Memphis metropolitan area

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF CINCINNATI ANNOUNCES 2024 AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Cincinnati's Board of Directors has appointed two new members to the FHLB's Affordable Housing Advisory Council and reappointed four current members of the Advisory Council.

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  • CINCINNATI, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Cincinnati's Board of Directors has appointed two new members to the FHLB's Affordable Housing Advisory Council and reappointed four current members of the Advisory Council.
  • The 13-member Advisory Council provides guidance to the FHLB on affordable housing and economic development needs within the Fifth FHLB District of Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee.
  • She is an active member of Kentucky Housing Corporation's Housing Policy Advisory Committee and the Chair of the Fahe Kentucky Caucus.
  • FHLB Cincinnati would also like to thank departing members Debbie Watts Robinson and Shawn Smith for their years of service to the Advisory Council and the affordable housing mission of the FHLB.

INSTANT BRANDS NAMED INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR BY BYHALIA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Instant Brands, maker of consumer favorites like Instant Pot®, Corelle®, Pyrex® and more, was recently recognized by the Byhalia Area Chamber of Commerce with its Industry of the Year Outstanding Service and Leadership Award. Instant Brands' Byhalia, Miss.-based distribution center earned the coveted accolade for making a positive social and economic impact on the Marshall County area. 

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  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Instant Brands, maker of consumer favorites like Instant Pot®, Corelle®, Pyrex® and more, was recently recognized by the Byhalia Area Chamber of Commerce with its Industry of the Year Outstanding Service and Leadership Award.
  • Instant Brands' Byhalia, Miss.-based distribution center earned the coveted accolade for making a positive social and economic impact on the Marshall County area.
  • Laura Taylor, Executive Director of the Byhalia Area Chamber of Commerce, presented the Industry of the Year Award during a ceremony on Thursday, March 9 at the Byhalia Convention Center.
  • "We appreciate Instant Brands' leadership and commitment to giving back to Byhalia, and we are grateful to have them as members of our chamber and the Byhalia community."

The Association of Junior Leagues International Names Melanie Schild as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) today announced the appointment of Melanie Schild as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) today announced the appointment of Melanie Schild as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Ms. Schild will be responsible for leading the membership association that serves and supports 295 independent Junior League organizations in four countries representing more than 125,000 women civic leaders.
  • “I am deeply honored to be selected to serve The Association of Junior Leagues International as its next Chief Executive Officer,” said Schild.
  • I take great pride in having been a Member of two different Leagues and seeing firsthand the impact Junior Leagues make in their communities.

INSTANT BRANDS EXPANDS NORTH AMERICAN PARTNERSHIPS TO HELP TACKLE FOOD INSECURITY

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instant Brands, maker of consumer favorites like Instant Pot®, Pyrex® and more, is further addressing food insecurity through partnerships with eight organizations across North America providing food assistance. Roughly 1 in 10 U.S. residents1 and 1 in 6 households in Canada2 currently face food insecurity—and as these numbers grow, so does the demand for food banks and pantries to serve more, with less.

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  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instant Brands, maker of consumer favorites like Instant Pot, Pyrex and more, is further addressing food insecurity through partnerships with eight organizations across North America providing food assistance.
  • Food insecurity is a complex issue, and there is no one-size-fits all solution," said Ben Gadbois, President and CEO of Instant Brands.
  • As one component of its multi-pronged commitment to addressing food insecurity, Instant Brands donated approximately 30,000 pieces of its Snapware food storage solutions to the eight partner organizations.
  • Instant Brands designs, manufactures and markets a global portfolio of innovative and iconic consumer lifestyle brands: Instant, Pyrex, Corelle, Corningware, Snapware, Chicago Cutlery, ZOID and Visions.

Michelle Robinson Harper and Shelly Hill Crawford Named to Lead WBTV in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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In addition, Gray announced that it promoted Shelly Hill Crawford to the new position of WBTV Station Manager effective July 20th, 2022.

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  • In addition, Gray announced that it promoted Shelly Hill Crawford to the new position of WBTV Station Manager effective July 20th, 2022.
  • Michelle Robinson Harper is a broadcast media leader with more than 37 years of experience in the Southeast.
  • Michelle received a BA in Radio, TV and Motion Pictures from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1985.
  • In late July, Gray selected Shelly Hill Crawford to fill the newly created position of Station Manager of WBTV.

Nextech AR’s Map D Signs Multiple New Deals As Events Industry Accelerates Shift to Web 3.0

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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The integration of these Web3.0 technologies is a game changer for the events industry and has led to a transformation of the Map D platform, accelerating its future revenue growth.

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  • The integration of these Web3.0 technologies is a game changer for the events industry and has led to a transformation of the Map D platform, accelerating its future revenue growth.
  • Nextech AR CEO Evan Gappelberg commented, The Map D platform is transforming and shifting toward Web3.0 and seeing accelerating revenue growth with the integration of Nextech ARs metaverse suite.
  • He continues, the Map D platform continues to grow, release new features, sign new clients, and generate accelerating revenue.
  • Map D Business is gaining sales momentum in multiple categories as seen below in the large number of contracts signed with Apartment Associations, Home Builders and many others.

12 Funders & Resilia Launch a National Initiative to Help Strengthen BIPOC-Led/Serving Nonprofits Across the Country

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Resilia announced the launch of ELEVATE, a national program comprising 12 Funders aimed at strengthening marginalized communities through actionable programs and equity-centric data sharing.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Resilia announced the launch of ELEVATE, a national program comprising 12 Funders aimed at strengthening marginalized communities through actionable programs and equity-centric data sharing.
  • Acknowledging the specific needs of BIPOC-led/serving grassroots organizations, the infrastructure enables funders to be responsive in order to meet changemakers where they are.
  • Funders need to understand the unique challenges of small grassroots organizations and translate that understanding into real support and investment.
  • Resilia plans to onboard new cohorts of funders through 2022 to bring in more expertise and collective might with the ultimate objective of helping foster equitable communities throughout the country.

Memphis Philanthropist Avron B. Fogelman Makes Another Generous Gift to Burlington Stores Customers

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Friday, December 17, 2021
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Local philanthropist Avron B. Fogelman surprised nearly 180 customers on Dec. 15 at Burlington Stores, the national off-price retailer, by paying off the balance of their layaways at the Eastgate Shopping Center store location (5048 Park Avenue).

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  • Local philanthropist Avron B. Fogelman surprised nearly 180 customers on Dec. 15 at Burlington Stores, the national off-price retailer, by paying off the balance of their layaways at the Eastgate Shopping Center store location (5048 Park Avenue).
  • Customers impacted by Fogelmans generosity were contacted by Burlington to coordinate the pickup of their paid off merchandise.
  • In 2017, Fogelman provided a special holiday gift in the form of a shopping spree to children of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis.
  • Avron B. Fogelman is Chairman of Fogelman Properties, and is the former co-owner of the World Series Champion Kansas City Royals.

Evolve Bank & Trust Appoints Monica Wharton to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evolve Bank & Trust ("Evolve") announced it has appointed Monica Wharton to its Board of Directors.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evolve Bank & Trust ("Evolve") announced it has appointed Monica Wharton to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Monica to Evolve's Board," said Scot Lenoir, Chairman.
  • "It's an honor to be asked to serve on Evolve's Board of Directors," said Wharton.
  • About Evolve Bank & Trust:
    Evolve Bank & Trust , a technology-focused financial services organization and Banking-as-a-Service ("BaaS") provider, is a best-in-class financial institution offering specialized services in Open Banking , Banking , Mortgage , SBA Lending and Trust .

Award Recognizes Youth Who Demonstrate Extraordinary Courage and Commitment

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Friday, August 13, 2021
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The Keeper of the Dream Award recognizes young people who have demonstrated extraordinary courage, compassion, leadership and service and are forging paths to expand opportunities for others.

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  • The Keeper of the Dream Award recognizes young people who have demonstrated extraordinary courage, compassion, leadership and service and are forging paths to expand opportunities for others.
  • "We are looking forward to celebrating this years up and coming youth leaders who are making a difference in their communities."
  • We know there are numerous young people throughout the Mid-South who have worked to empower and improve their communities.
  • Award recipients will be recognized at the virtual Freedom Award Student Forum on October 14, 2021.