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Science: Biology

FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, MD Announced as Opening Keynote at the 2023 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo

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“Having FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf join us as the opening keynote speaker at the 2023 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo is a momentous occasion for our organization and our industry,” said Thomas B. Hartman, President and CEO of ISPE. “His presence underscores the significance of this conference and its role in shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry. I look forward to hosting a fireside chat that will explore critical topics vital to our industry’s progress. It’s a tremendous opportunity to discuss what lies ahead in our industry and how we can collectively shape it for the better.”

For more information about the ISPE 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo and to register, please visit: https://ispe.org/AM23

About ISPE

“The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is a global nonprofit association serving its members through leading scientific, technical, and regulatory advancement across the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 21,000+ members of ISPE provide solutions to complex pharmaceutical industry challenges through innovation, member and workforce development, and technical, regulatory, and compliance collaborations in more than 120 countries worldwide. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters and training center in North Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and its operations center in Tampa, Florida, USA. For more information, visit ISPE.org.

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Brad Ettinger, VP Marketing, ISPE, 3013649203, [email protected], www.ispe.org

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Science: Biology

BL Innovare Wins “Fleet Management Innovation Of The Year” In 2023 AutoTech Breakthrough Awards Program

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Using smart sensors and ALPR, (Automatic License Plate Recognition) technology, each vehicle passing through BODYGUARD’s towers gets placed into an inspection record for easy search retrieval by license plate or date and time for each visit up to 12 months later. Users can also download still frames and video documentation of the vehicle in question.

BODYGUARD has an open API making it easy to integrate into current software systems for increased flexibility and ease of use, and often requires no changes in workflow process. In addition to fleet use cases, Automotive Dealerships, Auto Repair Facilities, Car Rental hubs, Parking Garages, and Car Washes also benefit from BODYGUARD.

“We’re extremely honored to receive the ‘Fleet Management Innovation of the Year’ award from AutoTech Breakthrough. We have worked hard to make sure that BODYGUARD serves as an affordable yet advanced solution, for fleet companies to track the condition of their vehicles,” said BL Innovare’s CEO Carol Kilner. “Maintaining fleets and consistently documenting their condition costs time and has previously been more complex than it needs to be. BODYGUARD has proven itself to be an adept partner in the field by reducing complaints, mitigating damage claim risks, automating fleet vehicle condition documentation, and improving overall fleet operations.”

The mission of the annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program is to conduct the industry’s most comprehensive analysis and evaluation of automotive and transportation technology categories, including Connected Car, Electric Vehicles, Engine Tech, Automotive CyberSecurity, Sensor Technology, Traffic Tech and many more. This year’s program attracted more than 1,600 nominations from over 15 different countries throughout the world. “BODYGUARD provides certainty and consistency in the vehicle documentation process. Both customers and businesses now have an opportunity to change the discussion from blame placing and finger pointing to opportunities for discussion and possible additional services,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director of AutoTech Breakthrough Awards. “Prior to BODYGUARD, existing condition documenting methods involved manual efforts, security type cameras or expensive tunnel-based systems that required significant infrastructure, space, and capital. BODYGUARD is designed to protect both businesses and their customers.”

About BL Innovare

Founded in 2004 and based in Toronto, Canada, BL Innovare (formerly BanaLogic) has been an industry leading system designer and manufacturer on touchless vehicle inspection solutions. The company offers many innovative industry-first technologies, from government mandated inspection program solutions to touchless drive-thru alignment and damage detection & documentation technologies. The company’s patented technologies and solutions are used in a wide array of industries including government agencies, fleet management, car dealerships and workshops, car manufacturers, car wash and car rental operators. For further information, please email [email protected]

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David Buckshaw, BL-Innovare, 1 7347180336, [email protected], BL-Innovare.com

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health and fitness

Northeast Delta HSA collaborates with the City of Tallulah to host a 1K/5K race on October 7

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NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A. Sizer said the agency has “always worked to create opportunities for citizens of Northeast Louisiana to engage in healthy activities and to learn about the interconnectedness of mental and physical health.”

“Fitness plays a vital role in mental health well-being. When you combine proper exercise with a balanced diet, you can expect positive health outcomes,” Dr. Sizer said. “So, when we combine our agency’s physical fitness initiatives with our prosocial mental health and primary healthcare mitigation strategies, we can expect to see overall regional population health improvements.”

Dr. Sizer said data shows that heart disease, obesity, and other physical illnesses are comorbidities of trauma, stress, mental illness, and tobacco use, and added that the agency’s understanding of “this level of comprehensive wellness is the foundation of the agency’s focus towards providing behavioral and primary care services.”

“This type of event further emphasizes NEDHSA’s commitment to holistic health improvements and provides regional citizens valuable information about the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and spiritual health,” Dr. Sizer said.

Tallulah Mayor Charles Finlayson said the city is “extremely pleased with the number of individuals who have signed up to participate in the City of Tallulah Annual Walk/Run in Tallulah honoring Bea Willis and are proud to host this event with our partners NEDHSA and Ameristar Casino.”

“Bea fought a courageous battle against breast cancer before her passing. She was a huge proponent of health and fitness in Tallulah,” Mayor Finlayson said. “Having this race in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month allows us to continue Bea’s goal of emphasizing healthy lifestyle choices in the lives of our community.”

To register for the Tallulah 1K/5K, please visit: https://Tallulah5K4.eventbrite.com.

Media Contact

DeRon Talley, NEDHSA, 318-237-9973, [email protected], www.nedeltahsa.org

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Health: Abortion

Siemon Releases 2023 ESG Report Reinforcing Commitment to a Higher ESG Standard

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The Siemon Company, a global leader in network infrastructure solutions, is proud to announce the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. This comprehensive report underscores Siemon’s dedication to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and robust governance principles.

WATERTOWN, Conn., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Siemon Company, a global leader in network infrastructure solutions, is proud to announce the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. This comprehensive report underscores Siemon’s dedication to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and robust governance principles. Additionally, it highlights the company’s continuous leadership in advancing ESG initiatives within the information communication technology industry. John Siemon, Chairman of Siemon’s Board of Directors, stated, “Siemon’s 2023 ESG Report is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability, transparency, and ethical business practices.

As we celebrate our 120-year history, we are proud to uphold our family-owned legacy by leading the industry in sustainable business practices. At Siemon, we believe that a sustainable future is not just a goal; it’s our responsibility, and we are excited to continue our efforts towards making a positive impact on the world.” The 2023 ESG Report highlights several key achievements from the past calendar year, including: 1) 2022 Silver EcoVadis rating: Siemon’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices has been recognized with a Silver rating from EcoVadis, a globally recognized ESG rating agency. CONNECTING THE WORLD TO A HIGHER STANDARD www.siemon.com 2) Alignment with the Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct: Siemon adheres to the highest ethical standards as outlined in the Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct, ensuring ethical supply chain practices. 3) Membership to the United Nations Global Compact initiative: Siemon actively participates in the United Nations Global Compact, aligning its operations with global sustainability goals. 4) Alignment with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards: Siemon’s ESG Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) adhere to GRI standards, ensuring consistent and reliable reporting. 5) Commitment to Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi): Siemon formally committed to SBTi in July 2022, pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. 6) Officially Named as a Great Place to Work®: Siemon was certified as a Great Place to Work in the USA, reflecting the current employee feedback on their experiences of working for the organization.

In addition to these accomplishments, Siemon has re-doubled efforts to reduce packaging waste. The company has made substantial progress in reducing packaging volume and mass while transitioning to eco-friendly, non-plastic alternatives for all new releases. John Siemon reinforced the importance of the new 2023 ESG Report “This report provides a clear overview of Siemon’s ESG roadmap, highlighting Siemon’s targets for the coming years, as well as key milestones and progress made in the past year. While we recognize that there is still a lot of work ahead for our organization, we’re proud of the progress made and are excited by the developments planned for the coming year across a broad range of areas. This latest report reflects our ongoing dedication to making meaningful contributions to the environment, society, and corporate governance.” CONNECTING THE WORLD TO A HIGHER STANDARD www.siemon.com To view Siemon’s 2023 ESG Report and learn more about the company’s initiatives, click here.

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Jay Nanfito, The Siemon Company, 1 860-945-4200, nanfitoproductions@gmail.com

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Science: Biology

Detroit Digital Agency SSDM Opens Second Office in Jacksonville, Florida

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“The Jacksonville market represents a high percentage of innovators, entrepreneurs and small/medium sized businesses, and these types of businesses are most interested in marketing that works exceptionally hard for them, delivering evident ROI quickly,” said Nick Skislak, SSDM president. “Because of this, SSDM is eager to participate in and contribute to meaningful growth in the Jacksonville business community.”

The SSDM Jacksonville office, located at 100 N. Laura Street, Suite 500, Jacksonville FL 32202, will be led by Troy McNair, Sr. and Maurice Henderson, who will serve as co-vice presidents of Southeast Business Development. SSDM selected McNair and Henderson because they are highly involved and trusted citizens in their community. Both also own businesses in Jacksonville and have established relevant marketing expertise. Perhaps most important for SSDM is the principled and honest approach in which they conduct all aspects of their personal and business lives.

“I am so excited to begin to build connections between SSDM and the Jacksonville business community. Until now, digital marketing expertise has been an unfilled need here,” McNair noted.

To introduce the opening of its Jacksonville office, partner and SSDM chief creative strategist Michael J. Taylor II will address business leaders at a business luncheon mixer on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at The River Club in downtown Jacksonville. That event is sponsored by Wealth Watchers, Inc. and leads up to the much larger Think Bold Festival and Conference on April 12 and 13, 2024 at the same location. The April festival will be sponsored by JTA, JEA and VyStar, among others.

The opening of this office is a bucket-list occurrence for Taylor, who was born and raised in Jacksonville and left to pursue an education nearly two decades ago. Though he built his award-winning work expertise in Detroit, Taylor says “I have long hoped for the right time to bring my company’s expertise home.”

About SSDM

SSDM is a growth marketing agency specializing in measurable outcomes and delivering positive ROI quickly. The agency specializes in B2B, but its client roster runs the gamut. SSDM is most proud of the fact that many of its clients have been with the agency for more than a decade. Clients take advantage of a variety of services, which include the design, development and hosting of high-converting websites, performance media strategies and management, lead generation and CRM.

Media Contact
Laura Oliveto, SSDM, 1 248-629-9594 112, [email protected], https://ssdm.co

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Health

Winners of 2023 SoCal ORBIE Awards Announced by SoCalCIO

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Executives from Mattel, United Health Group/Optum, Golden State Foods, Panasonic Avionics, Chapman University, Laserfiche, & Sharp HealthCare Recognized for their Achievements

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SoCalCIO announced the winners of its 2023 ORBIE® Awards. SoCalCIO recognized technology executives in seven key categories – Leadership, Global, Large Enterprise, Enterprise, Large Corporate, Corporate, and Healthcare. The Awards were presented at the SoCal ORBIE Awards at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach.

Member-led programs like the ORBIE Awards build meaningful professional relationships with colleagues facing similar challenges, solving problems and avoiding pitfalls,” said Dr. Derek Peterson, SoCalCIO Chair and chief technology officer of Boingo Wireless. “Successful leaders understand the ‘superpower’ of trusted relationships. In any gathering of technology leaders, the answer is in the room.

The 2023 SoCal ORBIE Award winners are:

  • Sven Gerjets, EVP & CTO, Mattel received the Leadership ORBIE.
  • Simon Nazarian, CIO – Optum Health Care Delivery, United Health Group/Optum received the Global ORBIE for organizations over $5 billion annual revenue & multi-national operations.
  • Carol Fawcett, Corporate VP, CIO Golden State Foods received the Large Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $1.7 billion annual revenue.
  • Kevin Abbott, Head of Global IT & Security, Panasonic Avionics received the Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $750 million annual revenue.
  • Helen Norris, VP & CIO, Chapman University received the Large Corporate ORBIE for organizations over $500 million annual revenue.
  • Thomas Phelps, SVP of Corporate Strategy & CIO, Laserfiche received the Corporate ORBIE for organizations up to $500 million annual revenue.
  • Michael Reagin, SVP, Chief Information & Innovation Officer, Sharp HealthCare received the Healthcare ORBIE for Nonprofit and Public Sector Healthcare organizations

The ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in the United States. Since inception in 1998, over 700 technology leaders have received the prestigious ORBIE Award. The ORBIE honors chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in leadership.

Finalists and winners are selected by an independent peer review process, led by prior ORBIE recipients, based upon:

  • Leadership and management effectiveness
  • Business value created by technology innovation
  • Engagement in industry and community endeavors

The SoCal ORBIE Awards keynote was delivered by Sven Gerjets, EVP & CTO of Mattel, who was interviewed by Fred Donatucci, VP IT of New-Indy Containerboard LLC. Nearly 300 guests attended, representing leading Southern California organizations and their technology partners.

The 2023 SoCal ORBIE Awards was made possible by the following sponsors:

  • SoCalCIO Underwriters: Google Cloud, PostIndustria
  • Gold sponsors: Blackstraw, Cloudflare, Fortinet, IBM, Neudesic
  • Silver sponsors: Impact Advisors, Oracle, OtterSoft, Palo Alto Networks, Pariveda Solutions, ServiceNow, Tata Consultancy Services
  • Bronze sponsors: Between Pixels, Dell Technologies, Hire Rising, Infosys, Lumen, Slalom Consulting, Verizon Business Group
  • Media partner: Los Angeles Business Journal
  • National partner: Year Up

About SoCalCIO

SoCalCIO is the preeminent peer leadership network of Southern California chief information officers.

SoCalCIO is one of over 30 chapters of the Inspire Leadership Network, a national membership organization comprised exclusively of CIOs from public and private businesses, government, education, healthcare and nonprofit institutions.

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Lexi Ballard, Inspire Leadership Network, 1 4042135461, [email protected]

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Society: Social Services

Curriki Strengthens Board with Addition of Former GM CIO Fred Killeen

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“It’s an honor to join Curriki’s board and help advance their mission to transform education globally,” said Killeen. ” I look forward to contributing my technology leadership experience as Curriki empowers learners worldwide through cutting-edge educational solutions.”

“Fred’s knowledge, as well as, his technology and business expertise are invaluable”, said Kim Jones, Curriki’s Board Chairman. “His passion for innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to reshape education. We are thrilled to have him join our board”

Prior to joining GM, Killeen held various consulting and leadership roles during 16 years at Hewlett-Packard. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University.

About Curriki
For 20 years, Curriki has been on a mission to transform education and promote equitable access to quality learning experiences worldwide. As a nonprofit pioneer in open education and open-source software, Curriki empowers educators and engages learners by reinventing how educational content is created, shared and delivered. Through its innovative technology solutions, Curriki is breaking down traditional barriers so that all students can reach their full potential. For more information, visit http://www.curriki.org.

Media Contact
Pamela Schaffer, Curriki, 5105026856, [email protected], curriki.org

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