Ascent Strategic Communications

Saul Wealth Hires Robert Appel as Senior Investment Director

Veteran portfolio manager brings more than four decades of institutional investing experience

30 April 2026

Jones Act Waiver Extension Undermines U.S. MaritimeIndustry Without Delivering Consumer Relief

NEW ORLEANS, April 24, 2026 — The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) today responded to the White House’s actions to extend the Jones Act waiver by 90 days, warning that the anticipated action would undercut American maritime investment and jobs while failing to ...

24 April 2026

Grey’s Diner and Community Kitchen Opens on Monday, April 27

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — April 21, 2026 – Your Farms Your Table (YFYT), a Charlotte farm-to-table group offering catering, community meals, and personal chef services, will open Grey’s Diner and Community Kitchen in the Greater Plaza Midwood neighborhood on Monday, April 27. Th...

21 April 2026

Solandra Hospitality Brings “Titanic: Echoes from the Past” Immersive Experience to Charlotte May 2 - June 30

The VR experience debuts at The GreenHouse, a premier adaptive reuse destination in Charlotte’s Historic West End, with tickets on sale April 3

2 April 2026

OrthoCarolina Research Institute to Host Global Leaders in Amputation Surgery and Prosthetic Innovation at BReCON 2026 in Charlotte

Advance Virtual Interview Opportunity

2 April 2026

Ascent Strategic Communications Ranked No. 52 on Inc. Regionals 2026 List of Fastest-Growing Companies in the Mid-Atlantic

In its fifth year, Ascent’s 109% two-year growth reflects rising demand for communications strategies built on clarity, trust, and measurable impact

AvenueWest Global CEO Angela Healy Named a 2026 Colorado Titan 100 Honoree for Second Consecutive Year

Recognition highlights Healy’s continued leadership, innovation, and impact across Colorado’s business community

25 March 2026

Foreign Vessel Operators Now Must Prove Waiving the Jones Act Provides Consumer Savings

NEW ORLEANS, March 18, 2026 -- The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) said the Trump Administration’s temporary 60-day waiver of the Jones Act now forces foreign shippers and long-time opponents of the law to prove their repeated claims that outsourcing American ...

19 March 2026

Jones Act Waiver Would Undermine U.S. Maritime Jobs and Investment as Administration Works to Strengthen Industry

NEW ORLEANS, March 12, 2026 — The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) cautioned that waiving the Jones Act will not lower costs for American consumers but will undermine American jobs and long-term investment in the U.S. maritime industry.

12 March 2026

White House Maritime Action Plan Reflects OMSA Leadership on Regulatory Reform and Offshore Competitiveness

Administration’s new Maritime Action Plan aims for smart regulatory reform and strategic investment in critical maritime infrastructure and workforce

18 February 2026