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Greenberg Traurig's Ed Wallace Named to City & State's 'New York City Power 100' List

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Edward C. Wallace, co-chair of the New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to City & State's 2024 "New York City Power 100" list. He has appeared on this list for the past 10 years and was named a 2020 New York Lifetime Achievement honoree by City & State.

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  • Edward C. Wallace, co-chair of the New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP, was named to City & State's 2024 "New York City Power 100" list.
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Edward C. Wallace , co-chair of the New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP , was named to City & State's 2024 "New York City Power 100" list.
  • He has appeared on this list for the past 10 years and was named a 2020 New York Lifetime Achievement honoree by City & State.
  • City & State notes, "Wallace knows how the city runs and how to counsel clients navigating its complex land use and economic landscape."

Blueprint Vegas Announces Its Final 2023 Agenda & Plenary Speakers

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blueprint Vegas 2023 has an incredible lineup of visionaries across the global real estate and construction innovation ecosystem. From globally recognized builders, developers, owners and operators, to top tier venture capitalists and institutional investors, to dynamic startups and technology pioneers.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blueprint Vegas 2023 has an incredible lineup of visionaries across the global real estate and construction innovation ecosystem.
  • The agenda includes eight plenary sessions on Tuesday, September 12th, featuring some of the best known and most highly respected leaders from across the industry.
  • "We've had a really overwhelming response over the past few years, and I truly feel like the collection of speakers that we have put together for Blueprint Vegas 2023 represents the greatest gathering of thought leaders ever assembled for this ecosystem."
  • Don't miss Blueprint Vegas 2023 at The Venetian, Las Vegas, September 11th-13th, 2023.The detailed agenda is now live and you can click https://www.blueprintvegas.com/agenda to learn more.

French-American Foundation Names New York Lawyer Edward Wallace to Succeed Allan Chapin as Chair

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

NEW YORK, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The French-American Foundation-US Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Edward C. Wallace as its Chair and Allan M. Chapin as its Chair Emeritus.

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  • NEW YORK, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The French-American Foundation-US Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Edward C. Wallace as its Chair and Allan M. Chapin as its Chair Emeritus.
  • "I am delighted that the Board has unanimously approved my friend and colleague, Ed Wallace, to be Chair.
  • Edward C. Wallace co-chairs the New York City office of Greenberg Traurig, one of the world's largest law firms.
  • On his appointment, Ed Wallace stated, "I have seen FAF make a difference when tensions rise across the Atlantic.

Fitwel® Awarded UL Solutions with Two Best in Building Health and Two Top 20 Ambassadors Awards

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Monday, April 10, 2023

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that it received two Fitwel Best in Building Health® and two Top 20 Ambassadors List awards from Fitwel®. UL Solutions was named a winner in the Greatest Number of Certifications in 2022 and Most People Impacted award categories in recognition of UL Solutions' leadership and progress in advancing occupant health and well-being in the built environment.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that it received two Fitwel Best in Building Health® and two Top 20 Ambassadors List awards from Fitwel®.
  • UL Solutions was named a winner in the Greatest Number of Certifications in 2022 and Most People Impacted award categories in recognition of UL Solutions' leadership and progress in advancing occupant health and well-being in the built environment.
  • Best in Building Health honors best-in-class companies and individuals leading the healthy building movement by example, leveraging the Fitwel data-driven, scalable technology platform to set the bar for excellence in building health.
  • Two Fitwel Ambassadors from the Assets and Sustainability Performance group at UL Solutions, Christopher Tacy, senior project manager, and David Adler, project manager, were included in the first Fitwel Top 20 Ambassadors List.

Applauding Junior Achievement and Omega World Travel's 50th Year

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In November, The Washington Business Hall of Fame held its annual event which facilitates meaningful connections between current and future business leaders. The event promotes Junior Achievement's goal of encouraging the next generation by providing knowledge from seasoned professionals and a highly practical financial literacy education.

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  • The Hall of Fame recognized Gloria for her accomplishments in business and her role in providing significant resources for Junior Achievement.
  • Like Junior Achievement, Omega's commitment to diversity and community is reflected in its multicultural staff as well as its partnerships.
  • ABOUT OMEGA WORLD TRAVEL AND FAMILY OF BRANDS:
    CRUISE.COM ~ TRAVTECH ~ OMEGA M.I.C.E.
  • Omega World Travel is a Woman Owned travel management company, a full-service travel agency, and a leader in the internet retail travel marketplace.

Measurabl Receives a 2022 CREtech Real Estate Tech Award

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Friday, October 14, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Measurabl, the worlds most widely adopted ESG solution for real estate, was named a Grand Prize Winner in the Ninth Annual Real Estate Tech Awards (RETAs) for the Mid Market Growth category.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Measurabl, the worlds most widely adopted ESG solution for real estate, was named a Grand Prize Winner in the Ninth Annual Real Estate Tech Awards (RETAs) for the Mid Market Growth category.
  • The award is presented by CREtech , the worlds leading community of professionals devoted to technological innovation in the real estate sector, in partnership with Colliers , a leading diversified professional services and investment management company.
  • Measurabl was recognized as a cutting-edge company that has played an integral role in advancing technology in the real estate industry.
  • Measurabl is the worlds most widely adopted ESG (environmental, social, governance) technology solution for real estate.

Active Design Advisors, Inc. Announces Strategic Capital Raise Led by RET Ventures with Kilroy Realty

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Active Design Advisors Inc. (Adai), an affiliate of the Center for Active Design (CfAD), the sole operator of Fitwel, today announced a strategic capital investment led by RET Ventures, a leading real estate technology fund focused on building cutting-edge proptech companies for the multifamily industry. Additional investment comes from Kilroy Realty, a nationally recognized commercial real estate leader committed to sustainability and health & wellness. RET's investment comes from the RET Ventures ESG Fund (the "Housing Impact Fund"), which was raised primarily from multifamily owners, as ESG takes root in the multifamily sector.

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  • Additional investment comes from Kilroy Realty , a nationally recognized commercial real estate leader committed to sustainability and health & wellness.
  • RET's investment comes from the RET Ventures ESG Fund (the "Housing Impact Fund"), which was raised primarily from multifamily owners, as ESG takes root in the multifamily sector.
  • Adai's strategic raise positions them as an industry partner across real estate asset classes.
  • The Center for Active Design (CfAD), a global not-for-profit organization, maintains the Fitwel standard and conducts objective third-party assessments that lead to certified projects.

Arm Announces New Board Members and New Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Arm today announced the appointment of new Board members Karen Dykstra, former Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of AOL and Jeff Sine, Co-Founder and Partner of Raine Group, effective immediately.

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  • Arm today announced the appointment of new Board members Karen Dykstra, former Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of AOL and Jeff Sine, Co-Founder and Partner of Raine Group, effective immediately.
  • Arm Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rene Haas said: I extend a warm welcome to Karen and Jeff, both exceptional business leaders who will bring a depth and breadth of experience to the Arm Board.
  • Arm also today announced the appointment of Jason Child as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Prior to AOL, she was a Partner at Plainfield Asset Management, and served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Plainfield Direct, Plainfields business development company.

BXP Expands Life Sciences Portfolio in Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

BXP purchased the property from Biogen for a gross purchase price of approximately $592.0 million.

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  • BXP purchased the property from Biogen for a gross purchase price of approximately $592.0 million.
  • 125 Broadway is adjacent to Kendall Center, BXPs existing 2.2 million square foot portfolio in the heart of Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA, which is the largest and most important cluster of life sciences companies and research space in the United States.
  • BXP also announced that it signed a 15-year lease with a prominent life sciences organization.
  • BXP Life Sciences consists of an existing portfolio of more than three million square feet focused on the specific needs of the life sciences industry, primarily in the leading innovation markets of Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham/Lexington, Massachusetts, Montgomery County, Maryland, and San Francisco and Los Angeles, California.

Freedom Bank Announces Inaugural Foundation Gala to Support Economic Inclusion in Northern Virginia

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Freedom Bank of Virginia (OTCQX: FDVA) announced today it will be hosting its first annual Freedom Bank Foundation Gala on Thursday, September 29 at Window Plaza in the Reston Town Center. The Gala will raise funds to promote economic inclusion in the local community and build on the exciting work the Freedom Bank Foundation has engaged in with the Community Business Partnership (CBP). The Foundation teamed with the CBP to launch the NOVA Freedom Fund which provides financing and technical assistance for minorities and entrepreneurs of color in the DC Region.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Sept.13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Freedom Bank of Virginia (OTCQX: FDVA) announced today it will be hosting its first annual Freedom Bank Foundation Gala on Thursday, September 29 at Window Plaza in the Reston Town Center.
  • The Gala will raise funds to promote economic inclusion in the local community and build on the exciting work the Freedom Bank Foundation has engaged in with the Community Business Partnership (CBP).
  • "We are thrilled to host the Freedom Bank Foundation Gala at the beautiful window plaza in the newest phase of the Reston Town Center.
  • The Freedom Bank Mortgage Division is headquartered in Chantilly, VA and the Freedom Bank Small Business Lending Division is headquartered in Harrison, NY.