State and Main

Study Concludes Aroostook Renewable Gateway and King Pine Wind Project Will Save Maine Electricity Consumers Nearly $900 Million

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Friday, July 7, 2023

The study is a conservative assessment as not all the projects' benefits were included in its analysis.

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  • The study is a conservative assessment as not all the projects' benefits were included in its analysis.
  • "The Daymark study shows that these projects will provide significant tangible benefits in terms of lower energy costs for Maine consumers," said Paul Thessen, President of LS Power Development.
  • "Lower energy costs, coupled with the significant investment and inherent economic and environmental benefits, makes these projects huge wins for the State of Maine."
  • Further, the LS Power Aroostook Renewable Gateway and the King Pine Wind farm will help create hundreds of jobs, attract billions of dollars of new investment, and deliver significant new property taxes along their proposed routes.

ND PAPER TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY AT RUMFORD DIVISION WITH SUPPORT FROM GRANT FUNDING

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Friday, December 9, 2022

"This financial support will greatly assist our efforts to increase the efficiency of our R15 paper machine and, ultimately, the long-term sustainability of the Rumford Mill," said Ken Liu, Group Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • "This financial support will greatly assist our efforts to increase the efficiency of our R15 paper machine and, ultimately, the long-term sustainability of the Rumford Mill," said Ken Liu, Group Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Administered through the Maine Technology Institute (MTI), the final round of the Forest Recovery Initiative awarded $14,000,000 in grant funding to nineteen organizations in an effort to increase company competitiveness and support wage-growth for Maine workers.
  • "We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Governor Mills and the State of Maine for their support of both ND Paper and the forest products industry through this exceptional program."
  • ND Paper is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, and is one of Maine's largest employers.

East Side Mario's partners with Movember Canada

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

For every dine-in and takeout purchase made between November 1st and 30th, East Side Mario's will be donating $0.25.

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  • For every dine-in and takeout purchase made between November 1st and 30th, East Side Mario's will be donating $0.25.
  • "Our values of celebrating family and fun while doing good makes us a perfect fit for a partnership with Movember Canada," says Paul Pascal, COO, East Side Mario's.
  • Movember Canada is the leading global charity dedicated to men's health, funding more than 1,250 men's health projects around the world since 2003, with over 300 of those based in Canada.
  • "We're incredibly excited to be working with East Side Mario's heading into our 16th annual Movember campaign," says Todd Minerson, Movember Canada Country Director.

Swiss Chalet Opens renovated Wasaga Beach location while welcoming and celebrating new Franchisees to the Community

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Friday, October 14, 2022

VAUGHAN, ON, Oct. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - As of Monday October 10th, Swiss Chalet has reopened its full-service, family restaurant in Wasaga Beach.

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  • VAUGHAN, ON, Oct. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - As of Monday October 10th, Swiss Chalet has reopened its full-service, family restaurant in Wasaga Beach.
  • Located at 333 Main Street, Wasaga Beach, this recently opened Swiss Chalet restaurant offers all of the classic Swiss Chalet favourites, but in a newly renovated, more contemporary space.
  • It is also opening under the new franchisee leadership of the Anselmo group, who own multiple Swiss Chalet locations across Ontario.
  • From the entire Swiss Chalet family, we would like to congratulate the Anselmo group and their team for their recent opening.

East Side Mario's Sydney Wins Pasta Challenge

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

VAUGHAN, ON, Oct. 13, 2022 /CNW/ - East Side Mario's Sydney is celebrating its 2022 Barilla Pasta Challenge Winner, Sai Govind Thannenkattil Surendran.

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  • VAUGHAN, ON, Oct. 13, 2022 /CNW/ - East Side Mario's Sydney is celebrating its 2022 Barilla Pasta Challenge Winner, Sai Govind Thannenkattil Surendran.
  • Dishes were critiqued by a panel of esteemed judges including Paul Pascal, COO East Side Mario's.
  • "The Barilla Pasta Challenge was a wonderful opportunity for East Side Mario's to celebrate our people, their culinary skills and inspire them to put their best to the test.
  • Sai's Tuscan Chicken Spaghetti wowed the judges, naming him the 2022 Barilla Pasta Challenge champion.

Harvey's announces new sustainability initiative to celebrate National Tree Day in partnership with Tree Canada

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

The Harvey's team is thrilled to, again, celebrate its partnership with Tree Canada at National Tree Day tree planting events in every province across the country.

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  • The Harvey's team is thrilled to, again, celebrate its partnership with Tree Canada at National Tree Day tree planting events in every province across the country.
  • "Our long-term partnership with Harvey's means more trees will be planted to help us grow a better and more beautiful Canada," said Gregory Hotte, Director of Development, Tree Canada.
  • "We want to share our deepest gratitude for the generosity of Harvey's and their guests for making Canada greener."
  • "Harvey's franchisees and staff are excited to take part in National Tree Day and plant trees with our partner Tree Canada," said David Colebrook, Group President.

Montana's® is expanding its partnership with Food Banks Canada to combat food insecurity

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - Montana's BBQ & Bar announced today that it will be continuing and expanding its partnership with Food Banks Canada to help end food insecurity across the country.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - Montana's BBQ & Bar announced today that it will be continuing and expanding its partnership with Food Banks Canada to help end food insecurity across the country.
  • "Montana's is excited to expand its partnership with Food Banks Canada," says Adrianne Largo, Director, Marketing of Montana's.
  • As a national charitable organization, Food Banks Canada is dedicated to helping Canadians living with food insecurity by supporting a network of Provincial Association; affiliate food banks and food agencies that work at the community level to relieve hunger.
  • Learn more about how Food Banks Canada is working to end hunger in Canada, and how you can help by accessing Food Banks Canada HungerCount 2021 Report.

New MeazureUp Customer Announcement - RECIPE Unlimited Corporation

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MeazureUp is proud to announce prominent Canadian restaurant group Recipe Unlimited as their latest customer partner. Recipe, which consists of over 1200 locations across Canada is partnering with MeazureUp to add organizational wide brand consistency by rolling out the AuditApp application in their stores.

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  • MeazureUp, a mobile field audit and smart checklist solution for multi-unit brands, partners with Recipe Unlimited to add organizational wide brand consistency in their stores.
  • TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MeazureUp is proud to announce prominent Canadian restaurant group Recipe Unlimited as their latest customer partner.
  • Recipe understands the importance of making data driven decisions to improve the customer experience for their thousands of locations across 20 brands.
  • In partnering with MeazureUp, Recipe looks to continue their success through maintaining consistency amongst restaurants and delivering best in class experiences.

Swiss Chalet and Harvey's announces plans to reopen in Orléans

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Monday, August 8, 2022

VAUGHAN, ON, Aug. 8, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Swiss Chalet, Canada's iconic full-service family restaurant and Harvey's, announces an upcoming restaurant renovation and re-opening in Orlans, Ontario.

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  • VAUGHAN, ON, Aug. 8, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Swiss Chalet, Canada's iconic full-service family restaurant and Harvey's, announces an upcoming restaurant renovation and re-opening in Orlans, Ontario.
  • The latest dual branded concept of Swiss Chalet and Harvey's is newly renovated with more contemporary decor, located at 4290 Innes Rd, Orlans, ON K4A 5E6, and is now fully open for guests to enjoy.
  • "We are excited to welcome our Orlans guests back along with our franchise partners" says Ron Simard, Chief Operating Officer at Swiss Chalet.
  • As a Canadian brand, Swiss Chalet prides itself in bringing Canadian families together for meals by serving real, delicious and wholesome comfort food.

Kelseys celebrates 2nd anniversary of Route 78 hard soda by giving back to the guests and the community

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Monday, August 8, 2022

VAUGHAN, ON, Aug. 8, 2022 /CNW/ - This summer,Kelseys Original Roadhouse iscelebrating the second anniversary of its Route 78 hard soda with a promotion that also gives back.

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  • VAUGHAN, ON, Aug. 8, 2022 /CNW/ - This summer,Kelseys Original Roadhouse iscelebrating the second anniversary of its Route 78 hard soda with a promotion that also gives back.
  • Route 78, made in partnership with Ketel One Vodka, is the first restaurant-exclusive hard soda available nationally across all Kelseys locations.
  • "Route 78 was inspired by our brand DNA and its uninhibited spirit of road tripping and the classic roadhouse," said Shannon Lawler, Director of Marketing at Kelseys Original Roadhouse.
  • To celebrate its anniversary and entice trial Kelseys is promoting Route 78 at a $6 limited time price.