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Bank of America Names Marc Perez President of Long Island
LONG ISLAND – September 9, 2021 – Bank of America has named Marc Perez as President of Bank of America Long Island. Perez succeeds Bob Isaksen, who held the position for 17 years and will continue in his role as the region’s business banking market executive and an active local leader.As Long Island President, Perez […]
BofA Unveils “VAM 2.0”, an Enhanced Virtual Account Management Solution
Next Gen VAM Delivers Single Global View, Flexibility and Full Integration into CashPro and FX Platforms CHARLOTTE, NC – September 9, 2021 – Following a multi-year investment, Bank of America has launched the next generation of its global Virtual Account Management (VAM) solution to address the growing complexities that treasurers face today when managing global […]
Key4Women and SCORE announce women-owned business pitch contest finalists
10 Northeast Ohio start-up and existing women-owned businesses will compete for $22,000 in awards CLEVELAND, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — KeyBank’s (NYSE: KEY) Key4Women program and SCORE Cleveland today announced 10 finalists have been selected to compete in a business pitch contest for women-owned businesses (WOBs) located in Northeast Ohio. Selected from a pool of […]
PetSmart Charities® Commits Up to $1 Million To Support Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts
Leading Funder of Animal Welfare Activates Emergency Response Grants Supporting Designated Pet-Serving Agencies PHOENIX, Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, will commit up to $1 million in grants to support designated responding agencies working on the front lines to help pets and families in areas […]
First Indigenous-Developed Clinical Simulation Space Planned at WSU Spokane With Bank of America Grant
SPOKANE, WA – September 1, 2021 – Washington State University Spokane’s (WSU Spokane) Native American Health Sciences (NAHS) program will build what is believed to be the nation’s first indigenous-developed and instructed clinical simulation space at the Center for Native American Health on campus. NAHS will construct 1,045 square feet of clinical space to include […]
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts Lands in the Maldives with Signature Glamourous European Spirit
The Paris-born Brand Brings a Touch of Nostalgia to the Famed Archipelago, Inviting Guests to Linger Longer and Savour the Good Life MALDIVES, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 — Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, along with Singaporean developer Chiu Teng Enterprises today announce the opening of Le Méridien Maldives […]
Purina Dog Chow and Radio & TV Personality Bobby Bones Unveil Documentary Short Film Highlighting Impact of PTSD Service Dogs
Support for veterans with PTSD continues with fourth annual “Service Dog Salute” campaign ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of Service Dog Awareness Month this September and its fourth annual Service Dog Salute campaign, Dog Chow is releasing a new documentary short film titled “Even Heroes Need Heroes” to highlight the life-changing […]
Mangrove Beach Corendon Curaçao All-Inclusive Resort Marks Grand Opening with Celebratory Event
Resort officially joins Curio Collection by Hilton WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao, September 1, 2021 – Mangrove Beach Corendon Curaçao All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton welcomed local dignitaries and VIPs, including resort owner Atilay Uslu along with his family, general manager Biray Öğüt, operations manager Mehmet Fersiz and other members of the hotel team to celebrate the […]
PNC Foundation Commits $600,000 To The Center For Urban Families and Coppin State University In Baltimore
Support to help support economic empowerment of African Americans, low- and moderate-income communities BALTIMORE, Sept. 1, 2021 – The PNC Foundation locally has committed $300,000 to the Center for Urban Families (CFUF) and $300,000 to Coppin State University over a three-year period, as part of the financial institution’s broader commitment to provide more than commit $1 […]
Read Davis, Renee Keen named to leadership positions with McGriff
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Truist Insurance Holdings today announced the following two appointments to senior leadership roles at McGriff, its retail insurance business, effective immediately. Read Davis, currently president of McGriff’s Georgia region, will become CEO, McGriff Specialty and Middle Market, while Renee Keen, the business’ National Personal Lines & Small Business practice leader, will assume the position of CEO, […]
Aetna and ACES enhance relationship and create Aetna’s first Institute of Quality for autism
Collaboration to immediately expand access to industry-leading autism care and services from ACES for Aetna members in 2021 WOONSOCKET, R.I. and IRVINE, Calif. – August 31, 2021 – Aetna®, a CVS Health® company (NYSE CVS), and ACES 2020, LLC (“ACES”), today announced an enhanced relationship to improve the quality of life for individuals and families […]
Marriott’s “The Exchange – All for One” Brings Industry Leaders Together to Reignite Meetings and Events
Marriott Displays Connect with Confidence Protocols at Largest Customer Event Since Start of Pandemic BETHESDA, MD, AUGUST 31, 2021 — After a year of mostly virtual meetings, Marriott International hosted its largest in-person customer event since the start of the pandemic last week, showcasing health protocols and marking a positive sign for the recovery of […]
Purina Donates $25,000 to Help Pets and People Impacted by Hurricane Ida and Flooding in Tennessee
ST. LOUIS, August 31, 2021 – As Hurricane Ida hit the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm, bringing strong, sustained winds, a life-threatening storm surge and widespread flooding and power outages, Purina announced a $25,000 grant to Greater Good Charities (GGC) to support the organization’s rescue and relief efforts. And while Ida has since […]
Public Lands, New Outdoor Store Concept from DICK’S Sporting Goods, Announces Support for Conservation of and Access to Public Lands and Outdoor Spaces Ahead of Grand Opening
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Public Lands, the new outdoor specialty store concept from DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), today announced the creation of The Public Lands Fund, designed to support local and national initiatives that protect new lands, improve existing lands, break down the barriers of access to outdoor experiences and improve inclusion and equity […]
Cambria Hotels Adds Second Location In World-Famous California Wine Country
Upscale Brand Debuts Fifth Hotel this Year with Napa Valley Entrance ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its United States expansion with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Napa Valley Silverado Trail. The four-story, 90-room hotel is the brand’s fourth […]
PNC Bank Announces Minimum Pay Rate Increase
Minimum Hourly Rate Jumps to $18.00 PITTSBURGH, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PNC Bank announced that it will bring its minimum pay rate from $15 to $18 per hour, beginning Nov. 22, 2021. This represents a 20% increase from the bank’s current $15 minimum rate and is more than double the national minimum wage of […]