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Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited, Awarded £4.721M Grant in UK’s Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) Competition

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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The Department for Transport (DfT) competition supports the UK advanced fuels sector through grant funding to first-of-a-kind commercial and demonstration-scale projects in the UK at all development stages up to the start of construction.

Key Points: 
  • The Department for Transport (DfT) competition supports the UK advanced fuels sector through grant funding to first-of-a-kind commercial and demonstration-scale projects in the UK at all development stages up to the start of construction.
  • “The aviation industry is at a critical juncture, with a pressing need to transition towards more environmentally friendly energy sources.
  • SAF represents one of the most promising pathways to achieving sizeable reductions in carbon emissions,” said Austin C. Willis, CEO of WLFC.
  • WLFC’s Carbonshift PtL process is designed to produce “drop-in” sustainable aviation fuel utilizing advanced technology for PtL SAF, making it available for immediate use once blended with jet fuel.

IperionX Receives Key Permits for Development of the Titanium & Rare Earth Mineral Rich Titan Project

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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IperionX Limited (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX) is pleased to announce that it has received key development permits for the Titan Project in Tennessee.

Key Points: 
  • IperionX Limited (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX) is pleased to announce that it has received key development permits for the Titan Project in Tennessee.
  • The Titan Project is the largest JORC-compliant resource of titanium and rare earth rich mineral sands in the U.S. and represents a cornerstone asset for IperionX’s plans to re-shore a strong and sustainable domestic supply chain for titanium metal.
  • Any residual regulatory requirements for the development of the Titan Project are expected to be complete by the end of the year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815214278/en/
    IperionX Receives Key Permits for Development of the Titanium & Rare Earth Mineral Rich Titan Project (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Titan Project is one of the most advanced critical mineral projects in the U.S. that is fundamental to underpin the supply chain security of titanium and rare earths needed for the defense, electric vehicle & renewable energy industries.

UES Makes its Debut on the 2023 Inc. 5000 List

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla. ,  Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UES, a national leading engineering and consulting company, is thrilled to be named in the top quartile of 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.  The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla. , Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UES, a national leading engineering and consulting company, is thrilled to be named in the top quartile of 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
  • "UES is honored to debut on the Inc. 5000 this year.
  • In all, this year's Inc. 5000 companies have added nearly 1.2 million jobs to the economy over the past three years.
  • Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022.

State, local leaders join CGI for grand opening of Onshore Delivery Center in Knoxville, Tennessee

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) executives today were joined by state and local leaders in Knoxville, Tennessee, to celebrate the grand opening of its newest U.S. onshore delivery center, an expansion of its Knoxville presence that meets the growing demand for IT services, creates a new hub for the area's growing tech community, and expands a dynamic ecosystem for the delivery of innovative IT services and solutions to government and commercial clients in Tennessee, across the country and around the world.

Key Points: 
  • By 2026, CGI plans to create 300 high quality jobs that will help support the growing client digital transformation demand.
  • "I applaud CGI for collaborating with the University of Tennessee and regional entrepreneurship partners to promote workforce development opportunities and build the talent pipeline that will support the work being done at this onshore delivery center."
  • As part of its onshore delivery strategy, CGI continually assesses U.S. locations that offer access to a quality workforce, strong economics and partnerships with state and local governments, academia, and industry.
  • CGI also supports regional workforce development and tech entrepreneurship through partnerships with the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, innov865 Alliance, TechStars and the Knoxville Technology Council.

Piedmont Lithium’s Tennessee Project Receives Final Permit Required to Advance to Construction

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), announced today that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued a Conditional Major Non-Title V Construction and Air Permit (“Air Permit”) for the Company’s proposed Tennessee Lithium project in McMinn County, Tennessee.

Key Points: 
  • Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), announced today that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued a Conditional Major Non-Title V Construction and Air Permit (“Air Permit”) for the Company’s proposed Tennessee Lithium project in McMinn County, Tennessee.
  • With receipt of the Air Permit for the planned 30,000 metric ton per year (“tpy”) lithium hydroxide manufacturing plant, Piedmont Lithium now holds all the material permits required to begin construction at Tennessee Lithium.
  • “Tennessee Lithium is uniquely positioned in America’s emerging Battery Belt to supply the domestic market with crucial, made-in-America lithium resources,” said Phillips.
  • In October 2022, Tennessee Lithium was selected by the United States Department of Energy to receive a $141.7 million grant to support the construction of the project.

Omni Family of Services Receives TN Department of Children's Services ACEs Innovation Grant

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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This partnership has been selected as the recipient of a four-year Tennessee Department of Children's Services ACEs Innovation Grant, funded by the Tennessee State Legislature, beginning July 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership has been selected as the recipient of a four-year Tennessee Department of Children's Services ACEs Innovation Grant, funded by the Tennessee State Legislature, beginning July 1, 2023.
  • Over four years, Omni Family of Services staff will receive training and consultation to identify and research best practices in service delivery.
  • In partnership with Omni Family of Services, Omni Family Institute will manage the project's implementation.
  • With a focus on driving innovation to child welfare and behavioral health, Omni Family Institute delivers evidence-based models and training.

Vanderbilt University Conducts Groundbreaking Study to Uncover Cause of Phantom Traffic Jams

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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The research uses data captured by Axis Communications video cameras from this real-world freeway environment in order to understand traffic congestion patterns and vehicle behavior.

Key Points: 
  • The research uses data captured by Axis Communications video cameras from this real-world freeway environment in order to understand traffic congestion patterns and vehicle behavior.
  • This data is captured anonymously, using AI trajectory algorithms specially develop by Vanderbilt University.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “It’s not your traditional use of video cameras,” states Dr. Will Barbour, Research Scientist at Vanderbilt University focusing on the I-24 MOTION project.
  • With an unprecedented level of detail into freeway traffic patterns, this research will be used to understand how and why phantom traffic jams, or stop-and-go traffic with no obvious cause, occur.

UES Named No. 1 on Zweig Hot Firm List for Third Consecutive Year

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UES, a national leading engineering and consulting company, is proud to announce it has been recognized as #1 on the Zweig Group's recently released 2023 Hot Firm List. The awards program ranks the 100 fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms in the United States and Canada based on both dollar and percentage revenue growth rate over a three-year period. These firms have outperformed the economy and competitors to become industry leaders, according to Zweig Group. UES entered the top 10 at number one in 2021 and maintained that position in 2022 and 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Fastest-Growing Engineering and Consulting Firm Sees Huge Growth in Revenue, Projects, and Size
    ORLANDO, Fla., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UES , a national leading engineering and consulting company, is proud to announce it has been recognized as #1 on the Zweig Group's recently released 2023 Hot Firm List .
  • These firms have outperformed the economy and competitors to become industry leaders, according to Zweig Group.
  • UES entered the top 10 at number one in 2021 and maintained that position in 2022 and 2023.
  • "UES is honored to be recognized as the top firm on the prestigious Zweig Hot Firm List again this year.

WIN Learning partners with the State of Tennessee to certify students as career-ready

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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WIN's assessments help students understand the value of core skills by applying them to workplace situations.

Key Points: 
  • WIN's assessments help students understand the value of core skills by applying them to workplace situations.
  • WIN Learning, a national leading developer of career-readiness solutions, was awarded this opportunity by the Tennessee Department of Education to certify that students in local districts and public charter schools are career-ready.
  • "WIN's assessments help students understand the value of these core skills by applying them to workplace situations," said Teresa Chasteen-Dunn, founder and CEO of WIN Learning.
  • The WIN assessments go beyond concept knowledge and measure students' ability to apply the foundational workplace skills required across all occupations and industries.

Eco-Fashion Pioneer Jeff Garner Gains Support From The Redford Center for Sustainable Fashion Documentary

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Knoxville, TENN, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Redford Center announced it will provide fiscal sponsorship for a sustainable fashion documentary produced by Prophetik designer and eco-fashion pioneer Jeff Garner with the Knoxville-based agency Designsensory and production partner PopFizz.

Key Points: 
  • Knoxville, TENN, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Redford Center announced it will provide fiscal sponsorship for a sustainable fashion documentary produced by Prophetik designer and eco-fashion pioneer Jeff Garner with the Knoxville-based agency Designsensory and production partner PopFizz.
  • The Redford Center is a nonprofit organization in the United States that is committed exclusively to producing environmental impact films.
  • The Redford Center leverages the power of media to captivate audiences with compelling narratives that inspire them to take action in support of the environment.
  • The team will continue to shape the project over the next 12 months, with support from donors through The Redford Center.