As we wrap up another exhilarating year, let's reflect on the 23 standout moments that defined 2023 for Concord!
#1. We Acquired
We welcomed a new addition to the Concord family this year! Authentic became part of our team in January, enhancing our digital experience capabilities. 
#2. We Ranked
Evolytics, a Concord Company, secured its place on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for the third consecutive year!
#3. We Volunteered
The Concord team dedicated their time to volunteering at Every Meal, a nonprofit organization addressing food gaps in children's lives. The event was a huge success! 
#4. We Reported
Our latest research report is a game-changer for CIOs seeking growth. We surveyed over 200 leaders, collecting candid insights from acting CIOs to provide strategic guidance for your digital journey. Download the report here! 
#5. We Sponsored
We proudly sponsored several exciting and insightful events this year, including HIMSS 2023, Adobe Summit, Salesforce Connections, and Snowflake Summit!
#6. We Reflected
Concord continued its DEI discussions, launching our inaugural DEI Book Club where we explored 'Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?'
#7. We Published
Two new issues of MN Tech Mag, Concord's publication, hit the stands! Explore stories of business and technology leaders making waves across the Midwest, featuring insights from Mayo Clinic, Passion Collective, and more. 
#8. We Hired
We welcomed Arjun Nagar as our Chief Revenue Officer, bringing over 20 years of demonstrated success in growing and scaling companies across IT. Learn more about him here!
#9. We Connected
We celebrated at our locations across the globe! From patio parties to Diwali festivities, our team took time to connect and unwind.
#10. We Supported
Concord continues to support CIOs in their challenging roles and sponsored six InspireCIO markets this year, including MinnesotaCIO, WisconsinCIO, KansasCityCIO, TennesseeCIO, CentralTexasCIO, and SouthFloridaCIO.
#11. We Learned
In conjunction with Articulus, we hosted a workshop on the Art of Corporate Storytelling! The event focused on simplifying complex technical messaging for effective communication in the corporate world.
#12. We Partnered
We expanded our partnership with key technology players including Snowflake, Salesforce, and Bloomreach!
#13. We Celebrated
Stu Nutting, one of the original Concord founders, retired from the day-to-day operations at Concord! We celebrated this milestone – and all the memories from the last 20 years – at our worldwide headquarters.
#14. We Dropped Some Knowledge
Our team members showcased their expertise at conferences around the country! Sean Miller shared how to maximize Tableau instances through #DataFam at Dreamforce, Hannah Alexander led a session on incorporating personalization in your testing practices at the DAA OneConference, and Ali Groepper presented on avoiding data fluency pitfalls at the Marketing Analytics Summit!
#15. We Empowered
We launched Concord’s Women in Tech group as a space to champion and support our female employees. From career advice and mentorship to balancing motherhood and personal responsibilities, the group offers value for all. 
#16. We Blogged
If you like reading and technology, you’re going to love our blog. Our thought leadership spans technology trends to business insights. Explore our latest thinking on the blog!
#17. We Unlocked Potential
There’s nothing quite like bringing the team together. We hosted our first of many enablement sessions to share cross-capability expertise.
#18. We Achieved More Together
At HIMSS 2023, we partnered with Snowflake to share the success story of Vision Service Plan. We demonstrated how Concord and Snowflake collaborated to enable data across business units, better serve Member and Provider needs, and leverage data to create impact.
#19. We Expanded
We “Concord” a new continent! We established our presence in South America with our newest office in Lima, Peru!
#20. We Slacked Off (But Not Really)
There’s no shortage of communication at Concord. On an average day, we’re slinging over 10,000 messages on Slack!
#21. We Grew
Onwards and upwards! We reached an exciting new threshold this year with a total of 950 employees across eight office locations. 
#22. We Socialized
Thanks to great people like you, we reached over 34,000 followers on LinkedIn! If you’re not already in on the action, we’d love to have you join us.
#23. We’re Just Getting Started
As we reflect on an incredible year, we know the best is yet to come. Thank you for making 2023 a memorable journey. Here's to an amazing 2024!