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Thompson Thrift to Develop Luxury Multifamily Community in Phoenix

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Monday, November 6, 2023

PHOENIX, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company, announced today the development of Refinery at Pointe17, a 224-unit Class A multifamily community near the $40+ billion Taiwan Semiconductor Plant (TSMC) in northern Phoenix. Construction is set to begin this month and Thompson Thrift plans to welcome new residents starting in the latter half of 2025. 

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thompson Thrift , a full-service nationally recognized real estate company, announced today the development of Refinery at Pointe17, a 224-unit Class A multifamily community near the $40+ billion Taiwan Semiconductor Plant (TSMC) in northern Phoenix.
  • Construction is set to begin this month and Thompson Thrift plans to welcome new residents starting in the latter half of 2025.
  • Thompson Thrift is a full-service real estate development company focused on ground-up commercial and multifamily development across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest.
  • Since its founding more than 30 years ago, Thompson Thrift has invested more than $4 billion in real estate developments in 21 states.

Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, Fort Worth's First Luxury Retreat Epitomizing the Modern West, is Now Accepting Reservations

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Monday, August 21, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new, luxury, urban retreat embodying the unique character of Fort Worth, is now accepting reservations. Merging the classic Western personality of Texas with a decidedly modern feel, the hotel captures the approachable sophistication, cultural vibrancy and equestrian spirit of Fort Worth on Camp Bowie Boulevard in one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods. Located 35 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and the very first of its kind, the resort is a love letter to the community, further establishing Fort Worth as an exciting destination for discerning travelers from around the world.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection , a new, luxury, urban retreat embodying the unique character of Fort Worth, is now accepting reservations.
  • "It's with great excitement that we'll soon welcome guests to Bowie House and bring our unique style of approachable luxury to this already vibrant city," said Gaylord Lamy, general manager, Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection.
  • Several boast open-air balconies, and all claim beautiful views over the Cultural District or lush courtyard gardens.
  • The city's cultural landscape is extraordinarily diverse, with five revered museums easily accessed on foot from Bowie House.

Forbes Travel Guide Honors Auberge du Soleil with 10th Consecutive Five Star Award

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

RUTHERFORD, Calif., Feb.15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renowned for its distinctive style that effortlessly combines relaxed sophistication with understated elegance, Auberge du Soleil today received its 10th consecutive Five Star rating in the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide. The hotel earned the honor based on anonymous performance evaluations conducted by professional inspectors, evaluating hundreds of exacting standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travelers select the world's best experiences. The Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG") is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas.

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  • Auberge du Soleil today received its 10th consecutive Five Star rating in the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide.
  • RUTHERFORD, Calif., Feb.15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renowned for its distinctive style that effortlessly combines relaxed sophistication with understated elegance, Auberge du Soleil today received its 10th consecutive Five Star rating in the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide .
  • "We are sincerely grateful to the Forbes Travel Guide for recognizing Auberge du Soleil with a prestigious Five Star award for the 10th year in a row," said Bradley Reynolds, Managing Director at Auberge du Soleil.
  • A legendary culinary destination in wine country for more than 40 years, The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil recently received its 15th consecutive Star award from the MICHELIN Guide California .

SpotOn Unveils Tools to Help Restaurants Boost Profit Margins in the Face of Inflation

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Monday, March 21, 2022

In 2019, profit margins for single location full-service restaurants averaged 6.2 percent, according to an IBIS World report. Over the last two years, amidst pandemic shutdowns, a labor crisis, the rising cost of goods, and a sluggish supply chain, already slim profit margins have shrunk even more. With its Points of Profit campaign, SpotOn is taking on one of the longest held (and most limiting) norms in the restaurant industry--that there’s a single-digit ceiling to profit margins.

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  • SpotOns Points of Profit arrives as restaurants face record-high inflation, serving as a roadmap for operators to protect margins from rising costs and generate new revenue.
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    SpotOn Unveils "Points of Profit" demonstrating how flexible, integrated technology can help restaurants break out of the 5-7% profit margin plateau in the face of inflation.
  • With 'Points of Profit,' SpotOn is showing restaurant owners the strategies they can employ to help protect their margins from inflation.
  • In 2019, profit margins for single location full-service restaurants averaged 6.2 percent, according to an IBIS World report.

Cuisine Solutions Celebrates 5th International Sous Vide Day on January 26th & Honors Birthday of Dr. Bruno Goussault, Founder of Modern Sous Vide

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

STERLING, Va., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuisine Solutions Inc. , (CUSI), the global leader and largest premium food company in pioneering and perfecting the sous vide cooking technique, will host a virtual celebration for International Sous Vide Day on January 26th, honoring the 80th birthday of Dr. Bruno Goussault, the Master of Modern Sous Vide.

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  • STERLING, Va., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuisine Solutions Inc. , (CUSI), the global leader and largest premium food company in pioneering and perfecting the sous vide cooking technique, will host a virtual celebration for International Sous Vide Day on January 26th, honoring the 80th birthday of Dr. Bruno Goussault, the Master of Modern Sous Vide.
  • Industry insiders and renowned chefs will honor Dr. Bruno Goussault's birthday and shine a light on his brilliant work over the last 51 years.
  • The sous vide video cooking demonstrations will spotlight top industry chefs, who will each showcase a different sous vide dish using Cuisine Solutions products that guests can recreate at home.
  • International Sous Vide Day will come to a close with a virtual happy birthday message to the true master himself, Dr. Bruno Goussault, paying homage to his legacy in sous vide.

Experience Unmatched Hospitality at the Year’s Most Awaited Event: Rove Expo 2020 – Now Open

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Sunday, October 3, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211003005047/en/
    Expo 2020 Dubai's only on-site hotel - Rove Expo 2020 (Photo: AETOSWire)
    Located adjacent to Al Wasl Plaza, Rove Expo 2020 will offer Rovers (guests) from across the globe, the perfect gateway to regroup, recharge and re-think the future, completed with all of the Rove-brand favourites under one roof.
  • Rove Expo 2020 features 312 king, twin and accessible Rover Rooms, as well as 19 Rover suites.
  • Hosting a District 2020 space showcasing the future of the Expo 2020 Dubai site and the MENASA Emirati design platform featuring contemporary design products.
  • Additionally, Rove Expo 2020 is close to Al Maktoum International Airport and within easy reach of Dubai International Airport (DXB), Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminals.

Bar W Petroleum & Electrical Inc. to Acquire Williams Petroleum in B.C.

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Friday, July 2, 2021

Calgary, Alberta, July 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bar W Petroleum and Electric Inc. (Bar W), has agreed to acquire the operating assets of Williams Petroleum, a complementary downstream maintenance and construction service provider head-quartered in Prince George, B.C.

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  • Calgary, Alberta, July 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bar W Petroleum and Electric Inc. (Bar W), has agreed to acquire the operating assets of Williams Petroleum, a complementary downstream maintenance and construction service provider head-quartered in Prince George, B.C.
  • With their commitment to expertise, safety and competitive pricing, Williams Petroleum is a valuable addition to the Bar W network, says Mike Brochu, General Manager of Bar W. In addition to the wide breadth of services they will bring to our existing customers, Williams Petroleum also provides an opportunity to expand Bar Ws geographic reach and extend our offering.
  • All Peace Petroleum, a division of Bar W Petroleum & Electric, has operations focused on downstream maintenance, calibration and construction as well as a tank sales, rental and mobile cardlock solutions business.
  • Bar W has built a strong foundation of people, reputation, and integrity, says Mike Brochu, We welcome the Williams Petroleum team, and the added value they bring to our network.

Overproof Not-For-Profit CompanyToast Surpasses $700k Raised for Hospitality Industry in First Year

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

CompanyToast has created temporary jobs for more than 300 bartenders and generated $700k for the hospitality industry.

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  • CompanyToast has created temporary jobs for more than 300 bartenders and generated $700k for the hospitality industry.
  • CompanyToast was created to offer an interactive way for companies to boost morale and keep remote teams engaged, while providing job opportunities for bartenders.
  • "When hospitality closures began, Overproof immediately shifted efforts to support the bartender community," said Marc De Kuyper, Founder and CEO of Overproof.
  • Since 2020, Overproof's not-for-profit virtual happy hour program CompanyToast has contributed more than $700k to the hospitality industry by employing out-of-work bartenders and supporting local businesses.