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PulteGroup’s Built to Honor® Program Presents Michigan Air Force Veteran with Keys to New Mortgage-Free Home

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, PulteGroup’s Built to Honor program recognizes and thanks returning military personnel who have been injured during their term of service.

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  • Celebrating its 10th anniversary, PulteGroup’s Built to Honor program recognizes and thanks returning military personnel who have been injured during their term of service.
  • This is the third Built to Honor home dedicated in Michigan.
  • The Michigan War Dog Memorial K9 Salute Team performed a 21-second howl salute dedicated to Master Sergeant Obey and all veterans in attendance.
  • “This is the third Built to Honor home awarded in Michigan to a very worthy veteran,” said PulteGroup President and CEO Ryan Marshall.

Nordic Semiconductor and AmberSemi Announce Partnership to Explore Opportunities with Amber's Breakthrough Power Products and Nordic Semiconductor Solutions

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

DUBLIN, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Semiconductor and Amber Semiconductor, Inc. announced today that they have entered a multi-faceted partnership to explore sales, marketing, and development initiatives to bring new solutions to markets, such as smart electrical products, and other wirelessly integrated applications.

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  • In addition, as the partnership matures, deeper development opportunities may be targeted as key customer requirements and opportunities are identified, refined, and addressed.
  • "We are pleased to partner with AmberSemi on exploring productization and market opportunities around its breakthrough AC to DC conversion products and our semiconductor solutions," said Geir Kjosavik – Director for Power Management ICs with Nordic Semiconductor.
  • "As Nordic is expanding into wireless IoT markets that require AC power, we find AmberSemi's compact power solutions an ideal complement to our own power management solutions for battery powered products.
  • "We are very excited by our partnership with such a great, forward-leaning partner as Nordic," said Thar Casey, CEO at AmberSemi.

Ontario builders support actions to spur housing and apartment building construction

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

The Ontario government, meanwhile, has indicated that it plans to follow suit with the HST.

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  • The Ontario government, meanwhile, has indicated that it plans to follow suit with the HST.
  • “When encumbered with such formidable financial hurdles, developers often find it difficult to proceed with apartment building projects.
  • The rental housing deficit in the GTA is expected to double in the next 10 years to 177,000 units.
  • Background on RESCON: RESCON is the province’s leading association of residential builders committed to providing leadership and fostering innovation in the industry.

Purple Heart recipient, son of 9/11 firefighter receives mortgage-free home

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Evan Marcy, a Purple Heart recipient and son of a FDNY firefighter.

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  • Evan Marcy, a Purple Heart recipient and son of a FDNY firefighter.
  • It is part of an annual cycling event that raises money for wounded veterans and honors FDNY personnel who died in 9/11.
  • Medically discharged in 2011, Marcy earned prestigious awards for his service, including the Purple Heart, Joint Service Commendation Medal and Army Commendation Medal.
  • The experience inspired Pujol to establish the organization, which gifts mortgage-free homes to injured veterans, their families and first responders.

PulteGroup Dedicates New Mortgage-Free Home in Southwest Florida to U.S. Army Veteran and Family

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

In its 10th year of providing mortgage-free homes to deserving veterans, national homebuilder PulteGroup has dedicated a new home to U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Lucio Gaytan in Southwest Florida.

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  • In its 10th year of providing mortgage-free homes to deserving veterans, national homebuilder PulteGroup has dedicated a new home to U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Lucio Gaytan in Southwest Florida.
  • The home was donated to SFC Gaytan through PulteGroup’s Built to Honor® program, which recognizes and thanks military personnel who have been injured during their service.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230803688171/en/
    “Lucio has given so much of himself to this country and we are proud to honor him,” said Josh Graeve, president of PulteGroup’s Southwest Florida Division.
  • A great weight from my shoulders has come off knowing that my family is going to be OK.

Building Homes for Heroes joins forces with O2X Human Performance

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

ISLAND PARK, N.Y., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Homes for Heroes, a leading national nonprofit that provides mortgage-free adaptive homes and other support services to injured veterans and first responders, has announced a new partnership with O2X Human Performance.

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  • The collaboration will be designed to enhance mental, physical and emotional health, with O2X Human Performance programs being delivered directly to veteran and first responder populations.
  • The resources will include human performance workshops and O2X's Integrated Specialist Programs (ISP).
  • "We're proud to partner with an innovative, determined and dedicated organization like Building Homes for Heroes to deliver resources to improve the lives of our nation's heroes," said Adam La Reau, co-founder at O2X Human Performance.
  • Founded by New York businessman Andy Pujol after he volunteered in the 9/11 search-and-rescue efforts, Building Homes for Heroes has modified and gifted more than 330 homes since 2006.

Henry Repeating Arms Donates Over $1 Million for Silver Anniversary

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

RICE LAKE, Wis., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, Henry Repeating Arms Founder & CEO Anthony Imperato pledged to donate $1 million through its Guns for Great Causes charitable arm to celebrate the company's twenty-fifth year in business. Today, Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country's leading firearms manufacturers and a world leader in the lever action category, is proud to announce its fully honored pledge, with over 30 different organizations receiving donations totaling $1,037,500 since June 2022.

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  • RICE LAKE, Wis., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, Henry Repeating Arms Founder & CEO Anthony Imperato pledged to donate $1 million through its Guns for Great Causes charitable arm to celebrate the company's twenty-fifth year in business.
  • Today, Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country's leading firearms manufacturers and a world leader in the lever action category, is proud to announce its fully honored pledge, with over 30 different organizations receiving donations totaling $1,037,500 since June 2022.
  • "More often than not, our industry is vilified and left with a perpetual black eye by the media.
  • For a complete list of beneficiaries from Henry Repeating Arms' 25th-anniversary donations, visit henryusa.com/25-year-anniversary .

Global Portable Generators Strategic Business Report 2023: Rising Demand for Portable and Onsite Generators Fuels the Sector

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Major Demand Drivers for Residential Generators (2016 & 2030): Urban Population, Middle Class, and Single Person Households

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  • Major Demand Drivers for Residential Generators (2016 & 2030): Urban Population, Middle Class, and Single Person Households
    Global Smart Homes Market by Category in US$ Billion for the Years 2018, 2020 and 2022
    Top 10 Portable Generator Models: 2019
    Total Service Lost (in Million Customer Hours) from Recent Power Outages Due to Storms in the US: As of April 2018
    Exponential Increase in Global Population, and Heavily Burdened Electric Power Infrastructure Benefit Market Expansion
    Projected Global Demand for Primary Energy (M Toe) and Electricity (MWh): 2015, 2020, 2025, 2030 & 2035
    Average Age of Electricity Plants in the United States as Percentage (%) of Total Energy Generation Capacity: 2016
    Exponential Increase in Urbanization Rate: A Mega Trend Favoring Market Expansion
    World and Urbanization Rate (%) by Region/Country: 2016 & 2040
    Projected Increase in Construction Investments Favors Portable Generators Market: World Construction Industry (in US$ Trillion) for the Years 2017, 2019 & 2022
    Evolving Smart Cities Necessitates Continuous Power Supply, Driving the Demand for Portable Generator
    Global Spending on Smart City Infrastructure by End-Use (2017 & 2020): Breakdown of Spend (Hardware, Software, and Services) in US$ Billion for Buildings & Homes, Education, Industry Automation, Power Supply, Security, and Others

RealTruck, Inc. donates 5% of July Fourth sales to Building Homes For Heroes

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RealTruck, Inc., the premier manufacturer and online retailer of aftermarket truck parts and accessories, is celebrating six years of partnering with Building Homes for Heroes®, the organization that provides mortgage-free homes for veterans, with a July Fourth donation of 5% of all sales on its website. Over the course of the relationship, RealTruck has donated over $1.2 million to the organization that has built over 300 specially modified homes for disabled veterans and their families.

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  • "And we're honored to be able to support Building Homes for Heroes in its efforts to reintegrate veterans into civilian life after active duty."
  • "RealTruck's contributions to our work are invaluable," said Andy Pujol, CEO and founder of Building Homes for Heroes.
  • Building Homes for Heroes has built and donated 335 mortgage-free  homes since its inception in 2006.
  • Building Homes For Heroes hopes to reach 343 homes by September 11th in honor of the 343 FDNY firefighters who died on 9/11, and milestone 400th home in 2024.

PulteGroup Breaks Ground on New Mortgage-Free Home for U.S. Air Force Veteran in Michigan

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

The Obey family recently took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for their new, mortgage-free home at Pulte Homes’ Thornton Farms West community in Dexter, Michigan.

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  • The Obey family recently took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for their new, mortgage-free home at Pulte Homes’ Thornton Farms West community in Dexter, Michigan.
  • “It is truly an honor and privilege to be able to build this home for Master Sergeant Obey and his family,” said Kevin Christofferson, president of PulteGroup’s Michigan division.
  • Master Sergeant Obey and his crew often received enemy fire during takeoffs and landings into dangerous combat zones.
  • He has also received several other medals, awards and ribbons for his valor and service.