Inclusion

BRG Leg Up Program Registration Opens for 2024

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that registration will open on March 4, 2024, for this summer's BRG Leg Up Program, an accessible educational and mentorship program intended to inspire lifelong learners and enhance participants' opportunities for college and career success. The four-day intensive workshop on entrepreneurship introduces rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to the world of consulting and other career options. Participating BRG office locations include Boston, Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C.

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  • High school mentorship program enhances opportunities for college and career success for students in Boston, Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C.
    WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global expert services and consulting firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG) announced today that registration will open on March 4, 2024, for this summer's BRG Leg Up Program, an accessible educational and mentorship program intended to inspire lifelong learners and enhance participants' opportunities for college and career success.
  • Participating BRG office locations include Boston, Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C.
    "The BRG Leg Up Program is an extension of one of BRG's core values: to drive change with action.
  • We are proud to give valuable mentorship and guidance to talented and motivated high school students across the country," said Carmen Rios, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager at BRG.
  • Engaged, qualified participants will have access to enhanced networking opportunities and early consideration for BRG summer internships and full-time positions.

Harris Teeter hosts hiring event on March 5 for retail positions

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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MATTHEWS, N.C., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harris Teeter is thrilled to announce a hiring event scheduled for Tuesday, March 5. Harris Teeter is ready to hire hundreds of new associates in roles across all departments for full-time and part-time employment. Harris Teeter is eager to add qualified associates to its retail operations, which include roles such as produce clerks, bakery clerks, baggers, plus hourly and salaried leadership roles. The event will take place from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at all Harris Teeter locations.

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  • MATTHEWS, N.C., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harris Teeter is thrilled to announce a hiring event scheduled for Tuesday, March 5.
  • Harris Teeter is ready to hire hundreds of new associates in roles across all departments for full-time and part-time employment.
  • Harris Teeter is eager to add qualified associates to its retail operations, which include roles such as produce clerks, bakery clerks, baggers, plus hourly and salaried leadership roles.
  • The event will take place from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at all Harris Teeter locations.

U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICES SONIA SOTOMAYOR AND AMY CONEY BARRETT, U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION MIGUEL CARDONA AND ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES COLLEEN SHOGAN HEADLINE CIVIC LEARNING WEEK, MARCH 11-15, 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan will join thousands of people across the country in focusing on the importance of civic education during Civic Learning Week, March 11–15, 2024.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan will join thousands of people across the country in focusing on the importance of civic education during Civic Learning Week , March 11–15, 2024.
  • Justices Sotomayor and Barrett will engage in a conversation for the Civic Learning Week National Forum at The George Washington University on Tuesday, March 12, at 1 p.m.
  • Secretary Cardona and Archivist Shogan will engage in a fireside chat at the forum's closing reception at The National Archives, March 12, at 6:30 p.m.
  • This year's theme, "2024 and Beyond: Civic Learning as a Unifying Force," focuses on the need to make civics a national priority and a means to combat polarization.

Diana Anthony Joins Gilbane to Manage Economic Inclusion Initiatives in Cleveland

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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CLEVELAND, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, the Top General Contractor in Cleveland (Crain's Cleveland Business 2023), is thrilled to announce that Diana Anthony has joined the company as Cleveland's economic inclusion manager. Diana will lead, plan, and execute economic inclusion initiatives across Northern Ohio, developing strategies and initiatives that support supplier diversity objectives. Additionally, she will lead Gilbane's Rising Contractor Program in Cleveland, aimed at providing opportunities for diverse and disadvantaged trade partners to develop and broaden their industry skills and knowledge.

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  • CLEVELAND, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, the Top General Contractor in Cleveland (Crain's Cleveland Business 2023), is thrilled to announce that Diana Anthony has joined the company as Cleveland's economic inclusion manager.
  • Diana will lead, plan, and execute economic inclusion initiatives across Northern Ohio, developing strategies and initiatives that support supplier diversity objectives.
  • "The addition of Diana Anthony to our team, a seasoned veteran in the business of economic inclusion, exemplifies Gilbane's sincere commitment to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion," said Mark D. Cunningham, Gilbane's Director of Economic Inclusion in Ohio.
  • "The addition of Diana Anthony to our team, a seasoned veteran in the business of economic inclusion, exemplifies Gilbane's sincere commitment to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion," said Mark D. Cunningham, Gilbane's Director of Economic Inclusion in Ohio.

Call for Artists: Wyndham Rewards Commissions Gillespie Wall Mural Honoring Greensboro Six

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Plans for a new Greensboro public arts project honoring civil rights pioneers, The Greensboro Six, took a major step forward today with the formal launch of a nationwide search for the mural's artist.

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  • Slated for installation at historic Gillespie Golf Course, the outdoor project is being commissioned by Wyndham Rewards®—proud title sponsor of the PGA TOUR's Wyndham Championship—and overseen by the City of Greensboro in partnership with First Tee - Central Carolina.
  • "The Greensboro Six didn't just change the history of Gillespie Golf Course – they helped change the game of golf.
  • With this mural, it's our hope that we can honor their historic contributions while celebrating the vital role Gillespie continues to play in our community through the work of First Tee."
  • The Gillespie wall mural honoring the Greensboro Six is slated to be unveiled this August ahead of the 85th annual Wyndham Championship and is a part of larger efforts surrounding Wyndham Championship Fore!

Newsweek Names Mercury Insurance one of its 2024 America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance has been named by Newsweek, in conjunction with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024. Companies were judged on criteria including competitive salaries, growth opportunities compared with other employers, work-life balance and non-discriminatory hiring practices. Mercury is one of only 16 companies in the Mid-Size Insurance Underwriting category (1,000 to 4,999 employees) nationally, and one of two based in California. By way of comparison, there are 5,929 insurance companies in total in the United States.

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  • Award Recognizes Mercury's Foundational Embrace of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance has been named by Newsweek, in conjunction with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024.
  • Mercury is one of only 16 companies in the Mid-Size Insurance Underwriting category (1,000 to 4,999 employees) nationally, and one of two based in California.
  • "We're honored to be included on the 2024 Newsweek list," stated Heidi Sullivan, Vice President, Chief Human Capital Officer for Mercury.
  • Across these categories, Mercury stands alongside a wide range of renowned companies on the Diversity 2024 list, including Google, Walt Disney, Nike, Microsoft and Mercedes-Benz.

Newsweek Names Mercury Insurance one of its 2024 America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercury Insurance has been named by Newsweek, in conjunction with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024. Companies were judged on criteria including competitive salaries, growth opportunities compared with other employers, work-life balance and non-discriminatory hiring practices. Mercury is one of only 16 companies in the Mid-Size Insurance Underwriting category (1,000 to 4,999 employees) nationally, and one of two based in California. By way of comparison, there are 5,929 insurance companies in total in the United States.

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  • Award Recognizes Mercury's Foundational Embrace of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercury Insurance has been named by Newsweek, in conjunction with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024.
  • Mercury is one of only 16 companies in the Mid-Size Insurance Underwriting category (1,000 to 4,999 employees) nationally, and one of two based in California.
  • "We're honored to be included on the 2024 Newsweek list," stated Heidi Sullivan, Vice President, Chief Human Capital Officer for Mercury .
  • Across these categories, Mercury stands alongside a wide range of renowned companies on the Diversity 2024 list, including Charles Schwab, Century 21, IBM and General Motors.

PACO COLLECTIVE HIRES NEW HEAD OF STRATEGY

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PACO Collective announced hiring Felipe Díaz-Arango as the new Head of Strategy, bringing over a decade of diverse agency experience to the role. The current VP and Director of Inclusion and Strategy, Mari Sanchez, will transition into a reduced role working with PACO on special projects as she moves into the next phase of completing her Ph.D. in Sociology at Harvard University.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PACO Collective announced hiring Felipe Díaz-Arango as the new Head of Strategy, bringing over a decade of diverse agency experience to the role.
  • Previously at Alma and FCB Chicago, Felipe is a cross-disciplinary storyteller and cultural student with a keen eye for marketing strategy and research.
  • PACO Collective walks the walk, both in their creative output and in their everyday processes behind the scenes.
  • If you are interested in learning more about PACO Collective or engaging PACO for strategic support, please visit https://pacocollective.com/contact-us/ .

BayCare Names Three to Vice President Roles; Creates New Surgical Services Vice President Position

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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The health system has also created a new vice president of perioperative services position to lead surgical services initiatives across BayCare's 16 hospitals.

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  • The health system has also created a new vice president of perioperative services position to lead surgical services initiatives across BayCare's 16 hospitals.
  • "It is my privilege to announce the naming of three long-time BayCare team members to vice president roles," said BayCare's Chief Team Resources Officer Kyle Barr.
  • Angel Brown has been promoted to vice president of talent acquisition and inclusion.
  • BayCare has announced plans to build a 17th hospital in Manatee County, where it already has doctor's offices, and it delivers home care services across 13 counties.

Stagwell's (STGW) Brand Performance Network Appoints Shannon Pruitt as Global Chief Marketing Officer

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) Brand Performance Network (BxP), today announced the appointment of Shannon Pruitt as Global Chief Marketing Officer. Shannon will be responsible for business development, marketing and communications globally for BxP, where she previously served as Global Chief Content & Partnership Innovation Officer.

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  • NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) Brand Performance Network (BxP), today announced the appointment of Shannon Pruitt as Global Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Shannon will be responsible for business development, marketing and communications globally for BxP, where she previously served as Global Chief Content & Partnership Innovation Officer.
  • The Brand Performance Network flips the script by treating brand and performance as a single, unified action," said Shannon Pruitt.
  • After joining Stagwell in 2020, Shannon was elevated to Global Chief Content & Partnership Innovation Officer of BxP in 2021.