Business, OneClickApp, Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality, Software, VendorBridge

A 16-year-old’s first job at Chick-fil-A® who learned ‘second-mile service’ saves operators an estimated $35 million over the years

ATLANTA, Ga. -- James Finlinson, co-founder of OneClickApp.com™, develops a software solution for his restaurant's director at 16 years old. In 2017, James Finlinson was a busy high schooler in Ammon, Idaho. His cheerful attitude made him a perfect fit for his first job at the local Chick-fil-A® restaurant. One day James noticed his director, Jessica, spending several hours daily transcribing schedules from her computer to paper. He offered to help fix the problem and that is how OneClickApp™ was born.

Encouraged by his father, Jan Finlinson, to learn software programming, James began to code after school, nights, and weekends to fix Jessica's problem. Jessica paid James $75 per month to improve the system.

Seeking inspiration, James and his dad visited the Chick-fil-A® Support Center in Atlanta, GA. While on a tour they met two software engineers who encouraged James to continue. However, James was stuck. He had one paying customer but didn't know how to start or grow a business and was leaving on a service mission for his church in two weeks.

James was then introduced him to Michael Alvarez, a successful entrepreneur and mobile apps pioneer, including being the first to launch a national restaurant search app named "Munch." Michael quickly published a website and organized a webinar. When leaders of 50 restaurants attended, Michael recognized that there was a need and this concept deserved further testing.

A year later when James completed his mission, he returned home to a thriving business serving over 80 Chick-fil-A® restaurants under Michael's direction as CEO and Jan Finlinson as CTO.

Today, the value OneClickApp™ has provided Chick-fil-A® Operators is estimated at over $35 Million by increasing employee retention, communication, and efficiencies. Serving over 40,000 team members and leaders daily, now nearly one in five Chick-fil-A® Operators of standalone stores are connected to OneClickApp™.

"I feel blessed to be able to serve so many of the great team members and leaders for the company that I owe my success to, Chick-fil-A," said James Finlinson.

About OneClickApp:

Serving nearly one-in-five Chick-fil-A® Operators of stand-alone stores, www.OneClickApp.com™ is a leading VendorBridge approved all-in-one workforce management app. The application provides the following time saving features: shift management, training, breaks, create checklists, accountability infraction points, positive reward points, messaging and more.

Learn more at: https://www.oneclickapp.com/

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/hC8bUOE2ML0?si=SxeE6Ce9juorPN5q

Video caption: Short Demo showing the Overview of the features we have on OneClickApp

Copyright & Trademark Disclaimer: OneClick is not affiliated with Chick-fil-A® or HotSchedules® and do not claim to own or have rights to the trademarked and copyrighted brands Chick-fil-A® or HotSchedules®. OneClick is Chick-fil-A® VendorBridge approved and our focus is Chick-fil-A®.

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Business, Software

SmartBuy DPA Now Available to The Mortgage Collaborative’s Lender Members

ADDISON, Texas -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced its Preferred Partner status with The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), a leader in mortgage cooperatives dedicated to providing its members with cutting-edge technology and expert mortgage banking resources.

As a correspondent investor, Click n' Close will offer TMC's Lender Members access to SmartBuy™, a proprietary suite of down payment assistance (DPA) loan programs designed to give homebuyers an advantage in today's heightened mortgage interest rate environment. This national program combines a USDA or FHA-insured 30-year first mortgage with either a second lien that is fully forgivable after five years or a 10-year repayable second lien amortized up to 30 years. The second lien funds available through both options meet agency minimum required investment guidelines and can be used by the borrower towards their down payment, closing costs, or to buy down the interest rate. SmartBuy also has no income or first-time homebuyer restrictions.

"TMC is one of the preeminent cooperatives serving mortgage lenders in today's market, and we are delighted to be part of its Preferred Partner network," said Click n' Close founder and CEO Jeff Bode. "SmartBuy is a competitive alternative to managing the myriad of state and local programs. SmartBuy has helped more than 6,000 borrowers become homeowners by extending more than $1.5 billion in DPA-related financing. We're looking forward to expanding both these numbers through our partnership with TMC."

"TMC is thrilled to have Click n' Close as a Preferred Partner serving the growing needs of today's mortgage lenders through its SmartBuy product suite," said TMC President and COO Melissa Langdale. "This partnership is a testament to TMC's mission of providing its members with access to the most innovative and reliable solutions in the industry."

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in Austin, Texas, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. For more information, visit http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/

About Click n' Close, Inc.

Click n' Close, Inc., formerly known as Mid America Mortgage, is a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels and is also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. In operation since 1940, Click n' Close has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings and eNotes.

Combining this culture of innovation with a risk management mindset enables Click n' Close to deliver new products to market that address the challenges facing both borrowers and third-party originators (TPOs). These innovations include its USDA one-time close construction loans, proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) program and reverse mortgage division. Its direct relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and private investors afford Click n' Close direct access to the capital markets, thus ensuring maximum liquidity for its product innovations. By servicing its loan programs in-house, Click n' Close provides its wholesale and correspondent partners with an additional level of certainty regarding loan salability and superior borrower service over the life of the loan.

Learn more at https://www.clicknclose.com/.

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Business, Florida Department of Transportation, Government

Hallandale Beach proudly announces the acquisition of nine cutting-edge electric buses, the only fully electric bus fleet owned by any municipality in Florida

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. -- Hallandale Beach is the gateway of Broward County in sunny south Florida, a city pulsating with life and innovation. Progress continues to be at the forefront of this City, as Hallandale Beach proudly announces the acquisition of nine (9) cutting-edge electric buses, the largest electric bus fleet owned by any municipality in Florida. The all-electric fleet isn't just about upgrading transit; it's about shaping a safe, reliable, and environmentally conscious community.

Thanks to a generous grant from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) totaling $3,406,828 million, complemented by a matching contribution of $2.5 million from the city, $1,937,128 of that being a contribution towards the purchase of buses and associated charging infrastructure from the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, making the total investment in this electric bus fleet a whopping $5,906,828.

This visionary initiative is a testament to Hallandale Beach's commitment to a higher quality of life. The City has contracted new customer-focused drivers, expanded bus routes, and increased the size of its community buses. The Cloud will replace the City's community shuttle service, offering more seating and standing capacity and cleaner vehicles inside and out. The previous Hallandale Minibus Routes, which serve as essential connections for residents to key destinations, will also transform with the introduction of these electric buses.

What this means for Hallandale Beach residents is cleaner air, a reduced carbon footprint, and a transit system that's as reliable as it is eco-friendly. By embracing clean, electric power, the city is paving the way for a healthier environment and progressive future. The Cloud will enhance the transit experience, encouraging more residents to choose public transportation.

Hallandale Beach is a city forging a path towards a greener, more vibrant tomorrow. The Cloud bus fleet will begin operations in early April of this year. For more information about bus routes and more call (954) 451-2220 Option 6.

Learn more about the City of Hallandale Beach at: https://hallandalebeachfl.gov/

Related link: https://cohbcra.org/

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Business

Matrix Advises on the Sale of Andretti Petroleum Group to H&S Energy

RICHMOND, Va. -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. ("Matrix"), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Andretti Petroleum Group ("Company") on the sale of its convenience retail, fuels distribution, cardlock, fleet card, commercial fueling, car wash, lubricants and transportation businesses to H&S Energy, LLC and its affiliates ("H&S"). Andretti Petroleum Group is one of the largest convenience retail and fuels distribution businesses on the West Coast and Pacific Northwest, operating in northern California, Oregon and Washington.

Andretti Petroleum Group was founded in 1997 when racing icons Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, long-time Andretti advisor John Caponigro, and Texaco executive M.J. Castelo launched a startup Texaco wholesale business in northern California. Mario Andretti had always been enamored with the fuels business after having worked at his uncle's gas station with his twin brother Aldo just three days after moving from Italy to America at the age of 15. In 1998, the nascent business developed its flagship Texaco facility in downtown San Francisco, which featured an Andretti SpeedMart convenience store, an Andretti Winning Finish car wash, a Burger King, and the first Starbucks integrated into a convenience store.

Over the next 25 years, M.J. Castelo embodied the legendary Andretti competitive spirit and grew the Company to be one of the largest convenience retail and fuels distribution businesses in the West through organic growth and a series of acquisitions. The enterprise completed its first major acquisition in 2001, when it purchased a chain of convenience stores and dealer operations in Monterey County, California. In 2005, the Company expanded further north with the acquisition of Humboldt Petroleum's 16 company-operated stores. Andretti's most transformative acquisition occurred in 2017, when it purchased Colvin Oil Company of Grants Pass, Oregon. The Colvin transaction more than doubled the size of the Company and added retail, wholesale, transportation, commercial fuels, and lubricants operations. Over the past few years, the Company continued to expand via acquisition, most notably through the acquisitions of Sheldon Oil and Stein Oil, while also rolling out a comprehensive rebranding effort through its proprietary Pinnacle 365 store brand and proprietary loyalty program. Prior to the sale, Andretti Petroleum Group consisted of nearly 170 convenience retail and fuels distribution assets in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Matrix provided merger and acquisition advisory services to the Company, which included valuation advisory, marketing the business through a confidential, structured sale process, and negotiation of the sale. The transaction was managed by Cedric Fortemps, CFA, Co-Head of Matrix's Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group; Andrew LoPresti, CPA, CFA, Vice President; John Mickelinc, CFA, Senior Associate; and James Mickelinc, CPA, Associate.

Mr. Castelo, CEO and Managing Member of Andretti Petroleum Group, commented, "We are delighted to transact with H&S Energy as the new steward of our enterprise. Our companies share similar stories, starting with single sites, then growing into formidable players in our industry. This transaction will be a win for all stakeholders. We especially appreciate the great work of Matrix in assisting us with finding the perfect buyer and perfect transaction."

Sal Hassan, founder and CEO of H&S, stated, "We are honored to take on this great portfolio of retail sites, wholesale distributorship, cardlocks, lubricants, and transportation assets. We believe the people on both ends of this transaction, when put together, will bring great synergies and help take H&S to the next level. Working through this transaction with the help and professionalism of everyone involved made the process smooth and simple. We thank the entire group for their efforts."

Mr. Fortemps added, "M.J. and the Andretti team have built an incredible business through thoughtful, strategic growth, meticulous execution, and unparalleled passion to be the best across the entire organization. We are honored to have been chosen to advise them on the sale of the exceptionally successful business that they built and know that their successes will continue in their future endeavors---both on and off the racetrack."

John Caponigro, Hank Wineman, and Gabriella Tringali of Frasco, Caponigro, Wineman, Scheible, Hauser, and Luttmann and Otto Konrad and Kaitlin Cottle of Williams Mullen served as legal counsel for Andretti Petroleum Group.

Robert Sahyan, Michael Leake and Aaron Duffy of Sheppard Mullin, Jeffrey Reuben of Elkins Kalt, and Paula Bailey, General Counsel of H&S Energy served as legal counsel for H&S.

About H&S Energy, LLC

Based in Orange, California, H&S Energy was founded by Sal Hassan in 1996 with one gas station. Sal's vision was to have larger footprint convenience stores that offered customers a variety of snacks, hot food, fresh coffee, and the cleanest restrooms on the street. His vision grew H&S to more than 160 convenience stores under the Chevron, Texaco, Shell, and 76 fuel brands. H&S operates its convenience stores under the ExtraMile banner and under its own proprietary brand, Power Market.

About Matrix's Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group

Matrix's Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group is recognized as the national leader in providing transactional advisory services to companies in the downstream energy and multi-site retail sectors including convenience retailing, petroleum marketing & distribution, propane distribution, heating oil distribution, lubricants distribution, petroleum logistics, terminals, car washes and quick service restaurants. Group members are dedicated to these sectors and draw upon complementary experiences to provide advisory services to complete sophisticated merger and acquisition transactions, debt and equity capital raises, corporate valuations, special situations and strategic planning engagements. Since 1997, our Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group has successfully completed over 300 engagements.

About Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc.

Founded in 1988, Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. is an independent, advisory focused, privately-held investment bank headquartered in Richmond, VA, with additional offices in Baltimore, MD and New York, NY. Matrix provides merger & acquisition and financial advisory services for privately-held, private-equity owned, not-for-profit and publicly traded companies. Matrix's advisory services include company sales, recapitalizations, capital raises of debt & equity, corporate carve outs, special situations, management buyouts, corporate valuations and fairness opinions.

Our industry focused, dedicated sector advisory groups serve clients in the automotive aftermarket, downstream energy & convenience retail, healthcare and outdoor recreation & marine markets. Our broad sector advisory groups serve clients in a wide range of industries including business services, consumer, diversified industrials, restaurants and transportation & logistics. For additional information or to contact our team members, please visit https://www.matrixcmg.com/.

Securities offered by MCMG Capital Advisors, Inc., an affiliate of Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., Member FINRA & SIPC.

Related link: https://www.matrixcmg.com/

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Argyle, Business, Chief Fintech Officer, verification of income and employment

Argyle welcomes former FHFA Chief Fintech Officer Jason Cave to board of advisors

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. -- Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced the addition of Jason Cave, former chief fintech officer and deputy director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency's Division of Conservatorship Oversight and Readiness, to its board of advisors.

Cave has more than three decades of experience in U.S. banking regulation. Before joining the FHFA, Cave spent 27 years at FDIC, where he served in numerous positions including as a senior advisor within the Division of Complex Institution, Supervision and Resolution. He has also helped shape international bank policy as a former chairman of the Basel Committee's task force on simplicity and comparability, leading negotiations for the post-crisis reform package known as Basel III.

In more recent years Cave has emerged as a leading force in housing finance innovation. After launching the FHFA's Office of Financial Technology in 2022, he introduced its first annual Velocity tech sprint in 2023. The three-day event challenged practitioners from across the technology and mortgage finance sectors to build and present innovative solutions for increasing access, fairness, affordability and sustainability in mortgage lending.

"After 30 years in government, I'm investing my experience and energy in the fintechs that are working to solve the many entrenched challenges within banking and mortgage," said Cave. "Argyle is a company that is making real, measurable strides toward making mortgages more fraud-resistant and cost-effective in an industry where modernization is often an uphill battle. We can expect a lot more innovation to come from Argyle, and I'm energized to be a part of it. "

"No one understands the intersection of financial regulation and technology better than Jason Cave," said Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman. "It's an honor to welcome Jason to our advisory board, where his guidance will be invaluable in helping Argyle navigate the D.C. landscape as we drive advancements the mortgage industry needs to thrive."

Cave's appointment to the Argyle advisory board follows that of fellow mortgage industry veterans Sam E. Oliver III and Terri Davis, both of whom joined in 2023. Oliver boasts three decades of experience at Freddie Mac, while Davis has held leadership positions at Fannie Mae, ICE Mortgage Technology and Notarize.

About Argyle:

Founded in 2018, Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source access to income and employment data. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter® validation service, a component of Day 1 Certainty®, Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers' ability to pay and reduce repurchase risk-all at 60-80% less cost. Argyle's commitment to innovation is backed by investors including Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Checkr and Rockefeller Asset Management.

For more information on Argyle's industry-leading platform, please visit https://argyle.com/.

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Business, Software

Fineshare Launches Innovative AI Voice Changer and Soundboard Tool, VoiceTrans, to Enhance Online Communication

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- In this ever-growing virtual world, how to express yourself better, close distance with others, and light up atmosphere is getting important. As a smart software company that has been exploring the possibility of AI voices, Fineshare presents a new AI voice changer & soundboard tool VoiceTrans to help everyone create personalized voice identities in the virtual world, bringing joy to gamers, streamers, and chat users.

Fineshare VoiceTrans combines AI voice changer with soundboard, and is available on desktop, mobile, and website. Its resource community allows anyone to find or share favorite audio resources, and add them to VoiceTrans. Feel free to send AI-generated voice messages or funny sound effects that fit current circumstances to enhance atmosphere and express yourself during streams, gaming, or chat.

VoiceTrans turns your voice into different styles in real-time and enhance your background sounds with soundboards. VoiceTrans app can send AI voice messages on platforms like Discord and WhatsApp, no need for extra soundboard software or devices because it supports turning iPhone into portable soundboard. VoiceTrans expands usage scenarios across platforms and devices, more combinations are available for exploration.

Co-founder of Fineshare, Jared says: "Video industry has matured solutions in helping people showcase themselves and deliver visual information with beautifying, filters, stickers, and more. But audio industry seems underdeveloped when compared. VoiceTrans is meant to fill that gap, its voice changer beautifies your voice, voice effects are filters of voices, soundboards are atmosphere stickers for voices, and user-generated short audio will be voice material library. Professional or amateur, everyone can make their voices more expressive and fun."

VoiceTrans Features:

1. Audio Resource Library: All resources are available for use, download, and share. This community full of creativity produces new resources regularly for discovery.

2. Real-time Voice Changer with Unlimited Possibilities: Use 28+ effects to create voice effects or search in collections of community resources, and apply it to desired platforms or applications.

3. Powerful AI Voice Pack: AI character voice models can generate voice messages from input audio. Furthermore, you can create AI clones of favorite voices, and use them to better showcase yourself.

4. Free from Soundboard Device and Software: Turn your iPhone into soundboard and use it anywhere. Use separately or combine with other devices, any scenario is possible.

Compatibility and Pricing: VoiceTrans is available on Desktop, iOS, and Web. Free Plan available, Paid Plans start from $6.99/month.

Related Links:

https://www.fineshare.com/voicetrans/

https://www.fineshare.com/voice-changer-pc/

https://www.fineshare.com/voice-changer-app/

https://www.fineshare.com/voice-modulator/

https://www.fineshare.com/soundboards/

About Fineshare Co., Ltd.:

Fineshare is an intelligent software company that offers various services including voice generator, voice changer, music generation, dubbing, and more for individuals and businesses. Helping them showcase themselves more expressively in the ever-expanding virtual world.

Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FineShareSoft

X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FineShare_Soft

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fineshare

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fineshareofficial_/

Related link: https://www.fineshare.com/

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Argyle, Awards and Honors, Business, Most Innovative Companies, verification of income and employment

Fast Company recognizes Argyle among the Most Innovative Companies of 2024

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. -- Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income and employment data, has been named one of 2024's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. After evaluating a field of thousands of organizations worldwide, Fast Company editors, reporters and contributors ranked Argyle #5 globally for innovation in the Personal Finance category.

Argyle was recognized for its automated verification of income and employment (VOIE) platform that gives financial service providers direct-source access to real-time income and employment data so they can build better, more efficient products, workflows and experiences. In 2023, after introducing multiple new platform features and adding thousands of employers to its data network, Argyle grew the volume of consumer verifications it fulfilled by 100% year over year and welcomed more than 90 new business customers across mortgage lending, personal lending, banking, background screening and tenant screening.

"Argyle thrives on tackling age-old challenges with new approaches," said Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman. "We are honored to be recognized by Fast Company as a global innovation leader in the personal finance space. We couldn't have done it without the partnership of our customers and integration partners. When it comes to making a difference for consumers, we are in it together."

"Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is both a comprehensive look at the innovation economy and a snapshot of the business trends that defined the year," said Fast Company Editor-in-Chief Brendan Vaughan. "We face daunting challenges on many fronts, but the solutions we celebrate in MIC give me plenty of hope about the future."

Since 2008, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies has been the definitive source for recognizing the organizations that are transforming industries and shaping society. Fast Company's 2024 Most Innovative Companies list honors 606 organizations across 58 sectors whose innovative technologies are revolutionizing the business world. To view the complete list, visit https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/list.

About Argyle:

Founded in 2018, Argyle is backed by top investors, including Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Checkr and Rockefeller Asset Management. Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source access to real-time income and employment data. With Argyle, companies automate critical workflows-including income and employment verifications, deposit switches, wage advances and loan repayments-so they can build better, more efficient processes, reduce risk and scale their business. Argyle largely serves the mortgage, background check, personal lending and banking industries as well as the gig economy.

For more information on Argyle's industry-leading platform, please visit https://argyle.com/.

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Business, New York Academy of Medicine, Regional Events, Surgery and Neurotechnology

Tom Oxley to Keynote the 2024 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum in New York City

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report and BioElectRx Business Report newsletters, announced that the Seventh Annual Bioelectronic Medicine Forum will take place on April 5, 2024. The one-day event will be held at the New York Academy of Medicine in Manhattan.

The keynote speaker at this year's event is Tom Oxley, CEO of Synchron and an interventional neurologist at Mount Sinai Health System. Synchron's internationally acclaimed stentrode device can record brain activity from within a blood vessel. In the intended application of the technology, the user's thoughts are captured, decoded and passed wirelessly through the skin to enable control of digital devices that enable movement and speech restoration to previously paralyzed patients.

Executives and entrepreneurs from several early stage and startup bioelectronic medicine firms will make presentations at the conference. Among these are Sinaptica Therapeutics, Neurosoft Bioelectronics, Helius Medical, PathMaker Neurosystems, Five Liters, Nia Therapeutics, Backstop Neural, WISE srl, and NeuroSigma.

There will also be several informative panel discussions on key topics such as investment, emerging technologies, and reimbursement. Neurotech Reports editors James Cavuoto, Jeremy Koff, JoJo Platt, and Victor Pikov will moderate sessions at the event. A panel on investment will feature Diana Saraceni, General Partner at Panakes Partners, David Neustaedter, Venture Partner at Deerfield, and others.

Cirtec Medical is the Platinum Sponsor of the conference. MCRA is the Silver Sponsor and CorTec is the Bronze Sponsor.

"Bioelectronic medicine is one of the most promising new segments of the healthcare industry," said James Cavuoto, editor and publisher at Neurotech Reports. "This seventh-annual conference will be a key meeting place for entrepreneurs and executives helping to build this industry."

For more information on the 2024 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum, contact Neurotech Reports at 415 546 1259 or visit this link: http://neurotechreports.com/pages/bioelectronic-medicine-forum.html.

RELATED LINKS:
https://www.synchron.com/
https://cirtecmed.com/
https://www.mcra.com/
https://www.cortec-neuro.com/

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Business, Industrial SalesLeads Inc, Manufacturing, Reports and Studies

Food and Beverage Industrial Planned Projects Remains Steady with 66 Projects in February 2024

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the February 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 66 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector as compared to 66 in January 2024.

The following are selected highlights on new Food and Beverage industry construction news.

Food and Beverage Project Type

* Processing Facilities - 45 New Projects

* Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 23 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity

* New Construction - 26 New Projects

* Expansion - 24 New Projects

* Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 23 New Projects

* Plant Closing - 5 New Projects

Food and Beverage Project Location (Top 10 States)
California - 12
Tennessee - 5
Illinois - 3
Indiana - 3
Kentucky- 3
New York - 3
Texas - 3
Alabama - 2
Florida - 2
Georgia - 2

Largest Planned Project

During the month of February, our research team identified 2 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Nestle Purina Petcare, who is planning to invest $200 million for the expansion of their processing facility in FORT DODGE, IA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Food and Beverage Projects

FLORIDA:

Supermarket chain is planning to invest $145 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired 168,500 sf processing and warehouse facility at 200 Accolade Ave. in ST. JOHNS, FL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2026.

KANSAS:

Food product mfr. is planning for the construction of a 729,000 sf distribution center in OLATHE, KS. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

KENTUCKY:

Fresh produce company is planning to invest $50 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently acquired growing and processing facility at 900 Dahl Rd. in SOMERSET, KY.

INDIANA:

Specialty grocery chain is planning for the construction of a 183,000 sf distribution center in WHITESTOWN, IN. They have recently received approval for the project.

OHIO:

Food processing company is planning to invest $15 million for the construction of a warehouse in AKRON, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project. They will relocate their regional operations upon completion.

ONTARIO:

Poultry company is planning for the construction of a 100,000 sf processing facility in STRATHROY, ON. They are currently seeking for the project and will relocate their regional operations upon completion.

NEVADA:

Nutritional supplement ingredients supplier is planning to invest $7 million for the expansion of their processing and warehouse facility in HENDERSON, NV by 92,000 sf. They have recently received approval for the project.

WISCONSIN:

Grocery retail chain is planning for the expansion of their distribution center in OAK CREEK, WI by 50,000 sf. They have recently received approval for the project.

TENNESSEE:

Oilseed processing company is expanding and planning for the construction of a 22,000 sf processing facility at their processing complex in MEMPHIS, TN. They have recently received approval for the project.

IOWA:

Agricultural cooperative is planning to invest $4.5 million for the expansion of their processing and storage facility in ELGIN, IA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.

Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI identifies timely insights on companies planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization and plant closings in industrial facilities. The Outsourced Prospecting Services, an extension to your sales team, is designed to drive growth with qualified meetings and appointments for your internal sales team. Visit us at salesleadsinc.com.

Each month, our team provides hundreds of industrial reports within a variety of industries, including:

* Industrial Manufacturing
* Plastics
* Food and Beverage
* Metals
* Power Generation
* Pulp Paper and Wood
* Oil and Gas
* Mining and Aggregates
* Chemical
* Research and Development
* Distribution and Supply Chain
* Pipelines
* Pharmaceutical
* Misc. Industrial Buildings
* Waste Water Treatment
* Data Centers

LEARN MORE:
https://www.salesleadsinc.com/industry/industrial-manufacturing/

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Business, FENYX variable dispense pump, fluid control metering, Manufacturing, Product Launches

Fluid Metering, Inc. Unveils FENYX: A Revolutionary Leap in Fluidic Precision

SYOSSET, N.Y. -- Fluid Metering Inc., a leading manufacturer of fluid control solutions, proudly announces the debut of its groundbreaking variable dispense pump, FENYX (patent pending), heralding a new era of fluidic precision. Crafted to meet the evolving needs of the life sciences field, the FENYX integrates an advanced miniaturized fluidic system, enabling precise control of microliter volumes across a wide spectrum of applications.

Not only does the FENYX variable dispense pump streamline flushing, priming, and dispensing into a single, cohesive unit, it also offers unmatched flexibility, allowing dispensing over various surfaces or wells through non-contact dispensing without requiring physical intervention. Pioneering components, such as a calibratable flag, anti-backlash mechanism, and encoder, address the escalating demand for heightened throughput, single microliter dispense volumes, and minimized downtime.

Harnessing Fluid Metering's renowned CeramPump(R) technology, the FENYX boasts a sleek, low-profile design, delivering the industry's expected levels of precision and accuracy even while dispensing over air. This breakthrough innovation is poised to redefine fluidic solutions within the diagnostic, biotechnology & medical device space, playing a pivotal role in achieving impactful outcomes.

"The FENYX isn't just a pump; it's a symbol of Fluid Metering's commitment to innovation and our relentless pursuit of excellence in fluidic solutions. The FENYX marks our bold entry into the variable dispense pump market, expanding our capabilities beyond fixed dispense pumps. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey towards shaping the future of fluidic precision in life sciences," said Sean Madden, Vice President, Commercial and Product Development at Fluid Metering Inc.

Learn more: https://www.fluidmetering.com/fenyx

About Fluid Metering Inc.:

Fluid Metering Inc. stands at the forefront of fluid control innovation, having revolutionized the industry with our patented valve-less rotating and reciprocating piston metering pump concept, providing unmatched pumping excellence and precise fluid control across Diagnostics, Biotechnology, and Medical Device applications. With over 60 years of OEM design experience, our engineering team is dedicated to meeting customer and application requirements with unparalleled accuracy, precision, and reliability.

Learn more at: https://www.fluidmetering.com/

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