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NICB APPLAUDS FLORIDA HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, SENATE COMMITTEE ON BANKING & INSURANCE FOR PASSING LAWSUIT ABUSE REFORM LEGISLATION

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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DES PLAINES, Ill., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the nation's premier non-profit organization dedicated to identifying, preventing and deterring insurance fraud and crime, applauds the Florida House Judiciary Committee and the Senate Committee on Banking & Insurance for advancing meaningful lawsuit abuse reform legislation, House Bill 837 and Senate Bill 236, during the beginning of the 2023 Legislative Session.

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  • DES PLAINES, Ill., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the nation's premier non-profit organization dedicated to identifying, preventing and deterring insurance fraud and crime, applauds the Florida House Judiciary Committee and the Senate Committee on Banking & Insurance for advancing meaningful lawsuit abuse reform legislation, House Bill 837 and Senate Bill 236, during the beginning of the 2023 Legislative Session.
  • "Insurance fraud and abuse is rampant in the state of Florida, costing homeowners and insurance carriers billions of dollars each year," said David J. Glawe, NICB President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "House Bill 837 and Senate Bill 236 will bring much needed reform to Florida's lawsuit abuse climate," said NICB Vice President, Strategy, Policy, and Government Affairs Rich DiZinno.
  • Senate Bill 236 will now move on to be considered by the Senate Judiciary and Senate Fiscal Policy Committees while House Bill 837 will move on to the House Floor for a vote.

Former Florida State Representative Vance Aloupis Joins Strategos Group, Establishing Firm’s Miami Presence

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Strategos Group , a leading Florida-based education management consulting firm, announces the addition of former state representative and leading early childhood education advocate Vance Aloupis.

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  • Strategos Group , a leading Florida-based education management consulting firm, announces the addition of former state representative and leading early childhood education advocate Vance Aloupis.
  • Aloupis joins Strategos as a Partner and establishes Strategos’ presence in Miami.
  • “Vance’s acumen is only surpassed by his incredible character and leadership,” said Adam Giery, Managing Partner of Strategos Group.
  • By further bolstering our presence in the state, this expansion helps cement Strategos as a leading consulting firm not only in Florida, but across the nation.”

Dream Finders Appoints William W. Weatherford to its Board of Directors

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (the “Company”, “Dream Finders” or “DFH”) (NYSE: DFH), announced today the appointment of William W. Weatherford to its Board of Directors.

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  • Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (the “Company”, “Dream Finders” or “DFH”) (NYSE: DFH), announced today the appointment of William W. Weatherford to its Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Weatherford brings more than two decades of governance, financial and risk management expertise to the Dream Finders’ Board.
  • He is currently Managing Partner of Weatherford Capital, which he co-founded in 2015 to build and invest in businesses that positively impact the world.
  • Patrick Zalupski, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dream Finders commented, “We are pleased to welcome Will to Dream Finders’ Board of Directors.

Former State Sen. Kelli Stargel joins Florida Polytechnic University

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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LAKELAND, Fla., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Former state senator and community advocate Kelli Stargel has joined Florida Polytechnic University in a new role designed to help the all-STEM institution broaden its statewide impact.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Former state senator and community advocate Kelli Stargel has joined Florida Polytechnic University in a new role designed to help the all-STEM institution broaden its statewide impact.
  • This includes maximizing engagement opportunities for industry partners, donors, business and community leaders, and other major constituent groups throughout the state.
  • "Since the beginning of my political career, I've watched this University grow and meet its mission of educating people in STEM fields, which are vitally needed in our state," Stargel said.
  • "I'll be able to tell the story of what Florida Poly brings to the state, so that others get to be just as excited about what this University can do for Florida."

Human Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi Meets with Congressman Darren Soto Following Oath of Office

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Photo: Bangladeshi Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and Congressman Darren Soto in his congressional office.

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  • Photo: Bangladeshi Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and Congressman Darren Soto in his congressional office.
  • Photo: Bangladeshi Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and Congressman Darren Soto in Rep. Soto’s office.
  • Having held consistent correspondence for over 20 years, Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and Congressman Darren Soto have bonded over a shared passion for human rights and democracy.
  • Zahid F. Sarder Saddi sees the achievements that Congressman Soto has made firsthand, as he is a resident of District 9 himself.

Northern Florida Bank Acquired by DLP Bancshares

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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DLP Bancshares today announced that it has acquired Community State Bank, a commercial bank with $225 million in assets headquartered in Starke, Florida, near Gainesville and Jacksonville.

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  • DLP Bancshares today announced that it has acquired Community State Bank, a commercial bank with $225 million in assets headquartered in Starke, Florida, near Gainesville and Jacksonville.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220914005938/en/
    Community State Bank in northern Florida is acquired by DLP Bancshares (Photo: Business Wire)
    Community State Bank is a tremendous asset to its community, and we have plans to honor its rich history of quality and client service while at the same time contributing additional capital to position the bank for growth, said Don Wenner, Founder & CEO of DLP Capital and the lead investor in DLP Bancshares.
  • DLP Bancshares holdings include Community State Bank, an FDIC-insured commercial bank with $225 million in assets, offering a full range of commercial and consumer banking products.
  • The bank, founded in the city of Starke, Florida, was purchased by DLP Bancshares in 2022 and is active in communities throughout northern Florida and beyond.

Align Business Advisory Services Announces First Advisory Board to Drive Expansion

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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Align Business Advisory Services , a top-rated mergers & acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm for lower-middle market businesses, announces its first advisory board to help support the teams growth in current and new markets.

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  • Align Business Advisory Services , a top-rated mergers & acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm for lower-middle market businesses, announces its first advisory board to help support the teams growth in current and new markets.
  • As we expand our position as the essential provider of M&A services for the lower-to-middle-market, it is only fitting that we extend our thought leadership and advance future business development through the creation of this advisory board, said Dena Jalbert, Align Business Advisory Services Founder and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Im especially proud of the breadth and depth of business acumen, as well as the diversity of our board members.
  • Align is an M&A advisory services firm solely focused on lower-to-middle market companies throughout the United States.

Local, State and Federal Leaders Join Burns Science and Technology Charter School (Burns Sci Tech) Leaders and Students to Cut Ribbon on New High School in Oak Hill, Fla.

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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With the addition of the 23,000 square-foot high school facility, Burns Sci Tech will now serve nearly 1,000 students and employ 104 educators and staff.

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  • With the addition of the 23,000 square-foot high school facility, Burns Sci Tech will now serve nearly 1,000 students and employ 104 educators and staff.
  • Additionally, members of the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce, the Oak Hill City Council, the Oak Hill Community Trust, and Burns Sci Tech School Board were in attendance to celebrate with students and families.
  • In late 2010, Volusia County School Board and the Charter Evaluation Committee recommended approval for the Burns Science and Technology Charter.
  • The new site of Burns Sci Tech High School is directly beside the existing school.

Florida Malware Regulation Compliance Consulting Service Updated by 2Secure Corp

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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As Florida adds more regulations to combat cyber threats, cybersecurity firm 2Secure Corp (646-560-5083) launches updates to its malware and vulnerability testing services for local businesses

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  • More details can be found at: https://www.2secure.biz
    The updated services from 2Secure Corp have been designed to help local businesses comply with additional regulatory requirements - particularly relating to data protection - enacted in response to the increasingly frequent and complex cyberattacks.
  • Florida House Bill 7055 is the latest in a series of cybersecurity measures taken in recent years.
  • In response to the evolving legal and regulatory environment, 2Secure Corp's updated solutions aim to protect private businesses from malware before it occurs.
  • As such, 2Secure Corp now offers MAS solutions as part of the wider vulnerability assessment services that can be conducted.

Pace Center for Girls Elects Two New Members to National Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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Their expertise are a welcome addition to our Board as we expand our model and impact more girls.

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  • Their expertise are a welcome addition to our Board as we expand our model and impact more girls.
  • Its an honor to join Paces Board of Trustees and empower our next generation of girls and young women, said Flores.
  • Pace Center for Girls envisions a world where all girls and young women have power, in a just and equitable society.
  • For more information on Pace Center for Girls, visit pacecenter.org.