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The Government of Canada Honours Commander (Ret'd) Rowland Marshall and Lieutenant-Commander (Ret'd) Sherry Richardson as Hometown Heroes

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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With an eye for adventure on sea and land, Sherry Richardson has contributed to her country and community for decades.

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  • With an eye for adventure on sea and land, Sherry Richardson has contributed to her country and community for decades.
  • To mark the 100th anniversary of the Naval Reserve in 2023, Parks Canada is honoured to add Commander (Ret'd) Rowland Marshall and Lieutenant-Commander (Ret'd) Sherry Richardson to the Hometown Heroes program.
  • "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I'm honoured to recognize Commander (Ret'd) Rowland Marshall and Lieutenant-Commander (Ret'd) Sherry Richardson as Parks Canada Hometown Heroes for their dedication to their community and their contributions to Canada.
  • Commander (Ret'd) Rowland Marshall and Lieutenant-Commander (Ret'd) Sherry Richardson had remarkable experiences throughout their careers and continue to inspire others.

PARKS GROUP HONORS SUBARU OF AMERICA FOR YEARS-LONG COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) honored Subaru of America, Inc. with the Centennial Leadership Award at its New York Gala for the automaker's ongoing commitment and support for our national parks.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) honored Subaru of America, Inc. with the Centennial Leadership Award at its New York Gala for the automaker's ongoing commitment and support for our national parks.
  • NPCA's park expertise paired with Subaru's innovation and commitment to sustainability offered a unique opportunity to work together to keep millions of pounds of waste out of parks.
  • NPCA first partnered with Subaru in 2015 to help three national parks reduce their waste going to landfills as part of the Don't Feed the Landfills Initiative .
  • The successes and long-term impact of the waste reduction initiative can be attributed to the collaborative community-based approach in and around national parks.

The Canadian Business Hall of Fame welcomes 600 Guests for the 44th Induction Ceremony & Celebration in support of JA Canada

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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TORONTO, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - This evening, The Canadian Business Hall of Fame (CBHF) will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Center.

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  • TORONTO, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - This evening, The Canadian Business Hall of Fame (CBHF) will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Center.
  • More than 600 of Canada's most esteemed business leaders will gather to recognize four exceptional and visionary individuals to be inducted as the 44th Class of Companions to the Order of the Business Hall of Fame, the highest honour of its kind in Canadian business.
  • "The CBHF allows us to learn from extraordinary Canadians about the cornerstones of leadership and entrepreneurial success," says Scott Hillier, CEO of JA Canada.
  • Each Inductee is presented an award, a legacy video and a portrait which is displayed in the permanent Business Hall of Fame installation at Brookfield Place.

Capital Hilton Kicks Off The Holiday Season By Helping Those In Need Within The DC Community

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This holiday season, guests at Capital Hilton can get in the holiday spirit and share their sentiments with those in need within the DC community through local organization partnerships and special holiday activities.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This holiday season, guests at Capital Hilton can get in the holiday spirit and share their sentiments with those in need within the DC community through local organization partnerships and special holiday activities.
  • "The holidays are all about coming together and doing something special for the people you care about," said Paolo Pedrazzini, General Manager, Capital Hilton.
  • Guests are encouraged to write a letter sharing their holiday spirit with someone in need, which will be included in a care-package donated to SOME.
  • Throughout December, Capital Hilton will present a holiday themed pop-up dining experience in the Statler Lounge.

Holocaust Garden of Hope Breaks Ground in Northeast Houston

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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KINGWOOD, Texas, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The community assembled – first for a VIP luncheon at Raffa's Restaurant for donors, dignitaries, educators and other civic and governmental leaders. After a summary of the history of the Holocaust Garden of Hope (HGOH) by Mitch Jerome, Holocaust Remembrance Association founder and president Rozalie Jerome shared her passion for the Garden project and officially recognized the numerous individuals involved in its development. Award-winning broadcast journalist Shara Fryer served as emcee and hosted a panel interview with the Consul of Israel to the Southwest, Elad Shoshan, and the Consul General of Germany, Kai Hennig. Shara's family connection to the Holocaust and World War II supplied a golden thread that wove the words of each participant into the tapestry of the day's presentation.

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  • After a summary of the history of the Holocaust Garden of Hope (HGOH) by Mitch Jerome, Holocaust Remembrance Association founder and president Rozalie Jerome shared her passion for the Garden project and officially recognized the numerous individuals involved in its development.
  • Dr. Kokkonen is the author of the exhibit panel texts for the eight exhibits being built for the Holocaust Garden of Hope.
  • The crowd transitioned from the restaurant to the adjacent site of the Holocaust Garden of Hope.
  • City of Houston Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin passionately stated his pride in Houston and Kingwood hosted the March of Remembrance the last ten years and now the Holocaust Garden of Hope.

Leaders celebrate topping out of UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct.17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Surgeries in multiple specialties, new services for the region including stem cell therapies and bone marrow transplants, and access to the latest clinical research trials are drawing closer to reality as construction of the half-a-billion-dollar UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital reaches an important milestone in the South Texas Medical Center.

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  • The half-a-billion-dollar UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, a world-class facility with technology and ambience backing up superb medical teams, has reached the topping out mark in its construction.
  • Leaders of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), community supporters and general contractor Vaughn Construction celebrated the hospital's topping out and beam-signing ceremony today.
  • "Admitting hospital patients who are part of clinical research efforts is not done in our community now," said William L. Henrich, MD, MACP , president of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio).
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), a primary driver for San Antonio's $42.4 billion health care and biosciences sector, is the largest research university in South Texas with an annual research portfolio of $350 million.

USBC has Record Breaking National Conference with U.S. Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Ice Cube, Sheila Jackson Lee, Doug E. Fresh, and More

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON,  July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Last week, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) brought together 300+ Chamber leaders and Black business owners from across the country to Washington DC for their first in-person conference in over three years. The 2022 USBC National Conference "Learning, Connecting & Leading" was powered by Google, and held at the Marriott Marquis.

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  • The 2022 USBC National Conference "Learning, Connecting & Leading" was powered by Google, and held at the Marriott Marquis.
  • In addition to bringing Chamber leaders together and highlighting USBC's key programs, it was also a time to make big announcements.
  • Friday, kicked off Advocacy Day with an Armchair Conversation with U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, moderated by USBC President Ron Busby Sr.
  • The U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) is the voice of Black business owners and a top advocate for resources and policies that impact Black business owners.

The Global Awards for Afrobeats Music, The Headie Awards, Hosts U.S. Launch Event in Hollywood

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Saturday, July 2, 2022
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VAN NUYS, Calif., July 2, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During a private media and VIP brunch in Hollywood, Ayo Animashaun, founder and executive producer of The Headie Awards – the global music awards show celebrating excellence in African music – officially kicked off the #RoadMapToTheHeadies. This year, The Headies will be broadcast from the United States for the first time in its 15-year history.

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  • VAN NUYS, Calif., July 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During a private media and VIP brunch in Hollywood, Ayo Animashaun, founder and executive producer of The Headie Awards the global music awards show celebrating excellence in African music officially kicked off the #RoadMapToTheHeadies.
  • Over the course of the awards' wildly successful run, The Headies have become the most coveted prize for African artists and music industry stakeholders.
  • Other past winners at The Headies have included pioneering Afrobeats artists like D'Banj, 2Baba (formerly known as Tuface), and M.I.
  • Additional video and photo assets from The Headie Awards Brunch are available here .

6th World Intelligence Congress: From strength to strength

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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BEIJING, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A news report by China.org.cn on the 6th World Intelligence Congress:

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  • BEIJING, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A news report by China.org.cn on the 6th World Intelligence Congress:
    Smart ports, smart factories, smart shopping...
  • The 6th World Intelligence Congress (WIC) will kick off online in Tianjin on June 24.
  • Fortune 500 companies and leading smart tech enterprises in China and worldwide will take part in the event via various online channels.
  • After five years of development, we are confident that the 6th WIC will be bigger and better than ever before.China Mosaic

The Government of Canada Honours William H. Wilson and the late Paris K. Sahlen as Hometown Heroes

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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On Saturday, June 4th, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, paid tribute to William H. Wilson and the late Paris K. Sahlen, through Parks Canada's Hometown Heroes program.

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  • On Saturday, June 4th, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, paid tribute to William H. Wilson and the late Paris K. Sahlen, through Parks Canada's Hometown Heroes program.
  • "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I'm honoured to recognize William H. Wilson and Paris K. Sahlen as Hometown Heroes for their significant contributions and devotion to preserve and protect Canada's naval heritage.
  • I invite you to learn more about our newest Hometown Heroes, Captain (N) William H. Wilson and Paris K. Sahlen, and the many other Canadians who have been honoured through this commemorative program."
  • President and Chief Executive Officer, Parks Canada
    "On behalf of the Royal Canadian Navy, I am extremely pleased that Captain(N) (ret'd) William H. Wilson and Paris K. Sahlen are being honoured as Hometown Heroes.