Ziegfeld Theatre (1969)

New York UNCF 80th Anniversary “A Mind Is…”® Gala Raises Nearly $950,000 for HBCUs and Students

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

New York, N.Y., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its local “A Mind Is…”® Gala celebrating its 80th anniversary on Thursday, March 21 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with 500 guests in attendance.

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  • New York, N.Y., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its local “A Mind Is…”® Gala celebrating its 80th anniversary on Thursday, March 21 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom with 500 guests in attendance.
  • Nearly $950,000 was raised to support UNCF’s important work to uplift historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and help advance educational opportunities to ensure that more deserving, talented students reach their fullest potential.
  • “As UNCF celebrates its 80 years of success, we continue fueling HBCUs with vital resources to educate generations of African American and other minority students,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF.
  • To donate or learn more about UNCF and its initiatives, please visit UNCF.org/NewYork .

“A Mind Is…”® New York Gala to Celebrate UNCF’s 80th Anniversary

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will celebrate its milestone 80th anniversary during “A Mind Is…”® Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
  • The New York “A Mind Is…”® Gala will recognize outstanding partners who help the organization effectuate this mission.
  • Proceeds from the gala will support UNCF-member HBCUs and college students from across New York and the United States.
  • Events like our ‘A Mind Is…’ New York Gala help us do just that,” said Lomax.

Museum of American Finance to Honor Richard H. Clarida, Howard Marks, Charles M. Royce and Tina Byles Williams at 2024 Gala

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The Museum of American Finance , the nation's only independent museum dedicated to finance and financial history, will honor the achievements of four financial leaders at its annual Gala on March 7, 2024.

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  • The Museum of American Finance , the nation's only independent museum dedicated to finance and financial history, will honor the achievements of four financial leaders at its annual Gala on March 7, 2024.
  • The Museum will honor Charles M. Royce—founder, chairman and portfolio manager of Royce Investment Partners—with its Financial Innovation Award.
  • The Museum of American Finance 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award will honor Howard Marks, co-chairman and co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management, for his outstanding career.
  • The Museum will also pay tribute to Tina Byles Williams—chief executive officer, chief investment officer and founder of Xponance—with a Special Recognition honor.

Nominations Open For 2024 Wealth Management Industry Awards

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

The nomination period for the 2024 Wealth Management Industry Awards begins today Feb. 1, lasting until April 4.

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  • The nomination period for the 2024 Wealth Management Industry Awards begins today Feb. 1, lasting until April 4.
  • Last year, more than 400 companies submitted over 1,000 nominations of new business initiatives, the greatest level of industry participation in the 10-year history of the Wealth Management Industry Awards.
  • Every year, The Wealth Management Industry Awards updates its award categories to reflect changes in the industry.
  • We hope our awards spotlight the good work being done and encourage companies to continue innovating on behalf of financial advisors.”
    For more updates on the 2024 Industry Awards, visit WealthManagement.com .

U.S. Polo Assn. Supports Star-Studded 'Boo-Yah' Night for The V Foundation for Cancer Research

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

The V Foundation is named for legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano and was created with one goal in mind - Victory Over Cancer(R).

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  • The V Foundation is named for legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano and was created with one goal in mind - Victory Over Cancer(R).
  • "Boo-Yah, A Celebration of Stuart Scott" raised nearly $2.4 million, bringing the three-year total to over $5 million for game-changing cancer research.
  • "The Boo-Yah event and the V Foundation for Cancer Research are perfectly aligned with U.S. Polo Assn.
  • Not to mention, we are extremely proud to support cancer research with the V Foundation and to have access to this incredible sponsorship opportunity through our strategic partnership with ESPN."

MULTIPLYING GOOD ANNOUNCES 51ST ANNUAL JEFFERSON AWARDS CELEBRATING SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiplying Good is thrilled to announce its 51st Annual Jefferson Awards, an illustrious event that will pay tribute to the extraordinary dedication and selflessness of service-minded individuals across our nation. On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 7:30 PM ET at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, this year's event promises to be a spectacular evening, filled with inspiring stories, recognition of notable public figures and outstanding Multiplying Good program participants culminating in a celebration of the power of giving back.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiplying Good is thrilled to announce its 51st Annual Jefferson Awards, an illustrious event that will pay tribute to the extraordinary dedication and selflessness of service-minded individuals across our nation.
  • Celebrating the power of service, the evening will honor notable public figures and Multiplying Good program participants.
  • The Jefferson Awards will bring together supporters, past award recipients, and service champions.
  • The Jefferson Awards is the nation's largest and longest-running awards ceremony honoring public service.

Cetera's Courageous Conversations Series Wins Prestigious DEIB 'Wealthies' Award

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Cetera offers Courageous Conversations to team members as part of its commitment to DEIB.

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  • Cetera offers Courageous Conversations to team members as part of its commitment to DEIB.
  • Cetera has also been treated to conversations from:
    Sometimes, Courageous Conversations topics are more broadly inclusive.
  • In fact, the most attended Courageous Conversation to date was called "Mental Health – How Does it Show Up for You?"
  • "We already counted Courageous Conversations a win for Cetera it enriched our culture and fueled open dialogue with our colleagues.

Kwanti Announces Tax Portfolio Analysis and Advanced Model Tracking

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kwanti, a portfolio analytics solution aiding financial advisors and investment managers with prospect conversion, client retention, model management, and more, recently announced two new enhancements to their platform, including Tax Drag Analysis, which allows advisors to identify hidden portfolio expenses and tax liability.

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  • For Kwanti users, the existing portfolio expenses analysis has been invaluable in understanding how high expense ratios can affect and drag down portfolio returns.
  • Now, with the new Tax Drag Analysis, advisors can efficiently showcase the significant impact of inefficient tax management on portfolio returns.
  • Kwanti also recently introduced advanced Model Portfolio Tracking.
  • Model Tracking is the ability to add a model portfolio's history of changes to achieve a more realistic illustration and performance calculation.

The Folded Flag Foundation Announces Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion Jerome Bettis as 2023 Salute to Service Gala Keynote Speaker

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Folded Flag Foundation , a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to honoring the legacy of America's fallen service members by helping their families with financial support for education, announced Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion Jerome Bettis will be the keynote speaker at this year's Salute to Service Gala.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Folded Flag Foundation , a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to honoring the legacy of America's fallen service members by helping their families with financial support for education, announced Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion Jerome Bettis will be the keynote speaker at this year's Salute to Service Gala.
  • Folded Flag selected this date to honor the men and women who joined the military after the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001.
  • Jerome Bettis finished his college career at Notre Dame averaging 5.7 yards per carry and was drafted 10th overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 1993.
  • For the 2023-24 school year, The Folded Flag Foundation awarded more than $3.7 million in educational scholarships to over 800 recipients.

Lymphoma Research Foundation to Honor Esteemed Lymphoma Physician Kara Kelly, MD at Annual Gala on September 28

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF), the nation's largest non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to funding innovative lymphoma research and serving the lymphoma community through a comprehensive series of education programs, outreach initiatives, and patient services, will host its 2023 Annual Gala on Thursday, September 28, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.

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  • Genmab will be presented with the Lymphoma Research Foundation's Corporate Leadership Award for excellence in development of differentiated antibody therapeutics.
  • Honored at this year's gala will be LRF Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) member Kara Kelly, MD, who will recieve LRF's Distinguished Leadership Award.
  • "I am so incredibly honored to be receiving the Distinguished Leadership Award from the Lymphoma Research Foundation.'
  • We are proud to support the important work of the Lymphoma Research Foundation in achieving our shared goals for patients."