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Big keynote energy coming to Austin! Tandem Global welcomes Courtney Lohmann to the mainstage at the Tandem Global Conference on June 3.

Courtney is an award-winning keynote speaker and consultant known for helping organizations turn bold purpose into real-world results. Her work sits at the intersection of regenerative strategy, leadership, and impact-driven business transformation, and she brings it to life through powerful storytelling and practical insights.

From aligning values with business strategy to navigating complexity with clarity and courage, Courtney equips audiences to move from intention to execution. Her sessions spark momentum and leave audiences ready to lead with vision. This is a keynote you won’t want to miss.

Also on the Mainstage: Margaret O’Gorman

Tandem Global’s CEO returns to the mainstage to deliver her annual State of Corporate Conservation. Margaret brings her visionary leadership, data-driven insights, and inspiring storytelling to illuminate how companies can accelerate meaningful, scalable action for a nature-positive world.

Register today for access to all sessions and networking events: https://lnkd.in/gEFTy2DM

International Olympic Committee news

As part of the Milano Cortina 2026 Cultural Olympiad, the Olympic Museum announced a new collaboration with BAM – Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano, project of Fondazione Riccardo Catella, a leading cultural institution in Milan. The partnership was presented during a press conference and builds on several initiatives already in progress with the Museo Storico del Trentino in Trento, Una Montagna di Libri in Cortina d’Ampezzo and Milan’s themed weeks, including Fashion Week.

The collaboration will centre on two key components: the Olympian Artists programme and a performing land art installation featuring the Olympic rings and Paralympic Agitos.

“This cultural partnership marks an important moment in our engagement in Italy ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games,” said Angelita Teo, Director of the Olympic Museum

“It will bring Olympism to life through creativity, dialogue and community participation. BAM, with its unique setting, vibrant energy and rich cultural programme, offers the ideal field of play for this encounter between sport, art and the public. The Olympian Artists will share their voices not only as champions, but also as cultural storytellers. The Olympic rings and Paralympic Agitos are a powerful symbol of global unity and human connection through sport. Their land art representation at BAM will leave a lasting impression on the people of Milan.”

Launched in 2018 by the Olympic Museum on behalf of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Olympian Artists programme supports Olympians and Paralympians who are also artists across diverse disciplines in the visual and performing arts such as painting, music and design. It gives them a global platform to share their experiences as both athletes and artists with diverse audiences through exhibitions, collaborative art projects and community workshops in Olympic Games host cities.

Following a call for proposals that attracted 38 submissions, three artists were selected in close collaboration with BAM to bring their artistic talents and team spirit to a public park in Milan, in a setting that values community and shared artistic expression:

• Egle Uljas, Olympian (Athens 2004) and former runner from Estonia, will kick off the programme on 7 September with a Q&A followed by a piano recital with selections from Beethoven, Liszt and Verdi.
• Alexandra Ianculescu, Olympian (PyeongChang 2018) and former speed skater from Romania, will lead an illustration workshop to explore the Olympic spirit in relation to questions of local identity, community, landmarks and symbols on 5 October.
• Simone Barlaam, Paralympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024), four-time gold medallist and active Italian swimmer, will lead the creation of a mural inspired by Paralympic winter sports and the values of courage, inspiration, determination and equality on 21 December.

All three events will take place at BAM and be free and open to the public.

In addition, the Olympic Museum and BAM have co-created a performing land art installation in the park’s meadows, depicting the five Olympic rings and the three Paralympic Agitos using sustainable paint and grass-cutting techniques. More than a visual landmark, this installation will serve as an open-air stage for performances, artistic interventions and workshops. Initially rendered in white, the rings and Agitos will appear in their official colours on 8 February 2026.

“We drew inspiration from the values of the Olympic Charter and from the founding principles of the BAM project to build community through culture, sport and education,” stated Francesca Colombo, General Cultural Director of BAM.

“It is an opportunity to ‘reach out to others, building bridges despite differences,’ as reminded to us by the founder of the Modern Games, Pierre de Coubertin.”

Comcast NBCUniversal announced it will provide a $75,000 cash contribution to the Winter Storm Recovery Fund, a unified fund of United Way of Greater Nashville, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, and Mayor O’Connell, and administered by United Way. The donation will support Nashville’s recovery from Winter Storm Fern, which brought prolonged power outages and widespread hardship across Tennessee.

“Storm Fern has had a real impact on neighborhoods across Nashville, and support like Comcast’s helps ensure local families get the resources they need,” said Erica Mitchell, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Nashville. “We’re grateful for partners who stand with us to strengthen our community and help our neighbors recover.”

Comcast’s Ongoing Commitment to Nashville

Comcast continues coordinating with city officials and emergency responders to identify and support evolving needs throughout the recovery period.

To support restoration efforts, Comcast deployed nearly double its normal staffing in the region and opened more than 31,000 public Xfinity WiFi hotspots across Nashville for free for anyone to use, including non‑customers, through 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 4.

“When severe weather hits, our priority is keeping our customers connected and standing with the communities where we live and serve,” said Mike McArdle, Regional Senior Vice President for Comcast. “Winter Storm Fern caused widespread, historically significant damage across Tennessee, creating real and immediate challenges for families. These contributions to the United Way of Nashville are intended to support local recovery efforts, and we’re committed to showing up, staying engaged, and supporting our communities through moments like this.”

Restoring Connectivity

At the height of the storm, 230,000 customers were without power. Comcast reminds customers that Xfinity and Comcast Business services can only be restored once local power returns.

Even if a home’s electricity has been restored, power may not yet be fully restored to the Comcast network equipment that serves the neighborhood. In those cases, service may return shortly after utility repairs are completed.

To help confirm service restoration, Comcast encourages customers to:

• Restart gateways, modems, routers, and TV boxes once power is restored.
• Check the Xfinity App or Xfinity.com/myaccount for outage updates.
• Register a mobile number to receive real‑time text alerts when service is restored.
• Contact Comcast via chat or phone at 1‑800‑XFINITY, or visit Xfinity.com/response for troubleshooting and updates.

These efforts are part of the company’s ongoing commitment to providing resources and support to communities during times of unexpected need.

With deep roots in W. L. Gore & Associates culture and a commitment to science-based innovation, the sustainability team within Gore’s Fabrics business is translating ambition into action. Their work centers on improving life through tangible progress focused on reducing carbon emissions, managing chemical impacts, and strengthening human rights practices across a complex global supply chain.

In this Q&A, Global Sustainability Leader Silke Kemmerling introduces the people driving this transformation. United by a culture of integrity, collaboration, and accountability, the team is embedding sustainability into daily decisions and long-term strategy. By aligning environmental and social goals with individual performance, they are driving measurable progress and helping shape a more responsible future for technical apparel.

Dive into the full Q&A to meet the team and see how they’re shaping the future of technical apparel.

Q: What is the overarching sustainability vision and aspiration for Gore’s Fabrics business?

A: Our vision for sustainability is deeply intertwined with our brand promise: Together, Improving Life. As a product leadership company, we understand the interplay between product, profits, and purpose. Our mission compels us to create high-performing, most durable products, which in turn drive our profits and support our purpose.

Guided by our Responsible Performance platform, we aim to harmonize sustainability with product excellence and process, making tangible progress on multifaceted challenges. Our goal is to achieve new heights of performance and sustainability across our operations and products, with a positive impact on both people and the planet, all while upholding our standards of quality, protection, and comfort.

Q: What are the biggest challenges currently facing our Fabrics sustainability teams?

A: One of our primary challenges lies in managing the complexity and scale of our global supply chain while effecting meaningful change. With hundreds of apparel and footwear facilities spanning 37 countries, evaluating and enhancing workplace and labor conditions necessitates robust systems, ongoing engagement, and innovative tools, like leveraging artificial intelligence for social due diligence and compliance.

We acknowledge the heightened expectations we’ve placed on ourselves by once more increasing our scope 1 and 2 carbon reduction targets for FY2031 while also growing our business, continuing our materials transformation, and helping create transparency across all operations. Additionally, we have observed changing performance, market, and regulatory expectations, all of which increase the demand for science-based and holistic solutions. As leaders guided by science, this is beneficial for us, but it can also complicate our journey. Nevertheless, our teams remain fully committed to pushing boundaries in the products we create that can drive positive impacts for people and the planet.

Q: What is next on the horizon for Fabrics sustainability efforts?

A: While the complexity of our supply chain is both a challenge and also one of our greatest opportunities. By adopting advanced technologies and collaborating with industry leaders, NGOs, and academic institutions, we can pioneer cutting-edge solutions for circularity, decarbonization, and responsible product stewardship. Our capacity to pilot, test, and scale these innovations via our unique position within the broader high-performance technical apparel industry helps enable us to spearhead industry-wide change, achieve measurable outcomes for people and the planet, and establish new standards for sustainability in technical apparel. This culture of collaboration and relentless improvement empowers us to convert challenges into positive solutions that drive impact and elevate our contributions to improving life.

Q: You’ve held your role for three years now. How have the sustainability efforts for the Fabrics business evolved under your leadership?

A: Since taking on the role of Global Sustainability Leader, my focus has been on integrating sustainability across all facets of our business strategy and operations. I am really proud that we expanded our sustainability team by establishing a dedicated Climate team, a first for the Enterprise, to propel carbon reduction and climate action throughout our organization and supply chain.

Our strategy now emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making. Initiatives like Project Bookkeeper will enhance the clarity and consistency of our sustainability claims, and our Grassroots Sustainability Action Network empowers Associates to spearhead local initiatives. By embedding sustainability goals within individual performance plans and enhancing training on vital skills, we’ve cultivated a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, positioning our Fabrics business as a catalyst for change, within our business, our communities and beyond.

For a broader look at the progress behind these efforts, explore the full Responsibility Update to see how Gore Fabrics is advancing responsible performance:https://www.gore.com/resources/enterprise/fabrics-responsibility-update

Originally published on January 20, 2026 on LinkedIn.

Food is our passion, and food is our mission. As we celebrate our progress toward our sustainability goals, we’re also focused on what comes next by building resiliency from farm to fork through stronger local supply chains and support for the growers, producers and communities we serve. This work brings our local commitment to life and advances our Purpose of Connecting the World to Share Food and Care for One Another.

Check out our 2025 Sustainability Report, here.

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About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 76,000 colleagues, the company operates 340 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $78 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

 For more information, visit www.sysco.com or connect with Sysco on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SyscoFoods. For important news and information regarding Sysco, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s Internet home page at investors.sysco.com, which Sysco plans to use as a primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. In addition, investors should continue to review our news releases and filings with the SEC. It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information.

Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion Jerry Rice is widely regarded as the best wide receiver to ever play in the National Football League. His meticulous preparation, relentless work ethic, and commitment to excellence during his 20-year NFL career became legendary. Jerry built his success through disciplined daily habits, used setbacks as motivation and developed the mindset required for sustained high performance. During this event, Jerry will share insights on leadership, teamwork, and achieving peak performance. He’ll offer practical, actionable takeaways and share stories about iconic moments from his career, both on and off the football field.

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Jerry Rice

Three-Time Super Bowl Champion, Pro Football Hall of Famer

Jerry Rice is a Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion, widely regarded as the best wide receiver to ever play in the National Football League, and arguably the greatest player of all time. During his 15-year career with the San Francisco 49ers, Rice won three Super Bowls (Super Bowl XXIII (’88), Super Bowl XXIV (’89) and SB XXIX (’94)) and one Super Bowl MVP. He enjoyed three seasons with the Oakland Raiders, including a Super Bowl appearance and one season with the Seattle Seahawks before retiring in 2005. Rice was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in January 2010, his first year of eligibility.

Rice holds 36 NFL records – a record in itself. Has scored the most touchdowns in NFL history (208) and holds virtually every significant career receiving record, including receptions (1,549), yards receiving (22,895), all-purpose yards (23,546), touchdown receptions (197) and consecutive games with at least one catch (274).

After his retirement, Rice’s celebrity grew beyond the football field. He finished second in the second season of Dancing with the Stars, led his team to victory on the golf course against other NFL legends on Big Break NFL Puerto Rico and has extensive broadcasting experience including as an analyst for ESPN, NBC and is a contributor on 95.7 The Game FM radio in the Bay Area. He co-authored the New York Times Bestseller, Super Bowl 50: 50 years 50 Moments as well as, America’s Game: The NFL at 100 with Randy O. Williams and published by Harper Collins.

This success off the field and renowned work ethic has appealed Rice to numerous corporations, including NIKE, Mitchell & Ness and Panini. He is also an Honorary Chairman for the San Francisco 49ers Foundation, whose mission is to educate and empower Bay Area youth.

In 2019, Rice and his family launched G.O.A.T. Fuel, a privately held lifestyle brand that empowers individual and collective greatness. G.O.A.T. Fuel promotes the unstoppable strength of a hopeful mindset through energy infused products, content and experiences.

Rice is married, resides in the San Francisco Bay Area and has four children.

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