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United Announces New Leadership Promotions

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced two leadership promotions within its Executive team. Josh Earnest is promoted to Executive Vice President of Communications and Advertising and Terri Fariello is promoted to Executive Vice President of Government Affairs and Global Public Policy. Both will remain on United's Executive Team.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced two leadership promotions within its Executive team.
  • Their counsel and strategic insight will continue to be essential as we implement our ambitious United Next plans."
  • Josh joined United in 2018 as senior vice president and chief communications officer.
  • Throughout his career, Josh has received recognition for leadership in communications, including regularly appearing on PRWeek's annual 'Power List.'

Plastic Pollution Crisis Takes Center Stage in New Exhibit, The Blue Paradox, Opening July 1 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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SC Johnson and Conservation International Bring Visually Stunning Exhibition to MSI to Highlight the Urgent Need for Collective Action to Address This Global Threat

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  • The high-demand, sold-out event struck a nerve with Londoners, with 97 percent of attendees saying they planned to change their behavior for good.
  • "Time is running out to turn around the damaging effects of plastic waste pollution.
  • Further, scientists continue to sound the alarm about plastic pollution in the Great Lakes region, estimating 22 million pounds of plastic enter the lakes annually.
  • "The Blue Paradox is an opportunity to capture that momentum, engage the next generation, and build on our desire to impact the issue positively."

TEA Reimagines Annual Event; Launches Powerful INSPIRE Week for Themed Entertainment Industry

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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BURBANK, Calif., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) celebrated excellence in themed entertainment across the globe through its reimagined event, newly named TEA INSPIRE Week. The event, held at Disneyland Resort – Anaheim, April 13th through 15th, drew nearly 700 industry professionals from 12 countries.

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  • Association also announced next year's event will be a month earlier and move to Hollywood, CA
    BURBANK, Calif., May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) celebrated excellence in themed entertainment across the globe through its reimagined event, newly named TEA INSPIRE Week.
  • TEA INSPIRE week included the inaugural TEA Leadership Forum, TEA INSPIRE sessions and the much-anticipated Annual Thea Awards Gala.
  • The Thea Awards were founded in 1994 and celebrate hundreds of people and companies for remarkable achievements and contributions to the themed entertainment industry.
  • "We're thrilled with the success of INSPIRE week," said TEA Executive Director, Lindsey Nelson.

The Museum of Science and Industry Travels Back to 79 A.D With Pompeii: The Exhibition

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) invites guests to step back in time and experience one of nature's most powerful moments in Pompeii: The Exhibition.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) invites guests to step back in time and experience one of nature's most powerful moments in Pompeii: The Exhibition.
  • The exhibition also includes completely immersive experiences showing holographic gladiatorial combat, a brand-new 3D experience which takes visitors through the different stages of the Mt.
  • This all culminates with the reveal of full-body casts of human forms who perished during this incredible volcanic event.
  • By combining priceless artifacts with multimedia productions, we have created an authentic, captivating retelling of life in Pompeii."

Calculated Genius to Build State-of-the-Art Tech Lab for Chicago Students

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calculated Genius , the Chicago nonprofit dedicated to engineeringeducational andvocational pathways in STEM for underrepresented youth, announced it will create a state-of-the-art technology lab next year for Chicago PublicSchool students exploring engineering and technology.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calculated Genius , the Chicago nonprofit dedicated to engineeringeducational andvocational pathways in STEM for underrepresented youth, announced it will create a state-of-the-art technology lab next year for Chicago PublicSchool students exploring engineering and technology.
  • The Calculated Genius STEM Lab will provide educational programs to fuel self-exploration and skills development.
  • "We're excited about creating a place where Calculated Genius Scholars can collaborate, pose questions, pursue answers, and build new tools to solve global challenges," said Brian Biederman, Executive Director, Calculated Genius.
  • Established in 2015 by Chicago engineer and entrepreneur Kimberly Moore, Calculated Genius bridges the gap between STEM education and application.

HAVAS CHICAGO WINS, WORK, HIRES LEAD TO STRONG MOMENTUM IN 2022

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Havas Chicago announced the appointment of Lance Koenig as the creative agency's newest chief strategy officer. The appointment comes on the heels of a series of five new business wins for the agencies' Annex and Havas Chicago teams, including creative campaigns for community partners including The Museum of Science and Industry, Moors Brewing, Choose Chicago and The City of Chicago, alongside national vision care and eyewear company MyEyeDr.

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  • "Our goal is to lead with creativity to make a meaningful difference for the brands and people we work withand especially this year, that strategy is working."
  • Prior leadership positions include senior strategy roles at Forsman & Bodenfors Toronto, Leo Burnett Chicago and DDB Chicago.
  • "Our agency has deep roots in Chicago, and we are committed to making positive contributions to the city we love.
  • Havas Chicago is part of Havas Creative, a powerful network of creative agencies made up of best-in-class, cross-disciplinary talent spread across our villages globally.

The Art of the Brick and EnChroma Offer Color Blind Dads a Memorable, Colorful Father’s Day Experience

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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The companies also announced special incentives for families with color blind fathers and father figures on Fathers Day.

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  • The companies also announced special incentives for families with color blind fathers and father figures on Fathers Day.
  • One in 12 men (8%) and one in 200 women (.5%) are color blind 13 million in the US and 350 million worldwide.
  • While people with normal color vision see over one million colors, the color blind only see an estimated 10% of hues and shades.
  • * EnChroma staff will be onsite at the San Francisco exhibit on Fathers Day to offer guests the opportunity to try EnChroma and purchase glasses at a 15% discount as well.

SPAAN Tech President and CEO Smita Shah Named One of Crain's Chicago Business Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders 2021

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --SPAAN Tech, Inc., a Chicago-based engineering and construction management firm, announced today that its President and CEO, Smita N. Shah, has been named as one of Crain's Chicago Business Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders 2021 .

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --SPAAN Tech, Inc., a Chicago-based engineering and construction management firm, announced today that its President and CEO, Smita N. Shah, has been named as one of Crain's Chicago Business Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders 2021 .
  • "I am honored to receive this recognition from Crain's Chicago Business alongside so many dedicated civic leaders and public servants," said Shah.
  • Shah founded SPAAN Tech, Inc. in 1998 and has served as its President and CEO since that time.
  • SPAAN Tech has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as One Of The Fastest Growing Companies and by the Small Business Commerce Association as Best of Business in Chicago Engineering Services.