James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions, officially launches Hardie™Honors – a product rebate for first responders in the United States and Canada. The initiative aims to honor the dedication and sacrifice of firefighters and other first responders by providing exclusive rebates on Hardie® siding and trim products. The Hardie™ Honors rebate program is designed to help better protect the homes of first responders who serve and protect our communities.

Hardie® siding products are Engineered for Climate® to provide optimal performance for each region's climate conditions. Ultra-durable Hardie® fiber cement products are fire-resistant and help protect homes from severe weather, moisture, heat, rain, and high winds. Utilizing Hardie® siding products can help lower insurance premiums through having informed conversations with individuals' agents.

"Protecting homes and families has been one of our core values for over three decades. Our durable Hardie® siding products help protect homes from extreme weather events like hurricanes and wildfires," said Sean Gadd, President of James Hardie. "Firefighters and other first responders work every day to protect our communities from these same events and more, so we recognize and honor those individuals with the Hardie Honors™ rebate program."

A home's exterior is often the first line of defense against extreme weather and fire. Hardie® fiber cement is fire-resistant and noncombustible, so it won't ignite or warp when exposed to a flame, nor will it fuel a fire. Hardie® siding complies with ASTM E136 as a noncombustible cladding and is recognized by fire departments across the U.S. including Marietta, GA; Flagstaff, AZ; and Orange County, CA.*

The premier performance and durability of Hardie® siding helped protect the homes and invaluable possessions of some residents of Grizzly Flats, CA during the Caldor Fires in August 2021 when many homes were destroyed or damaged by the event.

"As a first responder at Grizzy Flats, I've seen the difference Hardie® siding products make in protecting homes and families during emergencies. It withstands the toughest climate challenges, providing a level of protection that gives homeowners peace of mind in these scenarios. Reliable and long-lasting, Hardie® siding is essential for the safety of homeowners and their communities," said Dan Dwyer, Chair of the Pioneer Volunteer Firefighters Association (PVFA).

James Hardie encourages first responders across the United States and Canada to take advantage of this exclusive Hardie™ Honors product rebate program as a token of appreciation for their unwavering commitment to public safety.

Visit JamesHardie.com to learn more.

Americans are continuing to prioritize trips to the Big Apple and the beaches of Mexico for their turkey-day celebrations, according to the 2023 Allianz Partners Top 10 Thanksgiving Destination Index.

Allianz Partners reviewed more than 800,000 travel itineraries* around the Thanksgiving holiday to reveal the most popular domestic and international destinations for 2023. Roundtrip flights departing from United States airports from Saturday, November 18 to Thursday, November 23, and returning Friday, November 24 to Tuesday, November 28 were considered.

For the third consecutive year, New York City reigns as the number one domestic destination drawing in Americans for Thanksgiving celebrations. In 2020, Seattle was the only destination to knock the Big Apple from its number one spot since the survey's inception in 2015, and the big-city outdoor haven continues to stay on top of the charts with its number two position this year. Orlando rounds out the top three for the second year in a row, indicating Americans' desire for warm weather fall getaways.

Detroit made its way back onto the Top 10 list after being knocked out in 2022, and Dallas made a noticeable two-place jump year over year, perhaps indicating yet another strong year of recovery for the second-busiest airport in the world. Other major cities filling out the top 10 include Atlanta, Boston, Phoenix, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

For Americans taking their autumn holidays internationally, Mexico continues to hold on to its crown with Cancun, San Jose Del Cabo and Puerto Vallarta drawing in the largest amount of U.S. Thanksgiving visitors and maintaining their dominance since 2020. All but two destinations, with London placing fourth and Paris in ninth respectively, are sun-drenched beach retreats in Jamaica, Aruba, the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and Turks and Caicos.

"No matter where you're headed this Thanksgiving, it's important to keep in mind that this travel period is historically one of the busiest of the entire year for U.S. airports, and with increased numbers of travelers comes an increased possibility of travel delays," said Daniel Durazo, director of external communications at Allianz Partners USA. "One of the best ways to successfully navigate significant delays this season is by purchasing a travel insurance policy with travel delay coverage which can help with a range of unpredicted costs from lost baggage to reimbursement for meals, accommodations and transportation incurred while delayed."

Allianz Partners offers travel insurance through most major U.S. airlines, leading travel agents, online travel agencies, hotel companies, cruise lines and directly to consumers. For more information on Allianz and available travel policies, please visit www.allianztravelinsurance.com.

The Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest specialty food industry event in North America. During the recently completed 67th Summer Fancy Food Show June 25-27 at the Javits Center, more than 2,200 specialty food makers and manufacturers shared the newest and best in specialty food with buyers, distributors, media, and influencers. On the final day of the Summer Fancy Food Show, the SFA worked with City Harvest to ensure more than 94,000 pounds of surplus food from the Show made its way to New Yorkers in need.

The SFA and City Harvest have partnered on the Summer Fancy Food Show food recovery program since 1997. During their partnership, Summer Fancy Food Show exhibitors have donated more than 2.1 million pounds of food to City Harvest.

"The Specialty Food Association is proud to be able to partner with City Harvest to ensure that unused food from the Summer Fancy Food Show goes to those who need it most," said Jennifer Carney, Director, Tradeshow and Event Operations, for the SFA. "The specialty food industry has always been at the forefront of sustainability initiatives, and our members appreciate the opportunity to serve the community through this food recovery program with City Harvest."

"Every year, the Summer Fancy Food Show is one of City Harvest's most important food rescues," said Jenna Harris, Associate Director of Donor Relations & Supply Chain at City Harvest. "With 50% of working-age households in New York City struggling to afford the high cost of basic necessities like food and housing, this donation is critical to ensure all our neighbors have nutritious food on their tables. We are very grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Specialty Food Association and all of the Fancy Food Show vendors who so generously support our work."

The next Fancy Food Shows are the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show, January 21-23 in Las Vegas and the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show, June 23-25 in New York City.

About City Harvest:

City Harvest is New York's first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. During our 40 years serving New Yorkers in need, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it—free of charge—to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets® across the five boroughs. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 75 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. Named one of America's Top 100 Charities by Forbes, City Harvest works alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city—one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time. To learn more, please visit cityharvest.org.

About the Specialty Food Association

The not-for-profit Specialty Food Association (SFA) is the leading membership trade association and source of information about the $194 billion specialty food industry. Founded in 1952 in New York City, the SFA prides itself on being an organization by the members and for the members, representing thousands of specialty food makers and manufacturers, importers, retailers, buyers, distributors, brokers, and others in the trade. The SFA owns and operates the Fancy Food Shows—which are the largest specialty food industry events in North America—as well as the sofi™ Awards—which have honored excellence in specialty food and beverage annually since 1972. The SFA produces the Trendspotter Panel annual predictions, the State of the Specialty Food Industry Report, Today's Specialty Food Consumer research, the Spill & Dish podcast, year-round educational programming for professionals at every stage in their business journey, and SFA Feed, the industry's go-to daily source for news, trends and new product information.

Lancer Craft Boats, a leader in boat manufacturing, is proud to announce its donation of the very first boat they produced, the Lancer Craft Elite. All proceeds raised from the sale of this stunning classic glass boat will go directly to the American Cancer Society, supporting their ongoing efforts to fight cancer and improve the lives of cancer patients and their families. The boat is set to be auctioned off by Barrett-Jackson at their prestigious 2023 Las Vegas Auction.

The boat, affectionately known as "Pink," features a stunning 20-foot hull design with a pink finish and a wood veil deck. This eye-catching work of art truly embodies the craftsmanship and visual excitement that Lancer Craft Boats is known for, making it a highly sought-after item for boat enthusiasts and collectors alike.

"A little over 1.9 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in the United States in 2023," said Kimberly Jackson, ACS Southeast Region Executive Vice President. "We are grateful for this partnership with Lancer Craft which reflects the depth and breadth of our commitments to improving the lives of cancer patients and their families."

The decision to donate this exceptional boat to the American Cancer Society comes from a deeply personal place for Lancer Craft Boats founder, Dr. Roger Pecina. He shared, "During our planning and initial trial and error, we came up with the idea of taking one of our 20-foot hulls and doing it in Pink with a wood veil deck and using it as a donation project to the American Cancer Society. All of our families at Lancer Craft have been and are continuing to be affected by cancer. Since our company was new, this also gave our team a rallying point, above just making boats. Pink, as we call her, is a work of art and exemplifies the quality and visual excitement that all the boats in our lineup have."

Lancer Craft Boats is honored to work with Barrett-Jackson, the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, for this charitable auction of the Lancer Craft Elite. Together, they hope to raise significant funds for the American Cancer Society and contribute to the ongoing fight against cancer.

For more information about Lancer Craft Boats and their line of high-quality boats, please visit https://lancercraft.com/. To learn more about the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction and view the boat's docket page, visit barrett-jackson.com.

Lancer Craft Boats is a leading manufacturer of innovative and high-quality boats. Founded by Dr. Roger Pecina, the company prides itself on creating visually exciting and well-crafted boats that stand out on the water. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for giving back, Lancer Craft Boats continuously strives to make a difference in the boating industry and the lives of those affected by cancer.