Psychological resilience

SOCMA's 2021 Industry Census+ Identifies COVID Impacts, Benchmarks Metrics

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Monday, June 21, 2021

"The Industry Census+, which is part of SOCMA's ChemSectors program, provides specialty chemical companies with data and analysis on the state of the industry that can be utilized when making strategic business expansion and planning," said Paul Hirsh, SOCMA Senior Vice President, Industry Relations.

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  • "The Industry Census+, which is part of SOCMA's ChemSectors program, provides specialty chemical companies with data and analysis on the state of the industry that can be utilized when making strategic business expansion and planning," said Paul Hirsh, SOCMA Senior Vice President, Industry Relations.
  • "While the industry has experienced much uncertainty this past year, SOCMA is encouraged by the survey findings, which demonstrate positive growth outlook, business confidence and industry resilience.
  • New to this year's Industry Census+ are questions related to:
    As part of the association's strategic focus on building commercial development opportunities, SOCMA coordinated the Specialty Chemicals Industry Census+ in collaboration with Vault Consulting, LLC (Vault).
  • Vault Principal and Managing Director Mike Hayes will moderate SOCMA's Executive Roundtable on June 23, where attendees will hear key data metrics and high-level, year-over-year comparisons to the association's 2020 Industry Census findings.

Highlights - An intellectual property action plan to support the EU’s recovery and resilience - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Friday, June 18, 2021

On 21 June, the Committee will vote on Mr Vlad Botos (Renew) opinion to the JURI report on an intellectual property action plan to support the EUs recovery and resilience.

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  • On 21 June, the Committee will vote on Mr Vlad Botos (Renew) opinion to the JURI report on an intellectual property action plan to support the EUs recovery and resilience.
  • The opinion calls on the Commission to formulate a strategy to tackle and minimise the infringements, hold-backs, counterfeiting and piracy that are still thriving and proved to be even more dangerous during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • 57 amendments were table to the report adding additional aspects, like the role of startups and EU innovators.
  • The Rapporteur proposed 5 compromise amendments encompassing most of the submitted ideas.

Bay Area Non-Profit Hope Services, Re-Opens and Welcomes Back Clients With Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs to In-Person Programs

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Friday, June 18, 2021

We appreciate the tremendous support and understanding as we venture forward to reinvent our programs to optimize learning for our clients."

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  • We appreciate the tremendous support and understanding as we venture forward to reinvent our programs to optimize learning for our clients."
  • Hope Services has made tremendous adjustments since the onset of the pandemic, and re-opening will require continued resilience.
  • To help with this transition Hope continues to offer weekly staff sessions with the mental health team.
  • About Hope Services:Since 1952, Hope Services has provided programs and services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.

Alight And UNIFY Lead Global Movement For World Refugee Day

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to honor the resilience and perseverance of displaced people around the world, Alight and UNIFY are proud to present Unify for World Refugee Day on June 20, 2021.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to honor the resilience and perseverance of displaced people around the world, Alight and UNIFY are proud to present Unify for World Refugee Day on June 20, 2021.
  • The World Refugee Day Live Broadcastbegins at 9AM PST (11AM CST, 7PM EDT) and will be hosted on Facebook @ fb.com/unify.
  • All throughout the world, individuals and organizations are standing together to acknowledge World Refugee Day.
  • To learn more about Alight's work and Unify For World Refugee Day, visit www.wearealight.org .

This Juneteenth, DIAGEO Partners with Ghetto Gastro and Equator to Preserve Cultural Traditions and Honor the Vibrancy of Black Celebration

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

This campaign was created with Black joy in mind, in honor of Black family, Black love and our resilience as a community.

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  • This campaign was created with Black joy in mind, in honor of Black family, Black love and our resilience as a community.
  • To bring families, friends and chosen loved ones together to celebrate, Ghetto Gastro was tasked with creating the menu.
  • DIAGEO is also committed to showing up for moments of Black celebration and will continue to do so with partners in local communities across the nation.
  • "This Juneteenth, we honor the vibrancy of Black culture through food, drink and dynamic storytelling.

'Future of RISE' detailed in RISE Consortium's launch event featuring climate resilience, operational energy, installation energy experts

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

SUMMERVILLE, S.C., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy (RISE) Consortium hosted its "The Future of Resilient Infrastructure and Secure Energy (RISE)" virtual launch event Tuesday afternoon, signaling the future is now for addressing energy security and climate crises.

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  • SUMMERVILLE, S.C., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy (RISE) Consortium hosted its "The Future of Resilient Infrastructure and Secure Energy (RISE)" virtual launch event Tuesday afternoon, signaling the future is now for addressing energy security and climate crises.
  • "Operational Energy" How the aviation industry, the federal government and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can collaborate for sustainable aviation.
  • "The collective knowledge and enthusiasm from the 'Future of RISE' launch event was so encouraging," said Chris Van Metre.
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    SOURCE Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy (RISE) Consortium; ATI (Advanced Technology International)

Thomas Murphy Joins National Energy Improvement Fund to Help Lead Southern Expansion of Energy and Resilience Home and Commercial Improvement Lending

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

ALLENTOWN,Pa., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Energy Improvement Fund, LLC (NEIF) neifund.org , a Certified B-Corp energy efficiency and resilience improvement lender, announced that Thomas Murphy has joined its management team as Director, Business Development for the Southern United States.

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  • ALLENTOWN,Pa., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Energy Improvement Fund, LLC (NEIF) neifund.org , a Certified B-Corp energy efficiency and resilience improvement lender, announced that Thomas Murphy has joined its management team as Director, Business Development for the Southern United States.
  • NEIF is a Home Improvement Expert Partner of the U.S. Department of Energy and a lender partner of the IBHS FORTIFIED program.
  • "He understands how to communicate with contractors to help them grow their business and is passionate about increasing the affordability of home energy and resilience."
  • Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability.

Wipro joins World Economic Forum’s Partnership for New Work Standards initiative

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced that it has joined the World Economic Forums Partnership for New Work Standards initiative to establish a healthy, resilient and equitable future of work.

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  • Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced that it has joined the World Economic Forums Partnership for New Work Standards initiative to establish a healthy, resilient and equitable future of work.
  • Wipro is committed to advancing work standards for improved job quality, employee safety, and overall employee well-being.
  • As we join the World Economic Forums Partnership for New Work Standards initiative, we hope to contribute to global discussions and behavioral change around work.
  • This step demonstrates our willingness to contribute to collective action that helps build a sustainable and resilient future of work.

The American Institute of Architects, California, announces the launch of the tenth Architecture at Zero competition

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --June 15, 2021, the American Institute of Architects, California (AIACA) announces the launch of the tenth annual Architecture at Zero competition focused on decarbonization, equity and resilience in building design.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --June 15, 2021, the American Institute of Architects, California (AIACA) announces the launch of the tenth annual Architecture at Zero competition focused on decarbonization, equity and resilience in building design.
  • The annual competition is open for entries from students and professionals worldwide.
  • The competition strives to generate new, innovative, decarbonization building design ideas that respond to equity and resilience and help achieve California's ambitious energy goals.
  • Other sponsors include: the California Energy Commission, US Green Building Council, Central California and the International Building Performance Simulation Association.

Northwest Arkansas Community Tees Off to Raise $35,000 to Benefit Children of Wounded, Ill and Fallen Military Heroes

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

All proceeds will support essential programs for military families and the children of wounded, ill and fallen service members.

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  • All proceeds will support essential programs for military families and the children of wounded, ill and fallen service members.
  • "The donation will support Camp Corral in its mission to provide military children with resilience-based programs.
  • To learn more about Camp Corral and how to support programs for military children, visit www.campcorral.org .
  • Camp Corralisa national non-profit organizationwhose mission is to transform the lives of children of this nation's wounded, ill, and fallen military heroes.