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Society: Social Services

Winners Announced in the 13th Annual Best in Biz Awards

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“As in years past, the judges had a challenging task ahead of them, as determining winners in some categories was a matter of selecting the very best from among the very good and came down to the smallest details,” said Best in Biz Awards staff. “Each year, the judges stress how impressed they are by the innovations, growth, and change emanating from the winning companies and successfully permeating across layers of society, from their employees through clients to local and global communities.”

Since the program’s inception in 2011, winners in Best in Biz Awards have been determined by independent judging panels assembled each year from some of the most respected national and local newspapers, TV and radio outlets, and business, consumer, technology and trade publications in North America. Thanks to the unparalleled expertise and experience of the editors and reporters serving as judges and the impressive diversity of outlets they represent, Best in Biz Awards judging panels are uniquely suited to objectively determine the best of the best from among the hundreds of competitive entries. The 2023 judging panel included, among others, writers and contributors to Ad Age, Computerworld, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc., Portland Tribune, and Washington Post.

Gold and multiple award winners in the 13th annual program include: AlmaLinux, Ameresco, Anaptyss, Applied Systems, AudienceView, Beekeeper’s Naturals, Best Version Media, Big Bass Lake Community Association, Inc., BillingPlatform, Bloomberg, BluShark Digital, Calder Capital, LLC, cbdMD, Inc., Deloitte Consulting, Demandbase, DTS AutoStage, e.l.f. Beauty, EngageSmart, Everyware, Fidelity Investments, First American Financial Corporation, First Horizon Corp., FluentStream, Fountain, FreeWire Technologies, FundamentalVR, Gardyn, Innovation Refunds, Koncert, Lantheus, Lexipol, Medifast®, Merchants Fleet, M-Files, ModMed, Monarch Distributing, Moody’s, Nativo, Nearsure, Nu Skin, OCC, Octane, Osa Commerce, Piece of Cake Moving & Storage, Planet DDS, Qapital, Quality Custom Distribution, Quility, Radio Flyer, RealCall, REV Capital, RideCo, RingCentral, Salt Security, Scientific Games, Securiti, Sotheby’s International Realty, Stericycle, TELUS International, The Goulet Pen Company, Thorne HealthTech, U-Haul International, Inc., Verifone, Verizon, Wavelo, Wolters Kluwer. For a full list of gold, silver and bronze award winners in Best in Biz Awards 2023, see: https://www.bestinbizawards.com/2023-winners.

Once again, Best in Biz Awards recognized the most awarded companies in this year’s competition using a weighted-medal point system. The top spot went to Innovation Refunds, Sotheby’s International Realty came in second place, with Wolters Kluwer, Applied Systems, ModMed, Moody’s Corporation and U-Haul International, Inc. rounding out this year’s top group. For the complete list of the Most Awarded companies, visit: https://www.bestinbizawards.com/2023-most-awarded/.

Best in Biz Awards 2023 honors were conferred in 100 different categories, including Company of the Year, Fastest-Growing Company, Most Innovative Company, Best Place to Work, Customer Service Department, Executive of the Year, PR Executive, Most Innovative Product, Enterprise Product, Small/Medium Business Service, Best New Product, App, CSR Program, Environmental Program, Website and Film/Video of the Year.

About Best in Biz Awards

Since 2011, Best in Biz Awards has been the only independent business awards program judged by a who’s who of prominent reporters and editors from top-tier publications from North America and around the world. Over the years, judges in the prestigious awards program have ranged from Associated Press to the Wall Street Journal and winners have spanned the spectrum, from blue-chip companies that form the bedrock of the global economy to some of the world’s most innovative start-ups and nimble local companies. Each year, Best in Biz Awards honors are conferred in two separate programs: North America and International, and in 100 categories, including company, team, executive, product, and CSR, media, PR and other categories. Entries in the 12th annual Best in Biz Awards International are now being accepted until the final deadline on April 19, 2024. For more information, visit: http://www.bestinbizawards.com.

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Julia Zamorska, Best in Biz Awards, 1 3239097722, [email protected], https://www.bestinbizawards.com

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Society: Social Services

The Identity Theft Resource Center Predicts More ID Fraud, State Privacy Laws & Concerns Around AI in its 2024 Predictions

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We also saw romance scams and relationship scams turn into heart-breaking stories from victims who contacted us. The dollar losses around these scams were as high as we have ever seen them. Finally, we saw no action from Congress around a comprehensive privacy and data security law in 2023, while more data breach notices lacked the actionable information people and businesses needed to protect themselves.

As we look towards 2024, we expect to see much discussion around AI-driven identity scams,” Velasquez continued. “We believe there will be new levels of identity crimes due to the record number of data breaches in 2023. With the increase in crimes, the emotional toll will continue to rise and assistance providers will struggle to help victims in this area. We also believe there will continue to be a movement for privacy laws but on the state level rather than the federal level. Regardless of what happens in 2024, we will help those who need it.”

The ITRC’s 2024 Predictions Include the Following:

1. The risk of AI-driven identity scams that impact large numbers of people will be overestimated, while the potential for targeted attacks on single or small groups of individuals will be underestimated. The greatest risk from generative AI will continue to be mis- and dis-information.
2. An unprecedented number of data breaches in 2023 by financially motivated and Nation/State threat actors will drive new levels of identity crimes in 2024, especially impersonation and synthetic identity fraud. That will, in turn, drive more adoption of biometric-based identity verification (not recognition) tools to prove people are who they claim to be.
3. More states will adopt comprehensive data privacy and security laws. Congress will not.
4. Privacy concerns over the use of biometrics will overshadow the legitimate use cases. Even though there are safe and ethical uses of biometrics in the authentication and verification space (provided they are consent-based and privacy-centric), lawmakers and the public will push back due to this lack of awareness and understanding.
5. The emotional toll of identity crimes will continue to increase, and assistance providers will struggle to meet the emotional recovery needs of victims. Identity crime victimization is too often classified as not creating trauma that requires support, despite the fact that our latest Consumer Impact Report notes that 16 percent of respondents contemplated suicide as a result of an identity crime.

DOWNLOAD THE ITRC’S 2024 PREDICTIONS

On Friday, December 15, tune into the ITRC’s latest episode of The Fraudian Slip podcast, where we will break down our 2024 predictions. The podcast will include a discussion with ITRC President and CEO Eva Velasquez, ITRC COO James E. Lee, and James Ruotolo, Senior Director of Financial Services at SAS and an ITRC Board Member. Anyone can listen on the ITRC’s website, idtheftcenter.org, under the “Help Center” tab.

Read a full recap of our 2023 predictions and how we fared, along with an in-depth look ahead to 2024 at idtheftcenter.org/identity-theft-resource-center-2024-predictions.

Anyone can receive free support and guidance from a knowledgeable live advisor by calling 888.400.5530 or visiting idtheftcenter.org to live chat.

About the Identity Theft Resource Center

Founded in 1999, the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC) is a national nonprofit organization established to empower and guide consumers, victims, business and government to minimize risk and mitigate the impact of identity compromise and crime. Through public and private support, the ITRC provides no-cost victim assistance and consumer education through its website live chat idtheftcenter.org and toll-free phone number 888.400.5530. The ITRC also equips consumers and businesses with information about recent data breaches through its data breach tracking tool, notified. The ITRC offers help to specific populations, including the deaf/hard of hearing and blind/low vision communities.

Identity Theft Resource Center
Alex Achten
Director of Communications & Media Relations
888.400.5530 Ext. 3611
[email protected]

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

New Christian Book Helps Navigate Life’s Path with Purpose

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“I tackle and address familiar life challenges in my book,” Dr. Kjosa said. “By addressing everyday obstacles, I encourage and motivate my readers to make choices which will honor Christ and provide a bright future for themselves.”

By sharing his encouragement and positivity, Dr. Kjosa hopes he may be an optimistic influence on his reader’s faith as he believes, by embodying the “Simply Safe Choices” technique, a new person and a bright future is waiting all around.

“Their captain, Jesus Christ, is waiting to show them his plan for their lives,” Dr. Kjosa said. “A life bright and beautiful lies ahead for them to discover their untouched, untapped and unexplored talent.”

“The Oars of Our Lives: Navigating the Oars of Our Lives Through Making the Right Christ Honoring Choices”
By Dr. David L. Kjosa Sr.
ISBN: 9781664288881 (softcover); 9781664288874 (hardcover); 9781664288898 (electronic)
Available at WestBow Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author

David L. Kjosa Sr. draws on his many years of experience in the ministry as a Chaplain in the United States Army. Feeling inadequate as a young man and seemingly lacking the ability to tackle the challenge to rise to the divine mandate he was being called to fulfill, he says he found the strength and focus/hope in Christ. Now, in a novel approach to addressing the core questions of life, he shows how to live a purpose-filled life. He distills his lifetime of counseling, motivational and practical wisdom into proven steps to making Christ-honoring choices – “Simply Safe Choices.” He draws on his deep knowledge of human experience, and the struggle for authenticity. His ministry as a United States Army Chaplain at many stateside locations and several countries overseas has given him unique insight and enabled to him provide the tools and the keys to living a life of faith and love thru Jesus Christ. To learn more, please visit https://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/849378-the-oars-of-our-lives.

General Inquiries:            
LAVIDGE – Phoenix                        
Taylor Moralez
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Media Contact

Taylor Moralez, LAVIDGE, 4803066597, [email protected] 

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Society: Social Services

Bringing Cheer to Those We Hold Near

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“On behalf of my team here at Makers Nutrition, I would like to say that we are sincerely happy to help Friends of Karen any way we can,” said CEO and President of Makers Nutrition Jason Provenzano. “Everyone knows someone with an illness, many of whom are in our own family. No one should go a holiday without feeling the joy that Friends of Karen works so hard to provide young individuals and their families. We are proud to help those individuals and their parents especially who might not have the financial means to get that skateboard or video game, sweatshirt or sneakers their child really wanted this Christmas.”

Friends of Karen is a non-profit organization that provides emotional, financial, and advocacy support for children with a life-threatening illness and their families in order to keep them stable, functioning, and able to cope. For families living in the New York tri-state region, Friends of Karen gives them more time for what’s most important: each other. The organization helps hundreds of ill children and their families every month, at no cost to them. Friends of Karen has received top ratings from Charity Navigator, an independent organization that evaluates the financial efficiency and responsibility of thousands of U.S. charities. Friends of Karen also meets the 20 Standards of Charity Accountability of the BBB of Metropolitan New York. Donate here.

A two-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Makers Nutrition, is a groundbreaking nutraceutical manufacturing company 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.

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

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Experience Senior Living Announces the Commencement of Construction on The Gallery at Fort Collins

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The Gallery redefines senior living with amenities extending beyond the essentials, featuring a two-story grand hall with a lavish fireplace, a grand piano designed by a local artist and provides a diverse range of spaces for socializing and relaxation including a pub, rooftop garden, private family dining, multiple courtyards, a library, community room, salon, and theater. For Memory Care residents, a dedicated courtyard and activities area ensures a tailored experiences for all residents.

“I’m thrilled to have our newest community opening so close to my own home, in a neighborhood I cherish”, commented ESL President Phill Barklow. “The Gallery at Ft. Collins will be a vibrant senior living community that will seamlessly blend art and music with the rich culture of the Fort Collins community, providing the perfect backdrop for our residents to enjoy life.”

Nuveen Real Estate and Brinkmann Constructors will also partner with ESL on the project.

“The Gallery at Ft. Collins aligns with Nuveen’s thesis of developing new, state-of-the-art senior living communities for the next generation of seniors in high-barrier-to-entry markets like Fort Collins“, noted Andrew Pyke, Head of Healthcare Real Estate at Nuveen. “We are excited to partner with a first-class operator like ESL to bring this project to the Fort Collins community.”

For more information on Experience Senior Living communities, visit our website at www.experiencesrliving.com.

About Experience Senior Living

Experience Senior Living is a full-service, vertically integrated owner, developer and operator of active adult, independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. We are reimagining senior housing by leveraging our vast experience to seamlessly integrate strategic, operational and human-centered aspirations. We translate those experiences to create new and inspiring models of care focused on hospitality, which are responsive to residents’ needs and centered around holistic wellness and engagement with a broader community. Experience drives everything we do, and our team of dynamic professionals is fueled by their passion for empowering individuals to lead enriching lives at every stage of their journey. Experience Senior Living is based in Denver, with communities operating or under development in seven states: Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and Washington.

Media Contact

Kirstin Barbour, Experience Senior Living, 1 970-441-8100, [email protected], experiencesrliving.com

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Society: Social Services

BrandLaureate Honors Prem Rawat & Prem Rawat Foundation with Prestigious Award

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The theme of this year’s awards gala in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was “celebrating the brave, the bold, the brilliant” and BrandLaureate representatives commended Prem Rawat as an icon of peace for his lifelong commitment to helping people live up to their full potential. Over the course of more than 55 years, Prem Rawat has shared his insights on peace with millions of people at 5,623 events across the world. This year he achieved two Guinness World Records for attendance at his events, most recently on November 26 in Gaya, India when 375,603 people gathered for his lecture on understanding the value of life.

The BrandLaureate also recognized The Prem Rawat Foundation for how its Peace Education Program has helped incarcerated people in 892 correctional institutions across the world transform their lives. The program has also proven to benefit a wide range of other groups, including high school and university students, with 400,000 participants in over 80 countries.

In all of these endeavors Prem Rawat and TPRF have embraced innovative technologies and branding strategies to advance the timeless understanding that peace is possible, and it begins with each one of us. This empowering outreach has engaged hundreds of millions of people with books, video broadcasts, podcasts, mobile applications, social media and other pioneering efforts. The BrandLaureate is the most coveted branding award in the world and it is intended to “acknowledge the value, strength and character” of these efforts and provide an “endorsement of being the best.”

In accepting the honors, Prem Rawat gave a speech during the awards ceremony, expressing his gratitude for the recognition and offering insights on the importance of personal peace to the gathering of brand and industry leaders from across the world.

The BrandLaureate also recognized several other distinguished leaders and brands throughout the gala, including YBhg Datuk Wira (Dr) Calvin Khiu, Founder of OE EduGroup, Ms. Manvin Kaur Khera, Miss Globe 2023 and Mr. K. Raman, Managing Director of Microsoft (Malaysia).

In a statement, the BrandLaureate congratulated Prem Rawat, TPRF and all of the honorees: “We, at The BrandLaureate, extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the worthy recipients. There is no limit to how much you can achieve, and as this grand finale closes the year on a high note, we hope it empowers you to strive with your indomitable spirits, entering the new year with tunes of victory, and bearing the lessons from 2023 to see further, go faster and soar higher in 2024 and beyond.”

About the World Brands Foundation (TWBF) and The BrandLaureate

The World Brands Foundation [formerly the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF)] was established over a decade ago, in 2005, and is the world’s premier branding foundation. As a trendsetter for branding with divergence, the foundation was rebranded to reach new echelons of prominence. Its primary objectives include the promotion of brands, the heightening of branding practices and inculcation of first-rate brand culture in the arena of entrepreneurship. The BrandLaureate, a sobriquet for brand excellence, was instituted to facilitate its vision and mission, simultaneously fulfilling the objectives of TWBF.

About Prem Rawat and The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF)

For more than 55 years, Prem Rawat has embraced new technologies to help share his insights on peace with hundreds of millions of people in more than 100 countries. In addition to his record-breaking speaking events, he provides a wealth of resources to help people discover personal peace, including books, training sessions, video broadcasts and podcasts. In addition to the Peace Education Program, his foundation offers the Food for People program, providing over 5.6 million nutritious meals and educational opportunities to disadvantaged children in India, Ghana and Nepal. TPRF has also provided $6.3 million in humanitarian aid to people suffering from disasters in 47 countries.

Media Contact

Jake Frankel, The Prem Rawat Foundation, 1.310.392.5700, [email protected], https://tprf.org/

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Rockler donates $6,500 to Help Heal Veterans through nationwide woodworking classes

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“We are always thankful for our customers who join us in our Veterans Day pen turning classes and those events helped us in making this important holiday gift to Help Heal Veterans,” said Joe Kester, VP of Retail at Rockler. “Help Heal Veterans is a valuable support organization for our nation’s heroes, and it is meaningful for our company to help bring hope through the creative and therapeutic activity of woodworking.”

Rockler’s Veterans Day pen turning classes give people the opportunity to learn how to make a pen. In addition to the pen turning classes, Rockler stores host year-round hands-on classes for people of all woodworking skill levels to make projects such as cheeseboards, bowls, various handles and much more.

About Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
Celebrating its 69th anniversary as a family-run business, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is the nation’s premier supplier of specialty hardware, tools, lumber, and other high-quality woodworking products. Rockler has nearly 50 retail locations across 27 states, as well as extensive catalog and internet operations.

To learn more about Rockler, please visit http://www.rockler.com or call 1-877-ROCKLER, and follow us on social media:

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Lauren Sauer, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 612-767-2403, [email protected], www.rockler.com

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Society: Social Services

Jamie Dimon is Clearly Misinformed About Cryptos, Says PayBito CEO

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Bitcoin maximalist and PayBito Chief Raj Chowdhury says “Jamie Dimon is clearly misinformed about Cryptos. He is prejudiced and needs to delve deep into the subject of cryptos before making such absurd comments as calling it a Ponzi scheme. It is reprehensible that he is also misleading the masses by saying that these are used by criminals.”

According to CoinDesk, Dimon’s bank has over $3 trillion of assets which is twice the market cap of all crypto assets. The bank also plays a key role in moving business toward an infrastructure that suits cryptocurrencies. One of JP Morgan’s divisions is finding ways to integrate blockchain technology with traditional banking. Dimon has a positive opinion on blockchain and admits that it is a useful one, but continues to deeply oppose cryptos.

Raj Chowdhury reacted to Jamie Dimon’s position “that this is ironic since blockchain is the main technology used for cryptos. This technology used in cryptos has the potential to change the world and make lives better”. Recently, a surge in crypto prices brought Christmas early for traders.

About Raj Chowdhury:
Raj Chowdhury is the Managing Director of HashCash Consultants and Paybito. Raj pioneered the first interbank Trade Finance and Remittance implementation of Blockchain Technology between two of the largest global banks. Raj is an eminent voice in the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency space and actively engages with policymakers in this area. He is a contributor to the Economic Times, Business World, and CNNMoney and advises industry leaders in the adoption of Blockchain. He is a member of Asha Silicon Valley, a nonprofit committed to education for children in emerging countries. Author of the book ‘The Dark Secret of the Silicon Valley’, Raj is an investor in blockchain and cryptocurrency companies and an active member of the philanthropic community. 

Media Contact

Coleen Facete, Hashcash Digest, +14159662907, [email protected], https://www.paybito.com/

SOURCE PayBito

Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

NYC FinTech Women Announces the 2023 Inspiring FinTech Females Award Winners

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The 2023 Inspiring FinTech Female award winners have each made significant contributions to the FinTech industry and have been influential in advocating for women in the field. Their collective impact is profound and varied, encompassing leadership, innovation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

2023 Inspiring FinTech Females Winners:

Founders

  • Ami Kumordzie, Sika Health
  • Carmen Perez, Much
  • Kelly Waltrich, Intention.ly
  • Laura Kornhauser, Stratyfy
  • Laura Spiekerman, Alloy
  • Mary Kopczynski, RegAlytics
  • Michele Alt, Klaros Group
  • Mical Jeanlys-White, WealthMore
  • Margeaux Giles, Irys
  • Marla Sofer, Knomee
  • Rashmi Melgiri, Functional Finance
  • Sivan Tehila, Onyxia Cyber
  • Sophia Goldberg, Ansa
  • Yanique Williams, Ambitious Global

Leaders

  • Alla Liberman, Beacon Platform Inc.
  • Alli Jordan, LibertyFi
  • Amanda Estiverne-Colas, Endava
  • Betsabe Botaitis, Hedera
  • Delisha Grant, Addepar
  • Deniz Johnson, Stratyfy
  • Elizabeth Lyons, T-REX Group
  • Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Georgia Fintech Academy
  • Janeen France, Addepar
  • Jessica Gonzalez, Informed.IQ
  • Jessica Zall, Percent
  • Marianna Lopert-Schaye, BNY Mellon
  • Michelle Feinstein, Salesforce
  • Nimisha Patel, Mastercard
  • Phoebe Chen, Amazon,
  • Sharon Kean, Wise
  • Sharon Rivera, Paceline
  • Wendy Mock, Gemini
  • Vanessa DiFrances, Silicon Valley Bank
  • Winnie Ling, Blend Labs, Inc.

Money Movers

  • Cat Hernandez Middleton, The Venture Collective
  • Pam Kaur, BankTech Ventures
  • Tanvi Lal, Intuit Ventures
  • Tatyana Kratunova, FIS
  • Kimberly Trautmann, DRW Venture Capital
  • Renee Nalbandyan, Bank of America
  • Tal Sigura, FIS

Network Builders

  • Ashley Everett, RevTech Labs
  • Ashlyn Lackey, Prudential
  • Carina Oriel, Rise, created by Barclays
  • Catherine Unertl, Mercury
  • Grace Berkery, Mastercard
  • Jenn Rosenthal, Grayscale Investments
  • Krista Carr (Sticco), UBS
  • Kristen Castell, Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE)
  • Monica Murthy, Alloy
  • Renee Lau, AWS
  • Shade Alcine, HUMAN
  • Zayan Hagens, AWS

Product Builders

  • Akita Somani, Elavon (U.S. Bank)
  • Anat Gilboa, Current (Finco Services, Inc.)
  • Angelica Alam, Meta, Inc
  • Catherine Cui Ye, Stripe
  • Cristina Pascalau, Bank of America
  • Hanna Byers, Wealth.com
  • Jessica Jiang, Goldman Sachs
  • Michelle Wilson, Canoe Intelligence
  • Taylor Porter, Plaid
  • Yehudit Nathan, Octane®

The complete list of winners and their profiles are available at: https://www.nycfintechwomen.com/2023-inspiring-fintech-females

About NYC FinTech Women:

NYC FinTech Women is a community of over 10,000 members that includes professionals from startups, traditional finance, and venture capital. It aims to connect, promote, and empower women in FinTech through various initiatives, such as networking events, mentorship programs, and the annual Inspiring FinTech Females list. The organization collaborates with leaders like AWS, Google, Deutsche Bank, and Silicon Valley Bank to foster a more inclusive financial technology landscape.

Media Contact

Liang Zhao, NYC Fintech Women, 1 5057206933, [email protected], https://www.nycfintechwomen.com/

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Society: Christianity

Benchmark Senior Living Launches Employer Branding Campaign ‘Join. Stay. Grow. Connect to Your Calling.’

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Join. Stay. Grow. Connect to Your Calling, which launched today in print and online, relies on the stories of Benchmark associates, many of whom have called Benchmark home for over 20 years. Associates at all levels discuss finding meaningful work at Benchmark, following their passion for making residents’ lives better while enjoying the immense satisfaction from doing so.

Recent studies have shown that meaningfulness is more important to U.S. workers than any other aspect of their job and directly impacts job satisfaction. Individuals want to know that what they do makes a difference and, for the overwhelming majority, work with meaning and purpose can have a significant impact on their overall mental health.

“From our residents to their family members and one another, Benchmark associates make deep and lasting impacts on our residents, their family members and one another that goes far beyond simply going to work every day,” said Marla Rappaport, vice president of marketing for Benchmark Senior Living. “Throughout this campaign, we bring to light these powerful and inspirational stories, which are a key part of what makes Benchmark communities so special.”

Besides the personal satisfaction that comes with enjoying meaningful work, Benchmark provides a wealth of benefits focused on associates’ mental health and sense of belonging. This includes the company’s Inclusion Advisory Council, which focuses on helping make all associates feel welcomed, valued and have the opportunity to flourish. The Benchmark One Company Fund provides grants to associates facing unforeseen financial challenges. Each year, the Fund gives hundreds of thousands of dollars to associates in need.

In addition, all Benchmark associates receive mentoring, exposure to industry-leaders and professional development opportunities. Benchmark University offers skills-based supplemental training, including workshops, seminars and experiential learning. Leadership in training seminars designed to grow developing associates into management and executive positions are also available.

Since its inception 26 years ago, Benchmark’s workplace and company culture has been widely recognized as being among the best. Recently, it was awarded for the sixth time with Great Place to Work certification and earned a place on FORTUNE Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services™list. Also, it has been recognized on the Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work employee-based survey for 15 straight years, every year since the award has been given and is one of only two companies to have done so.

For more information about how to connect with your calling with a career at Benchmark, click here.

About Benchmark Senior Living

Benchmark is New England’s largest senior living provider with 65 independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing care communities and over 6,000 dedicated associates providing compassionate care and outstanding experiences throughout the Northeast. The Waltham, Mass.-based company was founded over 25 years ago by Tom Grape with the purpose of Transforming Lives Through Human Connection. Since then, Benchmark has continued to set the industry standard, having won over 300 hundred local, regional and national awards for its care, programs and as a top workplace. Benchmark has been named one of the Top Places to Work for 16 straight years in The Boston Globe’s annual employee-based survey and received repeated recognition in FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Aging Services list. In 2023, Benchmark communities received 53 U.S. News & World Report Best of Senior Living excellence awards based on resident and family feedback. For more information, visit BenchmarkSeniorLiving.com.

Media Contact

Carol Arnold, Benchmark Senior Living, 1 6035020469, [email protected], http://careers.BenchmarkSeniorLiving.com

SOURCE Benchmark Senior Living