12.2008 – Famous Famiglia to be honored by Junior Achievement of the Hudson Valley at the annual Spirit of Achievement Awards Dinner in March 2009. Junior Achievement recognizes businesses and individuals who make a difference in the Westchester community. Junior Achievement honors organizations who have achieved business excellence, and are known to inspire leadership, community involvement, and a positive influence on future generations.
The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch
09.2008 – Famous Famiglia co-founder Giorgio Kolaj appears on CNBC’s television program The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch. The television host discussed with Giorgio the challenges he and his brothers faced while launching their successful business – which has now grown into a powerful global brand. Please visit this link
World Pizza Eating Championship
09.2008 – Famous Famiglia announces that it will host the world’s first World Pizza Eating Championship on Sunday, October 12th, 2008 at 10am in the heart of New York City at Times Square! Internationally recognized competitive eaters of Major League Eating and the International Federation of Competitive Eating circuit will compete to claim the title as “World Pizza Eating Champion”! The total prize purse is $14,000. All proceeds will benefit the Continental Airlines Scholarship Fund. For more information about the event and to register to compete, please visit www.majorleagueeating.com/index.php.
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On Board With The Boy Scouts!
02.2008 – Giorgio Kolaj joins as a member of the Board of the Queens Council of the Greater NYC Boy Scouts of America. The Queens Council is the largest in NYC, with nearly 5,000 youth participating in more than 250 units led by almost 2,000 adult volunteers.