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Goldhirsh Foundation Names Groundbreaking All-Female Investment Committee

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Goldhirsh Foundation announced its new all-female investment committee—believed to be the first such investment committee at an organization of its size and scope. The committee members are: Shana Barghouti, Natasha Case, Celestine Schnugg, and Ruth Wernig.

Key Points: 
  • This new, all-female, investment committee is believed to be the first such at an organization of this size and scope.
  • "All four women on our new investment committee have proven themselves as business and civic leaders, as well as visionaries, during the course of their careers," said Tara Roth, President of the Goldhirsh Foundation.
  • The new committee – with the experience, network, and expertise they bring – further solidifies a strategic shift for the Goldhirsh Foundation's endowment.
  • Meet the members of the Goldhirsh Foundation investment committee:
    Shana Barghouti, Co-Chief Investment Officer at ReMY Investors, a multi-family investment firm based in Los Angeles.

Global Wine & Food Event Returns to Wine Country

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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HEALDSBURG, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Located in the heart of California wine country, the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience (HWFE) will be a weekend-long celebration featuring the best of Sonoma County and world-renowned food and wines.  The festival will showcase the region's makers – farmers, growers, winemakers, and chefs – alongside globally recognized wines from other great wine regions of the world, as it seeks to highlight the vibrant culinary diversity, sustainable farming practices and deep connection to agriculture that Sonoma County offers.

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  • The Third Annual Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience, May 16-19, 2024
    HEALDSBURG, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Located in the heart of California wine country, the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience (HWFE) will be a weekend-long celebration featuring the best of Sonoma County and world-renowned food and wines.
  • The weekend-long event will include special wine tastings and seminar discussions, exceptional lunches, dinners, celebrity chef demonstrations, cocktail experiences, and an expansive Grand Tasting.
  • Get ready for an incredible weekend packed with fun, surprises, music, and, of course, the finest wine and food!"
  • Partners of the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience include Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, Stonestreet Estate Vineyards, Foley Food & Wine Society, FOOD & WINE, The Hawaiian Islands, and with event co-founders the Sonoma County Winegrowers.

3 Tips to Nourish Your Body for National Nutrition Month in March

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Oakville, Ontario, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Canada, March marks National Nutrition Month, a time to reevaluate our understanding of food and its impact on our health.

Key Points: 
  • Oakville, Ontario, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Canada, March marks National Nutrition Month, a time to reevaluate our understanding of food and its impact on our health.
  • We know that the amount of information (and disinformation) about nutrition can be overwhelming.
  • Here are 3 tips to nourish your body, enhance your daily eating and support your overall well-being:
    Not all calories are created equal.
  • So, in celebration of National Nutrition Month in March, why not give these 3 strategies a try.

Sweetgreen Tests New Caramelized Garlic Steak in Select Locations

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Debuting with three new chef-crafted menu items, Caramelized Garlic Steak will be featured in the Caramelized Garlic Steak protein plate, the Steakhouse Chopped bowl and the Kale Caesar (Steak) salad.

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  • Debuting with three new chef-crafted menu items, Caramelized Garlic Steak will be featured in the Caramelized Garlic Steak protein plate, the Steakhouse Chopped bowl and the Kale Caesar (Steak) salad.
  • Starting February 6, customers can experience the bold flavors of Caramelized Garlic Steak when ordering in-store, on the app or on the website.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Fresh out of the Sweetgreen kitchen, guests can enjoy tender, juicy steak by beefing up their order with the new Caramelized Garlic Steak protein option.
  • The Caramelized Garlic Steak protein plate is a hearty and satisfying dish with wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, spicy broccoli and arugula, and balsamic vinaigrette.

Who Says a Salad Can’t be Filling? And Delicious!

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Well, the down-to-earth and delicious salad lineup at The Chopped Leaf , featuring the new Steak Fajita Salad , puts to bed all of those objections!

Key Points: 
  • Well, the down-to-earth and delicious salad lineup at The Chopped Leaf , featuring the new Steak Fajita Salad , puts to bed all of those objections!
  • The Canadian fast casual restaurant chain offers a wide range of customizable salads, bowls and wraps, made with the freshest, high-quality ingredients.
  • The Steak Fajita Salad is being featured for a limited time until January 7, 2024.
  • It’s a good source of plant protein on its own; add the steak, and it’s an excellent source of protein.

OXO® Unveils Stellar Lineup for Year Three of Its Chefs in Residence Program

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OXO, an award-winning consumer brand from the Home & Outdoor segment of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE), is delighted to announce the eagerly awaited return of its highly acclaimed Chefs in Residence program. Now entering its third year, the Chefs in Residence program continues to captivate audiences by offering an exclusive glimpse into the lives of esteemed chefs as they showcase their culinary mastery using their favorite state-of-the-art OXO tools. This year, OXO is proud to introduce Baked by Melissa's co-founder & CEO, Melissa Ben-Ishay, and the celebrated James Beard Award Winning Chef JJ Johnson as the latest additions to this exceptional culinary series.

Key Points: 
  • Now entering its third year, the Chefs in Residence program continues to captivate audiences by offering an exclusive glimpse into the lives of esteemed chefs as they showcase their culinary mastery using their favorite state-of-the-art OXO tools.
  • Building upon the success of previous years, OXO Chefs in Residence is a collaborative series featuring inspiring creators with one common goal: bring a "better" experience to your kitchen.
  • OXO Chefs in Residence possess deep expertise, from farmer's markets to flambés.
  • In the first part of the series, our Chefs in Residence will dive deep into pantry and refrigerator organization.

Fundraiser Mock Trial Challenge raises $35,300 for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, July 10th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 9th annual Chopped for CHOP event raised $35,300 for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The fundraiser CLE conference, produced by Peter Hecht of Magna Legal Services, featured four of the best trial attorneys in the US competing in a mock trial challenge. The program was held on June 21st & 22nd at the Borgata in Atlantic City and was attended by over 200 legal and insurance professionals from across the nation.

Key Points: 
  • Magna Legal Services' 9th annual Chopped for CHOP raised $35,300 for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
  • The fundraiser CLE event featured four of the best trial attorneys in the US competing in a Mock Trial Challenge.
  • PHILADELPHIA, July 10th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 9th annual Chopped for CHOP event raised $35,300 for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) .
  • The fundraiser CLE conference, produced by Peter Hecht of Magna Legal Services , featured four of the best trial attorneys in the US competing in a mock trial challenge.

Chef Amanda Freitag Partners With Cooks Who Feed

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seema Sanghavi, founder of Cooks Who Feed, has announced a collaboration with chef, television personality and author Amanda Freitag.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seema Sanghavi, founder of Cooks Who Feed , has announced a collaboration with chef, television personality and author Amanda Freitag.
  • This donation is in addition to the 100 meals already provided by Cooks Who Feed for every apron sold.
  • More than one third of the company's profits go to its charity partners to fulfill the 1 apron = 100 meals model.
  • This model appealed to Freitag, who has become a household name for her work both on and off the television screen.

INKIND HOSPITALITY ANNOUNCES $250 MILLION COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT MINORITY-OWNED AND UNDERREPRESENTED RESTAURANT OPERATORS

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- inKind—the innovative restaurant fintech startup with more than 700 restaurants in its expanding national network—held its inaugural Equity Eats Summit last week at its headquarters in Austin, TX, during which they announced their $250 million commitment to fund underrepresented independent restaurant operators by 2025.

Key Points: 
  • "We created this funding platform to advance systemic change," said inKind CEO Johann Moonesinghe.
  • "While inKind has a proven track record of supporting underserved restaurant operators, there is more we can do to create pathways to financial sustainability, especially around property ownership."
  • In addition to providing vital funding, inKind is also establishing a complementary programmatic component: the Restaurant Operators Alliance.
  • Instead of a funding-only model, inKind recognizes the need to galvanize capital with resources like training, marketing support, and mentorship.

Wrigley Media Group Continues Expansion

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Wrigley Media Group (WMG) continues its rapid expansion, the company announces a strategic production agreement with Keller/Noll. Executive Producers and Seasoned content creators, Cleve Keller and Dave Noll will be pitching new projects on behalf of - and will produce content through - WMG.

Key Points: 
  • LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Wrigley Media Group (WMG) continues its rapid expansion, the company announces a strategic production agreement with Keller/Noll.
  • This alliance with Keller/Noll is announced as the Realscreen Summit begins today in Austin, Texas.
  • Wrigley Media Group's CCO Ross Babbit says, "We're thrilled to be working with Keller/Noll.
  • As our company continues its expansion, we welcome this prolific team's collaboration to create entertaining new content - positioning these new projects to further capitalize on Kentucky's robust tax incentive."