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Walker & Dunlop Arranges $51 Million Financing for Oakland Park City Hall and Affordable Housing

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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The exceptional mid-rise development is mixed-use in nature and will house 136 affordable and workforce units, connected by skybridge to the City of Oakland Park’s new City Hall, alongside roughly 15,000 SF of ground floor retail.

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  • The exceptional mid-rise development is mixed-use in nature and will house 136 affordable and workforce units, connected by skybridge to the City of Oakland Park’s new City Hall, alongside roughly 15,000 SF of ground floor retail.
  • NRI has a signed development agreement, lease agreement, and purchase & sale agreement for this 2.07- acre site with the City of Oakland Park.
  • "Our team was proud to partner with NRI and the City of Oakland Park to address the project's feasibility.
  • Walker & Dunlop is working to achieve its five-year goal of $60B in cumulative affordable and workforce housing finance by the end of 2025.

The 5 Commissions of the Seattle Office of Civil Rights Host a Historic Event and Launch of Participatory Budgeting Project

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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Attendees young and old participated in a station showcasing a mock participatory budgeting cycle to celebrate the launch of Black-led participatory budgeting in Seattle.

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  • Attendees young and old participated in a station showcasing a mock participatory budgeting cycle to celebrate the launch of Black-led participatory budgeting in Seattle.
  • The event attracted a diverse crowd of community members, who were able to participate in a variety of activities throughout the day.
  • The mock participatory budgeting station allowed attendees to simulate the experience of participating in a participatory budgeting process, which was of great interest to many who were not previously familiar with the concept.
  • If you would like to get involved with the Participatory Budgeting Project visit https://linktr.ee/pbseattle for information on opportunities.

UNITED BENEFITS HOLDING is Acquiring “Silver Forum” as a Share Deal in Wroclaw: Vienna Holding Company’s First Property in Poland

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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The company plans to optimize the property with a focus on ESG standards and mobility, thus leveraging the property’s value-add potential.

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  • The company plans to optimize the property with a focus on ESG standards and mobility, thus leveraging the property’s value-add potential.
  • United Benefits Holding plans to redesign the facade and restructure the interior to allow for more flexibility and multiple uses.
  • A manage-to-core strategy will be adopted to reposition the property in the marketplace as a new work property.
  • United Benefits Holding is aiming for full occupancy of the property as part of repositioning it on the market.

Nobu Hotels Announces Sixth Spanish Property: Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Sevilla

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobu Hospitality , the luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, in collaboration with Millenium Hospitality Real Estate SOCIMI ("MHRE") , is pleased to announce the development of Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Sevilla.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobu Hospitality , the luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, in collaboration with Millenium Hospitality Real Estate SOCIMI ("MHRE") , is pleased to announce the development of Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Sevilla.
  • Set to open spring 2023, the property marks the brand's sixth Spanish hotel and third project between Nobu Hotels and MHRE, following the announcements of Nobu Hotel Madrid and Nobu Hotel San Sebastián.
  • The hotel is the marriage of two 19th-century residences, with a unique, circular reception area complete with traditional pillars, and four guest floors.
  • Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality comments, "We are delighted to be partnering with MHRE on our third hotel and restaurant, following the announcements of San Sebastián and Madrid, and to be opening our sixth Spanish hotel for the brand.

Nobu Hotels Announces Sixth Spanish Property: Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Sevilla

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobu Hospitality , the luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, in collaboration with Millenium Hospitality Real Estate SOCIMI ("MHRE") , is pleased to announce the development of Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Sevilla.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobu Hospitality , the luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, in collaboration with Millenium Hospitality Real Estate SOCIMI ("MHRE") , is pleased to announce the development of Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Sevilla.
  • Set to open spring 2023, the property marks the brand's sixth Spanish hotel and third project between Nobu Hotels and MHRE, following the announcements of Nobu Hotel Madrid and Nobu Hotel San Sebastián.
  • The hotel is the marriage of two 19th-century residences, with a unique, circular reception area complete with traditional pillars, and four guest floors.
  • Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality comments, "We are delighted to be partnering with MHRE on our third hotel and restaurant, following the announcements of San Sebastián and Madrid, and to be opening our sixth Spanish hotel for the brand.

OpenSSF Membership Growth Signals Technical Communities' Continued Commitment to Investing in Security

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), a cross-industry organization hosted at the Linux Foundation that brings together the world's most important software supply chain security initiatives, welcomes eight new members from leading technology firms. New OpenSSF general member commitments include those from Amesto Fortytwo, Code Intelligence, Kusari, Privado, Scotiabank, Technology Innovation Institute (TII). New associate members include the Open Source Business Alliance - Bundesverband für digitale Souveränität e.V. and Python Software Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • The total number of OpenSSF members is currently over 100 and organization membership saw an 88% growth in 2022 from a variety of different sectors.
  • The OpenSSF recently submitted commentary outlining the impact of the CRA on open source communities and future software development.
  • "We are excited to welcome new members to the OpenSSF," said Brian Behlendorf, General Manager of OpenSSF.
  • We are happy to see that technical communities continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to investing in security now and for the future."

Immutable Games Studio Teams Up with Premier Developer Mineloader on Web3 RPG Guild of Guardians

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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SYDNEY, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guild of Guardians, the highly anticipated mobile squad-based RPG from Immutable Games Studio, today announces a new partnership with premier game development studio Mineloader. Known for co-developing and working on some of the world's biggest AAA titles, such as The Division 2, The Last of Us Part I, and the Final Fantasy series, Mineloader will serve as a new web2 development partner for the highly anticipated game.

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  • "We are obsessed with creating a web3 game that is fun to play — which means we are unwavering in our commitment to quality and high standards at Immutable Games.
  • As the primary web2 development partner for Guild of Guardians, Mineloader will enhance the game's core gameplay loop and art, as well as new content.
  • On its part, Immutable Games Studio will drive  the web3-native components and work closely with Mineloader to ensure that the Guild of Guardians economy is fun and sustainable.
  • With over 1 million players pre-registered, Guild of Guardians is one of the most highly anticipated web3 titles of 2023.

National Consumer Protection Week 2023 Begins Sunday, March 5

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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National Consumer Protection Week 2023 begins this Sunday, March 5.

Key Points: 
  • National Consumer Protection Week 2023 begins this Sunday, March 5.
  • The FTC and partners will host and participate in town halls, roundtables, Twitter chats, webinars, and other events focused on helping people understand their consumer rights and avoid fraud, scams, and identity theft.
  • Please see the list below for details on the week to come:
    All week
    - Follow the FTC on social media for quick, shareable consumer tips all week long.
  • 10am CST: 1pm EST: Join the NCPW Twitter chat @laFTC (in Spanish) for advice on avoiding common scams.
  • 1pm EST: Call in to join the FTC and AARP Ohio for a Tele-Town Hall about how to avoid scams.
  • Learn more about consumer topics at consumer.ftc.gov, or report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

National Consumer Protection Week 2023 Begins Sunday, March 5

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Friday, March 3, 2023
CST, Fraud, Librarian, Bookmobile, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, United States Postal Inspection Service, Social Security Administration, Georgia Department of Economic Development, AARP, National Consumers League, Cleveland Public Library, BBB, Senior Medicare Patrols, Department, Chicago Department of Fleet and Facility Management, Federal Trade Commission, City, OH, Association, Consumer protection, Social, Consumer education, Social Security, Consumer, Finance, News, Elaine, CA, MST, Public affairs, Identity theft, FTC, Central Avenue, Commerce, Town hall, Social media, Local government, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Merchant Street Historic District, Blog, Cryptocurrency, Online shopping, Lobster, Insurance, Dietary supplement

National Consumer Protection Week 2023 begins this Sunday, March 5.

Key Points: 
  • National Consumer Protection Week 2023 begins this Sunday, March 5.
  • The FTC and partners will host and participate in town halls, roundtables, Twitter chats, webinars, and other events focused on helping people understand their consumer rights and avoid fraud, scams, and identity theft.
  • Please see the list below for details on the week to come:
    All week
    - Follow the FTC on social media for quick, shareable consumer tips all week long.
  • 10am CST: 1pm EST: Join the NCPW Twitter chat @laFTC (in Spanish) for advice on avoiding common scams.
  • 1pm EST: Call in to join the FTC and AARP Ohio for a Tele-Town Hall about how to avoid scams.
  • Learn more about consumer topics at consumer.ftc.gov, or report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

One Heritage Group plc: Practical Completion of County House in Oldham

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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One Heritage Group PLC (LSE: OHG), the UK-based residential developer focused on the North of England, is delighted to announce the practical completion of County House, Oldham, its first completion of a development management project.

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  • One Heritage Group PLC (LSE: OHG), the UK-based residential developer focused on the North of England, is delighted to announce the practical completion of County House, Oldham, its first completion of a development management project.
  • Acting as the Development Manager for the project, One Heritage has overseen the transformation of the former Oldham County Court, following its closure as a court in 2017, into 42 high-quality, one to three-bed apartments.
  • The site was acquired in February 2020, with One Heritage securing planning permission for residential conversion in June 2021.
  • Jason Upton, One Heritage CEO, commented: “We are thrilled to see the completion of County House.