Unleashed: Canine Companions Nonprofit IPO - the ‘Initial Puppy Offering’
Canine Companions for Independence IPO Press Conference on Wall Street
PRESS CONFERENCE: Wednesday, Nov. 16th, 10am
On the front steps of Federal Hall, 26 Wall Street (1st Amendment Area, across from the NYSE)
Contact: John Bentzinger - Office: 631-561-0205, Cell: 516-330-6457
Join the nonprofit Canine Companions for Independence for an IPO kickoff announcement by successful NY businessman and Canine Companions National Board Vice Chair John Miller, with a goal to raise $5 million to expand assistance to children, adults and veterans with disabilities. See demonstrations by professional service dog instructors, puppies and service dogs in-training. Meet Iraq Veteran Sgt. Sam Cila (USA) Retired and his assistance dog Gillian, and CEO Corey Hudson.
WHO: Canine Companions for Independence, the nation’s first and largest non-profit provider of assistance dogs for children, adults and veterans with physical disabilities.
WHAT: New ‘Not So Common’ stock available to the public (cci.org/ipo), helping build a new future for people with disabilities. With this unique Initial Puppy Offering, shareholders will make a sound investment that will create meaningful and perpetual returns for people with disabilities. Building a new future for those waiting for an assistance dog, the financial community and beyond can give back to transform lives of those in need.
**Canine Companions annual fundraising gala Hearts & Heroes will be held Thursday, November 17th at the New York Stock Exchange from 6PM to 9PM. In celebration of this event, we are kicking off a meaningful new campaign whose goal is to raise $5 million.
INTERVIEWS: Canine Companions for Independence CEO, Board Members, wounded veterans and dog trainers will be available to answer media questions. Puppies, trained working dogs and their human partners will be available for film/photography opportunities.
To learn more, visit cci.org/IPO or call 1-800-572-BARK.
About Canine Companions for Independence
Canine Companions for Independence is the largest non-profit provider of trained assistance dogs with five regional training centers across the country. Established in 1975, Canine Companions provides highly trained assistance dogs to children and adults with disabilities and is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its dogs, and quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. There is no charge for the dog, its training and on-going follow-up services. For more information, visit cci.org or call 1-800-572-BARK.
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