| Name | Title | Contact Details |
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Heidi Shepherd |
Chief Talent Officer and Assistant General Counsel for Employment | Profile |
Perimeter Solutions is a global specialty chemicals company based in Clayton, Missouri, established in 1963. The company focuses on two main areas: fire safety solutions and lubricant additives. It is a market leader in both sectors, particularly known for its wildfire retardants, firefighting foams, and industrial fire suppressants. Perimeter Solutions offers a range of products, including water-enhancing gels and preventative fire retardants, catering to government agencies, municipalities, and industrial clients worldwide. In addition to fire safety, Perimeter Solutions specializes in niche engine oil additives, holding a significant market share in this area. These additives improve lubricant performance for both automotive and industrial applications. The company is publicly traded under the ticker PRM and is co-founded by Nick Howley, who also chairs the company. With a strong emphasis on innovation and a robust manufacturing and distribution network, Perimeter Solutions positions itself as a premier provider of chemical solutions in its industries.
People always ask, what does strategic communications mean? For us, it means finding interesting, smart, and inventive ways to get information to the right people. It means streamlining programs that are cumbersome, messy, and confusing and making them easy to use. It means identifying dated layout and design and creating content that is stunning and engaging. Based in Natick, MA, Strategic Communications, Inc. (StratComm) has served the marketing, communications, training, and project management needs of nationwide Fortune 500 companies, many federal agencies, and all branches of the Armed Forces for over 45 years. Our team works with a variety of clients and delivers an array of services. We create high-quality publications, both print and electronic, and training platforms for leading corporations and organizations such as IBM, VMware, the United States Navy and Air Force, the U.S. Department of State, Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Treasury, and many other important agencies and organizations. We also manage large programs for the federal government utilizing emerging technologies. Two examples are online training and testing programs for U.S. Embassies worldwide and program management for the Social Security Administration. Many high profile clients contract with StratComm to update the design and content of their websites, brochures, annual reports, and web apps. Our team is constantly seeking newer technologies and developing efficiencies to better serve our clients. Within our headquarters, we house a core team of dedicated professionals who administer our programs. Together, we manage varied projects and communications challenges for both large and small clients. Strategically, of course.
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) is an advanced automotive manufacturing facility located in Ellabell, Georgia. It serves as Hyundais third production hub in the U.S., complementing existing facilities in Alabama and Georgia. Designed as a Software Defined Factory, HMGMA integrates AI and robotics to support Hyundais vision for a technology-driven future in mobility. The facility spans 2,900 acres and will employ over 8,500 workers, with an additional 6,900 jobs created at off-site suppliers. HMGMA aims to produce 500,000 vehicles annually, including electric and hybrid models like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9. The plant represents a significant investment of approximately $12.6 billion, marking one of the largest economic development projects in Georgias history. HMGMA also emphasizes sustainability by utilizing hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks for logistics, showcasing its commitment to environmentally responsible operations. The facility is expected to have a substantial economic impact, creating nearly 40,000 jobs in Georgia and supporting over 570,000 jobs nationwide.
DistroKid is a digital music distribution service based in the United States, founded in 2013 by Philip Kaplan. It emerged from a social media platform for musicians called Fandalism. DistroKid specializes in helping independent artists and labels distribute their music to major online retailers, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music. The company offers a range of services to support musicians, including music distribution, monetization of sales and streams, and metadata customization. DistroKid also provides storage solutions for music files and additional features like customized YouTube URLs and Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs). With a competitive pricing model, artists can upload unlimited songs and albums for an annual fee, while retaining 100% of their earnings. DistroKid has been utilized by various notable artists, showcasing its effectiveness in the DIY music distribution space.