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Capella Space, Space ISAC Kick Off Leo Owner Operators Affinity Group

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Capella Space Corp. and Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) are pleased to announce a successful kick off of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Owner Operators Affinity Group, an Affinity Group for Commercial Owner Operators to better understand threat and security concerns.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Capella Space Corp. and Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) are pleased to announce a successful kick off of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Owner Operators Affinity Group, an Affinity Group for Commercial Owner Operators to better understand threat and security concerns.
  • At the kick off event, government and industry leaders from FBI, DHS, US Space Force, Capella Space, and Viasat gathered to emphasize the critical importance of LEO Owner Operators sharing threat intelligence within the Space ISAC.
  • According to Frank Backes, Chief Executive Officer of Capella Space, "We are honored to co-chair the LEO Owner Operators Affinity Group to help facilitate collaboration with other leading Commercial Owner Operators in the field.
  • Participating organizations in the LEO Owner Operators Affinity Group include commercial space companies that maintain membership in good standing with Space ISAC and operate space assets in LEO.

Saying Goodbye to Basic Kids Meals and Hello to Global Spices, the Culinary Experts from Affinity Group Sales & Marketing Reveal their 2024 Trends for Foodservice Operators

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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"One of Affinity Group's main drivers of our forward-thinking is the inhouse culinary expertise we're able to tap at any point in time" says Bridget McCall, Vice President of Culinary & Innovation at Affinity Group.

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  • "One of Affinity Group's main drivers of our forward-thinking is the inhouse culinary expertise we're able to tap at any point in time" says Bridget McCall, Vice President of Culinary & Innovation at Affinity Group.
  • Increased accessibility of spicy ingredients from around the globe is encouraging chefs to experiment with heat in new and surprising ways.
  • Affinity Group experts say increasing your posting cadence and taking input from younger staff about the latest trends will help operators stay ahead.
  • "Our chefs and culinary experts at Affinity Group are some of the top minds in the industry," says Robin Hart, Senior Marketing Manager at Affinity Group.

Greenberg Traurig Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Index Assesses LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and the designation as recipient of the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.
  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and the designation as recipient of the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.
  • CEI is the United States' foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • "Greenberg Traurig is committed to an inclusive workplace where all are welcomed and where you can come to work and bring your authentic self.

Private label distributors are stiff competition for manufacturer brands, according to new national study from Affinity Group Sales & Marketing

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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"Consumers may be less knowledgeable about distributor brands, but we found that the concept is well understood among operators," said Megan Teates, Executive Vice President at Affinity Group Sales & Marketing.

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  • "Consumers may be less knowledgeable about distributor brands, but we found that the concept is well understood among operators," said Megan Teates, Executive Vice President at Affinity Group Sales & Marketing.
  • Manufacturer Brands Vary, Especially by Type of Product
    Operators are savvy about distributor brands' competitive positioning.
  • Operators view distributor brands as lower priced alternatives to manufacturer brands and sometimes of similar - but never better - quality.
  • "In any market where distributor brands compete, manufacturer brands must continue to innovate to stay ahead," said Enzo Dentico, Chief Executive Officer of Affinity Group Sales & Marketing.

USAging and GroundGame.Health Launch New Interoperability and Data Affinity Group at 2023 Conference and Tradeshow in Salt Lake City

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GroundGame.Health (GGH), the leading solution that connects Community Based Organizations with Payers and Providers to meet Social Determinant of Health (SDoH) needs on the Ground, launched a new partnership with USAging, while serving as a premier sponsor of the USAging Conference and Tradeshow for the second year in a row. The Conference, July 16-19 in Salt Lake City, includes 1,200 local leaders in aging along with government experts, policymakers, business leaders, and other Aging Network practitioners.

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  • The Conference, July 16-19 in Salt Lake City, includes 1,200 local leaders in aging along with government experts, policymakers, business leaders, and other Aging Network practitioners.
  • The hub of the expanding GroundGame.Health USAging partnership is a new and exciting Interoperability and Data Affinity Group.
  • USAging members cite interoperability/data as one of their top challenges, and the demand for this Affinity Group comes directly from local leaders.
  • Sandy Markwood, USAging CEO, announced the Affinity Group and partnership at Conference general sessions.

Blackbaud 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report Highlights Milestones Fueling Social Impact

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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CHARLESTON, S.C., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, demonstrating how the company is taking action to amplify its own global impact through continued progress across key ESG priorities.

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  • We power the global software infrastructure that turns sparks of generosity into our customers' social impact.
  • Highlights of Fueling Social Impact through Blackbaud's multiple, scalable platforms include:
    Equipping individual changemakers – Over 1 million fundraising pages were created on JustGiving from Blackbaud, enabling over 17 million donations for good causes through the platform in 2022.
  • Fueling greater impact for nonprofits and charities - nearly 150,000 organizations across the globe receive funds through a Blackbaud solution.
  • To learn more about how the company is fueling social impact, view the full 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report here .

NYC's Leading Artisan Bakery Taps Affinity Group to Lead Foodservice Sales

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Cat Bakery, New York City's leading artisan bakery, is proud to name the Affinity Group as its national broker for the foodservice market. The Affinity Group, a top provider of sales and marketing solutions for foodservice, will represent Tom Cat Bakery and its portfolio of premium, fully baked, frozen artisan breads to chefs all over the country.

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  • NEW YORK, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Cat Bakery, New York City's leading artisan bakery, is proud to name the Affinity Group as its national broker for the foodservice market.
  • The Affinity Group, a top provider of sales and marketing solutions for foodservice, will represent Tom Cat Bakery and its portfolio of premium, fully baked, frozen artisan breads to chefs all over the country.
  • The team at the Affinity Group are the perfect fit for us," said Peter Sonenstein, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Tom Cat Bakery.
  • "We are honored to partner with Tom Cat Bakery, a leader in the artisan bakery movement, and help bring their handcrafted breads to a wider audience in the foodservice industry," said Steve Hoyser, President, Foodservice at Affinity.

Penn State Law selects alum as 2023 commencement speaker

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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University Park, PA, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Zachary R. Brecheisen has been selected as the keynote speaker at the Penn State Law in University Park Class of 2023 Commencement.

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  • University Park, PA, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Zachary R. Brecheisen has been selected as the keynote speaker at the Penn State Law in University Park Class of 2023 Commencement.
  • “We’re honored to have Zach as our keynote speaker at the Penn State Law in University Park Class of 2023 Commencement,” said Victor Romero , interim dean of Penn State Law and the School of International Affairs, Maureen B. Cavanaugh Distinguished Faculty Scholar, and professor of law.
  • He is the recipient of the 2017 Penn State Law Distinguished Alumni Award, the 2019 Penn State Law Diversity Award for Leadership in the Legal Profession, and the 2020 Penn State University Alumni Achievement Award.
  • Brecheisen also held positions on the Penn State Law Arbitration Law Review and Environmental Law Review.

Porter Wright announces planned leadership transition

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Porter Wright today announced that partner James (Jim) A. King has been appointed to serve as litigation department chair. He succeeds partner James (Jim) D. Curphey, who has served in the role for more than 17 years and who will continue to counsel and advocate for clients at Porter Wright.

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  • Jim King to succeed Jim Curphey as Litigation Department Chair at Porter Wright.
  • "This is an exciting time of transition for our firm," shared Deborah Boiarsky, chief operating partner at Porter Wright.
  • We look forward to the next chapter under Jim King's leadership, and express our gratitude for Jim Curphey's service as he continues his active litigation practice here at Porter Wright."
  • Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP is a large law firm that traces its roots to 1846 in Ohio.

Magan Pritam Ray Elected to American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California Board of Directors

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Friday, January 7, 2022
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EAST PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Magan Pritam Ray , shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been re-elected to the board of directors of the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California (ACLU NorCal).

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  • EAST PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Magan Pritam Ray , shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been re-elected to the board of directors of the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California (ACLU NorCal).
  • "As a first-generation immigrant and member of the bar, the ACLU's mission to uphold the Constitution and ensure civil rights and civil liberties for all persons in the United States, resonates deeply," Ray said.
  • The ACLU's overall mission is to protect Americans' individual freedoms and civil liberties at critical moments in history.
  • Ray also serves on the board of directors of Advancing Justice Asian Law Caucus and RIP Medical Debt.