June 13, 2016 McDonald’s Corp. today announced the move of its corporate headquarters to downtown Chicago by the spring of 2018. The company signed a lease at 1045 W. Randolph St. in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop neighborhood and will transform the space into a modern setting that fosters collaboration and connectivity. “We are a brand […]
Thomas J. Baltimore, Jr. Will Serve as President and Chief Executive Officer and Sean M. Dell’Orto as Chief Financial Officer MCLEAN, Va. – April 27, 2016 – Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced the appointment of Thomas J. Baltimore, Jr. as president and chief executive officer and Sean M. Dell’Orto as chief financial officer of the […]
Will result in three, fully activated, pure-play companies Intends to elect REIT status for the newly formed real estate company, making it one of the largest and most geographically diversified publicly traded lodging REITs Newly formed timeshare company would retain an exclusive, long-term affiliation with Hilton Worldwide Simplifies and focuses Hilton Worldwide’s business model on […]
Tru by Hilton makes spirited debut with 102 hotels signed, and 30 more in various stages of approval MCLEAN, Va. – January 25, 2016 – Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today unveiled Tru by Hilton, a brand that is simplified, spirited and grounded in value, filling a massive void in the midscale category in the U.S. and […]
New team adds dedicated equity research, sales and trading capabilities RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — BB&T Capital Markets today announced expanded capabilities to better serve the broader needs of the REITs and commercial real estate sectors. Beyond a well-established national corporate banking team dedicated to the space, BB&T has added resources to further […]
MINNEAPOLIS, July 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Visitors to the 3M Championship July 31 – Aug. 2 will have a chance to get into the golf action by trying to sink a putt at “Valspar’s Putt for Habitat Challenge” and help Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity receive up to $15,000 of additional support from Valspar. The […]
Minneapolis, July 14, 2015 – Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), announced today that it will begin to offer North American customers new options for trailer and self-powered products with lower global warming potential (GWP), pending approval by the […]
MINNEAPOLIS, July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — To commemorate the return of Valspar Corporation’s headquarters to the historic Mill District area in Minneapolis, the Valspar Foundation today announced $65,000 in grants to five non-profit organizations: MacPhail Center for Music, Mill City Museum, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, the Mill City Farmers Market and the Guthrie Theater. […]
MINNEAPOLIS, June 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Valspar Foundation announced $64,000 in scholarship awards to 32 exceptional students pursuing postsecondary education. The Valspar Scholarship program recognizes scholastic and community achievement by the daughters and sons of Valspar employees, awarding $2,000 on a competitive basis. “Valspar is pleased to support these exemplary students who have demonstrated […]
MINNEAPOLIS, June 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Valspar Corporation announced that its board of directors has elected David R. Lumley to serve as a director of the corporation, effective June 10, 2015. Lumley, 60, was appointed to serve on the board’s Audit committee. “Dave brings strong experience and a track record of success serving global […]