Economic development

CURE OPENS XSEED AWARD APPLICATIONS TO SUPPORT UNDERFUNDED AND UNDERREPRESENTED NYC LIFE SCIENCE STARTUPS WITH UP TO $500,000

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Deerfield Management, a New York City-based healthcare investment firm, founded and supports the XSeed Award.

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  • Deerfield Management, a New York City-based healthcare investment firm, founded and supports the XSeed Award.
  • The deadline for XSeed Award application submissions is May 31, 2024, and virtual finalist presentations will be June 28, 2024.
  • "Deerfield is pleased to continue our collaboration on the transformational XSeed program, alongside the NYCEDC, Cure and the experts who comprise our enthusiastic XSeed Award Leadership Committee."
  • "We look forward to welcoming the XSeed Award winners who, along with the Cure Xchange Challenge winners, are startups advancing health through collaboration and community building via Cure."

CloroxPro™ offers Centennial College students first-of-its-kind HealthyClean™ Trained Specialist Course

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
College, Control, Infection, Comprehension, Centennial College, Innovation, Healthcare Environmental Services, American National Standards Institute, Centennial, Patient, Knowledge, Accreditation, Malaysian Qualifications Agency, Student, Economic development, ANSI, Nursing

The College will become the first school globally to offer students enhanced lessons in cleaning and infection prevention for health-care environments.

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  • The College will become the first school globally to offer students enhanced lessons in cleaning and infection prevention for health-care environments.
  • HealthyClean brings interactive and specialized training to the College's Healthcare Environmental Services Management program, which uniquely prepares students for supervisory roles in health-care settings.
  • Students who successfully complete the HealthyClean Trained Specialist Course will add a Certificate of Mastery to their portfolio as well as a digital badge they can add to their online signature, and social profiles, like LinkedIn.
  • As experts in the cleaning and disinfecting space, CloroxPro aims to continue expansion of the HealthyClean Trained Specialist Course in Canada.

Yunnan: Doing businesses with Southeast Asia and beyond

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Multimedia, Economic development, Growth, GDP, Tea

KUNMING, China, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

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  • KUNMING, China, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:
    Nestled in Southwest China, Yunnan province is emerging as a pivotal gateway to Southeast Asia and South Asia, bordered by Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam.
  • Its strategic location fuels regional trade and investment, making Yunnan a crucial hub for economic development.
  • Leveraging its strategic advantages, Yunnan fosters a premier business environment, focusing on resource economy, industrial park economy, and port economy enhancement.
  • With its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and government support, Yunnan has become an ideal location for numerous businesses and investors.

Clean Energy Buyers Alliance Names Energy Innovator Rich Powell as New CEO

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Congress, Growth, Climate, Economic development, Policy, Human, CEBA, Energy, Rich's, Rich, Collection, McKinsey & Company, General Motors, RMI, Renewable energy

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clean Energy Buyers Alliance proudly announces the appointment of Rich Powell as its new chief executive officer.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clean Energy Buyers Alliance proudly announces the appointment of Rich Powell as its new chief executive officer.
  • The Clean Energy Buyers Alliance is comprised of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) and the Clean Energy Buyers Institute (CEBI).
  • Before leading ClearPath, Rich advised leading global clean energy consuming and producing firms in McKinsey & Company's energy and sustainability practices on clean energy procurement strategy, energy efficiency, and clean energy market entry.
  • "His deep understanding of new clean energy technologies, global energy market dynamics, and business models will help us further accelerate clean energy for all, particularly as our work expands globally."

Clean Energy Buyers Alliance Names Energy Innovator Rich Powell as New CEO

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Congress, Growth, Climate, Economic development, Policy, Human, CEBA, Energy, Rich's, Rich, Collection, McKinsey & Company, General Motors, RMI, Renewable energy

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clean Energy Buyers Alliance proudly announces the appointment of Rich Powell as its new chief executive officer.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clean Energy Buyers Alliance proudly announces the appointment of Rich Powell as its new chief executive officer.
  • The Clean Energy Buyers Alliance is comprised of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) and the Clean Energy Buyers Institute (CEBI).
  • Before leading ClearPath, Rich advised leading global clean energy consuming and producing firms in McKinsey & Company's energy and sustainability practices on clean energy procurement strategy, energy efficiency, and clean energy market entry.
  • "His deep understanding of new clean energy technologies, global energy market dynamics, and business models will help us further accelerate clean energy for all, particularly as our work expands globally."

MONEY ANNOUNCES BEST PLACES TO LIVE 2024

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SAN JUAN, Puerto rico, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Personal finance digital platform Money today announced Best Places to Live 2024, the newest iteration of their decades-old franchise highlighting the best communities across America. In partnership with the #1 smart home security provider in the U.S.1, ADT, this annual editorial flagship helps readers discover some truly hidden gems.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto rico, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Personal finance digital platform Money today announced Best Places to Live 2024 , the newest iteration of their decades-old franchise highlighting the best communities across America.
  • To explore the full Best Places to Live list, visit the hub here .
  • Started in 1987, Money's Best Places to Live is the brand's longest and most well-known franchise.
  • Signature franchises include a bevy of Best-In categories such as Best Places to Live , Best Colleges , Best Life Insurance , Best Auto Insurance and Best Homeowner Insurance , with an aim to improve your finances and promote your well-being.

Gulf Relay Expands Operations with the Opening of a Second Terminal in Wellford, South Carolina

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Safety, Culture, Growth, Economic development, Transport, I-85, Environment

The I-85 corridor has been identified as a key area for growth, and Gulf Relay is eager to contribute to the economic development of this region.

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  • The I-85 corridor has been identified as a key area for growth, and Gulf Relay is eager to contribute to the economic development of this region.
  • Heading the operations at the Wellford terminal is Jason Mefford, a seasoned professional with 15 years of truckload experience.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the opening of our second terminal in Wellford, South Carolina.
  • This expansion is a testament to Gulf Relay's commitment to growth and our dedication to serving our clients with excellence," said Andy Vanzant, Chief Operational Officer at Gulf Relay.

Senator Tillis Kicked off Inaugural Manufacturing & Energy Summit

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Consensus, Environment, Natural Resources, Consensus decision-making, Economic development, Quality of life, Super, Investment, Renewable energy

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Consensus Digital Media hosted the first-ever Super Charge North Carolina Manufacturing and Energy Summit in Charlotte, NC.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Consensus Digital Media hosted the first-ever Super Charge North Carolina Manufacturing and Energy Summit in Charlotte, NC.
  • Over 100 elected leaders, educators, industry executives, economic development officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders converged on downtown Charlotte.
  • Senator Thom Tillis also echoed this sentiment in his keynote  remarks:
    "I want more of these energy solutions to be based in North Carolina and exported throughout the world and the United States," shared U.S.
  • For highlights from the Super Charge North Carolina Manufacturing & Energy Summit, check out Consensus Digital Media's social channels ( LinkedIn and YouTube ).

AAR breaks ground on MRO facility expansion in Oklahoma City

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Salmon, Alaska Airlines, Will Rogers World Airport, Growth, Aircraft maintenance, AAR, Original equipment manufacturer, MRO, Aviation, Local government, OKC, WOOD, Trust, Boeing 737 MAX, Commerce, Oklahoma City metropolitan area, Will Rogers, Workforce, OCAT, AIR, Economic development, State, Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, Airline

WOOD DALE, Ill., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, broke ground on the expansion of its maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in Oklahoma City earlier today.

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  • WOOD DALE, Ill., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, broke ground on the expansion of its maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in Oklahoma City earlier today.
  • AAR's growth in Oklahoma City supports a recently expanded maintenance commitment from Alaska Airlines, a valued customer of AAR for more than 20 years.
  • Governor Matt Pinell; Senator Paul Rosino; Jeff Seymour of Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce – Economic Development; Terry Salmon, Chair of the Oklahoma City Airport Trust; and Jeff Mulder, Oklahoma City Director of Airports.
  • "The Oklahoma City Airport Trust is excited to partner with AAR to expand its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul operation at Will Rogers World Airport.

Feeding America Board of Directors Welcomes Three New Members

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Storm, Health, Partner, Culture, General Mills, Face, Growth, Hunger, Veteran, Health equity, Partnership, COVID-19, Gulf War, Ford Motor Company, Economic development, Food security, Food, UnidosUS, Feeding America, Ecolab, Optimism, All, Management

CHICAGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeding America has announced three newly elected board members to its National Board of Directors .

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  • CHICAGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeding America has announced three newly elected board members to its National Board of Directors .
  • The excellence and insights of the Board will be enhanced if further with the addition of our three newest members."
  • The Feeding America Board of Directors is made up of a diverse group of individuals from both private corporations and non-profits.
  • The group helps to set and guide Feeding America's strategic direction to help fulfill the vision of an America where no one is hungry.