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Empire State Development Announces 10 Finalists Selected for Round Six of Luminate NY

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the 10 companies selected to take part in round six of the Luminate NY accelerator program, investment fund, and competition. A total of 120 applications were received for consideration to participate in the world’s largest accelerator for startups working on industry-first solutions that are enabled by optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI). One third of the applications came from countries outside of the U.S. with the remaining two-thirds from U.S. states. Round six kicks-off an additional four-year commitment by New York State to continue the successful, globally renowned Luminate NY program.

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  • Round six kicks-off an additional four-year commitment by New York State to continue the successful, globally renowned Luminate NY program.
  • Empire State Development President, CEO, and Commissioner, Hope Knight said, “Congratulations to the 10 entrepreneurial companies selected to take part in Luminate NY’s sixth cohort.
  • State Senator Jeremy Cooney said, “Congratulations to the 10 innovators joining the sixth cohort of Luminate New York.
  • We can’t wait to learn all about their next-generation ideas.”
    For additional information about the Luminate NY accelerator, click here.

ComEd Launches Three New Studies to Help Design the Power Grid to Support State’s Clean Energy Goals

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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This transformation will offer tremendous economic, environmental and public health benefits, and these studies will help us design our grid plans to ensure that every community benefits.

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  • This transformation will offer tremendous economic, environmental and public health benefits, and these studies will help us design our grid plans to ensure that every community benefits.
  • The findings will inform ComEds grid investment plans, as described by CEJA, as well as how ComEd can support the states ambitious clean energy goals.
  • For each of the new studies, ComEd has retained experienced research teams who have worked on these issues around the country.
  • These studies will inform ComEds planned grid investments that will continue to enable the clean, reliable and affordable power that ComEd customers have come to expect.

Greenspoon Marder Welcomes New Partner Keon Hardemon in Miami

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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MIAMI, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce the addition of a new partner and current Miami-Dade Board of County District 3 Commissioner, Keon Hardemon.

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  • MIAMI, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce the addition of a new partner and current Miami-Dade Board of County District 3 Commissioner, Keon Hardemon.
  • "Keon's civic involvement, community leadership, and well-rounded experience resolving complex and sophisticated litigation disputes will further strengthen our ability to serve clients not only in Miami, but throughout the U.S.," says Gerald Greenspoon , co-managing director at Greenspoon Marder.
  • His dedication to community advocacy and his sterling reputation in South Florida will help bolster our first-class capabilities and national network," says Michael Marder , co-managing director at Greenspoon Marder.
  • Greenspoon Marder is a national full-service business law firm with over 200 attorneys and locations across the United States.

Marilyn Wilson of WAV Group joins the Executive Leadership Team of the National Small Business Association

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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ARROYO GRANDE, Calif., March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marilyn Wilson, founder and managing partner of WAV Group, is joining the Executive Leadership Team of the National Small Business Association.

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  • ARROYO GRANDE, Calif., March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marilyn Wilson, founder and managing partner of WAV Group, is joining the Executive Leadership Team of the National Small Business Association.
  • Wilson will serve as NSBAs Vice Chair of Advocacy for the nations oldest small business advocacy organization.
  • Wilson has driven extensive advocacy initiatives throughout the real estate industry and her leadership within the NSBA.
  • WAV Group is honored to have Marilyn rejoin the National Small Business Association Board of Directors and continue to fight for small businesses by lobbying for pro-business legislation, said Victor Lund, WAV Group founder and managing partner.

Cities Can't Thrive Without Smarter State Policy: New Report

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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With a massive infusion of funds from the American Rescue Plan into cities and states, advocates for urban revitalization have an unprecedented opportunity to engage with state policy makers in creating a more prosperous, equitable future, Mallach writes in the report, From State Capitols to City Halls: Smarter State Policies for Stronger Cities .

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  • With a massive infusion of funds from the American Rescue Plan into cities and states, advocates for urban revitalization have an unprecedented opportunity to engage with state policy makers in creating a more prosperous, equitable future, Mallach writes in the report, From State Capitols to City Halls: Smarter State Policies for Stronger Cities .
  • "A detailed accounting of all of the ways state laws impact municipalities, this essential report will be a must read for state and local policy makers."
  • "This report takes a thoughtful look at how we as policy makers can have a direct impact on building inclusive cities for all.
  • While successful strategies will vary from state to state, Mallach stresses that all policy makers must remember that every state is fundamental to its cities' futures as places of equity and inclusion.

Fetch Rewards to Open New Office and Support Hub in Birmingham, Alabama

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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1 rewards app, today announced that it will invest more than $1 million to open a new office facility and customer-support hub in Birmingham, Ala.

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  • 1 rewards app, today announced that it will invest more than $1 million to open a new office facility and customer-support hub in Birmingham, Ala.
  • Approved Jan. 20 by the Jefferson County Commission, the new office is in the Parkside District and will be completed this spring.
  • Fetch is already hiring for a variety of positions including Support, Data Integrity, Engineering, Product, and Fraud.
  • A top-ranked app in the App Store and Google Play Store, Fetch Rewards has more than one million five-star reviews from happy shoppers.

HarbisonWalker International intends to invest in converting closed Fairfield, Alabama plant into advanced refractories manufacturing hub for southern U.S. steelmakers

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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The location is ideal for delivering quality refractory products and high-value services to our customers' growing steel operations in the southern U.S.," said Carol Jackson, Chairman and CEO, HarbisonWalker International.

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  • The location is ideal for delivering quality refractory products and high-value services to our customers' growing steel operations in the southern U.S.," said Carol Jackson, Chairman and CEO, HarbisonWalker International.
  • "Fairfield is excited to welcome HarbisonWalker International to our city as a southern hub for its operations.
  • We look forward to a continued relationship to help this global company grow," said Mayor Eddie Penny, City of Fairfield.
  • The company anticipates hiring 50 highly trained technicians and staff in a team-based environment at the plant.

Proterra announces EV battery factory in South Carolina as demand for commercial electric vehicles grows

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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By 2025, the factory is expected to support additional battery system production capacity, as well as the production of ancillary systems incorporated into electric medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles and equipment.

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  • By 2025, the factory is expected to support additional battery system production capacity, as well as the production of ancillary systems incorporated into electric medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles and equipment.
  • Proterras new battery system manufacturing facility will be located at the 42.76-acre Carolina Commerce Center in Greer, South Carolina near Proterras electric bus manufacturing facility in Greenville, South Carolina and adjacent to the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.
  • By opening the companys first EV battery system factory on the East Coast of the United States, Proterra will bring battery production closer to its Proterra Powered customers and its own Proterra Transit electric bus manufacturing operations.
  • Todays announcement by Proterra is further proof that South Carolina is leading the charge in the electric vehicle revolution.

Benzie County Needs Resident Survey Participation to Assist in Broadband Internet Expansion Efforts

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Benzie County has been discussing the need for broadband expansion since it was incorporated as a key objective in its strategic planning several years ago.

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  • BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Benzie County has been discussing the need for broadband expansion since it was incorporated as a key objective in its strategic planning several years ago.
  • Information gathered will only be used to support broadband Internet expansion efforts and will aid in seeking grant funding to increase broadband availability in Benzie County.
  • "The EDC Broadband Subcommittee has been working to solve the problem of slow, unreliable and expensive Internet in Benzie County.
  • The survey results will provide granular information about residents' broadband speeds and availability to aid Benzie County in gathering the necessary information for possible broadband expansion.

Walmart Selects Spartanburg County for New High-Tech Grocery Distribution Center

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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Today, Walmart announced plans to build a new, high-tech distribution center for fresh and frozen groceries in Spartanburg County, set to open in 2024.

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  • Today, Walmart announced plans to build a new, high-tech distribution center for fresh and frozen groceries in Spartanburg County, set to open in 2024.
  • The high-tech facility marks Walmarts largest grocery distribution center to date and will move 2xs more product than a traditional grocery DC in addition to presenting new technology-focused job opportunities in the region.
  • Were proud to be opening Walmarts largest automated grocery distribution center in Spartanburg County and look forward to bringing new STEM job opportunities to the region.
  • Were thrilled to bring our high-tech grocery distribution center to the thriving logistics hub of Spartanburg County, said Tim Cooper, senior vice president, supply chain operations at Walmart U.S.