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Illinois Beach State Park Shoreline Stabilization Project First Freshwater Project to Achieve WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Verification

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Monday, February 12, 2024

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New York, NY, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Waterfront Alliance announced that the Illinois Beach State Park Shoreline Stabilization Project is the first freshwater project to achieve WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Verification under WEDG’s Version 3.0.

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New York, NY, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Waterfront Alliance announced that the Illinois Beach State Park Shoreline Stabilization Project is the first freshwater project to achieve WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Verification under WEDG’s Version 3.0.
The Illinois Beach State Park Shoreline Stabilization Project is the first freshwater project and fourteenth overall to meet WEDG’s gold standard.
Illinois Beach State Park in Lake County is home to the last remaining natural shoreline in the state.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is investing $73 million for constructing shoreline stabilization structures in three locations within Illinois Beach State Park.

Kat Shepherd Wins SCORE's 2023 Conductor Field Leadership Award For Outstanding Volunteer Service

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SCORE , a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, has named Kat Shepherd of Moreno Valley, Calif. the winner of its 2023 Conductor Field Leadership Award for her outstanding service, dedication and contributions to the nonprofit organization and its mission.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SCORE , a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, has named Kat Shepherd of Moreno Valley, Calif. the winner of its 2023 Conductor Field Leadership Award for her outstanding service, dedication and contributions to the nonprofit organization and its mission.
An entrepreneur herself with more than 30 years of experience, Shepherd launched her business in 1997 and provides website design, lead generation and digital marketing services to clients including Fortune 500 companies.
"Kat Shepherd truly understands the value of engaging her fellow volunteers and leaders to work together.
We are grateful for her leadership and are proud to honor her as our 2023 Conductor Field Leadership Award winner," said Bridget Weston, CEO of SCORE.

PXG Announces $1M Donation to Help with Relief Efforts for the Maui Disaster

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Saturday, August 12, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PXG, a company dedicated to developing the world's finest golf equipment and apparel, today announced a one-million-dollar donation to Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster relief organization. The funds will support Team Rubicon's ability to provide immediate support in Maui, Hawaii.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PXG , a company dedicated to developing the world's finest golf equipment and apparel, today announced a one-million-dollar donation to Team Rubicon , a veteran-led disaster relief organization.
"Team Rubicon quickly coordinates and deploys trained military veterans, first responders, and civilians as volunteers for disaster relief efforts," PXG Founder and CEO Bob Parsons stated.
"We have witnessed the dedicated volunteers who make up its ranks fall in to embrace and empower devastated communities.
Today, we look to bolster their efforts in Maui and help their boots on the ground to do what they do best."

Palantir Partners with Ukrainian Tennis Star Elina Svitolina

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

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DENVER, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) ("Palantir") today announced its support of Ukrainian professional tennis player and humanitarian, Elina Svitolina ("Elina"). The partnership with Elina deepens Palantir's commitment to supporting Ukraine and its ongoing efforts to resettle refugees, document war crimes and facilitate additional reconstruction projects.

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Palantir deepens support for Ukraine with sponsorship of champion tennis player, humanitarian, and mother
DENVER, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) ("Palantir") today announced its support of Ukrainian professional tennis player and humanitarian, Elina Svitolina ("Elina").
The sponsorship with Elina, Ukraine's highest-ranked player in Women's Tennis Association history, is the first sponsorship of this kind for Palantir.
Born out of Palantir's mission to defend and support Ukraine in the war efforts, the sponsorship will also support the Elina Svitolina Foundation, ("the Foundation") launched in 2019.
"Palantir has been a friend to Ukraine since the Russian aggression began," said Elina Svitolina.

Palantir Partners with Ukrainian Tennis Star Elina Svitolina

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

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DENVER, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) ("Palantir") today announced its support of Ukrainian professional tennis player and humanitarian, Elina Svitolina ("Elina"). The partnership with Elina deepens Palantir's commitment to supporting Ukraine and its ongoing efforts to resettle refugees, document war crimes and facilitate additional reconstruction projects.

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Palantir deepens support for Ukraine with sponsorship of champion tennis player, humanitarian, and mother
DENVER, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) ("Palantir") today announced its support of Ukrainian professional tennis player and humanitarian, Elina Svitolina ("Elina").
The sponsorship with Elina, Ukraine's highest-ranked player in Women's Tennis Association history, is the first sponsorship of this kind for Palantir.
Born out of Palantir's mission to defend and support Ukraine in the war efforts, the sponsorship will also support the Elina Svitolina Foundation, ("the Foundation") launched in 2019.
"Palantir has been a friend to Ukraine since the Russian aggression began," said Elina Svitolina.

Pritzker Administration Announces $105 Million Investment for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Monday, April 10, 2023

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Governor JB Pritzker announced the investment of more than $105 million for the construction of a health sciences building and renovations to existing buildings at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) campus. The funding is made possible by the Governor's bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the largest capital plan in state history.

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Governor JB Pritzker announced the investment of more than $105 million for the construction of a health sciences building and renovations to existing buildings at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) campus.
The funding is made possible by the Governor's bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the largest capital plan in state history.
"The investment at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of many examples of how Rebuild Illinois prioritizes higher education," said Governor JB Pritzker.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high-quality education that powerfully transforms the lives of all individuals who seek something greater.

L.A.’s Bioscience Community Mourns the Passing of SoCalBio Founder, President and CEO Ahmed Enany

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

The bioscience community in Los Angeles is deeply saddened by the passing of Ahmed Enany, Founder, President and CEO of the Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio), on March 22, 2023 following a recent illness.

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The bioscience community in Los Angeles is deeply saddened by the passing of Ahmed Enany, Founder, President and CEO of the Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio), on March 22, 2023 following a recent illness.
Mr. Enany created SoCalBio in 1995 as part of the Rebuild LA initiative following the 1992 civil unrest in Los Angeles.
Over the years, he built it into one of the nation's largest member-supported associations serving the bioscience, medical device and digital health industries.
“The board of SoCalBio is deeply saddened by the loss of the incredible human being who was Ahmed Enany,” said Robert Greenberg, MD, PhD, Chairman of SoCalBio.

THE CORDISH COMPANIES' LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL PHILADELPHIA DONATES $750,000 TO REBUILD PHILADELPHIA FOR MAJOR RENOVATION OF MURPHY RECREATION CENTER IN SOUTH PHILADELPHIA

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cordish Companies today celebrated the second anniversary of Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia with the announcement of a donation of $750,000 to Rebuild Philadelphia towards the major renovation of Murphy Recreation Center, located in South Philadelphia. The contribution will allow Rebuild to finish the $4.5 million project scheduled to be completed in the fall.

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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cordish Companies today celebrated the second anniversary of Live!
Casino & Hotel Philadelphia with the announcement of a donation of $750,000 to Rebuild Philadelphia towards the major renovation of Murphy Recreation Center, located in South Philadelphia.
The Cordish Companies' Principal Jon Cordish, Cordish Gaming Group COO Joe Billhimer, and Live!
Rebuild Philadelphia is Mayor Kenney's visionary initiative to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Philadelphia neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and libraries.

APTIM Provides Expertise for Impacts of Climate Disasters in New Report

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

APTIM, with our full-service approach to resiliency, stands ready to assist our clients in navigating these urgent challenges and protect those most vulnerable.

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APTIM, with our full-service approach to resiliency, stands ready to assist our clients in navigating these urgent challenges and protect those most vulnerable.
APTIM engineers, scientists, and geographic information systems experts researched, analyzed, methodized, and visualized more than 300 county-level maps.
The findings hit home for APTIM, based in Baton Rouge, as Louisiana had the fourth highest number of federally declared disasters (18) and the highest per capita spending on climate disasters in the nation at $1,736.
Lafourche, West Feliciana, and Assumption parishes had the highest number of disasters in the state at 12 disasters each.

Rebuild SoCal Zone Podcast Features Interviews with LA County Supervisorial Candidates Ahead of November Election

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

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ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As election day quickly approaches in Los Angeles County, the Rebuild SoCal Zone Podcast released two episodes featuring interviews with California State Senator Bob Hertzberg and West Hollywood Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath. They are running to replace Sheila Kuehl on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, representing the 3rd District.

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ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As election day quickly approaches in Los Angeles County, the Rebuild SoCal Zone Podcast released two episodes featuring interviews with California State Senator Bob Hertzberg and West Hollywood Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath.
They are running to replace Sheila Kuehl on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, representing the 3rd District.
Los Angeles County residents are paying the price for outdated roads, underperforming public transit, and inadequate stormwater systems.
These episodes of The Rebuild SoCal Zone and past podcast episodes can be found at: https://anchor.fm/rebuild-socal-partnership .