University of Massachusetts Boston

Empowering Massachusetts' Workforce: John Biagioni Joins Employee Ownership Advisory Board

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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WORCESTER, Mass., March 4th, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a significant move acknowledging the vital role of employee ownership in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable economy, Governor Maura Healy has announced the appointment of John Biagioni, President of Lampin Corporation, to the Employee Ownership Advisory Board for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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  • WORCESTER, Mass., March 4th, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a significant move acknowledging the vital role of employee ownership in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable economy, Governor Maura Healy has announced the appointment of John Biagioni , President of Lampin Corporation, to the Employee Ownership Advisory Board for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • The appointment fortifies the Commonwealth's dedication to promoting employee ownership as a key strategy for economic development and corporate responsibility.
  • The Employee Ownership Advisory Board plays a crucial role in advising on policies and strategies that encourage the growth of ESOPs and worker cooperatives, fostering a business environment where employees are stakeholders in their companies' success.
  • "I am honored to join the Employee Ownership Advisory Board and look forward to contributing to the Commonwealth's efforts in promoting a business culture that recognizes the value of every employee," said John Biagioni.

Suffolk Announces Launch of Sustainability Group, Positioning the Firm as a National Leader in Green Construction

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Steven Burke will serve as Senior Director of Sustainability for Suffolk and Michael Swenson will assume the role of Director of Sustainability for Suffolk Design, the contractor’s design-assist business unit.

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  • Steven Burke will serve as Senior Director of Sustainability for Suffolk and Michael Swenson will assume the role of Director of Sustainability for Suffolk Design, the contractor’s design-assist business unit.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207756474/en/
    Industry leaders join the newly established Suffolk Sustainability Group: Steven Burke (left) as Senior Director of Sustainability for Suffolk, and Michael Swenson (right) as Director of Sustainability for Suffolk Design.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Sustainable building is critical for the environment, for our clients and for the future,” said John Fish, Chairman and CEO of Suffolk.
  • To date, Suffolk has completed more than $15 billion and more than 60 million square feet of projects meeting third-party green building certification standards.

Study Connects Family Caregiving Strain to Future Planning

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study finds while nearly 70% of family caregivers say they're confident they'll have enough money to retire comfortably, even more say they're concerned future long-term care needs will impact retirement goals.

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  • Not surprisingly, family caregivers are more likely to understand the risks of needing long-term care and have an interest in planning for their future care needs than the general adult population.
  • However, the survey made clear even family caregivers still need education, guidance, and support to understand what planning options exist and which are best for them.
  • Some of the survey's key take-a-ways include:
    70% of our family caregivers report they're confident they'll have enough money to live comfortably in retirement.
  • We hope this study underscores the need for educating yourself about your care needs into the future."

John Hancock Convenes Global Leaders in Longevity Innovation in Boston, Joined by Mayor Wu

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Hosts its First-Ever Symposium Reaffirming Commitment to Helping People Live Longer, Healthier, Better Lives

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  • Hosts its First-Ever Symposium Reaffirming Commitment to Helping People Live Longer, Healthier, Better Lives
    BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today, John Hancock , a unit of Toronto-based Manulife, is hosting its first-ever Longevity Symposium in Boston, joined by Mayor Michelle Wu.
  • It's time we work together to win the battle on deteriorating health," said Brooks Tingle, President and CEO of John Hancock.
  • "We're proud to host this event in Boston — an epicenter for longevity innovation across science, health and wellness, technology, finance, policy.
  • Since 2015, John Hancock has offered customers access to its industry-leading John Hancock Vitality Program, which motivates and rewards customers for the small, everyday things they do to stay healthy or improve their health.

Wisr AI Announces Addition of Thomas Bain to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Mr. Bain has over 15 years of experience driving the marketing and go-to-market efforts for leading high-growth cybersecurity companies, including Cyware and RiskRecon (acquired by Mastercard).

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 2, 2023) - Wisr AI Solutions Inc. ("Wisr AI" or the "Company"), a leading AI-driven cybersecurity platform provider, is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas Bain to the Company's Advisory Board.
  • Mr. Bain currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Marketing for Finite State .
  • Prior to that, Mr. Bain served as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at RiskRecon , before the company was acquired by Mastercard.
  • "We are excited to welcome Mr. Bain, a seasoned cybersecurity veteran, to Wisr AI's Advisory Board," said Rob Goehring, CEO and founder of Wisr AI.

UMass Boston, Mass General Brigham to Invest in Nursing Clinical-to-Career Pathway

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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With a $20 million investment—$10 million from Mass General Brigham and $10 million from UMass Boston—the goal is to recruit and retain nursing students from underrepresented communities as they start their clinical rotations.

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  • With a $20 million investment—$10 million from Mass General Brigham and $10 million from UMass Boston—the goal is to recruit and retain nursing students from underrepresented communities as they start their clinical rotations.
  • “Nurses are fundamental to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate healthcare to our patients,” said Dr. Anne Klibanski, president and CEO of Mass General Brigham.
  • “I applaud UMass Boston and Mass General Brigham for expanding this pivotal health care career pathway program with such a significant investment,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.
  • Health care can’t happen without nurses,” said Gaurdia Banister, executive director of the Institute for Patient Care at Mass General Hospital, a founding member of Mass General Brigham.

Independent Sector-Commissioned Research Finds Significant Decrease in Nonprofit Advocacy

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Washington, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Sector (IS) released today the results of a nationally representative survey of nonprofit institutions that finds a significant decrease in nonprofit engagement in advocacy and lobbying over the last 20 years.

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  • Washington, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Sector (IS) released today the results of a nationally representative survey of nonprofit institutions that finds a significant decrease in nonprofit engagement in advocacy and lobbying over the last 20 years.
  • The research report, “ The Retreat of Influence: Exploring the Decline of Nonprofit Advocacy and Public Engagement ,” fills a 20-year gap in national data on nonprofits’ participation in public policy.
  • In addition to exploring the significant decrease in nonprofit advocacy over the past two decades, “The Retreat of Influence” examines how nonprofit advocacy and lobbying interact with other forms of nonpartisan civic engagement.
  • Read “The Retreat of Influence: Exploring the Decline of Nonprofit Advocacy and Public Engagement” at https://independentsector.co/AdvocacyResearch .

Nine Goulston & Storrs Directors Named to 2023 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation List

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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BOSTON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that directors Maura Brancaccio , Ashley Brown , Frank Ditta , Mariana Korsunsky , David Lewis , David Linhart , Casey Milianta , Julia Rosequist , and Allison Sherrier have been named to the inaugural 2023 Lawdragon 500 X: The Next Generation Lawdragon list.

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  • BOSTON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that directors Maura Brancaccio , Ashley Brown , Frank Ditta , Mariana Korsunsky , David Lewis , David Linhart , Casey Milianta , Julia Rosequist , and Allison Sherrier have been named to the inaugural 2023 Lawdragon 500 X: The Next Generation Lawdragon list.
  • According to Lawdragon, "The achievements and pace at which these lawyers have vaulted to the forefront of the legal profession is remarkable."
  • She received her J.D., with honors, from the University of Connecticut School of Law and B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
  • She received her J.D., cum laude, from Boston College Law School and her B.A., magna cum laude, from Boston University.

Vicinity Energy Names Bill Fahey as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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Vicinity Energy , a national decarbonization leader with an extensive portfolio of district energy systems across the United States, announced that Bill Fahey has joined the company as its new chief operating officer.

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  • Vicinity Energy , a national decarbonization leader with an extensive portfolio of district energy systems across the United States, announced that Bill Fahey has joined the company as its new chief operating officer.
  • Fahey joins Vicinity with over 35 years of experience in the energy industry.
  • Previously Fahey served as the executive vice president and chief technical officer for Veolia North America, where he led many operations-focused initiatives and has been instrumental to its long-term success in North America.
  • “Vicinity is leading the way to a decarbonized future with our carbon-free eSteamTM solution for heating and cooling," said Bill DiCroce, president and CEO of Vicinity Energy.

Cambridge Trust expands Relationship Banking Team to support growth in business banking

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Trust Company, subsidiary of Cambridge Bancorp (NASDAQ: CATC), announced the expansion of its Relationship Banking Team in support of its current and new business clients' growing needs for customized business solutions and exceptional personal service in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Trust Company, subsidiary of Cambridge Bancorp (NASDAQ: CATC), announced the expansion of its Relationship Banking Team in support of its current and new business clients' growing needs for customized business solutions and exceptional personal service in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
  • Cambridge Trust's Relationship Banking Team is building momentum with the addition of four seasoned banking professionals.
  • Jason Rich joins as Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager, and is responsible for developing new business client relationships within Cambridge Trust's Massachusetts markets.
  • Jerod Colley joins as Vice President, Relationship Manager, and is focused on deepening and growing business banking relationships in Cambridge Trust's Massachusetts markets.