Rural area

Global Water Center Receives Nearly $500K From The Coca-Cola Foundation to Help Decrease Worldwide Water Poverty

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Organization, Partnership, Knowledge, Poverty, Rural area, Water, Government, Drinking water, Consultant, Global Water Foundation, Bottled water

“The Coca-Cola Foundation’s generosity has significantly accelerated the Global Water Center’s ability, and that of our partners, to help more people have access to safe and reliable drinking water,” said Thomas Johnston, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Water Center.

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  • “The Coca-Cola Foundation’s generosity has significantly accelerated the Global Water Center’s ability, and that of our partners, to help more people have access to safe and reliable drinking water,” said Thomas Johnston, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Water Center.
  • Then The Coca-Cola Foundation gave the Global Water Center an additional $149,500 to support the delivery of online courses, create new capacity building material, and provide technical assistance.
  • Through the partnership of The Coca-Cola Foundation, the Global Water Center will rapidly expand its courses and technical assistance to address water scarcity and energy challenges in regions where people have limited access to safe and reliable water.
  • Ultimately, the funding will be used to help decrease water poverty worldwide.

Bi-National People's Tribunal on the Struggles of Farmworkers in North America

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Migrant worker, Community, CATA, People's Tribunal, Organization, Farm, Community development, Face, Central New York, Tribunal, Movement, Justicia, Rural area, Food chain, Heart, The Sunday People, Workforce, Workplace, Occupational safety and health, Food

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grassroots farmworker organizations from the United States and Canada are convening a People's Tribunal on the Struggles of Farmworkers in North America from March 29-31, 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grassroots farmworker organizations from the United States and Canada are convening a People's Tribunal on the Struggles of Farmworkers in North America from March 29-31, 2024.
  • The Tribunal is being hosted by the Food Chain Workers Alliance at The People's Forum in New York City.
  • The tribunal will focus broadly on three priority areas for the future of farmworker labor organizing: health & safety, freedom of movement, and climate justice.
  • “It’s important to have farmworkers come together at this time to share our stories and strategize collectively across the region.

Hydrogen Pipeline Market Projected to Reach $27.43 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by 360iResearch

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Hydrogen, Growth, Linde plc, Gasunie, Intelligence, Metallic, Wind, Carbon, Climate change mitigation, Rural area, Investment, Table, Air Products

The creation of a hydrogen economy is further catalyzed by significant investments in hydrogen pipeline development and pilot projects, laying the groundwork for its expanded use.

Key Points: 
  • The creation of a hydrogen economy is further catalyzed by significant investments in hydrogen pipeline development and pilot projects, laying the groundwork for its expanded use.
  • The key players in the Hydrogen Pipeline Market include Linde PLC, L'Air Liquide S.A, N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Open Grid Europe GmbH, and others.
  • We proudly unveil ThinkMi, a cutting-edge AI product designed to transform how businesses interact with the Hydrogen Pipeline Market.
  • "Dive into the Hydrogen Pipeline Market Landscape: Explore 193 Pages of Insights, 544 Tables, and 24 Figures"

Hydrogen Pipeline Market Projected to Reach $27.43 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by 360iResearch

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Hydrogen, Growth, Linde plc, Gasunie, Intelligence, Metallic, Wind, Carbon, Climate change mitigation, Rural area, Investment, Table, Air Products

The creation of a hydrogen economy is further catalyzed by significant investments in hydrogen pipeline development and pilot projects, laying the groundwork for its expanded use.

Key Points: 
  • The creation of a hydrogen economy is further catalyzed by significant investments in hydrogen pipeline development and pilot projects, laying the groundwork for its expanded use.
  • The key players in the Hydrogen Pipeline Market include Linde PLC, L'Air Liquide S.A, N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Open Grid Europe GmbH, and others.
  • We proudly unveil ThinkMi, a cutting-edge AI product designed to transform how businesses interact with the Hydrogen Pipeline Market.
  • "Dive into the Hydrogen Pipeline Market Landscape: Explore 193 Pages of Insights, 544 Tables, and 24 Figures"

Rural King Celebrates Grand Opening of South Terre Haute Store

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Green Egg, Friends, Organization, Veteran, Carhartt, Clothing, Gary Sinise Foundation, Rural area, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Ariat, FFA

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rural King , a family-owned retailer dedicated to the rural lifestyle, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its latest store in South Terre Haute, marking the second location serving the community.

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  • TERRE HAUTE, Ind., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rural King , a family-owned retailer dedicated to the rural lifestyle, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its latest store in South Terre Haute, marking the second location serving the community.
  • Grand opening festivities will be going on Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24, with Rudy Special deals and incredible prices on many items throughout the store.
  • The new South Terre Haute store embodies Rural King's vision for scalable growth while honoring its rich history of service.
  • The South Terre Haute store boasts an expanded array of brands, including Carhartt, Blackstone, Green Egg, Ariat, Under Armour, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Walnut Creek Foods and Henry Rifles.

Consumers Energy Foundation Announces 10 Finalists for $50,000 Put Your Town on the Map Competition

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Electricity, Put, Conference, Natural gas, Growth, Consumers Energy, Small Town, CMS Energy, Rural area, CMS, Renewable energy

"The Consumers Energy Foundation has been proud to sponsor this competition since its inception, as every year we're able to provide funding for placemaking projects that enhance Michigan's small towns as great places to live," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation.

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  • "The Consumers Energy Foundation has been proud to sponsor this competition since its inception, as every year we're able to provide funding for placemaking projects that enhance Michigan's small towns as great places to live," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation.
  • The finalists are:
    The finalists, selected by the Consumers Energy Foundation and the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM), will make their pitches at the Small Town and Rural Development Conference, which will take place April 29.
  • The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider.
  • In 2023, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed more than $11 million to Michigan nonprofits.

Leading EB-5 Regional Center Golden Gate Global Introduces Shorter Loan Terms for EB-5 Investment

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Lennar, Risk, EB-5, SAN, GGG, JMA, Rural area, USCIS, TEA, Multimedia

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Gate Global (GGG), a USCIS-licensed EB-5 regional center, announces loan term adjustments down to three years or shorter for its EB-5 investment opportunities.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Gate Global (GGG), a USCIS-licensed EB-5 regional center, announces loan term adjustments down to three years or shorter for its EB-5 investment opportunities.
  • A shorter EB-5 loan term can result in greater investor financial flexibility: funds that are tied up for less time give immigrant families access to their capital sooner.
  • Acknowledging the change in law, GGG negotiated reduced EB-5 loan terms on its EB-5 offerings.
  • Golden Gate Global is an award-winning EB-5 regional center.

What were the drivers of euro area food price inflation over the last two years?

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Electricity, Commodity, Meat, Climate change, Pithing, Pressure, Farmer, Growth, Urbanization, ECB, Box, Vegetable, Food industry, Blog, Agriculture, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Soybean, Domestic, Air conditioning, Climate, Transport, Rest, Food, Overalls, World Bank Group, Leg, Rural area, BVAR, Drink, Nickel, Animal, Weather

Food price inflation was one of the main contributors to the strong rise in euro area headline inflation in 2022 and to the period of disinflation that followed.

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  • Food price inflation was one of the main contributors to the strong rise in euro area headline inflation in 2022 and to the period of disinflation that followed.
  • An extraordinary surge in energy costs was the main factor behind higher consumer food inflation in 2021 and 2022.

GeoLinks’ Co-Founder and CEO Skyler Ditchfield Appointed to FCC’s Technological Advisory Council

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Apps, Applications, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Carriers and Services, Telecommunications, Software, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, VoIP, FCC, Federal Advisory Committee Act, Rural area, Federal Communications Commission, Letter, Entrepreneurship, CAF, Federal, Digital divide, Knowledge, Internet service provider

On February 26, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) appointed Skyler Ditchfield, Co-Founder and CEO of GeoLinks , to serve on the Technological Advisory Council (TAC).

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  • On February 26, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) appointed Skyler Ditchfield, Co-Founder and CEO of GeoLinks , to serve on the Technological Advisory Council (TAC).
  • Organized under the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act , the TAC provides technical advice to the FCC, identifies important areas of innovation, and develops informed technology policies supporting America’s competitiveness and job creation in the global economy.
  • With past appointments to the FCC’s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee, Ditchfield’s new role is anticipated to influence positive advancements within telecommunications.
  • I look forward to addressing the technical challenges and opportunities that lie ahead to make this a reality.”
    As CEO of one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States, Ditchfield brings invaluable knowledge and experience to the TAC.

TEDCO Generates $2.7 Billion in Economic Benefits for Maryland's Ecosystem in 2023, According to Independent Study

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Rural area, Growth, DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies, University, Treasury, State, Research, Renewable energy

COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the findings of an independent economic impact study detailing the contributions of TEDCO's six core programs to the state of Maryland.

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  • Conducted by the University of Baltimore's Jacob France Institute, the study found that TEDCO continues to be a significant economic driving force in Maryland creating nearly $2.7 billion in statewide economic activity as of 2023.
  • TEDCO has invested in or supported the growth of a portfolio of 442 of Maryland's leading technology companies, more than doubling the number of companies identified in the first TEDCO impact study in 2008.
  • "The most recent study reinforces TEDCO's impact on the Maryland innovation ecosystem," said Troy LeMaile-Stovall , TEDCO CEO.
  • Similarly, these companies have also produced a sizable increase in their economic impact, from $2.3 billion in 2021 to $2.7 billion in 2023.