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NFRA Convention 2023: A Landmark Event for the Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Industry

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 NFRA Convention, hosted by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), marked a record-breaking year with nearly 1,600 attendees from all sectors of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry. The event featured powerful networking opportunities, exciting product innovations, and celebrated various industry achievements.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 NFRA Convention, hosted by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), marked a record-breaking year with nearly 1,600 attendees from all sectors of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry.
  • Refrigerated Hall of Fame Inductees: The Refrigerated Food Hall of Fame, established in 2010, recognizes outstanding individuals in the refrigerated food industry.
  • Top Marketers Honored: The prestigious 2023 Golden Penguin Awards for exceptional achievements in marketing and merchandising within the frozen and refrigerated foods industry were presented.
  • The 2024 NFRA Convention will be held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD, October 5-8, 2024.

PATSNAP TO SPOTLIGHT THE LATEST IP ANALYTICS SOLUTION AT THE AIPLA 2023 ANNUAL MEETING

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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Across the three days at AIPLA 2023, Patsnap will be showcasing the latest developments to its flagship product, Patent Analytics .

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  • Across the three days at AIPLA 2023, Patsnap will be showcasing the latest developments to its flagship product, Patent Analytics .
  • Patsnap is excited to continue sharing its commitment to advancing the field of intellectual property and providing cutting-edge tools to empower IP professionals at The AIPLA 2023 Annual Meeting.
  • "We're really looking forward to being an exhibitor at the AIPLA Annual Meeting and to showcase Analytics," said Jeffrey Tiong, founder and CEO of Patsnap.
  • Visit Patsnap at The AIPLA 2023 Annual Meeting to learn more about Analytics and discover the company's full suite of products.

NACD Announces 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award Winners at NACD Summit

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the authority on boardroom practices representing more than 23,000 corporate board members, announced the winners of the 2023 NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Awards.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the authority on boardroom practices representing more than 23,000 corporate board members, announced the winners of the 2023 NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Awards.
  • The award winners were announced by NACD in partnership with Deloitte during the 2023 NACD DE&I Awards™ Gala held on Tuesday, October 10, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center just outside of Washington, DC.
  • "In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate governance, the 2023 NACD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards stand as a beacon of progress.
  • You can read more about the DE&I honorees in the newly released NACD publication, Overcoming Challenges: Lessons from the 2023 NACD DE&I Awards .

The Executive Leadership Council's Symposium and Recognition Gala Week Wraps Up with $1M Community Impact Investment

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council announced today that it will launch a $1M community impact investment geared towards boosting entrepreneurship and addressing social and economic justice. Recipients include the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, Legal Defense Fund, and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council announced today that it will launch a $1M community impact investment geared towards boosting entrepreneurship and addressing social and economic justice.
  • Recipients include the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, Legal Defense Fund, and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.
  • The announcement was made during the organization's annual recognition gala, a celebration that wraps up ELC Week, an energizing and enriching week of programming geared towards fostering growth and prosperity for the next generation of Black business leaders through programs like its CEO GameChanger Conference and Mid-level Managers Symposium.
  • This year's event hosted nearly 4000 guests, including corporate CEOs, executives and up-and-coming business leaders from the largest global corporations at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center Oct. 3 - 6.

Boyz II Men to Headline the 2023 Executive Leadership Council Annual Recognition Gala in Celebration of Black Business Excellence

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) announced today that 14-time nominated and four-time Grammy award-winning artists Boyz II Men will headline the 2023 Executive Leadership Council Annual Recognition Gala recognizing Black excellence in business and academia. The awards celebration will be hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and will take place on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 at 6:00 ET, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.

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  • Ariel Investments CEO and Starbucks chairwoman Mellody Hobson to be honored with the 2023 ELC Achievement Award.
  • Independent Board Member and Former Fortune 500 Global Executive, Arlene Isaacs-Lowe will receive the 2023 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award.
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) announced today that 14-time nominated and four-time Grammy award-winning artists Boyz II Men will headline the 2023 Executive Leadership Council Annual Recognition Gala recognizing Black excellence in business and academia.
  • Additionally, it hosts a convening of corporate CEOs to discuss the issues that are most impacting Black executives in Corporate America.

The Executive Leadership Council Honors Synchrony for Outstanding Commitment to DEI at 2023 ELC Annual Recognition Gala

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent global membership organization for Black current and former CEOs, senior executives, board members, top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders, announced Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) as the recipient of its 2023 Corporate Award for outstanding commitment to achieving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Synchrony will be honored during the 2023 ELC Annual Recognition Gala taking place on Oct. 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.

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  • Synchrony will be honored during the 2023 ELC Annual Recognition Gala taking place on Oct. 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.
  • We are honored to recognize the Synchrony team with this year's 2023 ELC Corporate Award."
  • "We're honored and humbled to be recognized by The ELC for the hard work and outstanding contributions of our teams across Synchrony.
  • This year's gala highlights business achievement, honors corporate and individual trailblazers, and will deliver $2.8 million in scholarships to ELC Scholarship Program awardees.

Accela Announces Record Number of Registrations for Annual Government Technology Conference Featuring Industry-Leading Speakers and Sponsors

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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SAN RAMON, Calif., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accela®, the trusted provider of cloud solutions at the heart of government operations, today announced nearly 1,000 state and local government staff and technology leaders are registered to attend its upcoming annual conference, Accelarate, taking place September 24-27, 2023, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The conference will feature keynote presentations from industry thought leaders, including Dan Tangherlini, managing director of Emerson Collective and a member of the US Postal Service Board of Governors, and Clarence Anthony, CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities. CSG Forte is this year's conference Title Sponsor.

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  • It also highlights the power of Accela to connect multiple solutions and government departments on a single platform to best elevate resident experiences.
  • The in-person conference celebrates the purposeful work that civil servants do every day to help build thriving, resilient communities.
  • Accelarate will offer more than 90 breakout sessions and training led by Accela product experts, customers and partners.
  • Conference attendees can connect with all exhibiting sponsors in the Accela Experience Center.

Independent Board Member and Former Fortune 500 Global Executive, Arlene Isaacs-Lowe to be Honored with The Executive Leadership Council 2023 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) announced today that it will honor Arlene Isaacs-Lowe with the prestigious 2023 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award during its 2023 Annual ELC Recognition Gala on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland at 5:00 p.m. ET.

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  • The ELC is recognized as the preeminent global membership organization for Black current and former CEOs, senior executives, and board members of Fortune 1000 and equivalent companies, top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders.
  • Created in honor of The ELC's founding member and first president and CEO Alvaro L. Martins, the Heritage Award recognizes an individual who has made significant lifetime contributions toward supporting the achievement of Black individuals in business.
  • "Arlene's exceptional contributions to Black business executives and her passion for driving social impact are emblematic of what it means to serve.
  • "We are proud to honor her with the 2023 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award."

AM Best to Sponsor and Exhibit at the NAMIC 128th Annual Convention

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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AM Best will sponsor and participate in the NAMIC 128th Annual Convention at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Sept. 17-20, 2023.

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  • AM Best will sponsor and participate in the NAMIC 128th Annual Convention at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, Sept. 17-20, 2023.
  • Best’s Custom Services : In addition to our standard products, customized data solutions can be created to your specifications.
  • AM Best is a longtime sponsor and will host a networking reception during the conference on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. (EDT).
  • NAMIC's 128th Annual Convention offers a multitude of seminars focused on the mutual insurance industry.

The Executive Leadership Council to Honor Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments and Chair of Ariel Investment Trust, with 2023 ELC Achievement Award

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent global membership organization for Black CEOs, senior executives, corporate board directors , top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders, announced today it will honor Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments and Chair of Ariel Investment Trust, with the 2023 ELC Achievement Award during its 37th Anniversary Recognition Gala. The event will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland.

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  • The Achievement Award is presented to Black corporate executives whose business career achievements highlight personal and professional excellence.
  • "Her exceptional achievements are unparalleled and serve as a beacon to women in business and industry.
  • The ELC is honored to recognize Mellody for her outstanding contributions and shining leadership and vision throughout the years."
  • This year's gala highlights business achievement, honors corporate and individual award recipients, and delivers $2.8 million in scholarships to ELC scholarship program awardees.