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Championing Women in the Skilled Trades, Wolverine Launches Woman-Made

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

ROCKFORD, Mich., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In time for Women's History Month, Wolverine Boots and Apparel, the 140-year-old boot maker, has launched Woman-Made, spotlighting the remarkable accomplishments of women in the skilled trades. Rooted in a rich legacy of honoring the American worker, Wolverine aims to build a more inclusive future through an effort to add "woman-made" to the dictionary.

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  • Debuting today, the campaign's anthem video challenges the default use of "man-made" and introduces "woman-made" as a synonym to highlight creations by women.
  • Complementing this effort, Wolverine launched a public petition on Change.org calling for the addition of "woman-made" into the dictionary, a term currently absent.
  • By seamlessly integrating "woman-made" into everyday language, Wolverine aims to address the historical underrepresentation of women's achievements and empower more women to pursue fulfilling careers in the skilled trades.
  • Statistics show that over half of American homes are sustained by women, yet they remain underrepresented in the skilled trades.

Achilles Therapeutics to Present at the 10th Annual Immuno-Oncology 360 Conference

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Monday, February 5, 2024

LONDON, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Achilles Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ: ACHL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing AI-powered precision T cell therapies targeting clonal neoantigens to treat solid tumors, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the following conference:

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  • LONDON, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Achilles Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ: ACHL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing AI-powered precision T cell therapies targeting clonal neoantigens to treat solid tumors, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the following conference:
    Location: New York Marriott at The Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn NY

Toyota Signs Eli Manning and Brock Purdy as National Partners and Announces Plans for Super Bowl LVIII as The "Official Automotive Partner of the NFL"

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Friday, February 2, 2024

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today unveiled a series of announcements and experiences as part of its first Super Bowl activation as the Official Automotive Partner of the NFL. 

Key Points: 
  • Eli Manning and Brock Purdy named national partners: TMNA today announced that Brock Purdy and Eli Manning have been named as national partners.
  • Both Purdy and Manning will appear in national content across digital and linear platforms and at experiences designed to engage fans and Toyota dealers.
  • Manning powered the New York Giants to two Super Bowl championships (2008 and 2012).
  • Return to Super Bowl air as advertiser: The brand will feature a 30-second commercial within the Super Bowl LVIII game broadcast on CBS.

Tostitos® and Kirk Cousins Suit Up to Serve the Meal of a Lifetime at Super Bowl LVIII Pop-Up Restaurant, Tost by Tostitos

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tostitos® – the Official Chip & Dip of the NFL – is heading to Super Bowl LVIII and opening the doors once again to its limited-time culinary experience, Tost by Tostitos. This year, Tostitos is upping the ante in Las Vegas with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for football fans and foodies alike to have their meal prepared and served by Minnesota Vikings' quarterback, Kirk Cousins.

Key Points: 
  • This year, Tostitos is upping the ante in Las Vegas with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for football fans and foodies alike to have their meal prepared and served by Minnesota Vikings' quarterback, Kirk Cousins.
  • One lucky fan will win the jackpot of the ultimate Super Bowl experience, including travel and accommodations to Las Vegas, a pair of tickets to Super Bowl LVIII and a VIP reservation at Tost by Tostitos with tableside service by Cousins, Vegas style.
  • Limited reservations for a complimentary meal at Tost by Tostitos are open today and available at www.tostbytostitos.com .
  • In addition to Tost by Tostitos, Frito-Lay is bringing even more to Las Vegas with an immersive fan experience at the Frito-Lay Chip Strip .

Frito-Lay Pops Off Confetti-filled Campaign with a Trio of Football Legends to Give Fans a Taste of the Super Bowl

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Monday, January 8, 2024

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL fans have waited all season to see which winning team will be showered with confetti on Super Bowl Sunday. As Super Wild Card Weekend approaches, Frito-Lay is bringing fans closer to the action with the debut of its 2024 NFL Playoff campaign, "Taste of Super Bowl."

Key Points: 
  • As Super Wild Card Weekend approaches, Frito-Lay is bringing fans closer to the action with the debut of its 2024 NFL Playoff campaign, "Taste of Super Bowl."
  • The former Super Bowl champions—with a combined seven Super Bowl victories between them – experience confetti bursting from bags of Lay's®, Cheetos® and Tostitos®.
  • "I had a blast reliving some of those Super Bowl memories and creating that experience for the fans with Marshawn and Troy."
  • In addition to the "Taste of Super Bowl" campaign, Frito-Lay is bringing even more to Las Vegas with an immersive fan experience at the Frito-Lay Chip Strip.

Saks and Dior Debut "Dior's Carousel of Dreams at Saks"

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saks and Dior have partnered to launch an exceptional campaign titled Dior's Carousel of Dreams at Saks, marking the first time Saks has collaborated with a luxury fashion house for its annual holiday initiative.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saks and Dior have partnered to launch an exceptional campaign titled Dior's Carousel of Dreams at Saks, marking the first time Saks has collaborated with a luxury fashion house for its annual holiday initiative.
  • We look forward to welcoming our customers to the magical World of Dior across the Saks Fifth Avenue ecosystem this holiday season."
  • The Dior pop-up on Saks.com features a rich assortment of Dior collections, including women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, leather goods, accessories, Dior Maison, Baby Dior and La Collection Privée Christian Dior.
  • Dior's Carousel of Dreams at Saks comes to life on the store's legendary facade with the most ambitious installation in Saks Fifth Avenue history.

HEI Civil Announces Appointment of Two New Independent Directors

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HEI Civil today announced the appointments of Don Foster, Principal of Manor Associates, and MaryAnn Miller, Consultant and former Chief Administrative Officer and Chief HR Officer of Avnet, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. With the addition of Foster and Miller, HEI Civil's Board comprises seven directors, four of whom are independent.

Key Points: 
  • With the addition of Foster and Miller, HEI Civil's Board comprises seven directors, four of whom are independent.
  • "We're excited to welcome Don Foster and MaryAnn Miller to the Board," said Leo Denslow, HEI Civil's President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Don Foster and MaryAnn Miller as valuable additions to our board," said Sam Judd, chair of the HEI Civil Board.
  • With over 25 years of experience, Eskridge has overseen various construction aspects, including site preparation and underground utilities, since joining HEI Civil in 2010.

Volocopter Dazzles with First Flight in New York City

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

BRUCHSAL, Germany, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), completed its first flight test at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) in New York City (NYC) with its crewed Volocopter 2X.

Key Points: 
  • BRUCHSAL, Germany, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), completed its first flight test at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) in New York City (NYC) with its crewed Volocopter 2X.
  • Hosted by the Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the Volocopter 2X participated in the world's largest and first public event  showcasing multiple electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in a city.
  • "A New York City flight has always been on Volocopter's mind when designing an eVTOL that could be safe and quiet enough to fly its busy skies," said Christian Bauer, Managing Director of Volocopter.
  • "Our flight in NYC proves that we have everything required to make this emerging technology flourish in this city.

Volocopter Dazzles with First Flight in New York City

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

BRUCHSAL, Germany, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), completed its first flight test at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) in New York City (NYC) with its crewed Volocopter 2X.

Key Points: 
  • BRUCHSAL, Germany, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), completed its first flight test at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) in New York City (NYC) with its crewed Volocopter 2X.
  • Hosted by the Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the Volocopter 2X participated in the world's largest and first public event  showcasing multiple electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in a city.
  • "A New York City flight has always been on Volocopter's mind when designing an eVTOL that could be safe and quiet enough to fly its busy skies," said Christian Bauer, Managing Director of Volocopter.
  • "Our flight in NYC proves that we have everything required to make this emerging technology flourish in this city.

Museum Of The City Of New York Presents “People, Place, and Influence: The Collection At 100”

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Monday, October 2, 2023

“People, Place, and Influence is a testament to the enduring themes that have defined our museum over the last 100 years.

Key Points: 
  • “People, Place, and Influence is a testament to the enduring themes that have defined our museum over the last 100 years.
  • Also included: A look back at the history and founding of the Museum of the City of New York -- its role as the first city museum in the U.S. and the only museum dedicated to telling the story of New York.
  • The Museum is grateful to Barbara Jakobson for her visionary donation of these iconic tiles to our collection.
  • Curated by film programmer Jessica Green, the series offers a journey through New York City, decade by decade, over the last century.