Geography of the United States

Piedmont Advantage Credit Union hosts students from the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Advantage Credit Union recently introduced 90 middle and high school students from the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy to the Reality of Money, an interactive money management activity, at its corporate headquarters in Winston-Salem, N.C.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Advantage Credit Union recently introduced 90 middle and high school students from the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy to the Reality of Money, an interactive money management activity, at its corporate headquarters in Winston-Salem, N.C.
    After lunch and a pep talk by the Piedmont Advantage team, students were assigned jobs, income levels, marital status and family compositions.
  • "The Reality of Money teaches students the importance of budgeting and making good life choices.
  • There's another lesson that even parents can appreciate: Many students report a greater appreciation of the struggles their parents face each day," said Piedmont Advantage President and CEO Dion Williams.
  • A nonprofit cooperative financial institution, Piedmont Advantage has 10 branches throughout its service regions and employs a workforce of over 120.

Car Dealership-Affiliated Mighty Franchisee Adds Second Location in Arkansas

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mighty Distributing System is proud to announce that Cavenaugh Auto Group has added a second Mighty Auto Parts franchise.

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  • PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mighty Distributing System is proud to announce that Cavenaugh Auto Group has added a second Mighty Auto Parts franchise.
  • As with their other Mighty franchise based in Jonesboro (Mighty of NEA), Cavenaugh's second franchise will be the exclusive distributor of Mighty's preventive maintenance products, detailing products, equipment, and shop supplies to automotive businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
  • Josh D'Agostino, Mighty's President said, "The Cavenaugh Auto Group has quickly seen the benefits of Mighty and has chosen to expand into Northwest Arkansas with a second location.
  • The Mighty business model attracts independent repair shops, quick lubes, tire centers and new car dealerships across the nation and abroad.

Unitil Announces Public Offering of Common Stock

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Unitil Corporation provides energy for life by safely and reliably delivering natural gas and electricity in New England.

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  • Unitil Corporation provides energy for life by safely and reliably delivering natural gas and electricity in New England.
  • We are committed to the communities we serve and to developing people, business practices, and technologies that lead to the delivery of dependable, more efficient energy.
  • Unitil Corporation is a public utility holding company with operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
  • Unitil undertakes no obligation, and does not intend, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Devon Energy Reports Second-Quarter 2021 Financial and Operational Results

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN) today reported financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2021.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN) today reported financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2021.
  • The companys earnings release, supplemental financial tables, updated guidance and related earnings presentation can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of Devons website, www.devonenergy.com .
  • The companys second-quarter conference call will be held at 10:00 a.m. Central (11:00 a.m. Eastern) on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, and will serve primarily as a forum for analyst and investor questions and answers.
  • Devon Energy is a leading oil and gas producer in the U.S. with a premier multi-basin portfolio headlined by a world-class acreage position in the Delaware Basin.

SUMR Brands to Hold Conference Call for Second Quarter Financial Results on August 17, 2021

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SUMR Brands (SUMR Brands or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SUMR), a global leader in premium juvenile products, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss financial results for the Companys fiscal 2021 second quarter on August 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SUMR Brands (SUMR Brands or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SUMR), a global leader in premium juvenile products, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss financial results for the Companys fiscal 2021 second quarter on August 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • To listen to the call, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.sumrbrands.com or dial 844-834-0642 or 412-317-5188.
  • An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company's website afterwards, and results will be issued prior to the call.
  • Based in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the Company is a global leader of premium juvenile brands driven by a commitment to people, products, and purpose.

Belmont Village Senior Living Founder and CEO, Patricia Will, Inducted into American Senior Housing Association’s (ASHA) Senior Living Hall of Fame

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Belmont Village Senior Living Founder and CEO, Patricia Will, was inducted into the American Senior Housing Associations (ASHA) Senior Living Hall of Fame on July 27, 2021, in recognition of her groundbreaking innovation and influence in the senior housing sector.

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  • Belmont Village Senior Living Founder and CEO, Patricia Will, was inducted into the American Senior Housing Associations (ASHA) Senior Living Hall of Fame on July 27, 2021, in recognition of her groundbreaking innovation and influence in the senior housing sector.
  • I cant describe how honored I feel to have been nominated by journalists who cover the changing landscape of the industry.
  • Likewise, Im thrilled to be part of an incredible team at Belmont Village who has been able to change the paradigm of senior living.
  • Founded in Houston in 1997, Belmont Village is an integrated developer, owner, and operator of high-quality seniors housing with more than 4000 employees.

BeiGene Announces Plans to Build New Manufacturing and Clinical R&D Center at Princeton West Innovation Park in Hopewell, New Jersey

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

In the interim, BeiGene plans to rent space nearby and begin to hire immediately.

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  • In the interim, BeiGene plans to rent space nearby and begin to hire immediately.
  • We are proud to be building our campus in New Jersey, and were grateful for the warm welcome BeiGene has received across the state, said John V. Oyler, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of BeiGene.
  • We are excited to connect more with the deep talent pool in the region as we plan to diversify and further expand.
  • We hope that BeiGene and its new manufacturing and R&D campus in Hopewell will help bring that day closer to reality, said New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.

Natural Gas Service Ban Could Cost Virginians Over $26,000 Per Household

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, today released a report that finds that a natural gas ban would cost every household in Virginia more than $26,000.

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  • Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, today released a report that finds that a natural gas ban would cost every household in Virginia more than $26,000.
  • The report, The Hidden Costs of a Virginia Natural Gas Ban , examines the impact of a natural gas ban if it were forced onto families and Virginians.
  • Using open-source consumer data, CEA developed a cost calculator to provide an estimate of what a typical household in Richmond could expect to pay as a result of policies to ban natural gas service and use, depending on home configuration, appliances used and other factors.
  • Clean natural gas must be part of our future, said Brett Vassey, President and CEO of the Virginia Manufacturers Association.

Mayor Muriel Bowser, Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio and Events DC Announce Grand Opening of Ben's Chili Bowl and Shop Made DC inside Walter E. Washington Convention Center

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, announced the opening of two locally-owned vendors inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Ben's Chili Bowl and Shop Made in DC.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, announced the opening of two locally-owned vendors inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Ben's Chili Bowl and Shop Made in DC.
  • It doesn't get more DC than Ben's Chili Bowl or a whole shop filled with items made by DC creatives," said Mayor Muriel Bowser.
  • Fox, The Eagles, and Shaquille O'Neal all have in common?," said John Falcicchio, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.
  • Demonstration Center and Entertainment & Sports Arena, all conveniently located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC.

ReturnQueen takes on Atlanta

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2021 ReturnQueen, the exclusive shopping return service app, is rapidly expanding in the U.S. Their newest location officially launches today in Atlanta, GA.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2021 ReturnQueen, the exclusive shopping return service app, is rapidly expanding in the U.S. Their newest location officially launches today in Atlanta, GA.
  • ReturnQueen brings convenience app return service to Atlanta!
  • Atlanta is a diverse, vibrant community with a booming economy due mainly to its affordability and high employment rate.
  • Atlanta is also one of the few cities with three downtown areas filled with high rises, very desirable to residents and businesses alike.