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U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Resource Partners of the Year

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Monday, April 10, 2023

Washington D.C., April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced four Resource Partners of the Year awards.

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  • Washington D.C., April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced four Resource Partners of the Year awards.
  • SBA Resource Partners, funded in part by the SBA, provide America's small businesses with technical assistance, training, and access to capital.
  • "As our small business owners across America continue to exhibit resilience and hope, our SBA Resource Partner network leverages the power of SBA tools and resources."
  • In 2016, Watts-Oelrich joined Business Impact NW Region X VBOC as a Boots to Business Instructor and Business Coach.

The Real Brokerage Surpasses 10,000 Agents; To Launch Division Focused on Supporting Military Members and Veterans with the Addition of Sentry Residential

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

The Real Brokerage Inc. (TSX: REAX) (NASDAQ: REAX), the fastest-growing publicly traded real estate brokerage, today announced Sentry Residential has merged its military-focused national brokerage into Real.

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  • The Real Brokerage Inc. (TSX: REAX) (NASDAQ: REAX), the fastest-growing publicly traded real estate brokerage, today announced Sentry Residential has merged its military-focused national brokerage into Real.
  • Real will leverage the addition of Sentry along with Real’s existing 500-plus military-focused agents to launch a Real Military Division, the first of several planned divisions of practice.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230404005391/en/
    Mike Chiesl, Co Founder & President of Sentry Residential, to partner with The Real Brokerage in the development of a military division.
  • Real will leverage the addition of Sentry along with Real’s existing 500-plus military-focused agents to launch a Real Military Division, the first of several planned divisions of practice.

Wreaths Across America Radio Announces New Strategic Partnerships with Veteran Radio Programs

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Monday, February 6, 2023

Today, Wreaths Across America Radio proudly announces entering into a content-sharing agreement with several exciting new program partners.

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  • Today, Wreaths Across America Radio proudly announces entering into a content-sharing agreement with several exciting new program partners.
  • “The Wreaths Across America Radio lineup is constantly evolving as we are always looking for content that is relevant to veterans and military families, and in support of the mission of Wreaths Across America.
  • You can listen to Wreaths Across America Radio’s 24/7 internet stream anytime and anywhere on the iHeart Radio app, Audacy app, TuneIn app, or at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio .
  • The radio show runs Fridays at 6 pm ET and Sundays at 4 pm ET on Wreaths Across America Radio.

Old Glory Bank Announces Code of Vets as Charitable Round-Up Partner

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Old Glory Bank is proud to announce that Code of Vets will be an official charity partner for Old Glory Banks Charitable Round-Up program.

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  • Old Glory Bank is proud to announce that Code of Vets will be an official charity partner for Old Glory Banks Charitable Round-Up program.
  • Old Glory Bank is honored to work with Gretchen and all of the great volunteers at Code of Vets, states Bennett Brown, Old Glory Banks senior regulatory officer.
  • Not a challenger bank, Old Glory Bank is a real bank and will be the first chartered bank to openly support America, the flag, freedom, the military, first responders, and most importantly, the hard-working people who make America great our Old Glory Nation.
  • Old Glory Bank was created to be your hometown bank, no matter where you call home.

Operation Homefront presents Cornerstone Awards to Ali Haralson of Auction.com and Len McMorrow of U.S. Bank

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America's military families, has presented 2022 Cornerstone Awards to Ali Haralson, President of Auction.com, and Len McMorrow, Senior Vice President, Default Recovery & Litigation at U.S. Bank.

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  • Operation Homefront has presented 2022 Cornerstone Awards to Ali Haralson, President of Auction.com, and Len McMorrow, Senior Vice President, Default Recovery & Litigation at U.S. Bank.
  • SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America's military families, has presented 2022 Cornerstone Awards to Ali Haralson, President of Auction.com, and Len McMorrow, Senior Vice President, Default Recovery & Litigation at U.S. Bank.
  • Operation Homefront presents the Cornerstone Award to individuals who have gone above and beyond to help Operation Homefront transform how it serves military families and delivers its mission.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America's military families.

Principle Business Enterprises and Elizabeth Dole Foundation Exceed Goal to Benefit Veterans, Caregivers by Nearly $100,000

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

DUNBRIDGE, Ohio, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio-based incontinence product manufacturer Principle Business Enterprises, Inc. (PBE), and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, a Washington, D.C. nonprofit that advocates for military caregivers, exceeded their joint goal for a year-long fundraising drive, with contributions totaling $295,000 to provide essential relief to these "Hidden Heroes."

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  • According to AARP , 23% of caregivers find it hard to take care of their own health and believe caregiving has made their health worse.
  • Over the past 12 months, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation sought donations to match a $100,000 gift from the Principle Family Fund, a philanthropic affiliate established by PBE's founding family.
  • The Foundation nearly doubled that goal by collecting $195,000 from donors in support of this cause.
  • Principle Business Enterprises (PBE), Inc., manufactures high-performance absorbent products and footwear safety solutions with applications in healthcare, industrial processing and in-home settings.

Conserva Irrigation Opens a New Location in Tucson, Arizona

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

TUSCON, Ariz., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conserva Irrigation is happy to announce that Joseph Alvarado has opened a new franchise location, serving the Tucson area.

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  • TUSCON, Ariz., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conserva Irrigation is happy to announce that Joseph Alvarado has opened a new franchise location, serving the Tucson area.
  • Known as Conserva Irrigation of Tucson East, Alvarado will lead a team of irrigation designers and technicians in repair, maintenance, and installation of home and commercial irrigation systems.
  • Conserva Irrigation of Tucson East is the first location in the state of Arizona.
  • Founded as a franchise in 2017, Conserva Irrigation is the only national outdoor irrigation company founded on the principle of water conservation.

Democrats for the Illinois House Announce Leadership Change

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

CHICAGO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrats for the Illinois House, the official political arm of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus, announces Executive Director Lizbeth Ramirez will be departing to pursue other opportunities.

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  • CHICAGO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrats for the Illinois House, the official political arm of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus, announces Executive Director Lizbeth Ramirez will be departing to pursue other opportunities.
  • McConnico led efforts to further build Democrats for the Illinois House including moving them further into social media and digital marketing.
  • About Democrats for the Illinois House: Democrats for the Illinois House is the official political arm of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus.
  • Under the leadership of House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Democrats for Illinois House (DIH) is dedicated to promoting the excellent work of the caucus, protecting incumbents, winning competitive races, and serving Illinoisans with integrity.

Two Marines Moving (& Storage) Records Best Month In Company History; Sales Almost Double From Same Month Last Year

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

FAIRFAX, Va., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --.Two Marines Moving (& Storage) ended May with a bang. They recorded their best month of revenues in the company's 14 year history. The previous milestone was set in June of 2020. That figure was beaten by a solid 10%. The nearly $600,000 in sales registered for the month of May is about the total revenues for the entirety of 2009, the company's first full year in business.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --.Two Marines Moving (& Storage) ended May with a bang.
  • It's the start of the busy moving season that lasts through the end of August.
  • Two Marines Moving (& Storage) is starting the summer off in style, setting more than just revenue records.
  • Nicholas Baucom, Founder & Owner, increased compensation by approximately 25% at every position across the entire company in the last 18 months.

Aphelion Aerospace secures investment from The Mercury Group and Founder Advisors

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Friday, April 1, 2022

Aphelion announced today that it has received significant investment from strategic investors including The Mercury Group of North Carolina and Founder Advisors of Colorado.

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  • Aphelion announced today that it has received significant investment from strategic investors including The Mercury Group of North Carolina and Founder Advisors of Colorado.
  • Aphelion Aerospace announce investment from The Mercury Group of North Carolina and Founder Advisors of Colorado.
  • In addition, Aphelion Aerospace announced that Geoff Brim, former VP of Product Management at Deutsche Telekom had joined their board of advisors.
  • These guys truly understand and value the business model that Aphelion Aerospace is structuring for bundled small satellite integration and launch services.