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NEW YORK, October 5, 2023 /3BL/ – The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for driving market transformation through healthy buildings, organizations, and communities, and Magleby Development announced today that Velvaere, a new residential wellness community conceptualized by Magleby Development, located in Park City’s iconic Deer Valley Resort, became an early adopter of IWBI’s WELL for residential program, which is now open for enrollments. The first-of-its-kind, WELL for residential program is an evidence-based, third-party verified certification program designed to transform the way homes are designed, built, and maintained to support human health and well-being. This collaboration will allow Magleby Development to build its Velvaere community using WELL strategies designed to positively impact resident health.

Grounded in the science-backed principles of the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and its 10 WELL concepts, the WELL for residential program consists of more than 100 health strategies that support new and existing residences and are applicable to both single-family homes and multifamily buildings. During the launch phase of the program, IWBI is partnering with leading architects, builders, developers, operators, and owners – such as Magleby Development – to transform the global residential market to make healthier and more resilient homes more accessible to people.

“We’re honored to be part of IWBI’s WELL for residential program, as our goal is to revolutionize the future of how we live and inspire wellness-based communities of all kinds not just in Utah, but around the world,” said Chad Magleby, CEO of Magleby Development.

“Our heightened focus on health and well-being has fueled a sharp rise in the demand for healthy homes,” said Liz Miles, vice president for stakeholder relations at IWBI. “The WELL for residential criteria provides a roadmap for building owners, operators and other building professionals to reimagine the way we create homes by placing health and well-being at the center of design strategies. Congratulations to Magleby Development for becoming an early adopter of the WELL for residential program.”

The development of the WELL for residential program drew upon two years of industry input, market insight and expert recommendations from IWBI’s WELL for residential advisory, a working group of over 100 globally renowned subject matter experts including leading builders and developers, architects and engineers, public health and building scientists, government officials and academics, as well as other real estate professionals. Companies can earn a WELL seal for residences upon completion of third-party review and verification of selected strategies. To be certified as a WELL residence, a home must achieve at least 40 points. Projects also have an opportunity to earn precertified WELL residence status for participating units upon preliminary design review, a milestone step forward that allows participants to communicate achievement before construction is completed.

Today, in the U.S. alone, the residential sector spans more than 120 million homes totaling roughly 224 billion square feet of real estate. The importance of creating healthier environments in the residential sector has become a top priority among homeowners.

The WELL for residential program adds to the WELL ecosystem and provides a new pathway for creating people-first residences. This program builds upon the work IWBI has already done within the multifamily sector through its WELL Certification and WELL ratings. IWBI applauds the leadership demonstrated by the multifamily residential developers and owners who have pursued WELL Certification. Their experiences have helped inform and inspire the development of the new WELL for residential program.

While numerous studies show healthy homes are increasingly in demand, regulations and standards focused on resident health in homes are largely lacking, particularly with regard to indoor air quality. The WELL for residential program seeks to provide a solution that helps transform the global residential market and ensure that everyone, no matter their backgrounds, has access to a home that enhances their health and enables them to make healthier decisions.

The WELL ecosystem comprises WELL Certification under the WELL Building Standard, a library of building and organizational strategies focused on health, the WELL Health-Safety Rating, WELL Performance Rating, WELL Equity Rating and certification under the WELL Community Standard. WELL’s holistic, evidence-based approach has provided a roadmap for organizations to promote human and social capital performance and enhance their ESG strategy. As a result, thousands of organizations including nearly 30% of Fortune 500 companies across nearly 130 countries have adopted WELL strategies in more than 40,000 locations totaling almost five billion square feet of space.

About Magleby Development
Magleby Development was established to combine the heritage of a 45-year-old best-in-class construction company with a legacy of building Utah’s ultra-estates with cutting-edge, technology and wellness-based master planned communities. Magleby Development partners with developers, architects, and interior designers to create luxury wellness communities in some of the most highly sought-after locations in Utah and Idaho.

About the International WELL Building Institute
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation and the world’s leading organization focused on deploying people-first places to advance a global culture of health. IWBI mobilizes its community through the administration of the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and WELL ratings and certifications, management of the WELL AP credential, the pursuit of applicable research, the development of educational resources and advocacy for policies that promote health and well-being everywhere. More information on WELL can be found here.

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Environmental sensitive mapping is the process of identifying and mapping environmentally sensitive areas, such as wetlands, forests, wildlife habitats, and other ecologically significant areas. This type of mapping is often used by government agencies, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders to identify areas that are vulnerable to environmental disturbances or to damage from human activities. The goal is to develop strategies for protecting these vulnerable areas.

This mapping typically involves the use of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies to gather and analyze data on various environmental factors, such as topography, land cover, water quality, and wildlife populations.

This mapping can be used in a variety of contexts, such as:

Land-use planningConservation planningNatural resource managementEmergency responseLong-term remediation planning

What are some Examples of Sensitive Receptor Mapping? 

An example could be identifying schools or daycares located near a busy road or industrial area where air pollution levels are elevated. Children are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of air pollution, and exposure to high levels of pollution can have negative impacts on their respiratory and cardiovascular health, as well as their cognitive development.

By using sensitive receptor mapping, environmental managers or urban planners could identify these receptors and take steps to mitigate the risks. For example, they may recommend installing air filtration systems in schools or reducing emissions from nearby industrial sources. This can help protect the health and well-being of the children and staff in these locations.

Another example could be mapping the location of nursing homes or healthcare facilities near sources of environmental hazards such as chemical plants, waste management facilities, or hazardous waste sites. Older adults or individuals with pre-existing health conditions may be particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of exposure to hazardous substances. By identifying these at-risk groups and taking appropriate action, environmental managers and healthcare providers can help protect their health and safety.

How can it Help Emergency Response? 

During an emergency, time is often of the essence. Having up-to-date, accurate information about the location of sensitive receptors can be crucial in making timely decisions about how to allocate resources and respond to the situation.

For example, if there is a chemical spill or a hazardous material release, emergency responders need to be able to quickly identify where hospitals, nursing homes, schools, daycares, wells, water sources, and more in the area are located so they can take appropriate measures to minimize the impact of the event. This information can help inform evacuation and shelter-in-place orders, as well.

Sensitive mapping can also help emergency responders identify potential environmental risks and hazards before an emergency occurs. By mapping the location of hazardous waste sites, chemical plants, or other sources of potential environmental hazards, responders can proactively plan for and mitigate potential risks, hopefully minimizing the impact of emergencies.

In addition to helping before and during an emergency, this mapping can help provide information to create long-term remediation plans after an emergency. For example, it can point out any wells in the area of a chemical spill and help direct well sampling for years to come after the spill was originally cleaned.

Overall, mapping like this is an important tool for emergency responders, providing critical information that can help them respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and protect the most vulnerable populations.

Why Should you Consider Mapping? 

So, what happens if you don’t use this type of mapping? Well, without accurate information about the location of sensitive receptors such as schools, nursing homes, or residential areas, it may be difficult to identify potential environmental risks and hazards and take appropriate measures to protect these populations.

For example, a hazardous waste site or a chemical plant may be located in close proximity to a residential area, exposing residents to potential health risks such as air or water pollution. Or, in the event of an emergency such as a natural disaster or a chemical spill, emergency responders may not be aware of the location of vulnerable populations and may not be able to prioritize their response efforts effectively.

The lack of sensitive receptor mapping may also lead to environmental injustice, where certain populations, such as low-income communities or communities of color, are disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards due to their proximity to sources of pollution or other environmental risks.

Overall, not using this can result in inadequate protection of vulnerable populations and increased risk of negative health and environmental impacts.

Sensitive Receptor Mapping Tool 

Sensitive receptors may be listed in local, state, or federal databases, but searching for them across each individual database can be time-consuming. Statewide maps combine more than twenty databases locating potential sensitive receptors that can provide quick and ready information about any site in the United States.

Antea Group’s Sensitive Receptor Mapping Tool streamlines the mapping process by simultaneously accessing a broad range of databases all at once, so you can get accurate and timely information on sensitive receptors without having to complete multiple searches across each unique database.

Working with the Digital Solutions Team and this tool not only allows access to existing databases, but it also allows flexibility to customize receptor maps to your project requirements.

Our Tool can be your First Step 

Whether planning for how to clean up an emergency spill, developing plans on where to build a new manufacturing warehouse, or setting up a long-term remediation plan, Antea Group’s Sensitive Receptor Mapping Tool is here to help. It’s a great first step to understanding the impacts of your operations on the surrounding neighborhoods and populations. With more awareness, you can reduce risk, better protect vulnerable populations and the environment, promote sustainable development, and ensure a safer and healthier future for all.

Do you need Sensitive Receptor Mapping help for your business? Reach out to our group of EHS Data and Knowledge Management experts today for general inquiries, or in an emergency, reach out to our Incident Management (AIM) team. We’re here to help!

About Antea Group

Antea®Group is an environment, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm. By combining strategic thinking with technical expertise, we do more than effectively solve client challenges; we deliver sustainable results for a better future. We work in partnership with and advise many of the world’s most sustainable companies to address ESG-business challenges in a way that fits their pace and unique objectives. Our consultants equip organizations to better understand threats, capture opportunities and find their position of strength. Lastly, we maintain a global perspective on ESG issues through not only our work with multinational clients, but also through our sister organizations in Europe, Asia, and Latin America and as a founding member of the Inogen Alliance. Learn more at us.anteagroup.com. 

October 6, 2023 /3BL/ – The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) will ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange today, Friday, October 6, at 4 pm ET in New York City to close out a week of trading during Hispanic Heritage Month. The ceremony is a symbolic nod to HACR’s work over the last 37 years as a leading organization advancing Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America, especially in the C-suite and corporate boards.

HACR President & CEO, Cid Wilson, will have the honor of gaveling in the market close, a tradition that dates back to the 1870s. “We are honored to take part in the New York Stock Exchange’s closing bell ceremony during Hispanic Heritage Month, at such a meaningful time for our community,” said Wilson. “For 37 years we’ve been advocating for increased Hispanic inclusion at all levels of Corporate America, especially in the C-suites and corporate boards. This is powerful validation of the work HACR has been doing and the organization’s influence in the Latino community and on Wall Street. Thanks to the President of the NYSE Group, Lynn Martin, for her partnership and for championing board diversity.”

“Today’s closing bell ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange marks an important acknowledgement of The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™, as we renew our call for Corporate America to stand up for diversity, equity, and inclusion for Hispanics. We are grateful for our many HACR corporate members who stand by our mission and welcome companies who are ready to join our movement,” concluded Wilson.

The closing bell ceremony is happening just four days before HACR releases its 2023 HACR Corporate Inclusion Index™ report, the nation’s leading corporate accountability indicator that measures Hispanic inclusion in four key measurement categories: Employment, Procurement, Governance, and Philanthropy.

About HACR 
Founded in 1986, the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) is the nation’s leading corporate advocacy organization representing 14 national Hispanic organizations whose reach encompass all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to advance the inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America in the areas of Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy, and Governance. Through our corporate leadership advancement programs, Symposium best-practice conferences, research initiatives, and public engagements, HACR is illuminating The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™ throughout Corporate America from the corporate front lines to the corporate boards.

We’re so inspired by our conversations with customers, supplier partners, NGOs and others at our first Climate Week NYC Foodservice Sustainability Leaders Reception. Over 40 leaders joined us to discuss how we can tackle climate and food sustainability challenges together. Securing a more sustainable future requires ongoing collaboration and learning, and we’re grateful for their partnership on this journey. Thank you to our valued customer, Columbia University for partnering with us in hosting this event.

In case you missed it, Sysco also participated in panel discussions on the following:
Energy Transition:
Heavy Duty Freight Electrification: and
Unlocking the Sustainable Development Goals:

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 72,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more than $76 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 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.

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For 16 remarkable years, Jewel-Osco has honored Hispanic Heritage Month with an annual tradition of in-store celebrations. These events feature non-profit partner contributions, engaging children’s activities like face painting and ‘fear factor’ fruit challenges, samplings from local and national brands, taco trucks, and captivating live music, including mariachi and salsa.

While their commitment to celebrating Hispanic heritage knows no bounds and continues throughout the year, these in-store festivities hold a special place in the community’s hearts, serving as a testament to the dedication by Jewel-Osco to providing authentic groceries, fresh produce, and more to customers.

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FISHERS, Ind., October 5, 2023 / 3BL/ – Land Betterment Corporation, a Certified B Corp and environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation is pleased to share that Kim Bryden, Land Betterment Independent Director is celebrating the 9th anniversary of Cureate, the company she founded.

Cureate was founded in 2014 to positively impact local communities by scaling thoughtfully and sourcing locally. The Company builds interconnected, economically-vibrant communities by focusing on the food & beverage industry across the value chain, which deeply touches all of our lives. Through Cureate’s proprietary educational curricula, local procurement platform, and strategic counsel, Cureate has become a tested model of supply & demand match-making connecting big & small business value chains that have been fragmented for too long. 

Select Milestones since the inception of Cureate in 2014 include:

Cureate has graduated 300+ entrepreneurs through Cureate Courses curriculum.Cureate operates in two regions with a dispersed workforce across 5 states.Cureate represents a community of 450+ vendors.Cureate shifted over $1 million in local goods purchasing back into the communities they serve.Cureate built a suite of products and services for both big and small businesses – creating an economic development foundation of a new connected supply system.The Cureate platform serves as a one-stop-shop for institutional buyers to browse 1,000+ locally made products from over 400 small businesses.Cureate has serviced 30+ clients ranging from local economic development departments to food policy councils.

“Food in particular touches so many of our systems! It’s self-care, history, culture, GDP economics, science and economic development. As a marketer and story teller at heart, I see food as someone’s heart on a plate. As a consumer you can use your dollars as a way to invest every day. For me, there is a story and a mission and I want to spread that word that you have that power every day,” Kim Bryden, CEO and Founder said.

About Cureate and Kim Bryden

Cureate is a for profit, woman-owned, mission-driven small business that is building an empowered food & beverage supply to meet a changing consumer demand. We exist to build interconnected, economically-vibrant communities. Our focus is on the food & beverage industry across the value chain, which deeply touches all of our lives, and where there is an immediate need to change how we do business-as-usual. For more information about Cureate visit www.cureate.co or connect with us on Instagram and Facebook.

Kim Bryden has consulted 300+ small businesses on growth strategy, building out diversified revenue streams, and identifying new market opportunities. In addition to her commitment to small business growth at-large, Kim’s expertise has led her to develop multi-sector, public-private partnerships across industries such as governmental agencies, food tech start-ups, and top Fortune 500 retailers and foodservice operators. Kim is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, a member of the Sandbox Network, and an advisor to Fair Farms Maryland. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Digital Media Management and Analytics from Georgetown University and a BA in Public Communication & Spanish from American University.

About Betterment Harvest

Betterment Harvest, a Land Betterment company, is a sustainable farming company that has upcycled land previously impacted by prior coal mining and industrial activity. We provide the highest quality of agriculture while offering job opportunities to a region that is in need of sustainable employment. Betterment Harvest is a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company with a highly scalable model and the off-take agreements to support its growth plan. Betterment Harvest’s operational footprint spans from Ontario Canada to Perry County Kentucky with over 65 acres of operational CEA. To learn more about Betterment Harvest visit our website – bettermentharvest.com

About Land Betterment Corporation

Land Betterment Corporation, an Indiana Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, is an environmental solutions company focused on fostering a positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation. The Company utilizes a complete solution-based lifecycle program to restore and rehabilitate the environment and revitalize communities in need of change and opportunity. Land Betterment accomplishes this by identifying un-reclaimed, run-down and neglected coal mining sites, fixing the environment through reclamation and remediation, and then repurposing the land to support a sustainable business that serves the community. Land Betterment firmly believes that with real solutions it is possible for restoration of impacted areas to live side-by-side long term employment, while building sustainable and safe surroundings for communities and our planet. For more information visit landbetterment.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and LinkedIn.

Contacts:

Mark LaVerghetta 
317.537.0492 ext. 0 
Chief Governance Officer, Corporate Finance 
info@landbetterment.com

Stephanie Conzelman 
207.205.0790 
Stakeholder Engagement Director 
info@landbetterment.com

Zak Owens 
Fleur de Lis Communications 
502.386.5704 
zak@fdlcomms.com

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements or industry results to differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Land Betterment Corporation’s control. The words “believes”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “could”, “continue”, “seeks”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “expects”, “intends”, “estimates”, or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Any forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Company cannot assure you that the projected results or events will be achieved.

FISHERS, Ind., October 5, 2023 / 3BL/ – Land Betterment Corporation, a Certified B Corp and environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation is pleased to share that Kim Bryden, Land Betterment Independent Director is celebrating the 9th anniversary of Cureate, the company she founded.

Cureate was founded in 2014 to positively impact local communities by scaling thoughtfully and sourcing locally. The Company builds interconnected, economically-vibrant communities by focusing on the food & beverage industry across the value chain, which deeply touches all of our lives. Through Cureate’s proprietary educational curricula, local procurement platform, and strategic counsel, Cureate has become a tested model of supply & demand match-making connecting big & small business value chains that have been fragmented for too long. 

Select Milestones since the inception of Cureate in 2014 include:

Cureate has graduated 300+ entrepreneurs through Cureate Courses curriculum.Cureate operates in two regions with a dispersed workforce across 5 states.Cureate represents a community of 450+ vendors.Cureate shifted over $1 million in local goods purchasing back into the communities they serve.Cureate built a suite of products and services for both big and small businesses – creating an economic development foundation of a new connected supply system.The Cureate platform serves as a one-stop-shop for institutional buyers to browse 1,000+ locally made products from over 400 small businesses.Cureate has serviced 30+ clients ranging from local economic development departments to food policy councils.

“Food in particular touches so many of our systems! It’s self-care, history, culture, GDP economics, science and economic development. As a marketer and story teller at heart, I see food as someone’s heart on a plate. As a consumer you can use your dollars as a way to invest every day. For me, there is a story and a mission and I want to spread that word that you have that power every day,” Kim Bryden, CEO and Founder said.

About Cureate and Kim Bryden

Cureate is a for profit, woman-owned, mission-driven small business that is building an empowered food & beverage supply to meet a changing consumer demand. We exist to build interconnected, economically-vibrant communities. Our focus is on the food & beverage industry across the value chain, which deeply touches all of our lives, and where there is an immediate need to change how we do business-as-usual. For more information about Cureate visit www.cureate.co or connect with us on Instagram and Facebook.

Kim Bryden has consulted 300+ small businesses on growth strategy, building out diversified revenue streams, and identifying new market opportunities. In addition to her commitment to small business growth at-large, Kim’s expertise has led her to develop multi-sector, public-private partnerships across industries such as governmental agencies, food tech start-ups, and top Fortune 500 retailers and foodservice operators. Kim is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, a member of the Sandbox Network, and an advisor to Fair Farms Maryland. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Digital Media Management and Analytics from Georgetown University and a BA in Public Communication & Spanish from American University.

About Betterment Harvest

Betterment Harvest, a Land Betterment company, is a sustainable farming company that has upcycled land previously impacted by prior coal mining and industrial activity. We provide the highest quality of agriculture while offering job opportunities to a region that is in need of sustainable employment. Betterment Harvest is a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company with a highly scalable model and the off-take agreements to support its growth plan. Betterment Harvest’s operational footprint spans from Ontario Canada to Perry County Kentucky with over 65 acres of operational CEA. To learn more about Betterment Harvest visit our website – bettermentharvest.com

About Land Betterment Corporation

Land Betterment Corporation, an Indiana Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, is an environmental solutions company focused on fostering a positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation. The Company utilizes a complete solution-based lifecycle program to restore and rehabilitate the environment and revitalize communities in need of change and opportunity. Land Betterment accomplishes this by identifying un-reclaimed, run-down and neglected coal mining sites, fixing the environment through reclamation and remediation, and then repurposing the land to support a sustainable business that serves the community. Land Betterment firmly believes that with real solutions it is possible for restoration of impacted areas to live side-by-side long term employment, while building sustainable and safe surroundings for communities and our planet. For more information visit landbetterment.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and LinkedIn.

Contacts:

Mark LaVerghetta 
317.537.0492 ext. 0 
Chief Governance Officer, Corporate Finance 
info@landbetterment.com

Stephanie Conzelman 
207.205.0790 
Stakeholder Engagement Director 
info@landbetterment.com

Zak Owens 
Fleur de Lis Communications 
502.386.5704 
zak@fdlcomms.com

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements or industry results to differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Land Betterment Corporation’s control. The words “believes”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “could”, “continue”, “seeks”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “expects”, “intends”, “estimates”, or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Any forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Company cannot assure you that the projected results or events will be achieved.

LARKSPUR, Colo., October 5, 2023 /3BL/ – More than 650 women from leading technology companies gathered at a mountain retreat for the Colorado Technology Association’s 13th annual Women in Technology conference presented by Arrow Electronics. This year’s theme, “When Women Lead,” explored the ways communities and organizations are changed for the better when women are in leadership positions.

“We are a global company and recognize the importance of leading with inclusion – from how we operate our own business to how we work with our suppliers and customers,” said President and CEO of Arrow Electronics Sean Kerins during his opening remarks. “Today, I’m proud to say that our global gender representation exceeds that of the available talent market for women across the globe. This is core to our values and something we emphasize every day.

The conference featured three keynote speakers, expert panel discussions and professional workshops.

Kate Johnson, CEO of Lumen Technologies, kicked off the conference with a keynote focused on innovation and the importance of taking risks to drive performance. Linda Clemons, non-verbal body language expert and CEO of Sisterpreneur, shared the importance of leading by example with intentional communication. Julia Boorstin, CNBC senior media and tech correspondent, concluded the conference by sharing key insights from her recently published book, “When Women Lead: What We Achieve, Why We Succeed and What We Can Learn.”

“The energy in the room and the presenters on stage were the best in the 13 years of this conference. Everyone came away inspired, educated, and ready to make a difference,” said, Kim Brown Wilmsen, chief information officer at Arrow Electronics and board of directors at Colorado Technology Association.

Arrow Electronics is committed to helping advance women in technology in Colorado and around the world.

About Arrow Electronics 
Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 210,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2022 sales of $37 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. Learn more at fiveyearsout.com.

About CTA
The Colorado Technology Association advances Colorado’s tech ecosystem through talent, advocacy, economic development, and community. Learn more about CTA here.

LARKSPUR, Colo., October 5, 2023 /3BL/ – More than 650 women from leading technology companies gathered at a mountain retreat for the Colorado Technology Association’s 13th annual Women in Technology conference presented by Arrow Electronics. This year’s theme, “When Women Lead,” explored the ways communities and organizations are changed for the better when women are in leadership positions.

“We are a global company and recognize the importance of leading with inclusion – from how we operate our own business to how we work with our suppliers and customers,” said President and CEO of Arrow Electronics Sean Kerins during his opening remarks. “Today, I’m proud to say that our global gender representation exceeds that of the available talent market for women across the globe. This is core to our values and something we emphasize every day.

The conference featured three keynote speakers, expert panel discussions and professional workshops.

Kate Johnson, CEO of Lumen Technologies, kicked off the conference with a keynote focused on innovation and the importance of taking risks to drive performance. Linda Clemons, non-verbal body language expert and CEO of Sisterpreneur, shared the importance of leading by example with intentional communication. Julia Boorstin, CNBC senior media and tech correspondent, concluded the conference by sharing key insights from her recently published book, “When Women Lead: What We Achieve, Why We Succeed and What We Can Learn.”

“The energy in the room and the presenters on stage were the best in the 13 years of this conference. Everyone came away inspired, educated, and ready to make a difference,” said, Kim Brown Wilmsen, chief information officer at Arrow Electronics and board of directors at Colorado Technology Association.

Arrow Electronics is committed to helping advance women in technology in Colorado and around the world.

About Arrow Electronics 
Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 210,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2022 sales of $37 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. Learn more at fiveyearsout.com.

About CTA
The Colorado Technology Association advances Colorado’s tech ecosystem through talent, advocacy, economic development, and community. Learn more about CTA here.

Gen Blog|Community

By Kimberly Bishop, Corporate Responsibility

Our culture of giving is part of the fabric of everything we do at Gen. In 2023 alone, we launched the Gen Giving Hub, a go-to resource for all our service and donation-matching opportunities, and hosted our first ever Global Volunteer Day, which impacted more than 2,400 people around the world in just one day. 

As the year goes on, we are always on the lookout for new ways to make positive change in our communities. Most recently, our teams came together to host “Back to School” volunteer events in locations around the world, setting students up for success as they embark on a new school year.

In August and September, 209 employees volunteered more than 540 hours during the Back-to-School events, directly reaching a total of 535 children. These volunteer efforts were coupled with investments of more than $22,000 in the local organizations we partnered with.

Through partnerships with Back 2 School America, employees in Tempe, Arizona (shown above), and Plano, Texas, spent their volunteer time assembling free school supply kits, that included essential items like backpacks and reusable water bottles requested from the benefitting organizations. The National Center for Children in Poverty estimates that 38% of all children in the U.S. live in low-income households. Gen’s efforts will help these families save the more than $840 they’re expected to spend on school supplies each year. 

In addition, our team in Dublin (shown above) partnered with Love Actually Charity to provide learning resources for students with disabilities.

The Brno office gathered to translate IT course materials from English into Czech with CoderDojo, an international organization that provides supplemental IT education for kids. These efforts help make the lessons more accessible and useful for students and teachers in Czech Republic. In Prague, volunteers created inspirational pre-career materials for young people, aged approximately 15-24 in partnership with Nadani a Dovednosti. Nadani works to expose youth from children’s homes, orphanages and other disadvantaged backgrounds, to in demand careers, and thanks to Gen employees their job profiles now include junior roles in IT, Communications and Marketing, HR, and Sales.

We also brought back one of its most popular virtual events from Global Volunteer Day. We once again partnered with Story Pirates to give our team the chance to read children’s stories and offer positive feedback. 

In addition to the examples above, we organized Back to School events to support children in Chennai, Belgrade and through another virtual event supporting Girls Friendly Society. 

Supporting children and families is a key part of our social impact strategy. Our Cyber Safety education programs empower young people to stay safe online, and we design free tools, like The Smart Talk and My Digital Life, to help families set healthy tech limits together. 

We wish everyone a great 2023-2024 school year.