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Sling Pilot Academy and the City of Torrance Settle Business License Dispute

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星期日, 四月 28, 2024
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TORRANCE, Calif., April 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sling Pilot Academy , a premier flight training institution located in Torrance, CA, and the City of Torrance have settled a dispute in State Court over Sling's business license.

Key Points: 
  • TORRANCE, Calif., April 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sling Pilot Academy , a premier flight training institution located in Torrance, CA, and the City of Torrance have settled a dispute in State Court over Sling's business license.
  • In October 2023 Sling received a letter from the City of Torrance saying that Sling's business license would not be renewed in 2024 due to a never-enforced 1977 resolution limiting the number of flight schools at Torrance Airport.
  • The day before, the City of Torrance City Council voted to enact an Ordinance and Urgency Ordinance limiting the number of flight schools at Torrance Airport to 6 flight schools.
  • Sling Pilot Academy remains committed to working with the City of Torrance and the residents surrounding the airport.

OFL urges Mayor Andrea Horwath to oppose the privatization of Hamilton LRT

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
LRT, Municipal council, City, Safety, ATU, Privatization, Partnership, Hamilton Street Railway, Hamilton City Council (Ontario), Amalgamated Transit Union, O-Train, Line 5 Eglinton, Government, HSR, Airline

HAMILTON, Ontario, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is calling on Mayor Andrea Horwath to uphold the public interest by voting against the proposed privatization of Hamilton’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) line.

Key Points: 
  • HAMILTON, Ontario, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is calling on Mayor Andrea Horwath to uphold the public interest by voting against the proposed privatization of Hamilton’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) line.
  • On April 24, the Hamilton City Council will vote on a 10-year public-private partnership, aimed at outsourcing operations and maintenance to a private contractor.
  • “Given the proven capabilities and track record of the HSR and ATU, there is absolutely no justification for privatizing the Hamilton LRT,” Walton added.
  • The OFL reminds Hamilton City Councillors of their 2017 commitment to keep the LRT public under the HSR’s operation.

Downtown Orlando Sports and Entertainment District Approved to Begin 8.5 Acre Block Development

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SED Development, LLC, JMA Ventures, LLC , and Machete Group, Inc. today announced that the sports and entertainment district to be developed on the 8.5-acre block adjacent to the Kia Center in downtown Orlando has been given final approval by the City of Orlando.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SED Development, LLC, JMA Ventures, LLC , and Machete Group, Inc. today announced that the sports and entertainment district to be developed on the 8.5-acre block adjacent to the Kia Center in downtown Orlando has been given final approval by the City of Orlando.
  • Construction of the 900,000 square-foot mixed-use project is set to break ground in late 2024.
  • The development also includes a 1,140-stall parking garage and a 1.5-acre multipurpose outdoor “urban living” room green space.
  • We are thrilled to have JMA Ventures and Machete Group guide the development of this joint venture with the DeVos Family and the Orlando Magic.

Detroit Sports Commission Expands $1 Million Living Legacy Program and Holds Community Celebration With Partners

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
Education, Municipal council, Community foundation, City, Knight Foundation, NFL, Sport, Penske Corporation, Ford Field, Literacy, Research, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, General Motors, Huntington Bancshares, Flagstar Bank, Detroit Pistons, Detroit City Council, Fifth Third Bank, DSC, National Football League Draft, PNC Financial Services, DTE Energy, Economic development, Organization, NCAA

DETROIT, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light, the Detroit Sports Commission (DSC) unveiled additional details and grant recipients as part of its unprecedented $1 million Living Legacy Initiative. In addition, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Amazon, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the NFL, and other entities awarded grants to local community organizations.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Amazon, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the NFL, and other entities awarded grants to local community organizations.
  • Announced in November 2023, the Detroit Sports Commission's $1 million Living Legacy Initiative is designed to promote youth literacy and sports, with a special emphasis on empowering girls in sports across Detroit and neighboring communities.
  • All recipients were presented with a specially branded Detroit Sports Commission 2024 jersey and hat, serving as a memento of their selection.
  • Kellogg Foundation and co-chair of the Detroit Sports Commission Community Engagement Committee.

The National Museum of Mexican Art Announces Fire Station Acquisition to Enhance Youth Programs, Community Outreach

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024
Civic, Education, Sale, Municipal council, City, Tin, Architecture, Development, Culture, Architect, Fire, Committee, Student, Interior design

In October, the City Council approved the $1 sale of the City-owned property to the Museum for redevelopment into a community center for art programming.

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  • In October, the City Council approved the $1 sale of the City-owned property to the Museum for redevelopment into a community center for art programming.
  • The renovated site will also provide a much-needed community gathering space for multigenerational activities.
  • "We see the fire station as a spark for youth joy and expression, creative opportunities, partnerships, and community.
  • Wallin-Gomez Architects, Ltd. is the architect of record in transforming the historic fire station into a modern arts education and community center.

BRUCE SMITH ENTERPRISE AND THE CORDISH COMPANIES UNANIMOUSLY SELECTED BY CITY OF PETERSBURG TO CODEVELOP $1.4 BILLION TRANSFORMATIVE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT IN PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
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PETERSBURG, Va., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies have been selected by the City of Petersburg, Virginia to codevelop a $1.4 billion Live! Gaming & Entertainment District, anchored by Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia. Yesterday evening, the Petersburg City Council unanimously approved Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies as the City's preferred development partner on the transformative mixed-use project. The proposed project will generate billions of dollars in economic benefits and spinoff development, create thousands of new jobs and benefits to the local community, and become a major new tourist destination for the City and the Central Virginia region. Rendering and video files can be downloaded here.

Key Points: 
  • Yesterday evening, the Petersburg City Council unanimously approved Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies as the City's preferred development partner on the transformative mixed-use project.
  • "Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies are thrilled and extremely honored to be selected by the City of Petersburg to codevelop a $1.4 billion, transformational mixed-use development," said Bruce Smith, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Prominent Virginian Developer and Community Leader.
  • "We extend our thanks to the entire Petersburg City Council for its thoughtful decision to select Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies as development partners for this transformative, world-class destination in Petersburg," said Zed Smith, Chief Operating Officer for The Cordish Companies.
  • Based on a financial report delivered by Davenport to City Council, the Council unanimously voted to select Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies to provide a world-class destination development to the City of Petersburg."

VIA Makes Key Hire for C-Suite Position

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星期五, 四月 12, 2024
Financial management, VIA Metropolitan Transit, Fiscal, University, Municipal council, Society, National Association of Realtors, Alamo Regional Mobility Authority, Scouting in Texas, Texas A&M University, Certified Public Accountant, Transport, USAA, CPA, VIA, Clamp, Texas Department of Transportation, Government, SAN, Moses Austin, Management

SAN ANTONIO, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VIA Metropolitan Transit has named John G. Clamp Chief Administration Officer (CAO), a position created to help support and direct VIA's Fiscal, Procurement, Technology/Innovation and Human Resources divisions.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VIA Metropolitan Transit has named John G. Clamp Chief Administration Officer (CAO), a position created to help support and direct VIA's Fiscal, Procurement, Technology/Innovation and Human Resources divisions.
  • The CAO will oversee short- and long-term operational impacts of four divisions while also managing VIA resources and capital assets.
  • Clamp is active in various professional organizations, including the Texas and local Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the national, state and local Associations of Realtors.
  • He is a CPA, a licensed real estate broker, and currently serves as vice president of the District 10 Neighborhood Alliance.

VISTA RESIDENTIAL PARTNERS RECEIVES CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS APPROVAL FOR NEW LUXURY 221 UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT

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星期五, 四月 12, 2024
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 4, 2024, Vista Residential Partners, a national multifamily development firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA received City of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., approval for luxury 221-unit multifamily development, to be known as Gardens Vista Apartments.

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  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 4, 2024, Vista Residential Partners, a national multifamily development firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA received City of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., approval for luxury 221-unit multifamily development, to be known as Gardens Vista Apartments.
  • Located at the intersection of Central and Victoria Falls Boulevards, Gardens Vista will sit on 16 acres of the more than 50-acre tract of land known as Cimarron Cove.
  • The community is in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens and lies within 0.5 miles of I-95, and less than 1.5 miles from PGA Blvd and Gardens Mall.
  • Vista has agreed to include 10% of its units to comply with the City's workforce housing requirement.

The city is refocusing and strengthening its multimedia offering in Lausanne New partnership with Sunrise to continue the historic SiL cable network that serves neighbouring municipalities

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
Municipal council, SIL, Partnership, Internet, City, Épalinges, LFO, FTTH, Telecommunications, Multimedia, Cable television

Lausanne Industrial Services (SiL) has partnered with Sunrise to take over the cable network in ten municipalities surrounding Lausanne in the city’s bid to concentrate on its multimedia offering within Lausanne.

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  • Lausanne Industrial Services (SiL) has partnered with Sunrise to take over the cable network in ten municipalities surrounding Lausanne in the city’s bid to concentrate on its multimedia offering within Lausanne.
  • The municipality has decided to refocus and strengthen the SiL multimedia activities in the city of Lausanne.
  • So as to not disadvantage customers outside of Lausanne, the cable network is being transferred to Sunrise in a partnership approach that will ensure continuity and quality of service.
  • In total, more than 17,000 households (and businesses) are connected to the cable network that is being transferred to Sunrise.

Toronto & York Region Labour Council and Urban Alliance on Race Relations urge City Council to get serious about eliminating racism in Toronto

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星期四, 三月 21, 2024
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"Throughout the past 50 years, the Urban Alliance on Race Relations has seen the highs and lows of the fight for Racial Justice in Toronto.

Key Points: 
  • "Throughout the past 50 years, the Urban Alliance on Race Relations has seen the highs and lows of the fight for Racial Justice in Toronto.
  • While we have a progressive and diverse City Council, we must continue to hold our local leaders accountable to continuing this important fight."
  • For more information and media inquiries, please contact
    The Toronto & York Region Labour Council represents over 220,000 workers from diverse sectors across the Toronto region.
  • The Urban Alliance on Race Relations works with the community, public and private sectors to provide educational programs and research critical to addressing racism in our society.