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DIFFA'S STAR-STUDDED 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

New York, NY, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIFFA is excited to announce its highly anticipated 40th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 28th at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers.

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  • New York, NY, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIFFA is excited to announce its highly anticipated 40th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 28th at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers.
  • The Gala will commemorate a remarkable legacy—forty years of impactful DIFFA initiatives—and raise critical funds to further support these vital causes.
  • DIFFA is deeply grateful to Benjamin Moore, presenting sponsor of the 40th Anniversary Gala, as well as gold sponsors Empire Office with Steelcase, EvensonBest, HOK, MillerKnoll, Rockwell Group, and Shaw Contract.
  • The DIFFA gala is just one in several 40th anniversary fundraising events.

“A Mind Is…”® New York Gala to Celebrate UNCF’s 80th Anniversary

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
  • The New York “A Mind Is…”® Gala will recognize outstanding partners who help the organization effectuate this mission.
  • Proceeds from the gala will support UNCF-member HBCUs and college students from across New York and the United States.
  • Events like our ‘A Mind Is…’ New York Gala help us do just that,” said Lomax.

Harmonizing Technology with Tunes: Exploring the Innovative $MUSIC Ecosystem in Gala MUSIC

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

When fans engage with Gala MUSIC by listening, sharing and supporting artists with upcoming and current music releases, they receive perks, incentives and can earn rewards (MUSIC token).

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  • When fans engage with Gala MUSIC by listening, sharing and supporting artists with upcoming and current music releases, they receive perks, incentives and can earn rewards (MUSIC token).
  • The MUSIC token is a utility token that can be spent in the Gala MUSIC - All Access store on experiences, merchandise, music and more.
  • There are essentially five (5) users of the MUSIC platform, who benefit from different features.
  • Artists - both established and new come to MUSIC to monetise their work, engage with their fans, understand their listeners and control their creative content.

Diane Sullivan, Executive Chairman at Caleres, to Receive Two Ten's Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two Ten Footwear Foundation today announced that Diane Sullivan, executive chairman of the board at Caleres, will be presented with the 2024 Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award at Two Ten's annual Gala in June.

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  • Diane Sullivan, Executive Chairman of the Board at Caleres, to be honored with the Two Ten Footwear Foundation's Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award
    BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two Ten Footwear Foundation today announced that Diane Sullivan, executive chairman of the board at Caleres, will be presented with the 2024 Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award at Two Ten's annual Gala in June.
  • Bob never forgot the hardships he faced in his youth and was a fierce advocate for the Two Ten mission.
  • This award, presented only once every five years, recognizes an individual who has shown extraordinary leadership and deep compassion—just as Bob did.
  • Sullivan will receive the 2024 Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award at the Two Ten Annual Gala in New York City on June 4, 2024.

THE 24th EDITION OF THE HABANO FESTIVAL KICKS OFF

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

That same night, the Club Habana will be the venue for the Welcome Evening, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Corporación Habanos, S.A.

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  • That same night, the Club Habana will be the venue for the Welcome Evening, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Corporación Habanos, S.A.
  • The Quai D'Orsay brand will be the star of the Mid-week Evening at the Cubanacán Protocol Lounge in El Laguito.
  • As a final touch to this edition of the Festival, the Gala Evening will take place in Hall C of the Pabexpo Fairgrounds.
  • The 24th Habano Festival, with an extensive agenda of activities, promises to be an unforgettable experience for those who wish to celebrate the rich history and culture of Habanos in Havana, the world capital of premium tobacco.

THE 24th EDITION OF THE HABANO FESTIVAL KICKS OFF

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 21, 2024

That same night, the Club Habana will be the venue for the Welcome Evening, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Corporación Habanos, S.A.

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  • That same night, the Club Habana will be the venue for the Welcome Evening, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Corporación Habanos, S.A.
  • The Quai D'Orsay brand will be the star of the Mid-week Evening at the Cubanacán Protocol Lounge in El Laguito.
  • As a final touch to this edition of the Festival, the Gala Evening will take place in Hall C of the Pabexpo Fairgrounds.
  • The 24th Habano Festival, with an extensive agenda of activities, promises to be an unforgettable experience for those who wish to celebrate the rich history and culture of Habanos in Havana, the world capital of premium tobacco.

Minority Business Development Institute (MBDI) Celebrates Industry Pillars, and Support for Diverse Businesses at Inaugural Gala, and Announces 2024 Plans

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Highlights of the inaugural event included MBDI recognizing 42 MWBE and SDVOB business owners, to whom MBDI awarded full tuition scholarships for an advanced leadership development program sponsored by The Travelers.

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  • Highlights of the inaugural event included MBDI recognizing 42 MWBE and SDVOB business owners, to whom MBDI awarded full tuition scholarships for an advanced leadership development program sponsored by The Travelers.
  • We could not have grown to deliver millions in scope safely and successfully within our first 2 years of starting without the support of MBDI."
  • Banks may now accrue "Community Service" by donating to non-profits like MBDI that "provide technical assistance to qualifying small businesses."
  • "This grant paired with MBDI's program embodies advancement, parity and opportunity to help entrepreneurs in skilled trades grow their business."

CFPDP to Honour Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, KingSett Capital, Rick Mercer, Jay-Ann Gilfoy, Goldy Hyder, Norton Kothari and Raj Viswanathan at Landmark 40th Annual Great Valentine Gala

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

The official ceremony will take place on Feb. 10, 2024 during the landmark 40 th Annual Great Valentine Gala presented by Scotiabank at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.

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  • The official ceremony will take place on Feb. 10, 2024 during the landmark 40 th Annual Great Valentine Gala presented by Scotiabank at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
  • “Looking back to our first Gala in February 1985, we proudly came together to help support a North American first.
  • Raj Viswanathan, Group Head and CFO for Scotiabank, is the inaugural recipient of the Honourable Vim Kochhar Award.
  • The 40th Annual Great Valentine Gala is presented by Scotiabank along with Platinum sponsors Deloitte and Element Fleet Management.

SiebenCarey Pledges Support for Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice Home for Kids

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

SiebenCarey today announced the law firm’s commitment to future financial support of Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice Home for Kids, Minnesota’s first and only home designed to provide end-of-life care for children.

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  • SiebenCarey today announced the law firm’s commitment to future financial support of Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice Home for Kids, Minnesota’s first and only home designed to provide end-of-life care for children.
  • “SiebenCarey was pleased to serve as a ‘Kin Sponsor’ of the 12th Annual Gala for Crescent Cove in late January,” said Jim Carey, Managing Partner of SiebenCarey.
  • I’m excited about furthering our involvement with Crescent Cove, including a pledge to provide financial support in the years ahead.”
    Crescent Cove provides support to dozens of families each year.
  • Located in Brooklyn Center, the Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice Home for Kids serves as a place for families to care for their children with life-threatening conditions.

Specialty Food Association Opens Submissions for Evolved 2024 sofi Awards

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has opened submissions to the sofi™ Awards, a celebration of culinary excellence and creativity and food's most coveted prize.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has opened submissions to the sofi™ Awards, a celebration of culinary excellence and creativity and food's most coveted prize.
  • All sofi winners receive promotion at the Fancy Food Shows and via SFA media, publicity and social media support, and branding tools and resources.
  • Attendees of the Summer Fancy Food Show will have the chance to celebrate the sofi Award winners at the Gala on June 24, 2024.
  • The Summer Fancy Food Show is open only to qualified members of the specialty food trade, industry affiliates, and media.