Pamela Denholm, executive director of the South Shore Food Bank, has been honored as a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. This recognition highlights her significant contributions to addressing food insecurity and enhancing food equity across the South Shore region. The award ceremony, held at the Massachusetts Statehouse, celebrates […]
GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics, has announced the appointment of Laura Ritchey as President & CEO of the Americas region, marking a significant leadership transition aimed at reinforcing the company’s foothold in North and South America. Ritchey, who will also join the Group’s Executive Board, brings over 30 years of experience in […]
Family Dollar has officially separated from Dollar Tree, becoming a standalone company after a $1 billion acquisition by Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management. This move concludes Dollar Tree’s ownership, which began in 2015 with a $9 billion purchase that failed to meet expectations, leading to the closure of about 1,000 underperforming stores. Last […]
The Mirasol Foundation, Inc. has reported a landmark year in charitable contributions, distributing more than $720,000 in grants to 49 local nonprofits across Palm Beach County. This achievement underscores the Foundation’s commitment to addressing critical needs such as family and child crises, veteran support, food insecurity, and homelessness. The transition to new leadership, with Ed […]
NanoGraf, recognized as the largest silicon oxide anode material producer in the United States, has announced the appointment of Thomas Redd as its new Chief Executive Officer. This leadership change comes as the company transitions from a focus on research and development to full-scale commercial execution. Dr. Francis Wang, who has served as CEO since […]
Davis Polk has announced the addition of Jillian Merns as a partner and co-head of the Trusts & Estates practice in New York, marking a significant enhancement to the firm’s services for high-net-worth clients. Merns, with her profound experience in estate planning and administration, is poised to contribute significantly to the firm’s reputation as a […]
Fluke Corporation has announced the appointment of Parker Burke as President and Group President of Fortive’s Connected Reliability Group, effective July 7, 2025. This dual role positions Burke at the helm of Fluke and Fluke Reliability, tasked with advancing technology and services aimed at reducing downtime, enhancing safety, and fostering operational resilience worldwide. With 15 […]
Bernie’s Book Bank, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free books to children in need, has joined forces with Newcastle Systems, a leader in workplace mobility solutions, to revolutionize its book distribution process. This collaboration leverages Newcastle Systems’ mobile-powered cart technology to enhance the efficiency of sorting, inventory management, and packing books, thereby accelerating the delivery […]
The Southeast Investor Conference, scheduled for July 29-30 at Georgia Tech, represents a pivotal gathering for early-stage investors, fund managers, and innovation leaders. This event, a collaboration between Keiretsu Forum South-East, Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), and the Angel Capital Association (ACA), is designed to navigate the complexities of the current investment landscape. […]
Given to Fly – The Pearl Jam Experience is setting South Florida ablaze with performances that are as close as fans can get to seeing Pearl Jam live without the original band. Fronted by Bob Donahue, whose vocal prowess eerily mirrors that of Eddie Vedder, the band has been delivering shows that are not just […]
