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BurgerFi to Acquire Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings

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Monday, October 11, 2021

Anthonys concept is centered around a 900-degree coal fired oven, and its streamlined menu offers well-done pizza, coal fired chicken wings, homemade meatballs, and a variety of handcrafted sandwiches and salads.

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  • Anthonys concept is centered around a 900-degree coal fired oven, and its streamlined menu offers well-done pizza, coal fired chicken wings, homemade meatballs, and a variety of handcrafted sandwiches and salads.
  • Ian Baines, Chief Executive Officer of Anthonys, said Anthonys Coal Fired Pizza & Wings will be a fantastic addition to the BurgerFi family.
  • Both Anthonys Coal Fired Pizza & Wings and BurgerFi bring high-quality ingredients, impressive customer loyalty and affinity, and strong management teams to the table, said Andrew Taub, Managing Partner at L Catterton, who will be joining the board of directors of BurgerFi following the completion of the transaction.
  • Anthonys is known for its coal fired chicken wings, which are marinated overnight with garlic and fresh herbs before being roasted in its 900-degree, coal fired oven.

Like Father, Like…Daughter: Local Athlete Selected For Pan American Judo Championships

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Saturday, October 9, 2021

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tampa Florida Judo would like to announce that multiple time National Judo Champion Rhadi Ferguson, the daughter of 2004 Olympian Rhadi Ferguson, has been selected by USA Judo to represent The United States of America at the 2021 U-13 Pan American Judo Championship in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on November 13th and 14th.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tampa Florida Judo would like to announce that multiple time National Judo Champion Rhadi Ferguson, the daughter of 2004 Olympian Rhadi Ferguson, has been selected by USA Judo to represent The United States of America at the 2021 U-13 Pan American Judo Championship in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on November 13th and 14th.
  • "Lil" Rhadi has been studying Judo under the tutelage of her father 2004 Olympian Dr. Rhadi Ferguson since the age of 3 in Tampa, Florida.
  • Rhadi has competed at local, state, regional, and national judo tournaments over the last 8 years medaling at every competitive level.
  • Her accolades include gold medals at the U.S. Open Championships, the USJA/USJF National Championships, the AJJF National Judo Championships, Florida State Judo Championships, and bronze and silver medals at a host of other judo and grappling tournaments.

Chartwell Law Announces New Office in Pacific Northwest

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Friday, October 8, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Chartwell Law, one of the nation's fastest growing defense firms, announced the opening of its first West Coast office.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Chartwell Law, one of the nation's fastest growing defense firms, announced the opening of its first West Coast office.
  • The new Chartwell Portland, Oregon office is led by David Rossmiller, a veteran insurance coverage litigator.
  • "I chose Chartwell because of the firm's enthusiasm, creativity, and down-to-earth approach to the practice of law," said Rossmiller.
  • The new Northwest office is Chartwell's first on the West Coast and will be an immediate benefit to the firm's clients.

USA TODAY Readers Name Wyndham Rewards Best Hotel Loyalty Program for Fourth Consecutive Year

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Friday, October 8, 2021

In August, the program was named the number one hotel rewards program by U.S. News & World Report while in May, WalletHub named the program its Best Hotel Rewards Program for a sixth consecutive year.

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  • In August, the program was named the number one hotel rewards program by U.S. News & World Report while in May, WalletHub named the program its Best Hotel Rewards Program for a sixth consecutive year.
  • "To have both Wyndham Rewards and our Wyndham Rewards Earner Card be voted number one by readers of USA TODAY is yet another vote of confidence that no other program offers travelers more value, more flexibility or more places to redeem their rewards.
  • Last year, Wyndham Rewards unveiled an updated credit card suite featuring the Wyndham Rewards EarnerCard, the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card and the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card,the first Wyndham credit card created specifically for small businesses.
  • Named the number one hotel rewards program by U.S. News & World Report and readers of USA TODAY, Wyndham Rewards is the world's most generous rewards program with more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals worldwide.

Annual UN Day Global Leadership Award Winners Announced

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Friday, October 8, 2021

Reverend Bill Matthews and Mrs. Norma Matthews

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  • Reverend Bill Matthews and Mrs. Norma Matthews
    UN Day award nominations were submitted by individuals across North Texas, honoring projects that respond to imminent global challenges such as climate change, migration, rising inequity, and the pandemic.
  • This year's event includes two honorees in the SDG 2 category due to their profound and inspiring impact in North Texas.
  • "We're very excited to honor our Global Leadership Awardees' immense impact, especially in such a historic and difficult couple of years for North Texas communities," said Lisa Winkley, President of UNA-USA Dallas.
  • Through innovative campaigns and initiatives, the Foundation connects people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems.

Choice Privileges Launches New Leisure Benefit For Military Members

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Friday, October 8, 2021

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Privileges ,the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is launching a new rate for military personnel, veterans, their dependents and members of government and military oriented associations, when booking leisure stays.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Privileges ,the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is launching a new rate for military personnel, veterans, their dependents and members of government and military oriented associations, when booking leisure stays.
  • In addition to the new leisure military rate, Choice Privileges offers servicemembers the following perks:
    Upgraded Membership: Immediately upon registration, active duty or reserve military members, retired military, and National Guard personnel will earn Lifetime Gold Elite status, which entitles members to 10% extra points on every stay and an Elite Welcome Gift upon check-in at Choice-branded hotels.
  • 2,500 Choice Privileges Points: As an extra thank you, new and existing Choice Privileges members will earn 2,500 points on their next stay after completing the military registration form .
  • The award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program offers members benefits ranging from everyday rewards to exceptional experiences.

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents in Consent Solicitations for Each of Its 5.375% Senior Notes due 2025 and Its 4.250% Senior Notes due 2029

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Friday, October 8, 2021

In connection with the receipt of the Requisite Consents, the Company has executed supplemental indentures to the Indentures to effect the Proposed Amendments with respect to each series of Notes.

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  • In connection with the receipt of the Requisite Consents, the Company has executed supplemental indentures to the Indentures to effect the Proposed Amendments with respect to each series of Notes.
  • The Company expects to pay the applicable consent fees to holders of Notes on the applicable record date on October 12, 2021 or promptly thereafter.
  • Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC acted as solicitation agent for the Consent Solicitations and D.F.
  • The Consent Solicitations were made solely on the terms and conditions set forth in the Consent Solicitation Statement.

Hawks Acquisition Corp Announces Pricing of $200 Million Initial Public Offering

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Friday, October 8, 2021

Hawks Acquisition Corp (the Company), a special purpose acquisition company, announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit.

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  • Hawks Acquisition Corp (the Company), a special purpose acquisition company, announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit.
  • The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 3,000,000 additional units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.
  • This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements, including with respect to the proposed initial public offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds.
  • No assurance can be given that the proposed initial public offering will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the initial public offering will be used as indicated.

McDonald's® USA Serves Up Free Thank You Meals to Educators Nationwide

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Friday, October 8, 2021

"We were honored to give away 12 million free Thank You Meals to first responders and healthcare workers last year and now, with educators going above and beyond, we're excited to recognize them in a way only McDonald's can."

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  • "We were honored to give away 12 million free Thank You Meals to first responders and healthcare workers last year and now, with educators going above and beyond, we're excited to recognize them in a way only McDonald's can."
  • The Thank You Meals will be served in a classic Happy Meal box filled with an entre breakfast sandwich, Hash Browns and a beverage.
  • McDonald's franchisees have supported educators in the local neighborhoods they own and operate their restaurants for decades, including initiatives like McTeachers' Night, coordinating food drops at educators' homes after school, and free meals during the pandemic.
  • McDonald's USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to nearly 25 million customers every day.

Breaking through the staffing crisis in 2021 and beyond

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Friday, October 8, 2021

Last June 2021, the USA Chamber of Commerce mentioned thatAmerican businesses of every size, across every industry, in every state, are reporting unprecedented challenges filling open jobs.

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  • Last June 2021, the USA Chamber of Commerce mentioned thatAmerican businesses of every size, across every industry, in every state, are reporting unprecedented challenges filling open jobs.
  • Despite unemployment benefits ending last September, theCNBC Global CFO Council Q3 2021 Surveystill sees an increasing percentage of companies having difficulty hiring.
  • iSupport Worldwide is a 15-year-old US-owned BPO company that eliminates the hiring struggles of clients across the globe through world-class staffing solutions.
  • Imagine getting experienced AP Supervisors, IT Managers, Automation Experts, and Digital Marketing Specialists without breaking the bank?