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University of St. Thomas Achieves Top Environmental Rating for New Residence Hall

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A group of on-campus students at Minnesota’s largest private university have new bragging rights: They can truly say they live in one of the country’s greenest residence halls.

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ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A group of on-campus students at Minnesota’s largest private university have new bragging rights: They can truly say they live in one of the country’s greenest residence halls.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded its highest environmental rating – the LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification – to the University of St. Thomas’ Tommie East Residence Hall. The building is the first in the Midwest to certify platinum under the LEED v4 new construction rating system in its category, the sixth in the U.S. and seventh in the world. It marks another step in the university’s larger plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.

LEED is the world’s most widely used green building rating system.

St. Thomas opened the five-story, 139,300-square-foot residence hall – which can house up to 260 students – last fall as part of many transformative upgrades to its St. Paul campus. Designed by ESG Architecture & Design, and constructed by Ryan Companies, it received high marks for several features, including:

  • Energy efficiency above industry standards
  • Electric vehicle charging stations
  • High-efficiency appliances and low-flow water fixtures
  • Green space access
  • Underground rainwater infiltration

«Preparing our students to be sustainability leaders is central to the university’s mission to advance the common good,» said Amir Nadav, assistant director of campus sustainability. «Tommie East reflects the university’s commitment and provides a unique opportunity for students to live in, and learn from, a high-performance building. We hope students’ experiences at St. Thomas will empower and inspire them to champion sustainability in their own lives and future careers.»

Tommie East is certified using LEED’s Building Design and Construction: Multifamily Midrise rating system for new construction.

Over the past decade, St. Thomas has reduced carbon emissions by 37% by implementing energy conservation measures in new and existing buildings. As part of its larger sustainability initiative, the university is designing all new buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to a minimum of LEED Silver standards. It also calls for integrating sustainability into its residence halls by reducing waste, conserving energy and water, and measuring its progress.

St. Thomas also achieved a STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System) Silver rating in 2018, is listed on the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges, and has received three marks of distinction from the Climate Leadership Network.

CONTACT: Vineeta Sawkar, vineeta.sawkar@stthomas.edu

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New research highlights racial inequities in the workforce and makes actionable recommendations for equitable economic recovery

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — New reports show that there remain deep racial inequities in the labor market that are made worse by the coronavirus pandemic. Coupled with disaggregated data analysis, the reports identify workforce equity strategies that should be implemented across systems to foster broad economic prosperity.

The Advancing Workforce Equity reports, released today by the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, in collaboration with PolicyLink and the <span…

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — New reports show that there remain deep racial inequities in the labor market that are made worse by the coronavirus pandemic. Coupled with disaggregated data analysis, the reports identify workforce equity strategies that should be implemented across systems to foster broad economic prosperity.

The Advancing Workforce Equity reports, released today by the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, in collaboration with PolicyLink and the USC Equity Research Institute, Burning Glass Technologies, and JPMorgan Chase, uncover data that highlights the stark realities for workers in five U.S. metro regions – Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, and Seattle. Key observations that emerged across these regions include the following:

  • Racial inequities in income are a drag on regional economic growth. The unrealized GDP ranges from $33 billion in Seattle to $348 billion in the San Francisco Bay Area and will only increase as the workforce diversifies.
  • Occupational segregation, where workers of color are crowded into low-wage jobs, is entrenched and perpetuates inequities. In the Dallas region, Black workers are about 18% of the total workforce but almost half (48%) of healthcare support workers and just 12% of both computer and mathematical jobs and management positions.
  • Black and Latinx workers earn substantially less than their White counterparts at every education level.
  • There are not enough good jobs to go around, and workers of color are overrepresented in low-quality jobs. In all five communities, only 40-50% of workers are in «good jobs.»
  • Workers of color face significant, disproportionate risk of job loss as a result of automation.

«Shared prosperity demands bold solutions that center racial equity and dismantle systems and structures that disadvantage certain groups of people,» said Michael McAfee, president and CEO of PolicyLink. Equity—just and fair inclusion into a society in which everyone can participate and prosper—is the superior growth model. It is not only a matter of social justice or morality: It is an economic necessity.»

Although there are similarities across the reports, the recommended actions emerged from the local data insights and reflect the power of local leadership, design, and influence. Traditional workforce activities — education, training, and job placement — remain a priority, but this research demonstrates that achieving workforce equity will require greater public and private sector coordination, collaboration, and solutions that can cut across multiple systems, including housing, transportation, and childcare.

«The data supports what we’ve seen for a long time. Racial inequities are entrenched in all aspects of the workforce system,» said Amanda Cage, president and CEO of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. «The time for talk is over. It’s time to get to work, and the strategies outlined in these reports offer a concrete way to get started.»

The following recommendations are among those highlighted in the reports:

  • Focus on improving job quality and/or increasing the number of quality jobs.
  • Use skills-based hiring, retention, and advancement strategies to reduce racial occupational segregation that results from hiring bias and degree inflation.
  • Invest in proven workforce training programs to remove barriers to entry and advancement in the labor market.
  • Invest in solutions that increase worker voice and power, and support worker rights.
  • Connect workforce programs to economic development initiatives with specific equity targets and outcomes.

«As workers across the country, especially in Black and Latinx communities, continue to face barriers to good jobs, it’s critical to work across sectors to address these inequities,» said Monique Baptiste, vice president of global philanthropy at JPMorgan Chase. «With data-driven insights and collaboration, and as part of JPMorgan Chase’s commitment to advancing racial equity and preparing people for the future of work, we can begin to close the gap, grow opportunity, and define a clear path forward to a more inclusive economy.»

The regional reports, data, and analysis can be found at https://nationalfund.org/advancing-workforce-equity-reports/.

The Advancing Workforce Equity reports were developed through a partnership of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, PolicyLink, USC Equity Research Institute, and Burning Glass Technologies, with support from JPMorgan Chase.

 

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New research highlights racial inequities in the Boston area workforce and makes actionable recommendations for equitable economic recovery

BOSTON, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new report shows that in the Boston metropolitan region, people of color are overrepresented in the essential jobs that are disproportionately impacted by the ongoing pandemic. The report uses data to identify workforce equity strategies that should be implemented to foster broad economic prosperity.

Advancing Workforce Equity in Boston: A Blueprint for Action, released today by the…

BOSTON, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new report shows that in the Boston metropolitan region, people of color are overrepresented in the essential jobs that are disproportionately impacted by the ongoing pandemic. The report uses data to identify workforce equity strategies that should be implemented to foster broad economic prosperity.

Advancing Workforce Equity in Boston: A Blueprint for Action, released today by the National Equity Atlas (a partnership between PolicyLink and the USC Equity Research Institute) with the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, SkillWorks, Burning Glass Technologies, and JPMorgan Chase, highlights stark realities for workers in the Boston metropolitan region. 

People of color – especially Black and Latinx residents – face systemic and structural barriers to opportunity, and this impact is widespread. According to the data, White workers in Greater Boston with less than a high school diploma earn about the same as workers of color with an associate degree. In fact, deeply entrenched racial inequity cost the region $44 billion in unrealized GDP in 2018 alone. Disparities in the system are felt by the whole region, but workers of color are bearing most of the burden.

«Across our national network of employers, workforce development boards, training providers, and community partners, the situation mirrors what this data reveals: Racial inequities are entrenched in all aspects of the workforce system,» said Amanda Cage, president and CEO of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. «To ensure the system works for everyone, we need to start fixing these issues now.»

Key recommendations to build a thriving and inclusive economy include the following:

  • Leverage the real estate development boom and industry growth to increase union participation and expand apprenticeship and secure public financing for social programs that support workers of color.
  • Encourage public policy solutions that result in more good jobs and work across systems to expand investments in childcare, housing, and transportation — all with racial equity at the center.
  • Encourage educational institutions and employers to transition to skills-based hiring.
  • Invest in robust data collection and reporting systems to uncover inequities, track progress, and drive change.

«No single solution can reverse the decades of systemic inequity built into our local economy – and made more evident during the pandemic,» said Andre Green, executive director of SkillWorks at the Boston Foundation, the local partner of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. «It will take a multi-pronged approach that includes policymakers, employers, workforce training programs, and most importantly, workers themselves to better understand and improve job quality and equity.»

As workers across Greater Boston, especially in Black and Latinx communities, continue to face barriers to good jobs, it’s critical to work across sectors to address these inequities,» said Abby Marquand, vice president of global philanthropy at JPMorgan Chase. «With data-driven insights and collaboration, and as part of JPMorgan Chase’s commitment to advancing racial equity and preparing people for the future of work, we can begin to drive a clear path forward to a more inclusive economy.»

The report, data and analysis can be found at https://nationalequityatlas.org/research/workforce-equity-boston.

Advancing Workforce Equity in Boston: A Blueprint for Action was developed through a partnership of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, SkillWorks: Partners for a Productive Workforce, PolicyLink, USC Equity Research Institute, and Burning Glass Technologies, with support from JPMorgan Chase.

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New research highlights racial disparities in the workforce in Dallas and Collin Counties and makes actionable recommendations for equitable economic recovery

DALLAS, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new report shows that despite its reputation as a beacon of economic vitality, there remain deep racial inequities in the Dallas labor market, made worse by the challenges of the pandemic. Coupled with data analysis, the report identifies workforce equity strategies that should be implemented across systems to foster economic prosperity.

Advancing Workforce Equity in Dallas and Collin…

DALLAS, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new report shows that despite its reputation as a beacon of economic vitality, there remain deep racial inequities in the Dallas labor market, made worse by the challenges of the pandemic. Coupled with data analysis, the report identifies workforce equity strategies that should be implemented across systems to foster economic prosperity.

Advancing Workforce Equity in Dallas and Collin Counties: A Blueprint for Action, released today by the National Equity Atlas (a partnership between PolicyLink and the USC Equity Research Institute) with the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, United Way Pathways to Work, Burning Glass Technologies, and JPMorgan Chase, highlights stark realities for workers in the Dallas region.

Occupational segregation is stark and the impact is widespread. Black workers in Dallas and Collin Counties are about 18% of the total workforce but almost half (48%) of healthcare support workers and just 12% of both computer and mathematical jobs and management positions.

In 2018 alone, racial gaps in wages and employment for working-age people cost the region more than $115 billion in lost GDP. Inequities in the system are felt by the whole region, but workers of color are bearing the burden.

«Across our national network of employers, workforce development boards, training providers, and community partners, the situation mirrors what this data reveals: Racial inequities are entrenched in all aspects of the workforce system,» said Amanda Cage, president and CEO of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. «To ensure the system works for everyone, we need to start fixing these issues now.»

The report offers the following agenda for funders, employers, and community organizations to build a thriving and inclusive regional workforce: 

  • Create good jobs and improve the quality of existing jobs.
  • Use skills-based hiring, retention, and advancement strategies to reduce occupational segregation.
  • Align workforce development and worker rights efforts to improve basic protections and increase opportunities for advancement.
  • Coordinate with the local housing systems to ensure access to good jobs in affordable neighborhoods.

«United Way has set ambitious 10-year community goals to drive transformative change and advance racial equity in education, income and health in North Texas,» said Andrea Glispie, director of United Way Pathways to Work, the local partner of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. «Increasing the number of young adults who earn a living wage by 20%, with a particular focus on Black and Latinx North Texans, is a top priority. The strategic recommendations in this report provide a roadmap for how to reach this goal.»

«As workers across the country, especially in Black and Latinx communities, continue to face barriers to good jobs, it’s critical to work across sectors to address these inequities,» said Monique Baptiste, vice president of global philanthropy at JPMorgan Chase. «With data-driven insights and collaboration, and as part of JPMorgan Chase’s commitment to advancing racial equity and preparing people for the future of work, we can begin to close the gap, grow opportunity, and define a clear path forward to a more inclusive economy.»

The report, data and analysis can be found at https://nationalequityatlas.org/research/workforce-equity-dallas 

Advancing Workforce Equity in Dallas and Collin Counties was developed through a partnership of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, United Way Pathways to Work, PolicyLink, USC Equity Research Institute, and Burning Glass Technologies, with support from JPMorgan Chase.

 

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New research highlights racial disparities in the workforce in Seattle and makes actionable recommendations for equitable economic recovery

SEATTLE, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new report shows that despite Seattle’s reputation as a progressive beacon of economic vitality, deep racial inequities remain in the labor market that are made worse by the pandemic. Using disaggregated data analysis, the report identifies workforce equity strategies that should be implemented to foster broad economic prosperity.

Advancing Workforce Equity in Seattle: A Blueprint for…

SEATTLE, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new report shows that despite Seattle’s reputation as a progressive beacon of economic vitality, deep racial inequities remain in the labor market that are made worse by the pandemic. Using disaggregated data analysis, the report identifies workforce equity strategies that should be implemented to foster broad economic prosperity.

Advancing Workforce Equity in Seattle: A Blueprint for Action, released today by the National Equity Atlas (a partnership between PolicyLink and the USC Equity Research Institute) with the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Workforce Development Council of Seattle–King County, Burning Glass Technologies, and JPMorgan Chase, highlights stark realities for workers in the region.

The impact of racial inequity is widespread. Black and Latinx workers earn substantially less than their White counterparts at every education level. Nearly 90% of White workers are paid at least $15 an hour, compared to just 59% of Latinx immigrants, 64% of Black immigrants, and 68% of Native Americans.

In 2018 alone, racial gaps in wages and employment for working-age people cost Seattle over $33 billion in lost GDP. Disparities in the system are felt by the whole region, and workers of color bear the burden.

«Across our national network of employers, workforce development boards, training providers, and community partners, the situation mirrors what this data reveals: Racial inequities are entrenched in all aspects of the workforce system,» said Amanda Cage, president and CEO of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. «To ensure the system works for everyone, we need to start fixing these issues now.»

The new report offers a robust agenda for building a thriving and inclusive regional workforce and includes the following recommendations:

  • Partner with employers to implement equitable recovery commitments.
  • Develop and track equity metrics as the economy recovers.
  • Build sustainable community influence and power in the workforce development system.
  • Advance sector-based strategies that prioritize growth sectors like construction, IT, and healthcare.

«As Seattle metro grows more diverse, these racial disparities in the workforce carry a heavy toll, not only for workers and families but also for the regional economy as a whole,» said Marie Kurose, CEO of the Workforce Development Council of Seattle–King County — the local partner of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions.

«It’s critical to work across sectors to address the widespread inequities facing workers of color throughout our region,» said Cat Martin, vice president of global philanthropy at JPMorgan Chase. «With data-driven insights and collaboration, and as part of JPMorgan Chase’s commitment to advancing racial equity and preparing people for the future of work, we can chart a course to a more inclusive recovery and help ensure economic opportunity for all.»

The report, data and analysis can be found at https://nationalequityatlas.org/research/workforce-equity-seattle.

Advancing Workforce Equity in Seattle: A Blueprint for Action was developed through a partnership of the  National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Workforce Development Council of Seattle–King County, PolicyLink, USC Equity Research Institute, and Burning Glass Technologies, with support from JPMorgan Chase.

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Jurny Continues U.S. Market Expansion into Baltimore, Locks in Agreement with Historic Hotel

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jurny, Inc., a leading hospitality tech company offering SaaS-based management solutions, today announced an agreement to operate Hotel Brexton, a historic hotel located in the famous Mount Vernon District situated near <span…

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jurny, Inc., a leading hospitality tech company offering SaaS-based management solutions, today announced an agreement to operate Hotel Brexton, a historic hotel located in the famous Mount Vernon District situated near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor central to museums. Jurny will integrate its proprietary technology and management services to operate the newly remodeled 25-unit hotel originally built in 1881.

«Hotel Brexton is an exciting property to add to our growing portfolio for its history, central location and endless potential,» said David Phillips, Co-Founder and President of Jurny. «As hotel operators work to adjust to unpredictable market conditions and the evolving demands of travelers, our technology helps boutique hotels, like Hotel Brexton, streamline operations and appeal to the modern traveler without losing their charm.»  

Jurny offers a turnkey management solution for independent hotels and multi-family building owners designed to enable a contactless guest experience and streamline operational efficiencies, including booking services, cleaning management and customer support. The company currently operates more than 500 units across major U.S. and international cities including Miami, Nashville, London and Tel Aviv. 

About Jurny

Jurny is a hospitality tech company offering SaaS (software as a service) based management solutions designed to accommodate the modern traveler’s evolving needs and expectations. Jurny connects consumers with high-end branded suites and apartments owned by independent property and hotel owners for short-term stays. From design to implementation, Jurny’s turnkey management service enables an industry-first true automated experience from check-in to check-out for both guests and owners, resulting in flawless operations and increased profits. Jurny is pioneering the next generation of tech-first, on-demand hospitality.

For more information, please visit www.jurny.com, and join the conversation on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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ZF Launches Series Production for new EV Braking System

LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ZF confirms its position as a technology and system supplier for electromobility with a new series production order. The latest in ZF brake control solutions will be established as standard in Volkswagen’s ID.3 and ID.4 models as well as in Volkswagen Group’s globally marketed modular e-drive system MEB platform. With its new brake control, ZF can help to meet high comfort and safety requirements. Furthermore, it optimizes the recovery of braking…

LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ZF confirms its position as a technology and system supplier for electromobility with a new series production order. The latest in ZF brake control solutions will be established as standard in Volkswagen’s ID.3 and ID.4 models as well as in Volkswagen Group’s globally marketed modular e-drive system MEB platform. With its new brake control, ZF can help to meet high comfort and safety requirements. Furthermore, it optimizes the recovery of braking energy – increasing the range and everyday usability of electric vehicles.

Volkswagen Group’s order for the new ZF brake control system covers several million vehicles – starting with the recently introduced ID.3 and ID.4 and continuing with future models based on the manufacturer’s MEB e-drive platform MEB.

With an optimized software interface, ZF’s new braking system can be integrated and networked even more easily into the electronic architecture of the vehicles.

The ZF system also supports driver assistance features such as automatic emergency braking. In addition, ZF’s solution replaces previously necessary mechanical components (such as the parking lock) with software functions, which saves both weight and costs.

«We meet the trend toward electromobility with our entire range of technological solutions – not just in driveline technology,» says Wolf-Henning Scheider, CEO of ZF Group. «This supply order from Volkswagen emphasizes how our competencies for braking systems as well as for networked systems contribute to increasing the range of our customers electric vehicles. To this end, our systems help to meet high comfort and safety requirements.»

On a technical level, ZF brake control is based on a combination of the company’s electronic brake booster (EBB) and its electronic stability control (ESC). The system is part of a software network housed in the stability control unit. It helps meet stringent safety standards set by the European road safety association EuroNCAP. New testing protocols for functions such as automatic emergency braking drive the need for more powerful boost to provide braking force even faster and more dynamically.

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ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies different kinds of vehicles. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions and protecting the climate.

ZF, which acquired WABCO Holdings Inc. on May 29, 2020, now has 160,000 employees worldwide with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, the two then-independent companies achieved sales of €36.5 billion (ZF) and $3.4 billion (WABCO).

For further press information and photos please visit: www.zf.com

 

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ZF Launches Series Production for new EV Braking System

LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ZF confirms its position as a technology and system supplier for electromobility with a new series production order. The latest in ZF brake control solutions will be established as standard in Volkswagen’s ID.3 and ID.4 models as well as in Volkswagen Group’s globally marketed modular e-drive system MEB platform. With its new brake control, ZF can help to meet high comfort and safety requirements. Furthermore, it optimizes the recovery of braking…

LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ZF confirms its position as a technology and system supplier for electromobility with a new series production order. The latest in ZF brake control solutions will be established as standard in Volkswagen’s ID.3 and ID.4 models as well as in Volkswagen Group’s globally marketed modular e-drive system MEB platform. With its new brake control, ZF can help to meet high comfort and safety requirements. Furthermore, it optimizes the recovery of braking energy – increasing the range and everyday usability of electric vehicles.

Volkswagen Group’s order for the new ZF brake control system covers several million vehicles – starting with the recently introduced ID.3 and ID.4 and continuing with future models based on the manufacturer’s MEB e-drive platform MEB.

With an optimized software interface, ZF’s new braking system can be integrated and networked even more easily into the electronic architecture of the vehicles.

The ZF system also supports driver assistance features such as automatic emergency braking. In addition, ZF’s solution replaces previously necessary mechanical components (such as the parking lock) with software functions, which saves both weight and costs.

«We meet the trend toward electromobility with our entire range of technological solutions – not just in driveline technology,» says Wolf-Henning Scheider, CEO of ZF Group. «This supply order from Volkswagen emphasizes how our competencies for braking systems as well as for networked systems contribute to increasing the range of our customers electric vehicles. To this end, our systems help to meet high comfort and safety requirements.»

On a technical level, ZF brake control is based on a combination of the company’s electronic brake booster (EBB) and its electronic stability control (ESC). The system is part of a software network housed in the stability control unit. It helps meet stringent safety standards set by the European road safety association EuroNCAP. New testing protocols for functions such as automatic emergency braking drive the need for more powerful boost to provide braking force even faster and more dynamically.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG
ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies different kinds of vehicles. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions and protecting the climate.

ZF, which acquired WABCO Holdings Inc. on May 29, 2020, now has 160,000 employees worldwide with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, the two then-independent companies achieved sales of €36.5 billion (ZF) and $3.4 billion (WABCO).

For further press information and photos please visit: www.zf.com

 

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1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge Accepted Into Virtuoso®

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, the mission driven luxury property located on the Brooklyn waterfront, has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 2,000 preferred suppliers in 100 countries….

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, the mission driven luxury property located on the Brooklyn waterfront, has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 2,000 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Arash Azarbarzin, President, SH Hotel & Resorts, inclusion in Virtuoso will open up new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s over 22,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agencies sell (U.S.) $30 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury travel.

«Virtuoso’s acceptance process is incredibly selective, so becoming a preferred partner is a true honor,» said Azarbarzin. «The reputation Virtuoso member agencies have for outstanding dedication to their clients is a perfect fit with our own bespoke approach to service. Now that we’re part of this renowned network, we look forward to offering Virtuoso advisors and their clients special amenities, values and experiences that surpass their expectations.»

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge joins Virtuoso’s collection of the finest luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators and other suppliers worldwide. These partners, which specialize in world-class client service and experiences, secure Virtuoso clients superior offerings, rare opportunities and exceptional value. These prestigious providers are able to market to Virtuoso clients via network vehicles and to Virtuoso agencies through multiple communications channels and events, including Virtuoso Travel Week, luxury travel’s largest worldwide gathering. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge’s acceptance into Virtuoso gives it direct relationships with the world’s leading leisure travel agencies in North and Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.

A natural sanctuary located waterfront on Brooklyn Bridge Park, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge stands right beside the East River and 5 blocks west of the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade. Set in a 10-story building, the hotel offers 195 guest rooms and suites, communal spaces for working or relaxing and enjoying a cocktail, 24-hour Fieldhouse fitness center, 50-person screening room, and a grab-and-go café with a menu of locally sourced and fresh fare, among additional features.

For more information about 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, visit 1hotels.com/brooklyn-bridge

About 1 Hotels:
As a luxury lifestyle hotel brand inspired by nature, 1 Hotels cultivates the best of sustainable design and architecture, together with extraordinary comfort and an unrivaled level of service. 1 Hotels, which launched in 2015 with the opening of exclusive properties in Miami’s South beach and Manhattan’s Central Park, followed by Brooklyn, located on the East River, in February 2017, West Hollywood, on Sunset Boulevard, in June 2019, and Sanya (China) in 2020, is inspired by a simple idea: those that travel the world should also care about it, it is, after all, 1 world. 1 Hotels upholds this vision by channeling nature through design and culinary partnerships while connecting with the local community and taking sustainable steps to make a big difference. All 1 Hotel US properties are among the first hotels in the world to become Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED® with Forbes Travel Guide. The comprehensive facility verification helps ensure that guests and travel planners can book with confidence at properties that have appropriate health safety procedures in place. The brand is expanding with the upcoming opening of its’ Toronto property and with properties under development in Nashville, Hanalei Bay, Cabo San Lucas, Paris, San Francisco and Melbourne. Additional information can be found at 1hotels.com.

About Virtuoso
Virtuoso® is the leading international travel agency network specializing in luxury and experiential travel. This by-invitation-only organization comprises over 1,100 travel agency locations with more than 22,000 elite travel advisors in over 50 countries throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Drawing upon its preferred relationships with more than 2,000 of the world’s best hotels and resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour companies and premier destinations, the network provides its upscale clientele with exclusive amenities, rare experiences and privileged access. (U.S.) $30 billion in annual travel sales make Virtuoso a powerhouse in the luxury travel industry. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.

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Democracy On The Brink: Political Rivals Considered A Serious Threat To The Country And Its People

DENVER, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Political partisanship has reached a new and alarming moment. Neighbor is now pitted against neighbor as never before as most voters consider members of the opposite party a serious threat to the United States and its people.

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DENVER, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Political partisanship has reached a new and alarming moment. Neighbor is now pitted against neighbor as never before as most voters consider members of the opposite party a serious threat to the United States and its people.

Most Republicans and Democrats consider members of the opposite party a ‘serious threat’ to the country and its people

According to a new survey by ROI Rocket, a leading provider of market research-based consulting, about three in five Republicans (60%) believe Democrats represent a serious threat to the country while about one in two Democrats (52%) feel the same about Republicans. Registered independents fall somewhere between these extremes. About one in five believe Democrats are a serious threat and about one in four believe Republicans constitute one.

This divide goes beyond party affiliation to the legitimacy of America’s election system. Only about 14% of Republicans ‘fully trust’ elections in this country are ‘free and fair’ compared to 55% of Democrats and 29% of independents. Moreover, despite the lack of any substantive evidence, about two in three Republicans (67%) persist in believing President Joseph R. Biden won office due to fraudulent voting practices. These and other, related attitudes raise troubling questions about Americans’ commitment to traditional democratic institutions.

Case in point: differing partisan perceptions of the Capitol Building riot that occurred on January 6th. Members of the two major parties tend to characterize this event in wildly different terms. Over half of Republicans (52%) describe it as a demonstration or protest while more than two in three Democrats (71%) call it an insurrection or attempted coup.

Heated partisan differences are apparent when it comes to apportioning blame for the riot as well. Nearly nine in ten Democrats (87%) blame former President Donald J. Trump, in whole or in part; significantly, only about one in four Republicans (25%) considers him blameworthy. Republicans are more likely to point the finger at Antifa or other left-wing organizations than Trump. About 54% of Republicans blame Antifa even though the FBI issued a statement asserting no evidence exists this or other, similar organizations were involved in the incident.

The survey found one growing point of consensus across party lines: the need for significant institutional reforms. About 43% of Democrats, 47% of Republicans and 42% of independents agree strongly with the statement that the American system of government is broken and needs to be changed. While the nature of any changes is likely to spark as much partisan debate as recent, precipitating events, it seems one an increasingly large number of Americans are interested in having.

ABOUT THIS RESEARCH

This study of 1,224 U.S. residents aged 18 and older was fielded between January 13 and January 21, 2021. The results have an associated margin of error of +/- 2.8% at the 95% confidence level in the most conservative case. This means the results come within plus or minus 2.8% of the results that would have been obtained given a census of all qualified individuals. Sample collection was balanced to U.S. Census figures for gender, age, race/ethnicity and household income.

ABOUT ROI ROCKET

Founded in 2007, ROI Rocket is a leading provider of full-service market research, marketing and sales automation, and digital agency support with offices in Denver, CO, Vancouver, WA, and Jacksonville, FL.

PRESS CONTACTS

For additional information about this study, please contact David McGrath, CEO (david.mcgrath@roirocket.com) or Libby Perkins, General Counsel (libby.perkins@roirocket.com).

 

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