Fisher College of Business

The Shipyard Launches PULSE

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Love is in the air this week at the Engineering Brand Love Summit, a joint event hosted by Brand Innovators and The Shipyard, where marketers will have an exciting new data analytics tool at their disposal—PULSE—which is rolling out in beta test mode and represents the most comprehensive measurement of Brand Love to date.

Key Points: 
  • PULSE connects disparate sources of first-, second- and third-party data in order to generate a single holistic and prescriptive score.
  • "PULSE not only quantifies Brand Love, but also offers a clear roadmap of where a brand is excelling and where it's falling short," Williams explained.
  • "CLA is excited to be at the forefront of this innovative analytics technique as The Shipyard's Alpha participant in the launch of PULSE."
  • The PULSE scoring system includes an index for each individual layer in addition to a comprehensive score and competitive analysis.

Community Bank System, Inc. Announces CEO Succession Plan

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Since August 2006, Mr. Tryniski has served as the President, CEO and Director of the Company and its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Community Bank, N.A.

Key Points: 
  • Since August 2006, Mr. Tryniski has served as the President, CEO and Director of the Company and its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Community Bank, N.A.
  • Mr. Tryniski has agreed, if nominated, to serve as a Director of the Company and the Bank until December 31, 2024.
  • In October 2022, he was appointed COO, adding responsibility for the Company’s banking business – Community Bank, N.A.
  • Community Bank System, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Company’s stock trades under the symbol CBU.

US Homeowners Fear Hurricane Damage, but Often Lack Critical Protection

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Standard homeowners and renters' policies don't cover flooding, so it's imperative that homeowners assess their risk.

Key Points: 
  • Standard homeowners and renters' policies don't cover flooding, so it's imperative that homeowners assess their risk.
  • "Standard homeowners and renters' policies don't cover flooding, so it's imperative that homeowners assess their risk and understand how to protect their most valuable assets by obtaining flood insurance coverage."
  • During this hurricane preparedness week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is offering advice for homeowners about protecting their property.
  • NAMIC's national survey of homeowners involved a sampling of 1,102 homeowners.

Best Buy Appoints Sima Sistani and Melinda Whittington to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) today announced that Sima Sistani, a seasoned media and technology leader, and Melinda Whittington, a leading executive in the furniture industry, have been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) today announced that Sima Sistani, a seasoned media and technology leader, and Melinda Whittington, a leading executive in the furniture industry, have been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • She also serves as a member of its Board of Directors.
  • Sistani holds a bachelor’s degree from Duke University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
  • Whittington is the President and Chief Executive Officer of La-Z-Boy, Inc. and a member of its Board of Directors.

New Chubb and National Center for the Middle Market Survey Finds Middle Market Economic Confidence Rebounds from 2022 Mid-Year, but Still Trailing 2021 Historical Averages

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New data  released from Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM), reveals a rebound in middle market economic confidence from mid-year 2022, but confidence has yet to return to the historical levels experienced in 2021. More than half of middle market companies expressed a notable optimism about the potential for 2023 revenue growth.

Key Points: 
  • WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New data released from Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM), reveals a rebound in middle market economic confidence from mid-year 2022, but confidence has yet to return to the historical levels experienced in 2021.
  • More than half of middle market companies expressed a notable optimism about the potential for 2023 revenue growth.
  • The 2022 Year-End Middle Market Indicator (MMI), NCMM's bi-annual flagship research report, surveyed 1,000 executives from the middle market during December of 2022.
  • The survey revealed that economic confidence received a boost at year-end in the global, national and local US economies.

PMA Promotes Three Executives to Support Continued Growth

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Monday, January 23, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Management Advisors, Inc. (PMA) has promoted three members of its senior leadership team to new executive positions, a strategic step forward in continuing their growth throughout the Western region.

Key Points: 
  • "These strategic promotions will support current and future diversified growth in the Western region and nationally."
  • Allison Owens is now Western Regional President, responsible for service delivery and business growth in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco.
  • Allison has more than a decade of experience in project management, including previous roles at WRNS Studio and MKThink.
  • Prior to joining PMA, Tom was Principal and Owner at RPR Architects, and an Architect at GEZ Architect and Engineers.

RCLCO Fund Advisors Announce Promotion of Carter Smith and Mike Essig to Vice President

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Monday, January 23, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RCLCO Fund Advisors (RFA) today announced the promotions of Carter Smith and Mike Essig to the position of Vice President.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RCLCO Fund Advisors (RFA) today announced the promotions of Carter Smith and Mike Essig to the position of Vice President.
  • "Carter and Mike are exemplars of RFA's core values, particularly in their clear commitment to adding value to our clients," said Taylor Mammen, Chief Executive Officer of RFA.
  • This promotion to Vice President recognizes the ways in which they are already contributing as valued advisors and mentors, and I am excited to see what they accomplish in the years to come!"
  • Carter Smith joined RFA in 2017, and currently underwrites real estate transactions throughout the U.S. on behalf of institutional clients, with an emphasis on multifamily, single-family rental, and self-storage.

CBIZ NAMES ELIZABETH NEWMAN AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) AND CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (CHRO)

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Monday, December 5, 2022

CLEVELAND, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) ("the Company"), a leading national provider of financial, insurance, advisory and other professional services, has named Elizabeth Newman to assume the dual role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) effective December 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • CLEVELAND, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) ("the Company"), a leading national provider of financial, insurance, advisory and other professional services, has named Elizabeth Newman to assume the dual role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) effective December 1, 2022.
  • Newman, who has served as Interim CHRO since September, will provide oversight for the Company's administrative functions and will lead Human Resources for all aspects of the business including cross-functional strategic projects and organizational transformation.
  • In addition to her responsibilities as Interim CHRO, Newman also served as Chief of Staff and will continue her role on the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Prior to joining CBIZ, Newman was the President and CEO for The Centers for Families and Children, a large health care and human services nonprofit organization in the Northeast Ohio region.

HOMEOWNERS UNSURE HOW TO PROTECT PROPERTY FROM WILDFIRES

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly two-thirds of homeowners in fire-risk states are worried about wildfires harming them and their property; yet few are taking action to protect their homes, and fewer still are confident in their insurance coverage. That's according to a recent survey by the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies. Among the highlights from the survey of nearly 600 homeowners in 10 states with an increased risk of fire:

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly two-thirds of homeowners in fire-risk states are worried about wildfires harming them and their property; yet few are taking action to protect their homes, and fewer still are confident in their insurance coverage.
  • Among the highlights from the survey of nearly 600 homeowners in 10 states with an increased risk of fire:
    59% of homeowners believe wildfires pose a moderate to extreme risk for them and their property.
  • "Homeowners don't have to wait for government or others, they can act to protect themselves.
  • Clear roof and gutters Homeowners don't have to completely replace their roofs to better protect from wildfires.

JELD-WEN Names James Armstrong Vice President of Investor Relations

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD), a leading global manufacturer of building products, today announced James Armstrong has joined the company as vice president of investor relations.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD), a leading global manufacturer of building products, today announced James Armstrong has joined the company as vice president of investor relations.
  • He will report to Julie C. Albrecht, executive vice president and chief financial officer.
  • Most recently, he was the vice president of investor relations for WestRock Company.
  • "His comprehensive investor relations experience, deep understanding of our industry and extensive network make him a great fit for the company as we further develop our investor relations function to provide more transparency and useful information to the investment community."