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Time to Take the Stage! Colossal Announces Voting is Open for Karaoke Knockout 2024

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colossal, known as the global leader in fundraising for charities through online competitions, is thrilled to announce that voting is officially open for the first-ever Karaoke Knockout competition.

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  • Karaoke Knockout is a unique Colossal fundraiser in support of HelpUsAdopt.org that will send eight finalists to LA to perform in front of guest judges.
  • PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colossal, known as the global leader in fundraising for charities through online competitions, is thrilled to announce that voting is officially open for the first-ever Karaoke Knockout competition .
  • Karaoke Knockout is unique to the typical Colossal competition.
  • This campaign will run in a tournament-style format that narrows with each round until there are eight finalists.

Industry Executive Jim McHale Joins LPL Financial as Chief Compliance Officer

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC today announced Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer Jim McHale has joined the firm.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC today announced Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer Jim McHale has joined the firm.
  • McHale will lead LPL’s compliance organization, helping to drive a strong risk management culture in an ever-evolving regulatory environment.
  • He reports to Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Brent Simonich.
  • “Jim is a respected professional in compliance and risk management, with extensive financial services and regulatory experience and a strong record for building effective and efficient risk management routines and governance.

Drizly Debuts New Marketing Campaign and Launches Its First-Ever Gift Registry To Help People Find the Right Drinks for the Moment

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Monday, November 13, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Drizly, an Uber Company (NYSE:UBER), today announced the launch of its new "What's It Gonna Be?" marketing campaign. As the go-to online beer, wine and spirits marketplace, the campaign showcases how the beverage alcohol e-commerce pioneer helps people find the right drink for the moment - from the everyday, to holidays and special occasions.

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  • As a self-professed great gift-giver and lover of a good drink, McHale is partnering with Drizly to help consumers give - and get - the perfect gift with the new registry.
  • campaign, Drizly is upping the gifting game with a new Gift Registry experience.
  • For the first time, Drizly shoppers can handpick and share a personalized registry of their most sought-after beer, wine, and spirits.
  • Gift Registry, Drizly shoppers can also take the guesswork out of gifting to make sure they find the best gift for any recipient.

Habitat NYC and Westchester to Honor Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Citi Foundation President and Housing Justice Champions in Advance of 40th Anniversary Campaign Launch

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On the evening of November 14th, Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County will host its annual signature fundraiser, the 2023 Habitat House Party, with two exceptional events in New York City and Westchester County.

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  • On November 14, leading up to the launch of the organization's 40th Anniversary Campaign, Habitat NYC and Westchester's annual fundraising gala will highlight four decades of impact on affordable housing, honoring Habitat Housing Justice Champions including Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and Citi Foundation President, Brandee McHale.
  • Leading up to the launch of the organization's 40th Anniversary Campaign, highlighting four decades of impact on affordable housing across New York, Habitat NYC and Westchester will honor six Habitat Housing Justice Champions including Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th Congressional District), Brandee McHale (Citi Foundation), Natalie Kovac (ASHRAE NYC Chapter), Rose Noonan (Housing Action Council), Tiffany Zezula, Esq.
  • Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, an unwavering partner with Habitat NYC and Westchester for nearly two decades, will be honored for his steadfast advocacy for greater funding for homeownership initiatives.
  • Brandee McHale, President of the Citi Foundation and Head of Community Investing and Development at Citi, is recognized as a 2023 Habitat Housing Justice Champion for leading the provision of Citi Foundation's trust-based philanthropic support through its Community Progress Makers initiative.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Michael H. Schwartzberg as a Top Pinnacle Platinum Member for his contributions in the fields of Personal Injury Law and Music

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Michael H. Schwartzberg is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Platinum Member for his contributions in the fields of Personal Injury Law and Music.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Michael H. Schwartzberg is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Platinum Member for his contributions in the fields of Personal Injury Law and Music.
  • Mr. Schwartzberg pursued higher education at Louisiana State University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education at Louisiana State University and a Master's Degree in Music at Boston University.
  • He then attended Louisiana State University and graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the  Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University.
  • Aside from his professional pursuits, Mr. Schwartzberg is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and has resided in Lake Charles since 1986.

AI, VR among Top Faculty Projects Funded Through Annual $100K Grant Program

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Course Hero, the popular learning platform used by over 150,000 educators, today announced fifty-two recipients of its second annual Teaching Grants for Digital Learning. The program awards grants of up to $2,000 to support faculty "dream projects," many of which utilize the power of generative AI through the lens of digital pedagogy.

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  • The program awards grants of up to $2,000 to support faculty "dream projects," many of which utilize the power of generative AI through the lens of digital pedagogy.
  • "I'm continually amazed by the ingenuity of faculty members across the country who are embracing new technologies to help today's learners succeed and achieve their higher education goals."
  • Faculty from 142 institutions submitted projects for the Fall 2023 term.
  • The 52 projects were selected through a blind review process led by former educators at Course Hero.

Alpine Investors Launches Vertex Service Partners, a Residential Home Improvement Services Platform, Alongside Four Partnership Announcements

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Alpine Investors , a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring businesses, today announced the launch of Vertex Service Partners (“Vertex”), its newly formed residential home improvement services platform with a focus on roofing and other exterior services.

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  • Alpine Investors , a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring businesses, today announced the launch of Vertex Service Partners (“Vertex”), its newly formed residential home improvement services platform with a focus on roofing and other exterior services.
  • Dennis Elliott joins Vertex as Chief Executive Officer, arriving from Driven Brands, the largest automotive services company in North America.
  • Rogers Roofing: Based in northwest Indiana, Rogers has been providing primarily roof repair and replacement services for over 50 years.
  • “We’re extremely excited to build a world-class ecosystem of leading residential service providers across the United States,” said Dennis Elliott, Chief Executive Officer at Vertex.

Voyager Midstream Secures Substantial Equity Commitment From Pearl Energy Investments

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Voyager Midstream Holdings (“Voyager”), a newly formed independent midstream company headquartered in Houston and Midland, Texas, announced today it has secured an initial capital commitment from Pearl Energy Investments (“Pearl”) to pursue the acquisition and development of crude oil, natural gas, and produced water infrastructure across key North American supply basins.

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  • Voyager Midstream Holdings (“Voyager”), a newly formed independent midstream company headquartered in Houston and Midland, Texas, announced today it has secured an initial capital commitment from Pearl Energy Investments (“Pearl”) to pursue the acquisition and development of crude oil, natural gas, and produced water infrastructure across key North American supply basins.
  • Voyager’s founding partners, Will Harvey and Martin McHale, are energy industry and midstream veterans with a track record of success.
  • “We are thrilled to have a strong financial partner like Pearl as we build Voyager into a premier midstream business.
  • “We are excited to partner with them as they aggressively pursue the acquisition and development of strategic midstream infrastructure.”

Joel McHale Joins the Doomlings Community…Sorta.

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

In their debut video together, McHale gives his own take on Doomlings talking points by declaring, "the only game I'm playing at the End of the World is called, 'Free Stuff From Target.'"

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  • In their debut video together, McHale gives his own take on Doomlings talking points by declaring, "the only game I'm playing at the End of the World is called, 'Free Stuff From Target.'"
  • This marks the first celebrity endorsement for Doomlings, which launched on Kickstarter in 2021.
  • The script, written by McCoy and co-founder Chris Svehla, also relied heavily on Joel McHale's impeccable improv experience, and comedic finesse delivered by editor Ray Boland.
  • After several biting takes on the game and its creators, the actor concludes, "I'm Emmy-nominated actor Joel McHale, and I like the money Doomlings paid me."

Stephen McHale Recognized as Smart Business Dealmakers Dealmaker of the Year

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

CLEVELAND, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Business Network proudly announces Stephen McHale, CEO of UnifyWork , as one of the distinguished recipients of the 2023 Smart Business Dealmakers Dealmaker of the Year Awards.

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  • CLEVELAND, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Business Network proudly announces Stephen McHale, CEO of UnifyWork , as one of the distinguished recipients of the 2023 Smart Business Dealmakers Dealmaker of the Year Awards.
  • The selection for this honor recognizes the remarkable achievements and outstanding business acumen of the recipients.
  • "I am humbled to be recognized as a Smart Business Dealmaker, and to be selected among such an outstanding group of executives," adds McHale.
  • With a focus on data mining and business intelligence-related ventures, Mr. McHale has left an indelible mark on the industry.