Responsibility

The Wills Group Releases FY2023 Community Engagement Report Announcing More Than $1 Million in Grants and Investments

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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The Wills Group released their seventh annual Community Engagement Report today, announcing more than $1 million in total grants and investments to local nonprofits and organizations across the Mid-Atlantic region.

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  • The Wills Group released their seventh annual Community Engagement Report today, announcing more than $1 million in total grants and investments to local nonprofits and organizations across the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Wills Group also shared in this year’s Community Engagement Report that it was recognized for its 2023 community engagement work by the Washington Business Journal, earning the Corporate Philanthropy in the Midsize Companies by Giving in Greater D.C. category for the third consecutive year.
  • The Wills Group invested over $150,000 in local communities throughout Virginia in 2023.
  • Other Wills Group 2023 community engagement achievements celebrated include:
    To read the Wills Group’s 2023 Community Engagement Report, visit: willsgroup.com/2023-community-engagement-report .

365 Connect Continues to Lead Multifamily Industry in Digital Compliance with Anthem Award for Responsible Technology

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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This prestigious award recognizes 365 Connect's dedication to providing compliant ADA accessible websites, leasing platforms, and service portals to the rental housing industry.

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  • This prestigious award recognizes 365 Connect's dedication to providing compliant ADA accessible websites, leasing platforms, and service portals to the rental housing industry.
  • Anthem Award winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive social impact award program in the world.
  • The Anthem Award celebrates purpose and mission-driven work from people, companies, and organizations worldwide.
  • This year's Anthem Awards will be given in categories from health to human and civil rights, to environment, responsible technology, and climate.

Kerrigan Advisors Represents RRR Automotive Group in Sale to Group 1 Automotive

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Finance, Automotive, Consulting, Professional Services, General Automotive, Business, Group 1 Automotive, Toyota, Investment, Sale, GDP, Responsibility, PLLC, GPI, Kerrigan, Capital Plaza, Mid-Atlantic (United States), Kia, Environment, Cryptocurrency

Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented College Park, Maryland-based RRR Automotive Group in the sale of its five new car dealerships, including the #1 and #2 volume Honda dealerships in the state of Maryland, to Houston, Texas-based Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI).

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  • Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented College Park, Maryland-based RRR Automotive Group in the sale of its five new car dealerships, including the #1 and #2 volume Honda dealerships in the state of Maryland, to Houston, Texas-based Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI).
  • This transaction underscores Kerrigan Advisors’ industry-leading track record selling the most valuable auto retailers nationwide and marks the 50th franchise sale in the region completed by the firm since 2020.
  • RRR Automotive Group, founded by Dick Patterson and Robert Hisaoka in the 1990s, is one of the most valuable import groups in the Mid-Atlantic.
  • RRR Automotive Group has served its community for over 27 years through its guiding principles - Reliable, Responsible and Respectful.

Billington CyberSecurity to Host 1st State and Local Cyber Summit in Wake of Serious Cyber Attacks on State and Local Governments

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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The inaugural Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit will be held on March 19-20, 2024 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC as well as virtually.

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  • The inaugural Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit will be held on March 19-20, 2024 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC as well as virtually.
  • The two-day summit will convene the senior-most cyber leaders who will discuss cybersecurity issues and solutions for government entities at the state and local level.
  • “Keeping our nation safe from cyber criminals also means keeping state and local governments safe from these bad actors,” explained Thomas K. Billington, CEO and Founder, Billington CyberSecurity , a leading cyber education company for executives founded in 2010.
  • Presented by a variety of sponsors, led by: CISCO, Amazon Web Services, NightDragon, Carahsoft Technology Corp., Anomali, CompTIA, Presidio, and Sailpoint.

ICYMI: Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra Guest on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” to Discuss JUST 100 Ranking

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Joining us right now is Pedro Azagra, the CEO.

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  • Joining us right now is Pedro Azagra, the CEO.
  • We were 224 in the list a few years ago, now we are number 12 and also we are the number one utility.
  • Pedro Azagra: As you know, there are many ways of helping renewables development and in different countries there are different approaches.
  • We actually put more than nine billion with both renewables and networks off additional investments for the years to come.

Anglo American’s Barro Alto, Minas-Rio operations in Brazil audited against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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SEATTLE, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the results of independent audits of Anglo American’s Barro Alto nickel and Minas-Rio iron ore operations against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the results of independent audits of Anglo American’s Barro Alto nickel and Minas-Rio iron ore operations against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.
  • The mines achieved IRMA 75 when two independent audit firms measured their performance on concrete social and environmental impact criteria.
  • Barro Alto and Minas-Rio join 17 other industrial-scale mines worldwide that are independently assessing against the IRMA Standard .
  • The full audit reports are available in the Barro Alto and Minas-Rio audit pages at on the IRMA website .

Chemours Recognizes its 2023 Responsible Supplier Awards Recipients

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, today announced the winners of its 2023 Responsible Supplier Awards.

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  • The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, today announced the winners of its 2023 Responsible Supplier Awards.
  • Chemours’ annual Responsible Supplier Award acknowledges the companies that have distinguished themselves by driving quality, innovation, and sustainability improvements across Chemours’ supply chain.
  • Four Responsible Supplier Awards were issued for the 2023 year.
  • Selected from among more than 9,000 suppliers around the world, the winners of the 2023 Chemours’ Responsible Supplier Awards are: Nobian (Star Supplier category), Landstar System Inc. (Logistics category), Polimade SA DE CV (Indirect Materials category), and Perstorp Holding AB (Direct Materials category).

Meati Foods Appoints Former Patagonia, Wild Idea Executive Phil Graves as CFO

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Meati Foods , creator of cutlets and steaks made from the company's proprietary MushroomRoot™, today announced that it has appointed Phil Graves as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

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  • Meati Foods , creator of cutlets and steaks made from the company's proprietary MushroomRoot™, today announced that it has appointed Phil Graves as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
  • Graves will oversee the capital expenditures needed for Meati’s continued omnichannel expansion, leveraging his experience in helping enterprises deliver positive environmental and social impact alongside profit.
  • “Phil understands how to drive a purpose-driven enterprise that also delivers on profit, and this ingenuity is invaluable for short-term successes and our long-term mission,” said Tyler Huggins, CEO and co-founder of Meati Foods.
  • He joins Meati from Wild Idea Buffalo Co., where he served as the CEO for nearly two years and helped expand the company’s footprint and mission of environmental regeneration and food system sustainability.

MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Already a popular spot since opening last November, the Place Loto-Québec skating rink at the Esplanade Tranquille will get even cooler during MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE, thanks to free activities and entertainment that are definitely worth checking out, including Brille!

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  • Already a popular spot since opening last November, the Place Loto-Québec skating rink at the Esplanade Tranquille will get even cooler during MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE, thanks to free activities and entertainment that are definitely worth checking out, including Brille!
  • The entire outdoor site comes alive during MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE.
  • MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE is THE Spring Break destination.
  • MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE is committed to reducing its ecological footprint and offering greater accessibility.

Seattle Business Magazine Ranks CloudMoyo in Top 100 Companies to Work For 2023 – Five Years Running

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Friday, February 2, 2024
Technology, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Transportation, Data Analytics, Other Retail, Travel, Other Manufacturing, Other Philanthropy, Engineering, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Software, Retail, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Artificial Intelligence, Partnership, Azure, COVID-19, Openness, Intelligence, Family, AI, Litespeed, Community, Transport, Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, Tree, SME, Microsoft Power BI, Workforce, OpenAI, CAF, Partner, Fortune 1000, Pacific Northwest, Education, Fortune 500, Student, Business, Organization, Management

Leading digital engineering firm, CloudMoyo , has once again ranked in Seattle Business Magazine’s Top 100 Companies to Work For 2023.

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  • Leading digital engineering firm, CloudMoyo , has once again ranked in Seattle Business Magazine’s Top 100 Companies to Work For 2023.
  • CloudMoyo serves numerous Fortune 500 companies, building tailor-made solutions that have earned them a Net Promoter Score of 73.
  • The annual 100 Best Companies to Work For (currently in its 34th year) was created by Seattle Business Magazine and its partner, Best Companies Group.
  • CloudMoyo is also recognized by Seattle Business Magazine as a “Top Company to Work For” ranking in the top 15 for the fifth consecutive year in 2023.