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Surcheros Fresh Mex Accelerates Growth with Top Talent Leadership Team

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Surcheros Fresh Mex is investing in seasoned talent as the premium Fresh Mex brand forges ahead with resilient growth plans.

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  • Surcheros Fresh Mex is investing in seasoned talent as the premium Fresh Mex brand forges ahead with resilient growth plans.
  • "Led by our accomplished executive team, we are amplifying our growth trajectory and solidifying our brand identity," said Luke Christian , Founder & CEO of Surcheros.
  • The Surcheros leadership team now features the following:
    Joining Surcheros in 2019, Philpotts quickly ascended to the role of Vice President of Business Development & Franchise Relations by October 2020, driving new partnerships and market opportunities.
  • With over 15 years in restaurants and retail, Horowitz joined Surcheros in April 2023, playing a pivotal role in repositioning the brand.

The Executive Leadership Council Honors Synchrony for Outstanding Commitment to DEI at 2023 ELC Annual Recognition Gala

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent global membership organization for Black current and former CEOs, senior executives, board members, top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders, announced Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) as the recipient of its 2023 Corporate Award for outstanding commitment to achieving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Synchrony will be honored during the 2023 ELC Annual Recognition Gala taking place on Oct. 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.

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  • Synchrony will be honored during the 2023 ELC Annual Recognition Gala taking place on Oct. 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.
  • We are honored to recognize the Synchrony team with this year's 2023 ELC Corporate Award."
  • "We're honored and humbled to be recognized by The ELC for the hard work and outstanding contributions of our teams across Synchrony.
  • This year's gala highlights business achievement, honors corporate and individual trailblazers, and will deliver $2.8 million in scholarships to ELC Scholarship Program awardees.

Bain & Company and Microsoft establish strategic partnership to help clients accelerate and scale AI adoption

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The partnership combines Bain's multi-disciplinary expertise in strategic business advice, machine learning, application engineering, and Microsoft's Azure OpenAI service to provide customers with the tools they need to accelerate adoption of AI services and solutions.

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  • The partnership combines Bain's multi-disciplinary expertise in strategic business advice, machine learning, application engineering, and Microsoft's Azure OpenAI service to provide customers with the tools they need to accelerate adoption of AI services and solutions.
  • Bain's move to collaborate with Microsoft to provide enhanced services to clients implementing AI programs comes as the firm is experiencing a sharp rise in demand for its AI services.
  • "Bain has been in the forefront, helping clients across industries to identify and realize AI's full potential.
  • "As the business demand for end-to-end AI services continues to rise, I'm excited to see the partnership between Microsoft and Bain & Company help meet this need," Kelly Rogan, CVP, Global System Integrators and Advisory Partners at Microsoft.

NextUp Launches "You Are NextUp" Campaign Celebrating Women in Business

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NextUp, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing all women in business, is launching its first national campaign, "You Are NextUp." This groundbreaking initiative will spotlight 100 remarkable women, and their allies, who are making significant strides in business at every level. The campaign will officially kick off at the NextUp Leadership Summit in Chicago on September 26, 2023. This year's Summit has garnered unprecedented interest, with more than 1,600 attendees, marking the highest in-person attendance in the organization's 22-year history and representing more than 17,000 NextUp members.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NextUp, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing all women in business, is launching its first national campaign, "You Are NextUp."
  • This groundbreaking initiative will spotlight 100 remarkable women, and their allies, who are making significant strides in business at every level.
  • The campaign will officially kick off at the NextUp Leadership Summit in Chicago on September 26, 2023.
  • For more information about the "You Are NextUp" campaign or to learn more about NextUp, visit nextupisnow.org .

Operation Homefront presents prestigious Cornerstone Award to Alba Baylin of The Coca-Cola Company

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Monday, September 25, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America's military families, has presented its 2023 Cornerstone Award to Alba Baylin, Vice President of Stakeholder and Social Impact Management, The Coca-Cola Company, North America Operating Unit.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America's military families, has presented its 2023 Cornerstone Award to Alba Baylin, Vice President of Stakeholder and Social Impact Management, The Coca-Cola Company, North America Operating Unit.
  • "Alba has always provided a clear, consistent and resounding voice for supporting and empowering military women," said Brig.
  • Operation Homefront presents the Cornerstone Award to individuals who have gone above and beyond to help Operation Homefront transform how it serves military families and delivers its mission.
  • "Alba has always provided a clear, consistent and resounding voice for supporting and empowering military women," said Brig.

The Coca-Cola Company Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Release

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Friday, September 22, 2023

The Coca-Cola Company today announced it will release third quarter 2023 financial results Oct. 24 before the New York Stock Exchange opens.

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  • The Coca-Cola Company today announced it will release third quarter 2023 financial results Oct. 24 before the New York Stock Exchange opens.
  • The release will be followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m.
  • The company invites investors to join a webcast at investors.coca-colacompany.com .
  • Downloadable files, as well as a transcript, will be available within 24 hours after the call on the company’s website.

Bluestone Equity Partners Invests in RWS Global, the World’s Largest Provider of Live Shows, Destinations and Immersive Experiences

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Bluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in RWS Global, the world’s largest provider of live shows, destinations and immersive experiences across the hospitality, leisure, theatrical, corporate, retail and sports sectors.

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  • Bluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in RWS Global, the world’s largest provider of live shows, destinations and immersive experiences across the hospitality, leisure, theatrical, corporate, retail and sports sectors.
  • Built on more than 120 years of combined expertise, RWS Global is the combination of four powerhouse companies — RWS, ted, JRA and ARC.
  • Together, they design, create, cast, produce and operate more entertainment experiences and destinations than any other provider in the world.
  • From cruise ships, museums, theme parks and sports venues, to destinations, resorts, stage and screen, RWS Global delivers unmatched capabilities from ideation to execution.

WPP Launches ‘Screaming Creativity’ Podcast Series Hosted by Chief Creative Officer Rob Reilly

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces the launch of a new video podcast series hosted by WPP's Chief Creative Officer, Rob Reilly.

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  • WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces the launch of a new video podcast series hosted by WPP's Chief Creative Officer, Rob Reilly.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230918598639/en/
    WPP's Screaming Creativity podcast, hosted by Chief Creative Officer Rob Reilly (pictured) launches today on leading platforms.
  • In each episode, Rob Reilly will be joined by influential leaders from across the creative industries to engage in thoughtful, candid conversations.
  • Rob Reilly, Chief Creative Officer of WPP, said: “My entire creative philosophy is built on ideas landing loudly in culture and spreading like crazy.

AXA XL to host live webinar to discuss climate change's impact water resources during Climate Week NYC

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Friday, September 15, 2023

The live webinar -- The Climate Water Nexus: Why Water-Related Risk is an Important Part of Climate Strategies – will be held Monday, September 18, at 10:30 a.m. Registration is open to the public. 

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  • The live webinar -- The Climate Water Nexus: Why Water-Related Risk is an Important Part of Climate Strategies – will be held Monday, September 18, at 10:30 a.m.
  • According to AXA XL's Global Sustainability Director Suzanne Scatliffe, "Water is heavily impacted by climate change but frequently, water issues are not appropriately addressed in climate risk management.
  • David Rawe, Director of Risk Management, Las Vegas Valley Water District, a global leader in water distribution for Southern Nevada.
  • Ellen Shaddock, Sustainability Project Manager, who has been leading on AXA XL's Valuing Water initiative for the last three years.

Independent Board Member and Former Fortune 500 Global Executive, Arlene Isaacs-Lowe to be Honored with The Executive Leadership Council 2023 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) announced today that it will honor Arlene Isaacs-Lowe with the prestigious 2023 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award during its 2023 Annual ELC Recognition Gala on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland at 5:00 p.m. ET.

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  • The ELC is recognized as the preeminent global membership organization for Black current and former CEOs, senior executives, and board members of Fortune 1000 and equivalent companies, top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders.
  • Created in honor of The ELC's founding member and first president and CEO Alvaro L. Martins, the Heritage Award recognizes an individual who has made significant lifetime contributions toward supporting the achievement of Black individuals in business.
  • "Arlene's exceptional contributions to Black business executives and her passion for driving social impact are emblematic of what it means to serve.
  • "We are proud to honor her with the 2023 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award."