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Canada Post accepting applications from small businesses for Tales of Triumph contest

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The annual contest, in its fifth year, recognizes small businesses by celebrating their unique journeys and successes.

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  • The annual contest, in its fifth year, recognizes small businesses by celebrating their unique journeys and successes.
  • Prize packages include credits for Canada Post Parcel and Smartmail Marketing™ services, paid advertising and personalized support, with the grand prize worth more than $150,000.
  • The Tales of Triumph contest is one way that Canada Post is delivering for small businesses across the country.
  • Launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the contest celebrates the resilience, diversity and achievements of small businesses and the vital role they play in Canadian communities.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Publishes 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has published its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, now available to view on its website: https://bit.ly/3vzIElZ .

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  • Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that it has published its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, now available to view on its website: https://bit.ly/3vzIElZ .
  • The CSR Report highlights the passion of Southern Glazer’s employees who contributed more than 14,230 volunteer hours and organized 203 volunteer events to support 127 unique charities during 2023.
  • This impact is a result of Southern Glazer’s grassroots employee volunteering and giving program, VolunCheers.
  • An interactive version of Southern Glazer’s 2023 CSR Report and PDF are available to download here: https://bit.ly/3vzIElZ .

TEMPLETON DISTILLERY DEBUTS TEQUILA CASK FINISH AT TALES OF THE COCKTAIL

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Templeton Distillery introduced Tequila Cask Finish to trade and spirits industry professionals at Tales of the Cocktail this week.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Templeton Distillery introduced Tequila Cask Finish to trade and spirits industry professionals at Tales of the Cocktail this week.
  • Templeton Rye Tequila Cask Finish will be on shelves this September and is hugely anticipated.
  • An outlet for innovation, our limited-release cask finish series offers an annual unique twist on what rye can be.
  • Templeton Rye Tequila Cask Finish was inspired by the synergies and shared experiences of tradition in each small town; Templeton, IA and Guanajuato, MX.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Presents MAIS YEAH!, a Celebration of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Tales of the Cocktail® 2023

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced its ground breaking event at Tales of the Cocktail® 2023, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits presents "MAIS YEAH!"

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  • Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced its ground breaking event at Tales of the Cocktail® 2023, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits presents "MAIS YEAH!"
  • Southern Glazer’s is proud to be the first wine and spirits distributor to activate an official event at Tales of the Cocktail®.
  • “At Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, we believe that hospitality should be for everyone, regardless of their background or identity,” said Lee Brian Schrager, Chief Communications Officer, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.
  • Southern Glazer’s has long been committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and continually looks for new and innovative initiatives to make the Company and industry more inclusive.

Voting open for Canadians to choose their favourite small business

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Monday, June 5, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Starting June 5, Canadians can vote for their favourite small business in Canada Post's fourth annual Tales of Triumph contest.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Starting June 5, Canadians can vote for their favourite small business in Canada Post's fourth annual Tales of Triumph contest.
  • Voting is open until June 30 and takes place via Canada Post's Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn channels.
  • Created in 2020 to help support small businesses, the Tales of Triumph contest is open to Canadian companies with less than $5 million in annual gross sales.
  • The Tales of Triumph contest is one way Canada Post is encouraging and promoting small businesses from across the country.

Canada Post's Tales of Triumph small business contest now accepting applications

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, April 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Canada Post's annual Tales of Triumph contest is back for its fourth year and is accepting applications from April 17 to May 12, 2023.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Canada Post's annual Tales of Triumph contest is back for its fourth year and is accepting applications from April 17 to May 12, 2023.
  • Created in 2020 to help support small businesses, the Tales of Triumph contest is open to Canadian companies with less than $5 million in annual gross sales.
  • Contestants can submit written or video entries in one of three categories:
    Doing Good: Recognizing businesses that know doing good is good for business.
  • The Tales of Triumph contest is one way Canada Post is delivering more for small businesses across the country.

Open 3D Engine Sees Momentum Across Robotics Industry

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open 3D Foundation (O3DF) today announced increased adoption in the robotics industry, which is collectively looking to Open 3D Engine (O3DE) for robotic simulations because of its modularity and core functions across content creation, physics and sensor simulations.

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  • Robotec.ai joins Open 3D Foundation, releases gems to extend Open 3D Engine for robotics simulation
    SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open 3D Foundation (O3DF) today announced increased adoption in the robotics industry, which is collectively looking to Open 3D Engine (O3DE) for robotic simulations because of its modularity and core functions across content creation, physics and sensor simulations.
  • The O3DE ROS2 Gem , created in collaboration with AWS Game Tech and Open Robotics, integrates O3DE with the Robotics Operating System (ROS), which is being used in NASA's VIPER mission to the moon.
  • "Robotec.ai is fully embracing O3DE as the future simulation engine for robotics.
  • "Joining the Open 3D Foundation can help Robotec.ai stay at the forefront of the 3D content creation and distribution industry and gain valuable access to resources and support that drives growth and innovation."

STING CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF 'TEN SUMMONER'S TALES' WITH DIGITAL-ONLY EXPANDED EDITION

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Friday, February 24, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A&M/UMe celebrates the 30th-anniversary of Sting's fourth solo album, Ten Summoner's Tales, with a digital-only Expanded Edition released today. Originally released on March 1, 1993, the album title is a somewhat tongue-in-cheek mashup of the artist's given surname, Sumner, and a character in Geoffrey Chaucer's 15th-century literary classic The Canterbury Tales, the summoner.

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  • The 27-track Expanded Edition features the original 12-song Ten Summoner's Tales album plus 15 bonus tracks consisting of B-sides, remixes, alternate versions, and live performances (complete track listing included below).
  • Mixed by 4-time Grammy Award winning Robert "Hitmixer" Orton, the album is also available in Dolby Atmos.
  • Listen to or purchase Sting's Ten Summoner's Tales – Expanded Edition HERE .
  • Sting won the Brit Award for Best British Male Artist as a performer.

Marco Pastanella of Miami wins the North American Final of the Sustainable Cocktail Challenge

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the much-anticipated North American Final of the Sustainable Cocktail Challenge organized by Flor de Caa Rum and Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, Marco Pastanella from Edge Steak & Bar at Four Seasons Brickell in Miami, Florida was crowned North America's Most Sustainable Bartender after competing with 6 top bartenders to create the region's most spectacular sustainable cocktail.

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  • MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the much-anticipated North American Final of the Sustainable Cocktail Challenge organized by Flor de Caa Rum and Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, Marco Pastanella from Edge Steak & Bar at Four Seasons Brickell in Miami, Florida was crowned North America's Most Sustainable Bartender after competing with 6 top bartenders to create the region's most spectacular sustainable cocktail.
  • In addition to receiving the title of "Flor de Caa North America's Most Sustainable Bartender," Pastanella received a competition trophy made from sustainable materials and a personalized bottle of Flor de Caa 25 Year Rum.
  • A huge thank you to the entire Flor de Caa team for putting this competition together," said Pastanella, after being crowned North American Champion.
  • "Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is honored to partner with Flor de Caa on the Sustainable Cocktail Challenge.

MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA EXPANDS "HEROES SAIL FREE" PROGRAM AFTER OVERWHELMING DEMAND FROM 30,000 HEROES AND THEIR GUESTS

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Oct. 12, Margaritaville at Sea is increasing availability for its industry-first "Heroes Sail Free" program, in partnership with GovX, by offering a free cruise on any sailing to Heroes sailing with a paying a guest. The change ensures all qualified U.S. military service members (active duty and veterans), police, fire, EMS personnel, nurses and educators have the chance to enjoy one free cruise to the Bahamas per year aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. Also starting Oct. 12, guests can take advantage of Margaritaville at Sea's new Fall offer*, with rates as low as $109 and a $50 cabin credit.

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  • Also starting Oct. 12, guests can take advantage of Margaritaville at Sea's new Fall offer*, with rates as low as $109 and a $50 cabin credit.
  • "Now we're able to continue supporting our Heroes, which is more deserved than ever, by welcoming them to always sail for free when traveling with a paying guest."
  • "The response to the 'Heroes Sail Free' program has been beyond our greatest expectations," said Alan Cole, CEO of GovX.
  • "We applaud Margaritaville at Sea for expanding the program and are thrilled to continue booking these cruises through 2023 and beyond."