The Kemper Foundation’s Read Conmigo Program Awards $150,000 in Grants to Bilingual Teachers

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Kemper Foundation announced today it has awarded grants to advance bilingual literacy to 50 schoolteachers in the greater Los Angeles, Dallas and Miami areas. This is the fourth round of grants awarded through the Foundation’s Read Conmigo program since the program launched in 2022, bringing the program’s award total to $600,000. Read Conmigo grants are focused on strengthening bilingual literacy skills and improving learning opportunities for elementary Latino and

Casa Chameleon Announces Inaugural ‘Flavors Beyond Borders’ Gastronomic Event

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The award-winning Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas has announced the inaugural Flavors Beyond Borders culinary extravaganza, a four-day gourmet experience from March 6-10, 2024, featuring culinary stars trained at the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America (CIA). During the multi-day event, Chefs Dara Yu, Sophia Ruiz, Evelyn Garcia, and Sarah Thompson will offer master classes, special tastings, and thematic dinners showcasing their expertise in the culinary arts

KuCoin, Mocaverse and Halo Wallet Forge Strategic Partnership to Build Interconnected Ecosystems in Web3 World

VICTORIA, Seychelles–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KuCoin, a world-leading cryptocurrency exchange, Mocaverse, the marquee membership network project by Animoca Brands, and Halo Wallet, the ultimate social influence monetization financial infrastructure, have joined forces in a strategic partnership to redefine on-chain identity and facilitate growth by integrating KuCoin, Mocaverse, and Halo ecosystems. This groundbreaking alliance signals a commitment of KuCoin, Mocaverse, and Halo to collaborate and amp

EnTrust Global’s Blue Ocean Reaches Agreement to Acquire Offshore Merchant Partners

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Blue Ocean Funds managed by EnTrust Global (“EnTrust”), a leading alternative asset management firm, today announced their agreement to acquire Offshore Merchant Partners (“OMP”), an alternative investment fund manager in the maritime and energy industries. The Sale and Purchase Agreement has been signed and the transaction is expected to close in Q1, 2024. Since inception in 2013, OMP has successfully deployed approximately USD 700 million across credit, leasing,