Humanity

EXIT Realty’s Charitable Giving Tops $7 Million

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Mississauga, ON, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tami Bonnell, Co-Chair of EXIT Realty Corp. International, today announced that the companys allocation to its charitable fund has exceeded $7 million.

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  • Mississauga, ON, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tami Bonnell, Co-Chair of EXIT Realty Corp. International, today announced that the companys allocation to its charitable fund has exceeded $7 million.
  • A portion of every transaction fee received by EXIT Realty Corp. International is allocated to its charitable fund.
  • About EXIT Realty: EXIT Realty is a company founded and built on human potential.
  • A portion of every transaction fee received by EXIT Realty Corp. International is applied to its charitable fund, and to-date, $7 million has been allocated to charity.

Hyundai Motor America Announces $400,000 Donation to CHOC Children's to Strengthen Commitment to Pediatric Healthcare

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

"We launched Hyundai Hope with the goal of supporting the health and safety of children and fostering positive growth in communities," said Randy Parker, chief executive officer, Hyundai Motor America.

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  • "We launched Hyundai Hope with the goal of supporting the health and safety of children and fostering positive growth in communities," said Randy Parker, chief executive officer, Hyundai Motor America.
  • Of the total donation, $150,000 will support the care, services, education, and research CHOC provides the community.
  • "Hyundai Motor America understands and is firmly committed to making CHOC the leading destination for pediatric healthcare and research.
  • The remaining $250,000 of Hyundai's latest donation will benefit two pediatric mental health programs at CHOC to underscore its commitment to physical and mental health initiatives.

Northwestern Mutual Invests $1.7 Million to Strengthen Milwaukee Neighborhoods

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is invested in strengthening the city of Milwaukee by working directly with residents to foster safe neighborhoods, healthy and thriving youth, and strong families. Building on its neighborhood revitalization efforts, today the company announced $1.7 million in grants to nearly 30 nonprofit organizations in Milwaukee's Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way neighborhoods.

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  • Northwestern Mutual recently launched a Collaborative Grants Program to encourage meaningful collaboration across local nonprofit organizations in Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way.
  • Since 2013, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, has invested nearly $15 millionin Milwaukee's Amani,Metcalfe Parkand Muskego Way neighborhoods, supporting nonprofit organizations focused on fostering safe neighborhoods, healthy and thriving youth, and strong families.
  • The mission of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation is to improve the lives of children and families in need.
  • Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries.

Worksport Appoints First Plant Manager for New West Seneca, NY Manufacturing Facility

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worksport Ltd. (Nasdaq: WKSP) (the Company or Worksport) has appointed as manager veteran manufacturing executive Michael Scolnick.

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  • Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worksport Ltd. (Nasdaq: WKSP) (the Company or Worksport) has appointed as manager veteran manufacturing executive Michael Scolnick.
  • Scolnick has had over 25 years of progressive experience building and leading high-performance teams, developing and implementing world-class manufacturing concepts, and driving business performance.
  • ft. assembly plant, located in West Seneca, NY.
  • This is a turning point in Worksports history and one of the most significant hires we have announced, said Worksport CEO Steven Rossi.

National Student Success Nonprofit Names Habitat for Humanity Executive to Advisory Board

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Student success nonprofit InsideTrack, a national social impact organization that has served more than 2.6 million learners over the last two decades, today announced the addition of Amy Dunham, chief communications officer of Habitat for Humanity International, to its national advisory board. Dunham joins a respected group of experts and stakeholders in the higher education community as she supports their mission to buttress student success.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Student success nonprofit InsideTrack, a national social impact organization that has served more than 2.6 million learners over the last two decades, today announced the addition of Amy Dunham, chief communications officer of Habitat for Humanity International, to its national advisory board.
  • Dunham joins a respected group of experts and stakeholders in the higher education community as she supports their mission to buttress student success.
  • At Habitat for Humanity International, Dunham leads a global team to highlight the nonprofit's social impact work across various channels and coordinate among local Habitat for Humanity organizations across all 50 states and 70 countries.
  • "I am grateful for the opportunity and honored to serve alongside this impressive team as a member of InsideTrack's advisory board."

Orion180 Donates $150,000 in H1 2022 Through "Star Outreach Program," A Charitable Initiative to Support Nonprofit Organizations Across the Southeast

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Together, these organizations improve thousands of lives by providing support to local communities, children, and families.

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  • Together, these organizations improve thousands of lives by providing support to local communities, children, and families.
  • Orion180 is committed to continuing its charitable giving throughout this year and expects to allocate an additional $350,000 by December 2022.
  • Headquartered in Florida, Orion180 operates in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Georgia with plans to continue expanding in 2022.
  • Orion180 is a homeowners insurance provider leveraging advanced technology to serve independent insurance agents in the Southeastern United States.

Hyundai Highest-Ranked Mass Market Brand In J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Power designated Hyundai as its overall innovation leader for the mass market segment in the 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) StudySM,released today.

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  • Power designated Hyundai as its overall innovation leader for the mass market segment in the 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) StudySM,released today.
  • This was the third year in a row that Hyundai topped the TXI Mass Market Innovation Index rankings.
  • Power 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study
    "Delivering advanced technology solutions to meet our customers' needs is at the heart of our product development and dealer training strategies," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America.
  • The 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study is based on responses from 84,165 owners of new 2022 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership.

Ultimus Welcomes Senior Fund Executive Shannon Thibeaux-Burgess

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

CINCINNATI, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultimus Fund Solutions (Ultimus), a leading independent provider of full-service, technology-enhanced fund administration and investor solutions, is pleased to welcome Shannon Thibeaux-Burgess as Senior Vice President - Relationship Management to the firm.

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  • CINCINNATI, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultimus Fund Solutions (Ultimus), a leading independent provider of full-service, technology-enhanced fund administration and investor solutions, is pleased to welcome Shannon Thibeaux-Burgess as Senior Vice President - Relationship Management to the firm.
  • Shannon is an accomplished professional and we are extremely proud to welcome her to the Ultimus team.
  • Ultimus Fund Solutions (Ultimus) is a leading provider of full-service tech-enhanced fund administration, accounting, middle office, and investor solutions to support the launching and servicing of registered funds, private funds, and public plans.
  • Servicing over 1,600 total traditional and alternative funds, Ultimus helps investment managers and fund families flourish in todays increasingly sophisticated and dynamic investment landscape.

Saint-Gobain to Upgrade Technology at its Palatka, Florida Gypsum Plant, Increasing Recycled Content of Wallboard and Reducing Carbon Emissions

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Gypsum wallboard is made from a gypsum slurry that is poured and dries between two sheets of paper.

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  • Gypsum wallboard is made from a gypsum slurry that is poured and dries between two sheets of paper.
  • Today, each wallboard produced at CertainTeeds Palatka facility includes recycled content.
  • The upgraded technology, which the company plans to take online later this year, will increase the amount of recycled material in wallboard manufactured in Palatka.
  • The investment in Palatka follows similar investments that will increase the recycled content of wallboard made at CertainTeeds gypsum plants in Silver Grove, Kentucky and Nashville, Arkansas.

Hyundai Motor America's Kate Fabian Named a 2022 Automotive News Rising Star

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Monday, August 22, 2022

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kate Fabian, director of marketing communications, Hyundai Motor America, has been named a 2022 Automotive News Rising Star.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kate Fabian, director of marketing communications, Hyundai Motor America, has been named a 2022 Automotive News Rising Star.
  • Fabian and her co-honorees are featured in a special section in the Aug. 22 issue of Automotive News.
  • "To be named a 2022 Automotive News Rising Star is an incredible honor, said Fabian.
  • Our 820 dealers sold more than 738,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2021, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.