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Parathon Names Chandler Barron President to Lead Rapid Expansion

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parathon by JDA eHealth Systems, a leading health care technology company focused on navigating the complex and constantly changing revenue cycle landscape, has named Chandler Barron president. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Barron will drive strategic growth by providing more hospitals and health systems across the country with Parathon's proprietary and patented revenue cycle management and payer contract management solution.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parathon by JDA eHealth Systems , a leading health care technology company focused on navigating the complex and constantly changing revenue cycle landscape, has named Chandler Barron president.
"Chandler brings a wealth of experience and talent that will add valuable leadership and propel growth at Parathon," said James Dudley, Parathon's CEO and founding partner.
Barron has spent his career successfully managing notable health care sales and software development teams, and previously served as Parathon's executive vice president of business development since 2022.
In his new role, Barron will lead the company's efforts to help provider organizations increase revenue and streamline operations through contract management solutions built on its unique Parallel Database™.

F.L.Putnam's Robertson Breed Named #2 in Maine on Barron's 2024 Top 1,200 Financial Advisors List

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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and PORTLAND, Maine, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company today announced that Robertson P. Breed, CFA® has been named to the Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list, ranking #2 in Maine.

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and PORTLAND, Maine, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company today announced that Robertson P. Breed, CFA® has been named to the Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list, ranking #2 in Maine.
Breed is a Co-Founding Board Member of the CFA Society Maine and serves on the Investment Committees of the Maine Community College System and The Mitchell Institute.
He also has a long association with several local non-profit organizations including Maine Initiatives, which supports social, economic, and environmental causes throughout Maine.
The Barron's 2024 ranking of the Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list is based on data provided by approximately 6,000 of the nation's most productive advisors as of 9/30/23.

Dow Jones and Columbia Journalism School Announce London Expansion of HBCU Media Collective

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, and Columbia Journalism School today announced the expansion of the annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Media Collective. Now in its second year, the HBCU Media Collective has added an international component to boost students' awareness of global opportunities while enhancing newsroom diversity and promoting financial literacy for participating students.

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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, and Columbia Journalism School today announced the expansion of the annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Media Collective.
"Our continued partnership with Dow Jones offers a dynamic, transformative opportunity to a second cohort of students," said Dr. Jelani Cobb, Dean of the Columbia Journalism School.
"The expansion of the HBCU Media Collective underscores the shared commitment we have with Columbia in developing bespoke learning opportunities to identify and mentor the next generation of aspiring journalists," said Brent Jones, SVP of Training, Culture & Community at Dow Jones.
The HBCU Media Collective is one of many opportunities Dow Jones offers to encourage careers in financial journalism and as part of its commitment to building an even stronger workplace culture.

Trex Ranked Among Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for 2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking and railing, and a leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, is proud to announce its inclusion in Barron's prestigious list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies for 2024 .

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Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking and railing, and a leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, is proud to announce its inclusion in Barron's prestigious list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies for 2024 .
In its debut appearance, Trex came in at #68 and is the only decking brand to be included on this year’s list.
The full list of Barron’s Top Sustainable Companies of 2024 can be found here .
To learn more about Trex Company and its commitment to sustainability or to download the company’s latest ESG Report, visit Trex.com .

JLL Earns Top 10 spot on Barron's Most Sustainable Companies List

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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CHICAGO, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, JLL (NYSE: JLL) has been named to Barron's 2024 list of the Most Sustainable U.S. Companies, which scores companies based on a variety of environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, measures.

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For fifth year, firm recognized for strong environmental, social and governance efforts
CHICAGO, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, JLL (NYSE: JLL) has been named to Barron's 2024 list of the Most Sustainable U.S. Companies, which scores companies based on a variety of environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, measures.
"We are honored to be consistently recognized by Barron's for our efforts to embed ESG into our company," says Erin Meezan, Chief Sustainability Officer for JLL.
"Our inclusion on this list underscores how focused we are on shaping the future of real estate for a better world.
JLL continues to be recognized globally for its ethics, corporate citizenship and commitment to sustainability and has received the following awards in the last year:

Hormel Foods Hosts Student Winners of its 13th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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AUSTIN, Minn., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Three winners of the 13th annual Hormel Foods MLK essay contest visited the company's World Headquarters on Wednesday, Feb. 28, to read their winning essays to Hormel Foods team members. Three students – Yvanna Lopez from Austin, Minnesota; Madison Blair from Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Aisha Mohamed from Barron, Wisconsin – claimed the top honors among hundreds of entries from 15 schools this year.

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AUSTIN, Minn., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Three winners of the 13th annual Hormel Foods MLK essay contest visited the company's World Headquarters on Wednesday, Feb. 28, to read their winning essays to Hormel Foods team members.
The Hormel Foods Black Leaders & Allies Advancing Cultural Knowledge (BLAACK) business resource group sponsors the annual essay competition for elementary and middle school students across the United States.
Contestants are asked to write an essay with the theme, "What Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Means to Me."
"When I think of Dr. Martin Luther King I think freedom, bravery, and perseverance," Madison Blair said in her essay.

McCormick & Company Named to Barron's Most Sustainable U.S. Companies List

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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HUNT VALLEY, Md., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today announced that it has been recognized on the 2024 Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list released by Barron's Magazine.

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HUNT VALLEY, Md., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today announced that it has been recognized on the 2024 Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list released by Barron's Magazine.
This is McCormick's sixth appearance on the prestigious list, which evaluates publicly traded U.S. companies across a variety of environmental, social, and governance measures.
"McCormick is proud to be recognized on the Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list this year," said Brendan Foley, President and Chief Executive Officer for McCormick and Company.
1 most sustainable company in the world in the Food Products Industry by the Corporate Knights' Global 100 Sustainability Index, which honored the Company for the eighth consecutive year.

Steward Partners Elevates Wealth Management and Retirement Planning Services with Pontera

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pontera, the fintech company helping retirement savers receive professional 401(k) management from their trusted financial advisor, and Steward Partners Global Advisory ("Steward Partners"), a full-service, employee-owned, independent financial services firm, have announced a new partnership. Now overseeing more than $32 billion in client assets, Steward Partners is paving a path for its advisors to manage retirement plan accounts securely through its Advised Retirement Plan Account platform, powered by Pontera.

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Now overseeing more than $32 billion in client assets, Steward Partners is paving a path for its advisors to manage retirement plan accounts securely through its Advised Retirement Plan Account platform, powered by Pontera.
Steward Partners' collaboration with Pontera is a natural extension of its innovative approach to wealth management.
"The synergy between Steward Partners and Pontera is a natural extension of our innovative approach to financial advisory services," remarked Jim Gold , Chief Executive Officer of Steward Partners.
"Together, we are committed to enhancing the already impressive suite of services that Steward Partners offers—empowering advisors to deliver the best possible retirement outcomes to clients."

Mesirow Broadens Wealth Management Capabilities with Appointment of Estate Planning Specialist Rebecca Solomon

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, today announced the appointment of Rebecca Solomon as an Estate Planning Specialist within its Wealth Management group.

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CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, today announced the appointment of Rebecca Solomon as an Estate Planning Specialist within its Wealth Management group.
In her new role, Rebecca will serve as a centralized, specialized estate planning resource for Mesirow's Wealth Advisor teams, enhancing the firm's ability to deliver customized, comprehensive wealth plans to its clients.
Rebecca's extensive experience encompasses estate planning, estate tax reduction strategies, business succession, and philanthropic planning.
"Rebecca's appointment as an Estate Planning Specialist underscores Mesirow's commitment to delivering comprehensive and tailored wealth planning solutions to our clients," said Brian Price , Head of Mesirow Advisory Services.

WATERS 2023 ESG REPORT HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED PROGRESS TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

MILFORD, Mass., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today issued its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, highlighting the company's progress towards advancing its sustainability goals. The report also highlights Waters practices that support customers in their sustainability initiatives in areas such as products that consume less energy and reduced packaging material used in shipping.

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MILFORD, Mass., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today issued its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, highlighting the company's progress towards advancing its sustainability goals.
The report also highlights Waters practices that support customers in their sustainability initiatives in areas such as products that consume less energy and reduced packaging material used in shipping.
Reported continued progress against objectives via industry frameworks such as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
These include Barron's 2023 100 Most Sustainable Companies U.S. list; Dow Jones Sustainability Index; Newsweek – America's Greenest Companies 2024; USA Today – America's Climate Leaders 2023; 2023 EcoVadis Silver Medal; 2023 Biobase New Leaf Award (China); and U.S. News & World Report – Best Companies to Work for 2023.