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Landmarks Illinois hosts annual fundraiser, 2024 Preservation Forward, February 29 at The Old Post Office

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landmarks Illinois will host its 2024 Preservation Forward spring fundraiser on February 29, 2024, at The Old Post Office in Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landmarks Illinois will host its 2024 Preservation Forward spring fundraiser on February 29, 2024, at The Old Post Office in Chicago.
  • Visit our website here to learn more about our 2024 Landmarks Illinois Influencers.
  • Preservation Forward is Landmarks Illinois’ biggest event of the year and its main fundraiser, responsible for raising nearly half of the annual budget for the organization’s mission-driven work.
  • The 2024 Preservation Forward event will take place at The Old Post Office , 433 W. Van Buren St., in Chicago from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

BrandMuscle Opens New Cleveland Headquarters

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrandMuscle proudly opens its doors for the first time in their brand-new location. Recognizing the need to downsize to support their largely remote work culture, the local marketing leader made the move to the Old Post Office at 1500 W. 3rd Street, Suite 325, Cleveland, OH.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrandMuscle proudly opens its doors for the first time in their brand-new location.
  • "Though we said goodbye to our original Cleveland office, it was important that we remain local," said Randy Elkins, Chief Financial Officer at BrandMuscle.
  • "That's why we relocated only a mile away to solidify our commitment to the Cleveland business area.
  • "Between our updated branding, redesigned website, and new office, BrandMuscle has enjoyed a real renaissance in 2023," said Scott Weeren, Chief Executive Officer at BrandMuscle.

PEPSICO CHICAGO EMPLOYEES GIFT OVER $1 MILLION TO NONPROFITS DURING OCTOBER; COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW GRANTS TO SUPPORT CHICAGOANS

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

"PepsiCo Chicago employees lean in to support local nonprofits like no other team—all year round," said Tameka McBride, Senior Vice President Commercial, Central Division, PepsiCo Beverages North America. "Together for the last few years we've been working with South and West Side-based community organizations to increase access to career resources and are proud to announce 11 new grants totaling nearly $90,000 to support vital work being led by changemakers like GoodKidsMadCity. The holiday season is in full swing while giving season is an important fundraising period, PepsiCo uses its financial, commercial and human assets to be an impactful community partner year-round--helping create opportunities for others and our local business."

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  • During October, they volunteered nearly 1,400 hours alongside peers and neighbors as part of "PepsiCo Gives Back," the company's global annual giving and service campaign.
  • Chicago-based employees who are part of local PepsiCo Beverages North America, Quaker Oats, Frito-Lay North America, Gatorade Performance and other teams also donated $1,225,008 toward nonprofits—gifts that were matched by the PepsiCo Foundation 2:1.
  • "PepsiCo Chicago employees lean in to support local nonprofits like no other team—all year round," said Tameka McBride, Senior Vice President Commercial, Central Division, PepsiCo Beverages North America.
  • PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation's most recent grant recipients include:

CenTrio District Cooling System Honored with Out-of-Box Award of Excellence at the 8th Global Climate District Energy Awards in Brussels, Belgium

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

This category recognizes initiatives demonstrating significant innovation in the District Energy sector, and CenTrio's carbon-free ice storage chilled-water system has proven to be a trailblazer in sustainable district cooling services.

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  • This category recognizes initiatives demonstrating significant innovation in the District Energy sector, and CenTrio's carbon-free ice storage chilled-water system has proven to be a trailblazer in sustainable district cooling services.
  • Established in 1995, CenTrio's Chicago District Cooling System has evolved into North America's largest carbon-zero district cooling system, serving over 53 million square feet of building space in 115 downtown Chicago buildings.
  • This acknowledgment highlights our dedication to sustainability and operational excellence in North America's largest carbon-zero district cooling system."
  • For more information about the Global District Energy Climate Awards and its winners, please visit www.districtenergyaward.org/winners/ .

12th Annual "Gather for the Gift" Event by Gift of Adoption Raises Over $400K To Help Unite Children in Vulnerable Circumstances with Families

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last Thursday, Sept. 21, nonprofit Gift of Adoption's signature fundraiser "Gather the Gift" brought together nearly 400 guests, raised more than $410K, and treated guests to a heartfelt performance by country recording artist Jimmy Wayne.

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  • "The tremendous outpouring of support we received at this event is vital to our mission to help children in need of loving, stable homes," said Gift of Adoption CEO Pam Devereux.
  • Gift of Adoption steps in with grants up to $15,000 to help overcome the financial obstacles.
  • The official fundraiser was also followed by an after-party and jam session led by the Old Town School of Music.
  • At Gift of Adoption, we are driven every day to help children like Jossue, Darwin and Abraham grow up together in loving, stable families."

WALDORF ASTORIA WASHINGTON DC TO LAUNCH THE PAWSIDENTIAL SUITE PACKAGE

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of D.C.'s most dog-friendly properties and once the home of the Old Post Office, The Waldorf Astoria Washington DC will officially debut its PAWsidential Suite Package for everyone's tail-wagging best friend on August 26 (International Dog Day).

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of D.C.'s most dog-friendly properties and once the home of the Old Post Office, The Waldorf Astoria Washington DC will officially debut its PAWsidential Suite Package for everyone's tail-wagging best friend on August 26 (International Dog Day).
  • "A dog-lover myself, I am looking forward to the launch of the PAWsidential Suite Package at our already pet-friendly property," said General Manager Senih Geray.
  • As we curated the package we wanted to make it unique to the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC with nods to both the larger Waldorf brand and the property's history as the Old Post Office.
  • The package is available to book starting on Saturday, August 26 by calling the property directly (202) 695-1100.

THE BAZAAR BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS OPENS AT THE OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING IN WASHINGTON, DC

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- José Andrés Group is proud to introduce The Bazaar by José Andrés in the historic Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C., relaunched in 2022 by CGI Merchant Group, in partnership with Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand. The opening of The Bazaar at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC signals the culmination of a 30-year journey for Chef Andrés, who has dreamed of opening a restaurant in the historic building since he arrived in Washington, DC in 1993.

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  • The opening of The Bazaar at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC signals the culmination of a 30-year journey for Chef Andrés, who has dreamed of opening a restaurant in the historic building since he arrived in Washington, DC in 1993.
  • "It has been thirty years since I first came to DC, and to have The Bazaar open in this beautiful, historic building that has always held a special place for me, is an American dream come true."
  • "As The Bazaar continues to grow and flourish in new cities, the Washington, DC opening at the Old Post Office is symbolic for many reasons."
  • Making its home in the historic landmark of The Old Post Office, The Bazaar is situated in a Romanesque Revival building, which first opened in 1899 and served as DC's General Post Office until 1914.

2023 Preservation Forward will celebrate historic preservation & Landmarks Illinois Influencers on March 2

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

CHICAGO, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmarks Illinois will host its highly attended annual spring fundraising event Preservation Forward on the evening of March 2, 2023, at one of Chicago's most prominent landmarks, The Old Post Office.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmarks Illinois will host its highly attended annual spring fundraising event Preservation Forward on the evening of March 2, 2023, at one of Chicago's most prominent landmarks, The Old Post Office.
  • Preservation Forward will also honor the 2023 Landmarks Illinois Influencers , five exceptional leaders who are helping move the preservation field forward, creating a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible movement.
  • The 2023 Landmarks Illinois Influencers are:
    Paola Aguirre Serrano, Urban Designer and Founding Partner, BORDERLESS
    "Our 2023 Influencers represent our evolving preservation field – one that pushes the boundaries on how we go about saving places and whom we work with to save them," said Bonnie McDonald, President & CEO of Landmarks Illinois.
  • Now in its second year, Preservation Forward is a reimagining of Landmarks Illinois' annual spring fundraiser previously called the Legendary Landmarks Celebration.

Focused Labs Opens Denver Office as the Company Continues to Scale

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

DENVER, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Focused Labs, a leading digital transformation consultancy and software development firm, announced today it has opened an office in the Venture X Denver LoDo coworking space. The office will seat 10 employees and positions Focused Labs to take advantage of growing demand in the western region.

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  • DENVER, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Focused Labs , a leading digital transformation consultancy and software development firm, announced today it has opened an office in the Venture X Denver LoDo coworking space.
  • The office will seat 10 employees and positions Focused Labs to take advantage of growing demand in the western region.
  • The opening of a Denver office comes on the heels of Focused Labs' buildout in Chicago's historic Old Post Office building where the company relocated its headquarters this January.
  • The Venture X Denver LoDo office is located in the popular Dairy Block micro-district, a unique, mixed-use development located in the heart of downtown Denver.

monday.com Continues North America Expansion, Opens Office in Chicago

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

At monday.com, collaboration is a core foundation of our culture, from Tel Aviv to Tokyo, New York to Chicago, said Mike Lamm, VP of People, North America, monday.com.

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  • At monday.com, collaboration is a core foundation of our culture, from Tel Aviv to Tokyo, New York to Chicago, said Mike Lamm, VP of People, North America, monday.com.
  • Similar to the New York office, local monday.com employees were fundamental in planning this expansion and choosing an office location and space.
  • This Chicago space is designed to be an extension of the local team and region, both aesthetically and functionally.
  • If youre interested in learning more about monday.com and exploring career opportunities in North America, visit: https://monday.com/careers .