CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A lawyer for West Virginia residents affected by a 2014 chemical spill says they will not receive settlements until a judge’s final approval, and administrators finish processing the over 95,000 claims. Attorney Anthony Majestro tells The Charleston Gazette-Mail no one will be paid without U.S. District Judge John T. Copenhaver Jr.’s […]
Reported by Seattle Times 4 hours ago.
Settlements from chemical spill not ready to be paid out
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Man accused of shooting crossbow, gun at another driver
A New York man is accused of stopping a driver at a Virginia intersection and shooting a crossbow at him, before firing several rounds at the driver with a gun.
Reported by FOXNews.com 2 hours ago.
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Attorney Jeffery Robinette Helps Drivers Stay Safe this Memorial Day Weekend
West Virginia personal injury attorney Jeffery Robinette, of Robinette Legal Group, PLLC, lists the top five driving tips for a safe Memorial Day weekend.
MORGANTOWN. W.Va. (PRWEB) May 24, 2018
Memorial Day is upon us, which means BBQs, family fun and much more. “Unfortunately, it is also a time of increased auto accidents,” said personal injury attorney Jeffery Robinette, founder of the Robinette Legal Group, PLLC. “In fact, Memorial Weekend proves to be one of the deadliest times of year on the road, as hundreds of Americans die as a result of alcohol-related accidents.”
In order to help drivers stay safe this Memorial Day weekend, Robinette lists the following five tips:
No. 1: Drive defensively. “This means exercising caution, especially during inclement weather,” stressed Robinette. “Don’t rely on the actions of distracted drivers.”
No. 2: Keep a proper distance behind other vehicles. Always try to foresee the movements of cars, and avoid blind spots on the highway.
No. 3: Make sure you are in sight of other cars on the road. “They need to see you as much as you need to see them,” added Robinette.
No. 4: Don’t drink and drive. Avoid driving while drowsy and designate a “non-drinking” driver if needed. "Drinking and driving is a dangerous, yet common activity in the United States. It causes thousands of deaths each year, results in severe penalties and has life-altering consequences. Those who drink and drive also face numerous court appearances, a criminal record and an unshakable stigma," said Robinette.
No. 5: Allow plenty of travel time to avoid frustration and diminish the impulse to speed. “Make sure you do a safety check, brakes, lights, your signals, etc.,” concluded Robinette.
Drunk drivers cause millions of dollars in damages on West Virginia roads and highways every year, but as bad as the dollar losses in property damage are, they cannot compare to the incalculable physical injuries and loss of life. There is no amount of money that can compensate for the injustice of losing a loved one or suffering a life-changing injury because of a serious act of negligence like DUI.
About Jeffery Robinette, Robinette Legal Group, PLLC
Jeffery Robinette is a National Board Certified Trial Attorney who has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He represents individuals who have been seriously injured or killed due to the irresponsible acts of an individual or company or have suffered financial losses due to property damage or professional malpractice. Robinette Legal Group restricts its practice entirely to litigating cases such as motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, defective product injuries, injuries to children and premises liability injuries. For more information, please call (304) 594-1800, or visit http://www.robinettelaw.com. The law office is located at 211 Everhart Dr., Suite 200, Morgantown, WV 26508.
About the NALA™
The NALA offers small and medium-sized businesses effective ways to reach customers through new media. As a single-agency source, the NALA helps businesses flourish in their local community. The NALA’s mission is to promote a business’ relevant and newsworthy events and achievements, both online and through traditional media. The information and content in this article are not in conjunction with the views of the NALA. For media inquiries, please call 805.650.6121, ext. 361. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
MORGANTOWN. W.Va. (PRWEB) May 24, 2018
Memorial Day is upon us, which means BBQs, family fun and much more. “Unfortunately, it is also a time of increased auto accidents,” said personal injury attorney Jeffery Robinette, founder of the Robinette Legal Group, PLLC. “In fact, Memorial Weekend proves to be one of the deadliest times of year on the road, as hundreds of Americans die as a result of alcohol-related accidents.”
In order to help drivers stay safe this Memorial Day weekend, Robinette lists the following five tips:
No. 1: Drive defensively. “This means exercising caution, especially during inclement weather,” stressed Robinette. “Don’t rely on the actions of distracted drivers.”
No. 2: Keep a proper distance behind other vehicles. Always try to foresee the movements of cars, and avoid blind spots on the highway.
No. 3: Make sure you are in sight of other cars on the road. “They need to see you as much as you need to see them,” added Robinette.
No. 4: Don’t drink and drive. Avoid driving while drowsy and designate a “non-drinking” driver if needed. "Drinking and driving is a dangerous, yet common activity in the United States. It causes thousands of deaths each year, results in severe penalties and has life-altering consequences. Those who drink and drive also face numerous court appearances, a criminal record and an unshakable stigma," said Robinette.
No. 5: Allow plenty of travel time to avoid frustration and diminish the impulse to speed. “Make sure you do a safety check, brakes, lights, your signals, etc.,” concluded Robinette.
Drunk drivers cause millions of dollars in damages on West Virginia roads and highways every year, but as bad as the dollar losses in property damage are, they cannot compare to the incalculable physical injuries and loss of life. There is no amount of money that can compensate for the injustice of losing a loved one or suffering a life-changing injury because of a serious act of negligence like DUI.
About Jeffery Robinette, Robinette Legal Group, PLLC
Jeffery Robinette is a National Board Certified Trial Attorney who has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He represents individuals who have been seriously injured or killed due to the irresponsible acts of an individual or company or have suffered financial losses due to property damage or professional malpractice. Robinette Legal Group restricts its practice entirely to litigating cases such as motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, defective product injuries, injuries to children and premises liability injuries. For more information, please call (304) 594-1800, or visit http://www.robinettelaw.com. The law office is located at 211 Everhart Dr., Suite 200, Morgantown, WV 26508.
About the NALA™
The NALA offers small and medium-sized businesses effective ways to reach customers through new media. As a single-agency source, the NALA helps businesses flourish in their local community. The NALA’s mission is to promote a business’ relevant and newsworthy events and achievements, both online and through traditional media. The information and content in this article are not in conjunction with the views of the NALA. For media inquiries, please call 805.650.6121, ext. 361. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
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Sportswriter, Author and Humorist Joe Posnanski Headlines KVC Hero Luncheon
Charity event honors and inspires Everyday Heroes who support children and families in need
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (PRWEB) May 24, 2018
Award-winning sportswriter Joe Posnanski will headline KVC Health Systems’ seventh annual KVC HERO LUNCHEON taking place May 30 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kan. The event provides an exclusive opportunity to hear behind-the-scenes stories from Posnanski’s coverage of Major League Baseball and his interactions with some of the world’s top athletes. Posnanski has also authored four books, and attendees will receive a copy of Posnanski’s book, “The Secret of Golf: The Story of Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus.” The luncheon raises awareness of the need for heroes in the form of foster parents, financial supporters and mentors to help children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Tickets are available at http://www.kvc.org/heroluncheon.
The 2018 KVC Hero Luncheon is presented by Holmes Murphy and KVC Health Systems. Lead sponsors for the event include Garmin, Bank of Blue Valley, Hays, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City, Community America Credit Union, Hays Companies and Spencer Fane. See website for a complete list of corporate sponsors.
In addition to Posnanski, the event will have well-known local personalities in attendance. 41 Action News (KSHB) co-anchor Kevin Holmes is emceeing the event, and Sports Radio 810 WHB host Nate Bukaty will facilitate a lively discussion with Posnanski.
The event supports KVC Health Systems' work to give children in crisis a safe place to stay and the caring treatment they need. This year, funds raised will benefit youth receiving compassionate treatment at KVC's children's psychiatric hospitals. Each year, KVC Hospitals serves over 3,000 children, adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and other mental health crises.
In addition to behavioral healthcare, KVC Kansas provides in-home family support, family reunification services, relative care, foster care and adoption services to more than half of all children and families involved in the Kansas child welfare system. This is due to a successful 22-year partnership with the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF). KVC cares for more than 3,800 Kansas children each day in highly-trained foster families and other community-based programs, plus thousands more children in other states.
KVC is known nationally for its achievements such as keeping up to 94% of families safely together without disruption to foster care by providing high-quality, in-home family preservation services; caring for 95% of children in foster care in family homes as opposed to group settings; safely reducing the average length of stay for children in residential psychiatric treatment to about 80 days as compared to 9-12 months in other states; and earning recognition as a national leader and trainer in integrating trauma-informed care into child welfare and related systems.
Individual tickets to the luncheon are $100 and corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. Buy tickets today at http://www.kvc.org/heroluncheon.
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About KVC Health Systems, Inc.
KVC Health Systems, headquartered in the greater Kansas City area, is a private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that enriches and enhances the lives of over 60,000 children and families each year by providing medical and behavioral healthcare, social services, and education. KVC’s diverse continuum of services includes in-home family support, behavioral healthcare, foster care, adoption, substance abuse treatment, and children’s psychiatric hospitals. KVC cares for thousands of children and families in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky and West Virginia. Learn more at http://www.kvc.org. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (PRWEB) May 24, 2018
Award-winning sportswriter Joe Posnanski will headline KVC Health Systems’ seventh annual KVC HERO LUNCHEON taking place May 30 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kan. The event provides an exclusive opportunity to hear behind-the-scenes stories from Posnanski’s coverage of Major League Baseball and his interactions with some of the world’s top athletes. Posnanski has also authored four books, and attendees will receive a copy of Posnanski’s book, “The Secret of Golf: The Story of Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus.” The luncheon raises awareness of the need for heroes in the form of foster parents, financial supporters and mentors to help children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Tickets are available at http://www.kvc.org/heroluncheon.
The 2018 KVC Hero Luncheon is presented by Holmes Murphy and KVC Health Systems. Lead sponsors for the event include Garmin, Bank of Blue Valley, Hays, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City, Community America Credit Union, Hays Companies and Spencer Fane. See website for a complete list of corporate sponsors.
In addition to Posnanski, the event will have well-known local personalities in attendance. 41 Action News (KSHB) co-anchor Kevin Holmes is emceeing the event, and Sports Radio 810 WHB host Nate Bukaty will facilitate a lively discussion with Posnanski.
The event supports KVC Health Systems' work to give children in crisis a safe place to stay and the caring treatment they need. This year, funds raised will benefit youth receiving compassionate treatment at KVC's children's psychiatric hospitals. Each year, KVC Hospitals serves over 3,000 children, adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and other mental health crises.
In addition to behavioral healthcare, KVC Kansas provides in-home family support, family reunification services, relative care, foster care and adoption services to more than half of all children and families involved in the Kansas child welfare system. This is due to a successful 22-year partnership with the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF). KVC cares for more than 3,800 Kansas children each day in highly-trained foster families and other community-based programs, plus thousands more children in other states.
KVC is known nationally for its achievements such as keeping up to 94% of families safely together without disruption to foster care by providing high-quality, in-home family preservation services; caring for 95% of children in foster care in family homes as opposed to group settings; safely reducing the average length of stay for children in residential psychiatric treatment to about 80 days as compared to 9-12 months in other states; and earning recognition as a national leader and trainer in integrating trauma-informed care into child welfare and related systems.
Individual tickets to the luncheon are $100 and corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. Buy tickets today at http://www.kvc.org/heroluncheon.
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About KVC Health Systems, Inc.
KVC Health Systems, headquartered in the greater Kansas City area, is a private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that enriches and enhances the lives of over 60,000 children and families each year by providing medical and behavioral healthcare, social services, and education. KVC’s diverse continuum of services includes in-home family support, behavioral healthcare, foster care, adoption, substance abuse treatment, and children’s psychiatric hospitals. KVC cares for thousands of children and families in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky and West Virginia. Learn more at http://www.kvc.org. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
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Space station accepts special delivery from Virginia
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The International Space Station has accepted delivery of more than 7,000 pounds of supplies from Virginia. A commercial cargo ship arrived at the orbiting lab Thursday, three days after launching from Wallops Island. Virginia-based Orbital ATK shipped the goods for NASA in a Cygnus capsule, which is named after the swan constellation. The space station's U.S. crew used a big robot arm to snag the Cygnus from orbit 250 miles up. The astronauts will unload the food, equipment and science experiments, then fill the capsule with trash for a fiery re-entry in several weeks. Six men call the space station home: three Americans, two Russians and a Japanese. Three of them will return to Earth in just over a week.
Reported by SeattlePI.com 28 minutes ago.
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Conn's, Inc. Announces Closing of Amended and Restated $650 Million Credit Facility
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- *Conn's, Inc. *(NASDAQ:CONN), a specialty retailer of furniture and mattresses, home appliances, consumer electronics and home office products, and provider of consumer credit, announced today the closing of its amended and restated $650 million asset-based revolving credit facility (the "Amended Credit Facility").“We are extremely pleased to announce the closing of our Amended Credit Facility. In addition to extending the maturity to four years from three years, the Amended Credit Facility provides us with a higher advance rate on our receivables portfolio. The combination of better economic terms and smaller facility size is expected to save over $1 million per year in interest expense,” stated Norm Miller, Conn’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Over the past two years, we have focused on deleveraging our balance sheet, diversifying our sources of capital and reducing our all-in-cost of funds. We have made progress on all three objectives. As a result, we have proactively reduced our Amended Credit Facility size to $650 million which still provides ample capacity to execute our growth strategies.”
“We are pleased with the terms of the Amended Credit Facility and encouraged by the continued strong support from our lenders in completing this transaction,” concluded Mr. Miller.
Additional details on the Amended Credit Facility may be found in the Form 8-K which will be filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
*About Conn's, Inc.
*Conn's is a specialty retailer currently operating 118 retail locations in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. The Company's primary product categories include:
· Furniture and mattress, including furniture and related accessories for the living room, dining room and bedroom, as well as both traditional and specialty mattresses;· Home appliance, including refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers and ranges;· Consumer electronics, including LED, OLED, QLED, 4K Ultra HD, and smart televisions, Blu-ray players, home theater and portable audio equipment; and· Home office, including computers, printers and accessories.
Additionally, Conn's offers a variety of products on a seasonal basis. Unlike many of its competitors, Conn's provides flexible in-house credit options for its customers in addition to third-party financing programs and third-party lease-to-own payment plans.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including but not limited to, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include information concerning our future financial performance, business strategy, plans, goals and objectives. Statements containing the words "anticipate,""believe,""could,""estimate,""expect,""intend,""may,""plan,""project,""should,"“predict,” “will,” “potential,” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations. We can give no assurance that such statements will prove to be correct, and actual results may differ materially. A wide variety of potential risks, uncertainties, and other factors could materially affect our ability to achieve the results either expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements including, but not limited to: general economic conditions impacting our customers or potential customers; our ability to execute periodic securitizations of future originated customer loans on favorable terms; our ability to continue existing customer financing programs or to offer new customer financing programs; changes in the delinquency status of our credit portfolio; unfavorable developments in ongoing litigation; increased regulatory oversight; higher than anticipated net charge-offs in the credit portfolio; the success of our planned opening of new stores; technological and market developments and sales trends for our major product offerings; our ability to manage effectively the selection of our major product offerings; our ability to protect against cyber-attacks or data security breaches and to protect the integrity and security of individually identifiable data of our customers and employees; our ability to fund our operations, capital expenditures, debt repayment and expansion from cash flows from operations, borrowings from our revolving credit facility, and proceeds from accessing debt or equity markets; and other risks detailed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2018 and other reports filed with the SEC. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize (or the consequences of such a development changes), or should our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, or to provide periodic updates or guidance. All forward-looking statements attributable to us, or to persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.
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S.M. Berger & Company
Andrew Berger (216) 464-6400 Reported by GlobeNewswire 20 minutes ago.
“We are pleased with the terms of the Amended Credit Facility and encouraged by the continued strong support from our lenders in completing this transaction,” concluded Mr. Miller.
Additional details on the Amended Credit Facility may be found in the Form 8-K which will be filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
*About Conn's, Inc.
*Conn's is a specialty retailer currently operating 118 retail locations in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. The Company's primary product categories include:
· Furniture and mattress, including furniture and related accessories for the living room, dining room and bedroom, as well as both traditional and specialty mattresses;· Home appliance, including refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers and ranges;· Consumer electronics, including LED, OLED, QLED, 4K Ultra HD, and smart televisions, Blu-ray players, home theater and portable audio equipment; and· Home office, including computers, printers and accessories.
Additionally, Conn's offers a variety of products on a seasonal basis. Unlike many of its competitors, Conn's provides flexible in-house credit options for its customers in addition to third-party financing programs and third-party lease-to-own payment plans.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including but not limited to, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include information concerning our future financial performance, business strategy, plans, goals and objectives. Statements containing the words "anticipate,""believe,""could,""estimate,""expect,""intend,""may,""plan,""project,""should,"“predict,” “will,” “potential,” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations. We can give no assurance that such statements will prove to be correct, and actual results may differ materially. A wide variety of potential risks, uncertainties, and other factors could materially affect our ability to achieve the results either expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements including, but not limited to: general economic conditions impacting our customers or potential customers; our ability to execute periodic securitizations of future originated customer loans on favorable terms; our ability to continue existing customer financing programs or to offer new customer financing programs; changes in the delinquency status of our credit portfolio; unfavorable developments in ongoing litigation; increased regulatory oversight; higher than anticipated net charge-offs in the credit portfolio; the success of our planned opening of new stores; technological and market developments and sales trends for our major product offerings; our ability to manage effectively the selection of our major product offerings; our ability to protect against cyber-attacks or data security breaches and to protect the integrity and security of individually identifiable data of our customers and employees; our ability to fund our operations, capital expenditures, debt repayment and expansion from cash flows from operations, borrowings from our revolving credit facility, and proceeds from accessing debt or equity markets; and other risks detailed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2018 and other reports filed with the SEC. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize (or the consequences of such a development changes), or should our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, or to provide periodic updates or guidance. All forward-looking statements attributable to us, or to persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.
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S.M. Berger & Company
Andrew Berger (216) 464-6400 Reported by GlobeNewswire 20 minutes ago.
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Hemp, Inc. Strategic Hemp Growing Partner “Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc.” Receives Coverage by The Kingman Daily Miner for Veteran-Focused Cultivation Plan
Spring Hope, NC, May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP), a global leader in the industrial hemp industry with the largest multipurpose industrial hemp processing facility in the western hemisphere, announced today that its strategic growing partner, “Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc.,” was featured in an article by The Kingman Daily Miner regarding its veteran-focused business project taking shape in Mohave County, Arizona. The Kingman Daily Miner is a local newspaper serving Kingman, Arizona and Mohave counties.
Hemp, Inc. announced earlier this month that Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc., had completed installation of the solar and wind-powered energy system for its 500-acre Veteran Village Kins Community in Golden Valley, Arizona. The Veteran Village Kins Community is designed to grow hemp and produce cannabidiol (CBD) products to benefit veterans as well as generate revenue for Hemp, Inc., the Veteran Village, and individual veterans living in the community.
*To see the recent Veteran Village Kins Community videos, visit Bruce Perlowin's **personal Facebook page **for the week of May 14, 2018.*
The article, “Hemp farm under development in Golden Valley,” details how the 500 acres in Mohave County are being developed to create a hemp-growing community that will provide veterans an opportunity to take part in the multi-billion dollar hemp industry, which is expected to grow to more than $2.1 billion by 2020.
“In a public company, you’re supposed to make a profit,” Hemp, Inc. CEO Bruce Perlowin told The Kingman Daily Miner. “However, you can make a profit and help American veterans at the same time, to help solve social problems.” According to Perlowin, the company is coordinating tours of the 500-acre Veteran Village Kins Community with master growers from all over America. “The business model has changed from master growers growing on 50 acres to 5 acres. Five-acre lots are much more manageable. We are also in the process of setting up a 60-ft dome for the Hemp University classes, here in Arizona. Classes are tentatively scheduled to start July 2018.”
Interested master growers, from around the country, should contact Project Manager, Dwight Jory at ecogold22@gmail.com.
*To see the recent Veteran Village Kins Community videos, visit Bruce Perlowin's **personal Facebook page **for the week of May 14, 2018.*
To read the article “Hemp Farm Under Development in Golden Valley,” click here.
As Arizona and other states continue to adopt hemp legislation, companies seeking to enter or further develop their footprint in the industrial hemp marketplace are aligning with Hemp, Inc. for the company’s proven expertise and state-of-the-art hemp processing and manufacturing infrastructure in Spring Hope, North Carolina. Hemp, Inc.’s 85,000 square foot hemp processing and manufacturing facility has been operational since August 2017.
To learn more about what a Kins Domain is, click here. Volunteers who want to help build America’s first “Veteran Village Kins Community” can contact Sandra Williams via email at swilliams@hempinc.com.
As previously mentioned in the below press release, the number of master growers from Oregon, Colorado, California, Kentucky, North Carolina, Nevada and, of course, Arizona has increased from seven to “dozens of master growers”, companies and organizations. These master growers have expressed an interest in pursuing a joint venture with Hemp, Inc. to each grow industrial hemp on the 300 fenced acres in Arizona as part of "The Great United American Hemp Project."
Read the following October 24, 2017 press release, *Hemp, Inc. Announces Strategic Hemp Growing Partner "Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc." Completes Final Site Plan Blueprints*, below:
Hemp, Inc. has announced that its strategic growing partner, "Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc.," has completed its final site plan blueprints for its 500-acre site in Golden Valley, Arizona (20 miles north of Kingman, AZ and 90 minutes from Las Vegas, NV). The site plan was submitted to the Mohave County Building Department for final review. The Company is also in the final stages of completing the necessary infrastructure to support an off-grid, renewable, energy system. With the solar equipment in place, the site's solar power operation is now complete.
Dwight Jory, the Project Manager for the "Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc.," said, "We are very happy with the progress. Our Kins Community is really beginning to come together." In anticipation of planting to begin during the spring, 300 acres have been fenced, 16 overnight trailer park sites are under construction, and six 40x40-ft organic vegetable gardens are ready for seasonal planting, according to Jory. As for the 6 geodesic domes mentioned in an earlier press release, 1 is structurally complete with only the electrical and plumbing to be completed. The rest are on site awaiting final site plan approval. "We are now accepting volunteers who have expressed an interest in helping to build the first Kins Community for our veterans," said Jory. Those interested in making the first hemp growing CBD-producing "Veteran Village Kins Community" become a reality should contact Ms. Sandra Williams via email (swilliams@hempinc.com).
One thousand trees, on 36 of the 500-acres, have also been planted, with an additional 1,000 trees on order. The "Veteran Village Kins Community" site plan also includes a 100,000-square foot GMP compliant, central processing plant, CBD testing laboratory, and various health and wellness centers to support veterans who may have psychological, emotional or health issues.
"As Hemp, Inc. positions itself on the forefront of America's industrial hemp revolution, we see our partnership with 'Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc.' being paramount in supporting the small family farm movement that we are confident will reshape the American landscape," said Perlowin. "As we work toward getting our eco-village up and running in Arizona, we are also aggressively scouting strategic locations in other states including North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. Giving veterans and other Americans a place to learn new skills and take part in this multi-billion-dollar hemp CBD market is very exciting. It's a big part of our mission to give back."
According to Perlowin, seven "master hemp growers" from Oregon, Colorado, California, Kentucky, North Carolina, Nevada and, of course, Arizona have expressed an interest in pursuing a joint venture with Hemp, Inc. to each grow industrial hemp on the 300 fenced acres in Arizona. Perlowin says he'll call this "The Great United American Hemp Project."
To learn more about Veteran Village Kins Communities to grow hemp, click here.
ABOUT HEMP, INC.
With a deep-rooted social and environmental mission at its core, Hemp, Inc. seeks to build a business constituency for the American small farmer, the American veteran, and other groups experiencing the ever-increasing disparity between tapering income and soaring expenses. As a leader in the industrial hemp industry with ownership of the largest commercial multi-purpose industrial hemp processing facility in North America, Hemp, Inc. believes there can be tangible benefits reaped from adhering to a corporate social responsibility plan.
HEMP, INC.'S "TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE"
With a deep-rooted social and environmental mission at its core, Hemp, Inc. seeks to build a business constituency for the American small farmer, the American veteran, and other groups experiencing the ever-increasing disparity between tapering income and soaring expenses. As a leader in the industrial hemp industry with the largest multipurpose industrial hemp processing facility in the western hemisphere, Hemp, Inc. believes there can be tangible benefits reaped from adhering to a corporate social responsibility plan. Thus, Hemp, Inc.'s "Triple Bottom Line" approach serves as an important tool in balancing meeting business objectives and the needs of society and environment at the same time.
SOCIAL NETWORKS
http://www.twitter.com/hempinc(Twitter)
http://www.facebook.com/hempinc(Facebook)
https://www.facebook.com/KingOfPot(Bruce Perlowin's Facebook Page)
https://www.facebook.com/TheHempUniversity/(The Hemp University's Facebook Page)
SUBSCRIBE TO HEMP, INC.'S VIDEO UPDATES
"Hemp, Inc. Presents" is capturing the historic, monumental re-creation of the hemp decorticator today as America begins to evolve into a cleaner, green, eco-friendly sustainable environment. What many see as the next American Industrial Revolution is actually the Industrial Hemp Revolution. Watch as Hemp, Inc., the No. 1 leader in the industrial hemp industry, engages its shareholders and the public through each step in bringing back the hemp decorticator as described in the "Freedom Leaf Magazine" article "The Return of the Hemp Decorticator" by Steve Bloom.
"Hemp, Inc. Presents" is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by visitingwww.hempinc.com. To subscribe to the "Hemp, Inc. Presents" YouTube channel, be sure to click the subscribe button.
UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC EVENTS
Across the globe, the hemp industry is rising to astronomical levels. In the wake of the hemp industry projected to grow 700% and hit $1.8 billion by 2020, there has been more education and networking within the industry. That means more events and conferences, thus, Hemp, Inc. has started compiling an ongoing list of upcoming hemp events around the world. Check out the listing of international and domestic events here.
FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLAIMER AND DISCLOSURES
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and information, as defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the Safe Harbor created by those sections. This material contains statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition involve risks, uncertainties.
CONTACT: Hemp, Inc.
855-436-7688
ir@hempinc.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 20 minutes ago.
Hemp, Inc. announced earlier this month that Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc., had completed installation of the solar and wind-powered energy system for its 500-acre Veteran Village Kins Community in Golden Valley, Arizona. The Veteran Village Kins Community is designed to grow hemp and produce cannabidiol (CBD) products to benefit veterans as well as generate revenue for Hemp, Inc., the Veteran Village, and individual veterans living in the community.
*To see the recent Veteran Village Kins Community videos, visit Bruce Perlowin's **personal Facebook page **for the week of May 14, 2018.*
The article, “Hemp farm under development in Golden Valley,” details how the 500 acres in Mohave County are being developed to create a hemp-growing community that will provide veterans an opportunity to take part in the multi-billion dollar hemp industry, which is expected to grow to more than $2.1 billion by 2020.
“In a public company, you’re supposed to make a profit,” Hemp, Inc. CEO Bruce Perlowin told The Kingman Daily Miner. “However, you can make a profit and help American veterans at the same time, to help solve social problems.” According to Perlowin, the company is coordinating tours of the 500-acre Veteran Village Kins Community with master growers from all over America. “The business model has changed from master growers growing on 50 acres to 5 acres. Five-acre lots are much more manageable. We are also in the process of setting up a 60-ft dome for the Hemp University classes, here in Arizona. Classes are tentatively scheduled to start July 2018.”
Interested master growers, from around the country, should contact Project Manager, Dwight Jory at ecogold22@gmail.com.
*To see the recent Veteran Village Kins Community videos, visit Bruce Perlowin's **personal Facebook page **for the week of May 14, 2018.*
To read the article “Hemp Farm Under Development in Golden Valley,” click here.
As Arizona and other states continue to adopt hemp legislation, companies seeking to enter or further develop their footprint in the industrial hemp marketplace are aligning with Hemp, Inc. for the company’s proven expertise and state-of-the-art hemp processing and manufacturing infrastructure in Spring Hope, North Carolina. Hemp, Inc.’s 85,000 square foot hemp processing and manufacturing facility has been operational since August 2017.
To learn more about what a Kins Domain is, click here. Volunteers who want to help build America’s first “Veteran Village Kins Community” can contact Sandra Williams via email at swilliams@hempinc.com.
As previously mentioned in the below press release, the number of master growers from Oregon, Colorado, California, Kentucky, North Carolina, Nevada and, of course, Arizona has increased from seven to “dozens of master growers”, companies and organizations. These master growers have expressed an interest in pursuing a joint venture with Hemp, Inc. to each grow industrial hemp on the 300 fenced acres in Arizona as part of "The Great United American Hemp Project."
Read the following October 24, 2017 press release, *Hemp, Inc. Announces Strategic Hemp Growing Partner "Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc." Completes Final Site Plan Blueprints*, below:
Hemp, Inc. has announced that its strategic growing partner, "Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc.," has completed its final site plan blueprints for its 500-acre site in Golden Valley, Arizona (20 miles north of Kingman, AZ and 90 minutes from Las Vegas, NV). The site plan was submitted to the Mohave County Building Department for final review. The Company is also in the final stages of completing the necessary infrastructure to support an off-grid, renewable, energy system. With the solar equipment in place, the site's solar power operation is now complete.
Dwight Jory, the Project Manager for the "Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc.," said, "We are very happy with the progress. Our Kins Community is really beginning to come together." In anticipation of planting to begin during the spring, 300 acres have been fenced, 16 overnight trailer park sites are under construction, and six 40x40-ft organic vegetable gardens are ready for seasonal planting, according to Jory. As for the 6 geodesic domes mentioned in an earlier press release, 1 is structurally complete with only the electrical and plumbing to be completed. The rest are on site awaiting final site plan approval. "We are now accepting volunteers who have expressed an interest in helping to build the first Kins Community for our veterans," said Jory. Those interested in making the first hemp growing CBD-producing "Veteran Village Kins Community" become a reality should contact Ms. Sandra Williams via email (swilliams@hempinc.com).
One thousand trees, on 36 of the 500-acres, have also been planted, with an additional 1,000 trees on order. The "Veteran Village Kins Community" site plan also includes a 100,000-square foot GMP compliant, central processing plant, CBD testing laboratory, and various health and wellness centers to support veterans who may have psychological, emotional or health issues.
"As Hemp, Inc. positions itself on the forefront of America's industrial hemp revolution, we see our partnership with 'Veteran Village Kins Community Arizona, Inc.' being paramount in supporting the small family farm movement that we are confident will reshape the American landscape," said Perlowin. "As we work toward getting our eco-village up and running in Arizona, we are also aggressively scouting strategic locations in other states including North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. Giving veterans and other Americans a place to learn new skills and take part in this multi-billion-dollar hemp CBD market is very exciting. It's a big part of our mission to give back."
According to Perlowin, seven "master hemp growers" from Oregon, Colorado, California, Kentucky, North Carolina, Nevada and, of course, Arizona have expressed an interest in pursuing a joint venture with Hemp, Inc. to each grow industrial hemp on the 300 fenced acres in Arizona. Perlowin says he'll call this "The Great United American Hemp Project."
To learn more about Veteran Village Kins Communities to grow hemp, click here.
ABOUT HEMP, INC.
With a deep-rooted social and environmental mission at its core, Hemp, Inc. seeks to build a business constituency for the American small farmer, the American veteran, and other groups experiencing the ever-increasing disparity between tapering income and soaring expenses. As a leader in the industrial hemp industry with ownership of the largest commercial multi-purpose industrial hemp processing facility in North America, Hemp, Inc. believes there can be tangible benefits reaped from adhering to a corporate social responsibility plan.
HEMP, INC.'S "TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE"
With a deep-rooted social and environmental mission at its core, Hemp, Inc. seeks to build a business constituency for the American small farmer, the American veteran, and other groups experiencing the ever-increasing disparity between tapering income and soaring expenses. As a leader in the industrial hemp industry with the largest multipurpose industrial hemp processing facility in the western hemisphere, Hemp, Inc. believes there can be tangible benefits reaped from adhering to a corporate social responsibility plan. Thus, Hemp, Inc.'s "Triple Bottom Line" approach serves as an important tool in balancing meeting business objectives and the needs of society and environment at the same time.
SOCIAL NETWORKS
http://www.twitter.com/hempinc(Twitter)
http://www.facebook.com/hempinc(Facebook)
https://www.facebook.com/KingOfPot(Bruce Perlowin's Facebook Page)
https://www.facebook.com/TheHempUniversity/(The Hemp University's Facebook Page)
SUBSCRIBE TO HEMP, INC.'S VIDEO UPDATES
"Hemp, Inc. Presents" is capturing the historic, monumental re-creation of the hemp decorticator today as America begins to evolve into a cleaner, green, eco-friendly sustainable environment. What many see as the next American Industrial Revolution is actually the Industrial Hemp Revolution. Watch as Hemp, Inc., the No. 1 leader in the industrial hemp industry, engages its shareholders and the public through each step in bringing back the hemp decorticator as described in the "Freedom Leaf Magazine" article "The Return of the Hemp Decorticator" by Steve Bloom.
"Hemp, Inc. Presents" is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by visitingwww.hempinc.com. To subscribe to the "Hemp, Inc. Presents" YouTube channel, be sure to click the subscribe button.
UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC EVENTS
Across the globe, the hemp industry is rising to astronomical levels. In the wake of the hemp industry projected to grow 700% and hit $1.8 billion by 2020, there has been more education and networking within the industry. That means more events and conferences, thus, Hemp, Inc. has started compiling an ongoing list of upcoming hemp events around the world. Check out the listing of international and domestic events here.
FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLAIMER AND DISCLOSURES
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and information, as defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the Safe Harbor created by those sections. This material contains statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition involve risks, uncertainties.
CONTACT: Hemp, Inc.
855-436-7688
ir@hempinc.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 20 minutes ago.
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Trump (the other one) celebrates $26M cancer center fundraiser
While has hasn’t been in the news quite as often as his namesake, Dr. Donald “Skip” Trump is celebrating a record-setting fundraising event to benefit a cancer center in Virginia.
Reported by bizjournals 10 minutes ago.
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Raw: Cargo Ship Docks With Space Station
A commercial cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station with more than 7,000 pounds of supplies on Thursday, three days after launching from Wallops Island, Virginia. Virginia-based Orbital ATK shipped the goods in a Cygnus capsule. (May 24)
Reported by USATODAY.com 6 minutes ago.
Reported by USATODAY.com 6 minutes ago.
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Terwilliger appointed US Attorney on interim basis
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions has appointed Zach Terwilliger to serve on an interim basis as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. The Alexandria-based office has a high profile within the Justice Department. It handles numerous terrorism and espionage cases. Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is scheduled to go […]
Reported by Seattle Times 2 hours ago.
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Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion at Navy Pier Opens for Business
The Pier’s latest renovated space, featuring more than 50 businesses, makes its debut Memorial Day weekend, with an official grand opening event to follow on June 26
CHICAGO, May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navy Pier, Chicago’s iconic, year-round lakefront destination, will debut its newly renovated *Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion* this Memorial Day weekend. A key element of the Pier’s ongoing Centennial Vision redevelopment, the Pavilion, which stretches more than 200,000 square feet from the west main entrance of the Pier to WBEZ, is now a hub of more than 50 Chicago-centric experiences that showcase and represent the city’s best offerings in dining, entertainment, retail and more.
“When Navy Pier guests stroll through our new Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion, they will encounter a wide range of authentic Chicago experiences – from some of the city’s best cuisine and neighborhood shops, to fun, family-friendly activities that are sure to enhance the overall guest experience,” said *Navy Pier President and CEO Marilynn Gardner*. “We would not have been able to bring this bold and innovative new space to life without the support and investment of our partners at Fifth Third Bank, who recognized the need for a place where families and guests of all ages could gather and local businesses could shine.”
The growing Midwest-based Fortune 500 banking corporation agreed to a multiyear partnership with Navy Pier this past fall, increasing its investment in the Pier following their title partnership of the successful two-year Fifth Third Bank Centennial Celebration at Navy Pier in 2016 and 2017 and the ongoing title partnership of the Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest.
“Fifth Third Bank is proud to continue its partnership with Navy Pier – a historic and iconic Midwest destination, vital to Chicago’s growth and development – through an investment in a space tailored to families, committed to celebrating diversity in people and businesses, and designed to contribute to the local economy, especially by creating more than 300 job opportunities,” said *Fifth Third Bank Regional President Eric S. Smith*. “Together, we look forward to welcoming the Pier’s more-than-9 million annual guests and offering unparalleled experiences within the Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion.”
The Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion is part of the larger Centennial Vision framework, which calls for the physical, programmatic and organizational transformation of Navy Pier in honor of its second century. The Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion is designed by Gensler, widely recognized as the world’s leading collaborative design firm. Featuring new contemporary storefronts and state-of-the-art digital screens, the renovated and architecturally stunning facility is home to many artisans, retailers and other businesses uniquely rooted in Chicago’s identity. The Pavilion also offers free arts and cultural programming, serving as a flexible platform for family-friendly events and activities year round. Guests strolling through the venue can expect fun, engaging programs and live entertainment – from dance and music, to fitness and more.
While the Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion opens for business this weekend, an official grand opening event is slated to follow on Tuesday, June 26. For ticket and sponsorship information, check out the Navy Pier website.
See below for a full listing of the new and returning partners within the Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion (* denotes new partners):
77 Chicago Flavors* Chicago Sport & Novelty McDonald’s
Amazing Chicago’s Funhouse Maze Chicago Sunglass Co. Nakamol Chicago*
America’s Dog & Burger Completely Nuts Navy Pier IMAX at AMC
Art-K-Texture* DMK Burger Bar and Fish Bar Oh Yes Chicago!
Ben & Jerry’s Faces in Focus Ozzie Pops & Pretzels*
Best Gift Idea Ever Fashion Bazaar Penny Men
Big Bowl Express Frankie’s Pizza by the Slice Rags of Honor*
Bowwowz & Meowz* Freshii Richard H. Driehaus Museum Store
Big City Chicken Garrett Popcorn Sitara
Build-A-Bear Workshop Giordano’s Snow Dragon Shavery
Billy Goat Tavern Gold & Silver Art FX Starbucks
Brown Sugar Bakery Harry Caray’s Tavern Sweet Home Chicago
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. I Dream of Falafel* The Municipal Store*
Chicago Children’s Museum Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville The Navy Pier Store*
Chicago Children’s Museum Store Lalo’s The Neighborhood Urban Gift Shop*
Chicago Food Planet* Magnetic Attraction This Socks!*
Chicago Public Media (WBEZ) Making History Tiny TavernThe Fifth Third Bank partnership is the latest major contribution to Navy Pier’s redevelopment efforts, following a legacy gift from the Polk Family and grants from Polk Bros. Foundation for Polk Bros Park and related programs, and generous support from People’s Gas and Aon, recognized with the naming of the Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion (to be completed this August) and the Aon Grand Ballroom.
For more details, visit www.navypier.org or download the Navy Pier app on any Android or iOS device.
*About Fifth Third
*Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. As of March 31, 2018, the Company had $142 billion in assets and operated 1,153 full-service Banking Centers and 2,459 ATMs with Fifth Third branding in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia and North Carolina. In total, Fifth Third provides its customers with access to more than 54,000 fee-free ATMs across the United States. Fifth Third operates four main businesses: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending and Wealth & Asset Management. Fifth Third is among the largest money managers in the Midwest and, as of March 31, 2018, had $363 billion in assets under care, of which it managed $37 billion for individuals, corporations and not-for-profit organizations through its Trust and Registered Investment Advisory businesses. Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Fifth Third’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Fifth Third Bank was established in 1858. Member FDIC.
*About Navy Pier
*Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is one of the top-attended nonprofit cultural destinations in the Midwest, stretching more than six city blocks and welcoming more than 9 million guests annually. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, this Chicago landmark showcases more than 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities and more. In 2018, Navy Pier continues to usher in its second century with ongoing pier-wide redevelopment efforts – including the Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion, Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion, 220-room hotel and more – in addition to free, year-round arts and cultural programming designed to inspire, educate and connect communities across the city and globe. For more information, visit www.navypier.org or download the free Navy Pier app for Android and iOS device users.
*Navy Pier Mission Statement
*Navy Pier is the People’s Pier, Chicago’s lakefront treasure, welcoming all and offering dynamic and eclectic experiences through partnerships and programs that inspire discovery and wonder.
CONTACT: Payal Patel
Navy Pier
(312) 595-5073
ppatel@navypier.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.
CHICAGO, May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navy Pier, Chicago’s iconic, year-round lakefront destination, will debut its newly renovated *Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion* this Memorial Day weekend. A key element of the Pier’s ongoing Centennial Vision redevelopment, the Pavilion, which stretches more than 200,000 square feet from the west main entrance of the Pier to WBEZ, is now a hub of more than 50 Chicago-centric experiences that showcase and represent the city’s best offerings in dining, entertainment, retail and more.
“When Navy Pier guests stroll through our new Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion, they will encounter a wide range of authentic Chicago experiences – from some of the city’s best cuisine and neighborhood shops, to fun, family-friendly activities that are sure to enhance the overall guest experience,” said *Navy Pier President and CEO Marilynn Gardner*. “We would not have been able to bring this bold and innovative new space to life without the support and investment of our partners at Fifth Third Bank, who recognized the need for a place where families and guests of all ages could gather and local businesses could shine.”
The growing Midwest-based Fortune 500 banking corporation agreed to a multiyear partnership with Navy Pier this past fall, increasing its investment in the Pier following their title partnership of the successful two-year Fifth Third Bank Centennial Celebration at Navy Pier in 2016 and 2017 and the ongoing title partnership of the Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest.
“Fifth Third Bank is proud to continue its partnership with Navy Pier – a historic and iconic Midwest destination, vital to Chicago’s growth and development – through an investment in a space tailored to families, committed to celebrating diversity in people and businesses, and designed to contribute to the local economy, especially by creating more than 300 job opportunities,” said *Fifth Third Bank Regional President Eric S. Smith*. “Together, we look forward to welcoming the Pier’s more-than-9 million annual guests and offering unparalleled experiences within the Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion.”
The Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion is part of the larger Centennial Vision framework, which calls for the physical, programmatic and organizational transformation of Navy Pier in honor of its second century. The Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion is designed by Gensler, widely recognized as the world’s leading collaborative design firm. Featuring new contemporary storefronts and state-of-the-art digital screens, the renovated and architecturally stunning facility is home to many artisans, retailers and other businesses uniquely rooted in Chicago’s identity. The Pavilion also offers free arts and cultural programming, serving as a flexible platform for family-friendly events and activities year round. Guests strolling through the venue can expect fun, engaging programs and live entertainment – from dance and music, to fitness and more.
While the Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion opens for business this weekend, an official grand opening event is slated to follow on Tuesday, June 26. For ticket and sponsorship information, check out the Navy Pier website.
See below for a full listing of the new and returning partners within the Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion (* denotes new partners):
77 Chicago Flavors* Chicago Sport & Novelty McDonald’s
Amazing Chicago’s Funhouse Maze Chicago Sunglass Co. Nakamol Chicago*
America’s Dog & Burger Completely Nuts Navy Pier IMAX at AMC
Art-K-Texture* DMK Burger Bar and Fish Bar Oh Yes Chicago!
Ben & Jerry’s Faces in Focus Ozzie Pops & Pretzels*
Best Gift Idea Ever Fashion Bazaar Penny Men
Big Bowl Express Frankie’s Pizza by the Slice Rags of Honor*
Bowwowz & Meowz* Freshii Richard H. Driehaus Museum Store
Big City Chicken Garrett Popcorn Sitara
Build-A-Bear Workshop Giordano’s Snow Dragon Shavery
Billy Goat Tavern Gold & Silver Art FX Starbucks
Brown Sugar Bakery Harry Caray’s Tavern Sweet Home Chicago
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. I Dream of Falafel* The Municipal Store*
Chicago Children’s Museum Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville The Navy Pier Store*
Chicago Children’s Museum Store Lalo’s The Neighborhood Urban Gift Shop*
Chicago Food Planet* Magnetic Attraction This Socks!*
Chicago Public Media (WBEZ) Making History Tiny TavernThe Fifth Third Bank partnership is the latest major contribution to Navy Pier’s redevelopment efforts, following a legacy gift from the Polk Family and grants from Polk Bros. Foundation for Polk Bros Park and related programs, and generous support from People’s Gas and Aon, recognized with the naming of the Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion (to be completed this August) and the Aon Grand Ballroom.
For more details, visit www.navypier.org or download the Navy Pier app on any Android or iOS device.
*About Fifth Third
*Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. As of March 31, 2018, the Company had $142 billion in assets and operated 1,153 full-service Banking Centers and 2,459 ATMs with Fifth Third branding in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia and North Carolina. In total, Fifth Third provides its customers with access to more than 54,000 fee-free ATMs across the United States. Fifth Third operates four main businesses: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending and Wealth & Asset Management. Fifth Third is among the largest money managers in the Midwest and, as of March 31, 2018, had $363 billion in assets under care, of which it managed $37 billion for individuals, corporations and not-for-profit organizations through its Trust and Registered Investment Advisory businesses. Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Fifth Third’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Fifth Third Bank was established in 1858. Member FDIC.
*About Navy Pier
*Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is one of the top-attended nonprofit cultural destinations in the Midwest, stretching more than six city blocks and welcoming more than 9 million guests annually. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, this Chicago landmark showcases more than 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities and more. In 2018, Navy Pier continues to usher in its second century with ongoing pier-wide redevelopment efforts – including the Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion, Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion, 220-room hotel and more – in addition to free, year-round arts and cultural programming designed to inspire, educate and connect communities across the city and globe. For more information, visit www.navypier.org or download the free Navy Pier app for Android and iOS device users.
*Navy Pier Mission Statement
*Navy Pier is the People’s Pier, Chicago’s lakefront treasure, welcoming all and offering dynamic and eclectic experiences through partnerships and programs that inspire discovery and wonder.
CONTACT: Payal Patel
Navy Pier
(312) 595-5073
ppatel@navypier.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.
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Hovnanian Enterprises Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Earnings Release and Conference Call
RED BANK, N.J., May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV), a leading national homebuilder, will release financial results for the second quarter ended April 30, 2018 the morning of Thursday, June 7, 2018. The Company will webcast its second quarter earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, June 7, 2018.The conference call and accompanying slide presentation will be webcast live through the “Investor Relations” section of Hovnanian Enterprises’ website at http://www.khov.com. It is suggested that participants access the webcast event page at least five minutes before the live event. For those who are not available to listen to the live webcast, an archive of the broadcast will be available under the “Past Events” section of the “Investor Relations” page on the Hovnanian website at http://www.khov.com. The telephone replay will be available for one week and the webcast archive will be available for 12 months.
*About Hovnanian Enterprises®*
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., founded in 1959 by Kevork S. Hovnanian, is headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey and, through its subsidiaries, is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders with operations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia. The Company’s homes are marketed and sold under the trade names K. Hovnanian® Homes, Brighton Homes® and Parkwood Builders. Additionally, the Company’s subsidiaries, as developers of K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons communities, make the Company one of the nation’s largest builders of active lifestyle communities.
Additional information on Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., including a summary investment profile and the Company’s 2017 annual report, can be accessed through the “Investor Relations” section of Hovnanian Enterprises’ website at http://www.khov.com. To be added to Hovnanian's investor e-mail or fax lists, please send an e-mail to IR@khov.com or sign up at http://www.khov.com.
*Contact:*
J. Larry Sorsby
Executive Vice President & CFO
732-747-7800
Jeffrey T. O’Keefe
Vice President of Investor Relations
732-747-7800 Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.
*About Hovnanian Enterprises®*
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., founded in 1959 by Kevork S. Hovnanian, is headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey and, through its subsidiaries, is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders with operations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia. The Company’s homes are marketed and sold under the trade names K. Hovnanian® Homes, Brighton Homes® and Parkwood Builders. Additionally, the Company’s subsidiaries, as developers of K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons communities, make the Company one of the nation’s largest builders of active lifestyle communities.
Additional information on Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., including a summary investment profile and the Company’s 2017 annual report, can be accessed through the “Investor Relations” section of Hovnanian Enterprises’ website at http://www.khov.com. To be added to Hovnanian's investor e-mail or fax lists, please send an e-mail to IR@khov.com or sign up at http://www.khov.com.
*Contact:*
J. Larry Sorsby
Executive Vice President & CFO
732-747-7800
Jeffrey T. O’Keefe
Vice President of Investor Relations
732-747-7800 Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.
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In US House race, former Navy commander targets former SEAL
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Political battle lines are forming in Virginia where a woman who once led a combat-ready unit of 400 sailors wants to capture a Republican congressional seat held by a former Navy SEAL.National Democrats...
Reported by New Zealand Herald 2 hours ago.
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Navient reelects board at annual shareholder meeting
Board recognizes 21-year service of director Diane Suitt Gilleland
WILMINGTON, Del., May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navient today held its 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Wilmington, Del. Shareholders voted to reelect the nine nominees to serve as directors for one-year terms.The directors are Chairman Bill Diefenderfer III, Anna Escobedo Cabral, Katherine Lehman, Linda Mills, Jack Remondi, Jane Thompson, Laura Unger, Barry Williams and David Yowan.
Director Diane Suitt Gilleland retired at the annual meeting. Gilleland has served on the board since 1997, appointed by U.S. President Bill Clinton when the company was a government-sponsored enterprise. Since then, she has been integral to the company’s transformation, including privatization in 2004 and the creation of Navient in 2014. Her distinguished career in higher education also includes leadership positions at the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, the American Council on Education, the Institute for Higher Education Policy and the Illinois Board of Higher Education. She is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock.
“For more than two decades Diane has provided invaluable leadership for our company and the industry,” said Jack Remondi, president and CEO, Navient. “Her experience in higher education and dedication to helping Americans navigate an ever-changing federal student loan program has greatly distinguished our company.”
“Diane is a pioneer on the frontier of higher education finance,” added William Diefenderfer, chairman of the board. “She has great experience and expertise, and an incredible heart for helping people on a path to financial success.”
John Adams Jr. also completed his term with the board. He has served on the board since November 2014.
Today, five of the nine directors are women, representing 55 percent of the company’s board. The company has attracted nationwide recognition for gender parity on its board from 2020 Women on Boards, the Women's Forum of New York, The Forum of Executive Women and the New York Stock Exchange Governance Services.
Shareholders voted in accordance with the recommendations of the company’s board of directors on each of the four proposals at the meeting. Represented by proxy or present in person at the meeting were 92 percent of the company's total shares outstanding.
*About Navient*
Navient (Nasdaq:NAVI) is a leading provider of asset management and business processing solutions for education, health care and government clients at the federal, state and local levels. The company helps its clients and millions of Americans achieve financial success through services and support. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Navient also employs team members in western New York, northeastern Pennsylvania, Indiana, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, California and other locations. Learn more at navient.com.
*Contact:*
Media: Nikki Lavoie, 302-283-4057, nikki.lavoie@navient.com
Investors: Joe Fisher, 302-283-4075, joe.fisher@navient.com
Customers: 888-272-5543
NAVICF
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3c4780f9-d9be-4dc3-8b6c-d22f435dac61 Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.
WILMINGTON, Del., May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navient today held its 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Wilmington, Del. Shareholders voted to reelect the nine nominees to serve as directors for one-year terms.The directors are Chairman Bill Diefenderfer III, Anna Escobedo Cabral, Katherine Lehman, Linda Mills, Jack Remondi, Jane Thompson, Laura Unger, Barry Williams and David Yowan.
Director Diane Suitt Gilleland retired at the annual meeting. Gilleland has served on the board since 1997, appointed by U.S. President Bill Clinton when the company was a government-sponsored enterprise. Since then, she has been integral to the company’s transformation, including privatization in 2004 and the creation of Navient in 2014. Her distinguished career in higher education also includes leadership positions at the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, the American Council on Education, the Institute for Higher Education Policy and the Illinois Board of Higher Education. She is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock.
“For more than two decades Diane has provided invaluable leadership for our company and the industry,” said Jack Remondi, president and CEO, Navient. “Her experience in higher education and dedication to helping Americans navigate an ever-changing federal student loan program has greatly distinguished our company.”
“Diane is a pioneer on the frontier of higher education finance,” added William Diefenderfer, chairman of the board. “She has great experience and expertise, and an incredible heart for helping people on a path to financial success.”
John Adams Jr. also completed his term with the board. He has served on the board since November 2014.
Today, five of the nine directors are women, representing 55 percent of the company’s board. The company has attracted nationwide recognition for gender parity on its board from 2020 Women on Boards, the Women's Forum of New York, The Forum of Executive Women and the New York Stock Exchange Governance Services.
Shareholders voted in accordance with the recommendations of the company’s board of directors on each of the four proposals at the meeting. Represented by proxy or present in person at the meeting were 92 percent of the company's total shares outstanding.
*About Navient*
Navient (Nasdaq:NAVI) is a leading provider of asset management and business processing solutions for education, health care and government clients at the federal, state and local levels. The company helps its clients and millions of Americans achieve financial success through services and support. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Navient also employs team members in western New York, northeastern Pennsylvania, Indiana, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, California and other locations. Learn more at navient.com.
*Contact:*
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A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3c4780f9-d9be-4dc3-8b6c-d22f435dac61 Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.
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One of N. Va.'s most prolific real estate attorneys is jumping firms
One of the most prolific real estate attorneys in Greater Washington has a new home. Antonio “Tony” Calabrese is leaving Cooley LLP, where he formerly led that firm’s real estate practice, for DLA Piper LLP. He will be a partner in the firm’s Northern Virginia office, at 11911 Freedom Drive in Reston, all of two buildings away from Cooley’s office at 11951 Freedom Drive. “It’s an extraordinarily unique opportunity to join one of the country’s and world’s most prestigious law firms,”…
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West Virginia's Konate withdraws from NBA draft
West Virginia forward Sagaba Konate withdraws name from NBA draft, will return to school for junior season
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Bureau Veritas Announces Key Addition to Leadership Team Amidst Growth in U.S. Power & Utilities Sector
Investment in key executive to focus on merger and acquisitions, organic growth in power and utilities line of business
HOUSTON (PRWEB) May 24, 2018
Bureau Veritas, a leader in next generation testing inspection and certification (TIC) services, has announced the addition of Craig Nicholson as power and utilities vice president, in the company’s U.S. operations. Nicholson joins the team as part of the company’s overarching strategy to grow its brand footprint in the power and utilities sector through targeted M&A, new product development and capital investments.
Bureau Veritas helps companies in the power generation, transmission and distribution sectors preserve safety, monitor reliability and integrity of assets, and conform to regulatory and voluntary Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) standards. It provides unique services to companies generating power from all sources, from fossil fuel to nuclear, wind, solar and hydro-power and helps ensure they enhance their production capability while driving improved business level outcomes from TIC services throughout the asset lifecycle.
Natalia Shuman, Bureau Veritas’ executive vice-president and CEO, North America Commodities, Industry and Facilities Operating Group, stated:
“Power, utilities, and renewable energy are fast-growing segments for Bureau Veritas. As a premier leader in TIC services, targeting this market is one of our top strategic growth initiatives in the U.S. and global businesses. Craig’s considerable change management expertise not only adds value, but will help us accelerate our expansion goals for our power and utilities business in key markets across the U.S. all while making the world a safer place.”
A power industry veteran, Craig joins Bureau Veritas from GE and Alstom where he spent more than 20 years progressing from lead gas turbine commissioning engineer to the general manager leading the thermal services rotating equipment business in Canada, as well as managing businesses on a global scale. Craig received his Bachelor of Engineering Honors Degree from Heriot Watt University, UK and his Executive MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University. He will be based out of Atlanta, Georgia.
About Bureau Veritas
For nearly 200 years, clients in hundreds of industries from automotive to agriculture have relied on Bureau Veritas’ testing, inspection and certification services to navigate market changes and make a demanding new world safer. With 7,000 employees and 130 locations in North America alone, and a network of 74,000 in 1,400 local offices in 140 countries across the world, Bureau Veritas’ global operations and digital solutions go beyond simple compliance to help organizations large and small reduce risk, improve performance and promote sustainable development. Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.
HOUSTON (PRWEB) May 24, 2018
Bureau Veritas, a leader in next generation testing inspection and certification (TIC) services, has announced the addition of Craig Nicholson as power and utilities vice president, in the company’s U.S. operations. Nicholson joins the team as part of the company’s overarching strategy to grow its brand footprint in the power and utilities sector through targeted M&A, new product development and capital investments.
Bureau Veritas helps companies in the power generation, transmission and distribution sectors preserve safety, monitor reliability and integrity of assets, and conform to regulatory and voluntary Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) standards. It provides unique services to companies generating power from all sources, from fossil fuel to nuclear, wind, solar and hydro-power and helps ensure they enhance their production capability while driving improved business level outcomes from TIC services throughout the asset lifecycle.
Natalia Shuman, Bureau Veritas’ executive vice-president and CEO, North America Commodities, Industry and Facilities Operating Group, stated:
“Power, utilities, and renewable energy are fast-growing segments for Bureau Veritas. As a premier leader in TIC services, targeting this market is one of our top strategic growth initiatives in the U.S. and global businesses. Craig’s considerable change management expertise not only adds value, but will help us accelerate our expansion goals for our power and utilities business in key markets across the U.S. all while making the world a safer place.”
A power industry veteran, Craig joins Bureau Veritas from GE and Alstom where he spent more than 20 years progressing from lead gas turbine commissioning engineer to the general manager leading the thermal services rotating equipment business in Canada, as well as managing businesses on a global scale. Craig received his Bachelor of Engineering Honors Degree from Heriot Watt University, UK and his Executive MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University. He will be based out of Atlanta, Georgia.
About Bureau Veritas
For nearly 200 years, clients in hundreds of industries from automotive to agriculture have relied on Bureau Veritas’ testing, inspection and certification services to navigate market changes and make a demanding new world safer. With 7,000 employees and 130 locations in North America alone, and a network of 74,000 in 1,400 local offices in 140 countries across the world, Bureau Veritas’ global operations and digital solutions go beyond simple compliance to help organizations large and small reduce risk, improve performance and promote sustainable development. Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.
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Adviser to Justice Dept's No. 2 named interim U.S. Attorney in Virginia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top adviser to the Justice Department's No. 2 official in charge of overseeing Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election was tapped on Thursday as the new Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Reported by Reuters 46 minutes ago.
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CORRECTION: NRPA Announces 2018–2019 Board of Directors
Jack Kardys to serve as chair of the organization
Ashburn, Virginia, May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is proud to announce its new 2018–2019 Board of Directors. Long-time board member, Jack Kardys, will serve as chair, welcoming three new board members at the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference, Sept. 25–27, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Former Director of the award-winning Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces (MDPROS) Department, Kardys currently serves as president of J. Kardys Strategies and an associate with PROS Consulting. He also serves on the board of the Park Foundation of Miami-Dade and is the past president of the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA). Highly respected in the field of parks and recreation, Kardys has received several notable accolades, including the NRPA R.O.S.E., FRPA Distinguished Service and American Society for Public Administration Administrator of the Year awards. He also led MDPROS to earn two Florida Governor’s Sterling Awards and the FRPA Agency Excellence Award. Kardys is a graduate of St. Thomas University where he received a bachelor’s degree in sports administration and a Master of Science degree in management.
The following new board members were elected to serve a three-year term:
· *Carol Coletta, senior fellow, The Kresge Foundation’s American Cities Practice *
· *Joshua Medeiros, director of recreation, Town of Cheshire, Connecticut; adjunct professor, Southern Connecticut State University *
· *Greg Weitzel, director, department of parks and recreation, City of Idaho Falls, Idaho*
Currently serving a one-year term, the following board members were elected to serve a three-year term:
· *Kong Chang, community recreation specialist, City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation *
· *Nonet Sykes, chief equity and inclusion officer, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. *
These individuals will join forces with the following group of professionals and advocates currently serving on the board:
· *Michael Abbaté, FASLA, former director, Portland Parks & Recreation *
· *Jesús Aguirre, chief operating officer, Tower Steel Services, Inc. *
· *Leon T. Andrews, Jr., director, Race, Equity And Leadership (REAL), National League of Cities*
· *Neelay Bhatt, vice president, PROS Consulting*
· *Hayden Brooks, chairman, American Realty Corporation *
· *Kevin Coyle, vice president of education, National Wildlife Federation*
· *Richard Gulley, board member, Balboa Park Conservancy*
· *Roslyn Johnson, deputy director of facility operations, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince Georges County, Maryland*
· *Jack Kardys, president, J. Kardys Strategies*
· *Michael Kelly, general superintendent and CEO, Chicago Park District *
· *Karen Bates Kress, park advocate*
· *Carolyn McKnight, superintendent, Recreation and Park Commission, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana *
· *Herman Parker, director, City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department*
· *Ian Proud, market research and inclusive play manager, PlayPower *
· *Molly Stevens, CEO and executive director, Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center*
· *Xavier Urrutia, director, City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department *
· *Dr. Howell Wechsler, CEO, Alliance for a Healthier Generation *
“We are proud to have so many talented individuals with strong leadership skills serving on our board,” said Barbara Tulipane, CAE, NRPA president and CEO. “Their combined expertise and passion for parks and recreation will help us achieve our goals — moving the association forward.”
NRPA’s Board of Directors is composed of 15–30 individuals. Board members are representative of NRPA’s membership, which includes leaders in the park, recreation and conservation movement, park and recreation professionals and individuals from corporations, industry suppliers, commercial businesses, and volunteer and civic groups.
*To learn more about NRPA’s leadership team, click **here**.*
*To learn more about NRPA, visit **www.nrpa.org**. *
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*About the National Recreation and Park Association
*The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have access to parks and recreation for health, conservation and social equity. Through its network of 60,000 recreation and park professionals and advocates, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.
CONTACT: Heather Williams
National Recreation and Park Association
703-858-4743
hwilliams@nrpa.org Reported by GlobeNewswire 39 minutes ago.
Ashburn, Virginia, May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is proud to announce its new 2018–2019 Board of Directors. Long-time board member, Jack Kardys, will serve as chair, welcoming three new board members at the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference, Sept. 25–27, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Former Director of the award-winning Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces (MDPROS) Department, Kardys currently serves as president of J. Kardys Strategies and an associate with PROS Consulting. He also serves on the board of the Park Foundation of Miami-Dade and is the past president of the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA). Highly respected in the field of parks and recreation, Kardys has received several notable accolades, including the NRPA R.O.S.E., FRPA Distinguished Service and American Society for Public Administration Administrator of the Year awards. He also led MDPROS to earn two Florida Governor’s Sterling Awards and the FRPA Agency Excellence Award. Kardys is a graduate of St. Thomas University where he received a bachelor’s degree in sports administration and a Master of Science degree in management.
The following new board members were elected to serve a three-year term:
· *Carol Coletta, senior fellow, The Kresge Foundation’s American Cities Practice *
· *Joshua Medeiros, director of recreation, Town of Cheshire, Connecticut; adjunct professor, Southern Connecticut State University *
· *Greg Weitzel, director, department of parks and recreation, City of Idaho Falls, Idaho*
Currently serving a one-year term, the following board members were elected to serve a three-year term:
· *Kong Chang, community recreation specialist, City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation *
· *Nonet Sykes, chief equity and inclusion officer, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. *
These individuals will join forces with the following group of professionals and advocates currently serving on the board:
· *Michael Abbaté, FASLA, former director, Portland Parks & Recreation *
· *Jesús Aguirre, chief operating officer, Tower Steel Services, Inc. *
· *Leon T. Andrews, Jr., director, Race, Equity And Leadership (REAL), National League of Cities*
· *Neelay Bhatt, vice president, PROS Consulting*
· *Hayden Brooks, chairman, American Realty Corporation *
· *Kevin Coyle, vice president of education, National Wildlife Federation*
· *Richard Gulley, board member, Balboa Park Conservancy*
· *Roslyn Johnson, deputy director of facility operations, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince Georges County, Maryland*
· *Jack Kardys, president, J. Kardys Strategies*
· *Michael Kelly, general superintendent and CEO, Chicago Park District *
· *Karen Bates Kress, park advocate*
· *Carolyn McKnight, superintendent, Recreation and Park Commission, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana *
· *Herman Parker, director, City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department*
· *Ian Proud, market research and inclusive play manager, PlayPower *
· *Molly Stevens, CEO and executive director, Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center*
· *Xavier Urrutia, director, City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department *
· *Dr. Howell Wechsler, CEO, Alliance for a Healthier Generation *
“We are proud to have so many talented individuals with strong leadership skills serving on our board,” said Barbara Tulipane, CAE, NRPA president and CEO. “Their combined expertise and passion for parks and recreation will help us achieve our goals — moving the association forward.”
NRPA’s Board of Directors is composed of 15–30 individuals. Board members are representative of NRPA’s membership, which includes leaders in the park, recreation and conservation movement, park and recreation professionals and individuals from corporations, industry suppliers, commercial businesses, and volunteer and civic groups.
*To learn more about NRPA’s leadership team, click **here**.*
*To learn more about NRPA, visit **www.nrpa.org**. *
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*About the National Recreation and Park Association
*The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have access to parks and recreation for health, conservation and social equity. Through its network of 60,000 recreation and park professionals and advocates, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.
CONTACT: Heather Williams
National Recreation and Park Association
703-858-4743
hwilliams@nrpa.org Reported by GlobeNewswire 39 minutes ago.
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Mesmerizing shot-blocker Sagaba Konate withdraws from the NBA Draft to return to West Virginia
Konate's defiant defensive artistry should keep the Mountaineers near the top of the Big 12
Reported by CBS Sports 33 minutes ago.
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