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J.B. Hunt’s Workplace Culture Continues to Earn National Recognition From Newsweek

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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“Our workplace culture centers on building an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered,” said Brad Hicks, president of Highway Services and executive vice president of People at J.B. Hunt.

Key Points: 
  • “Our workplace culture centers on building an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered,” said Brad Hicks, president of Highway Services and executive vice president of People at J.B. Hunt.
  • “It enables us to develop better strategic solutions for our customers, and these continued recognitions from national outlets like Newsweek are a testament to our company’s progress.”
    This is the third and largest recognition the company has received from Newsweek.
  • Earlier this year, the outlet named J.B. Hunt among America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women, and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters.
  • The company continues to create opportunities where everyone feels seen, heard, valued, enabled and empowered to succeed.

ROYAL CANIN NORTH AMERICA NAMES KIRA BEST, VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES FOR CHEWY

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Canin, a division of Mars, Incorporated, is pleased to announce Kira Best, Vice President, Sales – Chewy, will report to Daryn Brown, Regional President Royal Canin North America, effective June 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ST. CHARLES, Mo., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Canin, a division of Mars, Incorporated, is pleased to announce Kira Best, Vice President, Sales – Chewy, will report to Daryn Brown, Regional President Royal Canin North America, effective June 1, 2023.
  • With the addition of this role, the Royal Canin North America Leadership Team now contains five female leaders, nearly 42% of all senior leaders across the business.
  • In her previous role, Kira has strengthened relationships to fuel our purpose and progress the partnership in a mutual manner for Chewy, one of the company's largest customers.
  • Kira has an incredible plan for growth, including career pathing within the business unit and e-commerce.

J.B. Hunt’s People-Focused Culture Earns National Recognitions From Forbes and Newsweek for Workplace Excellence

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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The three accolades demonstrate the company’s commitment to creating a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, valued, respected, safe and heard.

Key Points: 
  • The three accolades demonstrate the company’s commitment to creating a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, valued, respected, safe and heard.
  • “It all begins with taking care of our people,” said Shelley Simpson, president of J.B. Hunt.
  • The company’s ERGs work to meet the needs of female, Latino, veteran, African American, LGBTQIA+ employees and Asian American and Pacific Islanders.
  • Newsweek determined its list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women based on a survey conducted among 37,000 employed females.

J.B. Hunt, University of Arkansas Collaboration Focuses on Future of Supply Chain

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, and the University of Arkansas announced the Sam M. Walton College of Business program for studying supply chain, ranked number one by Gartner, has officially been renamed the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management.

Key Points: 
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, and the University of Arkansas announced the Sam M. Walton College of Business program for studying supply chain, ranked number one by Gartner, has officially been renamed the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    "J.B. Hunt and the University of Arkansas are shaping the future of supply chain, not just in Northwest Arkansas, but across the country," said Shelley Simpson, president of J.B. Hunt.
  • "Together, we are preparing future leaders who will grow with the industry to meet evolving supply chain challenges.
  • J.B. Hunt and Walton College have worked closely together since the department was established, beginning with the J.B. Hunt Supply Chain University in 2014.

Algorand's 2022 Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Report Recommends a Hybrid Approach to Increase Efficiency and Competitiveness in the Digital Economy

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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BOSTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Algorand research team today publishes "Issuing Central Bank Digital Currency Using Algorand," a new report capturing insights from more than a year of continued research into how CBDCs are unfolding at central banks around the world. The authors propose a hybrid CBDC model, built on a private instance of a public blockchain such as Algorand, in a two-tier retail system. In this model, central banks have full control over the CBDC, while simultaneously enabling licensed service providers (LSPs) such as commercial banks, remittance providers, and other fintech companies, to facilitate distribution and transactions. Compared to traditional systems, blockchain-based retail CBDCs also promote broader financial inclusion, especially for those in the informal economy who might face difficulty opening a conventional bank account. Overall, in comparison to a traditional centralized digital currency, the proposed design will be simpler and more economical to implement and manage for central banks at scale. 

Key Points: 
  • Compared to traditional systems, blockchain-based retail CBDCs also promote broader financial inclusion, especially for those in the informal economy who might face difficulty opening a conventional bank account.
  • Overall, in comparison to a traditional centralized digital currency, the proposed design will be simpler and more economical to implement and manage for central banks at scale.
  • Also included in the report:
    The Benefits of Central Bank Digital Currency: Highlights four key trends of the digital era and explains why these provide a challenge for central banks.
  • Designing Efficient CBDC: Outlines principles for designing efficient central bank digital currencies that Algorand has identified through our various CBDC projects.

Algorand's 2022 Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Report Recommends a Hybrid Approach to Increase Efficiency and Competitiveness in the Digital Economy

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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BOSTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Algorand research team today publishes "Issuing Central Bank Digital Currency Using Algorand," a new report capturing insights from more than a year of continued research into how CBDCs are unfolding at central banks around the world. The authors propose a hybrid CBDC model, built on a private instance of a public blockchain such as Algorand, in a two-tier retail system. In this model, central banks have full control over the CBDC, while simultaneously enabling licensed service providers (LSPs) such as commercial banks, remittance providers, and other fintech companies, to facilitate distribution and transactions. Compared to traditional systems, blockchain-based retail CBDCs also promote broader financial inclusion, especially for those in the informal economy who might face difficulty opening a conventional bank account. Overall, in comparison to a traditional centralized digital currency, the proposed design will be simpler and more economical to implement and manage for central banks at scale. 

Key Points: 
  • Overall, in comparison to a traditional centralized digital currency, the proposed design will be simpler and more economical to implement and manage for central banks at scale.
  • These trends directly challenge one of the key tasks of a Central Bank: ensuring price stability.
  • Also included in the report:
    The Benefits of Central Bank Digital Currency: Highlights four key trends of the digital era and explains why these provide a challenge for central banks.
  • Designing Efficient CBDC: Outlines principles for designing efficient central bank digital currencies that Algorand has identified through our various CBDC projects.

Caddo Mountain Spring Water, LLC Announces New Appointment to Its Shareholder Advisory Board

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Ark., Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caddo Mountain Spring Water, LLC "Caddo" has appointed Dudley Shollmier, of Little Rock, Arkansas, to its Shareholder Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Ark., Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caddo Mountain Spring Water, LLC "Caddo" has appointed Dudley Shollmier, of Little Rock, Arkansas, to its Shareholder Advisory Board.
  • Barry Davidson - the Founder/CEO of Caddo had this to say about Dudley: "He is an excellent addition to our Shareholder Advisory Board group.
  • The following are also Caddo Shareholder Advisory Board members:
    Craig Rennie, Ph.D., of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • For additional information, please contact Barry Davidson - CEO/Managing Member/Founder, Caddo Mountain Spring Water, LLC via email at [email protected]

Fractyl Health Appoints Kelly Barnes to the Company’s Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Fractyl Health, an organ editing metabolic therapeutics company focused on pioneering a new approach to the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), today announced the appointment of Kelly Barnes to the companys board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Fractyl Health, an organ editing metabolic therapeutics company focused on pioneering a new approach to the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), today announced the appointment of Kelly Barnes to the companys board of directors.
  • Kelly Barnes has a storied 30+ year career as a visionary, forward-thinking, and transformational leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
  • I am thrilled to join the Fractyl Health board as it works to fulfill its mission.
  • Ms. Barnes currently serves on the board of directors of Included Health and is a member of the Executive Advisory Board for the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas.