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Authentic Vacations Celebrates UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Beth Kelm, COO of Authentic Vacations, a member of TPG, is excited to announce a new category for their customized travel and Small Guided Vacations: UNESCO World Heritage Sites. UNESCO's first project was saving the extraordinary cultural heritage of Egypt's Nile Valley, including its pyramids and the treasures within, during the building of the Aswan dam. Saving Venice, Italy, and its lagoon was also an early success. The organization continues to protect and preserve sites of cultural and natural beauty throughout the world.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Beth Kelm, COO of Authentic Vacations, a member of TPG, is excited to announce a new category for their customized travel and Small Guided Vacations: UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The organization continues to protect and preserve sites of cultural and natural beauty throughout the world.
"At Authentic Vacations," says Kelm, "we believe that travel creates well-being on every level.
Authentic Vacations offers Small Guided Vacations, with no more than 18 people, via a small luxury coach.

Western Alliance Bank Hires Paulina Woo as Senior Director, Treasury Management – Corporate Finance, Public and Nonprofit Finance

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Western Alliance Bank today announced that Paulina Woo has joined the organization as a senior director, treasury management, in the bank’s Corporate Finance and Public and Nonprofit Finance groups.

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Western Alliance Bank today announced that Paulina Woo has joined the organization as a senior director, treasury management, in the bank’s Corporate Finance and Public and Nonprofit Finance groups.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240212001163/en/
Woo brings more than 15 years of experience providing investment advisory and treasury management consulting services to institutional and government clients across the western U.S.
She also sits on the Executive Board for the Women in Public Finance Rocky Mountain Region and participates in Women in Public Finance, National Association of Hispanic County Officials and Asian Americans in Public Finance.
“Western Alliance Bank provides a distinctive set of products, services and solutions to clients in these essential sectors of our economy.

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Announces Sale of Approximately $216.2 Million Revenue Refunding Bonds

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

On February 6th, the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) closed over $216 million in revenue refunding bonds to refinance and restructure ACTA’s debt.

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On February 6th, the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) closed over $216 million in revenue refunding bonds to refinance and restructure ACTA’s debt.
The sale of these bonds will allow ACTA to reshape its debt service profile to avoid certain projected debt service shortfalls and match anticipated revenue growth.
On January 23rd, the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority priced $41.2 million aggregate principal amount of its Tax-Exempt Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, $10.9 million aggregate principal amount of its Taxable Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, $29.7 million aggregate principal amount of its Tax-Exempt Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds and $134.6 million aggregate principal amount of its Taxable Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, for a total of approximately $216 million.
Revenue from Union Pacific and BNSF pay, among other things, debt service on ACTA’s revenue bonds.

Graham Christie Named COO of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

The Governing Board of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) has appointed Graham Christie, a Southern California rail leader and seasoned project manager, as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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The Governing Board of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) has appointed Graham Christie, a Southern California rail leader and seasoned project manager, as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231214300214/en/
Rail industry veteran Graham Christie has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority.
This background and proven success make Graham the ideal choice as COO,” said Michael Leue, ACTA Chief Executive Officer.
The addition of a COO to ACTA’s leadership structure was the result of an analysis of the Authority’s operation.

PLENTY OF REAL CHRISTMAS TREE JOY TO BE FOUND FOR DECEMBER SHOPPERS - EVEN FOR "TREECRASTINATORS"

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

HOWELL, Mich., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While most shoppers get their real Christmas tree earlier in the season, some buy as late as Christmas eve. According to a survey conducted for the Real Christmas Tree Board earlier this year, shoppers fall into six segments according to when they buy their real Christmas trees:

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HOWELL, Mich., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While most shoppers get their real Christmas tree earlier in the season, some buy as late as Christmas eve.
According to a survey conducted for the Real Christmas Tree Board earlier this year, shoppers fall into six segments according to when they buy their real Christmas trees:
For some, when they buy a real Christmas tree is a matter of happenstance.
The Real Christmas Tree Board (RCTB) is the media's expert resource for insights about farm-grown Christmas trees.
It is a 501(c)(3) corporation established in 2009 and has no known members representing the real Christmas tree industry.

20% OF ANNUAL SURVEY RESPONDENTS ARE PLANNING TO BUY A REAL CHRISTMAS TREE FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

HOWELL, Mich., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyone has their Christmas tradition. For some people, it's picking out a real tree. For the Real Christmas Tree Board (RCTB), it's the release of the industry's annual survey of … the people picking out a real tree.

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For the Real Christmas Tree Board (RCTB), it's the release of the industry's annual survey of … the people picking out a real tree.
New this year: 20% of survey respondents overall are planning to buy a real Christmas tree for the first time.
According to the survey, the scent of a real Christmas tree actually creates joy: 94% of those planning to buy a real tree agree with the statement, "The scent of a real Christmas tree will bring me joy this season."
Here a real Christmas tree, there a real Christmas tree, everywhere a real Christmas tree!

Air Conditioning Trade Association Partners with Interplay Learning to Offer Hybrid HVAC Service Tech Training Program

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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AUSTIN, Texas, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interplay Learning , the leader in online training for skilled trades, is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Air Conditioning Trade Association (ACTA) to offer a hybrid HVAC Service Tech Training Program for students pursuing HVAC careers without previous experience.

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AUSTIN, Texas, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interplay Learning , the leader in online training for skilled trades, is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Air Conditioning Trade Association (ACTA) to offer a hybrid HVAC Service Tech Training Program for students pursuing HVAC careers without previous experience.
Interplay Learning's online training courses and hands-on simulations are the core component of ACTA's recently launched two-year HVAC Service Tech program, giving students access to a comprehensive training curriculum anytime, anywhere.
"We're pleased to partner with Interplay Learning to offer this hybrid training program," said Duke Diltz, ACTA's Training Director.
"Our partnership represents a unique opportunity to provide a comprehensive training program that combines the convenience and flexibility of online learning with the hands-on experience and industry certifications necessary to succeed in the HVAC industry."

CENTER FOR FREE ENTERPRISE NAMED TO OASES OF EXCELLENCE NETWORK

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Monday, March 6, 2023

The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has named the Center for Free Enterprise & Entrepreneurship at Florida Southern College an Oases of Excellence.

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The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has named the Center for Free Enterprise & Entrepreneurship at Florida Southern College an Oases of Excellence.
Florida Southern joins 80 elite institutions from across the U.S. and is one of only three schools in Florida included in its Oases of Excellence Network (OEN).
In recognition of its invaluable work, ACTA is proud to work of the Center for Free Enterprise & Entrepreneurship as a part of our Oases of Excellence network."
Directed by Justin Heacock, the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Florida Southern, the Center for Free Enterprise & Entrepreneurship aims to instill an entrepreneurial mindset and reinforce free enterprise principles for Florida Southern College and the surrounding community.

Christmas Eve Traditionalists, Mid-Decemberists, Treecrastinators, we see you -- and we're here for you.

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

HOWELL, Mich., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There's little debate that a real Christmas tree brings joy to everyone who sees and smells it. But when is that joy best timed? Ah, now that's a debate. Some people would buy their real Christmas tree the day before Halloween if they could. Some like to wait until the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone before shifting into Santa mode, just out of principle (Give each holiday its due!). Others mean to get started early, but, well, life gets in the way. And still others embrace the more Victorian tradition of waiting until just a few days before Christmas -- or until Christmas Eve itself -- to put up their tree.

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There's plenty of real Christmas tree season left and here are the facts you need to know:
A real Christmas tree brings joy.
In fact, 79% of real Christmas tree buyers even agreed that "If the cost of a real Christmas tree goes up this year in light of the rising costs of many consumer goods, I will still buy a real Christmas tree."
The Real Christmas Tree Board (RCTB) is the media's expert resource for insights about farm-grown Christmas tree.
American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA) does not represent real Christmas trees or growers.It is a 501(c)(3) corporation established in 2009 and has no known members representing the real Christmas tree industry.

Having a real Christmas tree in your home brings joy to everyone who sees it -- and smells it.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

When asked to rank various scents associated with Christmas, respondents said a real Christmas tree is their favorite smell of the season (56%) -- putting it ahead of cookies (50%), cinnamon (50%), hot cocoa (45%), and gingerbread (43%). Peppermint came in at 42%, followed by open fire (37%), and roasted chestnuts (16%).1 That probably explains why most of us can think of a bunch of Christmas carols that talk Tannenbaum, and not more than one that refers to those roasting nuts.

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Real Christmas Tree Board releases first-ever data exploring the scent of a real Christmas tree as it debuts "Joy to the Real" Campaign.
"Joy to the Real" campaign heralds the "perfectly imperfect" journey to real Christmas tree joy.
It's rooted in the insight that an artificial Christmas tree is a product, whereas a real Christmas tree is something else entirely.
American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA) does not represent real Christmas trees or growers.It is a 501(c)(3) corporation established in 2009 and has no known members representing the real Christmas tree industry.