Communication, Consulting, Culture Federation

Western Union Opens First Concept Store in Jordan

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Professional Services, Technology, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Azam al-Sadat Farahi, Central Bank of Myanmar, Central bank, Region, Communication, Consulting, Culture Federation, Online shopping, Western Union

Western Union today launched its inaugural “concept store” in Jordan.

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  • Western Union today launched its inaugural “concept store” in Jordan.
  • The innovative “concept store” is the first of its kind introduced by a money transfer operator in the country.
  • “Western Union is committed to enhancing the accessibility of financial services for consumers globally, said Hatem Sleiman, Regional Vice President of Middle East, Pakistan, and Afghanistan at Western Union.
  • Concept stores support one pillar of the Company’s ‘Evolve 2025’ strategy: to leverage its retail business as a gateway to Western Union.

Schwab Study: Workers Continue to Prioritize 401(K) Saving Amid Anxiety About Inflation and Market Volatility

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Banking, Personal Finance, Professional Services, Finance, Communication, Consulting, Culture Federation, ChatGPT, Ageing, Retirement, Habit, Social Security, Investment, IRA, Financial adviser, Health insurance

Inflation and market volatility are impacting workers’ ability to save for retirement to a greater extent than last year, according to a new survey from Charles Schwab.

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  • Inflation and market volatility are impacting workers’ ability to save for retirement to a greater extent than last year, according to a new survey from Charles Schwab.
  • “When inflation persists for an extended period of time, workers are inevitably going to feel a deeper impact on their wallets,” said Brian Bender , Head of Schwab Workplace Financial Services.
  • “While many workers are trying to cut back on spending, some costs are unavoidable and certain areas of their finances have taken a hit.
  • “It’s encouraging to see that many workers are in-tune with the evolving rules and regulations surrounding their retirement plans,” said Stewart.

New West Public Affairs launches dedicated communications unit

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
National Post, Communication, Public affairs, Public opinion, Communes of Burundi, Director of communications, Public policy, Federal, Government, Conservatism, Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (Ontario Section), MP, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission, CBC, Wild Rose, Communication, Consulting, Culture Federation, Press, Myatt, Entertainment, Management, New West Records, Cannabis

CALGARY, Alberta, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  New West Public Affairs today announced it is launching a dedicated communications offering designed to help clients across the country tell their stories to audiences that reach beyond the halls of government.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  New West Public Affairs today announced it is launching a dedicated communications offering designed to help clients across the country tell their stories to audiences that reach beyond the halls of government.
  • From message development and strategic communications planning to media relations and digital communications, New West is now poised to offer clients a full suite of communications services that will raise profiles, capture imaginations and influence decisionmakers.
  • “We are thrilled to launch this new service offering and provide even more value for New West clients,” said Monte Solberg, CEO of New West Public Affairs.
  • Rounding out the powerhouse communications team is Alysha Mohamed, Communications Consultant for New West.

New Schwab Data: Participants Choose Virtual 401(k) Education at Record Levels

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Men, Professional Services, Business, Personal Finance, Consumer, Other Education, Asset Management, Education, Women, Human Resources, Seniors, Finance, Consulting, Communication, Consulting, Culture Federation, White Hispanic and Latino Americans, National Hispanic Heritage Month (United States), Woman, Environment, Participation, Black, Tutoring, Tourism

Participant attendance was up by 5.4% year-over-year, with virtual live meetings accounting for 65% of attendance, while 28% of participants went to on-demand meetings and 7.4% attended in person.

Key Points: 
  • Participant attendance was up by 5.4% year-over-year, with virtual live meetings accounting for 65% of attendance, while 28% of participants went to on-demand meetings and 7.4% attended in person.
  • “As remote and hybrid work arrangements become permanent realities for many, it’s now easier for workers to integrate virtual education sessions into their schedules,” said Marci Stewart, Director, Communication Consulting and Participant Education for Schwab Workplace Financial Services.
  • Of the workers who attended Schwab’s education sessions last year, 65% chose to attend virtual live meetings instead of watching on-demand sessions, up from 57% in 2021.
  • “We are excited to provide participants with more opportunities to choose impactful, relevant financial education in their preferred format when and where they want it,” said Stewart.

Sophos Expands Firewall Portfolio with Enterprise-Grade Appliances that Broaden Market Opportunities for Channel Partners

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Organization, QSFP, COE, Data-rate units, SMB, MDR, Investment, Acceleration, Ford Torino engine specifications, TLS, Intelligence, Sophos, IPS, VPN, Ingram Micro, Micro, DPI, MSP, Communication, Consulting, Culture Federation, Member of the Scottish Parliament, XStream, XGS, CPU, Central processing unit, Transport Layer Security, Bechtle, SASE, Risk management, Video game, Online shopping

The new XGS 7500 and 8500 models provide unrivaled performance and protection for large enterprise and campus deployments, broadening market opportunities for the channel partners that serve them.

Key Points: 
  • The new XGS 7500 and 8500 models provide unrivaled performance and protection for large enterprise and campus deployments, broadening market opportunities for the channel partners that serve them.
  • “Sophos is shaking up the competitive enterprise firewall landscape with these new high-performance appliances, providing best in class price per protected megabit per second (Mbps).
  • Sophos Firewall is available for immediate purchase exclusively through Sophos’ global channel of partners and managed service providers (MSPs).
  • “Ingram Micro is one of a handful of worldwide partners – and the only distributor – that had early access to these new models.

CAIS Summit Announces Final Lineup as Interest in Alternatives Soars Among Financial Advisors

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
Professional Services, Blockchain, Technology, Finance, Fintech, Consulting, Banking, Focus Financial Partners, Argument, Communication, FINRA, Pershing, Avenue Capital Group, Silicon Valley Bank, Partner (business rank), Entrepreneurship, Mercer, Fidelity, Knowledge, RIAS, The Carlyle Group, Alternative, SIPC, Professional, Tiburon, Time, Milken Institute, CEO, Communication, Consulting, Culture Federation, Solution, The Beverly Hilton, Bulls, Doctor of Philosophy, MVP, IBD, Wealth management, Silicon, SEC, Apollo Global Management, Multimedia, Education, Former, Renewable energy, Financial adviser, Management, Tutoring, Financial services, Galaxy

CAIS is the leading alternative investment platform for financial advisors who seek improved access to, and education about, alternative investment funds and products.

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  • CAIS is the leading alternative investment platform for financial advisors who seek improved access to, and education about, alternative investment funds and products.
  • CAIS also offers custom solutions for advisors seeking to create custom fund vehicles around ideas they source.
  • CAIS also provides an industry-leading learning system, CAIS IQ, to help advisors learn faster, remember longer, and improve client outcomes.
  • CAIS streamlines the end-to-end transaction process through digital subscriptions and integrated reporting with Fidelity, Schwab, and Pershing, which make investing in alternatives simple.

The Association of Junior Leagues International Welcomes New Board and Governance Committee Members

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Woman, Social, Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, Junior League, Leadership, American Cancer Society, Consultant, Bader Philanthropies, Association, Human, WI, League, Director, Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Associate, Cornell University, CEO, Trustee, International, College of San Mateo, Communication, Consulting, Culture Federation, Communication, GLOBE, Partner (business rank), OR, Assistant, Senate, College, Greater Orlando, Cincinnati, Board, Bob Johnson (Arkansas state senator), Management, Whaling, Medicine

NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Junior leagues International (AJLI) announced today its 2022-2023 Board of Directors and Governance Committee .

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  • NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Junior leagues International (AJLI) announced today its 2022-2023 Board of Directors and Governance Committee .
  • Our new Board and Governance Committee members stand on the shoulders of the many women who came before us, said AJLI President Dona Ponepinto.
  • These women are the trustees of the Leagues future, the bearers of the light.
  • In 1921 the Leagues joined forces as an association, which is today known as The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc., in order to bolster their power and amplify their voice through shared knowledge and common causes.

RADA USA Chooses Adventist HealthCare's The Lourie Center as Its Corporate Philanthropy Partner

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
Social, RADA, Awareness, RADA Electronic Industries, Social responsibility, Center, Baltic Air Surveillance Network, Emotional well-being, Trauma, Communication, Consulting, Culture Federation, Lourie, Mentorship, Electronics, Mental health, Adventist HealthCare, Partnership, Child, COVID, Online gambling, Medicine, DRS

"The Lourie Center is fortunate to have RADA as its partner in raising awareness about and funds for children who have experienced adversity," says Jimmy Venza, Executive Director, The Lourie Center. "The COVID pandemic only exacerbated the crisis in child mental health that has been building for the past several years. Now is the time to harness the collective concern and make a difference in the lives of young children and their families -- and in our community." 

Key Points: 
  • During the celebration, RADA expressed its commitment to corporate social responsibility and introduced The Lourie Center for Children's Social & Emotional Wellness as its chosen partner.
  • "As part of RADA USA's ongoing corporate commitment to our local community, we are delighted to form this corporate partnership," said Bill Watson, President, RADA USA.
  • "The Lourie Center is fortunate to have RADA as its partner in raising awareness about and funds for children who have experienced adversity," says Jimmy Venza, Executive Director, The Lourie Center.
  • Adventist HealthCare's The Lourie Center for Social & Emotional Wellness offers educational and therapeutic opportunities to children who have experienced trauma.

Employee-Owned, Community Wealth-Focused Cannabis Startup ‘The Honeybee Collective’ Raises $107,000 in First Funding Round

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Marketing co-operation, Research, Community, Organization, Communication, Consulting, Culture Federation, Community advisory board, Culture, GLOBE, Marketing, Honey bee, Investment, Risk management, Drug

The Denver-based venture has received investments from 54 individuals so far, with investors contributing amounts from $100 to $10,000.

Key Points: 
  • The Denver-based venture has received investments from 54 individuals so far, with investors contributing amounts from $100 to $10,000.
  • Kate Myers, co-founder and managing partner, Community and Culture, said The Honeybee Collective seeks organizations and individuals to help further the effort.
  • For more information on The Honeybee Collective and its crowdfunding campaign, please visit https://mainvest.com/b/the-honeybee-collective-edgewater
    The Honeybee Collective is a Colorado-based employee-owned, community-driven, sustainable cannabis brand focused on creating community wealth and a more equitable future.
  • The Honeybee Collective hopes to serve as an example to the cannabis industry, demonstrating that an employee-owned, community-driven business model benefits everyone.

LaVoieHealthScience Announces Appointment of Joseph T. Schepers as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Financial Communications

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Health, Other Health, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Science, ADR, Novartis, Health, Leadership, Investor relations, NASDAQ, CEO, MBA, Senior, Munich's financial community, ICN, Biotechnology, NYSE, LHS, Seton Hall University, Communication, PR, Public relations, Marketing, Communication, Consulting, Culture Federation, Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Management

LaVoieHealthScience (LHS), an integrated investor and public relations consulting agency focused on advancing health and science innovations, today announced the appointment of Joseph Joe T. Schepers as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations (IR) and Financial Communications.

Key Points: 
  • LaVoieHealthScience (LHS), an integrated investor and public relations consulting agency focused on advancing health and science innovations, today announced the appointment of Joseph Joe T. Schepers as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations (IR) and Financial Communications.
  • This appointment further strengthens the agencys commitment to integrated strategic communications offering fully integrated public relations, investor relations, marketing, and digital services as well as continued business growth.
  • Mr. Schepers has extensive investor relations and financial communications experience in large cap, mid cap, small cap, and private companies, including positions at Novartis, Immunomedics, Sciele/Shionogi, ICN/Ribapharm, Pernix and Chimerix.
  • Joe has also worked closely with senior management to provide advice and counsel on investor relations and communications strategies related to R&D programs, product launches, and crisis communications.