Social impact

Diane Sullivan, Executive Chairman at Caleres, to Receive Two Ten's Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two Ten Footwear Foundation today announced that Diane Sullivan, executive chairman of the board at Caleres, will be presented with the 2024 Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award at Two Ten's annual Gala in June.

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  • Diane Sullivan, Executive Chairman of the Board at Caleres, to be honored with the Two Ten Footwear Foundation's Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award
    BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two Ten Footwear Foundation today announced that Diane Sullivan, executive chairman of the board at Caleres, will be presented with the 2024 Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award at Two Ten's annual Gala in June.
  • Bob never forgot the hardships he faced in his youth and was a fierce advocate for the Two Ten mission.
  • This award, presented only once every five years, recognizes an individual who has shown extraordinary leadership and deep compassion—just as Bob did.
  • Sullivan will receive the 2024 Bob Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award at the Two Ten Annual Gala in New York City on June 4, 2024.

Sony Honored as One of "2024 World's Most Ethical Companies®" for the Sixth Time

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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These companies were evaluated across five categories: Ethics and Compliance Program, Corporate Governance, Culture of Ethics, Environmental and Social Impact, and Third Party Management.

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  • These companies were evaluated across five categories: Ethics and Compliance Program, Corporate Governance, Culture of Ethics, Environmental and Social Impact, and Third Party Management.
  • The Institute reviewed each company's ethical operations, focusing on areas such as exceptional leadership and a commitment to business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance, and governance practices.
  • Ethisphere CEO, Erica Salmon Byrne commented, "It's always inspiring to recognize the World's Most Ethical Companies.
  • Congratulations to Sony for achieving this honor and demonstrating that strong ethics is good business."

Northwest Event Show Announces Speakers, Sessions, and Sponsors for April 3-4

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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SEATTLE, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Known as the top west coast conference for event professionals, the Northwest Event Show (NWES) announces the 2024 agenda line-up with exciting sessions and educational panels taking place over the course of the two-day show.  Like Seattle itself, the Northwest Event Show is all about innovation and inspiration.  Offering a top-tier conference experience with the chance to explore cutting-edge products, forward-thinking services, and new ideas in tech, AI, production, marketing, decor, and much more.  In addition to 250+ booth exhibits, attendees can look forward to a comprehensive agenda with interactive sessions and expert thoughtleaders, addressing all aspects of the event industry.  Sessions highlights include:

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  • Like Seattle itself, the Northwest Event Show is all about innovation and inspiration.
  • Offering a top-tier conference experience with the chance to explore cutting-edge products, forward-thinking services, and new ideas in tech, AI, production, marketing, decor, and much more.
  • In addition to 250+ booth exhibits, attendees can look forward to a comprehensive agenda with interactive sessions and expert thoughtleaders, addressing all aspects of the event industry.
  • For the full list of sessions and speakers, please visit nweventshow.com/agenda .

New Morning Consult study finds direct links between transportation concerns in LA, loneliness epidemic for seniors

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Morning Consult poll released today, covering over 500 adults aged 50+ in the LA Metropolitan Area, showcases the unique challenges of the Los Angeles area and its transportation options when it comes to the loneliness epidemic for seniors.

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  • 44% say that they feel uncomfortable using ride-share apps when traveling around the LA area.
  • 44% think better access to transportation would allow them to visit their friends and family more frequently.
  • "Tackling challenges around transportation will be essential to addressing social isolation and loneliness and other critical concerns in an aging population.
  • And, research consistently demonstrates that older adults with reliable transportation are more likely to lead active lifestyles and stay healthier for longer."

Toronto Pearson awards $770,000 in funding to nine local organizations committed to breaking employment barriers

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson is thrilled to announce that nine local organizations will share a total of $770,000 in funding aimed at breaking down barriers to employment and cultivating opportunities for communities that neighbour the airport.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson is thrilled to announce that nine local organizations will share a total of $770,000 in funding aimed at breaking down barriers to employment and cultivating opportunities for communities that neighbour the airport.
  • YWCA Toronto: The Digital Awareness Ready for Employment (DARE) project will provide training in digital literacy for the workplace.
  • In 2022 alone, the airport invested $387,000 to support local residents with employment training and helped fill hundreds of jobs.
  • "We look forward to working with these great organizations to help break down barriers to employment opportunities for residents in communities around the airport," she added.

International Coaching Federation Opens Nominations for the 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Awards

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is pleased to announce that its highly anticipated 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Awards are now open for nominations.

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  • LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is pleased to announce that its highly anticipated 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Awards are now open for nominations.
  • Organizations: Celebrating businesses and organizations that have built strong coaching cultures and demonstrated the positive effects of coaching.
  • ): Acknowledging remarkable individuals and organizations making a substantial societal impact in the world using principles of coaching.
  • "The inclusion of the Social Impact category in the 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Awards underscores our belief in the profound ability of coaching to bring about positive change on a societal level, " said ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka Mook. "

VALISURE ANNOUNCES NEW VENTURE PARTNERS AND EXPANSION OF LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valisure, a healthcare industry pioneer for independent quality assurance in pharmaceutical drugs, has recently received substantial investments from leading healthcare venture capital firms to accelerate Valisure's rapid growth and impact. Concurrently, the company is pleased to announce key leadership developments, including appointing a highly experienced healthcare leader as CEO and additional expansion of its executive team.

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  • Concurrently, the company is pleased to announce key leadership developments, including appointing a highly experienced healthcare leader as CEO and additional expansion of its executive team.
  • Valisure has gained global recognition for its commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of medications through its highly impactful, independent testing.
  • "I look forward to collaborating with the talented team and enabling Valisure to expand its work with the industry to strategically address these issues."
  • Likewise, Wolfgang Hinz, Ph.D., has assumed a pivotal leadership position as the Chief Scientific Officer of Valisure.

ETS and Study.com Partner to Break Down Barriers in National Educator Pipeline

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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PRINCETON, N.J. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ETS's Praxis® program, the leading provider of teacher licensure assessments, announced a partnership with Study.com, an award-winning online learning platform, to help boost the teacher pipeline and provide increased support to the educators of tomorrow. The collaboration will provide high-quality Praxis test preparation for over 60 Praxis exams, which include diagnostics, personalized AI learning plans with video lessons, practice questions, problem explanations, study guides, and authentic practice tests. Additionally, to extend the impact of this partnership, ETS and Study.com will also embark on new joint research initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, to extend the impact of this partnership, ETS and Study.com will also embark on new joint research initiatives.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Study.com as our Official Praxis Test Prep provider .
  • As a result, 92 percent of test-takers passed their Praxis exam after using Study.com to prepare for test day.
  • For more information about the ETS Praxis Program in collaboration with Study.com, please visit: https://praxis.ets.org/5900001100.html

Heidrick & Struggles Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII) ("Heidrick & Struggles", "Heidrick" or the "Company") announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Consolidated net revenue was $253.2 million in the 2023 fourth quarter compared to consolidated net revenue of $235.7 million in the 2022 fourth quarter.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $35.8 million in the 2023 fourth quarter compared to $25.9 million in the 2022 fourth quarter, and 2023 fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA margin was 14.1% compared to 11.0% in the 2022 fourth quarter.
  • 2023 fourth quarter net income was $14.9 million compared to $16.0 million in the 2022 fourth quarter.
  • This generated diluted earnings per share in the 2023 fourth quarter of $0.72, compared to $0.78 in the 2022 fourth quarter.

Scotiabank partners with Nch'ḵay̓ Development Limited Partnership, Des Nedhe Financial LP and Chippewas of Rama First Nation to establish a new investment dealer in Canada

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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The proposed investment dealer, to be named Cedar Leaf Capital Inc. ("Cedar Leaf Capital"), will be majority-owned by three Indigenous shareholders: Nch'ḵay̓ Development Limited Partnership, Des Nedhe Financial LP and Chippewas of Rama First Nation and controlled initially by Scotiabank.

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  • The proposed investment dealer, to be named Cedar Leaf Capital Inc. ("Cedar Leaf Capital"), will be majority-owned by three Indigenous shareholders: Nch'ḵay̓ Development Limited Partnership, Des Nedhe Financial LP and Chippewas of Rama First Nation and controlled initially by Scotiabank.
  • Subject to regulatory approval, Cedar Leaf Capital will be the first-to-market majority Indigenous-owned investment dealer in Canada.
  • Until such time, the firm's operations will leverage Scotiabank's infrastructure and core enterprise frameworks as it develops its self-sustaining operations.
  • As the first Indigenous owned and led investment dealer in Canada, Cedar Leaf Capital's objectives will extend beyond those of a traditional market intermediary.