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Winners in the 20th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business Announced

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, the world's top honors for women entrepreneurs, executives, employees, and the organizations they run have announced the 2023 winners.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business , the world's top honors for women entrepreneurs, executives, employees, and the organizations they run have announced the 2023 winners.
  • The Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an international competition produced by the creators of the prestigious International Business Awards® and American Business Awards®.
  • The Stevie Awards for Women in Business event will be complemented by the seventh annual Women|Future Conference , a one-day virtual networking and learning event on July 23 for women entrepreneurs, small business owners, and industry leaders.
  • Entries for the 2024 (21st annual) Stevie Awards for Women in Business will open in May.

PEPSICO BEVERAGES NORTH AMERICA (PBNA) HOSTS BACK-TO-SCHOOL PEP RALLY POWERING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR A STRONG ACADEMIC START TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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MIAMI, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) South Division is hosting a "Back-to-School PEP Rally" to help more than 325 Miami-Dade County K-8 students jumpstart the school year with the necessary school supplies and nutritious meals to help fuel their minds. Miami Dolphins alumni Vernon Carey, Twan Russel, and Kim Bokamper, and Miami Dolphins cheerleaders will be joining the August 8th backpack distribution event that will also offer the children breakfast and fun activities.

Key Points: 
  • In Miami-Dade County, an estimated 18.2% of children face food insecurity (higher than the 15.7% statewide average, according to a Feeding America report*).
  • This can pose risks to a child's health and development, leading to long-term social and behavioral challenges.
  • PBNA's Back-to-School PEP Rally aims to address this urgent need and provide children from local communities in the county with the resources they need to thrive in a new school year.
  • The Back-to-School PEP Rally will be held for invited families of students in need at Miami-Dade County Public Schools' James H. Bright Elementary School in Hialeah.

Vanderbilt University, Pepsi and Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation to Open New Community Basketball Court in North Nashville

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Vanderbilt University is collaborating with Pepsi, Hoopbus and Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation to introduce an all-new outdoor basketball court at Watkins Park in North Nashville.

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  • Vanderbilt University is collaborating with Pepsi, Hoopbus and Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation to introduce an all-new outdoor basketball court at Watkins Park in North Nashville.
  • The collaboration is part of a broader initiative to promote local community engagement and physical activity throughout the greater Nashville area.
  • Representatives from Vanderbilt University, Pepsi, Hoopbus, Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation and local government will be in attendance to commemorate the occasion and speak to the importance of community and wellness.
  • “We are proud to partner with Vanderbilt University to bring this court to life alongside our friends at Hoopbus and Metro Nashville Parks,” said Cyril Wallace, vice president and general manager of South Division, PepsiCo Beverages North America.

PepsiCo and CELSIUS® Launch "Save the Shore" Program to Fund Hurricane Ian Relief and Restoration Efforts for Florida's Iconic Coastline Businesses

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than two months after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, local businesses across the state are still struggling to reopen and welcome customers once again. To support these rebuilding efforts, PepsiCo and CELSIUS® are coming together to give back to Florida communities and local economies with its "Save the Shore" program, supporting nearly 30 local Florida businesses reliant on tourism in their path to reopening.

Key Points: 
  • At PepsiCo, we took immediate action to funnel our resources to address the damage left in Hurricane Ian's wake," said Heather Hoytink, PepsiCo Beverages North America, President, South Division.
  • "Florida's coastline is full of iconic businesses that play an integral role for locals and visitors alike.
  • Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+).
  • CELSIUS energy drinks are backed by six university studies that were published in peer-reviewed journals validating the unique benefits provided by them.

The Ratkovich Company and J.P. Morgan Acquire the Bowcroft Collection, 3 Acre Future Tech/Entertainment Campus in Los Angeles

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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This property can become a true showpiece for a company looking to make a statement in the entertainment capital of the world.

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  • This property can become a true showpiece for a company looking to make a statement in the entertainment capital of the world.
  • We believe well-executed new and creative office product will continue to outperform, particularly in West Los Angeles.
  • When I first saw the Bowcroft Collection, I immediately envisioned what an amazing, next-generation entertainment campus this will be, said Milan Ratkovich, Executive Vice President of The Ratkovich Company.
  • The Ratkovich Company (TRC) is a Los Angeles-based development company that engages in both new projects and the imaginative reuse of existing buildings.

PEPSI® Spotlights Female Trailblazers in Music and Web3, and Gives Back to Deserving Women through Pepsi Stronger Together and Pepsi Dig In Initiatives for Mary J. Blige's Inaugural Strength of a Woman Festival

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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Pepsi Showcases Pepsi Music Lab Finalist StarchildKayla and Her Original Track, "Up!

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  • Pepsi Showcases Pepsi Music Lab Finalist StarchildKayla and Her Original Track, "Up!
  • ": In December, Pepsi launched Pepsi Music Lab, an annual program designed to remove music industry barriers, create new opportunities for artists, and shine a spotlight on the next generation of hip-hop superstars.
  • StarchildKayla, one of three program finalists selected from thousands of applicants will be showcasing her new, original track "Up!"
  • that she created at the first-ever Pepsi Music Lab Academy during the opening of the Friday night concert at the Tabernacle on May 6.

PepsiCo Announces Return-To-Work Program with Path Forward to Create Job Opportunities for Women Facing Caregiving-Related Employment Gaps

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla. , April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PepsiCo Beverages North America, South Division, announces a new returnship program to help female professionals return to the workforce after taking time off for caregiving during the pandemic. This program furthers PepsiCo's wider commitment to gender parity in the workplace as an opportunity to tap into a diverse, motivated talent pool across the South that joins PepsiCo's global efforts to attract and develop professionals through a variety of tailored mentorships.

Key Points: 
  • The program provides professional development workshops, feedback sessions, networking opportunities and mentorship support to interns along their journey as an on-ramp back into the workforce.
  • Roles across PBNA South Division offices are available for the program across Planning & Logistics, Sales Operations, Manufacturing, Retail Sales, and Foodservice Sales.
  • "This program joins hundreds of others we have implemented across Fortune 500 companies, with 80% of participants offered ongoing employment.
  • Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+).

Queens University President Dan Lugo and Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison to Announce Lowe's $2.5M Investment in New Talent Initiative

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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CTI will create pipelines of socioeconomically diverse and talented university graduates to contribute to the most pressing organizational needs of partner organizations.

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  • CTI will create pipelines of socioeconomically diverse and talented university graduates to contribute to the most pressing organizational needs of partner organizations.
  • The annual Lowe's investment over four years will provide full-tuition scholarships for students in the Lowe's cohort.
  • Through the partnership, Queens will create a cohesive set of business management opportunities to educate students in modern leadership within the context of a liberal arts curriculum.
  • The Lowe's partnership will enable Queens to infuse curricular and co-curricular management experiences throughout the student experience.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Appoints Jana Brown of Centurion Health as Newest Board Member

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Friday, March 18, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the country's preeminent leader in one-to-one youth mentoring, has appointed Jana Brown, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Centurion Health, a leading national provider of healthcare for underserved populations, as its newest board member.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the country's preeminent leader in one-to-one youth mentoring, has appointed Jana Brown, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Centurion Health, a leading national provider of healthcare for underserved populations, as its newest board member.
  • Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States.
  • The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters has over 230 local agencies serving more than 5,000 communities across all 50 states.

PEPSICO CREATES DEDICATED NORTH AMERICA MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS AND EQUITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION TO ACCELERATE RACIAL EQUALITY JOURNEY AND COMMUNITY EFFORTS ACROSS BEVERAGE AND CONVENIENT FOOD BUSINESSES

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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The new Multicultural Business and Equity Development Organization will operate across PepsiCo's North America beverage and convenient foods businesses and integrate work streams aimed at addressing a variety of business and people priorities into a one-team approachthat will enable PepsiCo to drive sustained change and scale faster across its entire North America businesses.

Key Points: 
  • The new Multicultural Business and Equity Development Organization will operate across PepsiCo's North America beverage and convenient foods businesses and integrate work streams aimed at addressing a variety of business and people priorities into a one-team approachthat will enable PepsiCo to drive sustained change and scale faster across its entire North America businesses.
  • Underscoring the importance of this move, PepsiCo has appointedDerek Lewis as its first-ever president of Multicultural Business and Equity Development to lead this effort.
  • Lewis will report to Kirk Tanner, CEO, PepsiCo Beverages North America and Steven Williams, CEO, PepsiCo Foods North America.
  • "Leveraging this new team across PepsiCo's beverage and convenient foods businesses will allow us to more quickly scale this important work in communities across North America," said Steven Williams, CEO, PepsiCo Foods North America.