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The National Trust for Historic Preservation Names Carol Quillen as its 10th President and CEO

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Monday, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the nation’s preeminent preservation organization, announced Carol Quillen as its tenth President and CEO.

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  • Monday, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the nation’s preeminent preservation organization, announced Carol Quillen as its tenth President and CEO.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231109989088/en/
    The National Trust for Historic Preservation, the nation’s preeminent preservation organization, announced Carol Quillen as its tenth President and CEO.
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    “Following an extensive national search, we are delighted to announce that Carol Quillen will serve as our new President and CEO,” said Betsy Cahill, Chair of the Search Committee.
  • In recent years, the National Trust has been a leader in diversifying and expanding the work and focus of historic preservation.

DLR Group opens Nashville office

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DLR Group, a 100% employee-owned integrated design firm, is expanding its presence in the Southeast with the opening of an office in downtown Nashville.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DLR Group, a 100% employee-owned integrated design firm, is expanding its presence in the Southeast with the opening of an office in downtown Nashville.
  • The new office , located at 315 Deaderick Street, is a collaborative effort led by DLR Group Principals Matthew Gulsvig, AIA, LEED AP, and Randall Coy.
  • DLR Group is collaborating with Hastings Architecture for the T3 Wedgewood Houston , a five-story, 190,000-square-foot mass timber office building in The Finery mixed-use development.
  • DLR Group is the designer of the Youth Center for Empowerment for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County in collaboration with Smith Gee Studio.

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.

Visible Foundation Launches First National Disability Wealth Management Platform

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Visible Foundation announces the launch of Visible National Trust (www.VisibleNationalTrust.com), the first national, turnkey special needs trust platform connecting financial advisors and families that include a loved one with a disability. BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) provides ETF model portfolios, and Huntington Bank (Nasdaq:HBAN) provides custody and sub-accounting.

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  • BlackRock Provides ETF Model Portfolios; Huntington National Bank Provides Custody and Sub-Accounting
    BOSTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Visible Foundation announces the launch of Visible National Trust ( www.VisibleNationalTrust.com ), the first national, turnkey special needs trust platform connecting financial advisors and families that include a loved one with a disability.
  • "One in four people (25%) in the U.S. has a disability," said Lisa A. Cohen, Founder of Visible National Trust and Board Chair of Visible Foundation.
  • Visible National Trust is a complete package of intentionally designed financial services for disability financial planning."
  • For financial advisors, Visible National Trust is a packaged disability financial planning solution integral to implementing comprehensive wealth management and retirement plans.

2023 Historic Hotels of America® Annual Awards of Excellence Winners Announced

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence.

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  • Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence.
  • Seventeen Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence were given in multiple categories, ranging from Historic Hotels of America Historic Hotelier of the Year to Historic Hotels of America Hotel Historian of the Year, from Historic Hotels of America Best Historic Resort to Historic Hotels of America Lifetime Achievement Award, and others.
  • “It is an honor to congratulate all of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence winners,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide.
  • Historic Hotels of America’s sister collection, Historic Hotels Worldwide®, also announced its collection’s winners of the Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence this week.

2023 Historic Hotels Worldwide® Annual Awards of Excellence Winners Announced

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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Historic Hotels Worldwide® is pleased to announce the distinguished winners of the 2023 Historic Hotels Worldwide Annual Awards of Excellence.

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  • Historic Hotels Worldwide® is pleased to announce the distinguished winners of the 2023 Historic Hotels Worldwide Annual Awards of Excellence.
  • Ten Historic Hotels Worldwide Annual Awards of Excellence were given in multiple categories ranging from Historic Hotels Worldwide Historic Hotelier of the Year to Historic Hotels Worldwide Best Historic Resort to Historic Hotels Worldwide Sustainability Champion, and others.
  • Winner: Stephan Stokkermans of Grand Hotel Huis Ter Duin (1885) Noordwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
    “It is an honor to congratulate all of the 2023 Historic Hotels Worldwide Annual Awards of Excellence winners,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide.
  • Historic Hotels Worldwide’s sister collection, Historic Hotels of America®, also announced its collection’s winners of the Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence this week.

National Fund for Sacred Places Awards Grants to 16 Historically Significant Faith Communities Across the U.S.

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is pleased to announce its 2023 grantees.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is pleased to announce its 2023 grantees.
  • Sixteen historically significant faith communities have been admitted into the prestigious program, which provides capital grants of up to $250,000 and hands-on technical assistance to congregations undertaking significant preservation projects.
  • "We are delighted to welcome 16 faith communities from around the United States into the National Fund.
  • The National Fund for Sacred Places is made possible thanks to the generosity of Lilly Endowment Inc.

Jane Forbes Clark and the Clark Family Named Recipient of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Steward of History and Historic Preservation Award

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce that Jane Forbes Clark and the Clark Family of Cooperstown, New York have been named the Recipient of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Steward of History and Historic Preservation Award.

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  • Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce that Jane Forbes Clark and the Clark Family of Cooperstown, New York have been named the Recipient of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Steward of History and Historic Preservation Award.
  • Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest Historic Hotels in the United States of America.
  • This award recognizes the achievements of Jane Forbes Clark and the Clark Family of Cooperstown, New York.
  • The 2023 Historic Hotels of America Steward of History and Historic Preservation Award will be presented to Jane Forbes Clark at the 2023 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence Ceremony and Gala.

Engaging Networks Welcomes International Nonprofit Leaders to Flagship Community Conference

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Engaging Networks , the unified digital engagement platform used by major nonprofit organizations around the world, is thrilled to announce the Engaging Networks Community Conference (ENCC) D.C. 2023, set to take place at the American Geophysical Union Building in Washington, D.C. on September 11-12, 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Engaging Networks , the unified digital engagement platform used by major nonprofit organizations around the world, is thrilled to announce the Engaging Networks Community Conference (ENCC) D.C. 2023, set to take place at the American Geophysical Union Building in Washington, D.C. on September 11-12, 2023.
  • This premier event will bring together professionals and thought leaders from the nonprofit sector to discuss cutting-edge strategies and technologies that drive engagement and empower positive change.
  • Engaging Networks is thrilled to announce the ENCC D.C. 2023, set to take place on September 11-12, 2023.
  • "ENCC has always been a platform for fostering innovation and collaboration," said Ben Childers, VP of Global Client Success at Engaging Networks.

Louisiana Judge Rules in Descendants Project's Favor in Suit Over Massive Grain Development Project

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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Wallace, La., Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Joy and Jo Banner, founders of the Descendants Project, issued the statement below following a ruling today in their favor by Judge J.

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  • Wallace, La., Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Joy and Jo Banner, founders of the Descendants Project, issued the statement below following a ruling today in their favor by Judge J.
  • “We thank the Court for ruling that the Greenfield site in Wallace be returned to residential zoning, which will prevent the continued development of environmentally devastating projects like the proposed Greenfield Terminal.
  • We are hopeful this ruling puts an end to the illegal 30-year-old rezoning ordinance that categorized the historic St. John the Baptist Parish in Louisiana as an industrial area.
  • The Descendants Project is a 501c3 nonprofit organization established to support descendant communities in river parishes working together to dismantle the legacies of slavery and to achieve a healed and liberated future.