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Ryder Launches Pre-Owned Commercial Vehicle Discount Program for Women in Trucking

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230310005362/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230310005362/en/
    For a limited time, Women in Trucking Association members can take advantage of a Ryder pre-owned commercial vehicle sales promotion of 5% off.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Ryder’s main goal is to continuously enhance the customer experience by making it as seamless as possible to secure the best pre-owned commercial vehicle,” said Eugene Tangney, vice president of global vehicle sales for Ryder.
  • Ryder offers customers pre-owned vehicle inventory for commercial vehicles in three categories: Ryder Certified TM, Ryder DOT Verified , and Ryder As-Is , consisting of day cabs, sleepers, reefers, box trucks, sprinters, cargo vans, and trailers.
  • All Ryder Certified pre-owned trucks have had Ryder as a single previous owner where Ryder technicians have professionally maintained the vehicles.

Carvana Champions Women in Automotive During Women’s History Month and Beyond

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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“Writing Our Own HER-Story” reflects how Carvana is helping break down barriers and pave the way for women in the automotive and tech industries.

Key Points: 
  • “Writing Our Own HER-Story” reflects how Carvana is helping break down barriers and pave the way for women in the automotive and tech industries.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230308005671/en/
    Carvana celebrates influential individuals across the company through a new digital series highlighting women’s perspectives, insights and professional experiences at Carvana.
  • EmpowHER supports women’s advocacy at Carvana all year long through specific resources for education and connection.
  • In 2022, Carvana was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women, reinforcing its commitment to a diverse workplace that is dedicated to treating people better and creating great customer experiences.

Synchronoss Announces Strong Messaging Platform Growth in Asia Pacific Fueled by Advanced Messaging

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (“Synchronoss” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SNCR), a global leader and innovator in cloud, messaging and digital products and platforms, today announced strong growth in Asia Pacific, primarily fueled by growth in its Advanced Messaging business.

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  • BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (“Synchronoss” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SNCR), a global leader and innovator in cloud, messaging and digital products and platforms, today announced strong growth in Asia Pacific, primarily fueled by growth in its Advanced Messaging business.
  • Another prominent service provider in Asia Pacific recently announced a major milestone, delivering email services to over 50 million users .
  • The end-to-end email platform, powered by Synchronoss Email Suite and the Mx9 core messaging platform, is highly scalable and ensures security and data privacy for its subscribers.
  • “The recent deployments and milestones are fueling the momentum of our Messaging platforms in the Asia Pacific region,” said Jeff Miller, President and CEO of Synchronoss.

CACI Employees Honored for Excellence in STEM at the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Global Competitiveness Conference

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that 13 employees were honored for their excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at the 37th annual Global Competitiveness Conference for the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) held Feb. 9-11, including one who accepted the coveted Community Service Award.

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  • CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that 13 employees were honored for their excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at the 37th annual Global Competitiveness Conference for the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) held Feb. 9-11, including one who accepted the coveted Community Service Award.
  • “We are inspired by the impressive professional achievements and impactful community contributions of our BEYA honorees,” said John Mengucci , CACI President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • The efforts of CACI’s exceptional BEYA awardees reflect the company’s long history of supporting emerging STEM talent and local communities.
  • In addition to Pate’s Community Service Award, 12 other CACI employees received the Outstanding Achievement Award for their contributions to shaping the future of STEM.

Women in Technology Announces Finalists for 24th Annual Leadership Awards

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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“These women truly represent the impact women are making on the development and application of technology from the classroom to the boardroom,” said Amber Hart, President of WIT.

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  • “These women truly represent the impact women are making on the development and application of technology from the classroom to the boardroom,” said Amber Hart, President of WIT.
  • “This awards program is an inspiring highlight of the WIT year, showing how the innovations introduced by these finalists and their teams have transformed the way people interact with technology, organizations and one another.”
    WIT will announce the winners at the Leadership Awards Gala on Thursday May 18, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Reston.
  • For information about sponsorship packages and to purchase tables or individual tickets, please visit https://www.womenintechnology.org/leadership-awards and follow us on Twitter: @WITWomen , #WITLA2023.

Jennifer Hedrick Named Incoming Women In Trucking Association CEO

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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PLOVER, Wis., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) recently announced Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, as the incoming president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the association. She will work closely with WIT's board of directors and staff to oversee initiatives that support WIT's mission to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by them.

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  • The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) recently announced Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, as the incoming president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the association.
  • PLOVER, Wis., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) recently announced Jennifer Hedrick, CAE, as the incoming president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the association.
  • Hedrick has 17 years of association leadership experience and is an accredited executive by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
  • "I'm thrilled to have an association executive like Jennifer Hedrick who will continue to advance the critical mission of the association I started 16 years ago."

SXSW EDU® Announces Finalists for its 2023 Launch and Student Startup Competitions

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Fresh ideas grounded in rigorous research and teacher practice are critical to enhancing kids' learning over time," stated Zearn Shalinee Sharma, CEO & Co-Founder.

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  • Fresh ideas grounded in rigorous research and teacher practice are critical to enhancing kids' learning over time," stated Zearn Shalinee Sharma, CEO & Co-Founder.
  • In addition to expanding the lineups, SXSW EDU will offer multiple awards to celebrate the richness of ideas.
  • Finalists are eligible for three prizes:
    Launch Award: This award is given to the Launch Competition's grand prize winner.
  • This startup has shown a commitment to using research-based interventions to substantially improve student learning and outcomes.

Women in Technology (WIT) Announces the Appointment of New Board of Directors and Advisory Council

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women in Technology (WIT), an Atlanta-based non-profit organization committed to empowering girls and women to excel in STEAM from the classroom to the boardroom, today announced the addition of its new executives to the WIT Board and Advisory Council effective January 2023:

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  • Industry leaders join WIT Board and Advisory Council to further the non-profit organization's mission of empowering girls and women to excel in STEAM, from the classroom to the boardroom.
  • Each executive brings a unique set of skills and talents to the organization.
  • We truly believe this board will be pivotal in the evolution of WIT in 2023 and beyond," said Tracy Aldworth, WIT Board President.
  • In 2022 alone, nearly 3,000 girls and young women and 50,000 women in careers globally were inspired, motivated, and supported in their pursuit of a STEAM career by WIT.

Judy Ellis, Founder of World's First Toy Design BFA, Announces Successor

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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In 2013, Ellis was inducted into The Toy Association's Toy Industry Hall of Fame , the industry's highest honor.

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  • In 2013, Ellis was inducted into The Toy Association's Toy Industry Hall of Fame , the industry's highest honor.
  • Susan, FIT, and the Toy Design program students will continue to have The Toy Association's steadfast support.
  • Students in the Toy Design program learn to create safe toys that entertain, educate, and inspire kids, from infants to tweens.
  • Our manufacturing members account for 93% of U.S. toy and game sales driving the annual $38.2 billion U.S. domestic toy market.

The Koa Club Advocates #RightToSucceed for Laid-Off Women in Tech

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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SEATTLE, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Understanding the disproportionate leadership growth opportunities for women in tech, The Koa Club, a global community of high achieving women, is launching its Women in Tech (WIT) leadership program, designed to equip women working in the male dominated tech industry with strategies to boldly manage personal and workplace challenges.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Understanding the disproportionate leadership growth opportunities for women in tech, The Koa Club, a global community of high achieving women, is launching its Women in Tech (WIT) leadership program, designed to equip women working in the male dominated tech industry with strategies to boldly manage personal and workplace challenges.
  • According to layoffs.fyi , a website that tracks tech layoffs, there have been 946 tech companies with layoffs generating over 140,000 employees in 2022.
  • About The Koa Club:The Koa Club(the term "Koa" meaning "brave")is a global community of high-achieving women.
  • The Club is aimed at helping women gain knowledge, skills, inspiration, and connections to foster their professional and personal growth.