First lady

SHOWTIME® AND THE RITZ-CARLTON TRANSFORM PRESIDENTIAL SUITES TO THE FIRST LADY SUITES AHEAD OF NEW SERIES DEBUT

Retrieved on: 
Freitag, März 4, 2022

Overnight stays in the First Lady Suites will be exclusively available to Marriott Bonvoy members through the Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform.

Key Points: 
  • Overnight stays in the First Lady Suites will be exclusively available to Marriott Bonvoy members through the Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform.
  • Marriott Bonvoy Moments gives members the chance to use points earned from travel and everyday activities to bid on exclusive VIP access to bucket list experiences.
  • The stays include an opportunity to dine like a First Lady with a private in-suite custom-curated dinner and drinks for two, featuring the First Ladies' favorite recipes.
  • Later this month, members will also have the opportunity to attend the VIP world premiere of THE FIRST LADY through the Moments platform.

North Dakota First Lady to Deliver Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School Commencement Address

Retrieved on: 
Dienstag, Februar 8, 2022

North Dakota First Lady Kathryn Burgum, whose recovery from addiction has fueled a personal and public-service mission to end the stigma and shame associated with the disease, will deliver the 23rd Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies commencement address on April 22.

Key Points: 
  • North Dakota First Lady Kathryn Burgum, whose recovery from addiction has fueled a personal and public-service mission to end the stigma and shame associated with the disease, will deliver the 23rd Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies commencement address on April 22.
  • The invitation-only commencementthe schools first in-person ceremony since 2019will be held at Hamline University in St. Paul due to pandemic-related patient-safety protocols currently limiting visitation to the campus that the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School shares with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundations health care facility in Center City, Minn.
  • With both onsite and distance-learning options, the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School typically enrolls more than 200 students each year in its two addiction counseling programs.
  • The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

PSFCU MEMBERS RAISE A RECORD $175,000 FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

Retrieved on: 
Montag, Januar 24, 2022

Since 2014, the Credit Union members have donated over a million dollars to this noble cause.

Key Points: 
  • Since 2014, the Credit Union members have donated over a million dollars to this noble cause.
  • Polish & Slavic FCU members have donated a record $175,000 for children in need during the annual charity drive.
  • During that time, PSFCU members made contributions at PSFCU branches and on-line for a grand total of $175,176.
  • "Yet again, PSFCU members have proven that charity runs in their blood.

LOREAL SARKISIAN JOINS ELIZABETH PURPICH COLLECTION AS BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR ITS LONGHORN LUXURY BRAND

Retrieved on: 
Donnerstag, Januar 20, 2022

HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Elizabeth Purpich Collection, founded by coveted handbag and accessory designer, Elizabeth Younger Purpich, announced today that Loreal Sarkisian , the 'First Lady of Texas Longhorns football,' has been named a Brand Ambassador for its Longhorn Luxury brand of handbags and accessories.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Elizabeth Purpich Collection, founded by coveted handbag and accessory designer, Elizabeth Younger Purpich, announced today that Loreal Sarkisian , the 'First Lady of Texas Longhorns football,' has been named a Brand Ambassador for its Longhorn Luxury brand of handbags and accessories.
  • The Longhorn Luxury brand is part of a curated collection of custom-made, luxury leather lifestyle products, including handbags, wristlets, charms, and clutches.
  • Ms. Purpich, Founder and CEO of The Elizabeth Purpich Collection, said, "We're honored to team up with Loreal, the First Lady of Texas Longhorns football.
  • We believe The Elizabeth Purpich Collection as well as the Longhorn Luxury brand uniquely epitomize the dynamic art of fashion.

PSFCU Members Raise a Record Sum for Children in Need

Retrieved on: 
Donnerstag, Januar 6, 2022

The annual "Children's Holiday Smile" campaign started on November 26 and lasted until December 31, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The annual "Children's Holiday Smile" campaign started on November 26 and lasted until December 31, 2021.
  • During that time, PSFCU members made 7,761 contributions at 21 PSFCU branches and on-line for a total amount of $174,498.
  • During the holiday season between Thanksgiving and the end of 2021, they showed incredible generosity and commitment to helping children in need, and also broke the fundraising record, raising nearly $175,000, said PSFCU President/CEO Bogdan Chmielewski.
  • Founded in Brooklyn, NY in 1976 by immigrants, PSFCU is the largest ethnic credit union in the U.S. with $2.5 billion in assets.

Shindig is Recognized by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Real Networking Through Ad-Hoc, Flexible Discussions With Its Shindig Virtual Events Platform

Retrieved on: 
Donnerstag, Januar 6, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the global virtual events market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Shindig with the 2021 Global Virtual Events New Product Innovation Award. The company's virtual events platform allows hosts and attendees to conduct ad-hoc, flexible discussions that users can create themselves with whom they want at will. Shindig's "work the room" networking functionality enables event participants to launch natural conversations with the specific individuals they want to network with and seamlessly add others to these conversations. The Virtual Backstage feature enables admins to prepare speakers and check their audio and video before bringing them onto the stage, averting all the "can you hear me?" moments that mar other virtual event productions. It also enables hosts to open the floor like a town hall and accept questions or contributions from any audience participants of up to several thousand on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Key Points: 
  • The Shindig platform innovates and executes events reliably, attracting event hosts from all sectors, ranging from government to education to entertainment.
  • The Shindig platform delivers efficient, inclusive, high quality event experiences as demand for multi-session and hybrid events increases.
  • Other benefits of the virtual events platform include:
    Access to guest list and customization options, including consents, RSVPs, backgrounds, reminders, splash pages, and metadata.
  • "The Shindig platform enables flexible, ad-hoc events, and focuses on making each event uniquely-engaging, which sets it apart from the competition."

Shindig is Recognized by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Real Networking Through Ad-Hoc, Flexible Discussions With Its Shindig Virtual Events Platform

Retrieved on: 
Donnerstag, Januar 6, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the global virtual events market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Shindig with the 2021 Global Virtual Events New Product Innovation Award. The company's virtual events platform allows hosts and attendees to conduct ad-hoc, flexible discussions that users can create themselves with whom they want at will. Shindig's "work the room" networking functionality enables event participants to launch natural conversations with the specific individuals they want to network with and seamlessly add others to these conversations. The Virtual Backstage feature enables admins to prepare speakers and check their audio and video before bringing them onto the stage, averting all the "can you hear me?" moments that mar other virtual event productions. It also enables hosts to open the floor like a town hall and accept questions or contributions from any audience participants of up to several thousand on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Key Points: 
  • The Shindig platform innovates and executes events reliably, attracting event hosts from all sectors, ranging from government to education to entertainment.
  • The Shindig platform delivers efficient, inclusive, high quality event experiences as demand for multi-session and hybrid events increases.
  • Other benefits of the virtual events platform include:
    Access to guest list and customization options, including consents, RSVPs, backgrounds, reminders, splash pages, and metadata.
  • "The Shindig platform enables flexible, ad-hoc events, and focuses on making each event uniquely-engaging, which sets it apart from the competition."

The Galien Foundation Announces Shortlist of Prix Galien Golden Jubilee Nominees

Retrieved on: 
Montag, Dezember 13, 2021

"The Prix Galien Golden Jubilee Awards Program, which is a culmination of the Foundation's 50 years of celebrating innovation across the globe, honors those products that have improved the human condition over the last 50 years," said Bruno Cohen, Chairman of The Galien Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • "The Prix Galien Golden Jubilee Awards Program, which is a culmination of the Foundation's 50 years of celebrating innovation across the globe, honors those products that have improved the human condition over the last 50 years," said Bruno Cohen, Chairman of The Galien Foundation.
  • Eligible candidates were drawn from the 250 products awarded the Prix Galien by the 14 member-country chapters between 1970 and 2019.
  • "It is extremely timely that the proclamation of the first Laureates of Prix Galien Africa coincides with the announcement of the Golden Jubilee shortlist," said President Macky Sall.
  • Also honored during the first Prix Galien Africa ceremony were three products selected by a jury of global health experts in the following categories:

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Visits Texas Children's Hospital in Nationwide Effort to Encourage Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations

Retrieved on: 
Donnerstag, November 18, 2021

HOUSTON, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Texas Children's Hospital proudly hosted the nation's First Lady Jill Biden, Ed.D., and U.S.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Texas Children's Hospital proudly hosted the nation's First Lady Jill Biden, Ed.D., and U.S.
  • Biden and Murthy at Texas Children's to emphasize their support for the COVID-19 vaccine for children.
  • "Texas Children's Hospital was tremendously honored to host First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, U.S.
  • To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines and Texas Children's equitable vaccination efforts, please visit the Texas Children's COVID-19 Vaccine Hub .

Blackstone Achieves Its Goal of 100,000 Veterans, Veteran Spouses and Caregivers Hired Across Portfolio Companies

Retrieved on: 
Donnerstag, November 11, 2021

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) is proud to announce that 100,000 veterans, veteran spouses and caregivers have been hired across its portfolio companies through the Veterans Hiring Initiative since 2013.

Key Points: 
  • Blackstone (NYSE: BX) is proud to announce that 100,000 veterans, veteran spouses and caregivers have been hired across its portfolio companies through the Veterans Hiring Initiative since 2013.
  • Determined to tackle the problem, he returned to Blackstone and pledged to leverage its internal resources and work with portfolio companies to hire 50,000 veterans, veteran spouses and caregivers over the course of five years.
  • By 2017, Blackstone portfolio companies hit that target one year ahead of schedule, and the firm redoubled its efforts.
  • This year, Blackstone portfolio companies achieved that goal, hiring a total of 100,000 veterans, veteran spouses and caregivers only eight years from Mr. Schwarzmans original pledge.