Kenmore

Verizon is the network for football fans in Seattle

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

SEATTLE, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whether coaching on the field, cheering from their seats, managing their fantasy league from home or hosting a watch party, Verizon is the network for football fans in Seattle.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whether coaching on the field, cheering from their seats, managing their fantasy league from home or hosting a watch party, Verizon is the network for football fans in Seattle.
  • Verizon recently upgraded its 5G Ultra Wideband network inside Lumen Field and throughout Seattle.
  • The unprecedented investment and network improvements at Lumen Field allows for better performance and greater capacity to accommodate fans’ needs.
  • The recent network upgrades have led to customers having the best experience on the Verizon network in Seattle, WA, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company RootMetrics®.

CPSC Warning: Stop Using Recalled Gree Dehumidifiers Due to Fire Hazard; 4 Deaths May be Tied to Recalled Units

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Gree for a full refund.

Key Points: 
  • Consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Gree for a full refund.
  • CPSC evaluated the recalled dehumidifiers and found that they can overheat, smoke, and catch fire, which can lead to serious injury or death.
  • There have been reports of four deaths potentially associated with Gree dehumidifiers, all involving adults who died from house fires that may have been caused by recalled dehumidifiers.
  • Report incidents with recalled dehumidifiers and any dangerous product or a product-related injury to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov .

Parks Associates Announces Sri Solur, Chief Executive Officer, Kenmore and Brands, as Visionary Speaker for Smart Energy Summit

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today announces Sri Solur, CEO, Kenmore and Brands, as the visionary speaker for the upcoming Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer virtual session "State of the Home Energy Management Market" on August 17, at 11 a.m. CST. The research firm will share the latest adoption of renewable alternatives, such as solar panels and storage, EVs, and other devices that enable demand response (DR) activities, with discussion on the consumer demand and attitudes driving this growth.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today announces Sri Solur, CEO, Kenmore and Brands, as the visionary speaker for the upcoming Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer virtual session "State of the Home Energy Management Market" on August 17, at 11 a.m. CST.
  • Smart Energy Summit is sponsored by CSA - Connectivity Standards Alliance, Rapid Response Monitoring, Schneider Electric, Calix, Austin Energy, Questline Digital, Copper Labs, Resideo, and Google.
  • Mark S. Martinez, Sr Portfolio Manager Emerging Markets and Technology Program, Southern California Edison
    "Consumers want to reduce their energy consumption," said Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates.
  • This is a great session to understand the current view from appliance makers and service providers on the energy management market."

King County Deploys Extra Patrols to Monitor Distracted Driving for Sixth Year

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 3, 2023

Law enforcement agencies in King County are deploying High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols from August 6 to August 12 to monitor drivers violating Washington’s Driving Under the Influence of Electronics (E-DUI) law as part of the King County Target Zero Task Force’s efforts to minimize distracted driving.

Key Points: 
  • Law enforcement agencies in King County are deploying High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols from August 6 to August 12 to monitor drivers violating Washington’s Driving Under the Influence of Electronics (E-DUI) law as part of the King County Target Zero Task Force’s efforts to minimize distracted driving.
  • This is the sixth year HVE patrols have been deployed since Governor Jay Inslee signed the E-DUI law into effect.
  • The King County Target Zero Task Force, in partnership with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, continues to prioritize distracted driving to ensure safe roads.
  • Everyone is safer when drivers stay focused on the road.”
    This marks the sixth year that the King County Target Zero Task Force has conducted a survey of adults in King County regarding behaviors, acceptance, perceived threat, and intention regarding distracted driving.

Gilbane Completes New Global Headquarters in Boston for WHOOP

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

BOSTON, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce its successful completion of the 121,000-SF interior fit-out of the new global headquarters for WHOOP, located in the newly redeveloped Commonwealth Building at One Kenmore Square in Boston.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce its successful completion of the 121,000-SF interior fit-out of the new global headquarters for WHOOP, located in the newly redeveloped Commonwealth Building at One Kenmore Square in Boston.
  • Founded in Boston in 2012, WHOOP offers industry-leading wearable technology for 24/7 health monitoring designed to optimize behavior, improve physiology and sleep, and create meaningful lifestyle changes.
  • "Through the WHOOP technology, our project team gained significant insights into our daily health and habits," said Ramsey Dodge, senior project engineer for Gilbane.
  • "We are delighted to share the unveiling of our WHOOP global HQ at One Kenmore," said Rob Case, Senior Vice President of Talent, WHOOP.

WHOOP Unlocks Doors at New Global Headquarters in Boston at “One Kenmore Square”

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 13, 2023

WHOOP , the human performance company, today announced the official opening of its new global headquarters located in the heart of Kenmore Square, a beloved Boston neighborhood that’s home to the oldest stadium in Major League Baseball, Fenway Park.

Key Points: 
  • WHOOP , the human performance company, today announced the official opening of its new global headquarters located in the heart of Kenmore Square, a beloved Boston neighborhood that’s home to the oldest stadium in Major League Baseball, Fenway Park.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230713427786/en/
    WHOOP Unlocks Doors at New Global Headquarters in Boston at “One Kenmore Square” (Photo: Business Wire)
    One Kenmore Square also houses WHOOP Labs, a state-of-the art innovation hub where research and development will be conducted.
  • There will also be an apparel and accessories studio where WHOOP will conceptualize and design new gear, as well as a recording studio for The WHOOP Podcast .
  • “We’re proud to open our new global headquarters and begin our next chapter of growth in Boston’s most iconic neighborhood,” said Will Ahmed, Founder and CEO of WHOOP.

Parks Associates: Net Promoter Scores (NPS) for Home Service Providers Drop at Year-End 2022

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 12, 2023

DALLAS, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates' latest research on NPS (Net Promoter Scores) shows the scores for all service providers dropped at year-end 2022, including mobile, traditional pay-TV, streaming pay-TV, home internet, and home security services. Parks Associates will bring together hundreds of tech executives at its 27th annual CONNECTIONS™ Conference May 23-25 at the Omni Frisco Hotel, Featuring keynotes from Samsung SmartThings, Electronic Caregiver, Rapid Response Monitoring, Duke Energy, Comcast, and Kenmore and Brands. 

Key Points: 
  • 27th annual CONNECTIONS, co-located with Connected Health Summit, in Texas, May 23-25, addresses growth of home technologies and new demands from consumers
    DALLAS, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates' latest research on NPS (Net Promoter Scores) shows the scores for all service providers dropped at year-end 2022, including mobile, traditional pay-TV, streaming pay-TV, home internet, and home security services.
  • Parks Associates will bring together hundreds of tech executives at its 27th annual CONNECTIONS™ Conference May 23-25 at the Omni Frisco Hotel , Featuring keynotes from Samsung SmartThings, Electronic Caregiver, Rapid Response Monitoring, Duke Energy, Comcast, and Kenmore and Brands.
  • "We can't wait to bring the industry together again this year," said Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates.
  • "We are in a midst of a great transformation, and the role of tech cannot be overstated."

M&T Announces Winners of Harlem Multicultural Small Business Lab Pitch Competition

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 11, 2023

HARLEM, N.Y., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A beauty consultancy, a cold-pressed juice company, and a community gathering space were announced as the winners of M&T Bank's (NYSE:MTB) Harlem Multicultural Small Business Lab pitch competition, in partnership with Carver Federal Savings Bank.

Key Points: 
  • In total, 60 entrepreneurs from the Harlem area participated in the Harlem Multicultural Small Business Lab – the fifth in a series of programs launched by M&T Bank in Buffalo in 2021 to help multicultural small businesses access the resources and knowledge needed to grow.
  • "The Harlem Multicultural Small Business Lab is an example of how M&T shows up to help the communities where we live and work," said David Femi, head of M&T's Multicultural Banking & Diverse Market Strategy.
  • The Harlem Multicultural Small Business Lab helped entrepreneurs deepen their business expertise and gain insights into creating business plans, understanding credit and the underwriting process, accessing capital, marketing, networking, and more.
  • The Harlem Multicultural Small Business Lab is among multiple M&T programs that celebrated and supported U.S. Small Business Week (April 30-May 6) and the bank's 338,000-plus small-business customers.

Young Artists Design Artful Transportation Solutions

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 30, 2023

PLANO, Texas, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A solar-powered, babysitting car aimed at reducing pollution while providing a safe and fun environment for kids was one of the nine award-winning concepts in the 2023 Toyota Dream Car USA Art Contest. The program seeks to inspire creativity in youth and encourage innovative ideas for future mobility.

Key Points: 
  • After deciding on her concept, it took Lingfei Coco Truong, age 12, almost two months to design her "Fun Zone in Traffic Jam" artwork using markers and colored pencils.
  • Her hard work and creativity paid off as her artwork was selected as the Gold Award recipient in her age group.
  • "So much of car design is about identifying a problem, then designing and engineering the solution to that problem, but attention must be given to the user experience.
  • Her beautiful artwork addresses a global concern in a thoughtful and artful way," said Autumn Nyiri, the museum's associate curator.

Connections Health Solutions to Bring Immediate Access Crisis Stabilization and Care to North King County Washington

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 8, 2023

 PHOENIX, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Connections Health Solutions, the leading innovator of immediate access behavioral health crisis care, is proud to announce it has secured a location in the 405 Kirkland Corporate Center in Kirkland, WA, for the county's first person-focused, multi-service behavioral health crisis response center.  Within a safe, dedicated space for high-quality care, the center will provide a spectrum of care services, from walk-in behavioral health urgent care to continued stabilization, to individuals experiencing all types of behavioral health or substance use crises.

Key Points: 
  • "Connections Health Solutions' proven expertise in providing high-quality, community-based behavioral health crisis care will help meet the unique needs of our community.
  • Addressing the unmet need in behavioral health crisis care has been a priority for leaders in North King County and its cities.
  • The building where Connections will operate can accommodate upwards of 14,000 individuals annually across the behavioral health crisis care spectrum.
  • "The arrival of Connections Health Solutions represents a critical step toward needed access to dedicated behavioral health crisis care resources in North King County," said City of Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig.