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50/50 Women on Boards Commends Its Global Sponsors for Their Commitment to Diversity on Boards

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading global nonprofit education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, recognized its Premier Global Sponsor, EY; Global Sponsors Mastercard, Wells Fargo, Equilar, McKesson and Jamison; as well as Official Airline United Airlines for their leadership and commitment to the critical importance of tapping into diverse perspectives to create inclusive corporate boardrooms at The Global Conversation on Board Diversity™ held on Nov. 14, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • More than 4,000 women heard from expert panels of women Board of Directors on how they forged a Path to the Boardroom.
  • "Women on boards can positively impact profitability and productivity of organizations by bringing their diverse skills and experiences to organizational governance," said Kris Pederson, Americas Leader of the EY Center for Board Matters.
  • "The EY organization's support of 50/50 Women on Boards is one way we support board diversity to achieve more inclusive governance that can drive long-term value and strengthen business strategy."
  • "We are grateful for these enlightened and engaged organizations with leaders who are helping to raise awareness and drive action for the business imperative of diverse and gender-balanced boards.

GoSpotCheck by FORM Announces Attendance at NRF 2024 with All-New AI for Planogram Compliance

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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QUINCY, Mass., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GoSpotCheck , the top-rated retail execution platform powered by AI, recently announced groundbreaking enhancements to its image recognition technology: automated planogram compliance detection through computer vision.

Key Points: 
  • QUINCY, Mass., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GoSpotCheck , the top-rated retail execution platform powered by AI, recently announced groundbreaking enhancements to its image recognition technology: automated planogram compliance detection through computer vision.
  • GoSpotCheck announces automated planogram compliance detection through computer vision and plans to unveil it at NRF.
  • Earlier this year, GoSpotCheck added advancements to its image recognition app with full support of all on-premise display types in addition to off-premise displays.
  • Meet with GoSpotCheck at NRF by visiting Booth 2200 in the Foodservice Innovation Zone, or book a meeting here.

Brian Buffini’s Bold Predictions: 2024 Real Estate Market Outlook to Share Insights and Proprietary Strategies for Thriving in Evolving Market

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brian Buffini, the chairman and founder of Buffini & Company, will reveal what the future holds for the housing market — and what real estate agents and business owners need to do to succeed — with his Bold Predictions 2024: Real Estate Market Outlook broadcast.

Key Points: 
  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brian Buffini, the chairman and founder of Buffini & Company, will reveal what the future holds for the housing market — and what real estate agents and business owners need to do to succeed — with his Bold Predictions 2024: Real Estate Market Outlook broadcast.
  • During the broadcast attendees will hear:
    The Real State of the Market – Buffini will cut through the negative media headlines and share fact-based research and analysis regarding what is really happening in real estate now and what’s in store for 2024.
  • – Buffini will offer a glimpse into a new proprietary campaign that will help real estate professionals 1) eliminate the chaos; 2) gain more listings; and 3) win market share.
  • This can’t-miss broadcast is not just for real estate professionals but also for anyone who may be interested in buying or selling a home.

Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. Awarded Nareit’s 2023 Leader in the Light Award for its Sustainability Practices

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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TYSONS, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PK) (“Park” or the “Company”) announced today that it has been named the 2023 Leader in the Light recipient in recognition of its sustainability practices within the lodging and resorts sector by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“Nareit”).

Key Points: 
  • TYSONS, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PK) (“Park” or the “Company”) announced today that it has been named the 2023 Leader in the Light recipient in recognition of its sustainability practices within the lodging and resorts sector by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“Nareit”).
  • Nareit's annual Leader in the Light Award honors Nareit member companies that have demonstrated outstanding sustainability practices throughout the year.
  • Now in their 18th year, the 2023 Leader in the Light Awards were presented to REITs in nine property sectors during Nareit’s REITworld: 2023 Annual Conference.
  • “We are proud of our industry’s continued commitment toward looking at business strategies through a sustainability lens and implementing practices to execute those strategies.”

Qlik Achieves StateRAMP Authorization for Qlik Cloud Government, its AI-Powered Cloud Analytics Platform That Helps State and Local Agencies Make Data-Driven Decisions

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qlik ® announced today that Qlik Cloud ® Government has achieved StateRAMP Moderate Authorization.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qlik ® announced today that Qlik Cloud ® Government has achieved StateRAMP Moderate Authorization.
  • Achieving StateRAMP authorization enables all United States state and local governments and public educational institutions to confidently leverage Qlik Cloud to further their data transformation through modern cloud analytics.
  • This authorization also enables them to leverage advanced AI while meeting the rigorous security standards set forth by StateRAMP.
  • Qlik Cloud Government serves as a standard for public sector cloud analytics, empowering organization-wide data-driven decisions through a cloud modern platform.

Melody Rose Expands Role with WittKieffer, Joins Firm's Leadership Advisory

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Oak Brook, IL, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WittKieffer, the premier executive search and leadership advisory firm developing impactful leadership solutions for organizations that improve the quality of life, has announced that Principal Melody Rose, Ph.D. , has broadened her role with the firm and joined its Leadership Advisory practice.

Key Points: 
  • Oak Brook, IL, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WittKieffer, the premier executive search and leadership advisory firm developing impactful leadership solutions for organizations that improve the quality of life, has announced that Principal Melody Rose, Ph.D. , has broadened her role with the firm and joined its Leadership Advisory practice.
  • WittKieffer's Leadership Advisory team provides integrated solutions that empower leaders and their teams to grow and deliver exceptional performance, through services that include leadership assessment and onboarding, executive coaching, cohort development, leadership succession, culture development, and team alignment.
  • Dr. Rose is a distinguished academic, scholar, and former college president with more than 30 years of experience within higher education.
  • "We are fortunate and delighted to have Melody as a member of our Advisory team," said Susan M. Snyder, Executive Partner of WittKieffer's Leadership Advisory Solution.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Recognized in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Family Travel Awards; Also Wins Top Industry Honors 

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Good Housekeeping, which sent testers to multiple Jellystone Park locations, won in the All-Star Campgrounds category.

Key Points: 
  • Good Housekeeping, which sent testers to multiple Jellystone Park locations, won in the All-Star Campgrounds category.
  • This is the second straight year Jellystone Park has been recognized by Good Housekeeping.
  • It was recognized in the 2023 Good Housekeeping Family Travel Awards in the Super-Fun Camp-Resort category.
  • In the Large Park category, OHI awarded top honors to both the Golden Valley Jellystone Park location in North Carolina and the Jellystone Park Larkspur, Colorado location.

BASF opens the door for career paths in modern manufacturing with new apprenticeship opportunities

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Among the new BASF sites welcoming apprentices in 2023 are Port Arthur, TX; Pasadena, TX; Malcom, IA; Southfield, MI; and Research Triangle Park, NC.

Key Points: 
  • Among the new BASF sites welcoming apprentices in 2023 are Port Arthur, TX; Pasadena, TX; Malcom, IA; Southfield, MI; and Research Triangle Park, NC.
  • “The manufacturing industry depends on well-trained employees to help drive our businesses as well as economic growth in the communities in which we live and work.
  • Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, participants will have the skills and credentials needed to launch their careers in manufacturing.
  • “BASF’s apprenticeship program gave me great insight into manufacturing and provided me the opportunity to connect in-class learning with my job responsibilities,” said Samuel Blackwell, a Tennessee-based graduate of BASF’s apprenticeship program.

HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. Announces Retirement of Executive Chair, Appointment of New Chair

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Richard T. “Stick” Williams, currently Vice Chair and Lead Director of the Company, will serve as Chair of the Company upon Stonestreet’s retirement from the Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Richard T. “Stick” Williams, currently Vice Chair and Lead Director of the Company, will serve as Chair of the Company upon Stonestreet’s retirement from the Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Stonestreet has served as Executive Chair of the Company since September 2022 when he retired as Chief Executive Officer.
  • He joined HomeTrust Bank in 1989 as its Chief Financial Officer and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2003 and President in 2008.
  • When Stonestreet joined HomeTrust (formerly Clyde Savings Bank), the Bank had $200 million in assets with locations in western North Carolina.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Fifth Third Bancorp - FITB

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Fifth Third Bancorp (“Fifth Third” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FITB).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Fifth Third Bancorp (“Fifth Third” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FITB).
  • Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888-476-6529, ext.
  • The investigation concerns whether Fifth Third and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.