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HIGHGATE AND FLYNN PROPERTIES ACQUIRE THE HUNTINGTON HOTEL

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Monday, March 20, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, and Flynn Properties, a San Francisco-based owner of luxury resorts, commercial real estate and select service hotel properties in America and abroad, today announced the acquisition of The Huntington Hotel. Located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, the storied property has long been a nostalgic symbol of a bygone era, having originally been constructed in 1924 as the first steel and brick high rise west of the Mississippi.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate , a leading hotel management, investment and development company, and Flynn Properties , a San Francisco-based owner of luxury resorts, commercial real estate and select service hotel properties in America and abroad, today announced the acquisition of The Huntington Hotel.
  • Together, Highgate and Flynn Properties intend to restore and elevate every aspect of The Huntington Hotel to the very highest standard, returning it to its original glory while reestablishing it as the single finest luxury hotel in San Francisco.
  • Upon reopening, expected in 2025, The Huntington Hotel will again occupy its important place in the community – all while celebrating its rich history.
  • "I could not be more excited about the opportunity to bring the iconic Huntington Hotel back to its former glory and beyond," said Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Greg Flynn.

Altimetrik Wins Bronze Stevie® Award For Women-Focused DEI Programs In 2022 International Business Awards®

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Altimetrik was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie Award in the Communications or PR Campaign of the Year Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion category in The 19th Annual International Business Awards .

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  • Altimetrik was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie Award in the Communications or PR Campaign of the Year Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion category in The 19th Annual International Business Awards .
  • The International Business Awards are the worlds premier business awards program.
  • Were thrilled that were able to return to celebrating Stevie winners in person this year, said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller.
  • Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

Inspur Information’s NF5488A5 AI Server and Supply Chain Win Gold and Bronze Stevie® 2022 International Business Awards®

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Monday, August 22, 2022

Inspur Information, a leading IT infrastructure solutions provider, was named the winner of two prestigious Stevie Awards in The 19th Annual International Business Awards (IBA), including Gold in the Business Technology Solution category for the Inspur NF5488A5 AI Server , and Bronze in the Most Innovative Tech Company of the Year category for its digital supply chain enabled by the JDM (Join Design Manufacturing) Business Model .

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  • Inspur Information, a leading IT infrastructure solutions provider, was named the winner of two prestigious Stevie Awards in The 19th Annual International Business Awards (IBA), including Gold in the Business Technology Solution category for the Inspur NF5488A5 AI Server , and Bronze in the Most Innovative Tech Company of the Year category for its digital supply chain enabled by the JDM (Join Design Manufacturing) Business Model .
  • Awarded Gold in the Business Technology Solution category, the Inspur NF5488A5 is an AI server powered by eight NVIDIA A100 GPUs fully interconnected with the 3rd generation NVLink plus two of the latest AMD CPUs supporting PCIe4.0.
  • According to one of the Stevie 2022 IBA judges, the NF5488A5 is a very powerful and impressive machine, indeed.
  • Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

LéaLA Inspires Book Lovers, Children and Cultural Explorers

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Monday, August 15, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LaLA, Spanish-Language Book Fair and Literary Festival 2022 presents four days of cultural exploration with engaging activities including talks, panels, plenary sessions, childrens workshops, poetry corner, book signings, book sales and more.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LaLA, Spanish-Language Book Fair and Literary Festival 2022 presents four days of cultural exploration with engaging activities including talks, panels, plenary sessions, childrens workshops, poetry corner, book signings, book sales and more.
  • Visitors will experience over 80 different authors and guest speakers up close in a family-friendly, outdoor event, for all ages.
  • The Four Agreements has sold more than 10 million copies and has been translated into 46 languages.
  • Since LaLAs first editions, designed as book fairs, readers of all ages have explored or reaffirmed their interest in what is said, thought, and created in Spanish.

Aimbridge Hospitality Names Allison Reid Chief Global Growth Officer

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

PLANO, Texas, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, has welcomed hospitality industry veteran Allison Reid to the newly created role of Chief Global Growth Officer. Reid's addition to the Aimbridge leadership team represents a continued investment in securing top industry talent and driving growth through strategic development and operational expertise. Her experience and leadership will empower Aimbridge's business development teams to fuel the company's global pipeline.

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  • PLANO, Texas, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, has welcomed hospitality industry veteran Allison Reid to the newly created role of Chief Global Growth Officer.
  • "We welcome Allison to our executive leadership team in this crucial role leading our global growth pursuits," said Michael J. Deitemeyer, Aimbridge president & CEO.
  • Reid brings more than 35 years of hospitality leadership experience to Aimbridge, most recently serving as Chief Development Officer at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
  • Aimbridge Hospitality is a leading, global hospitality company with a growing hotel portfolio representing more than 1,500 properties in 50 states and 23 countries, inclusive of pipeline.

Symetra Named a 2022 Top Corporate Philanthropist by the Puget Sound Business Journal

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Friday, May 20, 2022

Symetra Life Insurance Company has been named a 2022 top corporate philanthropist by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

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  • Symetra Life Insurance Company has been named a 2022 top corporate philanthropist by the Puget Sound Business Journal.
  • Collectively, the corporate philanthropy list makers had combined cash giving in Washington state of over $200 million in 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220520005332/en/
    We are honored to be included again this year on the Puget Sound Business Journals Corporate Citizenship list.
  • To learn more about Symetra Empowers Communities, its programs and its partners, visit Symetra Empowers Communities: 2021 Year in Review .

Declining Mental Health Takes Toll on Financial Services Operations

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Mental health concerns are a primary driver, forcing financial service providers to address a once-taboo workplace subject.

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  • Mental health concerns are a primary driver, forcing financial service providers to address a once-taboo workplace subject.
  • This, in conjunction with recruitment challenges facing the industry, has made mental health and well-being a top priority for firms.
  • There are several reasons why mental health issues are growing at higher rates amongst front-line agents.
  • Increasingly complex calls and a rise in vulnerable customer volume has taken its toll on the mental health of many agents.

How High Street Banks May Benefit from Incoming Buy Now, Pay Later Regulation

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Auriemma's latest findings show an increase in negative experiences using BNPL or instalment plans--from 5% in September 2020 to 9% in July 2021. While 9% remains the minority, it represents a large community when considering that 17 million UK consumers have used BNPL services as of November 2021.

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  • LONDON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Incoming FCA regulation could add restrictions on how consumers can use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, but these changes may be welcome.
  • "With a growing segment of consumers turning to BNPL options for borrowing, regulation may play a role in maintaining positive customer sentiments for the product."
  • "In the US, a market where over half of adults have used a Buy Now, Pay Later service, about one-third had a negative experience.
  • Many of the UK's High Street Banks and lenders already have products in market, such as NewDay with its NewPay product.

Reuters Events Invites the Data & Technology Insurance Community to Achieve Unparalleled Insurance Success at Insurance AI and Innovative Tech USA 2022 in Chicago (April 26-27)

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - January 26, 2022) - Insurance AI and Innovative Tech USA 2022, Chicago, April 26-27, 2022 - the window for carriers to redefine their insurance is narrow, and it's happening now.

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  • London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - January 26, 2022) - Insurance AI and Innovative Tech USA 2022, Chicago, April 26-27, 2022 - the window for carriers to redefine their insurance is narrow, and it's happening now.
  • Insurance AI and Innovative Tech USA 2022 is expected to attract 400+ attendees and feature 35+ senior executive speakers.
  • Reuters Events: Insurance AI and Innovative Tech USA 2022 will take place on April 26 & 27 at the Sheraton Grand, Chicago.
  • For more information visit: Insurance AI and Innovative Tech USA 2022 or email [email protected]

bant.io Takes Gold (and Silver) at International Brilliance Awards

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

London, Dec. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- bant.io, the all-in-one B2B lead generation and sales acceleration service, is thrilled and honoured to have secured three Brilliance Awards at the International Brilliance Awards 2021, from BOC Global Events.

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  • London, Dec. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- bant.io, the all-in-one B2B lead generation and sales acceleration service, is thrilled and honoured to have secured three Brilliance Awards at the International Brilliance Awards 2021, from BOC Global Events.
  • "Speaking on behalf of the entire bant.io team, we are thrilled and delighted to have won three International Brilliance Awards," said Andrei Breaz, CEO.
  • We continuously strive to deliver excellence for our clients - and we do - but being acknowledged for our brilliance is a great feeling.
  • The International Brilliance Awards recognise the best in Internal Communications, Marketing & PR, Human Resources and Business, and celebrates brilliance among corporations in a range of fields, from all over the world.