John Deere Expands U.S. Footprint with Opening of Chicago Office

Deere plans to add 150 Information Technology jobs over the next two years, with the goal of hiring a total of 300 positions to support IT and additional roles within the company

MOLINE, Illinois (December 13, 2021) — Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced today the expansion of its U.S. footprint with the opening of a new Chicago office where it plans to add 150 Information Technology jobs over the next two years, with the goal of hiring a total of 300 positions to support IT and additional roles within the company. Initially, the facility will target IT capabilities in eCommerce, cloud, data and analytics, and a variety of innovation related technical skills.

"A focused expansion of John Deere's global footprint aligns directly with

SAVOY MAGAZINE CELEBRATES THE IMPACT OF DIVERSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marc Howze, Sheila Talton & Dmitri Stockton featured as part of the 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors

Three leaders at John Deere have been named among the 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors by Savoy Magazine.

The magazine released its list recently, which features Marc Howze, Group President, Lifecycle Solutions and Chief Administrative Officer, as well as board

D.C.'s Famous Capital City® Mambo Sauce Is Coming To KFC® Restaurants In Select Cities

The iconic D.C. sauce is available for a limited time at select KFC restaurants in the D.C. area, Dallas and Atlanta beginning December 6

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- D.C.'s famous Sweet Hot Capital City® mambo sauce is coming to select KFC restaurants in the Washington,D.C. area, Dallas and Atlanta for a limited time only beginning December 6. Known for its unique sweet, spicy and tangy flavor profile, Sweet Hot Capital City® mambo sauce perfectly complements KFC's world-famous fried chicken and your favorite sides!

Capital City® is a celebrated Black woman-owned business operated by Arsha Jones, who was born and raised in Washington, D.C., where mambo sauce could be found at nearly every carryout restaurant. After moving to the suburbs with her late husband Charles, she found it hard to get her hands on the

Former Amazon Executive Joins THREAD Leadership Team as Chief Product Officer

Appointment will serve to advance company's mission to transform how clinical research is conducted

CARY, N.C., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- THREAD, a leading technology and service provider enabling decentralized clinical trials (DCTs), today announced the appointment of Scott Pearson as chief product officer (CPO). An Army veteran, Pearson has a proven track record in leading innovation and technology development, having held product leadership roles at Amazon, GE and Nike.

Prior to joining THREAD, Pearson served as head of product for life sciences,

Commonwealth Hotels Acquires the Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Fishers and the Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsburg Indiana, expanding operations in Indiana

COVINGTON, Ky., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels is excited to announce the acquisition of the Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Fishers and the Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsburg Indiana. The Staybridge is just 20 minutes from downtown Indianapolis and the Hampton Inn & Suites is located just 30 minutes from downtown Louisville and near the Indiana National Guard.

"We are excited to add these additional hotels to the Indiana market" Jennifer Porter, Chief Operations Officer, said. "Our managed portfolio is now 58 strong across the US and

Renee Cacchillo Assumes Role as President and CEO of Safelite Group

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective today, Renee Cacchillo officially assumes her role as President and CEO of Safelite® Group and also becomes a member of Belron's global leadership team.

Throughout her decade at Safelite, Renee has held increasingly

North America IT Services Market worth $660.9 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a research report "North America IT Services Market with COVID-19 Impact Analysis, by Service Type (Professional Services, Managed Services, and Telecom Services), Organization Size, Deployment Type, Business Function, and Vertical - Forecast to 2026", published by MarketsandMarkets™, the North America IT Services Market size is expected to grow from USD 459.2 billion in 2021 to USD 660.9 billion by 2026, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.6% during the forecast period.

The flexibility and agility of IT Services models would support the IT service