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James Beard Foundation and Houston First Corporation Gather Chefs, Advocates, and Leaders in Houston for January 2023 Chef Action Summit

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Lundi, décembre 19, 2022
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HOUSTON, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over three days from January 29-31, some of the nation's best chefs, advocates, and leaders—many of whom are alumni of the James Beard Foundation Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change—will come together in Houston, Texas for the Foundation's preeminent Chef Action Summit. In support of the people behind America's food culture, as well as a thriving, more equitable, and sustainable food system—this is only the second time the James Beard Foundation (JBF) has held a summit of this magnitude.

Key Points: 
  • The James Beard Foundation, in partnership with Houston First Corporation, will host the pivotal event—resulting in a set of chef-driven policy recommendations for the 2023 Farm Bill.
  • The Foundation, through initiatives like the Chef Action Summit, is committed to ensuring they have the tools and training needed to drive change.
  • The second Chef Action Summit—part of the James Beard Foundation's advocacy programs—is hosted by the Houston First Corporation.
  • The James Beard Foundation's programs are also supported by American Airlines, the official airline of the James Beard Foundation; Capital One, the official credit card and banking partner of the James Beard Foundation; and Windstar Cruises, the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation.

The Center for Global Health Innovation Unveils the Becoming Better Ancestors™ Project Focused on Addressing Future Pandemics & Worldwide Health Threats

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Mardi, décembre 6, 2022
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Henderson, launched the campaign to eradicate smallpox , which stands among global health’s greatest success stories as the only human disease that has ever been completely eradicated.

Key Points: 
  • Henderson, launched the campaign to eradicate smallpox , which stands among global health’s greatest success stories as the only human disease that has ever been completely eradicated.
  • “Pandemics and disease do not discriminate and affect everyone - no matter race, religion, socioeconomic status, or gender.
  • Program sponsors include the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation , Exemplars in Global Health , Ford Foundation , Skoll Foundation , The Carter Center , The Rockefeller Foundation , The Task Force for Global Health , and the CDC Foundation .
  • Foege has helped the world understand how we can tackle the largest global health challenges we face as human beings,” said Melinda French Gates, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Concern America Celebrates 50 Years of Transforming Lives in Materially Poor Communities

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Mardi, décembre 13, 2022
Professional Services, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Philanthropy, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Social Services, Food, Buckminster Fuller, Patient, Refugee, Conrad, History, Fuller, Education, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Volunteering, Health, Violence, Concern, Medicine

Concern America, established by volunteers, was initially focused on supporting food and education centers in refugee camps in Bangladesh.

Key Points: 
  • Concern America, established by volunteers, was initially focused on supporting food and education centers in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
  • Since then, the organization has extended its mission of transforming need into self-sufficiency to other communities around the world.
  • Since 1972, Concern America has improved the lives of more than 2 million people in 15 countries.
  • Because of its history serving communities faced with violence, Concern America maintains a low profile and intentionally does not receive government funding.

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Pledges $1.2M Donation to UN-Hosted Sanitation and Water for All Partnership

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Lundi, décembre 12, 2022
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GENEVA, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has become the most recent donor of the UN-hosted Sanitation and Water for All global partnership (SWA), pledging $1.2 million to support water, sanitation, and hygiene projects through 2024.

Key Points: 
  • GENEVA, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has become the most recent donor of the UN-hosted Sanitation and Water for All global partnership (SWA), pledging $1.2 million to support water, sanitation, and hygiene projects through 2024.
  • The Hilton Foundation joins other SWA donors, including governments and prominent foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
  • "Access to clean water and sanitation is a crucial component of prosperity and development," said Nabil Chemaly, senior program officer for the Safe Water Initiative at the Hilton Foundation.
  • SWA is a United Nations-hosted partnership working towards a joint objective of water, sanitation, and hygiene for all.

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Pledges $1.2M Donation to UN-Hosted Sanitation and Water for All Partnership

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Lundi, décembre 12, 2022
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GENEVA, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has become the most recent donor of the UN-hosted Sanitation and Water for All global partnership (SWA), pledging $1.2 million to support water, sanitation, and hygiene projects through 2024.

Key Points: 
  • GENEVA, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has become the most recent donor of the UN-hosted Sanitation and Water for All global partnership (SWA), pledging $1.2 million to support water, sanitation, and hygiene projects through 2024.
  • The Hilton Foundation joins other SWA donors, including governments and prominent foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
  • "Access to clean water and sanitation is a crucial component of prosperity and development," said Nabil Chemaly, senior program officer for the Safe Water Initiative at the Hilton Foundation.
  • SWA is a United Nations-hosted partnership working towards a joint objective of water, sanitation, and hygiene for all.

MEMOPay Payment Solution Launched to Reduce Fraudulent Chargebacks

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Jeudi, décembre 1, 2022
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Costa Mesa, California--(Newsfile Corp. - December 1, 2022) - MEMO Financial Services, Inc. has recently launched MEMOPay, a payment method they will roll out to merchants seeking to reduce their exposure to fraudulent chargebacks.

Key Points: 
  • Costa Mesa, California--(Newsfile Corp. - December 1, 2022) - MEMO Financial Services, Inc. has recently launched MEMOPay, a payment method they will roll out to merchants seeking to reduce their exposure to fraudulent chargebacks.
  • With the dramatic increase in online sales, credit card issuers and retailers are searching for ways to reduce the increasing prevalence of fraudulent chargebacks while still providing consumers with a seamless customer experience.
  • But, this increase in online sales has come with a cost - a corresponding increase in fraudulent chargebacks, otherwise known as 'friendly fraud.'
  • Through partnerships with high-quality merchants and fraud prevention entities, MEMOPay intends to become a leading alt-payments solution focused on reducing friendly fraud.

Space Perspective Becomes First Global Space Travel Experience Company

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Mardi, novembre 15, 2022
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Now with the capacity to launch from marine-based sites around the world, in addition to launching from land on Floridas Space Coast, Space Perspective becomes the first global space travel experience company, offering safe and sustainable journeys to the edge of space from where Explorers live and play.

Key Points: 
  • Now with the capacity to launch from marine-based sites around the world, in addition to launching from land on Floridas Space Coast, Space Perspective becomes the first global space travel experience company, offering safe and sustainable journeys to the edge of space from where Explorers live and play.
  • Space Perspective will change your relationship with our planet by providing the quintessential astronaut experience of viewing Earth from the blackness of space, said Jane Poynter, Space Perspectives Founder and Co-CEO.
  • MS Voyager and future Space Perspective Marine Spaceports give the company the operational flexibility needed to grow its business more quickly to reach a supply-constrained global market for commercial space travel that analysts recently estimated could reach over $8 billion by 2030 [1] .
  • Building on that experience, the Space Perspective crew has innovated and patented the safest spaceflight experience in the world.

Diageo North America Honors US Military Troops on Veterans Day Through Annual Military Service Appreciation Day Event

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Lundi, novembre 14, 2022
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In commemoration of Veterans Day this year, Diageo North America hosted its seventh annual Military Service Appreciation Day event.

Key Points: 
  • In commemoration of Veterans Day this year, Diageo North America hosted its seventh annual Military Service Appreciation Day event.
  • Together, Diageo employees, non-profit organizations and community leaders designed and assembled care packages for US military troops serving overseas and at home.
  • Every year, we honor our US military troops on Veterans Day through our annual Military Service Appreciation Day packing event.
  • Follow at Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.

NATHAN'S FAMOUS PROVIDES $5,000 DONATION TO THREE SQUARE FOOD BANK WITH HELP FROM PROFESSIONAL TWITCH STREAMERS

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Vendredi, novembre 18, 2022
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SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2020, Nathan's Famous launched its Twitch gaming program, Nathan's Duos, to match gamers to play side-by-side and create genuine moments of connection through livestreaming events. In its continued efforts to bring people together, the program is transforming from online livestreams to in-person events to give back locally.

Key Points: 
  • Together, Nathan's Famous and JoshOG are donating to local food banks in the areas where the professional gamers are based.
  • Earlier today, Nathan's Famous and JoshOG met with fellow streamer SheefGG to recognize Southern Nevada's only food bank and largest hunger relief organization,Three Square Food Bank,with a $5,000 donation.
  • "We're proud to support Three Square Food Bank in its efforts to aid those in the Las Vegas community who are at risk of hunger."
  • That's more than 341,000 people who don't have reliable access to enough nutritious food," said Three Square Food Bank Interim President and CEO Michelle Beck.

360° Painting Franchisee Roxanne Conrad Named Brand President, Aims To Grow Franchisees' Businesses Through Systemwide Development

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Vendredi, novembre 18, 2022
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 360° Painting, the residential and commercial painting franchise with over 140 units, has welcomed one of its top franchisees to the leadership team. Roxanne Conrad, who operates a multi-million-dollar location in the greater-Chicago area with her husband, Brian, is bringing her franchise experience to the President's seat.

Key Points: 
  • Looking to the future, Conrad aims to grow each franchisee individually to better develop the franchise system-wide.
  • "As a franchisee, you don't really ever see yourself on the other side of things," Conrad said.
  • Before her time with 360 Painting, Conrad worked in marketing at a subsidiary of Xerox, developing her sales and marketing skills, where she met her husband.
  • After they opened their 360 Painting franchise, Conrad was still working in corporate America and handling strategy for the franchise after hours.