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ServisFirst Bank Expands Footprint in Tennessee

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Monday, March 25, 2024

ServisFirst Bank , a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), proudly announces its expansion in the Tennessee region by adding a new office in Memphis, Tennessee.

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  • ServisFirst Bank , a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), proudly announces its expansion in the Tennessee region by adding a new office in Memphis, Tennessee.
  • Additionally, ServisFirst Bank Memphis brings on board Megan Latta as Treasury Management Sales and Trudy Griffin as Commercial Client Relationship Associate.
  • "ServisFirst Bank Memphis is thrilled to announce the opening of our new office, bringing together a team of trusted and experienced veteran bankers," states Joel E. Smith, Market President of ServisFirst Bank Memphis.
  • “We are excited to expand our Tennessee footprint with the opening of a new office in Memphis,” states Bradford Vieira, Regional President, and CEO of ServisFirst Bank Tennessee.

The Designery to celebrate a new South Charlotte location coming soon at local home show

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Designery, an immersive, full-service kitchen, bath and closet design center featuring high-quality cabinets, countertops and flooring, will showcase a new Charlotte, North Carolina location coming soon with an appearance at the Charlotte Home & Remodeling Show at the Park Expo and Conference Center Feb. 23-25.

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  • The Designery South Charlotte team will be at Booth 934 at the home show.
  • "The city has a healthy lifestyle, it's a safe city and there are a lot of things to do in the area.
  • That makes it attractive for continued growth, but sometimes people can feel overwhelmed when they start a home remodeling project.
  • For more information about The Designery South Charlotte, please visit https://thedesignery.com/locations/south-charlotte/ .

Heartland Forward Joins Mayor Jim Strickland & Coalition of Business Leaders to Release New Report on Black Entrepreneurship in Memphis, Tenn

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Monday, October 16, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Heartland Forward joined civic and business groups at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis to release its latest report, Black Business Opportunity Strategy: The Journey of Black Business Owners in Memphis. Memphis is unique because it has the highest Black population share among metropolitan areas with 1 million-plus people. This means Memphis has a larger Black population than St. Louis, Boston and San Francisco, for example. Entrepreneurship is a wealth-creator and can be a powerful economic development strategy for communities and regions, especially when entrepreneurs are given the tools they need to succeed.

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  • Heartland Forward joined civic and business groups at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis to release its latest report, Black Business Opportunity Strategy: The Journey of Black Business Owners in Memphis.
  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Heartland Forward joined civic and business groups at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis to release its latest report, Black Business Opportunity Strategy: The Journey of Black Business Owners in Memphis .
  • Lessen dependence on necessity entrepreneurship through wealth and skill building: we estimate nearly 80% of Black business ownership are "side hustles."
  • With this report, Heartland Forward hopes to spread recognition of Black entrepreneurs and businesses across the country that experience similar trials and tribulations.

Jim Collins to Join Cibus Board of Directors

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Cibus Announces Election of New Board Member, Deepening Strategic Leadership and Experience

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  • Cibus Announces Election of New Board Member, Deepening Strategic Leadership and Experience
    SAN DIEGO, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cibus, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBUS), a global leader in Gene Editing in agriculture and the development of Productivity Traits in plants that directly impact farming productivity and profitability announced that its Board of Directors has elected Jim Collins, former CEO of Corteva, to the Board.
  • Mr. Collins serves on the Board of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), as Chair of the Board of Directors of Vestaron Corporation, and as an advisor to the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
  • He previously served on the Board of CropLife International, the advisory board for the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics, and the Board of Trustees of the Hagley Museum and Library.
  • Mr. Collins was also a University of Tennessee Lone Oaks Farm Advisory Council member and served on the Board of Trustees of Longwood Botanical Gardens.

Cary Cheston & Jeff Ruffin Join The Plexus Groupe to Open Memphis Office

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Monday, August 7, 2023

DEER PARK, Ill., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Plexus Groupe, a Top 100 insurance brokerage and advisory firm, has announced the opening of a new office in East Memphis, Tennessee, naming Cary Cheston and Jeff Ruffin, long-time Memphis community members, to their growing list of industry leading brokers.

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  • DEER PARK, Ill., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Plexus Groupe, a Top 100 insurance brokerage and advisory firm, has announced the opening of a new office in East Memphis, Tennessee, naming Cary Cheston and Jeff Ruffin, long-time Memphis community members, to their growing list of industry leading brokers.
  • Similarly, Brian Morgan, Plexus President and Chief Growth Officer, has personal ties to Memphis, residing there while overseeing a top national brokerage.
  • Cary Cheston, who will oversee the Memphis office, joins Plexus as Vice President, Business Development & Resident Leader.
  • The Plexus Groupe's Memphis office is located at 1052 Brookfield Road, Suite 3, Memphis, Tennessee.

VALET LIVING ANNOUNCES ANTHONY HYLTON AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valet Living, the leading residential amenities provider to the multifamily housing industry, today announced Anthony Hylton as Senior Vice President of Operations.  Hylton will lead Valet Living's Field Operations Team comprised of more than 8,000 associates, responsible for delivering the amenities and services that Valet Living offers.  The Field Operations Team, formerly divided into two regions, is now structured with four regions to meet the growing needs of the industry. 

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  • TAMPA, Fla., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valet Living , the leading residential amenities provider to the multifamily housing industry, today announced Anthony Hylton as Senior Vice President of Operations.
  • Hylton will lead Valet Living's Field Operations Team comprised of more than 8,000 associates, responsible for delivering the amenities and services that Valet Living offers.
  • Hylton will lead Valet Living's Field Operations Team comprised of more than 8,000 associates.
  • "As Valet Living experiences phenomenal growth, we're proactively looking for top talent worldwide to bring into the multifamily industry," said Shawn Handrahan, CEO and President of Valet Living.

Boulder iQ Names Product Development Exec Steve Seyer Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boulder iQ has named Steve Seyer chief operating officer.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boulder iQ has named Steve Seyer chief operating officer.
  • Seyer brings more than three decades of product development, manufacturing, and quality experience to the company, with expertise in leading cross-functional project teams from product concept to commercialization.
  • "Steve has a strong record of multidisciplinary management experience in rapid-pace medical device development environments," says Jim Kasic, chairman and founder of Boulder iQ and its Boulder Sterilization Services division.
  • The company's Boulder Medical Device Accelerator provides equity investment in start-up companies seeking product development services, expert mentoring and infrastructure support.

The Agency Launches New Office in Nashville, Tennessee

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new franchise office in Nashville, Tennessee. The new locale is the firm's first office in Tennessee among its growing network of more than 70 offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. The Nashville office will be led by esteemed industry professionals and managing partners Scott Coggins and Amy Doyle.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its new franchise office in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • "We're thrilled to expand our footprint across the U.S. with the launch of our first office in Tennessee," said Mauricio Umansky , CEO and Founder of The Agency.
  • "Nashville is one of the most iconic destinations in the country and we're delighted to launch The Agency's first office in Tennessee in this dynamic city."
  • In the past 12 months, The Agency has showcased impressive global growth, more than 25 new corporate and independently-owned offices, including the new office in Nashville, Tennessee, with additional openings on the horizon.

Sam Hanna Joins Abt Associates as Chief Solutions Officer

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Sam Hanna has joined Abt Associates as Chief Solutions Officer. Hanna will serve on Abt's Executive Leadership Team and will oversee the Research, Digital, Technical Assistance, and Equity teams focusing on delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to our clients' most pressing problems.

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  • Dr. Sam Hanna has joined Abt Associates as Chief Solutions Officer.
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Sam Hanna has joined Abt Associates as Chief Solutions Officer.
  • Prior to USAID, he held leadership positions, including Chief Innovation, Strategy and Marketing Officer roles, at consulting firms such as PwC and Deloitte.
  • "Sam brings a wealth of knowledge and experience related to technology, health, and innovation," said Abt President and CEO Kathleen Flanagan.

St. George's University Announces Admissions Partnership with Christian Brothers University

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

MEMPHIS, Tenn. and TRUE BLUE, Grenada, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. George's University announced a new partnership today that will provide eligible students from Christian Brothers University with streamlined admissions to St. George's School of Medicine or School of Veterinary Medicine .

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn. and TRUE BLUE, Grenada, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. George's University announced a new partnership today that will provide eligible students from Christian Brothers University with streamlined admissions to St. George's School of Medicine or School of Veterinary Medicine .
  • "We're thrilled to partner with Christian Brothers University to educate the next generation of doctors and veterinarians," said Dr. G. Richard Olds, president of St. George's University.
  • St. George's University will waive application fees for interested students and fast-track CBU applications during the admissions process.
  • "This partnership with St. George's University provides a unique opportunity for high-achieving undergraduate students at Christian Brothers University who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine or veterinary medicine," said Dr. James McGuffee, Dean of the CBU School of Sciences.