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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Announces Second Quarter 2021 Operating Results

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (Bank) today announced its operating results for the second quarter of 2021.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (Bank) today announced its operating results for the second quarter of 2021.
  • Net income for the second quarter of 2021 was $55 million, compared with net income of $88 million for the second quarter of 2020.
  • Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (AOCI) increased by $164 million during the second quarter of 2021, to $394 million at June30, 2021, from $230 million at December31, 2020.
  • The increase in AOCI during the second quarter of 2021 primarily reflected higher fair values of MBS classified as available-for-sale.

Amy Bradac Named a 2021 GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum Women of Influence "Woman to Watch?"

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bradac Co announces that company founder and CEO Amy Bradac has been named to the 2021 class of Women of Influence Women to Watch by GlobeSt.com and GlobeSt.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bradac Co announces that company founder and CEO Amy Bradac has been named to the 2021 class of Women of Influence Women to Watch by GlobeSt.com and GlobeSt.
  • She is also noted as being an early thought-leader regarding reimagining workspaces during the pandemic to provide sustainable futures for offices.
  • Founded in 2013, Bradac Co manages design and construction for spaces where people work, learn, heal, shop, rest + play.
  • During the past seven years, Bradac Co has managed the build-outs of more than one million+ square feet ($1Billion+) of office space in San Francisco alone.

Simple Steps Can Make a Big Impact on Reducing Risk and Keeping Homes Safer

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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According to the National Fire Protection Association , the risk of home structure fire fatalities was 55% lower in homes with working smoke alarms.

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  • According to the National Fire Protection Association , the risk of home structure fire fatalities was 55% lower in homes with working smoke alarms.
  • With nearly 250,000 total views, today the 7 Saturdays series is showing Californians what they can do in just a few hours on a Saturday to better protect their homes.
  • The show is hosted by Alicia Mason and David Hawks, Senior Public Safety Specialist at PG&E.
  • Hawks, former CAL FIRE Chief of the Butte Unit, has seen firsthand how simple preparations in the home can make a big difference and keep people safe in an emergency.

Leidos to Showcase Innovative Solutions and Capabilities at Sea-Air-Space 2021

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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RESTON, Va., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE 500 science and technology leader, will showcase its innovative solutions and capabilities for U.S. naval forces during the 2021 Sea-Air-Space Exposition August 2-4 in National Harbor, MD.

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  • RESTON, Va., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE 500 science and technology leader, will showcase its innovative solutions and capabilities for U.S. naval forces during the 2021 Sea-Air-Space Exposition August 2-4 in National Harbor, MD.
  • The acquisitions have added innovative capabilities to the company's arsenal in areas such as hypersonics, IT managed services, cloud migration, autonomy, and platform capability.
  • We look forward to showcasing ourinnovative solutions and mission support to help the Navy keep the seas safe and free."
  • Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $12.30 billion for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2021.

McStain's "BeWell House" is a 2021 Housing Innovation Award winner

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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DENVER, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Denver homebuilder McStain is a winner of the 2021 Housing Innovation Awards Production category for its "BeWell House" new home at Painted Prairie in Aurora, Colo.

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  • DENVER, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Denver homebuilder McStain is a winner of the 2021 Housing Innovation Awards Production category for its "BeWell House" new home at Painted Prairie in Aurora, Colo.
    "This award means more to us than just recognition," says Danielle Davis, vice president of sales and marketing for McStain.
  • "It shows the proof is in the pudding that our BeWell House new homes perform better than most new homes today.
  • The U.S. Department of Energy's Housing Innovations Awards recognize innovative homes and builders that are certified under the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
  • "It's been an arduous yet extremely rewarding journey to receive this award," says Rick Lambert, vice president of operations for McStain.

Maryland Farm Bureau Hires National Legislative Director

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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DAVIDSONVILLE, Md., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maryland Farm Bureau is pleased to welcome Pat Wolff, retired American Farm Bureau legislative veteran, as its senior director of national affairs.

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  • DAVIDSONVILLE, Md., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maryland Farm Bureau is pleased to welcome Pat Wolff, retired American Farm Bureau legislative veteran, as its senior director of national affairs.
  • "We are beyond excited to have Pat joining our team here in Maryland with her wealth of knowledge and experience of working on Capitol Hill and within the Farm Bureau family," said John Torres, Maryland Farm Bureau executive director.
  • "Pat's level of expertise on Capitol Hill will be of great value to Maryland Farm Bureau," said Wayne Stafford, Maryland Farm Bureau president.
  • Maryland Farm Bureau is a proud member of the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Brightway Insurance ranks among fastest-growing companies in Northeast Florida 13 years in a row

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Jacksonville Business Journal published its Fast 50 list , and Brightway Insurance ranks No.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Jacksonville Business Journal published its Fast 50 list , and Brightway Insurance ranks No.
  • 2 among the companies in Northeast Florida that saw the largest volume revenue increases in the past three years.
  • Regardless of the path taken, Brightway provides the support necessary to consistently outsell other insurance agents.
  • Brightway got its start in 2008 and has since grown to 1,200 people in 320 officesacross 25 states serving customers in all 50 states.

Prolific bolsters leadership team, adds global business executive Toni McEwan as Senior Vice President

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Prolific, a national growth firm headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., has added Toni McEwan to its leadership team.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Prolific, a national growth firm headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., has added Toni McEwan to its leadership team.
  • McEwan comes to Prolific with expertise in the fields of manufacturing, agriculture, and global non-profit work with enterprise companies such as Corteva (NYSE:CTA-A) and Dow Chemical (NYSE: DOW).
  • McEwan will lead many day-to-day operational and strategic efforts at Prolific.
  • "We are thrilled that Toni is joining our leadership team during this era of unprecedented growth and impact.

Taurus Expands Multifamily Footprint in Arizona with Fourth Acquisition in Phoenix Market

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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The forward-thinking business atmosphere and affordable cost-of-living in Phoenix aligns with our strategy of acquiring assets in dynamic markets that are positioned for growth.

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  • The forward-thinking business atmosphere and affordable cost-of-living in Phoenix aligns with our strategy of acquiring assets in dynamic markets that are positioned for growth.
  • Built in 1985, 544 Southern is a 114,824 square foot Class-B apartment community with 136 units located in Mesa, Arizona in the rapidly growing Phoenix metropolitan area.
  • The acquisition boosts Taurus multifamily portfolio to more than 5,800 units acquired and developed nationwide, and over 725 units in the Phoenix market.
  • Phoenix continues to be among the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the nation with an impressive roster of employers.

Verano to Acquire Sierra Well, Expanding Nevada Distribution with Two Top-Performing Dispensaries in Reno, Carson City and Additional Active Cultivation Capacity

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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CHICAGO, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the equity interests of WSCC, Inc., d/b/a Sierra Well (“Sierra Well”), adding two operational dispensaries and an active cultivation and production facility in Nevada along with two real estate properties in Carson City and Reno. Both dispensaries are situated along busy retail corridors and just minutes from their respective city centers. Closing on the transaction is subject to customary conditions, contingencies, and approvals, including regulatory approval.

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  • Addition of two fully-operational and top-performing dispensaries in Reno and Carson City expands strategic retail coverage of Northern Nevada.
  • Expected to strengthen distribution capability in Northern Nevada with the addition of an approximately 10,000 sq.
  • ft. Reno cultivation and production facility, complementing active expansion at the Verano-affiliated cultivation facility in North Las Vegas.
  • Builds upon Veranos national portfolio of 79 operational dispensaries and 10 cultivation and production facilities across its active 11-state footprint.