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Sunnyland Farms Honored with the goBeyondProfit 2023 Champion Award

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced it has honored Albany-based Sunnyland Farms and its CEO, Alex Willson, with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award.

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  • goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced it has honored Albany-based Sunnyland Farms and its CEO, Alex Willson, with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award.
  • This year marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of Sunnyland Farms, a 1,760-acre pecan farm and manufacturing company.
  • Sunnyland Farms, and its CEO Alex Willson were nominated and selected for this award by fellow Georgia business leaders for their comprehensive, generational approach to generosity.
  • See the full interview here: www.gobeyondprofit.org/champion
    “Anyone who comes into contact with Sunnyland Farms will be struck by the remarkable humility they demonstrate given their extraordinary contributions,” said goBeyondProfit president Megan McCamey.

MEDIA ALERT: Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal to Headline Cisco's WebexOne Event

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced keynote speakers headlining Webex by Cisco's WebexOne, the industry's leading hybrid work and customer experience conference taking place on October 24-26, 2023. The event theme centers on reimagining a future powered by AI, and will feature executives from top global brands, industry leaders, Webex experts and revered celebrity speakers.

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  • WHO: Cisco, the leader in powering hybrid work and customer experience solutions, is hosting its annual signature event, WebexOne.
  • WHAT: The multiday event will focus on trending topics across AI, hybrid work and customer experience, including conversations exploring the intersection of technology, entertainment and business.
  • WebexOne will feature the latest innovations from Webex, customer conversations and inspiring guest speakers.
  • Inspiring Keynote Speakers: Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, Co-Founders of the Tribeca Festival will be interviewed by Jeetu Patel, Cisco Executive Vice President and General Manager of Security and Collaboration.

PRIDE Industries’ Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dr. Adrienne Lawson Recognized as a DEI Champion

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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Roseville, Calif., July 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Adrienne Lawson, Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at PRIDE Industries, is among this year’s Sacramento Business Journal’s Champions for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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  • Roseville, Calif., July 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Adrienne Lawson, Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at PRIDE Industries, is among this year’s Sacramento Business Journal’s Champions for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • “I am honored and excited to be a recipient of this DEI Champion Award,” said Lawson.
  • “There has been pushback on DEI efforts across the country, so I’m especially grateful that the Sacramento Business Journal sees DEI’s value.
  • Dr. Lawson is responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s diversity and inclusion strategies companywide, working closely with the executive and human resources teams.

Precision for Medicine Honored in Every Category of 2023 CRO Leadership Awards

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision for Medicine, the first biomarker-driven clinical research organization (CRO), announces its wide recognition in the 2023 CRO Leadership Awards. The company has been honored in all five categories: Capabilities, Compatibility, Expertise, Quality, and Reliability, showcasing its exceptional performance in the CRO industry.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision for Medicine, the first biomarker-driven clinical research organization (CRO), announces its wide recognition in the 2023 CRO Leadership Awards.
  • Most notably, Precision for Medicine secured awards in the Overall, Big Pharma, and Small Pharma categories.
  • The CRO Leadership Awards offer fresh validation that the outcomes of our efforts match our intentions," said Sofia Baig, President of Clinical Solutions, Precision for Medicine.
  • The CRO Leadership Awards recognize top CRO partners, determined by feedback from sponsor companies who outsource clinical trials.