis") is pleased to announce the selection of Mason County, West Virginia for a lifecycle carbon neutral ("net-zero") hydrogen production facility and low carbon microgrid —The Mountaineer GigaSystem™ ("Mountaineer") and the Monarch Cloud Campus™ for data centers powered by net-zero hydrogen. Mountaineer will be implementing the proprietary FidelisH2® technology that enables production of hydrogen with zero lifecycle carbon emissions from a combination of natural gas, renewable energy, and carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration ("CCUS").

Key Points: 
  • This net-zero carbon hydrogen will be used for a variety of purposes including carbon neutral hyperscale datacenters, greenhouses, transportation, and steel production.
  • And now, we're in a great position to make the most of a new fuel – hydrogen – through this incredible project in Mason County.
  • John Musgrave, the Executive Director of the Mason County Development Authority commented, "The citizens of Mason County are elated with the announcement of Fidelis New Energy selecting Mason County, West Virginia, for its multibillion-dollar state of the art carbon neutral, clean hydrogen complex.
  • FidelisH2 is a novel hydrogen production pathway that enables lifecycle carbon neutral hydrogen from natural gas and renewable energy.

FORM ENERGY BREAKS GROUND ON FORM FACTORY 1 IN WEIRTON, WV

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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WEIRTON, W.Va., May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Form Energy, Inc., an American technology company developing and commercializing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems, held a groundbreaking and beam signing ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of Form Factory 1, the company's first high-volume manufacturing facility. Located in Weirton, West Virginia, Form Factory 1 will employ at least 750 people when operating at full capacity. Form Energy was joined by federal, state, and local officials, as well as customers, investors, and stakeholders from across the region to celebrate the exciting milestone.

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  • CEO of Form Energy, Mateo Jaramillo, said at today's ceremony, "When we founded Form Energy, we set out to transform the electric grid through reliable, low-cost multi-day energy storage made in America.
  • Form Energy will begin manufacturing and assembling its iron-air battery systems at the Weirton factory for broad commercialization in mid-to-late 2024.
  • Form Energy is partnering with the State of West Virginia to build Form Factory 1.
  • To learn more about Form Energy and stay up to date on the latest developments and job openings at Form Factory 1, please visit www.formenergy.com .

Jushi Announces Support and Appreciation for Virginia’s Passage of Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoid Product-Related Bills

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) ( CSE: JUSH ) ( OTCQX: JUSHF ), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, announced support and appreciation for the Virginia General Assembly’s passage of medical cannabis and cannabinoid product-related bills amended by Governor Glenn Youngkin.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) ( CSE: JUSH ) ( OTCQX: JUSHF ), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, announced support and appreciation for the Virginia General Assembly’s passage of medical cannabis and cannabinoid product-related bills amended by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
  • We believe these measures illustrate the continued importance of the medical cannabis program in the Commonwealth and Jushi appreciates the General Assembly’s work on behalf of patients in need.
  • These products are easily accessible in every community across the Commonwealth and commonly used as a substitute for adult-use cannabis.
  • The November elections will mark a generational shift among legislators that will create a more favorable environment for comprehensive legislation next Session.”

Teen Civics Program Receives Commendation from Virginia House of Delegates

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Richmond, VA) HSLDA's organization, Generation Joshua, a national civics program for teens, was recognized by a commending resolution from the Virginia House of Delegates.

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  • Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Richmond, VA) HSLDA's organization, Generation Joshua, a national civics program for teens, was recognized by a commending resolution from the Virginia House of Delegates.
  • Introduced by Delegate Karen Greenhalgh (R-VA-85), the resolution highlighted the impact Generation Joshua has had on teens throughout the state of Virginia since its launch in 2004.
  • As the resolution came to the House floor for consideration, current Generation Joshua students, staff, parents, and alumni filled the gallery.
  • “We are honored to receive this recognition from the House of Delegates and thankful to Delegate Greenhalgh for spearheading this effort.

D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship Gives Distinguished Christian Statesman Award to Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears at November 16 Capitol Hill Dinner

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship gave Winsome Earle-Sears, Virginia Lieutenant Governor, its highest honor, the Distinguished Christian Statesman Award, at a November 16 award dinner on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship gave Winsome Earle-Sears, Virginia Lieutenant Governor, its highest honor, the Distinguished Christian Statesman Award, at a November 16 award dinner on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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  • Earle-Sears lives out a public Christian witness, applying commonsense Christian values, like the primacy of parental authority in education, to guide her policy preferences."
  • The Distinguished Christian Statesman Award, given annually since 1996, seeks to honor individuals who combine excellence in public service with character and faith in God.
  • Earle-Sears demonstrates what it means to be a Christian Statesman," said Lauren Cooley, the new executive director of the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship.