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KCH Surface Finishing Announces Landry McDuffie President and General Manager

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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FOREST CITY, N.C., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KCH Surface Finishing , part of the ECS Companies and a leading innovator in the air pollution control and metal finishing systems industries, has announced that Landry D. McDuffie, Sr. has joined the company as its President and General Manager.

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  • FOREST CITY, N.C., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KCH Surface Finishing , part of the ECS Companies and a leading innovator in the air pollution control and metal finishing systems industries, has announced that Landry D. McDuffie, Sr. has joined the company as its President and General Manager.
  • Bringing more than 20 years of diversified industrial success to KCH Surface Finishing, Mr. McDuffie will oversee all aspects of the business from the company's headquarters in Forest City, North Carolina.
  • "I could not be more excited that Landry has joined the KCH family," stated ECS Companies CEO Jeff Jones.
  • KCH Surface Finishing has since earned its esteemed reputation within the air pollution control and metal finishing systems industries through an unrivaled commitment to quality, service, and innovation.

BEN'S ORIGINAL™ OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR U.S. SEAT AT THE TABLE™ FUND SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2022

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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CHICAGO, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars Food's BEN'S ORIGINAL™ brand has opened the application site for its U.S. SEAT AT THE TABLE™ Fund scholarship. Developed in partnership with the National Urban League and UNCF (United Negro College Fund), the scholarship supports Black students who aspire to build careers in food-related industries get education and mentorship opportunities they deserve. 

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  • - Developed with National Urban League and UNCF, Scholarship Helps Black Students Pursue Food Industry Careers -
    CHICAGO, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars Food's BEN'S ORIGINAL brand has opened the application site for its U.S. SEAT AT THE TABLE Fund scholarship.
  • "We encourage anyone who qualifies to apply for the U.S. SEAT AT THE TABLE Fund scholarship, as together with BEN'S ORIGINAL, we want to positively affect the pathway to employment of Black people within the food industry."
  • The U.S. SEAT AT THE TABLE Fund scholarship is open to Black high school seniors, Black college students, and Black adults interested in certifications in the food industry.
  • The commitments linked with the SEAT AT THE TABLE Fund scholarship set an important precedent for impacting students' lives and bettering the food industry across the United States."

Adams Street Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Diversity & Inclusion University Program

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Adams Street has over 50 active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee members dedicated to increasing diversity within the financial markets by expanding access, contributing to educational initiatives, and engaging staff in outreach opportunities.

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  • Adams Street has over 50 active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee members dedicated to increasing diversity within the financial markets by expanding access, contributing to educational initiatives, and engaging staff in outreach opportunities.
  • Adams Street enters its sixth decade following record growth in recent years for the employee-owned firm since 2001.
  • Adams Street Partners is a global private markets investment manager with investments in more than 30 countries across five continents.
  • Adams Street has offices in Austin, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, London, Menlo Park, Munich, New York, Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Meritage Homes Gives Over $2.5 Million in 2021 to Build Stronger Communities Nationwide

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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We continued to expand our corporate giving this year to foster healthy and safe communities, said Phillippe Lord, CEO of Meritage Homes.

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  • We continued to expand our corporate giving this year to foster healthy and safe communities, said Phillippe Lord, CEO of Meritage Homes.
  • Meritage Homes contributed a total of $1.6 million in support of education initiatives at schools in communities where it operates.
  • Meritage Homes is the sixth-largest public homebuilder in the United States, based on homes closed in 2020.
  • Meritage Homes has delivered over 145,000 homes in its 36-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience.

Ben's Original™ Awards First Recipients of its U.S. Seat at the Table™ Fund Scholarship

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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CHICAGO, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Mars Food's BEN'S ORIGINAL brand announced it has awarded eight students its U.S. SEAT AT THE TABLE Fund scholarship.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Mars Food's BEN'S ORIGINAL brand announced it has awarded eight students its U.S. SEAT AT THE TABLE Fund scholarship.
  • Created in partnership with the National Urban League and United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the scholarship supports Black students interested in food industry careers.
  • "It's our hope that through both financial support and mentorship via the National Urban League, the SEAT AT THE TABLE Fund scholarship recipients will build fulfilling careers within the food industry."
  • The U.S. SEAT AT THE TABLE Fund scholarship application process will reopen in spring of 2022 for certificate, two- and four-year programs.

Guild Education and OneTen Partner to Expand Access to Education and Upskilling for Black Talent Across the Country

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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Guild and OneTen will work together to increase access to online education and upskilling opportunities for Black talent across the United States.

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  • Guild and OneTen will work together to increase access to online education and upskilling opportunities for Black talent across the United States.
  • For too long, Black talent has lacked the bridges to close education to employment gaps, said Rachel Carlson, Guild Education CEO & Co-Founder.
  • Our partnership with OneTen builds on the work we have been doing with HBCUs to expand access to education and upskilling to more Black talent across the country.
  • Guild Education is on a mission to unlock opportunity for Americas workforce through education and upskilling.

Charles Brooks and Christine LaSala join Sedgwick board of directors

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick , a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced the appointment of veteran industry executives Charles Brooks and Christine LaSala as independent members of its board of directors.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick , a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced the appointment of veteran industry executives Charles Brooks and Christine LaSala as independent members of its board of directors.
  • Throughout his career, Brooks has led strategic planning, operations and systems management initiatives with a focus on financial services.
  • LaSala has over 45 years of insurance industry leadership experience and is currently the senior independent director of the board of directors of Beazley Group and chair of its Remuneration Committee.
  • "Both Charles and Christine bring decades of experience to the Sedgwick board," said Dave North, Sedgwick executive chairman.