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Vietnam Veteran and Chattanooga Hero Captain Larry Taylor to Receive Medal of Honor on September 5; “Welcome Home” Parade Scheduled for September 11 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Then First Lieutenant Larry L. Taylor distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as one of the first Cobra helicopter pilots during the Vietnam War. Taylor was part of many harrowing operations, but one operation rises above all others. On the night of June 12, 1968, a four-man Long-Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) team was surveilling a village occupied by approximately 80 North Vietnamese. A firefight ensued, and the soldiers quickly realized they were surrounded, which is when they radioed for air support. Taylor and co-pilot J. O. Ratliff, as well as one other Cobra Helicopter, flew over the firefight and provided air support until they were out of rockets and ammunition.

Realizing the LRRP team was surrounded with little, if any, options, Taylor radioed the team leader and made an unusual request. He asked the soldiers to create a diversion, run 100 yards from where they were and lie down in the grass. The soldiers followed his orders and were surprised as they quickly realized Taylor was landing his Cobra in the middle of the firefight and at significant risk to his life. Given how the Cobra Helicopter had no place to transport troops, Taylor quickly ordered the four soldiers to jump onto the helicopter skids and rockets pods and hold tight as he lifted the men out of the fight and to a safer location several miles away. The soldiers miraculously rescued on that night were David Hill of Visalia, Ca.; Robert Elsner of New York City; Gerald Patty of Maryville, Tn.; and William P. Cohn of Norwich, Ct.

For his heroic actions on that night, Taylor was awarded the Silver Star, which President Biden has now upgraded to a Medal of Honor that will be presented on September 5, 2023, at the White House in Washington DC. Upon receiving his Medal of Honor, Taylor will become the 33rd Tennessee and the 6th soldier with ties to the Chattanooga area who have received our country highest military award for valor.

Captain Taylor concluded his four years of military service with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment in West Germany. With the 1st Squadron, 4th U.S. Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, Taylor flew well over 2,000 combat missions in the UH-1 and Cobra helicopters. He was engaged by enemy fire 340 times and was forced down five times. He was awarded 61 combat decorations, including 44 Air Medals, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, two Bronze Stars, and four Distinguished Flying Crosses. After leaving the Army, Taylor operated a roofing and sheet metal company in Chattanooga where he has also remained active in several veterans’ organizations. Now retired, Taylor and his wife, Toni, reside in Signal Mountain, Tenn.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said, “I am proud to congratulate Captain Larry Taylor on becoming the 33rd Tennessean to receive the Medal of Honor and extend my deepest gratitude for his remarkable acts of valor. We are forever indebted to Captain Taylor and all Tennessee heroes who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to defend our nation and her people.”

After receiving the Medal of Honor, Taylor will return to Chattanooga where the Heritage Center is partnering with Hamilton County, the City of Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council to hold a special Patriot Day and “Welcome Home” Parade to honor Captain Taylor as the newest Medal of Honor recipient and a true American hero. The parade will officially start at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, September 11, and will conclude with a public ceremony at 1 p.m. where local, state and national dignitaries will make comments honoring Larry Taylor and his heroic act of valor on June 18, 1968, during the Vietnam War.

The parade will officially kick-off with a special flyover of multiple Vietnam-era Cobra and other modern-day helicopters along the parade route in downtown Chattanooga. Taylor will lead the parade as the grand marshal with the US Army’s 1st Infantry Division Mounted Color Guard and Band from Fort Riley, Kansas. The parade will start at the intersection of MLK Boulevard and Market Street. The public is invited to line Market Street, and continue down Market Street to W. Aquarium Way, which is where the parade will make a left turn toward the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center at the Aquarium Plaza.

“Chattanooga is the Birthplace of the Medal of Honor, and I encourage everyone to bring their children downtown on September 11 and line Market Street to help honor Larry Taylor as a true American hero and help celebrate the important heritage of the Medal of Honor whose birthplace, like Captain Larry Taylor, is right here in Chattanooga, Tennessee,” said General BB Bell, chairman of the National Advisory Board at the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.

Fifty years later, this daring feat is now recognized as deserving of the nation’s highest award for military valor; the Medal of Honor. A medal whose birthplace, like Captain Larry Taylor, is right here in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Leading the parade down Market Street will be the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard that will represent Fort Riley and the U.S. Army in a highly professional and polished display of cavalry horsemanship and military tradition. These men and women portray the U.S. Cavalry as they appeared in the mid to late 19th century. Following the Mounted Color Guard will be the 1st Infantry Division Band, which is the musical ambassador for the United States’ premier fighting force. The Big Red One Band represents the 1st Infantry Division for military ceremonies and the communities that support the American Soldier.

Chattanooga Mayor Kelly said, “What a privilege to have in our midst one of America’s living heroes worthy of the Medal of Honor, our country’s highest award for military valor in action. Let’s come together to celebrate and recognize one of our own and put Chattanooga’s famous spirit of patriotism on full display as we honor Medal of Honor recipient Captain Larry Taylor on September 11th.”

Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp continued, “I am humbled to serve as County Mayor as we honor the county’s first Medal of Honor recipient in more than seven decades. There is no greater role model to represent the values of Hamilton County than legendary Vietnam veteran Larry Taylor, whose valor as a Cobra pilot is finally being appropriately recognized. All residents of Hamilton County should take great pride in sharing this once-in-a-lifetime celebration with our hometown hero.”

The parade will also feature a variety of high school bands and JROTC units from schools located throughout Chattanooga and the surrounding community. In addition, ROTC units from universities throughout the region will be marching in the parade alongside various veteran organizations representing all branches of the military and varying conflicts from the Vietnam War to the War on Terror. For additional information on submitting a parade entry, interested parties should contact Bill Norton by email at [email protected].

At approximately 1 p.m., the parade will conclude with an official ceremony in front of the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. The public is encouraged to attend the ceremony where Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Petry, who is the president of the Medal of Honor Society, along with other national, state and local dignitaries and representatives of the US Army will make remarks to honor Taylor and his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.

The public is also invited to visit the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center in Chattanooga, Tenn. and learn more about Captain Larry L. Taylor and other Medal of Honor recipients associated with this region as well as explore why Chattanooga is known as the birthplace of the Medal of Honor.

About the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center:

Opened in February 2020, the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center is situated in the heart of the birthplace of the Medal of Honor — Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 19,000 square-foot facility features life-sized, immersive exhibits that memorialize our nation’s highest military award for valor, honor its national heritage and recipients, and educate future generations of Americans about the six character traits embodied by the Medal of Honor and its recipients: Patriotism, Citizenship, Courage, Integrity, Sacrifice and Commitment. For more information, visit www.MOHHC.org or our social media pages: Facebook: @TheFirstMedals / Instagram: @TheFirstMedals / Twitter: @TheFirstMedals / YouTube: @TheFirstMedals

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Vince Butler, Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center, 1 4238772525, [email protected], www.MOHHC.org

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Greenberg Traurig Wins 3 Corporate Counsel 2023 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards

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Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, is a winner in three Corporate Counsel 2023 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards categories: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Team Awards; Ally of the Year, Francis A. Citera; and Collaborative Leadership Award, G. Michelle Ferreira.

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, is a winner in three Corporate Counsel 2023 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards categories: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Team Awards; Ally of the Year, Francis A. Citera; and Collaborative Leadership Award, G. Michelle Ferreira. Honorees will be recognized at a dinner Oct. 18 at the publication’s WIPL conference in New Orleans.

The awards honor general counsel, in-house leaders and law firm partners who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law, according to Corporate Counsel.

Leading the firm’s award-winning DEI program and team is Nikki Lewis Simon, shareholder and the firm’s Chief DEI Officer. For more than 10 years, Simon has helped in-house counsel understand how to help firms retain and develop diverse lawyers, and also serves as an advisor on internal DEI matters. A commercial litigator with more than 20 years of experience, Simon utilizes her talent for creating meaningful connections with clients that further advance DEI in the legal profession. She attributes the team’s success to the fact that while each member has a unique role, individuals are cross-trained and continuously collaborate, coordinate, and communicate with the firm’s business operation departments, with legal practice and firm leaders, and with external organizations.

Citera is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with 40 years of experience representing clients in product liability, toxic torts, class actions, and other complex litigation matters. He is co-chair of the firm’s Product Liability and Mass Torts Litigation Practice and co-chair of the Chicago Litigation Practice. Citera defends companies in various industries and business sectors, including multinational retailers and technology and electronics companies. Having mentored many women attorneys and advocated for their advancement for several decades, Citera is known for offering meaningful opportunities for women to develop their legal and leadership skills at every stage of their careers.

Ferreira, co-managing shareholder of two of Greenberg Traurig’s six California offices, San Francisco and Silicon Valley, focuses on delivering excellent tax service to her clients, giving back to the Bay Area community, fostering diversity initiatives, and working collaboratively with firm colleagues. Leveraging her deep government experience as a former tax litigator for the IRS and more than 20 years of private tax practice, most at Greenberg Traurig, Ferreira takes a holistic approach to representing her clients, counseling them from both the government and private clients’ perspectives of a tax controversy. Her record of accomplishments includes more than 23 reported decisions before the U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Courts.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Greenberg Traurig is a uniquely empowering and diverse firm built on a foundation of fairness, equality, and authenticity. Through its Social, Racial, and Economic Justice Action Plan, the firm has committed $5 million over five years to help combat systemic racism and support impoverished communities. In addition, the firm’s efforts have been recognized through its Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus, administered by The Diversity Lab, and by local, national, and global publications and organizations including Chambers and Partners. Web: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/general/our-firm/diversity Twitter: @GT_Drives.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe and 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, LLP, +1 212.801.2131, [email protected], https://www.gtlaw.com/

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OMERS and Oxford Properties Joins Lime Connect as a Corporate Partner

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The company will leverage The Lime Community platform and other connection points to identify university students and experienced professionals interested in exploring career opportunities with OMERS. In addition, OMERS’s partnership benefits the professional development of The Lime Network members – supporting the organization’s work in providing tools, self-confidence, community, and connections.

“At OMERS, our people are our superpower, and we are committed to championing a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We embrace our differences, lean into our diverse talents, and drive inclusion through our purpose,” says Nancy Nazer, Chief Human Resources Officer, OMERS.

Andrew Masson, president of Lime Connect Canada’s board of directors, says “Lime Connect is excited to welcome OMERS to our corporate partner group. OMERS is known for investing in, and developing, their people, and they are an outstanding company that strongly complements our existing list of partners. We know that the professional career opportunities they offer will be extremely attractive to our Network members and look forward to realizing much success through our collaboration.”

OMERS encourages candidates who have disabilities, and an interest in exploring a future with OMERS, apply to attend Lime Connect’s numerous upcoming recruitment receptions across the provinces, and virtually.

Disabled university students and experienced professionals can learn more about Lime’s career, community, and professional development resources; and apply to OMERS roles directly, by joining The Lime Network.

About Lime Connect
Lime Connect is a not for profit organization that is rebranding disability through achievement – with the largest network of high high-potential university students and professionals with disabilities (including veterans) in the world. Lime attracts, prepares, and connects disabled individuals for scholarships, leadership programs, internships, and full-time careers with our partners – the world’s leading corporations. This work showcases the vast strengths and talents that are found in disabilities, and provides individuals with the tools, self-confidence, community, and connections to realize their dreams.

Lime Connect developed The Lime Community in 2023 as the go-to resource for talent, education, and community in the disability talent space. All individuals with an interest are encouraged to join, and engage, as People with Disabilities (Lime Network members’ private community), or the broader community of Friends of Lime (allies), university partners, and corporate partners.
Learn more, and join us, at http://www.limeconnect.com.

About OMERS
OMERS is a jointly sponsored, defined benefit pension plan, with 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. Our members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers, and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate. Learn more at http://www.omers.com.

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Susan Lang, Lime Connect, 212.521.4469, [email protected], www.limeconnect.com

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24 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, 9 Practices Recognized in Latin Lawyer 250

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Twenty-four attorneys and nine practices at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in the 2024 edition of the Latin Lawyer 250, a guide to the leading business law firms of Latin America published by Latin Lawyer.

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Twenty-four attorneys and nine practices at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in the 2024 edition of the Latin Lawyer 250, a guide to the leading business law firms of Latin America published by Latin Lawyer.

Latin Lawyer 250 noted that Greenberg Traurig’s Latin America practice group is “extensive and well-established. It is best known for its Corporate, M&A and Banking and Finance practices, but it also counts a solid disputes and investigations team, and the depth and diversity of the offering have been key in success in the region and its ability to stay active during periods of economic sluggishness.”

The publication highlighted that Greenberg Traurig “nimbly adapts to the region’s trends, pivoting its expertise to capitalise on increased client demand.”

In the international section, Greenberg Traurig is highly recommended for services in the following areas: Anti-Corruption Investigations and Compliance, Arbitration, Banking & Finance, Corporate and M&A, and Real Estate & Tourism.

In Mexico, Greenberg Traurig is highly recommended for services in the following areas: Antitrust & Competition, Banking & Finance, Corporate and M&A, and Project Finance & Infrastructure.

Latin Lawyer 250 recognized attorneys in the following offices and practices:

  • Nanette Aguirre, Banking & Finance, New York
  • Emilio J. Alvarez-Farré, Banking & Finance; Corporate/M&A, Miami
  • Carol Barnhart, Anti-Corruption Investigations & Compliance; Corporate/M&A, Miami
  • Michael J. Baum, Real Estate & Tourism, Chicago
  • Kara M. Bombach, Anti-Corruption Investigations & Compliance, Washington, D.C.
  • Cyril T. Brennan, Anti-Corruption Investigations & Compliance, Washington, D.C.
  • Gerardo Carillo Valadez, Banking & Finance; Corporate/M&A, Mexico
  • Richard F. Davis, Real Estate & Tourism, Los Angeles
  • José Antonio Diez de Bonilla Martínez, Banking & Finance; Corporate/M&A; Real Estate & Tourism, Mexico
  • Michael T. Fishman, Real Estate & Tourism, Chicago
  • Miguel Flores Bernés, Antitrust & Competition, Mexico
  • Víctor Manuel Frías Garcés, Antitrust & Competition; Corporate/M&A, Mexico
  • Juan Manuel González Bernal, Banking & Finance; Project Finance & Infrastructure, Mexico
  • Angelika Hunnefeld, Arbitration, Miami
  • Yosbel A. Ibarra, Corporate/M&A, Miami
  • Ross Kaufman, Banking & Finance, New York
  • Joseph J. Mamounas, Arbitration, Miami
  • Miguel Moisés, Banking & Finance, Mexico
  • Antonio Peña, Corporate/M&A, Mexico
  • José Raz Guzmán, Banking & Finance; Corporate/M&A, Mexico
  • Marc M. Rossell, Banking & Finance, New York
  • Oscar Stephens, Banking & Finance, New York
  • Michael J. Sullivan, Real Estate & Tourism, Orlando
  • Geiza Vargas-Vargas, Corporate/M&A, Miami

About Greenberg Traurig’s Latin America Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s award-winning Latin America Practice draws on resources from our offices in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, New York, Washington D.C., and elsewhere around the world, bringing together a multidisciplinary team of more than 120 lawyers to help clients identify and capitalize on business opportunities in Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula, and the Caribbean. Since the founding of the firm, Greenberg Traurig has been inextricably linked to Latin America and has represented many of the family enterprises that are today among Latin America’s largest companies. By addressing real-world problems for clients on a regular basis, our team has developed a breadth of experience in Latin America that sets us apart.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe and 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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Joey Kaiser, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, +1 212.801.6983, [email protected], https://www.gtlaw.com/en

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Hip Hop and Environmental Nonprofits Drop Beats for Asthma Awareness and Health Education

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  • Environment: Understanding its role in asthma triggers.
  • Medication: The importance of regular and correct usage.
  • Plan: Crafting a strategy to manage and mitigate symptoms.
  • Open communication: Building bridges with healthcare professionals and loved ones.
  • Well-being: Prioritizing holistic health, both mental and physical.
  • Extinguish: The need to eliminate cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
  • Resilience: Cultivating the strength to face challenges head-on.

Each 60-second track and animated music video focuses on one of these elements, featuring the talents of emerging artists rapper Devin Cheff and singer Heaven White, under the guidance of multi-platinum producer and composer Q. Worthy, who co-wrote the tracks with BJ Gray and Devin Cheff.

“We are honored to partner with NEEF to tackle asthma disparities using our proven model combining music, science, and culture. Music is a powerful medium for public health communication, and our research shows that it can help build health literacy and inspire health behavior change,” said Dr Olajide Williams, MD, MS, the Vice Dean of Community Health at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S).

The partnership unites HHPH’s musical expertise with NEEF’s 20-year history of providing pediatric asthma training and resources to healthcare providers.

“The asthma aids created through our exciting partnership with HHPH add to our array of content, focusing on a disproportionately impacted community,” said Christy Haas-Howard, MPH, RN, Health Program Director at the National Environmental Education Foundation. “With the EMPOWER tools, providers will be able to offer culturally relevant asthma education to teens, as well as their crucial support network of friends and family, to help navigate the challenges of asthma.”

Asthma affects more than 25 million individuals in the US. It’s a prevalent chronic ailment, especially among young people, with more than 4 million children under 18 diagnosed with asthma. However, the burden of asthma isn’t evenly distributed. The condition is most pronounced among Black adults, and non-Hispanic Black children are more than twice as likely to have asthma as their non-Hispanic white counterparts.

“As young people move into their teen and young adult years, with greater independence and responsibility, taking ownership of their asthma management is essential for their health and wellbeing,” said Lori Rose Benson, Hip Hop Public Health’s Executive Director and CEO. “In partnership with NEEF and with input from pediatric asthma experts, we collaborated with dynamic creatives to craft uplifting and culturally relevant tracks that celebrate and affirm the power of young people.”

The EMPOWER songs, videos, and accompanying printable educational assets are accessible for free through Hip Hop Public Health’s Learning Studio. The first track and video, EMPOWER Roll Call, along with a downloadable poster for educational and healthcare settings, are available now.

The remaining seven tracks and videos will be released later this fall. Medical providers, community health workers, educators, and others who work with young people can use the EMPOWER resources to increase awareness about the importance of asthma management and to spread an inspiring message of resilience and empowerment when living with asthma.

Watch the first track now!

About Hip Hop Public Health
Hip Hop Public Health is an internationally recognized 501c3 that creates research-based educational resources by harnessing the power of music and culture to improve health in communities that are underserved. Founded by Dr. Olajide Williams of Columbia University, a world-renowned leader in community-based behavioral intervention research, and the legendary Doug E. Fresh, Hip Hop Public Health has a 15-year track record of creating culturally relevant science-based content using an evidence-based framework for health promotion and behavior change, the Multisensory Multilevel Health Education Mode l, and the Child-Mediated Health Communication framework that focuses on children as messengers for disease prevention and health promotion interventions with parents and caregivers. All of Hip Hop Public Health’s 200+ educational resources are available to stream for free, removing access barriers for teaching, learning and health literacy. For more information visit hhph.org and follow @hhphorg on social media. 

About NEEF
The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is the nation’s leading organization in lifelong environmental learning, creating opportunities for people to experience and learn about the environment in ways that improve their lives and the health of the planet. Congressionally chartered in 1990, NEEF is a non-partisan, non-advocacy organization working to make the environment more accessible, relatable, relevant, and connected to people’s daily lives.

Learn more at NEEFusa.org—or follow NEEF on Facebook (Facebook.com/NEEFusa) and on Twitter at @NEEFusa.

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Amy Skalmusky, National Environmental Education Foundation, 202-261-6483, [email protected], NEEFusa.org

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Talent Strategy Achieves National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification

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Central to the certification process is a series of stringent prerequisites a certified business must fulfill. Prospective certified companies like Talent Strategy must undergo a comprehensive vetting procedure, including a complete review of business documentation and an on-site evaluation.

At the helm of Talent Strategy is the visionary CEO and Co-Founder, Stephanie Harrold, who boasts deep-rooted ties to Grand Rapids. Harrold’s dedication to aligning the organization with the dynamic needs of its clients is apparent as she continues to steer the company toward unparalleled growth. As the guardian of the organization’s culture, Harrold focuses on fostering an environment that rewards productivity, offers a healthy work/life balance, and provides growth opportunities for its team members.

In response to this achievement, Harrold shared her enthusiasm for the opportunities the certification will provide for Talent Strategy. “We are grateful for the work WBENC is doing and excited for the opportunities this certification will provide to better serve our existing and prospective clients,” said Harrold. “WBENC’s efforts in amplifying the voices of women in business are truly commendable, and we are immensely proud to be a part of this journey.”

Talent Strategy, in its commitment to championing women’s empowerment, pledges to leverage its newfound certification to enhance its services for existing and prospective clients and extend its support to fellow women-owned businesses. The firm remains dedicated to fostering inclusivity, diversity, and a future where women’s voices resonate powerfully across the corporate landscape.

About Talent Strategy

Talent Strategy is a staffing and recruiting company specializing in the Skilled Trades, Light Industrial, Engineering, General Labor, and Office/Professional industries. Our purpose is to create opportunity and inspire growth for people and organizations.

About Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), founded in 1997, is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States. WBENC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit, partners with 14 Regional Partner Organizations to provide its world class standard of certification to women-owned businesses throughout the country. WBENC is also the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America’s corporations.

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K9s For Warriors Surpasses 900 Graduates from Their Groundbreaking Program for Veterans in Need

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As an organization determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors provides highly trained service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma. Graduates of the program, which is backed by scientific research, leave with a service dog that helps them live a life of dignity and independence that many thought was not possible before K9s For Warriors.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — K9s For Warriors is proud to announce they’ve graduated more than 900 veterans from their groundbreaking program, which pairs military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and/or military sexual trauma (MST) with service dogs.

K9s For Warriors originated in 2011 when Shari Duval started the organization after noticing her son, a civilian K9 police bomb dog handler who served in Iraq, returned home with PTSD and could only be himself around his dog. Shari envisioned training rescue dogs as service dogs and pairing them with veterans in need.

The K9s For Warriors team lost Shari in February 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Shari’s legacy shines on with every veteran and rescue dog saved by K9s For Warriors.

Today, K9s For Warriors serves veterans as honorably as they served the United States of America. The lifelong program is provided to Warriors at no cost and is designed to deliver maximum benefit with minimum administrative costs. Generous supporters help fund the program that brings veterans and service dogs together.

Military veterans with a verifiable diagnosis of PTSD, TBI, and/or MST related to their service are encouraged to apply to K9s for Warriors: https://apply.k9sforwarriors.org/

If you are interested in contributing to K9s For Warriors, visit: https://k9sforwarriors.org/ways-to-support/

About K9s for Warriors:

Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors provides highly trained service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma. With most dogs being rescued, this innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery.

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K9s For Warriors, K9s For Warriors, 904-686-1956, [email protected], https://k9sforwarriors.org/

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University of Illinois at Chicago Student Receives SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship

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The SBB Research Group Foundation has named Monica Padilla a STEM Scholarship recipient

CHICAGO, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The SBB Research Group Foundation named Monica Padilla a recipient of its STEM scholarship. The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Monica Padilla, a sophomore, studies Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Padilla led an initiative to inform and educate the local community on breast cancer clinical studies, leading to a 550% increase in the enrollment of Latinas in a breast cancer research study. She also collected 300 petition signatures in support of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, an initiative that ensures underinsured and uninsured women with free mammograms and cervical exams. She currently serves as president of the Midwest Emerging Leaders Council and a legislative ambassador of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.

“Monica’s dedication to women’s health is admirable, and we’re proud to support her in her studies,” said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation.

For eligibility criteria and more information on the Foundation’s STEM scholarship, please visit http://www.sbbscholarship.org.

About the SBB Research Group Foundation
The SBB Research Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that furthers the philanthropic mission of SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG), a Chicago-based investment management firm led by Sam Barnett, Ph.D., and Matt Aven. The Foundation sponsors the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship, supporting students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees. In addition to its scholarship program, the Foundation provides grants to support ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies.

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Erin Noonan, SBB Research Group Foundation, 1-847-656-1111, [email protected], https://www.sbbscholarship.com/

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