The Way Forward

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Yung Pueblo, to Deliver Closing Keynote at SXSW EDU® 2024

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The South by Southwest EDU® Conference & Festival welcomes Yung Pueblo, poet and author of books such as The Way Forward, to its 2024 conference and festival for a special Closing Keynote, Unlocking Your Best Self for Yourself & Others address. Widely known on Instagram and various social media networks, Yung Pueblo has garnered praise for his exploration of self-healing, love, and acceptance, which he brings to the SXSW EDU stage on Thursday, March 7 at 1:00pm CT.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The South by Southwest EDU® Conference & Festival welcomes Yung Pueblo, poet and author of books such as The Way Forward, to its 2024 conference and festival for a special Closing Keynote, Unlocking Your Best Self for Yourself & Others address.
  • "This offers a perfect opportunity to blend both the SXSW and the SXSW EDU communities given their shared passion for tech, culture, and society.
  • After all, the ideas and concepts highlighted often stem from a lesson, teacher, or opportunity that was presented along someone's educational journey."
  • To learn more about SXSW EDU's 2024 programming from March 4-7, visit sxswedu.com/program .

CNIB Creates A New Way Forward With 2023-2028 Strategic Plan

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CNIB, Canada's largest non-profit supporting people who are blind, has announced the launch of its new 2023-2028 strategic plan, The Way Forward, developed to dismantle barriers and deliver limitless opportunities to all Canadians – today, tomorrow and together.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CNIB, Canada's largest non-profit supporting people who are blind, has announced the launch of its new 2023-2028 strategic plan, The Way Forward, developed to dismantle barriers and deliver limitless opportunities to all Canadians – today, tomorrow and together.
  • Within the plan, CNIB addresses key issues identified through its research and makes three commitments:
    Attitude Is Everything: CNIB is committed to increasing understanding of blindness and dispelling misconceptions about people who are blind, low vision, or Deafblind.
  • Safe and Accessible Journeys: CNIB is committed to removing barriers and creating safe, accessible door-to-door journeys for all.
  • Its strategic plan not only champions the issues that affect Canadians who are blind but also calls on passionate allies who are ready and willing to join its work.

AnitaB.org Establishes New DEI Advisory Program; Names Globally Recognized Executive Bo Young Lee as Program's Inaugural President

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnitaB.org, the leading global nonprofit organization committed to promoting diversity, inclusivity, equality, and belonging in the technology sector, today announced the launch of AnitaB.org Advisory, a consulting division dedicated to helping organizations drive meaningful change through effective DEI strategies. The new offering will be helmed by renowned speaker and human capital, DEI, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) executive Bo Young Lee. The launch was announced during the Opening Plenary session at Grace Hopper Celebration 2023, the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists. 

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  • The new offering will be helmed by renowned speaker and human capital, DEI, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) executive Bo Young Lee.
  • The launch was announced during the Opening Plenary session at Grace Hopper Celebration 2023, the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists.
  • "Bo is a respected DEI advisor, strategist, and practitioner," said Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of AnitaB.org.
  • Lee brings 23 years of experience with DEI work and renowned expertise in global DEI implications to the AnitaB.org Advisory team.

Sneak Preview: The Way Forward at Grace Hopper Celebration 2023

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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SAN MATEO, Calif, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnitaB.org, the leading global nonprofit organization committed to promoting diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging in the technology ecosystem, is thrilled to offer a dynamic slate of inspirational speakers, employment opportunities, skill-building sessions, and much more at the upcoming Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC). Kicking off with the online GHC 23 Open Source Day on September 22, the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists takes place September 26-29 virtually and in-person at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

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  • Guided by the theme "The Way Forward," the Celebration drives progress and promotes positive change to achieve the goal of creating a more equitable and inclusive future for the tech industry.
  • The entire agenda is designed to further that objective while also empowering and encouraging the 30,000-plus attendees as they advance in their profession.
  • "We are celebrating the achievements of women and non-binary technologists and motivating them to keep striving and reach even greater heights."
  • Registration is still open here for Grace Hopper Celebration 2023.

AnitaB.org Releases 2022 Technical Equity Experience Survey (TechEES) Report Focused on Women Technologists' Experiences

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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SAN MATEO, Calif., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnitaB.org, the global nonprofit focused on intersectional gender and pay parity in tech, released its 2022 Technical Equity Experience Survey (TechEES) report focusing on the lived experiences, goals, and needs of women technologists. The national response to police brutality in 2020 resulted in private and public promises designed to protect, support, and serve people of color and other marginalized groups; those policies and positions have slowly evaporated, as evidenced by the responses on this telling survey.

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnitaB.org , the global nonprofit focused on intersectional gender and pay parity in tech, released its 2022 Technical Equity Experience Survey (TechEES) report focusing on the lived experiences, goals, and needs of women technologists.
  • The TechEES report strives to strengthen intersectional experiences in tech by providing companies, organizations, and institutions feedback on areas of improvement.
  • The 2022 TechEES report includes responses from 1,708 individuals across the globe collected between September 2022 and December 2022, detailing their experiences in 2022 in three specific areas: the state of women technologists' experiences in tech, career level (student, entry, mid, and senior), and intersectional identity.
  • The 2022 key findings include:
    Over 90% of all women technologists report experiencing discrimination at school or work in 2022.

REI Releases 2022 Impact Report and Financials, Distributes $323 Million Back to Co-op Community

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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SEATTLE, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REI today released its 2022 Impact Report and financials results, closing the year with a record $3.85 billion in sales. The co-op ended the year with a strong liquidity and working capital position and continued to invest in its mission of investing in its members, employees, and the outdoors.

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  • REI today released its 2022 Impact Report and financials results, closing the year with a record $3.85 billion in sales.
  • In 2022, REI put an additional $50 million toward pay raises for hourly employees and delivered another $92 million toward employee retirement and bonuses.
  • Through direct advocacy programs like the Cooperative Action Network and advocacy alongside partners, REI embraced the power of its community to take action in 2022.
  • REI welcomed 1.3 million members in 2022, bringing its total member count to 23 million lifetime members.

Way of Will Announces Introduction of 50+ Product SKUs on Walmart Marketplace Through Third-Party Agency, SellCord

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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Walmart Marketplace is an ecommerce platform that enables third-party merchants to sell their products on Walmart.com, which is separate from Walmart's own inventory of goods.

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  • Walmart Marketplace is an ecommerce platform that enables third-party merchants to sell their products on Walmart.com, which is separate from Walmart's own inventory of goods.
  • SellCord has a successful track record of assisting brands in becoming best sellers in a wide range of categories and with high year-over-year growth.
  • Walmart.com is a fast-growing marketplace and its the only real competitor to Amazon," commented Michael Lebhar, CEO of SellCord.
  • Were thrilled to be working with SellCord to launch over 50 product SKUs on Walmart.com, said Willie Tsang, CEO and founder of Way of Will.

Eden Strategy Institute launches Mobility Report & Impact Toolkit

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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SINGAPORE, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eden Strategy Institute unveils The Way Forward: Exploring the Future of Urban Mobility 2020/2021 Report and the Mobility Net Impact Tool, on the heels of COP26 to better support city leaders and ecosystem stakeholders in preparing for the future of mobility.

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  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eden Strategy Institute unveils The Way Forward: Exploring the Future of Urban Mobility 2020/2021 Report and the Mobility Net Impact Tool, on the heels of COP26 to better support city leaders and ecosystem stakeholders in preparing for the future of mobility.
  • The Way Forward covers six different mobility solutions including 1) Active Mobility (walking and cycling); 2) Electric Vehicles; 3) Autonomous Vehicles; 4) Urban Air Mobility; 5) Shared Mobility; and 6) Public Transportation.
  • "For the first time, policymakers and city planners integrating safe and sustainable multimodal cities are equipped to empirically optimise their city's portfolio of emerging mobility options," says Calvin Chu, Managing Partner at Eden Strategy Institute.
  • Eden Strategy Institute is a strategy consulting firm specializing in Business System Innovation.

Preparing for the Next Pandemic Begins Now

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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This is one of several recommendations to help combat the current pandemic and prepare for future health crises outlined in the AAMC's The Way Forward Starts Now: Lessons from COVID-19 .

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  • This is one of several recommendations to help combat the current pandemic and prepare for future health crises outlined in the AAMC's The Way Forward Starts Now: Lessons from COVID-19 .
  • "The severity of this phase of the COVID-19 pandemic was avoidable," Grover said.
  • "Federal leadershipwith state and local cooperationcould implement many of these recommendations within the next few months and years.
  • Federal and state government relaxation of regulatory restrictions on clinical care -- regulatory, licensing, and billing requirements -- during a national emergency.

Leading Managed Service Provider Hosts Third Annual Educational Conference, Continues to Disrupt MSP Industry With "Top 50" Channel Event

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Build IT LIVE, a "Top 50" channel event, will host more than 450 attendees representing 200 unique MSP practices and 40 sponsors in an in-person, Covid-safe affair.

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  • Build IT LIVE, a "Top 50" channel event, will host more than 450 attendees representing 200 unique MSP practices and 40 sponsors in an in-person, Covid-safe affair.
  • The attendees will be seeking answers to vital post-pandemic questions for their MSP businesses, especially regarding aggressive cyberattacks that have plagued their industry.
  • ITBD, a market leader in delivering engineering talent and education to MSPs, has themed this year's edition "The Way Forward".
  • Important note: Build IT LIVE is being held in Jersey City, New Jersey (Hudson County), and not New York City.