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Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance: Cinelease Picks New Mexico for Major Expansion

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Monday, February 12, 2024
Television, Partnership, City, Bill 2, Economic development, Revenue, Lighting, LEDA, Workforce, Legislature, MovieMaker, Senate, EDD, Film industry

Michelle Lujan Grisham and executives at Cinelease, Inc. and Cinelease Studios announced today that the entertainment service company has chosen its Albuquerque site for a new investment and significant expansion.

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  • Michelle Lujan Grisham and executives at Cinelease, Inc. and Cinelease Studios announced today that the entertainment service company has chosen its Albuquerque site for a new investment and significant expansion.
  • This collaboration underscores our commitment to fostering a dynamic film community and creating more economic opportunities for our families,” Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said.
  • Pending permitting approvals and incentive agreements, Cinelease in Albuquerque will invest $95 million into New Mexico, adding five soundstages and two ancillary buildings, essentially doubling its current space at 9201 Pan American Freeway NE, Albuquerque, 87113.
  • “This decision by Cinelease is a great confirmation that the Albuquerque region is indeed a premier location for continued film industry expansion,” Danielle Casey, president & CEO of the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance, said.

Topgolf Lafayette Opens Friday, Dec. 15

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
LEDA, Employment, Associate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Music, City, Friends, Golf, Quality of life, Nightclub, Tourism, Topgolf, Lafayette

DALLAS, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf announced today it will open its Lafayette venue on Friday, Dec. 15.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf announced today it will open its Lafayette venue on Friday, Dec. 15.
  • Topgolf Lafayette will be in the Ambassador Town Center approximately 15 minutes from downtown Lafayette at 301 Meadow Farm Road.
  • Globally, this will be Topgolf's 97th outdoor venue when it opens on Dec. 15 and 87th in the U.S.
  • President and CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) Mandi Mitchell: "We are thrilled to have Topgolf join our community to further enhance the quality of life in Lafayette Parish and Acadiana.

Gov. Lujan Grisham and Array Technologies Announce N.M. Expansion

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
ATI Technologies, Strategic planning, EDD, State, Local economic development, LEDA, New Mexican, Engineering, City, Growth, Array, Economic development, Ecosystem, Investment, Renewable energy

Michelle Lujan Grisham and Array Technologies CEO Kevin Hostetler announced today that Array Technologies (NASDAQ: ARRY) (“Array” or “the Company”) has finalized plans for a major expansion that will solidify the Company’s New Mexico future with a new $50 million manufacturing campus in Bernalillo County that will keep hundreds of jobs secure for New Mexicans.

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  • Michelle Lujan Grisham and Array Technologies CEO Kevin Hostetler announced today that Array Technologies (NASDAQ: ARRY) (“Array” or “the Company”) has finalized plans for a major expansion that will solidify the Company’s New Mexico future with a new $50 million manufacturing campus in Bernalillo County that will keep hundreds of jobs secure for New Mexicans.
  • Array, one of New Mexico’s few publicly traded companies, got its start manufacturing solar tracker technology over 30 years ago in Albuquerque.
  • The 22-acre expansion will allow Array to hire nearly 100 new employees over the next several years.
  • The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA), a non-profit economic development organization, is assisting Array with site selection, labor-force, tax analysis, and strategic planning on its expansion.

EHang Inaugurates Its European Urban Air Mobility Center for Unmanned eVTOLs

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Aircraft, Knowledge, Civil Aviation Administration of China, CAAC, TC, UAV, Advanced Air Mobility, Urban Air Mobility, Certification, Atmosphere, LEDA, EHang, Type certificate, SESAR, Mobility, UAM, Infrastructure, Transport, Airline, European

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced the inauguration of its first European UAM Center in Spain.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced the inauguration of its first European UAM Center in Spain.
  • On October 13th, 2023, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issued the Type Certificate (TC) for EHang’s EH216-S passenger-carrying Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) System.
  • The EH216-S deployed at EHang’s European UAM Center will foster the accumulation of operational experience as well as invaluable knowledge.
  • Through this world-class UAM center, EHang expects to manifest its strong commitment with the development and deployment of UAM in Europe.

Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance: Germany-Based mtex Brings Investments in Technology, Engineering, Machining to Albuquerque

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Friday, September 29, 2023
Workforce, University of New Mexico, Maintenance, Innovative Space-based Radar Antenna Technology, EDD, University, Education, Associated Universities, Inc., NRAO, National Science Foundation, Telescope, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, LEDA, Research, Science, Local economic development, Stenvers, Student, City, Investment, Engineering, Astronomy, Economic development, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Radio, STEM, Growth, Government, Next Generation, Drug, Renewable energy, Spice, Surveying, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Those attending included Mark Roper, New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Economic Division Director and City of Albuquerque Economic Development Director Max Gruner, both of whom have been instrumental in recruiting mtex to New Mexico.

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  • Those attending included Mark Roper, New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Economic Division Director and City of Albuquerque Economic Development Director Max Gruner, both of whom have been instrumental in recruiting mtex to New Mexico.
  • The company plans to invest $16 million into its Albuquerque facility at the Sandia Science and Technology Park.
  • “The greater Albuquerque region is paving the way to becoming a top location for innovation industry investment,” said Danielle Casey, President & CEO of the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA).
  • The new mtex facility in Albuquerque will also play a major role for the integration and testing of these new submm Telescopes.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Announces New Grants Dedicated to College Access and Academic Excellence

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
EMERGE, Student, University, Stanford University, Jack Kent Cooke, Houston Independent School District, LEDA, Research, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, School district, Wynnefield Heights, Philadelphia, Organization, Cornell University, Project, Faculty, STEM, Baltimore City Public Schools, Nursing, Tutoring, Management

"These grants build on our nearly two decades of working alongside organizations focused on helping high-achieving students without financial resources pursue postsecondary education," said Seppy Basili, executive director of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.

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  • "These grants build on our nearly two decades of working alongside organizations focused on helping high-achieving students without financial resources pursue postsecondary education," said Seppy Basili, executive director of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.
  • Since 2001, the Cooke Foundation has focused its efforts to expand educational opportunities by supporting high-achieving students directly as well as grantmaking to organizations with a track record of helping students prepare for college.
  • In 2022, 100% of students that participated in Delaware College Scholars' intensive summer residential programming graduated high school and 98% of those students matriculated into college.
  • Students are able to earn college credit, gain exposure to actual college courses and faculty, and receive college advising.

Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Launches LEDA Legal to Increase Access for Underserved Students to Leading Law Schools

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Legal, Other Education, Professional Services, University, Philanthropy, Education, Foundation, Advantage Testing Foundation, Trial, Yale Law School, Yale University, Enterprise, Dean (education), School, Admission, New York University School of Law, Student financial aid in the United States, Student, Harvard Law School, LSAT, NYU, LEDA, Nursing, Management

Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA), the preeminent national nonprofit promoting diversification of top-tier universities, businesses and civic organizations, today announced the launch of LEDA Legal, a program designed to expand the pipeline of underrepresented, low-income students attending top-tier law schools nationwide.

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  • Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA), the preeminent national nonprofit promoting diversification of top-tier universities, businesses and civic organizations, today announced the launch of LEDA Legal, a program designed to expand the pipeline of underrepresented, low-income students attending top-tier law schools nationwide.
  • The program aims to help high-achieving participants explore legal careers, navigate the application process, and ultimately gain admission to the best law schools in the nation.
  • “I’m delighted that we are a founding law school partner of LEDA Legal,” said NYU Law Dean Troy McKenzie.
  • NYU Law School, Harvard Law School and Yale Law School will lead workshops and academic- and career-focused panels for the cohort throughout the eight-month program.

Topgolf Breaks Ground on New Venue in Lafayette

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's officially official: Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf broke ground today on its future two-story venue that will serve communities in and around the Acadiana region in southern Louisiana. The signature technology-enabled entertainment experience, which is designed to make the game of golf more accessible and fun, is expected to open in late 2023.

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  • "We can't wait to welcome the Lafayette community to one of our newest venues once it's complete," said Topgolf Chief Development Officer Chris Callaway.
  • "Topgolf is a huge win for Lafayette, for LEDA and for our economy," said Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory.
  • Until the new venue is complete, Players in Louisiana can get their Topgolf fix at the company's existing location in Baton Rouge .
  • Follow @Topgolf on social media for updates on Topgolf's progress in Lafayette.

City of Las Cruces Announces Saputo Cheese USA Expansion in Las Cruces, NM

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Growth, City manager, LEDA, Secretary of State of New Mexico, City, Human, Plant, Cheese, Free-trade zone, Local economic development, Economic development, Industrial park

Las Cruces, NM, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The City of Las Cruces announces the expansion of the Saputo Cheese USA facility located at 355 Crawford Boulevard at the Las Cruces Innovation and Industrial Park.

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  • Las Cruces, NM, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The City of Las Cruces announces the expansion of the Saputo Cheese USA facility located at 355 Crawford Boulevard at the Las Cruces Innovation and Industrial Park.
  • This is a monumental project for the City of Las Cruces, and we applaud Saputo for their commitment to growth and expansion in Las Cruces, said Ifo Pili, City Manager of Las Cruces.
  • For more information on the Las Cruces Innovation & Industrial Park, go to Las Cruces Innovation & Industrial Park .
  • About the Las Cruces Innovation & Industrial Park: The Las Cruces Innovation & Industrial Park is Quest Site Certified and offers 500 acres ready for lease/purchase and 400 acres that are shovel ready.

b1BANK Names Jerry Vascocu as Chief Administrative Officer

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Growth, Culture, Trustee, LEDA, Vanderbilt University, Hospital, University, Young Presidents' Organization, Statista, SSW, U.S. Bank Center (Milwaukee), First Horizon Bank, United Way, Business, Management, Lafayette, Central Arkansas, Economics

, Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jude Melville, president and CEO of b1BANK, announced N. Jerome Jerry Vascocu, Jr. as Chief Administrative Officer for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) and b1BANK.

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  • , Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jude Melville, president and CEO of b1BANK, announced N. Jerome Jerry Vascocu, Jr. as Chief Administrative Officer for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) and b1BANK.
  • Vascocu will be the first chief administrative officer for the bank.
  • The b1 cultureappeals to a growing number ofhighly talented individuals within the banking industry, and I look forward to welcoming one of those impactful leaders, Jerry Vascocu, toour team, said Melville.
  • As chief administrative officer, he will partner with our asset management, financial institutions, human resources and marketing department directors to support the teams they lead.