International Business Initiatives

One Detroit Credit Union Appoints Portia Powell as Chief Experience Officer

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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DETROIT, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One Detroit Credit Union, a leading credit union focused on providing premier development services to all Detroiters, today announced the appointment of award-winning career banker Portia Powell as its new chief experience officer. Effective June 1, Powell brings more than 20 years of banking experience to this new role as CXO where she will oversee retail banking, call center and digital banking, marketing, strategy, and innovation teams.

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  • DETROIT, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One Detroit Credit Union, a leading credit union focused on providing premier development services to all Detroiters, today announced the appointment of award-winning career banker Portia Powell as its new chief experience officer.
  • Effective June 1, Powell brings more than 20 years of banking experience to this new role as CXO where she will oversee retail banking, call center and digital banking, marketing, strategy, and innovation teams.
  • "One Detroit is poised to take the next step in becoming Detroit's community financial institution, and Portia's mix of banking experience and devotion to the community is a perfect combination to make that happen," said Hank Hubbard, president and CEO of One Detroit Credit Union.
  • As a Certified Public Funds investment manager, she serviced municipalities all over the country, including the City of Detroit.

Putting Generative AI to Work: Smartsheet Announces New AI Features that Unlock the Power of the Smartsheet Platform

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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    As the leader in enterprise work management, Smartsheet is integrating its new GenAI features across its platform to improve how enterprises plan, do, and scale their work.
  • “We believe GenAI will dramatically–and positively–impact how work gets done, from planning to execution to scaling,” said Mark Mader, Smartsheet CEO.
  • “Based on what I’ve seen so far, these new AI features are powerful and could provide unique value to my Smartsheet experience.
  • Register to attend our annual ENGAGE conference, September 19–21, to hear the latest on AI at Smartsheet, see live demos, and more.

Momnt Names Dory Black as Chief Legal Officer

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Momnt , a leading financial technology company specializing in real-time lending and payment solutions for businesses, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dory Black as its new Chief Legal Officer.

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  • Momnt , a leading financial technology company specializing in real-time lending and payment solutions for businesses, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dory Black as its new Chief Legal Officer.
  • With her extensive experience in the financial and legal sectors, Dory brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Momnt executive team.
  • As the Chief Legal Officer, Dory will play a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing the legal and regulatory framework of Momnt.
  • "I’m grateful and humbled to join the team of visionaries that comprise Momnt's executive leadership,” said Dory Black.

Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute collaborating with BEEAH Group to advise on a new, patient-centered health care system

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are strategic partners, serving in an advisory capacity, on the project in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, which includes a multi-specialty flagship hospital for integrated, cutting-edge care.

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  • Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are strategic partners, serving in an advisory capacity, on the project in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, which includes a multi-specialty flagship hospital for integrated, cutting-edge care.
  • The collaboration combines the depth and breadth of clinical expertise and innovation from Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, with BEEAH’s vision to create a sustainable, advanced, patient-centered health system designed to deliver care to patients within – and beyond – hospital walls.
  • BEEAH Group was founded in 2007 to tackle sustainability challenges in Sharjah and improve quality of life.
  • Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are advising BEEAH Group in their development of multiple facilities, comprising the flagship hospital and ambulatory clinics across Sharjah, with integrated, innovative, and digital solutions, including app-based care and hospital-at-home.

Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute collaborating with BEEAH Group to advise on a new, patient-centered health care system

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are strategic partners, serving in an advisory capacity, on the project in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, which includes a multi-specialty flagship hospital for integrated, cutting-edge care.

Key Points: 
  • Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are strategic partners, serving in an advisory capacity, on the project in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, which includes a multi-specialty flagship hospital for integrated, cutting-edge care.
  • The collaboration combines the depth and breadth of clinical expertise and innovation from Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, with BEEAH’s vision to create a sustainable, advanced, patient-centered health system designed to deliver care to patients within – and beyond – hospital walls.
  • BEEAH Group was founded in 2007 to tackle sustainability challenges in Sharjah and improve quality of life.
  • Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are advising BEEAH Group in their development of multiple facilities, comprising the flagship hospital and ambulatory clinics across Sharjah, with integrated, innovative, and digital solutions, including app-based care and hospital-at-home.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties’ Tustin Office Relocates to the Heart of the City

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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TUSTIN, Calif., April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is proud to announce the grand opening of its new, larger Tustin office, located in The Bricks Building, at 18302 Irvine Boulevard, Suite 240.

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  • TUSTIN, Calif., April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is proud to announce the grand opening of its new, larger Tustin office, located in The Bricks Building, at 18302 Irvine Boulevard, Suite 240.
  • The City of Tustin's ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a reception with food from local eateries, welcomed the office to the community on April 27.
  • “It’s super-centrally located, right in the heart of Tustin, close to freeway 55 access,” said Steve Almond, an agent in the Tustin office who visits almost daily.
  • “The most important aspect for me is connecting with our community,” said Kathy Thomson, also an agent in the Tustin office.

Expediter Services Celebrates Milestone & Announces Expansion of Women-Owned Business Initiative

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Expediter Services (ES), a leader in capacity solutions and ownership opportunities within the trucking industry, announced that the company has met its goal of creating and growing 150 women-owned businesses and is expanding the initiative to continue to finance and support women-owned businesses in the transportation industry. ES Co-Founder & CEO Jason Williams made the announcement during the Tuesday morning session of the Women In Trucking Association's annual Accelerate! Conference being held in Dallas.

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  • Conference, Expediter Services Co-Founder & CEO Jason Williams announced that ES would be expanding the company's program focused on assisting women in starting or expanding small businesses in the trucking industry.
  • "From the time that we launched Expediter Services in 2006, part of our mission has always been to work with professional drivers who want to pursue the American Dream of owning their own business.
  • This is why we are continuing the important work started through the 150 Business Challenge under our new ES Women-Owned Business Initiative.
  • ES features support in the areas of contract driver services, equipment financing and leasing, truck sales, management services, insurance services, and discount programs.

F2 Strategy Expands its Knowledge Base with ‘Executives in Residence’ Program

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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The EIR program offers C-level executives a unique opportunity to network and drive change outside of the traditional corporate full-time role structure.

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  • The EIR program offers C-level executives a unique opportunity to network and drive change outside of the traditional corporate full-time role structure.
  • While in the program, EIR professionals can engage in cutting-edge client work, research, or mentorship, depending on their current career goals and passions.
  • Led by former executives of a wide range of top-rated wealth firms and family offices, F2 Strategy combines their results-driven management strategy with industry-leading, proprietary research to create customized high-tech solutions.
  • F2 Strategy was founded in 2016 in San Francisco, currently has 23 employees, and works with firms representing $1.6T in AUM.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Teams Up With Reports on Housing's Steven Thomas

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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San Diego, July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is proud to announce its newest partnership with Steven Thomas, quantitative economist and creator behind Reports on Housing, to deliver custom and current local real estate snapshot reports on the brokerages exclusive GoLive video series.

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  • San Diego, July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is proud to announce its newest partnership with Steven Thomas, quantitative economist and creator behind Reports on Housing, to deliver custom and current local real estate snapshot reports on the brokerages exclusive GoLive video series.
  • This is yet another phenomenal tool provided by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties to set its agents apart.
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties proudly supports nearly 3,000 sales associates in 42 offices spanning Santa Barbara to San Diego.
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., and a member of HSF Affiliates, LLC.

Minister Hajdu highlights jobs, economic growth and small business investments in Budget 2022 in Calgary

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Today the Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, met with Moonstone Creation to highlight Budget 2022 initiatives that will create good middle class jobs, generate economic growth and cut taxes for small businesses.

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  • Today the Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, met with Moonstone Creation to highlight Budget 2022 initiatives that will create good middle class jobs, generate economic growth and cut taxes for small businesses.
  • To further support Indigenous small and medium-size enterprises, Budget 2022 proposes to forgive up to 50 per cent of the COVID-Indigenous Business Initiative loans that supported businesses in need during the pandemic.
  • A crucial pillar of Budget 2022 is investment in economic growth and innovationthe key to Canada's long-term prosperity.
  • With Budget 2022, Canada will maintain this leading position, and maintain its fiscally responsible approach to economic growth and to building an economy that works for everyone.