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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FirstLight Home Care Celebrates Growth and Honors Franchise Award Recipients During National Conference
Annual event offers opportunity for franchisees to connect and celebrate a record-breaking year CINCINNATI, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstLight Home Care, a leading provider of home care services, honored franchisees, caregivers and team members at its annual conference in Savannah, GA. The theme of the conference was "Bigger, Brighter, Together," a theme that encapsulates the organization's vision for growth, optimism, and unity within its franchise network "This year's conference was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together with a shared purpose," said FirstLight President and CEO Glee McAnanly. "As we grow bigger and think brighter, it's our unity—our commitment to one another and to the families we serve—that truly sets FirstLight apart." During the conference in Savannah, GA, attendees celebrated the strength of the franchise system, recognized exceptional franchisees making extraordinary impacts in their communities, and explored future directions for the brand. Keynote speaker Jason Dorsey inspired participants to embrace change and lead with purpose, reinforcing the conference's central theme. Franchisees, caregivers, team members recognizedJackie Walker of FirstLight Home Care of Tampa, was recognized as FirstLight's National Caregiver of the Year for consistently going above and beyond for her clients and treating them with the utmost respect and dignity. FirstLight honored its Franchisee of the Year: FirstLight Home Care of Grand Rapids, owned by Jeremy Fellows, Don Fellows, and Jeffrey Lamborne. This team was recognized for outstanding client satisfaction, quality of service, and impressive year-over-year revenue growth. Mark Paretchan, owner of FirstLight Home Care of Marin County and FirstLight Home Care of Sonoma County, was honored with the FirstLight Founders' Award, which recognizes one franchise owner's continued and ongoing dedication to FirstLight's mission and values that have made the company what it is today. Our mission is to help people have their best day, every day, and Mark's dedication to serving his clients and caregivers certainly exemplifies that mission. The company also recognized other franchisees in various categories, including: Rookie of the Year: This award recognizes the franchisee with the highest revenue in the first 12 months of operation. Matthew Jones, owner of FirstLight Home Care of Virginia Beach, was recognized for this impressive achievement. Bigger and Brighter Award: In line with the theme of the conference, this award recognizes a franchisee with an outstanding achievement in hours per week. Perry Ciambella, owner of FirstLight Home Care of Buffalo, was recognized for having the highest hours per week average out of the entire system. Quality Assurance: These franchisees were recognized as leaders in operational excellence. Vincent McMahon, FirstLight Home Care of Westchester Ken and Mary Ellen Fleming, FirstLight Home Care of Charlotte Top Single Territory Award, awarded to the franchise with the highest revenue in a single territory Jim Carteris, FirstLight Home Care of San Francisco Peninsula Top Multi-Unit Territory Award, which recognizes the franchise with the most revenue across all of their territories Don Randall and Craig Randall, owners of FirstLight Home Care locations in Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Spartanburg, SC; Myrtle Beach, SC; Beaufort, SC; Wilmington, NC; Knoxville, TN; Lake County, FL; About FirstLight Home CareFirstLight Home Care, a leading provider of home care services, is a lifeline for seniors, veterans, adults living with dementia, and anyone 18 and older who needs care where they call home. FirstLight exists to help people have their best day, every day. The company's mission is to provide compassionate home care so that all families served have peace of mind knowing their loved ones receive the support they need to enjoy the quality of life they deserve. FirstLight's network of professional caregivers is passionate about creating meaningful relationships and making a difference in the lives of others. The franchise system includes nearly 200 independently owned and operated home care locations throughout the United States. To learn more, or to find a local office, visit Photos are available upon request. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE FirstLight Home Care
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alkami Co:lab 2025 Brings 40+ Speakers from Financial Institutions to be Featured at the Conference
Industry leaders and visionaries to gather for premier digital banking event; highlight is keynote speaker Jason Dorsey and other financial services experts PLANO, Texas, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the U.S., proudly announces Alkami Co:lab 2025, scheduled to take place March 31 - April 2, 2025 in Nashville, TN. This premier event will encompass attendees from the industry's leading community banks, credit unions, fintech providers, consultants, and analyst firms to lead, learn, network, and collaborate to drive banking forward. "Alkami Co:lab is a catalyst for innovation and collaboration in the digital banking space," said Chad Rogers, interim president and chief executive officer at Connexus Credit Union. "For Connexus, this event has always offered an unparalleled opportunity to explore relevant, cutting-edge strategies, as well as connect with like-minded institutions who share a vision for advancing the future of banking. Their client commitment to annually host such a progressive forum like Co:lab is yet another example of why Alkami remains a critical business partner and trusted advisor." Co:lab underscores Alkami's commitment to empowering financial institutions with innovative solutions that drive growth, engagement, and resilience. The agenda will feature an expert lineup of keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and many networking opportunities with the most progressive pioneers in the banking industry. Attendees can explore focused breakout sessions on topics including digital banking strategies, business banking growth, data-driven marketing, security and compliance, and technology advancements. Professional development opportunities will also be available with some sessions offering Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)/Certified Cash Manager (CCM) credits through the Association for Financial Professionals, helping attendees to sharpen their skills in treasury management solutions and advance their careers. A highlight of Alkami Co:lab 2025 will be keynote speaker Jason Dorsey, co-founder of The Center for Generational Kinetics and acclaimed researcher and presenter known for his practical solutions for bridging generations of customers, clients, employees, and stakeholders. A trusted expert on emerging behavioral trends, Dorsey has led over 150 research studies and has been featured on over 200 TV shows such as 60 Minutes, The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, BBC, NBC, HLN, FOX, and hundreds more media interviews, including a New York Times cover story. Additionally, Allison Cerra, chief marketing officer at Alkami will host an industry panel including Theodora Lau, founder, Unconventional Ventures, Jim Perry, senior strategist, Market Insights, Inc., and Jennifer White, senior director, banking and payment intelligence with J.D. Power, discussing banking trends, financial literacy, and artificial intelligence. "Alkami Co:lab is a community of forward-thinkers dedicated to redefining what's possible in digital banking," said Alex Shootman, chief executive officer at Alkami. "This year's event converges visionaries and industry leaders to share best practices, expand tactical knowledge and build connections that will mold the future of financial services." Alkami invites financial institutions to join this transformative event. Registration is now open here. To learn more about Alkami's Digital Banking Platform, visit here. Alkami has been certified by J.D. Power for providing "An Outstanding Mobile Banking Platform Experience1." About Alkami Alkami Technology, Inc. is a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the United States that enables clients to grow confidently, adapt quickly, and build thriving digital communities. Alkami helps clients transform through retail and business banking, digital account opening, payment security, and data and marketing solutions. To learn more, visit Media Relations Contacts Vestedalkami@ Marla __________________________________ 1 J.D. Power 2024 Mobile App Platform Certification Program℠ recognition is based on successful completion of an audit and exceeding a customer experience benchmark through a survey of recent servicing interactions. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Alkami Technology, Inc.
