{"id":56162,"date":"2023-07-13T11:46:12","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T18:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=56162"},"modified":"2023-07-13T11:46:14","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T18:46:14","slug":"konica-minoltas-laura-blackmer-named-to-crns-inclusive-leadership-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2023\/07\/konica-minoltas-laura-blackmer-named-to-crns-inclusive-leadership-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Konica Minolta\u2019s Laura Blackmer Named to CRN\u2019s Inclusive Leadership Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ramsey, NJ (July 13, 2023)<\/em> \u2014 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta), today announced CRN<\/em>, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Laura Blackmer, president, dealer sales to its inaugural Inclusive Channel Leaders list for 2023. For the first time, CRN<\/em> is recognizing executives from vendor, distributor and solution provider organizations whose commitments to inclusive leadership are making an impact across the IT channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Laura Blackmer, Konica Minolta<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLaura has contributed extensively to several of our Employee Resource Groups, including Step Forward, a program that focuses on helping women develop leadership skills and men to understand how they can create change,\u201d said Sam Errigo, president and CEO, Konica Minolta. \u201cShe also helped launch and leads our Step Together program, developed to inspire and bring together women in the office technology industry for support, collaboration and inspiration. Congratulations to Laura on this well-deserved accolade.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CRN<\/em> 2023 Inclusive Channel Leaders list honorees are passionate about promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) across their areas of influence. With this recognition, CRN<\/em> honors these individuals for their unwavering dedication to inclusivity in the channel and the greater technology industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am very proud to have earned a place on this important list,\u201d said Blackmer. \u201cTo me, diversity and inclusion means being in an environment where there is a diversity of thought, backgrounds and circumstances so that when I walk into a room I feel comfortable, and I feel there\u2019s enough diversity of thought to have a meaningful, powerful discussion. I\u2019ve benefited from working for leaders who also believe in an inclusive culture and allowed me to grow, thrive and be heard, which enabled me to be part of a company\u2019s success in a meaningful way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blackmer\u2019s extensive list of awards also includes being named \u201cBest Female Executive\u201d seven times at the Frank Awards, The Cannata Report<\/em>\u2019s annual awards that highlight excellence in business technology. She has ranked on Tiger Paw Software\u2019s Top 100 Influencers in the managed print industry two years in a row. Blackmer has also been named to CRN<\/em>\u2019s prestigious Women of the Channel list five times and is a three-time Channel Chief. In addition, she is a member of CRN<\/em>\u2019s Women of the Channel Senior Leadership Forum and the Colorado State University Business Leadership Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are so excited to announce this year\u2019s honorees and shine a light on their passion and commitment to inclusivity across the channel. Because of their transparent leadership, our work environments are safer and more accepting places where everyone can feel comfortable showing up as the best version of themselves each day,\u201d said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. \u201cThe channel is a more caring and compassionate place because of them, and we look forward to seeing what great things they do next.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2023 Inclusive Channel Leaders list will be featured in the July issue of CRN<\/em> magazine, with online coverage<\/a> starting July 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Konica Minolta<\/strong>
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc.<\/a>\u2019s (Konica Minolta) journey started 150 years ago, with a vision to see and do things differently. The company innovates for the good of society and the world. The same purpose that kept it moving then, keeps it moving now. Konica Minolta aims to partner with clients to Give Shape to Ideas by supporting their digital transformation through its expansive Intelligent Connected Workplace portfolio. Its business technology offerings include IT services, intelligent information management, video security solutions and managed print services, as well as office technology and industrial and commercial print solutions. Through its ongoing work, the company is fortunate to be continuously recognized for its products and services. This includes, but is not limited to being included on CRN<\/em>\u2019s MSP 500 list numerous times; named a finalist in the IT Software Category by The World Technology Awards; recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys and presented with Keypoint Intelligence\u2019s BLI 2021 A3 Line of The Year and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Awards for its bizhub i-Series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainability also continues to be a key driver for the company. As such, Konica Minolta Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for nine consecutive years and has spent six years on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About The Channel Company<\/strong>
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers, and end-users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ramsey, NJ (July 13, 2023) \u2014 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta), today announced CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Laura Blackmer, president, dealer sales to its inaugural Inclusive Channel Leaders list for 2023. For the first time, CRN is recognizing executives from vendor, distributor and solution provider organizations whose commitments to inclusive leadership are making an impact across the IT channel. \u201cLaura has contributed extensively to several of our Employee Resource Groups, including Step Forward, a program that focuses on helping women develop leadership skills and men to understand how they can create change,\u201d said Sam Errigo, president and CEO, Konica Minolta. \u201cShe also helped launch and leads our Step Together program, developed to inspire and bring together women in the office technology industry for support, collaboration and inspiration. Congratulations to Laura on this well-deserved accolade.\u201d The CRN 2023 Inclusive Channel Leaders list honorees are passionate about promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) across their areas of influence. With this recognition, CRN honors these individuals for their unwavering dedication to inclusivity in the channel and the greater technology industry. \u201cI am very proud to have earned a place on this important list,\u201d said Blackmer. \u201cTo me, diversity and inclusion means being in an environment where there is a diversity of thought, backgrounds and circumstances so that when I walk into a room I feel comfortable, and I feel there\u2019s enough diversity of thought to have a meaningful, powerful discussion. I\u2019ve benefited from working for leaders who also believe in an inclusive culture and allowed me to grow, thrive and be heard, which enabled me to be part of a company\u2019s success in a meaningful way.\u201d Blackmer\u2019s extensive list of awards also includes being named \u201cBest Female Executive\u201d seven times at the Frank Awards, The Cannata Report\u2019s annual awards that highlight excellence in business technology. She has ranked on Tiger Paw Software\u2019s Top 100 Influencers in the managed print industry two years in a row. Blackmer has also been named to CRN\u2019s prestigious Women of the Channel list five times and is a three-time Channel Chief. In addition, she is a member of CRN\u2019s Women of the Channel Senior Leadership Forum and the Colorado State University Business Leadership Council. \u201cWe are so excited to announce this year\u2019s honorees and shine a light on their passion and commitment to inclusivity across the channel. Because of their transparent leadership, our work environments are safer and more accepting places where everyone can feel comfortable showing up as the best version of themselves each day,\u201d said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. \u201cThe channel is a more caring and compassionate place because of them, and we look forward to seeing what great things they do next.\u201d The 2023 Inclusive Channel Leaders list will be featured in the July issue of CRN magazine, with online coverage starting July 10. ### About Konica MinoltaKonica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc.\u2019s (Konica Minolta) journey started 150 years ago, with a vision to see and do things differently. The company innovates for the good of society and the world. The same purpose that kept it moving then, keeps it moving now. Konica Minolta aims to partner with clients to Give Shape to Ideas by supporting their digital transformation through its expansive Intelligent Connected Workplace portfolio. Its business technology offerings include IT services, intelligent information management, video security solutions and managed print services, as well as office technology and industrial and commercial print solutions. Through its ongoing work, the company is fortunate to be continuously recognized for its products and services. This includes, but is not limited to being included on CRN\u2019s MSP 500 list numerous times; named a finalist in the IT Software Category by The World Technology Awards; recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys and presented with Keypoint Intelligence\u2019s BLI 2021 A3 Line of The Year and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Awards for its bizhub i-Series. Sustainability also continues to be a key driver for the company. As such, Konica Minolta Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for nine consecutive years and has spent six years on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list. About The Channel CompanyThe Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers, and end-users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[2094],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56162"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56162"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56162\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56164,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56162\/revisions\/56164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56162"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}