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ICIC Launches "What’s Your Why?" Campaign to Celebrate 30 Years of Impactful Economic Empowerment in Under-Resourced Communities

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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campaign, commemorating ICIC’s three decades of fostering economic growth and opportunity in underserved communities through groundbreaking research and programs.

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  • campaign, commemorating ICIC’s three decades of fostering economic growth and opportunity in underserved communities through groundbreaking research and programs.
  • The campaign aims to showcase the varied and impactful stories from program participants, funders, nominators, and staff, underscoring the significant contributions to job creation, income, and wealth generation for local residents.
  • Understanding what drives their passion fuels our mission and shapes our future," stated Steve Grossman, CEO of ICIC.
  • "Their stories and dedication remind us of the powerful network we've created together, a network that continues to champion economic empowerment and transformative opportunities.

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $1 Million through 2023 Water and Environment Grant Program

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it awarded a combined total of $1 million to 23 organizations in 11 states, supporting communities served by American Water through the 2023 Water and Environment Grant Program.

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  • The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it awarded a combined total of $1 million to 23 organizations in 11 states, supporting communities served by American Water through the 2023 Water and Environment Grant Program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815365132/en/
    Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation and David Bowler, SVP, Deputy CFO & Treasurer, American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Board Member & Water and Environment Grant Executive Sponsor, present a $1 Million check to the 2023 Water and Environment Grantees (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible organizations across American Water's footprint to provide equitable and accessible projects and programs focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education and water-based recreation,” said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation.
  • “The Water and the Environment Grant Program allows us to continue to focus on our core passion of water while engaging community members in learning how every drop counts."
  • The Water and the Environment grant is part of the Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities.

How the Windrush generation transformed music in Britain

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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In the Tudor period, it was fashionable for wealthy households to employ and enjoy black musicians, particularly within the royal courts.

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  • In the Tudor period, it was fashionable for wealthy households to employ and enjoy black musicians, particularly within the royal courts.
  • During subsequent centuries spanning the Tudor, Stuart, Georgian and Victorian periods, there were many prolific black musicians in Britain.
  • With Windrush, however, came new forms of music, which were emerging from the music scene across the Atlantic.
  • This article is part of our Windrush 75 series, which marks the 75th anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush arriving in Britain.

Rise of the sound system

    • Thanks to soundmen (those who own or manage a sound system) such as Count Suckle, Duke Vin, Lloyd Coxsone and the recently deceased Jah Shaka, sounds became an important cultural possession for black people.
    • Since the mid-1970s, the name Jah Shaka has become synonymous with Rastafarian roots music, dubwise and Marcus Garvey’s black consciousness … Shaka sound system was a vital part of London black life.
    • Despite the rising tide of racism during this time, the music played on sound systems began to gather patronage from both black and white youth subcultures.
    • Grime’s sonic origins flow through the musical practice of the black diaspora, namely hip-hop, reggae (particularly dancehall) jungle and UK garage, whilst Jamaican and UK sound system culture and practice also had a significant influence.

Astyra Corporation Recognized as One of America's Fastest-Growing Companies in Under-Resourced Communities

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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IC100 winners were evaluated based on revenue growth from 2016 to 2020, during which Astyra achieved a growth rate of 127.58%.

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  • IC100 winners were evaluated based on revenue growth from 2016 to 2020, during which Astyra achieved a growth rate of 127.58%.
  • "We are thrilled to be honored for our growth and resilience," said Ken Ampy, Astyra CEO.
  • "They have also been actively engaged in strengthening their communities by donating their time and resources to local organizations and charities.
  • Founded in 1997, Astyra Corporation ( www.astyra.com ) is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

Cloudbakers Named One of the Nation's Fastest-Growing Inner City Businesses

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Thursday, November 15, 2018
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CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) announced that Chicago's Cloudbakers, led by CEO Mitch Greenwald, was awarded the 16th spot on the 2018 Inner City 100 list of the fastest-growing inner city businesses in America.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) announced that Chicago's Cloudbakers, led by CEO Mitch Greenwald, was awarded the 16th spot on the 2018 Inner City 100 list of the fastest-growing inner city businesses in America.
  • "Inner City 100 companies are forces of economic opportunity, optimism and transformation in their communities.
  • The Inner City 100 program opens doors for other budding urban entrepreneurs and stimulates inner city business development and job creation through recognition, networking and learning.
  • The organization supports urban businesses through the Inner City 100, Inner City Capital Connections, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, and Santander Bank's Cultivate Small Business program.

DYNALABS Named One of the Nation's Fastest-Growing Inner City Businesses

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Friday, October 5, 2018
Economy of New York City, Banks, Financial services, 10,000 Small Businesses, Goldman Sachs, Inner city, Poverty

The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) announced that St. Louis's DYNALABS has made the 2018 Inner City 100 list of the fastest-growing inner city businesses in America, based on revenue growth.

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  • The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) announced that St. Louis's DYNALABS has made the 2018 Inner City 100 list of the fastest-growing inner city businesses in America, based on revenue growth.
  • The list was revealed at the 20th Annual Inner City 100 Conference and Awards in Boston October 1-2.
  • Inner City 100 Methodology: The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) defines inner cities as core urban areas with higher unemployment and poverty rates and lower median incomes than their surrounding metropolitan statistical areas.
  • The organization supports urban businesses through the Inner City 100, Inner City Capital Connections, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, and Santander Bank's Cultivate Small Business program.