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Rosalind Franklin University Announces Founding Director of Michael Reese Foundation Center for Health Equity Research

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH, has been named founding director of the Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation Center for Health Equity Research at Rosalind Franklin University (RFU).

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  • NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH, has been named founding director of the Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation Center for Health Equity Research at Rosalind Franklin University (RFU).
  • The university announced in March that plans to establish a health equity research center were moving forward with a generous grant from the Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation.
  • Together, these cores will foster research collaborations that aim to ameliorate health inequities and prevent adverse health outcomes across the lifespan.
  • The Center for Health Equity Research will take up this call by facilitating research projects that address upstream social determinants of health and test outcome-based interventions aimed at reducing health inequities in Lake County, Illinois.

BADER RUTTER NAMED NO. 1 B2B AGENCY -- AGAIN

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The B2B Marketing US Agencies Benchmarking Report for 2022 named Bader Rutter the No. 1 U.S. B2B agency for the second time in three years. This report ranks the top 39 B2B marcom agencies in the United States.

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  • Agency celebrates with a look back at how it got there (Hint: It took a lot of heart)
    MILWAUKEE, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The B2B Marketing US Agencies Benchmarking Reportfor 2022 named Bader Rutter the No.
  • The B2B Marketing US Agencies Benchmarking Report for 2022 named Bader Rutter the No.
  • Bader Rutter is a full-service advertising and marketing agency with offices in Milwaukee and Chicago.
  • It is the largest agricultural marketing agency and the leading B2B marcom agency in the country, as well as the leading B2B marcom agency in the world with global agency partner BBN International.

Zywave Named a Top Workplace for 10th Consecutive Year

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALeading insurtech provider, Zywave, has been recognized for the 10th consecutive year as a Top Workplace in Southeastern Wisconsin by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, as chosen by its employees in a 24-question survey.

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  • MILWAUKEE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALeading insurtech provider, Zywave , has been recognized for the 10th consecutive year as a Top Workplace in Southeastern Wisconsin by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, as chosen by its employees in a 24-question survey.
  • For 2022, Zywave was selected as one of 147 top employers, from the more than 2,100 organizations invited to participate.
  • With 400 of its 1,000 employees working in Southeastern Wisconsin, Zywave was classified in the medium category.
  • Zywave leads the insurtech industry, fueling business growth for its partners with cloud-based sales management, client delivery, content and analytics solutions.

Viking Masek Named a 2022 Top Workplace by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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OOSTBURG, Wis., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Masek Packaging Technologies, a leading manufacturer of automated packaging systems, was named a 2022 Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for the second year in a row.

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  • OOSTBURG, Wis., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Masek Packaging Technologies, a leading manufacturer of automated packaging systems, was named a 2022 Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for the second year in a row.
  • This is the thirteenth year that the Journal Sentinel has published their list of top workplaces, and the second consecutive year that Viking Masek has participated and been awarded.
  • From coffee to crackers to cannabis and everything in between, Viking Masek packaging lines have been the backbone of successful business operations for decades.
  • With its solar-powered manufacturing facility located in Oostburg, WI, Viking Masek serves the packaging equipment needs of local, national, and international clients.

RECOGNIZED HR AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LEADER CHRISTINE STEENO JOINS WORLD INSURANCE ASSOCIATES

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Friday, May 6, 2022
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Iselin, NJ, May 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Insurance Associates LLC (World) announced today that human resources and employee benefits leader Christine Steeno has joined the firm as the national operations and client service leader for its employee benefits practice.

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  • Iselin, NJ, May 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Insurance Associates LLC (World) announced today that human resources and employee benefits leader Christine Steeno has joined the firm as the national operations and client service leader for its employee benefits practice.
  • I am thrilled to join World at this point in time for the business and for my career, said Christine Steeno, national operations and client service leader for Worlds employee benefits practice.
  • Steeno has more than 20 years of experience in human resources, labor relations, and employee benefits management and consulting.
  • World Insurance Associates LLC (World) is headquartered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, and is a nationally ranked, full-service insurance and financial services organization providing individuals and businesses with top products and services across personal and commercial insurance, employee benefits, retirement and financial services, and human capital management solutions.

InvestmentNews Announces New Staff Hires, Traffic Increases & a Return to Live Events

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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In his new role, he will continue to oversee the editorial staff while focusing on growing the InvestmentNews editorial footprint.

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  • In his new role, he will continue to oversee the editorial staff while focusing on growing the InvestmentNews editorial footprint.
  • In addition to overseeing retirement content,Gregg will be the face and voice of InvestmentNews' multimedia content.
  • Emile Hallez, previously Retirement Editor at InvestmentNews, is now U.S. News Editor for ESG Clarity, InvestmentNews' sister brand.
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    On the events side of the business, InvestmentNews is back to holding in-person events, kicking off with the Retirement Income Summit and Women Adviser Summit in Chicago this week.

United Heartland Named Repeat Winner of Top Workplace by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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NEW BERLIN, Wis., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 12th consecutive year, United Heartland has been named to the list of Top Midsize Workplaces in southeastern Wisconsin by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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  • NEW BERLIN, Wis., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 12th consecutive year, United Heartland has been named to the list of Top Midsize Workplaces in southeastern Wisconsin by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  • "We are so pleased to once again be honored as a 'Top Workplace,'" said Justin Bealhen, vice president of Field Operations for United Heartland.
  • Licensed in all 50 states, United Heartland is a leading workers' compensation carrier with a customized approach to loss control, claims management and underwriting.
  • United Heartland is the marketing name for United Wisconsin Insurance Company, a division of AF Group.All policies are underwritten by a licensed insurer subsidiary.

Circa Named as a 2022 Top Workplaces of Southeastern Wisconsin

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today Circa has been awarded the Top Workplaces 2022 honor by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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  • MILWAUKEE, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today Circa has been awarded the Top Workplaces 2022 honor by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  • This Top Workplaces award demonstrates Circa's commitment to employees while promoting a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone who joins the team.
  • The Top Workplaces award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage LLC .
  • In 2021, Circa was also named as a Top Workplace for DE&I Practices and Remote Work as part of Energage's 2021 Culture Excellence Awards.

Inlanta Mortgage Named a 2022 Top Workplace in Milwaukee

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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PEWAUKEE, Wis., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inlanta Mortgage, a fast-growing independent mortgage lender with 39 branch offices in 27 states, announced it has been named by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a Top Workplace in Milwaukee. Inlanta was one of 147 companies recognized in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. The recognition marks the seventh year that the company has made the list.

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  • PEWAUKEE, Wis., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inlanta Mortgage , a fast-growing independent mortgage lender with 39 branch offices in 27 states, announced it has been named by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a Top Workplace in Milwaukee.
  • "I am delighted that Inlanta Mortgage has once again been named a Top Workplace," said Inlanta CEO and President Paul Buege.
  • Inlanta Mortgage has been named a National Mortgage News' "Best Mortgage Companies to Work For" in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
  • Inlanta has been consistently recognized as one of the "50 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For" by Mortgage Executive Magazine and one of the country's "Top Mortgage Employers" by National Mortgage Professional.

Splash Beverage Extends Distribution into Upper Midwest through Agreement with Beechwood Sales & Service

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SBEV) ("Splash" or the "Company"), a portfolio company of leading beverage brands, today announced an agreement with Wisconsin-based Beechwood Sales & Service that will provide for distribution of TapouT performance drinks throughout the state of Wisconsin.

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  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SBEV) ("Splash" or the "Company"), a portfolio company of leading beverage brands, today announced an agreement with Wisconsin-based Beechwood Sales & Service that will provide for distribution of TapouT performance drinks throughout the state of Wisconsin.
  • Beechwood Sales and Service has been an authorized dealer of Anheuser-Busch products since 1987.
  • Robert Nistico, CEO of Splash commented, Our strategic expansion through key portions of the US continues with our agreement with Beechwood Sales & Service.
  • Along with other recent agreements such as Tri County Beverage in Michigan, Beechwood takes us even deeper into the heavily populated Upper Midwest.