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ALTO ADIGE SPREADS ITS ROOTS IN THE US MARKET

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Communication, Environment, Knowledge, City, Wine, Agency, Love, Dolomite, Ambassador, Viticulture

Core to the campaign are the Alto Adige Wines Ambassadors, who share a mission to educate and engage industry peers, and spread the word, knowledge, and love for the region's wines in the US.

Key Points: 
  • Core to the campaign are the Alto Adige Wines Ambassadors, who share a mission to educate and engage industry peers, and spread the word, knowledge, and love for the region's wines in the US.
  • Allison and Torrence will kick start the year with an immersion trip to Alto Adige.
  • The Agency aims to share many of the stories of Alto Adige Wines through layered media outreach.
  • Defined by the Dolomite mountains and Alpine culture, Alto Adige also embraces its Mediterranean influences resulting in wines and an environment, which are truly singular.

German manufacturer Karcher opens regional distribution centre at Tatu City, Kenya

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Ambassador, Republic, Equipment, Partnership, Davis & Shirtliff, Karcher, CCI, Food, Investment, VAT, Engineering, Carrefour, USD, ALP, Heineken, FFS, Property management

TATU CITY, Kenya, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- German-based cleaning equipment manufacturer Karcher has announced an approximate €3 million investment in the Kenyan market. The move was made to operationalize the business into a full subsidiary, which includes a regional distribution centre at Freight Forwarders Solutions (FFS) in Tatu City, the 5,000-acre mixed-use Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on Nairobi's doorstep, positioning Kenya as a hub for East Africa.

Key Points: 
  • TATU CITY, Kenya, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- German-based cleaning equipment manufacturer Karcher has announced an approximate €3 million investment in the Kenyan market.
  • By establishing Kenya as our regional hub, we are reducing lead times and enhancing responsiveness, ensuring prompt service and satisfaction for our clients."
  • Stephen Jennings, Founder & CEO of Rendeavour, the owner and developer of Tatu City, added, "Karcher joins the ranks of many leading global brands at Tatu City SEZ.
  • The company that provides warehouse operations for Karcher in Kenya, FFS, has an international-standard logistics and distribution hub in Tatu Industrial Park.

German manufacturer Karcher opens regional distribution centre at Tatu City, Kenya

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Ambassador, Republic, Equipment, Partnership, Davis & Shirtliff, Karcher, CCI, Food, Investment, VAT, Engineering, Carrefour, USD, ALP, Heineken, FFS, Property management

TATU CITY, Kenya, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- German-based cleaning equipment manufacturer Karcher has announced an approximate €3 million investment in the Kenyan market. The move was made to operationalize the business into a full subsidiary, which includes a regional distribution centre at Freight Forwarders Solutions (FFS) in Tatu City, the 5,000-acre mixed-use Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on Nairobi's doorstep, positioning Kenya as a hub for East Africa.

Key Points: 
  • TATU CITY, Kenya, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- German-based cleaning equipment manufacturer Karcher has announced an approximate €3 million investment in the Kenyan market.
  • By establishing Kenya as our regional hub, we are reducing lead times and enhancing responsiveness, ensuring prompt service and satisfaction for our clients."
  • Stephen Jennings, Founder & CEO of Rendeavour, the owner and developer of Tatu City, added, "Karcher joins the ranks of many leading global brands at Tatu City SEZ.
  • The company that provides warehouse operations for Karcher in Kenya, FFS, has an international-standard logistics and distribution hub in Tatu Industrial Park.

Global Real Estate Leaders Prioritize Health to Drive Value, Improve ESG Performance, & Mitigate Risk from Climate Change

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Health, Certification, Climate change, Culture, Real estate, Dormitory, Built environment, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Environment, Risk, ESG, Mental health, Research, Quality of life, Housing, Safety, Workforce, Standard, PGIM, Movement, Ambassador

NEW YORK, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fitwel, the world's leading certification system committed to building health for all, proudly announced the winners of the 2024 Best in Building Health Awards today. This prestigious annual recognition honors the most innovative real estate companies and individuals setting the standard for health and wellbeing in the built environment across the globe, leveraging the trusted Fitwel Standard to enhance quality of life and drive value through design and operational excellence.

Key Points: 
  • "This year's winners are true champions exemplifying Fitwel's global reach of bringing building health to all.
  • Fitwel is empowering industry leaders to implement a framework that prioritizes stakeholder health and well-being, improves ESG performance, future-proofs asset value, and mitigates risk," said Joanna Frank, President & CEO of Fitwel.
  • The Standard, now providing 100% portfolio coverage, reflects the latest research on health, climate change, and value, positioning Fitwel as a catalyst for industry-wide change."
  • Below is the full list of 2024 Best in Building Health winners, which can also be found here .

Global Real Estate Leaders Prioritize Health to Drive Value, Improve ESG Performance, & Mitigate Risk from Climate Change

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Health, Certification, Climate change, Culture, Real estate, Dormitory, Built environment, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Environment, Risk, ESG, Mental health, Research, Quality of life, Housing, Safety, Workforce, Standard, PGIM, Movement, Ambassador

NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fitwel, the world's leading certification system committed to building health for all, proudly announced the winners of the 2024 Best in Building Health Awards today. This prestigious annual recognition honors the most innovative real estate companies and individuals setting the standard for health and wellbeing in the built environment across the globe, leveraging the trusted Fitwel Standard to enhance quality of life and drive value through design and operational excellence.

Key Points: 
  • "This year's winners are true champions exemplifying Fitwel's global reach of bringing building health to all.
  • Fitwel is empowering industry leaders to implement a framework that prioritizes stakeholder health and well-being, improves ESG performance, future-proofs asset value, and mitigates risk," said Joanna Frank, President & CEO of Fitwel.
  • The Standard, now providing 100% portfolio coverage, reflects the latest research on health, climate change, and value, positioning Fitwel as a catalyst for industry-wide change."
  • Below is the full list of 2024 Best in Building Health winners, which can also be found here .

BANFIELD FOUNDATION RELEASES 2023 IMPACT REPORT CELEBRATING $3.3 MILLION TO HELP REMOVE BARRIERS TO CARE AND MOBILIZE VETERINARY TEAMS

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Medicine, HOPE, Human, Humane society, Partnership, Associate, Mars, The Parker Project, Corporate Affairs, Transport, Food, Veterinarian, Michigan Humane, MAP, City, Dog, Banfield Pet Hospital, Navajo Nation, Heart, PETS, Pet, Cat, Vaccine, PAWS Chicago, Ambassador, Birth control

VANCOUVER, Wash., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Banfield Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the charitable arm of Banfield Pet Hospital®, today released its 2023 annual Impact Report detailing how $3.3 million in grants helped mobilize veterinary care, deploy veterinary teams and enable disaster relief.

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 report outlines how the Banfield Foundation meaningfully delivered on its mission of making preventive care possible for the pets that need it most.
  • Some of this care was delivered through the donation of six mobile veterinary units to nonprofit partners, totaling more than $750,000 in support.
  • In 2023 alone, nearly 65 veterinarians and veterinary technicians volunteered 3,450 hours with the Banfield Foundation caring for vulnerable dogs and cats.
  • "Our work is only possible because of the incredible teams of veterinary professionals that help deliver on that care.

Guaranteed Rate Welcomes Back Eric Burba as Regional Manager in Wyoming

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Good Vibes, Burba, Ambassador, Club, Growth, Human, Guaranteed Rate

JACKSON, Wyo., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guaranteed Rate, the nation's second largest retail mortgage company, is proud to announce the return of Eric Burba as Regional Manager and Ambassador of Good Vibes in Jackson, Wyoming, further solidifying the company's commitment to excellence and growth in the mortgage industry.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSON, Wyo., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guaranteed Rate, the nation's second largest retail mortgage company, is proud to announce the return of Eric Burba as Regional Manager and Ambassador of Good Vibes in Jackson, Wyoming, further solidifying the company's commitment to excellence and growth in the mortgage industry.
  • "We are absolutely thrilled to have Eric back on our Guaranteed Rate Team," said Todd Heaton, Divisional Manager at Guaranteed Rate.
  • "As a top 1% originator in America, we could not be more excited to work and grow with Eric.
  • Additionally, Burba has been honored by Guaranteed Rate as both a Presidents Club and Chairman's Club level producer.

Xinhua Silk Road: China's porcelain from Dehua debuts at United Nations Headquarters

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Xinhua News Agency, Friends, Ambassador, OIJ, Dehua porcelain, United, Beauty, Multilateralism, Observer status, United Nations, Management, Exhibition, Multimedia, Policy, UN

BEIJING, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The BLANC de CHINE - Porcelain from Dehua Promotion Event was successfully held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on Friday local time.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The BLANC de CHINE - Porcelain from Dehua Promotion Event was successfully held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on Friday local time.
  • Dehua county, in southeast China's Fujian Province, boasts a ceramic production history of more than 3,700 years.
  • The event will let more friends know porcelain, Dehua and China, said Fang Junqin, governor of Dehua County, Fujian Province.
  • The promotion event in the United States, kicked off on Thursday, is part of the 2024 "BLANC de CHINE - Porcelain from Dehua" international exhibition.

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast "America's Irish Roots"

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Emerald, Ambassador, Apple Podcasts, History, Google Podcasts, Diplomacy, White House Historical Association, Imagination

WASHINGTON, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation on the history between Ireland and the United States, and the relationship between the two countries beyond the month of March and St. Patrick's Day. In this episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, sits down with Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, to discuss the depth of America's Irish roots, and the diplomacy and investment driving a longstanding friendship built on a spirit of independence.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation on the history between Ireland and the United States, and the relationship between the two countries beyond the month of March and St. Patrick's Day.
  • The White House continues to hold several traditions for St. Patrick's Day in March, from the gifting of shamrocks between a representative of Ireland's leadership to the president, to dyeing the water green in the White House fountains.
  • The White House 1600 Sessions podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
  • The White House Historical Association's President Stewart McLaurin is the host of The White House 1600 Sessions, the Association's official audio and video podcast devoted to exploring the history, cultural impact, untold stories, and personal accounts of America's most iconic residence and highest office.

Ambassador Noble C.K. McWhorter Grants Hermes An Esteemed McWhorter Family Trust Warrant For Recognition As An Exemplary Asset in Luxury Leather Goods.

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Acquisition, Collection, Philosophy, Investment, Culture, Animal, Growth, ESG, Social responsibility, Carbon, Family office, Ambassador, Trust, Organization, Electricity, SFO, Security (finance), Longevity, Single-family, Community, Financial adviser

Hermès’s illustrious history and commitment to the quality of craftsmanship resonate profoundly with the McWhorter Family Trust, rendering it an exemplary ambassador within the assembly of the McWhorter family’s luxury assets investment portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • Hermès’s illustrious history and commitment to the quality of craftsmanship resonate profoundly with the McWhorter Family Trust, rendering it an exemplary ambassador within the assembly of the McWhorter family’s luxury assets investment portfolio.
  • The incorporation of Hermès into the McWhorter Family Trust’s list of esteemed investments marks a deliberate expansion of the McWhorter Family’s luxury asset portfolio.
  • This action is reflective of a meticulously curated investment philosophy developed by Ambassador Noble McWhorter and his distinguishably evolving family legacy.
  • McWhorter, currently intricately structuring a Single Family Office (SFO), has tactically announced a significant, yet SEC-exempt, small acquisition in Hermès International.