Disaster

Global Business Optimism Continues to Climb as Businesses Indicate Sustained Confidence

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Finance, Transport, Banking, Business, Professional Services, Data Analytics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Retail, Dun & Bradstreet, Disaster, ESG, Dun, Policy, Q2, Overalls, Investment, Optimism, Weather

Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE:DNB), a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, today released its Q2 2024 Global Business Optimism Insights report.

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  • Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE:DNB), a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, today released its Q2 2024 Global Business Optimism Insights report.
  • The latest quarterly report highlights a sustained positive trend in the global business outlook, with the Dun & Bradstreet Global Business Optimism Index rising 5.4% quarter over quarter.
  • “The continued improvement in overall business optimism indicates that businesses are regaining stability after grappling with inflationary pressures and global monetary tightening,” said Neeraj Sahai, President of Dun & Bradstreet International.
  • Increasingly businesses are mitigating these risks by leveraging data to identify opportunities for reshoring, nearshoring, and friend shoring.”
    Key findings from the Q2 report reveals:
    The Global Business Optimism Index increased 5.4%, with businesses feeling more optimistic about the global macroeconomic environment, particularly regarding inflation.

American Water Charitable Foundation Announces National Partnership With American Red Cross With $250,000 Donation

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Philanthropy, Environment, Utilities, Natural Disasters, Energy, Foundation, Organization, American Water, Disaster, Veteran, Partnership, Red, Sleep, Hope, AWCF, Water, Community, American Red Cross, Multimedia, State, Military, Nursing

The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross as a new Disaster Responder Program member during Red Cross Month.

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  • The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross as a new Disaster Responder Program member during Red Cross Month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328660209/en/
    American Water Charitable Foundation President Carrie Williams and American Water EVP & COO Cheryl Norton present a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross as part of the Foundation’s Disaster Relief Grant Program.
  • “As a board member of the American Red Cross New Jersey Chapter, I am proud that the American Water Charitable Foundation has become a National Disaster Responder Program member,” said Nicholl Salamone, Senior Director, Human Resources Operations, American Water and American Red Cross New Jersey Chapter Board Member.
  • Since 2012, the American Water Charitable Foundation has invested $15.5 million in funding through grants and matching gifts that positively benefit the communities where American Water and its employees live and work.

HCA Healthcare Releases 2024 Annual Impact Report

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Nursing, Practice Management, Health, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Health Technology, Research, Hospitals, Surgery, Foundation, Science, Cloud, GME, Google Cloud, Disaster, Health equity, Patient, Ethics, ADGP, Investment, AAPD, American Red Cross, HCA Healthcare, Funding, Education, UCR, EEOC, Graduate medical education, Organization, Documentation, HCA, Red, Knowledge, Hospital, NHS primary care trust, Student, Galen College of Nursing, Growth, Environment, Food, Disability, Nursing care plan, Ethisphere Institute, Heart, EHR, Physician

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced the release of its annual Impact Report that reflects on the past year and highlights HCA Healthcare’s positive impact across the communities it serves.

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  • HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced the release of its annual Impact Report that reflects on the past year and highlights HCA Healthcare’s positive impact across the communities it serves.
  • “At HCA Healthcare, our purpose is clear: We exist to give people a healthier tomorrow,” said Sam Hazen, CEO of HCA Healthcare.
  • Last year, 32 HCA Healthcare hospitals were recognized on the Fortune/PINC AI 100 Top Hospitals list, and in early 2024, 54 HCA Healthcare hospitals were included on Healthgrades’ 250 Best Hospitals list for clinical excellence.
  • For more information about the annual HCA Healthcare Impact Report, visit HCAhealthcareImpact.com .

Masco Corporation Supports American Red Cross Disaster Relief Efforts with $250,000 Donation

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Interior Design, Manufacturing, Philanthropy, Architecture, Fund Raising, Foundation, Residential Building & Real Estate, Cyclone, Face, Disaster, Environment, Red, Sleep, Hope, American Red Cross, Safety, Wildfire, Nursing

The American Red Cross recognizes Masco Corporation, headquartered in Livonia, MI, for its pledge of $250,000 to the Disaster Responder Program .

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  • The American Red Cross recognizes Masco Corporation, headquartered in Livonia, MI, for its pledge of $250,000 to the Disaster Responder Program .
  • By making a proactive donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief, Masco helps ensure the organization is prepared to meet the needs of people affected by disasters big and small across the U.S.
  • Individuals can help people affected by disasters big and small by making a gift to American Red Cross Disaster Relief.
  • Donations to Disaster Relief enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small.

New Disaster Recovery Masterclass Helps MSPs Work Smarter and More Secure

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Software, Human Resources, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Education, Training, Security, Microsoft, Azure, Microsoft Azure, Face, NABL, Environment, GoTo Meeting, Disaster, VMware ESXi, VMware, Recovery as a service, Hyper-V, MSP, Multimedia, Risk management

In an era where cyber threats and unforeseen disasters are rising, Cove’s ‘Master of Disaster Recovery’ Class stands out as an invaluable resource.

Key Points: 
  • In an era where cyber threats and unforeseen disasters are rising, Cove’s ‘Master of Disaster Recovery’ Class stands out as an invaluable resource.
  • “Cove’s ‘Master of Disaster Recovery’ Class is a live, hands-on, and immersive learning experience designed to equip MSPs with the confidence and expertise they need to implement best practices including how to design and deliver proactive disaster recovery as a service.”
    Cove’s ‘Master of Disaster Recovery’ Class also helps MSPs establish a recovery environment in local Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, or in Microsoft Azure.
  • Key Highlights of Cove’s ‘Master of Disaster Recovery’ Class include:
    Educational Focus: Cove’s ‘Master of Disaster Recovery’ Class focuses on providing participants with the fundamentals of disaster recovery and gaining hands-on experience in setting up a recovery environment using Cove.
  • MSPs can learn the fundamentals of disaster recovery and how to set up a Cove recovery environment in less than an hour.

Procter & Gamble Brings Relief to Residents Affected by Tornadoes in Ohio and Indiana

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Men, Family, Philanthropy, Consumer, Environment, Retail, Foundation, Other Consumer, Women, Natural Disasters, Other Philanthropy, Home Goods, Old Spice, Disaster, Partnership, Bounty, Pantene, Tide, Walmart, Olay, Tornado, P&G, Power, Hygiene, Febreze, Secrecy, Shoulder, Head & Shoulders, Multimedia, Property insurance

P&G Disaster Relief is activating to support recovery efforts in Ohio and Indiana in collaboration with Walmart and Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization.

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  • P&G Disaster Relief is activating to support recovery efforts in Ohio and Indiana in collaboration with Walmart and Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization.
  • A Tide Loads of Hope Mobile Laundry Unit, powered by Matthew 25: Ministries, will provide free, full-service laundry to affected residents and responders.
  • People can bring clothes (up to two loads per household) to be washed, dried, and folded free of charge.
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    Powerful tornadoes and storms struck central Indiana and Ohio, resulting in loss of life and damage to homes and communities.

Hilton Grand Vacations Partners with American Red Cross to Support Urgent Disaster Relief for “Early Giving Day” Campaign

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Lodging, Destinations, Vacation, Travel, Philanthropy, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Other Philanthropy, Family, Fund Raising, Public Policy, Government, Consumer, Homelessness, Disaster, Central Florida, HGV, Partnership, Red, Hilton Grand Vacations, Injury, American Red Cross, Work, Weather, Hotel

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), a premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announces it’s once again partnering with the American Red Cross for the third annual “Early Giving Day” fundraiser campaign to support the organization’s disaster relief efforts.

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  • Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), a premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announces it’s once again partnering with the American Red Cross for the third annual “Early Giving Day” fundraiser campaign to support the organization’s disaster relief efforts.
  • In honor of Red Cross Month, HGV is matching donations to the Red Cross dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 on March 19.
  • “At Hilton Grand Vacations, we’re committed to stepping up to support the communities in which we live, work and vacation,” said Mark Wang, president and CEO of Hilton Grand Vacations.
  • To participate in Early Giving Day and support the Red Cross with a donation, visit this page .

Amid Emerging Climate-Related Disclosures and Rising Commercial Insurance Rates, AreaHub Equips Businesses With Critical Risk Intelligence

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Oil, Gas, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Alternative Energy, Construction & Property, Data Management, Energy, Climate Change, Insurance, Technology, Business, Professional Services, Environment, Urban Planning, REIT, Software, Climate change, Organization, Disaster, Basic, Risk, Climate, Wildfire, Enterprise, City, Investment, Parent, NOAA, Weather

Amid the recent SEC climate risk disclosure rules, a changing insurance landscape, and increasing climate-related losses for businesses, AreaHub announced an Enterprise version of its climate and environmental intelligence platform for U.S. businesses and organizations.

Key Points: 
  • Amid the recent SEC climate risk disclosure rules, a changing insurance landscape, and increasing climate-related losses for businesses, AreaHub announced an Enterprise version of its climate and environmental intelligence platform for U.S. businesses and organizations.
  • According to USI’s 2024 Property & Casualty Market Outlook , natural catastrophe losses continue to increase by 5% to 7% annually.
  • Additionally, as insurance rates rise and insurance companies scale back coverage in certain areas, property owners take on additional risk - leaving businesses exposed to increasing losses.
  • “Climate and environmental risks are affecting businesses’ bottom line,” said AreaHub Co-Founder and CEO Alison Gregory.

Bulat Utemuratov Foundation donates $1.5 million in aid to support victims of severe flooding

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Failure, Flood, Organization, Disaster, Fire

ALMATY, Kazakhstan, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 1, the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation donated $1.5 million to help the victims of severe flooding across 12 regions of Kazakhstan.

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  • ALMATY, Kazakhstan, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 1, the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation donated $1.5 million to help the victims of severe flooding across 12 regions of Kazakhstan.
  • We hope that these funds will enable them to purchase basic necessities and provide vital support during these challenging times", said Marat Aitmagambetov, Director of the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation.
  • The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation provides humanitarian assistance to Kazakhstanis affected by natural and man-made disasters, and since 2018, in conjunction with the Red Crescent and ForteBank, has provided targeted financial support to victims of flooding.
  • The Foundation remains focused on allocating funds to those most in-need and is well-positioned to continue supporting the people of Kazakhstan.

Bulat Utemuratov Foundation donates $1.5 million in aid to support victims of severe flooding

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 5, 2024
Failure, Flood, Organization, Disaster, Fire

ALMATY, Kazakhstan, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 1, the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation donated $1.5 million to help the victims of severe flooding across 12 regions of Kazakhstan.

Key Points: 
  • ALMATY, Kazakhstan, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 1, the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation donated $1.5 million to help the victims of severe flooding across 12 regions of Kazakhstan.
  • We hope that these funds will enable them to purchase basic necessities and provide vital support during these challenging times", said Marat Aitmagambetov, Director of the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation.
  • The Bulat Utemuratov Foundation provides humanitarian assistance to Kazakhstanis affected by natural and man-made disasters, and since 2018, in conjunction with the Red Crescent and ForteBank, has provided targeted financial support to victims of flooding.
  • The Foundation remains focused on allocating funds to those most in-need and is well-positioned to continue supporting the people of Kazakhstan.