MICHELIN LAUNCHES E.PRIMACY ALL-SEASON TIRE TO CONTINUE EFFICIENCY LEADERSHIP

  • The Michelin Primacy All Season tire delivers up to 13,000 more miles than two leading competitors.1
  • Gas, Hybrid or EV, the Michelin e.Primacy All Season tire is up to 25% more efficient than two leading competitors, providing improved fuel economy and increased range.2
  • Michelin Primacy All Season tire allows you to drive up to 20 miles further on a charge than leading competitors.2

 

GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb 3, 2025 – Michelin, a pioneer in efficiency and the most awarded tire brand in the U.S.3, is launching the new e.Primacy All Season tire to meet the evolving demands of drivers who prioritize efficiency.

“As the market continues to change with the development of more hybrids and EVs, Michelin continues to be an industry leader for confident and lasting performance,” said Omer Waysman, vice president of marketing for Michelin North America, Inc.’s business-to-consumer products. “When fuel efficiency and extended range matter, consumers can trust the e.Primacy All Season tire to take them further on every journey.”

As a trusted original equipment tire line, the Michelin e.Primacy All Season tire is up to 25% more efficient than two leading competitor products, providing up to 20 more miles of battery range and saving you a tank of gas annually2,4. By using the GreenPower Compound, the tire is designed to help reduce energy consumption during everyday use and delivers long-lasting mileage.

The e.Primacy All Season tire endured extensive testing and development; even when tested on an EV, the Michelin e.Primacy All Season tire is expected to last up to 13,000 miles longer than two leading competitors, potentially adding an extra year of driving.5

Whether it’s an ICE, Hybrid or EV, Michelin innovations provide a refined driving experience for all drivers by delivering a comfortable and quiet ride.

Consumers can enjoy the benefits of two different Michelin innovations within the e.Primacy All Season tire. Cushion Guard, which is built with a soft, cushioning layer of rubber between the tread and the steel belts to help absorb road impacts and imperfections for a smooth and luxurious ride.

Intentionally quiet, the e.Primacy All Season tire also includes Piano Acoustic Technology, a tread pattern intelligently optimized to help reduce noise for a quiet drive throughout the life of the tire.

To find out which sizes are available today, please visit michelinman.com.

 

1Based on Federal Highway Administration Average Annual Miles of 13,476 miles per driver (published in 2022) and a treadwear test using tires in size 235/40R19 on 2024 Tesla Model 3, the Michelin e.Primacy All Season tire showed an estimated life (based on calculating the most-worn groove of a rotated set) of 45,764 miles versus the Bridgestone Turanza™ EV tire at 30,244 miles and the Continental ProContact RX tire at 32,438 miles. Actual on-road results may vary with driving style, temperature, driver selected vehicle settings, and road conditions.

2Based on internal test results on ISO 28580 Rolling Resistance Test which included tires in dimension 235/40R19 96W, comparin g Michelin e·Primacy All Season tire (6.46kg/ton) versus Continental ProContact RX T0 tire (7.24kg/ton) and Bridgestone Turanza ™ EV tire (8.75kg/ton). Actual on-road results may vary with driving style, temperature, driver selected vehicle settings, and road conditions. Additional calculations were conducted on the USTR 781 test data to compute the effect the rolling resistance figures would have on vehicle range for 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD BEV and a 2024 BMW M3 gas vehicle. Calculations result in a fuel consumption reduction of up to 3.1% for a 2024 BMW M3 or equivalent gain of up to 8.9% in battery range for a 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD.

3Michelin tires have been ranked the #1 tire brand by industry experts and consumers alike, across major categories and segments. Please visit www.michelinman.com/auto/awards-and-recognition for more details.

4Based on 2022 Federal Highway Administration Report citing an Average Annual Miles per driver of 13,476 miles.

5Based on Federal Highway Administration Average Annual Miles of 13,476 miles per driver (published in 2022) and a treadwear test using tires in size 235/40R19 on 2024 Tesla Model 3, the Michelin e.Primacy All Season tire showed an estimated life (based on calculating the most-worn groove of a rotated set) of 45,764 miles versus the Bridgestone Turanza™ EV tire at 30,244 miles and the Continental ProContact RX tire at 32,438 miles. Actual on-road results may vary with driving style, temperature, driver selected vehicle settings, and road conditions.

 

About Michelin North America, Inc.

Michelin, the leading mobility company, is working with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing its clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for its customers’ needs.

Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing its expertise to new markets, the company is investing in high- technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide variety of industries — from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 22,500 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada. (michelinman.com)

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Sharjah unveils design for “Sharjah Creative Quarter”, a new hub for culture and creativity

 

Sharjah has announced a new landmark project, Sharjah Creative Quarter (SCQ), designed by award-winning architectural firm Taller de Arquitectura – Mauricio Rocha in collaboration with Daniel Rosselló. This unique project will serve as a distinguished destination for artists, creatives and intellectuals and creatives from both within and outside the country, offering them a platform to showcase their talents and exchange knowledge and experiences with others. Strategically positioned in Sharjah’s epicenter for educational prominence and innovation, adjacent to landmark developments such as the House of Wisdom, the American University of Sharjah, and the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, the Sharjah Creative Quarter will foster a vibrant community for innovators and creative minds.

Recently, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, had issued an Emiri Decree establishing the Sharjah Creative Quarter project and appointed Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Art Foundation, as its head.

The Sharjah Creative Quarter will comprise diverse and integrated buildings, creating a vibrant hub for creativity and innovation. This dynamic space will foster a community of talented individuals, offering them the freedom to transform their ideas into tangible reality. Key components of the Sharjah Creative Quarter will include:

  • Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi Collection, a museum showcasing a captivating selection of art and historical artefacts from the personal collection of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Supreme Council of Family Affairs (SCFA).
  • Qasimi Archives, honouring the legacy of Sheikh Khalid Al Qasimi, founder and designer of the London-based QASIMI fashion label, and cultivating next-generation fashion designers to use clothing as a medium for cultural dialogue and exchange.
  • Sharjah Fashion Lab, offering world-class expertise empowering local designers by providing access to specialised services, advanced machinery, and technological innovation to develop fashion prototypes, create digital patterns, and produce prototypes that meet global manufacturing standards.
  • Irthi Museum, an initiative of the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council dedicated to promoting and contemporising Emirati and regional crafts by empowering traditional craftswomen.
  • Sharjah Design Centre, a newly established initiative pioneering facilities for prototyping and design fabrication through woodwork, ceramics, metalwork, textile, jewellery designing, and additional facilities for design mastery through conversation and experimentation, including fine jewellery and other artistic elements, fostering design mastery through collaboration, experimentation, and a vibrant creative exchange.

The Sharjah Creative Quarter will also include a campus of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, the first in Sharjah and the second in the Middle East. Through a program of courses and talks, L’ÉCOLE is aiming to introduce the public to all aspects of jewellery culture around its three pillars: art history, savoir-faire and the world of gemstones. A library will also be open to visitors and researchers, contributing to the dissemination of jewellery arts and knowledge on an international scale.

Designed to be a vibrant hub, the Sharjah Creative Quarter will provide a stimulating environment that fosters creativity and innovation. Its integrated design, combining green spaces, interconnected buildings, and essential facilities such as cafés, restaurants, and co-working spaces, will create an energetic atmosphere that provides visitors with a platform for cultural and artistic exchange and collaboration.

Taller de Arquitectura, the architectural firm headed by Mauricio Rocha and collaborating with Daniel Rosselló for the project, has a distinguished track record in designing museums, public infrastructure and cultural centres, including the Anahuacalli Museum and the School of Visual Arts in Mexico. These projects have solidified the firm’s reputation as a leading expert in the field of museums and cultural infrastructure.

Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Creative Quarter and President of the Sharjah Art Foundation, expressed her optimism for the project, saying: “We are excited to unveil the Sharjah Creative Quarter, a project that we believe will be a fitting addition to our emirate’s rich cultural landscape. We envision it as a thriving hub of creativity, innovation, and artistic expression, inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi.”

She also acknowledged the invaluable support and guidance of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council of Family Affairs, whose vision has been instrumental in shaping this unique project.

Sheikha Hoor added: “We selected Taller de Arquitectura by Mauricio Rocha, in collaboration with Daniel Rosselló, as the architects for the Sharjah Creative Quarter. Their expertise in museum and public infrastructure design, along with their design philosophy, is aligned with our vision to create an epicentre of creativity, conversation and collaboration.”

Taller’s design for the Sharjah Creative Quarter embodies the principles of sustainability and integration, anchored in enriching visitor experiences. The architect’s selection of materials includes rammed earth, a construction material with very low environmental impact. Integrative design techniques will enhance and synchronise the natural and built environments. This approach ensures a rich and sustainable experience for all, reflecting the project’s commitment to environmental responsibility.

Mauricio Rocha, Head Architect and Founder at Taller de Arquitectura, noted: “We envision the Sharjah Creative Quarter as a citadel immersed in a landscape with complex topography and nature. Buildings intersect with each other to create a spatial experience that is fundamental to the project. Patios and plazas connect interiors with exteriors and the treatment of light brings focus on contemplation and creativity as well as the integral connection between the different components and their inhabitants, spaces that encourage interaction between design, art and craftsmanship and are open to creative freedom. A proposal that retains the intangible experience, where atmosphere, time and memory can awaken collective creativity.”

Dani Rosselló, Architect and Partner to Mauricio Rocha for the Sharjah Creative Quarter, said: “The design for Sharjah Creative Quarter brings together clusters that call for a contemporary conversation with the vernacular heritage; where architecture, landscape, artistic manifestations, and civic interaction can blend into a sustainable example that will contribute to growing Sharjah’s legacy.”

Appointed as the strategic lead and project manager for the Sharjah Creative Quarter, BEEAH, a leader in pioneering sustainable solutions in the Middle East, will leverage its extensive expertise in cutting-edge architectural and environmental projects. This includes their work on the BEEAH Headquarters, an iconic structure conceived by Zaha Hadid Architects, which stands as a testament to their commitment to innovation and sustainability in architecture.

Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH, stated: “BEEAH is privileged to contribute to the development of the Sharjah Creative Quarter project. As an organisation, we are broadening our horizons into various sectors, including real estate, aiming to embed creativity and innovation into our operations as we work to shape a sustainable future. For the Sharjah Creative Quarter, we are committed to leveraging our expertise to realize Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher’s vision. Our aim is not merely to construct a space but to create a vibrant hub that elevates Sharjah’s status as a distinctive centre of culture and creativity.”

As the strategic lead, BEEAH will collaborate with key stakeholders, integrate sustainable practices, and deploy innovative technologies to create a space that is both environmentally responsible and culturally significant. It will also oversee the comprehensive development of the project from concept to completion, shaping the Sharjah Creative Quarter into a symbol of sustainable architectural excellence.

About Sharjah Creative Quarter

Sharjah Creative Quarter (SCQ) is a vibrant global hub offering the community and professionals a platform of knowledge transfer, creativity, and innovation. The Sharjah Creative Quarter will comprise diverse and integrated buildings, creating a welcoming and balanced system offering cultural, prototyping, research, and archival spaces.

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About BEEAH

BEEAH is pioneering sustainability and inspiring innovation to empower humanity’s future. Through innovation, full-circle resource management, and digital transformation, BEEAH is addressing environmental challenges, deploying the latest technologies, and creating the roadmap for a smart and sustainable future. Renowned for groundbreaking environmental innovations and smart solutions, BEEAH operates across the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, to create a better tomorrow for all.

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About Taller de Arquitectura | Mauricio Rocha 

Mauricio Rocha Iturbide (b. 1965) founded his Mexico City-based practice, Taller de Arquitectura | Mauricio Rocha, in 1991. With over 30 years of experience, the firm is dedicated to creating contemporary architecture that is deeply sensitive to its context and the environment.
Taller works across a wide range of scales and programs, from small interventions to large public spaces. The practice seamlessly integrates local materials with cutting-edge technology, ensuring every project embodies dignity, quality, and a thoughtful balance of context, typology, and user needs.
Over the course of its career, Taller has garnered significant recognition, including gold and silver medals in various national and international architectural biennales. The firm was honored with the Emerging Voices Award from the Architectural League of New York and the Médaille d’Or Palmarès from the Academy of Architecture of France in 2019.
Most recently, Taller received the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) in 2023, which celebrates excellence in built work across the Americas. 

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About Dani Rosselló

Dani Rosselló is a Spanish architect and founder of Double Rainboww, a Barcelona-based multidisciplinary design studio specializing in architecture, master planning, landscape and strategic advisory. With an international portfolio of work spanning over 25 years and awarded with Fad prize, Double Rainboww is committed to creating deeply contextual and human-centred designs that balance history, culture, and collective memories with tangible elements like topography, materiality, and climate.

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Latest Private Student Loan Report from Enterval Highlights Consistent Repayment Trends and Originations

Las Vegas, NV – Enterval Analytics, LLC, a leading student loan analytics company, today released the 23rd edition of its semi-annual Private Student Loan Report, offering comprehensive data and analytics on private student lending in the United States. The report again highlights students and families are effectively managing their private student loans.

As of Q3 2024, early-stage delinquencies, late-stage delinquencies, and gross charge-offs stand at 3.20%, 1.62%, and 2.47%, respectively. Borrower forbearance utilization remains low at 1.83%, below the pre-pandemic range of 2 – 3%. Private student lenders assess creditworthiness and ability to repay before originating a loan.

“The continued strength of private student loan repayment and performance highlights the stability of this segment,” said John Falb, CEO at Enterval. “The data provides valuable insights for borrowers, lenders, and policymakers and confirms private student loans remain a responsible option for education financing after exploring scholarships, grants, and other aid.”

Private student loan originations in the first quarter of AY 2024-25 totaled $4.21 billion, a slight decrease of 0.24% when compared to the same quarter last year. Roughly 94% of private student loans include a cosigner, with nearly 100% of loans being school-certified. Portfolio performance remains strong, with 73.86% of private student loan balances in repayment.

Based on the latest available federal student loan data, approximately 92.43% of the loans today are made by the federal government; the remaining 7.57% of the student loan market as of Q3 2024 are private student loans. Undergraduate loans account for 90.44% of the outstanding private student loan portfolio.

The report includes contributions from major lenders such as Citizens Bank, N.A., Navient, PNC Bank, N.A., Sallie Mae Bank, and College Ave, as well as other leading financial institutions like Navy Federal Credit Union, SoFi, Granite Edvance, Higher Education Servicing Corporation, InvestEd, PHEAA, KHESLC, South Carolina Student Loan, and VSAC. This report reflects 74% of the active in-school private student loan lender market in the United States.

For a detailed analysis, the full report is available at https://www.enterval.com/#reports.

About Enterval

Enterval Analytics was formed to provide industry leading research, tools, and insights for the private student loan market. In 2021, Enterval acquired certain reporting assets of MeasureOne and has assumed the lead in creating this report.

Enterval has a dedicated team of seasoned professionals, with specialized experience in data analysis, finance, student loan portfolio management, higher education policy, public and government relations—Enterval is uniquely positioned to deliver reporting and software tool solutions focused on the higher education space. For more information about Enterval, visit www.enterval.com.

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Maxxa, Symbiotics, and Delphos Announce USD 10.6 Million Deal to Support SME Growth in Chile

Delphos Brings Crucial Access to Funding for SMEs in LATAM, says Bart Turtelboom, Chairman

January 23rd, 2025, SANTIAGO, CHILE — Delphos brings crucial access to funding for SMEs in the Latam region. Maxxa, a leading Chilean fintech focused on serving SMEs, has closed a $10.6M transaction with Symbiotics, a premier Swiss-based impact-focused fund manager.

This deal advances milestones in the mission to tackle one of Latin America’s most pressing challenges—the high failure rate of SMEs due to lack of financing—while expanding Maxxa’s reach across the region through international capital markets.

 CEO and Chairman of Delphos, Bart Turtelboom, said:

We recognize Maxxa’s innovative approach to SME funding, which has positioned the company as a leader in financial inclusion. We foresee ripple effects throughout Chile’s NBFI business landscape. It sends a positive signal to both domestic and international investors about the vitality and potential of Chile’s SME sector.”

Maxxa’s technological platform enables SMEs to obtain a credit assessment in minutes, revolutionizing the traditional loan application process. This agility and efficiency in credit evaluation demonstrates the effectiveness of Maxxa’s enhanced capacity to secure loans for its clients, which will address this critical gap using innovation and improving access to financing.

Symbiotics, as a leader in impact finance, played a crucial role in facilitating the transaction by bridging global investors with local opportunities. This partnership aligns with Symbiotics’ mission of advancing financial inclusion and economic resilience in underserved markets.

Jérôme Birolini, Regional Manager for the Latin America region at Symbiotics added:

At Symbiotics, we are dedicated to unlocking capital for impactful initiatives in emerging and frontier markets. Partnering with Maxxa and Delphos allows us to create meaningful solutions that empower SMEs and strengthen economic growth in Chile.

Cristian Sauterel Durán, CEO of Maxxa, added:

“This deal represents a pivotal moment not just for Maxxa but for the entire SME sector in the region. By strengthening our capacity to provide long-term loans at favorable terms, we’re setting the stage for unprecedented growth and stability for our clients.”

One key feature of Maxxa’s offering is the provision of long-term loans with maturities of up to three years. This extended timeframe is crucial for small companies seeking to establish a stable financial foundation and pursue sustainable growth strategies. By facilitating access to credit that might otherwise be out of reach, Maxxa plays a vital role in improving conditions for SME growth.

The impact of this deal addresses the United Nations SDG 17 goals. SMEs, which form the backbone of Chile’s economy, often struggle to secure the funding necessary for sustainable development, innovation, and job creation.

Global financial consulting firm Delphos was instrumental in securing the financing Maxxa needed to empower Chile’s SMEs, driving investor confidence in the opportunity and fostering familiarity with the jurisdiction. This transaction exemplifies Delphos’ interest and emphasis in Latin America as a region ripe with opportunities for the international capital markets.

About Maxxa:

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Founded in 2016, Maxxa is a Chilean fintech offering comprehensive financial products and services that empower small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow and improve their financial health. The Company leverages cutting-edge technology and personalized services to provide underbanked SMEs access to credit and other financial services, driving greater financing inclusion and economic growth. Maxxa has established itself as a cornerstone in Chile’s non-bank financial ecosystem by offering innovative digital loans to SMEs that enable them access to attractive sources of capital in the capital markets, encouraging competition in the market for SME funding, which traditional banks have poorly served.

About Symbiotics

symbioticsgroup.com

Symbiotics is the leading market access platform for impact investing, dedicated to private markets in emerging and frontier economies. The group offers investment, asset management and capacity building services. Since 2005, we have originated over 8,200 investments representing more than USD 10.5 billion for 608 companies in 99 countries. We manage an aggregate portfolio of USD 2.8 billion spread across 20 funds and mandates. Our portfolio companies have also benefited from over 170 technical assistance projects worth more than USD 19 million.

About Delphos

Delphos.co

Founded in Washington, DC, Delphos has 37 years of advisory experience in emerging markets. It specializes in capital raising and transaction advisory and operates in 25 cities worldwide. Delphos has a strong track record in securing competitively priced capital and providing expertise to the public and private sectors.

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Delphos:
Caroline Ah King
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Symbiotics:
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In National Advertising Division Fast-Track SWIFT Challenge Kreyol Essence Voluntarily Discontinues Challenged Influencer Advertising

New York, NY – December 17, 2024 In a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge brought by Mielle Organics, LLC (a subsidiary of The Procter & Gamble Company), BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined that Kreyol Essence, LLC failed to properly disclose a material connection to an influencer. Kreyol Essence voluntarily asked the influencer to remove certain posts that did not disclose her financial relationship with Kreyol Essence.   

Fast-Track SWIFT is an expedited process for single-issue advertising cases reviewed by the National Advertising Division (NAD). Mielle and Kreyol Essence are competitors in the beauty and personal care market.

The issue for NAD was whether Laura Benoit, a hair influencer promoting Kreyol Essence products on social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, failed to disclose her financial relationship and material connection with the brand clearly and conspicuously.

Although Kreyol Essence had already made efforts to remove the challenged claims before the filing of the challenge, NAD found that the challenged advertising continued to appear in the marketplace after the challenge was filed.

During the inquiry, Kreyol Essence notified NAD that it had voluntarily discontinued all challenged advertising. For compliance purposes, NAD will consider the discontinued claims as though they were recommended for discontinuation by NAD.

In its advertiser statement, Kreyol Essence stated that it will comply with NAD’s recommendations.

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About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.

About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. NAD reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and leveling the playing field for business.  

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BBB National Programs Board of Directors Elects New Board Vice Chair and Re-Elects Five Board Members

McLean, VA – December 16, 2024The Board of Directors of BBB National Programs, an independent nonprofit organization overseeing more than a dozen industry self-regulation, accountability, and dispute resolution programs, today announced the election of a new Board Vice Chair and the reelection of five board members for the 2024–2027 term. BBB National Programs is the home of industry self-regulation in the U.S.

David Hubbard, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Verizon, will continue serving as Board Chair, while Jocelyn Hunter, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Home Depot, has been elected as the new Board Vice Chair.

“We are thrilled that Jocelyn Hunter will be assuming this new leadership role on BBB National Programs’ Board of Directors,” said Eric D. Reicin, President and CEO of BBB National Programs and a Board Member. “Jocelyn’s expertise and insights will advance our mission to be the place where businesses go to enhance consumer trust and consumers are heard, and she will continue to serve as a vital contributor to the growth and impact of independent industry self-regulation initiatives.”

The five re-elected Board Members for the 2024-2027 term are: 

  • David Hubbard – (Board Chair) Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Verizon  
  • Mary Sophos – Former EVP for Policy & Strategic Planning, Grocery Manufacturers Association  
  • Joe Stegbauer – Senior Vice President & General Counsel – Corporate, Global Transactions, Grooming and Baby, Feminine and Family Care Sector Business Units, ESG, Procter & Gamble 
  • David Cohen – President and Chief Executive Officer, Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) 
  • Carla Michelotti – Former EVP and Chief Legal, Government & Corporate Affairs Officer Leo Burnett Worldwide; President, Carla Michelotti LLC  

“I am proud to join Mary Sophos, Joe Stegbauer, David Cohen, and Carla Michelotti in being re-elected to our Board,” said Board Chair David Hubbard. “It is gratifying to be an ambassador for an organization that helps foster a marketplace where trust and confidence flourish for both businesses and consumers.”

BBB National Programs Board Members support and inform the nonprofit’s mission, and they are also instrumental in increasing awareness and expanding the reach of the organization’s independent industry self-regulation programs. 

Following is a full list of members of the BBB National Programs Board of Directors: 

  • David Hubbard – (Board Chair) Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Verizon  
  • Jocelyn Hunter – (Board Vice Chair) Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Home Depot
  • Elizabeth A. Allen – Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, NPR 
  • David Cohen – President and Chief Executive Officer, Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) 
  • Luis-Xavier Hernandez – Group General Counsel, Beauty & Wellbeing, Unilever 
  • Jocelyn Hunter – Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Home Depot 
  • Camille Johnston – Vice President for Communications, Johns Hopkins University 
  • Marla Kaplowitz – President and Chief Executive Officer, 4As 
  • Joel Katz – Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer, EXL 
  • Bob Liodice – Chief Executive Officer, Association of National Advertisers 
  • Sandi L. Masino – Senior Audit, Control Operations, Financial Executive and CPA; former executive at Fannie Mae, Booz Allen and Sallie Mae 
  • Carla Michelotti – Former EVP and Chief Legal, Government & Corporate Affairs Officer Leo Burnett Worldwide; President, Carla Michelotti LLC  
  • Maureen Ohlhausen – Partner, Wilson Sonsini; Former Acting FTC Chair and FTC Commissioner 
  • Eric D. Reicin – President and Chief Executive Officer, BBB National Programs 
  • Brent Sanders – Associate General Counsel, Microsoft 
  • Mary Sophos – Former EVP for Policy & Strategic Planning, Grocery Manufacturers Association  
  • Joe Stegbauer – Senior Vice President & General Counsel – Corporate, Global Transactions, Grooming and Baby, Feminine and Family Care Sector Business Units, ESG, Procter & Gamble 
  • Michele Totonis – Director, Legal Affairs, LEGO 

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About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.   

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MICHELIN AND BREMBO JOIN FORCES, BOOSTING SAFETY AND DRIVING COMFORT

  • Michelin and Brembo have entered a global partnership to merge their innovative technologies and insights in the brake and tire categories
  • Initial tests show a reduction in braking distances of up to four meters (13 feet[1]) regardless of tire wear in a variety of road conditions.
  • Delivers innovative solutions for automakers, enhancing experiences and delivering value for all consumers.

BERGAMO, Italy, and CLERMONT-FERRAND, France, December 10, 2024 – Brembo, a global leader in the design, development, and production of braking solutions and Michelin, a leading tire manufacturer and innovative expert in composites, signed a global agreement to exploit the full potential of their intelligent solutions to revolutionize vehicle performance and offer drivers the highest safety and comfort standards.

For this partnership, Michelin and Brembo combined their expertise: excellence in braking systems, vehicle modeling and artificial intelligence for Brembo; leadership in tire modeling and algorithm development for Michelin. The innovation relies on the continuous exchange of real-time data between Michelin’s connected solutions software, which provides tire grip data to Brembo’s innovative SENSIFY® braking system. These unique tire insights enable engineers to fine-tune the braking system with exceptional precision, further enhancing SENSIFY’s characteristics.

Michelin’s tire connected solutions rely on the Group’s recognized expertise in tire physics modeling and simulation used in tire development. Thanks to their unique know-how in live vehicle data analysis, Michelin has developed a software portfolio able to provide real-time information to the car, such as wear (Michelin SmartWear®), load (Michelin SmartLoad®) and grip (Michelin SmartGrip®). Michelin’s software works with all tire brands.

“We are thrilled to join forces with a brand like Brembo, a leader in its field. Our shared passion for innovation and excellence allows us to take a new step forward in enhancing user safety,” said Serge Lafon, President of the Business Line Automotive Original Equipment at Michelin. “Allowing customers to keep their tires in use as long as possible with total peace of mind is a core objective of Michelin, thus protecting their purchasing power as well as the environment. Today, Michelin is a “data-driven company” where simulation and software development are essential tools in the real-time monitoring of tires. Together, Michelin and Brembo are building a unique solution for the vehicles of the future, developed today by the car makers.”

Brembo’s SENSIFY® sets a new benchmark for braking systems, natively developed for any modern vehicle. Its high flexibility, scalability and adaptability make it easy to integrate into any model. SENSIFY® combines Brembo’s world-renowned braking components with a digital brain that leverages AI, algorithms and sensors to independently control each wheel. The result is one of the most advanced braking systems, designed to deliver an exceptional driving experience and enhanced safety.

“At Brembo, we believe in the power of technology and artificial intelligence,” said Daniele Schillaci, CEO of Brembo. “In fact, we are increasingly becoming a company combining software capabilities with our expertise in the corner of the vehicle, mastering calipers, discs and friction materials with a unique know-how. SENSIFY® represents the new standard in braking that will target a zero accidents vision. This partnership with Michelin illustrates the power of collaboration and innovation in the automotive industry.”

The initial tests performed virtually and in the field are very promising. In the first phase, Michelin’s tire models and algorithms were integrated with Brembo’s intelligent braking models and vehicle simulations in a fully virtual environment. In the second phase, physical tests were conducted on tracks at Michelin’s Research Center, where the simulation results were confirmed.

The tests demonstrated braking distance reductions that can reach up to four meters (13 feet) * during ABS events, with the same tires in various conditions. This is an impressive result, considering the average length of a car is close to four meters. The braking system also showed quicker response time, minimized traction loss, improved lateral stability and the absence of wheel locking. All these factors contribute to a smoother, more comfortable driving experience.

About Brembo

Brembo leads the world in the design and production of high-performance braking systems and components for top-flight manufacturers of cars, motorbikes and commercial vehicles. Founded in 1961 in Italy, Brembo has a long-standing reputation for providing innovative solutions for OEMs and aftermarket. Brembo also competes in the most challenging motorsport championships in the world and has won over 600 titles. Guided by its strategic vision – “Turning Energy into Inspiration” – Brembo’s ambition is to help shape the future of mobility through cutting-edge, digital and sustainable solutions. With over 16,000 people across 15 countries, 32 production and business sites, 9 R&D centers and with a turnover of € 3,849 million in 2023, Brembo is the trusted solution provider for everyone who demands the best driving experience. (www.brembo.com)

About Michelin

Michelin is building a leading international manufacturer of composites and experiences that transform our daily lives. Trailblazing the science of materials for more than 130 years, the group is using its unique expertise to make a significant contribution to human progress and a more sustainable world. Thanks to its unparalleled mastery of materials and polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to produce high-quality tires and components for critical applications in a variety of exacting fields such as mobility, construction, aeronautics, healthcare, and low-carbon energies. Michelin manufactures its products with great care, making the most of its clients’ solid knowledge to offer them the best possible experience. This includes not only providing connected solutions for professional fleets of vehicles based on data and artificial intelligence, but also recommending exceptional restaurants and hotels selected by the MICHELIN Guide.
(www.michelin.com)

[1] Braking Tests conducted on the test tracks of the Michelin R&D center – Ladoux, France over 17 days between September 30 and October 29, 2024, with two identical vehicles except that one was equipped with the Brembo Sensify system + Michelin Solutions, the other with a standard ABS system.

Standard test protocol including multiple repetitions, conducted on dry and wet tracks (water level controlled at 0.8mm), with varied tire conditions: new tires and tires with 2mm tread depth, with nominal and under-inflated pressures, Michelin Pilot Sport and Michelin Pilot Alpin tires at different speeds: 50km/h, 90km/h, 110km/h and 130km/h. Although testing of the braking system and Michelin solutions was made using only Michelin tires, the solutions can be applied to other tire brands as well.

Contact Information

Brembo
Caroline Fallara – Marketing and Communications Director Brembo North America 
734-468-2109
CFallara@brembo.com

Sam Krahn – Public Relations Specialist
734-808-1259
samk@us.brembo.com

Michelin
David Finleyson
Michelin North America, Inc.                                                                   
david.finleyson@michelin.com
www.michelinmedia.com

Star-studded MICHELIN Guide Ceremony welcomes new 3 Starred restaurant in New York

  • Jungsik New York earns three MICHELIN Stars
  • New York restaurants César, Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare and Sushi Sho each receive two Stars
  • Inspectors award new Green Stars in New York and Washington, D.C.
  • 12 restaurants earn MICHELIN Stars for the first time, including Cariño in Chicago

 

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2024 — The second annual MICHELIN Guide Ceremony bringing together New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C., was a night of excitement with a new three MICHELIN Starred restaurant and three new two Stars.

New York’s Jungsik New York was awarded its third MICHELIN Star and New York restaurants César, Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare and Sushi Sho were each awarded two Stars. New York’s One White Street received a MICHELIN Green Star, as did Oyster Oyster in Washington, D.C.

“Tonight marked a trifecta of excitement as we joined together to announce exciting news for the restaurant selections across these three great cities,” said Gwendal Poullennec, the International Director of the MICHELIN Guides. “Our anonymous Inspectors uncovered several extraordinary culinary gems, further solidifying these restaurant communities as some of the most inspiring and talented destinations in the world. We are thrilled to welcome a new three Star restaurant, Jungsik New York to the esteemed MICHELIN Star family, and look forward to what is to come for the passionate chefs and restaurateurs in these three selections.” 

Chicago

  • Cariño steals the spotlight earning one MICHELIN Star for Mexican cuisine
  • Selection comprises 112 restaurants and 35 types of cuisine

 

“The Inspectors were unanimously impressed with Chef Norman Fenton’s creations, which celebrate Mexican cuisine in an ambitious manner,” Poullennec said. “Our Inspectors were delighted by the bold and creative tasting menu in addition to the diligent and engaging service from the restaurant’s staff.”

Here is the new one MICHELIN Starred restaurant, with Inspector notes (Inspectors’ comments in full on the MICHELIN Guide website and mobile app):

One MICHELIN Star

Cariño (Mexican cuisine)

In a cozy corner of Uptown where the train rumbles overhead, Chef Norman Fenton mines his history and his travels to celebrate Mexican cuisine in a distinct, ambitious manner. Quickly, the courses compound: a stunning huitlacoche ravioli with fried corn silk, then a queso truffle quesadilla, and at some point, a lamb tartare tostada seasoned in the style of al pastor. Indeed, this tasting menu features boldness and creativity in spades, starting with “chips and salsa” in the form of salsa verde jelly and a tortilla crumble.

The 2024 MICHELIN Guide Chicago selection:

Special Awards – Chicago

In addition to the new Bib Gourmand restaurants and Stars, the Guide announced four special awards:

New York

  • 12 New York eateries receive MICHELIN Star awards
  • One White Street earns a MICHELIN Green Star
  • Selection comprises 385 restaurants and 62 types of cuisine

 

“The originality and impeccable presentation at Jungsik New York created a distinct experience for our Inspectors collectively,” Poullennec said. “These new restaurants joining the MICHELIN Star family showcase some of the best talent across the culinary world, while bringing about each Chef’s unique flavor and individuality.”

Here are the new MICHELIN Starred restaurants, with Inspector notes from each (Inspectors’ comments in full on the MICHELIN Guide website and mobile app):

Three MICHELIN Stars

Jungsik New York (Korean cuisine)

Cool and polished, this dining room bears that perfectly downtown nexus of low-key yet elegant; with its dark and light color scheme and intimate proportions. Chef/owner Mr. Yim Jung Sik and Executive Chef Daeik Kim’s Korean meal starts like many do, with an array of banchan; however, the presentation here is unlike any other; and it’s just that creativity that makes dining here so distinctive. From there, the tasting menu unfolds to reveal delights such as slivers of raw striped jack with white kimchi and chilled fish bone broth; gorgeously crisped octopus with gochujang aioli; and dry-aged Arctic char in a pool of kimchi and red curry sauce. This is cooking that is highly original, impeccably executed, and enormously satisfying; a meal that makes you involuntarily nod to yourself while you’re eating.

Two MICHELIN Stars

César (Contemporary cuisine)

César Ramirez is one of the few chefs who, night after night, has the difficult task of meeting his own singular standards of high-wire precision. His new downtown restaurant brings a sleek, minimal look to a century-old address. As might be expected, world-class seafood plays a large role in his tasting menu which features such delights as a morsel of blackthroat seaperch from Chiba, crudo of fluke from Jeju Island, and langoustine from Norway dressed with caviar and smoked trout. A masterful hand with sauces and a sense for harmonious, exacting combinations demonstrate both creativity and maturity. An eager service team oversees the spacious room where counter and table seating alike offer a prime vantage point for watching this kinetic kitchen.

Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare (Contemporary cuisine)

This famed address hidden in the back corner of a Hell’s Kitchen grocery store has entered a new era under Chefs Max Natmessnig and Marco Prins. The room is a box of luxury and sparkles as bright as ever under the spotlights, with most guests seated at a glossy walnut counter that wraps around a brigade of cooks who have nowhere to hide. The team works quickly, sending out a volley of delicate tarts and bites that showcase skill and refinement. Highlights include sea scallop in a lush brown butter sauce, turbot with firefly squid and herb-oil swirled buttermilk, and buri tartare with smoky creme fraiche and finger lime.

Sushi Sho (Japanese/Sushi cuisine)

In the shadow of the New York Public Library, Chef Keiji Nakazawa exemplifies mastery of the highest order. An omakase like no other, the progression ebbs and flows with a dazzling variety of fish, shellfish, vegetables, and more—all aged, fermented, and pickled for weeks, months, and sometimes years. Rice is treated with reverence; seasoned to suit and complement the range of fish. The setting is its own marvel and features a spacious, eight-seat Hinoki counter flanked by towering ice boxes fronted with carved wood doors, while all around, the kitchen and service teams work in perfect tandem. In total, the pace, breadth, and persistence of excellence that unfolds here will impress even the most experienced sushi enthusiasts.

One MICHELIN Stars

Bar Miller (Japanese/Sushi cuisine)

This diminutive spot with a sprinkling of seats steers clear of the familiar minimalist design, favoring bold colors and eye-catching details. Chef Jeff Miller delivers an omakase that is a showpiece of sustainable sourcing, much of it local—even the rice is sourced from New York state. Their personality is evident in dishes such as daikon vichyssoise with wakame butter-braised greens and gently poached salmon. Dry-aged fluke topped with apple ice in a sweet soy sauce holds its own, while the duo of uni and the mellow, dry-aged mackerel with yuzu kosho are two standouts from the nigiri course. Desserts, like the amazake and the corn gelato with caviar, round out the singular experience.

Café Boulud (French cuisine)

A new and improved Café Boulud has been beautifully reborn on the storied corner of 63rd street and Park Avenue with Chef Daniel Boulud and Executive Chef Romain Paumier at the helm. Enjoy this unique prix fixe menu which highlights four inspirations: classic French cuisine; “La Saison;” vegetarian farmers’ market dishes; and “Le Voyage,” offering an international focus. Choose one style of menu or handpick for a multicourse meal that is on-point with sharp execution and a soigné presentation. The array of impressive cooking here includes the likes of the signature black sea bass wrapped in crispy potatoes and sauced with a red wine reduction; seared scallops with Champagne beurre blanc; or lobster ravioli dressed with a vivid lobster bisque as well as preserved lemon curd.

Corima (Mexican cuisine)

On the edge of Chinatown, Chef Fidel Caballero is not holding anything back. Whether you sit at the kitchen counter for the ambitious tasting menu or order à la carte in the boisterous dining room, the cooking is a singularly original and bold celebration of Mexican cuisine. If anything, there must be an order of sourdough tortillas somewhere on the table. Made with Sonoran wheat and chicken fat, these delicate, perfectly griddled discs served with recado negro butter will lock in a return visit. Better yet, this won’t be the only course worth returning for. The likes of lobster nicuatole, black cod with salsa Veracruzana, and sweetbreads with bitter almond foam make for lasting impressions.

La Bastide by Andrea Calstier (French cuisine)

Head to this modern farmhouse in Westchester where a soothing design perfectly complements sweeping views of the pastoral landscape. Husband and wife duo Chef Andrea Calstier and General Manager Elena Oliver are at ease in their intimate dining room, a space fit with only a few tables and perfectly calibrated for the tasting to come. The menu draws on their upbringing in the south of France. A simple-sounding salad is so much more with grilled gem lettuce paired with poached celtuce, cured egg yolk, and an olive oil sabayon. Squab with rosemary and fig leaf is as accomplished as grilled black sea bass with artichokes and razor clams. Dessert is a particular strength, and the combination of chocolate with goat cheese is a thrilling finale.

Joo Ok (Korean cuisine)

This Seoul transplant has an unusual entrance—via freight elevator up 16 floors—but the elegant space is instantly inviting. Echoing a traditional Korean home, guests are welcomed with savory crackers and drinks before being escorted to the dining room, where a minimalist design is juxtaposed with views of the Manhattan skyline. Joo Ok delivers a Korean tasting menu that is rooted in tradition but presented through a modern lens. Dishes are stunning, as in the jat jeup chae – tender lobster and Korean pear tucked inside salted cucumber slices. Makgeolli bread topped with freshwater eel is a dramatic single bite, but their signature deul gi reum with diced geoduck, spotted shrimp, and a whole quail egg in house-pressed perilla seed oil is equally memorable.

Nōksu (Contemporary/Korean cuisine)

Eating underground in the subway system may not sound appealing, but that hasn’t stopped Chef Dae Kim. In the heart of Koreatown at Herald Square behind a code-locked door, find a black marble counter that stretches the length of the room. Every chef is armed with tweezers to manage and primp gorgeous dishes that are largely contemporary in their design. Seafood is a serious focus with the likes of crab, fluke, clams, and mackerel. The restaurant’s signature is obvious once you spot the squab dry aging in a fridge. Against the backdrop of 80s hits playing overhead, a chef holds the bird up and repeatedly ladles hot oil over it in the style of Peking duck. It’s a defining reminder that in New York City, anything can happen anywhere.

Shota Omakase (Japanese/Sushi cuisine)

Far from the subway stop on a quiet street in Williamsburg, find this welcoming omakase counter hidden away near Domino Park. Chef Cheng Lin sets the tone as a friendly, relaxed guide for the night’s proceedings. And whereas some chefs practically take vows of silence with regards to sourcing and technique, he is quick to share where in Japan the fish is from, why he uses Inochi-no Ichi rice, and what it took to find his special aged soys and vinegars. His intentionality delivers in the form of excellent, seasonal product and a fine-tuned parade of nigiri, for which the rice is refreshed repeatedly. Prepared dishes like binchotan-seared sawara with citrus sauce, shiso, and nori or even a restorative cup of dashi with mushrooms also show distinction.

YingTao (Contemporary/Chinese cuisine)

Owner Bolun Yao’s beloved grandmother serves as both the namesake and culinary inspiration for this stylish Hell’s Kitchen hideaway, an unassumingly ambitious project that aims to reinterpret Chinese cuisine through the lens of Western fine dining. Chef Jakub Baster lends his experienced hand to the effort, composing elegant dishes that blend a wide array of Chinese flavors and ingredients with elements of French technique and a contemporary style. The results are simultaneously inventive and familiar. Flavors tend toward subtlety, with careful attention paid to textures, as in a silky soy milk custard matched with celery root, and savory, mildly spiced doubanjiang, or rich crab noodles with egg yolk and smoked tobiko. To finish, a reimagining of nian gao (sweet rice cake) is sure to delight.

MICHELIN Green Star

One White Street (Contemporary cuisine)

Chef Austin Johnson operates a truly “farm to table” restaurant by working closely with their partner farm in the Hudson Valley, Rigor Hill Farm. Rigor Hill Farm supplies the restaurant with as much seasonal produce as possible. A supportive ecosystem of relationships allows the farm to practice progressively sustainable farming techniques and build an organization that is able to invest in and support the lives of its farmers, in addition to the restaurant’s Tribeca community. Rigor Hill takes pride in cultivating a system of growing food that can be as good at producing flavorful, nutrient-dense food as it is at ameliorating its impact on a changing climate.

The 2024 MICHELIN Guide New York selection:

Special Awards – New York

In addition to the new Bib Gourmand restaurants and Stars, the Guide announced five special awards:

Washington, D.C.

  • Two eateries receive one MICHELIN Star for first time
  • Oyster Oyster earns a MICHELIN Green Star
  • Selection comprises 116 restaurants and 37 types of cuisine

 

“The MICHELIN Guide Inspection team is delighted to add both Mita and Omakase at Barrack’s Row to the MICHELIN Star family,” Poullennec said. “In addition to these restaurants, it’s evident the culinary scene in Washinton, D.C. continues to focus its passion on sustainable gastronomy, with a new MICHELIN Green Star being awarded to Oyster Oyster.”

Here are the new MICHELIN Starred restaurants, with Inspector notes from each (Inspectors’ comments in full on the MICHELIN Guide website and mobile app):

One MICHELIN Stars

Mita (Vegetarian/Latin American cuisine)

Latin American cuisine, only plant based. That’s the premise behind this contemporary space set in the Shaw neighborhood. It’s tasting menu only, but short and long formats ensure a fit. Chefs Tatiana Mora and Miguel Guerra share their creative spirit here, where influences span from Brazil and Bolivia to Colombia and dishes sport originality. A basket of arepas is a fun dish featuring a variety of textures and flavors with tasty sauces like guasacaca, cashew sour cream with chili oil, and butter made of chontaduro. Watermelon crudo with fermented carrot in a cucumber leche de tigre sauce is inventive and bold, while a slice of mushroom terrine wrapped in greens with layers of potato delivers on umami, bite after bite.

Omakase at Barrack’s Row (Japanese/Sushi cuisine)

Chef Yi “Ricky” Wang, who trained under Chef Nakazawa before running a series of pop- ups, is now settled in at this counter, located up a set of metal stairs in an industrial-chic space. Take special note of the paintings that line that staircase—they’re nods to a longstanding tradition of fishermen brushing their catch with ink and pressing it into rice paper—and you may be presented with a similar piece at your meal. Chef Wang’s omakase features a few otsumami, perhaps poached sweet shrimp in a smoked Maine uni sauce, before progressing to nigiri. It’s all impressive, from the Boston surf clam finished with kumquat kosho to the hay-smoked Spanish mackerel sourced from the Carolinas that’s bold but balanced.

MICHELIN Green Star

Oyster Oyster (Vegetarian/Contemporary cuisine)

Chef Rob Rubba delivers a focused vegetarian/vegan cuisine, with ingredients sourced locally from small organic and regenerative farms. The restaurant also boasts a rooftop garden, which supplies herbs, flowers and tender greens for the menu. The kitchen recycles spent cooking oil by turning it into candle wax and their menus are printed on recycled paper embedded with wildflower seeds. The kitchen operates on induction and electric cooking equipment with zero waste cooking techniques and no single use plastics.

The 2024 MICHELIN Guide Washington, D.C. selection:

Special Awards – Washington, D.C.

In addition to the new Bib Gourmand restaurants and Stars, the Guide announced four special awards:

The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony is presented with the support of Capital One.

Hotels

The restaurants join the MICHELIN Guide selection of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and throughout the world.

Each hotel in the selection has been chosen by MICHELIN Guide experts for its extraordinary style, service, and personality — with options for all budgets — and each can be booked directly through the MICHELIN Guide website and app. Standouts from the selection include the rejuvenated Hotel Chelsea (one MICHELIN Key) in New York, the character-filled Riggs (one MICHELIN Key) in Washington, and the iconic Soho House in Chicago.

The MICHELIN Guide is a benchmark in gastronomy. Now it’s setting a new standard for hotels. Visit the MICHELIN Guide website, or download the free app for iOS and Android, to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an unforgettable hotel.

Chicago’s 2024 MICHELIN Starred restaurants

Chicago’s 2024 MICHELIN Green Starred restaurants

Chicago’s 2024 Bib Gourmand restaurants

New York’s 2024 MICHELIN Starred restaurants

New York’s 2024 MICHELIN Green Starred restaurants

New York’s 2024 Bib Gourmand restaurants

Washington’s 2024 MICHELIN Starred restaurants

Washington’s 2024 MICHELIN Green Starred restaurants

Washington’s 2024 Bib Gourmand restaurants

The MICHELIN Guide in North America

Michelin announced its first North American Guide in 2005 for New York. Guides have also been added in Chicago (2011); Washington, D.C. (2017); California (San Francisco in 2007, statewide 2019); Miami/Orlando/Tampa, Florida (2022); Toronto (2022); Vancouver (2022); Colorado (2023); Atlanta (2023), Mexico (2024), Texas (2024) and Quebec (2024).

About the MICHELIN Guide

Recognized globally for excellence and quality, the MICHELIN Guide offers a selection of world-class restaurants.

  • The famous one, two and three MICHELIN Stars identify establishments serving exceptional cuisine that’s rich in flavor, remarkably executed and infused with the personality of a talented chef.
  • The Bib Gourmand is a designation given to select restaurants that offer good quality food for a good value – often known as personal favorites among the Inspectors when dining on their own time.
  • The MICHELIN Green Star honors restaurants that are pioneers in sustainable
  • Recommended restaurants and special professional awards are also highlighted by the MICHELIN Guide

 

The MICHELIN Guide remains a reliable companion for any traveler seeking an unforgettable meal and hospitality experience. The Guide was first published in France at the turn of the 20th century to encourage the development of car mobility as well as tire sales by giving practical advice to motorists. Progressively, the Guide has specialized in restaurant and hotel recommendations. Michelin’s Inspectors still use the same criteria and manner of selection that were used by the Inspectors in the very beginning.

The restaurant selections join the MICHELIN Guide selection of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay around the world. Visit the MICHELIN Guide website, or download the free app for iOS and Android, to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an amazing hotel.

Thanks to the rigorous MICHELIN Guide selection process that is applied independently and consistently in more than 45 destinations, the MICHELIN Guide has become an international benchmark in fine dining.

All restaurants in the Guide are recommended by Michelin’s anonymous Inspectors, who are trained to apply the same time-tested methods used by Michelin Inspectors for many decades throughout the world. This ensures a uniform, international standard of excellence. As a further guarantee of complete objectivity, Michelin Inspectors pay all their bills in full, and only the quality of the cuisine is evaluated.

To fully assess the quality of a restaurant, the Inspectors apply five criteria defined by Michelin: product quality; mastery of cooking techniques; harmony of flavors; the personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine; and consistency over time and across the entire menu. These criteria guarantee a consistent and fair selection so a Starred restaurant has the same value regardless of whether it is in Paris, New York or anywhere else in the world.

About Michelin North America, Inc.

Michelin is the leading mobility company and manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. For more than 130 years, Michelin has made contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world. Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications for demanding fields, including mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare and offer the finest experiences, from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America has approximately 23,500 employees and operates 35 production facilities in the United States (michelinman.com) and Canada (michelin.ca).

About Capital One

At Capital One we’re on a mission for our customers – bringing them best-in-class products, rewards, service, and experiences. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers products and services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients. We use technology, innovation, and interaction to provide consumers with products and services to meet their needs. Through Capital One Dining and Capital One Entertainment, we provide our rewards cardholders with access to unforgettable experiences in the areas they’re passionate about, including dining, music and sports. Learn more at capitalone.com/dining and capitalone.com/entertainment.

For more information, contact:

Carly Grieff
Michelin North America
carly.grieff@michelin.com

NAD Finds Patented and Safety Claims for POOPH’s Pet Odor & Stain Eliminator Supported; Recommends Other Claims Be Modified or Discontinued

New York, NY – November 21, 2024 In a challenge brought by Reckitt Benckiser LLC, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined that Ikigai Marketing Works, LLC and POOPH, Inc. (together, Ikigai) supported patented and safety claims for their POOPH Pet Odor & Stain Eliminator, but recommended that other claims, including claims that POOPH eliminates odors and strains, be discontinued.

The National Advertising Division (NAD) also recommended that the challenged superiority comparative claims, including “[o]ther sprays just cover up odor,” be modified or discontinued.

Patented Claim

The POOPH product packaging states that it “CONTAINS: Water, Surfactants, and Patented Odor Eliminator Blend.” Based on the evidence in the record, NAD concluded that the claim “Patented Odor Eliminator Blend” is substantiated.

Odor and Stain Elimination Claims

Reckitt challenged Ikigai’s claims that its POOPH Pet Odor & Stain Eliminator eliminates odors, including at a molecular level, and eliminates stains. These claims appear in multiple locations including in its product name, on product packaging, on its website, and in commercials.

NAD found that odor “elimination” is a powerful claim that may convey to reasonable consumers that POOPH eliminates odor at both a molecular and perceptual level. Ikigai submitted studies that demonstrated the chemistry of the product and that the product reduced some odors, but NAD found that the studies did not support challenged claims that POOPH eliminates malodor. Therefore, NAD recommended that the odor elimination claims be discontinued.

The stain elimination claims also appear in multiple locations including in POOPH’s product name, the product packaging, and on its website. Posts on Ikigai’s Instagram account also claim that “[w]e’re here to keep your pup’s throne (aka the couch) stain free…”

NAD found Ikigai’s evidence did not support a stain elimination claim so NAD recommended that it discontinue the challenged stain elimination claims.

Comparative Claims

Reckitt also challenged several comparative claims found on Ikigai’s website and in variations in other videos. Specifically, on the “Pooph Science” section on the Ikigai’s website, the claim “slow-acting sprays cover-up odors” is heard while a bottle labeled Nature’s Breeze appears. Later the narrator asks, “Why waste money on any product that doesn’t totally eliminate the stink?” and closes with “IF IT’S NOT [POOPH] IT STINKS!”

NAD determined that reasonable consumers would understand the “it stinks” claim as a play on the language of foul odors and not a claim based on evidence that compares the efficacy of its product to another and concluded that the claim was puffery.

NAD found, however, that other claims such as “Why waste money on any product that doesn’t totally eliminate the stink?” and “Other sprays just cover up odor,” conveyed the message that POOPH is superior to all competing products because they are ineffective and merely mask malodor instead of eliminating them.

Because Ikigai’s evidence did not support the superiority comparative claims, NAD recommended that the challenged express comparative claims be discontinued, and the advertising be modified to avoid conveying the following implied claims:

  • All other, or enzymatic, pet or odor spray products are worthless, including Resolve® products.
  • All enzymatic formula or other spray products are unable to neutralize or eliminate malodor.
  • All enzymatic formula or other spray products only cover up odors.
  • POOPH™ Pet Odor & Stain Eliminator works better than all other pet odor spray products (or all enzymatic pet odor spray products) on the market at addressing odors.

Safety Claim

Reckitt also challenged a video demonstration where a POOPH representative demonstrates the safety of POOPH by spraying it in his mouth. Based on the evidence submitted regarding the safety of the product’s ingredients, NAD concluded that the claim that POOPH is safe to be sprayed in the mouth is supported.

In its advertiser statement, Ikigai stated it “will comply with the NAD’s recommendations.”

All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive. This press release shall not be used for advertising or promotional purposes.

About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.

About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. NAD reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and leveling the playing field for business.

Contact Information

Name: Jennie Rosenberg
Email: jrosenberg@bbbnp.org
Job Title: Media Relations

LexisNexis Introduces Lexis+ AI Mobile App, An Industry-First Generative AI App for Legal Professionals

Lexis+ AI Mobile App enables transformative legal work on the go; Lexis+ AI also releases new product enhancements to boost customer productivity

NEW YORK, NY – November 20, 2024 – LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of AI-powered analytics and decision tools, today announced a set of customer-driven innovations to its industry-leading Lexis+ AI®, a generative AI solution designed to transform legal work. These include the launch of the U.S. Lexis+ AI Mobile App, the industry’s first legal generative AI application, now available for download in both the Apple App Store and Google Play.

The Lexis+ AI Mobile App helps legal professionals conduct their work anytime, anywhere, to meet their demanding schedules and the response time expectations of their clients. Its intuitive interface connects users to a full suite of AI-powered features, including:

  • Ask a Legal Question Leverages natural language processing to pose intricate legal queries and receive accurate, insightful responses tailored to specific needs.
  • Summarize a Case Quickly distills the essence of legal cases, extracting key points and insights with unparalleled efficiency, ensuring attorneys stay informed and prepared.
  • Generate a Draft Streamlines the legal writing process by generating well-structured drafts, saving valuable time and effort while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
  • Recent Conversations & Drafts Enables users to access and review existing drafts and previous interactions with the AI assistant, ensuring seamless continuity and workflow across devices.
  • Mobile-to-Desktop SyncProvides a personalized experience tailored to individual preferences, with the ability to seamlessly sync activities between the mobile app and desktop version.

“Attorneys can now access the tools they need to serve their clients without delay through the Lexis+ AI Mobile App. This innovative app streamlines workflows, enabling legal professionals to deliver client value from anywhere, ensuring they can efficiently meet their clients’ needs,” said Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO of LexisNexis North America, UK and Ireland. “By combining exclusive legal content with advanced AI capabilities, attorneys can trust the insights and drafts generated by the app, as they are grounded in authoritative sources and validated for accuracy. This empowers attorneys to make informed decisions and deliver high-quality work on the go.”

Fitzpatrick added, “But that’s not all. We are proud to announce the release of AI Code Compare and Administrative Code Summaries on Lexis+ AI. Code Compare quickly identifies and summarizes critical differences in versions of statutes, codes, and legislation as they evolve over time. Federal and state administrative code summaries provide attorneys with a concise summary of administrative codes, enabling them to quickly understand the scope and applicability of the code and efficiently determine if it is relevant to their matter before examining it in more detail, streamlining their research process and saving valuable time.”

The Lexis+ AI Mobile App and additional enhancements are available to U.S. Lexis+ AI customers on Google Play and the Apple App Store. To learn more about Lexis+ AI and to become a Lexis+ AI customer, visit www.lexisnexis.com/ai.

About LexisNexis Legal & Professional
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