Investor accelerates Sam the Concrete Man franchise growth

Sources: Sam the Concrete Man, Denver; CP staff North America’s leading franchise in residential or commercial flatwork has entered a strategic partnership with Eagle Merchant Partners, an Atlanta private equity firm recognized for its franchise investment focus. The partnership will fuel growth of a Sam the Concrete Man franchise model—combining internal marketing, contact center, and dedicated operations teams—that has seen…

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EPA cites strength in 2024 enforcement action, compliance metrics

Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s FY2024 Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Annual Results report indicates 1,800-plus concluded civil cases, over 120 criminal defendants charged, more than 225 million pounds of recorded pollution reductions, and 8,500+ inspections, a nearly 10 percent year-over-year increase. Work completed over the October 2023-September 2024 window, EPA contends, establishes “a solid foundation…

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