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Auberge Resorts Collection Names Michele Evans as Vice President of Food & Beverage

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Auberge Resorts Collection, a portfolio of award-winning hotels, resorts and residences, today announced that Michele Evans will join the company as Vice President of Food & Beverage. In her new role, Evans will work closely with general managers, executive chefs and food & beverage teams across the portfolio to enhance the renowned hospitality brand’s culinary offerings and artfully curated wine and cocktail bars.

«We are delighted to welcome Michele to the Auberge Resorts Collection family,» said Craig Reid, president & chief executive officer, Auberge Resorts Collection. «In addition to bringing a wealth of knowledge from her prior role at STARR Restaurants, her impressive background in the upscale restaurant space, esteemed reputation in the industry and contagious, creative energy will lead our team to a new level of epicurean excellence as we continue to conceptualize memorable, one-of-a-kind gastronomic experiences across the globe.»

Evans brings over a decade of exceptional independent restaurant experience to her new role. Most recently, she served as vice president of operations at STARR Restaurants across the east coast. In her role at STARR Restaurants, Evans worked closely with renowned restaurant operator, Stephen Starr, overseeing 19 locations in New York City, Washington D.C. and Miami.

«It is with great excitement that I join the Auberge Resorts Collection team and have the privilege of working with the most unique collection of hotels and resorts,» said Evans. «Design, taste, touch, and sound – all of it matters – and when the alignment is right, the experience makes memories. Auberge already holds a robust reputation for culinary greatness. I look forward to playing an instrumental role in further enhancing the existing programming, along with advancing new and inspiring restaurants and bars that captivate luxury guests across Auberge’s growing portfolio.»

About Auberge Resorts Collection
Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative spas and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 19 hotels and resorts across three continents and eight new hotels under development, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

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Connect with Auberge Resorts Collection on Facebook Twitter and Instagram @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.

About The Friedkin Group
The Friedkin Group is a privately-held consortium of automotive, hospitality, entertainment, sports and adventure companies. These organizations include: Gulf States Toyota, GSFSGroup, US AutoLogistics, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Resorts Collection, AS Roma, Imperative Entertainment, 30WEST, NEON, Diamond Creek Golf Club, Congaree and Legendary Expeditions. The Friedkin Group is led by Chairman and CEO Dan Friedkin. For more information, visit http://www.friedkin.com.

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Michelle Noski, Murphy O’Brien Public Relations, +1 3107176252, mnoski@murphyobrien.com

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After Successful Launch, Workforce Opportunity Services Announces Additional Dates of Its Popular Workforce Essentials Workshop

NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS) – a leading non-profit organization connecting individuals from historically underrepresented populations with transformative career opportunities – continues to break barriers of practical professional expertise with an expansion of…

Since the fall of this year, the no-cost Workforce Essentials Workshop has empowered its participants to successfully move into entry-level positions and to achieve long-lasting personal and professional goals. This online workshop is designed to help participants develop their interpersonal skills through a series of self-assessments, live sessions, and offline reflective activities.

The workshop enables participants to assess their values, learning styles, emotional intelligence, transferable skills, and to use various goal-setting and time management strategies. At the end of each workshop, all students receive a certificate of participation from Columbia University Center for Technology Management.

Chinedu E., one of the workshop participants, stated, «I really appreciate WOS for providing me with this opportunity to learn such great things this week. The Workforce Essentials Workshop has definitely been a highlight for me this week because I have gotten so much great insights in how to move forward. I plan on putting it to practice starting now and going through it throughout 2021 and to see what happens and what impact it has made in my life compared to this year.»

Safaa H., another participant, added, «All the workshop modules were very relevant and very useful. It actually exceeded my expectations.»

With the success of the first two workshops, additional sessions have been scheduled for 2021 through March. Furthermore, WOS plans to tailor this workshop to be able to offer it to non-profits and corporations as part of their career enhancement programs.

«Our world today presents big learning needs and challenges. We believe many of these challenges can be addressed by leveraging the reach and power of our workshop. We’re bringing education to places where people want and need it most,» said Jessica Miller, Director of Academics at WOS.

For more information on the Workforce Essentials Workshop and to sign up, please visit: https://www.wforce.org/workshops/-workforce-essentials-workshop

If you would like more information about WOS and our programs, or are interested in an interview with a WOS representative, please contact WOS media relations at press@wforce.org.
475 Riverside Drive
Suite 1350
New York, NY 10115
Tel: 212-870-0241

About Workforce Opportunity Services

Founded in 2005, Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS) is a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to developing the skills of untapped talent from underserved and veteran communities through partnerships with organizations dedicated to diversifying their workforce. Utilizing a scientifically-based model derived from research conducted at Columbia University, we recruit, educate, train, and place high-potential candidates with leading organizations around the world. To date, WOS has served 4,000+ individuals through partnerships with more than 65 corporations in 40+ locations worldwide. For more information, visit wforce.org.

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Americas Cardroom Announces $8 Million GTD Venom Tourney Will Kick Off in January

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Here we go again. Americas Cardroom is outdoing itself with the largest tourney in its decades-long history. The US-facing online poker site is running an $8 Million GTD Venom, with a $1 Million minimum top prize, from January 22^ndto February 3^rd, 2021.

«Our world-famous multi-day poker tournament is back with the biggest guarantee in its history,» stated Michael Harris, spokesperson for Americas Cardroom. «We’re excited to kick the year off by making at least one millionaire. We can’t wait to see who wins it.»

The $8 Million Venom has four Day 1 options and a $2,650 direct buy-in. However, those without that bankroll at their disposal are still in luck. Americas Cardroom is opening the Venom floodgates, allowing players to qualify through Steps, Skips, Megas and Venom Fever. The latter of which will feature hundreds of satellites leading up to the tournament.

What’s more, players can secure a seat through Venom Blitz Steps (also known as Cyclones). Starting at just 11 cents, players can enter at any level and move up to the next one by earning 5,000 chips. By finishing the 9^th level, players will secure their $2,650 seat.

While $8 million is guaranteed, that number should be easily surpassed. The last Hold’em Venom tourney was held in August and featured $7 million in guaranteed prize money. But that far exceeded expectations, with a final prize pool of $9,680,000. It was the first Venom where the champ ($1,542,024) and 2^nd place finisher ($1,135,464) each walked away as millionaires.

Americas Cardroom has also revealed that they’re planning to hold four Venoms in 2021. The schedule will include two Hold’em Venoms and two Venom PKOs.

For more information on the $8 Million Venom, plus the OSS Cub3d tournament series that will start right after, click here

About Americas Cardroom
Americas Cardroom joined the Winning Poker Network in 2011. The Winning Poker Network has been dealing cards since 2001 and continues to be one of the most trusted names in the industry. Rated first place for payment processing and cashout reliability repeatedly over the last few years, Americas Cardroom offers outstanding customer service and a friendly environment for all poker players around the world.

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Koppers Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds, has been named as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine in recognition of its corporate performance in environmental, social and governance areas.

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Koppers, ranked 178th, placed in the top half of 399 companies making the list, from a pool of 2,000 U.S.-based publicly traded companies. The company also ranked 30th overall in the Social category and placed in the top 10 among Pennsylvania-based companies included.

President & CEO Leroy Ball said, «At Koppers, we acknowledge the importance of promoting fairness and respect to harness the best in ourselves and those around us. We value our role of being a responsible steward of the environment by minimizing the potential impact that we can have on our world. And, we are steadfast in our belief that when we hold true to our Zero Harm culture by placing the care and protection of our people, communities and environment first, success will follow. Being recognized among the country’s most responsible companies is an honor and certainly an indicator of the commitment of our people to help create a more equitable and sustainable future. For this and more, I would like to thank our Koppers team members worldwide.»

The recognition from Newsweek comes as Koppers has made significant advances in elevating its Sustainability strategy by establishing new governance structures; fostering organizational alignment; conducting an updated materiality assessment; and developing more forward-looking environmental, social and governance goals.

Core to the company’s guiding purpose of Protecting What Matters and Preserving the Future, Koppers centers its sustainability efforts around continually improving how it operates within the three pillars of people, planet and performance. Some of the key focus areas include: fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace, being a good steward of the environment, investing in the vitality of its communities, and contributing beneficial products to society for generations to come.

Newsweek partnered with Statista to compile the list based on a four-phase vetting process that included research based on publicly available key performance indicators and an independent survey among U.S. citizens. The full list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021 can be viewed here: https://www.newsweek.com/americas –mosthttps://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-responsible-companies-2021responsible –companies –2021.

To learn more about Koppers Sustainability efforts, visit the company’s 2019 Corporate Sustainabilty Report: http://www.koppers.com/sustainability –report –2019/.

About Koppers
Koppers, with corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Our products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. We serve our customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia and Europe. The stock of Koppers Holdings Inc. is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol «KOP.» For more information, visit us on the Web: www.koppers.com. Questions concerning investor relations should be directed to Michael Zugay at 412-227-2231 or Quynh McGuire at 412-227-2049.

For Information:	Jessica Franklin, Manager, Corporate Communications
	412 227 2025
	FranklinJM@koppers.com

Koppers Holdings Inc.
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1800
Tel 412 227 2001 www.koppers.com

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Shaw Sports Turf’s NXTPlay Performance Pad Becomes the First Shaw Turf Product to be Cradle to Cradle Certified

CALHOUN, Ga., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Shaw Sports Turf® announces that its NXTPlay high-performance shock pad product is the first Shaw turf product of any type to be Cradle to Cradle Certified™. The innovative, patent-pending product made from reclaimed and recycled turf fields that was introduced in September 2020 is now Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM Bronze.

Cradle to Cradle Certified™ is a globally recognized,…

Cradle to Cradle Certified™ is a globally recognized, third-party assessment program that evaluates a product based upon material health; recycled content and recyclability; carbon management; water stewardship; and social fairness.

«NXTPlay performance shock pad is designed for people AND the planet,» notes Chuck McClurg, vice president of the turf division at Shaw. «It combines superior playability with impressive sustainability attributes. For every field of pad produced the equivalent of one turf field is diverted from the landfill.»

This Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM Bronze product is just another example of how Shaw Sports Turf continues to lead the synthetic turf industry in research and development. The company remains committed to bringing new innovations and solutions to the market while providing the next level in performance to customers.

NXTPlay shock pad is available nationwide. To learn more visit http://www.shawsportsturf.com or contact your local Shaw Sports Turf territory manager.

Shaw’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its enterprise-wide sustainability efforts — with almost 1 billion pounds of carpet reclaimed and recycled since 2006, as well as, the more than 1.6 billion pounds of raw material assessed for material health in 2019.

About Shaw Sports Turf
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Shaw Industries is a full flooring provider to the residential and commercial markets. Shaw supplies carpet, hardwood, laminate, resilient, and tile/ stone flooring products, as well as synthetic turf. Shaw Sports Turf is one of the leading synthetic turf companies in North America and has represented quality and innovation for more than two decades with over 3,500 successful installations, including an impressive list of high-profile field installations. For more information please visit http://www.shawsportsturf.com, call 866-703-4004 or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin.

Media Contact

Jennifer Muse, Shaw Sports Turf, 7068793643, jennifer.muse@shawinc.com

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Acura ofrece ahora inventario en línea de vehículos usados no certificados

TORRANCE, California, 21 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A partir de esta semana, Acura ofrece vehículos usados no certificados Acura en AcuraCertified.com, en línea…

TORRANCE, California, 21 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A partir de esta semana, Acura ofrece vehículos usados no certificados Acura en AcuraCertified.com, en línea con los esfuerzos de la marca por crear un método más completo y fluido para que los clientes encuentren y compren vehículos usados Acura. La más reciente iniciativa de Acura es una ampliación del programa galardonado de vehículos usados certificados (CPO) «Acura Precision Certified», que actualiza el portal de ventas de la marca mediante la incorporación de vehículos usados no certificados Acura.

Acura Now Offers Non-Certified Used-Vehicle Inventory Online

La adición de vehículos usados a AcuraCertified.com es el paso más reciente en el enfoque integral de Acura para atraer compradores jóvenes y a los que ingresan por primera vez a la marca de gama alta. El programa galardonado de vehículos usados certificados ha tenido mucho éxito en los últimos años y actualmente está en su cuarto año seguido de crecimiento en las ventas. Acura es una de las pocas marcas de lujo cuyas ventas de vehículos usados certificados están en territorio positivo este año y después de haber tenido en agosto pasado el récord mensual de ventas de todos los tiempos, los vehículos usados certificados de Acura tienen el potencial de establecer una nueva marca en ventas anuales para 2020.

El sitio web actualizado Acura Certified permite a los clientes hacer compras de los inventarios de los concesionarios de vehículos usados Acura que incluyen modelos de hasta 10 años anteriores. Los vehículos usados, tanto certificados como no certificados, se están convirtiendo en una puerta de entrada importante para que los compradores jóvenes y los que lo hacen por primera vez adquieran un vehículo, como consecuencia de los precios cada vez más altos de las transacciones de vehículos nuevos, lo que hace del esfuerzo de Acura por ofrecer vehículos usados en su sitio web una oportunidad importante para atraer nuevos compradores.

La iniciativa de vehículos usados de Acura continuará añadiendo mejoras en el corto plazo, entre ellas el alineamiento con la herramienta de compras en línea «Precision Purchase» de Acura. Esto llevará el proceso de compra de un vehículo Acura al siguiente nivel, al permitirles a los clientes completar la mayor parte del proceso de compra en línea.

Para obtener más información sobre los avances más recientes y los vehículos usados certificados Acura en existencia, visite www.AcuraCertified.com.

Acerca de Acura
Acura es una marca automotriz líder que ofrece un desempeño diseñado con precisión: un compromiso con el estilo expresivo, el alto desempeño y la ingeniería innovadora, todo construido sobre una base de calidad y confiabilidad. La línea Acura cuenta con cinco modelos distintivos: los sedanes deportivos ILX y TLX, los vehículos utilitarios deportivos RDX y MDX, y el superdeportivo NSX eléctrico de última generación. Todos los modelos Acura 2021 vendidos en Norteamérica se fabrican en los EE. UU. con piezas de origen nacional e internacional.

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Acura Now Offers Non-Certified Used-Vehicle Inventory Online

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Starting this week, Acura is offering non-certified used Acura vehicles on AcuraCertified.com, aligned with the brand’s effort to create a more comprehensive and streamlined method for customers to shop and purchase Acura pre-owned vehicles. Acura’s latest initiative is an expansion of Acura Precision Certified, the brand’s award-winning Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Vehicle Program, enhancing the brand’s sales portal by incorporating non-certified used Acura vehicles.

The addition of used vehicles to AcuraCertified.com is the latest step in Acura’s comprehensive approach to attract young and first-time buyers to the premium brand. Acura’s award-winning CPO program has experienced tremendous success over the past several years and is currently on pace for a fourth straight year of sales growth. Acura is one of a few luxury brands in positive CPO sales territory this year, and with an all-time record month in August, Acura CPO vehicles have the potential to set a new annual sales mark in 2020.

The enhanced Acura Certified website enables customers to shop dealer inventories of Acura used vehicles that include up to 10 previous model years. Used and CPO vehicles are becoming an important gateway to vehicle ownership for young and first-time buyers, stemming from the ever-increasing new-vehicle transaction prices, making Acura’s effort to offer used vehicles on its website an important opportunity to attract new buyers.

Acura’s pre-owned vehicle initiative will continue to add enhancements in the near future, including aligning with Acura’s Precision Purchase online buying tool. This will take the process of purchasing a used Acura vehicle to the next level by enabling customers to complete most of the purchase process online.

For more information about the latest enhancements and existing Acura Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, visit www.AcuraCertified.com.

About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar. All 2021 model Acura vehicles sold in North America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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Acura ofrece ahora inventario en línea de vehículos usados no certificados

TORRANCE, California, 21 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A partir de esta semana, Acura ofrece vehículos usados no certificados Acura en AcuraCertified.com, en línea…

Para obtener más información sobre los avances más recientes y los vehículos usados certificados Acura en existencia, visite www.AcuraCertified.com.

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FUENTE Acura

Acura Now Offers Non-Certified Used-Vehicle Inventory Online

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Starting this week, Acura is offering non-certified used Acura vehicles on AcuraCertified.com, aligned with the brand’s effort to create a more comprehensive and streamlined method for customers to shop and purchase Acura pre-owned vehicles. Acura’s latest initiative is an expansion of Acura Precision Certified, the brand’s award-winning Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Vehicle Program, enhancing the brand’s sales portal by incorporating non-certified used Acura vehicles.

For more information about the latest enhancements and existing Acura Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, visit www.AcuraCertified.com.

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BayWa r.e. Completes Construction of 250 MW Amadeus Wind Farm in Texas

CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BayWa r.e. has completed construction and achieved financial close of the Amadeus Wind project in Texas. Located northwest of Abilene in Rotan, the 250 MW wind farm has begun selling power into the grid and will generate enough clean, renewable energy to meet the electricity needs of more than 74,800 homes annually. Amadeus is the largest onshore wind…

Amadeus consists of 96 GE wind turbines deployed across nearly 25,000 acres of federal, state and privately held lands. Over the lifetime of the plant, it will provide millions of dollars in tax benefits to the local community. The wind farm will also reduce the need for power generated from fossil fuels and will keep over 648,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide greenhouse gases from being released into the atmosphere each year.

«We are grateful to all the stakeholders that worked hard to make this project a success, despite this year’s profound global challenges,» said Florian Zerhusen, CEO of BayWa r.e. Wind LLC.

Amadeus brought together some of the leading names in project financing, tax equity and asset ownership. Commerzbank, one of Germany’s largest financial institutions, financed the construction loan for the project. Morgan Stanley is purchasing the energy from the plant under the terms of a 10-year hedge agreement. The tax equity funding was provided by BHE Renewables while Fengate has taken a cash equity position and will jointly own the wind farm with BayWa r.e., which will continue to manage the asset.

«Fengate is very pleased to invest in Amadeus, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with BayWa r.e., a proven operating partner and industry leader,» said Greg Calhoun, Managing Director, Infrastructure Investments, Fengate. «This significant and strategically located wind project provides a new and important source of clean energy.»

«We are well underway with construction on our next project in California,» added Zerhusen. «Combined with a very well-developed pipeline, this allows us to continue delivering strong value for our investors and stakeholders moving forward.»

Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. wind installations are on pace for a record year, according to the latest market data from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Annual installations were up 72% year-over-year through the end of the third quarter. AWEA cites strong market fundamentals and consumer demand as the main drivers of U.S. wind development, with wind offering the most affordable source of new electricity generation in many parts of the country.

About BayWa r.e. renewable energy GmbH (BayWa r.e.):

Across solar and wind, at BayWa r.e. we r.e. think energy – how it is produced, stored and best used. We are a leading global developer, service supplier, distributor and energy solutions provider. We deliver renewable energy solutions worldwide, and have brought over 3.5 GW of energy online, while managing 8.5 GW of assets. We are part of the BayWa Group, a business with revenues of $19.1 billion. Every day we are working hard to find new solutions, push technological boundaries and actively shape the future of energy, and taking a stand against climate change. Our wind company, BayWa r.e. Wind LLC, based in Carlsbad, CA, has been an experienced developer and asset manager of wind farms in the U.S. since 2001. Our strong balance sheet enables us to self-fund each project from acquisition to commercial operation. By focusing our attention on select projects, we deliver the highest standards, a clear vision and quick decisive action. Our proactive approach to project acquisition assesses the views of various stakeholders involved to identify the best approach. https://us.baywa-re.com/en/wind/projects-services

About Fengate Asset Management:

Fengate is a leading alternative investment manager focused on infrastructure, private equity and real estate strategies. With offices in Toronto and Oakville, Ontario, and Houston, Texas, Fengate is one of the most active real asset investors in North America and the firm has been investing in infrastructure across North America since 2006. Learn more at www.fengate.com.

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