The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter

WHAT'S NEW: 2024 Lexus IS 300/350/500

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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For 2024, the IS line broadens its available options with the addition of the IS 300 F SPORT and F SPORT Design grades.

Key Points: 
  • For 2024, the IS line broadens its available options with the addition of the IS 300 F SPORT and F SPORT Design grades.
  • For 2024, all IS 500 models will come standard with black outside mirrors with dark chrome trim.
  • Lexus Driving Signature is a key pillar of the Lexus Next Chapter and represents a fundamental shift in our product development process and culture.
  • The 2024 IS comes standard with Lexus Safety System+ 2.5, which brings a suite of key active safety features to the vehicle.

IAM Robotics Announces Major Rebrand and Name Change to Onward Robotics™ to Reflect Business Evolution and Market Momentum

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IAM Robotics, the pioneering mobile robotics and software company, today announced that it has changed its corporate name to Onward Robotics™️ and unveiled a new logo, visual identity, and website. The rebrand marks an exciting next chapter in the company's evolution, supports its recent growth, and reflects its renewed mission to revolutionize order fulfillment processes, increase operational productivity, and move the global supply chain forward.

Key Points: 
  • The rebrand to Onward Robotics marks an exciting next chapter in the company's evolution and supports its recent growth.
  • Onward Robotics has experienced high market demand since emerging from stealth mode with the launch of its new Pyxis™ technology platform and Lumabot™ person-to-goods autonomous mobile robots.
  • The rebrand builds on strong momentum and demand for the company's innovative automation technology, which is being piloted in live production environments this year.
  • For more information about Onward Robotics and to view the new branding, please visit onwardrobotics.com.

Sophisticated Utility Vehicle: all-new 2024 Lexus GX Redefines SUV

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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Redesigned from the ground up, the GX builds on its 20 years in the Sport Utility Segment… making the case for the GX to be defined as a "Sophisticated Utility Vehicle."

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  • Redesigned from the ground up, the GX builds on its 20 years in the Sport Utility Segment… making the case for the GX to be defined as a "Sophisticated Utility Vehicle."
  • The 2024 GX will be offered in six grades: Premium, Premium+, Luxury, Luxury+, and all-new for Lexus, Overtrail and Overtrail+.
  • For 2024, the all-new Lexus GX includes standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0.
  • The 2024 GX will be assembled at the Tahara plant in Japan and is expected to go on sale in early 2024.

Focus Brands Bolsters Leadership Team with Three New Additions

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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We look forward to seeing all that they'll accomplish at Focus Brands."

Key Points: 
  • We look forward to seeing all that they'll accomplish at Focus Brands."
  • She joins Focus Brands from Domino's Pizza, where she served as SVP of Corporate Operations in the United States.
  • His in-depth knowledge of design & construction, paired with decades of successful team leadership, will help him lead this team in continually enhancing Focus Brands' presence and growth through consistent optimization of brands' locations, space, functionality and attractiveness.
  • Chris Newman has been named SVP of Real Estate, overseeing all aspects of Focus Brands' real estate strategy to fuel long-term portfolio growth across all seven brands.

Trip.com Group participates in World Economic Forum 2023, reaffirming crucial role of travel in global economy

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online global travel service provider, Trip.com Group, is driving the ongoing recovery of travel at the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF). Trip.com Group Chief Executive Officer, Jane Sun, attended the in-person forum held in Davos, Switzerland that brings together leaders from government, business, and civil society to address the state of the world and discuss priorities for the year ahead.

Key Points: 
  • DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online global travel service provider, Trip.com Group, is driving the ongoing recovery of travel at the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF).
  • Following the event, Ms. Sun, said: "This unique forum provides the perfect opportunity for Trip.com Group to reach out to world leaders, from across the public and private sectors, to meet and discuss the crucial role travel and tourism plays in the global economy.
  • "The global travel and tourism sector supports jobs, education, healthcare, trade and most importantly the movement of people.
  • We are actively supporting the regrowth of global travel flows and, with the removal of border restrictions, are eager to welcome travellers to visit China."

Trip.com Group participates in World Economic Forum 2023, reaffirming crucial role of travel in global economy

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter, United Kingdom, Trip.com Group, Education, New Development Bank, Government, HKEX, World Economic Forum, Environment, Travel, Forum, Tourism, Lunar New Year, Growth, Health, Spring Festival, WEF, Movement, NDB, Airline

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online global travel service provider, Trip.com Group, is driving the ongoing recovery of travel at the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF). Trip.com Group Chief Executive Officer, Jane Sun, attended the in-person forum held in Davos, Switzerland that brings together leaders from government, business, and civil society to address the state of the world and discuss priorities for the year ahead.

Key Points: 
  • DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online global travel service provider, Trip.com Group, is driving the ongoing recovery of travel at the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF).
  • Following the event, Ms. Sun, said: "This unique forum provides the perfect opportunity for Trip.com Group to reach out to world leaders, from across the public and private sectors, to meet and discuss the crucial role travel and tourism plays in the global economy.
  • "The global travel and tourism sector supports jobs, education, healthcare, trade and most importantly the movement of people.
  • We are actively supporting the regrowth of global travel flows and, with the removal of border restrictions, are eager to welcome travellers to visit China."

LillyPad.ai Reimagines Learning and Improving English for Intermediate and Advanced Learners

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Ultra-smart "Next Chapter" technologies deployed to grow confidence, career, or grades.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 24, 2023) - LillyPad.ai , a game-changing English learning platform, has officially launched into the international online educational market.
  • It offers intermediate and advanced English language learners the opportunity to read just about anything they love in four interactive ways while testing comprehension and parts of speech in real-time with any content.
  • Millions of people are learning English online every day, and LillyPad has all the tools learners need to reach language mastery.
  • These "personal words" are then delivered for practice via LillyPad's learning modules, effectively prioritizing vocabulary learning based on the individual's curiosity and interests.

Austin Bank, Texas N.A. and FHLB Dallas Award $8K to Lufkin Nonprofit

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas awarded $8,000 to Lufkin nonprofit, Legacy Institute for Financial Education.

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  • and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas awarded $8,000 to Lufkin nonprofit, Legacy Institute for Financial Education.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The award, which includes a 3:1 match of funds from FHLB Dallas, was celebrated today during a ceremonial check presentation at LIFEs office in Lufkin, Texas.
  • Were honored to receive this funding from Austin Bank and FHLB Dallas, said Joseph J. Ceasar, founder and executive director of LIFE.
  • Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin family who is celebrating 113 years of service in the Texas banking industry.

WHAT'S NEW: 2023 Lexus IS 300/350/500

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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With the launch of the all-new IS in 2021, Lexus expanded on that legacy by sharpening the driving performance fundamentals through the introduction of Lexus Driving Signature, a key pillar for the Lexus brand.

Key Points: 
  • With the launch of the all-new IS in 2021, Lexus expanded on that legacy by sharpening the driving performance fundamentals through the introduction of Lexus Driving Signature, a key pillar for the Lexus brand.
  • For 2023, the IS 350 will be offered in a new F SPORT Design grade for both RWD and AWD configurations.
  • Lexus Driving Signature is a key pillar of the Lexus Next Chapter and represents a fundamental shift in our product development process and culture.
  • The 2023 IS comes standard with Lexus Safety System+ 2.5, which brings a suite of key active safety features to the vehicle.

Hospitality Industry Veteran G.J. Hart Joins &vest as Newest Partner

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- &vest, an investment platform founded in 2019 focused on SPACs and private investments, announced today its addition of hospitality industry leader G.J. Hart as a partner. The partnership with Hart comes as the company continues to bolster operational capabilities to support its transactions and portfolio companies. &vest currently runs two hospitality-focused SPACs (FAST Acquisition Corp I and II) and focuses a significant portion of its private capital on restaurant and hospitality companies.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership with Hart comes as the company continues to bolster operational capabilities to support its transactions and portfolio companies.
  • &vest currently runs two hospitality-focused SPACs (FAST Acquisition Corp I and II) and focuses a significant portion of its private capital on restaurant and hospitality companies.
  • Hart is a trailblazer in the restaurant industry, and his experience both in public and private markets is going to be invaluable to our team," said Doug Jacob, Co-Founder of &vest.
  • Most recently, Hart led a significant expansion of Torchy's Tacos, one of the most prominent high-growth restaurant brands in the industry.