Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

EarthGrid, PBC Wins ‘Most Fundable Company’ Award from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

EarthGrid, PBC is excited to announce that it won Platinum recognition — the highest honor — on the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s fifth annual Most Fundable Companies ® List.

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  • EarthGrid, PBC is excited to announce that it won Platinum recognition — the highest honor — on the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s fifth annual Most Fundable Companies ® List.
  • EarthGrid competed against 4,000-plus early-stage U.S. companies before earning a coveted Platinum spot among 16 finalists.
  • The Most Fundable Companies initiative educates on the investor diligence process and recognizes exceptional entrepreneurs who are solving problems with inventive solutions and are also seeking investment capital.
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    “We’re thrilled to receive the Platinum honor on the Most Fundable Company list,” said Troy Helming, Founder and CEO of EarthGrid.

The Princeton Review Names Pepperdine Graziadio Business School One of the “Best Business Schools for 2023”

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School was named one of the “Best Business Schools for 2023” by The Princeton Review.

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  • Pepperdine Graziadio Business School was named one of the “Best Business Schools for 2023” by The Princeton Review.
  • Graziadio was ranked #5 Best MBA for Nonprofit – ranking above Harvard – and #10 for Greatest Resources for Women, among 243 business schools listed.
  • Graziadio’s Online MBA program was ranked #17 on The Princeton Review “Top 50 Online MBA Programs in the US” list.
  • The Princeton Review editors weigh more than 60 data points in making their selections for their annual Best Business Schools lists.

Nicole Williams named executive director at LISC Los Angeles

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has named Nicole Williams, a seasoned financial, nonprofit and government leader, as the new executive director of LISC Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has named Nicole Williams, a seasoned financial, nonprofit and government leader, as the new executive director of LISC Los Angeles.
  • I'm thrilled that she will be leading LISC Los Angeles into its next chapter."
  • Williams' background spans finance, government and community-focused nonprofits, all of which she will draw on to lead LISC LA.
  • She is an alumna of the Los Angeles African-American Women in Public Policy Leadership Institute.

Broco Rankin Acquired by Salt Creek Capital

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

ONTARIO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Salt Creek Capital, a private equity firm based in Woodside, California, has acquired Broco, Inc., Rankin Industries, Inc., and Strong Welding Products - collectively known as Broco Rankin.

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  • ONTARIO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Salt Creek Capital, a private equity firm based in Woodside, California, has acquired Broco, Inc., Rankin Industries, Inc., and Strong Welding Products - collectively known as Broco Rankin.
  • For nearly three decades Broco Rankin was co-owned and managed by Richard "Rick" A.
  • "I am excited to join Broco Rankin.
  • "I am thrilled to have partnered with Salt Creek Capital to complete this transaction," said Mr. Peloso.

Boyden’s Keith Dorsey Accepted Into Forbes Business Council

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Keith D. Dorsey, EdD was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience.

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  • Keith D. Dorsey, EdD was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience.
  • “We are honored to welcome Keith Dorsey into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council.
  • Finally, Keith Dorsey will benefit from exclusive access to vetted business service partners, membership-branded marketing collateral, and the high-touch support of the Forbes Councils member concierge team.
  • “I am delighted to join Forbes Business Council,” commented Keith D. Dorsey.

Aiden Expands its Industry-Leading Advisory Board with Five Luminaries

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

MCKINNEY, Texas, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiden Technologies, the provider of modern, intelligent software packaging and deployment for Microsoft Windows, today announced the addition of five industry luminaries to its Board of Advisors. The new members bring expertise in a variety of fields including finance, risk mitigation, insurance, legal, cybersecurity, data privacy and management of high-growth companies.

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  • These new members join an advisory board that already features a long list of luminaries who are helping Aiden steer its go-to-market strategy.
  • "Our advisory board was already the envy of the industry, and these new leaders take it to another level.
  • "This has been a year of auspicious forward momentum for Aiden, including the launch of our industry-disrupting AidenVision platform.
  • Aiden is a proud member of the Microsoft for Startups community and is committed to supporting Microsoft Modern Work.

Pepperdine University to Commemorate Veterans Day by Illuminating Phillips Theme Tower

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

To commemorate Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Pepperdine University will illuminate the Phillips Theme Tower on the Malibu campus with vibrant purple lights at sunset on Friday.

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  • To commemorate Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Pepperdine University will illuminate the Phillips Theme Tower on the Malibu campus with vibrant purple lights at sunset on Friday.
  • For more information about the Universitys dedication to its veterans and military-connected students, visit the Veterans at Pepperdine website.
  • Learn more about Light to Unite and more Veterans Day activities hosted by Pepperdine here .
  • Founded in 1937, Pepperdine University is an independent, Christian university located 30 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles in scenic Malibu, California.

Providence and Premier, Inc. Join CommonSpirit to Support the Development of the Healthcare Workforce

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry was facing workforce challenges.

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  • Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry was facing workforce challenges.
  • Investing in professional development for the nations caregivers will assist us in stabilizing the workforce, said Dr. Sylvain Trepanier, Chief Nursing Officer of Providence.
  • DHGEs learning solutions support healthcare organizations in retaining, upskilling, and reskilling their workforce.
  • Today is an incredible milestone in our journey to become the preeminent workforce development platform for the healthcare sector.

Bala Sriraghavan accepted into Forbes Business Council

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bala Sriraghavan, Datanetiix CEO, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the leading growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.

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  • Bala Sriraghavan, Datanetiix CEO, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bala Sriraghavan, Datanetiix CEO, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the leading growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.
  • "We are honored to welcome Bala Sriraghavan into the community," said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council.
  • "I'm honored to be a part of Forbes Business Council, a network of industry leaders.

Kneevoice Selected by Pepperdine Graziadio Business School 2022 Most Fundable Companies

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kneevoice Inc. is delighted to announce that it achieved the GOLD recognition on the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School's fifth annual Most Fundable Companies® List. Kneevoice Inc. competed against over 4,000 of early-stage US companies to be named one of 16 companies in total. The Most Fundable Companies initiative aims to educate founders on the investor diligence process and recognize exceptional entrepreneurs who are solving today's problems with inventive solutions and are also seeking investment capital to fuel their company's growth.

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  • Kneevoice Inc. is delighted to announce that it achieved the GOLD recognition on the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School's fifth annual Most Fundable Companies List.
  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kneevoice Inc. is delighted to announce that it achieved the GOLD recognition on the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School's fifth annual Most Fundable Companies List.
  • "I would like to thank Pepperdine Graziadio Business School for including Kneevoice in the Most Fundable Companies," said Gustavo De Greiff, CEO, Kneevoice.
  • The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School's Most Fundable Companies Showcase presented by the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship took place on October 13, 2022 at Pepperdine University's Villa Graziadio Executive Center.