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Chicago company buys huge Louisville facility in $14.1 million deal

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The building houses Balfour and other operations. Reported by bizjournals 3 hours ago.

U.S. retailers hit as immigration worries weigh on Hispanic spending

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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Many U.S. Hispanics are venturing out only to buy essential goods and are cutting back on discretionary spending, worried about possible harassment by immigration or law enforcement officials since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump, according to community groups, research firms and retailers. Reported by Reuters 3 hours ago.

The Top 5 Areas Luring the Most Homebuyers

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Which are the busiest U.S. housing markets? According to a new report, the most active metropolitan areas include Chicago, where an inventory logjam appears to be loosening. Also, Colorado Springs, Washington, D.C., and Reno, Nevada. Reported by Newsmax 2 hours ago.

Indian-origin CEO abused for penning down anti-Trump op-ed

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*Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], August 24 (ANI): An Indian-origin Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a Chicago company has been racially abused in the United States following his column in CNBC's website last week criticising President Donald Trump's response to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.* Reported by ANI News 3 hours ago.

Credico USA Awards Dinner Raises Record Donations for Little St Nick Foundation

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Chicago – The Annual Credico Awards Dinner raised over $35,000 for hospitalized children in need through The Little Saint Nick Foundation.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 24, 2017

The amount raised is the largest single night donation in the history of The Little Saint Nick Foundation. “It was a spectacular event, and we’re absolutely elated to receive such a generous donation from Credico and its affiliates.” Said Ray Mohler Sr, Vice Chairman of the boardat The Little Saint Nick Foundation

About Credico: http://www.credico.com/who-we-are/about/

Credico CEO Jesse Young and Founder Antoine Nohra were in attendance to present Little Saint Nick Foundation Founder and Chairman of the Board, Ray Mohler Jr. with a check for $20,000. “we are so very thankful to Jesse and the entire Credico family for not only for their generous donation, but for their belief in who we are and what we do for children.”

Approximately 1,000 attendees came to Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers for the event that featured a Silent Auction that raised an additional $16,000 for the night. That brought the grand total to just under $37,000 for the night… a new Little Saint Nick Foundation Record.

Founded in 2002, by then four-year old Ray Mohler Jr. The Little Saint Nick Foundation empowers kids to help other kids by organizing events to gather toys and cards that are then delivered to hospitalized children. Today, at just 19 years old, Ray leads an organization whose charitable efforts have touched more than a million children over the past 15 years.

Ray now regularly speaks to students at high schools, businesses, and groups.

The Little Saint Nick Foundation helps children cope with their pain, fear and isolation during hospital stays, through entertainment, education and activities. Please visit LittleStNick.orgto learn how you can help. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

New Research From Unmetric Uncovers Social Media Trends in Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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Laundry, eco-friendly products, feminine hygiene, and child care are popular topics amongst CPG brands on social media.

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 24, 2017

Unmetric, the leading brand-focused social media intelligence company, today released new research that shows how 27 U.S. CPG brands have embraced social media and the trends that have emerged in the industry over the past year.

The companies analyzed in Unmetric’s report across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram represented both household and personal care brands and include: AirWick, always, AngelSoft, Bounty, Charmin, Cottonelle, Dawn, Dial, Dollar Shave Club, Downy, febreze, Gillette, Harry’s, Huggies, Kleenex, glade, Lysol, method, Pampers, Scrubbing Bubbles, Softsoap, Windex, Ziploc, Kotex, The Honest Co., Tampax, and Tide. The insights from the report were the result from analysis of 76.7 million user interactions across 212,000 pieces of brand content.

Unmetric Discover, a searchable database of over 500,000,000 pieces of brand content, surfaced the most popular topics that U.S. CPG brands talked about on social media in the last 365 days. Laundry was used 2,200 times. #LoadsofHope was Tide’s highest performing campaign, garnering 3,564 interactions per post. Healthy was used 2,700 times as home care brands promoted themselves as eco-friendly and safe. Period was used 1,700 times, and the most engaging content from the personal care sector was from feminine hygiene brands. Diapers was used 1,100 times as brands like Pampers target new parents and parents-to-be.

With new social networks like Snapchat and some challenger social networks like Instagram, it might be tempting for some brands to try out these new platforms. However, with Facebook reporting 234 million active users in North America, and dominating other social networks in terms of user engagement, the focus for CPG brands for now should remain on Facebook. Twitter performs poorly in terms of engagement but finds a niche for answering customer questions.

Other Key Trends Include:· Brands are publishing less public content than ever.

There was a 77% drop in content published on Facebook between 2013 and 2016. Dawn virtually stopped publishing content on its Facebook page in 2016. Total posts were down by 98% in 2016 (11) compared to 2013 (474).

· Interactions per post are increasing year over year.

While the amount of content published by CPG brands has fallen below 2013 levels, total engagement on brand content has increased signi cantly in terms of interactions per post. An influencer outreach campaign on Twitter in April 2016 helped Tide earn over 430 interactions per tweet - 630% higher than the average CPG brand.

· Videos drive the most interactions on Facebook.

The study found that brands relied on videos to bring in the most interactions and accounted for 32% of the overall content shared on Facebook. Windex published the most shared video in the CPG sector - a video with 7,594 shares which was about a DIY snowglobe.

· Brands scale back Twitter Customer Service

CPG brands fielded more than 361,000 @-mentions on Twitter in 2016, an increase of 70% since 2013 (213,000) but it has dropped from 2015. Kleenex had one of the fastest response times, replying to over 2,300 tweets in an average of 80 minutes. Harry's had the highest number of Replies (5,310) and response rates (43% of user mentions were replied to).

The full report with additional data and insights is available here.

About Unmetric
Unmetric, an enterprise solution for branded content analysis and discovery, harvests social brand signals to help digital marketers, analysts, and content strategists to analyze, discover and track branded content in order to create better content and campaigns of their own. Hundreds of the world’s largest and respected brands and digital agencies including American Airlines, The Chicago Bulls, Tiffany & Co., General Motors, GroupM, and Ogilvy use Unmetric to access AI-powered insights from the owned channels of over 100,000 qualified brands across more than 30 sectors on all major social networks including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in New York City with offices in Chennai, India and the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.unmetric.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

Iron Gate Motor Condos is Proud Sponsor of Geneva’s Concours d’Elegance

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Classic Car Enthusiasts Will Display Their Collection of Antique, Classic and Modern Automobiles on Sunday, August 27th In Geneva, IL.

Naperville, IL (PRWEB) August 24, 2017

Tom Burgess, developer and owner of Iron Gate Motor Condos in Naperville, IL, is passionate about cars, and as the founder of Iron Gate Motor Condos and proud sponsor of this weekend's Geneva Concours d' Elegance, was reminded of his family's history with classic cars.

The Concours will feature, among other classics, Buicks that were designed during the time Walter Marr was Buick's Chief Engineer including three one off prototypes. Burgess recalled his family's love for classic vehicles and his great grandfather's relationship with an early automobile pioneer.

Starting in 1889, Burgess' great grandfather, Frank A. Burgess, was the general manager of Fauber Manufacturing Company in Elgin, IL. Fauber was contracted to produce the Marr automobile, designed by Walter L. Marr and assembled by Fauber Manufacturing.

The Marr was a two-seat runabout with a single-cylinder 1.7L engine that was mounted under the seat, but what made this vehicle unique were its changeable speed gears on a planetary transmission, a revolutionary carburetor, and the first tilt steering wheel. When Fauber Manufacturing burnt to the ground in 1903, only one of the Marr automobiles survived, and it still exists today.

While Mr. Marr went on to be the first Chief Engineer for Buick, Frank Burgess and Henry Norton, the bookkeeper of Fauber Manufacturing, purchased the remains of the company and opened their own operation called Burgess-Norton Manufacturing. In Geneva, IL, Burgess-Norton still stands today and is the world's largest manufacturer of pistons and pins. The company is also one of the top five producers of powdered metal products and is part of Amsted Industries.

Burgess is the fourth generation in his family with a passion for automobiles and is raising the fifth: Burgess' two children, Lauren, 18, and Bradley, 20, have developed the same love for automobiles as generations before them. Following in their father's footsteps, both children had a lot of experience behind the wheel before ever hitting the road, repairing and driving vehicles on the family farm in Western Illinois. Burgess's two children and wife are all very involved with the Iron Gate Community.

"Auto mobility and the American Dream are tightly woven together and are an important part of our nation's fabric: past, present, and future," said Tom Burgess, owner of Iron Gate Motor Condos. "I'm having the time of my life delivering the Iron Gate Motor Condos, a community of the best car guys and wives on the planet. Great grandpa and Mr. Marr would be amazed at what they unleashed!"

Iron Gate Motor Condos is a proud sponsor of the Geneva Concours d' Elegance taking place this Sunday in the heart of Geneva's charming downtown. Classic Car enthusiasts will gather together and view a beautiful collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles. Participants from all over the Country will display their prized automobiles on Third Street, hoping to be awarded one of the coveted "Benz" Trophies. This event is open to the public at no cost making this a wonderful family event with something for everyone to enjoy and marvel.

For more information regarding Iron Gate Motor Condos, please visit IronGateMotorCondos.com or contact Becky Colbert at 630-945-1085 or becky(at)irongatemotorcondos(dot)com.

About Iron Gate Motor Condos:
Iron Gate Motor Condos in Naperville is the Chicago area's first, exclusive residence for classic, collector or exotic vehicles. Located just north of the intersection of I-88 and Rt. 59 on Ferry Road in Naperville, the Iron Gate facility offers owners a highly secure, controlled environment and the camaraderie of fellow garage owners, frequent car shows and timely events. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.

Pace Harmon Named to 2018 Vault Consulting 50 and Boutique Firms Lists

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Business Transformation and Outsourcing Advisory Firm Honored Among Signature List of Best Consulting Firms to Work for in North America

Vienna, Va. (PRWEB) August 24, 2017

Further solidifying its competitive position among top consulting firms, Pace Harmon, a leading business transformation and outsourcing advisory firm, today announced that it has been named to the prestigious Vault Consulting 50 and Best Boutique Consulting Firms lists for the first time. Vault’s annual rankings honor the industry’s top 50 management consulting firms to work for in North America. Pace Harmon earned high marks within quality of life categories, including ranking in the top 10 for interaction with clients and scoring well for overall business outlook and selectivity.

“It is a great honor to be recognized on Vault’s list of the best consulting firms and to receive high rankings based on Pace Harmon’s dedication to serving our clients with a first-rate team of consultants,” said Steve Martin, executive managing director, Pace Harmon. “We are proud of Pace Harmon’s exceptionally collaborative and collegial work culture, as well as our commitment to giving our team the opportunity to refine skillsets and advance their careers through rewarding client engagements and internal mentoring.”

The Vault Consulting 50 is developed from the company’s annual management and strategy consulting survey, which gathers input from each firm’s current employees regarding the quality of their experience at their firms. The 2018 Consulting 50 was compiled based on nearly 9,000 responses from verified, practicing consultants at more than 60 firms in North America.

Pace Harmon’s clients include Fortune 500 and select high growth middle-market companies spanning industries such as Telecommunications, Life Sciences, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Technology, and Energy. For more information, please visit paceharmon.com.

Pace Harmon’s Vault profile can be found here.

About Pace Harmon
Pace Harmon is a business transformation and outsourcing advisory services firm providing guidance on complex transactions, process and operational optimization, and provider governance. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Tysons Corner, Va. with offices in Chicago and San Francisco, Pace Harmon provides pragmatic and insightful advice that helps its client base of Fortune 500 and other large enterprises maximize the benefits achieved from their mission-critical supplier relationships. For more information, please visit http://www.paceharmon.com.

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Tremont Realty Capital Structures $5,800,000 Refinancing of Wisconsin Manufactured Housing Communities

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Tremont Realty Capital Structures $5,800,000 Refinancing of Wisconsin Manufactured Housing Communities NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Chicago office of Tremont Realty Capital, a division of The RMR Group, today announced that it recently arranged for the refinancing for three manufactured housing communities containing 244 home sites, located in Wisconsin. The properties were Knollwood MHC in Clear Lake, Northgate Estates in New London and Huber MHC in Menomonie. The sponsor is Great Value Homes based in Milwaukee. The refinancing consisted of a $5,800,000 non-recourse loan with a sub 5% in Reported by Business Wire 2 hours ago.

Why Miller Lite needs some miracle advertising from DDB Chicago

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DDB Chicago's task of developing a knock-'em-dead new ad campaign for Miller Lite just got a lot more challenging. Chicago-based MillerCoors awarded DDB the Miller Lite business last month. New data from YouGuv BrandIndex, a consumer perception research firm in Palo Alto, Calif., shows Miller Lite badly trailing arch rival mainstream brew Bud Light in a key brand perception metric — purchase consideration. According to data collected from 19,500 adults aged 21 and over since January, 2017, Miller… Reported by bizjournals 1 hour ago.

Stadium Launches its 24/7 Network With Hundreds of Live Events, Daily and Original Studio Programming

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Live now on WatchStadium.com, Twitter and Pluto TV, with additional platforms launching soon.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 24, 2017

Stadium -- the new, first-of-its-kind, 24/7, multiplatform sports network -- is now officially live and available for free on WatchStadium.com,Twitter (@WatchStadium) and PlutoTV. The network will run 24 hours a day, seamlessly integrating and moving among first class live and on-demand games and events, extensive highlights, classic games, original programming and daily live studio programming.

A sample of the diverse and comprehensive live and on-demand programming lineup over the next 10 days on Stadium’s 24/7 digital platform includes:·     Stadium’s three signature studio shows, Inside the League, Campus Insiders and The Rally, live at 4:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Monday-Friday.
·     Conference USA college football doubleheader on 9/2: Alabama A&M takes on UAB, as the Blazers make their historic return following the elimination of the program, followed by Major Applewhite's debut as Houston's coach as they take on UTSA.
·     One-hour college football kickoff special previewing the upcoming season and featuring insiders from campuses across the country.
·     One-hour Floyd Mayweather / Conor McGregor special featuring guest interviews, including undisputed light welterweight champion Terence Crawford, and hosted by Stadium’s own MMA expert, Dave Ross.
·     Several live Patriot League women's and men’s soccer games and women’s volleyball matches.
·     Full game replays of the best performances from this season's potential Heisman candidates, Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson and JT Barrett.

"We stand alone in our ability and enthusiasm for taking the concept of a television style 24/7 network into a new digital marketplace and aligning our distribution with current fan behaviors and next generation platforms,” said Stadium CEO Jason Coyle.

Viewers can access the 24/7 digital feed nationally via WatchStadium.com, Twitter (@WatchStadium), the Twitter app on connected devices and the leading OTT platform, Pluto TV, on Channel 207. Stadium iOS and Android apps, as well as additional connected devices and distribution partners, will be released in the coming weeks.

“We’re excited to be a part of this innovative launch bringing Stadium’s 24/7 sports programming to Twitter,” said Anthony Noto, COO at Twitter. “Sports fans on Twitter will enjoy free access to Stadium’s mix of live sports, live original studio programs and on demand events and be able to join the real-time conversation around this premium content.”

In addition to the several hundred live games found on the linear network, WatchStadium.com also gives fans access to an additional 2,500+ college games, including exclusive football, men’s and women’s basketball, lacrosse, and volleyball events from conferences such as the Mountain West, West Coast Conference, Patriot League, Conference USA and Southern Conference, all available live and on-demand. Additional on-demand content includes highlights, quick-hits, in-depth analysis and original long and short-form programming.

"Watching your favorite team at home with friends and family is probably the next best thing to watching it in person," said Tom Ryan, CEO of Pluto TV. "We're excited to bring all of Stadium's live sporting events to Pluto TV viewers in high definition, streaming for free to connected TV devices nationwide."

In the coming weeks, Stadium Plus programming will also be introduced. Stadium Plus includes over 500 exclusive live games, classic events, and commercial-free Stadium TV re-airs and VOD content for a monthly fee of $4.99.

The over-the-air launch of the 24/7 network is slated for next month. More details on the OTA availability will be announced shortly.

About Stadium

Stadium is a new multi-platform sports network featuring exclusive live and on-demand games and events, extensive highlights, classic games, original programming, and daily live studio programming. Stadium was formed when Campus Insiders, 120 Sports and The American Sports Network merged into a singular network to take advantage of a combined collection of professional and collegiate rights and unique access to both digital and television distribution opportunities.

Stadium includes a 24/7 linear feed distributed across both digital and broadcast platforms, as well as a comprehensive array of on-demand (VOD) digital content including additional live games and events. Stadium is owned by a collection of industry leaders including Silver Chalice, Sinclair Broadcast Group, MLBAM, the NHL, the PGA TOUR, and Time, Inc. To learn more, visit: http://watchstadium.com/.

About Pluto TV:

Pluto TV, the leading free OTT television service in America, carries and programs more than 100 channels in partnership with major TV networks, movie studios, publishers, and digital media companies. It also recently launched its free Video on Demand offering. Millions of viewers tune in each month to watch premium news, TV shows, movies, sports, live events, cartoons, and trending digital series. Download the Pluto TV app free on mobile, web, and living room devices, including Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Playstation, Xbox, and more.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Berlin, New York City, and Silicon Valley, Pluto TV is backed by USVP, ProSiebenSat.1 Media, Scripps Networks Interactive, Sky, United Talent Agency, Luminari Capital, Chicago Ventures, Pritzker Group and other prominent investors.

About Twitter (NYSE: TWTR)
Twitter is what’s happening in the world and what people are talking about right now. From breaking news and entertainment to sports, politics, and everyday interests, see every side of the story. Join the open conversation. Watch live streaming events. Available in more than 40 languages around the world, the service can be accessed via twitter.com, an array of mobile devices, and SMS. For more information, please visit about.twitter.com, follow @Twitter, and download both the Twitter and Periscope apps at twitter.com/download and periscope.tv. Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.

Kenmode Promotes Adam Hoambrecker to Tool and Die Maker Following Five-Year Apprentice Program in Precision Metal Stamping

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Adam Hoambrecker joins one of the largest teams of tool and die makers in the industry after completing a five-year, 10,000-hour apprentice program.

Algonquin, IL (PRWEB) August 24, 2017

Kenmode Precision Metal Stamping has announced the promotion of Adam Hoambrecker of Lake in the Hills to tool and die maker, after he successfully completed a five-year, 10,000-hour apprentice program in tool and die making. Kenmode’s rigorous apprenticeship program in metal stamping is registered with the U.S. Dept. of Labor and encompasses tuition-reimbursed coursework in industrial manufacturing technology, engineering design, and technical mathematics at Elgin Community College and five years in a paid apprentice position with Kenmode. Four others are currently participating in the Kenmode apprentice program.

Kenmode has offered an apprentice program for more than 50 years. Each Kenmode apprentice is assigned to a mentor and gains experience with a broad array of equipment involved in every step of tool and die making, which requires a high level of machining, mechanical and mathematical abilities.

Hoambrecker credits an Elgin High School teacher for encouraging him to pursue a career in metalworking. “In manufacturing, the tool and die career is considered the top level to attain, so that was my target,” Hoambrecker says. “Completing a new die that can run in production is very satisfying to me.”

“Kenmode’s future depends on attracting top talent who are willing to acquire a very high skill level in precision machining,” says Kurt Moders, president. “We are proud of Adam’s accomplishments throughout his apprenticeship and welcome him to one of the largest teams of tool and die makers in the industry.”

According to Bob Denley, director of human resources, Kenmode is always looking for qualified candidates for the tool and die making apprenticeship program. People may enter the program directly after completing high school or after experience working with precision manual machinery, such as lathes, mills and grinders. Candidates may send their resumes directly to Bob Denley at Kenmode at rbd@kenmode.com.

ABOUT KENMODE PRECISION METAL STAMPING

Since its founding in the Chicago suburbs in 1960, Kenmode has built a reputation for strict adherence to uncompromised quality and performance standards in the manufacture of complex, high-precision custom metal stampings and assemblies for the automotive, electronics, consumer goods, insert molding, and medical device industries worldwide. Today, Kenmode fields one of the largest and most experienced engineering, design, and tool and die teams in the industry and employs the latest technology throughout the metal stamping design and production process. Kenmode handles a wide range of metal stamping materials and component parts, from micro-miniature medical stampings to large automotive stampings made from steel. Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.

CSG International to Participate in the 2017 Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CSG International (NASDAQ: CSGS), the trusted global partner to launch and monetize digital services, today announced that its Director of Investor Relations, Kathleen Marvin, will participate in the 2017 Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference. The conference will be held Aug. 30 - 31, 2017 in Chicago, Ill. at the Hard Rock Hotel. CSG International’s presentation is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 31 at 1:10 p.m. CDT and can be accessed via the following URL: http://w Reported by Business Wire 1 hour ago.

United ready to launch new uniform project

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United Airlines said today it will partner with three major design and apparel companies — Brooks Brothers, Tracy Reese and Carhartt — to create a new line of uniforms for the Chicago-based carrier's more than 70,000 front-line employees. Additionally, United will partner with high-end luggage manufacturer Tumi to provide luggage for the airline's 24,000 flight attendants. Noted Kate Gebo, United senior vice president of global customer service delivery and chief customer officer: "We recognized… Reported by bizjournals 44 minutes ago.

Former Uber Executive Ed Baker, Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Ekistic Ventures’ David Spielfogel Join LimeBike Advisory Board

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Leading dockless bike share company welcomes high-profile executives and government officials as initial advisors on the Lime Advisors Network

SAN MATEO, CA (PRWEB) August 24, 2017

LimeBike, the nation’s leading dockless bike sharing service provider, today announced the launch of its Lime Advisor Network with business luminaries, including the Honorable Michael Nutter, former Mayor of Philadelphia and former President of the United States Conference of Mayors; Ed Baker, former vice president of product and growth at Uber; David Spielfogel, co-founder and managing partner of Ekistic Ventures; and Arne Croce, former San Mateo City Manager. Members of Lime Advisor Network will work alongside LimeBike executives to steer the start-up in its efforts to improving urban mobility through dockelss bike sharing.

“We are proud to welcome top technology and government leaders as partners in the launch of the Lime Advisor Network,” said Toby Sun, CEO and co-founder of LimeBike. “Together with our advisors, we will collaborate with more communities across the U.S. to provide an environmentally-conscious and fun solution to their existing transportation issues.”

LimeBike launched the Lime Advisor Network with a vision of fostering a productive relationships with local governments across the country. The company has already worked closely with local officials to deploy in eight U.S. cities and seven university campuses, making LimeBike the most broadly adopted dockless bike sharing program in the country.

“I am excited to join the Lime Advisor Network as LimeBike shares my passion for providing communities with safe, accessible and affordable transportation options,” said Ed Baker, former vice president of product and growth at Uber. "After successfully scaling an alternative transportation company, I am looking forward to helping LimeBike expand its innovative bike-sharing solutions across the country.”

"There's a reason LimeBike is the first dockless bikeshare company to deploy successfully in a U.S. city: they have the right mix of innovative technology, on-the-ground experience, and collaborative approach to government to be effective," said David Spielfogel, co-founder and managing partner of Ekistic Ventures. "Having deployed expensive docked systems in Chicago, I'm excited to see the industry evolve to be more agile, affordable and scalable. I look forward to helping LimeBike become an integral transportation provider that solves a critical problem for cities."

LimeBike also welcomes two former public officials to its Lime Advisors Network, including the Honorable Michael A. Nutter, Philadelphia’s 98th mayor, who served two terms in the nation’s fifth largest city, along with longtime local Bay Area resident Arne Croce, who served as San Mateo City Manager for 18 years.

"LimeBike revolutionized the ease with which cities can deploy world-class bike share systems at no cost to taxpayers,” said the Honorable Michael Nutter. “I am delighted to be part of the Lime Advisor Network and support a company that integrates seamlessly into urban transportation systems to provide a last-mile solution that is truly equitable and efficient."

For a video of LimeBike in action, click here.

Download the LimeBike press kit here.

About LimeBike
LimeBike aims to revolutionize mobility in cities and college campuses by empowering communities with a greener, more efficient, and affordable transportation option that also improves urban sustainability. By partnering with local key stakeholders and systematically deploying a fleet of smart-bikes that are enabled with GPS, wireless technology, and self-activating locks, LimeBike will dramatically improve urban mobility by making the first and last mile faster, cheaper, and healthier for riders. Funded by Silicon Valley’s leading VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, LimeBike is based in San Mateo, CA. Learn more at limebike.com.

Media Contact:
Chris Schmidt
TRUE Communications
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Prospect of Tax Reform Raises Questions for Future of Affordable Housing Financing

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Novogradac 2017 Credit and Bond Financing for Affordable Housing Conference in New Orleans, Oct. 5-6

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 24, 2017

The success or failure of tax reform could have significant consequences for the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC), tax-exempt bonds and the future of affordable housing as a whole. A preview of the affordable housing financing landscape for 2018 will be a point of discussion at the Novogradac 2017 Credit and Bond Financing for Affordable Housing Conference at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Oct. 5-6.

“One of the advantages of attending a Novogradac conference is hearing the latest affordable housing insights from some of the country’s leading industry experts,” said George Littlejohn, CPA, conference chairman and partner in Novogradac & Company LLP’s Austin, Texas, office. “Attendees will have a chance to ask questions live during the sessions or at any of the networking breaks.”

Topics include affordable housing equity after tax reform and roundtable sessions on deal negotiation, debt and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs. Concurrent tracks will be available on compliance, Year 15 and bonds.

Conference details and the complete conference agenda can be found at http://www.novoco.com/events/novogradac-2017-historic-tax-credit-conference

In addition, two pre-conference workshops will be available Oct. 4, LIHTC 101: The Basics Workshop and LIHTC 203: Acq/Rehab Basics Workshop. Separate registration and fees apply.

The Novogradac 2017 Credit and Bond Financing for Affordable Housing Conference is co-hosted by Dentons and Stifel Nicholas. Sponsors include CBRE Affordable Housing, Pillsbury Winthtrop Shaw Pittman LLP, The Richman Group Inc., KeyBank, Squire Patton Boggs, R4 Capital, Alden Capital Partners, PGIM Real Estate Finance, Coats Rose, Sheppard Mullin, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Jones Walker, CREA LLC, HUNT Mortgage Group, Enterprise & Bellwether Enterprise, PNC Bank and Wells Fargo.

About Novogradac & Company

Novogradac began operations in 1989 and has since grown to more than 600 employees and partners with offices in San Francisco, San Rafael, Walnut Creek and Long Beach, Calif.; Dover, Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio; St. Louis; Boston; New York; Chicago; Austin and Dallas, Texas; Portland, Ore.; Naples, Fla., Raleigh, N.C.; Toms River and Iselin, N.J.; and the greater metropolitan areas of Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Detroit; Kansas City, Mo.; and Seattle.

Specialty practice areas include tax, audit and consulting services for tax-credit-assisted affordable housing, community revitalization, rehabilitation of historic properties and renewable energy. Other areas of expertise include business valuation, preparation and analysis of market studies and appraisals of multifamily housing investments and renewable energy tax credits. Reported by PRWeb 20 minutes ago.

ACAMS and RTU Riga Business School Announce CAMS® Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Qualification Training Partnership

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ACAMS and RTU Riga Business School Announce CAMS® Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Qualification Training Partnership CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and RTU Riga Business School (RBS) are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic training partnership to support Latvian AML professionals preparing for the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS®) qualification, widely regarded as a global gold standard in the area of anti-money laundering certifications and recognized internationally by financial institutions, governments, regulat Reported by Business Wire 19 minutes ago.

US Foods Launches Scholarship Program to Inspire Next Generation of Culinary Leaders

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US Foods Launches Scholarship Program to Inspire Next Generation of Culinary Leaders ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US Foods (NYSE: USFD) is pleased to announce the creation of US Foods Scholars, a program that awards financial support and professional development opportunities to students who plan to pursue an education in the culinary arts and enter the restaurant industry. Launching in Chicago, the company will partner with the Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) to identify participating high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding potential and achieve Reported by Business Wire 11 minutes ago.

A.M. Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Positive for First Chicago Insurance Company

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A.M. Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Positive for First Chicago Insurance Company OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of C++ (Marginal) and the Long-Term ICR of “b” of First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC) (Bedford Park, IL). The outlook of the FSR is stable. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the FSR of C- (Weak) and the Long-Term ICR of “cc” of United Security Health and Casualty Company (USH&C) (Bedford Park, Reported by Business Wire 1 minute ago.

Tigers, White Sox could be a little thin (Aug 26, 2017)

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CHICAGO -- The Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox might each be short-handed for the second game of a weekend series at Guaranteed Rate Field. Reported by FOX Sports 12 hours ago.
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