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Home Healthsmith Nominated for Prestigious Secretary of Defense Freedom Award

Portsmouth, RI – February 2024

Home Healthsmith, a leading provider of accessibility and mobility solutions, proudly announces its nomination for the esteemed Secretary of Defense Freedom Award. This prestigious recognition is the highest honor bestowed upon employers for their outstanding support of the National Guard and Reserve, and Home Healthsmith is honored to be among the nominees for this highly competitive award.

The Secretary of Defense Freedom Award is an annual accolade presented to only 15 employers nationwide from a pool of 2,000 to 3,000 nominations. This award acknowledges employers who go above and beyond in supporting their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. The nomination for Home Healthsmith was submitted by U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant Christopher Sullivan, a valued member of the Home Healthsmith team. Christopher Sullivan expressed his gratitude for the supportive environment provided by Home Healthsmith, emphasizing the company's commitment to its employees who serve in the military. This nomination reflects Home Healthsmith's dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all its team members.

Bob Nula, a dedicated volunteer with the Rhode Island Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve, played a pivotal role in preparing Home Healthsmith's Freedom Award nomination package. His efforts contribute to showcasing the company's exemplary support for military service members.

If selected as one of the 15 recipients, Home Healthsmith will join an esteemed group of past winners, including notable Rhode Island-based companies such as Cardi’s (2006), CVS (2015), and Hope Valley Industries (2016).

Home Healthsmith is humbled by this nomination and remains committed to supporting the National Guard and Reserve. The company looks forward to the opportunity to represent its dedication to military service members at the formal ceremony held at the Pentagon, where the winners will be presented with their well-deserved awards.

For further information, please contact:

Linda Bohmbach President Home Healthsmith LLC

linda@homehealthsmith.com

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Corinthian Events Announces Succession Plan: Three Longtime Employees to Assume Control of the Company by 2027

Top destination management, meeting & conference planning, and special events company in Boston for nearly a quarter of a century will soon turn the reigns over to the next generation of talent.

BOSTON, MA and NEWPORT,

RI…February 15, 2024 …Courtney Church, and Jill Tate, Co -CEOs of Corinthian Events, one of Boston’s leading event planning companies, today announced a succession plan that involves selling the 24year-old company to three longtime employees: Jennifer Logan, Tamara O’Malley an d Jamie Hellesen. While details of the sale are confidential, the three have worked for Corinthian Events for more than 35 years combined and are expected take full ownership of the company by January 2027.

“Jamie, Tamara and I have been working together for more than 10 years and have built a strong relationship grounded in hard work, mutual respect, and trust,” said Jennifer Logan, Managing Partner at Corinthian Events. “We’re so lucky and honored to be abl e to shepherd Corinthian Events into the future. I speak for us all when I say that with Jill and Courtney’s guidance over the next few years, we’re fully confident that our company will continue to grow and thrive.”

While many event planning companies across the country were forced to close their doors post pandemic, Corinthian Events did a fast and major pivot by developing successful virtual meetings and events well ahead of their competition gaining valuable tracti on that enabled them to rebound stronger than ever in the years that followed. In fact, during the pandemic, when most businesses were stalled, the company acquired Newport Hospitality to expand their reach across New England for clients seeking exceptiona l corporate and specialty events.

“I am honored to be entrusted with the future of Corinthian Events,” noted Managing Partner Tamara O’Malley. “We strive for the highest level of hospitality, creativity, and memorable moments, and I’m excited for our future.”

The company serves a wide range of national, regional, and New England -based clients including Keolis, EMD Serono, Stifel, Volvo, ADP, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, MIT, Ireland Funds, Sensata and many more.

“Having been in the hospitality industry for more than two decades, continuing the legacy of a 24 -year-old successful event planning company is a tremendous honor,” said Jamie Hellesen, General Manager at Corinthian Events. “Thanks to the leadership and forward thinking of Jill and Courtney, I’m excited to start this next chapter with Tamara and Jenni. Our similarities and differences are strengths when we’re together,” she added.

“If you believe in yourself and have great partners, anything is possible,” said Jill Tate, Co -CEO. “I could never have imagined that the company we started from scratch would achieve such incredible success. Courtney and I agree that leaving it in the han ds of these three talented women will ensure our legacy endures,” she said.

About Corinthian Events

Corinthian Events LLC, one of Boston and New England’s premier event design and production companies and proud members of the DMC Network, has been producing events for nearly 25 years. As one of the largest, oldest, and most respected event companies in Boston, the team acquired Newport Hospitality Inc. in July, 2020. Co-CEOs Courtney Church and Jill Tate, DMCP have been at the helm of Corinthian Events LLC since the company’s inception. The firm produces an average of 200+ projects per year, ranging from multi-day corporate events, nonprofit and social gatherings to planning complex c onferences and meetings. Corinthian Events’ award -winning services span outside of New England and the company is a leading force in event and DMC services in the Northeast. Visit https://link.edgepilot.com/s/e01bf15c/anQB_LzlAUiDEmZyezDQaQ?u=http://www.corinthianevents.com/ for more information.