MONTREAL, Aug. 19, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Today, Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined Denis Coderre, Mayor of Montreal, to pay tribute and recognize the men and women who served Canada during the Second World War.
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Canada, City of Montreal unveil new Dieppe commemorative plaque to mark the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid
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Dallas police and fire pay, Chinese IP probe, WW II veterans, Nazis, Mike Rawlings, Salvation Army
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The American Legion 99th National Convention Highlights
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Legion: Sunday, Aug. 20 11:00 a.m. Patriotic Memorial Service- Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Hall #4, 1st Floor National Anthem – Neal McCoy, Country Music Legend 4:00 p.m. American Legion National Convention Parade: – Virginia Street and 4th Street BOTH EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Great Photo opportunity Monday, Aug. 21 9:00 a.m. 100th Anniversary Workshop, Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Room C1, 1st Fl. OPEN TO ALL VETERANS AND THE PUBLIC Tuesday,
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Decision due on 'lifeline' service for Grampian veterans
BBC Local News: North-East Scotland and Northern Isles -- Funding is under threat for the Aberdeen facility, one of eight for armed forces veterans in Scotland.
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United States: New Jersey Expands Protection For United States Armed Forces Members And Veterans Under New Jersey Law Against Discrimination - Ford & Harrison LLP
Governor Chris Christie signed into law New Jersey Senate Bill S726, expanding the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination to prohibit all forms of discrimination against members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
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Trident University International Names New University College Dean
Dr. Lisa Mohanty has been named Dean of Trident’s University College. Dr. Mohanty, who joined Trident in 2008, is an accomplished administrator, researcher, and course developer.
Cypress, CA (PRWEB) August 21, 2017
Dr. Lisa Mohanty has been named Dean of Trident University International’s (Trident) University College, effective August 14th.
Dr. Mohanty, who joined Trident in 2008, previously served as Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and New Programs. Prior to that she was Department Chair for Student Orientation and Social Sciences in University College. Some of the other roles she has held include Associate Coordinating Professor and Program Director for General Education.
“During her time at Trident, Dr. Mohanty’s leadership and student-first approach has helped to build a culture of academic excellence,” said Dr. Mihaela Tanasescu, Provost and Chief Academic Officer. “Her commitment to Trident’s core values will help University College to see continued success in the coming years.”
In addition, Dr. Mohanty has played a key role in course development and academic administration at Trident, having served as chair of both the Curriculum Committee and General Education Committee.
Dr. Mohanty is an experienced researcher whose areas of expertise include economics, business administration, and feminist economics. In 2013, she was invited to the UN (United Nations) Women to present her paper “Race, Power, and the Subprime/Foreclosure Crisis: A Meso Analysis” and published a paper on polygyny in Feminist Economics.
Her dedication to her work and students was recognized in 2015 with an Award for Academic Excellence, presented by Trident’s Board of Trustees.
Trident, a 100% online university that has been in operation since 1998, is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Active duty military, veterans, National Guard, and military dependents make up 79% of the University’s student population, and Trident is proud to employ many veterans at its faculty, staff, and management levels. Of Trident’s 30,000 alumni, more than 22,000 have a military affiliation.
About Trident University
Founded in 1998, Trident University International (Trident) is a leading online postsecondary university serving adult learners. Trident developed the Trident Learning Model, which employs case-based learning in an online setting to teach real-world relevant critical thinking skills to enhance the lives and careers of students. Trident offers high-quality bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, led by a qualified faculty team, over 80% of whom have doctoral degrees. Visit http://www.trident.edu, Trident’s Facebook page, or call at (855) 290-0290 to learn more about Trident's wide range of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Reported by PRWeb 12 hours ago.
Cypress, CA (PRWEB) August 21, 2017
Dr. Lisa Mohanty has been named Dean of Trident University International’s (Trident) University College, effective August 14th.
Dr. Mohanty, who joined Trident in 2008, previously served as Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and New Programs. Prior to that she was Department Chair for Student Orientation and Social Sciences in University College. Some of the other roles she has held include Associate Coordinating Professor and Program Director for General Education.
“During her time at Trident, Dr. Mohanty’s leadership and student-first approach has helped to build a culture of academic excellence,” said Dr. Mihaela Tanasescu, Provost and Chief Academic Officer. “Her commitment to Trident’s core values will help University College to see continued success in the coming years.”
In addition, Dr. Mohanty has played a key role in course development and academic administration at Trident, having served as chair of both the Curriculum Committee and General Education Committee.
Dr. Mohanty is an experienced researcher whose areas of expertise include economics, business administration, and feminist economics. In 2013, she was invited to the UN (United Nations) Women to present her paper “Race, Power, and the Subprime/Foreclosure Crisis: A Meso Analysis” and published a paper on polygyny in Feminist Economics.
Her dedication to her work and students was recognized in 2015 with an Award for Academic Excellence, presented by Trident’s Board of Trustees.
Trident, a 100% online university that has been in operation since 1998, is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Active duty military, veterans, National Guard, and military dependents make up 79% of the University’s student population, and Trident is proud to employ many veterans at its faculty, staff, and management levels. Of Trident’s 30,000 alumni, more than 22,000 have a military affiliation.
About Trident University
Founded in 1998, Trident University International (Trident) is a leading online postsecondary university serving adult learners. Trident developed the Trident Learning Model, which employs case-based learning in an online setting to teach real-world relevant critical thinking skills to enhance the lives and careers of students. Trident offers high-quality bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, led by a qualified faculty team, over 80% of whom have doctoral degrees. Visit http://www.trident.edu, Trident’s Facebook page, or call at (855) 290-0290 to learn more about Trident's wide range of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Reported by PRWeb 12 hours ago.
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Communications Association Intensifies Anti-Fraud Efforts with Addition of Industry Veterans to Board
BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CFCA--iconectiv’s Stephen Ornadel elected to Communications Fraud Control Association (CFCA) Board of Directors
Reported by Business Wire 5 hours ago.
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Gainsight(TM) Ranks No. 102 on the 2017 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 3843%
Customer Success Leader Announces Addition of Chandar Pattabhiram and Dan Rogers to Board of Advisors
NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. magazine today ranked Gainsight(TM), the Customer Success Company , No. 102 on its 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment- independent small and midsized businesses. Companies such as Microsoft, Dell, Domino's Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees of the Inc. 5000.
"It's an incredible honor to be recognized by Inc. for a second time and to be counted among some of the most pioneering companies in the country," said Nick Mehta, Chief Executive Officer at Gainsight. "This validation is yet another proof point that Customer Success is gaining momentum as a fundamental imperative in the modern economy. We're thrilled to be part of that journey."
The 2017 Inc. 5000, unveiled online at Inc.com and with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc. (available on newsstands August 16), is the most competitive crop in the list's history. The average company on the list achieved a mind-boggling three-year average growth of 481%. The Inc. 5000's aggregate revenue is $206 billion, and the companies on the list collectively generated 619,500 jobs over the past three years. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000 .
"The Inc. 5000 is the most persuasive evidence I know that the American Dream is still alive," says Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. "The founders and CEOs of the Inc. 5000 tell us they think determination, risk taking, and vision were the keys to their success, and I believe them."
The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring all the companies on the list will be held from October 10 through 12, 2017 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA. Speakers include some of the greatest entrepreneurs of this and past generations, such as former Ford president Alan Mullaly, FUBU CEO and founder and "Shark Tank" star Daymond John, Dollar Shave Club founder Michael Dubin, researcher and #1 New York Times bestseller Brené Brown, and Gravity Payments' founder and CEO Dan Price.
*More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000*
* Methodology
* The 2017 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2013 to 2016. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2013. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent-not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies-as of December 31, 2016. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2013 is $100,000; the minimum for 2016 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.'s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000 .
* Gainsight Announces New Additions to Board of Advisors
* In an effort to double down on Gainsight's marketing strategy and execution, the company announced today the addition of two industry veterans to its board of advisors -- Chandar Pattabhiram, Chief Marketing Officer at Coupa Software and Dan Rogers, Chief Marketing Officer at ServiceNow. These two transformative leaders will each lend their expertise in demand generation, product marketing, marketing operations and other growth-oriented marketing disciplines to push Gainsight closer to its ambition as it seeks to build and scale the Customer Success industry and software category.
"It's an absolute privilege to welcome Chandar and Dan to the Gainsight advisory board as we look towards the next chapter of growth for the company," said Anthony Kennada, Chief Marketing Officer at Gainsight. "These innovators are inspiring examples of category-leading marketers who have built high-power growth engines within their organizations -- we're incredibly humbled to have them join our mission of building the next great category of enterprise software in Customer Success."
Chandar Pattabhiram currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Coupa Software. Prior to joining Coupa, Pattabhiram recently was CMO at Marketo where he was in charge of positioning Marketo as the digital marketing industry's innovation leader. Previously, Pattabhiram was head of worldwide marketing for Badgeville and vice president of product and channel marketing at IBM Cast Iron Systems. Pattabhiram also spent years at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) as an advisor to Fortune 500 companies. In 2017, LinkedIn named Pattabhiram as one of the top 5 CMOs to follow for thought-leadership in digital marketing.
Dan Rogers is ServiceNow's Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to joining ServiceNow, he was Chief Marketing Officer at Symantec. Before Symantec, Rogers held positions as Chief Marketing Officer of the EMEA region at Salesforce, Head of Global Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Demand Generation for Amazon Web Services, and previously served in senior marketing and product management roles at Microsoft. Rogers earned a B.A. in economics and is a Fulbright Scholar and Baker Scholar from Harvard Business School.
* About Inc. Media:
* Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Winner of the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 18,000,000 today. For more information, visit www.inc.com .
The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list of the nation's most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates their remarkable achievements. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.
For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/ .
* About Gainsight
* Gainsight(TM), the Customer Success company, helps businesses grow faster by reducing churn, increasing upsell, and driving customer advocacy. Gainsight's product helps you touch customers effectively, track customer health consistently and transform the way your company orients around the customer. Gainsight provides a 360° view of customers and drives retention across Customer Success, sales, marketing, executive and product management. Learn how leading companies like Adobe, Box, DocuSign, HPE, Marketo and Workday use Gainsight to help their customers succeed at www.gainsight.com .
*Connect with Gainsight:*
Blog: www.gainsight.com/blog
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GainsightHQ
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Gainsight
Media Contact
Gainsight
Brian Brannon
(602) 828-1618
bbrannon@gainsight.com
Inc. Media
Drew Kerr
212-849-8250
drew@four-corners.com
--------------------This announcement is distributed by NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions on behalf of NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions clients.
The issuer of this announcement warrants that they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.
Source: Gainsight via GlobeNewswire
HUG#2128280 Reported by GlobeNewswire 5 hours ago.
NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. magazine today ranked Gainsight(TM), the Customer Success Company , No. 102 on its 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment- independent small and midsized businesses. Companies such as Microsoft, Dell, Domino's Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees of the Inc. 5000.
"It's an incredible honor to be recognized by Inc. for a second time and to be counted among some of the most pioneering companies in the country," said Nick Mehta, Chief Executive Officer at Gainsight. "This validation is yet another proof point that Customer Success is gaining momentum as a fundamental imperative in the modern economy. We're thrilled to be part of that journey."
The 2017 Inc. 5000, unveiled online at Inc.com and with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc. (available on newsstands August 16), is the most competitive crop in the list's history. The average company on the list achieved a mind-boggling three-year average growth of 481%. The Inc. 5000's aggregate revenue is $206 billion, and the companies on the list collectively generated 619,500 jobs over the past three years. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000 .
"The Inc. 5000 is the most persuasive evidence I know that the American Dream is still alive," says Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. "The founders and CEOs of the Inc. 5000 tell us they think determination, risk taking, and vision were the keys to their success, and I believe them."
The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring all the companies on the list will be held from October 10 through 12, 2017 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA. Speakers include some of the greatest entrepreneurs of this and past generations, such as former Ford president Alan Mullaly, FUBU CEO and founder and "Shark Tank" star Daymond John, Dollar Shave Club founder Michael Dubin, researcher and #1 New York Times bestseller Brené Brown, and Gravity Payments' founder and CEO Dan Price.
*More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000*
* Methodology
* The 2017 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2013 to 2016. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2013. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent-not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies-as of December 31, 2016. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2013 is $100,000; the minimum for 2016 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.'s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000 .
* Gainsight Announces New Additions to Board of Advisors
* In an effort to double down on Gainsight's marketing strategy and execution, the company announced today the addition of two industry veterans to its board of advisors -- Chandar Pattabhiram, Chief Marketing Officer at Coupa Software and Dan Rogers, Chief Marketing Officer at ServiceNow. These two transformative leaders will each lend their expertise in demand generation, product marketing, marketing operations and other growth-oriented marketing disciplines to push Gainsight closer to its ambition as it seeks to build and scale the Customer Success industry and software category.
"It's an absolute privilege to welcome Chandar and Dan to the Gainsight advisory board as we look towards the next chapter of growth for the company," said Anthony Kennada, Chief Marketing Officer at Gainsight. "These innovators are inspiring examples of category-leading marketers who have built high-power growth engines within their organizations -- we're incredibly humbled to have them join our mission of building the next great category of enterprise software in Customer Success."
Chandar Pattabhiram currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Coupa Software. Prior to joining Coupa, Pattabhiram recently was CMO at Marketo where he was in charge of positioning Marketo as the digital marketing industry's innovation leader. Previously, Pattabhiram was head of worldwide marketing for Badgeville and vice president of product and channel marketing at IBM Cast Iron Systems. Pattabhiram also spent years at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) as an advisor to Fortune 500 companies. In 2017, LinkedIn named Pattabhiram as one of the top 5 CMOs to follow for thought-leadership in digital marketing.
Dan Rogers is ServiceNow's Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to joining ServiceNow, he was Chief Marketing Officer at Symantec. Before Symantec, Rogers held positions as Chief Marketing Officer of the EMEA region at Salesforce, Head of Global Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Demand Generation for Amazon Web Services, and previously served in senior marketing and product management roles at Microsoft. Rogers earned a B.A. in economics and is a Fulbright Scholar and Baker Scholar from Harvard Business School.
* About Inc. Media:
* Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Winner of the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 18,000,000 today. For more information, visit www.inc.com .
The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list of the nation's most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates their remarkable achievements. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.
For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/ .
* About Gainsight
* Gainsight(TM), the Customer Success company, helps businesses grow faster by reducing churn, increasing upsell, and driving customer advocacy. Gainsight's product helps you touch customers effectively, track customer health consistently and transform the way your company orients around the customer. Gainsight provides a 360° view of customers and drives retention across Customer Success, sales, marketing, executive and product management. Learn how leading companies like Adobe, Box, DocuSign, HPE, Marketo and Workday use Gainsight to help their customers succeed at www.gainsight.com .
*Connect with Gainsight:*
Blog: www.gainsight.com/blog
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GainsightHQ
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Gainsight
Media Contact
Gainsight
Brian Brannon
(602) 828-1618
bbrannon@gainsight.com
Inc. Media
Drew Kerr
212-849-8250
drew@four-corners.com
--------------------This announcement is distributed by NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions on behalf of NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions clients.
The issuer of this announcement warrants that they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.
Source: Gainsight via GlobeNewswire
HUG#2128280 Reported by GlobeNewswire 5 hours ago.
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Eat'n Park among four inductees to Pittsburgh AdFed's 2017 Hall of Fame
Agency veterans Binstock, Blattner and Arbutina to be honored.
Reported by bizjournals 4 hours ago.
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Better Business Bureau Institute Honors Four Outstanding Businesses for Leadership, Character and Organizational Ethics
The Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust today announced the winners of the 2017 BBB International Torch Awards for Ethics.
Arlington, Virginia (PRWEB) August 21, 2017
The Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust today announced the winners of the 2017 BBB International Torch Awards for Ethics. These awards are presented to businesses in recognition of best practices in leadership character, and organizational ethics. The winners are:· Tri-City Transmissions, Tempe, AZ (category 1 – 1-10 employees)
· Coastal Payroll Service, San Diego, CA (category 2 – 11-99 employees)
· Baker Electric Solar, Escondido, CA (category 3 – 100-499 employees)
· WPS Health Solutions, Madison, WI (category 4 – 500 or more employees)
“These companies deserve public recognition for the steps they take each day to ensure ethical treatment of their customers, employees, vendors and suppliers, stakeholders, and the communities in which they do business,” said Genie Barton, President of the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust.
Winners and finalists are selected by an independent panel of judges. Businesses are evaluated against criteria including leadership character; commitment to and demonstration of ethical practices in the marketplace; high standard of behavior toward customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and communities; truthfulness and accuracy of advertising and sales practices; ethical reputation among industry peers and communities in which they do business; and training and communications programs to assist employees in carrying out established ethics policies. To be eligible for entry in the BBB International Torch Award for Ethics, a business must first be a winner of their local BBB award program.
About the Winners
Tri-City Transmission, Tempe, AZ
Purchased in 2006 by Owner Dave Riccio, Tri-City Transmission is a family-owned auto repair shop that specializes in service, repair, and replacement of automotive transmissions in Tempe, Arizona. The company’s pledge is “We do the right things, for the right reasons, even when no one is looking.” The company prides itself on providing honest, reliable, and trustworthy service to each of its customers. From its leadership commitment to the industry, to customer interactions, to its innovative approach to hiring the right people, everything is done with a purpose and is a reflection of the company’s values and commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards. Staff gets to work in a collaborative environment where everyone is encouraged to give their feedback and ideas, as well as receive team bonuses for work well done. Tri-City Transmission is recognized nationally by the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association as an industry leader and contributor. The company is also a winner of the 2016 BBB Torch Award for Ethics, presented by the Better Business Bureau serving Greater Arizona.
Coastal Payroll Service, San Diego, CA
Founded in 2007, Coastal Payroll Services provides human capital management solutions for employers across the United States. The dedication to providing ethical and honest service begins with the company’s executive team who believes in leading by example; always putting its clients and employees first and abiding by a set of values that govern their daily actions. Coastal Payroll employees undergo a rigorous interview process that includes personality and problem solving tests to ensure each employee align with the company’s culture and values. Employees enjoy generous work perks and benefits like company fun days, time off to volunteer at events, tuition reimbursement, wellness months and much more. Coastal Payroll is active in leading payroll industry organizations promoting best practices and helping companies stay abreast of industry news, compliance, and regulations. The company has received numerous recognitions including being named one of San Diego’s 150 Fastest Growing Companies, Fortune Magazine’s #29 best small business to work for in the country, as well as consistently landing a spot on the Inc. 5000 list. Coastal Payroll is also a winner of the 2016 BBB Torch Award, presented by the San Diego Better Business Bureau.
Baker Electric Solar, Escondido, CA
Family-owned and operated since 1938, Baker Electric Solar is committed to delivering premium solar and home battery systems to homeowners across Southern California. Baker prides itself on doing business “The Baker Way” – requiring a solid set of ethics including honesty, integrity, and responsiveness. Regular customer feedback and reviews ensures that every Baker team member is held responsible for delivering an extraordinary customer experience through the demonstration of those ethics and best-in-class skills. Because the company does not subcontract, homeowners have peace of mind that they will work directly with Baker throughout the process of system design and installation and for any service after installation. In addition, the company’s 25-year workmanship warranty, unique in the industry, provides further assurance to homeowners. Recognizing its most important asset, Baker’s annual Leroy Awards honor a select few employees whose significant contributions to the business and its customers serve as real-life examples of the “The Baker Way”. Employees also receive competitive pay, end of year goal bonuses, on-going training, anniversary celebrations, holiday parties, wellness seminars and team building events. Baker Electric Solar has been recognized on both local and national levels for its service and contributions to the rise of renewable energy in Southern California. The company is also a winner of the 2016 BBB Torch Awards presented by the San Diego Better Business Bureau.
WPS Health Solutions, Madison, WI
With roots dating back to 1946, WPS Health Solutions is committed to conducting business with honesty and integrity, and strives to exceed its customers’ expectations for excellence and service. WPS is a not-for-profit health insurer and administers health benefits for millions of seniors, active-duty military, veterans, and their families. The heart of the company’s corporate responsibility efforts is the Code of Conduct, a guiding document that helps employees live up to its core values: Individual Responsibility; Mutual Respect; Customer Focused; Driven and Passionate. They take an active role in the health and well-being of the communities their customers and employees call home. Their key areas of support include women’s and children’s health, and support of military personnel and veterans. For the past eight years, WPS Health Solutions has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere® Institute. It also is a winner of the 2016 BBB Torch Awards for Business Ethics and Integrity, presented by the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau Foundation.
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Three additional businesses were name finalists in the competition. They are:· Gary’s Heating & Air Conditioning, an air conditioning and heating service company located in Amarillo, TX, for its dedication to excellent customer service, providing quality workmanship and exceptional hiring practices.
· Hawaii Employer’s Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. a provider of workers’ compensation insurance located in Honolulu, HI, for its best in class customer service, training in safety and risk management, and maintaining a healthy, collaborative and supportive work environment for all its employees.
· Weather Tight, an exterior home remodeler, located in West Allis, WI, for creating a positive work environment for its team to grow and thrive.
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About the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust
The BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust is the educational foundation of the Council of Better Business Bureaus and a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Its goal is to advance trust in the marketplace through programs that promote best practices and business ethics, raise consumer awareness and training about scams, fraud, and deceptive advertising, and build financial and digital literacy. The Institute offers in-person and online training, print and digital educational resources, scholarships and programs, and work with BBB offices in all 50 states, Canada and Mexico.
Media Contacts: For more information, journalists should contact Katherine Hutt at 212-705-0131 or khutt@council.bbb.org Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.
Arlington, Virginia (PRWEB) August 21, 2017
The Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust today announced the winners of the 2017 BBB International Torch Awards for Ethics. These awards are presented to businesses in recognition of best practices in leadership character, and organizational ethics. The winners are:· Tri-City Transmissions, Tempe, AZ (category 1 – 1-10 employees)
· Coastal Payroll Service, San Diego, CA (category 2 – 11-99 employees)
· Baker Electric Solar, Escondido, CA (category 3 – 100-499 employees)
· WPS Health Solutions, Madison, WI (category 4 – 500 or more employees)
“These companies deserve public recognition for the steps they take each day to ensure ethical treatment of their customers, employees, vendors and suppliers, stakeholders, and the communities in which they do business,” said Genie Barton, President of the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust.
Winners and finalists are selected by an independent panel of judges. Businesses are evaluated against criteria including leadership character; commitment to and demonstration of ethical practices in the marketplace; high standard of behavior toward customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and communities; truthfulness and accuracy of advertising and sales practices; ethical reputation among industry peers and communities in which they do business; and training and communications programs to assist employees in carrying out established ethics policies. To be eligible for entry in the BBB International Torch Award for Ethics, a business must first be a winner of their local BBB award program.
About the Winners
Tri-City Transmission, Tempe, AZ
Purchased in 2006 by Owner Dave Riccio, Tri-City Transmission is a family-owned auto repair shop that specializes in service, repair, and replacement of automotive transmissions in Tempe, Arizona. The company’s pledge is “We do the right things, for the right reasons, even when no one is looking.” The company prides itself on providing honest, reliable, and trustworthy service to each of its customers. From its leadership commitment to the industry, to customer interactions, to its innovative approach to hiring the right people, everything is done with a purpose and is a reflection of the company’s values and commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards. Staff gets to work in a collaborative environment where everyone is encouraged to give their feedback and ideas, as well as receive team bonuses for work well done. Tri-City Transmission is recognized nationally by the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association as an industry leader and contributor. The company is also a winner of the 2016 BBB Torch Award for Ethics, presented by the Better Business Bureau serving Greater Arizona.
Coastal Payroll Service, San Diego, CA
Founded in 2007, Coastal Payroll Services provides human capital management solutions for employers across the United States. The dedication to providing ethical and honest service begins with the company’s executive team who believes in leading by example; always putting its clients and employees first and abiding by a set of values that govern their daily actions. Coastal Payroll employees undergo a rigorous interview process that includes personality and problem solving tests to ensure each employee align with the company’s culture and values. Employees enjoy generous work perks and benefits like company fun days, time off to volunteer at events, tuition reimbursement, wellness months and much more. Coastal Payroll is active in leading payroll industry organizations promoting best practices and helping companies stay abreast of industry news, compliance, and regulations. The company has received numerous recognitions including being named one of San Diego’s 150 Fastest Growing Companies, Fortune Magazine’s #29 best small business to work for in the country, as well as consistently landing a spot on the Inc. 5000 list. Coastal Payroll is also a winner of the 2016 BBB Torch Award, presented by the San Diego Better Business Bureau.
Baker Electric Solar, Escondido, CA
Family-owned and operated since 1938, Baker Electric Solar is committed to delivering premium solar and home battery systems to homeowners across Southern California. Baker prides itself on doing business “The Baker Way” – requiring a solid set of ethics including honesty, integrity, and responsiveness. Regular customer feedback and reviews ensures that every Baker team member is held responsible for delivering an extraordinary customer experience through the demonstration of those ethics and best-in-class skills. Because the company does not subcontract, homeowners have peace of mind that they will work directly with Baker throughout the process of system design and installation and for any service after installation. In addition, the company’s 25-year workmanship warranty, unique in the industry, provides further assurance to homeowners. Recognizing its most important asset, Baker’s annual Leroy Awards honor a select few employees whose significant contributions to the business and its customers serve as real-life examples of the “The Baker Way”. Employees also receive competitive pay, end of year goal bonuses, on-going training, anniversary celebrations, holiday parties, wellness seminars and team building events. Baker Electric Solar has been recognized on both local and national levels for its service and contributions to the rise of renewable energy in Southern California. The company is also a winner of the 2016 BBB Torch Awards presented by the San Diego Better Business Bureau.
WPS Health Solutions, Madison, WI
With roots dating back to 1946, WPS Health Solutions is committed to conducting business with honesty and integrity, and strives to exceed its customers’ expectations for excellence and service. WPS is a not-for-profit health insurer and administers health benefits for millions of seniors, active-duty military, veterans, and their families. The heart of the company’s corporate responsibility efforts is the Code of Conduct, a guiding document that helps employees live up to its core values: Individual Responsibility; Mutual Respect; Customer Focused; Driven and Passionate. They take an active role in the health and well-being of the communities their customers and employees call home. Their key areas of support include women’s and children’s health, and support of military personnel and veterans. For the past eight years, WPS Health Solutions has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere® Institute. It also is a winner of the 2016 BBB Torch Awards for Business Ethics and Integrity, presented by the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau Foundation.
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Three additional businesses were name finalists in the competition. They are:· Gary’s Heating & Air Conditioning, an air conditioning and heating service company located in Amarillo, TX, for its dedication to excellent customer service, providing quality workmanship and exceptional hiring practices.
· Hawaii Employer’s Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. a provider of workers’ compensation insurance located in Honolulu, HI, for its best in class customer service, training in safety and risk management, and maintaining a healthy, collaborative and supportive work environment for all its employees.
· Weather Tight, an exterior home remodeler, located in West Allis, WI, for creating a positive work environment for its team to grow and thrive.
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About the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust
The BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust is the educational foundation of the Council of Better Business Bureaus and a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Its goal is to advance trust in the marketplace through programs that promote best practices and business ethics, raise consumer awareness and training about scams, fraud, and deceptive advertising, and build financial and digital literacy. The Institute offers in-person and online training, print and digital educational resources, scholarships and programs, and work with BBB offices in all 50 states, Canada and Mexico.
Media Contacts: For more information, journalists should contact Katherine Hutt at 212-705-0131 or khutt@council.bbb.org Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.
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Communications Association Intensifies Anti-fraud Efforts with Addition of Industry Veterans to Board
BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iconectiv's Stephen Ornadel elected to Communications Fraud Control Association (CFCA) Board of Directors.
Reported by Business Wire 3 hours ago.
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Job fair for veterans coming to Dover, Middletown
Dover job fair is Tuesday. Another to be held in Middletown on Sept. 15.
Reported by Delawareonline 2 hours ago.
Reported by Delawareonline 2 hours ago.
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Project Hero Announces Multi-Million Dollar Partnership with Optum
Donation to help support Project Hero’s national HUB community sites, Honor Rides, Women’s Initiative and Mountain Biking programs
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 21, 2017
Project Hero today announced that Optum, the health services business of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has made a multi-million dollar partnership commitment to support Project Hero’s efforts to help veterans and first responders affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) over the next year.
Optum’s partnership will help support national HUB community sites, Project Hero Honor Ride events, the Women’s Initiative and Mountain Biking programs through May 2018. Optum recently partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Brain Trust: Pathways to InnoVAtion, which seeks to create solutions for veterans in the areas of PTSD, TBI, suicide prevention, cancer, emotional well-being and other important veteran health issues.
Project Hero is a groundbreaking national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and first responders affected by PTSD, TBI and injury achieve rehabilitation, recovery and resilience in their daily lives. As part of this effort, Project Hero operates community and military-based HUB Centers, where participants in recovery can receive important support and services that aid in their recovery.
“Optum is committed to help our nation’s veterans live healthier lives. We are honored to partner with Project Hero to help ensure the people who serve and have served our country have opportunities for physical and emotional rehabilitation in their daily lives,” said former Army Surgeon General and retired Army Lt. Gen. Patty Horoho, CEO of the Optum Military and Veterans Group.
“Project Hero appreciates Optum’s dedication to helping healing heroes achieve hope, recovery and resilience through its support for the national Hub program,” said John Wordin, president and founder of Project Hero.
Optum’s partnership further extends the strong commitment Project Hero has received from UnitedHealth Group. UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, sponsors Project Hero’s UnitedHealthcare Challenge Series, which brings together injured veterans, active military and public supporters in a multiday bicycle journey in events around the country.
Project Hero has been working closely with VA Medical Center directors following a recent announcement from VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin directing the centers to integrate Project Hero HUB programs at their facilities nationwide.
About Optum
Optum is a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. With more than 100,000 people worldwide, Optum delivers intelligent, integrated solutions that help to modernize the health system and improve overall population health. Optum is part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).
ABOUT PROJECT HERO
Founded in 2008, Project Hero is a groundbreaking national non-profit organization dedicated to helping Veterans and First Responders affected by PTSD, TBI and injury achieve rehabilitation, recovery and resilience in their daily lives. Project Hero works to increase awareness of the national mental health crisis posed by PTSD and TBI. Project Hero programs work by producing positive outcomes at lower costs and reducing drug-based therapies. Project Hero builds and provides adaptive bikes to physically-challenged and injured Veterans and First Responders and has helped tens of thousands of our Healing Heroes at no cost to participants through cycling events, community-based programs in more than 50 cities throughout the US and by supporting research. For information, visit http://www.projecthero.org.
For information contact Peter Bylsma, Project Hero 310-795-8532, pbylsma(at)projecthero(dot)org. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 21, 2017
Project Hero today announced that Optum, the health services business of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has made a multi-million dollar partnership commitment to support Project Hero’s efforts to help veterans and first responders affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) over the next year.
Optum’s partnership will help support national HUB community sites, Project Hero Honor Ride events, the Women’s Initiative and Mountain Biking programs through May 2018. Optum recently partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Brain Trust: Pathways to InnoVAtion, which seeks to create solutions for veterans in the areas of PTSD, TBI, suicide prevention, cancer, emotional well-being and other important veteran health issues.
Project Hero is a groundbreaking national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and first responders affected by PTSD, TBI and injury achieve rehabilitation, recovery and resilience in their daily lives. As part of this effort, Project Hero operates community and military-based HUB Centers, where participants in recovery can receive important support and services that aid in their recovery.
“Optum is committed to help our nation’s veterans live healthier lives. We are honored to partner with Project Hero to help ensure the people who serve and have served our country have opportunities for physical and emotional rehabilitation in their daily lives,” said former Army Surgeon General and retired Army Lt. Gen. Patty Horoho, CEO of the Optum Military and Veterans Group.
“Project Hero appreciates Optum’s dedication to helping healing heroes achieve hope, recovery and resilience through its support for the national Hub program,” said John Wordin, president and founder of Project Hero.
Optum’s partnership further extends the strong commitment Project Hero has received from UnitedHealth Group. UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, sponsors Project Hero’s UnitedHealthcare Challenge Series, which brings together injured veterans, active military and public supporters in a multiday bicycle journey in events around the country.
Project Hero has been working closely with VA Medical Center directors following a recent announcement from VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin directing the centers to integrate Project Hero HUB programs at their facilities nationwide.
About Optum
Optum is a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. With more than 100,000 people worldwide, Optum delivers intelligent, integrated solutions that help to modernize the health system and improve overall population health. Optum is part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).
ABOUT PROJECT HERO
Founded in 2008, Project Hero is a groundbreaking national non-profit organization dedicated to helping Veterans and First Responders affected by PTSD, TBI and injury achieve rehabilitation, recovery and resilience in their daily lives. Project Hero works to increase awareness of the national mental health crisis posed by PTSD and TBI. Project Hero programs work by producing positive outcomes at lower costs and reducing drug-based therapies. Project Hero builds and provides adaptive bikes to physically-challenged and injured Veterans and First Responders and has helped tens of thousands of our Healing Heroes at no cost to participants through cycling events, community-based programs in more than 50 cities throughout the US and by supporting research. For information, visit http://www.projecthero.org.
For information contact Peter Bylsma, Project Hero 310-795-8532, pbylsma(at)projecthero(dot)org. Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
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E&S Ring Management Corporation Ushers in New Era of Leadership with Appointment of Two Multi-Family Industry Veterans
E&S Ring appoints Erik Alexander as president and Joe Flores as director of maintenance and capital services
Reported by Marketwired 2 hours ago.
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VA seeks to funnel more nursing home money to rural areas
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said Monday during a visit to Montana that his agency will propose changes to make it easier for rural areas to receive funding to build nursing homes for veterans. Rural areas are often bypassed under the agency’s existing guidelines for awarding grants for veterans’ homes, Shulkin […]
Reported by Seattle Times 19 hours ago.
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Search begins for a developer to revamp Marin County waterfront "eyesore"
Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a developer for a rare, 1.7-acre waterfront property in Sausalito where ships were built for World War II.
Reported by bizjournals 19 hours ago.
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‘Routine run’ kills second IMA cadet in 2 days
The death of two cadets in a span of two days at the prestigious military training academy has put into question the process by which cadets are screened before they are inducted. Army veterans while expressing anguish at the deaths said that the episode showed a “serious lapse in the physical fitness of the cadets and the failure of officials to test them properly at the entry level itself ”.
Reported by IndiaTimes 19 hours ago.
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‘Routine run’ kills second IMA cadet in 2 days; 5 in hospital
The death of two cadets in a span of two days at the prestigious military training academy has put into question the process by which cadets are screened before they are inducted. Army veterans while expressing anguish at the deaths said that the episode showed a “serious lapse in the physical fitness of the cadets and the failure of officials to test them properly at the entry level itself ”.
Reported by IndiaTimes 19 hours ago.
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The American Legion Reaffirms 94-year-old Statement Aimed at Hate Groups
RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The nation’s largest veterans organization re-affirmed an existing position first passed nearly a century ago that is aimed squarely at groups that espouse racist beliefs. “In 1923, The American Legion passed a national resolution at our convention in San Francisco that is as relevant today as it was 94 years ago,” National Commander Charles E. Schmidt said after the Legion’s National Executive Committee unanimously reaffirmed National Resolution 407 titled “Law Enf
Reported by Business Wire 17 hours ago.
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With a handful of protesters outside, Rep. Lou Correa holds a sedate town hall on veterans' issues
Reported by L.A. Times 15 hours ago.
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