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Meridian Integration Selected to Implement the IDEA Digital Customer Engagement Platform for Hampton Roads Sanitation District

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After a rigorous planning and RFP process, Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) has selected Meridian Integration to implement the IDEA Digital Customer Engagement Platform.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After a rigorous planning and RFP process, Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) has selected Meridian Integration to implement the IDEA Digital Customer Engagement Platform.
  • By leveraging Meridian's IDEA platform, HRSD will enable robust customer self-service, enhanced communication capabilities, customer choice, and access to programs and benefits across all its jurisdictions.
  • HRSD will use IDEA's full capabilities, including Customer and Agent Portals, Live Chat, the IDEA Mobile App, and extensive reporting capabilities.
  • IDEA is an industry-leading solution that will integrate in real-time with their Oracle Customer Care and Billing System to enable broad customer self-service capabilities and streamline customer care operations."

ECM Honored by SXSW Innovation Awards for PrintStator Electric Motor CAD SaaS

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

“ECM is honored to receive SXSW award recognition for our PrintStator Motor CAD platform.

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  • “ECM is honored to receive SXSW award recognition for our PrintStator Motor CAD platform.
  • As a company, ECM pairs PrintStator Motor CAD to patented PCB Stator innovation to create next generation electric machines that are smaller, quieter, and more energy and space efficient.
  • “With PrintStator, ECM aims to positively disrupt an electric motor space that hasn’t seen transformative innovation for eons.
  • In ECM’s view, the best way to serve that electric motor future is to offer PrintStator Motor CAD to the public as SaaS,” said ECM CEO Brian Casey.

On National Plan for Vacation Day, Puerto Rico Celebrates Another Record-Breaking Year of Tourism in 2023

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On National Plan for Vacation Day, Discover Puerto Rico, the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) of the Island, is proud to celebrate the success of Puerto Rico's travel and tourism sector throughout 2023. Over the past year, the Island witnessed unprecedented numbers of incoming travelers, employment and revenue within the local tourism industry.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On National Plan for Vacation Day, Discover Puerto Rico , the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) of the Island, is proud to celebrate the success of Puerto Rico's travel and tourism sector throughout 2023.
  • In looking ahead, Discover Puerto Rico remains dedicated to driving travel and tourism metrics to new levels, further solidifying its success story.
  • "Puerto Rico's travel sector has continued to break barriers and set new records in 2023," said Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico.
  • "We set new standards of excellence with innovative marketing campaigns in 2023," said Leah Chandler, CMO of Discover Puerto Rico.

Uniform Advantage Announces Charitable Donations Totaling $25,000

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Uniform Advantage (UA), a multi-channel retailer of uniforms for the medical and hospitality industries, announced charitable contributions totaling $25,000 to six organizations.

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  • Uniform Advantage made donations to six organizations with a focus on mental, physical and financial wellness.
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Uniform Advantage (UA), a multi-channel retailer of uniforms for the medical and hospitality industries, announced charitable contributions totaling $25,000 to six organizations.
  • The organizations receiving these donations share our passion for helping people in need.
  • "UA remains committed to supporting the communities we call home around the world," said Uniform Advantage® CEO Susan Masimore.

Reusable digital identity, an ally of democracy in the largest electoral year in history: Ricardo Amper

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Reusable digital identity contributes to secure and reliable outcomes.

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  • Reusable digital identity contributes to secure and reliable outcomes.
  • Amper called for "a global effort with governments and issuing institutions of official documents to implement reusable digital identities of citizens in a more secure manner, through AI-based digital authentication technology, to increase citizen trust and strengthen democracies."
  • Among the nations holding elections are eight of the most populous in the world: India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Bangladesh, the United States, Mexico, and Russia.
  • For more information, about how Incode is revolutionizing trust and inclusion in the digital age, visit this blog .

Shipman & Goodwin Promotes Five to Partner and One to Counsel

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shipman & Goodwin LLP is pleased to announce that five attorneys have been promoted to Partner within the firm as of January 1, 2024, including Keegan Drenosky, Lee Anne Duval, Laura Schuyler, Julia Wilde and Tracy Ellis Williams. This is the second consecutive year that all the attorneys promoted to partner are women. Michael King has been promoted to Counsel.

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  • This is the second consecutive year that all the attorneys promoted to partner are women.
  • "As we welcome our new Partners and Counsel, we look forward to the energy and ideas they bring to our partnership," said Leander Dolphin, Managing Partner.
  • "As we welcome our new Partners and Counsel, we look forward to the energy and ideas they bring to our partnership," said Leander Dolphin, Managing Partner.
  • Duval serves as Shipman's Associate General Counsel and focuses her practice on legal ethics, corporate governance, professional responsibility and risk management.

Duck Creek Technologies Appoints Barbara Bufkin and Diane Fanelli to Board of Directors

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Monday, December 11, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has announced the appointments of Barbara Bufkin and Diane Fanelli to the company’s board of directors.

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  • BOSTON, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has announced the appointments of Barbara Bufkin and Diane Fanelli to the company’s board of directors.
  • Bufkin joins Duck Creek’s board with an extensive background in global (re)insurance, distribution, underwriting, and technology, advising companies in originating and fostering strategic partnerships.
  • Fanelli is a global customer-centric operations leader known for her expertise in guiding global enterprise software teams and company growth.
  • “Barbara and Diane are each accomplished and recognized experts in their respective fields, and they will add incredible value to guide Duck Creek’s long-term mission and business strategy,” says Mike Jackowski, CEO of Duck Creek Technologies.

KENTUCKY SPECIAL PARENT INVOLVEMENT NETWORK OFFERING FREE 'BRIDGE THE GAP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION' VIRTUAL SEMINARS

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky. , Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN), a statewide non-profit organization that links families and individuals with disabilities to valuable resources that will enable them to live productive and fulfilling lives, is offering two free seminars to provide in-depth training for professionals and parents of children with disabilities.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky. , Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN), a statewide non-profit organization that links families and individuals with disabilities to valuable resources that will enable them to live productive and fulfilling lives, is offering two free seminars to provide in-depth training for professionals and parents of children with disabilities.
  • The seminars will be presented via Zoom, on Jan. 11 and Jan. 27, 2024, from 9am-5pm (EST).
  • The seminars are part of a statewide series, sponsored in part by WellCare of Kentucky , a whole-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation , (NYSE: CNC).
  • "WellCare is pleased to be able to sponsor these trainings that support families in Kentucky."

ICON Wins Industry Accolades from TIME Magazine, Forbes and Financial Times in Second Half of 2023

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Monday, December 18, 2023

ICON was also included on both the Forbes World’s Best Employers and World’s Top Companies for Women lists for 2023 and was the only CRO to feature in the ‘Drugs and Biotechnology’ industry sector for both awards.

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  • ICON was also included on both the Forbes World’s Best Employers and World’s Top Companies for Women lists for 2023 and was the only CRO to feature in the ‘Drugs and Biotechnology’ industry sector for both awards.
  • For the second year running, ICON received the Financial Times Leaders in Diversity Award.
  • Steve Cutler, CEO, ICON noted: “ICON works hard to build an environment that nurtures growth and success for all.
  • Furthermore, at the 2023 Rx Club Show Awards, ICON was an award winner in the print, interactive and video category.

What’s the Answer to End Segregation of Students with Disabilities?

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231213288410/en/
    All Learn4Life students are given one-on-one attention in a personalized learning environment, regardless of ability.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    At Learn4Life , that inclusivity has been the status quo for more than 22 years.
  • “Students with disabilities are assigned SPED teachers, but most students don’t notice which students are with which teachers.”
    Many students with disabilities who have been sent to special schools or classrooms have endured years of isolation.
  • In high school, she was placed in a group with other autistic students, but without a plan tailored to her strengths.