Day: March 17, 2016

Theo tin prweb.comrnrnPHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2016rnrnSometimes there is more than a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow; sometimes there are complementary pretzels for loyal fans. On Thursday, March 17, 2016 the Haddon Heights, New Jersey; Burlington, New Jersey; and Abington, Pennsylvania, Philly Pretzel Factory locations will be giving away one shamrock-shaped pretzel per person starting as soon as they open. Customers will also be able to purchase these special treats throughout the weekend for $1.50 each.rnrnBob Tilton, owner of all three locations, enjoys giving back to the communities where his stores are located by hosting customer appreciation events like the shamrock pretzel giveaway. Tilton, who is spearheading the shamrock pretzel giveaway initiative locally, is passionate about showing his customers that they are truly valued, and he wants to acknowledge the regular patrons of Philly Pretzel Factory.rnrn“We wanted to give back to everyone who has supported us, and this is a fun way to engage with our customers while saying thank you,” Tilton said.rnrnLocations that will be giving away shamrock pretzels all day on Thursday, March 17th include: rnrn Haddon Heights, New Jersey – located at 209 Black Horse Pikern Burlington, New Jersey – located at 696 High St.rn Abington, Pennsylvania – located at 1836 Old York Rd.rnrnAs the world’s largest Philly-style bakery, Philly Pretzel Factory bakes fresh, delicious soft pretzels delivered to customers “served hot outta the oven.” Each pretzel, made from a mix of only the finest and freshest ingredients, is hand twisted to ensure quality and authenticity.rnrn“Our customers have helped us achieve great success over the years and these types of local promotions allow us to and thank them,” said Dan DiZio, CEO and co-founder of Philly Pretzel Factory, the 150-plus-unit pretzel chain born and raised in Philadelphia.rnrnIn order to turn his pretzel stand into something much bigger, DiZio teamed up with college buddy Len Lehman in 1998 to create the first Philly Pretzel Factory blueprint. Since then, the brand has grown from a single location in Mayfair to 154 locations across the U.S.rnrnABOUT PHILLY PRETZEL FACTORY: rnPhilly Pretzel Factory offers consumers a fresh, healthier choice of a satisfying snack with their fresh-baked pretzels that are “served hot outta the oven.” Philly Pretzel Factory was founded in 1998 by college buddies Dan DiZio and Len Lehman and has grown into the largest Philly style pretzel bakery in the world, feeding customers at 154 franchised locations primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, expanding from New York to Florida. Philly Pretzel Factory’s menu offers the traditional Philly style pretzel and also includes pretzel twists, mini pretzels, rivets, pretzel dogs, cheesesteak pretzels and a variety of mustards. These products can be found in a stand-alone bakery, transportation and entertainment venues, and in the nation's largest retailer, Walmart. For more information on Philly Pretzel Factory, visit http://www.phillypretzelfactory.com. To inquire about franchise opportunities, visit http://www.ownappf.com.

Theo tin prweb.comrnrnPHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2016rnrnGlobal law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and International House Philadelphia are partnering to present the 1st Annual International Entrepreneurs Summit of Philadelphia Tuesday, March 22. Three Greenberg Traurig attorneys will be panelists at the Summit: Beth Cohen, director of the firm’s Global Emerging Growth Services; David Gitlin, co-chair of the firm’s Emerging Technology Practice; and Nataliya Rymer, of counsel in the firm’s Business Immigration & Compliance Practice. The Summit will be held at International House, 3701 Chestnut Street, in Philadelphia, and begin at 5:15 p.m.rnrnSummit panelists will discuss topics that are particularly relevant to aspiring international entrepreneurs, from raising venture capital and navigating immigration law requirements to finding local resources. The panelists are esteemed experts in their fields and successful international entrepreneurs, who will share their insights, experience, and practical tips on starting and building a business or venture. Following the panel sessions, all attendees will have the opportunity to network with entrepreneurs, investors, government representatives, and other professionals. rnrnThe Summit panelists include: rnrn Tulio Albuquerque, Chief Executive Officer and Partner at Initbridge;rn Beth Cohen, Director of Global Emerging Growth Services at Greenberg Traurig;rn Amir Fardshisheh, Co-Founder and CEO at Herban Quality Eats;rn David Gitlin, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig;rn Marc Kramer, Executive Director at Private Investors Forum;rn Jeanne Nevelos, Vice President of Business Expansion Services at SELECT Greater Philadelphia;rn Dhairya Pujara, Founder and CEO at Ycenter;rn Nataliya Rymer, Of Counsel at Greenberg Traurig;rn Karina Sotnik, Digital Portfolio Manager at Penn Center for Innovation;rn Ellen Weber, Executive Director at Robin Hood Ventures, and Executive Director at Temple University’s Fox School of Business Innovation and rnrnEntrepreneurship Institute.rnCohen advises clients on emerging growth issues, and counsels early and growth stage clients in connection with key strategic initiatives, including raising capital. She also advises foreign companies in connection with their entry into the U.S. market.rnGitlin focuses his practice on corporate and securities, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, technology development, and corporate finance. For more than 30 years, he has counseled foreign clients doing business in the United States and U.S. clients doing business abroad.rnrnRymer focuses her practice on employment-based immigration and compliance. She represents clients in a wide range of employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant matters, including professionals, managers and executives, artists and entertainers, treaty traders and investors, immigrant investors, and persons of extraordinary ability.rnrn“Philadelphia is becoming an international hub for scholars, researchers, and entrepreneurs from around the world,” said Rymer, also a Board member at International House Philadelphia. “The goal of this Summit is to inform them about opportunities and success stories in Philadelphia and connect them with people and resources so they will pursue their entrepreneurial dreams in this region.”rnrnTanya Steinberg, President and CEO of International House Philadelphia, which houses students, scholars, and professional trainees from more than 75 countries around the world, said the Summit “will help the next generation of international entrepreneurs unlock their growth potential right here in Philadelphia.”rnrnParticipating organizations include: The Science Center, SELECT Greater Philadelphia, Drexel University, Temple University, University of Pennsylvania, and Robin Hood Ventures.rnrnTo register for the Summit, visit http://ihousephilly.org/calendar/first-annual-international-entrepreneurs-summit-of-philadelphia.rnrnAbout Greenberg Traurig, LLPrnGreenberg Traurig, LLP is an international, multi-practice law firm with approximately 1,900 attorneys serving clients from 38 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm is No. 1 on the 2015 Law360 Most Charitable Firms list, third largest in the U.S. on the 2015 Law360 400, Top 20 on the 2015 Am Law Global 100, and among the 2015 BTI Brand Elite. More information at: http://www.gtlaw.com.rnrnAbout Greenberg Traurig’s Emerging Technology PracticernGreenberg Traurig’s Emerging Technology Group is a multidisciplinary legal team focused on guiding emerging technology companies through all the stages of their development, from initial business formation through angel or venture capital financing to initial public offerings and mergers and acquisitions. Drawing on the firm’s broad platform, the group offers clients a streamlined approach to meeting their diverse legal needs – a single team that can scale up its services as clients’ businesses grow. The attorneys regularly advise clients on a host of pressing legal issues, from IP protection and software/IT matters through labor and employment, compensation, and tax issues.rnrnAbout International House PhiladelphiarnInternational House Philadelphia is where students, scholars and professional trainees from more than 75 countries around the world, including the United States, come to live and learn. Its three-fold mission is to maintain a diverse and welcoming community for scholars from around the world, while introducing them to the American experience; to broaden the horizons of its residents and the Greater Philadelphia community through high-quality international arts and humanities programs; and to encourage understanding, respect and cooperation among people of all nations and cultures. To learn more, visit http://www.ihousephilly.org.