State Government Affairs Council

The Hartford Announces Leadership Changes

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

The Hartford announced key leadership appointments that will take effect in 2024.

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  • The Hartford announced key leadership appointments that will take effect in 2024.
  • “As we look to the future, I am energized by the opportunities that lie ahead for The Hartford.
  • Thompson joined The Hartford in 1998 as a commercial lines underwriter and held positions of increasing responsibility in the field before taking on leadership accountability for Enterprise Sales & Distribution.
  • Swift said, “I want to congratulate Stephanie and David on their retirements and celebrate their extraordinary careers at The Hartford.

Sila Begins the Build-Out of its Moses Lake Plant for 2025 Production of Titan Silicon

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, today announced it has begun building out its first, auto-scale manufacturing plant, Sila Moses Lake, located in Washington state.

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  • Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, today announced it has begun building out its first, auto-scale manufacturing plant, Sila Moses Lake, located in Washington state.
  • This construction milestone affirms a 2025 start for the first commercial production of its breakthrough Titan Silicon™ anode at the plant.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231129637769/en/
    Sila's groundbreaking event in Moses Lake, Washington.
  • In the next five years, Sila expects to hire between 100-500 full-time employees and ramp plant capacity to power one million cars.

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® installs 2024 Leadership team

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Monday, November 20, 2023

has installed its 2024 Leadership Team.

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  • has installed its 2024 Leadership Team.
  • At the national level, Barker has been active with the National Association of REALTORS®' Board of Directors since 2012.
  • She then was 2008 and 2015 president of that local Association, which merged with the Fresno Association of REALTORS® in 2016.
  • At the state level, Peterson has served as a State Director for the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® since 2001.

Campbell Appoints Charles A. Brawley, III Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced the appointment of Charles A. Brawley, III as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective Nov. 30, 2023.

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  • Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced the appointment of Charles A. Brawley, III as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective Nov. 30, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231108849445/en/
    Brawley joined the company in 2016 and most recently served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Deputy General Counsel, overseeing Campbell’s legal functions of corporate governance, securities law, and commercial contracts.
  • In his expanded role, he will oversee the company’s Legal department, including Government Affairs, Global Security and Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability.
  • Prior to Campbell, Brawley was Senior Vice President, Secretary and Associate General Counsel of Lincoln Financial Group.

SL Green Announces Appointment of Garrett Armwood as Vice President of Government Affairs

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Monday, October 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG), Manhattan’s largest office landlord, today announced that it has appointed Garrett Armwood as Vice President of Government Affairs.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG), Manhattan’s largest office landlord, today announced that it has appointed Garrett Armwood as Vice President of Government Affairs.
  • Armwood most recently served as the Deputy State Director to Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer.
  • “I’m thrilled to join such a renowned firm as SL Green and play a part in their initiatives to deliver exciting new projects for the city and for New Yorkers,” said Garrett Armwood, Vice President of Government Affairs at SL Green.
  • I look forward to working with SL Green to continue this work and uplift communities across the city.”

CamerEye™ AI-Powered Smart Pool System Now Complies with Florida Pool Safety Statute, with Guidance from Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA)

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With guidance from the Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA), CamerEye™ Artificial Intelligence (AI) Smart Pool Alarm System is now compliant with the Florida Pool Safety Statute, helping further advance the state's pool safety standards by creating more choices for the pool owners.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With guidance from the Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA), CamerEye ™ Artificial Intelligence (AI) Smart Pool Alarm System is now compliant with the Florida Pool Safety Statute , helping further advance the state's pool safety standards by creating more choices for the pool owners.
  • The FSPA 's commitment to safety, innovation, and drowning prevention marks a significant step towards enhancing safety choices and upholding the 'layers of protection' for drowning prevention for Florida pool builders and pool owners.
  • "The Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA) is proud to see our member companies bring innovative products to market.
  • It is FSPA's mission to advance the swimming pool and spa industry and we were enthusiastic to help CamerEye understand the regulatory requirements for swimming pool alarms in the State of Florida.

California Mobility Center Hires Orville Thomas as New CEO, Paving the Way for Clean Energy and Transportation Innovation in Greater Sacramento

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

“This is a significant step forward as we look to advance the California Mobility Center,” CMC Board President Arlen Orchard said.

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  • “This is a significant step forward as we look to advance the California Mobility Center,” CMC Board President Arlen Orchard said.
  • “Orville has the expertise and industry knowledge in the mobility industry as it relates to zero emission vehicles and clean technology.
  • “Leading the California Mobility Center has been a dream of mine since they announced the project,” said Orville Thomas, incoming President & CEO of the CMC.
  • The California Mobility Center plans to build a $500 million zero-emission innovation hub on the campus of Sacramento State to support clean energy and transportation technologies.

OVATION TV PARTNERS WITH CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS FOR SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF STAND FOR THE ARTS AWARDS

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ovation TV, America's premier arts network, and partner Charter Communications, Inc., today announced the recipients of the 2023-2024 Stand For The Arts Awards, which recognizes local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs. Since the initiative started in 2017, Ovation TV and Charter have given out 70 awards totaling $700,000 towards arts education. This year, 10 organizations will receive support in Charter markets across the country.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ovation TV, America's premier arts network, and partner Charter Communications, Inc., today announced the recipients of the 2023-2024 Stand For The Arts Awards, which recognizes local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs.
  • Since the initiative started in 2017, Ovation TV and Charter have given out 70 awards totaling $700,000 towards arts education.
  • "From Maine to Maui, Ovation TV and Charter continue to support and champion community-driven arts organizations across the country," stated Sol Doten, Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing and Communications for Ovation TV.
  • Along with a Stand For The Arts award, each organization will receive a $10,000 contribution to support their efforts.

Day Zero Diagnostics Names Jeff Mirviss Chair of Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Day Zero Diagnostics Inc. (DZD), an infectious disease diagnostics company harnessing the power of whole-genome sequencing and AI to combat the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections, announced today that independent board member, Jeff Mirviss, has been appointed board chair.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Day Zero Diagnostics Inc. (DZD), an infectious disease diagnostics company harnessing the power of whole-genome sequencing and AI to combat the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections, announced today that independent board member, Jeff Mirviss, has been appointed board chair.
  • "Jeff has been an important advisor, investor and supporter of DZD since the early days of our company and the company has benefitted greatly from his involvement and counsel," said Jong Lee, CEO and co-founder, Day Zero Diagnostics.
  • Outside of Boston Scientific, Mr. Mirviss serves on the Executive Board of AdvaMed, the industry association for medtech and diagnostic companies.
  • "I'm honored to be elected chair of the Day Zero Diagnostics Board of Directors and look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues on the Board, as well as the visionary team at DZD," said Jeff Mirviss, chair, DZD Board of Directors.

Envision Healthcare Continues Advocating for Clinician Well-Being, Working With Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Envision Healthcare, a leading national medical group, is raising awareness about clinician well-being, working to eliminate the stigma of mental healthcare and advocating for solutions to better care for the clinicians who care for America.

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  • Envision Healthcare, a leading national medical group, is raising awareness about clinician well-being, working to eliminate the stigma of mental healthcare and advocating for solutions to better care for the clinicians who care for America.
  • “Clinicians are the pillar of our nation’s healthcare system, dedicating their lives to healing us and making the world a healthier place,” said Stefanie Simmons, MD, FACEP, Vice President of Patient and Clinician Experience at Envision Healthcare and Chief Medical Officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation.
  • That includes advocating for the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, which was passed in March 2022 and established grants for research and programs to support healthcare professionals’ well-being.
  • However, as a nation, we must take actionable steps to research innovative support programs and operational improvements to positively impact clinician well-being.”
    Recently, Envision and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation have been working to update states’ medical licensing applications.