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Michael Psaros’ KPS Capital to Acquire Lufkin Oilfield Services

KPS Capital Partners will purchase the Lufkin rod lift unit from the Baker Hughes Company, which supplies vital infrastructure to the oil industry, for an undisclosed amount, it was announced on May 1. Greek American Michael Psaros is the Co-Founder and...

‘St. Nicholas Will Be the Most Visited Church in USA’ Leaving Turbulent Past Behind: Michael Psaros

Despite a price tag that might exceed 81 million dollars and a turbulent background that involved accusations of financial mismanagement, "now the construction of Saint Nicholas Shrine is on the right track and the church - once finished -...

Wall Street Guru Michael Psaros Explains Greek ‘Filotimo’ (video)

KPS Capital Partners Co-Founder and Managing Partner Michael Psaros has spoken about how the Greek word filotimo has shaped his business career. In a video to honor Psaros as a noted graduate of Georgetown University, the Greek-American investor says: "I like...

Wall Street Guru Michael Psaros Explains What it Takes for Investors to Come to Greece

KPS Capital Partners Co-Founder and Managing Partner Michael Psaros talks about the Greek bailout deal, if the scenario of returning to Drachma might have been good for Greece, and what the crisis-hit country could do to attract investors again. Psaros...

Georgetown University Launches Psaros Center

Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business announced on Monday the launch of the Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy. The center provides thought leadership that directly impacts global finance by advancing the dialogue around public and private markets, conducting...

Greek-American Psaros Creates Ecumenical Patriarch Chair at Georgetown Uni

Prominent Greek-American Michael Psaros announced on Tuesday the establishment of the "Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Endowed Orthodox Chaplaincy" at Georgetown University. The announcement was made at a dinner at Georgetown University held in honor of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew who is on...

Most Important Greek Landmarks in the USA

Several significant Greek landmarks in the USA reflect the country's rich Greek heritage. These landmarks symbolize the Greek culture and have become important community centers for Greek Americans across the United States, preserving their traditions, history, and architecture. Some of the...

The Hellenic Initiative’s NYC Gala Raises More Than $2.5M for Greece

The Hellenic Initiative's (THI) 11th Annual New York Gala raised more than $2.5 million for humanitarian and economic development programs in Greece. Held on Saturday, December 2nd, the Gala became the most successful fundraising event not only in the organization’s...

Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at World Trade Center Reopens

The Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, which was destroyed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, reopened on Tuesday. After twenty-two years, due to financial setbacks and construction delays, it was reopened to the...

Hellenic Initiative’s Gala Raises More Than $2.2 Million For Greek Causes

The Hellenic Initiative’s (THI) 10th anniversary New York Gala took place on December 3rd, raising $2,248,000 to be deployed in Greece to support Greek economic and entrepreneurial development and humanitarian programs. Since its founding, THI has become the largest Greek...

St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at Ground Zero Consecrated

Early on Monday morning, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, with the faithful and other members of the clergy present, consecrated the rebuilt St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, the only place of worship destroyed in 9/11. After an extraordinarily...

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Meets Greek Community Leaders

New York City Mayor Eric Adams met on Tuesday with Archbishop of America Elpidophoros and other leaders of the Greek-American community in New York. Among those present were businessmen Michael Psaros and John Catsimatidis, Chairman of the Friends of St....

Andy Manatos Awarded for His Passionate Advocacy of Hellenism

Hellenic Public Radio – COSMOS FM presented its prestigious Phidippides Award for Passionate Advocacy of Hellenism to Andy Manatos at their 26th annual Gala in New York City on December 2. Previous recipients of this award have included: His Eminence...

Patriarch Bartholomew to Open Saint Nicholas, the “Parthenon of Orthodoxy”

Patriarch Bartholomew, who is visiting the US, will preside at a blessing and cross elevation ceremony at Saint Nicholas Shrine on Tuesday, the tiny Greek Orthodox Church that was destroyed on 9/11 and completely rebuilt. Saint Nicholas, the National Shrine...

Notre Dame Gives Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Honorary Degree

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received an honorary degree from the University of Notre Dame on Thursday. The degree was given to Bartholomew by the University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, CSC during an Academic Convocation held at the university in the...