ARCATA

Vero Networks delivers new fiber network to boost connectivity, earthquake detection, and healthcare in Humboldt County

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Vero Networks has been busy constructing networks around the North, East, and West sides of Arcata Bay and in the City of Arcata.

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  • Vero Networks has been busy constructing networks around the North, East, and West sides of Arcata Bay and in the City of Arcata.
  • Vero Networks is further supporting educational networks by building fiber optic cable towards a state-of-the-art learning lab focused on the development of a healthcare workforce in Northern California.
  • This historic investment will help grow healthcare career programs at both Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods.
  • In 2023 Vero Networks will begin construction of the Digital 299 route from Arcata (along hwy 299) to Redding bringing fiber optic network along a corridor that has traditionally been underserved or unserved with broadband.

Becki Owens Launches Home Furnishings Line

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern California interior designer and popular lifestyle influencer Becki Owens has launched her home furnishings line, Becki Owens Living, on beckiowensliving.com .

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  • SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern California interior designer and popular lifestyle influencer Becki Owens has launched her home furnishings line, Becki Owens Living, on beckiowensliving.com .
  • Im excited to share this new line with my long-time followers and friends, Owens said.
  • Owens continued, Some of these products are my go-to items for design projects, and there are also new pieces that people will love, Owens said.
  • Becki Owens Living is acuratedselectionof Owens favorite products.

PG&E Announces 7 Recipients of $400,000 in Resilience Hubs Grants to Help Communities Withstand Extreme Weather Events

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The organization will conduct outreach to collect community input on locations for resilience hubs, components and resources for hubs, and opportunities for training citizens on disaster preparation.

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  • The organization will conduct outreach to collect community input on locations for resilience hubs, components and resources for hubs, and opportunities for training citizens on disaster preparation.
  • Albany CERT Inc will apply this grant toward establishing Emergency Communication Hubs in all regions of our city, said Blake Yeaman, President of the organization.
  • We look forward to establishing a resilience hub for our most vulnerable communities, said Ashley Watkins, Sustainability Division Chief with the county.
  • With the PG&E Resilience Hubs Grant, we will help residents respond to disruptions, such as power outages and extreme heat, caused by climate change.

New Solar Energy Book Explains How to Save Money on Electric Bills

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Arcata, California--(Newsfile Corp. - December 9, 2021) - Solar energy experts Lonny Grafman and Joshua Pearce have published To Catch the Sun, their new book through HSU Press.

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  • Arcata, California--(Newsfile Corp. - December 9, 2021) - Solar energy experts Lonny Grafman and Joshua Pearce have published To Catch the Sun, their new book through HSU Press.
  • It is a collection of inspiring stories of communities from all over the world coming together to harness solar energy to meet their needs.
  • The two authors carefully walk beginners through the process of making solar energy systems that match their own needs perfectly.
  • This book will educate the reader through:
    Explaining the Technology - the book uses simple descriptions and diagrams, alongside real-life examples that apply the knowledge.

aha! inaugurates nonstop flights from Eureka/Arcata to Reno-Tahoe hub with free tickets for the first 100 passengers

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

poweredby veteran ExpressJet Airlines is excited to become part of the Eureka/Arcata community with its inaugural nonstop flight toReno on Nov. 9.

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  • poweredby veteran ExpressJet Airlines is excited to become part of the Eureka/Arcata community with its inaugural nonstop flight toReno on Nov. 9.
  • Flights will operate each Tuesday, Thursday and Sundaydeparting Eureka at 11:25 a.m. PT arriving in Reno-Tahoe at 12:35p.m.
  • Reno to Eureka flights depart at 9:30 a.m. PT and arrive at 10:40 a.m. PT.
  • $0 tickets may only be purchased at www.flyaha.com and are not available when calling the call center.

ParkMobile Welcomes Two Technology Vice Presidents

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Womack comes to ParkMobile with over 20 years of experience in product strategy, design, and management.

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  • Womack comes to ParkMobile with over 20 years of experience in product strategy, design, and management.
  • Prior to ParkMobile, Henderson worked for Wunderman Thompson Apps, where he led the engineering team as the Engineering Staff Director for 10+ mobile and OTT apps.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Chris Henderson and Kara Womack to our growing team," says Chris Huff, Chief Technology Officer for ParkMobile.
  • People can use ParkMobile solutions to quickly pay for on-street and off-street parking without having to use a meter or kiosk.

Low-Income Housing Investments Ramping Up at Freddie Mac as FHFA Increases LIHTC Equity Cap to $850 Million

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) will begin ramping up its Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity investments, which support affordable housing throughout the United States.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) will begin ramping up its Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity investments, which support affordable housing throughout the United States.
  • The move comes in response to the Federal Housing Finance Agencys (FHFA) announcement that it has increased the annual cap on Freddie Macs LIHTC Equity investments from $500 million to $850 million.
  • Freddie Mac has provided approximately $500 million in LIHTC Equity investments each year since reentering the market in 2018.
  • Freddie Macs LIHTC Equity investments already support affordable housing throughout the United States.

SBA Awards Humboldt State University over $258,000 to launch a Veterans Business Outreach Center

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Veterans Business Outreach Centers create a vital support system for military and veteran entrepreneurs nationwide, which is a key part of the SBAs mission.

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  • Veterans Business Outreach Centers create a vital support system for military and veteran entrepreneurs nationwide, which is a key part of the SBAs mission.
  • It is an honor to welcome Humboldt State University into the VBOC network, said Larry Stubblefield , Associate Administrator for SBAs Office of Veterans Business Development.
  • Located in Arcata, California, Humboldt State University is part of the 23-campus California State University System and was recently ranked as a military-friendly school by G.I.
  • The Veterans Business Outreach Center Program is an Office of Veterans Business Development initiative that oversees Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC) across the country.

Hydrofarm Enters into Agreement to Acquire House & Garden

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Monday, May 24, 2021

FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa., May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (Hydrofarm) (Nasdaq: HYFM), a leading independent distributor and manufacturer of hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire House & Garden, Inc., Humboldt Wholesale, Inc., Allied Imports & Logistics, Inc., and South Coast Horticultural Supply, Inc. (collectively House & Garden) a Humboldt County, Calif.-based producer of quality nutrients under the House & Garden and Mad Farmer brands.

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  • FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa., May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (Hydrofarm) (Nasdaq: HYFM), a leading independent distributor and manufacturer of hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire House & Garden, Inc., Humboldt Wholesale, Inc., Allied Imports & Logistics, Inc., and South Coast Horticultural Supply, Inc. (collectively House & Garden) a Humboldt County, Calif.-based producer of quality nutrients under the House & Garden and Mad Farmer brands.
  • We admire Hydrofarms deep roots as a leader in the hydroponics industry, said Steven Muller, founder of House & Garden.
  • Hydrofarm expects House & Garden to generate approximately $55 million in net sales across the full calendar year 2021, representing significant growth from the prior year.
  • Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC is serving as financial advisor and Dentons LLP is serving as legal advisor to House & Garden.

Millennia Housing Management, Ltd. Announces Promotion of Barry P. Weaver to President

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Friday, May 7, 2021

b'CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Millennia Housing Management, Ltd. today announced that Barry P. Weaver has been promoted to President, effective May 1, 2021.\nIn this role, Weaver will set and execute company-wide strategies for the delivery of high-quality resident services, housing opportunities and property management initiatives for the entire portfolio, consisting of 278 apartment developments in 26 states.\nWeaver joined Millennia Housing Management, Ltd. in 2020 as Executive Vice President.

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  • b'CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Millennia Housing Management, Ltd. today announced that Barry P. Weaver has been promoted to President, effective May 1, 2021.\nIn this role, Weaver will set and execute company-wide strategies for the delivery of high-quality resident services, housing opportunities and property management initiatives for the entire portfolio, consisting of 278 apartment developments in 26 states.\nWeaver joined Millennia Housing Management, Ltd. in 2020 as Executive Vice President.
  • Initially, he assumed responsibility for the operations of more than 100 apartment developments, establishing processes and systems.
  • "His laser-like focus on improving both the resident and employee experience will further advance our mission to enrich lives.
  • Weaver is a certified leadership trainer, speaker and coach.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/millennia-housing-management-ltd...\nSOURCE Millennia Housing Management Ltd.\n'