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Nielsen's Gracenote Teams with Five Leading Media Advocacy Groups to Make Diverse Content Creators and Talent More Discoverable, Accessible

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

PARK CITY, Utah, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gracenote, the content metadata business unit of Nielsen, is joining forces with leading advocates for equitable representation in media on a new Studio System feature, Diversity Spotlight. The enhancement leverages insights from IllumiNative, Gold House, RespectAbility, National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) and Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) to highlight people and projects that meet a range of diversity-specific criteria and open new casting, funding and collaboration opportunities.

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By raising the visibility of diverse talent and representative projects among Studio System's broad industry user base, Gracenote and its advocacy group partners are accelerating efforts to bring more equitable representation and authentic content to viewers.
For example, Latinx representation in programming is only 5.7% although the group makes up 20% of the U.S. population according to Gracenote Inclusion Analytics data.
Nielsen will also share fresh insights on diverse representation in content at Sunrise Collective and Indigenous House.
Gracenote is the content data business unit of Nielsen providing entertainment metadata, connected IDs and related offerings to the world's leading creators, distributors and platforms.

Gilbane Building Company Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Gilbane joins the ranks of 545 major U.S. businesses that also earned a top score this year.

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Gilbane announces its 2023-2024 rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Gilbane joins the ranks of 545 major U.S. businesses that also earned a top score this year.
"We are very proud to receive this recognition of our efforts to build an equitable and inclusive workplace," said Katherine Johnson, Chief People Officer, Gilbane Building Company.

Impactful Gender Equity Workplace Initiatives Earn Recognition for AstraZeneca and Parexel from the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) today recognized companies for their distinguished commitment to creating and implementing initiatives that deliver impactful outcomes designed to close the gender gap in the healthcare ecosystem. The awards were presented at the HBA Annual Conference in Chicago.

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CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) today recognized companies for their distinguished commitment to creating and implementing initiatives that deliver impactful outcomes designed to close the gender gap in the healthcare ecosystem.
(ACE) Award that recognizes results-oriented initiatives fostered by companies committed to ensuring that gender equity and leadership opportunities for women are part of their organizational DNA.
A panel of healthcare leaders selects recipients for their excellence in advancing their female talent and removing the systemic barriers preventing timely progress to parity.
The companies and initiatives recognized with this year's awards join an elite group of organizations committed to fostering programs that deliver impactful and measurable results for industry women.

Ocean Partnership for Children celebrates 2023 Community Resource Development Fund Recipient and issues Request for Proposals for 2024

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

TOMS RIVER, N.J., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ocean Partnership for Children (OPC) had the honor of attending 2023 Community Resource Development (CRD) Fund awardee, HOPE Sheds Light's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the HOPE Sheds Light Youth Recovery Center on Wednesday, October 24, 2023, at 253 Chestnut Street, Toms River, NJ.

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TOMS RIVER, N.J., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ocean Partnership for Children (OPC) had the honor of attending 2023 Community Resource Development (CRD) Fund awardee, HOPE Sheds Light's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the HOPE Sheds Light Youth Recovery Center on Wednesday, October 24, 2023, at 253 Chestnut Street, Toms River, NJ.
Their work is amazing, and the development of a sober peer community is essential for our youth," said Mary Jo Buchanan, Executive Director of OPC.
The 2024 CRD Funds Request for Proposals was announced on October 30, 2023.
Information can be found at: https://www.oceanpartnership.org/providers/community-resource-developmen... A maximum total of $67,788.07 is available to fund one or more projects for the 2024 CRD Fund.

Novogradac Names Participants for Third Year of Building Opportunities Program

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Monday, November 6, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National public accounting and consulting firm Novogradac has selected 14 students from 12 schools to comprise the third class of its Building Opportunities program, an initiative designed to introduce accounting and real estate finance students to a career focused on building opportunities for their communities.

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Building Opportunities provides professional networking, mentoring and educational resources to selected accounting and real estate finance students to acquaint them with career paths in community development finance and accounting.
Novogradac is pleased to introduce these students to potential careers in community development," said Michael Novogradac, CPA, the organization's managing partner.
"Building Opportunities provides exposure to the fields of affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy.
The 2023 Building Opportunities participants are:

Deck the Halls with Millions of Deals During Amazon’s Black Friday Event Starting November 17

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Monday, November 6, 2023

To find the most up-to-date deals during the events, visit amazon.com/blackfriday and amazon.com/cybermonday .

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To find the most up-to-date deals during the events, visit amazon.com/blackfriday and amazon.com/cybermonday .
The New York Jets will take on the Miami Dolphins during the first ever Black Friday NFL game on November 24 with coverage beginning at 1:30 p.m. EST.
To sign up for an Amazon account, visit amazon.com/newuser , and watch the game for free on any device from anywhere.
Amazon also makes it easy for customers to find deals they’re interested in with personalized recommendations.

FOLX Health Now In-Network with Regional and National Health Plans, Ensuring LGBTQIA+ Folks Have Improved Access to Life-Saving Health Care

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

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BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FOLX Health, the digital healthcare service provider designed by and for the LGBTQIA+ community, today announced that it is now an in-network healthcare provider with regional and national health plans, including Blue Shield of California, offering virtual primary care, gender-affirming care, and more. By moving to a contracted model, LGBTQIA+ individuals can use their insurance benefits to access the lifesaving, affirming primary care, gender-affirming care, and mental health care they need.

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By moving to a contracted model, LGBTQIA+ individuals can use their insurance benefits to access the lifesaving, affirming primary care, gender-affirming care, and mental health care they need.
"Blue Shield of California is committed to ensuring all Californians have access to high-quality health care at an affordable price," said Krishna Ramachandran, Senior Vice President of Health Transformation and Provider Adoption at Blue Shield of California.
Through the collaboration, insured individuals can utilize primary care, 1:1 therapy and mental health medication management with FOLX's LGBTQIA-specialized clinicians.
Now – with or without insurance – members can have access to FOLX Health care and radically expanded services (gender affirming care, sexual and reproductive health care, mental health care and more) at a new, more accessible cost and can pay for just the care they need, when they need it.

ShareWell Partners with Active Minds to Give Free Peer Support to LGBTQIA+ Youth

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ShareWell, the first peer support platform connecting people over shared life experiences for healing and connection, today announced a new partnership with Active Minds, the nation's leading nonprofit organization mobilizing youth and young adults to change the culture around mental health. In honor of World Mental Health Awareness Day (October 10) and LGBTQ History Month, ShareWell will donate one year of mental health support to 100 Active Minds young adults who identify as LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning and/or asexual). This donation kicks off a campaign and larger initiative to provide year-long mental health support to 1,000 at-risk LGBTQIA+ youths.

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"We are honored to partner with Active Minds to not only bring awareness to the lack of mental health support available but to also provide a solution.
Active Minds will give free ShareWell memberships to the young adults in their community requiring mental health support.
ShareWell is a mental health platform pioneering peer support as a mental health complement or alternative to traditional teletherapy.
Through its many programs, Active Minds is changing social norms and behaviors related to mental health across the country.

ONE-OF-A-KIND IMMERSIVE CAREER EVENT IS HEADING TO THE BAY AREA THIS WEEKEND: JOB SEEKERS, YOUR TIME IS NOW

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Monday, October 9, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insight Global, a leading national staffing company dedicated to empowering people through opportunity, is inviting people to attend an immersive, completely free experience on Saturday, October 14, aimed at providing personalized, one-on-one career counseling. All Bay Area job seekers who want to gain confidence and access to job resources like resume writing, interview skills and professional headshots, are encouraged to register and attend. Free childcare and refreshments will also be available.

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Leading staffing company invites job seekers to attend free experience that will provide them with resumes, headshots, hiring opportunities and career confidence.
All Bay Area job seekers who want to gain confidence and access to job resources like resume writing, interview skills and professional headshots, are encouraged to register and attend.
"We're committed to inspiring and empowering job seekers with the skills they need to create a brighter and better future," said Bert Bean, CEO of Insight Global.
The event will offer expert support and tools to help job seekers enter the workforce, forge a new career path, or gain networking and upskilling opportunities after a layoff.

CareVet Partners with Blendvet™ & Hill's Pet Nutrition to Launch Groundbreaking DEIB Initiative

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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This groundbreaking initiative aims to aid workplace environments in fostering inclusivity and belonging for teams, clientele, and the community.

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This groundbreaking initiative aims to aid workplace environments in fostering inclusivity and belonging for teams, clientele, and the community.
In launching this partnership, Blendvet has developed a series of on-demand modules that will be available to veterinary professionals within CareVet's network.
"We are thrilled to partner with Blendvet™ and Hill's Pet Nutrition to launch this innovative DEIB initiative," said Dr. Kent Thornberry, Chief Veterinary Officer of CareVet.
The partnership between CareVet, Blendvet™ and Hill's Pet Nutrition signifies a shared vision to lead the way in championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the veterinary medicine industry.