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ProcureAbility continues to transform the procurement services landscape with an expanded, industry-leading suite of procurement and supply chain services backed by Jabil Inc.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

ProcureAbility will continue to operate independently, now backed by Jabil's supply chain expertise and global footprint to deliver an expanded, industry-leading suite of services to procurement organizations around the world.

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  • ProcureAbility will continue to operate independently, now backed by Jabil's supply chain expertise and global footprint to deliver an expanded, industry-leading suite of services to procurement organizations around the world.
  • ProcureAbility has helped Fortune 1000 companies elevate their procurement function for over 25 years with its comprehensive, technology-enabled advisory, managed services, digital, staffing, and recruiting solutions.
  • As a leader in the manufacturing solutions space, Jabil's global scale and supply chain delivery capabilities will accelerate ProcureAbility's growth in procurement services in various industries through an expanded services portfolio.
  • "Together we're revolutionizing the procurement landscape and how we deliver solutions to organizations to help them drive transformative change and create value," expressed Frank McKay , Chief Supply Chain and Procurement Officer at Jabil.

Customer Journey Management SaaS Startup JourneyTrack Secures $1M Investment from Elevate Capital

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JourneyTrack Founder and CEO Ania Rodriguez is a self-made Latina woman entrepreneur who turns heads and makes the seemingly impossible happen. With decades of experience, Ania and the JourneyTrack team are leading the way in journey management solutions. "Our mission is to humanize the customer experience," says Ania Rodriguez.

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  • JourneyTrack has pioneered a customer-first, enterprise-grade SaaS experience management platform that prioritizes the customer experience.
  • With decades of experience, Ania and the JourneyTrack team are leading the way in journey management solutions.
  • Elevate Capital is proud to be the lead investor with a $1M investment in JourneyTrack ," says Nitin Rai, Elevate Capital Founder and Managing Partner.
  • In addition to the investment from Elevate Capital, JourneyTrack also received a $500,000 investment through DeepWork Capital , an Orlando, Florida-based early-stage fund and investment manager that also invests in diverse founders through the Florida Opportunity Fund.

TECHTALK SUMMITS ANNOUNCES IMPACT 2024

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Friday, October 20, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TechTalk Summits, the leader in events for technology professionals and executives, announced today the debut of its multi-day annual event, IMPACT. The 2024 event will explore how businesses should adopt machine learning technologies as they strive to integrate with business processes.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TechTalk Summits, the leader in events for technology professionals and executives, announced today the debut of its multi-day annual event, IMPACT.
  • The 2024 event will explore how businesses should adopt machine learning technologies as they strive to integrate with business processes.
  • IMPACT 2024 was designed specifically for executives and leaders across industries to explore best practices to assess and demonstrate value from AI to the business.
  • "TechTalk Summits' events are known for delivering information on the leading edge of innovation to global leaders," said founder Mike Healy.

The Executive Leadership Council Appoints Audrey Taylor as Chief of Academy

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) today announced the appointment of Audrey Taylor as Chief Academy Officer, effective October 16, 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) today announced the appointment of Audrey Taylor as Chief Academy Officer, effective October 16, 2023.
  • The organization advocates for advancing Black leadership by increasing the number of Black corporate CEOs, C-Suite executives and board members, and building the pipeline of the next generation of Black corporate leaders.
  • Ms. Taylor will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for leading The ELC Academy, creating a value proposition for corporations committed to moving the needle on attracting, retaining and promoting Black talent.
  • In her role at Catalyst, Ms. Taylor spent two years building consulting capability to help companies create actionable, data-driven DEI strategies.

Cecil Plummer Joins MojoHire as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

CAMPBELL, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MojoHire , the Silicon Valley-based SaaS company that unlocks the potential of HR tech stacks with the power of AI, announced today that Cecil Plummer has been named Chief Executive Officer.

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  • CAMPBELL, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MojoHire , the Silicon Valley-based SaaS company that unlocks the potential of HR tech stacks with the power of AI, announced today that Cecil Plummer has been named Chief Executive Officer.
  • In his role, Mr. Plummer will oversee the operations and strategy of MojoHire's fast-growing AI solution for talent acquisition and HR that makes its clients' existing HR and recruiting systems work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
  • Mr. Plummer joins MojoHire after serving for eight years as President and CEO of the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC).
  • "I'm excited about joining MojoHire, a company that is dedicated to helping organizations excel at doing just that through cutting-edge AI-driven technology."

Eptura's Worktech Solutions Garner Trust of 30+ Fortune 1000 and Fortune Global 500 Companies in First 3 Quarters of 2023

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Eptura , the global worktech leader, is proud to announce that the company has experienced significant growth by expanding its customer base with more than 350 global enterprise organizations – including 18 new Fortune Global 500 and 22 new Fortune 1000 companies – in the first three quarters of 2023.

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  • Eptura , the global worktech leader, is proud to announce that the company has experienced significant growth by expanding its customer base with more than 350 global enterprise organizations – including 18 new Fortune Global 500 and 22 new Fortune 1000 companies – in the first three quarters of 2023.
  • Eptura’s continued success has now brought its worktech solutions into nearly half of the world’s largest and most profitable companies.
  • Today, more than 16,000 customers — including 40% of the Fortune 500 — count on Eptura for managing their workplaces, people, and assets.
  • “We are thrilled to ring in Eptura’s one-year anniversary with such incredible momentum,” said Brandon Holden, CEO of Eptura.

Nuvalence Launches Innovative Solution Accelerators for the Public Sector

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Nuvalence, a consulting firm specializing in innovative AI platforms and products for large public sector agencies and Fortune 1000 companies, today announced the launch of three state-of-the-art government solution accelerators: Citizen Benefits and Assistance, Licensing and Permits, and Driver and Vehicle Services.

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  • Nuvalence, a consulting firm specializing in innovative AI platforms and products for large public sector agencies and Fortune 1000 companies, today announced the launch of three state-of-the-art government solution accelerators: Citizen Benefits and Assistance, Licensing and Permits, and Driver and Vehicle Services.
  • Nuvalence’s DSGov-powered solution accelerators offer an alternative to traditional approaches like commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products or from-scratch custom builds.
  • Meanwhile, they will benefit from a truly custom-fit, modern, scalable solution that can be delivered in months, not years.
  • "Our government solution accelerators are so exciting because they push the limits of what agencies could achieve with a traditional implementation," said Abe Sultan, Co-Founder and Partner at Nuvalence.

Richard Roderick Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President, Managing Director

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Richard Roderick has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Alliant Specialty.

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  • Richard Roderick has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Alliant Specialty.
  • Roderick is a 27-year veteran of the Los Angeles insurance community, with a client focus on private equity (PE) sponsors and extensive experience in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector.
  • “As a fixture in the Los Angeles insurance market, Richard can support clients that span a broad spectrum of the economy,” said Peter Arkley, President, Alliant Retail Property & Casualty.
  • “Alliant provides a platform that is well positioned to elevate the level of care and responsiveness that I can provide to clients,” added Roderick.

Growth Catalyst Partners Forms New Platform to Advance Data Leadership and Develop Data-Empowered Organizations

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Monday, October 16, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Growth Catalyst Partners (GCP), a middle-market private equity firm focused on investing in information, marketing, and tech-enabled services, and B2B information industry veteran Doug Llewellyn, today announced the launch of a new company to serve CDOs and senior data, analytics, and AI leaders across the globe. The new venture aims to provide a premier peer leadership community; workforce development platform; and rich, timely research and resources.

Key Points: 
  • The new venture aims to provide a premier peer leadership community; workforce development platform; and rich, timely research and resources.
  • We are thrilled to be creating a platform that will serve CDOs, data leaders, and their organizations on their data journey.
  • Recent research suggests that about two-thirds of available data goes unutilized, and less than a quarter of business decision-makers feel fully confident working with data.
  • "We could not be more thrilled to be creating a platform that will serve CDOs, data leaders, and their organizations on their data journey," said Doug Llewellyn, CEO.

Lockerbie & Co. Earns HUBZone Certification, Demonstrating Commitment to Local Economic Growth

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

This certification marks a significant milestone for Lockerbie and opens up new avenues for growth and collaboration.

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  • This certification marks a significant milestone for Lockerbie and opens up new avenues for growth and collaboration.
  • HubZone certification is awarded to businesses that meet specific criteria, including having their principal office located in a designated HubZone area, employing a workforce that is at least 35% HubZone residents, and demonstrating a commitment to community development.
  • Benefits of HubZone certification for Lockerbie & Co. include preferential access to federal government contracts, set-aside opportunities, and priority consideration in competitive procurements.
  • As a HubZone-certified business, Lockerbie & Co. is dedicated to fostering economic growth, creating job opportunities, and driving positive change in our HubZone community.