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Grant Thornton Greece Embraces the Future with Innovative Leadership Development Program Powered by N.E.W.S.® Methodology

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Grant Thornton Greece, a leading global professional services network, announced the successful completion of a groundbreaking leadership development program in collaboration with Fruit4Growth and N.E.W.S.®, a global company specializing in leadership development. The program aimed to equip Grant Thornton Greece’s teams with the tools and skills they need to navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing global landscape and lead the firm into the future.

“We are proud to take part in the training of the future managers of the Grant Thornton Greece firm. The methodology we developed offers a package of solutions designed to improve skills, implement innovation, and grow managers in organizations facing frequent global changes. In times of uncertainty, we offer companies the appropriate tools to achieve resilience and organizational growth,” said Marina Giareni, CEO of N.E.W.S.®

The program involved interactive workshops for approximately 200 participants, held at the firm’s headquarters in Athens, as well as in offices across Northern Greece and Crete, over six months. The workshops were based on the NEWS Compass® methodology, a suite of twelve award-winning solutions designed to foster innovative thinking, enhance skills, and provide tools for successful navigation in a world of complex global change. N.E.W.S.® is particularly strong in helping organizations thrive and prosper in times of continuous change and uncertainty and has established itself as a key resource for organizational resilience and growth.

The Grant Thornton Greece project aimed to implement a comprehensive program for senior teams as well as high-potential employees identified for leadership roles. One of the most important aspects was to equip future leaders with the appropriate tools, including enhanced team and feedback skills, to enable them to lead the firm forward. The implemented program was based on N.E.W.S.®’s manager leadership development solutions.

“Considering the results and feedback we received from our colleagues, I would classify N.E.W.S.®’s leadership development program as innovative,” said Dr. Panagiotis Kontos, Senior Manager of People Experience and Culture at Grant Thornton Greece. “We are grateful for this enriching process we have gone through. It was very important for us to return to face-to-face seminars to offer the most engaging learning experience for our employees. As Einstein said, ‘I never teach my students, I only try to provide the conditions under which they can learn.’ It was just the beginning of our collaboration with N.E.W.S.® and Fruit4Growth.”

“Working with Grant Thornton Greece has been a truly rewarding and inspiring experience,” said Lilian Moschidou, Vice President of Fruit4Growth, a key partner of N.E.W.S.®. “Grant Thornton Greece’s commitment to continuous learning and development aligns perfectly with our mission to cultivate exceptional leadership and drive organizational success for our clients. By equipping team leaders with advanced feedback and team skills, we have jointly contributed to their culture of excellence and ongoing development.”

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton is a global network of 73,000 people in member firms that expands in 149 markets across the globe with a common goal — to help its clients realize their ambitions. This is why the company’s network combines global scale and capability with local insights and understanding. Therefore, whether it’s about growing in one market or many, looking to operate more effectively, managing risk and regulation, or realizing stakeholder value, the Grant Thornton Greece network has the assurance, tax, and advisory capabilities the clients need with the quality they expect.

About Fruit4Growth

Fruit4Growth is a leadership development company. The firm works with leaders and leadership teams worldwide to build organizations that produce superior results. For over 32 years, Fruit4Growth has delivered on this promise by strategically aligning leadership and talent. They do this by providing a diverse set of development experiences. They have cultivated their solid and long-term international partnership with N.E.W.S.®. Together with the leading content provider, Fruit4Growth also specializes in the areas of strategic navigation, culture and leadership assessments, and transformation. Based in Athens, Greece, the company serves the broader area, the EMEA region, and reach out worldwide. The company’s vision is to be their client’s favorite business partner in the face of constant challenges and transformation needs.

About N.E.W.S.®

N.E.W.S.® Navigation, a global leader in leadership and organizational navigation, founded in 2006, headquartered in Switzerland and operating in over 40 countries. N.E.W.S.® has transformed organizational, team, and leaders’ navigation with its acclaimed NEWS Compass® methodology.

The innovative approach includes a suite of twelve award-winning solutions, each designed to foster innovative thinking, enhance skills, and provide clients with cutting-edge tools for navigating complex global changes. Especially powerful at helping organizations flourish and thrive in times of constant change and uncertainty, NEWS Compass® has established itself as a pivotal resource for organizational resilience and growth. With a global presence across over 40 countries, N.E.W.S.® serves a diverse client base ranging from dynamic startups to esteemed Fortune 500 companies, including industry leaders like Corning, Pfizer, Boeing, Microsoft, Apple, PWC, Mazda, Siemens, Vodafone, L’Oreal, Amdocs, and Citibank.
Committed to delivering outstanding results, N.E.W.S.® consistently propels organizations to unprecedented success.

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Asian Hall of Fame Heritage Gala Highlights Impactful Legacy

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Benefit supported Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports Scholars

LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global ambassador Asian Hall of Fame highlighted positive messages of interracial synergy with its Heritage Gala on May 1, 2026 at the iconic Biltmore Los Angeles. CBS LA Anchor Suzie Suh served as Master of Ceremonies of the festive Asian Heritage Month celebration brought to life by vibrant heritage costumes representing Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The intergenerational benefit funded Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports (WinTESS) scholarships for 103 applicants from all racial backgrounds.

Guests from California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and New York applauded the Class of 2026 Official Announcement, including Asian Hall of Fame’s first-ever Major League Baseball Inductee Hideo Nomo, nominated by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and DTLA muralist Robert Vargas as Goodwill Ambassador.

Dedicated San Marino philanthropist and Board of Governors Chairwoman Melinda Rogers was honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year, with a moving speech presented by her younger brother William Rogers. Chairwoman Rogers highlighted the endearing impact of family, and delighted audiences with her custom Korean hanbok, designed alongside Anna Kim at her Koreatown boutique.

Distinguished philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis (Inductee 2007) shared an inspiring fireside chat with stories of family legacy and community empowerment. Guests received commemorative autographed memoirs, and complimentary gifts from Nan Yang Delight and SUP. Inductees in attendance were Marc Anthony Nicolas, Kristen Lui, incoming Inductees Kitty Lo and Maggie Tseng, Official Design Partner of the 2026 Season.

The dramatic Heritage Costume Show, sponsored by Meridien Vacation Homes, presented pageant holders including a Rose Pageant Princess, Miss Asia USA, Miss Teen Latina Global, Hi-Teen USA, Miss International U.S. Virgin Islands, Miss Taiwanese American, and Mrs. Asia Glamour.

Maki Mae performed from her upcoming album release with pianist Jason Lo and cellist Ryan Phipps. Walter Nishinaka and Los Angeles Taiko Collective kicked off raffle drawings, including an 18-carat gold ring donated by long-standing supporter Vartan Kazanjian, owner of Estate Jewelers of South Pasadena.

ABOUT ASIAN HALL OF FAME
Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame strengthens interracial synergy by advancing mainstream recognition of Asian and Native legacy. Inductees include Connie Chung, Kristi Yamaguchi, Margaret Cho, amongst others. Contact: press@asianhalloffame.org, (626) 600-9418, www.asianhalloffame.org.

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Notice of Data Privacy Incident

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MOUNT STERLING, Ill., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brown County

Brown County, Illinois provides notice of a data privacy incident involving personal information of certain county constituents and staff.

What Happened? On April 3, 2025, we received alerts of unusual activity in one of our email accounts. We launched an immediate investigation, and retained independent cyber incident response specialists to assist. The investigation determined that two email accounts experienced unauthorized access. We have no evidence of fraud or identity theft from this incident.

What Information Was Involved. The information involved varied by individual, and may have included a first and last name along with a Social Security number, driver’s license number, government issued identification number, medical information, or health insurance information.

What We Are Doing. In addition to the above, we are offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to individuals whose Social Security numbers were believed to be involved.

What You Can Do. Generally, it is best practice to remain vigilant for incidents of identity theft and fraud from any source by reviewing your account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity and errors. If you discover any suspicious or unusual activity, promptly contact your financial institution or service provider.

Individuals are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.

Individuals may further learn about identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps to take to protect personal information by contacting the credit reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or state Attorneys General. The FTC encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. It may be reached at 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261.

For More Information, you may contact us at 1-800-405-6108, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST for further assistance.

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SharkNinja Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Flowers Foods and F&G Annuities & Life to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600: 

SharkNinja (NYSE: SN) will replace Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Flowers Foods will replace CSG Systems Intl Inc. (NASD: CSGS) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, May 18. NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is acquiring CSG Systems Intl in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.F&G Annuities & Life Inc. (NYSE: FG) will replace Mister Car Wash Inc. (NASD: MCW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, May 19. Leonard Green & Partners L.P. is acquiring Mister Car Wash in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Addition

SharkNinja

SN

Consumer Discretionary

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Deletion

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

CSG Systems Intl

CSGS

Industrials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

F&G Annuities & Life

FG

Financials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Mister Car Wash

MCW

Consumer Discretionary

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

S&P Dow Jones Indices
index_services@spglobal.com

Media Inquiries
spdji.comms@spglobal.com

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