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Technology: Computer

Shipshape Solutions Adds Massachusetts’s Leading Waterproofing and Foundation Company, Pioneer Basement, to Growing Service Provider Network

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“At Pioneer Basement, we are constantly innovating to improve quality standards and increase peace of mind for homeowners. Shipshape, in addition to the iBasement System is a breakthrough in our industry with an innovative solution that will benefit our customers,” said Joe Pires, President of Pioneer Basement.

Pioneer Basement will join Shipshape’s Service Provider Network and offer iBasement with Shipshape’s next-generation performance monitoring and predictive maintenance to their customers. This comes following the announcement that the iBasement Sump Pump Controller now works with Shipshape. Pioneer will also become a certified installer of Shipshape’s SmartMonitor Solution for Dehumidifiers. Pioneer Basement Services plans to offer these revolutionary solutions to bring peace of mind to new customers as well as past customers who worked with Pioneer before this solution was available.

Shipshape and iBasement will enhance the experience for Pioneer Basement Services customers by seamlessly bundling in next-generation intelligent features including:
-Home Assistant Monitoring™ – A team of professionals trained in home management who monitor homes for performance issues and assist homeowners in connecting with – their providers.
-Shipshape Assisted Maintenance aka SAM™ – A virtual assistant that helps resolve issues and connects homeowners to service pros when needed.
-Provider Network™ – Network of trusted providers including contractors, utilities, insurance, and manufacturers.
-The HomeHealth Record™ – Complete performance history for each iBasement System in the home.
-MyCoverage™ – Warranty and maintenance plan information stored in the Shipshape App.
-AlertActions™ – Proactive iBasement System notifications that offer actionable recommendations to help the homeowner reduce risks and/or improve performance associated with the homes’ critical systems.
“Our software and the iBasement hardware are designed to help local businesses grow more efficiently while increasing customer satisfaction. Quality is really important to the market-leading contractors we work with and we want to help them bring the next generation in quality to their customers,” said Dale Johnson, Director of Service Provider Marketing Programs.

This partnership offers Pioneer Basement customers a complete solution to protect their crawl spaces and basements.

About Shipshape Solutions Inc.
Shipshape is on a mission to make homes smart enough to take care of themselves. Shipshape believes every home should be safe, reliable, efficient, and well-maintained. The company operates a first-of-its-kind proprietary smart home predictive maintenance platform that offers solutions to homeowners to reduce the costs of home maintenance and operations. The Shipshape platform integrates an ecosystem of smart home hardware to enable advanced analytics and recommend actions that will reduce risks and improve system performance. Shipshape’s software platform unlocks the value of sensor data to enable a whole new era of the smart home.

Shipshape is based in Austin, TX. For more information, visit http://www.shipshape.ai

About Pioneer Basement Services
Pioneer Basement, a iBasement System installations and a trusted service provider in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with nearly 40 years, specializes in basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, foundation repair, and sump pump replacement. Pioneer Basement prides itself on its highly trained team, including the most Certified Waterproofing Specialist professionals in the Northeast. The company, locally owned and operated, is recognized for its advanced waterproofing products, expert project management, comprehensive insurance coverage, and commitment to health and safety in basements and crawl spaces.

Pioneer Basement is based in Westport, Massachusetts. For more information, visit http://www.pioneerbasement.com

Media Contact
Adam Morrisey, Shipshape Solutions Inc., 6143151687, [email protected], https://www.shipshape.ai/

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Sucheta Kamath, CEO & Founder, ExQ®, Keynote Speaker for the 2023 Student Support Team Association for Georgia Educators’ (SSTAGE) Fall Conference

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Author of Literacy Reframed, Thought Leader, VP & Chief Academic Officer, Renaissance Learning

Executive Function Specialist, Speech-language Pathologist, TEDx Speaker, CEO & Founder, ExQ

Statewide Dyslexia Coordinator, Georgia Department of Education

Vice President for National Partnerships, RethinkED

SSTAGE attendees will learn from presentations that address the current research on the Science of Reading as the most effective method of informing educators of how proficient reading and writing can be developed; assessing and teaching reading PreK-12; and improving student outcomes through scientifically backed prevention and intervention of reading and writing issues, and teaching students Executive Function skills bridge learning gaps.

“Georgia’s literacy rates are not where they need to be to support our students and their future careers. Learners must have the Executive Function skills and complex cognitive processes required to direct their learning tasks and in order to reach their unique goals,” shared Sucheta Kamath, Founder and CEO, ExQ. “This skill set is called Executive Function, and these are the skills that activate learner agency. Executive Function skills must be met before any other conditions can be effectively pursued.”

Attracting more than 600 educational professionals, the SSTAGE Annual Summer Conference brings together education leaders to network and learn about the latest developments in education. Join us to hear Sucheta Kamath share the science about teaching Executive Function skills to help us bridge the learning-to-literacy gap!

About ExQ®: Rooted in more than 25 years of cognitive neuroscience and Executive Function training expertise, ExQ® is a cloud-based patented system designed to enhance the brain’s Executive Function through personalized game-based training that focuses on teaching students to learn how to learn. Learn more about implementing Executive Function curriculum with ExQ® for School at https://exqinfiniteknowhow.com.

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Lisa Campbell, BRANDfit Consulting, 7703153088, [email protected], www.brandfitconsulting.com 

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Technology: Computer

Proximity Learning Inc. Ranks No. 1905 on the 2023 Inc. 5000

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“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000—with the fast growth that requires—is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 23.

Evan Erdberg, CEO & Founder at Proximity Learning Inc. said, “It feels surreal to now employ over 1000 people and instruct 100k students a day who would normally not get access to a teacher in their public schools. We are driving to 1 million students in our programs!”

About Proximity Learning Inc.

Established in 2009, Proximity Learning Inc. pioneered using web conferencing technology to stream certified teachers into a classroom when a teacher could not be found locally. Students are able to see, learn, and interact with a teacher “live” each day from within their school classrooms. This PLI model directly addresses the acute and growing teacher shortage crisis plaguing school districts across the U.S.

For all press & media inquiries: [email protected]

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology

Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.

About Inc.

Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, slated for October 31 – November 2 in San Antonio, visit http://conference.inc.com/.

Media Contact

Chelsea Penney, Proximity Learning, 1 512-655-9486, [email protected], proxlearn.com

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Navigate360 and the State of Michigan Extend Partnership to Enhance SEL and Mental Health Support in School Districts, Cultivating Safer Schools and Positive Climates

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Recent studies have illuminated the proven benefits of implementing SEL in school districts, such as:

  • An 11% increase in schoolwide academic achievement
  • A 25% enhancement in social and emotional competencies
  • Improved student self-perception and stronger relationships among peers
  • A substantial reduction in incidents of bullying and disruptive behavior

“Our ongoing collaboration with the state of Michigan exemplifies our commitment to enhancing the social-emotional learning and mental health support landscape in schools,” said JP Guilbault, Chief Executive Officer at Navigate360. “At Navigate360, we firmly believe that nurturing emotional well-being is integral to academic achievement and preventing harm and violence in schools. By offering comprehensive programs and resources, we empower students with the essential skills they need to excel academically while fostering positive school climates.”

The proactive advocacy and unwavering support of State Representative Kelly Breen, State Representative Luke Meerman, and Governor Whitmer has been pivotal in realizing the success of the partnership.

To date, the partnership has made a positive and significant impact by:

  • Delivering over 700,000 SEL lessons in Michigan schools
  • Maintaining a 97% completion rate for lessons
  • Exemplifying the resolute dedication of Michigan’s leaders to the well-being of the statewide student population

“As someone who grew up and went to college in Michigan, I am honored that Navigate360 helps support the Michigan Cares program,” added Guilbault.

Navigate360’s holistic portfolio of safety and well-being solutions encompasses evidence-based curriculum, educator-focused professional development, and technology-driven tools that actively promote safe and harmonious learning environments. Through the ongoing collaboration between Navigate360 and the state of Michigan, school districts will continue to receive the support and resources necessary to lay the foundation for lifelong achievement and well-being.

For more information about Navigate360 and its dynamic initiatives, please visit https://www.navigate360.com.

About Navigate360
Navigate360 is the premier provider of safety solutions for schools, leading to enhanced student well-being. With more than 20 years of experience, our multifaceted, layered approach—providing everything from curricula that support positive behavior and self-image to campus physical safety and personnel training—focuses on incident prevention. Currently, more than 14 million students are attending schools using Navigate360 solutions. To learn more, visit https://www.navigate360.com. .

Media Contact

Navigate360, Navigate360, (608) 216-7300, [email protected], https://navigate360.com/

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Cognosante Earns Great Place To Work Certification™ for Fourth Consecutive Year

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The company scored 40 points higher than the average U.S. company for employees agreeing it’s a great place to work

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Cognosante is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the fourth year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Cognosante. This year, 89% of employees said it’s a great place to work – 40 points higher than the average U.S. company.

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Cognosante stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”

The 2023 survey results revealed Cognosante matches or outperforms Great Place to Work’s Top 100 benchmark in key areas of employee satisfaction including fairness, teamwork, creating jobs with special meaning, and effective leadership/management practices.

In the past year, Cognosante has continued to invest in leadership development, employee engagement and wellness initiatives, while maintaining its commitment to customer service and quality program delivery. This resulted in strong survey results in areas like justice, customer centricity, teamwork, and pride.

“We are delighted that our employees have recognized us as a Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year,” said Chief Administration Officer Jennifer Bailey. “The employee experience is integral to our success, and we are thrilled that survey results demonstrate we have created a culture that resonates with our employees. We could not be prouder of our company and our people.”

According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.

About Cognosante

At Cognosante, we help create a safe, healthy, more equitable nation for all. Federal agencies who deliver exceptional public services and programs choose us for our innovative mindset and unwavering dedication to moving their missions forward. Applying practical expertise to build solutions that leverage leading technologies, Cognosante partners with healthcare, civilian, and defense agencies to realize program outcomes and performance.

Whether we are modernizing systems, enabling greater access to public benefits, or delivering mission-critical programs, we innovate with purpose – touching the lives of millions of people. For more information, visit cognosante.com.

About Great Place to Work Certification™

Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.

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. Their 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. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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