University of Houston–Downtown

Cambria Hotels Grows Texas Portfolio with Waco Opening

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues the rapid expansion of its contemporary upscale brand Cambria Hotels throughout the Southwest and in locations with strong business and leisure demand with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront.

Key Points: 
  • Cambria Hotels is dedicated to bringing modern, upscale accommodations to travelers' favorite destinations.
  • "We look forward to expanding Cambria's unique offerings and top-notch amenities to even more guests in the Lone Star State with the opening of the new Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront."
  • The Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront was developed by KB Hotels, LLC, an award-winning hotel development company located in central Texas.
  • There are currently more than 68 Cambria hotels open across the U.S. in popular cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans, Portland and Phoenix, with nearly 70 hotels in the pipeline.

CIO Leadership: The Transformational Implications of AI will Power the Discussion at the 2023 Houston CIO Executive Leadership Summit on November 16

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Key topics to be explored at the summit include the transformational opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) can have on businesses and industries.

Key Points: 
  • Key topics to be explored at the summit include the transformational opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) can have on businesses and industries.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Houston CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • HMG Strategy is also excited to be hosting its 2023 Denver CIO Executive Leadership Summit on November 14 at The Ritz-Carlton Denver.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Denver CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .

Wesley Vestal Named CAI's Chief People Officer; Joins Company Leadership Team

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Monday, January 2, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Commissioning Agents Inc. (CAI) announced that Wesley Vestal has been named CAI's Chief People Officer.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Commissioning Agents Inc. (CAI) announced that Wesley Vestal has been named CAI's Chief People Officer.
  • In this role, Wesley will be responsible for leading CAI's global human resources team, utilizing his background in leadership development, strategic workforce planning, and systems implementation to transform clients' human performance strategies to mitigate risk and promote operational excellence.
  • "I'm excited to have Wes on board and for the official establishment of a Chief People officer role," stated Mike Martin, CEO of CAI.
  • With offices in the US, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, UK, Korea, Switzerland, India, Ireland, Italy, China, and Singapore, we have built an international team of over 800 professionals providing local support from a global company.

BeiGene Launches Talk About It Program to Elevate the Importance of Addressing Mental Health during Cancer Care

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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BeiGene (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global biotechnology company, today announced the launch of a new program, Talk About It: Cancer and Mental Health, designed to elevate the important intersection of mental health and cancer care to help improve health outcomes for cancer patients.

Key Points: 
  • BeiGene (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global biotechnology company, today announced the launch of a new program, Talk About It: Cancer and Mental Health, designed to elevate the important intersection of mental health and cancer care to help improve health outcomes for cancer patients.
  • Aimed at patients and caregivers, healthcare professionals and policymakers, Talk About It draws attention to mental health care as a critical component of quality cancer care.
  • By bringing visibility to the importance of mental health and cancer care, this campaign will take an important step toward improving health outcomes for cancer patients by looking at the patient holistically when it comes to treatment."
  • CSC is a global nonprofit organization that provides free emotional support, navigation and resources to cancer patients and their loved ones.

Richard's Rainwater Announces Partnership With Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. In Houston To Expand Bottled Rainwater Initiative

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
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Richard's Rainwater is teaming up with Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. in Houston, Texas to collect rain for its new line of sustainably packaged still rainwater in cans.

Key Points: 
  • Richard's Rainwater is teaming up with Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. in Houston, Texas to collect rain for its new line of sustainably packaged still rainwater in cans.
  • This partnership is the first of multiple new facilities planned to be operational by the end of 2021.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. to bring rainwater collection to Houston," said Richard's Rainwaterpresident Taylor O'Neil.
  • ABOUT BUFFALO BAYOU BREWING Co.
    Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. was founded in 2011 by Rassul Zarinfar and Ryan Robertson as an effort to bring Houston the type of beer they both love to drink.

Phunware Partners with Midway and MKT Consulting to Unveil Premium Mobile Experience for Buffalo Heights

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
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This agreement represents a partnership with Midway , a real estate investment and development firm, MKT Consulting , a fully integrated building system design firm, and the Company.

Key Points: 
  • This agreement represents a partnership with Midway , a real estate investment and development firm, MKT Consulting , a fully integrated building system design firm, and the Company.
  • The mobile application portfolio will empower residents and tenants of St. Andrie and One Buffalo Heights to easily manage everything they do around the property from a single interface.
  • We are honored to partner with Phunware to elevate the shopper, tenant and guest experience at Buffalo Heights, said Manny Thapar, President at MKT Consulting.
  • Buffalo Heights is an exceptionally high quality, mixed-use district, ideally located in proximity to Houstons Buffalo Bayou Park, Memorial Park, The Heights, Washington Avenue Corridor and Downtown.

Lone Star College-University Park Salutes Graduates

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Friday, May 10, 2019
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"Whether students are with us for a few semesters or years, our faculty, staff and administrators give them their very best," said Dr. Ardalan.

Key Points: 
  • "Whether students are with us for a few semesters or years, our faculty, staff and administrators give them their very best," said Dr. Ardalan.
  • "At commencement, we will celebrate the hard work and dedication of students as they achieve a very important milestone in their lives."
  • In honor of Dr. Muoz's dedication and belief in higher education, President Ardalan will award a $1,000 scholarship in Dr. Muoz's name to Sherre Bowry, an LSC-University Park student.
  • The LSC-University Park and UHD partnership enables more than 1,000 LSC students to transfer to UHD each year.

Arel Capital Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation and Unveils the New Bayou on the Bend

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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HOUSTON, Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Arel Capital unveiled the new Bayou on the Bend after completing a multi-million dollar renovation and completely overhauling the luxury community following the devastating damage of Hurricane Harvey.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Arel Capital unveiled the new Bayou on the Bend after completing a multi-million dollar renovation and completely overhauling the luxury community following the devastating damage of Hurricane Harvey.
  • Located at 5201 Memorial Drive in Houston overlooking Buffalo Bayou, the upscale, 242-unit, high-rise community, was purchased by Arel Capital in May of 2017.
  • Bayou on the Bend features open-concept, one, two and three-bedroom floor plan options, ranging from approximately 700 to 2,475 square feet.
  • Arel Capital was formed in early 2013 with its first transaction of a 70-townhouse complex in Houston for $8.8 million.