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Clearfield Develops Industry’s First 3D Interactive Fiber Installation Tool

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD), the leader in community broadband fiber connectivity, today announced the availability of 3D interactive instructions for Clearfield® products delivered via the BILT® mobile app that provides installers an easy way to streamline the installation process available at no extra charge.

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Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD), the leader in community broadband fiber connectivity, today announced the availability of 3D interactive instructions for Clearfield® products delivered via the BILT® mobile app that provides installers an easy way to streamline the installation process available at no extra charge.
The animated guides were developed in response to the Clearfield customer base, and will help reduce installation errors, time, and field issues by ensuring fiber technicians have access to the information they need right at their fingertips.
The BILT app delivers detailed, visual guidance for Clearfield products that enable installers to be more productive and efficient.
As the industry works to increase the fiber technician workforce, this 3D Interactive based tool makes it easier to onboard and attract the newer generation of technicians.

Our nation must advance industries of the future or risk losing the race for the 21st century

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Today, the U.S. risks losing the race in global competitiveness, innovation and national security if we fail to double down in our commitment to accelerating technological innovation for a strong future.

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Today, the U.S. risks losing the race in global competitiveness, innovation and national security if we fail to double down in our commitment to accelerating technological innovation for a strong future.
It's also a once-in-a-generation workforce development opportunity for the nation's advanced industries to address their glaring needs for STEM and technician talent.
Of unfilled new positions, a sizeable portion are skilled technicians with two-year degrees and additional on-the-job "earn and learn" training such as apprenticeships.
If we don't leverage this landmark opportunity, we will lose the race for the 21st century.

MIT Sloan Launches 'Businesses for Inclusive Local Thriving (BILT) Lab'

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Sloan Executive Education announces a new course, 'Businesses for Inclusive Local Thriving (BILT) Lab', a first of its kind executive education and peer learning program at a major university designed for company leaders who want to tackle their own talent needs, help advance their region's competitive economic innovation strategy, and create inclusive thriving. This 13-week program will be conducted in a hybrid model with two in-person sessions on the MIT Sloan campus in Cambridge and the remaining sessions hosted online.

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This 13-week program will be conducted in a hybrid model with two in-person sessions on the MIT Sloan campus in Cambridge and the remaining sessions hosted online.
For America to remain a competitive innovator on the global stage—we need to give everyone the chance to develop their potential, said Kate W. Isaacs, Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management.
Additionally, this course will help participants identify their company's pain points and opportunities to train, hire, retain, and continually upskill its labor force and drive inclusive prosperity.
For a complete list of upcoming Executive Education courses, visit the MIT Sloan Executive Education website .

Nestment and Bilt Rewards Team Up To Convert Rent Payments Into Home Co-Ownership

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nestment, the home co-buying platform that streamlines the process for groups of friends and family who want to purchase property together, today announces a partnership with Bilt Rewards, the first-ever loyalty program that allows renters to earn points on rent with no transaction fees and build a path towards homeownership. Designed to meet the growing demand for alternative and accessible paths to buying a home, Nestment has teamed up with Bilt to help aspiring first-time buyers and real estate investors take a step closer to homeownership and build financial security in the process. Through the program, a select group of Bilt cardholders gain access to exclusive services available on Nestment.

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Through the program, a select group of Bilt cardholders gain access to exclusive services available on Nestment.
The partnership with Nestment and Bilt arrives at a critical time for both brands given the current housing market.
With both high demand and low inventory, huge swathes of people continue to rent as they cannot afford to buy a home.
Bilt allows its members to earn points through paying rent, and then reports the rental payments to credit bureaus to help build/improve their credit scores.

Placemakr Partners with Marymount University to Provide Hospitality Students with Real-World Experience Right On Campus

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Placemakr, a tech-enabled hospitality platform and operator, today announced a partnership with Marymount University, a nationally ranked private university located in Arlington, Va. This unique partnership will launch Placemakr Marymount Ballston, a mixed-use hospitality and residential property next to Marymount's Ballston Center campus. Starting this fall, the partnership will provide students within the university's new Hospitality & Innovation MBA track with an opportunity to participate in the operation of the property and support Placemakr's technology-driven approach to hospitality management, supplementing their classroom learning with real-world experience. The property, formerly known as The Rixey, will begin welcoming guests on October 28, 2022.

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New Hospitality MBA track will offer students the opportunity to participate in the operation of Placemakr Marymount Ballston, a flexible, mixed-use property
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Placemakr , a tech-enabled hospitality platform and operator, today announced a partnership with Marymount University , a nationally ranked private university located in Arlington, Va.
This unique partnership will launch Placemakr Marymount Ballston, a mixed-use hospitality and residential property next to Marymount's Ballston Center campus.
Placemakr Marymount Ballston consists of residential apartments used for student housing and apartment-style hotel units.
Our new MBA in Hospitality and Innovation is unique, and our partnership with Placemakr, an innovative venture-backed company, is indicative of our unique focus."

Chamberlain Looks To Reduce Its Carbon Footprint Through Partnership with BILT

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

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OAK BROOK, Ill., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain®, innovators in garage door openers and smart home access technologies powered by myQ®, announces partnership with BILT®, an instruction app that provides official 3D interactive instructions with voice, text and animated guidance. "Go Green with BILT", Chamberlain's newest sustainability initiative to eliminate waste by digitizing all of its garage door opener installation instructions, is on track to save 92.4 tons of paper (an estimated 2,217 trees) per year.

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Chamberlain is on track to save 92.4 tons of paper per year by digitizing its installation instructions.
That can mean, over time, instructions can be discarded or misplaced," said George Rassas, Group Product Manager of Residential Services, Chamberlain.
The BILT app allows homeowners to use official interactive instructions that are guided by voice, text, and 3D animated images to install most Chamberlain garage door openers.
For more information about BILT go to https://biltapp.com/
Chamberlain is part of Chamberlain Group, a family of iconic smart access brands recently acquired by Blackstone.

Air Force Enlists BILT App to Upgrade Readiness

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

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GRAPEVINE, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Air Force wants the same 3D technology Weber provides customers for help assembling their grills. But instead of barbecuing steaks, airmen will learn to do their jobs faster. AFVentures/AFWERX is awarding BILT Incorporated a $1.7M Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) to extend their investment in 3D Intelligent Instructions®. The innovation will increase readiness by improving efficiency and reducing errors.

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"Innovation is critical to mission readiness," says BILT President & COO Ahmed Qureshi.
A TACFI allows Air Force leadership to accelerate strategic investment in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) companies that generate the most demand across the force.
He says BILT will work closely with Air Force leaders to continue testing the 3D solution in order to maximize user progress and competency.
BILT recently completed work on an Air Force SBIR Phase II contract.

BILT to Train for the Future: Tech Innovator will Help Vets Find Next Mission

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

BILT Incorporated is joining a Defense Department initiative to support the 1,300 veterans per week transitioning to the private sector.

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BILT Incorporated is joining a Defense Department initiative to support the 1,300 veterans per week transitioning to the private sector.
The Texas-based tech firm is seeking eligible service members from all branches who are interested in participating in the SkillBridge program.
BILT is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company transforming the out-of-the-box customer experience for products that require assembly, installation, set-up, and repair.
Hundreds of brands provide 3D interactive instructions on the BILT app to millions of consumers worldwide.

Walton Global Announces $100 Million Builder Land Financing with Fortress Investment Group

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Walton Global, a real estate investment and land asset management company with US$3.6 billion under management, is pleased to announce the closing of a $100 million facility provided by affiliates of funds managed by Fortress Investment Group LLC.

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Walton Global, a real estate investment and land asset management company with US$3.6 billion under management, is pleased to announce the closing of a $100 million facility provided by affiliates of funds managed by Fortress Investment Group LLC.
This is such an important transaction for Walton as we continue to support our home builder partners to address a housing shortage that will take years to fulfill, said Bill Doherty, CEO of Walton Global.
Walton has been actively working to identify potential land acquisitions with a leading home builder since discussions began with Fortress.
Walton Global is a privately-owned, leading land asset management and global real estate investment company that concentrates on the research, acquisition, administration, planning, and development of land.

BILT Engages HHQ Ventures to Support Federal Expansion

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Monday, May 23, 2022

GRAPEVINE, Texas, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a maintenance management analyst in the United States Air Force Reserve, Veronica Morales' job was to protect, analyze, and report data supporting the F-16 program at Carswell Field in Fort Worth, Texas. Aircraft maintainers assigned to her unit train on the job to attain proficiency, but Morales noticed a wide variance in skill and productivity based on who mentors them.

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BILT Incorporated, creators of the BILT app, is poised to grow exponentially over the next year.
The Software as a Service (SaaS) company announced today that HHQ Ventures will support their business development as they expand in the federal space.
BILT President & COO Ahmed Qureshi says HHQ will enable conversations across government agencies and identify opportunities.
There are numerous opportunities and applications across the federal space," says HHQ Co-Founder Rashid Hallaway.