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Flagship Food Group Announces Appointment of Adam Butler as New CEO

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Flagship Food Group (Flagship or the Company) announced today that it has appointed Adam Butler as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Company’s Advisory Board.

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  • Flagship Food Group (Flagship or the Company) announced today that it has appointed Adam Butler as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Company’s Advisory Board.
  • 2 Global Kraft Heinz market by accelerating topline, margin, market share, and employee engagement growth as the CEO of Kraft Heinz Canada.
  • “We are so excited about Adam joining our company as we enter a new chapter of growth of our brands, products, and facilities,” said Rob Holland, Flagship Food Group’s Executive Chairman.
  • “I could not be more humbled and honored to join Rob and the Flagship group in the exciting journey ahead,” said Butler.

PRA Group Leaders Earn Women in Business Achievement Awards

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two PRA Group leaders were among 19 women Inside Business honored last night during its annual Women in Business Achievement Awards .

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  • NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two PRA Group leaders were among 19 women Inside Business honored last night during its annual Women in Business Achievement Awards .
  • For 21 years, Inside Business' Women in Business Achievement Awards have recognized women who are trailblazers throughout the region.
  • "I am both humbled and thrilled to be recognized alongside these women, each of whom exemplify excellence across a variety of roles and organizations," said Tarrant.
  • With its global headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), is a publicly traded global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt voted #1 Best Holiday Market in America by USA Today's 10Best for the fourth year

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Friday, December 8, 2023

CARMEL, Ind., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has been voted Best Holiday Market in the USA Today's 10Best competition for the fourth time.

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  • CARMEL, Ind., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has been voted Best Holiday Market in the USA Today's 10Best competition for the fourth time.
  • Candidates from across the United States were selected by a panel of experts and 10Best editors, and the public was then invited to vote for their favorite market.
  • The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has claimed top place in 2019, 2021, 2022 and now 2023.
  • "Every year, we are honored and humbled by the support people have for our Market," said Maria Murphy, CEO of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt.

Endurance Triumphs as Small Business of the Year at the BIG Awards

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Endurance Warranty Services received the Business Intelligence Group's BIG Award for Business and was named Small Business of the Year. The organization's annual program was advertised as the "________ of the Year" program and rewards companies, products and people that are leading their respective industries.

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  • Endurance, the leader in auto protection plans, was named Small Business of the Year in the 2023 BIG Awards for Business.
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Endurance Warranty Services received the Business Intelligence Group's BIG Award for Business and was named Small Business of the Year.
  • We are humbled and motivated by this distinction..." - CEO Justin C. Thomas
    The BIG Awards for Business are renowned for their extensive history of highlighting the accomplishments of worthy companies.
  • Their victory exemplifies the highest standards of innovation and business acumen," said Maria Jimenez, Business Intelligence Group's Chief Nominations Officer.

Koty Bogle Promoted to President of ENTEGRA®

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective immediately, Koty Bogle has been promoted to the position of President of ENTEGRA.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective immediately, Koty Bogle has been promoted to the position of President of ENTEGRA.
  • As ENTEGRA has grown from startup to an industry leading, global in-line inspection service provider, this move is a natural progression from Bogle's current COO role, where he was responsible for global operations, data analysis, QHSE, and project management.
  • Current President and co-founder, Mark Olson, will step into the role of CEO and Chairman of the Board.
  • "I'm simultaneously humbled, honored, and excited for the trust and faith Mark and ENTEGRA's employees, founders, Board, and investors have placed in me to lead ENTEGRA," Bogle said.

NEW BREW SIGNS PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH UFC CHAMPION MAX HOLLOWAY

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Monday, October 30, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Non-alcoholic functional beverage company New Brew today announced its partnership with American MMA fighter and number one ranked UFC Featherweight Max Holloway. Founded in Los Angeles in 2022, New Brew was created to reintroduce plants into the ceremony of drinking. New Brew's formula blends small amounts of kava root, kratom leaf and caffeine to quickly and effectively enhance energy, reduce stress, and promote mental clarity. A native Hawaiian, Holloway, has been consuming kava-infused beverages for many years and was immediately drawn to the brand for its quality ingredients that support productivity and focus as well as recovery and relaxation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Non-alcoholic functional beverage company New Brew today announced its partnership with American MMA fighter and number one ranked UFC Featherweight Max Holloway.
  • Founded in Los Angeles in 2022, New Brew was created to reintroduce plants into the ceremony of drinking.
  • "Seeing how New Brew has already become a part of my own rotation, I knew I had to get in early."
  • "Max is in many ways the ideal partner for us, as a Hawaiian, as a champion athlete, as a family man with a kind soul.

Text Request’s Kenneth Burke Named Executive of the Year in 2023 Public Relations and Marketing Excellence Awards

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

CHATTANOOGA, TENN., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Text Request ’s Vice President of Marketing, Kenneth Burke, was named Executive of the Year in the Business Intelligence Group ’s 2023 Public Relations and Marketing Excellence Awards.

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  • CHATTANOOGA, TENN., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Text Request ’s Vice President of Marketing, Kenneth Burke, was named Executive of the Year in the Business Intelligence Group ’s 2023 Public Relations and Marketing Excellence Awards.
  • “Kenneth was one of Text Request’s very first hires, and it’s been a true joy to watch his career grow and evolve over the last nine years,” said Brian Elrod, CEO of Text Request.
  • This is his first time earning an award for his individual contributions at the national level.
  • Thank you to everyone who has helped, invested in me, and created opportunities over the years.

NearU Services Founder and CEO Ashish Achlerkar Elevates to Chairman of the Board; Jay Darfler Joins the Company as CEO

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Charlotte, NC, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NearU Services (“NearU”), a premier home services platform, today announced that Founder and CEO Ashish Achlerkar will elevate to the role of Chairman of the Board, and services industry veteran Jay Darfler will become CEO.

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  • Charlotte, NC, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NearU Services (“NearU”), a premier home services platform, today announced that Founder and CEO Ashish Achlerkar will elevate to the role of Chairman of the Board, and services industry veteran Jay Darfler will become CEO.
  • Mr. Darfler is joining NearU from Culligan International, a leading global water services platform, where he most recently served as President of the North American segment.
  • Prior to Culligan, Mr. Darfler served in various senior leadership roles at ADT Security Services, Cinch Home Services, and OfficeMax.
  • NearU, a leading provider of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical home services was founded in 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina by Mr. Achlerkar.

NearU Services Founder and CEO Ashish Achlerkar Elevates to Chairman of the Board; Jay Darfler Joins the Company as CEO

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

As President, Jay oversaw Culligan’s largest operating region, nearly doubling the size of the segment during his tenure.

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  • As President, Jay oversaw Culligan’s largest operating region, nearly doubling the size of the segment during his tenure.
  • Prior to Culligan, Mr. Darfler served in various senior leadership roles at ADT Security Services, Cinch Home Services, and OfficeMax.
  • NearU, a leading provider of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical home services was founded in 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina by Mr. Achlerkar.
  • NearU is excited to build on its success with Mr. Achlerkar and Mr. Darfler in their new roles.

1,000+ volunteers gather in Charlotte to build 27 homes for Habitat for Humanity's 37th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project

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Monday, October 2, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, the nation joined former President Jimmy Carter in celebrating his 99th birthday, and today a record number of volunteers are honoring him in a way he understands well—by getting to work.

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  • Habitat for Humanity's 37th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, hosted this year by Habitat Humanitarians and country music superstars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, kicked off today in west Charlotte.
  • Since 1984, when they put Habitat for Humanity on the map with their first volunteer build, they have helped build and improve over 4,300 homes alongside more than 104,000 volunteers.
  • They first volunteered with Habitat in 2007 in New Orleans to help build post-Hurricane Katrina Habitat homes on the Gulf Coast.
  • This is a return to Charlotte for the Carter Work Project; it was first held in the city in 1989 when volunteers helped build 14 homes in Optimist Park.