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Technology: Computer

Courtyard Wichita at Old Town Celebrates Completion of Renovation Project

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In honor of the renovation’s completion, a ribbon-cutting event is slated for September 2023 at the Courtyard Wichita at Old Town. This special occasion will serve as the official debut of the freshly renovated establishment, extending an invitation to guests, dignitaries, and the local community to come together and celebrate this significant milestone.

“We are excited to reveal the culmination of our dedicated renovation endeavors,” expressed Tyler Stevens, General Manager of The Courtyard Wichita at Old Town.” This transformation beautifully captures Wichita’s rich history in both the railroad and aviation industries while providing a fresh and contemporary experience for our valued guests. These industries greatly contributed to the city’s growth and development, and we are delighted to pay homage to them through these renovations. We look forward to welcoming both our loyal patrons and new visitors to enjoy the revitalized charm and enhanced amenities that our hotel now proudly presents.”

The highlight of the renovation is the unveiling of the Rock Island Suite, a multi-purpose premium guest suite designed for special occasions including weddings. Named in honor of Wichita’s railroad history and historic district, the Rock Island Suite features a parlor and exquisite furnishings for unforgettable pre-event gatherings. With a focus on creating top-class event experiences, the renovation extended beyond its 129 redesigned guestrooms and public areas; the property now features 7,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space, catering to a wide range of gatherings.

Another standout addition to the property is the introduction of Ranney’s Boardroom, a new collaboration room that pays homage to the building’s original tenant, Joseph Addison (J.A) Ranney Jr. He was one of the notable and successful businessmen of Kansas and the western region, particularly in the wholesale business. The incorporation of a private street-level entrance to a meeting room improves accessibility, allowing for a smooth transition from the city’s bustling energy to the hotel’s sophisticated ambiance. As part of the commitment to preserving privacy for its guests, the property’s newly-added screens grace the lower atrium, offering a picturesque shield to the windows of select suites. These screens serve as a nod to Wichita’s pivotal role in the aircraft and railroad industries and the timeless charm of Old Town.

With its prime location, just steps from some of the area’s finest restaurants, entertainment, theaters, and museums, upscale amenities, and unwavering commitment to guest satisfaction, Courtyard Wichita at Old Town invites guests to discover the perfect blend of tradition and innovation.

For more information or to make a reservation, please visit The Courtyard Wichita at Old Town.

About Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, nationally recognized, operator of hotels and resorts with over 120 properties in the United States & Canada. Crescent is one of the few elite management companies approved to operate upper-upscale and luxury hotels under the brand families of Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. Crescent also works a collection of independent and lifestyle properties under the Latitudes Collection umbrella. These properties include PGA National Resort, Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, and The Williamsburg Inn. Powered by innovative, forward-thinking experts, Latitudes is a modern management platform for lifestyle hotels and resorts where creative concepts connect with modern travelers from urban boutique hotels to oceanside resorts.

Crescent’s clients include premiere REITs, private equity firms and major developers. For more information, please visit www.crescenthotels.com and www.latitudesbycrescent.com or connect with Crescent on LinkedIn.

About Marriott

Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 8,100 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.Marriott.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

Media Contact

Sarah Viollis, CIIC PR, 1 845-358-3920 16, [email protected], https://www.ciicpr.com

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Forever Summer in Costa Mesa

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Toyota Summer Concert Series
Though the OC Fair is over, the Toyota Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheater continues with a few more shows through September. Chicago and Gabriel Iglesias are among the performers. https://pacamp.com

626 Night Market
One of the country’s largest Asian-inspired night markets, 626 Night Market is always a hit when it comes back to Costa Mesa. August 25-27, OC Fair and Event Center. https://ocfair.com

Costa Mesa Art Walk
The Costa Mesa art walk is truly one of Southern California’s best-kept secrets, featuring contemporary and modern works by internationally renowned sculptors. Visit travelcostamesa.com/artwalk to find out more and learn about Travel Costa Mesa’s free audio tour you can take right from your mobile phone.

OCMA
With new exhibitions like Yu Ji’s Guest, A Host, A Ghost and Alice Neel’s Feels Like Home, plus their happy hours, artist talks and special seminars like Women in Wine, Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) is a fantastic spot to visit in the City of the Arts™. Enjoy a Family Fun day on August 26. Conveniently located on the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus, OCMA is free for visitors – though there are some costs for special events and seminars. https://ocma.art

The Book of Mormon
Hailed by The New York Times as “the best musical of the century” and the winner of nine Tony Awards®, The Book of Mormon is the Broadway smash from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and the Oscar-winning composer of Disney’s Frozen and Avenue Q, Bobby Lopez. September 5-10, Segerstrom Center for the Arts. https://scfta.org

South Coast Repertory begins its 60th season in September, with a lineup that ranges from an American classic to contemporary works, with two world premieres, including the American classic A Raisin in the Sun, and a special offering featuring pianist and actor Hershey Felder. https://scr.org

6 Lesser-Known OC Beaches
It’s impossible to come to Orange County without some time at the beach. Though you might know about the world-famous Newport or Huntington Beach, we found a few hidden gems in OC beaches you might like to visit for a different experience. https://www.travelcostamesa.com/6-lesser-known-orange-county-beaches

Late-Night Bites in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa’s wide range of great restaurants, including 3 Michelin Star spots, make this city a traveling foodie’s perfect spot for an Eatcation®. As you’re enjoying our endless summer, a late-night out might require a late-night bite. The TCM blog lists 10 top late-night dining spots in Costa Mesa. https://www.travelcostamesa.com/blog/2023/10-costa-mesa-restaurants-for-late-night-bites

For even more things to do in Costa Mesa, the Travel Costa Mesa calendar lists upcoming events. https://www.travelcostamesa.com/calendar

Located in the heart of Orange County in Southern California, with a population of approximately 113,000, Travel Costa Mesa was established in 1995 with the primary goal of promoting tourism to the city and to fund programs and activities that benefit the hotel and motel businesses within the city of Costa Mesa. For more information on travel to the city of Costa Mesa, visit http://www.travelcostamesa.com or follow @travelcostamesa on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. Travel Costa Mesa is a 501(c)(6).

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Anne-Marie Schiefer, Travel Costa Mesa, 7147868585, [email protected], https://www.travelcostamesa.com/,
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Health: Abortion

Greenberg Traurig Successful in Establishing Jurisdiction for Crane Bank and its Shareholders in the Court of Appeal

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A long-running lawsuit involving claims exceeding US$200 million, relating to a Ugandan bank, will be heard by the English courts following a victory for Crane Bank and its shareholders in the Court of Appeal.

LONDON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A long-running lawsuit involving claims exceeding US $200 million, relating to a Ugandan bank, will be heard by the English courts following a victory for Crane Bank and its shareholders in the Court of Appeal. (CA-2022-002042)

The latest chapter in this dispute turned on the ‘foreign act of state’ doctrine, which prevents the English courts from hearing matters concerning foreign government acts of state taking place in the territory of the foreign state. The ruling from the Court of Appeal found that Crane Bank and its shareholders’ claims are not barred by the foreign act of state doctrine. 

Crane Bank was one of Uganda’s largest commercial banks until 2016. The claim alleges that officials at the Bank of Uganda engaged in a corrupt scheme with the defendants to take control of Crane Bank and sell its assets for the benefit of the conspirators. Along with its shareholders, Crane Bank claims unlawful means conspiracy against the Development Finance Company of Uganda (DFCU), its executives, and four development finance institutions who it is claimed took part in a fraudulent scheme to purchase Crane Bank’s assets at a gross undervalue. 

The Court of Appeal found that there are serious issues to be tried in relation to the claimants’ reliance on (i) the Commercial Activity Exception, and (ii) the argument that all the executive acts in question engage the English public policy of combatting and not giving legal protection to bribery and corruption, thereby falling outside the foreign act of state doctrine (the Public Policy Exception).

The Greenberg Traurig team, led by Masoud Zabeti, a shareholder and Litigation chair for Europe at Greenberg Traurig, also comprised Of Counsel Katharine Bond, Senior Associate Miten Vaghela, Senior Associate Bethany Histed, Associate Thai Nguyen, and Trainee Solicitor Francesca Conroy. The team instructed Lord David Pannick KC of Blackstone Chambers and Hannah Brown KC, David Caplan, and Ben Lewy of One Essex Court.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com

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Lou Brezo Scholl, greenberg traurig, 2128012131, [email protected], www.gtlaw.com

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health and fitness

Makers Nutrition Named Gold Stevie® Award Winner In 2023 International Business Awards®

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Winners will be celebrated during a gala banquet at the Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel, in Rome, Italy on Friday, 13 October.

More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Company of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Startup of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year, and Executive of the Year, among others. This year’s competition also featured a number of new categories to recognize organizations’ and individuals’ achievements in sustainability initiatives.

Makers Nutrition won in the Manufacturing category for nutraceutical products and services.

“This year, we are especially honored to be named an International Stevie® winner because of our increased efforts to be better and do better for our clients,” said Director of Multimedia Marketing Rosemary Tambini. “Makers Nutrition has enhanced its manufacturing services, expanded its private label program, which now offers even more high-quality formulas, and raised the bar for the dietary supplement industry at large. We are proud of this accomplishment and look forward to seeing how our efforts help clients grow their businesses.”

Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 230 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process in June and July.

“Nominations to the IBAs get better every year, and this year’s class of Stevie winners is the most impressive yet,” said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. “The winners have demonstrated that their organizations have set and achieved lofty goals. We congratulate them on their recognized achievements, and look forward to celebrating them on stage in Rome on 13 October.”

Details about The International Business Awards and the lists of Stevie Award winners are available at http://www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.

About Makers Nutrition

A two-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Makers Nutrition is a groundbreaking provider for dietary supplement companies worldwide. Specializing in capsules, tablets, powders, softgels and gummies, Makers Nutrition provides a full-service option for all contract manufacturing, graphic design, packaging, and fulfillment service needs.

About the Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

Media Contact

Rosemary Tambini, Makers Nutrition, 631-456-5397, [email protected], https://www.makersnutrition.com

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Health

Radsource Deploys 10 New ProtonPACS Installations in Q2 2023

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“As someone who is responsible for sending and receiving comparison studies for our radiologist, ProtonPACS is truly amazing and it has allowed me to do much more with exams and studies than our previous PACS,” stated Dylan Morales, medical records clerk at Monument 9A. “One of the big improvements is the way we can now export studies. With our previous PACS, I was restricted to only burning CDs and I could not keep up with the demands of other facilities. Now, with the referring physician’s portal, outside physicians can easily obtain everything they need regarding their patients’ imaging.”

About Radsource

Radsource is a nationwide leader in MRI interpretation and PACS development. With a strong focus on clinical expertise and advanced technology, Radsource developed ProtonPACS, a PACS engineered to overcome the challenges users face with other systems. Radsource is committed to providing exceptional customer service and clinical support to help their customers succeed.

For more information, please visit http://www.radsource.us or contact us at [email protected].

Media Contact

Melanie Meadows, Radsource, 615-312-5595, [email protected], www.radsource.us

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Health: Psychology

VIP Selected to Deploy New Medicaid Case Management System in Missouri

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“We are honored to partner with the Missouri DSDS in deploying the Medicaid case management system for Home and Community-Based Services programs,” said VIP CEO, Jonna Ward. “This innovative solution will empower the department to deliver personalized care efficiently and effectively to thousands of participants across the state. Through our collaboration, we aim to enhance the lives of Missouri’s aging and disabled population, enabling them to thrive in their homes and communities.”

The ECMS system will offer end-to-end case tracking for both Medicaid State Plan (MSP) Services and Waiver programs. This new system will include seamless participant assessments, personalized service plans, integrated data tracking, an online portal, as well as advanced analytics.

About VIP

VIP helps its clients strengthen mission outcomes by combining deep industry specialization, agility to adapt as needed, and an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. VIP empowers clients to modernize systems and experiences with leading technology solutions through our systematic and repeatable system integration and time-tested delivery methodology. VIP addresses the complexity of digital transformation nationwide for customers such as the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services, Oregon Department of State Lands, Nevada Department of Public Safety, and Fairfax County. Since 1996, VIP has worked with over 1,200 public sector and commercial clients. For more information, please visit‥https://trustvip.com.

About Missouri Division of Senior and Disability Services (DSDS)

DSDS acts as the designated state unit on aging, carrying out the mandates of the state of Missouri regarding programs and services for seniors and adults with disabilities. DSDS is responsible for the development and implementation of programs designed to protect seniors and adults with disabilities and for the administration of an integrated system of care for eligible adults that require long-term care. In addition to the HCBS program DSDS operates Adult Protective Services, Long-term Care Ombudsman Program, Money Follow the Person Program and a variety of other senior programs.

Media Contact

Alysa Leland, Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP), 916-985-9625, [email protected], https://trustvip.com/

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Health: Mental Health

Codoxo is Named the 329th Fastest-Growing Company in America by Inc. 5000

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“Codoxo is honored to be included on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies,” said Dr. Musheer Ahmed, CEO and Founder of Codoxo. “It is a tribute to our innovative AI solutions that address the growing problem of fraud, waste and abuse that contributes to skyrocketing healthcare costs. We are proud to offer the most powerful, effective AI in the industry, supporting our mission to make healthcare more affordable and effective.”

Consistent with its position as a healthcare AI trailblazer, in July the company announced its new generative AI product, ClaimPilot, aimed at making healthcare cost containment and payment integrity programs exponentially more efficient while easing healthcare workforce constraints. The technology is just the latest innovation to complement Codoxo’s patented AI Unified Cost Containment Platform.

Codoxo has received numerous industry honors for its growth and innovation. In May, Codoxo was named one of Georgia’s Top 40 Most Innovative Companies by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). And in April, Codoxo was named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2023 Pacesetter list. Codoxo also captured the No. 20 spot in the Inc. 5000 Regionals Southeast list, was awarded the 2022 Fierce Healthcare Innovation Award in the Data Analytics/Business Intelligence category, and was recognized by Aite Group in the Aite Matrix: Payment Integrity in Healthcare Report as a “mighty player,” with “AI prowess” as an industry differentiator, among several others.

“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.”

About Codoxo
With a mission to make healthcare more affordable and effective for everyone, Codoxo is the premier provider of artificial intelligence-driven solutions and services that help healthcare companies and agencies proactively detect and reduce risks from fraud, waste, and abuse and ensure payment integrity. The Codoxo Unified Cost Containment Platform helps clients manage costs across network management, clinical care, provider coding and billing, payment integrity, and special investigation units. Our software-as-a-service applications are built on our proven Forensic AI Engine, which uses patented AI-based technology to identify problems and suspicious behavior far faster and earlier than traditional techniques. Codoxo is a Fierce Healthcare Innovation Award winner and has been recognized by the Inc. 5000 Regionals list for growth. Our solutions are HIPAA-compliant and operate in a HITRUST-certified environment. For additional information, visit https://www.codoxo.com/.

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 http://www.inc.com.

Media Contact

Ronda Duncan, Codoxo, 8472549782, [email protected], https://www.codoxo.com/

SOURCE Codoxo

Science: Biology

August’s Top HR Outsourcing Companies Unveiled by DesignRush

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76% of companies have outsourced one or more major HR processes. DesignRush announced the top HR outsourcing companies that help businesses enhance operational efficiency.

MIAMI, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A survey by The Conference Board and Accenture reveals 76% of companies have delegated one or more major HR functions through outsourcing. 80% of these firms also expressed their willingness to continue the practice.

DesignRush, a B2B marketplace connecting businesses with agencies, listed the best HR outsourcing companies that help organizations streamline operations and optimize workforce resources.

The top HR outsourcing companies in August are:

1. Biz Latin Hub – bizlatinhub.com
Expertise: PEO & Hiring, Tax Advisory, Accounting, and more

2. Options Consulting Solutions – optionscs.com
Expertise: Payroll, HR Consulting, Temporary Staffing, and more

3. Epicenter Technologies – epicenter.tech
Expertise: Back Office Operations, Customer Service & Support, HR Outsourcing, and more

4. The Staffing Company – thestaffingcompany.asia
Expertise: Payroll Outsourcing, Temporary/Permanent Staffing, BPO/RPO, and more

5. Snelling – snelling.com
Expertise: IT Recruitment, Temporary Staffing, Healthcare Staffing, and more

6. InnoSource – innosource.com
Expertise: HR Outsourcing, Contact & Data Center Operations, Contract Staffing, and more

7. Tandem HR – tandemhr.com
Expertise: Payroll Administration, HR Solutions, Risk Management, and more

8. Lloyd Staffing – lloydstaffing.com
Expertise: RPO, Vendor Management Systems, Managed Staffing, and more

9. Net2Source – net2source.com
Expertise: HR Outsourcing, Employer of Record, RPO, and more

10. Akraya – akraya.com
Expertise: IT Staffing, Payroll, Business Intelligence, and more

11. Vrinda Global – vrindaconsultants.com
Expertise: RPO, Workforce Consulting, International Recruitment, and more

12. HRCap – hrcap.com
Expertise: HR Consulting, Workforce Strategy, Crisis Management Strategy, and more

13. InventivHR – inventivhr.com
Expertise: Employee Relations, Payroll, HR Consulting, and more

14. JER HR Group – jerhrgroup.com
Expertise: Performance Management, HR Compliance, Staff Compensation, and more

15. AmeriSource – amerisourcehr.com
Expertise: Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration, HR Outsourcing, and more

Brands can explore the top HR outsourcing companies by location, size, average hourly rate, and portfolio on DesignRush.

About DesignRush:

DesignRush.com is a B2B marketplace connecting businesses with agencies through expert reviews and agency ranking lists, awards, knowledge resources, and personalized agency recommendations for vetted projects.

Media Contact

Rizelle Leano, DesignRush, 8008565417, [email protected], https://www.designrush.com/

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Technology: Computer

Maestro Media Ranks Number 689 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 List

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The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

“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.”

Maestro Media is an innovative full service strategic development firm specializing in adapting original IP and pop culture franchises into a wide range of physical experiences and products, including tabletop games, merchandise, artwork, and more, all through a meaningful community-focused engagement approach. Founded in 2015 by veteran digital strategist and serial entrepreneur Javon Frazier and led by a genuine passion for gaming, fan communities and experiential customer experiences, Maestro Media looks to explore and expand the ways fans interact with their favorite franchise or creator, collaborating directly with consumers to develop products based on their feedback and further retaining lifelong fans for its partners.

With major partnerships with beloved franchises such as Hello Kitty, The Smurfs, The Binding of Isaac, SallyFace, and more, Maestro Media works with its partners to meaningfully connect with and impact consumers on an ongoing basis to generate positive brand sentiment.

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.

CONTACT:
Kat Jones, Motiv PR, [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/.

About Maestro Media

Maestro Media is an innovative full service strategic and business development firm specializing in adapting original IP and pop culture franchises into a wide range of physical experiences and products through a meaningful community-first approach. Having been instrumental in converting beloved video game franchises such as The Binding of Isaac and Sally Face into hugely successful board games and other product areas, Maestro Media looks to expand the ways fans interact with their favorite franchise or creator, collaborating directly with consumers to develop products and further retaining lifelong fans for its partners. Founded in 2015 by veteran digital strategist and serial entrepreneur Javon Frazier and led by a genuine passion for gaming, fan communities and experiential customer experiences, Maestro Media works with its partners to meaningfully connect with consumers on an ongoing basis to generate positive brand sentiment. For more information, visit maestromedia.com.

Media Contact
Kat Jones, Maestro Media, 1 7603623873, [email protected], https://maestromedia.com/

SOURCE Maestro Media

Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Trailblazer Winnie Harlow Announced As Recipient Of The 2023 Global Citizen Award By The United Nations Association In Canada

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The ethos of a Global Citizen extends beyond the realms of diplomacy or philanthropy. It rests on the understanding that actions and decisions, while capable of yielding short-term benefits, can significantly elevate the condition of humanity in the long run. Each laureate has contributed to their community, country, and the world, exhibiting the courage and resolve necessary to uplift others.

Winnie Harlow, celebrated for shattering norms in the fashion industry and her profound advocacy for diversity and female empowerment, is an exemplar of these values. Her staunch stand against all forms of discrimination and her unwavering dedication to the upliftment of women of colour worldwide makes her a remarkable Global Citizen.

As we observe the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights in 2023, Winnie’s work mirrors the declaration’s principles of equality and respect for diversity. We are honoured to present her with this accolade in recognition of her vital contributions to these pressing issues.

The award will be conferred on October 26th, 2023 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, Canada. This celebratory event will include a welcome reception and a sit-down dinner, with diplomats, business leaders, philanthropists and UNA-Canada programme participants. The gala, held with the kind support of our Official Hotel sponsor, the Fairmont Royal York, will also feature speeches from Winnie Harlow and the President & CEO of UNA-Canada, Ms. Jaime Webbe.

We are excited to announce that the proceeds from this event will directly benefit UNA-Canada’s programmes to connect those in Canada to the United Nations, and support the implementation of Canada’s commitments under the United Nations here at home. Our initiatives promote diversity, foster empathy-based learning, and devise solutions for shared global challenges. This event will serve as a catalyst for future engagements, helping us to expand our reach and impact across Canada and beyond.

UNA-Canada is hopeful that by honouring Ms. Harlow’s monumental work, Canadians will feel inspired to further engage with the United Nations’ mission and commit to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Media Contact

Erica Mongiat, United Nations Association in Canada, 1 236-334-3837, [email protected], www.unac.org

SOURCE United Nations Association in Canada