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Quattrocchi Kwok Architects Announces Transition to Next Generation of Leadership

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly four decades of serving Northern California's education industry through exemplary planning and design services, Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) announces a transition of leadership. Effective Jan. 1, Founding Principals Mark Quattrocchi, FAIA, and Steve Kwok, AIA will assume Principal Emeritus status, stepping away from day-to-day leadership roles while continuing their work with select clients and providing mentorship. A new generation of leadership made up of longtime QKA Principals Aaron Jobson, Jim Theiss and John Dybczak, alongside newly-named Principals Lyanne Schuster, Kevin Chapin and Nick Stephenson, will maintain existing client service roles while also assuming management and strategic planning of the more than 70-person firm. 

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  • SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly four decades of serving Northern California's education industry through exemplary planning and design services, Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) announces a transition of leadership.
  • Effective Jan. 1, Founding Principals Mark Quattrocchi, FAIA, and Steve Kwok, AIA will assume Principal Emeritus status, stepping away from day-to-day leadership roles while continuing their work with select clients and providing mentorship.
  • QKA has established a distinguished reputation as the North Bay Area's largest architecture firm, specializing in designing K-12 education facilities.
  • Alongside the leadership transition, QKA announces several strategic promotions that further reinforce the firm's strengths.

Tango Announces Upcoming User Conference, Tango Connect

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

At Tango Connect, attendees will have the unique opportunity to collaborate and learn from their peers experiences, expand their knowledge, and improve outcomes for their businesses, said Pranav Tyagi, CEO of Tango.

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  • At Tango Connect, attendees will have the unique opportunity to collaborate and learn from their peers experiences, expand their knowledge, and improve outcomes for their businesses, said Pranav Tyagi, CEO of Tango.
  • The event's keynote speaker MindShift founder, Rex Miller is an award-winning author and sought-after consultant with the capabilities to work toward transformation at any scale.
  • We have dozens of joint sessions with customers and other industry leaders to tackle todays challenges that is why attendees come to Tango Connect, to discover insights and answers, said Bart Waldeck, Chief Strategy & Customer Officer at Tango.
  • In addition to the main conference, attendees can also register for Tango University, a half-day, hands-on training featuring best practices, and tips and tricks.

Los Angeles Is the First Market in the United States to Receive Laser at AMC Projection, Powered by Cinionic, at Nearly All AMC Theatres® Locations

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC and APE), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced that the Los Angeles market will be the first to be upgraded with Laser at AMC projection technology from Cinionic at nearly all AMC locations.

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  • AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC and APE), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced that the Los Angeles market will be the first to be upgraded with Laser at AMC projection technology from Cinionic at nearly all AMC locations.
  • Work is currently underway on AMCs first major broadscale projector upgrade since the transition to digital with the launch of Laser at AMC.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221026005138/en/
    Cinionic Laser at AMC Burbank (Photo: Business Wire)
    AMC Burbank 16, AMC Burbank 8 and AMC Burbank 6 are now fully enabled with laser projection technology from Cinionic, and over the next several months, most AMC locations in the Los Angeles area will be upgraded.
  • Its an exciting development for movie-lovers as we move into the next evolution of on-screen presentation at AMC.

Adrenaline Unveils New Brand Identity – Leading Change for an Evolving Industry

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Adrenaline, the brand experience company known for their expansive footprint in financial services, has announced a reimagined brand identity and new website to more holistically reflect the companys unique service set and compelling vision.

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  • Adrenaline, the brand experience company known for their expansive footprint in financial services, has announced a reimagined brand identity and new website to more holistically reflect the companys unique service set and compelling vision.
  • Doubling down on their commitment to designing and building people-first experiences that move brands and businesses ahead, the new brand platform puts the brand experience company in an even better position to lead that change.
  • Experience has always been at the heart of what we do, says Juliet DAmbrosio, Chief Brand Officer for Adrenaline.
  • Adrenaline is an end-to-end brand experience company serving the financial industry that positions, designs, builds, and implements change for companies so they can grow.

AMPD Subsidiary Departure Lounge Inc. Appoints Real Estate Development Professional, Monica Morgan as Vice President of Real Estate and Projects

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

An expert in public sector land and real estate development partnership structuring, Monica has spent much of the past twenty years developing public anchors of innovation districts and precincts with multi-sector partners including government, universities, and industry.

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  • An expert in public sector land and real estate development partnership structuring, Monica has spent much of the past twenty years developing public anchors of innovation districts and precincts with multi-sector partners including government, universities, and industry.
  • "Monica adds to the considerable depth of the Departure Lounge's management team with her unique expertise, entrepreneurial approach, and multi-industry contacts," said James Hursthouse, CEO of Departure Lounge.
  • "Departure Lounge and its sister company, AMPD Technologies, are addressing some of today's most pressing community and market opportunities at the intersection of land, buildings, and emerging technologies.
  • At Departure Lounge, Monica has responsibility for domestic and international real estate opportunities, partnerships, and projects.

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) Announces James J. Haggerty Named Vice President of Design & Development

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Monday, September 12, 2022

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today announced that it named Jim Haggerty vice president of design & development.

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  • Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today announced that it named Jim Haggerty vice president of design & development.
  • Prior to joining HVMG, Haggerty most recently served as senior vice president of brand development with Atlantic City, N.J.-based Vivamee Hospitality.
  • He was also director of design & construction with Choice Hotels and vice president of capital management at Aimbridge Hospitality.
  • Hospitality Ventures Management Group is a privately owned, fully integrated hotel investment and management group that specializes in turning around and repositioning underperforming hotels, as well as maximizing the performance of stabilized hotels.

NexCore Names Eric Roark Executive Vice President of Design & Construction

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

DENVER, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Denver-based NexCore Group, a national healthcare real estate (HRE) developer, announced today that Eric Roark has joined its firm as Executive Vice President, Design & Construction.

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  • DENVER, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Denver-based NexCore Group, a national healthcare real estate (HRE) developer , announced today that Eric Roark has joined its firm as Executive Vice President, Design & Construction.
  • Vince Cozzi, NexCore Chief Investment Officer / Chief Operating Officer, says the firm is excited to add Mr. Roark's expertise in overseeing the Design & Construction team.
  • "Eric's extensive background in director-level design and construction will be invaluable to NexCore as we grow our pipeline of healthcare, life sciences, and seniors housing developments," states Mr. Cozzi.
  • Some areas of expertise that Mr. Roark brings to NexCore are his experience in staff leadership & development, healthcare construction, budget management, and more.

Tango Acquires billie: New Capabilities Deepen Workplace Engagement and Help Companies Achieve Employee-Centric ESG Goals

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Most organizations have focused on the management of Place the planning, building, and operating of real estate locations and the assets within them.

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  • Most organizations have focused on the management of Place the planning, building, and operating of real estate locations and the assets within them.
  • With the acquisition of AgilQuest, and now billie, Tango has expanded to the equally important People side of real estate, ensuring employees are engaged and productive at the workplace.
  • Over 40 companies, including Canadian public sector agencies, leverage the billie app to book desks and workspaces, and submit workplace service requests.
  • billie is an effective tool for customers to not only reserve space, but nudges the company culture, and provides real time data.

Marco's Pizza® Reveals Enhanced Franchise Development Program Fueling Expansion to 1,500 Units by End of 2023

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, reveals major enhancements to its franchise development program set to fuel rapid growth as the 1,000-plus unit brand aims to reach its expansion goal of 1,500 units by the end 2023. Notably, stores continue to open at a rapid rate and the enhancements have provided attractive incentives for multi-unit growth, while making it easier to secure financing from preferred lenders.

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  • With these enhancements, Marco's franchise development support is world-class , creating opportunity for sophisticated entrepreneurs and operators to grow their multi-unit portfolios.
  • If you're looking to grow a robust pizza portfolio, you won't find a more dedicated and supportive team than this.
  • In addition to its robust franchise development support, Marco's continues to invest in building its brand through a multi-channel national advertising program.
  • For more information on Marco's Pizza franchise opportunities, visit https://www.marcos.com/franchising/ or call 866-731-8209 to speak with Shannon Iverson , Vice President of Franchise Sales.

SmithGroup Elevates Mark Adams to Lead Workplace Practice

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

PHOENIX, Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nations largest integrated design firms, has promoted office design and interiors expert Mark Adams to lead strategy and operations for its firmwide Workplace Practice.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmithGroup , one of the nations largest integrated design firms, has promoted office design and interiors expert Mark Adams to lead strategy and operations for its firmwide Workplace Practice.
  • Adams succeeds Lise Newman , who will be retiring from practice in the Spring of 2022.
  • Adams will focus on expanding the practices portfolio of major headquarters, mixed-use/urban development and workplace-centered strategy and design projects.
  • Adams was elevated from Workplace Studio Leader at the firms Phoenix office.