DANBURY, CONN.—Employee empowerment has always been a key operating principal for Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH). To take its Journey culture to new heights this year and boost employee engagement, the owner and operator of 32 hotels has partnered with Beekeeper, the leading app for frontline teams. Beekeeper features an intelligent dashboard that connects property leaders and the corporate management team with all frontline employees to improve internal communication, support HR teams, and streamline business processes. Secure, relevant information is readily distributed, searchable, and measurable in one central hub for an efficient digitized workflow. “We’ve only been using Beekeeper for 30 days, and it has quickly...

ATLANTA—With ongoing credit market dislocations, Peachtree Group originated a $40 million retroactive CPACE loan to BLG SAN DIEGO, LLC (BLG) for its recently opened 147-room AC Hotel San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter in Calif. The Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) financing was amortized over 30 years and required no payment for a year, followed by five years of interest-only payments. Also, the proceeds allowed BLG to pay down its senior loan with California-based Preferred Bank and E.Sun Commercial Bank, Ltd. to under $20 million, thereby mitigating the banks’ exposure. “This innovative capital structure significantly alleviated the immediate financial pressures, enabling the hotel to...

NORTON SHORES, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-saving lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, announced the promotion of Bill Liberto to Vice President Sales for Commercial Accounts. In his new role, Liberto will be responsible for growing and strengthening the company’s business position with commercial, industrial and municipal customers, contractors, builders and energy management companies across the United States. “His background has been invaluable in helping EarthTronics quickly make inroads with many key customers, as well as in new markets,” said Kevin Youngquist, Executive Vice President of EarthTronics. “Throughout his career, Bill has demonstrated his ability to...

PULASKI, N.Y—HealthWay announced that executive team member Daniel Phalen will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Phalen previously served as HealthWay’s Chief Operating Officer, overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, and sales operations while leading continuous improvement projects. HealthWay thanks former CEO Jeffrey Pecoroni for his hard work, dedication, and inspirational leadership and wishes him well in his new endeavors. Phalen has a diverse background and has been an asset to HealthWay during his tenure. He brings a variety of commercial, operational, and general management experience across public and private equity-owned businesses. He most recently served as executive vice...

OMAHA, NEB.—CleanCore Solutions, Inc., developer of the patented aqueous ozone technology that works as an all-purpose cleaner, announced that Byrd Hotel Group, an owner and operator of hotels and extended stay facilities for more than 70 years, will be installing a variety of the company’s products at the first four of its locations, with a commitment to deploy the company’s products across all of Byrd’s locations. Byrd has been in business for over seventy years and currently operates hotels and extended stay facilities throughout Phoenix. CleanCore products to be installed include Power Caddies, O3 Cleanpaks, Ice Machines, Fill Stations, and Laundry units. For more in-depth...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Sofidel to the Paper Products section of its Green Product & Service Directory. Sofidel is known for its commitment to producing high-quality paper products utilizing environmentally friendly, energy-efficient processes. It continues to find innovative, sustainable solutions to help the planet and its people thrive by applying strict procurement policies for raw materials of forestry origin and managing water responsibly by constantly monitoring production processes. Its Papernet brands, including HyTech Seas dispensers and Dissolve Tech paper towels, offer hospitality properties sustainable hygiene options to best meet guests’ cleanliness and quality expectations. All are ideal...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—In a recent survey by Bradley Co., nearly 70 percent of Americans reported having a particularly unpleasant experience in a public restroom due to the poor condition of the facility. The top restroom aggravations include clogged or unflushed toilets, an old, dirty or unkempt appearance and unpleasant smells. Unfortunately, hospitality establishments that neglect restroom cleaning and maintenance are jeopardizing their image. Almost 60 percent of respondents believe an unclean restroom shows poor management, 56 percent are left with a tarnished opinion of the business and half vow not to return or will think twice about doing so. On the...

IRVINE, CALIF.—Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, in collaboration with Versa Designed Surfaces, announces the launch of Circon—a revolutionary bio-sourced, carbon-neutral Type II vinyl wallcovering. Created to address the growing demand for sustainable and high-performance solutions in commercial interiors across workplaces, hospitality venues, and educational institutions, Circon establishes a new benchmark in wallcovering innovation. The patent-pending Circon introduces a groundbreaking approach to wallcovering technology. It integrates the durability of traditional vinyl with over 70 percent bio-sourced, rapidly renewable resources, offering an environmentally friendly alternative without compromising on quality or aesthetics. Key components include 100 percent renewable wood-based feedstock from sustainable forestry, an...

LOS ANGELES—Acclaim Lighting, a leader in innovative and advanced lighting technology, announced that it has updated its Outdoor Link System, a smart solution to reduce the time-consuming challenge of distributing power and control to multiple exterior lighting fixtures. New to the Outdoor Link System are additional layout options made possible by new cable configurations. A new Y connection option is ideal for pole mounting or extending the cable system to two units. Plus, an enhanced molding process means increased durability for the entire system to stand up to extreme environmental challenges. Acclaim’s Outdoor Link System utilizes fast-fit IP67-rated hybrid connectors and compact...

CAMPBELL, CALIF.—ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), and global innovator LG Electronics (LG) have formed a strategic partnership to leverage their respective strengths for future innovations in EV charging. The first output of this relationship will be commercial charging solutions that encompass ChargePoint’s industry-leading charger management software and LG’s advanced EV charging hardware, with deliveries expected to begin later this summer. Future areas of collaboration may include combining ChargePoint EV charging solutions with LG energy storage systems, integration of the LG ThinQ smart home platform with ChargePoint’s award-winning Home Flex residential charger, and chargers that leverage LG’s...