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Southeastern Grocers honors Black History Month with annual grant program and community service

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is honoring Black History Month and its enduring commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity with the launch of its annual grant program and community service initiatives.

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  • Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is honoring Black History Month and its enduring commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity with the launch of its annual grant program and community service initiatives.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201842240/en/
    Southeastern Grocers, together with its Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie associates, celebrates Black History Month and its commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity with the launch of its annual grant program and community service initiatives, including the recent Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation Holiday Grand Parade in its hometown of Jacksonville.
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    The grocer is now accepting applications from nonprofits throughout the Southeast for its 2024 Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant.
  • Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer for Southeastern Grocers, said, “Black History Month is a time to honor the rich contributions made by Black visionaries, innovators and leaders – like Ms. Romay – and we are proud to continue to nurture the diverse communities we serve every day.

The Pritzker Military Foundation Donates $700K to Military Organizations in Honor of Veterans Day and National Veteran and Military Families Month

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Chicago, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pritzker Military Foundation announces grants totaling $700,000 to three military and veteran-focused nonprofit organizations in November, Military Veteran and Families Month.

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  • Chicago, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pritzker Military Foundation announces grants totaling $700,000 to three military and veteran-focused nonprofit organizations in November, Military Veteran and Families Month.
  • “November is a month that celebrates gratitude and honors our veterans and military families.
  • The Pritzker Military Foundation salutes our service members and extends a hand to empower these impactful organizations,” said Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired).
  • The comfort house is free of charge for military and veteran families while a loved one is in the hospital.

Southeastern Grocers celebrates milestone in BID commitment with $1 million awarded to nonprofits

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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It’s our privilege to provide these grants to exceptional nonprofits that are making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors and transforming communities.

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  • It’s our privilege to provide these grants to exceptional nonprofits that are making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors and transforming communities.
  • This marks the fourth year SEG has awarded grants to likeminded nonprofits in the grocer’s Southeastern footprint, with a total of 104 grants presented since its inception in 2020.
  • SEG’s BID grant recipient announcement follows the 104th birthday of Winn-Dixie associate and grant namesake Romay Davis.
  • Davis’ unit was given six months to sort 18 million pieces of mail, which they completed in three months.

Southeastern Grocers celebrates 104th birthday of associate and grant namesake, Romay Davis

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is celebrating its beloved Winn-Dixie associate and American Congressional Gold Medal recipient, Romay Davis, ahead of her 104th birthday.

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  • Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is celebrating its beloved Winn-Dixie associate and American Congressional Gold Medal recipient, Romay Davis, ahead of her 104th birthday.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231026277735/en/
    Today, Winn-Dixie hosted a special in-store celebration for its beloved associate Ms. Romay ahead of her 104th birthday on Sunday.
  • As we celebrate her 104th birthday, we hope to express our deepest gratitude for being a part of her extraordinary story.
  • A true pioneer of her time, Ms. Romay is also the namesake of SEG’s Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant.

Southeastern Grocers champions belonging, inclusion and diversity with annual grant program

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230614034793/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230614034793/en/
    Southeastern Grocers' Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant program provides recipients – such as Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) in New Orleans – with vital funds to fuel their impactful work.
  • STAIR believes second grade is a critical turning point in a child’s educational development and utilized its funding from the grant to serve 189 elementary-aged students.
  • SEG’s Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant has provided more than $685,000 in funding to deserving community organizations since its inception in 2020.
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    The Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant is named for the trailblazing 103-year-old Winn-Dixie associate Romay Davis, whose dedication to inclusivity and unwavering commitment to diversity and empowerment inspired the grant program aimed at elevating underserved and underrepresented communities.

General Dynamics Elects Charles W. Hooper to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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RESTON, Va., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) elected Charles W. "Hoop" Hooper to be a director of the corporation, effective today.

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  • RESTON, Va., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) elected Charles W. "Hoop" Hooper to be a director of the corporation, effective today.
  • "His leadership and strategic thinking will be valuable additions to our board of directors."
  • General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $39.4 billion in revenue in 2022.
  • More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com .

Impetus Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Business, Continues Construction Industry Innovation with Launch of Sister Company, RNGD

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Palmisano company, is excited to mark its 10th anniversary this month as the growing enterprise continues to break new ground in the construction industry.

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  • Palmisano company, is excited to mark its 10th anniversary this month as the growing enterprise continues to break new ground in the construction industry.
  • After two years of strong success in vertical construction, the company added horizontal infrastructure to its suite of construction offerings.
  • Today, the firm employs 220 team members and specializes in a wide range of building and infrastructure projects.
  • In 2021, Impetus opened a new office in Nashville, Tenn., expanding its geographic footprint and impact across the Southeast U.S.

Donald T. "Boysie" Bollinger, Chairman and CEO of Bollinger Enterprises, LLC, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that Donald T. "Boysie" Bollinger, Chairman and CEO of Bollinger Enterprises, LLC and retired Chairman and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. Bollinger joins 12 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2023 honors. For 76 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to education and charitable efforts in their communities. 

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  • Mr. Bollinger joins 12 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2023 honors.
  • Mr. Bollinger rose through the ranks at Bollinger Shipyards, eventually becoming chairman and CEO in 1985.
  • "Each year, it is our utmost honor to present outstanding leaders who have displayed extraordinary perseverance in overcoming challenges with the Horatio Alger Award," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2023, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

CURE Media Group announces D.L. Hughley as keynote panel moderator for the 2022 Multiple Myeloma Heroes and Health Equity Heroes awards

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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    CURE Media Group announces Vanessa Bayer as keynote speaker for the 2022 MPN Heroes® Recognition Program 

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    Friday, December 2, 2022
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    CRANBURY, N.J., Dec. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CURE Media Group, the industry-leading multimedia platform devoted to providing cancer updates and research to the more than one million patients, survivors, and caregivers, today announced Emmy-nominated actress, writer and comedian Vanessa Bayer as the keynote speaker of the 2022 MPN Heroes Recognition Program.

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    • CRANBURY, N.J., Dec. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CURE Media Group, the industry-leading multimedia platform devoted to providing cancer updates and research to the more than one million patients, survivors, and caregivers, today announced Emmy-nominated actress, writer and comedian Vanessa Bayer as the keynote speaker of the 2022 MPN Heroes Recognition Program.
    • We are truly delighted that Vanessa Bayer will join us to deliver the keynote address at this years MPN Heroes recognition ceremony, said Mike Hennessy Jr., president and CEO of MJH Life Sciences, the parent company of CURE Media Group.
    • The recipients of the 2022 MPN Heroes Recognition Program, who have made a significant impact in the MPN blood cancer community, will be announced at the event.
    • Incyte Corporation partners with CURE Media Group to support the program, with CURE hosting the annual MPN Heroes recognition ceremony.