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MountainWest Capital Network Names Actor, Activist Robert Redford 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) announced it has selected Robert Redford, actor, filmmaker, and founder of Sundance Resort, Sundance Institute and Sundance Catalog to receive its 35th annual Entrepreneur of the Year award.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) announced it has selected Robert Redford, actor, filmmaker, and founder of Sundance Resort, Sundance Institute and Sundance Catalog to receive its 35th annual Entrepreneur of the Year award.
  • Now, the Sundance Institute has over 180 full-time employees across offices in Park City, Utah, Los Angeles and New York City.
  • Redford also developed the Sundance Resort into one of the most popular skiing destinations that showcases Utah's famous snow.
  • The MWCN Entrepreneur of the Year luncheon honoring Robert Redford will be held on April 21, 2023 at the Grand America Hotel.

CTI's New Hero - Brian Redford: From Submarines To Top Of The AV Industry

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Equipment malfunctions, somebody hits the wrong switch … everyone has stories, and Brian Redford has his.

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  • Equipment malfunctions, somebody hits the wrong switch … everyone has stories, and Brian Redford has his.
  • The centerpiece of this system was a big projector hidden in the ceiling that could be lowered for presentations and servicing.
  • "I was on the phone with my boss' boss, letting him know what had happened, when the president of the entire company walked in.
  • The 47-year-old Redford has this advice for young people just starting out in the AV field: When a glitch does occur, don't take it personally.

Charter Township of Redford Announce an Invitation to Bid and Upcoming Request for Proposal for Construction North Fire Station Project

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Monday, April 5, 2021
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REDFORD, Mich., April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Charter Township of Redford announced an Invitation to Bid (ITB) and upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for the construction of the new North Fire Station Project available on BidNet Direct's MITN Purchasing Group.

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  • REDFORD, Mich., April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Charter Township of Redford announced an Invitation to Bid (ITB) and upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for the construction of the new North Fire Station Project available on BidNet Direct's MITN Purchasing Group.
  • This RFP is for the construction of a new North Fire Station in Redford Township to include site preparation, infrastructure, utilities, parking lots, and all related construction work.
  • All sealed bids shall be received by Charter Township of Redford on May 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM.
  • The new North Fire Station project is funded by the Charter Township of Redford.

Stroud Water Research Center celebrates The Redford Center

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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Avondale, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 120 guests virtually joined the Stroud Water Research Center, its board of directors, and the presenting sponsor, Wilmington Trust, at the 18th annual Waters Edge gala as they honored The Redford Center.

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  • Avondale, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 120 guests virtually joined the Stroud Water Research Center, its board of directors, and the presenting sponsor, Wilmington Trust, at the 18th annual Waters Edge gala as they honored The Redford Center.
  • On behalf of The Redford Center, Jill Tidman, its executive director, accepted the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence in recognition of The Redford Centers dedication and determination to protect the environment and fresh water.
  • Stroud Water Research Center seeks to advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and restoration and to help businesses, landowners, policymakers, and individuals make informed decisions that affect water quality and availability around the world.
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    Co-founded in 2005 by Robert Redford and his son, James Redford, the Redford Center uses the power of film and media to engage people through inspiring stories to environmental action.

The Redford Center to Distribute Funds to Environmental Filmmakers

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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Funds will be awarded to seven film teams working on impact-driven projects that present inclusive and equitable perspectives on environmental issues.

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  • Funds will be awarded to seven film teams working on impact-driven projects that present inclusive and equitable perspectives on environmental issues.
  • "Humans are so creative and resilient," said James Redford, co-founder and co-chair of The Redford Center.
  • Redford Center Grants will consider projects from film teams that are focused on a broad range of environmental issues.
  • Co-founded in 2005 by Robert Redford and his son James Redford, The Redford Center uses impact-driven film and media to accelerate environmental and climate justice, solutions and repair.

The Redford Center, Apple and 4Ocean Team Up to Build Youth Climate Leadership Through New Environmental Video Contest

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
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Redford Center Stories will engage students in interactive learning and creative storytelling for an environmental video contest with winners announced on Earth Day (April 22, 2020) in partnership with Apple.

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  • Redford Center Stories will engage students in interactive learning and creative storytelling for an environmental video contest with winners announced on Earth Day (April 22, 2020) in partnership with Apple.
  • "The Redford family has a decades-long legacy of storytelling to advance environmental progress, which guides all of The Redford Center's work," says executive director Jill Tidman.
  • Apple partnered with The Redford Center to support the development of the curriculum and fund the contest.
  • Bold voices like Greta Thunberg's are urging us all to take climate action now," said Lisa Jackson, Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives at Apple.

Flagstar Bank and City of Detroit Announce Neighborhood Partnership with Old Redford

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Monday, April 22, 2019
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TROY, Mich., April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Flagstar Bank today announced Old Redford as the first neighborhood partnership supporting the City of Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund (SNF) and Affordable Housing Leverage Fund (AHLF).

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  • TROY, Mich., April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Flagstar Bank today announced Old Redford as the first neighborhood partnership supporting the City of Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund (SNF) and Affordable Housing Leverage Fund (AHLF).
  • The City has already sought residents' input in Old Redford and developed an action plan.
  • "Old Redford is a proud Detroit community rich in potential," said Sandro DiNello, CEO of Flagstar Bank.
  • On May 4, Flagstar employees will be in the Old Redford neighborhood as volunteers in Motor City Makeover, the City's annual cleanup and beautification initiative.

The Redford Center Announces Inaugural Recipient of The Annual Robert Redford Award

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Redford Center , a Bay Area based non-profit organization co-founded in 2005 by Robert Redford and his son, James, today announced that Jaden Smith will be the recipient of the inaugural Robert Redford Award.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Redford Center , a Bay Area based non-profit organization co-founded in 2005 by Robert Redford and his son, James, today announced that Jaden Smith will be the recipient of the inaugural Robert Redford Award.
  • The award will be presented by Redford to Smith on December 6, 2018 during The Redford Center's Benefit Event at August Hall in San Francisco.
  • The Robert Redford Awardnamed for the American artist, businessman and ardent environmentalist Robert Redfordis a new distinction established by The Redford Center, a group committed to driving positive environmental change through inspiring stories that galvanize action.
  • "Mr. Redford's deeply felt and long-lived environmental activism is the touchstone for all of our work," said Jill Tidman, executive director of The Redford Center.

The Redford Center Grants Program Awards Development Funds to Seven Environmental Documentary Filmmakers

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
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The Redford Center Grants program currently operates on a two-year grant cycle and is funded by The New York Community Trust.

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  • The Redford Center Grants program currently operates on a two-year grant cycle and is funded by The New York Community Trust.
  • Co-founded by Robert Redford and his son James in 2005, The Redford Center harnesses the power of documentary films and impact campaigns to help tip the scales on critical environmental and social issues.
  • The Redford Center's Fiscal Sponsorship Program extends its nonprofit status and excellent filmmaker support to kindred environmental impact film and media projects.
  • And Redford Center Grants provides funding, filmmaker support, and networking to filmmakers with feature film projects in early development that are focused on driving awareness, education and tangible action on a variety of environmental topics.