Mid-Atlantic (United States)

Robert Denton Elected as Chairman of the Board of Trustees

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Friday, January 5, 2024

COPT Defense Properties (NYSE: CDP) (“COPT Defense” or the “Company”) announced that its Board of Trustees elected Robert L. Denton, Sr. to serve as Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • COPT Defense Properties (NYSE: CDP) (“COPT Defense” or the “Company”) announced that its Board of Trustees elected Robert L. Denton, Sr. to serve as Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2024.
  • Mr. Denton has served as an Independent Trustee of the Company since 1999 and is currently the Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • Thomas F. Brady resigned as Chairman of the Board, effective December 31, 2023, but remains on the Board.
  • Thomas F. Brady had been Chairman of the Company’s Board since May 2013 and has been a Member of the Board since January 2002.

Glo Fiber Launches Lightning Fast Fiber Optic Internet in Spring Garden, Pennsylvania

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

EDINBURG, Va., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") (Nasdaq: SHEN), announced that future-proof, 100% fiber optic broadband service is now available to initial neighborhoods in Spring Garden Township, Pennsylvania.

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  • EDINBURG, Va., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") (Nasdaq: SHEN), announced that future-proof, 100% fiber optic broadband service is now available to initial neighborhoods in Spring Garden Township, Pennsylvania.
  • Glo Fiber provides a direct fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet connection with super-fast, symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 5 gigabits per second (Gbps).
  • The fiber-to-the-home network, coupled with Shentel's 9,300-mile regional fiber network, enables Glo Fiber to deliver high speeds, low latency, and unparalleled reliability.
  • As a leading broadband internet provider in the Mid-Atlantic region, Glo Fiber takes great pride in several key differentiators compared to our competitors:

Fiero Group and ASM Culinary Equipment Forge Partnership to Redefine the Mid-Atlantic Pizza Equipment Landscape

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Brewster, NY – The Fiero Group is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with ASM Culinary Equipment, based in Mechanicsville, MD.

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  • Brewster, NY – The Fiero Group is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with ASM Culinary Equipment, based in Mechanicsville, MD.
  • Graham Day, Managing Partner and President of ASM Culinary Equipment, commented on the partnership: "Fiero Group provides us with the opportunity to offer our clients the most comprehensive line of pizza baking ovens, dough processing equipment, and accessories.
  • Peter de Jong, CEO of Fiero, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "ASM Culinary Equipment is the definitive leader in the Mid-Atlantic Pizza category.
  • This strategic partnership between The Fiero Group and ASM Culinary Equipment marks a significant step in redefining culinary equipment standards in the Mid-Atlantic region.

NJM Contributes $100,000 Toward Hunger Relief Efforts Across the Mid-Atlantic Region

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

West Trenton, NJ, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NJM Insurance Group today announced the donation of $100,000 to benefit hunger relief organizations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

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  • West Trenton, NJ, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NJM Insurance Group today announced the donation of $100,000 to benefit hunger relief organizations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • "Households across the country lack consistent access to food," said Mitch Livingston NJM president and CEO.
  • "NJM is proud to help advance the vital efforts undertaken by non-profit organizations – large and small – to help alleviate food insecurity."
  • The full list includes:
    Community Food Bank of NJ, New Jersey
    Food Bank of South Jersey, New Jersey
    Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Pennsylvania

Workhorse Group Expands Dealer Network to Eight Partners Nationwide

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

The Company also announced that Fairway EV has recently been confirmed as a Workhorse Certified Dealer.

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  • The Company also announced that Fairway EV has recently been confirmed as a Workhorse Certified Dealer.
  • The Company’s total dealer count has now grown to eight partners nationwide.
  • In total, Workhorse now counts four dealer partners in California, the nation’s leading EV market.
  • “The expansion of our dealer network is a critical step forward to growing our sales across the country,” said Workhorse CEO Rick Dauch.

From the stands to the screens: How County Sports Zone is redefining high school sports coverage

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Based in Maryland, CSZ boasts complete high school sports coverage at every level, covering approximately 40,000 games annually for over 3,000 teams across nearly 300 schools in all 23 Maryland counties.

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  • Based in Maryland, CSZ boasts complete high school sports coverage at every level, covering approximately 40,000 games annually for over 3,000 teams across nearly 300 schools in all 23 Maryland counties.
  • County Sports Zone is now planning to expand nationally as the CSZ Network.
  • The CSZ Network’s website, mobile app, and social media channels have already become hubs for high school sports enthusiasts around Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • CEO Sam Hopkins passionately articulates the CSZ mission, recognizing the decline in local news coverage, especially within the realm of high school athletics.

Lovett Industrial Closes on 14.5 Acres in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for Industrial Development

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Lovett Industrial, the Houston-based real estate investment firm, recently acquired a 109,000 square foot manufacturing facility on 14.5 acres of land in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Key Points: 
  • Lovett Industrial, the Houston-based real estate investment firm, recently acquired a 109,000 square foot manufacturing facility on 14.5 acres of land in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231214238494/en/
    Lovett Industrial plans to redevelop the 109,000 square foot manufacturing facility into a class A, 176,000 square foot rear-loaded industrial facility.
  • Lovett Industrial currently owns 377 acres across the Eastern United States capable of accommodating approximately 2.6 million square feet of industrial space.
  • Lovett Industrial currently is active in 7 additional markets across the U.S. and approximately 5 million square feet of projects currently under construction companywide.

Ryan Promotes Nine to Leadership Role of Principal Across Four Practice Areas

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, recently announced the promotion of nine professionals to the leadership role of principal in seven locations across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, recently announced the promotion of nine professionals to the leadership role of principal in seven locations across the United States.
  • They have continued to provide world-class service to our clients, built and managed successful teams, and have always found ways to push through challenges.
  • He holds two bachelor’s degrees in marketing and business administration from the Culverhouse College of Business at The University of Alabama.
  • He is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Science degree with specialization in accounting from the University of Illinois-Chicago.

John Wyatt Joins Alliant Insurance Services, Will Service the Metro DC/Chesapeake Market

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Insurance industry veteran John Wyatt has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Alliant Americas division.

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  • Insurance industry veteran John Wyatt has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Alliant Americas division.
  • Based in Richmond, Virginia, Wyatt joins Alliant with experience serving a broad range of industries and has targeted experience in client relationship management and executive management.
  • In his new role, Wyatt will develop and implement risk and insurance solutions for corporations throughout the Metro DC/Chesapeake market.
  • Prior to joining Alliant, Wyatt was Senior Vice President with a global insurance, risk management, and consulting firm.

MBS Highway’s Latest Housing Index Shows Higher Buyer Activity and Stronger Price Direction Than a Year Ago

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Friday, November 17, 2023

The results for the November 2023 release showed that buyer activity slowed as 30-year mortgage rates climbed briefly above 8%, and the prevalence of price reductions increased.

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  • The results for the November 2023 release showed that buyer activity slowed as 30-year mortgage rates climbed briefly above 8%, and the prevalence of price reductions increased.
  • The MBS Highway National Housing Index dropped to 31 in November 2023 from 35 in October 2023.
  • Similar to the trends seen at the National level, the regional Price Direction indexes are holding up much better.
  • Compared to last year, buyer activity is generally higher and price direction is much stronger.