Columbus, Indiana

Columbus Becomes One of The First Destinations to Coordinate Citywide Pursuit of Global Cleanliness Accreditation

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

Additionally, the city's public bus system is the first in the country to commit to pursuing the accreditation.

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  • Additionally, the city's public bus system is the first in the country to commit to pursuing the accreditation.
  • "Our city has already taken great strides toward making residents and visitors feel safe in this new era," said Brian Ross, president and CEO of Experience Columbus.
  • "This GBAC accreditation will further prepare us and our partners to welcome more people back into our city."
  • "As organizations across Columbus achieve GBAC STAR accreditation for their facilities, they will help distinguish Columbus as forward-thinking and prepared to foster clean, safe and healthy environments for visitors and residents."

One America Works Launches Virtual Job Fair to Connect Bay Area Tech Workers to Job Opportunities in Pittsburgh

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Monday, May 18, 2020

"With tens of thousands of tech workers displaced due to the global pandemic and the embrace of a new work-from-anywhere culture, tech companies and tech workers are looking for new ways to operate and innovate.

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  • "With tens of thousands of tech workers displaced due to the global pandemic and the embrace of a new work-from-anywhere culture, tech companies and tech workers are looking for new ways to operate and innovate.
  • Recent trends of technology workers and employers moving away from costly, congested cities in favor of cities with emerging tech scenes - like Pittsburgh, Columbus, Nashville and Indianapolis - are accelerating," said Patrick McKenna, founder of One America Works.
  • As such, this is the first in a series of job fairs One America Works is coordinating to showcase well-paying innovation jobs across the Heartland.
  • For more about One America Works, visit oneamericaworks.org or follow the organization on LinkedIn or Twitter .

Columbus McKinnon Appoints David J. Wilson as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer and manufacturer of motion control products, technologies, automated systems and services for material handling, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed David J. Wilson as President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 1, 2020.

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  • Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer and manufacturer of motion control products, technologies, automated systems and services for material handling, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed David J. Wilson as President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 1, 2020.
  • Richard Fleming, Chairman and Interim CEO, commented, I am extremely pleased that David will be leading Columbus McKinnon as our next President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Further, he brings to Columbus McKinnon superior international and business development skills and a demonstrated track record for delivering results.
  • Mr. Wilson commented, I am thrilled to become the President and CEO of Columbus McKinnon Corporation.

REIProperties Columbus Launches Informative New Website

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- REIProperties Columbus today announced the launch of a new website ( http://www.REIPropertiesColumbus ) dedicated to providing valuable information regarding low income, Section 8, housing.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- REIProperties Columbus today announced the launch of a new website ( http://www.REIPropertiesColumbus ) dedicated to providing valuable information regarding low income, Section 8, housing.
  • I established this website to help people with the information they need to navigate the system and get the assistance they need.
  • REIProperties Columbus works with various community resources to help secure homes for those that are most challenged by life and circumstances.
  • Founded by Jeff Ihlenfield in 2005, REIProperties Columbus is committed to providing housing for low income individuals and families.

Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 1.311 dollars per share, payable on June 4, 2020, to shareholders of record on May 22, 2020.

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  • The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 1.311 dollars per share, payable on June 4, 2020, to shareholders of record on May 22, 2020.
  • Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business segments that design, manufacture, distribute and service a broad portfolio of power solutions.
  • See how Cummins is powering a world thats always on by accessing news releases and more information at https://www.cummins.com/always-on .
  • These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to our plans and expectations for our revenues and EBITDA.

Cummins and Tula Announce Collaboration Demonstrating the Benefits of Diesel Dynamic Skip Fire (dDSF™)

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

By using dDSF software to control cylinder deactivation, Cummins and Tula have demonstrated significant reductions in emissions and fuel consumption.

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  • By using dDSF software to control cylinder deactivation, Cummins and Tula have demonstrated significant reductions in emissions and fuel consumption.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200422005105/en/
    Cummins X15 Efficiency Series 6-cylinder diesel engine enhanced with Tulas diesel Dynamic Skip Fire (dDSF) (Photo: Business Wire)
    At Cummins, its our mission to power a more prosperous world.
  • The collaboration work was carried out on a Cummins X15 Efficiency Series 6-cylinder diesel engine, which offers class-leading fuel economy.
  • The paper reflected the successful partnership and collaboration between Cummins and Tula in evaluating dDSF for the diesel market.

Cummins Foundation Issues Grants to Community Partners Addressing Urgent Childcare, Nutrition and Remote Learning Needs Caused by COVID-19 Crisis

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

The Cummins Foundation is issuing emergency grants to non-profits addressing the needs of families and children impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

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  • The Cummins Foundation is issuing emergency grants to non-profits addressing the needs of families and children impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
  • The grants are targeted in cities in which the company is a critical employer with a significant role in the prosperity of the community.
  • As the Foundation continues to learn the most critical community needs from its global partners administering direct services in Cummins communities, additional grants will be awarded.
  • The Cummins Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization that operates independently of Cummins Inc.
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200408005481/en/

Cummins Takes Actions in Response to COVID-19 Impact

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Friday, April 3, 2020

Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) provided an update on the actions it is taking in response to the impact of COVID-19.

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  • Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) provided an update on the actions it is taking in response to the impact of COVID-19.
  • In response to lower demand and customer shutdowns in several countries, the company is taking the following temporary actions to lower costs:
    The company will take similar actions outside the United States based on local regulations and collective bargaining obligations.
  • These are difficult but necessary actions and I know they will have a real impact on the lives of our employees and their families, added Linebarger.
  • See how Cummins is powering a world thats always on by accessing news releases and more information at https://www.cummins.com/always-on .

Knights of Columbus Emphasize Core Values as Answer to Pandemic

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

For some individuals, buying essentials or leaving their homes to do so has become challenging.

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  • For some individuals, buying essentials or leaving their homes to do so has become challenging.
  • The Knights also pioneered the first national blood drive in the United States in the 1930s.
  • Knights of Columbus are encouraged to assist:
    one another, especially the elderly and those living alone.
  • The Knights of Columbus is one of the country's premiere volunteer and charitable organizations.

Knights of Columbus To Offer Secured $100 Million Line of Credit for US Dioceses

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

The Knights has established a $100 million fund, with up to a $1 million secured line of credit per Catholic diocese.

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  • The Knights has established a $100 million fund, with up to a $1 million secured line of credit per Catholic diocese.
  • In addition to the offer of financing to dioceses, the Knights of Columbus is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with a number of grass roots and community programs.
  • The Knights of Columbus is one of the nation's premiere volunteer and charitable organizations.
  • Last year, Knights worldwide donated 76 million service hours, and more than $185 million to charitable causes in communities throughout the Americas, as well in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.