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Business: Insurance

Nationwide Insurance Becomes Human-Animal Bond Certified Company

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“Becoming Human-Animal Bond certified is an honor and a process that we are committed to in every interaction we have with pets and their families. We know the more we learn, the more we can protect them,” said Heidi Sirota, Nationwide’s Chief Pet Officer.


ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), joint founders of the Human-Animal Bond Certification program, announced today that Nationwide, the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the U.S., has become a Human-Animal Bond Certified Company.

“Nationwide has earned this meaningful recognition through its significant commitment to human-animal bond research, education, and professional development,” said Steven Feldman, HABRI Executive Director. “Being a Human-Animal Bond Certified Company recognizes that Nationwide is strengthening the human-animal bond as a core part of its mission.”

As part of the certification process, all Nationwide pet associates will complete human-animal bond training, learning about the science behind the human-animal bond and gaining a deeper understanding of how this science supports pet health and the practice of veterinary medicine. The human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors considered essential to the health and well-being of both.

“Becoming Human-Animal Bond certified is an honor and a process that we are committed to in every interaction we have with pets and their families. We know the more we learn, the more we can protect them,” said Heidi Sirota, Nationwide’s Chief Pet Officer.

Launched in 2018, the NAVC Human-Animal Bond Certification prepares veterinarians and animal care staff to recognize and promote the importance of the bond between pets and their families. The program evaluates the science, communication, community engagement, animal welfare and wellness, and medical care needed to create and maintain a positive human-animal bond.

“The Human-Animal Bond Certification gives veterinarians and all those who support them additional tools and training to further understand and safeguard this bond,” said NAVC CEO Gene O’Neill. “The NAVC is committed to expanding the benefits of the human-animal bond to as many health care professionals as possible. We are proud to bestow Nationwide with the Human-Animal Bond Certified Company designation, and we thank them for their commitment to this important education initiative.”

The leading role of Nationwide is evidenced by their commitment to education and support of the Human-Animal Bond Certification program. More than a thousand professionals have signed up for this certification, which offers 22 hours of Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) -approved continuing education credit.

Important for their certification, Nationwide has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the human-animal bond by making sizeable investments in independent research on the benefits of companion animals for those such as people with autism, veterans with PTSD and people with cancer diagnoses. The work also researches the benefits of animals in assisting children and adults on the autistic spectrum.

Nationwide’s support for the human-animal bond and the role of pets in society is further demonstrated by their groundbreaking research on pet-inclusive workplaces. In partnership with HABRI, Nationwide has shown how pets and pet-friendly benefits, including pet health insurance, are increasingly important to the millennial workforce, enhancing employee wellbeing, as well as company recruitment, retention, engagement and presenteeism.

“Nationwide is committed to protecting our members’ pets through our direct relationships with pet owners and through our veterinary partners. That is why we are so proud to support human-animal bond research,” said Dr. Jules Benson, Nationwide’s associate vice president of Veterinary Relations. “Understanding and sharing the science of the human-animal bond helps all of us as individuals, families and communities.”

To learn more about the Human-Animal Bond Certification and to find out how you or your clinic can become certified, please visit NAVC.com/HAB.

About NAVC

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, with offices in Orlando, Florida, the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a non-profit organization providing world-class professional development to the global veterinary healthcare community. Its largest event, VMX, hosts thousands of veterinary professionals each year. Other offerings include VetFolio, an online CE platform in conjunction with LifeLearn; the NAVC Institute; the Veterinary Innovation Council; an Industry Services Division; and its Media Division, consisting of: Today’s Veterinary Business, Today’s Veterinary Nurse, Today’s Veterinary Practice, Veterinary Advantage and an online news and lifestyle channel, Spark! In 2018, the NAVC launched its Certifications division including the Human-Animal Bond Certification and added the Veterinary Business Leader Certification and the Pet Nutrition Coach Certification in 2019. Visit NAVC.com for more details.

About HABRI

HABRI is a not-for-profit organization that maintains the world’s largest online library of human-animal bond research and information; funds innovative research projects to scientifically document the health benefits of companion animals; and informs the public about human-animal bond research and the beneficial role of companion animals in society. For more information, please visit http://www.habri.org.

About Nationwide pet insurance

With more than 800,000 insured pets, Nationwide is the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the United States. Nationwide pet health insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries. Medical plans are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (CA), Columbus, OH, an A.M. Best A+ rated company (2018); National Casualty Company (all other states), Columbus, OH, an A.M. Best A+ rated company (2018). Agency of Record: DVM Insurance Agency. Pet owners can find Nationwide pet insurance on Facebook or follow on Twitter. For more information about Nationwide pet insurance, call 800-USA-PETS (800-872-7387) or visit petinsurance.com.

About Nationwide

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit http://www.nationwide.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Nationwide, Nationwide is on your side and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. © 2020

Business: Executives

How to Determine the Right Sized Solar Panel System for Your Home

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Nicki Zvik, Founder of Green Solar Technologies


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Making the switch to solar can be a big step in anybody’s life, and an even bigger investment at that. So it is important to know just what you’re getting yourself into when deciding to go solar by asking yourself things like:

“How much will it cost?”

“How much will I save?”

“When will I start seeing ROI?”

And so on. But to answer these questions, one must first determine the size of the solar panel system to be installed.

Nicki Zvik, Founder of Green Solar Technologies, explains, “The size of the desired solar system really depends on a variety of factors. Things like budget, home size, rooftop space and even location can have an impact on the size of a solar panel system. But if we are talking about simple math to determine what size solar panel system a home will need to completely replace the energy required from the utility companies, then it becomes much easier to figure out.”

Though lengthy, the math is quite simple.

Solar Power Authority gives a great step by step method to determining how big a solar system will need to be. The steps go as follows:

“Calculate your Home’s Electricity Usage

1. Collect your electricity bills for the past year so you can calculate your average monthly electricity usage. Calculating an average is essential because electricity use peaks in the hottest months due to the high air conditioning demand.

2. Add up the kWhs for all 12 months and divide that number by 12 to determine your average monthly energy consumption.

3. Divide the monthly figure by 30 to determine your daily kWh usage.

Determine Insolation

1. Locate a solar insolation table online (see Resources) to determine the insolation, the average number of hours per day that the sun produces peak sunlight (or an accumulation of all sunlight equivalent to that amount of peak sunlight), for your area.

2. Find the nearest city to you on the table and write down the average daily figure. To determine specific insolation data for individual days of the year, use NASA’s Atmosphere-Ocean Model…

Calculate Energy Needs

1. Plug the figure from Section 1, Step 3 “Daily kWh” into the following calculation. Use the average insolation value from Section 2, Step 2 for the “# hours” to determine how many kW you need your solar system to generate per day:Daily kWh / # hours = # kW

e.g. 12 / 4 = 3

2. Plug the answer from the previous step into the following calculation, which accounts for standard energy losses of solar PV systems:# kW x 1.3 (increase size of PV system by 30%) = # kW (actual size of PV system you need)

e.g. 3 x 1.3 = 3.9 In this example, you would need a 3.9 kW solar PV system to satisfy your home’s energy needs.

Total Number of Solar Panels

To calculate the size of your solar photovoltaic system, take your daily kWh energy requirement and divide by your peak sun-hours to get the kW output you need. Then divide the kW output by your panel’s efficiency to get the total number of solar panels for your system.

After you know the number of panels you need, the next step is to determine if you can fit them all on your roof, and if you have the right kind of roof to mount panels on.

Selecting a Solar Panel System

1. Measure how much space you have to mount your solar panels.

2. Decide on a budget for your system.

3. Find a system that satisfies your power requirements, but still fits within your space restrictions. This will determine if you need a roof-mounted or ground-mounted system, and if you’re eligible for a solar roof shingle system.”

“With any investment, there is some work involved, but lucky for Green Solar Technologies customers, they’re not alone,” says Zvik. “Our solar experts are here to guide our customers through every step including determining the size of their desired system. And once the project is complete, our customers can rest assured that we will be here for them whenever they need us.”

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Business: Insurance

New Level Partners, LLC Upgrades to ‘Absorb LMS’ Learning Management System

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PRINCETON, N.J. (PRWEB)

New Level Partners, LLC (NLP) announces the upgrade of its educational technology to Absorb LMS – for distribution of on-demand Online Learning Curriculums.

“Absorb LMS delivers a superb learning experience – an engaging and intuitive interface – and superior navigation and performance. The Absorb LMS platform significantly enhances New Level’s ability to provide comprehensive Online Learning Hosting solutions to our clients – a major source of growth,” according to William Harwood, NLP co-founder and managing partner.

New Level Partners provides diverse instructional design and learning solutions for the insurance industry. NLP’s premier consulting services encompass a wide array of custom offerings such as eLearning development, LMS and hosting applications, instructor-led, extended development programs, and industry-leading new hire onboarding curriculums. New Level Partners’ extensive insurance industry background translates to efficient collaboration with industry subject-experts and specialists.

“The new Absorb LMS platform has worked really well for us. Our learners have the ability to use the tools when it is convenient for their schedules and the content is engaging,” according to Kimet Speed, Cook Maran Insurance Vice President, Director of Training & Quality Assurance.

MyAgencyCampus offers a seamless buying experience for Independent Agents.

About New Level Partners: New Level Partners (NLP), founded in 2001, specializes in training solutions for the Property and Casualty Insurance Industry. NLP designs, develops and delivers customized and interactive training programs, both instructor-led and web-based. A wide range of instructional design tools and technologies ensure NLP’s programs are the most interactive and effective on the market. Learn more at newlevelpartners.com.

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Bob Paden, Owner of The Growth Coach of North Indianapolis, Recognized with Company’s Rookie of the Year Award

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Bob Paden

We are working on more than just business growth, but growing a business by improving the business owner’s knowledge, actions and leadership, which then flows downward and outward to the community. – Bob Paden


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (PRWEB)

The Growth Coach, the international business and sales coaching franchise, is pleased to announce that Bob Paden, the owner of The Growth Coach of North Indianapolis, has been recognized with the company’s Rookie of the Year Award. The award was presented at The Growth Coach’s national conference on February 4, 2020.

“Bob’s passion for helping business owners and executives think differently about their business has led to a great year. As a Growth Coach, Bob quickly began working with clients to focus on becoming strategic and building processes to grow their business rather than being reactionary. I am proud to call Bob our Rookie of the Year and I’m looking forward to seeing him continue to grow his business,” The Growth Coach President Lisa Hudson said.

The Growth Coach is the largest provider of affordable group coaching workshops in the nation, but Coaches also offer group and one-on-one coaching for sales professionals, managers, management teams, self-employed professionals and more through a wide variety of programs via three customized industry-leading series: Foundational Series, Fundamental Series and Fast Forward Series. The Growth Coach’s mission is to help business leaders build more successful businesses and more balanced lives through coaching, support and accountability. Paden’s local franchise serves Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville, Whitestown, Lebanon and the surrounding areas.

“I want to thank each and every person who has helped me succeed since opening The Growth Coach – my family, my clients and my networks in Boone and Hamilton counties as well as throughout the Indy Metro area. I attribute my quick growth to their support and to my focus on listening to the needs, desires and visions of my clients and working with them to solve problems,” Paden said.

As a Growth Coach, Paden is certified in The Strategic Mindset coaching process, which adheres to the standards, practices and policies that the International Coaching Federation has set forth in their Code of Professional Standards and Ethics. The company’s landmark Strategic Mindset Process is so effective that it comes with a money-back guarantee.

Although his award calls him a Rookie, Paden has been in the coaching business for a long time. Paden is a graduate of Purdue University and, before becoming a business and sales coach, he worked for global corporations including Rolls-Royce, Qantas, Cummins, QuEST in various technology and leadership roles. He launched a business strategy and supply chain consulting company in 2008 and in 2014, was tapped to help launch a downtown Indianapolis-based engineering outsourcing office with QuEST-Global. He grew the business to a full build-out in downtown Indianapolis with 70 employees locally and another 70 globally. In March of 2017, he decided he was ready to go into business coaching full time through TIER321 LLC. He bought his Growth Coach franchise from former coach – and now The Growth Coach president – Lisa Hudson in the summer of 2019.

“The Growth Coach is unique because the focus isn’t just on the business, but the wellbeing of the owners, leaders and employees. They are more than just numbers and their mental wellness, health, focus and growth matters. We are working on more than just business growth, but growing a business by improving the business owner’s knowledge, actions and leadership, which then flows downward and outward to the community,” Paden said.

“I want to thank Lisa Hudson personally – I met her more than a year ago and she, along with The Growth Coach, truly changed my life and the lives of my clients. Without her leadership and her team, helping business owners like we do would not be possible,” he added.

The Growth Coach, founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, sold its first franchise in 2003, but its leaders have a successful 20-year track record of helping business leaders find success and balance. Today the business and sales coaching franchise is in more than 100 markets worldwide. The Growth Coach was included in Bond’s “Top 100 Franchises” and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Franchise 500” and “Best of the Best,” in USA Today and has been featured on FOX, CBS and NBC.

For more information about The Growth Coach of North Indianapolis, call 317-559-3900, email BPaden@TheGrowthCoach.com or visit https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/north-indianapolis/.

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Critical Alert to Demonstrate Revolutionary Patient Experience Software Suite at HIMSS20

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Critical Alert will be demonstrating how merging patient behavior data with patient event metrics provides the analytics hospitals need to continuously monitor and improve operational performance, better support staff and keep patients safe and satisfied at a cost they can afford.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB)

Critical Alert announced today it will be demonstrating its revolutionary patient experience software suite at HIMSS20 from March 10th through March 12th by appointment.

Improving the patient experience is crucial in today’s hospitals. To achieve a unified and comprehensive picture of patient care and staff effectiveness, a scalable method of capturing data is needed across the enterprise. This can be accomplished by using Critical Alert’s CommonPath Enterprise platform to combine data and analytics from any nurse call system along with real-time information from beds, RTLS, rounding applications, mobile platforms and alarm management solutions.

To date, the vast and important data from these systems have been siloed…. until now.

“Improving hospital communications and the resulting patient experience is our mission at Critical Alert,” said John Elms, CEO. “We are looking forward to sharing our latest innovations at HIMSS20,” continued Elms.

Critical Alert will be demonstrating how merging patient behavior data with patient event metrics provides the analytics hospitals need to continuously monitor and improve operational performance, better support staff and keep patients safe and satisfied at a cost they can afford. Because our platform is available as Software as a Service (SaaS), Critical Alert offers immediate ROI in terms of up-front costs, licensing, deployment flexibility, upgrade cycles, etc.

Please click here http://criticalalert.com/HIMSS20 or contact Betsy Berken-Zaslav at bzaslav@criticalalert.com to make an appointment.

About Critical Alert

Critical Alert offers a solution set of enterprise class, software-based products, services and strategies that enable hospitals and healthcare enterprises to give a voice to their patients, empower their clinical staff with actionable intelligence, unburden their support and IT teams and save money. CommonPath Enterprise, our software-driven patient communications platform includes UL-1069 nurse call, alarm management & event notification, patient experience monitoring, advanced clinical analytics and a portfolio of integrated partner offerings.

For more information, visit: http://www.criticalalert.com. Follow Critical Alert on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Critical Alert is a trademark of Critical Alert. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

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Sureify Hires Past PwC Executive, Gotham Polisetty as Vice President of Digital Experience

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I’m really looking forward to working with Gotham. His experience in strategy and execution for digital experience initiatives at top insurers while working at PwC is just what we need for this stage of our growth at Sureify.


SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB)

Sureify, the leading digital platform for life and annuity insurance, announced the appointment of Gotham Polisetty as Vice President of Digital Experience. Polisetty’s primary focus will be working with customers and Surifey’s product team to assure comprehensive customer-centric tools for configuring and monitoring digital experiences in the Lifetime platform.

“Sureify brings leading-edge platforms and products in the areas of customer acquisition, self-service, and engagement to the top brands in the insurance industry,” said Polisetty. “I’m excited to be collaborating with some of the most innovative minds in Fintech to make it possible.”

Polisetty has extensive experience leading complex, large-scale transformational programs, architecting complex technical systems, and directing teams to deliver projects with significant impact to business. He has successfully architected end-to-end innovative solutions to complex business and technical problems. Polisetty led and delivered multiple transformational programs related to implementation of Guidewire policy administration, billing, and claims processing.

Polisetty possesses in-depth knowledge in insurance analytics, data models and financial reporting architectures. He is an innovative thinker and critical problem solver and that allows him identify, analyze, and resolve diverse operational issues as well as maintain top performance while offering superior programs/services.

“I’m really looking forward to working with Gotham. His experience in strategy and execution for digital experience initiatives at top insurers while working at PwC is just what we need for this stage of our growth at Sureify,” commented Brian Mulconrey, SVP of Customer Implementations and Services.

About Sureify

Sureify’s mission is to modernize the life insurance and annuity industry by helping carriers acquire, service, and engage their customers with one enterprise platform: Lifetime. We enable omnichannel sales with LifetimeAcquire, a product that drives placement rates via quoting, e-application, automated underwriting, and new business transmission. With LifetimeService, insurers are offering their in-force customers comprehensive self-service portals and native applications. Lastly, the product that started it all, LifetimeEngage, fosters a lifelong relationship between carriers and their policyholders with multifaceted engagement programs and analytics, leading to greater lifetime value of each policyholder. Learn more at http://www.Sureify.com

Media Contact

Lori Zinaich

(704)957-3773

Lori@Sureify.com

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What Are The Main Topics Covered During A Defensive Driving Course?

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“Defensive driving education allows drivers to improve their skills and learn new moves. As a driver, you learn how to assess traffic hazards or how to adapt the vehicle to traffic conditions. Also, graduating approved courses will help you get discounts.” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

When getting online car insurance quotes, the user is likely to be asked if he or she participated in defensive driving courses. This question is addressed more frequently to teen and senior drivers. However, defensive driving benefits all drivers, no matter the age.

Besides improving driving skills and theoretical knowledge, defensive driving classes will also help drivers save money on car insurance after graduation. Defensive driving classes cover the following topics:


  • Crash statistics. The driver will be presented with updated statistics about the annual number of car crashes, the number of fatalities and the resulting financial losses. Furthermore, the main causes of accidents will be presented and ways to avoid them.

  • How emotions impact driving performance. Stress, emotional distress, fatigue, and anger can impair a person’s driving capabilities. The course will teach how to stay focused while driving and have a positive attitude.

  • DUI?DWI is one of the most important topics. Attendants will learn more about the effects of alcohol and drugs and how they impair driving. The legal aspects, including penalties and blood alcohol limits, are also presented.

  • Crash dynamics. Drivers will learn how the speed and position of the car influence the severity of the collision and which types of collisions are the most dangerous.

  • Crash prevention techniques. Drivers will learn how to avoid traffic crashes and to recognize potential dangers that lie ahead before any collision can occur. Crucial prevention techniques include: road scanning and surroundings adaptation, keeping the distance with the following vehicles, knowing the braking distance of the car, dangers of environment, allowing the emergency vehicles to pass, how to share the road with other cars, passing procedures, how to adjust the speed, how to pass the railroads and many other related techniques.


Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, free quotes and money-saving tips, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

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Bluewater Announces Top Industry Veteran in Strategic Partnerships Role

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“Sam’s built an impressive reputation with a vast portfolio of clients, service partners, and companies both in and out of the direct response marketing industry,” said Adam Warfield, Vice President of Sales & Strategic Partnerships.


CLEARWATER, Fla. (PRWEB)

Bluewater announced today its appointment of Sam Gorewitz in Strategic Partnerships effective immediately. He will report directly to Adam Warfield, Vice President of Sales and Strategic Partnerships.

His experience in direct to consumer brand/sales spans a career of over 23 years with his most recent focus being in direct response. His strong expertise in business development developed while working with InPhonic for the Home Shopping Network in their online space. He was also the Senior Vice President of Sales for Ignite-TEK using his unique knowledge of Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the DR industry to develop and optimize leading direct-to-consumer product and service campaigns.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sam Gorewitz for over 10 years during his long career with Ignite and highly respect his dedication to success and loyalty. He’s a very well respected industry veteran with unparalleled industry history, knowledge and experience,” said Adam Warfield, Vice President of Sales & Strategic Partnerships. “Sam’s built an impressive reputation with a vast portfolio of clients, service partners, and companies both in and out of the direct response marketing industry.”

Sam’s experience resulted in a network that ranges in various merchant processing, revenue recovery, and various marketing/sales distribution channels. His expertise will be effective in creating the strategic partnerships that the company demands for their continued success. Bluewater’s dedication to excellence in its industry has created growth opportunities within the sales team and having his strong background in business development will be pivotal for its strategic partnerships during the company’s growth.

ABOUT BLUEWATER: Bluewater is a converged advertising and marketing agency that utilizes digital and broadcast creative, media strategy and transactional e-commerce to introduce products to market and build lasting brand awareness. Bluewater was the first end-to-end, fully digital, tapeless studio in the state of Florida. Its digital division provides social media, digital production, digital advertising, and turnkey solutions to maximize product visibility and sales on consumer websites, Amazon and other marketplaces, including handling all aspects of inventory, marketing, and the sales process. Visit the company website at https://bluewater.tv or on LinkedIn @bluewater-media.

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Business: Insurance

Mercy College’s School of Business Awarded Grant to Develop New Certificate Program

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Dean Lloyd Gibson, Mercy College

“The grant is a recognition of the School of Business’s drive to continuously innovate by adapting the curriculum to disseminate new knowledge and meet the needs of the market,” said Lloyd Gibson, dean of Mercy College’s School of Business.


DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Mercy College’s School of Business has received a $40,000 grant from the Spencer Educational Foundation to develop a certificate in risk management and insurance. Spencer Educational Foundation is a New York-based not-for-profit organization with a mission to fund the education of tomorrow’s risk and insurance leaders. The School of Business will use the grant to develop a series of new courses and seminars on cyber risk, credit risk analysis and risk insurance.

“The grant is a recognition of the School of Business’s drive to continuously innovate by adapting the curriculum to disseminate new knowledge and meet the needs of the market,” said Lloyd Gibson, dean of Mercy College’s School of Business. “It also contributes to the College’s emphasis on student success by providing an opportunity for students to acquire new skill sets in order to compete in the dynamic environment of business. We are grateful to the Spencer Educational Foundation for their belief in the School’s vision and for providing our students with a new pathway to reach their potential.”

This certificate program will be developed as an undergraduate program in Mercy College’s School of Business and will include seminars for graduate students. The new courses will use a multi-disciplinary approach to teach risk mitigation techniques.

“Managing risk is a fundamental skill that applies to all industry sectors,” said Victor Petenkemani who is associate dean of the School of Business and will be the initial director of the new program. “All Mercy students and the community at large will therefore benefit from the dissemination of new knowledge in an era that is fraught with uncertainty.”

Mercy College leadership hopes that the new certificate program will ultimately lead to a new degree program in risk management at the School of Business.

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The Network Journal Announces its 22nd Annual 25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards Presented by Morgan Stanley

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

The Network Journal (TNJ; TNJ.com), an award-winning business magazine for African-American professionals, corporate executives and business owners, announces its 2020 list of 25 Influential Black Women in Business.

“The women we honor in the 22nd year of our 25 Influential Black Women in Business awards span occupations, industries and expertise, and share the same traits when it comes to their career and community service: passion, drive and focus. We salute them for achieving significant levels of success in their businesses and professional careers, and for their myriad contributions to their community,” states TNJ Publisher and CEO Aziz Gueye Adetimirin.

The 25 Influential Black Women in Business Class of 2020 are:


  • Ekpedeme “Pamay” M. Bassey, Chief Learning Officer, The Kraft Heinz Company

  • Tanya Branch Esq., Managing Partner, Quintairos, Prieto, Wood and Boyer, P.A.

  • Tabrina L. Davis, Vice President, Marketing and Communications & Web Strategy, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

  • Charlene M. Dukes Ed.D., President, Prince George’s Community College

  • Aisha Browne Glover, President & CEO, Newark Alliance

  • Tanya L. Hart, Senior Vice President, Executive Compensation and Total Rewards, First Horizon National Corporation

  • Stephanie C. Hill, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Business Transformation, Lockheed Martin

  • Tanya Curry Hoffman, Managing Director, Head of Directed Share Programs and Institutional Wealth Services, Morgan Stanley

  • Nicole Hollant-Denis AIA, President, Aaris Design Studios, PLLC

  • Nicola Halsall Idehen, Chief Human Resources Officer, The Vistria Group

  • Arian M. June Esq., Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

  • Celia Edwards Karam, Chief Audit Officer, Capital One Financial

  • Taneshia Nash Laird, President & CEO, Newark Symphony Hall, Newark Performing Arts Corp.

  • Judith Lee, Wealth Management Advisor/Senior Vice President, Merrill Lynch

  • Depelsha McGruder, Chief Operating Officer, New York Public Radio

  • Montresa McMillan, Senior Vice President, Head of Digital Channels and OMNI, TD Bank Group

  • Margenett Moore-Roberts, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, CGM, Constituent Management Group, A Division of IPG

  • Nkonye S. Okoh, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan

  • Sitarah Pendelton-Eaglin, Senior Vice President, Original Series (MTV Group), ViacomCBS

  • Joan M. Prince Ph.D., Vice Chancellor, The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

  • Yolanda Ragland DPM, Podiatric Surgeon/CEO, Fix Your Feet Inc.

  • Cheryl D. Stokes, Partner, Heidrick Consulting, Heidrick & Struggle International Inc.

  • Angela Thompson-Howard, Vice President Human Resources, UPS East Region, UPS

  • Adrienne C. Trimble, President and CEO, National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.

  • Lizette A. Williams, Senior Director, U.S. Marketing, McDonalds Corporation

This select group will be profiled in the Spring 2020 issue of the magazine, and will be formally honored during Women’s History Month at the 22nd Annual 25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards Luncheon, presented by Morgan Stanley, on Friday, March 20, 2020. This highly anticipated signature TNJ event will be held at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel, located at 1535 Broadway (between 45th & 46th streets) in New York City (NY), from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This year’s sponsors include Presenting Sponsor Morgan Stanley. Additional sponsors include, Entergy and Miss Jessie’s.

The program comprises a networking reception, lunch and awards presentation, with multi-Emmy Award-winning journalist Brenda Blackmon as Mistress of Ceremonies. The annual event attracts a “Who’s Who” of business executives and decision makers from various industries. Individual tickets are $375.00 if purchased on or before March 13th, and $425.00 thereafter. To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.tnj.com

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