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NEW OVAL AU GRATIN AND NEW SQUARE GRILL PAN JOIN THE AWARD-WINNING KITCHENAID® ENAMELED CAST IRON COLLECTION

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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VALLEJO, Calif., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following last summer's successful launch of its colorful, high-quality KitchenAid® Enameled Cast Iron cookware collection, Meyer Corporation, U.S. announces the addition of two new specialty items – the KitchenAid® Enameled Cast Iron 2.5 Qt.

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  • VALLEJO, Calif., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following last summer's successful launch of its colorful, high-quality KitchenAid® Enameled Cast Iron cookware collection, Meyer Corporation, U.S. announces the addition of two new specialty items – the KitchenAid® Enameled Cast Iron 2.5 Qt.
  • Oval au Gratin , and the KitchenAid® Enameled Cast Iron 11 inch Square Grill Pan .
  • Oval au Gratin and 11 inch Square Grill Pan feature the same contemporary look and on-trend hues.
  • Crafted with two small side handles, the Grill Pan transitions easily from stovetop to oven or broiler.

Willis Tower Commemorates 50 Years

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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“An anchor visible from all our diverse 77 neighborhoods, Willis Tower has stood the test of time over the last 50 years.

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  • “An anchor visible from all our diverse 77 neighborhoods, Willis Tower has stood the test of time over the last 50 years.
  • To commemorate the semicentennial, Willis Tower will be rolling out a series of community programs anchored in the Tower’s newly redeveloped spaces including:
    In partnership with Elevation Worldwide, Willis Tower will be hosting a temporary art installation curated by Gary Green featuring local artists.
  • On Thursday, June 15, join Willis Tower for an open house with Catalog specials, Chicago-centric performances, live music, and more.
  • Between Monday, June 5 – Friday, June 9, Willis Tower is inviting all to share their favorite memory or experience at the Tower on Instagram.

Chris Sears Named President of JPAR® - Real Estate, Texas

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JPAR® - Real Estate is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Sears as President of JPAR® - Real Estate, Texas.

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  • PLANO, Texas, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JPAR® - Real Estate is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Sears as President of JPAR® - Real Estate, Texas.
  • Co-Founder of The Sears Group in Houston, Texas, Chris Sears brings over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry.
  • He joined JPAR® - Real Estate in 2019 and has been co-managing JPAR® The Sears Group with his Managing Partner, Jennifer Sears.
  • Our model is unique in that it provides a flat-fee, capped rate enabling our sales professionals to put more money in their pockets without sacrificing best-in-class training and technology," said Chris Sears, President, JPAR® - Real Estate, Texas.

Next-Generation Commerce Platform Kite Closes on $200 Million of Equity, Announces Rob Solomon as Co-Founder & CEO

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kite, a next-generation commerce company specializing in scaling high-potential brands, announced today that it has closed on a commitment of $200 million in equity from funds managed by Blackstone and founding partner Juxtapose. The company will be led by Rob Solomon, former CEO and Chairman of GoFundMe, who brings over two decades of experience in product and business development, operations management, M&A, and brand launches to his role as Kite Co-Founder and CEO.

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  • Kite is an "every channel" commerce platform designed from the ground up to support digital-first consumer product brands.
  • "Today, entrepreneurial brands aren't set up to thrive because commerce infrastructures are siloed, fragmented, and inefficient," said Solomon.
  • As the platform matures and expands, we will refine our ability to make data-driven strategic decisions to intelligently scale our brands."
  • "Under Rob Solomon's leadership, Kite is building a world class team and commerce platform to reimagine how the best emerging brands scale to reach more customers, design inspired products and deliver sustainable growth."

2nd STREET in the Big Peach; We Have Big News for the Big Peach: 2nd STREET Ponce Will Be Our First Store in the Sweet State of Georgia!

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Friday, March 24, 2023
Women, Teens, Men, Consumer, Fashion, Luxury, Discount, Variety, Retail, Sears, Ponce de Leon Avenue, Food, Culture, Clothing, Multimedia, Lenox Square, City, Sweetness, Atlanta, Phipps Plaza, Town hall, News, Nightclub, Thrift

2nd STREET USA, Inc. a subsidiary of GEO Holdings (TOKYO:2681), will open 2nd STREET Ponce, its first store in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 25, 2023.

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  • 2nd STREET USA, Inc. a subsidiary of GEO Holdings (TOKYO:2681), will open 2nd STREET Ponce, its first store in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 25, 2023.
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    2nd STREET in the Big Peach; We Have Big News for the Big Peach: 2nd STREET Ponce Will Be Our First Store in the Sweet State of Georgia!
  • After opening its first store in Melrose, California (in Los Angeles County) in January of 2018, it has expanded to twenty-one different locations.
  • 2nd STREET USA will look forward to seeing what kind of shopping experience Atlanta customers will have at 2nd STREET Ponce, and will strive to make the store a favorite among local customers.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges Daniel E. Setters as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Tax Preparation field

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Daniel E. Setters is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Tax Preparation field.

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  • CHAMPAIGN, Ill., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Daniel E. Setters is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Tax Preparation field.
  • He studied accounting at Parkman College and became an Accredited Business Accountant with the National Society of Public Accountants.
  • Mr. Setters has served as the president of Accounting Tax Plus Solutions, Inc. for more than 20 years.
  • Mr. Setters is a member of the board of directors for the Independent Accountants Association of Illinois and is also a member of the National Society of Public Accountants.

Biological Dynamics and Oregon Health & Science University Collaborate on Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancer Detection Study

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Biological Dynamics, Inc. , a company developing and commercializing its exosome-isolation ExoVerita™ platform for early disease diagnostics and other applications, announced its collaboration with the Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to study its ExoVita™ Pancreas assay.

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  • Biological Dynamics, Inc. , a company developing and commercializing its exosome-isolation ExoVerita™ platform for early disease diagnostics and other applications, announced its collaboration with the Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to study its ExoVita™ Pancreas assay.
  • The Brenden-Colson Center has a robust, integrated clinical-translational interface to drive innovative patient care and nourish scientific collaborations.
  • The ExoVita Pancreas assay significantly improves the care of patients at high risk for pancreatic cancer through earlier detection.
  • “We have a long-standing relationship with Oregon Health & Science University and look forward to collaborating to evaluate the clinical validity of our ExoVita Pancreas test,” said Paul Billings, MD, PhD, CEO of Biological Dynamics.

Kenmore Announces Program to Save 1 Million American Homes $1B by Simplifying Home Electrification

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kenmore, one of the world's longest-standing appliance makers, today announced a new program to help customers transition to zero-emissions electric appliances with the goal of electrifying one million homes. Through a strategic partnership with SPAN, the leading electrification technology company, Kenmore is expanding its available product lines and helping eliminate roadblocks to home electrification and decarbonization which will save homeowners more than $1B over the next 10 years.

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  • Through a strategic partnership with SPAN, the leading electrification technology company, Kenmore is expanding its available product lines and helping eliminate roadblocks to home electrification and decarbonization which will save homeowners more than $1B over the next 10 years.
  • Kenmore has delivered trusted performance and home innovations for over 100 years, to over 100 million Americans.
  • "For over 100 years, the Kenmore brand has been committed to making everyday life for everyday Americans easier and more efficient," said Sri Solur, CEO of Kenmore.
  • We're excited to partner with SPAN and bring their innovative smart electrical panel and electrification technology to our customers, in support of our plan to help one million American homes save more than $1B through home electrification."

Westfield Topanga expansion awarded prestigious LEED Platinum certification

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) announced today that the recently completed expansion at Westfield Topanga in Los Angeles has been awarded LEED Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

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  • Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) announced today that the recently completed expansion at Westfield Topanga in Los Angeles has been awarded LEED Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230209005510/en/
    The recently completed expansion at Westfield Topanga in Los Angeles has been awarded LEED Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
  • As URW’s first U.S. retail development to achieve LEED Platinum certification, the Westfield Topanga expansion is setting the standard for which we will strive with all our future projects.”
    To achieve LEED Platinum, the Westfield Topanga expansion implemented practical and measurable solutions in areas including sustainable site development, water use reduction and optimized energy performance, including on-site renewable energy and the use of green power.
  • Peter Templeton, President and CEO at USGBC said: “Westfield Topanga’s LEED certification demonstrates tremendous green building leadership.

Fire Magic Elevates Outdoor Kitchen Experience with Extensive Line of Luxury Grills and Accessories

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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The extensive line of luxury Fire Magic outdoor gas grills and accessories, manufactured by RH Peterson Co., are showcased at this year’s KBIS show in Las Vegas, January 31 – February 2, 2023.

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  • The extensive line of luxury Fire Magic outdoor gas grills and accessories, manufactured by RH Peterson Co., are showcased at this year’s KBIS show in Las Vegas, January 31 – February 2, 2023.
  • The Fire Magic booth – W5308, KBIS West Hall – will feature high-performance Fire Magic gas grills, as well as complementary cooling and storage products, and accessories to create the ultimate outdoor kitchen.
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    The extensive line of luxury Fire Magic outdoor grills and accessories, manufactured by RH Peterson Co., are showcased at this week’s KBIS show, booth W5308 in the KBIS West Hall.
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    For more than 80 years, Fire Magic has set the bar for high-performance outdoor cooking with its line of luxury grills.