American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council

INDUSTRIES HONORED FOR BEING "GOOD CORPORATE CITIZENS"

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木曜日, 9月 14, 2023

WHITTIER, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Sanitation Districts) recognized 320 companies with certificates for being "good corporate citizens" for the year 2022.

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  • WHITTIER, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Sanitation Districts) recognized 320 companies with certificates for being "good corporate citizens" for the year 2022.
  • These companies have met their limits for wastewater discharge for at least a year, maintained their environmental equipment, and fulfilled all permit requirements.
  • Of these companies, eighty have received this recognition for five or more consecutive years.
  • The Council and the Sanitation Districts believe that it is important to acknowledge industries with good compliance records.

Amprius Technologies Forms Industry Advisory Council

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水曜日, 9月 13, 2023

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (“Amprius” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, today announced the formation of its new Industry Advisory Council (the “Council”).

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  • Amprius Technologies, Inc. (“Amprius” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, today announced the formation of its new Industry Advisory Council (the “Council”).
  • Current independent director Mary Gustanski has been appointed Chair of the Council, and transportation industry veteran Tony Satterthwaite has been named the Council’s first outside member.
  • Ms. Gustanski and Mr. Satterthwaite, along with future Council members, will regularly meet with Amprius management to share perspectives and provide input on the Company's strategic plans and execution.
  • “Forming this Advisory Council represents another important step towards Amprius’ future as we look to become a renewable energy provider for multiple end markets,” said Amprius Chairman of the Board Don Dixon.

Safal Partners' Malcolm Harden Named Chair of ACT-IAC

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火曜日, 8月 22, 2023

HOUSTON, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Safal Partners, a national management consulting firm focused on serving public sector clients, announced today that its Chief Growth Officer, Malcolm L. Harden, has been named Chair of The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC). Harden will serve as Chair through June 2025 leading the organization's efforts to support improved delivery of government services and operational performance through technology.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Safal Partners , a national management consulting firm focused on serving public sector clients, announced today that its Chief Growth Officer, Malcolm L. Harden, has been named Chair of The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC).
  • Harden will serve as Chair through June 2025 leading the organization's efforts to support improved delivery of government services and operational performance through technology.
  • National management consulting firm CGO to serve as Chair of nonprofit improving government through technology.
  • "Safal is thrilled to have Malcolm leading the IAC Executive Committee's work," said Mukta Pandit, President and Founder of Safal Partners.

CompTIA Member Communities, Advisory Councils select 11 organizations for financial support in annual philanthropic endeavor

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水曜日, 8月 2, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eleven non-profit organizations in six countries will receive financial support from the member communities and industry advisory councils of CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce. The announcement of the 2023 award recipients was at ChannelCon 2023, the technology industry's premier annual conference for vendor-neutral collaboration, innovative ideas and actionable advice.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eleven non-profit organizations in six countries will receive financial support from the member communities and industry advisory councils of CompTIA , the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce.
  • In the past 11 years, CompTIA's member communities and industry advisory councils have supported more than 70 organizations around the world with approximately $1.5 million in charitable giving.
  • "CompTIA and its member communities and councils are proud to support their work to build a stronger, more diverse technology industry and a better world."
  • Contributions made by CompTIA's member communities, advisory councils and the CompTIA Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO) support local communities and improve education, access to resources and career options for individuals in need.

Qualtrics Research with CivicPulse: Investing in DEI Increases Hiring Satisfaction in Government

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火曜日, 5月 23, 2023

While most (75%) recent hires report being satisfied with the government hiring process, satisfaction varies based on gender and ethnicity as well as level of government.

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  • While most (75%) recent hires report being satisfied with the government hiring process, satisfaction varies based on gender and ethnicity as well as level of government.
  • The Qualtrics-CivicPulse research found that governments investing in DEI initiatives and offering remote work see a positive return in employee satisfaction.
  • The research also found that while state governments are more likely (83%) to offer remote work opportunities than local governments (68%), local government has outpaced state government in incorporating DEI practices into their hiring processes with 45% of local government respondents seeing increases in DEI in the last two years versus 35% of state government respondents.
  • DEI will be key to hiring outcomes as the industry focuses on strengthening government capabilities through the people who serve.”

New SEMI Industry Advisory Council to Advance an Agile, Resilient Global Electronics Supply Chain

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火曜日, 2月 28, 2023

MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced that members of its Supply Chain Management (SCM) Initiative have formed an Industry Advisory Council (IAC), a group of industry leaders that will guide the initiative in its mission to advance an agile and resilient global electronics supply chain. The Council will develop solutions to help SEMI members better withstand supply chain disruptions and make proactive decisions to protect their businesses and supplier networks.

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  • MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI , the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced that members of its Supply Chain Management (SCM) Initiative have formed an Industry Advisory Council (IAC), a group of industry leaders that will guide the initiative in its mission to advance an agile and resilient global electronics supply chain.
  • "Industry Advisory Council founding members will immediately begin to define priorities, objectives and strategies for the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative that lead to actions aimed at strengthening continuity across the entire value chain and supporting semiconductor industry growth."
  • As part of Industry Advisory Council of the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative, we have the ability to collectively reduce the bullwhip effect in our supply chains and mitigate future chip shortages in a sustainable way."
  • "As a strategic partner to the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative, Resilinc looks forward to providing a decade's worth of supply chain mapping and risk monitoring data to help advance the Council's mission of creating a more agile and resilient electronics supply chain."

New SEMI Industry Advisory Council to Advance an Agile, Resilient Global Electronics Supply Chain

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火曜日, 2月 28, 2023

MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced that members of its Supply Chain Management (SCM) Initiative have formed an Industry Advisory Council (IAC), a group of industry leaders that will guide the initiative in its mission to advance an agile and resilient global electronics supply chain. The Council will develop solutions to help SEMI members better withstand supply chain disruptions and make proactive decisions to protect their businesses and supplier networks.

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  • MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI , the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced that members of its Supply Chain Management (SCM) Initiative have formed an Industry Advisory Council (IAC), a group of industry leaders that will guide the initiative in its mission to advance an agile and resilient global electronics supply chain.
  • "Industry Advisory Council founding members will immediately begin to define priorities, objectives and strategies for the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative that lead to actions aimed at strengthening continuity across the entire value chain and supporting semiconductor industry growth."
  • As part of Industry Advisory Council of the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative, we have the ability to collectively reduce the bullwhip effect in our supply chains and mitigate future chip shortages in a sustainable way."
  • "As a strategic partner to the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative, Resilinc looks forward to providing a decade's worth of supply chain mapping and risk monitoring data to help advance the Council's mission of creating a more agile and resilient electronics supply chain."

Next Steps Forward Host Named to Voices Against Trafficking Board of Directors

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火曜日, 2月 21, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chris Meek, host of the VoiceAmerica Network podcast, Next Steps Forward, has been named to the Voices Against Trafficking board of directors.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chris Meek, host of the VoiceAmerica Network podcast, Next Steps Forward, has been named to the Voices Against Trafficking board of directors.
  • Voices Against Trafficking seeks justice and compassionate specialized care for all victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
  • Compiled by veteran activist Andi Buerger, its words demonstrate the power of joining as one voice against the evils of human trafficking.
  • “Chris has been an ardent supporter of Voices Against Trafficking for years,” Buerger said.

CLL Society Increases Its Reach, Funds Critical Cancer Research and Advocates for the Immunocompromised in 2022; Starts New Year Poised for Further Growth

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水曜日, 2月 1, 2023

"This progress has positioned us for an even stronger 2023, and we're off to a great start."

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  • "This progress has positioned us for an even stronger 2023, and we're off to a great start."
  • Boos says CLL Society's expanded efforts in research come at a critical time, as there have been many advancements in CLL/SLL treatments over the past decade but much work remains.
  • In addition, CLL Society has expanded its virtual support groups for people living with CLL/SLL or caring for someone who has it.
  • Also in 2022, CLL Society enhanced its outreach through the ask-the-expert program, webinars, Facebook Live educational events and topic-specific support groups.

The Rhythmos Launch Brings Growing Energy Demand and Aging Infrastructure Into Harmony

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火曜日, 11月 1, 2022

Rhythmos has built a platform to help stakeholders across the entire energy ecosystem extract dormant value while facilitating a cost-efficient transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy and decarbonized transportation.

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  • Rhythmos has built a platform to help stakeholders across the entire energy ecosystem extract dormant value while facilitating a cost-efficient transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy and decarbonized transportation.
  • At the same time, the technology minimizes grid impacts and wholesale energy costs of EV charging and operations for utilities, energy retailers, and aggregators.
  • Leading the new company as CEO, Munson brings decades of experience as an executive at innovative companies developing advanced energy and grid-edge technologies.
  • By approaching optimization from this end-to-end ecosystem perspective, the Rhythmos AOS extracts the dormant value for all participants in the energy ecosystem, something traditional point solutions cannot identify and capture.