Old Post Office

THE BAZAAR BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS OPENS AT THE OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING IN WASHINGTON, DC

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- José Andrés Group is proud to introduce The Bazaar by José Andrés in the historic Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C., relaunched in 2022 by CGI Merchant Group, in partnership with Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand. The opening of The Bazaar at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC signals the culmination of a 30-year journey for Chef Andrés, who has dreamed of opening a restaurant in the historic building since he arrived in Washington, DC in 1993.

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  • The opening of The Bazaar at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC signals the culmination of a 30-year journey for Chef Andrés, who has dreamed of opening a restaurant in the historic building since he arrived in Washington, DC in 1993.
  • "It has been thirty years since I first came to DC, and to have The Bazaar open in this beautiful, historic building that has always held a special place for me, is an American dream come true."
  • "As The Bazaar continues to grow and flourish in new cities, the Washington, DC opening at the Old Post Office is symbolic for many reasons."
  • Making its home in the historic landmark of The Old Post Office, The Bazaar is situated in a Romanesque Revival building, which first opened in 1899 and served as DC's General Post Office until 1914.

Focused Labs Opens Denver Office as the Company Continues to Scale

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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DENVER, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Focused Labs, a leading digital transformation consultancy and software development firm, announced today it has opened an office in the Venture X Denver LoDo coworking space. The office will seat 10 employees and positions Focused Labs to take advantage of growing demand in the western region.

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  • DENVER, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Focused Labs , a leading digital transformation consultancy and software development firm, announced today it has opened an office in the Venture X Denver LoDo coworking space.
  • The office will seat 10 employees and positions Focused Labs to take advantage of growing demand in the western region.
  • The opening of a Denver office comes on the heels of Focused Labs' buildout in Chicago's historic Old Post Office building where the company relocated its headquarters this January.
  • The Venture X Denver LoDo office is located in the popular Dairy Block micro-district, a unique, mixed-use development located in the heart of downtown Denver.

monday.com Continues North America Expansion, Opens Office in Chicago

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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At monday.com, collaboration is a core foundation of our culture, from Tel Aviv to Tokyo, New York to Chicago, said Mike Lamm, VP of People, North America, monday.com.

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  • At monday.com, collaboration is a core foundation of our culture, from Tel Aviv to Tokyo, New York to Chicago, said Mike Lamm, VP of People, North America, monday.com.
  • Similar to the New York office, local monday.com employees were fundamental in planning this expansion and choosing an office location and space.
  • This Chicago space is designed to be an extension of the local team and region, both aesthetically and functionally.
  • If youre interested in learning more about monday.com and exploring career opportunities in North America, visit: https://monday.com/careers .

Ferrero Chooses Chicago's Historic Marshall Field Building for New Innovation Center with Strategic R&D Lab

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrero North America, part of the global confectionery company Ferrero Group, today announced plans to open an Innovation Center in Chicago's Marshall Field and Company Building. The new 45,000 square foot facility will bring together Ferrero's R&D teams throughout the U.S. and also house employees from Ferrero's Old Post Office location representing Fannie May, Nutella Café, Keebler, Famous Amos, Mother's, and other distinctive cookie brands in the Ferrero portfolio.

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  • The new innovation center, R&D lab, and offices, located on the eighth and ninth floors at 24 East Washington, will bring about 170 cross-functional team members to Chicago's Loop neighborhood.
  • "We are thrilled to join Ferrero as it announces that Chicago will be home to the company's first innovation center in the United States," said Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot.
  • "Chicago is a global destination for innovation and Ferrero will be well-placed here, benefitting from the city's connectivity to the world and its strong network of companies driven by tech and innovation.
  • The final office at the Marshall Field & Co. building is set be complete by Spring of 2023.

CHICAGO NONPROFITS EXPAND SUMMER CAREER-BUILDING ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH THROUGHOUT SOUTH AND WEST SIDE COMMUNITIES

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading South and West Side organizations are offering more summer learning and career development opportunities to Black and Hispanic youth aimed to promote safety and build real-world professional connections. From behind-the-scenes laboratory visits to in-person job shadowing with food & beverage industry professionals, these summer programs will expand current youth programming and include civic leadership, college preparation, career exploration programs and more. The free youth engagement programs are thanks to $130,000 in new grants from PepsiCo as part of the company's PREP (Pathways to Readiness and Empowerment Program), a more than $5 million initiative over five years to increase access to high-quality careers among Black and Hispanic young people on Chicago's South and West Sides. Originally launched by PepsiCo in October 2021, PREP was collaboratively designed with Chicago community leaders including Imagine Englewood if, North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) and others and is now expanding youth programs that had been interrupted or curtailed by COVID-19, as well as adding new, free career program offerings and experiences. 

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  • From behind-the-scenes laboratory visits to in-person job shadowing with food & beverage industry professionals, these summer programs will expand current youth programming and include civic leadership, college preparation, career exploration programs and more.
  • "We want to help prevent the 'summer slide,' when students regress academically during the break.
  • Providing youth the opportunity to make in-person career connections can really impact their lives for the better in ways that last far beyond the summer."
  • PepsiCo is also providing summer internships, funding and training to eight Cubs Scholars participants, a program of Cubs Charities.

Cboe Opens New Trading Floor, Begins New Era of Open Outcry

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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We couldn't be more excited to begin the next chapter in the ongoing story of Cboe, as we open the doors to our new trading floor to begin a new era of open outcry."

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  • We couldn't be more excited to begin the next chapter in the ongoing story of Cboe, as we open the doors to our new trading floor to begin a new era of open outcry."
  • Cboe later expanded its trading floor to the seventh floor in response to growing demand for U.S. listed options trading.
  • Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.
  • Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

CGI Merchant Group Acquires Lease to the Old Post Office Building in Washington, D.C.

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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CGI Merchant Group, LLC (CGI), a global investment management firm with a focus on commercial real estate, today announced its acquisition of the lease to the historic Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C.

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  • CGI Merchant Group, LLC (CGI), a global investment management firm with a focus on commercial real estate, today announced its acquisition of the lease to the historic Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C.
  • Located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, the iconic property opened in 1899 as Washington, D.C.s main post office, later converted to a federal office building and more recently became a hotel.
  • Built in a Romanesque Revival architectural style, it functioned as Washington D.C.s main General Post Office until 1914, at which point it functioned as a federal office building.
  • CGI Merchant Group is a minority-owned global investment management firm with a focus on commercial real estate.

Milwaukee Tool Opens Engineering 'New Technology' Office in Chicago

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milwaukee Tool, a leading developer of jobsite solutions for construction trades worldwide, is proud to announce the opening of Milwaukee Tool Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milwaukee Tool, a leading developer of jobsite solutions for construction trades worldwide, is proud to announce the opening of Milwaukee Tool Chicago.
  • Milwaukee Tool fosters a culture of disruptive innovation that has led them to pioneer numerous new technologies in the construction industry.
  • As Milwaukee Tool continues to pursue advancements in productivity and safety on the jobsite, the level of innovation necessary to design and develop breakthrough solutions requires engineering expertise across many disciplines.
  • Milwaukee Tool is the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry and is currently hiring key engineering roles for their Chicago office.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse Opens Doors to New Little Rock Restaurant

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Sullivans Steakhouse , the classic American steakhouse brand rooted in rich tradition, has opened the doors of its newest restaurant in the historic city of Little Rock.

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  • Sullivans Steakhouse , the classic American steakhouse brand rooted in rich tradition, has opened the doors of its newest restaurant in the historic city of Little Rock.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220407005072/en/
    Located at 17707 Chenal Parkway in Little Rock, Sullivan's Steakhouse is now open.
  • Were honored to be part of Little Rocks bustling culinary scene and look forward to welcoming guests through our doors for years to come.
  • Sullivans Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse brand rooted in rich tradition.

Landmarks Illinois' PRESERVATION FORWARD event will honor '2022 Influencers' March 10 in Chicago

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Landmarks Illinois will host its spring fundraising event PRESERVATION FORWARD the evening ofMarch 10, 2022, at the Old Post Office in Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Landmarks Illinois will host its spring fundraising event PRESERVATION FORWARD the evening ofMarch 10, 2022, at the Old Post Office in Chicago.
  • "PRESERVATION FORWARD encapsulates the spirit and excitement around what preservation is becoming," said Bonnie McDonald, President & CEO of Landmarks Illinois.
  • The 2022 Landmarks Illinois Influencers are:
    Click here to learn more about the 2022 Landmarks Illinois Influencers.
  • PRESERVATION FORWARD is a redesign of Landmarks Illinois' popular spring fundraiser previously named the Legendary Landmarks Celebration.