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LG Capital Acquires Stake in 4x4 Capital

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

4x4 Capital ("4x4"), a leading New York-based investment platform specializing in the consumer, services, and industrials sectors, is proud to announce the addition of LG Capital Investors, the family office of Lawrence Guffey, as a strategic financial investor.

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4x4 Capital ("4x4"), a leading New York-based investment platform specializing in the consumer, services, and industrials sectors, is proud to announce the addition of LG Capital Investors, the family office of Lawrence Guffey, as a strategic financial investor.
In early 2023, Mr. Guffey completed the acquisition of a minority stake in 4x4, recognizing the innovative strategy and bright future ahead for the 4x4 team.
This investment enables 4x4 to establish a second platform in the food industry, applying its strategic and operational resources and network to foster growth and value creation.
His impressive private equity experience and investment track record will undoubtedly contribute to elevating 4x4 Capital and our portfolio companies to new heights," added Alex Medicis, Co-Founder of 4x4 Capital.

North Texas Food Bank to Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Dallas, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After an almost two-year hiatus, the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) will host the 23rd Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, presented by Kroger , on Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 6 – 9 p.m.

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Dallas, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After an almost two-year hiatus, the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) will host the 23rd Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, presented by Kroger , on Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 6 – 9 p.m.
The event will be held at the North Texas Food Bank’s Perot Family Campus in Plano and features delicious, bowl-friendly fare prepared by talented chefs and restaurants from across North Texas, while providing critical funds that support the North Texas Food Bank’s mission to close the hunger gap.
“We are so excited to welcome back this opportunity to engage with the community through our Empty Bowls event and are thankful for the commitment of our presenting sponsor, Kroger, for its ongoing support of the North Texas Food Bank,” said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank.
“Kroger is proud to join the North Texas Food Bank to tackle hunger in North Texas,” said John Votava, Director of Corporate Affairs for Kroger’s Dallas Division.

With Record Growth in 2022, Traceable AI Achieves Significant Milestones and Adds Top Executives to Drive 2023 Expansion

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Traceable, the industry's leading API security and observability company, today announced significant milestones for 2022, including record growth and the addition of top executives to drive its 2023 expansion efforts into new markets. The latest appointments include Stephen Jahn as Chief Financial Officer and John Schwan as VP of Channel and Alliances.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Traceable , the industry's leading API security and observability company, today announced significant milestones for 2022, including record growth and the addition of top executives to drive its 2023 expansion efforts into new markets.
To continue Traceable's growth trajectory, the company recently appointed two new executives.
"We are thrilled with the growth and expansion of Traceable this year," said Jyoti Bansal, CEO and co-founder of Traceable.
We look forward to seeing what the future holds for our continued growth and evolution in 2023 and beyond," added Bansal.

Colle McVoy Accelerates Agency Transformation and Growth by Joining Stagwell's Constellation

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colle McVoy takes a pivotal step in building the agency of the future by joining Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) powerhouse Constellation collective of best-in-class agencies. The Minneapolis full-service, creative agency joins 72andSunny, Brand Citizens, Harris Poll, Hecho Studios, Instrument, Redscout and TEAM Enterprises to bring the power of their collective mastery to organize into bespoke solutions to solve the toughest business problems.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colle McVoy takes a pivotal step in building the agency of the future by joining Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW)powerhouse Constellation collective of best-in-class agencies.
Created in 2020, Constellation is a formation of agencies withinStagwell across marketing services, including data, insights, creativity, technology and experiential.
"Joining Constellation is an evolution of our journey to expand our array of capabilities to fuel our clients' and agency growth,"said Christine Fruechte, CEO of Colle McVoy and its branded practices 10 Thousand Design and Exponent PR.
Colle McVoy is a full-service creative agency that leads brands to their next.

Kin + Carta CEO Schwan hands over leadership to Manthey

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Board appoints Kelly Manthey, Group Chief Executive of Kin + Carta Americas, to role

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Board appoints Kelly Manthey, Group Chief Executive of Kin + Carta Americas, to role
Moves are effective from Kin + Carta year-end, 1 August
LONDON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kin + Carta , the London Stock Exchange listed digital transformation consultancy, announced today that CEO J Schwan is retiring from the role at the end of July.
He will be succeeded by Kelly Manthey , Group Chief Executive of Kin + Carta Americas, from 1st August 2022.
Manthey will take over from Schwan to ensure a seamless execution of the growth strategy, using her operational expertise to drive global scale.
Heading up Kin + Carta's Americas region, Manthey has been instrumental in building a growth-minded business with a strong, diverse and progressive culture.

Kin + Carta CEO Schwan hands over leadership to Manthey

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Board appoints Kelly Manthey, Group Chief Executive of Kin + Carta Americas, to role

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Board appoints Kelly Manthey, Group Chief Executive of Kin + Carta Americas, to role
Moves are effective from Kin + Carta year-end, 1 August
LONDON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kin + Carta , the London Stock Exchange listed digital transformation consultancy, announced today that CEO J Schwan is retiring from the role at the end of July.
He will be succeeded by Kelly Manthey , Group Chief Executive of Kin + Carta Americas, from 1st August 2022.
Manthey will take over from Schwan to ensure a seamless execution of the growth strategy, using her operational expertise to drive global scale.
Heading up Kin + Carta's Americas region, Manthey has been instrumental in building a growth-minded business with a strong, diverse and progressive culture.

Kevin McAdams Appointed President of Perdue Foods and COO, Perdue Farms

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Monday, July 18, 2022

SALISBURY, Md., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perdue Farms, a 102-year-old privately held Maryland-based company, has bolstered its executive leadership team with the appointment of Kevin McAdams as President of Perdue Foods and Chief Operating Officer of Perdue Farms, effective today.

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SALISBURY, Md., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perdue Farms, a 102-year-old privately held Maryland-based company, has bolstered its executive leadership team with the appointment of Kevin McAdams as President of Perdue Foods and Chief Operating Officer of Perdue Farms, effective today.
"We're thrilled to have Kevin join Perdue Farms.
McAdams joins Perdue Farms from Jack Links protein snacks, a privately held, family-owned company, where he was President, North America (NA).
The PERDUE brand is the number-one brand of fresh chicken in the U.S., with a full lineup of no-antibiotics-ever products under the PERDUE, PERDUE HARVESTLAND, and PERDUE CHICKEN PLUS brands, and USDA certified organic chicken under the PERDUE HARVESTLAND Organic and PERDUE SIMPLY SMART ORGANICS brands.

Colle McVoy Retains Award-winning Jackson Hole Account

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a government-mandated, competitive review, Colle McVoy remains agency of record (AOR) for the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Joint Powers Board (JHTTB), the government board integral to building a resilient tourism economy for the Jackson Hole, Wyoming community.

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MINNEAPOLIS, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a government-mandated, competitive review, Colle McVoy remains agency of record (AOR) for the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Joint Powers Board (JHTTB), the government board integral to building a resilient tourism economy for the Jackson Hole, Wyoming community.
"It has been a privilege to partner with Jackson Hole to not only celebrate and promote its incredible and awe-inspiring beauty but to also help protect and preserve its natural wonders for generations to come," said Christine Fruechte, CEO, Colle McVoy.
Colle McVoy has been AOR for JHTTB since winning the business in 2017 and has partnered with numerous Teton County-based companies for creative production.
As Colle McVoy continues to support Jackson Hole's efforts, it is simultaneously fortifying and growing its sustainability practice.

Minnesota-based Initiative Launches Circular Economy for Flexible Films

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

This initiative reflects General Mills commitment to regenerating our planet and shows whats possible when we work together to find creative solutions to shared challenges.

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This initiative reflects General Mills commitment to regenerating our planet and shows whats possible when we work together to find creative solutions to shared challenges.
However, only an estimated five percent of flexible films used in the U.S. are recycled each year, with the rest being landfilled, incinerated or even released into the environment.
We are building a regional ecosystem to support circular approaches for flexible film, said JoAnne Berkenkamp, managing director of MBOLD, an initiative of GREATER MSP.
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Perdue Foods Selects Colle McVoy As Creative Agency of Record

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colle McVoy has been selected as creative agency of record for Perdue Foods after a competitive review.

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MINNEAPOLIS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colle McVoy has been selected as creative agency of record for Perdue Foods after a competitive review.
The agency will lead creative strategy aligning with Perdue's overall business strategy, creative, digital, and production for all Perdue Foods Consumer Business including PERDUE, PERDUEHARVESTLAND and PERDUESIMPLY SMART brands.
We are excited about the energy and results the Colle McVoy team will bring to the Perdue consumer brand messaging and marketing efforts."
Perdue Foods is the latest new client that Colle McVoy has announced after a record-breaking new business streak and beginning the year with double-digit growth.