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JEAN-MARC VALLÉE DGC DISCOVERY AWARD PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON EMERGING DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Directors Guild of Canada is proud to announce the 11 long-listed films for the 2023 Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award, highlighting some of the top up-and-coming directors to watch out for this festival season.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Directors Guild of Canada is proud to announce the 11 long-listed films for the 2023 Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award, highlighting some of the top up-and-coming directors to watch out for this festival season.
  • "These bold, fearless filmmakers are extraordinary new voices in the landscape of Canadian cinema," said Warren P. Sonoda, DGC President.
  • Last year, the Discovery Award was rededicated to long-time DGC Director Member Jean-Marc Vallée.
  • The Discovery Award Jury is chaired by Danishka Esterhazy, along with Trevor Mack, Titus Heckel, Heather Young, Geordie Sabbagh, Andrea Martinez Crowther, Ariel Nasr and Yasmin Mathurin.

PLAN THE FAMILY VACATION OF A LIFETIME

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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WILTON, Conn., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • But one sector of travel having a renaissance is family travel.
  • According to a survey conducted by the Family Travel Association, 85% of parents are very likely to travel with their children in the next 12 months.
  • In addition, demand for travel in larger family groups also remains strong.
  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9152051-tauck-multigenerational-...
    On Thursday June 1st, Jennifer Tombaugh, President of Tauck and mother of four, discussed the rising popularity of family travel and shared tips on how to plan a more meaningful multigenerational vacation.

NPower Canada achieves gender parity in participants launched into meaningful and sustainable tech careers

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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"By achieving gender parity in our programs, we are helping to create a more inclusive and equitable tech sector."

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  • "By achieving gender parity in our programs, we are helping to create a more inclusive and equitable tech sector."
  • NPower Canada is a non-profit organization launching underserved job-seekers into meaningful and sustainable careers in technology, through their holistic workforce development program.
  • Since 2014, NPower Canada has enrolled more than 3385 women into their programs, helping to address gender inequality in tech and get more women in the sector.
  • In Canada, only 23% of tech roles are occupied by women (Statistics Canada), although women make up almost half of working-age Canadians.

Nashville Creative Agency Hosts Complimentary 3 Day Summit Celebrating International Women's Day, Creativity and Charitable Giving

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Go West Creative presents The Go West Experience, featuring over 60 business leaders, musicians, artists, activists, political figures and creatives, including Marcia Masulla, CEO of ROAR Nashville and the Office of Mayor Cooper, Drummer for Jack White, Daru Jones, CEO of the Women's Business Collaborative, Gwen Young, Chief Marketing Officer of Bridgestone Americas, Sara Correa, UTA Agent, Greg Janese, Spoken Word Artist, Steve Connell, 2020-2022 NBJ's Power 100, Patricia Shea, and the CEO of YWCA, Middle Tennessee, Sharon Roberson.

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  • Go West Creative presents The Go West Experience at their Nashville headquarters, The Studio Collection at Go West.
  • This thought leadership summit begins on Wednesday, March 8th, International Women's Day, and continues on Thursday, March 10th and Friday, March 11th.
  • "The driving force behind this event is the concept of discovering your True West," says Go West Creative CEO, David Fischette.
  • The Go West Experience will be co-hosted by Go West Creative Founder, CEO and Chief Creative, David Fischette and President and COO, Eileen Valois.

Fairstone celebrates International Women's Day 2023 with a week-long campaign

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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MONTREAL, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Fairstone Bank of Canada and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fairstone Financial Inc. (hereinafter collectively "Fairstone"), celebrate 2023 International Women's Day ("IWD") with a series of initiatives dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women at Fairstone and in the finance industry in general, and to promote financial literacy as a powerful tool to empower women and overcome barriers to financial independence.

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  • MONTREAL, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Fairstone Bank of Canada and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fairstone Financial Inc. (hereinafter collectively "Fairstone"), celebrate 2023 International Women's Day ("IWD") with a series of initiatives dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women at Fairstone and in the finance industry in general, and to promote financial literacy as a powerful tool to empower women and overcome barriers to financial independence.
  • Women currently occupy 56% of Fairstone's senior and executive management roles, and 65% of all positions across the organization.
  • As part of its commitment to promote women within its organization, Fairstone introduced a "Women in Leadership Award" in 2022.
  • Fairstone has also recently appointed its Women's Committee's executive sponsor, Amir Gorgi, Chief Financial Officer at Fairstone.

Organon Canada receives the Women in Governance (WiG) Parity Certification SME, further demonstrating its commitment to gender parity in the workplace

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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The WiG Parity Certification SME is a national benchmark recognizing notable organizations for their ongoing efforts and commitments to gender parity in the workplace.

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  • The WiG Parity Certification SME is a national benchmark recognizing notable organizations for their ongoing efforts and commitments to gender parity in the workplace.
  • "This recognition is a strong testament to our ongoing commitment to gender equity in the workplace and beyond," says Michael Casia, President and Managing Director at Organon Canada.
  • "At Organon Canada, our mission is to deliver impactful solutions which help to envision a better and healthier every day for everyone, with a focus on women.
  • To learn more about Organon Canada's vision and values as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, visit organon.com/Canada-en/mission-vision-values/ .

BLOOMINGDALE'S ANNOUNCES THE CAROUSEL @ BLOOMINGDALE'S: FEMALE FOUNDERS CURATED BY TIKA SUMPTER

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomingdale's announced today The Carousel @ Bloomingdale's: Female Founders Curated by Tika Sumpter – a celebration of female entrepreneurs in honor of Women's History Month. Bloomingdale's is partnering with actress and producer Tika Sumpter to take over the retailer's Spring Carousel and showcase a curated assortment of must-have home, self-care, fashion, accessories, and kids' products from 50 female-founded and owned brands including Kaleidadope, Kim Hill, The Spice Suite, Candice Luther, Estelle Glassware, Cult Gaia, and more.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomingdale's announced today The Carousel @ Bloomingdale's: Female Founders Curated by Tika Sumpter – a celebration of female entrepreneurs in honor of Women's History Month.
  • The Carousel will also feature products designed exclusively for Bloomingdale's from Tika's own brand, Fort Sumpter.
  • "I'm so grateful that Bloomingdale's has entrusted me to curate amazing products from women owned and founded brands for The Carousel @ Bloomingdale's," said Tika Sumpter.
  • For more information on The Carousel @ Bloomingdale's, the female founded brands, and events taking place at stores throughout the country, visit Bloomingdales.com, or on social @bloomingdales.

The Chicago Winter Bike Swap is back for its 14th year, with new title sponsor Trek

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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ST. CHARLES, Ill., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Winter Bike Swap presented by Trek returns to the Kane County Fairgrounds for its 14th year as the premiere bicycle swap in the Chicago Area.

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  • ST. CHARLES, Ill., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Winter Bike Swap presented by Trek returns to the Kane County Fairgrounds for its 14th year as the premiere bicycle swap in the Chicago Area.
  • Bringing together vendors from all around Chicagoland to clear out inventory for the upcoming spring.
  • Our title sponsor Trek will be hosting an indoor Trek e-bike demo track so that attendees can ride the latest Trek e-bikes without leaving the event hall.
  • Test riders will also receive a $100 off coupon for any Trek e-bike to be used at participating dealers.

Boarding Pass Coffee on Track to Open Additional Location After Successful New Brand Launch on International Coffee Day

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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MILTON, Ga., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boarding Pass Coffee, inspired by global travel and international coffee flavors, has rebranded to position itself for growth across local, national, and overseas markets. The award-winning coffee company, known for their specialty coffees and one-of-a-kind coffee tastings, also coincided their new brand launch with: 

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  • "Boarding Pass Coffee was born out of a love for travel and the connections you make around the world," said Murilo Santos, founder of Boarding Pass Coffee.
  • In addition to sourcing specialty coffee from around the world, Boarding Pass Coffee also offers five exclusive roasts from their own family coffee farm, the award-winning Fazenda Sant'ana in Serra Negra, Brazil.
  • Boarding Pass Coffee, a Georgia Grown company, was a finalist in the 2022 Flavor of Georgia competition, is a minority-owned company and a proud supporter of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA).
  • For more information about Boarding Pass Coffee, please call 770.674.1350 or email [email protected] .

JEAN-MARC VALLÉE DGC DISCOVERY AWARD LONG LIST DROPS AT VISIONARIES

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Sunday, September 11, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2022 /CNW/ - The Directors Guild of Canada is proud to announce the 17 long-listed films for the 2022 Jean-Marc Valle DGC Discovery Award, unveiled today at DGC Visionaries, the Guild's flagship festival event.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2022 /CNW/ - The Directors Guild of Canada is proud to announce the 17 long-listed films for the 2022 Jean-Marc Valle DGC Discovery Award, unveiled today at DGC Visionaries, the Guild's flagship festival event.
  • In June of this year, the Discovery Award was rededicated to long-time DGC Director Member Jean-Marc Valle.
  • The Discovery Award Jury is chaired by Lina Roessler, along with fellow DGC Members Michelle Shephard, Boris Mojsovski and Angelica Lisk-Hann.
  • 2022 Discovery Award Long List:
    Queens of the Qing Dynasty, Ashley Mackenzie
    Something You Said Last Night, Luis De Filippis
    Before I Change My Mind, Trevor Anderson