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Veteran C-Suite Executive Joins Revitalization Partners

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Revitalization Partners has announced that former corporate executive and senior advisor Richard von Riesen has joined the RP team.

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  • Revitalization Partners has announced that former corporate executive and senior advisor Richard von Riesen has joined the RP team.
  • Mr. von Riesen brings more than 30 years of experience in CEO, COO, and CFO roles as a senior financial, strategic planning and business development executive.
  • His resume features extensive experience in technology, retail, healthcare and aerospace, as well as the non-profit sector.
  • He recently served as Executive Chairman for a NASA -approved, scientific imaging company working on the agency’s spaceflight testing of launch and recovery systems.

National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express Seeking Applications for Fourth Year of "Backing Historic Small Restaurants" Program

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express announced that applications are open for the fourth installment of the "Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program."

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  • WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express announced that applications are open for the fourth installment of the "Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program."
  • The grant program is funded by American Express and administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
  • "American Express is responding to this need by doubling the number of grants offered to support 50 historic small restaurants."
  • Following the success in the U.S., the Backing Historic Small Restaurant program has grown internationally with the "Backing International Small Restaurants" grant program.

The Iconic Jekyll Island Club Resort Ushers in a Modern Gilded Age With an Extensive, Design-Forward Reimagining

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic Jekyll Island Club Resort and the AAA Four Diamond Jekyll Ocean Club unveiled a stunning $25 million transformation that celebrates the resort's history while reflecting the joyful opulence of the early 20th century.

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  • JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic Jekyll Island Club Resort and the AAA Four Diamond Jekyll Ocean Club unveiled a stunning $25 million transformation that celebrates the resort's history while reflecting the joyful opulence of the early 20th century.
  • "Conservation and preserving everything that defines Jekyll Island have been our guiding principles in this design," said Kevin Baker, director sales and marketing, Jekyll Island Club Resort.
  • The exterior and structure of the buildings, protected as part of the Jekyll Island National Historic District, remain unchanged.
  • The Jekyll Island Club Resort is nestled between the salt marshes of the East River and the Atlantic Ocean in Georgia's Golden Isles.

Momcozy Unveils 'Her Infinite Power' Campaign with Inspiring Commercial for International Women's Day

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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By bringing to light the diverse experiences of motherhood, the campaign aims to inspire and encourage mothers to embrace their unique journey.

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  • By bringing to light the diverse experiences of motherhood, the campaign aims to inspire and encourage mothers to embrace their unique journey.
  • Ultimately, Momcozy's International Women's Day campaign, highlighted by the "More Than a Mom" TV commercial, celebrates the diversity and strength of motherhood.
  • Through storytelling and active engagement, Momcozy encourages a broader understanding of the essential role mothers play in shaping our world.
  • So, on this International Women's Day, share your story, join the campaign , or take a moment to honor the extraordinary influence of mothers everywhere.

Momcozy Unveils 'Her Infinite Power' Campaign with Inspiring Commercial for International Women's Day

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Through this commercial, Momcozy and Adi Alfa illuminate the powerful journey of motherhood, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, self-care, and the strength that comes from nurturing oneself.

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  • Through this commercial, Momcozy and Adi Alfa illuminate the powerful journey of motherhood, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, self-care, and the strength that comes from nurturing oneself.
  • Momcozy's International Women's Day campaign, highlighted by the "More Than a Mom" TV commercial, celebrates the diversity and strength of motherhood.
  • Through storytelling and active engagement, Momcozy encourages a broader understanding of the essential role mothers play in shaping our world.
  • So, on this International Women's Day, share your story, join the campaign , or take a moment to honor the extraordinary influence of mothers everywhere.

One in four people consider scrolling through social media a genuine hobby - but many yearn to break the digital fix

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Yet one out of four (24%) UK adults consider staying indoors scrolling through social media to be a genuine hobby[1].

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  • Yet one out of four (24%) UK adults consider staying indoors scrolling through social media to be a genuine hobby[1].
  • Yet the nation is yearning for more as many wish to break free from their digital habit, with three out of five adults (59%) harbouring hidden desires to try something new.
  • A third (34%) even admit that if they didn't have social media, they would opt to spend their time on new pursuits.
  • A quarter (23%) are considering getting rid of all their social media in a bid to pursue more diverse interests.

The Descendants Project Ensures the Preservation of the Site of America’s Largest Slave Insurrection with Purchase of Louisiana Plantation

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Commonly known as Woodland Plantation, the site was acquired by The Descendants Project to ensure its protection and to amplify the history of freedom-seeking men and women who initiated the German Coast Uprising in 1811.

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  • Commonly known as Woodland Plantation, the site was acquired by The Descendants Project to ensure its protection and to amplify the history of freedom-seeking men and women who initiated the German Coast Uprising in 1811.
  • The Descendants Project has championed the truthful telling of St. John Parish’s rich African American history, the preservation of Black historic sites, and the inclusion of Black descendants in the sustainable culture and heritage economy that Louisiana offers.
  • The announcement, which comes during Black History Month, puts the plantation under Black ownership for the first time in its 231-year history.
  • Environmental justice, particularly the “Plantation to Plant throughline” will be a focus of the site’s interpretation and educational programming.

David G. Clower Selected as Next President & CEO of National Trust Community Investment Corporation

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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The National Trust Community Investment Corporation (NTCIC), a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (National Trust) and a leading national Community Development Entity and tax credit syndicator, proudly announces the appointment of David G. Clower as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective February 20, 2024.

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  • The National Trust Community Investment Corporation (NTCIC), a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (National Trust) and a leading national Community Development Entity and tax credit syndicator, proudly announces the appointment of David G. Clower as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective February 20, 2024.
  • “We are thrilled to announce David Clower as the new President & CEO of NTCIC, following a meticulous and comprehensive year-long search,” stated Terrian Barnes, Chair of the Search Committee.
  • “David’s deep industry experience and his steadfast commitment to community service align seamlessly with our organizational values and objectives.
  • “NTCIC’s amazing team of dedicated, mission-driven investment professionals have consistently delivered quality social outcomes and impressive earnings over time for investors,” said Mr. Clower.

Scotiabank remembers former Chairman and CEO Peter Godsoe

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, many current and former Scotiabankers are mourning the passing of Peter Godsoe—visionary leader and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Scotiabank from 1993 to 2003.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, many current and former Scotiabankers are mourning the passing of Peter Godsoe—visionary leader and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Scotiabank from 1993 to 2003.
  • "Today many Scotiabankers are remembering the great business leader, individual and family man that Peter Godsoe was," said Scott Thomson, President and Chief Executive Officer at Scotiabank.
  • "Peter's incredible career at Scotiabank spanned almost four decades, as he worked his way up from a teller to Chairman and CEO, and those who worked with him fondly remember the visionary and forward-looking leader that he was."
  • The Peter Godsoe/Scotiabank Scholarships in Financial Engineering and International Finance at the Rotman School of Management were established in 2003 upon his retirement as Chair and CEO.

Global Times Xi's Footsteps: Xi's visit to San Francisco injects stability, fosters people exchanges

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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This time, the visit garnered worldwide attention as it is of great significance to both China-US relations and the world.

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  • This time, the visit garnered worldwide attention as it is of great significance to both China-US relations and the world.
  • San Francisco has again become an important witness to China-US relations.
  • Filoli is a secluded estate along Northern California's coastal range and is about 40 kilometers south of San Francisco.
  • The Global Times learned that many at the venue came from other US cities thousands of miles away from San Francisco to warmly welcome President Xi.