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National Safety Council and Partners Announce Winner of the 2023 Prevention through Design Award

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the third annual Prevention through Design (PtD) Award was presented to the Port of Portland, the port authority responsible for overseeing the Portland International Airport and operating other transportation infrastructure in Portland, Oregon, for their outstanding leadership in reducing workplace hazards through design methods. The award ceremony was a collaborative effort of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) as well as the National Safety Council (NSC) and held for the first time ever at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

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  • The award ceremony was a collaborative effort of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) as well as the National Safety Council (NSC) and held for the first time ever at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo .
  • On behalf of the National Safety Council, thank you, Port of Portland, for making people safe and congratulations."
  • Nomination instructions for the fourth annual Prevention through Design (PtD) Award in 2024 are now available on the PtD award website.
  • In addition to NSC and ASSP, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) announced their partnership for the fourth annual PtD Award.

Alaska Airlines adds new coast-to-coast routes this winter linking sunny destinations

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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SEATTLE, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is here but it's never too early to start thinking about escaping to warm, sun-filled days this winter. Alaska Airlines is ready to help make those travel plans with the addition of three new routes just in time for the holidays: Portland-Miami begins service on Nov. 17, and Palm Springs-New York JFK and San Luis Obispo-Las Vegas flights start on Dec. 14. Tickets can be purchased now at alaskaair.com.

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  • We continue to see strong demand by travelers who want to go to leisure destinations and are already planning trips for next year," said Kirsten Amrine, vice president of revenue management and network planning for Alaska Airlines.
  • "We're especially excited to launch a new coast-to-coast route in Portland, which is a key hub for us.
  • When service starts, we'll fly to 42 nonstop destinations from Portland with 96 peak-daily flights.
  • "Alaska has been a great partner and we're looking forward to continuing to seek opportunities to bring more options to travelers."

NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural Directors Name Justin B. Palfreyman President and Approve Senior Management Promotions

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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The Boards of Directors of NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings) and NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), announced they have approved a number of senior management promotions effective May 25, 2023.

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  • The Boards of Directors of NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings) and NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), announced they have approved a number of senior management promotions effective May 25, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230526005067/en/
    Justin B. Palfreyman has been appointed president of NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural.
  • David H. Anderson remains chief executive officer of NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural.
  • "NW Natural has a long record of thoughtful succession planning and Justin’s appointment is another step in that tradition," said Malia H. Wasson, NW Natural Holdings and NW Natural chair of the board.

Genesis Electronics Group’s Announces Partnership With The Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Salt Lake City, UT – April 26, 2023 – Genesis Electronics Group, Inc. (GEGI), the maker of the autonomous road-to-rail patent-pending shipping technology, Glīd, announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad (PVJR) to evaluate Glīd units on Its rail lines.

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  • Salt Lake City, UT – April 26, 2023 – Genesis Electronics Group, Inc. (GEGI), the maker of the autonomous road-to-rail patent-pending shipping technology, Glīd, announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad (PVJR) to evaluate Glīd units on Its rail lines.
  • PVJR leases 33 miles of railroad from Clark County between Vancouver and Chelatchie, WA.
  • The PVJR has excellent access to both the Port of Vancouver, as well as the Portland Metropolitan area.
  • Their interchange with BNSF is located approximately 2 miles from the Port of Vancouver and 5 miles from the Port of Portland.

Baron & Budd Obtains $537.5 Million Class Settlement for 2,442 Public Entities in Monsanto Water Contamination Lawsuit

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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announced final approval of a nationwide class action settlement with Monsanto Company, Pharmacia, LLC, Solutia, Inc., and Bayer arising from environmental contamination caused by PCBs.

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  • announced final approval of a nationwide class action settlement with Monsanto Company, Pharmacia, LLC, Solutia, Inc., and Bayer arising from environmental contamination caused by PCBs.
  • The $537.5 million settlement provides cash payments to a class of 2,442 government entities across the country.
  • This settlement will provide funds directly to public entities burdened with reducing PCBs from stormwater and sediment, said Co-Lead Class Counsel and Baron & Budd Shareholder Scott Summy .
  • PCBs are one of the largest water contaminants in the world, said Co-Lead Class Counsel and Baron & Budd Shareholder John Fiske.

Albemarle Announces New External Affairs Leadership

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced today that Sean O'Hollaren joined Albemarle as Chief External Affairs Officer, effective November15, 2022.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced today that Sean O'Hollaren joined Albemarle as Chief External Affairs Officer, effective November15, 2022.
  • O'Hollaren brings deep experience in corporate government and public affairs leadership roles.
  • He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs for Nike.
  • I believe that Sean's experience and expertise will help us drive long-term value for all Albemarle stakeholders," saidKent Masters,Albemarle CEO.

SP+ Corporation Selected to Provide Sphere Technologies for Parking, Transportation & Remote Check-In at Portland International Airport

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Were pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with SP+, said Steven Koester, Parking Systems Manager at Port of Portland.

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  • Were pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with SP+, said Steven Koester, Parking Systems Manager at Port of Portland.
  • Under the new five-year agreement, SP+ manages approximately 19,500 parking spaces located in three garages and five surface lots and uses its proprietary Sphere technologies to efficiently operate the valet system.
  • A remote check-in option is also available to valet customers who wish to streamline their travel experience.
  • The Company also manages the ground transportation for passenger pick-up/drop-offadding to the seamless, high-level of customer service across the Airports landside transportation operations.

Baron & Budd Obtains Court Approval for $550 Million Class Settlement Between Governmental Entities and Monsanto

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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announced a preliminary court approval for the nationwide class action settlement with Monsanto Company, Pharmacia, LLC, and Solutia, Inc. for $550 million, resolving national PCB water contamination claims for a proposed class of 2,528 governmental entities.

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  • announced a preliminary court approval for the nationwide class action settlement with Monsanto Company, Pharmacia, LLC, and Solutia, Inc. for $550 million, resolving national PCB water contamination claims for a proposed class of 2,528 governmental entities.
  • Judge Fernando M. Olguin issued the preliminary approval for the PCB class settlement in federal court in the Central District of California.
  • The Court has certified the Class and appointed Baron & Budd attorneys Scott Summy, John Fiske, and Carla Pickrel as Lead Class Counsel.
  • With more than 40 years of experience, Baron & Budd has the expertise and resources to handle complex litigation throughout the United States.

H.I.G. Realty Partners Originates $80.5 Million Loan Secured by a 1MM SF Industrial Complex

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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Realty Partners, has originated a loan to finance 224 Logistics Park (the Property), a 1MM SF industrial warehouse complex located in Milwaukie, OR, which is 9 miles southeast of downtown Portland.

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  • Realty Partners, has originated a loan to finance 224 Logistics Park (the Property), a 1MM SF industrial warehouse complex located in Milwaukie, OR, which is 9 miles southeast of downtown Portland.
  • The loan was made to a joint venture between Specht Development, Inc. and a global institutional investment firm (the Sponsor).
  • We are excited to finance one of the premier properties in the supply-constrained Portland industrial market, said Michael Mestel, Managing Director at H.I.G.
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