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Women in HVACR announces new sponsorship benefits for 2025

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The group’s revamped sponsorships provide contractor members with more value and opportunities for thought leadership

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, has announced its new 2025 sponsorship levels, which will bring more value to contractor members and allow them to support women in the trades.

“After listening to feedback from our members, we are taking the opportunity to revamp our sponsorships to add more value for our contractors,” said Women in HVACR President Kristin Gallup. “It’s important that we improve our communication with our members, and these new sponsorship options will allow us to more effectively stay in touch with our members to let them know how their sponsorships are helping women in the skilled trades industry.”

These sponsorships enhance the industry workforce through education, mentoring and networking opportunities that support and empower women currently in the HVACR industry. Women in HVACR provides a sponsor’s female employees with opportunities to advance personally and professionally and boosts the sponsor’s profile in the HVACR industry.

Sponsorship levels include:

InspirationChampionEmpowermentVisionaryLuminaryGuardian

The expanded benefits include a unique sponsor logo from Women in HVACR that can be posted to the sponsor’s website and on social media, tickets to the Women in HVACR conference, preferential booth placement at the conference, and expanded mentorship prospects.

Companies can become an endowment fund sponsor by purchasing an Angel sponsorship. The Angel sponsorship starts at $1,000, but those who want to support the program can donate as much as they like. These endowments go to sponsor scholarships and fund initiatives created by Women in HVACR to help women succeed in the trades.

“We are often asked by company owners about some of the best ways to recruit, hire and retain women in the trades,” Gallup said. “One of the best ways to do that is to sponsor organizations like Women in HVACR. These scholarships and endowments not only create scholarships, they also help us offer mentorship programs and provide ongoing educational programs for our members.”

Other benefits can include opportunities to showcase a sponsor’s thought leadership and dedication to diversity with a speaking opportunity at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas on Feb. 4-6, 2026, webinar collaborations, recognition during a monthly membership call and in a magazine ad in Women in HVACR’s new magazine, Elevate, and an interview on a Women in HVACR partner’s industry podcast.

For more information on how to become a Women in HVACR sponsor, visit https://www.womeninhvacr.org/sponsorship or call them at (480) 805-8403.

About Women in HVACR
Since 2002, Women in HVACR has worked to increase the number of women in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigerant (HVACR) industry and empower women to succeed by providing members with a variety of opportunities to network and develop a professional environment through education and mentorship. The 1,200-member nonprofit organization holds a variety of regional and national events each year and provides scholarship opportunities for women who pursue careers within the HVACR industry, including those who seek engineering and business degrees or a trade school education. For more information about Women in HVACR, visit https://www.womeninhvacr.org/.

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Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers

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Two attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP were recognized as 2025 Lawdragon Leading Global Cyber Lawyers.

NEW YORK, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Two attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP were recognized as 2025 Lawdragon Leading Global Cyber Lawyers. According to the publication, the guide “recognizes world leaders in privacy, data, security, incident response, and the deals and lawsuits that revolve around all things Cyber.”

The following attorneys were recognized:

Samuel Jo, a shareholder in the firm’s Technology Transactions Group in San Diego, focuses his practice on complex commercial and licensing agreements, as well as technology product and platform development, integration, launch, and counseling, with a particular emphasis on emerging technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, Web3, custom Silicon applications, and Internet of Things.

David A. Zetoony, co-chair of the firm’s U.S. Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, sits in the Denver office and focuses on helping businesses navigate data privacy and cybersecurity laws from a practical standpoint. Zetoony has helped hundreds of companies establish and maintain ongoing privacy and security programs and has defended corporate privacy and security practices in investigations initiated by the Federal Trade Commission, and other data privacy and security regulatory agencies around the world, as well as in class action litigation.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Technology Transactions Group: Greenberg Traurig’s Technology Transactions attorneys are strategically positioned in major technology hubs and key markets worldwide, assisting clients across diverse sectors in managing legal complexities related to intellectual property, licensing, data privacy and security, and sophisticated commercial transactions. The firm’s Technology Transactions Group represents a spectrum of technology stakeholders, including startups, emerging enterprises, and established industry leaders.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice is composed of a multidisciplinary group of attorneys and professionals located throughout the world. GT’s team of dedicated data protection attorneys has experience working hand in hand with organizations of all sizes to develop practical strategies and provide strategic advice on virtually all aspects of data protection including GDPR, CCPA, VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA, UCPA and other compliance issues; data use, transfer and licensing issues; data breaches and regulatory investigations; and defending against privacy-related class actions. GT’s Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice is ranked in Band 1 by Chambers & Partners for USA – Nationwide Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded Legal Rankings. In addition, Greenberg Traurig was named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Information Technology Law by U.S. News and Best Lawyers, 2024 “Best Law Firms.”

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2,850 attorneys across 49 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm’s broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2024 BTI “Leading Edge Law Firm” for anticipating and meeting client needs, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.

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VertexOne Celebrates Client Recognized for Digital Engagement Innovation at IUCX Amid Broader CX Transformation Push

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PHOENIX, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VertexOne, a leading provider of cloud software designed to revolutionize the customer experience within the energy and utility industry, is pleased to be wrapping up this year’s 49th annual IUCX (formally CS Week) Conference on a celebratory note after its client, the City of Round Rock, Texas, took home top honors in two categories at this year’s IUCX’s Expanding Excellence Awards.

 

“These awards spotlight what’s possible when utilities have both a strong vision and the right tools to bring it to life” – VertexOne COO Tina Santizo

The city was honored for its leadership in digital engagement and project innovation, including a multi-phase customer portal initiative that helps residents gain greater control over their water usage and avoid high-bill surprises. The recognition capped off a high-visibility week for VertexOne, which launched its new customer engagement engine, VXconnect, on the first day of the conference.

Built on the foundation of proven value and functionality, VXconnect, was reimagined from the ground up as a single, unified SaaS system designed to help energy and utility providers evolve engagement, drive efficiency, and scale for what’s next.

A panel of IUCX judges selected winners in six categories – including four company, and two individual awards – with two of the four company categories featuring two winners based on company size: Level I for utilities grossing more than $1 billion in revenue, and Level II for those with an annual gross below $1 billion.

Innovation in Digital Engagement – Winner, City of Round Rock, Texas

The City of Round Rock, Texas taking home IUCX’s Innovation in Digital Engagement award, which salutes utilities that showcase technologically complex projects that improved services in the meter-to-cash CX lifecycle through digital engagement.

Round Rock awarded for their two-phased customer payment portal project which they undertook to empower customers with real-time usage information and customizable alerts for leaks and consumption thresholds to make informed decisions and avoid high bills.

IUCX Rising Star Award – Winner, Debbie Seman, City of Round Rock, Texas

Additionally, the City of Round Rock’s Utility Billing & Revenue Supervisor, Debbie Seman, was individually bestowed one of two distinguished 2025 Rising Star Awards for spearheading the utility’s consumption portal project, where she collaborated with IT, various departments and vendors as its project manager.

Seman, heralded specifically for her, “remarkable talent for implementing creative problem-solving techniques, approaching challenges collaboratively and refining processes with an unwavering can-do attitude,” according to her nominator. Adding that her excellence in “streamlining processes, introducing innovations, and fostering a positive work environment” as other accolades typical of Seman’s work ethic.

“Watching Round Rock succeed on this stage is incredibly meaningful,” said Keith Ahonen, SVP of Partners and Channels at VertexOne and former COO of Accelerated Innovations, acquired by VertexOne in December 2024.

“It’s gratifying to see the evolution – not just of the technology, but of the outcomes,” Ahonen added. “This kind of recognition shows how collaboration and innovation can come together to create real results.”

“These awards spotlight what’s possible when utilities have both a strong vision and the right tools to bring it to life,” said VertexOne Chief Operating Officer Tina Santizo. “Round Rock’s success reflects exactly why we built VXconnect; to empower forward-thinking teams with a unified, modern solution that moves beyond engagement into impact.”

Earlier in the week VertexOne leaders contributed to three high-impact IUCX sessions addressing key customer experience challenges and future-facing strategies: 

Reaching vulnerable customers through proactive, personalized engagementAdvancing water conservation with data-driven personalizationTransforming passive customers into active participants through behavior-based incentives.

IUCX is the premier educational and networking conference serving electric, gas and water/wastewater utility professionals across North America and around the world. It provides learning and connection opportunities in support of the utility CX lifecycle: Billing & Payments, Contact Center, Credit & Collections, Digital Engagement, Disruptors, Field Services, and Strategies & Analytics.

Click here for more information and a full list of this year’s slate of IUCX’s 2025 Expanding Excellence Award (EEA) winners and finalists.

About VertexOne
VertexOne is the leading provider of cloud-based SaaS solutions, powering the next generation of customer experience for utilities, energy retailers and energy transition providers. With more than 30 years of experience and 400 customers in the cloud, we capitalize on our deep expertise to provide a wide range of innovative solutions for digital transformation, revenue optimization and data-driven efficiency operations surrounding the customer. We empower our clients to deliver a compelling customer experience, reduce costs to serve, increase operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction. For more information on how VertexOne allows you to enhance the digital customer experience, improve revenue management and leverage data analytics, visit vertexone.ai

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Lockheed Martin Declares Second Quarter 2025 Dividend

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BETHESDA, Md., May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) board of directors has authorized a second quarter 2025 dividend of $3.30 per share. The dividend is payable on June 27, 2025, to holders of record as of the close of business on June 2, 2025.

About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com

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