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520 Lofts on Hamilton Street | Allentown, PA
Core States Group's new office will open April 2023 at 520 Lofts on Hamilton Street, a mixed-use building designed by Bernardon, a division of Core States Group. (c)2023 Don Pearse Photographers, Inc.

AMBLER, Pa., March 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Core States Group, a nationally recognized firm that designs, builds, and manages multi-site programs and build-to-suit projects for some of the world's most notable brands, has announced their expansion into Allentown, PA. Core States Group's new office will open April 2023 at 520 Lofts on Hamilton Street, a mixed-use building designed by Bernardon, a division of Core States Group.

Core States Group's expansion into Allentown, the third-largest city and fastest-growing region in Pennsylvania, will be their fourth office in the state and 21st location in North America. This new location will allow for continued expansion of Core States Group's integrated divisions and service delivery throughout the region and nationally.

Along with the success of 520 Lofts - which was nationally recognized in 2019 for its outstanding architecture, creativity, and inventiveness by Multifamily Executive magazine - Core States Group has been involved with multiple programs for nationally known convenience store, retail banking, and restaurant brands as well as more than 30 projects in the Lehigh Valley, which include transformative developments such as 1010 Apartments, Cityplace South, Morning Call redevelopment, The Hive, The Gallery, Walnut Street Commons, and the Walnut Street Parking Garage. 

"I am proud of the contributions the Bernardon team has made in the revitalized landscape of Allentown and the surrounding Lehigh Valley," said D. David Dugan, President and CEO, Core States Group. "The decision to expand was a logical next step for us as we continue to create a world where all environments improve everyday life."
 

About Core States Group

Core States Group is dedicated to creating a world where all environments improve everyday life. Through its signature integrated approach, the company's divisions deliver architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, engineering, program management, construction, energy, signage and branded environments, and technology solutions. With 21 offices throughout the United States and Canada, Core States Group designs, builds, and manages multi-site programs and build-to-suit projects in the corporate, education, energy, financial, fueling, hospitality, housing for aging, multi-unit, restaurants, and retail markets. Core States Group's ability to provide seamless continuity, drive speed to market, and facilitate a remarkable client experience has been recognized on top lists throughout the industry. For more information, visit www.core-states.com. 

Watercress Beds
Watercress beds at B&W Quality Growers' farm in Fellsmere, FL.

FELLSMERE, Fla., March 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - As National Agriculture Week approaches, B&W Quality Growers (B&W) is proud to share its Smart Farming Initiative and the practices implemented to grow healthy products sustainably and naturally. With over 150 years of experience, B&W provides 100% natural watercress, arugula, and spinach on a year-round basis.

This annual availability is achieved by actively taking advantage of each of its eight farms' peak growing seasons. But following the sun has passive and environmental benefits too. Because each farm can recharge naturally in seasonal rotation, there is a reduced need and use of chemicals. By utilizing this system, B&W has reduced its chemical usage by over 50% in the past 10 years.

With B&W's primary product being watercress - a rapidly growing perennial plant that grows in waterbeds - a high sustainable priority is its water conservation efforts. To limit runoff and save valuable water resources, B&W utilizes a water recirculation system in each of the waterbeds that makes all the water used on the farm reusable. B&W is net zero for water waste. 

As a grower that harvests, packs, and ships in-house, B&W's sustainable practices go from farm to facility. Its product bags are from recycled materials and are recyclable, and since switching from wax-coated cardboard, B&W's shipping and food service boxes are recyclable as well. 

B&W Quality Growers' mission is to provide the highest quality and flavor of distinctive leafy greens, but it has a passion to do so sustainably and ecologically. For more information about B&W's Smart Farming Initiative and watercress, visit bwqualitygrowers.com. 

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About B&W Quality Growers

With over 150 years of experience, B&W Quality Growers is the largest grower of distinctive leafy greens, including watercress, arugula, and spinach. B&W has farms in eight states and provides the highest quality of healthy flavorful greens to wholesale, retail, and foodservice across North America. For more information, visit bwqualitygrowers.com.