Organizations

Boston Business Journal Names Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company Among the Most Charitable Companies in Massachusetts

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

"While Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company has always valued charitable efforts, the unexpected events of this past year have reinforced how important it is to give back.

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  • "While Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company has always valued charitable efforts, the unexpected events of this past year have reinforced how important it is to give back.
  • The Boston Business Journal is the region's premier business media organization, one of 44 markets owned by American City Business Journals.
  • Founded as a progressive life insurance company in 1891, Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company is a national carrier that provides insurance solutions designed for working Americans and their families, as well as enrollment and billing options at the workplace.
  • With its home office based in Canton, Massachusetts, as a mutual company, Boston Mutual Life is dedicated to acting in the best interests of its policyholders, producers, employees, and its communities.

The 6th Edition Of InnoTrek Ends on a High Note With 147 Investor Meetings

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

InnoTrek successfully facilitated over 75 one-on-one business meetings and connected the 11 selected startups with over 18 venture capitalists and numerous business leaders of the US tech ecosystem.

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  • InnoTrek successfully facilitated over 75 one-on-one business meetings and connected the 11 selected startups with over 18 venture capitalists and numerous business leaders of the US tech ecosystem.
  • The three days of InnoTrek was power packed with invaluable insights and networking opportunities with the Silicon Valley pioneers.
  • InnoTrek has been a launchpad for many young startups as the event has been instrumental in connecting the Indian Deeptech startups to the world.
  • Commenting on the success of this year's InnoTrek, Debjani Ghosh, NASSCOM, President, said, "The 6th edition of InnoTrek was a phenomenal success with three invigorating days of sessions, investor meetings, and learning opportunities of a lifetime.

Charity Navigator Assesses Nonprofits' Leadership & Adaptability

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

SADDLE BROOK, N.J., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator , the world's largest evaluator of nonprofits, has announced the release of the Leadership & Adaptability beacon, within its Encompass Rating System .

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  • SADDLE BROOK, N.J., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator , the world's largest evaluator of nonprofits, has announced the release of the Leadership & Adaptability beacon, within its Encompass Rating System .
  • For many, strength of leadership and the ability to adapt to the unique circumstances was the only way to survive," says Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator.
  • Charity Navigator will be hosting a free webinar on August 11 to share more information on the Leadership & Adaptability beacon.
  • As a result, Charity Navigator, a 501(c)(3) public charity itself, depends on support from individuals, corporations, and foundations that believe it provides a much-needed service to America's charitable givers.

Phi Beta Sigma Partners With Operation HOPE To Help Create 1 Million New Black Businesses By 2030

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Operation HOPE's national One Million Black Business Initiative (1MBB) .

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Operation HOPE's national One Million Black Business Initiative (1MBB) .
  • Collectively, HOPE and Phi Beta Sigma will leverage the fraternity's 250,000 servant leaders to further its mission of inclusiveness, with a focus on building a supportive ecosystem for Black entrepreneurs.
  • Phi Beta Sigma becomes first of the 'Divine 9' to join Operation HOPE's initiative to create 1M new Black businesses.
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, founded in 1920 with the assistance of Phi Beta Sigma, is the sister organization of the Fraternity.

MCI USA's Amy Lestition Burke Named Fellow, American Society of Association Executives

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has recently named Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE, Senior Vice President, Engagement, MCI USA, to ASAE's 2021 class of Fellows.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has recently named Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE, Senior Vice President, Engagement, MCI USA, to ASAE's 2021 class of Fellows.
  • Burke joins two other MCI colleagues Fuller and Robin Lokerman, FASAE, MCI Group President as an ASAE Fellow.
  • "I'm honored to be recognized by ASAE and the association community and to join this accomplished group of association professionals," commented Burke.
  • Burke is a contributing author to the chapter "Establishing Association Identity Through Branding" in ASAE's Professional Practices in Association Management, 4th Edition.

Kiva Sales & Service (KSS) Appoints Former Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Executive Brooks Jorgensen As President

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

ALAMEDA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiva Sales & Service , one of the leading cannabis distributors in California, has formally announced the appointment of Brooks Jorgensen as President.

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  • ALAMEDA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiva Sales & Service , one of the leading cannabis distributors in California, has formally announced the appointment of Brooks Jorgensen as President.
  • Jorgensen is the former Vice President and General Manager of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits / Domaines & Estates Division, and brings to KSS 20 years of commercial and sales management experience.
  • As newly minted President, Jorgensen will parlay this extensive knowledge of wine and spirits distribution to take KSS through the next stage of growth, including refining operations and growing suppliers within the portfolio.
  • In welcoming Jorgensen to the KSS team, Kiva Confections Co-founder and CEO Scott Palmer stated, "Kiva Sales & Service has supported and grown brands since its inception.

INVESTOR ALERT: Kirby McInerney LLP Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Ardelyx, Inc. (ARDX) Investors

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Investors have until September 28, 2021 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

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  • Investors have until September 28, 2021 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • Kirby McInerney LLP is a New York-based plaintiffs law firm concentrating in securities, antitrust, whistleblower, and consumer litigation.
  • The firms efforts on behalf of shareholders in securities litigation have resulted in recoveries totaling billions of dollars.
  • Additional information about the firm can be found at Kirby McInerney LLPs website: http://www.kmllp.com .

DGAP-News: Deutsche Wohnen SE: Deutsche Wohnen supports improved offer by Vonovia to combine both companies

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Deutsche Wohnen SE ("Deutsche Wohnen") and Vonovia SE ("Vonovia") continue to pursue a business combination of both companies in partnership.

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  • Deutsche Wohnen SE ("Deutsche Wohnen") and Vonovia SE ("Vonovia") continue to pursue a business combination of both companies in partnership.
  • In this context, Vonovia plans to launch a renewed improved voluntary public takeover offer for all outstanding shares of Deutsche Wohnen in the near future.
  • Michael Zahn, CEO of Deutsche Wohnen: "A combination with Vonovia in partnership still makes strategic sense and offers significant benefits.
  • The existing business combination agreement of Deutsche Wohnen and Vonovia was adjust-ed in view of the parameters of the improved offer.

Nation’s Largest Small Business Coalition Announces the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce as it’s Newest Member

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Washington, D.C., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Small Business Roundtable ( SBR ), a coalition of leading small business and entrepreneurship organizations, is pleased to welcome the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce ( NGLCC ) as the newest member of SBRs national small business collaborative.

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  • Washington, D.C., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Small Business Roundtable ( SBR ), a coalition of leading small business and entrepreneurship organizations, is pleased to welcome the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce ( NGLCC ) as the newest member of SBRs national small business collaborative.
  • We are proud to partner with Small Business Roundtable and bring an LGBT perspective to an already diverse membership.
  • SBR Co-Executive Directors Rhett Buttle and John Stanford issued the following joint statement:
    "We are thrilled to welcome the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) as a new member of Small Business Roundtable.
  • National LGBT Chamber of Commerce ( www.nglcc.org ) is the business voice of the LGBT community and is the largest global advocacy organization specifically dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people.

Aware to Highlight AwareABIS and AFIX Tracker at 2021 IAI Annual Educational Conference

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Monday, August 2, 2021

BEDFORD, Mass., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aware, Inc. , (NASDAQ: AWRE), a leading global provider of biometrics software products, solutions and services, is showcasing its AwareABIS and AFIX Tracker offerings during this years International Association for Identification (IAI) Educational Conference, taking place from August 2-4 in Nashville, TN.

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  • BEDFORD, Mass., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aware, Inc. , (NASDAQ: AWRE), a leading global provider of biometrics software products, solutions and services, is showcasing its AwareABIS and AFIX Tracker offerings during this years International Association for Identification (IAI) Educational Conference, taking place from August 2-4 in Nashville, TN.
  • Part of the AwareABIS family, AFIX Tracker is an ideal alternative for agencies interested in small-scale biometric identification and latent print analysis.
  • We are excited to share our complete family of ABIS products with the law enforcement community at this years IAI Educational Conference, said chief commercial officer, Rob Mungovan.
  • IAI attendees interested in AwareABIS and AFIX Tracker will be able to take advantage of live demonstrations of both products during the event and learn more from Aware staff.