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Tickets on Sale Now for the 23rd Annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

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月曜日, 11月 6, 2023

Tickets are officially on sale for one of the biggest, most star-studded, and delicious wine and food charity festivals in the country: the 23rd annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®).

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  • Tickets are officially on sale for one of the biggest, most star-studded, and delicious wine and food charity festivals in the country: the 23rd annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231106485643/en/
    Tickets are officially On Sale Now for the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One!
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    “The Festival is as much a showcase of great food and drink as it is a celebration of the spirit of Miami,” says Lee Brian Schrager, Festival Founder and Director.
  • Tickets for the festival are On Sale NOW, with various options to suit your taste and budget at sobewff.org .

5WPR Named 2X Campaign of The Year Finalist in Ragan's PR Daily Awards

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木曜日, 9月 28, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR , one of the largest independently-owned PR Firms in the U.S., is pleased to announce its client work has been named Campaign of the Year finalist in the Food & Beverage and Hospitality & Tourism categories in Ragan's PR Daily Awards.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR , one of the largest independently-owned PR Firms in the U.S., is pleased to announce its client work has been named Campaign of the Year finalist in the Food & Beverage and Hospitality & Tourism categories in Ragan's PR Daily Awards.
  • 5W's Consumer Division is nominated for their work on behalf of client Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream in the Food & Beverage Campaign of the Year category.
  • Ragan's PR Daily Awards is the premier awards program for honoring excellence, creativity, and innovation in the field of PR, and this year's finalists have once again raised the bar to great heights.
  • Winners will be announced during PR Daily Awards Luncheon on December 15, in Washington, D.C.

SNAP Integrations Receives Security Systems Company of the Year Award 2023

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金曜日, 9月 8, 2023

CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SNAP Integrations, an industry leader in customized home and business security solutions, is proud to announce its recognition as the 2023 Security Systems Company of the Year. The commendation, awarded by the Southeastern Chamber of Commerce, will be presented at the forthcoming 2023 Lowcountry Emerging Leaders Awards Gala.

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  • SNAP Integrations awarded 2023 Security Systems Company of the Year by the Southeastern Chamber of Commerce.
  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SNAP Integrations, an industry leader in customized home and business security solutions, is proud to announce its recognition as the 2023 Security Systems Company of the Year.
  • The commendation, awarded by the Southeastern Chamber of Commerce, will be presented at the forthcoming 2023 Lowcountry Emerging Leaders Awards Gala.
  • The award is a testament to SNAP Integrations' unwavering commitment to excellence and its substantial impact on the economic growth of the Tri-County Region and State.

FIU partners with Vida & Estilo, hospitality group behind some of Miami and Las Vegas' most iconic brands, to educate future leaders in the industry

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水曜日, 6月 21, 2023

MIAMI, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vida & Estilo, a national restaurant and hotel group based in Miami, is establishing two new funds to support student success and educational programming at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU).

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  • The Vida & Estilo Hospitality Program Fund will help create and build out training and programming to elevate the skill level of both executive leadership teams and emerging leaders in the hospitality industry.
  • Complementing this fund, the Vida & Estilo Student Support Fund will foster student enrichment and experiences that include scholarships, stipends and student programming.
  • The company is led by CEO, owner and FIU alumnus Matias Pesce, who graduated from FIU in 2018.
  • "Vida & Estilo is proud to continue its partnership with the Chaplin School by establishing the Vida & Estilo Hospitality Program Fund and the Vida & Estilo Student Support Fund," Pesce said.

Industry Veteran Bob McDonald, formerly VP of Operations for Marshall Hotels & Resorts, Joins Murphy Asset Management

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水曜日, 6月 14, 2023

CHICAGO, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Murphy Asset Management, based in Chicago, IL, expands its team as the portfolio and client base continue to grow. 2022 was the best year of growth since the company started more than a decade ago, and the first half of 2023 shows no signs of slowing down.

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  • Murphy Asset Management, headquartered in Chicago, IL, welcomes Bob McDonald to the team as Managing Director.
  • CHICAGO, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Murphy Asset Management , based in Chicago, IL, expands its team as the portfolio and client base continue to grow.
  • McDonald brings 30 years of expertise in hospitality management, having served as VP of Operations for several third-party management companies including Marshall/TPG Hotels and Resorts, and privately-owned management groups.
  • After opening his first hotel, the highly successful Hyatt Centric the Loop Chicago, he formed Murphy Asset Management.

Florida International University student-led "Green Team" diverts over 40 tons of waste at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival®

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木曜日, 3月 23, 2023

The team created 47,960 pounds of recycling, 14,300 pounds of compost and 23,867 pounds of rescued food.

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  • The team created 47,960 pounds of recycling, 14,300 pounds of compost and 23,867 pounds of rescued food.
  • Included in these waste diversion efforts was food donated to local homeless shelters to make thousands of meals for food-insecure communities.
  • Nearly 65,000 people attended the 110+ gourmet gatherings that took place February 23-26 on Miami Beach and across South Florida.
  • "We are here to leave the beach as clean as we found it, and as a way to help our planet.

Foodies and Celebrities Flock to Miami This Weekend for the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

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木曜日, 2月 23, 2023

America’s favorite gourmet gathering on the beach, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) begins today, February 23-26 with its largest edition ever.

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  • America’s favorite gourmet gathering on the beach, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) begins today, February 23-26 with its largest edition ever.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230223005804/en/
    The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One begins today February 23-February 26.
  • Attendees can expect to indulge in some of the world's best food, wine, and spirits while enjoying the gorgeous Miami Beach weather and breathtaking views.
  • Between SOBEWFF® and its sister NYCWFF , more than $48 million has been raised to benefit the respective charities of each Festival.

Dandy Blend Premieres Delicious "Coffee" Beverage at Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, the Nation's Hottest Foodie Event

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水曜日, 2月 15, 2023

MIAMI, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dandy Blend, the herbal beverage that tastes and smells just like coffee with zero caffeine, will serve up a twist on the classic iced latte beverage to thirsty patrons at this year's Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) presented by Capital One. Dandy Blend has partnered with DaVinci Gourmet®, the creators of best-in-class flavored syrups and more that inspire delicious beverages, to host an inspired Artist Coffee Garden pop-up during the festival's Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village signature event. It will be a place where attendees can relax, take photos and try a tasty "coffee" treat.

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  • The coffee alternative will be served oceanside for the celebratory weekend that brings together the world's renowned chefs and celebs along with beverage & foodie aficionados.
  • Inspired by DaVinci Gourmet® baristas, the two brands have created a refreshing and delicious Iced Chocolate Raspberry "Coffee" Latte.
  • Dandy Blend is similar to coffee in terms of its preparation, aroma, and flavor which made partnering with DaVinci Gourmet® a perfect union.
  • To learn more about Dandy Blend, visit DandyBlend.com , or follow @DandyBlend on Facebook and Instagram.

Hospitality Icon Bruce White Dies at 70

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金曜日, 1月 20, 2023

Merrillville, Indiana, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merrillville, Indiana (January 20, 2023) – Bruce White, hospitality industry icon and Founder and Chairman of White Lodging, has died at the age of 70 after a nearly year-long battle with cancer.

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  • Merrillville, Indiana, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merrillville, Indiana (January 20, 2023) – Bruce White, hospitality industry icon and Founder and Chairman of White Lodging, has died at the age of 70 after a nearly year-long battle with cancer.
  • “Bruce was a visionary, a leader, and a hospitality icon like no other,” said White Lodging Chief Executive Officer Jean-Luc Barone.
  • In recent years Bruce White and the White family stepped up their philanthropic support, aligned with this three-word philosophy.
  • Most recently, in recognition of Bruce White’s ongoing support, Purdue University renamed its hospitality school the White Lodging – J.W.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Promotes Lee Brian Schrager to Chief Communications Officer

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水曜日, 1月 11, 2023

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that Lee Brian Schrager has been promoted to the position of Chief Communications Officer, continuing to report to Chief Executive Officer Wayne E. Chaplin.

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  • Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that Lee Brian Schrager has been promoted to the position of Chief Communications Officer, continuing to report to Chief Executive Officer Wayne E. Chaplin.
  • In his newly created role, Mr. Schrager will continue to oversee the Company’s corporate communications functions, including public relations, employee communications, the Company’s corporate website, as well as its Intranet-based communications.
  • In his most recent position of Senior Vice President, Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility, which he has held since 2016, Mr. Schrager has helped significantly strengthen and expand the Company’s communications capabilities.
  • In 2011, Mr. Schrager commemorated the 10th anniversary of SOBEWFF® with the release of his first book, Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook.