PlazAmericas

The Caring Foundation of Texas to offer free vaccinations to students in DFW, Houston regions

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Monday, August 1, 2022
Fair Park, Health education, Blue Shield, School, HPV, Plano, California Health Care Foundation, National Immunization Technical Advisory Group, Health, Dental care, COVID-19, Multimedia, Vaccine, DFW, PlazAmericas, Immunization, Vaccination, Blue Cross, Grand, Program, Meningitis, Hygiene, Fashion, Communications satellite, Health insurance, Bellaire Boulevard

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Efforts to bridge immunization gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and decreased preventative health visits is top of mind this year as the The Caring Foundation of Texas ramps up free vaccination opportunities across Texas to facilitate back-to-school readiness and facilitate health education during National Immunization Awareness month.

Key Points: 
  • The Caring Foundation will deploy its Care Van Program to Dallas and Houston area schools and community centers to provide the vaccinations.
  • The following Care Van events have been scheduled in Dallas and Houston, but check the Caring Foundation'scalendar for updates as dates and times can change.
  • Since 1997, the Care Vans have provided more than 1.4 million vaccinations to children across Texas.
  • Established in 1991, The Caring Foundation of Texas is a 501(c)3 organization, funded by community contributions, corporate sponsorships, grants and in-kind donations.

Banks to Present Career Gear of Greater Houston with $16K Grant

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Friday, August 6, 2021
Professional Services, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Finance, Banking, Man, PGP, Federal Home Loan Bank Board, Greater Houston, Male, Community Bank, PlazAmericas, Federal Home Loan Banks, FHLB, Bank

Veritex Community Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) will award $16,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funds to Career Gear of Greater Houston during a ceremonial check presentation August 9.

Key Points: 
  • Veritex Community Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) will award $16,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funds to Career Gear of Greater Houston during a ceremonial check presentation August 9.
  • Career Gear of Greater Houston is a nonprofit that works to encourage the economic independence of underserved men and male youths.
  • Its services include financial literacy training, career development and life skills.
  • The media is encouraged to join local dignitaries and bank representatives for the check presentation at 3:00 p.m. August 9 at Career Gear of Greater Houston, 750 Sharpstown Center, in Houston, Texas.

Safety Vision Equips Local Houston Jewelry Center With New IR Thermometer Technology

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Friday, November 6, 2020
Software, Office Products, Hardware, Technology, Luxury, Retail, Security, Department Stores, Minerals, Materials, Matter, PlazAmericas, Infrared thermometer, Diamond, Jewelry district, Gemstone

As New York has the Diamond District, and Los Angeles has the Jewelry District, Houston has The Jewelry Center.

Key Points: 
  • As New York has the Diamond District, and Los Angeles has the Jewelry District, Houston has The Jewelry Center.
  • The Jewelry Center recently installed multiple Safety Vision IR Thermometers throughout the retail space, providing safe ingress and egress into a high foot traffic environment requiring a high level of safety and security.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201106005396/en/
    Safety Vision Equips Local Houston Jewelry Center With New IR Thermometer Technology (Photo: Safety Vision).
  • The Jewelry Center is in PlazAmericas Mall, a 30-year Houston landmark for diamonds, gold, and precious gems.

The Jewelry Building, Serving Houston Since 1979, Nears Renovation Completion

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Luxury, REIT, Retail, Specialty, Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Other Construction & Property, PlazAmericas, Sharpstown, Houston

The Jewelry Building, a staple to the Sharpstown Mall for over thirty years, is nearing the end of its extensive two-year renovation.

Key Points: 
  • The Jewelry Building, a staple to the Sharpstown Mall for over thirty years, is nearing the end of its extensive two-year renovation.
  • As the renovations approach completion, building owner Bruce Smith is excited to see the mall's new owner, real estate company Baker Katz' vision for it.
  • The ten-story, 115,000 square foot, uniquely structured building occupies a hundred jewelry wholesale tenants and received an investment well over $2 million for building renovations.
  • The jewelry building, is the largest jewelry wholesale building in Houston.