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Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Celebrated 100 yrs of service to the LA Community

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A staple in the community for a full century, members of the Los Angeles-based Lambda chapter came together (May 19-21) to celebrate the rich history of scholarship, brotherhood & service in a fun-filled evening commemorating the organization. A collection of undergraduate, graduate, and alumni members representing more than 60 years of chapter membership traveled from across the country to participate in this monumental weekend, hosted by the Lambda Scholar Foundation, Incorporated.

Key Points: 
  • Also in attendance at Lambda Chapter's celebratory gala was Omega Psi Phi's Franklin Henderson who was initiated in 1950 at Beta Sigma Chapter, Southern University.
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated was founded in 1911 on the campus of Howard University and is the nation's third-oldest historically Black fraternity.
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is geographically divided into 12 districts with over 750 chapters, collectively.
  • In 2011, the international body of the Omega Psi Phi held its Centennial Celebration to its founding in 1911.

Family-Owned and Operated Small Business LaTrelle's Wins $334 Million Contract to Redesign Dining Options at Hobby Airport in Houston

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

"The first LaTrelle's airport location was in Hobby Airport. There, in just 350 square feet, we sold our grandmother's recipes," said Chris James, Business Development Director of LaTrelle's. "Our family all worked there. To grow from that to now overseeing and operating this 17,000-square-foot, multi-brand initiative is such a proud moment for LaTrelle's. We are still a small, family-operated business--and historically, projects of this scope have gone to larger corporations. But we work hard, every single day, inspired by one another and our city." 

Key Points: 
  • Food and beverage service will be uninterrupted at the airport as renovations are carried out in phases, ensuring travelers have myriad dependable dining options every step of the way.
  • LaTrelle's soon added the first airport Wendy's and Subway in the country to its Hobby Airport portfolio.
  • "The first LaTrelle's airport location was in Hobby Airport.
  • We put together a proposal that aims to do right by our restaurant operators and the airport alike--everyone wins.