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PEPSICO'S $5M COMMUNITY PROGRAM ENTERS THIRD YEAR OF IMPACT WITH YOUTH FROM CHICAGO'S SOUTH AND WEST SIDES

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its more than 100-year history in Chicago, local employer PepsiCo is entering the third year of its $5 million Pathways to Readiness and Empowerment Program (PREP), which aims to advance career opportunities for at least 3,000 youth from the South and West Sides. Since launching PREP in 2021, PepsiCo has invested in grassroots organizations that provide career resources to more than 2,200 youth and young adults through career exposure, paid internships, credentialing and full-time employment. Based on the efficacy of community-based programming and the outsized impact of PepsiCo's recent grants to local nonprofits, the company recommits to helping support the great potential of youth on the South and West Sides, awarding $250,000 to Imagine Englewood if, Girls in the Game, Chicago Cares, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, Field Museum, Ladies of Virtue and Southwest Organizing Project.

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  • "Financial support for local organizations on the South and West Sides has decreased, while community needs persist," said Jamila Trimuel, the founder of Ladies of Virtue.
  • We count on partners to tackle challenges together and sustain their commitment in order to create lasting wins for our youth."
  • "Working day in and day out with our community partners, I see firsthand the positive impact these groups have in people's lives," said Brittany N. Wilson, PepsiCo Chicago Community Relations Manager.
  • That's why PepsiCo remains unwavering in our commitment to support these hyperlocal community networks that empower and uplift young people every day.

John T. Carson Joins Risk Strategies as Employee Benefits Leader, New England Region

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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BOSTON, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced that John T. Carson has joined as Employee Benefits Leader, New England Region.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced that John T. Carson has joined as Employee Benefits Leader, New England Region.
  • Carson brings over 20 years of business development and executive leadership in health, retirement, equity compensation, and HR/payroll administration to Risk Strategies.
  • “John is an experienced senior executive with a strategic mindset and the ability to successfully execute to meet the needs of both clients and the company,” said John Greenbaum, National Employee Benefits Practice Leader, Risk Strategies.
  • “Risk Strategies has a unique ability to take a strategic, holistic, and specialist approach to client partnerships,” said Carson.

Nordstrom Rack to Open New Location in Manalapan Township

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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(NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Manalapan Township, New Jersey in spring 2025.

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  • (NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Manalapan Township, New Jersey in spring 2025.
  • "We look forward to being a part of the Manalapan Township community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices," said Gemma Lionello, President of Nordstrom Rack Stores.
  • Nordstrom Rack is the largest source of new customers to Nordstrom.
  • The company operates four Nordstrom stores and nine Nordstrom Rack stores in New Jersey, generating more than 1,500 jobs statewide.

FirstService Residential Leader Paula Allen Recognized as Human Resources Honoree

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paula Allen, senior vice president of human resources at FirstService Residential, North America's leading property management company, was recently named a 2024 Honoree as part of the South Florida Business & Wealth (SFBW) Signature Awards series. Allen will be recognized during the 9th Annual Excellence in Human Resources Program at Sport of Kings Theater, Gulfstream Park, on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

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  • Paula Allen, senior vice president of human resources, has facilitated significant growth and built a cultural vision that empowers associates
    HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paula Allen, senior vice president of human resources at FirstService Residential, North America's leading property management company , was recently named a 2024 Honoree as part of the South Florida Business & Wealth (SFBW) Signature Awards series.
  • Allen will be recognized during the 9th Annual Excellence in Human Resources Program at Sport of Kings Theater, Gulfstream Park, on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
  • It's made a tremendous impact on service excellence and growth at FirstService Residential."
  • With more than two decades of human resources expertise, Paula Allen focuses on forging trusted partnerships and developing highly effective teams that proactively respond to business needs.

Nordstrom Rack to Open New Location in Geneva, Illinois

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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(NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Geneva, Illinois in spring 2025.

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  • (NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Geneva, Illinois in spring 2025.
  • "We were elated at the opportunity to add Nordstrom Rack to the retail mix following our recent acquisition of Randall Square.
  • Nordstrom Rack is the largest source of new customers to Nordstrom.
  • The company operates four Nordstrom stores and 17 Nordstrom Rack stores in Illinois, generating nearly 3,000 jobs statewide.

Canadian Progress Club Enhances Support for Youth Mentorship with a New Donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 1, 2024) - The Canadian Progress Club, Calgary Bow River (CPC) is excited to announce a renewed pledge of support to the youth of Calgary and surrounding areas with a donation of $40,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area (BBBS).

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  • Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 1, 2024) - The Canadian Progress Club, Calgary Bow River (CPC) is excited to announce a renewed pledge of support to the youth of Calgary and surrounding areas with a donation of $40,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area (BBBS).
  • This contribution is part of CPC's ongoing commitment to foster mentorship programs that empower children and youth facing challenges in their lives.
  • The Canadian Progress Club extends its deepest appreciation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area for their unwavering commitment to the community and looks forward to continuing this fruitful partnership.
  • "Our vision extends beyond the present, aiming to create a lasting legacy of positive change and support for the youth of Calgary and its surrounding areas.

Nordstrom Rack to Open Two New North Carolina Stores in Raleigh and Matthews

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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(NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open two new Nordstrom Rack stores in North Carolina.

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  • (NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open two new Nordstrom Rack stores in North Carolina.
  • The new stores will be located in Raleigh and Matthews, which will open in fall 2024 and spring 2025, respectively.
  • "We look forward to being a part of the Raleigh and Matthews communities and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices," said Gemma Lionello, President of Nordstrom Rack Stores.
  • The company operates two Nordstrom stores and five Nordstrom Rack stores in North Carolina, generating more than 600 jobs statewide.

Special Needs Network Welcomes Nicole Ring as Director of New Department, Unveils Expansion in Valencia and Bakersfield

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Los Angeles, California, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Special Needs Network is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nicole Ring as the Director of the newly established Department of Development and Special Initiatives.

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  • Los Angeles, California, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Special Needs Network is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nicole Ring as the Director of the newly established Department of Development and Special Initiatives.
  • "We are excited to have Nicole Ring join our team and lead the new Department of Development and Special Initiatives," said Special Needs Network Founder and President Areva Martin.
  • The opening of the new office in Valencia and the expansion of services in Bakersfield represent a significant step forward in the Special Needs Network's strategic growth.
  • Special Needs Network, Inc. is a nonprofit grassroots 501(c)(3) organization responding to the crisis of autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities.

Nordstrom Rack to Open New Location in Fort Myers, Florida

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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(NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Fort Myers, Florida in fall 2024.

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  • (NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Fort Myers, Florida in fall 2024.
  • The 31,000-square-foot store will be located at Bell Tower , a landmark shopping, dining and entertainment destination centrally located in Fort Myers, Florida.
  • "Bell Tower is incredibly pleased to welcome Nordstrom Rack to the Fort Myers community," says Jim Brennan, General Manager for the shopping center.
  • The company operates six Nordstrom stores and 19 Nordstrom Rack stores in Florida, generating more than 2,600 jobs statewide.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and UPS Expand Partnership Focused on Workplace Mentorship and Career Readiness

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, and UPS announce the amplification of their partnership, through a multi-year commitment that provides equitable access to careers and opportunities for youth in the workforce.

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  • This strengthened alliance will replicate the success of career readiness pilot programs tested in Atlanta and expand to Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.
  • The partnership focuses on college and career readiness, workplace mentorship, and family and financial stability for youth.
  • "Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is thrilled to be UPS's first official mentoring partner, with a shared goal of helping youth through critical stages of life," said Artis Stevens, President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
  • UPS and BBBSA will introduce diverse career opportunities to youth ages 14+ through the organization's Big Futures program.