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Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood Celebrates Legacy of Black Comedians

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 8 at the Sunset Room Hollywood, Lexus and UPTOWN Magazine will collaborate once again -- this time to proudly honor the contributions of Black comedians to American culture, arts, and entertainment. The event coincides with the 50th anniversary of hip hop (2023), as Guy Torry's iconic documentary "Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy," explores the intersection of the music genre and Black comedy during a significant time in the 1990s.

Key Points: 
  • 2023 Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood spotlights the history of Black comedians who tell our stories and make us laugh.
  • "This year's Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood spotlights the history of Black comedians who tell our stories and make us laugh while also navigating complex situations," said Mia Phillips, Senior Manager, Lexus Advertising and Media.
  • "Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood showcases the importance of Black voices in Hollywood while celebrating those who overcame barriers, paving a way for other Black comedians to enjoy a successful path forward."
  • Red carpet interviews are available at 6:30 p.m. For more details on "Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood," visit www.uptownmagazine.com .

Leila Keene GRI, CRS, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leila Keene GRI, CRS, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Business Professional for excellence in the Residential Real Estate field, and for her work with Baird & Warner.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leila Keene GRI, CRS, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Business Professional for excellence in the Residential Real Estate field, and for her work with Baird & Warner.
  • Ms. Keene specializes in sales and marketing of homes in the Chicago metropolitan area and has worked in the field full time since 1991.
  • She formerly worked in corporate computer sales and focused on the sales and servicing of custom-designed software to financial institutions.
  • Ms. Keene has received numerous awards on behalf of clients from Baird & Warner and the Chicago Association of Realtors.

Meet the Investors and Leaders of the New Keller Williams ONEChicago - South Side

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Keller Williams ONEChicago announced it is welcoming three new investors and promoting one of its leaders as it prepares to open a new office location on the South Side of Chicago. The forthcoming space is part of the Keller Williams (KW) commitment to creating more equitable opportunities for home buyers, sellers, and agents. A grand opening celebration is planned for the first quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The forthcoming space is part of the Keller Williams (KW) commitment to creating more equitable opportunities for home buyers, sellers, and agents.
  • La'Dweena Smithis the current Chief Executive Officer of Keller Williams ONEChicago, and has been with KW since 2008.
  • Nate Thompson most recently served as the designated Managing Broker for the Baird & Warner South Loop and Northwest Indiana office.
  • Launched in October 2020, Keller Williams ONEChicago is comprised of nearly 400 agents from former Keller Williams Chicago Lakeview, Lincoln Park, and O'Hare brokerages.

Lucid Realty's Unique Offerings Win Top Chicago Area REALTOR® Team Honors For 12th Year

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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CHICAGO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Marking 15 years in business, 2021 was a record year for Lucid Realty with $66 Million and 110 transaction sides in Chicago area real estate closings. This outstanding sales performance earned Lucid Realty top honors from both the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® and The Chicago Association of REALTORS®.

Key Points: 
  • Lucid Realty has been recognized as a top Chicago area REALTOR team for the 12th consecutive year based upon both dollar volume and units sold.
  • CHICAGO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Marking 15 years in business, 2021 was a record year for Lucid Realty with $66 Million and 110 transaction sides in Chicago area real estate closings.
  • This outstanding sales performance earned Lucid Realty top honors from both the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS and The Chicago Association of REALTORS.
  • Mainstreet awarded Lucid Realty a Top 1% Residential Transactions and Sales Volume Production Award for their outstanding work across the Chicagoland area in 2021.

Startup HousesFor.Sale Introduces Top 10 Real Estate Deals for Thousands of Cities

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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Some examples (from thousands of cities and towns) are: Best Deals in Chicago , Top 10 Deals in Denver, CO , Best Deals in Seattle, Washington , and Top 10 Deals in Alpine, Arizona

Key Points: 
  • Some examples (from thousands of cities and towns) are: Best Deals in Chicago , Top 10 Deals in Denver, CO , Best Deals in Seattle, Washington , and Top 10 Deals in Alpine, Arizona
    "People frequently spend countless days, sometimes weeks trying to find a great real estate deal, which is usually the biggest purchase of their life.
  • Our mission is to give everyday people as much or more actionable information about real estate than licensed real estate agents possess."
  • The CEO, who comes from 20 years of technical background experience, wanted to learn the intricacies of real estate better, and how technology can solve the "outdated online real estate systems" that he himself became a currently licensed real estate agent and Realtor/broker in the state of Illinois, as well as a member of the National Association of REALTORS and Chicago Association of REALTORS.
  • InfoHome Inc. was founded by a serial entrepreneur, Dominik Mazur, in June 2020 in order to disrupt the outdated real estate industry using AI.

Shuhana Khan Joins Marshall Gerstein as Chief Talent & Diversity Officer

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Marshall, Gerstein & Borun, LLP today announces Shuhana Khan has been named Chief Talent & Diversity Officer.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Marshall, Gerstein & Borun, LLP today announces Shuhana Khan has been named Chief Talent & Diversity Officer.
  • With more than a decade of legal talent management experience, Khan will focus on further development of the intellectual property law firm's human resources strategies for attorney and staff talent management.
  • Throughout her career, Khan has maintained a steadfast commitment to helping professionals advance their careers through each stage of the talent lifecycle from recruitment to training, promotions, mentoring, and client development.
  • Chambers & Partners has ranked Marshall Gerstein as "first-rate for litigation," and "one of the best biotechnology practices in the entire country."