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Build Change Welcomes New Board Member and Leaders

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화요일, 4월 30, 2024
Organization, Climate change, Administration, Munich Re, Weather, Fire, FM Global, Woman, Atlas, Housing, AI, E-commerce, Insurance, Autodesk, Atlas Service Corps, Citigroup, Injury, DC Central Kitchen, American Red Cross, Optimism, AmeriCorps, Communication, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, United, Death, Management

DENVER, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build Change welcomes a new board member and two new members of its senior management team: Susie Berg, Director and Senior Corporate Counsel at Autodesk was appointed to the board of directors effective February 6, 2024; Abby Robinson joined Build Change in February as Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Angie Henderson Moncada joined as VP of Communications earlier this month. These new leaders provide expertise that will enable Build Change to deliver impact and raise money by enhancing digital client experience, deepening community-driven collaboration, and sharing powerful stories.

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  • DENVER, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Build Change welcomes a new board member and two new members of its senior management team: Susie Berg, Director and Senior Corporate Counsel at Autodesk was appointed to the board of directors effective February 6, 2024; Abby Robinson joined Build Change in February as Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Angie Henderson Moncada joined as VP of Communications earlier this month.
  • These new leaders provide expertise that will enable Build Change to deliver impact and raise money by enhancing digital client experience, deepening community-driven collaboration, and sharing powerful stories.
  • Build Change welcomes a new board member and two new members of its senior management team.
  • It frames my approach joining Build Change as we develop and nurture new and existing strategic partnerships around the globe."

Sodexo Opens Its New North American Headquarters

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수요일, 3월 27, 2024
Environment, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Sustainability, Philanthropy, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Retail, Manna, DC Central Kitchen, Hunger, Military, Food Recovery Network, Kate Stewart, MD, Montgomery County Council, Heart, State government, Multimedia, Parent

Sodexo, Inc., one of the world’s largest employers, announced the grand opening today of its new North American headquarters.

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  • Sodexo, Inc., one of the world’s largest employers, announced the grand opening today of its new North American headquarters.
  • Sodexo is relocating its regional headquarters from Gaithersburg, MD after 26 years to North Bethesda’s award-winning, mixed-use neighborhood, Pike & Rose.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327552969/en/
    Sodexo’s North American President & CEO Sarosh Mistry and members of the leadership team were joined today by Maryland’s local and state government officials to celebrate the grand opening of its new regional headquarters.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Maryland has served as our North American headquarters for nearly three decades,” said Sarosh Mistry, President and CEO, Sodexo North America.

Circuit to Launch Sustainable Electric Shuttle Service in DC's Mobility Innovation District

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월요일, 7월 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Circuit, a leading sustainable transportation provider, has launched its electric shuttle service in Southwest Washington, DC's Mobility Innovation District (MID).

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  • WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Circuit, a leading sustainable transportation provider, has launched its electric shuttle service in Southwest Washington, DC's Mobility Innovation District (MID).
  • Circuit's electric shuttle service offers a range of benefits to the community.
  • As we launch our service in the Mobility Innovation District, we are committed to providing residents and visitors with affordable, convenient, and environmentally friendly transportation options," said Alexander Esposito, CEO at Circuit.
  • The service will operate the following days/hours:
    To learn more about Circuit and its services, please visit ridecircuit.com .

FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show to be renewed and upgraded to 10 exhibit categories

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월요일, 7월 3, 2023
Meat, Food, Exhibition, Chocolate, Condiment, Shanghai New International Expo Center, DC Central Kitchen, Coffee, Growth, FHC, Tourism

SHANGHAI, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From November 8 to 10, 2023, FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show will be renewed and upgraded to 10 exhibit categories: Meat& Aquatic Product, Leisure Food, Dairy, Sweets& Chocolate, Catering Supply Chain& Raw Material, Condiments& Oil, Coffee&  Tea, Bakery& Light Meal, Food Processing& Packaging, Prefabricated dishes& Central Kitchen.

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  • SHANGHAI, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From November 8 to 10, 2023, FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show will be renewed and upgraded to 10 exhibit categories: Meat& Aquatic Product, Leisure Food, Dairy, Sweets& Chocolate, Catering Supply Chain& Raw Material, Condiments& Oil, Coffee&  Tea, Bakery& Light Meal, Food Processing& Packaging, Prefabricated dishes& Central Kitchen.
  • As a comprehensive trade exhibition platform in the field of food and beverage, FHC has been one of the first platforms for overseas food and beverage brands to enter the Chinese market for many years.
  • After 26 years, FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show has become one of the leading exhibitions in the food, beverage and catering industry, while enabling the rapid growth of Sinoexpo's food and beverage sectors.
  • At the same time, it is also one of Informa Markets hotel catering and food series global exhibitions.

JK Community Farm Sets Goal to Donate 245,000 Pounds of Food in 2023 to Fight Hunger in the DMV

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목요일, 2월 9, 2023
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JK Community Farm (Farm), a 150-acre nonprofit farm in Purcellville, Virginia that grows crops and livestock and gives them to nonprofits to alleviate hunger, will donate nearly 245,000 pounds of food this year—its highest yield ever.

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  • JK Community Farm (Farm), a 150-acre nonprofit farm in Purcellville, Virginia that grows crops and livestock and gives them to nonprofits to alleviate hunger, will donate nearly 245,000 pounds of food this year—its highest yield ever.
  • To help guide its work, the Farm also announced the addition of two new board members—Truist’s Evelyn Lee and JK Moving’s Tucker Gladhill .
  • For 2023, the Farm plans to grow 245,000 pounds of food, the equivalent of 194,000 healthy, organic meals for those area residents facing food insecurity.
  • In 2022, the Farm donated 235,000 pounds of food, about 188,000 meals, and hosted over 4,500 volunteers.

American University's School of Communication Launches SOC3, an On-Campus Integrated Communications Agency

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수요일, 10월 12, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American University's School of Communication (SOC) launches a unique experiential learning opportunity for its students, SOC Communication Collaborative for Change (SOC3). With the goals of integrating disciplines and diversifying the communications industry, SOC3 will give students the opportunity to work with real clients at an actual agency on environmental, social and governance issues (ESG) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) for organizations and companies interested in having a meaningful impact on society. The program's initial launch is made possible by a $500,000 Change Can't Wait campaign gift from AU Board of Trustees member and alumnus, Michael Kempner, founder and CEO of the independent public relations agency MikeWorldWide.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American University's School of Communication (SOC) launches a unique experiential learning opportunity for its students, SOC Communication Collaborative for Change (SOC3).
  • The curriculum-based experience will allow AU's young professionals the opportunity to jumpstart their careers by managing real client accounts and give them the experience of running an integrated communications agency.
  • In addition to the gift from Trustee Michael Kempner (SPA/BS '81), his public relations agency, MikeWorldWide, will provide in-kind support.
  • It delivers breakthrough communications for the global enterprises, corporate leaders and innovative brands who are driving the creative economy.

Capital Impact Partners and the Nourish DC Collaborative Award $400k to BIPOC-Owned DC Food Businesses to Grow an Equitable Food System in Washington, DC

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수요일, 3월 9, 2022
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"Investing in our local businesses is one of the strongest ways we can impact our communities," said Mayor Muriel Bowser.

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  • "Investing in our local businesses is one of the strongest ways we can impact our communities," said Mayor Muriel Bowser.
  • "We're proud to support these nine food businesses in the District, and are excited to continue working with Capital Impact Partners and the Collaborative partners to build a more inclusive food system."
  • More than 180 businesses applied for the first round of Nourish DC catalytic grants, and nine awardees were selected through a review process involving all of the Nourish DC Collaborative lending and technical assistance partners.
  • Together, the Collaborative provides flexible loans, technical assistance and catalytic grants to emerging and existing locally owned food businesses.

Smithfield Foods Donates $100,000 and 40,000 Pounds of Protein to DC Central Kitchen

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수요일, 10월 16, 2019
DC Central Kitchen, Smithfield, Food industry, Agriculture, Industries

Through its Community Meals venture, DC Central Kitchen prepares nutritious meals for nonprofits, youth programs, and shelters.

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  • Through its Community Meals venture, DC Central Kitchen prepares nutritious meals for nonprofits, youth programs, and shelters.
  • At Smithfield, we are passionate about ending hunger and were very excited to, once again, partner with DC Central Kitchen to serve those in need in this community, said Jonathan Toms, associate manager of charitable initiatives for Smithfield Foods.
  • Since 2008, Smithfield has provided more than 140 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster-relief efforts, and community outreach programs nationwide.
  • DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation.

Aquicore Named by DC Inno as One of the "Coolest Companies" of 2019

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수요일, 8월 14, 2019
DC Central Kitchen, Philanthropy, Toys for Tots

Aquicore was chosen as a 2019 award recipient based on its unique office space, company culture, energetic startup atmosphere and its active participation in local philanthropic events and causes.

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  • Aquicore was chosen as a 2019 award recipient based on its unique office space, company culture, energetic startup atmosphere and its active participation in local philanthropic events and causes.
  • The company coordinates numerous bonding activities such as happy hours, fitness groups, outdoor retreats, movie nights and BBQs.
  • Aquicore also actively participates in quarterly philanthropic events that support local causes such as volunteering at DC Central Kitchen, the Humane Society and Toys for Tots.
  • For more information, visit http://www.aquicore.com and follow Aquicore on Twitter @Aquicore .