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Auguste Escoffier Global Solutions Expands Culinary and Hospitality Workforce Development Platform

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Monday, November 20, 2023

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Auguste Escoffier Global Solutions, (Escoffier Global) a Triumph Higher Education Group LLC company, announces the expansion of its workforce development solutions to address culinary and hospitality industry gaps with innovative, customizable tools and strategies for hiring, training and retaining professional staff.

Key Points: 
  • Escoffier Global pools resources and expertise from sister organization, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the largest culinary school brand in the U.S. (based on comparable student population data currently reported in IPEDS) .
  • "The hiring struggle is real for the hard-hit culinary and hospitality industries looking to connect skilled talent with unfilled positions," said Denise Sullivan, vice president of Enterprise Solutions for Auguste Escoffier Global Solutions.
  • Auguste Escoffier Global Solutions (Escoffier Global) is an Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts sister company and part of the Triumph Higher Education Group LLC.
  • Escoffier Global is a leading provider of hiring and training solutions for the culinary and hospitality industry.

LevelField Financial Appoints Trey Zeluff to Director of Strategy and Innovation

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

HOUSTON, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LevelField Financial, the organization that is uniting digital assets and traditional banking services in one trusted platform, announced today that it has appointed Trey Zeluff as the company's first Director of Strategy and Innovation.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LevelField Financial ,the organization that is uniting digital assets and traditional banking services in one trusted platform, announced today that it has appointed Trey Zeluff as the company's first Director of Strategy and Innovation.
  • At LevelField, Mr. Zeluff will bring his skill and relationships to facilitating opportunities with next generation customers for commercial enterprises in the digital asset space.
  • In addition, Mr. Zeluff will be responsible for developing the overall group strategy, with a focus on building partnerships within the crypto community.
  • "Trey is a next-generation financial services strategist and connector who is well versed in the opportunities that digital assets afford investors.

Eastern Bank Welcomes Landry’s Bicycles As A Commercial Customer

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

Eastern Bank is pleased to announce Landrys, Inc. (Landrys Bicycles) as a new commercial banking customer.

Key Points: 
  • Eastern Bank is pleased to announce Landrys, Inc. (Landrys Bicycles) as a new commercial banking customer.
  • The Commercial Banking team advising Landrys Bicycles includes Executive Vice President, Senior Commercial Banking Officer Greg Buscone, Senior Vice President and Commercial Team Leader Dan Field, and Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager David Nussbaum.
  • Founded in 1818, Boston-based Eastern Bank has more than 120 locations serving communities in eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
  • Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: EBC) is the stock holding company for Eastern Bank.

Landry's and NYDIG Announce Bitcoin Loyalty Rewards

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

HOUSTONandNEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Landry's today announced a partnership with NYDIG, a leading bitcoin company, to power a bitcoin loyalty rewards program for the millions of customers in Landry's loyalty program - Landry's Select Club.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTONandNEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Landry's today announced a partnership with NYDIG, a leading bitcoin company, to power a bitcoin loyalty rewards program for the millions of customers in Landry's loyalty program - Landry's Select Club.
  • Customers that opt into the new bitcoin loyalty program can receive points that track the value of bitcoin and can be redeemed in $25 reward increments based on the market price of bitcoin at the time they redeem.
  • All bitcoin loyalty points may only be redeemed for Landry's Select Club rewards and will not be transferrable outside of the Landry's Select Club.
  • Beyond managing the program, Landry's also announced its intention to hold a portion of its treasury reserves in bitcoin through NYDIG.

Online Course Leverages Diversity In Business Development

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Identifying that there was no other consultant/company with an online, self-guided course that teaches the Doer/Seller process for B2B technical business development, Landry created BD Dynamics to help operations leaders become more adept and successful in the client relationship/selling functions of their roles.

Key Points: 
  • Identifying that there was no other consultant/company with an online, self-guided course that teaches the Doer/Seller process for B2B technical business development, Landry created BD Dynamics to help operations leaders become more adept and successful in the client relationship/selling functions of their roles.
  • By the end of the 15-module course, participants will have utilized the 13 interactive exercises to create their own business development process, which is personally customized to their unique individualization, skills, strengths, experiences, and even industry and company needs.
  • As Landry states, "There is only one "I" in the words BusIness Development.
  • It is a self-guided, online course engineered to advance the intentionality and accountability of Doer/Sellers within the technical, service industry business development process.

PolyAI Raises $14 Million from Khosla Ventures to Accelerate US Expansion for their "Superhuman" Voice Assistants

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Staffing shortages are driving more companies to deploy smart voice assistants for frontline phone support.

Key Points: 
  • Staffing shortages are driving more companies to deploy smart voice assistants for frontline phone support.
  • "Customers are now very comfortable with voice assistants, thanks to Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant", said Dr Nikola Mrki, Co-founder & CEO of PolyAI.
  • "People prefer to speak to voice assistants immediately, rather than wait for 20+ minutes to speak to a human agent."
  • Khosla Ventures is joining Point72 Ventures, Amadeus Capital Partners, Passion Capital, Sands Capital and Entrepreneur First as investors.

Tastemade And Realtor.com® Announce Season Two Of Beyond The Block, Premiering July 22 On Tastemade

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

The five-episode season will see REALTOR Andrew Tyree take first-time homebuyers on a journey through their cities, helping them find the best neighborhoods, and homes, for them.

Key Points: 
  • The five-episode season will see REALTOR Andrew Tyree take first-time homebuyers on a journey through their cities, helping them find the best neighborhoods, and homes, for them.
  • Andrew will explore neighborhoods and communities including Richmond, VA; Nashville, TN; Charleston, SC; Atlanta, GA; and Orlando, FL; changing lives along the way.
  • "The first season was beloved by our audience, who recognizes that the search for a home, especially your first home, is very personal and unique to each homebuyer.
  • Beyond the Blockexplores compelling stories of real first-time home buyers as they search for new communities to call home.

Instawork Raises $60M to Rapidly Expand Its Work Marketplace Connecting Local Businesses With Skilled Hourly Professionals

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Shifts available via Instawork have grown 8X in less than two years, with thousands of new Pros building profiles in its marketplace each day.

Key Points: 
  • Shifts available via Instawork have grown 8X in less than two years, with thousands of new Pros building profiles in its marketplace each day.
  • "Our vision is to create the economic opportunities for local professionals and businesses that help everyone thrive.
  • Its digital marketplace connects thousands of businesses and more than one million workers in the U.S., filling a critical role in local economies.
  • Instawork helps businesses in food & beverage, hospitality, and warehouse/logistics industries fill temporary and permanent job opportunities in more than 25 U.S. markets.

Wheels Up Partners with Landry's Inc. to offer Nationwide Fine Dining and Luxury Hospitality Benefits For Core and Business Members

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Beginning June 28, 2021, Wheels Up Core and Business Members will receive access to Landry's President's Club status, the Company's premier loyalty reward membership status that provides exclusive benefits to enhance the dining experience.

Key Points: 
  • Beginning June 28, 2021, Wheels Up Core and Business Members will receive access to Landry's President's Club status, the Company's premier loyalty reward membership status that provides exclusive benefits to enhance the dining experience.
  • "Continuing to elevate and enhance our Members' experiences whether in the air or on the ground is one of our top objectives.
  • We are thrilled to add such a comprehensive portfolio of premium restaurants to our suite of member benefits," said Gail Grimmett, Chief Experience Officer at Wheels Up.
  • "With this new partnership there are so many exclusive benefits for Wheel's Up members to take advantage of," said Lori Kittle, Senior Vice President of Loyalty at Landry's.

Wheels Up Partners with Landry's Inc. to offer Nationwide Fine Dining and Luxury Hospitality Benefits For Core and Business Members

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Beginning June 28, 2021, Wheels Up Core and Business Members will receive access to Landry's President's Club status, the Company's premiere loyalty reward membership status that provides exclusive benefits to enhance the dining experience.

Key Points: 
  • Beginning June 28, 2021, Wheels Up Core and Business Members will receive access to Landry's President's Club status, the Company's premiere loyalty reward membership status that provides exclusive benefits to enhance the dining experience.
  • "Continuing to elevate and enhance our Members' experiences whether in the air or on the ground is one of our top objectives.
  • "With this new partnership there are so many exclusive benefits for Wheel's Up members to take advantage of," said Lori Kittle, Senior Vice President of Loyalty at Landry's.
  • Landry's also owns Restaurants Unlimited with fine dining and casual concepts such as Portland City Grill, Henry's Tavern, Kincaid's and more.