Accountability

Federal Organizations Launch Workshops on Recognizing and Reporting Hate Crimes

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Giovedì, Maggio 2, 2024
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On the first day, Statistics Canada will share information with local police on key topics such as hate crime identification, standardized police reporting through the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey and resources.

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  • On the first day, Statistics Canada will share information with local police on key topics such as hate crime identification, standardized police reporting through the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey and resources.
  • During the second day of the workshops, led by the CRRF, participants will have the opportunity to network with community organizations to address hate and engage in open dialogue with law enforcement.
  • The workshops have been designed to support communities and prepare policing services in identifying hate crimes.
  • "As co-chair of the Hate Crimes Task Force, the RCMP is proud to support the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and Statistics Canada as they launch this important initiative.

Forbes Recognizes Cintas as One of the Best Employers for Diversity 2024

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Lunedì, Aprile 29, 2024
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Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been recognized on the Forbes list of the Best Employers for Diversity 2024 for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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  • Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has been recognized on the Forbes list of the Best Employers for Diversity 2024 for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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    Cintas has been recognized on the Forbes list of the Best Employers for Diversity 2024 for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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    “Diversity is a crucial part of our culture and success here at Cintas,” said Todd Schneider, Cintas President and CEO.
  • This is the second time this year that Cintas has been recognized for being one of the best employers for diversity in the U.S. Cintas was also recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek earlier this year.

Congressman Gerry Connolly Visits Everfox Headquarters to Discuss Cybersecurity Priorities for Federal Government

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024
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Global high-assurance cybersecurity leader, Everfox , formerly Forcepoint Federal, today welcomes Congressman Gerry Connolly to its headquarters in Herndon, Virginia, to discuss Everfox’s continued commitment to delivering trusted, high-assurance cybersecurity solutions to government, critical infrastructure, and highly-regulated industries.

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  • Global high-assurance cybersecurity leader, Everfox , formerly Forcepoint Federal, today welcomes Congressman Gerry Connolly to its headquarters in Herndon, Virginia, to discuss Everfox’s continued commitment to delivering trusted, high-assurance cybersecurity solutions to government, critical infrastructure, and highly-regulated industries.
  • “Everfox is honored to host Congressman Connolly at our headquarters to connect on our shared goals for securing governments and critical infrastructure.
  • “Congressman Connolly is a leading voice in government-wide cybersecurity policy and a longstanding supporter of the companies in his district.
  • His expertise is invaluable when it comes to informing how Everfox can better protect its government customers.”
    To learn more about Everfox, formerly Forcepoint Federal, please visit www.everfox.com .

Cultivate Brands Acquires Premier Executive and Leadership Coaching Firm Petra Coach

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Mercoledì, Aprile 24, 2024
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Cultivate Brands, the award-winning business and financial back-office advising powerhouse comprised of Cultivate Advisors and Breakwater Accounting , announced the acquisition of Petra Coach , the premier executive and leadership team coaching firm.

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  • Cultivate Brands, the award-winning business and financial back-office advising powerhouse comprised of Cultivate Advisors and Breakwater Accounting , announced the acquisition of Petra Coach , the premier executive and leadership team coaching firm.
  • Petra Coach, founded by entrepreneur and author Andy Bailey in 2011, helps leaders and their teams build vital habits and strategies for success.
  • On average, businesses working with Petra Coach see a 33% increase in revenue and a 19% increase in profit.
  • “We’re excited to be partnering with Petra Coach and can’t wait to bring our combined talent, expertise, and value to our clients,” said Casey Clark , Co-Founder and CEO of Cultivate Brands.

American Water Recognized as America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024 by Forbes

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Martedì, Aprile 23, 2024
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., today announced it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024, ranked number 11.

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., today announced it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024, ranked number 11.
  • The distinction highlights American Water as a company that embraces and celebrates diversity.
  • “American Water’s employees reflect the diverse communities we are privileged to serve and are proud to be recognized by Forbes for our ongoing commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity,” said Lori Sutton, Chief Inclusion Officer, American Water.
  • American Water also ranked first in the utilities industry category on Forbes America’s Best Large Employers List for 2024.

Fay Cobb Payton to Deliver Keynote at 2024 Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium Annual Meeting

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fay Cobb Payton — award-winning researcher, international speaker, and entrepreneur — will deliver the closing keynote at the 2024 Annual Meeting for the Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC), May 29-31, in Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fay Cobb Payton — award-winning researcher, international speaker, and entrepreneur — will deliver the closing keynote at the 2024 Annual Meeting for the Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC), May 29-31, in Washington, D.C.
  • The keynote, "The Importance of Inclusive Cyberinfrastructure," will be held at 11:45 a.m.
  • Payton is a visiting scholar of inclusive innovation at Rutgers University - Newark and a professor emerita of information technology and analytics at North Carolina State University.
  • Previously, Payton completed a rotation as program director at the National Science Foundation (NSF), where she initiated the CISE Minority Serving Institution Research Expansion Program, and her tenure was recognized with the NSF Director's Award.

AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION EARNS CANDID'S 2024 PLATINUM SEAL OF TRANSPARENCY AND CHARITY NAVIGATOR'S FOUR-STAR RATING

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Venerdì, Aprile 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) is thrilled to announce that it has received Candid's eminent 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency and the coveted Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator.

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  • NEW YORK, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) is thrilled to announce that it has received Candid's eminent 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency and the coveted Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator.
  • American Skin Association achieved perfect scores of 100% on both essential rating criteria, Accountability & Finance and Culture & Community.
  • "We are delighted to provide American Skin Association with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, President, and CEO of Charity Navigator.
  • "American Skin Association is honored to receive the highest ratings from the two most esteemed charity evaluators," added David A. Norris, MD, President of ASA.

San Francisco Elementary School Debuts "Stairwell of Imagination" Designed with Neurodiversity In Mind

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Venerdì, Aprile 19, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a project aimed to promote inclusivity through innovative interior design, the central three-story stairwell of Sherman Elementary School, a nearly-100-year old SFUSD K-5 located in San Francisco's Cow Hollow-Marina district, has been transformed into a dynamic space for students of all backgrounds and learning styles. Sherman has long been recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and equitable access for its diverse community of learners. To create an environment truly representative of this mission, Roland DGA – a leading provider of large-format digital imaging technology – worked with local neurodiverse specialists and educators to combine sensory and educational design components, enabling the project to strike the right balance between youthful creativity and functionality.

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  • Sherman has long been recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and equitable access for its diverse community of learners.
  • "The transformation of this central area of our school complements our vision and mission around fostering an inclusive space for each and every student."
  • The journey begins deep under the sea, inspired by the school's beloved mascot: The Sherman Shark!
  • You might even catch a glimpse of hot air balloons floating past math facts, as they climb the floors of the school.

Duo of Accomplished Advisors Break from Merrill to Create Independent Wealth Planning and Advisory Firm in North Carolina – Vincita Investment Partners

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Mercoledì, Aprile 3, 2024
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Vincita Investment Partners is proud to announce its launch as an independent investment advisory firm.

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  • Vincita Investment Partners is proud to announce its launch as an independent investment advisory firm.
  • Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Vincita is dedicated to providing customized financial planning, an extensive investment platform, and personalized service to assist clients in navigating the intricacies of their finances.
  • Prior to starting Vincita, JJ and Lauren worked together at Merrill and have 15 and 10 years of industry experience, respectively.
  • JJ holds several designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, Certified Exit Planning Advisor and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™.

Spok Achieves Top Client Satisfaction Scores for Seventh Consecutive Year

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Martedì, Aprile 2, 2024
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Spok, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Spok Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPOK) and a leader in healthcare communications, earned top honors for the seventh consecutive year in a survey of healthcare industry clients by Black Book Market Research on top-rated clinical communications platforms.

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  • Spok, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Spok Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPOK) and a leader in healthcare communications, earned top honors for the seventh consecutive year in a survey of healthcare industry clients by Black Book Market Research on top-rated clinical communications platforms.
  • Black Book Market Research LLC measures customer satisfaction across eighteen copyrighted key performance indicators: Strategic Alignment of Client Goals including VBC, RCM & Telehealth; Innovation and Optimization; Training and Education; Client Relationships and Cultural Fit; Trust, Accountability, Transparency, Ethics; Breadth of Offerings, Client Types, Delivery Excellence; Deployment and Implementation; Customization; Integration and Interfaces; Scalability, Client Adaptability, Flexible Pricing; Compensation and Employee Performance; Reliability; Brand Image and Marketing Communications; Marginal Value Adds and Modules; Financial Stability & Managerial Viability; Data Security, Patient Privacy, and Backup Services; Account Management Support and Customer Care; and Best of Breed Technology and Process Improvement.
  • Black Book's independent user surveys aim to inform healthcare technology buyers about vendors exceeding expectations, as rated by current and former customers across all organizational user levels.
  • For methodology, auditing, resources, comprehensive research, and ranking data, see http://blackbookmarketresearch.com .