GLOBAL: The AC Hotel by Marriott Monterrey Valle has opened, marking Marriott International’s first property in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The hotel boasts 186 guest rooms, more than 1,000 square feet of event space, and four meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology. Additionally, the AC Terrace offers sweeping views of the city for business and social events alike; the on-site AC Restaurant serves up Spanish cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; and the AC Lounge is the perfect place for a cocktail.

NATIONAL: Leading national and organic, specialty, and fresh grocery distributor KeHe Distributors has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers For Women. KeHe’s efforts to improve the well-being of its employees include four weeks of full-paid parental leave to bond with their child. There is also financial coverage for fertility medicine, pregnancy loss benefits, and daycare discounts with a network of providers. Forbes’ list is announced in partnership with market research company Statista and surveys 50,000 Americans—30,000 women and 20,000 men working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees.

818 Tequila by Kendall Jenner has announced the launch of Eight Reserve by 818. The ultra-premium añejo reserve will be available for purchase starting in California, New York, Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Illinois on Sept. 19 and is currently available for preorder on Eight Reserve’s website. Eight Reserve by 818 will be for sale in additional states through the end of 2022. The 750-mL bottle will retail for $200 and the decanter is, fittingly, in the shape of an eight.

ATLANTA: The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) has announced that Vinnie (Vincent) Polito has been selected as its next CEO. The selection was recommended by the SISO Executive Committee and was unanimously approved earlier this month, in conjunction with the organization’s summer conference. The transition period has begun, and Polito will officially take over as SISO’s CEO on Jan. 1, 2023.

CHICAGO: DICK’s Sporting Goods has announced a partnership with the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, making DICK’s the official sporting goods retailer and marketing partner for the team, effective immediately. The multiyear partnership aims to further the company’s investment in women’s sports, player development, youth athlete engagement, and the Chicago community. Initiatives include basketball skills clinics, shopping events for local charitable and sports organizations, and involvement with the Chicago Sky Basketball Academy.