Queen City

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Expands National Presence, Opens its North Carolina Flagship office in Charlotte

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Friday, September 22, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, a leading luxury real estate brokerage, is proud to announce the opening of its flagship office in SouthPark. The new location, at 532 Governor Morrison Street, Suite C-110, solidifies the company’s commitment to providing extraordinary services to the Queen City and beyond.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, a leading luxury real estate brokerage, is proud to announce the opening of its flagship office in SouthPark.
  • As an affiliate of Sotheby’s International Realty, Premier Sotheby's International Realty's focus goes beyond real estate; it extends to fine wine, collectible automobiles, jewelry, watches, history, sports memorabilia, and art.
  • Celebrating its 40th year in business, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty continues to redefine the ultimate luxury real estate experience.
  • This represents our commitment to service and further establishing Premier Sotheby’s International Realty as the go-to luxury real estate brokerage in North Carolina."

Cintas VP of Taxation Sowmya Aggarwal Earns Forty Under 40 Honors

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Sowmya Aggarwal, Vice President of Taxation at Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS), has been named to the Forty Under 40 list for 2023 published by the Cincinnati Business Courier.

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  • Sowmya Aggarwal, Vice President of Taxation at Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS), has been named to the Forty Under 40 list for 2023 published by the Cincinnati Business Courier.
  • Aggarwal is the youngest employee-partner to hold the VP of Taxation position at Cintas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230808901836/en/
    Sowmya Aggarwal, Vice President of Taxation at Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS), has been named to the Forty Under 40 list for 2023 published by the Cincinnati Business Courier.
  • Aggarwal is the youngest employee-partner to hold the VP of Taxation position at Cintas.

Purchase Green Unveils its Second Store in North Carolina

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Purchase Green Artificial Grass, a premier provider of top-quality synthetic turf and a proud member of The Recreational Group (RG) , is delighted to announce the grand opening of its newest store in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Purchase Green Artificial Grass, a premier provider of top-quality synthetic turf and a proud member of The Recreational Group (RG) , is delighted to announce the grand opening of its newest store in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • The grand opening of Purchase Green Charlotte will provide customers with access to a wide selection of cutting-edge artificial grass technology.
  • With numerous locations nationwide, Purchase Green is ready to serve customers in their pursuit of beautiful and eco-conscious landscapes.
  • For further information on Purchase Green's top-quality artificial grass products, store locations, and franchise opportunities, please visit purchasegreen.com .

Axis Communications Expands Presence with New Ohio Experience Center

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Axis Communications today celebrates the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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  • Axis Communications today celebrates the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230801695182/en/
    Axis Communications celebrates the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • We’re thrilled to be growing our presence in the Cincinnati area,” said Paul Winsker, Business Area Director, Mid-Atlantic at Axis Communications.
  • To schedule a time to tour the new Axis Experience Center or to learn more about the facility and its resources, please email [email protected] .

Chase Exceeds 2018 Carolinas Expansion Commitments and Plans to Add More Employees, Branches and Corporate Office Space

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Chase announced today that it is growing in North and South Carolina, hiring more employees, adding new branches and more corporate office space in the region.

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  • Chase announced today that it is growing in North and South Carolina, hiring more employees, adding new branches and more corporate office space in the region.
  • In 2018, Chase announced that it was opening 40 branches throughout the Carolinas, including in low- to-moderate-income (LMI) locations.
  • Today the firm has 48 branch locations in North Carolina and South Carolina, including eight in LMI locations, surpassing the firm’s original commitment.
  • Additional short-term branch growth commitments in the Carolinas include the following:
    Charleston: adding two branches in LMI locations in the Low Country by the end of this year.

Charter Bus and Shuttle Fleet Leader GOGO Charters Now Operating in Charlotte

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GOGO Charters ®, the premier national charter bus and shuttle brand, announced today its official launch servicing Charlotte .

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GOGO Charters ®, the premier national charter bus and shuttle brand, announced today its official launch servicing Charlotte .
  • GOGO Charters will offer one-time and recurring group transportation services for a variety of trips, events and special occasions.
  • Whether you need to rent a charter bus for employee shuttles to your office in Charlotte Center City, a field trip to Carowinds theme park or a visit to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, GOGO Charters has you covered.
  • "Charlotte is a hub of southern hospitality and business innovation, and the city deserves a group transportation solution that matches," said Farzin Parsa, President of GOGO Charters.

Gilbane Building Company Welcomes Jessica Kerr as Business Development Manager in Charlotte, NC

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Monday, July 17, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce the addition of Jessica Kerr as Business Development Manager in the Charlotte, North Carolina office. Jessica's passion for client advocacy has assisted her in developing multiple influential relationships in the local community. In her new role, she will lead business development efforts and expand Gilbane's presence in key markets locally while building solid partnerships with Gilbane's future and existing clients.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce the addition of Jessica Kerr as Business Development Manager in the Charlotte, North Carolina office.
  • In her new role, she will lead business development efforts and expand Gilbane's presence in key markets locally while building solid partnerships with Gilbane's future and existing clients.
  • "We are excited to welcome Jessica to Gilbane's North Carolina Team," said Evan Synstad, Charlotte, NC Business Leader at Gilbane Building Company.
  • As we continue to see the opportunity for strategic expansion, job creation, and economic investment is now," said Kerr.

Cantos Games™ is pleased to announce that early registration continues to be live in the USA for the upcoming Alpha release of Coloniser™

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Monday, May 1, 2023

At Cantos Games™, our goal is to create games that are not only entertaining, but also feature new and innovative gameplay mechanics.

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  • At Cantos Games™, our goal is to create games that are not only entertaining, but also feature new and innovative gameplay mechanics.
  • With Coloniser™, we believe we have achieved this balance and are looking forward to bringing this game to strategy game players around the world Fall of 2023.
  • In Coloniser™, players take on the role of colonists seeking to start their own kingdoms and conquer new lands.
  • In particular a first of it's kind multiplayer experience that we're very excited to share in the private Alpha release this Fall 2023.

Kroger and P&G Open Applications for the 2023 Game Changers Scholarship presented by The Kroger Foundation and Always® Brand

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

CINCINNATI, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) today announced the application period for its 2023 Game Changers Scholarship is now open. In its second year, 23 scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to diverse female students pursuing a business-related, sciences, technical and/or liberal arts undergraduate degree or certificate. The scholarship is presented by The Kroger Foundation and P&G's Always® Brand.

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  • The scholarship is presented by The Kroger Foundation and P&G's Always® Brand.
  • "We were overwhelmed with the response to the Game Changers Scholarship in its inaugural year," said Kate Meyer, vice president, Kroger Health & Beauty Care.
  • The Game Changers platform was developed by Kroger and P&G to champion women in sports, business and education.
  • In addition, we will continue to fuel the future of the Game Changers Women's Leadership Program and the Game Changers Scholarship Program."

Brightspeed Celebrates Completion of its New Corporate Headquarters

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed, the nation's fifth-largest incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC), today celebrated the completion of its more than 27,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Charlotte with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The recently launched telecom company's headquarters on the seventh floor of Vantage South End east tower at 1120 South Tryon Street is in the heart of the Queen City's vibrant South End neighborhood. Brightspeed's planned investment of more than $2 billion to build a faster, more reliable fiber network includes increasing its workforce. The company has already created about a hundred jobs in Charlotte and plans to continue to grow in the coming years.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed, the nation's fifth-largest incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC), today celebrated the completion of its more than 27,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Charlotte with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
  • "We chose North Carolina as our corporate home because of the state's dynamic economy, business-friendly and innovative environment and diverse talent pipeline," said Bob Mudge, Brightspeed CEO.
  • Brightspeed's headquarters will house corporate functions including legal, marketing, finance and human resources, and can accommodate approximately 300 employees.
  • Brightspeed engaged Little Diversified Architectural consulting to design the workspace, Shelco as the general contractor and CBRE as the project manager.