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Xperigo recognized a 3rd Consecutive time as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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MARKHAM, Ontario, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xperigo, the automotive industry’s leading Contact Centre provider of customer experience management services, including Roadside Assistance, was awarded Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures award for a 3rd consecutive time.

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  • MARKHAM, Ontario, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xperigo, the automotive industry’s leading Contact Centre provider of customer experience management services, including Roadside Assistance, was awarded Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures award for a 3rd consecutive time.
  • “Being recognized by Waterstone's Board of Governors as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures is a huge honour for Xperigo,” says Dan Turner, President and CEO at Xperigo.
  • “Having received this prestigious reward for the 3rd consecutive time demonstrates that Xperigo team members are invested in ensuring we create a successful organization built on teamwork, respect, and trust.
  • With Team Members coast to coast and Contact Centre locations in Markham, Ontario, and Moncton, New Brunswick, Xperigo is honoured to be recognized.

Celestica Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ for 2023

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions for the world's most innovative companies, has been named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ for 2023 by Waterstone Human Capital.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions for the world's most innovative companies, has been named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ for 2023 by Waterstone Human Capital.
  • “This award recognizes not only the commitment of our people in living our values, but their passion in driving innovation for our customers and contributing to our success," said Rob Mionis, President and CEO, Celestica.
  • “The 2023 Canada’s Most Admired award recipients exemplify how culture drives performance, especially in the face of economic uncertainty and other recruitment and retention challenges,” says Marty Parker, President and CEO of Waterstone Human Capital and Chair of the Canada’s Most Admired™ program.
  • “This year’s winners are leveraging culture to drive growth and success in today’s highly competitive talent market through the acquisition, retention, and optimization of high-performance leaders, teams, and corporate cultures.”

STEMCELL Technologies Wins a Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ of 2023 Award

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Friday, November 24, 2023
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STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, has received the Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ of 2023 award by Waterstone Human Capital.

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  • STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, has received the Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ of 2023 award by Waterstone Human Capital.
  • This national awards program recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations for fostering high-performance corporate cultures that help sustain a competitive advantage.
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    STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, has received the Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ of 2023 award by Waterstone Human Capital.
  • In 2023, STEMCELL was also named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte and recognized as an I.D.E.A.L.

Announcing the 2023 Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™, Canada's Most Admired CEO™, and Canada's Most Admired CPCO™ Winners

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Waterstone Human Capital, Canada's leading cultural talent advisory firm, has announced the 2023 winners of the Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™, Canada's Most Admired CEO™, and Canada's Most Admired Chief People and Culture Officer™ (CPCO) program.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Waterstone Human Capital, Canada's leading cultural talent advisory firm, has announced the 2023 winners of the Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™, Canada's Most Admired CEO™, and Canada's Most Admired Chief People and Culture Officer™ (CPCO) program.
  • This national program recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations, CEOs, and CPCOs for fostering high performance corporate cultures that help sustain a competitive advantage.
  • "This year's winners are leveraging culture to drive growth and success in today's highly competitive talent market through the acquisition, retention, and optimization of high-performance leaders, teams, and corporate cultures."
  • Award winners are recognized in five categories including Enterprise, Mid-Market, Growth, Emerging, and the Non-Profit and Broader Public Sector.

Ray Long Selected as the American Council on Renewable Energy's New President and CEO

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today that esteemed renewable industry leader Ray Long will serve as the organization's new President and Chief Executive Officer starting in early December. Long was unanimously approved by ACORE's Board of Directors to succeed Gregory Wetstone, who announced earlier this year he was stepping down in 2023 after an impressive eight-year tenure at the organization.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today that esteemed renewable industry leader Ray Long will serve as the organization's new President and Chief Executive Officer starting in early December.
  • "I am grateful to the ACORE board for this opportunity, and look forward to working alongside the remarkable and dedicated people at ACORE," said incoming ACORE President and CEO Ray Long.
  • Long has more than 25 years of experience and success leading campaigns and initiatives in the energy and renewables sector.
  • Alex Hobson, The American Council on Renewable Energy, 202.594.0706, [email protected] , acore.org
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Waterstone Financial Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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WAUWATOSA, Wis., Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (Waterstone) today announced a strategic decision to reduce its dividend payout as part of a broader initiative to optimize capital allocation.

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  • WAUWATOSA, Wis., Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (Waterstone) today announced a strategic decision to reduce its dividend payout as part of a broader initiative to optimize capital allocation.
  • This move is aimed at enhancing shareholder value through stock buybacks, which we believe will generate long-term benefits for both Waterstone and its shareholders.
  • Today the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per common share.
  • The dividend will be payable November 1, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 9, 2023.

WaterStone Bank Upgrading to the nCino Cloud Banking Platform Across All In-house Lending

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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WILMINGTON, N.C., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking for the global financial services industry, today announced that WaterStone Bank will be upgrading its technology stack and migrating its commercial, consumer, and residential lending activities to the nCino Cloud Banking Platform.

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  • WILMINGTON, N.C., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking for the global financial services industry, today announced that WaterStone Bank will be upgrading its technology stack and migrating its commercial, consumer, and residential lending activities to the nCino Cloud Banking Platform.
  • WaterStone Bank, established in 1921 and headquartered in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, offers a full suite of personal and business banking products and services.
  • “WaterStone selected the nCino Cloud Banking Platform as a strategic move to help us consolidate and streamline our lending processes across all lines of business,” said Ryan Gordon, EVP and Chief Credit Officer at WaterStone Bank.
  • “We’re extremely proud to be partnered with Waterstone to deliver the nCino platform and look forward to the long-term benefits the system will provide to the Bank and its customers.”

Waterstone Financial Announces Planned Retirement of Douglas S. Gordon and Election of William F. Bruss As Next CEO

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Gordon will continue to serve on the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank.

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  • Gordon will continue to serve on the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank.
  • He will also continue his service on the Board of Directors of Waterstone Mortgage, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank.
  • The Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank also announced the election of William F. Bruss, to serve as the next CEO of the Company and the Bank effective January 1, 2024.
  • “As I retire from my position as CEO of this esteemed financial institution, I am filled with a sense of gratitude and accomplishment,” said Gordon, CEO.

EPOCH Senior Living Names New Chairperson To Lead Company

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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WALTHAM, Mass., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Laurie Gerber, wife of the late EPOCH Senior Living Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Laurence (Larry) Gerber, has been named the company's Chairperson. Laurie will work alongside the EPOCH management team to carry on the legacy of Larry by enriching the lives of seniors every day.

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  • Laurie Gerber, wife of the late EPOCH Senior Living Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Laurence (Larry) Gerber, has been named the company's Chairperson.
  • WALTHAM, Mass., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Laurie Gerber, wife of the late EPOCH Senior Living Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Laurence (Larry) Gerber, has been named the company's Chairperson.
  • Under his leadership, the company grew significantly to include five Waterstone Senior Living communities and 11 Bridges® by EPOCH memory care assisted living communities located throughout the Northeast.
  • Laurie recently visited all the EPOCH communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and New York, spending time with the team members and residents to further understand what makes EPOCH Senior Living the premier provider of senior living services in the markets it serves.

Century Communities Now Selling New Homes Along Lake Norman in Sherrills Ford, NC

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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SHERRILLS FORD, N.C., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS)—a top 10 national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and the highest-ranked homebuilder on Newsweek's list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023—announced that the company is now selling the first of multiple home collections at Waterstone in Sherrills Ford, boasting a prime location directly adjacent to Lake Norman, with easy access to Charlotte via Highways 150 and 16.

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  • Now selling from the $400s, the first home collection at Waterstone offers three-story luxury townhomes with front-load and alley-load garages, along with designer-selected features like LVP flooring, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances and the builder's Century Home Connect® smart home package.
  • Homebuyers will also appreciate access to resort-style amenities like a lakeside pool and cabana.
  • "We're excited to unveil our collection of luxury townhomes at Waterstone, offering spacious three-story floor plans in a beautiful location next to Lake Norman," said Drew Rouzer, Charlotte Division Manager.
  • "Buyers looking to get in at this anticipated new community should call or visit today to ensure that they're able to find their best fit."