Foxtrot

Fred Astaire Dance Studios Takes its First Steps in the Gulf

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fred Astaire Dance Studios (FADS,) the globally recognized dance studio franchise, has announced the opening of its newest location in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fred Astaire Dance Studios (FADS,) the globally recognized dance studio franchise, has announced the opening of its newest location in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • Dance enthusiasts and VIP guests were treated to a cocktail reception and an evening of professional dance performances by FADS Dubai instructors, showcasing the studio's various dance styles including Foxtrot and ChaCha.
  • Marking the occasion, Louanne Pulliam, CEO of Fred Astaire Dance Studio International and Steven Knight, Vice President Executive Dance Director, said: "For 75 years, Fred Astaire has been teaching the world to dance.
  • The newly established dance studio maintains the high standards of excellence that are upheld across all Fred Astaire Dance Studios the world over.

Fred Astaire Dance Studios Takes its First Steps in the Gulf

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Foxtrot, Magic, Student, Cha-Cha, VIP, FADS, Unit, Universal CityWalk, Nightclub, Food delivery

DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fred Astaire Dance Studios (FADS,) the globally recognized dance studio franchise, has announced the opening of its newest location in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fred Astaire Dance Studios (FADS,) the globally recognized dance studio franchise, has announced the opening of its newest location in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • Marking the occasion, Louanne Pulliam, CEO of Fred Astaire Dance Studio International and Steven Knight, Vice President Executive Dance Director, said: "For 75 years, Fred Astaire has been teaching the world to dance.
  • The newly established dance studio maintains the high standards of excellence that are upheld across all Fred Astaire Dance Studios the world over.
  • Randa Khoury, partner at FADS Dubai, said "We are thrilled to bring Fred Astaire Dance Studios to Dubai and help cultivate a community of professional dancers who will carry on the style, grace and fervor of the studio's namesake and founder, the legendary Fred Astaire."

GoldenPeaks Capital has successfully implemented its photovoltaic projects Foxtrot and Gamma, with a total capacity of 176MW in 15 different regions in Poland.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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GoldenPeaks Capital has successfully implemented its photovoltaic projects Foxtrot and Gamma, with a total capacity of 176MW in 15 different regions in Poland.

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  • GoldenPeaks Capital has successfully implemented its photovoltaic projects Foxtrot and Gamma, with a total capacity of 176MW in 15 different regions in Poland.
  • GoldenPeaks Capital has successfully implemented its photovoltaic projects Foxtrot and Gamma, with a total capacity of 176MW in 15 different regions in Poland.
  • 2023 - GoldenPeaks Capital, a company specializing in the construction and operation of solar systems with a strong focus on Eastern Europe, has successfully implemented its photovoltaic projects Foxtrot and Gamma in 15 different regions in Poland, with a total capacity of 176MW.
  • The two projects located in 15 Polish regions, secured large scale Euro denominated Power Purchase Agreements from investment grade multinational corporations.

Mayor Lightfoot & World Business Chicago Announce the return of the Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Food

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined World Business Chicago (WBC) to announce the return of the Chicago Venture Summit series focused on the Future-of-Food. Chicagoland's flagship startup and venture capital conference will return this May 3-24, 2023, at the iconic 167 Green Street in the city's Fulton Market District. The eighth summit since its launch in 2014, the Chicago Venture Summit connects local founders with investors, invites national and global sector leaders to explore the region's thriving startup ecosystem, and promotes Chicagoland as the global capital for food and ag innovation.

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  • After its inaugural success with two sold-out, sector-specific summits in 2022, the Chicago Venture Summit series returns in 2023 with Future-of-Food this May 3-4
    CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined World Business Chicago (WBC) to announce the return of the Chicago Venture Summit series focused on the Future-of-Food.
  • The Chicago Venture Summit is one of World's Business Chicago's flagship innovation and venture programs.
  • "The Chicago Venture Summit has evolved from a local event to a premier global experience," said Mark Tebbe, Innovation and Venture Council Chair at World Business Chicago.
  • For more information, please contact Lauren Backe, World Business Chicago Lead for the Chicago Venture Summit Series: [email protected]

PreciTaste Raises $24M Series A to Redefine Foodservice Operations with Vision AI Technology

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PreciTaste, a Vision AI platform and industry leader in operational optimization, has raised $24 million in Series A to continue its mission to become the standard for digital food AI management in fast casual and QSR kitchens. Developed to maximize efficiency, enhance customer experience, and reduce food waste, the largest food chains apply PreciTaste to combat the industry's labor, quality, and sustainability challenges.

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  • PreciTaste adapts to each operation by observing crews, then generates AI agents through data to assist them live onsite.
  • With 1,500+ food AI systems deployed since, PreciTaste has evolved with a proprietary offline-first AIOS operating system and TasteOS Cloud-based reporting platform.
  • With $24 million in Series A growth funding,PreciTaste is fast-tracking deployments of its proprietary Vision AI technology protected by 40+ patents, whichoptimizes operations, leading to labor efficiency, sales growth, and sustainability.
  • Series A is led by Melitas Ventures and Cleveland Avenue , and includes Enlightened Hospitality Investments (EHI) and Monogram Capital Partners .

Starting Line Adds Scott Holloway as General Partner to Invest In 99% Ideas For Everyday Americans

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Line, an early stage Venture Capital Fund investing in consumer startups that are focused on democratizing access to technologies, products, and experiences for the 99% of Americans, is proud to announce the addition of Scott Holloway as a General Partner after an 18 month stint as Venture Partner. Holloway joins firm founder Ezra Galston, and early Trunk Club employee Haley Kwait Zollo as General Partners, alongside Venture Partner Ade Olonoh, founder of Formstack and Formspring. Starting Line launched its $30M Fund II in November 2020, following its $17M debut Fund I in November 2019. The firm has led early seed investments into numerous fast growing startups such as Cameo, Klover, Soona, Made In Cookware, Protégé, Unchained Capital, and more.

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  • Holloway joins firm founder Ezra Galston, and early Trunk Club employee Haley Kwait Zollo as General Partners, alongside Venture Partner Ade Olonoh, founder of Formstack and Formspring.
  • Starting Line launched its $30M Fund II in November 2020, following its $17M debut Fund I in November 2019.
  • After 6 years in leadership roles at Instacart, Holloway moved to Flexport where he managed their 200-person Chicago and Dallas offices and served as General Manager.
  • "Scott has always approached operating, investing, and relationship building with a long term outlook and that is a perfect fit with the generational firm we are building at Starting Line."

CULT-FAVORITE OLIVE OIL BRAND GRAZA TO HIT WHOLE FOODS SHELVES THIS SUMMER

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Graza, the widely acclaimed single-origin extra virgin olive oil brand that launched direct-to-consumer in January 2022, today announced its launch into 116 Whole Foods stores throughout the Northeast and Southern Pacific beginning this month. The expansion into Whole Foods comes on the heels of Graza's April 2022 debut at major retailers via Foxtrot stores across the country.

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  • Using Picual olives from Andalusia, Spain, a prosperous agricultural region, Graza delivers an extra virgin olive oil that's always fresh, extra nutritious and never blended.
  • The smaller bottle of finishing oil comes in at $20, while the larger, more versatile bottle of cooking oil is $15.
  • Graza makes top-notch, super-fresh, extra virgin olive oil more accessible, affordable, and easier to use.
  • Using Picual olives from Spain, Graza produces high quality olive oil that's never blended, always fresh, and tastes delicious.

OrisDX Wins $665K in UChicago’s 2022 New Venture Challenge with Saliva Test to Diagnose Oral Cancers

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220607006248/en/
    OrisDX wins UChicago's 2022 Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge.
  • Faculty Director of the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, where he cofounded the NVC.
  • "The strength of our teams was such that they generated a record amount of investment, surpassing last years $1.73 million."
  • The Polsky Center provides training for aspiring entrepreneurs and those seeking a career in private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurship through acquisition.

EQ Office Announces Completion of Willis Tower Redevelopment Project

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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EQ Office, the U.S. office portfolio company wholly owned by Blackstone, today announced the completion of its over $500 million street-to-sky transformation of Chicagos Willis Tower, ensuring its future as a top destination for the next generation of talent.

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  • EQ Office, the U.S. office portfolio company wholly owned by Blackstone, today announced the completion of its over $500 million street-to-sky transformation of Chicagos Willis Tower, ensuring its future as a top destination for the next generation of talent.
  • Willis Tower, which recently underwent a $500 million street-to-sky transformation, was celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony today featuring executives from EQ Office, Blackstone, project partners, building tenants, community members and civic leaders including Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot.
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    Our investment in Willis Tower is an investment in Chicago, a world-class city full of talent, determination, and opportunity, said David Moore, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Director, EQ Office.
  • The completion of the project was celebrated today with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring executives from EQ Office, Blackstone, project partners, building tenants, community members and civic leaders including Mayor Lightfoot.

Descartes Acquires Foxtrot

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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WATERLOO, Ontario, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired Foxtrot, a leading provider of machine learning-based mobile route execution solutions.

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  • "Descartes has been a leader in using advanced technology to extend its world-class route planning and execution solutions for more than 20 years, said Ken Wood, EVP of Product Management at Descartes.
  • "Foxtrot enhances our recent investment in GreenMile, as both companies have extensive experience in the retail food and beverage distribution vertical, said Edward J Ryan, Descartes CEO.
  • Were thrilled to welcome the Foxtrot employees, customers and partners into the Descartes family.
  • Descartes acquired Foxtrot for approximately $US 4.0 million, satisfied from cash on hand.