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120 East State Announces Major Milestone in Project to Transform Historic Downtown Church into Steeple Center For Arts and Culture

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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120 East State, the non-profit converting the historic First Presbyterian Church of Trenton (FPCT) complex in downtown Trenton, announced today that the New Jersey State Historic Trust awarded it $3 million to transform the 300-year-old site into the Steeple Center, a community-oriented performing arts center and space for nonprofit and for-profit entities to use.

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  • 120 East State, the non-profit converting the historic First Presbyterian Church of Trenton (FPCT) complex in downtown Trenton, announced today that the New Jersey State Historic Trust awarded it $3 million to transform the 300-year-old site into the Steeple Center, a community-oriented performing arts center and space for nonprofit and for-profit entities to use.
  • The New Jersey Historic Trust and the James Kerney Foundation each made 2022 early investments of $825,000 and $5,000 respectively.
  • 120 East State formed in 2022 to repurpose the church, on the National Historic Register, with its other buildings and grounds.
  • “This is a tremendous day for the Steeple Center and for the community it will serve here in the heart of Trenton,” Cherry Oakley, 120 East State Board President, said.

Urban Catalyst Completes Land Assemblage for Icon/Echo Development Project With Latest Real Estate Acquisition

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Urban Catalyst , a real estate fund manager and developer based in San Jose, California, has completed the land assemblage for its Icon / Echo development project after acquiring a critical site kitty-corner from San Jose City Hall.

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  • Urban Catalyst , a real estate fund manager and developer based in San Jose, California, has completed the land assemblage for its Icon / Echo development project after acquiring a critical site kitty-corner from San Jose City Hall.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231027970685/en/
    Urban Catalyst is studying the potential to re-entitle its Icon development project's commercial office phase to residential use.
  • Town Park Towers residents will have access to parking before, during, and after Urban Catalyst completes construction of Icon and Echo.
  • Upon transitioning to Urban Catalyst, Burroughs’ amicable relationship with the properties’ prior owners was key in helping Urban Catalyst assemble the Icon/Echo development site.

Palm Primary Care Texas Names Dr. Stuart Pickell Medical Director of Medical District Primary Care Clinic

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Palm Primary Care Texas (“Palm Texas”), an independent primary care group managed by Florida-based Palm Medical Centers (“Palm”), has named Dr. Stuart Pickell as the new Medical Director for the group’s clinic in the Fort Worth Medical District.

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  • Palm Primary Care Texas (“Palm Texas”), an independent primary care group managed by Florida-based Palm Medical Centers (“Palm”), has named Dr. Stuart Pickell as the new Medical Director for the group’s clinic in the Fort Worth Medical District.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230822283445/en/
    Dr. Stuart Pickell named new Medical Director for Palm Primary Care Texas' clinic in the Fort Worth Medical District (Photo: Business Wire)
    "It is a great honor to welcome Dr. Pickell as the Medical Director for our clinic in Fort Worth's Medical District," says Fowad Choudhry, CEO of Palm.
  • You can find Dr. Pickell at the Palm Primary Care clinic in the Fort Worth Medical District, located at 800 8th Avenue Suite 626, Fort Worth, Tx 76104.
  • Palm operates a network of 33 medical centers across nine counties in Florida and manages two clinics in Texas through Palm Primary Care Texas.

CIEE Frederick Douglass Global Fellows Attend Unveiling of Frederick Douglass Statue in Belfast

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 cohort of Frederick Douglass Global Fellows were honored guests at the unveiling this week of the Frederick Douglass statue commissioned by the Belfast City Council and the Department for Communities and created by sculptors Alan Beattie Herriot and Hector Guest. Located in Belfast city center, the statue is the first in all of Europe to honor the American abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglass.

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  • Located in Belfast city center, the statue is the first in all of Europe to honor the American abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglass.
  • Two Frederick Douglass Global Fellows, Akil Cole from Georgetown University and Florence Onyiuke from University of Pennsylvania, spoke at a panel discussion hosted by the Belfast City Council that took place after the unveiling ceremony.
  • At the unveiling, Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Ryan Murphy said he was honored to be involved in recognizing Frederick Douglass' impact on Belfast.
  • "The Frederick Douglass Global Fellows are tomorrow's leaders and I'm glad they were here to celebrate the global impact of this historic leader in the campaign for social justice," said James P. Pellow, President and CEO of CIEE.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Announces Results of Board of Directors’ Leadership Elections

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) today announced the results of the election for chair and vice chair of its board of directors.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) today announced the results of the election for chair and vice chair of its board of directors.
  • He is past chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association Board of Directors and past president of the Independent Banks of South Carolina Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Dunlap is the past chairman of Greenwood Partnership Alliance and served on the Piedmont Technical College Foundation Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Dunlap has served on the Ten at the Top Board of Directors since 2009 and is a founding director.

National Program Will Award Over Two Million Dollars in Grants to 16 Historically Significant Congregations Across the U.S.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Sixteen historically significant congregations have been admitted into the prestigious program, which provides capital grants of up to $250,000 and hands-on technical assistance to congregations undertaking significant preservation projects.

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  • Sixteen historically significant congregations have been admitted into the prestigious program, which provides capital grants of up to $250,000 and hands-on technical assistance to congregations undertaking significant preservation projects.
  • This year's grantees represent some of the most important and impactful congregations in the country.
  • With these grants, the National Fund recognizes their contributions and seeks to support their efforts.
  • "I am so pleased that we have robust programs such as the National Fund that support the health of congregations and their towns or neighborhoods.

National Program Will Award Over Two Million Dollars in Grants to 15 Historically Significant Congregations Across the U.S.

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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"The 15 sacred places selected to join our Fund this year are more than beautiful houses of worship.

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  • "The 15 sacred places selected to join our Fund this year are more than beautiful houses of worship.
  • "I am so pleased that we have tailored programs that preserve and uplift civic assets to improve communities and enrich lives.
  • In its sixth year, The National Fund for Sacred Places has been made possible thanks to the generosity of Lilly Endowment Inc.
  • The Fund and its supporters are working together to increase America's awareness of the value, resiliency, and vital contributions congregations offer daily.

Ms. Opal Lee To Attend The National Miss Juneteenth Pageant in Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Fort Worth, TX, Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2021 National Miss Juneteenth Pageant is scheduled to begin on October 14, 2021, and the Grandmother of Juneteenth Ms. Opal Lee will be present.

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  • Fort Worth, TX, Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2021 National Miss Juneteenth Pageant is scheduled to begin on October 14, 2021, and the Grandmother of Juneteenth Ms. Opal Lee will be present.
  • The National Miss Juneteenth Pageant is a scholarship program sponsored by NJOF, an organization founded by Dr. Ronald Meyers to make Juneteenth a national holiday that will be hosting their Planners and Directors convention at the same time.
  • Ms. Opal Lee will take part in the crowning ceremonies of the 2nd Annual National Miss Juneteenth Pageant.
  • For more information about Ms. Opal Lee and to purchase her book as well as support her initiatives, visit - www.opalswalk2dc.com.

Haivision Launches Haivision Connect, A New Cloud Platform that Simplifies Video Streaming for Churches

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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MONTREAL, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Haivision (TSX: HAI), a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming and networking solutions, announced the launch of an all-new cloud platform designed for churches Haivision Connect .

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  • MONTREAL, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Haivision (TSX: HAI), a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming and networking solutions, announced the launch of an all-new cloud platform designed for churches Haivision Connect .
  • "Haivision Connect has been carefully designed with ministry workflows in mind," said Daniel Alexander, Director Product Management, Haivision.
  • Already tested and adopted by numerous churches, Haivision Connect is set to transform the way that ministries stream video.
  • The Haivision Connect platform will also be featured in a webinar session during the Haivision Virtual Summit on Thursday, October 21.