Duane

10-Year Old Named National Youth Entrepreneur of the Year: Lemonade Day Kid Takes Part in National Campaign to Give $6 Million to Charity

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Duane Shaw is one of 50,000 awe-inspiring children from across the country who have been empowered this year alone through the Lemonade Day program.

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  • Duane Shaw is one of 50,000 awe-inspiring children from across the country who have been empowered this year alone through the Lemonade Day program.
  • Our youth businesses this year have collectively made over $12 million in profit, with kids donating over $6 million to charity and saving $5 million in the bank to invest in their futures.
  • “Lemonade Day is building courageous, resilient, can-do attitudes in the classroom, workplace, and beyond through entrepreneurial learning,” commented Nicole Cassier-Mason, Lemonade Day national CEO.
  • Duane’s Lemonade Day achievements not only brings us immense pride as parents but also serves as an inspiration to other young entrepreneurs.

Empire Portfolio Group Opens Two New Manhattan Orangetheory Locations - Bryant Park and TriBeCa

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory® Fitness, the trailblazing heart rate-based interval training fitness franchise, is announcing two new Manhattan New York City studio openings in Bryant Park and TriBeCa, NY.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory® Fitness, the trailblazing heart rate-based interval training fitness franchise, is announcing two new Manhattan New York City studio openings in Bryant Park and TriBeCa, NY.
  • The Bryant Park studio is centrally located to Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center at 1180 6th Ave, on 46th St between 5th and 6th Aves, New York, NY, United States, 10036.
  • "We're beyond excited to welcome Orangetheory Fitness to two iconic communities, in Bryant Park and TriBeCa, sharing our science-backed, high-energy and strength focused workouts," shared Adam Krell, CEO of Empire Portfolio Group.
  • For further information about the new studios and membership offerings, please call Orangetheory TriBeCa at 646-440-4288 and Orangetheory Bryant Park at 646-699-3757.

The Standard Earns Prestigious PLANSPONSOR Service Star Team Award

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Friday, September 15, 2023

A team from The Standard has received the esteemed 2023 PLANSPONSOR Service Star Team Award for exemplary service.

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  • A team from The Standard has received the esteemed 2023 PLANSPONSOR Service Star Team Award for exemplary service.
  • The Service Star Award recognizes retirement plan account representatives and relationship managers who, in the words of their plan sponsor clients, have demonstrated exemplary service.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230915755294/en/
    Dara Duane (left) and Dominick Gallares (right) with The Standard have each earned the prestigious 2023 PLANSPONSOR Service Star Team Award for exemplary service.
  • “Receiving the Service Star Team Award is a testament to our unwavering dedication to a service-first approach.

Purple Heart recipient, son of 9/11 firefighter receives mortgage-free home

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Evan Marcy, a Purple Heart recipient and son of a FDNY firefighter.

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  • Evan Marcy, a Purple Heart recipient and son of a FDNY firefighter.
  • It is part of an annual cycling event that raises money for wounded veterans and honors FDNY personnel who died in 9/11.
  • Medically discharged in 2011, Marcy earned prestigious awards for his service, including the Purple Heart, Joint Service Commendation Medal and Army Commendation Medal.
  • The experience inspired Pujol to establish the organization, which gifts mortgage-free homes to injured veterans, their families and first responders.

AArete Recognized as Top 50 Consulting Firm of 2023

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

AArete , a global management and technology consulting firm, is proud to announce it has ranked in the Top 20 of The Consulting Report’s Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2023 , in recognition of the company’s data-driven strategies to improve profitability and operating efficiency for clients in healthcare, financial services and the public sector.

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  • AArete , a global management and technology consulting firm, is proud to announce it has ranked in the Top 20 of The Consulting Report’s Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2023 , in recognition of the company’s data-driven strategies to improve profitability and operating efficiency for clients in healthcare, financial services and the public sector.
  • AArete also announces that two members of its leadership , Duane Harrington and Maria Turner, have received individual leadership excellence awards from Consulting Magazine and the University of Iowa, respectively.
  • Here are those notable achievements in more detail:
    The Consulting Report’s Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2023 : This award highlights the world’s most trusted and influential consulting services firms.
  • “What distinguishes AArete is our dedicated team members who always deliver unparalleled results for our clients and partners,” said Loren Trimble, AArete CEO.

From service to sanctuary: Purple Heart recipient, son of 9/11 firefighter, getting mortgage-free house from Building Homes for Heroes

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Marcy attended presentation, which Building Homes for Heroes' made at the Engine 50, Ladder 19, Battalion 26 stationhouse in partnership with members of FDNY 343 Ride.

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  • Marcy attended presentation, which Building Homes for Heroes' made at the Engine 50, Ladder 19, Battalion 26 stationhouse in partnership with members of FDNY 343 Ride.
  • "I'm grateful to have been chosen as the 343rd Building Homes for Heroes home recipient.
  • For his service, Marcy was awarded the Purple Heart, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, NATO Medal, Army Superior Unit Award and more.
  • Since 2011, it has donated more than 1,050 mortgage-free homes to veterans and their families in collaboration with nonprofits like Building Homes for Heroes.

Qiming Venture Partners Nisa Leung and Duane Kuang Made the 2023 Forbes Midas List

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Friday, May 5, 2023

SHANGHAI, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Forbes Midas List, a prestigious industry list of world's best venture capital investors, was unveiled.

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  • SHANGHAI, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Forbes Midas List, a prestigious industry list of world's best venture capital investors, was unveiled.
  • Qiming Venture Partners Managing Partner Nisa Leung and Founding Managing Partner Duane Kuang made the list.
  • Nisa Leung has become a Forbes Midas Lister for the fifth year in a row, placing 41st this year.
  • Duane Kuang made the Forbes Midas List for the fourth time, ranking 70th this year.

Qiming Venture Partners Nisa Leung and Duane Kuang Made the 2023 Forbes Midas List

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 5, 2023

SHANGHAI, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Forbes Midas List, a prestigious industry list of world's best venture capital investors, was unveiled.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Forbes Midas List, a prestigious industry list of world's best venture capital investors, was unveiled.
  • Qiming Venture Partners Managing Partner Nisa Leung and Founding Managing Partner Duane Kuang made the list.
  • Nisa Leung has become a Forbes Midas Lister for the fifth year in a row, placing 41st this year.
  • Duane Kuang made the Forbes Midas List for the fourth time, ranking 70th this year.

Whole Earth Brands Announces Leadership Evolution with New Executive Appointments and Amends Credit Agreement

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The Company also reaffirmed its outlook for full year 2023 ahead of its first quarter earnings release on May 10, 2023.

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  • The Company also reaffirmed its outlook for full year 2023 ahead of its first quarter earnings release on May 10, 2023.
  • Our ability to succeed requires an ongoing commitment to building a nimble and efficient organization that can better serve our customers and shareholders.
  • Nigel's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to sustainability and social responsibility have earned him a reputation as an industry thought leader.
  • Prior to joining Whole Earth Brands, Rajnish served as the Managing Director of the Hain Celestial businesses in the IMEA region.

LONGTIME RIDGE VINEYARDS PRESIDENT, DAVID AMADIA TO JOIN FANTESCA ESTATE & WINERY IN NAPA VALLEY AS COO

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

ST. HELENA, Calif., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- David Amadia, former President of Ridge Vineyards, has accepted a new role as Chief Operating Officer at Fantesca Estate & Winery starting in early April.

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  • ST. HELENA, Calif., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- David Amadia, former President of Ridge Vineyards, has accepted a new role as Chief Operating Officer at Fantesca Estate & Winery starting in early April.
  • As COO, Amadia will oversee all winery operations, sales, marketing, and hospitality, building upon Susan and Duane's vision of rare, high-quality wines paired with impeccable hospitality for Fantesca's allocation members.
  • Amadia's 30 plus year wine industry experience, including the last 17 years with Ridge, has been a journey of elevating world-class wineries and wines.
  • His path includes meaningful stints at Penfolds with Grange, at Bonny Doon with Le Cigare Volant, and at Ridge Vineyards with Monte Bello.