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Women Find Inspiration to Reclaim Financial Independence in New PSAs from AARP and the Ad Council

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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[1] To address this confidence gap, AARP and the Ad Council have teamed up to launch "We Say Save It" PSAs to empower women to prioritize their financial wellbeing in retirement.

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  • [1] To address this confidence gap, AARP and the Ad Council have teamed up to launch "We Say Save It" PSAs to empower women to prioritize their financial wellbeing in retirement.
  • Launching October 21, "We Say Save It" is designed for middle-income women seeking inspiration to begin or continue their work toward financial security in retirement.
  • This is the latest effort in AARP and the Ad Council's broader "Saving for Retirement" program, which launched in July 2017.
  • Many women are unfortunately told to hold back when it comes to talking about money," said Michelle Hillman, Chief Campaign Development Officer at the Ad Council.

Genpact Named to Fortune's 'Change the World' List of Innovative Companies Driving Social Impact

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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In determining this year's winners, Fortune looked at companies that have had a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy.

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  • In determining this year's winners, Fortune looked at companies that have had a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy.
  • This includes measurable social impact, business results, and how innovative a company's efforts are relative to others in its industry.
  • "The list reflects the growing corporate commitment to stakeholder capitalism, with Genpact and all of these named companies leading the way in combining purposeandprofitthe best way to assure such programs are sustainable."
  • Genpact founded the US Rapid Action Consortium with the Creative Destruction Lab Rapid Screening Consortium (CDL RSC) in Canada, and the COVID Collaborative .

The General Awards $25,000 NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant as Part of Second Annual Black Entrepreneurs Day Event

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On October 14, amid Black Entrepreneurs Day celebrations and speakers, The General Insurance awarded its second annual $25,000 NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant to rising Black entrepreneur Phil Terrill, CEO and founder of Minnesota-based company SoleSafe, a company dedicated to providing quality insurance for shoes.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On October 14, amid Black Entrepreneurs Day celebrations and speakers, The General Insurance awarded its second annual $25,000 NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant to rising Black entrepreneur Phil Terrill, CEO and founder of Minnesota-based company SoleSafe, a company dedicated to providing quality insurance for shoes.
  • This grant was awarded in partnership with the NAACP and was announced during the live-streamed Black Entrepreneurs Day event, curated by Daymond John.
  • "It's been our honor to support Black Entrepreneurs Day and the NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant again this year," said Azali.
  • "I am honored and beyond grateful to The General and the NAACP for selecting me and SoleSafe as a 2021 grant recipient," said Terrill.

Genpact Receives PRWeek Purpose Award for Accelerating Cost-Effective Rapid COVID-19 Workplace Testing at Scale

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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Genpact was recognized in the Best B2B category for its role in creating the US Rapid Action Consortium .

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  • Genpact was recognized in the Best B2B category for its role in creating the US Rapid Action Consortium .
  • The US Rapid Action Consortium is offering learnings and approaches free of charge as a public good to organizations.
  • "The winners of PRWeek's third annual Purpose Awards are blazing a trail for others to follow and seek to emulate."
  • Across locations, the rapid testing program has detected over 500 asymptomatic individuals, preventing more than 22,000 secondary infections from occurring.

Daymond John's Black Entrepreneurs Day Awards $250,000 in NAACP Grants to Black Businesses Across the US

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Saturday, October 16, 2021
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Anchored by motivating dialogue about the entrepreneurial journey, the show also provided bottom-line financial support to Black businesses by awarding $250,000 in NAACP Powershift Grants to 10 inspiring entrepreneurs.

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  • Anchored by motivating dialogue about the entrepreneurial journey, the show also provided bottom-line financial support to Black businesses by awarding $250,000 in NAACP Powershift Grants to 10 inspiring entrepreneurs.
  • "Black Entrepreneurs Day was created on the premise that as business leaders and community figures, we had the opportunity to share our success through mentorship and conversations.
  • Black Entrepreneurs Day, presented by Chase for Business, is a primetime special at the intersection of business and entertainment.
  • The event is curated and hosted by Daymond John and produced in conjunction with Medium Rare and The Shark Group.

Staging Concepts Announces Sponsorship of “Stars in the House”

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Friday, October 15, 2021
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And Staging Concepts , a leading national provider of staging solutions and equipment, is celebrating by sponsoring Stars in the House , an online series launched during the pandemic to help support the Broadway and performing arts community.

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  • And Staging Concepts , a leading national provider of staging solutions and equipment, is celebrating by sponsoring Stars in the House , an online series launched during the pandemic to help support the Broadway and performing arts community.
  • Staging Concepts sponsorship will officially kick-off on Oct. 19th with a special Game Night episode of Stars in the House, featuring the casts of the iconic TV series Glee and Fame.
  • During this live segment, we look forward to highlighting our elite staging solutions and showing our support for the stars of the stage and screen.
  • Based in Minneapolis, Minn., Staging Concepts is a division of Trex Commercial Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Trex Company, Inc.

Flagship Impact Shares ETFs Receive 5-Star Overall Morningstar Rating™

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Impact Shares , the first 501(c)3 nonprofit ETF issuer in the U.S. announced its three flagship ETFs NACP, WOMN and SDGA have received 5-Star Overall Morningstar Ratings in their respective categories following their three-year anniversaries.

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  • Impact Shares , the first 501(c)3 nonprofit ETF issuer in the U.S. announced its three flagship ETFs NACP, WOMN and SDGA have received 5-Star Overall Morningstar Ratings in their respective categories following their three-year anniversaries.
  • Since day one, our mission at Impact Shares is to transform the way people think about investing, notes Ethan Powell, CEO of Impact Shares.
  • Impact Shares is an ETF issuer and investment manager that is creating a new and innovative platform for clients seeking maximum social impact with market returns.
  • The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics.

Greenwood to Launch New iHeartRadio Podcast “Money Moves”

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Greenwood, the digital banking platform for Black and Latino individuals and business owners, today announced the launch of its iHeartRadio Original Podcast Money Moves .

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  • Greenwood, the digital banking platform for Black and Latino individuals and business owners, today announced the launch of its iHeartRadio Original Podcast Money Moves .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211012005408/en/
    Money Moves" podcast powered by Greenwood and hosted by Tanya Sam.
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    The announcement of Money Moves follows the launch of Greenwood Studios earlier this year, enabling Greenwood to deliver on its mission to provide tech solutions and content that promote financial inclusion and wellness for the culture.
  • Money Moves is produced by Greenwood Studios and Sunwise Media and is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.

The General® Partners with Black Entrepreneurs Day for Second Year in a Row

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The General Insurance announces today that, for the second year in a row, it will partner with Black Entrepreneurs Day a day coined as "a celebration of Black business" and a free virtual event that will recognize, celebrate and empower Black entrepreneurs everywhere in a fresh, fun and exciting way.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The General Insurance announces today that, for the second year in a row, it will partner with Black Entrepreneurs Day a day coined as "a celebration of Black business" and a free virtual event that will recognize, celebrate and empower Black entrepreneurs everywhere in a fresh, fun and exciting way.
  • In addition, The General will also present a new addition to this year's event: Black LeadHERship a Black Women's Roundtable.
  • This year's Black Entrepreneurs Day will air on October 14th beginning at 7 pm ET exclusively Daymond John's Facebook Page.
  • To learn more about The General, visit www.thegeneral.com and for more details about the free, virtual Black Entrepreneurs Day event, visit www.blackentrepreneursday.com .

Photo Release -- Dr. Michelle L. Burroughs joins WSFS as Vice President, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Dr. Burroughs will support WSFS in creating and delivering a work environment designed to foster a culture of inclusion and ensure the long-term sustainability of the Companys DE&I efforts.

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  • Dr. Burroughs will support WSFS in creating and delivering a work environment designed to foster a culture of inclusion and ensure the long-term sustainability of the Companys DE&I efforts.
  • Dr. Burroughs brings nearly two decades of experience as a results-driven leader in banking and DE&I.
  • Dr. Burroughs joins WSFS with almost twenty years of experience building and leading collaborative environments with a focus on diversity initiatives.
  • She most recently served as Community Engagement Director at Nemours Childrens Hospital, where she was a core leader on the D.R.I.V.E.