Greater Pittsburgh Region

TCN Worldwide Expands into Four New Markets— Columbus, Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Rochester

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Monday, February 6, 2023

Dallas, TX, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H. Ross Ford III, president & CEO of TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services, is pleased to announce the addition of four new TCN Worldwide offices in Columbus, Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Rochester.

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  • Dallas, TX, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H. Ross Ford III, president & CEO of TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services, is pleased to announce the addition of four new TCN Worldwide offices in Columbus, Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Rochester.
  • Expanding their TCN Worldwide footprint, Hanna Commercial Real Estate/TCN Worldwide will be serving these markets alongside TCN Worldwide’s newest member firm, Jabe Companies Commercial Real Estate, who will represent TCN Worldwide as the retail commercial real estate specialist in Pittsburgh.
  • “We are very pleased to kick off 2023 announcing the expansion of TCN Worldwide’s global market coverage with four new offices in the North East,” stated Ross Ford.
  • Key services include commercial real estate brokerage, corporate services, appraisal and consulting, property management, accelerated marketing (auctions), and research.

Qgiv Releases Time-Saving Event Management Software for Nonprofits

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Qgiv, a leading provider of digital fundraising software for nonprofit organizations, released new Event Management software for nonprofits.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Qgiv, a leading provider of digital fundraising software for nonprofit organizations, released new Event Management software for nonprofits.
  • Within Qgiv’s Event Management platform, nonprofit staff can create their own customizable event landing pages, accept donations, manage tickets, create attendee packages, and more.
  • This flexible event solution enables nonprofits to build an exceptional event experience for their guests, whether the event is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.
  • With this new platform, nonprofit fundraisers now have the tools they need to revitalize their event strategies for 2023, all while saving time, money, and resources.”
    With Qgiv’s Event Management tools, nonprofits can:
    Create an online event page in minutes, styled to their unique event branding
    The Event Management platform is available now with the $0/month Starter package which also includes fully customizable donation forms and unlimited training and support.

Farmers National Banc Corp. Completes Merger with Emclaire Financial Corp, Adds New Board Member

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Farmers National Banc Corp. (“Farmers” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FMNB), the holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield (“Farmers National Bank”), announced today that it completed the merger of Emclaire Financial Corp. (“Emclaire”) (formerly NASDAQ: EMCF), the holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton (“Emlenton Bank”) with and into FMNB Merger Subsidiary V, LLC, a newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Farmers (the “Merger”).

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  • Farmers National Banc Corp. (“Farmers” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FMNB), the holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield (“Farmers National Bank”), announced today that it completed the merger of Emclaire Financial Corp. (“Emclaire”) (formerly NASDAQ: EMCF), the holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton (“Emlenton Bank”) with and into FMNB Merger Subsidiary V, LLC, a newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Farmers (the “Merger”).
  • Following the Merger, Emlenton Bank was merged with and into Farmers National Bank.
  • On behalf of everyone at the Company, we are pleased to welcome the customers, employees, and shareholders of Emclaire to Farmers National Banc Corp.,” said Kevin J. Helmick, President & CEO of Farmers.
  • In connection with the Merger, Farmers also welcomes a member from Emclaire’s Board of Directors to its Board of Directors, Mr. Nicholas D. Varischetti.

AHN Wexford Hospital and AHN Westmoreland Recognized with Patient Experience Award from Press Ganey

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Wexford Hospital emergency department and the AHN Outpatient Center – Westmoreland endoscopy center have been recognized by Press Ganey with a 2022 Guardian of Excellence® Award in the patient experience category. This award recognizes these AHN facilities as being in the top 5 percent for performance in patient experience of the more than 41,000 health care facilities that Press Ganey works with across the country.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Wexford Hospital emergency department and the AHN Outpatient Center – Westmoreland endoscopy center have been recognized by Press Ganey with a 2022 Guardian of Excellence® Award in the patient experience category.
  • This award recognizes these AHN facilities as being in the top 5 percent for performance in patient experience of the more than 41,000 health care facilities that Press Ganey works with across the country.
  • The 'Guardian of Excellence Award' is given annually by Press Ganey to health care facilities who rank in the 95th percentile for patient experience.
  • Their exceptional patient care sets great examples for our programs and facilities across the network," said Eugene Scioscia, MD , AHN chief patient experience officer and Barb Bobula, AHN vice president of patient experience.

Girl Scouts River Valleys Announces New CEO Marisa C. Williams

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Friday, December 2, 2022

ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Girl Scouts River Valleys is pleased to announce Marisa C. Williams as the next Chief Executive Officer.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Girl Scouts River Valleys is pleased to announce Marisa C. Williams as the next Chief Executive Officer.
  • "I am excited to become the new CEO of Girl Scouts River Valleys," says Marisa C. Williams.
  • "We are thrilled to have Marisa C. Williams as our next CEO," said Jane Canney, Girl Scouts River Valleys' Board Chair.
  • Marisa will start as CEO of Girl Scouts River Valleys on January 17, 2023.

Cigna Introduces Medicare Advantage Plans in Western Pennsylvania

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Friday, October 28, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna is expanding its Medicare Advantage (MA) presence to western Pennsylvania for the first time, offering $0 premium plans with attractive extra benefits in 11 counties. These plans will be available to Medicare-eligible customers during Medicare's Annual Election Period (AEP), which begins Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. They will be effective Jan. 1, 2023. 

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  • "We have been providing Medicare beneficiaries in other areas of Pennsylvania with access to quality, affordable Medicare Advantage plans for some time," said Jamie Benedict, president for Cigna Medicare in Pennsylvania.
  • Medicare Advantage plans are popular with people who qualify for Medicare because they include benefits that original Medicare does not.
  • Plans include: Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO) and Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO), both with a $0 premium; the Cigna Preferred Plus Medicare (HMO) and Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO), with more robust benefits for a premium; Cigna True Choice Savings Medicare (PPO), with a $0 premium and featuring a $25 monthly rebate on the customer's Part B premium, and Cigna TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP), which is a plan for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid that includes a $45 monthly allowance for the purchase of healthy foods.
  • The Cigna name, logos, and other Cigna marks are owned by Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc. Cigna contracts with Medicare to offer Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans and Part D Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) in select states, and with select State Medicaid programs.

Rye Development Advancing Low-Impact Hydropower Projects in the Pittsburgh Region

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rye Development (Rye), the nation's leading developer of new, low-impact renewable hydropower generation, has announced the next phase of its Montgomery Lock & Dam, Emsworth Lock & Dam, and Allegheny Lock and Dam #2 projects in partnership with The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District (USACE).    

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  • "We are excited to announce that we are advancing final engineering, procurement, and design of our first bundle of projects in Pittsburgh," said Paul Jacob, Chief Executive Officer of Rye Development.
  • The locations for the hydroelectric projects in the Pittsburgh region are at existing lock and dam facilities owned and operated by the USACE.
  • The Pittsburgh District provides expertise to help the region and the nation meet water resources development, environmental and other engineering needs.
  • Rye Development is a leading U.S. hydropower developer with a current pipeline of over 25 projects in 10 states.

Aspirant Announces New Organizational Effectiveness Principal

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Friday, September 30, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspirant is excited to announce the addition of Rachel Brecht, who is joining as a Principal within the company's Organizational Effectiveness practice.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspirant is excited to announce the addition of Rachel Brecht, who is joining as a Principal within the company's Organizational Effectiveness practice.
  • In this role, she will leverage decades of experience as a talent, transformation and organizational development executive, both in corporate and consulting, to help our clients solve their most complex organizational challenges.
  • Additionally, Michael Conway, Managing Director of Digital Transformation, is excited at the prospect of Rachel's contributions throughout Aspirant.
  • Aspirant partners with business leaders to implement practical solutions to their most critical strategic, technological, and talent-related challenges.

First National Bank Named a Pittsburgh Area Top Workplace for 12 Consecutive Years

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Monday, September 26, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B.
  • Corporation (NYSE: FNB), announced today that it has again been named a Greater Pittsburgh Top Workplace by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  • Top Workplaces are determined solely by employee feedback and are compiled by Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement.
  • "Being named a Top Workplace demonstrates FNB's dedication to creating a positive work environment for our team," said Vincent J. Delie, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of F.N.B.

Pittsburgh Nonprofit Provides Critical Resources for Families in Need

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Since the beginning of the pandemic, Pittsburgh nonprofit, Beverly's Birthdays has been supporting families with a necessary, life sustaining item-infant formula. The division, Beverly's Babies, which celebrates the "birth"day supports a network of agency partners and their families throughout the Greater Pittsburgh region with resources to support them during the pregnancy and first year. These services include free community baby showers, newborn diaper care packages, a critical baby care item referral program, "A Year of Cheer" and most recently, the launch of the regions first infant formula bank.

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  • Pittsburgh nonprofit, Beverly's Birthdays has been supporting families with a necessary, life sustaining item-infant formula.
  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Since the beginning of the pandemic, Pittsburgh nonprofit, Beverly's Birthdays has been supporting families with a necessary, life sustaining item-infant formula.
  • The division, Beverly's Babies, which celebrates the "birth"day supports a network of agency partners and their families throughout the Greater Pittsburgh region with resources to support them during the pregnancy and first year.
  • Beverly's Birthdays provides birthday cheer and critical baby care items for children experiencing homelessness and families in-need.