Great Lakes

Corvias Infrastructure Solutions Opens a New Milwaukee Office to Continue to Serve Its Area Clients

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Corvias Infrastructure Solutions (CIS), the nation’s leading urban greening/resilience leader, has announced the opening of a new regional office, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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  • Corvias Infrastructure Solutions (CIS), the nation’s leading urban greening/resilience leader, has announced the opening of a new regional office, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • CIS’s new office demonstrates the company’s strong commitment to the local community with leadership and staff that are local to its key public sector partners.
  • The company’s Milwaukee location is in The Global Water Center Building, 247 Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53204.
  • Set up by The Water Council in Milwaukee, the Center serves as a leading hub, fostering collaboration among businesses, universities, and government agencies to promote water technology innovation and address global water challenges.

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Five Local Television Stations in South Bend, Indiana

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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The leading television stations serving the South Bend-Elkhart television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • The leading television stations serving the South Bend-Elkhart television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • NextGen TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.
  • Features available on NextGen TV will vary by device and station as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Today’s launch in South Bend follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.

International Joint Commission Releases 2022 Activities Report

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON and WASHINGTON, DC, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The International Joint Commission (IJC) released its 2022 Activities Report outlining the projects and accomplishments of the IJC and its boards over the past year.

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  • OTTAWA, ON and WASHINGTON, DC, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The International Joint Commission (IJC) released its 2022 Activities Report outlining the projects and accomplishments of the IJC and its boards over the past year.
  • The Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Board completed its flooding study in 2022, with the Commission sending recommendations to the governments of Canada and the U.S. at the end of the year.
  • The governments established new water quality monitoring objectives for the International Red River Watershed Board, and the International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control hosted the Osoyoos Lake Watershed Forum in the fall.
  • Commissioners participated in several international gatherings to discuss water cooperation and share lessons about IJC's successful implementation of the Boundary Waters Treaty.

Michigan's Storehouse in a Box CEO Tamira Chapman Takes Top Honors at Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year®

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Saturday, June 24, 2023
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DETROIT, June 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tamira Chapman, founder of Storehouse In A Box, hits a high note as 2023 as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award winner. Representatives from Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced Mrs. Chapman will go on to compete for the coveted national award. Tamira wowed a panel of independent judges, including previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors, community leaders, and other regional business luminaries. Since 1986, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 11,000 US executives, and now Tamira Chapman joins the ranks of this distinguished group.

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  • DETROIT, June 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tamira Chapman, founder of Storehouse In A Box, hits a high note as 2023 as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award winner.
  • Representatives from Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced Mrs. Chapman will go on to compete for the coveted national award.
  • Tamira wowed a panel of independent judges, including previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors, community leaders, and other regional business luminaries.
  • Since 1986, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 11,000 US executives, and now Tamira Chapman joins the ranks of this distinguished group.

ScottsMiracle-Gro Launches #ThinkWaterPositive Initiative to Mitigate Water Quantity and Quality Challenges

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Building on the company’s existing water stewardship commitments, #ThinkWaterPositive enhances ScottsMiracle-Gro’s focus on water-wise product innovation, nonprofit and community engagement, and consumer education.

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  • Building on the company’s existing water stewardship commitments, #ThinkWaterPositive enhances ScottsMiracle-Gro’s focus on water-wise product innovation, nonprofit and community engagement, and consumer education.
  • #ThinkWaterPositive will help consumers create, maintain, and enjoy living landscapes while minimizing impacts on water resources and native species.
  • Environmental nonprofit partnerships with more than a dozen organizations enable ScottsMiracle-Gro and its foundation to further water stewardship efforts at the community level.
  • “#ThinkWaterPositive can help drive powerful change with consumers and communities to reduce water quantity and quality impacts while retaining access to vibrant, live landscapes.”
    To learn more about #ThinkWaterPositive and ongoing investments and impact, please visit: www.thinkwaterpositive.com

Holcim US Announces Milestone Solar Initiative in Michigan to Accelerate Decarbonization Efforts

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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The announcement follows the recent opening of an innovative tire-derived fuel (TDF) facility at the Alpena plant.

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  • The announcement follows the recent opening of an innovative tire-derived fuel (TDF) facility at the Alpena plant.
  • Holcim launched the $7.4 million initiative to safely and cleanly convert 22,000 tons of tires per year into energy to help fuel the plant.
  • The solar project's 25 MW solar array will be optimized for maximum energy yield with fixed-tilt high-performance bifacial solar panels that generate power on both the front and back sides.
  • "We're proud to tap into the power of solar to help drive Holcim US' 100 percent renewable energy goal," said Brian Hartmann, President of NorthStar Clean Energy.

Humber College and The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Partner for Indsights: A Window Into the Indigenous Economy

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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As demonstrated in research previously conducted by CCAB, economic development in Indigenous communities positively impacts the general well-being of the community.

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  • As demonstrated in research previously conducted by CCAB, economic development in Indigenous communities positively impacts the general well-being of the community.
  • Indigenous economic growth contributes $30 billion to Canada's economy annually, leading to increased job opportunities, skill development, and capacity building in Indigenous communities.
  • "Using innovative digital storytelling, we are hoping to inspire and encourage future Indigenous business leaders," says CCAB President and CEO, Tabatha Bull.
  • We didn't just want to be Indigenous people who own a business, but we wanted to be an Indigenous business," says Barnaby.

Plastic Pollution Crisis Takes Center Stage in New Exhibit, The Blue Paradox, Opening July 1 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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SC Johnson and Conservation International Bring Visually Stunning Exhibition to MSI to Highlight the Urgent Need for Collective Action to Address This Global Threat

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  • The high-demand, sold-out event struck a nerve with Londoners, with 97 percent of attendees saying they planned to change their behavior for good.
  • "Time is running out to turn around the damaging effects of plastic waste pollution.
  • Further, scientists continue to sound the alarm about plastic pollution in the Great Lakes region, estimating 22 million pounds of plastic enter the lakes annually.
  • "The Blue Paradox is an opportunity to capture that momentum, engage the next generation, and build on our desire to impact the issue positively."

Apple Growth Partners is Named Among Best Employers in Ohio for 5th Straight Year

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Cleveland, OH, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apple Growth Partners (AGP), an award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, has been named a Best Employer in Ohio for the fifth consecutive year by Crain’s Cleveland.

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  • Cleveland, OH, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apple Growth Partners (AGP), an award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, has been named a Best Employer in Ohio for the fifth consecutive year by Crain’s Cleveland.
  • AGP was ranked #14 among small and medium-sized companies, of which 37 businesses were named.
  • This is the fifth year Crain’s Content Studio-Cleveland has published the Best Employers in Ohio list in partnership with Best Companies Group.
  • The firm launched a flexible workplace program called AGP Anywhere during the pandemic and continues to invest in firm growth and culture-building.

Wisconsin Historical Society Offers First Look Inside New History Center

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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MADISON, Wis., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to share a first look inside the new state-of-the-art history center that is expected to be completed in late 2026. The history center will sit squarely at the intersection of Madison's vibrant State Street and Wisconsin's Capitol Square, serving as a hub of community engagement and civic activity. The five-story, 100,000-square-foot landmark will provide unprecedented access to the state's venerable collection of nearly 290 million items, while sharing regional stories within the context of American history.

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  • Designed to be a vibrant gathering place and regional learning hub, Wisconsin's new history center will be a leading cultural experience in the Midwest
    MADISON, Wis., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to share a first look inside the new state-of-the-art history center that is expected to be completed in late 2026.
  • "This will be a welcoming, vibrant place for the community to gather, engage, reflect and share in our history."
  • The history center replaces the Wisconsin Historical Museum, which was located in the space of a former hardware store and unable to adequately provide access to the state's collections to school groups and residents.
  • "We are grateful for nearly two decades of growing public and private support, and we are thrilled to see Wisconsin's new history center visible on the horizon."