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Chasing Breakthrough Innovation in a Time of Uncertainty With Insights from McKinsey & Company

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioNJ has released the agenda and speaker roster for its Eleventh Annual C-Suite Summit, taking place Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Bridgewater Marriott. The C-Suite Summit brings together life sciences executives representing a wide breadth of companies from early to late stage, public and private and revenue and pre-revenue to discuss the topics impacting C-Suite decision-making in bringing new innovative treatments to market.

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  • Friday, October 6, 2023 • 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Bridgewater Marriott, 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater
    TRENTON, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioNJ has released the agenda and speaker roster for its Eleventh Annual C-Suite Summit, taking place Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Bridgewater Marriott.
  • The C-Suite Summit brings together life sciences executives representing a wide breadth of companies from early to late stage, public and private and revenue and pre-revenue to discuss the topics impacting C-Suite decision-making in bringing new innovative treatments to market.
  • "As the policy environment churns and investment in biopharma fluctuates, questions are being raised about the future of innovation for our industry," said BioNJ President and CEO, Debbie Hart.
  • "The C-Suite Summit allows stakeholders to come together for an open conversation on where the greatest opportunities lie and how to best prepare for and shape the next paradigm in life sciences and medical discovery."

Wayne Bank Ranks Amongst Top Banks in Country

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

HONESDALE, Pa., Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wayne Bank, a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp (Nasdaq Global Market – NWFL), was recently ranked by Bank Director magazine as one of the top 25 best banks in the country in their Ranking Banking, The Best US Banks 2023 publication.

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  • HONESDALE, Pa., Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wayne Bank, a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp (Nasdaq Global Market – NWFL), was recently ranked by Bank Director magazine as one of the top 25 best banks in the country in their Ranking Banking, The Best US Banks 2023 publication.
  • Wayne Bank was also ranked number ten (#10) in the country for banks in the $1B-$5B asset size category.
  • Bank Director applied a consistent set of metrics to determine the best banks, based on calendar year 2022 results.
  • Last year, Wayne Bank was ranked at number seventy-one for banks in our asset size.

Wayne Bank Ranks in Top 100 Performing Banks in U.S.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

HONESDALE, Pa., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Banker has conducted its rankings of the top-performing banks of 2023.

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  • HONESDALE, Pa., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Banker has conducted its rankings of the top-performing banks of 2023.
  • Wayne Bank, a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp (Nasdaq Global Market – NWFL), has been evaluated by American Banker on profitability, efficiency, capital adequacy, and asset quality based on a three-year average return.
  • Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that Wayne Bank has ranked number eighty-four out of two hundred in the $2 billion to $10 billion asset size category.
  • Wayne Bank is a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp., Member FDIC, and is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.

LPL Financial Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) (the “Company”), the parent corporation of LPL Financial LLC , today announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report detailing its progress toward its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) (the “Company”), the parent corporation of LPL Financial LLC , today announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report detailing its progress toward its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.
  • Among the highlights from this year’s report are the following:
    Granted $2.6 million to organizations through the LPL Financial Foundation, which focuses on advancing the economic well-being of underserved populations, increasing diversity in the financial services industry and improving the financial capabilities of small-business owners
    “We are accountable to our stakeholders to operate an ethical and responsible business, and we want to do so in a transparent and sustainable way,” said Heather Randolph Carter, LPL executive vice president, Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
  • Now in its fifth year, our Sustainability Report provides a clear view of our ESG journey and the opportunities present to ensure our business is well prepared for the future.”
    The 2023 Sustainability Report demonstrates LPL’s dedication to its stakeholders – including more than 21,000 financial advisors and the millions of clients they serve – by disclosing the firm’s actions toward operating responsibly and ethically.
  • The report includes a Sustainable Accounting Standards Board* and Global Reporting Initiative** index to further the firm’s initiative of transparency.

LPL Recognized for Excellence in Technology Innovations and Diversity Initiatives

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Monday, September 19, 2022

LPL earned recognition(1) for its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts and its innovative ClientWorks Meeting Manager solution.

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  • LPL earned recognition(1) for its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts and its innovative ClientWorks Meeting Manager solution.
  • The video series features honest conversations among LPL leaders and advisors from a variety of backgrounds, about how embracing diversity and inclusion can enhance and lead to advisor business growth.
  • Learn how LPL Technology is designed to give advisors more time for building relationships with their clients.
  • Throughout this communication, the terms financial advisors and advisors are used to refer to registered representatives and/or investment advisor representatives affiliated with LPL Financial LLC.

Wayne Bank Ranks in Top 100 Performing Banks in U.S.

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Friday, September 2, 2022

HONESDALE, Pa., Sept. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wayne Bank, a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp (Nasdaq Global Market NWFL), was recently ranked as one of the top 100 performing banks in the country by Bank Director magazine.

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  • HONESDALE, Pa., Sept. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wayne Bank, a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp (Nasdaq Global Market NWFL), was recently ranked as one of the top 100 performing banks in the country by Bank Director magazine.
  • Coming in at number seventy-one, Wayne Bank was evaluated on its profitability, capital adequacy, asset quality, and total shareholder return within the $1 Billion to $5 Billion asset size level.
  • President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, James O. Donnelly, commented, It is an honor to be included in this prestigious list of financial institutions.
  • Wayne Bank is a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp, Member FDIC, and is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.

Do you know a young Friendly Future Maker? TELUS launches national awards program for Canadian youth

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Inspired by TELUS long standing promise, Lets make the future friendly, this nationwide callout continues that momentum and helps empower Canadian youth who are helping make the world a better place.

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  • Inspired by TELUS long standing promise, Lets make the future friendly, this nationwide callout continues that momentum and helps empower Canadian youth who are helping make the world a better place.
  • The Friendly Future Makers Awards are open for nominations until September 26, and winners will be announced online October 24.
  • Friendly Future Makers are transforming their communities and planet for good, creating a positive impact, and ultimately, helping make the future friendly.
  • To learn more about the Friendly Future Makers Awards and to nominate an inspiring youth giving back in your community, visit telus.com/YouthAwards .

Invited names Sherry Vidal-Brown Chief Human Resources Officer

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

DALLAS, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Invited today, announced that Sherry Vidal-Brown will join the World Leader in Private Clubs as the Chief Human Resources Officer.

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  • DALLAS, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Invited today, announced that Sherry Vidal-Brown will join the World Leader in Private Clubs as the Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • She will oversee all aspects of the company's human resources function, including talent acquisition, training and development, total rewards, and internal communications.
  • Vidal-Brown brings more than 30 years of human resources experience.
  • Vidal-Brown comes to Invited from Caliber Collision, where she has served as Chief People and Communication Officer.

YouScience and LAPSEN Expand Partnership to Offer New Certification Exams for Law Enforcement and Emergency Services

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- YouScience, the leading student engagement platform that leverages data science to improve student success and bridge the divide between education and careers, and the Law and Public Safety Education Network (LAPSEN), the leading national organization supporting law and public safety educational assets focused at the secondary school level, today announced the continued growth of their partnership. As part of this broader collaboration, YouScience and LAPSEN will bring the NECI 9-1-1 Communications Officer and the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) Certified Protection Officer (CPO) certifications to secondary and post-secondary school students nationwide.

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  • "We are thrilled to expand our relationship with LAPSEN," said Edson Barton, Founder and CEO, YouScience.
  • "As we commence the next phase of our partnership, we look forward to working closely with NECI 9-1-1 and IFPO.
  • Since partnering in 2020 , YouScience and LAPSEN have created a unified curriculum and certification offering for Law Enforcement.
  • For more information on YouScience, the partnership, and Precision Exams by YouScience, please visit www.youscience.com .

Two Children Burned in Ukraine Transported to Shriners Children's Boston

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Friday, April 22, 2022

BOSTON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two severely burned children from Ukraine have arrived in Boston for highly specialized surgeries and treatment at Shriners Children's pediatric burn center here.

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  • Late Wednesday night, two children from Ukraine who were severely burned arrived in Boston to receive highly specialized surgeries and treatment at Shriners Children's pediatric burn center.
  • BOSTON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two severely burned children from Ukraine have arrived in Boston for highly specialized surgeries and treatment at Shriners Children's pediatric burn center here.
  • Shriners Children's Boston , one of four of the system's burn care facilities for children, is the only verified pediatric burn center in New England.
  • The children were transported by air ambulance, and arrived in Boston late on Wednesday, April 20.