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Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Vena Receives Sixth Consecutive TrustRadius Tech Cares Award
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vena, the only Complete FP&A platform powered by agentic AI and purpose-built to amplify the Microsoft technology ecosystem, is proud to announce that it has earned the TrustRadius Tech Cares Award for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition honors Vena's continued excellence in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and recognizes the company's commitment to both its employees and the communities it serves. The TrustRadius Tech Cares Award is presented to technology companies that go above and beyond to support their employees, communities and the environment. Vena's 2025 win reflects sustained excellence across every pillar of CSR, including sustainability, volunteerism, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), charitable giving, employee well-being, support for women in technology and education initiatives. 'We're incredibly proud to receive the TrustRadius Tech Cares Award for the sixth year in a row,' said Hunter Madeley, CEO of Vena. 'This recognition reaffirms our dedication to creating a company culture that values employee well-being, community engagement and transparency. Our success as a business is driven by the commitment we make to our people and to giving back to the world around us. This award is a reminder of the impact we can have when we lead with purpose.' Vena's recognition in 2025 is based on key areas of focus, including: Sustainability and the Environment: From its BOMA Best-certified Toronto headquarters in a restored heritage building to year-round initiatives by the Green Team, sustainability is woven into Vena's culture. The office features biophilic design, pollinator gardens, a rooftop community garden and robust recycling and composting programs that exceed city standards. Vena also repurposes furniture and electronics through partners such as Habitat for Humanity, Erase and Renew and donates reclaimed office items to local community groups. Volunteerism and Community Impact: Every employee receives a paid Volunteer Day to support causes they care about, complemented by company-wide events such as World Cleanup Day, the CAMH Sunrise Challenge and the CN Tower Climb for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). In 2024–2025, Vena Cares initiatives supported organizations such as Daily Bread Food Bank, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Covenant House and Save the Children. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): Guided by its DEI Council and eight Vena Resource Groups (VRGs), Vena delivers global programming, including the Allyship in Action series, inclusive hiring practices and educational events for occasions such as Black History Month and Transgender Day of Visibility. Employee Well-Being and Development: Through the Vena Cares employee resource group, Vena organizes Wellness Week, mindfulness sessions and mental health awareness events. The Mental Health group hosts Learning Labs with experts, while the company dedicates the entire month of October to raising awareness, fighting stigma and promoting wellness at work. Support for Women in Technology: Vena's commitment to gender equality in tech is demonstrated by a 60% female leadership team—more than double the tech industry average. The Network for Women (N4W) employee resource group empowers women through initiatives such as meditation sessions, storytelling campaigns and fitness events like MudGirl, a women's obstacle race. Educational Support Initiatives: Vena's Education Reimbursement Program encourages continuous professional growth and supports conferences, online courses and external certifications. The company also partners with Speaker Labs and Blue Rebel Works to deliver workshops and coaching. From six-time Tech Cares honorees to everyday culture champions, want to be part of our story? Come grow with us. We're hiring. Check out our current job openings here. For a complete list of our recent awards and reports, please visit here. About Vena Vena is the only agentic AI-powered FP&A platform purpose-built to harness the full power of the Microsoft technology ecosystem for finance teams everywhere. Vena amplifies Microsoft's world-leading productivity tools, cloud technology and AI innovation to make FP&A, operational planning and adjacent strategic processes more flexible, efficient and intelligent. Thousands of the world's leading companies rely on Vena to power their planning. For more information, visit
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Free bonsai exhibition showcases ancient art with modern twist
LONGVIEW, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — Ancient skills with a modern twist will be on display for free at the Longview Arboretum and Nature Center. For 100s of years, people have studied bonsai. The word bonsai comes from combining the Japanese word for pot or container and word for cultivate. The most simple translation is that bonsai is the art of cultivating dwarf trees. Bonsai is not a specific type of tree; many pines and junipers are typically used. It is any tree that is grown in a pot and artificially prevented from reaching its normal size. Bonsai is also not originally Japanese. Dancing and dirt at Shreveport Green's Volunteer Day Bonsai originated in China by the fourth century and spread to Korea. Through Korea, it spread to Japan by the sixth century and spread further, becoming popular in places around the world. The Gregg County Master Gardeners and the Longview Bonsai Society are holding a bonsai exhibition from June 20 to July 3. On June 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., a special seminar, 'Master the Possibilities: Intro to Bonsai,' will teach the basics of bonsai care and design and provide the opportunity to ask questions about the practice. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Highway 178 closes as fire crews attack Democrat Fire from above
LAKE ISABELLA, Calif. (KGET) — Multiple fire crews scrambled to the scene of a wildfire in the Kern River Canyon Sunday after reports of a pick-up truck crashing into the mountainside. Authorities say the fire started shortly after 3:30 p.m. At last report, the Democrat Fire has burned 450 acres with zero containment. No word yet on any injuries. The fire quickly spread up a hill near recent road construction and burned up the ridge, consuming more than 400 acres in four hours. Firefighters, including hand crews with the U.S. Forest Service, are working on containment in difficult terrain. Luckily, they have a helicopter. Flame retardant is used to try to slow the fire's progression while the helicopter pilot tries to steady the chopper in heavy winds, making it difficult to hit the target — but the pilot hits his mark. CityServe hosts Volunteer Day to aid Southern California fire victims Air attack has requested two large air tankers, two type three tankers and three type one helicopters be deployed to the fire. One very large air tanker is reported to be en route from Arizona. The canyon was closed to traffic at 4 p.m. Sunday, and Melly Mel was stuck at the roadblock. 'I was off to sell some merch. You know what I'm saying, some business, some clothing,' said Mel. 'I got a clothing line called, 'Inkimore.' I-N-K-I-M-O-R-E, it's on Instagram. You can check it out. So, usually I come over here. I got some dealings in Kernville. So, I be out there and stuff.' Video from a Cal Fire feed shows the fire burning between 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., increasing in size. The Kern River Canyon remained closed overnight, according to the California Highway Patrol. Mel said he is going to try for Kernville again Monday. 'Probably go back home and chill,' said Mel. 'Watch Netflix or something.' The cause of the fire is under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Food Lion Feeds volunteers at local Greenville food bank
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) –On Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025, Food Lion Feeds and the Food Banks of Central and Eastern North Carolina hosted 'Food Lion Feeds Volunteer Day at CENC' in Greenville. This event took place from 8 a.m. to noon at six different Food Bank Branch locations across central and eastern North Carolina, including the local Greenville branch. Volunteer Day is also a great way for Food Lion leaders and associates to come together and give back to their communities. 650 volunteers from across the state participated in the event. Their goal today was to donate over 652,000 meals across the region, completing 352 meal kits every hour. This comes at a critical time as the number of people suffering from food insecurity in the region is over 65,000 people. This is an increase of 9,300 people since this time last year. This also includes 24,000 kids and teens under the age of 18, an increase of 4,300 kids from last year as well. They have been doing this event since 2014 to help address these issues. 'Just wanted to inspire others through being a good human. You never know what the person beside you is going through,' Store Manager for Food Lion, Danielle Bond said. 'While many of us are fortunate, just really take time to give back to your community, and fighting food insecurity is very close to home for us,' Bond said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The Promised Land Farm hosts Spring Volunteer Day
Calling all green thumbs, nature lovers, and community builders!You're invited to join The Promised Land Farm for Spring Planting during Volunteer Day!Bring your energy and your love for the earth this Saturday, April 19 from 10 AM to 1 PM at269 Montieth Road in Port ages welcome,Tools will be will also be free light more information, call: (912) 631-2949. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
