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Keepers of the Quaich USA Gala Will Feature Outlander Star Sam Heughan

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Monday, October 2, 2023
Nobel Prize, Wine, Republic National Distributing Company, Blair, DISCUS, Counselor, Woman, Bacardi, Blair Castle, SWA, Corporation, Outlander, Scotch whisky, Quaich, Gala, Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, Scottish Highlands, Keepers, Nightclub, New York Giants, Scotch, Chemistry, Scottish

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keepers of the Quaich USA Chapter (KOTQUSA.org), the American arm of the Blair Castle-headquartered Scotch whisky society, today announced that Outlander star, philanthropist and founder of The Sassenach Scotch whisky, Sam Heughan, will be the keynote speaker for the Gala at a private members club in Manhattan on October 4, 2023.

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  • Outlander star Sam Heughan is keynote speaker at Keepers of the Quaich USA Gala on October 4, 2023 in NYC.
  • The Keepers of the Quaich was started in 1988 at the society's spiritual home at Blair Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
  • There are approximately 300 Keepers and Masters of the Quaich in the United States.
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    SOURCE Keepers of the Quaich USA, Inc.

Ridgeline Names Dave Blair Co-CEO; Expands Executive Leadership Team

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Union of Sales and Marketing Professionals, PeopleSoft, Blair, Culture, SS&C Advent, Marketing, Ridge, SS, Engineering, Growth, Global Sales Law Project, Management, Alchemy

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ridgeline announced today that Dave Blair has been named co-CEO, partnering with Ridgeline founder and CEO Dave Duffield to guide the strategy, growth, and culture of the company. Additionally, the company has expanded its executive leadership team, with Mike Duffield joining as vice president of Sales and Marketing.

Key Points: 
  • Ridgeline announced today that Dave Blair has been named co-CEO, partnering with Ridgeline founder and CEO Dave Duffield to guide the strategy, growth, and culture of the company.
  • Additionally, the company has expanded its executive leadership team, with Mike Duffield joining as vice president of Sales and Marketing.
  • - Dave Duffield, Ridgeline Founder and co-CEO
    Blair has been with Ridgeline for over three years in product and strategy leadership positions.
  • "These key leadership appointments are designed to set Ridgeline up for the next decade," says Ridgeline founder and now co-CEO Dave Duffield.

William Blair Investment Management Launches Small-Mid Cap Value Mutual Fund

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Professional Services, Small Business, Other Professional Services, Finance, Asset Management, Personal Finance, CFA, Russell, Blair, Bank

William Blair today announced the launch of the William Blair Small-Mid Cap Value Fund (ISMVX).

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  • William Blair today announced the launch of the William Blair Small-Mid Cap Value Fund (ISMVX).
  • “We are pleased to offer the William Blair Small-Mid Cap Value Fund to mutual fund investors,” said Robert J. Duwa, CFA, head of North American distribution.
  • “Bill, Matt, and our value team bring a well-documented track record of success managing small-mid cap equity portfolios, and this new fund broadens our lineup of value equity funds available to investment advisors and their clients.”
    The Small-Mid Cap Value Fund expands the suite of William Blair strategies available to U.S. investors.
  • As of June 30, 2023, William Blair Investment Management manages approximately $64 billion.

Colonnade BridgePort Plans Five-Tower Residential Development at 2000 City Park Drive

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Partnership, Housing, City Park, Blair, LRT, City, Acquisition, Development management in the United Kingdom

OTTAWA, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colonnade BridgePort, a leading full service real estate management, investment, and development company, has filed an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment with the City of Ottawa to increase density at 2000 City Park Drive.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colonnade BridgePort, a leading full service real estate management, investment, and development company, has filed an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment with the City of Ottawa to increase density at 2000 City Park Drive.
  • 2000 City Park Drive is situated along the Highway 174 corridor, 10 minutes east of Ottawa’s downtown, and neighbours the Gloucester City Centre shopping complex, commercial offices, and many other amenities.
  • “Projects such as 2000 City Park Drive have an ability to effortlessly combine accessibility, integration, and connectivity in existing urban and amenity-rich communities.
  • These types of projects will ultimately contribute to restoring affordability for future generations.”
    The acquisition of 2000 City Park Drive, along with adjacent 1900 City Park Drive – a five-storey 93,381 sq.ft.

GMS Announces Acquisitions of Engler, Meier & Justus, Inc. and Blair Building Materials, Inc.; Also Announces Further Platform Expansion Activities

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Residential Building & Real Estate, Manufacturing, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Steel, Olive, GMS, Blair, DL, Olive branch, Name, Acquisition, EMJ, Greater Toronto Area, Growth, NYSE, AMES, Maple

GMS Inc. (NYSE: GMS), a leading North American specialty building products distributor, today announced that it has completed the acquisitions of Engler, Meier & Justus, Inc. (“EMJ”) in Chicago and Blair Building Materials, Inc. (“Blair”) in Ontario, Canada.

Key Points: 
  • GMS Inc. (NYSE: GMS), a leading North American specialty building products distributor, today announced that it has completed the acquisitions of Engler, Meier & Justus, Inc. (“EMJ”) in Chicago and Blair Building Materials, Inc. (“Blair”) in Ontario, Canada.
  • “We are pleased to welcome the experienced and highly-respected teams from EMJ and Blair to GMS,” said John C. Turner, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of GMS.
  • Additionally, we are pleased to announce continued growth with the openings of one new greenfield yard and two new AMES store locations.
  • Founded in 1950, Blair Building Materials, Inc. provides exteriors, insulation and waterproofing products to customers in the Greater Toronto Area.

Kevin Blair to Succeed Kessel Stelling as Synovus Board Chair

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Blair, NYSE, First Franklin Financial Corp., SNV, Multimedia, Management, Synovus

Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE:SNV) today announced the appointment of President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Blair to chairman of the board, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

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  • Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE:SNV) today announced the appointment of President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Blair to chairman of the board, effective Jan. 1, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221215005041/en/
    Kevin Blair, Synovus President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Stelling was named Synovus president and chief operating officer in February 2010 and president and chief executive officer in October 2010.
  • I have been honored these past 12 years to work alongside an incredible Synovus team and a supportive, engaged board of directors, said Stelling.

NatureWorks Selects General Contractor for New Fully Integrated Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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The new facility is designed to be fully integrated and will include production of lactic acid, lactide, and polymer.

Key Points: 
  • The new facility is designed to be fully integrated and will include production of lactic acid, lactide, and polymer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221109005063/en/
    Early-works construction on NatureWorkss new Ingeo PLA manufacturing facility in Thailand began in June 2022 keeping expected completion of the facility on schedule for the second half of 2024.
  • In 2021, NatureWorks first announced the authorization for initiating their global capacity expansion plan beginning with their second Ingeo biopolymer manufacturing facility in Thailand.
  • For more information about NatureWorks and Ingeo, or to purchase Ingeo biopolymer resin visit www.natureworksllc.com .

HOPE LEIGH MARKETING GROUP (HLMG) HIRES INDUSTRY LEADERS TO ADDRESS EXPONENTIAL DEMAND IN TALENT ATTRACTION

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
LinkedIn, Recruitment, Growth, Meta, YouTube, Strategic management, Hewlett-Packard, Monster, Twitter, Instagram, Multimedia, Executive, Zen, Employer branding, Acquisition, Marketing, Industry, Blair, Yoga, Executive sponsor, Digital, View, Sales, Creative industries, Public relations, Facebook, TikTok

DALLAS, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hope Leigh Marketing Group, a women-owned agency specializing in talent attraction, recruitment marketing and employer brand, announces the hire of proven industry leaders to help lead the continued growth and success of the agency.

Key Points: 
  • "Every client is different, and we understand how to assess and manage individual nuances of talent attraction given the rapidly changing landscape.
  • Ryan Loren (he/him/his) is appointed as an Account Director, specializing in talent attraction, employer brand and diversity for HLMG.
  • "We could not be more excited about the future of Hope Leigh Marketing Group and our clients," said Amanda Thompson Buffington, Founding Partner.
  • Hope Leigh Marketing Group is a Dallas-based, women-owned agency specializing in talent attraction, recruitment marketing, and employer brand.

Gap's Fall Campaign Celebrates ICONS - Champions of Individuality and Actions That Shape Our Culture

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Koto, Blair, Gap Inc., NYSE, Old Navy, Trailblazer, Culture, Female, Music, Multiple sclerosis, Banana Republic, Collection, GAP, Optimism, GPS, Creativity, Water, NASCAR, Human, Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Individual, NFT, Heel, Mental health, Adult, MS, Woman, Industry, Discord, Entertainment, Cassette tape, Industrial design, Icon, The New York Times

Selma Blair ( @selmablair ) Actress, New York Times best-selling author and mother with MS advocating for a more inclusive world.

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  • Selma Blair ( @selmablair ) Actress, New York Times best-selling author and mother with MS advocating for a more inclusive world.
  • Labrinth ( @labrinth ) Humanitarian, creator, artist, producer, songwriter, and musician, Labrinth is transferring energy and connecting souls through the power of music.
  • "At Gap, Icons are a symbol of timeless individuality, and there's nothing more iconic than shaping culture by amplifying your true self and talent."
  • Gap'sFall ICONS campaign debuts today, September 6, 2022, across digital media, out of home and Gap brand channels.

Gap's Fall Campaign Celebrates ICONS - Champions of Individuality and Actions That Shape Our Culture

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Koto, Blair, Gap Inc., NYSE, Old Navy, Female, Culture, Multiple sclerosis, Music, Banana Republic, Collection, GAP, Optimism, GPS, Creativity, NEW, Water, NASCAR, Human, Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Individual, NFT, Heel, Mental health, Adult, MS, Woman, Industry, Discord, Cassette tape, Entertainment, Industrial design, Icon, The New York Times

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This Fall, Gap puts the spotlight on Icons, showcasing a collection of essential classics designed to dress generations of culture shapers. Gap Icons include both reinvented classics in new proportions, organic fabrics made with more sustainable Washwell water-saving techniques, and a diverse cast of individuals who are shaping our culture through their own personal style and voice. Debuting today and building upon its long-standing history of uplifting varied and distinct individuals, Gap's Fall 2022 ICONS campaign continues to celebrate modern American optimism and what it means to be a true Icon – someone creating positive change by simply being their truest self.

Key Points: 
  • Selma Blair ( @selmablair ) Actress, New York Times best-selling author and mother with MS advocating for a more inclusive world.
  • Labrinth ( @labrinth ) Humanitarian, creator, artist, producer, songwriter, and musician, Labrinth is transferring energy and connecting souls through the power of music.
  • "At Gap, Icons are a symbol of timeless individuality, and there's nothing more iconic than shaping culture by amplifying your true self and talent."
  • Gap'sFall ICONS campaign debuts today, September 6, 2022, across digital media, out of home and Gap brand channels.