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The Riverbend Group Acknowledges Importance of George Clooney’s Upcoming Movie, “The Boys in the Boat” for Seattle, the Sport of Rowing and Companies Needing Alignment

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Releasing this holiday season, Clooney’s motion picture film, which already has Oscar buzz, may do for rowing what Ted Lasso has done for soccer [football] in the U.S.

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  • Releasing this holiday season, Clooney’s motion picture film, which already has Oscar buzz, may do for rowing what Ted Lasso has done for soccer [football] in the U.S.
  • One Voice,” ONE Rowing® participants undergo an immersive, multi-day program that applies techniques from rowing to train teams on how determination, trust and alignment can lead to successful outcomes.
  • “Rowing is the perfect teaching tool for business,” explains Doreen Linneman, CEO and founder of The Riverbend Group.
  • Adds Berger Sharp, “We would love to take as many companies through the ONE Rowing® program as we can.

Cory Simpson Appointed CEO of Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT)

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

The Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT), a Washington D.C. based 501(c)3 think tank, is honored to announce the appointment of national security executive Cory Simpson as its new Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.

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  • The Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT), a Washington D.C. based 501(c)3 think tank, is honored to announce the appointment of national security executive Cory Simpson as its new Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231130985232/en/
    The Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT) is honored to announce the appointment of national security executive Cory Simpson as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Simpson said, “I’m humbled and grateful for the opportunity to lead such an extraordinary organization.
  • Together, Mr. Eftekhari, Mr. Simpson, and Ms. Hunter will realize a vision for ICIT that places emphasis on the human impact of critical infrastructure security and resiliency.

A-GAME Teams up with Celebrity Chef and TV Personality Scott Conant

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Friday, December 8, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A-GAME Beverages Inc. ("A-GAME")  is proud to announce its latest completed agreement with American celebrity chef, restaurateur, TV personality and cookbook author Scott Conant, naming him as a brand ambassador.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A-GAME Beverages Inc. ("A-GAME")  is proud to announce its latest completed agreement with American celebrity chef, restaurateur, TV personality and cookbook author Scott Conant, naming him as a brand ambassador.
  • Conant is bringing fresh ideas and a unique perspective to the framework of A-GAME.
  • Chef Scott Conant opened his first restaurant, L'Impero, located in Manhattan in 2002.
  • L'Impero proved to be a huge success and by 2004 Conant was awarded the title of "Best New Chef" by Food & Wine.

Lupus Foundation of America Awards Scientists for Notable Contributions to Lupus Research

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is pleased to recognize two leading lupus researchers at the 2023 Evelyn V. Hess Reception.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is pleased to recognize two leading lupus researchers at the 2023 Evelyn V. Hess Reception.
  • She is the current chair of LuCIN, a network of academic institutions collaborating in the conduct of lupus clinical trials.
  • "As a practicing rheumatologist, I am passionate about lupus research because I see firsthand how this disease disproportionately impacts historically vulnerable communities.
  • Dr. Choi was funded by several career development awards including the Lupus Foundation of America Gary S. Gilkeson Career Development Award, during which she was supervised by her mentor, Dr. Karen Costenbader.

BCI Solutions, Inc. Inducted into the Indiana Manufacturers Hall of Fame

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BCI Solutions, Inc. (BCI) of Bremen, IN, was inducted into the 2023 Indiana Manufacturers Association's (IMA) Hall of Fame on October 18, 2023, in Indianapolis, at the Biltwell Event Center.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BCI Solutions, Inc. (BCI) of Bremen, IN, was inducted into the 2023 Indiana Manufacturers Association's (IMA) Hall of Fame on October 18, 2023, in Indianapolis, at the Biltwell Event Center.
  • BCI was chosen from a select group of Indiana manufacturers for its the positive achievements and contributions to the manufacturing industry, as well as an ongoing commitment to its employees and the area community.
  • In reaction to the induction, BCI CEO JB Brown said, "I am deeply humbled and honored for BCI to be inducted into the IMA Hall of Fame.
  • "The IMA Hall of Fame Inductions are held to celebrate and recognize the positive achievements made by Indiana manufacturing companies, and to honor their contributions in furthering manufacturing in Indiana," said IMA President and CEO Brian Burton.

Vice President of Business Development, Derek Gwaltney, Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer of T&R Recovery Group

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Gwaltney's promotion to CMO will be with T&R Recovery Group, a private corporate umbrella company that holds Sabino Recovery in Tucson, AZ, as well as their sister facility, Cypress Lake Recovery, located just outside of Houston, TX.

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  • Gwaltney's promotion to CMO will be with T&R Recovery Group, a private corporate umbrella company that holds Sabino Recovery in Tucson, AZ, as well as their sister facility, Cypress Lake Recovery, located just outside of Houston, TX.
  • As Chief Marketing Officer, Gwaltney will oversee all aspects of each property's business development, sales, marketing, and admissions operations.
  • "Derek encompasses all the qualities that we search for in a leader and brings invaluable experience to T&R Recovery Group."
  • Derek has brought his 20 years of sales and marketing experience to T&R Recovery Group, he is dedicated to growing his team and continuing his part in expanding T&R Recovery's reach in the recovery world."

BNI® CEO & Chairman, Graham Weihmiller, Steps Up to Executive Chairman Role and Recruits New CEO

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Friday, September 29, 2023

It is also significantly bolstering its team with top talent throughout its 17 corporate offices worldwide.

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  • It is also significantly bolstering its team with top talent throughout its 17 corporate offices worldwide.
  • Graham Weihmiller, who has served as BNI's CEO since 2014 will continue to be a strong advocate for BNI as he steps into the Executive Chairman role.
  • In this role, Weihmiller will focus more time on big-picture strategic opportunities for BNI, mentorship, public speaking, and writing.
  • "BNI is an incredible organization and I'm excited to step-up to Executive Chairman so I can focus on big, strategic opportunities for BNI.

BNI® CEO & Chairman, Graham Weihmiller, Steps Up to Executive Chairman Role and Recruits New CEO

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 29, 2023

It is also significantly bolstering its team with top talent throughout its 17 corporate offices worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • It is also significantly bolstering its team with top talent throughout its 17 corporate offices worldwide.
  • Graham Weihmiller, who has served as BNI's CEO since 2014 will continue to be a strong advocate for BNI as he steps into the Executive Chairman role.
  • In this role, Weihmiller will focus more time on big-picture strategic opportunities for BNI, mentorship, public speaking, and writing.
  • "BNI is an incredible organization and I'm excited to step-up to Executive Chairman so I can focus on big, strategic opportunities for BNI.

Business and Innovation Pioneer, Louis Foreman, To Be Honored at 13th Annual Carolinas Entrepreneur Hall of Fame

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte, in collaboration with its esteemed Entrepreneurial Leadership Circle (ELC), is set to continue its tradition of celebrating visionary business leaders at the 13th annual Carolinas Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. Louis Foreman, the founder and CEO of Enventys Partners, is an inductee for the Class of 2023.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte, in collaboration with its esteemed Entrepreneurial Leadership Circle (ELC), is set to continue its tradition of celebrating visionary business leaders at the 13th annual Carolinas Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.
  • "I am humbled and honored to be inducted into the Carolinas Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame," said Foreman.
  • His induction into the Carolinas Entrepreneur Hall of Fame is a testament to his outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and small business success.
  • The 13th annual Carolinas Entrepreneur Hall of Fame promises to be an inspiring evening, celebrating not only the achievements of Louis Foreman but also the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our community forward.

Five In A Row! Foster & Motley Named to CNBC Financial Advisor 100 for 5th Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

CINCINNATI, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CNBC has recognized Foster & Motley as one of the nation's 100 top-rated financial advisory firms of 2023. It is the fifth consecutive year the firm has earned a spot in the annual ranking. Foster & Motley, a Cincinnati-based registered investment advisory (RIA) firm, is the only local company to make the list for five years straight. At 46 in the ranking, Foster & Motley is in the top 1% of the over 40,600 RIA firms from the Securities and Exchange Commission regulatory database that CNBC analyzed.

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  • CINCINNATI, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CNBC has recognized Foster & Motley as one of the nation's 100 top-rated financial advisory firms of 2023.
  • Foster & Motley, a Cincinnati-based registered investment advisory (RIA) firm, is the only local company to make the list for five years straight.
  • At 46 in the ranking, Foster & Motley is in the top 1% of the over 40,600 RIA firms from the Securities and Exchange Commission regulatory database that CNBC analyzed.
  • The 2023 CNBC FA 100 list was published on September 12, 2023, and was selected using a proprietary methodology developed by CNBC in partnership with data provider AccuPoint Solutions.