Hershey, Pennsylvania

Pepsi Brings First Ever Immersive Amusement Park Experience to Hersheypark with Pepsi® Pop Star

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

HERSHEY, Pa., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepsi and Hersheypark today unveiled Pepsi Pop Star, a first-of-its-kind, immersive entertainment experience created within the iconic amusement park.

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  • HERSHEY, Pa., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepsi and Hersheypark today unveiled Pepsi Pop Star, a first-of-its-kind, immersive entertainment experience created within the iconic amusement park.
  • With Pepsi Pop Star, we're passing the star power to them by giving park guests the chance to be their unapologetic selves center stage," said Rachel Prowler, Sr.
  • Pepsi Pop Star is the first ever immersive amusement park experience from the cola brand coming to Hersheypark, recently honored as a top 10 amusement park in the U.S. by the 2021 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice awards.
  • "For more than 115 years, Hersheypark has created a 'Hersheypark Happy' experience for visitors with more than 70 rides, a water park, and zoo," said Vikki Hultquist, General Manager of Hersheypark.

KCA Wealth Management Launches Virtual Educational Courses on Financial, Tax and Estate Planning Topics for the Public

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

All courses will be hosted by the firm's president, Brian Kennedy, and vice president, Vincent Catalano, with guest presenters throughout the series of virtual events.

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  • All courses will be hosted by the firm's president, Brian Kennedy, and vice president, Vincent Catalano, with guest presenters throughout the series of virtual events.
  • All courses are one hour in length, virtual and are free and open to the public with advanced registration.
  • To view and learn more about the upcoming courses being offered, or to register, click here .
  • KCA Wealth Management is a holistic financial planning firm serving Central Pennsylvania with office locations in Camp Hill, Hershey and Carlisle.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning Names Senate Alexander, Esq., as First-Ever Executive Director

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

HERSHEY, Pa., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) today announced early childhood education (ECE) expert, Senate Alexander, Esq.,as its first Executive Director.

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  • HERSHEY, Pa., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) today announced early childhood education (ECE) expert, Senate Alexander, Esq.,as its first Executive Director.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Senate back to Hershey, this time as Executive Director of Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning," said Pete Gurt '85, Milton Hershey School and Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning President.
  • "Senate will build out our new early childhood education initiative, something we are all excited and eager to collaborate on.
  • "I am humbled and honored to have been selected as the first Executive Director of Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning," said Mr. Alexander.

Hershey to Webcast Second-Quarter Conference Call

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

HERSHEY, Pa., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced today that it will release its second-quarter sales and earnings results on Thursday, July 29, 2021, and hold a conference call with analysts at 8:30 a.m.

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New Initiative, Sustainable Dairy PA, Sparks Promise For More Climate-Friendly Dairy Supply Chain In Chesapeake Bay Watershed

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Initial funding for Sustainable Dairy PA comes from The Hershey Company's $300,000 commitment to support the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Land O'Lakes in helping install agricultural conservation practices on Land O'Lakes member dairy farms.

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  • Initial funding for Sustainable Dairy PA comes from The Hershey Company's $300,000 commitment to support the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Land O'Lakes in helping install agricultural conservation practices on Land O'Lakes member dairy farms.
  • The partnership includes 119 Land O'Lakes member-owners in Central Pennsylvania that ship 50% or more of their milk supply to Hershey.
  • The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay will utilize Hershey's funds to leverage additional grant funding to implement conservation plans and innovative on-farm environmental practices.
  • "Leadership from corporations, like that of Hershey and Land O'Lakes, is critical to restoring Pennsylvania's rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, and reaching our climate goals.

Hershey Named to The Civic 50 and Recognized as Consumer Staples Leader for Commitment to Empowering Communities

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Hershey impacted more than 15 million lives with more than $26 million in donations and 60,000 hours in volunteer time.

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  • Hershey impacted more than 15 million lives with more than $26 million in donations and 60,000 hours in volunteer time.
  • In 2020, Hershey dedicated time, resources, and money to support various COVID-19 relief efforts and racial justice causes.
  • The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate involvement in communities.
  • Hershey founder,Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed.

Hershey Releases 2020 Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

HERSHEY, Pa., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today released its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting its progress on key environmental and social initiatives during a year of unprecedented challenges.

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  • HERSHEY, Pa., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today released its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting its progress on key environmental and social initiatives during a year of unprecedented challenges.
  • Notable milestones highlighted in Hershey's 2020 Sustainability Report include:
    Managing Through COVID-19: Protecting the physical, emotional and economic well-being of its many stakeholders was Hershey's top priority throughout the pandemic.
  • For more information on Hershey's Shared Goodness Promise, read the 2020 Sustainability Report .
  • Hershey founder, Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed.

James Turoff Named Hershey General Counsel

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

b'HERSHEY, Pa., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that James Turoff has been promoted to Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective immediately.

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  • b'HERSHEY, Pa., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that James Turoff has been promoted to Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective immediately.
  • Turoff has served as Acting General Counsel since December 2020.\nTuroff will lead the company\'s global legal, compliance and ethics, government relations, corporate security, and corporate secretary teams.
  • "He has risen through the legal department here at Hershey and understands the complexities and opportunities within the business.
  • Prior to Hershey, Turoff was Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and Securities, at Harsco Corporation, where he served as legal advisor to the corporation\'s board of directors and executive management on matters of corporate governance and executive compensation and was responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable corporate governance and securities requirements.

General Cannabis Names Interim CEO; Steve Gutterman Steps Down

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Friday, May 7, 2021

b'General Cannabis Board Member and major investor, Adam Hershey, to be appointed Interim CEO\nDENVER, May 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Cannabis Corp (OTCQB: CANN) today announced several changes to its executive management team.

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  • b'General Cannabis Board Member and major investor, Adam Hershey, to be appointed Interim CEO\nDENVER, May 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Cannabis Corp (OTCQB: CANN) today announced several changes to its executive management team.
  • Current Board Member and major investor, Adam Hershey, was appointed as the Company\xe2\x80\x99s Interim CEO.
  • Steve Gutterman stepped down from his CEO and Director roles and will be leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities, effective immediately.
  • General Cannabis Corp undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made herein.\n'

Hershey Voluntarily Recalls Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping Due to Undeclared Almonds

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

b"HERSHEY, Pa., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced a voluntary recall of a single lot of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping in a 7.25-oz.

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  • b"HERSHEY, Pa., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced a voluntary recall of a single lot of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping in a 7.25-oz.
  • (205g) bottle with UPC (346000) after learning that 1,700 bottles were incorrectly filled with Heath Shell Topping which is made with almonds.
  • Hershey is initiating the voluntary recall to protect public health.
  • The situation arose due to an isolated error at a contract manufacturing facility.