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The Love Unity & Values Institute Launches Three-Year Strategic Plan; Welcomes New Board Members

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Love, Unity & Values (LUV) Institute launches a three-year strategic plan to expand its board and career verticals, and build playscapes/healing spaces for youth and families in eight neighborhoods. It also aims to provide professional development to 450 youth-serving professionals.

Key Points: 
  • Its specialists use restorative practices and evidence-based strategies to help youth build resiliency and access economic opportunities.
  • The LUV Institute also offers training and certifications for nursing assistants and restorative practices (circle keeper).
  • LUV Institute's board members represent a cross-section of the business, education, and nonprofit sectors.
  • "Our board members are invested in young people, and they are concerned about their welfare and their futures," said Cosette Nazon-Wilburn, Executive Director of LUV Institute.

Suburban Propane and American Red Cross Partner with Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois to Boost Sickle Cell Awareness in Chicago

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The event at the Chicago Red Cross Blood Donation Center was aimed at raising awareness and encouraging blood donations to support the transfusion needs of patients battling sickle cell disease.

Key Points: 
  • The event at the Chicago Red Cross Blood Donation Center was aimed at raising awareness and encouraging blood donations to support the transfusion needs of patients battling sickle cell disease.
  • This work is in support of the Red Cross Sickle Cell Initiative – which aims to grow the number of blood donors who are Black to help patients with sickle cell disease and improve health outcomes.
  • "Blood transfusion is an essential aspect of treatment for sickle cell disease, which primarily affects Black and African American individuals," said Mark Thomas interim CEO of the Red Cross of Illinois.
  • "More than 100,000 people in the United States have sickle cell disease and one in three African American blood donors are a match for people with sickle cell disease.

Consulting Magazine Recognizes Rachel Marano of Pivot Point Consulting for Excellence in Leadership in 2024 Leaders in Technology Awards

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Consulting Magazine, the preeminent news journal of the consulting profession, has named Rachel Marano, President & Founder of Pivot Point Consulting, as one of the winners of this year's Leaders in Technology awards in the Excellence in Leadership category. Consulting Magazine created the awards to identify and recognize technology-focused consultants who are not only setting the standard but advancing the profession by leveraging technology to achieve business success. Marano is one of 51 individual consultants from 10 firms who have been recognized with the prestigious accolade.

Key Points: 
  • Rachel Marano is being acknowledged in this year's Leaders in Technology awards for her relentless pursuit of excellence, innovation and lasting impact on the world of healthcare IT consulting.
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Consulting Magazine, the preeminent news journal of the consulting profession, has named Rachel Marano, President & Founder of Pivot Point Consulting , as one of the winners of this year's Leaders in Technology awards in the Excellence in Leadership category.
  • After a successful career as a certified Cerner and Epic implementation consultant, Marano founded Pivot Point Consulting in 2011.
  • Recipients of this year's award will be profiled in the May 17, 2024, issue of Consulting Magazine.

NexPoint Funds Trustee Dorri McWhorter Recognized on List of Top Women in Mutual Fund Governance Space

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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DALLAS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint, a multibillion-dollar alternative investment firm , today announced that NexPoint Funds Trustee Dorri McWhorter has been recognized by Fund Board Views as one of the top 10 women making a difference in the boardroom and beyond in mutual fund governance.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint, a multibillion-dollar alternative investment firm , today announced that NexPoint Funds Trustee Dorri McWhorter has been recognized by Fund Board Views as one of the top 10 women making a difference in the boardroom and beyond in mutual fund governance.
  • McWhorter joined the NexPoint Funds Board of Trustees in May 2022.
  • Known for being a socially-conscious business leader, McWhorter brings invaluable leadership and experience to the NexPoint Funds board.
  • "I am honored to have been recognized by Fund Board Views and featured alongside so many outstanding female board members," said McWhorter.

The Goddard School’s Franchisee Awards Recognize Outstanding Performance and Service

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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The awards were selected and presented by Goddard Systems , the manager of The Goddard School franchise system, the nation’s leading provider of premium early childhood education.

Key Points: 
  • The awards were selected and presented by Goddard Systems , the manager of The Goddard School franchise system, the nation’s leading provider of premium early childhood education.
  • The Hyatts are deeply engaged franchisees, serving on the Goddard Systems Advisory Council and multiple Franchisee Input Groups, and have been recognized as a member of the Goddard School Circle of Excellence, which honors the top-performing Goddard Schools nationwide.
  • The Goddard Lifetime Achievement Award – Presented posthumously to Fran Lubbs, The Goddard Schools of Royersford and Wayne, PA: The Goddard Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a franchisee or Goddard Systems leader who, during their lifetime, has made momentous contributions of outstanding significance to the Goddard School brand and reputation.
  • They opened The Goddard School of Greenville in January 2023, nearly two decades after opening The Goddard School of Simpsonville.

Capital One to Acquire Discover

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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MCLEAN, Va. and RIVERWOODS, Ill., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) and Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Capital One will acquire Discover in an all-stock transaction valued at $35.3 billion.

Key Points: 
  • At close, Capital One shareholders will own approximately 60% and Discover shareholders will own approximately 40% of the combined company.
  • Capital One and Discover are proven credit card franchises with complementary strategies and a shared focus on the customer.
  • The registration statement will include a joint proxy statement of Capital One and Discover that will also constitute a prospectus of Capital One.
  • Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents and other documents filed with the SEC by Capital One or Discover through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov or by contacting the investor relations department of Capital One or Discover at:

Employers Holdings, Inc. Appoints Steve Sorenson to Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employers Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: EIG) today announced the appointment of Steve Sorenson to the Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employers Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: EIG) today announced the appointment of Steve Sorenson to the Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024.
  • “We are very excited to welcome Steve Sorenson to the Employers Holdings, Inc. Board,” said Katherine H. Antonello, President and Chief Executive Officer of Employers Holdings, Inc. “Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in areas including transformational leadership, insurance operations, and insurance product development and distribution.
  • EMPLOYERS® and America’s small business insurance specialist® are registered trademarks of EIG Services, Inc.
  • Insurance is offered through Employers Insurance Company of Nevada, Employers Compensation Insurance Company, Employers Preferred Insurance Company, Employers Assurance Company and Cerity Insurance Company, all rated A- (Excellent) by the A.M. Best Company.

Seyfarth Launches Transactional Restructuring & Insolvency Practice and Adds to Servicing & Special Servicing Practice With Team Located Across the Country

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP continues the national expansion of its Corporate department – launching a Restructuring & Insolvency practice and growing its Servicing & Special Servicing practice with three prominent partners, Jason DeJonker , Scott Olson and Richard (“Rick”) White .

Key Points: 
  • Seyfarth Shaw LLP continues the national expansion of its Corporate department – launching a Restructuring & Insolvency practice and growing its Servicing & Special Servicing practice with three prominent partners, Jason DeJonker , Scott Olson and Richard (“Rick”) White .
  • White, who is in Atlanta, joins the Servicing & Special Servicing practice , which advises clients on issues involving securitization, tax, securities law, defeasance, and loan assumptions and was created last summer.
  • They all join the firm from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP where they were partners.
  • The addition of their team continues the firm’s strategic growth with a dozen lawyers joining the Corporate practice in the past year.

Lung Cancer Research Foundation Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is pleased to welcome Jill Morningstar and Tejal Patel to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is pleased to welcome Jill Morningstar and Tejal Patel to its Board of Directors.
  • Most recently, Jill chaired the LungCAN Steering Committee advocating for increased federal funding for lung cancer research.
  • "Lung cancer research means everything to us, and I am excited to be joining the board of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation."
  • Over the last several months, she has been involved with the Lung Cancer Research Foundation and raised over $46,000 to support leading edge cancer research through her team, Breathe Easy Fight Hard.

Byline Bank Celebrates ‘Small Business Everyday’

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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This year, Byline invites the community to go beyond Small Business Saturday to recognize Small Business Everyday.

Key Points: 
  • This year, Byline invites the community to go beyond Small Business Saturday to recognize Small Business Everyday.
  • “Small businesses are the backbone of our communities and are integral to creating vibrant places to live and work,” said Stephen Ball, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Banking at Byline Bank.
  • “There were several reasons I chose Byline Bank, but what was most important to me was feeling like our business really matters to them.
  • And for more information on Byline Bank and its Small Business Everyday campaign, as well as its Giving Tuesday initiatives, please visit www.bylinebank.com .