Pacific typhoon season

Heartland Institute Ships Climate at a Glance Book to Thousands of Teachers Across America

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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The book was edited by H. Sterling Burnett , director of The Heartland Institute’s Arthur B. Robinson Center for Climate and Environmental Policy and managing editor of Environment & Climate News .

Key Points: 
  • The book was edited by H. Sterling Burnett , director of The Heartland Institute’s Arthur B. Robinson Center for Climate and Environmental Policy and managing editor of Environment & Climate News .
  • All three climate experts will be presenting at The Heartland Institute’s 15th International Conference on Climate Change in Orlando, Florida, Feb 23-25.
  • “Teachers and students need a concise, scientifically compelling summary of the most frequently discussed climate change topics,” said Heartland Institute President James Taylor.
  • “Providing teachers with a concise, easily accessible, fact filled book about key climate topics – eschewing all rancor, ad hominem, and politics.

NV5 Acquires Bromley Cook Engineering, Strengthens Forensics Engineering and Florida Storm Hardening Services

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Pacific typhoon season, Built environment, Acquisition, Humidity, NV5, PE, Construction

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has acquired Bromley Cook Engineering (Bromley Cook), a leading provider of forensics, specialty structural engineering, and waterproofing to support facilities and infrastructure throughout Florida.

Key Points: 
  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has acquired Bromley Cook Engineering (Bromley Cook), a leading provider of forensics, specialty structural engineering, and waterproofing to support facilities and infrastructure throughout Florida.
  • Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Bromley Cook’s engineers and inspectors have worked on the design, renovation, and preservation of some of the state’s most prestigious projects.
  • The acquisition was made with a combination of cash and stock and will be immediately accretive to NV5’s earnings.
  • As a leader in hurricane hardening, Bromley Cook excels in the design of facades, window and glazing systems, and building systems to withstand storm events.

Seacoast Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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STUART, Fla., Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida ("Seacoast" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SBCF) today reported net income in the fourth quarter of 2022 of $23.9 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, including $16.1 million in merger-related costs and $15.0 million in provision for credit losses associated with bank acquisitions during the quarter. Fourth quarter 2022 net income decreased 18% compared to the third quarter of 2022 and decreased 34% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, each the result of bank merger activity in the fourth quarter 2022. For the full year 2022, net income was $106.5 million, or $1.66 per diluted share, a decrease of 14% compared to the full year 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Fourth quarter 2022 net income decreased 18% compared to the third quarter of 2022 and decreased 34% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, each the result of bank merger activity in the fourth quarter 2022.
  • Fourth quarter 2022 adjusted net income1 increased 22% compared to the third quarter 2022 and increased 8% compared to the fourth quarter 2021.
  • Pre-tax pre-provision earnings1 were $46.0 million in the fourth quarter 2022, an increase of 7% compared to the third quarter of 2022 and 13% compared to the fourth quarter 2021.
  • Adjusted pre-tax pre-provision earnings1 were $66.6 million in the fourth quarter 2022, an increase of 36% compared to the third quarter 2022 and 58% compared to the fourth quarter 2021.

b1BANK Announces Plans to Relocate and Expand Downtown Lake Charles Banking Center

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Baton Rouge, LA, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  b1BANK today announced plans to relocate its Ryan Street location to a new building in downtown Lake Charles later this year.

Key Points: 
  • Baton Rouge, LA, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  b1BANK today announced plans to relocate its Ryan Street location to a new building in downtown Lake Charles later this year.
  • The bank has been a part of the Lake Charles community since 2009.
  • “We have experienced significant growth in the Lake Charles market and require a larger facility to better serve our current clients’ needs and the community,” said Jeffrey Davis, market president, b1BANK.
  • “The building design will reflect some of the historic architecture of the downtown area,” said Matt Redd, developer, Redd Properties.

Federated Wireless and Mobi Join Forces to Bring CBRS Network Online Across Hawaiian Islands to Deliver 5G Wireless Services

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Leveraging CBRS spectrum at 3.5 GHz, high-speed broadband services will be available in hard-to-reach regions of the islands and will enable Mobi to triple channel utilization and enhance network performance.

Key Points: 
  • Leveraging CBRS spectrum at 3.5 GHz, high-speed broadband services will be available in hard-to-reach regions of the islands and will enable Mobi to triple channel utilization and enhance network performance.
  • In January of 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized commercial use of the CBRS band to support 5G and other advanced wireless services across the United States and its territories.
  • The partnership with Mobi marks the fifth expansion of the Federated Wireless ESC network, building on its coastal network of sensors in CONUS, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and most recently Alaska.
  • On January 10, 2023, the FCC granted approval of Federated Wireless’ plans to deploy an ESC network in Alaska.

MIT Sloan book says we need to do a lot more to prevent and prepare for climate catastrophes

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new book by an economist at MIT Sloan School of Management argues that despite efforts to reduce emissions worldwide, severe climate change is likely inevitable in the not-too-distant future and we must invest now in strategies and technologies to help us adapt to rising temperatures and sea levels.

Key Points: 
  • Climate Future: Averting and Adapting to Climate Change, by MIT Sloan economist Robert S. Pindyck explains what we know and don't know about climate change, and what we can do to prepare for a possible climate catastrophe.
  • He says federal, state, and local governments need to invest in adaptations to counter current and future fallout from climate change.
  • Exactly how much will temperatures and sea levels rise, and how will this impact our economic and social welfare?
  • Because today's climate policy decisions have both short-term costs and long-term economic implications, it would be wrong to take a "wait-and-see" approach.

Krisis Protection Announces Launch of Krisis Flood Bag, A New Product Designed to Keep Home Contents and Business Assets Dry from Devastating Floodwaters

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Krisis Protection announced the launch of its proprietary floodwater protection line of Krisis Flood Bags. The new product, a practical solution of military-grade watertight asset protection bags, is designed to help keep indoor home and business contents dry from floodwater damage brought by devastating floodwaters, hurricanes and natural disasters.

Key Points: 
  • The new product, a practical solution of military-grade watertight asset protection bags, is designed to help keep indoor home and business contents dry from floodwater damage brought by devastating floodwaters, hurricanes and natural disasters.
  • Founded by Steve Harris, CEO, and business partner Bill Pollock, Krisis Protection is an innovative start-up at the forefront of flood disaster protection.
  • Krisis Flood Bags are the first of its kind, offering home content and business asset protection, serving as a second line of defense after floodwaters have found their way inside your home or business."
  • To learn more about Krisis Protection, Krisis Flood Bags, and the company's work to offer an innovative, unique product to protect home contents and business assets, please visit www.krisisbags.com.au .

AlertMedia Announces Strong Momentum as Employee Safety and Business Continuity Become Organizational Priorities

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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AlertMedia today announced it continues to see strong demand for its threat intelligence and emergency communication solution as organizations across every industry invest in employee safety and business continuity amidst an increasingly severe and unpredictable threat landscape.

Key Points: 
  • AlertMedia today announced it continues to see strong demand for its threat intelligence and emergency communication solution as organizations across every industry invest in employee safety and business continuity amidst an increasingly severe and unpredictable threat landscape.
  • In 2022, AlertMedia achieved its ninth consecutive year of annualized revenue growth exceeding 40% year-over-year.
  • Customers’ adoption of AlertMedia’s emergency communication solutions can be attributed to a growing need for always-on employee safety and reliable threat intelligence to respond to a wide range of organizational risks.
  • Employee Growth: To support its rapidly growing customer base, AlertMedia increased its headcount to more than 450 employees, onboarding more than 200 in 2022 alone.

AVANGRID Honored for Response to Hurricane Fiona

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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This award marks the 13th time EEI has recognized AVANGRID for its storm response efforts.

Key Points: 
  • This award marks the 13th time EEI has recognized AVANGRID for its storm response efforts.
  • “It is an honor to receive this recognition from EEI, and it is a testament to the hard work of our AVANGRID line workers.
  • AVANGRID and its storm response teams undoubtedly are deserving of this national recognition, and I am honored to present them with these well-deserved awards.”
    In September 2022, Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Nova Scotia as one of the strongest storms on record in the province, and the first major Atlantic hurricane of the 2022 storm season.
  • I’m pleased that EEI is recognizing their hard work in response to the precedented destruction brought by Hurricane Fiona.”

Hooper Partners With Radiowell for Sustainable Disposal of Used Radio Equipment

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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With approximately 1,200 employees and thousands of vehicles on the road, Hooper utilizes two-way radios for critical communications across the country.

Key Points: 
  • With approximately 1,200 employees and thousands of vehicles on the road, Hooper utilizes two-way radios for critical communications across the country.
  • Recently, the company upgraded its analog equipment with a Motorola all-digital redundant system and selected Radiowell to sustainably dispose of the old equipment.
  • Radiowell, America's largest wholesaler of used two-way radios, will dispose of Hooper's equipment via a three-prong strategy.
  • The partnership between Hooper and Radiowell is an encouraging illustration of the private sector's ability to deliver positive environmental impact.