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UMF|PerfectCLEAN Calls for Nominations for Fifth Annual National Guest Room Attendant Excellence Award

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nominations are open for UMF|PerfectCLEAN's fifth annual National Guest Room Attendant (GRA) Excellence Award. UMF|PerfectCLEAN developed the award to recognize the hotel housekeepers – GRAs – who ensure hotels and lodges across the country are clean and safe for guests. GRAs have faced many challenges in 2023 as hotel occupancy rates approach pre-pandemic levels, guests demand cleanliness and hygiene, and staffing shortages abound. The award provides hotel general managers, room directors, and housekeeping managers with an opportunity to recognize the staff members who commit themselves to the highest standards of excellence. Nominations for the National GRA Excellence Award are open through Dec. 15, 2023.

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nominations are open for UMF|PerfectCLEAN's fifth annual National Guest Room Attendant (GRA) Excellence Award .
The award provides hotel general managers, room directors, and housekeeping managers with an opportunity to recognize the staff members who commit themselves to the highest standards of excellence.
Nominations for the National GRA Excellence Award are open through Dec. 15, 2023.
"The National GRA Excellence Award is an ideal way to honor the hotel housekeeper who deserves recognition," added Clarke.

UMF|PerfectCLEAN Names Marie Ferguson of Element Orlando Universal Blvd as National Guest Room Attendant Excellence Award Recipient

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF|PerfectCLEAN today announced that Marie Ferguson, guest room attendant (GRA) at Element Orlando Universal Blvd has earned the company's fourth annual National Guest Room Attendant (GRA) Excellence Award. UMF|PerfectCLEAN established the National GRA Excellence Award to recognize the invaluable contributions of GRAs – hotel housekeepers – who ensure safe guest and employee environments in hotels and lodges across the country.

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF|PerfectCLEAN today announced that Marie Ferguson, guest room attendant (GRA) at Element Orlando Universal Blvd has earned the company's fourth annual National Guest Room Attendant (GRA) Excellence Award .
"Marie is an immigrant who joined my property through a contract labor company in early 2021," said Chris Heaxt, General Manager, Element Orlando Universal Blvd.
Marie has some of the lowest minutes per room, highest guest satisfaction ratings, and most trainees of any associate.
She recently worked her way to become a U.S. citizen, and is now directly employed by Element Orlando Universal Blvd.

UMF Corporation Calls for Nominations for Fourth Annual National Guest Room Attendant Excellence Award

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nominations are open for the fourth annual 2022 Guest Room Attendant (GRA) Excellence Award, sponsored by UMF Corporation. The award recognizes the invaluable contributions of GRAs – hotel housekeepers – who ensure safe guest and employee environments in hotels and lodges across the country. In an industry that is still feeling the pandemic's aftershocks, the GRA Excellence Award acknowledges the housekeeping heroes who have shown up day after day to clean and disinfect guest rooms and common areas. Nominations are open through Dec. 31, 2022.

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nominations are open for the fourth annual 2022 Guest Room Attendant (GRA) Excellence Award , sponsored by UMF Corporation .
The award recognizes the invaluable contributions of GRAs hotel housekeepers who ensure safe guest and employee environments in hotels and lodges across the country.
The National GRA Excellence Award acknowledges the hardworking hotel housekeepers who ensure the safety, satisfaction, and loyalty of guests and employees, alike."
The 2022 GRA Excellence Award is an ideal way to honor the hotel housekeeper who deserves recognition."

UMF Corporation Introduces Sticky Particle Roller for Hospitality

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF Corporation today introduced the PerfectCLEAN Sticky Particle Roller, which helps ensure every surface in the hotel guest room is spotless. The Sticky Particle Roller was developed as the last step for guest room attendants (GRAs) to use throughout the guest room, and is perfect for picking up hard-to-see particles such as hair, lint, crumbs, and more. It is available now.

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF Corporation today introduced the PerfectCLEAN Sticky Particle Roller , which helps ensure every surface in the hotel guest room is spotless.
"We developed the ergonomic, free-standing Sticky Particle Roller handle with wings as a result of input from GRAs across numerous hotel brands.
GRAs can leverage the Sticky Particle Roller to meet the increasingly high hygiene expectations ushered in by the pandemic."
The Sticky Particle Roller eliminates two of the five "deadly sins" in hotel housekeeping: hair in the bed and hair in the bathroom.

UMF Corporation Names Mabel Castro as National Guest Room Attendant Excellence Award Recipient

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF Corporation today announced that Mabel Castro, guest room attendant (GRA) at the Chicago Marriott Downtown, has earned the company's third annual Guest Room Attendant Excellence Award. UMF established the GRA Excellence Award in 2020 to acknowledge the crucial role GRAs play in ensuring hotel guest safety, satisfaction, and loyalty in the COVID-19 era.

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF Corporation today announced that Mabel Castro, guest room attendant (GRA) at the Chicago Marriott Downtown, has earned the company's third annual Guest Room Attendant Excellence Award .
UMF established the GRA Excellence Award in 2020 to acknowledge the crucial role GRAs play in ensuring hotel guest safety, satisfaction, and loyalty in the COVID-19 era.
"She consistently exceeds our guests' expectations, exuding positive energy, remembering our return guests, and creating personal connections with them.
Our guests often specifically request Mabel as their GRA because of these connections and her impeccable attention to detail.

UMF Corporation Calls for Nominations for Third Annual National Guest Room Attendant Excellence Award

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Monday, March 14, 2022

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nominations are open for the third annual 2021 Guest Room Attendant (GRA) Excellence Award, sponsored by UMF Corporation. The award recognizes the invaluable contributions of GRAs, who ensure a safe guest and employee environment in hotels and lodges across the country. During another trying year that included new variants and near-constant industry disruptions, GRAs bravely served as the first line of defense in cleaning and disinfecting guest rooms and common areas in hotels. Nominations are open through April 30, 2022.

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NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nominations are open for the third annual 2021 Guest Room Attendant (GRA) Excellence Award, sponsored by UMF Corporation .
The award recognizes the invaluable contributions of GRAs, who ensure a safe guest and employee environment in hotels and lodges across the country.
We established the National GRA Excellence Award to acknowledge the hospitality housekeeping departments that have worked tirelessly to ensure guest safety, satisfaction, and loyalty."
We are honored to celebrate them with our third annual GRA Excellence Award for 2021."

UMF Corporation Names Lenir Aguilar as National Guest Room Attendant Excellence Award Recipient

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Monday, December 13, 2021

SKOKIE, Ill., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF Corporation today announced that Lenir Aguilar, guest room attendant at the Hilton Daytona Beach , has earned the company's second annual Guest Room Attendant (GRA) Excellence Award.

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SKOKIE, Ill., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF Corporation today announced that Lenir Aguilar, guest room attendant at the Hilton Daytona Beach , has earned the company's second annual Guest Room Attendant (GRA) Excellence Award.
UMF established the GRA Excellence Award in 2020 to acknowledge the crucial role GRAs play in ensuring hotel guest safety, satisfaction, and loyalty in the COVID-19 era.
"Lenir is a consummate team player and model GRA who is always willing to help her colleagues, even chipping in on laundry.
As this year's award recipient, Ms. Aguilar will receive an all-expenses paid trip for two, including airfare, to a location of her choice within the 48 contiguous states.

Seraphina Therapeutics Hits Significant Regulatory Milestone, Earning GRAS Status for FA15™

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210624005920/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210624005920/en/
With GRAS status, FA15 can be used as a food ingredient for the first time.
With GRAS status, FA15 can be used as a food ingredient for the first time.
GRAS approval marks a significant milestone for FA15, said Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, CEO and co-founder of Seraphina Therapeutics.
Seraphina Therapeutics, Inc. is a health and wellness company dedicated to advancing global health through the discovery of essential fatty acids and micronutrient therapeutics.

Georgia Research Alliance Marks 30 Years of Impact

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

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Atlanta, GA, Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirty years of investment in university research and entrepreneurship is paying big dividends for the State of Georgia, according to metrics released by the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA).

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Atlanta, GA, Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirty years of investment in university research and entrepreneurship is paying big dividends for the State of Georgia, according to metrics released by the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA).
An independent nonprofit that expands university research and entrepreneurship in Georgia, GRA helps universities recruit world-class scientists to the state, then funds specialized equipment to advance their research.
Ratcliffe adds that GRAs impact on Georgias reputation has been as important as the financial ROI the Alliance has generated.
The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) helps Georgias university scientists do more research and start more companies.

The American FDA Awards The Cetylated Esters Patented By PharmaNutra Gras Substance Recognition

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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The GRAS Panel concluded that CFA is to be considered Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) based on scientific procedures.

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The GRAS Panel concluded that CFA is to be considered Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) based on scientific procedures.
Founded and led by the President Andrea Lacorte and Vice President Roberto Lacorte, PharmaNutra was established in 2003.
In Italy, products are sold through a network of approximately 130 Pharmaceutical Representatives serving doctors and also exclusively selling PharmaNutra products to pharmacies throughout Italy.
Over the years, PharmaNutra has stood out in the production of iron-based nutritional supplements with the trademark SiderAL, where it can claim important Sucrosomial Technology patents.