Sessions

Shared Services & Outsourcing Week: Agenda Released for SSOW

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Friday, September 22, 2023

SSON announces the full details for Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (SSOW) on March 25 – 28, 2024 in Orlando, the premier conference for shared services and global business services.

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  • SSON announces the full details for Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (SSOW) on March 25 – 28, 2024 in Orlando, the premier conference for shared services and global business services.
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - The agenda for the world's largest shared services conference, Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (SSOW), is now available.
  • Lisa Schulman, Conference Director, invites shared services leaders to "embrace the future" at SSOW.
  • SSON Impact Awards: The globally recognized annual industry awards ceremony will honor and celebrate shared services centers who have exceeded industry standards.

Bob Marley and The Wailers' CATCH A FIRE 50th Anniversary Editions

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Produced in partnership with the Marley family, the film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob and Lashana Lynch as his wife, Rita.

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  • Produced in partnership with the Marley family, the film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob and Lashana Lynch as his wife, Rita.
  • CATCH A FIRE is the fifth studio album by Bob Marley and The Wailers and was the first to be released by Island Records UK.
  • From then on, the artist credit was Bob Marley and The Wailers.
  • The album features nine songs, two of which were written by Peter Tosh and the rest by Bob Marley.

Nashville Health Care Council Announces Speakers, Agenda for Inaugural Nashville Healthcare Sessions Conference

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Today, the Nashville Health Care Council proudly announced the agenda and speaker details for its inaugural Nashville Healthcare Sessions conference, featuring some of the healthcare industry’s most influential innovators and dealmakers.

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  • Today, the Nashville Health Care Council proudly announced the agenda and speaker details for its inaugural Nashville Healthcare Sessions conference, featuring some of the healthcare industry’s most influential innovators and dealmakers.
  • The lineup for the inaugural Sessions conference is a testament to the prominence and impact of our region’s massive healthcare cluster,” said Apryl Childs-Potter, president of the Nashville Health Care Council.
  • Nashville Healthcare Sessions, named as a nod to the collaborative spirit of Nashville’s music legacy, offers a unique conference experience that begins with two days of curated content, invitation-only dinners for chief healthcare executives and a networking reception.
  • Presenting sponsors include Acadia Healthcare , Brookdale Senior Living , Community Health Systems , HCA Healthcare , Lifepoint Health and Optum .

Parks Associates Addresses the Role of Connectivity and Devices for Consumers at Home and in Senior Living Settings at CONNECTIONS™ and Smart Spaces

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

DALLAS, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today announced the lineup for its CONNECTIONS™ and Smart Spaces virtual sessions hosted July 20, 2023, starting at 11 am CT US. The virtual sessions "New Era of Home Services" and "PropTech Market Evolution: Senior Living" feature speakers from Google, Bitdefender, National Institute on Aging, Council on Aging, iN2L + LifeLoop, Shipshape AI, Spintly, Thrive Center, Movement Interactive, and Zemplee.

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  • Parks Associates' most recent consumer data of 8,000 internet households underscores the role of connectivity and devices in modern living experiences.
  • Currently 91% of households have broadband internet, and 70% say it would be "very difficult" to be without home internet.
  • "Connectivity is enabling the home and other living environments to have new value through different applications, services, and the ability to connect systems together," said Jennifer Kent , VP, Parks Associates.
  • The Smart Spaces proptech virtual session , Thursday, July 20, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM CT, includes insight on how technology is leveraged in senior living environments.

JDRF Joins Diabetes Professionals at the American Diabetes Association 83rd Scientific Sessions to Celebrate Advancements in Type 1 Diabetes Research

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Monday, June 26, 2023

JDRF-supported research has been highlighted at the annual event since JDRF started funding research nearly 50 years ago.

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  • JDRF-supported research has been highlighted at the annual event since JDRF started funding research nearly 50 years ago.
  • "JDRF looks forward to the ADA Scientific Sessions each year for the opportunity to come together as a community, learn from one another, and showcase the innovation and progress across the spectrum of diabetes research.
  • For decades, JDRF's leadership in driving type 1 diabetes research has been featured at the Sessions," said Aaron Kowalski, Ph.D., JDRF CEO.
  • "The research presented at the ADA Scientific Sessions demonstrates the incredible momentum that is accelerating breakthroughs to find cures, prevent the disease, and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications.

SOLA SALONS PRESENTS ANNUAL SOLA SESSIONS EVENT, UNITING INDEPENDENT BEAUTY PROFESSIONALS WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING BRANDS TO UNLEASH EDUCATION, INSIGHTS AND CONNECTIONS

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

DENVER, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sola Salons, the world's largest and fastest-growing studio suites concept for independent beauty professionals, hosted its live proprietary educational event, Sola Sessions, on June 18 to June 20, 2023 in Austin, TX. The three-day event was exclusive to Sola professionals and the brand secured the beauty industry's most dynamic, inspiring leaders and change-makers to provide its Sola beauty professionals with cutting-edge industry and business education. The brand also debuted its first-ever Sola Pro Awards to celebrate the technical skill, creative presentation and originality of work from its community of independent beauty professionals.

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  • The three-day event was exclusive to Sola professionals and the brand secured the beauty industry's most dynamic, inspiring leaders and change-makers to provide its Sola beauty professionals with cutting-edge industry and business education.
  • This year's event was supported by Sola Salons' Director of Education, Emily Alders, who spearheaded planning and execution at Sola Salon's annual educational event.
  • To celebrate the technical skill, creative presentation and originality of work, Sola Salons hosted its first-ever Sola Pro Awards with winners announced at Sola Sessions.
  • To learn more about Sola Salons' ongoing brand achievements or to find out how to join the Sola Salons community, please visit www.solasalonstudios.com .

Lizzo Receives Elevate Prize Catalyst Award at Inaugural Make Good Famous Summit

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

MIAMI, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elevate Prize Foundation presented Lizzo with the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award today in recognition of her commitment to social justice, driving positive change, and using her platform to amplify the work of other activists. The Grammy award-winning singer and actress accepted the award during the Foundation's first-ever Make Good Famous Summit, a two-day event bringing together leaders in media, philanthropy, and social impact to discuss new ways in which culture can spark change.

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  • "I'm so honored to be receiving the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award," said Lizzo.
  • Mirroring the summit's theme of "Reimagining Culture to Power Change," the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award recognizes prominent individuals who use their influence to inspire social action.
  • The Elevate Prize recognizes and awards rising activists and social entrepreneurs with resources to raise visibility of their work and multiply their impact.
  • It is the signature program of the Elevate Prize Foundation, which aims to serve as an engine for social good by helping changemakers raise their visibility, inspire others and, ultimately, multiply their reach and impact to "Make Good Famous."

Thinkific and Stripe Strengthen Partnership at Stripe's Annual User Conference, Stripe Sessions

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Through its work with Stripe, Thinkific has also made payments faster to set up and accept, reduced time spent on subscription and refund administration, and increased checkout conversions for its user base.

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  • Through its work with Stripe, Thinkific has also made payments faster to set up and accept, reduced time spent on subscription and refund administration, and increased checkout conversions for its user base.
  • In its Sessions keynote earlier today, Stripe previewed that it will bring Stripe Apps to platforms later this year and Thinkific will be one of the world's first platforms to use Stripe Apps to distribute integrations to their Creators.
  • "Working together, Stripe and Thinkific are proud to offer a rich payments experience that has helped Thinkific Creators quickly start and grow their businesses online.
  • Earlier today, Thinkific's Vice President, Head of Commerce, Peter Fitzpatrick, delivered a presentation detailing elements of the Companies' expanded partnership at Stripe's annual user conference, Stripe Sessions.

HARD ROCK HOTEL DAYTONA BEACH CELEBRATES ITS 5TH ROCKIVERSARY WITH MULTIMILLION RENOVATION, NEW MEMORABILIA, AND GUEST EXPERIENCES

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach celebrates five years of unparalleled music offerings and luxury amenities, transforming one of Florida's most well-known vacation destinations since its opening in spring 2018.

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  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach celebrates five years of unparalleled music offerings and luxury amenities, transforming one of Florida's most well-known vacation destinations since its opening in spring 2018.
  • The signature beachfront pool deck was reimagined to increase the overall size of the resort's heart and soul of excitement and energy.
  • The guitar pool has been converted to a full-size pool, an oversized hot tub added, and more lounge seating enhances the expansive deck flow to intensify the overall guest experience.
  • In the lobby, the one-and-only Madonna's limousine featured in the 2001 43rd Grammy Awards greets guests in its full shimmer and glitter.

TIA Surveys State Broadband Offices, Identifying Most Critical Factors to BEAD Funding Success

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—has assembled an Advisory Council of eight State Broadband Offices to collaborate on and help refine the agenda for the upcoming 2023 BEAD Success Summit to be held in Arlington, VA on April 19-20, 2023.

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  • "This event will be impactful for the success of the BEAD Program's goal of closing the digital divide," said Earnie Holtrey, Deputy Director of the Indiana State Broadband Office.
  • "We are appreciative for the opportunity to work with TIA and peer broadband offices on the BEAD Success Summit," said Glen Howie, Arkansas State Broadband Director.
  • Any State or Territory Broadband Offices looking to join TIA's State Advisory Council can send an email to [email protected] for more information.
  • To learn more about TIA's BEAD Success Summit and to register to attend, or inquire about sponsoring or exhibiting, please visit: www.BEADSuccessSummit.com .