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Ridepanda secures new investment to bring e-bike benefits to enterprise partners and their employees

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Anish Patel from Yamaha Motor Ventures shared, “The Bicycle commuter Act is back in congress to create $81/month pre-tax commuter benefit for biking.

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Anish Patel from Yamaha Motor Ventures shared, “The Bicycle commuter Act is back in congress to create $81/month pre-tax commuter benefit for biking.
“Ridepanda is primed to be the largest mobility platform combining employer engagement and ‘return-to-work’ with employees' desire for flexible and sustainable commute options.
We’re excited to help the team accelerate the shift to zero-emission vehicles,” stated Phil O’Connor, Managing Partner at Blackhorn Ventures.
Interested employers and public agencies should visit www.ridepanda.com to sign up to demo the platform.

Caregivers of Veterans Spend 1.5 Times More on Out-of-Pocket Costs Compared to Other Family Caregivers in Pennsylvania

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvanians who provide care for veterans spend on average $11,500 of their personal income on out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving each year—1.5 times higher than what other family caregivers spend ($7,242), according to AARP data .

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvanians who provide care for veterans spend on average $11,500 of their personal income on out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving each year—1.5 times higher than what other family caregivers spend ($7,242), according to AARP data .
"Pennsylvanians caring for our veterans should not have to worry about finances on top of their caregiving responsibilities, yet many do," said State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh.
"The financial challenges veteran and military caregivers face are too often invisible or ignored," said Pete Jeffries, National Director of AARP's Veterans & Military Families Initiative.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers support and resources for caregivers of veterans enrolled in VA health care through the VA Caregiver Support Program .

Installed Building Products Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results; Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Installed Building Products, Inc. (the "Company" or "IBP") (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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Installed Building Products, Inc. (the "Company" or "IBP") (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
As a result, we achieved record quarterly net profit margin and adjusted EBITDA margin for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
IBP’s Board of Directors has approved the Company’s quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share, payable on December 31, 2023, to stockholders of record on December 15, 2023.
The fourth quarter regular cash dividend represents a 5% increase from last year’s fourth quarter cash dividend payment.

Upgraded Points Ranks Top 50 U.S. Cities for Solo Travelers in New Study

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While the idea of solo travel may seem daunting to some, it offers a range of enriching experiences that you just can't get when traveling with a group. Upgraded Points recently simplified the prospect of solo travel with its comprehensive study highlighting the best city destinations in the U.S. for traveling alone.

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Upgraded Points recently simplified the prospect of solo travel with its comprehensive study highlighting the best city destinations in the U.S. for traveling alone.
"Solo travel isn't just a trend — it's a powerful way to engage with the world at your own pace," said Keri Stooksbury, Editor-in-Chief of Upgraded Points.
"This study is designed to guide solo travelers toward destinations that offer both safety and adventure."
To identify the top spots for solo travel, Upgraded Points analyzed 50 of the largest U.S. cities across 5 key categories: safety, accommodation, activities, transportation, and food.

U.S. News & World Report Unveils the 2024 Best Places to Retire Rankings

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2024 Best Places to Retire in the United States. This year's list evaluated the country's 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on how well they meet Americans' expectations for retirement, with measures including Affordability, Health Care, Desirability, Retiree Taxes, Job Market and Overall Happiness. The results are three new places in the top five.

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2024 Best Places to Retire in the United States.
This is why Pennsylvania dominated the Best Places to Retire ranking's top positions, taking seven of the top 10 spots on the list."
The 2024 ranking's adjustments made for affordability and retiree taxes allowed Winston-Salem, North Carolina , to soar 19 spots to No.
Affordability is the most heavily weighted of the six factors in the 2024 Best Places to Retire methodology , which also includes happiness, health care quality, retiree taxes, desirability and job market ratings.

Caregivers of Veterans Spend 1.5 Times More on Out-of-Pocket Costs Compared to Other Family Caregivers

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Monday, November 6, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Family and others who provide care for veterans spend on average $11,500 of their personal income on out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving each year—1.5 times higher than what other family caregivers spend ($7,242), according to AARP data .

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Family and others who provide care for veterans spend on average $11,500 of their personal income on out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving each year—1.5 times higher than what other family caregivers spend ($7,242), according to AARP data .
"The financial challenges veteran and military caregivers face are too often invisible or ignored," said Pete Jeffries, National Director of AARP's Veterans & Military Families Initiative.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers support and resources for caregivers of veterans enrolled in VA health care through the VA Caregiver Support Program .
But only 34% of veterans have used their earned benefits at VA health care, according to the U.S. Census Bureau .

Iris® Powered by Generali Reports Over 80% of Americans Worry About Hacked Retailers in 2023 Holiday Survey

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Monday, November 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iris® Powered by Generali ("Iris"), provider of a proprietary identity and cyber protection platform, today released the findings of its seventh annual Holiday Shopping ID Theft survey, an annual survey that polls consumers on their holiday shopping habits as well as key cybersecurity and identity theft concerns they have related to their holiday shopping plans.

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Paige Schaffer, CEO of Iris, commented on the findings, "According to our 2023 Holiday Shopping ID Theft survey findings, we've seen that concern about sensitive financial information being stolen while holiday shopping has continued to trend upward.
That said, retailers, consumer brands, and debit and credit card providers can offer peace of mind to more than half of holiday shoppers by making identity protection services available to them.
The key findings of this year's survey are listed below:
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of respondents expressed concerns about their personal and financial data being at risk during the holiday shopping season.
Most Americans (84%) say that past data breaches have impacted their willingness to shop with a specific retailer.

Boise Cascade Company Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Monday, October 30, 2023

BMD segment income decreased $57.3 million to $97.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, from $154.4 million in the comparative prior year quarter.

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BMD segment income decreased $57.3 million to $97.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, from $154.4 million in the comparative prior year quarter.
Boise Cascade ended third quarter 2023 with $1,273.0 million of cash and cash equivalents and $395.9 million of undrawn committed bank line availability, for total available liquidity of $1,668.9 million.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company paid common stock dividends of $140.9 million.
The fourth quarter dividends will total approximately $206 million and are payable on December 15, 2023, to stockholders of record on December 1, 2023.

US Housing Market August & Softwood Lumber Prices September: 2023

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Friday, October 27, 2023

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For information regarding the construction of Madison's Lumber Prices Index (species mix, weighed averages) please go here: https://madisonsreport.com/madisons-lumber-prices-index-a-powerful-tool-....

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Stantec enters design phase for US$100 million Tampa Bay Water potable water supply project in Hillsborough County

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

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With a construction cost of approximately US$100 million, Segment B will help meet the growing demand for potable water in Hillsborough County’s South-Central service area.

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With a construction cost of approximately US$100 million, Segment B will help meet the growing demand for potable water in Hillsborough County’s South-Central service area.
To meet the rapid increase in water service demands of new residents, the South Hillsborough Pipeline project will deliver potable water to a new connection point with Hillsborough County and supply water to the growing area.
Our team has collaborated with Tampa Bay Water and Hillsborough County to minimize area disruptions while maximizing system improvement benefits,” said Jarah Parke , senior project manager at Stantec.
“Stantec and Tampa Bay Water are united in our mutual goal of enhanced water delivery and building a lasting, effective system for years to come.”
Stantec has a long history of providing engineering services for Tampa Bay Water and Hillsborough County.