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FBN Finance Surpasses $1 Billion in Operating Lines Financed

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Technology, Professional Services, Other Natural Resources, Agriculture, Other Technology, Natural Resources, Agritech, Environment, Food Tech, Finance, Sustainability, Double, AG, ROI, GM, Farmer, Farm, Partnership, Trust, News, ADM, Investment, FBN, Business network

Farmers Business Network , Inc. (FBN®), the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, today announced its lending unit, FBN Finance, has surpassed $1 billion in operating lines, helping farmers gain affordable access to capital in a tough interest environment.

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  • Farmers Business Network , Inc. (FBN®), the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, today announced its lending unit, FBN Finance, has surpassed $1 billion in operating lines, helping farmers gain affordable access to capital in a tough interest environment.
  • Operating Lines from FBN Finance enable producers to secure up to $1 million in revolving credit through a rapid, online application.
  • FBN Finance also offers its Regenerative Agriculture Operating Line, in which eligible farmers can qualify for a .5% interest payment rebate on approved Regenerative Agriculture Financing Operating Line from FBN Finance.
  • In recent weeks, FBN Finance further streamlined the financing process for farmers with its digital payments platform for operating line customers.

Information Management Experts Gather to Explore How AI Elevates Human Potential at OpenText World Europe 2024

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Monday, March 18, 2024
CIO, Automation, Solar Impulse, OpenText, Organization, Growth, Trust, Knowledge, AI, Turbocharger, Insurance, ADM, TSX, Senior, IP, Ecology, Security, Business network, Information management, IOT, Nightclub

"AI is revolutionizing the business world as a force multiplier for human potential.

Key Points: 
  • "AI is revolutionizing the business world as a force multiplier for human potential.
  • "At OpenText World Europe, we look forward to showcasing how our OpenText Aviator solutions are empowering organizations to redefine roles and elevate their employees to be their best."
  • OpenText World Europe will provide an inspiring overview of the company's next generation developments in the cloud and at the edge.
  • Registration is now open, and the full agendas are available for OpenText World Europe – London , Munich and Paris .

BNET Announces New Board Director John R. Gibb

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Emergency service, CEAS, WMD, Private sector, Weapon, Flood, Task force, Corporate Emergency Access System, Public sector, Operation, BNET, Business network, Mass, Management

FULTON, N.Y., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Business Network of Emergency Resources, Inc. (BNET), is happy to announce a new member to its Board of Directors.

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  • FULTON, N.Y., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Business Network of Emergency Resources, Inc. (BNET), is happy to announce a new member to its Board of Directors.
  • John Gibb brings many years of state and local emergency management and homeland security experience to the Board, including five years as Director of the New York State Emergency Management Office.
  • John R. Gibb has 40-plus years of experience in state, local, and private sector emergency management and homeland security in prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.
  • For more information about BNET and its CEAS Program, go to CEAS.com or contact CEAS Customer Support at 888-353-2638.
    Business Network of Emergency Resources, Inc.

FBN® Appoints Diego Casanello as CEO

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Food Tech, Environment, Technology, Sustainability, Agritech, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Marketing, Business network, Multimedia, Artificial intelligence, Sebastián Casanello, Farmer, BASF, FBN, Entrepreneurship, Crop protection, Fintech, UPL, Farm, Management

Farmers Business Network , Inc. (FBN®), the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, today announced the naming of Diego Casanello as its Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Farmers Business Network , Inc. (FBN®), the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, today announced the naming of Diego Casanello as its Chief Executive Officer.
  • Casanello begins as CEO on March 1, 2024, replacing interim CEO Devin Lammers who served in that role since November 2023.
  • He previously served as CEO of Arysta Life Science Inc., a global provider of crop protection and life science products.
  • He was most recently the managing partner and CEO of Vidavo Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in rural prosperity.

SoCalGas Exceeds California's Supplier Diversity Procurement Goal for 31st Consecutive Year, Purchasing Over 44% of all Goods and Services from Diverse Businesses in 2023

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Enterprise software, Woman, Business network, LOS, Workplace, Education, Government, Entrepreneurship, LGBT, Management, Public utilities commission, Safety, Management development, CPUC, Primary energy, Corporation, Minority business enterprise, Renewable energy

LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SoCalGas announced the company exceeded the 2023 California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) diverse spending goal* for a 31st consecutive year, purchasing over 44% of all goods and services from 618 diverse suppliers – enterprises owned by minorities, women, LGBT individuals, and disabled veterans, according to the company's annual Supplier Diversity Report submitted recently to the CPUC. This achievement was reached through the company's continuing efforts to help increase the pool of diverse suppliers through broad outreach and education.

Key Points: 
  • This achievement was reached through the company's continuing efforts to help increase the pool of diverse suppliers through broad outreach and education.
  • "With so many diverse business enterprises in California, we are committed to expanding opportunity as we advance cleaner energy innovations.
  • "With a record of surpassing the state's supplier diversity goals for 31 consecutive years, SoCalGas has demonstrated a strong commitment to championing diverse businesses.
  • SoCalGas' ASPIRE 2045 sustainability strategy includes a goal of achieving 45% spending with diverse business enterprises by 2025.

B&C and Acta Announce Appointment of Mark J. Washko as Senior Government Affairs Advisor, and Alexander E. Howard and Michelle C. Mims to Science Team Positions

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Friday, March 1, 2024
National Association, Reno 1868 FC, Commerce, Molecular biology, Consultant, University, ASTM, House, Biophysical chemistry, Energy, EPA, Legislation, Public policy, Representative, Good laboratory practice, Advisory board, Committee, Environmental justice, Federation, College, Bowling Green State University, Quality assurance, Corteva, Majority, Biophysical environment, BASF, Environment, OECD, Business network, TSCA, Sunscreen Innovation Act, Charles River Laboratories, Government, Organization, GLP, Frank, Bachelor, Society, B&C, Policy, American Chemistry Council, Management

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) are pleased to announce the appointment of several professionals to key roles at our firms.

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  • (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark J. Washko, Alexander E. Howard, and Michelle C. Mims to key roles at our firms.
  • (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) are pleased to announce the appointment of several professionals to key roles at our firms.
  • Mr. Washko, Mr. Howard, and Ms. Mims join a powerful team of advocates, scientists, and regulatory and business consultants at B&C and Acta.
  • Mr. Washko, Mr. Howard, and Ms. Mims join a powerful team of advocates, scientists, and regulatory and business consultants at B&C and Acta.

Monument Consulting Announces the Establishment of a New Line of Business in SAP® SuccessFactors

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Friday, January 12, 2024
Spend, Human resource management, Business network, Specialization, Total, Partnership, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP, Monument, Surveying

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Monument Consulting announced the establishment of a new line of business in SAP SuccessFactors to further expand and focus their commitment to Total Talent Management.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Monument Consulting announced the establishment of a new line of business in SAP SuccessFactors to further expand and focus their commitment to Total Talent Management.
  • "Monument Consulting is a leader in providing SAP Fieldglass clients with world-class consulting and industry expertise.
  • We believe the natural extension of our SAP partnership is to incorporate SAP SuccessFactors into Monument's services portfolio.
  • In the last five years, Monument has successfully implemented SAP solutions across all major global regions, industries, and modules.

SAP Evolves Executive Board to Maximize Innovation Adoption and Customer Value in the Cloud

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Spend, Customer, Business network, Trust, Life, Alam, Microsoft, Delivery, SAP, AI, Supervisory board, Travel, Engineering, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Management

Starting April 1, 2024, a new Board area will be created to accelerate cloud growth and adoption.

Key Points: 
  • Starting April 1, 2024, a new Board area will be created to accelerate cloud growth and adoption.
  • This Board area, led by Thomas Saueressig, will be focused on ensuring customers' ability to embrace continuous innovation in the cloud.
  • At the same time, Muhammad Alam will join the company's Executive Board, succeeding Thomas Saueressig and assuming responsibility for SAP's product engineering.
  • "I am truly honored to have been appointed to the Executive Board and thank the Supervisory Board for their trust.

Consumer Energy Alliance Announces New Board Member Additions

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Monday, January 8, 2024
Environmental Issues, Oil, Gas, Sustainability, Coal, Mining, Minerals, Energy, Natural Resources, Environment, Trucking, Maritime, Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Policy, CEA, World Bank, Mineral, Research, Business network, Port Fourchon, Louisiana, Restoration, University, Human, Bureau, Gulf of Mexico, Organization, Rice

Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) welcomed two noteworthy energy experts to its growing board of directors, CEA President David Holt announced today.

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  • Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) welcomed two noteworthy energy experts to its growing board of directors, CEA President David Holt announced today.
  • One of CEA’s new directors is Michelle Michot Foss, Ph.D., a fellow in energy, minerals and materials at Rice University’s Baker Institute.
  • We need organizations like CEA to build consumer and customer awareness on energy policy tradeoffs that can constrain energy supply and increase costs.
  • CEA also welcomed new Board Member, Chett Chiasson, Executive Director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission.

Linux Foundation Connectivity Grows Portfolio with ISP Toolbox and Magma Projects

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Marketing, Wi-Fi, Meta, Quality of experience, Linux, Evenstar, Telstra, Internet service provider, LFC, Business network, SAN, Internet, Wireless, Internet of things, Toolbox, Maverick, LF, RAN, ISP, Linux Foundation, Organization, Algorithm, Automation, LTE

Magma is an open-source software platform that gives network operators an open, flexible and extendable mobile core network solution and current Linux Foundation project.

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  • Magma is an open-source software platform that gives network operators an open, flexible and extendable mobile core network solution and current Linux Foundation project.
  • ISP Toolbox helps to empower ISP operators with products, tools, and resources to better run their business and connect more people to faster Internet.
  • "We are pleased to  welcome the addition of Magma and ISP Toolbox to the LF Connectivity portfolio, bringing even more new open source tools to more organizations across the globe."
  • "Meta is pleased to contribute its ISP Toolbox to the Linux Foundation's open-source Connectivity project, which completes the portfolio alongside Terragraph, Open M-Plane, and Maveric technologies," said Shah Rahman, Engineering Director at Meta responsible for supporting open-source Connectivity projects.