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Arcadis appoints Lisa Stone as Global Strategic DEIB Director for Resilience business and the Americas

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, has named Lisa Stone Global Strategic Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Director for its Resilience Global Business Area and the Americas.

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  • ARLINGTON, Texas, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, has named Lisa Stone Global Strategic Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Director for its Resilience Global Business Area and the Americas.
  • In this role, Stone will help drive diverse, equitable and inclusive employee experiences through the implementation of the firm's global DEIB strategic framework, priorities and programs, continuing the company's work in creating a culture of belonging for its employees.
  • Lisa Stone, Global Strategic Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Director, Resilience and the Americas said: "The research is clear that diversity of people - and of thought - delivers benefits to companies, organizational culture, clients and projects.
  • Nana Berchie, Global People Director—Diversity, Belonging & Human Rights said:
    "Lisa brings a tremendous amount of experience and commitment in the DEI&B and human rights space.

Bill Krewsky Named President of TAI Engineers

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

S&B today announced updates to the management team of TAI Engineers (TAI), which include the promotion of Captain William Krewsky, PE (USCG Retired), to President and Krishna (Kris) Karri to Senior Vice President Operations and Chief Engineer.

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  • S&B today announced updates to the management team of TAI Engineers (TAI), which include the promotion of Captain William Krewsky, PE (USCG Retired), to President and Krishna (Kris) Karri to Senior Vice President Operations and Chief Engineer.
  • Krewsky succeeds Anil Raj, PE, TAI’s Founder and President, who will remain with TAI in an executive advisory role.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230420005721/en/
    Captain William Krewsky, a 38-year marine-industry veteran, was named President of TAI Engineers.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Captain Krewsky, a 38-year marine-industry veteran, most recently served as Vice President of Government Programs for TAI.

Entity Formation Could Provide Small Business Owners With Stronger Personal Liability Protection and Potential Tax Savings

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Forming an LLC and taking an S Corp election also offers the potential for future tax savings, which could mean more money in small business owners’ pockets.3 In addition, it gives business owners a well-deserved sense of accomplishment and formality.

Key Points: 
  • Forming an LLC and taking an S Corp election also offers the potential for future tax savings, which could mean more money in small business owners’ pockets.3 In addition, it gives business owners a well-deserved sense of accomplishment and formality.
  • “There is a level of pride associated with officially forming a small business.”
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  • To learn more about Block Advisors Business Formation, including whether the benefits of business formation could apply to you, visit https://www.blockadvisors.com/business-formation-incorporation-services/ .
  • Beyond business formation, Block Advisors is a trusted resource for small business owners for a variety of financial needs, including tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services.

Sendero Announces Kristina Craig as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sendero Wealth Management, a private, independent, partner-led wealth management firm in San Antonio and Austin has announced Kristina G. Craig as Chief Financial and Operating Officer. She spent more than a decade in a variety of accounting and compliance roles with Covenant, then CAPTRUST.

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sendero Wealth Management, a private, independent, partner-led wealth management firm in San Antonio and Austin has announced Kristina G. Craig as Chief Financial and Operating Officer.
  • She spent more than a decade in a variety of accounting and compliance roles with Covenant, then CAPTRUST.
  • "As Sendero grows so does our need for outstanding talent," Partner and CEO Elizabeth Flavin Crawford said.
  • "Kristina's vast knowledge and skillset allows us to think broader, take on more complex client projects and creatively grow and expand our teams.

Captain Planet Foundation Raises Over $650,000 at Annual Gala while Honoring Environmental Heroes Xiye Bastida and Louie Schwartzberg

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Sunday, March 19, 2023

ATLANTA, March 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Captain Planet Foundation , the global non-profit dedicated to empowering youth to be changemakers for the environment, held their annual Gala at Flourish Atlanta and recognized environmental honorees Xiye Bastida and Louie Schwartzberg.

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  • ATLANTA, March 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Captain Planet Foundation , the global non-profit dedicated to empowering youth to be changemakers for the environment, held their annual Gala at Flourish Atlanta and recognized environmental honorees Xiye Bastida and Louie Schwartzberg.
  • The benefit raised more than $650,000 to support the Foundation’s worldwide educational programming and grant-making efforts to engage and empower young people to be problem solvers for the planet.
  • During his acceptance speech, Schwartzberg remarked, “I believe that the battleground today is a battleground for attention.
  • To learn more about Captain Planet Foundation, please visit www.CaptainPlanetFoundation.org

HII Celebrates 200 Graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 200 graduates of the company’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS).

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 200 graduates of the company’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS).
  • "Newport News Shipbuilding graduates: You build America, you run America, you are the backbone of America, and we are so proud of you,” Youngkin said.
  • “As Governor of Virginia, it's never been clearer that the road to American exceptionalism runs right through your classrooms and dry docks.
  • The Apprentice School accepts more than 200 apprentices per year.

With the March 15 Entity Filing Deadline Approaching, Businesses Could Save Up to 50% on Entity Tax Prep with Block Advisors

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

This applies to businesses filing as an S Corporation, partnership, and multi-member LLCs taxed as partnerships and S Corporations.

Key Points: 
  • This applies to businesses filing as an S Corporation, partnership, and multi-member LLCs taxed as partnerships and S Corporations.
  • March 15 is also the deadline to file an S Corporation and partnership tax extension using Form 7004 .
  • “With the March 15 deadline approaching, Block Advisors has certified small business tax pros ready to help small business owners file this year’s taxes, as well as plan a tax strategy for the future,” said Jamil Khan, Chief Strategy and Small Business Officer at H&R Block.
  • In addition to tax preparation services to help business owners get every dollar they deserve, Block Advisors also provides payroll, bookkeeping, and business formation services.

Recommendations by Expert Consensus Panel Relating to Risk-Stratification Tests and Tools for Use in Cutaneous Melanoma Have Been Adopted as an Official Policy Recommendation of the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

The report provides usage guidelines and a framework for clinicians to integrate GEP testing into their CM patient management.

Key Points: 
  • The report provides usage guidelines and a framework for clinicians to integrate GEP testing into their CM patient management.
  • Additionally, the consensus report endorses Castle’s DecisionDx®-Melanoma GEP risk stratification test as offering more utility than other existing CM GEP assays or nomograms, supported by extensive, evidence-driven data in current literature.
  • The panel reviewed 32 studies published between 2019 through 2022 assessing the use of GEP testing in CM prognosis.
  • Each of the recommendations was given a strength “A,” “B,” or “C” according to Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT) criteria.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges Daniel E. Setters as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Tax Preparation field

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Daniel E. Setters is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Tax Preparation field.

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  • CHAMPAIGN, Ill., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Daniel E. Setters is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Tax Preparation field.
  • He studied accounting at Parkman College and became an Accredited Business Accountant with the National Society of Public Accountants.
  • Mr. Setters has served as the president of Accounting Tax Plus Solutions, Inc. for more than 20 years.
  • Mr. Setters is a member of the board of directors for the Independent Accountants Association of Illinois and is also a member of the National Society of Public Accountants.

Myriad Genetics Applauds New Expanded Carrier Screening Practice Guidelines from NSGC

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. , (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today announced its support for the first evidence-based expanded carrier screening (ECS) practice guidelines for reproductive risk assessment published by the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) in the Journal of Genetic Counseling.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. , (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today announced its support for the first evidence-based expanded carrier screening (ECS) practice guidelines for reproductive risk assessment published by the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) in the Journal of Genetic Counseling.
  • Myriad’s Dale Muzzey, chief scientific officer; Katie Johansen Taber, VP, clinical product research and partnerships; and Gabriel Lazarin, VP of Medical Affairs for Women’s Health, share their perspectives on the impact of the guidelines in the video below and on Myriad’s YouTube channel.