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CBS News
15-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Popular Colorado tourist destination shows support for local Safeway workers on strike
On Father's Day, downtown Estes Park, a popular Colorado tourist destination, was packed. But the town's only supermarket, a Safeway, was not because workers are striking. "Yeah. I would guess that the cars that we're seeing in here today are tourists. The locals are staying away," said Estes Park Mayor Gary Hall. CBS Picketers outside the store are asking people not to patronize the business, which could make getting food difficult for some, but Hall says for most people, it's not a problem. "All of the people who work at the Estes Park Safeway are friends and neighbors of ours. So, there's very high support in town, for me included, because I know all these people on a first name basis. I want them to receive reasonable pay, good benefits, good working conditions," said Hall. That means to get groceries, residents and tourists need to drive out of town or shop at the other smaller markets in town. One, the Country Market of Estes Park, seemed to be picking up the slack so far, but it isn't as big as the Safeway. CBS "That is a great, friendly place, but [it] doesn't have the volume that this Safeway does. And with all the tourists in town, the goods disappear very quickly," said Hall. With the large number of tourists and how much the town relies on tourism dollars, you might think the mayor might be worried that this strike could drive people away. But he's sure that there are plenty of other options for people in Estes Park. "There's a lot of stores that have shelves of food, a lot of it's snack-type stuff," said Hall. "We have a lot of restaurants, and so there's plenty of food in town."
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
American Legion Post 2 holds annual D-Day remembrance ceremony
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — American Legion Post 2 held its annual D-Day remembrance ceremony Friday, marking the 81 years since Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, a turning point in World War II. The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. along the Peoria Riverfront next to the RiverPlex, where Legion members gathered to honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who took part in the largest amphibious invasion in history. On June 6, 1944, approximately 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily fortified French coastline to confront Nazi Germany. The operation was supported by over 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft. By the end of the day, the Allies had established a critical foothold in continental Europe but at a steep cost. More than 4,700 Allied forces died that, about 2,000 of them being Americans. Gary Hall, the service officer for Post 2, delivered remarks during the ceremony, underscoring the importance of remembering those who served. 'These events right here — like for D-Day — we want people to never forget what a sacrifice, what payment was made in order to keep our freedom. All gave some and some gave all,' Hall said. Notably, no members of the public attended the ceremony this year. Hall expressed disappointment in the turnout but said he understands that many people had work obligations during the morning hours. The event was held at the Military Services Memorial Plaza, continuing a long-standing tradition by Post 2 to honor those who served and to remind future generations of the cost of freedom. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Bloomberg
19-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Siebert Sees Muni Borrowers Asking More of Banks Amid Volatility
State and local borrowers are asking more of Wall Street banks when they select underwriters for municipal-bond deals, according to Gary Hall, the head of infrastructure and public finance at Siebert Williams Shank & Co. Issuers in the $4 trillion muni market are increasingly querying banks during the underwriter selection process about their willingness to use their balance sheet to support transactions, Hall said in an interview on the sidelines of a Bond Buyer public finance conference in Atlanta. This comes as investors, including banks and insurance companies, are being more selective in what they buy, he said.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Medius Appoints Gary Hall as Chief Product Officer to Drive Product Strategy
BOSTON, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medius, a leading provider of AP Automation and Spend Management solutions, has today announced the appointment of Gary Hall as its Chief Product Officer (CPO). The appointment comes at a transformative time for Medius, following the recent launch of Medius Copilot for Accounts Payable Automation - a smart assistant that streamlines invoice approval, and Medius Supplier Conversations, which enhances supplier engagement through intelligent response automation. As CPO, Hall will lead the development and execution of Medius' global product vision, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of AI-powered, digital-first spend management. With over 25 years of experience in engineering, product development, and strategic leadership, Hall joins Medius from working capital as a service provider GSCF, where he also served as Chief Product Officer. His track record includes scaling digital transformation initiatives, unlocking new revenue streams, and steering product strategy at industry innovators such as Wayfair and iRobot. Hall's extensive expertise and customer-centric approach will be instrumental in accelerating Medius' mission to empower finance teams of the future to optimize and transform spend. Gary Hall, Chief Product Officer, Medius, comments, "Medius is redefining the experience of managing spend with AI, and I'm excited to be part of that journey. We're not just automating processes - we're empowering finance teams to make faster, smarter decisions that drive real business outcomes. Leading this next chapter of product innovation is a rare opportunity, and I'm eager to help shape what the future of spend management looks like." Jim Lucier, Chief Executive Officer, Medius, comments, "As we continue to integrate intelligent technologies into our product offering, Gary's appointment as Chief Product Officer will be critical in ensuring the Medius platform enables our customers to reach their goals. Gary will be essential in leading a global product strategy that provides businesses with a complete view of their spend and continues to transform our APA and spend management solutions offering." For more information, please contact: Dan Bird, Fight or Flight for +44 7885 670798 / Medius@ This information was brought to you by Cision View original content: SOURCE Medius Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Dream beach huts become nightmares as locals 'trapped' on toxic coast
The frustrated owners have branded the council as 'greedy' after finding themselves stuck in a 'vicious circle' of paying high rents or give up the plot Furious beach hut owners on one of Britain's most toxic coastlines feel 'trapped' and unable to sell because of soaring fees. In Heacham, Norfolk, hut owners have been hit with ground rent charges that have skyrocketed from £200 to £730 in just three years. The disgruntled owners are calling the council 'greedy', finding themselves caught in a 'vicious circle' of either coughing up hefty rents or surrendering their plots. Their vibrant chalets have become almost unsellable, with new buyers expected to shell out a whopping £2k transfer fee. Adding insult to injury, pollution issues in the Victorian seaside village have led the Environment Agency to label the water quality as 'poor'. Heacham recently featured among a handful of other beaches that were dubbed Britain's dirtiest and given a Brown Flag award. Holiday Park Guru unveiled its second annual Brown Flag Awards last week. Using official Environment Agency water quality data to select the 'winners', the firm has sent out tasteful brown flags to the worst beaches, so they can warn swimmers of the nastiness lurking just beneath the surface. Warning signs dot the beach at Heachham, advising against swimming due to elevated levels of bacteria and other pollutants. Gary Hall, who has frequented his family's hut in Heacham since the 1980s, lamented: "It has taken away the community there and the companionship built up over the years. "They have destroyed something special through their greed. People I have spoken to have said they would not touch them with a barge pole because of the high costs," he added. Pam Slote, a retiree from Wisbech, expressed her frustration: "We feel incandescent and very cross." Beach hut plots are being relinquished back to the council as owners struggle to afford them or find a buyer. David French, 78, is contemplating giving up his hut, remarking: "They are killing the goose that laid the golden egg." A spokesperson for West Norfolk Council said: "While it is important to note that these are the conditions that all parties signed up to, we acknowledge that during the 10-year period of the leases, changing market circumstances mean that some of these conditions may not be as suitable as they were when agreed in 2016. We are sympathetic to the position of the owners and intend to address these issues during renewal discussions, in time for the leases to be renewed early next year." Brown Flag Award winners (In alphabetical order, with new entrants flagged 'poocomers') Porthluney in Cornwall Coastguards Beach, Erme Estuary in Devon (Poocomer for 2025) Lyme Regis Church Cliff Beach in Dorset (Poocomer for 2025) Southsea East in Hampshire Deal Castle in Kent (Poocomer for 2025) Dymchurch in Kent (Poocomer for 2025) Littlestone in Kent Blackpool North in Lancashire St Annes North in Lancashire Heacham in Norfolk Weston Main, Weston Super Mare Sand Bay and Weston Super Mare Uphill Slipway in Somerset Dunster Beach in Somerset Blue Anchor West in Somerset (Poocomer for 2025) Bognor Regis, Aldwick in Sussex Worthing Beach House in Sussex (Poocomer for 2025) Tynemouth Cullercoats in Tyne and Wear Littlehaven Beach in Tyne and Wear (Poocomer for 2025) Scarborough South Bay in North Yorkshire Bridlington South Beach in East Riding of Yorkshire
