Williams (NYSE: WMB) today announced the appointment of Lou Hayden as director of federal legislative affairs. “Lou Hayden’s experience directing national industry lobbying strategies and knowledge of energy and environmental issues is a perfect fit for Williams and adds to the strength of our government affairs team,” said Debbie Lawrence, vice president, Government Affairs for [...]
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Continuing its expansion into Connecticut, FreshDirect, the leading online grocer, announced that beginning May 17, it is adding Stamford to the rapidly growing roster of communities that will receive home delivery service from FreshDirect’s highly successful fresh food and grocery. The addition of Stamford, Connecticut’s fourth largest city, provides FreshDirect with a strong presence in [...]
More than 30,000 people of all ages will gather on Saturday, May 22, at Comerica Park for the 19th Annual Susan G. for the Cure®. More than 10,000 pink ribbons and 240 large, pink street banners will line Woodward Ave. and around Comerica Park to greet supporters, honor loved ones, and celebrate survivors who are [...]
The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) today announced that Fresh Express – the nation’s No. 1 producer of fresh salads and a wholly owned subsidiary of Chiquita Brands (NYSE: CQB) – has been named recipient of the prestigious Black Pearl Award for Corporate Excellence in Food Protection and Quality. “Each year IAFP honors a [...]
White Lodging of Merrillville, Indiana is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Ray to General Manager of the Indianapolis Marriott Hotel Downtown. Ray joins White Lodging from Omni Hotels where he served as the General Manager of the Omni Severin Hotel, Indianapolis. Ray brings extensive experience to the position. A graduate of Bentley University, [...]
MTV Networks Music & Logo Executive Vice President Dermot McCormack announced today the appointment of veteran film journalist Scott Robson as Vice President of New Movie Initiatives. In this newly created role, Mr. Robson will oversee new movie related projects and will work alongside editors at MTV Music Group’s online properties that include MTV.com and [...]
DogFriendly.com (http://www.dogfriendly.com) released its 2010 list of the Top 10 dog-friendly destination cities in the United States. The rankings are based on the quality of dog-friendly accommodations, transportation, beaches, parks, attractions, stores, dining and other things to do with your dog. 1. San Diego – The best dog beaches anywhere. Boutique hotels. Many trails and parks [...]
More than 15,000 paintings and sketches created by over 1,300 American soldiers in the line of duty have been in curatorial storage in Washington, D.C. for decades, seldom made available for public viewing. Art of the American Soldier will bring these powerful works of art into the spotlight at the National Constitution Center from September 24, [...]
Renowned contemporary artist Shepard Fairey, widely known for his Barack Obama “HOPE” poster during the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election, has partnered with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, and The Advertising Council to create an outdoor public service advertisement (PSA) that raises awareness of domestic hunger. Fairey’s poster depicts a young girl holding [...]
Today marks the start of the 1st Annual Hemp History Week, which is taking place between now and May 23, 2010. As a national grassroots education campaign, 185 events have been planned nationwide in 32 states with the goal of renewing strong support for hemp farming in the U.S. In addition to events across the [...]
