WBE

Premier Packaging Becomes Woman-Owned Business Enterprise

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Premier Packaging is proud to announce it has completed a major prerequisite that will qualify the company to seek official Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification.

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  • Premier Packaging is proud to announce it has completed a major prerequisite that will qualify the company to seek official Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221179747/en/
    Jill and John Gaynor, owners of Premier Packaging, are excited to announce they have completed a major prerequisite that will qualify the company to seek official Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As Jill Gaynor—the current Chief Marketing Officer—assumes her new duties, current Premier owner and CEO John Gaynor will transition to President of the company.
  • “As a female-owned and -managed business, Premier will now have minority-owned status that will open new business opportunities for us,” said Jill Gaynor.

FSET Achieves Women Business Enterprises (WBE) Certification

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Friday, March 8, 2024

KENORA, ON, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ - FSET Inc. , a leading player in the information technology and managed services industry, has recently achieved Women Business Enterprises (WBE) certification from WBE Canada.

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  • KENORA, ON, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ - FSET Inc. , a leading player in the information technology and managed services industry, has recently achieved Women Business Enterprises (WBE) certification from WBE Canada.
  • This achievement places FSET among a select group of Canadian businesses that are at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by women.
  • The WBE certification is a testament to FSET's commitment to empowering women in business, highlighting the dedication to promoting diversity in the workplace.
  • "With this certification, FSET pledges to foster an inclusive environment where innovative solutions are born from diverse voices and experiences.

Calabrese Consulting LLC Certified as a New York State Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Calabrese Consulting, a full-service financial accounting and advisory firm, today announced that it has been certified by the New York State Department of Economic Development, Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development as a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), collectively M/WBE.

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  • Calabrese Consulting, a full-service financial accounting and advisory firm, today announced that it has been certified by the New York State Department of Economic Development, Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development as a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), collectively M/WBE.
  • Nearly $3 billion in New York state contracts were awarded to M/WBE firms during the 2023 Fiscal Year, and nearly $29 billion in New York state contracts have been awarded to M/WBEs since 2011.
  • “We welcome this certification as validation of our business practices and an important opportunity to elevate our profile and expand our access to new business opportunities,” said Jennifer Calabrese, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Calabrese Consulting.
  • “Calabrese Consulting brings more than 40 years of combined industry experience to each client engagement, and has cultivated a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and trust.

First Financial Bank and National Community Reinvestment Coalition Announce $2.4 Billion Community Benefits Agreement

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

CINCINNATI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has entered into a new $2.4 billion, five-year Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and related partner organizations, establishing goals for lending and investments to low- and moderate-income (LMI) clients and census tracts.

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  • CINCINNATI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has entered into a new $2.4 billion, five-year Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and related partner organizations, establishing goals for lending and investments to low- and moderate-income (LMI) clients and census tracts.
  • The new agreement follows the successful conclusion of First Financial's previous CBA, during which it achieved 192 percent of its $1.75 billion goal in lending and investments for 2018-2023.
  • "Our new Community Benefits Agreement is a bold statement about how First Financial intends to continue its mission to improve lives and help communities thrive," said Archie Brown, president and CEO of First Financial.
  • Every bank should take notice and embrace the same collaborative approach that First Financial continues to take on these issues."

FARSIGHT Awarded WBENC's Women-Owned Small Business and Women’s Business Enterprise Certifications

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

FARSIGHT , a leadership development and coaching consultancy, today announced that it has been awarded the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and the Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certifications from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) – an U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) certifier.

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  • FARSIGHT , a leadership development and coaching consultancy, today announced that it has been awarded the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and the Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certifications from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) – an U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) certifier.
  • These certifications recognize the exceptional and distinct capabilities of FARSIGHT and its founder and CEO, Farah Bala, PCC.
  • FARSIGHT clients are industry-agnostic and include senior executives across leading corporations and small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs and creatives.
  • FARSIGHT services include, but are not limited to:
    Transformation Partnerships: Bespoke long term programming including leadership workshops, coaching, and strategy consulting
    To learn more about FARSIGHT, please visit www.gofarsight.com or contact [email protected]

Holman Receives Inaugural Diverse Supplier Award from ExxonMobil

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Mount Laurel, NJ, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holman, a global automotive services organization, is honored to announce the company recently received the 2023 Diverse Supplier award from ExxonMobil.

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  • Mount Laurel, NJ, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holman, a global automotive services organization, is honored to announce the company recently received the 2023 Diverse Supplier award from ExxonMobil.
  • Holman, the first and only global fleet management company to be certified as a women-owned business enterprise (WBE) by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBENC), is the inaugural recipient of the award which recognizes a diverse supplier who delivers superior performance that aligns with ExxonMobil’s expectations and values.
  • “We take a great deal of pride in helping clients such as ExxonMobil establish a diverse supplier base and working together to continue driving what’s right,” said Chris Conroy, Chief Executive Officer, Holman.
  • “It is an honor to present Holman with ExxonMobil’s inaugural Diverse Supplier award,” said Kok-Yew See, E&PS Vice President, ExxonMobil.

Powering Chicago Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Presentation of 110th Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony

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Friday, November 17, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Powering Chicago, the labor-management partnership between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors' Association of Chicago and Cook County (ECA), will proudly present the 110th Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony at Millenium Park on Friday, November 17.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Powering Chicago , the labor-management partnership between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors' Association of Chicago and Cook County (ECA), will proudly present the 110th Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony at Millenium Park on Friday, November 17.
  • "Powering Chicago is dedicated to better construction, better careers and better communities," said Executive Director Elbert Walters III.
  • "That's why it's such an honor to spread holiday cheer to families across our great city by presenting Chicago's 2023 Christmas Tree."
  • Powering Chicago contractors and union members bring their commitment to safety and electrical expertise to every installation, including the Chicago holiday tree lighting.

Morreale Bolsters Executive Team by Adding Media, PR and Transportation Veterans to its Award-Winning Team

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

"Further, our new organizational enhancements emphasize cross-functional collaboration and will provide meaningful mentorship and training opportunities for our growing team."

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  • "Further, our new organizational enhancements emphasize cross-functional collaboration and will provide meaningful mentorship and training opportunities for our growing team."
  • The firm maintains Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certifications.
  • In this capacity, Rose will oversee strategic and crisis communications, media relations and business development for Morreale and its clients.
  • "I look forward to leveraging my 20 years of experience working as a public affairs and transportation executive to lead our talented and committed transportation and infrastructure team at Morreale," Abrams said.

Turtle Announces New Leadership for a New Century: Jayne Millard and Luis Valls Named Co-CEOs

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

CLARK, N.J., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of ambitious plans for transformational growth in its second century of innovation, the Board of Directors of Turtle, one of the country's largest independent electrical and industrial distributors, has announced that effective today, Jayne Millard, Executive Chairman of the Board and fourth-generation family leader, and Luis Valls, President of Turtle's Electrical Division, will head the company as Co-CEOs. With a core mission of accelerating the transition to clean, sustainable energy — Rethinking Energy and Advancing Tomorrow — together they bring a unique perspective and diversity of thought combining Millard's strategic vision and Valls' industry-leading engineering expertise. 

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  • "This succession plan involved the Board of Directors, Kathleen and Luis," explains Millard.
  • Toward this most profound challenge of our time, I am eager to take an active leadership role as Co-CEO while maintaining strategic leadership as Executive Chair of the Turtle Board."
  • Millard is the third generation of women to lead Turtle, a 100-year-old, family- and woman-owned enterprise co-founded by her great-grandfather in 1923.
  • Growing up in the business, Millard held positions of increasing responsibility before being named CEO in 2010 and Executive Chairman in 2016.

Servicon is Officially Certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

CULVER CITY, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Servicon, a leading national healthcare, aerospace, and life sciences commercial cleaning services provider, has been certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

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  • CULVER CITY, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Servicon, a leading national healthcare, aerospace, and life sciences commercial cleaning services provider, has been certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
  • WBENC is the gold standard for women-owned business certification in the United States.
  • Servicon is one of the largest companies in the commercial cleaning services industry to earn this prestigious certification.
  • Many companies want to do business with underrepresented minorities, especially women-owned and operated companies as reputable as Servicon."