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Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection Recognized on Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 Gold List

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

MASSIGNAC, France, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection, a 13th-century chateau turned luxury hotel in Southwestern France's charming countryside, has been named to the Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Gold List, which recognizes editors all-time favorite hotels that exemplify the gold standard of service and hospitality from around the world. Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection covers 2,500 acres of preserved land spread between diverse forests, lush green meadows, gardens and lakes that evolve with the seasons and allow guests to reconnect to themselves and experience the 'art de vivre' that is authentic to the French countryside. The hotel exemplifies the absolute best of French design, blending a world-class restoration of an ancient castle and original farm buildings with a refined selection of contemporary art and expertly crafted architectural interventions. Designed as a back-to-nature retreat, Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection is located an hour from Cognac, two hours from Bordeaux and three hours from Paris.

Key Points: 
  • Designed as a back-to-nature retreat, Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection is located an hour from Cognac, two hours from Bordeaux and three hours from Paris.
  • "We are honored that Domaine Des Etangs has received this distinguished accolade from Condé Nast Traveler," said Ernesto Ovalle, general manager, Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • The 2024 Gold List consists of selections curated by editors across Condé Nast Traveler editions around the world, including India, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.
  • Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection joins the celebrated list to be honored in the December 2023 issue, and at cntraveler.com .

Private sector should play bigger role in Asia's growth, IFF panel urges

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Monday, October 30, 2023

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The private sector should play bigger role in Asia's economy to maintain its growth momentum, panelists urged during the IFF 2023 Annual Meeting discussion on Sunday.

Key Points: 
  • GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The private sector should play bigger role in Asia's economy to maintain its growth momentum, panelists urged during the IFF 2023 Annual Meeting discussion on Sunday.
  • The private sector is very important and has been the growth engine, said Takehiko Nakao, former President of Asia Development Bank and Chair of Mizuho Research & Technologies.
  • Suh Young Kyung, Member of Monetary Policy Board, Bank of Korea, thinks governments should let private sector play dominant role in the economy as Asia faces a rapid aging population.
  • "The private sector should have a bigger share of the cake.

Private sector should play bigger role in Asia's growth, IFF panel urges

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Monday, October 30, 2023

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The private sector should play bigger role in Asia's economy to maintain its growth momentum, panelists urged during the IFF 2023 Annual Meeting discussion on Sunday.

Key Points: 
  • GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The private sector should play bigger role in Asia's economy to maintain its growth momentum, panelists urged during the IFF 2023 Annual Meeting discussion on Sunday.
  • The private sector is very important and has been the growth engine, said Takehiko Nakao, former President of Asia Development Bank and Chair of Mizuho Research & Technologies.
  • Suh Young Kyung, Member of Monetary Policy Board, Bank of Korea, thinks governments should let private sector play dominant role in the economy as Asia faces a rapid aging population.
  • "The private sector should have a bigger share of the cake.

BEK TV's "Across the Pond" Hosts Embark on U.S. Tour

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Friday, October 20, 2023

BISMARCK, N.D., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trent Loos, Andrew Henderson, and Jim Ferguson, hosts of the popular international "Across the Pond" talk show on BEK TV, have announced a tour in the United States. The "Regaining Control for the Farmer Tour" will serve as an opportunity to connect with Americans and engage in candid dialogues about their top concerns.

Key Points: 
  • "Our main objective with this tour is to offer genuine support and provide a platform for the often-underrepresented farming communities," says Trent Loos, Co-Host of "Across the Pond" on BEK TV.
  • "By facilitating dialogues on challenges and potential solutions, farmers can begin to regain control and chart a promising path forward in their endeavors."
  • Those not able to attend in person will be able to listen to each tour stop on Rural Route Radio the following day at 4:30 pm CT.
  • Likewise, the tour stop in North Dakota on October 26 will be broadcast live on BEK TV.

BEK TV's "Across the Pond" Hosts Embark on U.S. Tour

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 20, 2023

BISMARCK, N.D., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trent Loos, Andrew Henderson, and Jim Ferguson, hosts of the popular international "Across the Pond" talk show on BEK TV, have announced a tour in the United States.  The "Regaining Control for the Farmer Tour" will serve as an opportunity to connect with Americans and engage in candid dialogues about their top concerns.

Key Points: 
  • "Our main objective with this tour is to offer genuine support and provide a platform for the often-underrepresented farming communities," says Trent Loos, Co-Host of "Across the Pond" on BEK TV.
  • "By facilitating dialogues on challenges and potential solutions, farmers can begin to regain control and chart a promising path forward in their endeavors."
  • Those not able to attend in person will be able to listen to each tour stop on Rural Route Radio the following day at 4:30 pm CT.
  • Likewise, the tour stop in North Dakota on October 26 will be broadcast live on BEK TV.

Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection Voted No. 1 Hotel in France by Readers of CondI Nast Traveler

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

MASSIGNAC, France, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection, a 13th century chateau turned luxury hotel in Southwestern France's charming countryside, was recognized today as the no. 1 hotel in France by CondI Nast Traveler's 2023 Readers' Choice Awards. Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection embodies the absolute best of French design, blending a world-class restoration of an ancient castle and original farm buildings with a sophisticated palette of curated modern art and artisan architectural interventions. The estate's stunning grounds cover 2,500 acres of preserved land spread between diverse forests, lush green meadows, gardens and lakes that evolve with the seasons and allow guests to reconnect to themselves and experience the 'art de vivre' that is authentic to the French countryside. Designed as a back-to-nature retreat, Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection is located an hour from Cognac, two hours from Bordeaux and three hours from Paris.

Key Points: 
  • MASSIGNAC, France, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection , a 13th century chateau turned luxury hotel in Southwestern France's charming countryside, was recognized today as the no.
  • 1 hotel in France by CondI Nast Traveler's 2023 Readers' Choice Awards.
  • Designed as a back-to-nature retreat, Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection is located an hour from Cognac, two hours from Bordeaux and three hours from Paris.
  • "We are honored to receive this distinguished accolade as the top hotel in France, as selected by the prestigious readers of CondI Nast Traveler," said Vincenzo Iaconis, general manager, Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection.

Stock Yards Bancorp Reports Record 2022 Earnings and Strong Fourth Quarter Earnings of $29.8 Million or $1.01 Per Diluted Share

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Key factors contributing to the fourth quarter of 2022 results included:

Key Points: 
  • Key factors contributing to the fourth quarter of 2022 results included:
    Total loans, excluding PPP loans, grew $134 million, or 3%, on a linked quarter basis.
  • Included in credit loss expense for the fourth quarter of 2022 was a $1.6 million specific reserve for a commercial real estate loan.
  • Wealth management and trust income ended the fourth quarter of 2022 at $9.2 million, increasing $1.8 million, or 25%, over the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company recorded net loan charge-offs of $152,000, compared to $1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.

New Western Survey Finds Most Investors are Confident in Residential Real Estate Market Despite Challenges

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Western, the largest national private marketplace for fix-and-flip residential investment properties, today released a report on the state of real estate investment in the United States. The analysis, which offers insight based on both New Western sales data as well as opinion polling from its network of 150,000 buyers, found that investors maintained confidence throughout 2022 and into 2023 even though housing inventory remains low and interest rates continue to rise.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, the survey revealed a growing youth movement in residential real estate investment.
  • In fact, 7% of investors who have purchased investment properties previously are 18-29 years old, as are 15% of investors looking to purchase for the first time in 2023.
  • And 86% of Gen Z respondents said they are ready to enter the market once mortgage rates show signs of stabilization.
  • It consists of 886 real estate investors ages 18 and up from around the United States who have previously purchased property through New Western or plan to in the future.

Dr. Marliyyah A. Mahmood discusses the Impact of Technology on Women in Northern Nigeria

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Monday, January 2, 2023

ABUJA, NG, Jan 2, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Dr. Marliyyah A. Mahmood, Women In Tech and Project Manager for Startup AREWA, discusses how technology is enabling and enhancing women's empowerment in Northern Nigeria.

Key Points: 
  • ABUJA, NG, Jan 2, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Dr. Marliyyah A. Mahmood, Women In Tech and Project Manager for Startup AREWA, discusses how technology is enabling and enhancing women's empowerment in Northern Nigeria.
  • Dr. Marliyyah A. Mahmood, Women In Tech, Project Manager for Startup AREWA, spoke on how technology is enabling and enhancing women's empowerment in Northern Nigeria.
  • Despite this, Nigerian women (particularly those in the northern region) have not been able to change the long-standing status that society accords to women.
  • How many women and members of underrepresented groups actually have access to such technology is still an open subject.

White Cement Global Market Report 2022: Industry to Reach $6.95 Billion by 2027 at a 4.57% CAGR - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach US$ 6,958 Million by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.57% during 2021-2027.

Key Points: 
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach US$ 6,958 Million by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.57% during 2021-2027.
  • Advancements in surface treatments and admixtures of white cement have simplified the casting of architectural white cement concrete.
  • Rising traffic safety concerns and development of roads have strongly aided the market growth of white cement in recent years.
  • The publisher provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global white cement market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027.