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TOM'S OF MAINE ANNOUNCES YEAR-TWO MEMBERS OF ITS AWARD-WINNING INCUBATOR PROGRAM

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

KENNEBUNK, Maine, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom's of Maine today announces the year two winners of its Incubator program, recognizing five leaders in the areas of sustainable farming, climate change and environmental justice.

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  • KENNEBUNK, Maine, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom's of Maine today announces the year two winners of its Incubator program, recognizing five leaders in the areas of sustainable farming, climate change and environmental justice.
  • Meet the 2024 Tom's of Maine Incubator Members below:
    Brittney Portes , Founder of Gardens of Sol based in Montclair, NJ.
  • The mentors working with these Tom's of Maine Incubator members include:
    CJ Goulding , Co-Founder of Boyz N The Wood based in New York, NY.
  • For more information about the Tom's of Maine Incubator and the second-year winners, please visit https://www.tomsofmaine.com/incubator .

National Life Group and NTT DATA Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership and Extend Strategic Relationship for 5 More Years

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Friday, November 3, 2023

This extension of 20 years of partnership continues National Life’s digital transformation encompassing people, processes and technology across the Application, Data, Infrastructure and Security ecosystem.

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  • This extension of 20 years of partnership continues National Life’s digital transformation encompassing people, processes and technology across the Application, Data, Infrastructure and Security ecosystem.
  • National Life and NTT DATA celebrated the 20-year anniversary of their strategic partnership with an event in Montpelier, Vermont with National Life Group Chairman, CEO and President Mehran Assadi and NTT DATA Services CEO Bob Pryor.
  • “For the past two decades, National Life Group and NTT DATA have joined forces to provide unparalleled service to our customers,” Assadi said.
  • In a statement, Bob Pryor, lauded the enduring partnership: “National Life Group is a premier insurance carrier, an outstanding corporate citizen, and a valued strategic partner.

TOM'S OF MAINE LAUNCHES SECOND YEAR OF INCUBATOR PROGRAM TO ELEVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGEMAKERS

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

KENNEBUNK, Maine, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tom's of Maine announces the second annual Tom's of Maine Incubator program, which is designed to resource the next generation of leaders from underrepresented communities who are driving environmental solutions.

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  • KENNEBUNK, Maine, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tom's of Maine announces the second annual Tom's of Maine Incubator program, which is designed to resource the next generation of leaders from underrepresented communities who are driving environmental solutions.
  • "We're proud to announce the second year of our Incubator program and reach additional underrepresented voices in the climate movement," said Michelle Waring, Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good, Tom's of Maine.
  • Mentorship is an invaluable part of the Tom's of Maine Incubator program because the climate movement, like many sectors, relies heavily on networking for career advancement.
  • The 2023-2024 Tom's of Maine Incubator Mentors include prominent leaders within the climate movement who are working across sectors to accelerate environmental solutions.

Beyond Green Inspires Travelers to Protect and Conserve The Seas for World Oceans Day on June 8

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An advocate for marine conservation, sustainable hotel brand Beyond Green is honoring World Oceans Day on June 8 by inspiring people with simple ways they can help save the planet's seas while enjoying all they have to offer through responsible travel. From coral restoration projects to creating a "university of the sea," Beyond Green member properties are making waves by going beyond the surface of sustainability to save our oceans and make travel a force for good. This deep commitment to all aspects of the environment includes caring for the people who call these coastal paradises home.

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  • This deep commitment to all aspects of the environment includes caring for the people who call these coastal paradises home.
  • The hotels, resorts, and reserves of Beyond Green provide plenty of opportunities for guests to get involved with conservation efforts during their beach vacation.
  • World Oceans Day celebrates the beauty of the planet's oceans while raising awareness about the need to safeguard them for future generations.
  • Its Essensia Restaurant, a Surfrider Ocean Friendly Restaurant, serves mindfully sourced and naturally inspired dishes without any single-use plastics.

Aseelapp: The Afghan Version of Etsy Empowers the Most Vulnerable Citizens

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Monday, April 10, 2023

KABUL, Afghanistan, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aseelapp, the leading e-commerce platform for emerging economies, is on a mission to create meaningful employment opportunities for local artisans, including women and people with disabilities. Since 2017, Aseelapp's Buy Good program has worked with thousands of artists in Afghanistan and Turkey and sold over 10,000 products, providing sustainable income and empowering communities. In response to recent events, Aseelapp has launched the "Do Good'' initiative to provide aid and opportunities to those in need. Through crowdfunding and partnerships, the platform has delivered various aid packages to over 600,000 individuals in all 34 provinces of Afghanistan.

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  • Aseelapp, the Afghan version of Etsy, offers an opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.
  • In response to recent events, Aseelapp has launched the "Do Good'' initiative to provide aid and opportunities to those in need.
  • Through crowdfunding and partnerships, the platform has delivered various aid packages to over 600,000 individuals in all 34 provinces of Afghanistan.
  • Aseelapp's "Do Good" initiative exemplifies the power of technology and social entrepreneurship, changing lives and creating opportunities.

Appen Reinforces AI Platform Commitment with the Appointment of Renowned AI Engineering Leader Saty Bahadur as Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Appen Limited (ASX:APX), the global leader in providing high-quality training data for artificial intelligence (AI) systems, is excited to announce the appointment of Saty Bahadur as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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  • Appen Limited (ASX:APX), the global leader in providing high-quality training data for artificial intelligence (AI) systems, is excited to announce the appointment of Saty Bahadur as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230320005245/en/
    Saty Bahadur, Chief Technology Officer at Appen (Photo: Business Wire)
    Saty has a distinguished track record of developing cutting-edge platforms and AI solutions for top-tier technology companies.
  • As the former CTO at Upwork Global Inc. (Upwork), he successfully led global engineering teams in developing a platform that connected clients and freelancers.
  • During his tenure as the General Manager at Amazon, Saty played a crucial role in developing the AI platform for Alexa.

Do Good Foods Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, N.J., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Do Good Foods has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023.

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  • The climate-forward food solutions company joins the ranks of OpenAI, Disney, Tiffany & Co., and more
    BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, N.J., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Do Good Foods has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023.
  • In addition to the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, 540 organizations are recognized across 54 sectors and regions.
  • Fast Company will host its third annual Most Innovative Companies Summit on April 19 and 20.
  • Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies issue (March/April 2023) is available online here , as well as in-app form via iTunes, and on newsstands beginning March 14.

Cotopaxi Continues Purposeful Growth Momentum with Appointment of New Leadership Team Members

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified B Corporation™ and impact-driven adventure lifestyle brand, Cotopaxi, is excited to welcome three new executives to the team: Kamal Thota, Vice President of Technology, Jason Hermann, Vice President of Corporate Sales, and most recently Charlie Mangini, Vice President of Operations. Cotopaxi has strategically added multiple members to their senior leadership team over the past six months in an effort to position the brand for its next stage of growth while maintaining the core values that define the brand.

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  • Cotopaxi has strategically added multiple members to their senior leadership team over the past six months in an effort to position the brand for its next stage of growth while maintaining the core values that define the brand.
  • "I was drawn to both the mission of Cotopaxi and the huge potential the brand has in terms of growth — it's truly a unique company," says Mangini of why he made the move to Cotopaxi.
  • "I understand the hyper growth of Cotopaxi, and I want to simultaneously make a difference through technology leadership and contribute to Cotopaxi's social purpose," explains Thota.
  • He will work closely with the Corporate Channel team to foster relationships with like-minded brands on co-branded apparel and equipment.

Vail Resorts Announces Kenny Thompson, Jr. as Company's First Chief Public Affairs Officer

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced Kenny Thompson, Jr. would join as the company's first Chief Public Affairs Officer.

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  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced Kenny Thompson, Jr. would join as the company's first Chief Public Affairs Officer.
  • "Kenny shares our company's values, including Do Good, Do Right and Be Inclusive, and has a proven track record of fostering strong public-private partnerships to advance important work," said Kirsten Lynch, CEO of Vail Resorts.
  • "I am thrilled to be joining Vail Resorts during such an important moment in the company's history," said Thompson.
  • Thompson will join Vail Resorts on Dec. 5, 2022, and serve on the company's executive team reporting to CEO Kirsten Lynch.

Aspiration Introduces Tim Newell as Company’s First Chief Innovation Officer

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Aspiration, a global leader in Sustainability as a Service solutions for consumers and companies, today announced that technology and sustainability veteran Tim Newell has joined the company as its very first Chief Innovation Officer.

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  • Aspiration, a global leader in Sustainability as a Service solutions for consumers and companies, today announced that technology and sustainability veteran Tim Newell has joined the company as its very first Chief Innovation Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220804005383/en/
    Tim Newell, Aspiration Chief Innovation Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Aspiration stands on the shoulders of the important work that leaders like Tim have been doing at the intersection of finance, technology, and sustainability for years, said Andrei Cherny, CEO and co-founder of Aspiration.
  • Most recently, Newell oversaw financial product design and development for companies such as SolarCity, Tesla, and Better.com.
  • Aspiration is a leading platform to help people and businesses put automated sustainable impact into their hands and integrate it into their daily lives.