The Support Center

Heart + Paw Receives Significant Strategic Growth Investment from Whistler Capital Partners

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Heart + Paw (“H+P” or the “Company”), an innovative veterinary and multi-service pet care company leading the future of pet care in digitally enabled and thoughtfully-designed locations, today announced a significant strategic growth investment from Whistler Capital Partners (“Whistler Capital”), a leading healthcare-focused private equity firm.

Key Points: 
  • Heart + Paw (“H+P” or the “Company”), an innovative veterinary and multi-service pet care company leading the future of pet care in digitally enabled and thoughtfully-designed locations, today announced a significant strategic growth investment from Whistler Capital Partners (“Whistler Capital”), a leading healthcare-focused private equity firm.
  • Founded in 2018, Heart + Paw is a differentiated, rapidly growing pet care services platform offering veterinary care, grooming, day care and boarding.
  • “We are excited that Heart + Paw is joining the Whistler Capital portfolio and expect our team’s deep expertise assisting founders and management teams to positively transform this business.
  • Citi served as financial advisor and Bass, Berry & Sims served as legal advisor to Whistler Capital.

Starbucks Announces Triple Shot Reinvention Strategy with Multiple Paths for Long-Term Growth

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

To be clear, Starbucks has not saturated the U.S. market.”

Key Points: 
  • To be clear, Starbucks has not saturated the U.S. market.”
    Additionally, the brand will be elevated through further product innovation.
  • “Starbucks has direct, digital relationships with hundreds of millions of customers,” said Brady Brewer, executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
  • Global comps between 5-7 percent, with revenue growth at the low end of the 10-12 percent range and earnings growth of 15-20 percent, reflecting the multiple paths to deliver double digit revenue and earnings growth.
  • The company sees multiple paths to the shape of the long-term algorithm of comp growth of 5 percent or greater, revenue growth of 10 percent or greater, and EPS growth of 15 percent or greater.

HPG to Share Industry Expertise, Insights at Oracle Health Conference

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

SPRING HILL, Kan., Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare Performance Group, Inc. (HPG), an industry leader in consulting services for EHR technology, continues to celebrate 20 years of success by serving as a Silver Sponsor at the 2023 Oracle Health Conference , scheduled for Sept. 18-20 in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • SPRING HILL, Kan., Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare Performance Group, Inc. (HPG), an industry leader in consulting services for EHR technology, continues to celebrate 20 years of success by serving as a Silver Sponsor at the 2023 Oracle Health Conference , scheduled for Sept. 18-20 in Las Vegas.
  • HPG has provided deep expertise and exceptional partnership for Oracle Cerner (previously Cerner) EHR systems since the company’s founding in 2002, and is excited to participate in the annual conference, which will address how Oracle Health is transforming healthcare globally.
  • HPG will share the Exhibit Hall (Booth 85) alongside other industry leaders such as 3M Health Information Systems, Bank of America, Deloitte, ELLKAY, and many more.
  • HPG consultants provide comprehensive strategic and support services to optimize healthcare IT and maximize EHR platform capabilities – even through shifting market challenges and evolving customer needs over time.

Elaine Katz of Kessler Foundation Honored by Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

EAST HANOVER, N.J., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elaine E. Katz, MS, CCC-SLP, of Kessler Foundation was named recipient of the Irene Parisi Award by the Brain Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) at the Alliance's annual conference held on May 8, 2023, at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park, NJ. Katz is the Foundation's senior vice president of Grants and Communications.

Key Points: 
  • Irene's legacy lives on through BIANJ's annual award and the honorees who continue to embody her values and vision for a more inclusive world.
  • "I am pleased to be recognized by BIANJ, which shares the Foundation's commitment to changing the lives of people with disabilities," said Katz.
  • "Irene Parisi — by countering prejudice with kindness —sought to overcome the barriers to full inclusion of individuals with brain injury in our communities.
  • In 2017, Katz served on the Human and Children Services Transition Advisory Committee for New Jersey Governor-elect Phil Murphy.

Chick-fil-A Celebrates Milestone 50th Year of Scholarship Giving, Awards $25 Million in Scholarships in 2023

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

ATLANTA, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $25 million in scholarships in 2023, investing in higher education for more than 13,000 restaurant Team Members and 13 community service-minded students across the U.S. and Canada.

Key Points: 
  • This year, Chick-fil-A celebrates the 50th anniversary of its scholarship giving, which has helped over 93,000 restaurant Team Members pursue academic goals and further their career opportunities since 1973.
  • The one-time award is named for Chick-fil-A's first scholarship recipient, Eddie White, and given in honor of the 50th anniversary.
  • More than 13,000 Team Members who will receive $1,000 or $2,500 Leadership Scholarships, including the first Remarkable Futures Scholarship recipient in Puerto Rico.
  • Nearly 98% of 2022 scholarship recipients surveyed said scholarship opportunities are an important aspect of working in Chick-fil-A® restaurants.

Tekion Hires a New Leader for Customer Support and Makes Big Investments Showcasing Its Commitment to Dealer Success

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Runda brings a strong proven history of leading successful global support organizations at companies such as Avaya, Oracle, Intuit, Symantec and most recently, ServiceNow.

Key Points: 
  • Runda brings a strong proven history of leading successful global support organizations at companies such as Avaya, Oracle, Intuit, Symantec and most recently, ServiceNow.
  • Technical Support – Available 24/7/365, Tekion Support engineers and analysts engage with dealers who need immediate platform assistance via phone, email and in-application chat.
  • Partner Success – Once a dealer is onboarded to the Tekion platform, they are assigned a dedicated Partner Success Manager (PSM).
  • They work with dealers as trusted advisors to ensure adoption, usage and success on the Tekion platform.

Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation celebrates three local leaders and holds 60-Second Business Pitch Competition for Black-owned businesses to celebrate Black History Month

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Monday, February 27, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation celebrated Black History Month by honoring three local leaders and hosting a Black-owned business pitch competition for startups and small businesses.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation celebrated Black History Month by honoring three local leaders and hosting a Black-owned business pitch competition for startups and small businesses.
  • Chosen from a field of over 60 applicants, six finalists pitched their businesses to a panel of judges and an audience of lenders and other small businesses.
  • Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) is a community-based nonprofit and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) recognized for decades of technical and entrepreneurial assistance to South LA small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs.
  • The service VSEDC provides serves to drive community self-sufficiency, facilitate business growth, access to affordable housing, goods and services, and job creation.

WellBiz Brands Inc. Drives Continued Growth and Innovation in 2022

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

DENVER, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WellBiz Brands Inc. (WBB), the pre-eminent beauty and wellness platform, shared 2022 results from the record-breaking year the company experienced. With nearly $600 million in systemwide sales, awarding nearly 150 franchise licenses and opening locations in 20 new markets, 2022 marked a year of tremendous growth for the company. The WellBiz Brands portfolio features category leaders including Drybar®, Amazing Lash Studio®, Radiant Waxing™, Elements Massage® and Fitness Together®.   

Key Points: 
  • The WellBiz Brands portfolio features category leaders including Drybar®, Amazing Lash Studio®, Radiant Waxing™, Elements Massage® and Fitness Together®.
  • WellBiz Brands Inc. had a record 2022 with nearly $600M in systemwide sales and awarding nearly 150 franchise licenses.
  • "2022 was another incredible year for WellBiz Brands as we continue to provide unparalleled self-care experiences across the beauty and wellness industries.
  • At WellBiz Brands, our mission is to provide personalized services for guests, allowing them to unwind, unplug and recharge," said Jeremy Morgan, WellBiz Brands' CEO.

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Appoints Gina Tobin President

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Monday, January 9, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXRH), announced today that its Chief Learning and Culture Officer, Gina Tobin, has been promoted to President, a post which has been held by CEO Jerry Morgan since 2021.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXRH), announced today that its Chief Learning and Culture Officer, Gina Tobin, has been promoted to President, a post which has been held by CEO Jerry Morgan since 2021.
  • Ms. Tobin, a 27-year veteran of Texas Roadhouse, has served in a variety of roles throughout her career at Texas Roadhouse, including as a Managing Partner, Market Partner, Vice President of Training, and most recently as Chief Learning and Culture Officer.
  • In addition to her current duties overseeing Food, Service, Training, Research & Development, and Diversity & Inclusion, Tobin will take on more day-to-day responsibilities at all levels throughout the Support Center.
  • With Gina as President, along with our phenomenal leadership team, I will be able to spend more time in the field supporting operations for all three concepts,” said Morgan.

CAROLINA HANDLING CREATES WORLD'S LARGEST PALLET PAINTING

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carolina Handling set the record for creating the world's largest pallet painting on October 10 in Greenville, South Carolina when it completed a 26,235-square-foot portrait of Lady Liberty.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carolina Handling set the record for creating the world's largest pallet painting on October 10 in Greenville, South Carolina when it completed a 26,235-square-foot portrait of Lady Liberty.
  • "We realize that what we do every day is probably not that exciting to those outside our industry," said Carolina Handling Director of Marketing Donna Waldrep.
  • Carolina Handling associates also are keenly aware that in 1939, George Raymond Sr., founder of The Raymond Corporation, was granted patents for the double-faced wooden pallet and the hydraulic hand pallet truck, which revolutionized the material handling industry.
  • One of the Southeast's leading material handling solution providers, Carolina Handling is the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center in the Southeast for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida's Central time zone territory.