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ROC.ai Launches Pilot for Safer Schools in West Virginia

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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This critical initiative will improve safety for students, teachers, and staff – first in West Virginia public schools, then across the country and around the world.

Key Points: 
  • This critical initiative will improve safety for students, teachers, and staff – first in West Virginia public schools, then across the country and around the world.
  • "We are thrilled to be working with schools in West Virginia to pilot this important innovation.
  • "We are especially grateful for the early support our pilot initiative has received here in West Virginia.
  • The Safer Schools Initiative is currently accepting applications from West Virginia school districts interested in collaborating on a smarter, safer future for our students and educators.

Crestline Adds Two Hotels to Growing Portfolio

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) today announced the addition of two hotels to its managed portfolio—the 84 room Fairfield Inn & Suites Fairmont, West Virginia and the 105 room Hampton Inn & Suites Legacy Park-Frisco, Texas .

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) today announced the addition of two hotels to its managed portfolio—the 84 room Fairfield Inn & Suites Fairmont, West Virginia and the 105 room Hampton Inn & Suites Legacy Park-Frisco, Texas .
  • “The Fairfield Inn & Suites Fairmont, West Virginia is our first hotel in that state and extends our portfolio throughout 30 states, while the addition of the Hampton Inn & Suites Legacy Park-Frisco grows our portfolio to 11 hotels in Texas,” said James Carroll, Crestline’s President & CEO.
  • The Fairfield Inn & Suites Fairmont is conveniently located just off Interstate 79 near Fairmont State University, Prickett's Fort State Park, and Valley Falls State Park.
  • Hotel amenities include spacious rooms and suites appointed with luxury bedding, flat-panel TVs, microwaves, mini-refrigerators, work desks, and free Wi-Fi.

accesso® Welcomes Roster of New Clients to Global Portfolio in H2 2022

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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TWYFORD, United Kingdom, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- accesso Technology Group (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider for attractions and venues worldwide, has signed strategic agreements with 18 new partners within the theme parks & attractions, ski, hospitality, cultural and zoo markets across the U.S. and the U.K. This selection of new clients will leverage a mix of the accesso Passport®eCommerce ticketing suite, the accesso SiriuswareSMpoint-of-sale ticketing solution, the accesso ShoWareSMlive event ticketing platform and accesso's guest experience management platform to redefine the guest and patron experience at their venues.

Key Points: 
  • Of those 10 new clients, five will also leverage – in tandem with the accesso Passport eCommerce ticketing solution – the accesso Siriusware platform to simplify operations while driving greater sales onsite.
  • Willamette Pass Resort in Crescent Lake, OR, will also utilize the accesso Siriusware platform to flexibly manage onsite operations and offer fast and easy transactions for guests.
  • accesso solutions help to redefine the guest experience for more than 1,000 venues in 29 countries around the globe.
  • Onsite, the accesso Passport ticketing suite provides a streamlined front gate point of sale, focused on driving improved sales results.

NEXT WEEK: West Virginia Families Seek to Boost Awareness of K-12 Options During School Choice Week

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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CHARLESTON, W.Va., Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools, organizations, and individuals are planning 113 celebrations of educational opportunity this month as traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, online learning options, private schools, and home educators highlight their unique choices.

Key Points: 
  • During the last two years, families and educators in West Virginia have faced the academic consequences of the pandemic.
  • During School Choice Week 2023, parents can learn about school choice and attend local events as they consider their K-12 options for the next school year.
  • The Week is the best time of the year for families to consider their education options for the next school year.
  • Among the notable celebrations in West Virginia will be school fairs in Morgantown, Beckley, and Davis organized by the Cardinal Institute, WV FUE, and Love Your School West Virginia.

Wilmer Valderrama Expands Role In iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network To Become Shareholder On The Heels Of The Network’s One Year Anniversary

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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The news comes as the network celebrates an impressive first year, with monthly podcast downloads across My Cultura shows more than doubling since the beginning of this year.

Key Points: 
  • The news comes as the network celebrates an impressive first year, with monthly podcast downloads across My Cultura shows more than doubling since the beginning of this year.
  • The network has also circulated funds back into Latinx communities with donations to various organizations totaling over $400k in this first year.
  • We are excited to have Wilmer on board in an even larger, expanded capacity as a shareholder in iHearts My Cultura Podcast Network, said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedias Digital Audio Group.
  • Valderrama began his relationship with My Cultura in Summer 2021 when he launched his podcast Essential Voices with Wilmer Valderrama .

Multi-Billion Dollar Combined Cycle Natural Gas Power Station with Carbon Capture Announced in West Virginia by Competitive Power Ventures

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) today announced that it has selected West Virginia for a ~1,800 MW combined-cycle natural gas power station utilizing carbon capture and storage.

Key Points: 
  • Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) today announced that it has selected West Virginia for a ~1,800 MW combined-cycle natural gas power station utilizing carbon capture and storage.
  • CPV is pleased to work closely with West Virginia to bring this project to fruition in the coming years.
  • The 45Q federal tax credit was recently expanded to incentivize carbon capture and sequestration for power generation.
  • This is an outstanding day for West Virginia, said Governor Jim Justice, Competitive Power Ventures and the innovation they bring to the energy industry is amazing.

Neuronetics Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial and Operating Results

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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In the second quarter of 2022, U.S. treatment session revenue per active site was $11,280 as compared to $12,001 during the second quarter of 2021 as a result of an increase in the number of new accounts installing systems in the second quarter of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • In the second quarter of 2022, U.S. treatment session revenue per active site was $11,280 as compared to $12,001 during the second quarter of 2021 as a result of an increase in the number of new accounts installing systems in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Gross margin for the second quarter of 2022 was 75.3%, a decrease of approximately 530 basis points from the second quarter of 2021 gross margin of 80.6%.
  • Operating expenses during the second quarter of 2022 were $22.1 million, an increase of $4.1 million, or 23%, compared to $18.0 million in the second quarter of 2021.
  • EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 was $(9.1) million as compared to the second quarter of 2021 EBITDA of $(6.3) million.

Neuronetics Announces Positive TMS Coverage Policies to Expand Patient Access to NeuroStar TMS Therapy for Mental Health

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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NeuroStar TMS is a non-drug treatment that can help alleviate the burden of drug-resistant depression.

Key Points: 
  • NeuroStar TMS is a non-drug treatment that can help alleviate the burden of drug-resistant depression.
  • Novitas coverage includes over eight million covered lives in CO, NM, TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, PA, NJ, MD, DE, and DC.
  • The NeuroStar Health Policy Team continues to tirelessly advocate and educate NeuroStar practices on how we can work together to effect changes in coverage.
  • Neuronetics, Inc. believes that mental health is as important as physical health.

WV Troopers, Correctional Employees Request COVID-19 Hazard Pay

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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CHARLESTON, W.Va., Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WV State Police officers along with employees of the WV Department of Corrections are calling for hazard pay for their commitment and service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLESTON, W.Va., Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WV State Police officers along with employees of the WV Department of Corrections are calling for hazard pay for their commitment and service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "On behalf of the 1,000 members and employees at our state's prisons, jails and juvenile facilities, we think a hazard pay bonus would be extremely meaningful," said Brock.
  • "Our sister NCPSO affiliate in Virginia successfully secured $3,000 in bonus pay for correctional employees in August," said Harris.
  • 2007 giving State Troopers and corrections workers a hazard pay bonus using federal ARPA funds that were given to the State of Virginia.

Caspar.AI Extends Its Reach in Senior Living With Additional Funding

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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With a new investment from WV Ventures, Caspar.AI will be at the forefront of solutions for the impending crisis.

Key Points: 
  • With a new investment from WV Ventures, Caspar.AI will be at the forefront of solutions for the impending crisis.
  • There are millions of residents living in senior living communities, from residential living to higher levels of care like assisted living and memory care.
  • The senior living business is currently experiencing several pain points that have been heightened by the pandemic, including:
    Caspar.AI technology provides solutions towards these problems and is being implementedin senior living communities throughout the US with Revel Communities, Bridge Senior Living, Simpson Communities, and Lutheran Life.
  • At the same time, we extend the reach of a limited community staff to maintain awareness and safety of residents in their care."