DEERFIELD, Ill., Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Skinnygirl® Cocktails, the industry leader in premium,
great-tasting low-calorie cocktails, and Bethenny Frankel, the
original Skinnygirl, are getting into the holiday spirit by
donating $150,000 to Dress for
Success®, an international not-for-profit
organization that promotes the economic independence of
disadvantaged women.
"Dress for Success is so important to me, so on behalf of
Skinnygirl® Cocktails, I am honored to help deserving women achieve
their dreams," said Frankel. "These women are an inspiration to
everyone, and we're happy to help their cause of establishing and
growing their careers."
On Dec. 17, Frankel and
Skinnygirl® Cocktails presented a check for
$150,000 to Dress for Success at the
organization's graduation ceremony for the Going Places Network, a
program that has helped over 10,000 unemployed women secure
employment by teaching professional skills, accelerating their job
searches and building confidence through weekly training programs,
career coaching and ongoing networking. Over the course of the
three year partnership, Skinnygirl® Cocktails has
donated more than $700,000 to Dress
for Success.
"Skinnygirl® Cocktails is an empowering brand
whose mission is to allow women have it all without compromise, and
in Dress for Success, we have found a partner who shares that
vision by helping women find personal, professional and financial
success," said Megan Frank, Senior
Director of Skinnygirl® Cocktails. "This donation
is our way of saying thank you to Dress for Success for the
exemplary work they do all year long."
"Skinnygirl® Cocktails has been our trusted
partner for the past three years and their support and generosity
is always appreciated," said Joi
Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide. "With their
help, Dress for Success is reaching a broader audience and
empowering women worldwide to work towards self-sufficiency."
For additional information on Skinnygirl®
Cocktails, please visit www.facebook.com/skinnygirlcocktails,
@Skinnygirl on Twitter or Instagram or
www.pinterest.com/skinnygirl/.
ABOUT DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Dress for Success is an
international not-for-profit organization that promotes the
economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing
professional attire, a network of support and the career
development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since
starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to
almost 140 cities in 18 countries. To date, Dress for Success has
helped more than 775,000 women work towards self-sufficiency. Visit
www.dressforsuccess.org to learn more.
ABOUT SKINNYGIRL® COCKTAILS
Skinnygirl® Cocktails is the groundbreaking,
low-calorie cocktail line that has redefined the way women
cocktail. What started with the Skinnygirl®
Margarita from the mind of New York Times Bestselling Author and
cocktail "fixologist" Bethenny Frankel has turned into a cocktail
phenomenon, offering innovative, low-calorie options for women who
want it all. Frankel's inspired concept did not go unnoticed and in
March 2011, the brand was acquired by
premium spirits powerhouse Beam Suntory Inc. In 2011,
Skinnygirl® Cocktails' comparable net sales rose
a staggering 486%. Skinnygirl® Cocktails has
created a new set of rules for the spirits industry as it
flawlessly offers the options women need, without all the calories
they don't. For more information on the new way to cocktail, please
visit www.skinnygirlcocktails.com.
ABOUT BEAM SUNTORY INC.
As the world's third largest
premium spirits company, Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that
Stir the World. Consumers from all corners of the globe call
for the company's brands, including the flagship Jim Beam bourbon
and Yamazaki Japanese whisky, as well as world renowned premium
brands including Maker's Mark and Knob Creek bourbons, Hakushu and
Hibiki Japanese whiskies, Teacher's, Laphroaig, and Bowmore
Scotch whiskies, Canadian Club whisky, Courvoisier cognac, Sauza
tequila, Pinnacle vodka, and Midori liqueur. The company
generates annual worldwide sales exceeding $4 billion excluding excise taxes.
Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader
in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company
with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and
entrepreneurial culture. Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a
subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more
information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to
social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and
www.drinksmart.com.
©2014 Skinnygirl Cocktails, Deerfield, IL; Avg. Analysis: All Products:
Protein 0g, Fat 0g; Vodka with Natural Flavors (per 1.5 oz.):
Calories 75.2, Carbs 0g; Cocktails (per 1.5 oz.): Calories 35.5,
Carbs 2.2g; Sangria (per 5 oz.): Calories 132, Carbs 22.5g; Wine
(per 5 oz.): Calories 100, Carbs 5g
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