Month: February 2023

February 15, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the provider of food, facilities, and uniform services to millions of people in 19 countries around the world, today announced a new partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community, to launch the Aramark HBCU Emerging Leaders Program.

The HBCU Emerging Leaders Program will offer 15 students from HBCUs a two-day immersion at Aramark’s headquarters in Philadelphia, PA, focusing on career exploration and professional development. Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Bowie State University, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Florida A&M University, Norfolk State University, Tuskegee University, and Winston Salem State University will all be represented.

Students attending this immersion will have the opportunity to engage in planned simulations, network with executive leadership, participate in discussions about internships and post-graduation career opportunities, and provide Aramark with vital consumer insights.

“We are incredibly excited to partner with an organization committed to ensuring that HBCU students have concrete professional experiences and access to leadership opportunities,” said Camille Mosley, Vice President for HBCU Engagement. “TMCF ensures that its students are thriving in a broad range of places and spaces as they embark on their careers. We are privileged to be a part of this journey.”

This fully sponsored, highly competitive program was open to students majoring in hospitality, culinary arts, business management, economics, marketing, information technology, retail management, human resources, supply chain management, accounting, finance, project management, and management information systems. This breadth of studies reflects the wide range of opportunities at a multi-national enterprise like Aramark.

The HBCU Emerging Leaders Program kicks off with a welcome reception hosted by Aramark’s Collegiate Hospitality leadership and members of LEAD, Aramark’s employee resource group dedicated to team members who self-identify as Black, African American, West Indian, or of African descent, as well as allies. The following day includes a tour of the corporate headquarters, meetings with executives, career development sessions, and an open exchange with Aramark employees who graduated from HBCUs. The final day will include immersive experience participating in the annual LEAD ERG summit.

“We are delighted to partner with Aramark for the upcoming HBCU Emerging program in Philadelphia,” said Dr. Harry Williams, President and CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund. “This is another example and strategic partnership that allows us to work with companies to achieve their DEI goals. It’s also great that our participating students are being exposed to all the terrific careers in the hospitality industry.”

As part of Aramark’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Aramark proudly supports Historically Black Colleges and Universities and is committed to an equitable workplace, engaging employees and building trust in an environment where differences are valued.

“This program was named Emerging Leaders because we look to these students as the future of our industry and Aramark,” said Jack Donovan, CEO and President of Aramark Collegiate Hospitality. “This partnership demonstrates our commitment to HBCU institutions and the students that they serve. We can’t wait to see how our program participants leverage their potential, and we hope that this experience supports their pathways to success.”

Aramark’s commitment to people is a core part of the company’s environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) plan, Be Well. Do Well., focused on positively impacting people and the planet. Aramark’s people priority is to facilitate access to opportunities that will improve the well-being of the company’s employees, consumers, communities, and people in its supply chain.

Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery received multiple awards for its community investment and volunteerism that was focused on helping students of all ages.The Carson Chamber of Commerce, the Los Angeles Harbor College and Young Horizons Child Development Centers each recognized Marathon for service and investment to improve the lives of others.Last year, hundreds of Marathon employees and contractors donated their time and resources for a wide range of projects that benefited the community.

Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery added multiple awards to its list of recognitions for continuous work in the community. The Los Angeles Harbor College, Young Horizons Child Development Centers and the Carson Chamber of Commerce each recognized Marathon for its dedication to the organizations in 2022.

Philanthropist of the Year

At its holiday appreciation event in December, the Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) named the Los Angeles refinery its 2022 Philanthropist of the Year for the refinery’s continued investments in the college, which serves the South Bay region of Los Angeles.

Most recently, LAHC was one of 13 community colleges across the country to receive a workforce development grant to fund student scholarships—part of the $2.26 million raised at the 2022 MPCgives Invitational. The annual charitable golf and networking event supports community investments and grants.

“These scholarship dollars will allow our students to worry less about the potential costs involved in obtaining their degrees, and more about all that the college experience has to offer both in and outside of the classroom,” said Dr. Luis Dorado, President at LAHC.

Champion of Children

Employees from the Los Angeles refinery and MPLX attended the Young Horizons Child Development Centers annual gala in Long Beach, California, where it was announced Marathon was its 2022 Champion of Children recipient. This is the nonprofit’s highest honor and given to Marathon for its support of the centers’ work in the community to provide quality childcare and preschool programs.

Last year, Marathon provided funding to improve and expand access to high-speed internet and sponsored the organization’s annual fundraising event.

“We are truly honored to accept this noteworthy award,” said CP Patsatzis, Vice President of Refining at Marathon Petroleum. “The work of Young Horizons is essential in helping our community thrive. For this reason and many others, Marathon is proud to support this great organization.”

Corporate Leadership

Earlier in 2022, the refinery received the Corporate Leadership Award from the Carson Chamber of Commerce for being a good corporate partner in the City of Carson, as well as its ongoing commitment and dedication—highlighted by the refinery’s summer-long project at Andrew Carnegie STEAM Academy that completely transformed the school’s campus ahead of the 2022—2023 school year.

On January 10th, International Paper Orange Mill awarded $63,000 in community grants to local organizations who are making the region a better place. Since 2013, the Orange Mill has awarded over $580k worth of foundation grant awards! Thank you to our dedicated team members!

About International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

About International Paper – EMEA

In Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), International Paper focuses on the production and marketing of fiber-based packaging and pulp, employing approximately 4,200 people. As a leading supplier of high-quality corrugated containers for a multitude of applications, we serve customers throughout the region from our network of two recycled containerboard mills and 23 box plants in France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal and Spain. Pulp production is centered in Gdansk, Poland. Other products available from International Paper in the region include Kraft linerboard and recycled containerboard, as well as pulp.

Originally published in the Boston Globe

Trevor Boylston had started transitioning from female to male a decade before he started working at Boston Scientific, and he had no plans to reveal his true self to his new coworkers. Boylston has a stocky build and a beard and is married to a woman — “seemingly straight,” as he puts it. But about six months after he started at the medical device company, around the time Caitlyn Jenner transitioned, a coworker started making transgender jokes. And Boylston decided he couldn’t stay quiet any longer.

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Originally published by Cadence

Congratulations to the recipients of Cadence’s Black Students in Technology Scholarship!

Each of these eight students are pursuing technical degrees and were selected to receive a scholarship based on their impressive academic records, work in the community, leadership potential, and recommendations from professors.

Watch this short video and hear directly from the students as they dive into their personal experiences, post-graduation goals, and what drives them to shape the future of technology.

Abena Boadi-Agyemang, Carnegie Mellon University

“Since my childhood, I have always wanted to work on things that make peoples’ lives better. When I learned about engineering in high school, I felt an immediate interest in the field because it would provide me with the skills to create solutions that help people, especially the most marginalized. My passion for human- and empathy-driven solutions is what motivates me today as a researcher who focuses on creating enabling technologies for marginalized folks.”

Kora Hughes, New York University

“The world will tell you to hustle toward a manufactured goal as quickly as you can. Take a moment to breathe and envision what you want to do, not just for yourself or your family, but the world at large. If you find an answer, then let that be a fire burning so bright that nobody can burn it out.”

Brian Langat, Stanford University

“Receiving this scholarship will come a long way in subsidizing my tuition and housing costs. This way, I will be able to focus on my academic and professional work and edge closer to achieving my career goals. In addition to providing financial assistance, being named a Cadence scholar is validation for the hard work and dedication I have put into my academics over the years, and a motivator to continue working hard.”

Micky Nnamdi, Georgia Institute of Technology

“My inspiration to study an engineering discipline started out as a love for computers and curiosity as to how they work as a child. Over the years, this growing curiosity has made me understand their working principle, and applications to various areas to enhance the quality of life.”

Kingsley Odae, Cornell University

“My first encounter with engineers at a hydroelectric plant as a child left an indelible mark on my motivation to pursue engineering. I felt inspired by the possibilities of renewable energy for my community. Growing up and experiencing unpredictable power outages, I envision myself helping developing countries implement alternative sources of energy for future generations. I left the dam with two words playing in my mind: “rotor” and “stator”—the key components in power generation.”

Makanjoula Ogunleye, Virginia Tech

“While growing up, I observed how disruptive technology has been and how deeply it spreads to people and communities irrespective of race or tribe. For example, when the computer operating system was invented and companies started making user interfaces for personal computers, in no time at all, millions, if not billions, of people had PCs in their hands. This kind of disruption and impact is what inspired me to study a technical field. I intend to pursue a technical career or have a technology start-up company where I can work on or create products that impact people’s lives positively.”

Roman Scott, Stanford University

“To anyone who is aspiring to pursue an engineering degree, do not allow anyone to dissuade you from achieving your goal. Don’t let anyone tell you you’re not smart enough, you’re not creative enough, or that you’re not deserving enough to be an engineer. And, most importantly, don’t ever let someone paint you as the ‘diversity’ token. You’ve earned your spot in your university or company even more so because of the mountains you’ve had to climb.”

Devon Woodfine, Cal Poly Pomona

“Recognition of my commitment to becoming an engineer and uplifting my community has reinvigorated my ambitions to work on medical devices for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities. This scholarship not only alleviates financial stress but serves as a reminder of everything I have achieved up to this point and what I will achieve in the future.”

CHARLESTON, S.C., February 15, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Fifth Third Bank, N.A., announced last year the addition of a commercial banking team in the Charleston market. In 2023, the expansion will continue as the bank now has a mortgage team in place as well as plans to open two branch locations and add a wealth management team before the end of the year.

Fifth Third began operating in South Carolina in 2011 with a commercial team in Greenville and, in 2020, opened the first branch location in that market. The bank now serves the Upstate with a four branch locations and plans are in place for four more to open by the end of this year.

“Investment in South Carolina is a priority for Fifth Third,” said Lee Fite, President, Fifth Third Bank, Carolinas Region. “We have been successfully serving the Upstate for over 10 years and are now expanding our operations in Charleston under the leadership of Charlie Arndt and Jason Hessberg. Our customers can count on our South Carolina team to listen and support their interests throughout the Palmetto State.”

Last year, South Carolina Market President, Charlie Arndt, hired Jason Hessberg to build commercial operations in Charleston. Hessberg has a banking career spanning the last 18 years across private wealth, investment banking and most recently middle market banking. David Fichman, Josh Nissen and Liz Oates round out the experienced middle market team in Charleston and veteran banker Harry Smith is responsible for consumer mortgage. South Carolina native Michael McAbee will lead the retail branch operations.

“We have hit the ground running here in Charleston,” said Hessberg, Middle Market Lead, Charleston Market. “The team here has decades of experience in serving the needs of the businesses and residents of the Low Country. The Middle Market platform has been warmly welcomed and our bankers are already seeing success in bringing our customer and community service focus to the Charleston market. We look for that to grow rapidly as we add the support of our Mortgage, Wealth Management and Retail teams to be able to surround our community with advice for all situations.”

The first branch location is expected to open on James Island in late summer and will feature a drive-thru as well as the Bank’s ‘Next Gen’ design.

“We are extremely excited to open our first branch location in the Charleston market this summer,” said Tommy Lloyd, SVP, Retail Executive, Carolinas Region, Fifth Third Bank. “Michael McAbee has been in the market working to recruit and train a local team that will bring our customer-focused approach and innovative branch design to the Low Country.”

Next Gen branch features:

Mobile bankers using technology that allows them to meet and serve customers in a variety of settings. Rather than having teller “windows,” the new space gives employees the freedom to move around the lobby. Tablet computers encourage a more direct and personal way of serving customers.A tech wall with a dynamic digital screen.Flexible meeting and seating areas, with layers of privacy that can adjust depending on the need and the type of conversation taking place.

About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Member FDIC.

CENTENNIAL, Colo., February 15, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) has again been named to FORTUNE’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list, ranking #1 in the “Wholesalers: Electronics and Office Equipment” category for the tenth consecutive year.

This marks the 23rd time Arrow has appeared on the listing that is based on input from industry executives, directors, and analysts.

Arrow topped criteria in the World’s Most Admired Companies list, including innovation, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, financial soundness, long-term investment value, and quality of products/services.

About Arrow: Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 220,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2022 sales of $37.1 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. Learn more at fiveyearsout.com.

Originally published at DallasInnovates.com

Ericsson—the Sweden-based networking and telecom giant whose North America HQ is in Plano—has released a new report called “10 Hot Consumer Trends: Life in a Climate-Impacted Future.”

Some top-line takeaways: 83% of urban early adopters of AR, VR, and digital assistants believe the world will have reached or surpassed the 1.5°C global warming mark by the end of 2030; Almost 59% say innovation and technology will be crucial to handle everyday challenges caused by climate change; and climate-impact-driven behavioral changes could see major changes in the way we work and when we work.

Dallas Innovates spoke with Kevin Zvokel, head of networks for Ericsson North America, about both the report and his company’s impact on North Texas. His company has 3,300 employees across the state.

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