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PRIDE LIVE ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Culture, Pride Live, Stonewall riots, Pride, Partnership, National Park Service, Queer, KIPP, Social media, Strategic planning, News, Marketing, Harvard University, SAGE, GLAAD, Executive director, Human, Management

NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pride Live, a leading social advocacy and community engagement organization for the LGBTQ+ community, today announced the appointment of Efrain Guerrero (he/him) as its new Executive Director. The appointment comes as part of Pride Live's ongoing commitment to supporting and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community.

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  • Guerrero brings a well-rounded skillset to Pride Live, having served over a decade in senior leadership roles with NYC charter school operations (KIPP NYC, East Harlem Tutorial Program, and Achievement First).
  • "Pride Live is delighted to welcome Efrain to our organization," said Ann Marie Gothard (she/her), Chair, Board of Directors, Pride Live.
  • His leadership and vision will be instrumental in propelling Pride Live forward in its mission to celebrate and empower the LGBTQ+ community.
  • I have full confidence that under his leadership, Pride Live will continue to thrive and make an even greater impact."

DIFFA'S STAR-STUDDED 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Herman Miller, LGBTQ, Lighthouse, PRIDE, HOK, AIDS, Friends, Chelsea Piers, David Rockwell, FIT, Heel, Hope, SVA, Homelessness, Human, Hetrick-Martin Institute, Fashion, Gala, Table, Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, Council, Organization, Creativity, NYSID, SAGE, Steelcase, Housing Works, CFDA, Face, Student, Nightclub

New York, NY, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIFFA is excited to announce its highly anticipated 40th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 28th at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers.

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  • New York, NY, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIFFA is excited to announce its highly anticipated 40th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 28th at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers.
  • The Gala will commemorate a remarkable legacy—forty years of impactful DIFFA initiatives—and raise critical funds to further support these vital causes.
  • DIFFA is deeply grateful to Benjamin Moore, presenting sponsor of the 40th Anniversary Gala, as well as gold sponsors Empire Office with Steelcase, EvensonBest, HOK, MillerKnoll, Rockwell Group, and Shaw Contract.
  • The DIFFA gala is just one in several 40th anniversary fundraising events.

Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America Announces Keynote Address and Conference Sessions Featuring Top Professionals

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Giant, USDOL, Artificial intelligence, CBP, FC Volna Pinsk, Costco, Growth, Return, Sphere of influence, Private sector, FMI, Public affairs, Procurement, SAGE, International economics, Ultimate, Social media, Gigi, Marine Stewardship Council, Wrestling Federation of India, Outlook, Consumer, Marketing, Supply chain, Convention center, Diversified Communications, International, Editor-in-chief, Salmon, ESG, Giant Eagle, Politics, Bumblebee, Government, Country, Populism, Whole Foods Market, Brown University, Gender equality, Restaurant, Science, Vital

PORTLAND, Maine, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, produced by Diversified Communications, announces keynote speaker Mark Blyth – William R. Rhodes '57 Professor of International Economics, The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University – and over 30 conference sessions presented by top professionals from across the sector on important topics facing the seafood industry.

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  • PORTLAND, Maine, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, produced by Diversified Communications, announces keynote speaker Mark Blyth – William R. Rhodes '57 Professor of International Economics, The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University – and over 30 conference sessions presented by top professionals from across the sector on important topics facing the seafood industry.
  • The keynote session will be held on Sunday, March 10th at 11:00am in room 153CB.
  • The conference program, taking place during the three-day expo, will highlight timely topics and bring together a range of professionals to share their unique perspectives and insights.
  • Another session will include professionals from the Seafood Nutrition Partnership, H-E-B and Riverence talking through what drives U.S. consumer behavior and demand for seafood.

Oyster Ranks on G2’s 2024 Best Software Awards for HR Products

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Professional Services, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software, Human Resources, SAGE, Oyster, HR, GEP, Luigi

Oyster® , the global employment platform to hire, pay, and care for distributed teams, today announced it has been named to G2’s 2024 Best Software Awards , placing on the HR Products list.

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  • Oyster® , the global employment platform to hire, pay, and care for distributed teams, today announced it has been named to G2’s 2024 Best Software Awards , placing on the HR Products list.
  • This recognition underscores Oyster’s dedication to helping companies automate everyday workflows, improve team productivity, and reduce time to hire.
  • Leaning on Oyster to work smarter, not harder, HR professionals are armed with a critical tool that allows them to spend less time on mundane processes and more time on improving the world of work.
  • "As an organization on a mission to make global employment accessible to everyone through the power of technology, it’s an honor to achieve G2’s Best Software Awards for HR Products,” says Mark Frein, Chief Operating Officer at Oyster.

SCALI RASMUSSEN ATTORNEYS JEFFREY ERDMAN AND JASMIN BHANDARI RECOGNIZED AS TOP MINORITY LEADERS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Advocacy, Los Angeles Business Journal, History, FEHA, Literacy, Bhandari, PAGA, SAGE, Employment, Learning, Housing, Workforce, Los, Insurance

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scali Rasmussen announced today that Shareholder Jeffrey Erdman and Principal Jasmin Bhandari have been recognized as "Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys" and profiled in a special feature by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scali Rasmussen announced today that Shareholder Jeffrey Erdman and Principal Jasmin Bhandari have been recognized as "Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys" and profiled in a special feature by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
  • According to the publisher, the feature highlights "those standout minority attorneys considered to be particularly impactful on the legal scene while serving as trusted advisors in Southern California."
  • Founder and Managing Shareholder Christian Scali remarked, "We are once again honored to have Jeffrey and Jasmin recognized for their outstanding contributions.
  • Their ongoing commitment and service to our clients place them among the most respected attorneys in the field."

SCALI RASMUSSEN ATTORNEYS JEFFREY ERDMAN AND JASMIN BHANDARI RECOGNIZED AS TOP MINORITY LEADERS

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Learning, Bhandari, FEHA, Employment, Literacy, Housing, Los, Insurance, Workforce, History, Los Angeles Business Journal, SAGE, Advocacy, PAGA

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scali Rasmussen announced today that Shareholder Jeffrey Erdman and Principal Jasmin Bhandari have been recognized as "Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys" and profiled in a special feature by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scali Rasmussen announced today that Shareholder Jeffrey Erdman and Principal Jasmin Bhandari have been recognized as "Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys" and profiled in a special feature by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
  • According to the publisher, the feature highlights "those standout minority attorneys considered to be particularly impactful on the legal scene while serving as trusted advisors in Southern California."
  • Founder and Managing Shareholder Christian Scali remarked, "We are once again honored to have Jeffrey and Jasmin recognized for their outstanding contributions.
  • Their ongoing commitment and service to our clients place them among the most respected attorneys in the field."

Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America Returning to Boston with Latest Innovations & Trends Impacting the Seafood Sector's Rapidly Evolving Landscape

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Giant, Diversified Communications, Artificial intelligence, Food safety, Publix, Gender equality, Marine Stewardship Council, The Pew Charitable Trusts, USDA, National Fisheries Institute, SAGE, Giant Eagle, Conference, System, Marketing, Aquaculture

PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, produced by Diversified Communications, will be back in Boston, MA on Sunday, March 10 – Tuesday, March 12, 2024. With an exhibit hall that has already surpassed its previous edition, currently at 244,965 net square feet of exhibit space and still growing, the event brings seafood suppliers, processing and packaging equipment, services companies and professionals from around the world to demonstrate their latest innovations, products and services and build lasting relationships with North American buyers.

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  • The 42nd edition of North America's largest seafood event will take place on Sunday, March 10 – Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Boston, MA.
  • PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, produced by Diversified Communications, will be back in Boston, MA on Sunday, March 10 – Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
  • This year's event will highlight innovations around sustainability and aquaculture from emerging startups and legacy brands on both the processing and seafood side.
  • Seafood industry buyers and professionals can learn more about Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America and register to attend by visiting seafoodexpo.com/north-america.

Macquarie Group Earns Top Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Human Resources, Finance, Banking, LGBTQ+, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Associate, Culture, CEI, Risk, Ali Forney Center, Macquarie Group, SAGE, Human Rights Campaign, United, Violence, Equity, Satellite emergency notification device, DEI, Corporate Equality Index, Organization, Equality, Environment, Nursing

Macquarie and its employees support many initiatives focused on improving opportunities and equality for the LGBTQ+ community, including partnerships between Macquarie Pride Americas -- Macquarie’s LGBTQ+ and ally employee network group in the Americas – and organizations such as SAGE, one of America’s largest non-profit organizations providing services and advocacy for LGBTQ+ elders; the New York Anti-Violence Project, an organization dedicated to ending all forms of violence against the LGBTQ+ community; and The Ali Forney Center, the largest community center helping LGBTQ+ homeless youth in the United States. Macquarie is also a sponsor of Out4Undergrad, an organization focused on advancing undergraduate LGBTQ+ leaders in their professional lives, and InReach, a trans-led tech non-profit increasing resource access for the diverse LGBTQ+ community.

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  • Macquarie Group today announced it has received a top score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (“CEI”), the United States’ foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
  • This marks the fifth consecutive year Macquarie has received a score of 100 percent on the CEI, earning it the honor and designation of ‘ Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion .’
    Established in 2002, the Corporate Equality Index evaluates a company's LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion policies, serving employees, consumers, and investors.
  • Macquarie was one of 545 companies surveyed that earned a top score of 100.
  • In addition to the CEI’s recognition, Macquarie has been the recipient of other LGBTQ+ workplace awards and notable index rankings globally, including the European Diversity Awards, UK Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, Australian Workplace Equality Index, India Workplace Equality Index and Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Index.

Oyster Revolutionizes Global Employment at Scale

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Professional Services, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software, Human Resources, Oyster, Research, Employment, Tax, Consultant, SAGE, CX, System, Automation, Software as a service, AI, Legislation, Sales

Oyster® , the global employment platform to hire, pay, and care for distributed teams, today announced a first of its kind innovation to automate the employment lifecycle at scale: SAGE.

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  • Oyster® , the global employment platform to hire, pay, and care for distributed teams, today announced a first of its kind innovation to automate the employment lifecycle at scale: SAGE.
  • Short for System to Automate Global Employment, SAGE is a low-code platform that enables Oyster domain experts to encode and retrieve knowledge quickly, so they can handle a variety of employment situations efficiently.
  • This unique approach provides a best-in-class customer experience at software scale, marking a significant advancement for the global employment category.
  • “The global employment and payroll market is enormously complex and almost every company now has global employees,” said Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company.

Two Seasoned Women Advisors Seeking a Client-Centric and Servant Leader Culture that Champions Women in Leadership join SAGE Private Wealth Group

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Friday, December 1, 2023
Women, Personal Finance, Finance, Asset Management, Banking, Small Business, Professional Services, Consumer, Empowerment, Woman, Wealth, Senior, PWG, Wano, Waubonsie, Culture, SAGE, CASA, Castrejón, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Chicago Woman's Club, Management, Calamos Investments

SAGE Private Wealth Group, a registered investment advisory firm, is delighted to announce the addition of accomplished women leaders to its growing team.

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  • SAGE Private Wealth Group, a registered investment advisory firm, is delighted to announce the addition of accomplished women leaders to its growing team.
  • Kristi Wano and Christina Castrejon join SAGE PWG as Senior Vice Presidents -Senior Wealth Advisors.
  • Wano and Castrejon serve as role models, actively contributing to initiatives that empower women in an industry known for lacking diversity.
  • Kristi Wano is a veteran advisor having previously served as a VP Senior Wealth Advisor with Calamos and as Director and Private Wealth Advisor at BMO Private Bank, where she managed client relationships exceeding $400 million.