Convoy

Uber Freight Bolsters Executive Team with Industry Veterans Dan Annunziata and Hany Elkordy to Drive Market Expansion

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Last mile, Convoy, Truckload shipping, Growth, Amazon, Transport, LTL, Business, Magic, Small business, Commercial, Head, Intermodal transport, Heart, 3PL, Last, Amazon (company), Norfolk Southern Railway

Joining the Uber Freight family Dan Annunziata, appointed as Head of Commercial, and Hany Elkordy, assuming leadership of the Last Mile division.

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  • Joining the Uber Freight family Dan Annunziata, appointed as Head of Commercial, and Hany Elkordy, assuming leadership of the Last Mile division.
  • “Uber Freight has a compelling value proposition for shippers of all types; long gone are the days of the perceived digital startup,” said Dan Annunziata.
  • In his new role at Uber Freight, Hany will spearhead parcel modality enhancements and expansion, working closely with product, operations, and technology teams.
  • “Uber Freight is uniquely positioned to expand its logistics solutions into the Final Mile space,” said Hany Elkordy.

Soapy Joe's Celebrates Ninth Annual Soapy Joe's Day with Free Car Washes and Aims to Set New Guinness World Record

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Guinness, Volunteering, SAN, Convoy, Marketing, Guinness World Records, DNA, High five

SAN DIEGO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Soapy Joe's Car Wash, an award-winning and family-owned car wash operator with 23 locations, today announced April 18, 2024, as the ninth annual Soapy Joe's Day and will celebrate by offering the public free Magic Joe car washes ($20 value) and aims to set a new Guinness World Record for most high fives by a mascot in one minute. The festivities also include Soapy Joe's merchandise giveaways to the first 75 customers at each of its locations and a one-day limited-edition air freshener drop.

Key Points: 
  • The festivities also include Soapy Joe's merchandise giveaways to the first 75 customers at each of its locations and a one-day limited-edition air freshener drop.
  • "We've been proudly serving San Diego as a family-owned business for over a decade," said Soapy Joe's Founder and CEO Lorens Attisha.
  • "Soapy Joe's Day is one of the many ways we give back to the community that has supported us all these years.
  • City of San Diego councilman Kent Lee will present a proclamation marking April 18 Soapy Joe's Day at 10 a.m. at the Convoy location.

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors Elects Sonia Jain to Serve as a Director of the Company, Effective March 1, 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024
General Entertainment, Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Sundance Institute, AMC, Science, Commerce, Warner Music Group, Electrical engineering, WPP, Television, MCI Systemhouse, Cruise line, Small business, Assistant, Management, Jainism, Miramax, Starwood, Apple Inc., MCI, Vail Resorts, Computer science, Digital, Cars.com, Princeton University, Convoy, WPP plc, LLP, CFO, Epic Games, Nike (company), Norwegian Cruise Line, Computer science and engineering, Senior advisor, Audit committee, Harvard Business School

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and in the world, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has elected Sonia Jain to the AMC Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024.

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  • AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and in the world, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has elected Sonia Jain to the AMC Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024.
  • Jain brings to the Board extensive financial and accounting experience, including as a chief financial officer (CFO) of a publicly traded company.
  • Prior to her initial tenure at Cars.com Inc., Jain served as CFO of Redbox Automated Retail LLC from September 2016 to June 2020.
  • AMC Chairman of the Board and CEO Adam Aron commented:
    “It’s a privilege to welcome Sonia Jain as a new Director on AMC’s Board.

Pivot Bio Donates Food and Supplies to Help Those Impacted by the Texas Panhandle Fires

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
News, Convoy, Education, Farm, Texas Panhandle, Convoy of Hope, Food, Wildfire, Hunger

AMES, Iowa, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, announced that it is sending support to those affected by the devastating wildfires across more than 800,000 acres in the Texas Panhandle. The company has donated food and supplies directly to those impacted, and is partnering with Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit organization that leads disaster response including food and supplies to communities in need. Convoy of Hope is among the first to respond to the disaster, providing food and fire clean up kits to those impacted.

Key Points: 
  • The company has donated food and supplies directly to those impacted, and is partnering with Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit organization that leads disaster response including food and supplies to communities in need.
  • Convoy of Hope is among the first to respond to the disaster, providing food and fire clean up kits to those impacted.
  • "Convoy of Hope is extremely grateful for the generosity of Pivot Bio," said Ethan Forhetz, vice president of public engagement/national spokesperson at Convoy of Hope.
  • "This donation will go directly to families impacted, including farm families as they get back on their feet following the fire outbreak.

Lumen strengthens technology transformation with new board appointment

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Convoy, Lumen Technologies, Fortune 500, Expeditors International, Logistics, Linearity, Nordstrom, University, Army Reserve, Airborne, Trustee, Community, Management

DENVER, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced the appointment of Diankha Linear to its board of directors, effective immediately. 

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced the appointment of Diankha Linear to its board of directors, effective immediately.
  • "Diankha's broad range of experience in technology, military leadership, logistics, and retail will be invaluable to the Lumen board.
  • She serves on the Board of Directors for Community, Inc., the Board of Trustees for Swedish Health Systems, and Board of Directors of the not-for-profit college access and leadership development program, Rainier Scholars.
  • The appointment brings the company's board count from 11 to 12.

Overflow Announces $20M Series B Led by Wesleyan Investment Foundation to Become the Comprehensive Financial Partner within the Faith Space

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Technology, Payments, Religion, Professional Services, Software, Philanthropy, Socially Responsible Investing, Fund Raising, Consumer, Foundation, ACH, PayPal, Growth, VIVE, Reality, Acceleration, Convoy, Housing, Food, Apple Pay, Cash, Google Pay, Name, Mental health, Disease, DAF, The Belonging Co, Education, Golden, Organization, Management

Overflow , a trailblazer in redefining generosity through innovative financial solutions, proudly announces the successful closure of its $20 million Series B funding round.

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  • Overflow , a trailblazer in redefining generosity through innovative financial solutions, proudly announces the successful closure of its $20 million Series B funding round.
  • Wesleyan Investment Foundation led the strategic round and is joined by existing investors including Uncork, R7 and TheGP.
  • The new investment will enable Overflow to scale towards its wider mission of becoming the financial operating system for the faith space and beyond.
  • “The Wesleyan Investment Foundation has a long 78-year history of serving the financial needs of churches which act as the backbone of communities,” said Norwood Davis, president at Wesleyan Investment Foundation.

RADIANT LOGISTICS PROMOTES JAIME BECKER TO GENERAL COUNSEL

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Senior, General counsel, Amazon, Convoy, ESG, Acquisition, Becker, Transport, Pepperdine University, Management

RENTON, Wash., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiant Logistics, Inc. (NYSE American: RLGT), a technology-enabled global transportation and value-added logistics services company, recently announced the promotion of Jaime Becker to Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

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  • RENTON, Wash., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiant Logistics, Inc. (NYSE American: RLGT), a technology-enabled global transportation and value-added logistics services company, recently announced the promotion of Jaime Becker to Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
  • Ms. Becker, age 43, brings with her over a decade of experience in supporting both publicly and privately held domestic and international companies in the technology, logistics, construction, and oil and gas industries.
  • Ms. Becker was a part of the legal team at Amazon, followed most recently by her role at Convoy.
  • She will be stepping into the role following the departure of John Sobba, 67, who had been with Radiant serving as General Counsel since 2018.

ITS Logistics November Port Rail Ramp Index: Supply Chain Industry Urged to Closely Monitor Trade Route Disruptions at the Suez and Panama Canal

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Monday, November 13, 2023
Holiday, Suez Canal, Intermodal transport, Ship, Panama Canal, Logistics, Risk, Convoy, Index, ITS, Water, Panama Canal Authority, News, Transport, Safety, Rail freight transport, Pacific Ocean

This month, for the first time in the index's history, all modes across all regions are at normal operations.

Key Points: 
  • This month, for the first time in the index's history, all modes across all regions are at normal operations.
  • “Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East also has the potential to affect vessel flow through the Suez Canal.
  • The ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index forecasts port container and dray operations for the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf regions.
  • Visit here for a full comprehensive copy of the index with expected forecasts for the US port and rail ramps.

 Diageo North America donates ten million cans of water to Convoy of Hope to support disaster relief response efforts

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Philanthropy, Retail, Wine & Spirits, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Food, Beverage, Disaster, Wildfire, Workforce, Tornado, Diageo, Multimedia, Drinking water, Convoy, City, Public engagement, Partnership, Water, Government, SVP, Pharmaceutical industry, Hope

Diageo North America is donating ten million, 12-ounce cans of water to humanitarian organization Convoy of Hope to assist local communities across the United States experiencing natural and humanitarian disasters.

Key Points: 
  • Diageo North America is donating ten million, 12-ounce cans of water to humanitarian organization Convoy of Hope to assist local communities across the United States experiencing natural and humanitarian disasters.
  • The cans will be prepositioned in key facilities for deployment to communities and relief organizations during times of need.
  • Once the cans are filled, Convoy of Hope will distribute them to its Springfield, MO distribution center and other distribution partners around the country.
  • “Diageo’s donation of ten million cans will fill a critical need during Convoy’s disaster relief efforts.

ARC (Association of Related Churches) Celebrates a Successful Gather Conference

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Religion, Consumer, Destiny, Highland College, Convoy, Q&A, Gather, Conference, OneHope, Compassion, ARC, Management, Birth control, Hope, Boston

On October 17, ARC ( Association of Related Churches ) held yet another successful ARC Gather event.

Key Points: 
  • On October 17, ARC ( Association of Related Churches ) held yet another successful ARC Gather event.
  • ARC Gather has come a long way since it started only three years ago.
  • Dino Rizzo, the president and executive director of ARC (Association of Related Churches), also gave a video message to each location.
  • The 2023 Gather Conference fits perfectly with the main mission of ARC (Association of Related Churches), which is that no one should do ministry alone.