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Smart Communications Appoints Leigh Segall as CEO and James Brown as Executive Chairman

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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James Brown, who has served as CEO for over 5 years, will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board.

Key Points: 
  • James Brown, who has served as CEO for over 5 years, will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • Leigh joined Smart Communications in 2017 as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing with her over a decade of executive experience within the enterprise SaaS technology space.
  • I am committed to continuing to drive progress, fostering growth, and ensuring that Smart Communications remains at the forefront of the industry,” said Segall.
  • In his new capacity as Executive Chairman, James will serve as a critical bridge between the executive leadership team at Smart Communications and the board of directors.

Aktivate and Pattern Launch Partnership to Insure Students and Athletes

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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LONDON, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aktivate, the comprehensive scholastic sports management software, today announced its successful launch with Pattern, the leading embedded insurance company for booking and registrations.

Key Points: 
  • Athletes and Students can now effortlessly get insured for accidents and activity registration cancellation at a click of a button.
  • LONDON, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aktivate , the comprehensive scholastic sports management software, today announced its successful launch with Pattern , the leading embedded insurance company for booking and registrations.
  • "We are delighted to partner with Pattern and launch this offering with them because of the protection it provides to students, athletes and parents.
  • Pattern insurance expertise and technology is a great fit with our own product roadmap and growth," says Hesky Kutscher, CEO of Aktivate.

Aktivate and Pattern Launch Partnership to Insure Students and Athletes

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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LONDON, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aktivate, the comprehensive scholastic sports management software, today announced its successful launch with Pattern, the leading embedded insurance company for booking and registrations.

Key Points: 
  • Athletes and Students can now effortlessly get insured for accidents and activity registration cancellation at a click of a button.
  • LONDON, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aktivate , the comprehensive scholastic sports management software, today announced its successful launch with Pattern , the leading embedded insurance company for booking and registrations.
  • "We are delighted to partner with Pattern and launch this offering with them because of the protection it provides to students, athletes and parents.
  • Pattern insurance expertise and technology is a great fit with our own product roadmap and growth," says Hesky Kutscher, CEO of Aktivate.

Massachusetts Broadband Institute, Comcast Partner with Lead For America's American Connection Corps to Expand Broadband Adoption

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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BOSTON, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech (MBI) and Comcast announced today a new broadband adoption partnership with, Lead For America, a national 501©(3) nonprofit organization, to bring its American Connection Corps (ACC) program, nation's premier AmeriCorps service experience, to the Commonwealth in Fall 2023. With support from MBI and Comcast, 15 ACC Members will be recruited for full-time, year-long fellowships to serve as Massachusetts-based, "boots-on-the-ground" support at local host site organizations to help with expanding broadband awareness and digital adoption across the Commonwealth. Massachusetts communities to benefit from this program include: Boston, Chelsea, Haverhill, Holyoke, Leominster, Lowell, Pittsfield, Quincy, Revere, Springfield and Taunton.

Key Points: 
  • Massachusetts communities to benefit from this program include: Boston, Chelsea, Haverhill, Holyoke, Leominster, Lowell, Pittsfield, Quincy, Revere, Springfield and Taunton.
  • The Massachusetts ACC Members will support a range of broadband adoption activities, including the implementation of ongoing digital inclusion programs such as digital navigation and digital skill training for economic mobility.
  • "Lead For America is thrilled to partner with AmeriCorps, MBI and Comcast to help expand our ACC program across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts," said Joe Nail, CEO of Lead For America.
  • American Connection Corps is accepting applications for new members for the Massachusetts partnership and around the country.

Segal GCSE's celebrated Tax Series for Accountants returns

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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TORONTO, May 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Segal GCSE is proud to present the 2023/24 Tax Series for Accountants, featuring Tax Partner Howard Wasserman.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Segal GCSE is proud to present the 2023/24 Tax Series for Accountants, featuring Tax Partner Howard Wasserman.
  • Covering a wide scope of tax, financial and business matters, these seminars enable tax professionals to gain critical knowledge and insight, empowering them to provide even greater value to clients.
  • Practical solutions are at the heart of the Tax Series for Accountants – and this applies to both the way topics are explored and the broader need this series addresses.
  • As always, the Segal GCSE Tax Series for Accountants will include real-time Q&As, offering participants the chance to ask questions during each session on a specific topic of interest.

AmeriCorps Invests $37 Million in Organizations Addressing Poverty

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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The investment will support more than 2,000 new AmeriCorps members who will expand capacity in organizations that alleviate poverty and build economic opportunity through community-driven efforts.

Key Points: 
  • The investment will support more than 2,000 new AmeriCorps members who will expand capacity in organizations that alleviate poverty and build economic opportunity through community-driven efforts.
  • “AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers have long been an essential part of community-led transformation,” said Michael D. Smith AmeriCorps CEO.
  • This new federal rule establishes that AmeriCorps may provide non-competitive support grants to new projects to strengthen and supplement efforts to address poverty and poverty-related problems.
  • Since 1965, AmeriCorps VISTA has provided resources to nonprofit organizations and public agencies to address poverty and economic opportunity across the country.

AmeriCorps Awards more than $440 Million to 350 Programs

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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In addition, more than $183 million in funding is being awarded to governor-appointed service commissions, which will support additional AmeriCorps member positions as determined by state priorities.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, more than $183 million in funding is being awarded to governor-appointed service commissions, which will support additional AmeriCorps member positions as determined by state priorities.
  • “AmeriCorps grants through the State and National program focus our agency’s priorities on the needs of local communities,” said AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith.
  • These grants increase AmeriCorps’ impact where it’s needed most, integrating funding with programs guided by evidence-based solutions to support underserved communities across the country.”
    In addition to the grant funding, AmeriCorps is making available up to $182.4 million in education awards for AmeriCorps members.
  • These members will join the more than 1.2 million AmeriCorps alumni who have served since the program's inception in 1994 and earned more than $4.2 billion in education awards.

Burns & Levinson Represents Sweed in Merger With Leaf Trade to Create Fully Integrated Solution for Cannabis Operators

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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BOSTON, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson today announced that it represented Sweed, the cannabis industry's leading all-in-one retail operating platform, in its merger with Leaf Trade, the leading wholesale cannabis marketplace in the U.S. with nearly $3 billion in annualized orders.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson today announced that it represented Sweed, the cannabis industry's leading all-in-one retail operating platform, in its merger with Leaf Trade, the leading wholesale cannabis marketplace in the U.S. with nearly $3 billion in annualized orders.
  • The merger provides groundbreaking technological solutions transforming wholesale and retail operations for multi-state cannabis operators (MSOs) and dispensary groups with multiple locations solving industry-wide operations challenges.
  • The Burns & Levinson deal team was led by partner Frank A. Segall , who chairs the firm's Cannabis Business & Law Advisory Group and Business Law Group, and partner Mark Manning .
  • With Sweed, cannabis businesses own their consumers through a private-label eCommerce experience, in-store kiosks, and native apps.

Segal GCSE names three new partners

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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"Chris has demonstrated unparalleled commitment to his clients," says Segal GCSE partner Eli Gembom.

Key Points: 
  • "Chris has demonstrated unparalleled commitment to his clients," says Segal GCSE partner Eli Gembom.
  • "Daniel is always thinking strategically about the best solution for each client's unique circumstances," notes Segal GCSE tax partner Howard Wasserman.
  • "Shea has distinguished himself as the go-to person in our firm for complex audits," highlights Segal GCSE managing partner Dan Natale.
  • As they collaborate with the rest of the Segal GCSE team, we look forward to the leadership and insight each of these dedicated individuals will bring to the table in their new roles as partners.

Segal Communications Named Agency of Record for HenHouse Brewing Company

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Segal Communications , a full-service PR Agency, announced it was selected as the agency of record for HenHouse Brewing Company , a beloved Bay Area institution that makes beer as entertaining as it is tasty.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Segal Communications , a full-service PR Agency, announced it was selected as the agency of record for HenHouse Brewing Company , a beloved Bay Area institution that makes beer as entertaining as it is tasty.
  • "We selected Segal Communications because of their deep understand of Bay Area media and influencers, and their experience working with leading food and beverage brands," said Sayre Piotrkowski, Brand Manager, HenHouse Brewing.
  • For Segal Communications, HenHouse rounds out a tasty roster of delicious clients that include the Bay Area's beloved Johnny Doughnuts and Pots & Co, a London-based dessert company.
  • "We are so excited to be working with the amazing team at HenHouse," said Sarah Segal, Founder & CEO, Segal Communications.