Industrial Affairs Committee (Iceland)

Snapdocs Builds Integration with Finastra to Enable a Seamless Closing Process for Trustmark

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Snapdocs, the mortgage industry’s leading digital closing platform, today announced a new integration with Finastra’s Mortgagebot loan origination system (LOS) to support Trustmark’s eClose transformation.

Key Points: 
  • Snapdocs, the mortgage industry’s leading digital closing platform, today announced a new integration with Finastra’s Mortgagebot loan origination system (LOS) to support Trustmark’s eClose transformation.
  • The integration allows Trustmark’s lenders nationwide to execute closings in one centralized workflow – using Snapdocs’ digital closing platform within the MortgagebotLOS platform – to drive faster closing times, reduce operating costs, and enhance the borrower experience.
  • With the new integration, Trustmark lenders can easily facilitate digital closings powered by Snapdocs and finalize transactions without leaving MortgagebotLOS.
  • Lenders can order required closing documents and data within MortgagebotLOS and securely transmit them to Snapdocs to initiate the closing process.

The National Menopause Foundation Adds Experts in Women's Health, Advocacy, and Social Justice to Its Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Menopause Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Menopause Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors.
  • "By expanding our Board of Directors with female executive leaders from a variety of industries, we broaden the scope of expertise to help lead the National Menopause Foundation and to fulfill its mission.
  • We will continue to strengthen our capacity and reach and grow the organization into the most trusted resource for women on their menopause journey," said Claire Gill, Founder, National Menopause Foundation.
  • The National Menopause Foundation website – www.nationalmenopausefoundation.org – features information to educate, inspire and empower women as they approach and experience menopause.

SCOPSIS and OpSec Security Collaborates with Regie Libanaise to Launch Digital Tax Stamp Program to Combat Illicit Trade and Boost Economic Reforms in Lebanon

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Beirut, Lebanon--(Newsfile Corp. - March 15, 2023) - SCOPSIS , a digital transformation company, and OpSec Security have announced the launch of the Digital Tax Stamp program in collaboration with Regie Libanaise to combat illicit trade and promote economic reforms in Lebanon.

Key Points: 
  • Beirut, Lebanon--(Newsfile Corp. - March 15, 2023) - SCOPSIS , a digital transformation company, and OpSec Security have announced the launch of the Digital Tax Stamp program in collaboration with Regie Libanaise to combat illicit trade and promote economic reforms in Lebanon.
  • The program aims to prevent illicit trade and safeguard the state's financial resources.
  • Furthermore, the collaborative effort between SCOPSIS and OpSec Security has resulted in the successful launch of the Digital Tax Stamp solution.
  • The partnership between SCOPSIS, the Regie, and the OpSec Security demonstrates a commitment to the betterment of Lebanon's economic prospects and stability.

Valbiotis Announces the Last Visit of the Last Patient in the Phase II/III REVERSE-IT Study on TOTUM•63, in Partnership with Nestlé Health Science

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 13, 2023

TOTUM•63 is a unique and patented combination of 5 plant extracts that targets the pathophysiological mechanisms of type 2 diabetes.

Key Points: 
  • TOTUM•63 is a unique and patented combination of 5 plant extracts that targets the pathophysiological mechanisms of type 2 diabetes.
  • Nestlé Health Science has the exclusive and global commercial rights to use TOTUM•63 in the prediabetes and type 2 diabetes market.
  • We also thank the Nestlé Health Science teams for their guidance and support as part of our strategic partnership on TOTUM•63.
  • In February 2020, Valbiotis signed a long-term global strategic partnership with Nestlé Health Science for the development and worldwide commercialization of TOTUM•63.

Editas Medicine Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Appointment of Linea Aspesi as Chief People Officer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 8, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Editas Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDIT), a clinical-stage genome editing company, today announced the appointment of Linea Aspesi as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Editas Medicine, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDIT), a clinical-stage genome editing company, today announced the appointment of Linea Aspesi as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer.
  • Ms. Aspesi will lead Editas’ human resources department and the Company’s people strategy in support of its mission and goals.
  • I look forward to working with Linea and the Leadership Team to help drive our talented team towards our goal of becoming a commercial-stage organization and transforming the lives of people living with serious diseases,” said Gilmore O’Neill, M.B., M.M.Sc., President and Chief Executive Officer, Editas Medicine.
  • I am excited to partner with our Leadership Team and our employees to make an impact in the lives of patients around the world,” said Linea Aspesi, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Editas Medicine.

Organic Trade Association releases 2023 Farm Bill platform

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Washington, D.C., Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Wednesday called for a new Farm Bill that recognizes the integral role the $63 billion U.S. organic sector plays in today’s American agriculture.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Wednesday called for a new Farm Bill that recognizes the integral role the $63 billion U.S. organic sector plays in today’s American agriculture.
  • The association, in announcing its platform for the 2023 Farm Bill, outlined policies to support the growth and success of organic agriculture into the next decade and beyond.
  • “Organic is one of the country’s fastest-growing food production and processing categories, but despite the organic sector’s strengths and marketplace success, the industry faces core challenges that Congress must address in the next Farm Bill,” said Tom Chapman, CEO of the trade association.
  • “The Farm Bill has a huge impact on the future of organic agriculture, and we need to capitalize on the important gains that organic achieved in the 2018 Farm Bill,” said FAC co-chair Doug Crabtree, organic farmer from Montana.

We Don't Serve Teens Campaign Amplified Throughout Holiday Season

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provi, the largest online marketplace for the beverage alcohol industry, today announced an amplified effort to promote industry-wide "We Don't Serve Teens" Campaign to on- and off-premise retailers. The company initiated a robust media campaign within its marketplace and Beverage Media Publications to further educate trade buyers on the importance of preventing underage drinking during the holiday season.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provi , the largest online marketplace for the beverage alcohol industry, today announced an amplified effort to promote industry-wide " We Don't Serve Teens " Campaign to on- and off-premise retailers.
  • The company initiated a robust media campaign within its marketplace and Beverage Media Publications to further educate trade buyers on the importance of preventing underage drinking during the holiday season.
  • Provi generated notable engagement with "We Don't Serve Teens" banner placements within its digital marketplace, which is used by nearly 200,000 trade buyers throughout the U.S.
  • Launched in 2006 in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission, "We Don't Serve Teens" is a national campaign supported by over 40 associations and companies throughout the industry.

Shentel Announces Fiber-to-the-Home Upgrade in Radford, VA

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

EDINBURG, Va., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") (Nasdaq: SHEN) announced that they will upgrade their current network in Radford, Virginia with next-generation fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband services. Shentel will fully fund the multimillion-dollar construction project that will bring symmetrical multi-gig internet speeds to Radford residents and businesses.

Key Points: 
  • EDINBURG, Va., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") (Nasdaq: SHEN)announced that they will upgrade their current network in Radford, Virginia with next-generation fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband services.
  • Shentel will fully fund the multimillion-dollar construction project that will bring symmetrical multi-gig internet speeds to Radford residents and businesses.
  • "We are pleased with the investment Shentel is making in the City of Radford and the overall upgrade in broadband service reliability, availability and speed," added City Manager David Ridpath.
  • Using Shentel's 8,000-mile regional fiber network, Shentel can ensure high speeds, low latency, and increased reliability.

Provi Forges New Industry Partnerships, Furthering Commitment to Beverage Alcohol Industry's Three Tier System

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 9, 2022

CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provi , the largest online marketplace for the beverage alcohol industry, today announced its commitment to supporting the three-tier system through partnerships with key associations and organizations at the local and national levels.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provi , the largest online marketplace for the beverage alcohol industry, today announced its commitment to supporting the three-tier system through partnerships with key associations and organizations at the local and national levels.
  • This enhanced support is a result of the company's new corporate and industry affairs division which is composed of beverage industry veterans and former executives from Constellation Brands, Distilled Spirits Council, and Beverage Media Group.
  • In addition to sharing education around digital solutions within beverage alcohol, Provi will support initiatives around social responsibility which focus on the betterment of the industry, such as " We Don't Serve Teens ."
  • "Through our association partnerships, Provi has been able to support the beverage alcohol and hospitality communities," added Wojnar.

Kradle® Appoints Ellen Forsyth, Former Blue Buffalo Executive, as Chief Customer Officer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Ellen Forsyth brings more than two decades of extensive sales and marketing experience in the consumer packaged goods industry to Kradle.

Key Points: 
  • Ellen Forsyth brings more than two decades of extensive sales and marketing experience in the consumer packaged goods industry to Kradle.
  • During this time, Forsyth also earned her Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University.
  • Her tenure at Blue Buffalo, from July 2019 to November 2020, resulted in $1.5 billion in sales, category leading growth, and channel expansion.
  • "We are ecstatic to welcome Ellen Forsyth to the leadership team at Kradle," said Bill Partyka, CEO of Kradle.