Askew also acknowledged the vital contributions of others who worked tirelessly behind the scenes for this year’s event. “Paul Spurlin, Jon Podein and Hardison Moles of the Ministry League stepped in this year to assist the office of admissions in making RUSH 2023 a great one! We look forward to their connections and experience in the world of youth ministry continuing to enhance future events.”
The theme for RUSH 2023 was “Decisions.” Branded similarly to the 1960’s three-door “Let’s Make a Deal” game show, the focus was on challenging high school students to consider the impact today’s decisions will have on tomorrow. While making good decisions now will have major future payoffs, students were also encouraged to accept and take comfort in the decisions God has already made and the providence He provides for His children. Speakers for this year’s event included TJ Kirk, Brad Montague, JD Schwartz, Andrew Itson and FHU President David R. Shannon.
Prospective students came from a variety of cities and states to get a taste of college life and see what Freed-Hardeman has to offer. Some said that their visits were encouraged by their local youth ministers, and others complimented the classes and food that they got to sample over the weekend. Many students stated that their RUSH experience has helped to put FHU on their radar for choosing colleges in the near future.
“Events like this are an exciting opportunity for us to visualize the future of FHU,” Shannon said. “These participants may be visiting high school students today, but, hopefully, many will soon be contributing members of campus life here. The positive decisions that they make today can have a lasting effect on their tomorrow.”
While on campus, participants got to experience many of the social activities that go on at FHU and in the town of Henderson. Because the Chester County annual BBQ Festival coincided with RUSH weekend, festival foods and vendors lined Main Street. The same night, a block party was held after the festival featuring Carver Commodore as musical entertainment. On campus, social clubs introduced themselves and entertained students with games and activities, and hypnotist Dale Jenkins performed for an audience in Loyd Auditorium. Students kept a high level of engagement over the course of RUSH, as many of the optional activities during free time were just as full as the main activities.
Freed-Hardeman University’s mission is to help students develop their God-given talents and deepen their faith by providing them an education founded in faith, scholarship and service. With locations in Henderson and Memphis, FHU offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees. More information is available at fhu.edu.
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“KnowBe4 cultivates a workplace environment that is inclusive and supportive of women,” said Ani Banerjee, chief human resources officer, KnowBe4. “We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes eight weeks of paid parental leave, open paid time off, opportunities for career advancement, options for fully-paid health insurance, company-wide monthly bonuses and more. Our inclusivity and diversity efforts are reflected in our workforce composition, which is nearly 43% women. The global cybersecurity workforce is made up of only 24% of women. We celebrate our female KnowBe4 employees for all they do to help us to earn this incredible honor.”
The Best Workplaces for Women list is highly competitive. Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, determines its lists using its proprietary For All™ Methodology to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America’s largest ongoing annual workforce study, with over 1.3 million survey responses received this year, representing the experiences of more than 7.5 million employees.
Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for women regardless of job role, race, sexual orientation, work status, or other demographic identifier. Great Place To Work analyzed the gender balance of each workplace compared with Bureau of Labor Statistics industry data. Companies are also assessed on how representation changes as women rise from front-line positions to the board of directors.
“In a challenging market, companies can’t afford to leave workers on the sidelines,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “When women feel empowered to be full participants in the workplace, productivity and profit grows, insulating the organization from external pressure. We celebrate these companies who are committed to closing the gender gap, developing the next generation of women leaders to solve the complex problems we all face.”
“Fortune congratulates the companies that made the cut for the Best Workplaces for Women,” says Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell. “Based on survey responses of so many women nationwide, these companies clearly demonstrate they have created workplaces where women are consistently valued, supported, and encouraged to do their best work.”
In 2023, KnowBe4 also ranked as Best Workplace for Millennials™ and Technology™. For a full list of the 2023 Best Workplaces for Women, visit here. To learn more about KnowBe4 and to view open positions, visit here.
About KnowBe4 KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 65,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. The late Kevin Mitnick, who was an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as their last line of defense and trust the KnowBe4 platform to strengthen their security culture and reduce human risk.
About the Best Workplaces for Women Great Place To Work selected the 2023 Best Workplaces for Women List by analyzing the survey responses of over 600,000 employees who work for Great Place To Work Certified companies that also meet the criteria for this list. To be eligible, a company must employ at least 50 women, have least 20% of non-executive managers who are women, and have at least one executive who’s a woman. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey. Read the full methodology.
About Great Place To Work As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.
About Fortune The Fortune mission is to change the world by making business better. We achieve that by providing trusted information, telling great stories, and building world-class communities. We measure performance by rigorous benchmarks. And we hold companies accountable. Our goal is to make Fortune a force for good through its second century and beyond. For more information, visit http://www.fortune.com.
“RF Technologies is excited to be a part of LeadingAge 2023,” said Ron Kosek, Director of Senior Living Field Sales at RFT. “This event is an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our latest developments in real-time locating systems (RTLS), including new and innovative fall detection solutions, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Nurse Call, BLE Wander Management, BLE Asset Protection, and BLE Staff Protection products.”
In addition to showcasing their solutions, RFT will also be hosting a series of presentations and demonstrations at their booth throughout the event. These presentations will provide attendees with an in-depth look at RFT’s technology and how it can be used to improve safety and security in senior living facilities.
“We look forward to connecting with other professionals at LeadingAge 2023 and sharing our knowledge and expertise with them,” said Ron. “We believe that our solutions can help senior living facilities remain safe and secure environments for residents, staff, and visitors.”
RFT has been providing safety and security solutions to senior living facilities for over 36 years and is dedicated to improving the safety and security of senior living facilities worldwide. To learn more about RFT and their solutions, visit booth 601 at LeadingAge 2023.
For questions or inquiries, please contact the RFT marketing department at [email protected].
About RF Technologies RFT is a turn-key manufacturer and provider of life safety solutions for the senior living, healthcare, education, and hospitality markets. With 11,000+ installations since their founding in 1987, RFT is a collaborative partner in designing custom-configured solutions that meet each customer’s needs and reduce their liabilities. The RFT family of solutions includes CODE ALERT® nurse call, fall detection, and wander management, SAFE PLACE® patient, staff, and asset protection, HELP ALERT® staff duress, and SENSATEC® fall management products.
Germfree Labs, recognized experts in cleanroom technology and manufacturing, specialize in the development of cutting-edge infrastructures engineered to obviate constraints. These designs enhance facilities to ensure seamless production, overcoming geographical constraints, and effectively address the regulatory challenges confronting the biotech industry today. Over the course of more than a decade, Germfree has delivered mobile and modular facility solutions on a global scale, including over 110 cleanroom installations within the United States alone.
Title21 Health Solutions, the industry leader in cell and gene therapy software, regulatory compliance, and quality management, provides an advanced, all-in-one operating platform as the backbone of this decentralized manufacturing ecosystem, ensuring compliance to the highest of industry standards, increasing production capacity, and enhancing product quality and safety.
Germfree and Title21 Health Solutions have joined forces to offer established products and services that seamlessly integrate and enhance current technologies. Germfree’s mobile and modular cleanrooms, combined with Title21’s digital platform, empower healthcare institutions and drug innovators to adopt decentralized manufacturing, expanding patient access at the POC in underserved areas.
A Vision for the Future:
“Together, Germfree and Title21 Health Solutions envision a future where therapies transcend geographical boundaries, ensuring universal access regardless of location or circumstances. Our commitment to state-of-the-art facility infrastructure aligns with Title21’s OS longstanding expertise, enabling decentralized manufacturing to reduce therapy costs and expand access,” says Carol Houts, Chief Strategy Officer of Germfree Labs.
“At Title21 Health Solutions, we’ve always focused on delivering innovation and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. Partnering with Germfree Labs allows us to extend our impact in the cell and gene therapy space. Together, we are building the future of patient-centered healthcare,” adds Lynn Fischer, CEO of Title21 Health Solutions.
The partnership between Germfree Labs and Title21 Health Solutions signifies a significant milestone in cell and gene therapy manufacturing. Embracing decentralized production, these industry experts accelerate the availability of life-saving therapies, offering hope to patients worldwide.
About Germfree Labs:
Germfree Laboratories has become a globally recognized authority in cutting-edge critical environment equipment, cleanrooms, and laboratories for over six decades. The company has consistently led the way in pioneering cleanroom design and manufacturing, serving the biopharmaceutical, healthcare, and research sectors. Germfree remains resolutely committed to providing innovative solutions that significantly improve patient access to life-changing therapies. Germfree is backed by the healthcare growth equity investor, EW Healthcare Partners. www.germfree.com
About EW Healthcare Partners: With over $4 billion raised since inception, EW Healthcare Partners is one of the oldest and most respected private healthcare investment firms and seeks to make growth equity investments in fast growing commercial-stage healthcare companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, and technology-enabled services sectors in the United States and in Europe. Since its founding in 1985, EW Healthcare Partners has maintained its singular commitment to the healthcare industry and has been a long-term investor in over 150 healthcare companies, ranging across sectors, stages and geographies. The team is comprised of over 20 senior investment professionals with offices in New York, London and Houston. https://www.ewhealthcare.com/
About Title21 Health Solutions: Title21 Health Solutions is an ArchiMed portfolio company. ArchiMed is a leading healthcare industry focused growth equity enterprise based in New York and Lyon, France. Since 2001, Title21 Health Solutions has been dedicated to delivering easy-to-use, flexible, and integrated technology to support health care providers and the health sciences to achieve compliance, gain efficiencies and ensure high quality, ultimately, to support improvement in patient safety and care. The sole focus is developing technology to meet the specific needs of healthcare and life sciences firms, resulting in comprehensive solutions that are flexible to evolving business and regulatory requirements. Through the years, their partnerships with industry leaders have road-mapped their innovations to continue to meet the dynamic needs of the markets they serve. www.title21.com
About ArchiMed – www.archimed.group. With offices in the US, Europe, and Singapore, ArchiMed is a leading investment firm focused exclusively on healthcare industries. Its mix of operational, medical, scientific, and financial expertise allows ArchiMed to serve as both a strategic and financial partner to North American and European healthcare businesses. Prioritized areas of focus include biopharmaceutical products & services, life science tools, medical devices & technologies, diagnostics, health technologies & software and consumer health. ArchiMed helps partners internationalize, acquire, innovate, and expand their products and services. Over the last twenty years, ArchiMed’s leadership team has directly managed and invested in over eighty small to large-size healthcare companies globally, representing over €50 billion of combined value. ArchiMed manages €5 billion across its various funds.
Avero’s CEO, Abhijit “AV” Verekar, welcomed the partnership as a testament to Avero’s capabilities. “Our team is thrilled to collaborate with WCSD in enhancing their operational framework. This contract underscores our ability to deliver superior ERP solutions and manage complex projects, ensuring a seamless transition to a more efficient operational paradigm,” AV remarked.
The award followed a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, where Avero’s proposal stood out amidst strong competition. Being chosen as the District’s program managers, Avero Advisors is poised to play a pivotal role in orchestrating a smooth ERP transition, solidifying its standing in the educational sector.
This engagement is anticipated to address WCSD’s operational hurdles and set a robust foundation for future technological advancements within the district. Moreover, the contract showcases Avero’s growing recognition as a leading ERP consulting firm in the public sector, capable of outpacing industry stalwarts and delivering bespoke solutions tailored to the unique requirements of educational institutions.
About Avero Advisors
Avero Advisors, a leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) consultancy, specializes in bridging the gap between technology and operational excellence. With a team of seasoned experts, Avero delivers tailored ERP solutions that drive efficiency, enhance transparency, and foster informed decision-making. Their collaborative approach, coupled with a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges, positions Avero as a trusted partner for organizations looking to optimize their operational processes through innovative technology solutions.
“We’re honored to be selected to provide RideFACTNow service to San Diegans,” said Arun Prem, FACT Executive Director. “It’s a significant endeavor, and we are fully committed to delivering the best service possible to ensure individuals with disabilities have access to the resources they require. Our standards ensure every RideFACTNOW journey is not just a ride, but a reliable, accessible experience for those who depend on it. Four months in, we’re proud to have delivered over 5,000 rides for San Diegans.”
In 2022, FACT was selected by SANDAG to receive a $2.5 million grant enabling the organization to administer this service for one year beginning in June 2023. This fall, the SANDAG grant will be open for bids and FACT intends to reapply to continue the service beyond June 2024.
“FACT is proud to work with SANDAG to implement this program which fills a critical gap in our transportation network,” said FACT Board Chair Susan Hafner. “This service creates new, accessible ways for people to connect to opportunities and experiences,” adds SANDAG and San Diego County Board Chair Nora Vargas. “Investing in accessible transportation will continue to remove economic barriers and improve quality of life for this historically underserved community.”
RideFACTNOW brings riders to their destinations safely and punctually, thanks to FACT’s extensive experience in providing specialized transportation. Common reasons for using this service are for medical appointments, grocery shopping, family gatherings, and other essential visits. This affordable, convenient solution will prove integral to the San Diego community in its commitment to ensuring equitable transportation services for San Diegans.
On September 21, 2023, Circulate San Diego awarded RideFACTNOW the 2023 Momentum Award for enhancing “Public Transit Connectivity”.
To schedule a ride, please call (888) 924-3228. For more information about RideFACTNOW visit http://www.factsd.org
About FACT: FACT, formed as a non-profit agency in 2005, assists San Diego County residents with barriers to mobility to achieve independence through coordination of transportation services. In 2006 the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) designated FACT as the Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (CTSA) for San Diego County under the provisions of the State Transportation Development Act. It provides services across San Diego County, and in all 18 cities. More information can be found at http://www.factsd.org or by contacting FACT at 760-754-1252.
About SANDAG: SANDAG is the regional agency that connects people, places, and innovative ideas by implementing solutions with our unique and diverse communities. We are committed to creating a San Diego region where every person who visits, works, and lives can thrive.
Aside from his role as one of the “Sharks” on the hit television show “Shark Tank,” Daymond John is the founder of FUBU, a globally recognized contemporary sportswear brand, and an accomplished investor. With a passion and a deep understanding of e-commerce, Daymond John will share his knowledge and experience during his keynote at EEE Miami.
“We are thrilled to announce that the renowned entrepreneur and industry luminary, Daymond John, will be gracing EEE Miami 2024 as our headline speaker,” said Sergiu Tabaran, COO of Absolute Web. “With his distinguished background in eCommerce and entrepreneurship, Mr. John is exceptionally well-suited to elevate the discourse at our upcoming digital commerce conference. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to gain invaluable insights from one of the leading minds in the field. We look forward to seeing you there!”
For more information about EEE Miami and to register for the event, please visit the official conference website at https://eeemiami.com/.
About Absolute Web
Absolute Web is a full-service agency with strong abilities in eCommerce development and management as well as marketing, design + creative, and content production. Based in Miami, with additional offices throughout the United States and Europe, we specialize in the custom development of eCommerce solutions on Magento, Shopify, and BigCommerce platforms, as well as fully custom web development projects.
“We are thrilled to announce our new integration with Virtuous,” said Arup Banerjee, CEO & Co-Founder of Windfall. “By partnering with Virtuous, one of the fastest growing nonprofit CRMs, we aim to provide nonprofits with the tools they need to strengthen their fundraising strategies and build stronger, lasting relationships with the right donors and constituents.”
Given Windfall’s unparalleled breadth of wealth data and commitment to accuracy and up-to-date information, Virtuous users will now be able to leverage critical information for daily workflows and strategic planning. In addition, Windfall’s dedicated customer success team will now be able to better support Virtuous customers and eliminate manual data pulls.
“Virtuous is dedicated to helping nonprofits build stronger relationships with their supporters, and our integration with Windfall enhances our platform’s capabilities,” said Gabe Cooper, CEO and founder of Virtuous. “We are excited to partner with Windfall and see the positive impact this will have on our users as they leverage the combined power of Windfall’s wealth intelligence and Virtuous CRM.”
The integration is now available to Windfall customers who utilize Virtuous as their CRM solution. To learn more, visit windfall.com to request a demo.
ABOUT WINDFALL:
Windfall is a people intelligence and AI company that gives go-to-market teams actionable insights. By democratizing access to people data, organizations can intelligently prioritize go-to-market resources to drive greater business outcomes. Powered by best-in-class machine learning and propensity modeling, Windfall activates insights into workflows that engage the right people for each respective organization. More than 800 data-driven organizations use Windfall to power their business.
Delving deeper into the technology, the antennas feature a blend of diverse band elements consolidated in a single radome, pushing the boundaries of conventional mobile network tools.
Facilitated with both FAKRA and SMA connectors and extended 17-foot cable leads, setup and operations are seamless. Beyond its technical prowess, the antenna has an IP69K rating, certifying it for both indoor and outdoor deployments.
MIMO capabilities further enhance data transmission speeds and reliability, ensuring consistent high-bandwidth connections. Designed with aesthetics in mind, the UV-stabilized ABS construction of the antennas is available in versatile black and white finishes.
The tangible benefits of Pasternack’s IoT multiband antennas are a testament to their superior design. They offer dedicated connectivity ports for 4G/5G, Wi-Fi, and GPS, capable of supporting up to 10 leads. Their GPS/GNSS component, enhanced with LNA and amplified by a 26 dB gain, promises impeccable navigation and tracking precision.
“Pasternack strives to merge innovation with practicality,” said Product Line Manager Kevin Hietpas. “With the introduction of our IoT multiband antennas, we are not just offering a product but an experience that ensures robust, uninterrupted communications, especially when it matters the most.”
Pasternack’s IoT multiband combination antennas are in stock and available for same-day shipping. For inquiries, please call +1 (949) 261-1920.
About Pasternack:
A leader in RF products since 1972, Pasternack is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer and supplier offering the industry’s largest selection of active and passive RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products available for same-day shipping. Pasternack is an Infinite Electronics brand.
About Infinite Electronics:
Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics offers a broad range of components, assemblies and wired/wireless connectivity solutions to the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Its brands include Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, ShowMeCables, NavePoint, INC Installs, Integra Optics, PolyPhaser, Transtector, KP Performance Antennas, RadioWaves and Aiconics. Infinite serves its customers with deep technical expertise and support. Its broad inventory is available for immediate shipment, fulfilling unplanned demand for engineers and technical buyers. Infinite is a Warburg Pincus portfolio company.
With this partnership, Lyric will offer Autonomize AI “co-pilots” to customers via LyricIQ, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative staff functions in healthcare payer settings. This approach not only boosts operational efficiency but enables administrative teams to focus more on strategic tasks, alleviating the increasing challenges of workforce burnout and staffing deficits in the sector.
Potential use cases include:
Prior Authorization: AI co-pilots swiftly pre-validate claims by analyzing medical records and guidelines, expediting approvals and reducing manual effort.
Care Gap Identification and Closure: AI co-pilots scan unstructured clinical and member data to spot missed care opportunities, facilitating precise interventions to close gaps.
Risk and Quality Assessments: AI co-pilots use machine learning to classify risk and assess care quality, guiding targeted actions for better outcomes.
Case Management: AI co-pilots can expedite and aggregate data collection from diverse sources to assemble thorough case summaries, aiding case managers in making informed decisions.
As pioneers at the intersection of technology and health care, Lyric and Autonomize AI are setting new standards in health care through AI. “The fusion of our advanced generative AI technology with Lyric’s clinical content and payment accuracy expertise promises a new era in health care,” explained Ganesh Padmanabhan, CEO of Autonomize AI. “Our combined capabilities have the potential to greatly reduce the administrative burden for health plans and healthcare organizations. This will not only improve operational efficiencies but also fundamentally enhance the patient care experience.”
About Lyric:
Lyric, formerly ClaimsXten is a leading AI healthcare technology company, committed to simplifying the business of care. Over 30 years of experience, dedicated, expert teams, and top technologies help deliver up to $14 billion of annual savings to our many loyal and valued customers—including 9 of the top 10 payers across the country. Lyric’s solutions leverage the power of machine learning, AI, and predictive analytics to empower health plan payers with pathways to increased accuracy and efficiency, while maximizing value and savings. Discover more at Lyric.ai.
About LyricIQ:
LyricIQ’s AI module collects and evaluates customer data through a secure and straightforward integration. This process identifies claims trends and forms predictive models for a comprehensive review. Leveraging AI-generated insights, Lyric’s seasoned team of data scientists and clinical experts identify potential opportunities for payment error reductions, substantial cost savings, and future value realization. LyricIQ cuts through the clutter, offering a consolidated best-of-breed solution that not only focuses on data quality and algorithmic bias but also deploys AI in a responsible, ethical manner. The LyricIQ platform creates unparalleled return on investment for customers by integrating industry-leading pre-pay editing offerings—currently employed by over one hundred and ten health plans—into a seamless, end-to-end solution.
With the implementation of LyricIQ’s advanced technological capabilities, the timeline for data review, collection, and realization of savings is drastically reduced, transforming years and months into mere weeks.
About Autonomize AI:
Going beyond the boundaries of traditional data analytics, Autonomize AI excels in organizing, contextualizing, and summarizing unstructured data. This empowers healthcare knowledge teams to seamlessly automate a range of tasks, from administrative procedures to clinical workflows. Leveraging trusted generative AI within a secure and reliable framework, Autonomize AI serves as the ultimate AI co-pilot for organizations looking to efficiently scale their knowledge work. Autonomize AI is a founding member of CancerX, President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot initiative. Our customers include Top 20 pharma, F100 Payers and life sciences companies. Visit autonomize.ai to learn more.
