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P33 and World Business Chicago Form Coalition to Help Laid-Off Tech Workers with H-1B Visas Find New Jobs in Chicago

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- P33 and World Business Chicago, today announced that they have formed the Chicago H-1B Connect Coalition, a united effort to assist current H-1B visa holders who have been impacted by layoffs in the tech industry. Led by P33 and World Business Chicago, the coalition brings together the city's leading civic organizations including the Commercial Club of Chicago, 1871, the Executives' Club of Chicago, the Chicago Chamber of Commerce, the Corporate Coalition of Chicago, and MATTER, along with Fortune 500 corporations and rapidly scaling, well-funded startups to help support and to retain highly skilled and valuable international talent.

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  • Together, World Business Chicago and P33 have launched an employment portal featuring over 900 job openings from over 35 Chicago-based employers already sponsoring H-1B visa holders.
  • Additional Chicago companies are expected to join the campaign, and job listings will continue to be added daily.
  • Despite nationwide layoffs, companies are struggling to fill critical tech roles in Chicago, with the largest demand for software talent.
  • Layoffs.fyi reports that over 157,000 tech workers lost their jobs in 2022, and the tech layoff rate isn't slowing down.

Stericycle Recognized as 2022 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation for the Second Year in a Row

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stericycle, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRCL), a leading provider of regulated medical waste management, secure information destruction and patient engagement solutions, announced today it was honored as a "Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation" for the second year in a row by the Women In Trucking Association. This annual award recognizes companies that exemplify a dedication to female employment and strive to create inclusive work environments for women in the trucking industry.  

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  • This annual award recognizes companies that exemplify a dedication to female employment and strive to create inclusive work environments for women in the trucking industry.
  • Stericycle demonstrates its ongoing commitment to supporting and retaining women through employee engagement and outreach.
  • In addition, Stericycle hosts an annual International Women's Summit, uniting women in motivational career and personal development discussions.
  • Globally in 2021, Stericycle increased its percentage of women in senior and middle management roles, and 64% of all U.S.-based new hires were racially or ethnically diverse.

Steven Pflaum Honored with Justice John Paul Stevens Award

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce that Steven F. Pflaum is a recipient of the Justice John Paul Stevens Award.

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  • Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce that Steven F. Pflaum is a recipient of the Justice John Paul Stevens Award.
  • Presented by the Chicago Bar Association and Chicago Bar Foundation, the award recognizes Pflaum's lifetime commitment to equal justice for all.
  • A Chicago native, Justice Stevens served 35 years as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, dedicating his life to improving the justice system.
  • "On behalf of NGE, I congratulate Steve on receiving the Justice Stevens award.

US Sports Camps Announces Play Without Limits Project Scholarship Program

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- US Sports Camps, the official provider of Nike Sports Camps, today announces the launch of the Play Without Limits Project, an initiative that seeks to increase access to sports and educational opportunities by providing athletes ages 8 to 18 with summer camp scholarships. Play Without Limits Project removes barriers that can prevent students from enhancing their athletic skills, improving their sportsmanship and connecting with their peers.

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  • Play Without Limits Project removes barriers that can prevent students from enhancing their athletic skills, improving their sportsmanship and connecting with their peers.
  • Play Without Limits Project removes barriers that can prevent students from enhancing their athletic skills, improving their sportsmanship and connecting with their peers.
  • Next year, US Sports Camps plans to expand the program, offering scholarships for a wider variety of sports camps across more locations.
  • Interested parents, coaches and athletes can visit Play Without Limits Project Scholarship https://www.cognitoforms.com/AmericasCharities/PlayWithoutLimitsProjectS... for more information about the application process.

CME Group Inc. Names Slate of Director Nominees

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CME Group Inc. today announced its slate of candidates for its board of directors for election at the company's annual meeting to be held Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CME Group Inc. today announced its slate of candidates for its board of directors for election at the company's annual meeting to be held Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
  • In addition, the CME Group Nominating and Governance Committee is recommending the following individuals for election by CME Group's Class B shareholders.
  • CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates , equity indexes , foreign exchange , energy , agricultural products and metals .
  • In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing.

Ana Dutra Joins CarParts.com Board

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CarParts.com , (NASDAQ: PRTS) a leading e-commerce auto parts company dedicated to getting drivers back on the road, today announces that it has appointed Ana Dutra to its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CarParts.com , (NASDAQ: PRTS) a leading e-commerce auto parts company dedicated to getting drivers back on the road, today announces that it has appointed Ana Dutra to its board of directors.
  • Dutra previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Korn/Ferry Consulting from 2007 until 2013, when she founded Mandala Global Advisors, Inc., where she currently serves as CEO.
  • On January 10, 2022, the directors of CarParts.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS) appointed Ana Dutra as a new independent member to the Board of Directors to serve until the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders.
  • "Ana brings with her a lot of experience in the board room dealing with complex issues facing CEOs today.

C. John Mostofi Joins Hilco Global Holding Company Management Team as Executive Vice President - Capital Solutions

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Monday, September 13, 2021
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CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hilco Global ( www.hilcoglobal.com ), the privately held diversified financial services company, announced today that it has hired the long time Bank of America senior executive C. John Mostofi as Executive Vice President Capital Solutions.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hilco Global ( www.hilcoglobal.com ), the privately held diversified financial services company, announced today that it has hired the long time Bank of America senior executive C. John Mostofi as Executive Vice President Capital Solutions.
  • C. John Mostofi will join the global holding company executive team to manage the expansion of the firms overall Capital Solutions practice.
  • Mostofi will work closely with all Hilco Operating Companies to deliver bespoke integrated capital deployment solutions in event-driven and other opportunistic special situations.
  • Prior to joining Hilco Global, C. John Mostofi previously served as an Executive Vice Chairman to Global Commercial Banking at Bank of America.