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Maritime Partners Welcomes Two New Additions to Executive Team

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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NEW ORLEANS, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maritime Partners, LLC ("Maritime Partners"), a leading provider of maritime financing solutions primarily focused on Jones Act vessels, has recently added Stephen J. Bordes and Greg Chase to its executive leadership team.

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  • Stephen J. Bordes & Greg Chase Join Maritime Partners as CFO and CLO, Respectively
    NEW ORLEANS, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maritime Partners, LLC ("Maritime Partners"), a leading provider of maritime financing solutions primarily focused on Jones Act vessels, has recently added Stephen J. Bordes and Greg Chase to its executive leadership team.
  • Prior to joining Maritime Partners, he served as the CFO for New York-based American Industrial Partners, a middle-market private equity firm that invests in industrial businesses.
  • Also joining the Maritime Partners team is Greg Chase, who is serving as the firm's Chief Legal Officer.
  • Chase comes to Maritime Partners from Reed Smith LLP, a global law firm with a strong maritime practice.

NFP Welcomes Deanna Brewer to Surety Group in Canada

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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TORONTO, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NFP, a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor, today announced the addition of Deanna Brewer as senior vice president, account manager, Surety, in Canada. In this role, Brewer will provide surety expertise and service to NFP's construction clients. She will report to John Stewart, Surety leader, NFP in Canada.

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  • TORONTO, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NFP , a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor, today announced the addition of Deanna Brewer as senior vice president, account manager, Surety, in Canada.
  • She will report to John Stewart, Surety leader, NFP in Canada.
  • "Deanna is an excellent addition to NFP and brings a high level of surety expertise, plus an outstanding commitment to collaboration and clients," said Stewart.
  • I'm looking forward to providing best-in-class guidance and service while also helping to grow our surety business in Canada."

Alithya welcomes Ines Gbegan to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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MONTREAL, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Directors of Alithya Group Inc. (TSX: ALYA) ("Alithya") today announced the appointment of Ines Gbegan as an independent director, increasing the total number of directors serving on Alithya's board to nine.

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  • MONTREAL, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Directors of Alithya Group Inc. (TSX: ALYA) ("Alithya") today announced the appointment of Ines Gbegan as an independent director, increasing the total number of directors serving on Alithya's board to nine.
  • Ines Gbegan has accumulated more than 15 years of Chartered Accountant experience in audits, corporate accounting, and financial reporting.
  • Ms. Gbegan also plays an active role in the company's strategic planning process, comprising, among other things, acquisitions, due diligence, and post-acquisition implementation.
  • Quote from Pierre Turcotte, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Alithya:
    "We are delighted to have Ines Gbegan join us as a member of the board of Alithya, bringing with her a wealth of expertise in both the professional services and healthcare sectors.

JK Tech Partners with Google Cloud to accelerate Digital Innovation and advance its Gen AI capabilities

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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This collaboration aims to lead the transformative advancements of cloud capabilities in leveraging Gen AI, enabling organizations to harness the full potential of Google Cloud technologies.

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  • This collaboration aims to lead the transformative advancements of cloud capabilities in leveraging Gen AI, enabling organizations to harness the full potential of Google Cloud technologies.
  • Furthering this aim, JK Tech's Gen AI Accelerator- JIVA stands at the forefront of innovation to bring life to enterprise data.
  • In a statement, Vedang Singhania, Head- Marketing and Alliances of JK Tech, says, "At JK Tech, our commitment is to equip organizations with cutting-edge technology solutions that enhance business growth and innovation.
  • Keeping our focus on Google Cloud, we will be participating in Google Next'24 scheduled on April 9-11 in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas."

Growth Natives is Now an Adobe Bronze Partner

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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BELLEVUE, Wash, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Growth Natives, a leading digital marketing and customer engagement agency, is thrilled to announce that they have acquired Adobe's Bronze partnership.

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  • BELLEVUE, Wash, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Growth Natives, a leading digital marketing and customer engagement agency, is thrilled to announce that they have acquired Adobe's Bronze partnership.
  • This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Growth Natives, solidifying its position as an innovative force in the digital marketing landscape.
  • Growth Natives' elevation to Adobe's Bronze Partnership is a result of their consistent excellence in service delivery, reflecting their commitment to client success within the Adobe ecosystem.
  • Announcing this new partnership, Growth Natives' CEO, Taran Nandha, said, "This partnership acknowledges our existing Adobe prowess and is also a significant step forward in our proficiency with the Adobe suite.

CHA Achieves High Marks on 2023 CDP Climate Change Score Report

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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ALBANY, N.Y., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA), an innovative, full-service engineering, design, consulting, and program/construction management firm, proudly announces that it has achieved a CDP score of B on the 2023 CDP Climate Change Score Report. This notable accomplishment positions CHA above the North American regional average of C, the Global average of C, and the Specialized Professional Services Sector average of C, and puts CHA in the highly regarded Management band. CDP believes that improving corporate awareness through measurement and disclosure is essential to the effective management of carbon and climate change risk.

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  • ALBANY, N.Y., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA), an innovative, full-service engineering, design, consulting, and program/construction management firm, proudly announces that it has achieved a CDP score of B on the 2023 CDP Climate Change Score Report.
  • CDP believes that improving corporate awareness through measurement and disclosure is essential to the effective management of carbon and climate change risk.
  • CHA's score places the firm among the top 32% of companies that reached the Management level in the Specialized Professional Services Activity Group.
  • This outstanding CDP score serves as a powerful affirmation that CHA is on the right path and is poised to achieve even greater sustainability milestones in the future.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Rose Rosato as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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MIDLAND PARK, N.J., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Rose Rosato is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the field of Mental Health Counseling.

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  • MIDLAND PARK, N.J., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Rose Rosato is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the field of Mental Health Counseling.
  • A Licensed Professional Counselor, she has had a well-established practice in Bergen County for 35 years.
  • Ms. Rosato is the owner of Balance and Thrive Counseling and Psychoeducation Center, established in 2011.
  • She is experienced in individual, group, family and couples' psychotherapy in addition to workshops, lectures, program development and administration.

Minister Valdez announces key findings of the State of Women Entrepreneurship annual report and reaffirms support for women entrepreneurs across Canada

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, announced key findings of the annual report on the State of Women's Entrepreneurship in Canada, with Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute and the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub.

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  • Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, announced key findings of the annual report on the State of Women's Entrepreneurship in Canada, with Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute and the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub.
  • The report is produced by the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub with support from the Government of Canada.
  • The State of Women's Entrepreneurship (SOWE) annual report provides the most complete picture of research on women's entrepreneurship in Canada.
  • Women entrepreneurs still earn less: 37.1% of women entrepreneurs earn less than $50,000 annually, compared to 31.7% of men entrepreneurs.

DIGITAL EQUITY PILOT PROGRAM LAUNCHES AT WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO PROVIDE TECH SKILLS, ACCESS TO STUDENTS

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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DETROIT, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne County Community College District is launching a broad-based digital equity pilot program that will promote digital literacy and inclusion efforts for students and anchor communities served by the College. Called the CMC Pilot program, the WCCCD program is supported by a grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

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  • The Tuition-Free Program Provides Broad Range of Tech Courses, Broadband Access, and Devices to Connect Residents with Skills to Compete for In-Demand Jobs
    DETROIT, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne County Community College District is launching a broad-based digital equity pilot program that will promote digital literacy and inclusion efforts for students and anchor communities served by the College.
  • Called the CMC Pilot program, the WCCCD program is supported by a grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
  • The pilot program consists of three core program components: broadband capacity building; creating greater access to broadband, and digital inclusion and digital skills training.
  • WCCCD is hosting information sessions that will provide interested Wayne County residents with course and program information.

Redefining and Developing New Opportunities for Luxury Marketing: XIAOHONGSHU and VOGUE Business Host China Digital Excellence Summit in Paris

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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PARIS, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China's leading social media and lifestyle platform XIAOHONGSHU x VOGUE Business host the China Digital Excellence Summit and Gala Dinner during Paris Fashion Week 2024, on March 4th and 5th.

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  • PARIS, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China's leading social media and lifestyle platform XIAOHONGSHU x VOGUE Business host the China Digital Excellence Summit and Gala Dinner during Paris Fashion Week 2024, on March 4th and 5th.
  • To harness the vast opportunities presented by the expanding Chinese market, global luxury brands are pivoting towards digital transformation and prioritizing their online marketing strategies.
  • XIAOHONGSHU boasts capabilities in forecasting fashion trends, providing insights into consumer preferences, fostering emotional connections with consumers, developing localization strategies, and driving digital innovation.
  • The summit commenced with a keynote interview featuring VOGUE Business' Paris correspondent Laure Guilbault and Mugler's managing director Adrian Corsin.