International Economic Development Council

Flinn Foundation Adds Two Phoenix Business Leaders to Its Board of Directors

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Arizona business leaders Chris Camacho and Adam Goodman—the heads of Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Goodmans, respectively—have been elected to the Flinn Foundation board of directors.

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  • Arizona business leaders Chris Camacho and Adam Goodman—the heads of Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Goodmans, respectively—have been elected to the Flinn Foundation board of directors.
  • Goodman represents the third generation to lead the Goodmans family business, a furniture and office design company.
  • “Both Chris and Adam are dynamic, innovative leaders whose energy and expertise in economic development and business will be strong additions to the Flinn board of directors,” said Tammy McLeod, Ph.D., Flinn Foundation president and CEO.
  • The first meeting for Camacho and Goodman as members of the Flinn Foundation board of directors will be in March.

Maya Joelson Joins Savvy Advisors as Founding Principal Wealth Manager and Global Investment Strategist

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Savvy Advisors Inc. (“Savvy”), a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) affiliated with Savvy Wealth Inc ., today announced that Marisa (Maya) Joelson has joined the firm as a founding principal wealth manager and global investment strategist.

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  • Savvy Advisors Inc. (“Savvy”), a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) affiliated with Savvy Wealth Inc ., today announced that Marisa (Maya) Joelson has joined the firm as a founding principal wealth manager and global investment strategist.
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    Maya Joelson, Principal Wealth Manager and Global Investment Strategist at Savvy Advisors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Joelson comes to Savvy after having worked as an advisor at Perigon Wealth Management and Merrill Lynch.
  • In 2017, Joelson founded Meta Point Advisors as her platform to share thought leadership content related to current events and their impacts on the global market.
  • In addition to its new advisor dashboard powered by artificial intelligence , Savvy Wealth recently launched its proprietary Savvy Direct Indexing solution.

Investing in India can rarely go wrong: Piyush Goyal at 27th World Investment Conference

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Addressing the event, Shri Piyush Goyal said, "We have laid a strong foundation over the last few years to enable India to become one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

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  • Addressing the event, Shri Piyush Goyal said, "We have laid a strong foundation over the last few years to enable India to become one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
  • EIC showcased installations from startups including Niftem, Uneko, Nirvana, Chhoti Si Asha, and Sanajing Sena among others to showcase India's unique investment potential to the world.
  • Speaking about EIC, Shri Goyal said "We are working on a plan to make in India for the world.
  • Talking about India's WAIPA presidency, Nivruti Rai said, "I am grateful to all our partners for making WAIPA's 27th World Investment Conference a huge success!

West Cary Group Partners with Richmond EDA to Earn Two International Economic Development Awards

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- West Cary Group – one of the largest minority-owned advertising and technology firms in the U.S. – the City of Richmond, and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Richmond (EDA) recently won two 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Awards by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Together, the partners earned a silver award for the creation of the EDA's new website as well as a bronze award for the fiscal year 2022 annual report created for the City of Richmond Department of Economic Development.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- West Cary Group – one of the largest minority-owned advertising and technology firms in the U.S. – the City of Richmond, and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Richmond (EDA) recently won two 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Awards by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
  • The IEDC awards recognize the best economic development programs, partnerships, marketing materials, and influential leaders across the globe.
  • "We are thrilled that our collaboration with Richmond Economic Development is receiving worldwide renown," said Moses Foster, West Cary Group president and CEO.
  • "Richmond is in growth mode," continued Foster, "and West Cary Group is excited to continue to contribute to our city's evolution."

16 Spanish startups explore the American market with Mobile World Capital Barcelona

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth edition of the initiative organised by Mobile World Capital Barcelona in the North American country together with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation - through Red.es -, the Government of Catalonia - with ACCIÓ - and Barcelona City Council - International Economic Promotion and Barcelona Activa - has come to an end.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth edition of the initiative organised by Mobile World Capital Barcelona in the North American country together with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation - through Red.es -, the Government of Catalonia - with ACCIÓ - and Barcelona City Council - International Economic Promotion and Barcelona Activa - has come to an end.
  • With the current delegation that has been selected to participate in MWC Las Vegas 2023, more than one hundred startups from Spain have been able to explore the opportunities offered by the American market.
  • In addition, Francesc Fajula, CEO of Mobile World Capital Barcelona, participated in the Keynote "Invest in Digital Economy: Where Is the Next Unicorn" to talk about the current digital economy and the importance of emerging companies.
  • Mobile World Capital Barcelona is an initiative that promotes the digital development of society and helps improve people's lives globally.

Corporate Executives Cite Websites, Industry Relationships and News as Top 3 Marketing Tactics to Influence Perceptions about a Location's Business Climate

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey of U.S. business executives and their location advisors concludes that websites, industry relationships with executives and publicity are the top marketing tactics that influence perceptions about a location's business climate during the site selection process, which includes company relocations, expansions or consolidations.

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  • More than 50% of the corporate executives surveyed will make a location decision, such as a relocation, expansion or consolidation, in the next two years.
  • More than half of respondents said workforce statistics are the most useful feature of an EDO's website, followed by incentive information.
  • Conducted by Development Counsellors International (DCI) every three years, the "Winning Strategies in Economic Development Marketing" survey has tracked trends in economic development.
  • States with the Worst Business Climates: For the eighth consecutive year of this survey, California has the least favorable business climate.

Igloo Coolers Celebrates Expansion With Local Community

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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This week, Igloo Coolers opened its doors and celebrated its new distribution center in Brookshire, Texas with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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  • This week, Igloo Coolers opened its doors and celebrated its new distribution center in Brookshire, Texas with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
  • From members of the Economic Development Council (EDC), dignitaries, executives from neighboring companies and elected officials like Congresswoman Liz Fletcher to the respective Mayors of Brookshire and Katy, the event brought the local communities together.
  • This press release features multimedia.
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Premise Health Appoints Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Vice President of Growth

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premise Health, the largest direct health care provider and one of the largest digital providers in the country, announced the addition of two key executives to its already-tenured leadership team. Ben Miller joined the organization as the company's chief revenue officer (CRO), and Derek Brochu has been named executive vice president of growth and development.

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  • Ben Miller joined the organization as the company's chief revenue officer (CRO), and Derek Brochu has been named executive vice president of growth and development.
  • Premise Health announced the addition of a chief revenue officer and EVP of growth.
  • Miller joins Premise with more than 20 years of health care sales experience.
  • "Their combined extensive experience, familiarity with Premise, and deep understanding of our growth potential will help Premise maintain its position as a market leader.

Liquidware Launches Liquidware Ready Program

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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CHICAGO, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Liquidware, the leader in digital workspace management, today announced the Liquidware Ready Program. The program gives partners and customers the confidence they need in making buying decisions that enable digital workspace environments compatible with Liquidware solutions. The program is available in three tiers: Liquidware Ready, Liquidware Ready Verified, and Liquidware Ready Platinum. The last tier is by invitation only.

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  • CHICAGO, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Liquidware , the leader in digital workspace management, today announced the Liquidware Ready Program.
  • The program is available in three tiers: Liquidware Ready, Liquidware Ready Verified, and Liquidware Ready Platinum.
  • "So, we thought it was high time to formalize this activity and, therefore, introduce the Liquidware Ready program.
  • Just as Liquidware was a day-one partner of the IGEL Ready technology partner program and is a valued member of our partner ecosystem, IGEL is pleased to now also be an inaugural member of the new Liquidware Ready partner program.

Liquidware Launches Liquidware Ready Program

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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CHICAGO, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Liquidware, the leader in digital workspace management, today announced the Liquidware Ready Program. The program gives partners and customers the confidence they need in making buying decisions that enable digital workspace environments compatible with Liquidware solutions. The program is available in three tiers: Liquidware Ready, Liquidware Ready Verified, and Liquidware Ready Platinum. The last tier is by invitation only.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Liquidware , the leader in digital workspace management, today announced the Liquidware Ready Program.
  • The program is available in three tiers: Liquidware Ready, Liquidware Ready Verified, and Liquidware Ready Platinum.
  • "So, we thought it was high time to formalize this activity and, therefore, introduce the Liquidware Ready program.
  • Just as Liquidware was a day-one partner of the IGEL Ready technology partner program and is a valued member of our partner ecosystem, IGEL is pleased to now also be an inaugural member of the new Liquidware Ready partner program.