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Ukrainian-founded Preply Extends Leadership in Language Learning with First U.S. Office, Fresh Branding, and Two C-Suite Additions

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星期三, 十月 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Preply, a leading online learning marketplace, today announced a company rebrand and the appointment of two C-suite executives as it establishes its first office in the U.S. in New York City. The global online language learning market is set to reach $47 billion by 2025, due to globalization, technological advancements, and rising demand for bilingualism, all of which drive the demand for innovative language education solutions. With over 600 employees of 60 nationalities across New York, Kyiv and Barcelona, Preply has become a global e-learning powerhouse that connects 40,000 tutors with the world's largest live language learning community in 180 countries. Preply revenues have grown tenfold over the last three years with this latest activity signifying the company's doubling down to extend category leadership in what is already its largest market.

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Kingkade will drive the company's efforts to transform communications and culture through language at organizations across the world.
We believe that by strengthening our brand, we better serve everyone's language learning needs and aspirations," said Sofia Tavares, Chief Brand Officer of Preply.
The New York City location was chosen as a large number of multinational corporations are based in the Northeast.
The new office, The Malin , is now open, located at 134 Charles Street in the heart of New York's West Village.

New Data from MasterBrand Cabinets Reveals Kitchen Trends Influencing Designers in 2024

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星期二, 十月 3, 2023

Diamond, Fortune Brands Home & Security, Eye, Light, Omega, Multimedia, Today, Bath, Relaxation, Cabinetry, Houzz

JASPER, Ind., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leisure-first, subtle luxury and sophistication are trending across fashion, art and pop culture, and the home is no exception. MasterBrand Cabinets today released new data from a survey of more than 1,200 interior design industry experts giving an in-depth look at the emerging influences that will drive kitchen design in the coming year, including the announcement of its 2024 Finish of the Year, Foxhall Green.

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"Today, individuals are seeking solace within walls of their homes and adopting features that promote comfort and flexibility," said Stephanie Pierce, director of design and trends at MasterBrand Cabinets.
"More than any other room in the home, the kitchen has become a space that brings people together and a sanctuary where time slows down."
According to Houzz , 40% of renovated kitchens feature white cabinets and 46% of homeowners are also opting for color mixing in the kitchen.
This trend has earned Foxhall Green, a grayed forest green, the title of MasterBrand Cabinets' 2024 Finish of the Year.

Cambridge Savings Bank Supports Buyout of White Wood Kitchens with $2.6 Million in Financing

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星期四, 八月 10, 2023

With locations in Sandwich and Pembroke, MA, White Wood Kitchens sells cabinets and countertops to residential and commercial clients, along with local and regional builders, primarily in Southeastern Massachusetts.

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With locations in Sandwich and Pembroke, MA, White Wood Kitchens sells cabinets and countertops to residential and commercial clients, along with local and regional builders, primarily in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Under Emelianov, White Wood Kitchens will update its multi-phase design and delivery process, which is facilitated by SaaS collaboration and a project management platform, to build efficiencies and deliver improved results.
In addition to the $2.1 million loan CSB provided Emelianov to facilitate the acquisition, the bank extended a $500,000 line of credit for operating expenses.
“Anton is a visionary, and we believe he will elevate White Wood Kitchens’ success.

Donjo Construction Named Best General Contractor of 2023 by Baltimore Magazine

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星期二, 七月 25, 2023

Houzz, Better Business Bureau, Donjo FC, Interior design

BALTIMORE, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After over a decade of serving residential and commercial clients in the Baltimore region, Donjo Construction has been named "Best General Contractor" for 2023 by Baltimore magazine in their "Best of Baltimore" annual issue.

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BALTIMORE, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After over a decade of serving residential and commercial clients in the Baltimore region, Donjo Construction has been named "Best General Contractor" for 2023 by Baltimore magazine in their "Best of Baltimore" annual issue.
Donjo Construction was selected by Baltimore magazine's editors.
Donjo Construction was also named "Best of Houzz Service" in 2020 and 2021 by Houzz and is an A+ accredited business by the Better Business Bureau.
Baltimore magazine's August "Best" issue hits newsstands July 28, 2023.

Bito Launches With $3.2 Million Funding Round to Accelerate Personalized Software Development and Innovation With Artificial Intelligence Powered by ChatGPT

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星期二, 六月 13, 2023

Bito is the first technology solution to provide customized results from code generation to testing to code documentation to code search, learning from a user’s own codebase.

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Bito is the first technology solution to provide customized results from code generation to testing to code documentation to code search, learning from a user’s own codebase.
Bito’s CEO, Amar Goel, is the former CEO and founder of PubMatic, the leading Nasdaq-traded cloud infrastructure platform enabling real-time programmatic advertising transactions.
Bito AI is a general-purpose AI assistant that can answer any developer question, generate source code from natural language prompts, and give feedback on existing code.
Bito’s users tend to use the platform nearly 200 times per month, and in surveys report that Bito makes them 31% more productive.

Global Kids' Storage Furniture Market 2023: Players Include Wayfair, Blu Dot, First Cry and KidKraft - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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星期二, 六月 13, 2023

Family, Home Goods, Consumer, Retail, Children, Coronavirus, Wood, Houzz, Rib, School, Clothing, Student, House, Collection, Book, Library, Parent, Internet, Toy, Interior design

As the novel coronavirus began to spread, government officials urged residents to spend as much time as possible at home.

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As the novel coronavirus began to spread, government officials urged residents to spend as much time as possible at home.
People grew more conscientious of their household spaces, ensuring that there is sufficient space for children to play, study, etc.
In August 2019, for instance, Ashley HomeStore worked with Delta Children to launch children's furniture exclusively on the website former.
The global industry has been subdivided into wardrobes, toy storage, bookshelves, chests, boxes & baskets, and hooks & hangers based on product type.

Fairmatic Raises $46M to Drive AI Innovation in Commercial Auto Insurance

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星期四, 三月 16, 2023

TEL, Fintech, Risk, Bridge bank, NASA, Insurance, Software, Lincoln L-head V12 engine, Engineering, Safety, Battery Ventures, Houzz, Cryptocurrency, Mobile phone, Fairmat

NEW YORK and BANGALORE, India and TEL AVIV, Israel, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AI-powered commercial auto insurance company Fairmatic today announced it has raised $46 million in new funding, six months after its oversubscribed Series A, bringing its total financing to $88 million. Battery Ventures led the round with participation from current investors and Bridge Bank.

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Fairmatic is creating a new commercial auto insurance category with its AI-driven underwriting approach that unlocks continuous savings opportunities for fleets.
"Fairmatic addresses the central requirement of improving commercial auto insurance: motivating safer driving.
Ryu added, "We are excited to partner with Fairmatic as an exemplar of fundamental innovation in financial services.
This new funding strengthens Fairmatic's lead in AI innovation geared towards meaningfully improved road safety and profitability."

Tripadvisor Announces Appointment of Sanjay Raman to Chief Product Officer and Kristen Dalton to Chief Operating Officer

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星期三, 二月 22, 2023

Restaurant, Investment, Ernst, Travel, Houzz, Chubb, Equitable Holdings, Vistaprint, Heart, Google Video, Growth, Ernst & Young, Management, Finance, Tripadvisor, Airbnb

Raman joined Tripadvisor in January 2023 after having served in key product roles, most recently at Airbnb and Houzz.

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Raman joined Tripadvisor in January 2023 after having served in key product roles, most recently at Airbnb and Houzz.
Raman started his product career at Google where he led teams on the Google Video and Google Apps products.
Kristen Dalton was appointed in January 2023 to serve as the Chief Operating Officer for the Tripadvisor Core business, responsible for strategy development and operational planning and execution.
Our work has an impact on how people experience the world and the businesses that make meaningful travel possible," said Kristen Dalton, Chief Operating Officer, Tripadvisor.

Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors of New York, NY Awarded Best of Houzz 2023

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星期二, 二月 21, 2023

Industrial marketing, Renovation, Work, Design, Customer service, Residential Design Codes (Western Australia), Interiors, Architecture, Interior design, Photography, Houzz

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors of New York, NY has won a "Best of Houzz" award for Customer Service on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, including the all-in-one software solution for industry professionals. The successful full service residential design build & interiors firm was chosen by the millions of homeowners that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 3 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors of New York, NY has won a "Best of Houzz" award for Customer Service on Houzz ®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, including the all-in-one software solution for industry professionals.
The successful full service residential design build & interiors firm was chosen by the millions of homeowners that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 3 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.
Best of Houzz awards are given annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography.
The Best of Houzz awards provide a distinctive mark of credibility for homeowners looking for pros on Houzz.

Metrie® Continues Its Growth Path With the Acquisition of the Hemlock and Alder Manufacturing and Distribution Business of Fred Tebb & Sons, Inc.

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星期一, 十二月 19, 2022

This is the fourth acquisition by Metrie in the last two years, following the purchase of Tinder Wholesale L.L.C.

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This is the fourth acquisition by Metrie in the last two years, following the purchase of Tinder Wholesale L.L.C.
and EL & EL Wood Products Corp. earlier in 2022; and Pacific MDF Products Inc. and Canadian MDF Products Company in late 2020.
Each acquisition has provided complementary and expanded services for our customers across North America, and in support of Metrie’s growth strategy.
“Tebb has long been a leader in sustainably sourced and certified Pacific Coast Hemlock and Western Red (Knotty) Alder moulding products.