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La Paz, Baja California Sur: Rising Culinary Haven

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Friday, March 22, 2024

La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur , has emerged as a culinary haven, blending regional elements and a farm-to-table culture to create a dining experience like no other.

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  • La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur , has emerged as a culinary haven, blending regional elements and a farm-to-table culture to create a dining experience like no other.
  • This vibrant city is renowned for its diverse culinary scene, which celebrates the rich flavors and traditions of Baja California Sur while embracing sustainable and organic practices.
  • Several restaurants in La Paz have garnered acclaim for their innovative menus and dedication to showcasing the best of Baja California Sur's culinary heritage.
  • Whether you're a food enthusiast or simply looking to experience the flavors of Baja California Sur, La Paz offers a culinary journey that is sure to delight the senses.

Oyster Consulting Hires Dan Garrett, Digital and Business Strategy Leader

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Friday, March 1, 2024

RICHMOND, Va., March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oyster Consulting announced today that Dan Garrett joined the firm as Managing Director within the Strategic Planning and Execution team.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oyster Consulting announced today that Dan Garrett joined the firm as Managing Director within the Strategic Planning and Execution team.
  • Garrett’s extensive experience providing business and digital strategy to investment advisor firms, broker-dealers, fintech start-ups and clearing firms adds significant depth to Oyster’s respected bench of strategic and operations specialists.
  • Prior to working with Oyster, Garrett held CEO, COO, and Technology Officer positions within the financial industry.
  • Garrett’s expertise includes providing C-Suite strategy advisement, spearheading digital transformations, optimizing operations, navigating complex business transitions, and building software development teams and proprietary applications.

As Part of Its Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex Announces the Five Laureates of the 2023 Rolex Awards for Enterprise

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The Rolex Awards for Enterprise were set up in 1976 to mark the 50th anniversary of the world’s first waterproof wristwatch, the Oyster.

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  • The Rolex Awards for Enterprise were set up in 1976 to mark the 50th anniversary of the world’s first waterproof wristwatch, the Oyster.
  • The Rolex Awards for Enterprise are part of Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative and embody the initiative’s intricate values.
  • The brand reinforced its longstanding commitment to the planet by launching the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative in 2019.
  • The Jury of the 2023 Rolex Awards for Enterprise was comprised of 10 exceptional individuals, all leaders in their respective fields.

Oyster Consulting Hires Steve Hubbard, Former Wells Fargo Advisors Client Reporting Director

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oyster Consulting , a financial services consulting firm providing consulting, outsourcing and software services, announced today that Steve Hubbard has joined the firm.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oyster Consulting , a financial services consulting firm providing consulting, outsourcing and software services, announced today that Steve Hubbard has joined the firm.
  • Prior to working with Oyster, Hubbard most recently served as Director of Client Reporting for Wells Fargo Advisors (WFA), where he was responsible for the strategy and development of in-house client reporting systems, as well as for vendor-provided performance reporting systems utilized in a multi-channel national brokerage firm.
  • “We are very excited that Steve has joined Oyster,” said Pete Bowman , Managing Director of Oyster’s Strategic Planning and Execution team.
  • With this strategic addition to its team of industry experts, Oyster Consulting reinforces its commitment to providing unparalleled financial services consulting.

Burke Litigation Team Secures Daily Journal ‘Top Verdict’ Honor

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

A Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Law Enforcement Defense Litigation team has been distinguished in the 2024 edition of the Daily Journal’s ‘Top Verdicts’ supplement for securing a high-profile defense verdict in Rusanovskaya et al.

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  • A Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Law Enforcement Defense Litigation team has been distinguished in the 2024 edition of the Daily Journal’s ‘Top Verdicts’ supplement for securing a high-profile defense verdict in Rusanovskaya et al.
  • The DJ ‘Top Verdicts’ supplement annually distinguishes the top trial outcomes in California, including the top 20 defense victories.
  • Oyster’s litigation strategy keyed-in on leveraging deposition testimony and evidence to advance a jury-convincing ‘suicide-by-cop’ argument.
  • Burke has ten practice groups: Litigation; Public Law; Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation; Labor and Employment Law; Construction Law; Environmental, Land Use and Natural Resources; Real Estate and Business Law; Insurance Coverage and Litigation; Intellectual Property; and Education Law.

Oyster Ranks on G2’s 2024 Best Software Awards for HR Products

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Oyster® , the global employment platform to hire, pay, and care for distributed teams, today announced it has been named to G2’s 2024 Best Software Awards , placing on the HR Products list.

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  • Oyster® , the global employment platform to hire, pay, and care for distributed teams, today announced it has been named to G2’s 2024 Best Software Awards , placing on the HR Products list.
  • This recognition underscores Oyster’s dedication to helping companies automate everyday workflows, improve team productivity, and reduce time to hire.
  • Leaning on Oyster to work smarter, not harder, HR professionals are armed with a critical tool that allows them to spend less time on mundane processes and more time on improving the world of work.
  • "As an organization on a mission to make global employment accessible to everyone through the power of technology, it’s an honor to achieve G2’s Best Software Awards for HR Products,” says Mark Frein, Chief Operating Officer at Oyster.

Acadian Ventures Closes $30 Million Fund II to Invest in the Next Generation of Work Technologies

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Acadian Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, today announced the successful close on an oversubscribed $30 million in capital commitments for its second fund. The new fund is anchored by ServiceNow Ventures and Connecticut Innovations with additional participation from venture capital firms, family offices, high-net individuals, many of the firm's founders, and a majority of limited partners from our first fund. Acadian Ventures Fund II is almost triple the size of its inaugural first fund and the firm has already made 12 investments out of the second fund.

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  • Acadian Ventures Fund II is almost triple the size of its inaugural first fund and the firm has already made 12 investments out of the second fund.
  • Acadian Ventures is a global venture capital firm that invests in the next generation of work technologies.
  • Acadian Ventures' second fund builds upon the success of the firm's first fund by continuing to invest in the next generation of global companies that are transforming work.
  • Today, Acadian Ventures Fund I is currently ranked as a top decile fund, according to Pitchbook, with investments in companies such as Oyster, Nomi Health, SmartRecruiters, and Techwolf.

AgentSync Hires Fabio Salim as President and Chief Operating Officer and Michael McCormick as Senior Vice President of Technology

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

DENVER, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AgentSync today announced the hiring of Fabio Salim as President and Chief Operating Officer and Michael McCormick as Senior Vice President of Technology, adding two powerhouse executives to the company's leadership team.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AgentSync today announced the hiring of Fabio Salim as President and Chief Operating Officer and Michael McCormick as Senior Vice President of Technology, adding two powerhouse executives to the company's leadership team.
  • "As someone who has helped multiple businesses innovate and scale, Fabio is a welcome addition to our leadership team," said Niji Sabharwal, Co-Founder and CEO.
  • Salim was attracted to AgentSync based on its proven track record in serving its customer base.
  • McCormick comes to AgentSync with technology leadership experience from companies such as Oyster, Salesforce, and Oracle.

Oyster Revolutionizes Global Employment at Scale

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Oyster® , the global employment platform to hire, pay, and care for distributed teams, today announced a first of its kind innovation to automate the employment lifecycle at scale: SAGE.

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  • Oyster® , the global employment platform to hire, pay, and care for distributed teams, today announced a first of its kind innovation to automate the employment lifecycle at scale: SAGE.
  • Short for System to Automate Global Employment, SAGE is a low-code platform that enables Oyster domain experts to encode and retrieve knowledge quickly, so they can handle a variety of employment situations efficiently.
  • This unique approach provides a best-in-class customer experience at software scale, marking a significant advancement for the global employment category.
  • “The global employment and payroll market is enormously complex and almost every company now has global employees,” said Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company.

Love by Britto - First Artistically Inspired Dining Experience Celebrating "Love" - Debuting on Sun Princess

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Friday, December 8, 2023

MIAMI, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Princess Cruises today announced it is joining with Romero Britto, the world-renowned artist known for his bold, colorful, and joyful style, and a global advocate for happiness, to create Love by Britto, an artistic-inspired dining experience celebrating the essence of "Love" aboard Sun Princess.

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  • Located on deck 17 at the aft of the spectacular new ship, Love by Britto is a groundbreaking addition to the Sun Princess experience portfolio.
  • "With a perfect blend of art, beauty, and soul, Love by Britto is destined to leave a lasting impression."
  • Love by Britto is a testament to Princess Cruises' unwavering commitment to creating exceptional experiences that transcend the ordinary.
  • "With Love by Britto, we've created a one-of-a-kind experience that showcases the harmony between food, art, and the universal language of love, to create an experience that's meant to be savored," said Britto.