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Two Recognized for Notable Contributions to the Executive Search & Leadership Consulting Profession

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today at their annual AESC Global Conference in New York, the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) honored Eileen Finn, President and Founder of Eileen Finn & Associates, and Joel von Ranson, Consultant at Spencer Stuart, with the AESC Award of Excellence for their remarkable impact on the profession.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Eileen's practice offers executive search, interim placement, and executive and onboarding coaching.
  • Eileen's vision in starting her Firm in 1998 was to focus exclusively on HR search.
  • She has also been interested and involved in the standards of the executive search industry, first through the IACPR and then AESC.
  • Prior to joining the executive search profession, Joel worked in senior roles at Time Warner and Condé Nast, and previously served as business manager and finance executive at The New Yorker magazine.

Pioneer Management Consulting Certified as a Women-Owned Business

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Management Consulting has been certified as a women-owned business .

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Management Consulting has been certified as a women-owned business .
  • She first joined Pioneer as a Practice Director in October 2019 after honing her skills in change management at various Fortune 500 companies.
  • "I am honored that Pioneer has received the WBE certification and grateful to Brian and Molly for their trust in me to co-lead this organization.
  • Getting certified as a women-owned business is also an important step for Pioneer; it's a rigorous process that ultimately requires approval from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) or from a WBE program administered by a city, county, or state.

Pennsylvania American Water Announces Supplier Summit

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Pennsylvania American Water announced today that the company is hosting a supplier summit on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

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  • Pennsylvania American Water announced today that the company is hosting a supplier summit on Thursday, April 13, 2023.
  • This in-person event will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at 500 Mansfield Avenue in Greentree.
  • “Pennsylvania American Water plans to invest more than $2 billion into our water and wastewater systems during the next several years, and we remain focused on advancing an inclusive supply chain to strengthen local economies and reflect all the communities that we serve,” said Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner.
  • The company strongly encourages attendance from certified VBE, WBE, MBE, LGBTQ, Disabled, and Service-Disabled owned companies that provide the following services:

TelSolv Earns Status as Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by WBENC

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TelSolv, an enterprise managed mobility solutions provider, today announced that it has received certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE).

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TelSolv, an enterprise managed mobility solutions provider, today announced that it has received certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE).
  • This certification is in addition to the company’s existing certification as woman-owned through the SBA’s Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program.
  • TelSolv works with businesses and public sector entities to select and acquire mobile devices to support business operations.
  • In addition to phones, tablets, computers and accessories, TelSolv also supports a full lineup of routers to provide business internet services to companies.

Oculus Inc. Enhances Hospitality Design Services with Portland Promotion

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oculus Inc., an award-winning, WBE-certified architecture and interior design firm, announces the promotion of Jaime Merrill, NCDIQ, IIDA, to Hospitality Design Leader.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oculus Inc., an award-winning, WBE-certified architecture and interior design firm, announces the promotion of Jaime Merrill, NCDIQ, IIDA, to Hospitality Design Leader.
  • In her new role, Merrill will help enhance the firm's hospitality roster in Portland and the West Coast, while expanding hospitality design services to other markets Oculus serves.
  • Hospitality represents the fastest growing emerging market for Oculus Inc.
    "Jaime has been instrumental in growing our reputation in the hospitality design market," said Robert Hoffman, AIA, managing principal for Oculus' Portland office.
  • Oculus entered the Portland hospitality market in 2017 and has built its practice there and along the west coast as a full-service architectural and interiors design firm.

Communication Brokers Inc. (CBI Telecommunications Consultants) Announces 49% Stock Sale to Paris-based Saaswedo

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Communication Brokers Inc. (CBI Telecommunications Consultants) has announced that it has sold 49% of its stock to Paris-based Saaswedo. The move is aimed at expanding the service and product offerings of both entities.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Communication Brokers Inc. (CBI Telecommunications Consultants) has announced that it has sold 49% of its stock to Paris-based Saaswedo.
  • As part of the deal, CBI Telecommunications Consultants will retain all current staff, ensuring a seamless transition for customers and stakeholders.
  • CBI Telecommunications Consultants remains a Certified Woman Owned (WBE) company committed to innovation, growth, and exceptional client service.
  • The expertise of the CBI Telecommunications Consultants teams is a structuring element that will enable us to accelerate rapidly by relying on committed talent."

Painters USA President Meg Cook awarded WBENC "2023 Women's Business Enterprise Star"

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Ill., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Painters USA President and Board Chair Meg Cook has been recognized as a WBE Star by WBENC, the nation's largest certifier of women-owned businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Painters USA President and Board Chair Meg Cook has been recognized as a WBE Star by WBENC, the nation's largest certifier of women-owned businesses.
  • WBE Star is the premier award for women's leadership excellence given annually by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
    GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Ill., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Painters USA President and Board Chair Meg Cook has been recognized as a WBE Star by WBENC, the nation's largest certifier of women-owned businesses.
  • The WBE Star Award honors 14 women across the country—representing WBENC's 14 Regional Partner Organizations—who are leaders in their local business communities and respective fields.
  • The 2023 WBE Stars will be honored during the 2023 WBENC National conference March 20-23, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.

MediaSource Receives Women-Owned Business Certification

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MediaSource, a Columbus-based communications agency that's helped healthcare brands share their stories since 1998, recently received certification as an official Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). MediaSource is celebrating this certification in conjunction with International Women's Day.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MediaSource, a Columbus-based communications agency that's helped healthcare brands share their stories since 1998, recently received certification as an official Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
  • MediaSource is celebrating this certification in conjunction with International Women's Day.
  • "We couldn't have received this certification without the continuous support of our talented team and our incredible clients that are celebrating this certification right along with us."
  • MediaSource underwent an intense vetting process, including a review of business documentation and a site visit, to earn this certification.

TRANSFORMATIONAL KANSAS CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NEW TERMINAL OPENS, BRINGS ENHANCED AIR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE TO THE REGION

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 28, first flights will depart from the new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport, marking the end of a five-year development, design, and construction effort and ushering in a new era of air travel in the region. The 1.1 million-square-foot, design-build project, developed by Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate and constructed by a joint venture team led by Clark Construction Group, and including The Weitz Company, and Clarkson Construction Company (CWC), was delivered ahead of schedule and on budget while providing a significant economic boon to the local community.

Key Points: 
  • The result is a modern, convenient, sustainable, and inclusive facility that is uniquely Kansas City and meets the diverse needs of travelers in the region.
  • Designed to showcase Kansas City's authentic culture and heart, the terminal features nearly 50 local and global eating and shopping experiences with 80% of the brands represented from the Kansas City region.
  • At $1.5B, the new terminal is the largest single infrastructure project in Kansas City history.
  • We are honored to have delivered this transformative project to meet the evolving needs of the region."

WBE CANADA CELEBRATES 2023 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - As the world joins together to celebrate International Women's Day March 8th, WBE Canada presents a Women's Day event , a FREE afternoon of highly relevant conversations during this challenging year for our economy.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - As the world joins together to celebrate International Women's Day March 8th, WBE Canada presents a Women's Day event , a FREE afternoon of highly relevant conversations during this challenging year for our economy.
  • Women's Day with WBE Canada is an event recognizing Canadian women leaders in business, supply chains and communities.
  • At WBE Canada we see 2023 as an opportunity to build back better, taking into consideration the fabric of our communities,
    Let's come together and talk about what's working well in Canada and internationally and celebrate how far we've come and how we can build on these best practices going forward.
  • Let's also explore the challenges and lessons learned as we continue building more equitable supply chains in Corporate and Government organizations across Canada.