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SBA Recognizes 2024 Phoenix Award Winners of the Year for Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today,  Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized the 2024 Phoenix Award winners for outstanding disaster recovery efforts by a small business, public official, and volunteer.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today,  Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, recognized the 2024 Phoenix Award winners for outstanding disaster recovery efforts by a small business, public official, and volunteer.
  • “SBA’s 2024 Phoenix Award winners inspire us and remind us that even in the face of disaster, tragedy, or uncertainty, America at its core is about hope, possibilities, and an unwavering commitment to working together to strengthen our communities,” said Administrator Guzman.
  • “These honorees represent the power of determination and adaptability,” said Francisco Sánchez Jr. , Associate Administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration.
  • Jacqueline was first introduced to the SBA back in 2020, receiving an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) due to the pandemic.

Casey Tingle, Former Director of the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Joins Plexos Group

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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(Plexos), a Baton Rouge-based infrastructure program delivery and grant management company, announced today that Casey Tingle has joined the company as Senior Vice President.

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  • (Plexos), a Baton Rouge-based infrastructure program delivery and grant management company, announced today that Casey Tingle has joined the company as Senior Vice President.
  • Tingle is a recognized emergency management leader with a proven track record for building resilience through disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312413149/en/
    Casey Tingle, Former Director of the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Joins Plexos Group as Senior Vice President.
  • “We are thrilled that Casey Tingle has chosen to join Plexos Group,” said Plexos Group Chief Operating Officer Bob Roberts.

Gulf Island Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Operating income was $2.7 million for the fourth quarter 2023, compared to operating income of $2.2 million for the fourth quarter 2022.

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  • Operating income was $2.7 million for the fourth quarter 2023, compared to operating income of $2.2 million for the fourth quarter 2022.
  • Operating income was $6.1 million for the fourth quarter 2023, compared to operating income of $4.1 million for the fourth quarter 2022.
  • Shipyard Segment – Revenue for the fourth quarter 2023 was $0.6 million, an increase of $0.2 million compared to the fourth quarter 2022.
  • Operating loss was $0.1 million for the fourth quarter 2023, compared to an operating loss of $3.6 million for the fourth quarter 2022.

Inspection Certification Associates (ICA) Celebrates Diverse Group of 2023 Home Inspection Training Scholarship Winners

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspection Certification Associates (ICA), a division of Edcetera, is proud to announce the success of its scholarship program designed to support a diverse range of individuals in achieving their dreams of becoming professional home inspectors. Over the past year, ICA has awarded ten scholarships, each covering the full tuition of live class training - which can exceed $2000, depending on the state.

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  • Each month, ICA awards one applicant a scholarship for free in-person home inspection training - a value of up to $2,500.
  • "The ICA scholarship has opened doors for me that I thought were closed," said scholarship winner Ephrem Tamene.
  • "We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our scholarship recipients, whose diverse backgrounds and inspiring stories embody the spirit of the communities we serve."
  • The scholarships cover in-person or online home inspection training, valued at up to $2,500, with no strings attached.

New Center for Disaster Philanthropy report finds disaster giving by largest U.S. foundations dipped in 2021

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As communities worldwide grappled with the impacts of COVID-19 and numerous other devastating disasters, a new report highlights how foundations and corporate donors addressed immense needs in 2021.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As communities worldwide grappled with the impacts of COVID-19 and numerous other devastating disasters, a new report highlights how foundations and corporate donors addressed immense needs in 2021.
  • The 10th annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) found that the largest U.S. philanthropic institutions gave less overall in 2021 compared to 2020, which was marked by the extraordinary response to the pandemic.
  • In collaboration with Candid , CDP examined the disaster-related grantmaking in 2021 by private and community foundations, corporations and public charities in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Data showed that only $3 billion, or 2% of the $157 billion total philanthropic dollars in 2021, was disaster-related.

Gulf Island Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFI) (“Gulf Island” or the “Company”), a leading steel fabricator and service provider to the industrial and energy sectors, today announced results for the third quarter 2023.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFI) (“Gulf Island” or the “Company”), a leading steel fabricator and service provider to the industrial and energy sectors, today announced results for the third quarter 2023.
  • We look forward to finishing the year on a strong note and anticipate fourth quarter operating results for both Fabrication and Services to improve relative to the third quarter 2023.
  • Revenues for the third quarter 2023 were lower than the second quarter 2023 due to the timing of project activity.
  • Gulf Island will hold a conference call on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss the Company’s financial results.

TEGNA Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results and Provides Fourth Quarter Guidance

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Advertising trends in the third quarter showed sequential improvement compared to the second quarter.
  • Compared to 2021, third quarter AMS revenue was down 14 percent driven by the absence of Summer Olympics and continued macroeconomic headwinds.
  • 1 In analyzing third quarter 2023 results, investors should be reminded that TEGNA’s odd-to-even year results are negatively impacted by the absence of even-year political revenues.

ADM Reports Third Quarter Earnings per Share of $1.52, $1.63 on an Adjusted Basis

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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South American origination results were higher year-over-year, as the team delivered significantly higher volumes and margins on strong export demand.

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  • South American origination results were higher year-over-year, as the team delivered significantly higher volumes and margins on strong export demand.
  • Effective risk management and higher volumes and margins in Global Trade led to strong results, however, lower year-over-year.
  • In the quarter, there were large net positive mark-to-market timing effects, which were lower than the net positive impacts in the prior year quarter.
  • Other Business results were significantly higher than the prior-year quarter due to improved ADM Investor Services earnings on higher net interest income.

Cushing Terrell Reveals Design for Historic Holy Aid and Comfort Spiritual Church

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holy Aid and Comfort Spiritual Church will be given new life through preservation and renovation efforts led by multidisciplinary design firm, Cushing Terrell, in partnership with civil and structural engineering firm, Marais Consultants. The church, located in New Orleans' Seventh Ward, has been severely damaged by natural disasters, including Hurricane Ida in 2021.

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  • Multidisciplinary design firm Cushing Terrell is providing pro bono design services to help preserve Holy Aid and Comfort Spiritual Church in New Orleans.
  • NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holy Aid and Comfort Spiritual Church will be given new life through preservation and renovation efforts led by multidisciplinary design firm, Cushing Terrell , in partnership with civil and structural engineering firm, Marais Consultants.
  • In partnership with the New Orleans Preservation Resource Center, Holy Aid and Comfort Spiritual Church owner, Reverend Harold Lewis, is advocating for support to save the church and return it to use.
  • "The Holy Aid and Comfort Spiritual Church has been through so much," said architect and lead designer, Mia Kaplan.

Triple-I Panelists to Focus Oct. 18 on Building Resilience to Floods

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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The two Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) contributors to Resilience Incentivization Roadmap 2.0 , a new National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) study, will participate in the NIBS webinar on it on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at noon, EDT.

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  • The two Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) contributors to Resilience Incentivization Roadmap 2.0 , a new National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) study, will participate in the NIBS webinar on it on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at noon, EDT.
  • “With a 300-year history in risk management, the insurance industry is well-positioned to drive education and investment in resilience,” Kevelighan stated.
  • New York City faced this scenario last month as did inland communities which received significant rainfall in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian (2022) and Hurricane Ida (2021).
  • The one-hour session is sponsored by NIBS’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation Council and is open to the public at no charge.