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Crown Royal Celebrates The Local Rodeo Community and Champions Its Royal Riders at Houston Rodeo

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Monday, March 13, 2023

HOUSTON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As an official sponsor of the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR), Crown Royal is taking the moment to show its gratitude and tip a hat to those who drive the rodeo community forward.  In a new platform titled, "Hats Off with Crown Royal," the whisky brand is celebrating the uplifting spirit of the rodeo community starting in Houston, by sharing a symbolic hats off gesture to those who lend their skill, time and experiences to honor the rodeo tradition. 

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  • Consumers (21+) were invited to the Crown Royal Ranch to enjoy murals from local artists, Jeremy Biggers and Floyd Mendoza , live music, Crown Royal specialty cocktails, exclusive takeaways and were encouraged to participate in the Purple Bag Project.
  • "Generosity is at the core of Crown Royal, and as a longstanding partner of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, it was certainly time to spotlight the incredible community of Houston and the people who've impacted the rodeo for 90+ years," said Hadley Schafer, Director, Crown Royal.
  • Crown Royal and their rodeo partners have joined forces to celebrate cowboys and cowgirls who keep their communities thriving with the Crown Royal "Royal Rider" award.
  • No matter how you decide to enjoy Crown Royal this rodeo season, remember to do so responsibly.

Houston Children's Charity Welcomes I W Marks Owner, Brad Marks, To Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

HOUSTON,  Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Houston jewelry store owner and local philanthropist Brad Marks has joined the Houston Children's Charity Board of Directors, alongside renowned leaders in business, nonprofit and public services.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Houston jewelry store owner and local philanthropist Brad Marks has joined the Houston Children's Charity Board of Directors, alongside renowned leaders in business, nonprofit and public services.
  • Brad Marks and his wife, Joanna, are no strangers to serving the Houston community.
  • The Marks also work closely with The Women's Fund of Houston, BEAR Houston, Snow Drop Foundation, The Mission of Yahweh, the Houston Humane Society, and Rice University athletic scholarships.
  • About joining the team at Houston Children's Charity, Marks said, "The work they do is incredibly important and makes an impact with thousands of Houston families each year.

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Opens Applications for the 18th Annual Cat® Lift Trucks Scholarship Program to Houston-Area High-School Students

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

"We are incredibly proud to continue our long-standing commitment to higher education through the Cat Lift Trucks scholarship program," said Ken Barina, president of Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas.

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  • "We are incredibly proud to continue our long-standing commitment to higher education through the Cat Lift Trucks scholarship program," said Ken Barina, president of Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas.
  • Since its launch in 2005, the Cat Lift Trucks scholarship program has awarded $130,000 in educational assistance to 26 Houston area students.
  • Applications for the 2022 Cat Lift Trucks scholarship must be submitted online by 11:59 PM CST on January 31, 2022.
  • Cat lift trucks are manufactured and distributed by the Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group, one of the largest lift truck manufacturers in the World.