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Chubb Announces Plans for New Philadelphia Office

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb, the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, today announced its plan for a new Philadelphia office that will occupy a state-of-the-art building to be constructed at 2000 Arch Street, reaffirming a commitment to the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that can be traced to 1792. Designed with the highest standards for sustainability, the new 18-floor, 438,000 rentable square foot structure is being developed in partnership with Parkway Corporation. Construction will commence in February 2023. Artist renderings of the building as well as a video of the site and a fact sheet are available here.

Key Points: 
  • Our new Philadelphia building will be a great place for our employees to work and deliver the best of Chubb for our clients and partners.
  • Jim Kenney, Mayor of Philadelphia:"We are very proud that the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty company, Chubb, has chosen Philadelphia for its new largest North America office.
  • Tom Wolf, Governor of Pennsylvania: "I'm proud to have invested $13.3 million to support Chubb as they build their largest office in North America in Philadelphia.
  • We thank Chubb for its strong, clear commitment to the economy of Philadelphia and to bringing hundreds and hundreds of jobs here.

Bally's Chicago Receives Critical Support From City Council

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today garnered a major victory after Chicago's City Council voted to approve an amendment to Planned Development No. 1426, authorizing zoning for the construction of Bally's Chicago Casino – a $1.7 billion flagship entertainment destination. The first phase of this project will include the one million square foot casino building, 500-room hotel, 3,000-person event space, dozens of infrastructure improvements in the surrounding area, and a significant amount of public open space. Chicago Aldermen also approved the ordinance, making way for 3,000 construction jobs, 3,000 permanent jobs, and millions of dollars in tax revenue that the casino will generate annually.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today garnered a major victory after Chicago's City Council voted to approve an amendment to Planned Development No.
  • "This is a significant achievement and another critical step forward in the process of developing Bally's Chicago," said Bally's Chairman, Soo Kim.
  • The support comes after the Plan Commission and Committee on Zoning recommended approval of the project to the Chicago City Council earlier this week.
  • Located on the 30-acre Chicago Tribune Publishing Center at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street, Bally's Chicago will transform this currently underutilized site into a major economic driver for the city.

L.A. City Council Committee Approves Ordinance Banning 'Tools of Torment' from Rodeo

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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A survey of 600 Los Angeles residents found that 72 percent support banning prods, flank straps, and other tools that force animals to perform.

Key Points: 
  • A survey of 600 Los Angeles residents found that 72 percent support banning prods, flank straps, and other tools that force animals to perform.
  • "We applaud the members of the PAAW Committee for reflecting the will of the people and voting to move this ordinance forward.
  • We hope the full City Council will move quickly to ban these implements," said Chris DeRose, President and Founder of Last Chance for Animals (LCA).
  • In recent years, LCA has helped organize a grassroots effort to get the Los Angeles City Council to pass this ordinance.

City of North Las Vegas Mayor Makes Nevada History

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The City of North Las Vegas ' new Mayor, Pamela Goynes-Brown, officially takes office today, becoming the first black Mayor in Nevada history.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The City of North Las Vegas ' new Mayor, Pamela Goynes-Brown, officially takes office today, becoming the first black Mayor in Nevada history.
  • That October, the North Las Vegas City Council approved updated contracts with employee bargaining units to add Juneteenth as an official City holiday and close City facilities in recognition.
  • North Las Vegas stretches across the northern rim of the Las Vegas Valley and is home to more than 275,000 residents.
  • The City of North Las Vegas' fast and faster approach has made the city a top destination in the country for development opportunities.

Kindness Duck Project and Building Wishes Announce Plans for Uvalde Memorial Park Project

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Friday, November 25, 2022
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FORTWORTH, Texas, Nov. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Both the Kindness Duck Project (KDP) and Building Wishes are excited to announce the approval of first steps in the Uvalde Memorial Park Project by Uvalde's City Council Tuesday evening. Operating out of the Fort Worth/North Texas area, both organizations continue to expand their scope of building a better future for others through kindness.

Key Points: 
  • Both the Kindness Duck Project (KDP) and Building Wishes are excited to announce the approval of first steps in the Uvalde Memorial Park Project by Uvalde's City Council Tuesday evening.
  • FORTWORTH, Texas, Nov. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Both the Kindness Duck Project (KDP) and Building Wishes are excited to announce the approval of first steps in the Uvalde Memorial Park Project by Uvalde's City Council Tuesday evening.
  • Raised in Uvalde, Kyle Wagner, Executor Director of KDP, has seen the Uvalde community persevere through thick and thin.
  • "Building Wishes is beyond honored and excited to be a part of the Uvalde Memorial Park redesign and construction," says Brian Grossman, Executive Director of Building Wishes.

Election 2022: ActionDATA Clients Win Throughout Texas

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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LUBBOCK, Texas, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Political candidates throughout Texas won races in 2022's midterm elections with the help of ActionDATA, the firm's founder, Mike Stevens, said today.

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  • LUBBOCK, Texas, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Political candidates throughout Texas won races in 2022's midterm elections with the help of ActionDATA, the firm's founder, Mike Stevens, said today.
  • "From city council races and bond elections to the courts and the state legislature, our clients all around Texas worked hard and won," Stevens said.
  • Stevens said highlights of campaigns of the firm's clients this election cycle included:
    In newly created Texas House District 57, Richard Hayes prevailed.
  • In Texas House and Texas Senate races, endorsed candidates of our client, the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, won 113 of 116 races.

Poll Shows 72 Percent Support L.A. Ordinance Banning 'Tools of Torment' from Rodeo

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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A poll of 600 Los Angeles residents found that 72 percent support banning prods, flank straps, and other tools that force animals to perform.

Key Points: 
  • A poll of 600 Los Angeles residents found that 72 percent support banning prods, flank straps, and other tools that force animals to perform.
  • In order to encourage aggressive bucking, they are routinely fitted with tight flank straps, kicked with spurs, and shocked with high-voltage electric prods.
  • In recent years, LCA helped organize a grassroots effort to get the Los Angeles City Council to pass this ordinance.
  • The poll showed strong support for the ordinance across all demographic groups, including 70 percent approval among Black respondents and 67 percent among Latino respondents.

Philanthropist and Real Estate Mogul, DeLisa Rose Kicks off The Holiday Giving Season with 250 Free Tickets to the Highly-Anticipated Film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

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Saturday, November 12, 2022
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DALLAS, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 11, 2022, EXP Realty Broker Associate and Humanitarian DeLisa Rose is sharing an Act of Kindness, giving away 250 free movie tickets to Marvel Studios' highly anticipated 30th film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In an act that initially started off as a client appreciation and real estate mixer, Rose has leased a theatre at Studio Movie Grill Plano and decided to extend the invitation to the public. She is sharing this token of appreciation and love with local heroes, youth, elected officials and local influencers, such as members of the NAACP, City Council, the office of Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt, Radio's Sweetheart Lady Jade, and others.

Key Points: 
  • EXP Realty Broker Associate and Humanitarian DeLisa Rose is sharing an Act of Kindness, giving away 250 free movie tickets to Marvel Studios' highly anticipated 30th film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
  • DALLAS, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 11, 2022, EXP Realty Broker Associate and Humanitarian DeLisa Rose is sharing an Act of Kindness, giving away 250 free movie tickets to Marvel Studios' highly anticipated 30th film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever .
  • During these stressful and seemingly tragic times, I live to be a light and positive inspiration in society".
  • Community leaders, Realtors in action, schools, community organization, and others interested in partnering with Rose in the future should contact mailto: [email protected] [ [email protected] __title__ null].

La Casa del Camino Selects INTELITY to Improve their Guest Experience

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- INTELITY®, provider of hospitality's leading guest experience and staff management platform, announced today a new deal with La Casa del Camino. The historic property will implement INTELITY's smart-room tablets and guest messaging as well as GEMS®, INTELITY's Guest Experience Management System, which includes a suite of rich staff-facing tools for streamlined service and engagement between the hotel and guests.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- INTELITY, provider of hospitality's leading guest experience and staff management platform, announced today a new deal with La Casa del Camino.
  • "At La Casa del Camino, the guest experience is front and center.
  • La Casa del Camino will also implement INTELITY's guest messaging solution, allowing hotel staff to inform guests of current promotions and offers that drive brand loyalty.
  • In 1929, La Casa del Camino quickly became a local favorite for the former Hollywood elite, making it a perfect coastal destination.

THE NEW YORK WOMEN'S FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES FALL GRANTMAKING EFFORTS WITH A FOCUS ON COALITION BUILDING AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The New York Women's Foundation announced its latest round of grantmaking to further cement The Foundation and its grantee partners as vital community changemakers across New York City and beyond. October's round of funding totals over $1 million in support of 12 organizations, both new and existing grantee partners, ahead of a critically important midterm election.

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  • In this latest round of grantmaking, new grantee The New York Informed Consent Coalition is building grassroots power statewide to support bodily autonomy, reproductive justice, address drug criminalization, and prevent family separation.
  • In addition to The Foundation's support for reproductive justice and various alliances, this latest round of grantmaking included several organizations centered on civic engagement.
  • The New York Women's Foundation strives to create an equitable and just future for women and families by curating cross-cultural and communal connections.
  • To learn more about The Foundation and its transformative work, please visit www.nywf.org
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