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Northwestern Mutual invests nearly $3 million to help increase community access, inclusivity at prominent Milwaukee attractions

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading financial services company Northwestern Mutual announced nearly $3 million in grants to increase community access to Milwaukee's leading cultural destinations and attractions. The investment is being made through the company's Foundation, and will be used to provide residents and visitors equal and affordable access to the city's top attractions by meeting spatial, social and economic dimensions of inclusion.

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  • "Milwaukee is home to many iconic destinations and attractions that make our city a cultural hub for residents and visitors," said Steve Radke, president of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation.
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum: Northwestern Mutual's grant will support the museum's Community Access Days program, which will expand upon what was previously known as Northwestern Mutual Neighborhood Nights.
  • Discovery World: The company's donation will help to support education outreach and in-person field trips for more than 2,000 Milwaukee students.
  • Zoological Society of Milwaukee: Access MKE Zoo will build on a pilot program that was supported by Northwestern Mutual in 2022.

PPG, PPG Foundation invested $16.2 million in communities worldwide in 2022

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced that they invested $16.2 million in 2022, an increase of more than $2.5 million over 2021, to support more than 650 community partners and programs worldwide that are focused on advancing education and delivering community sustainability while encouraging PPG employee volunteerism.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced that they invested $16.2 million in 2022, an increase of more than $2.5 million over 2021, to support more than 650 community partners and programs worldwide that are focused on advancing education and delivering community sustainability while encouraging PPG employee volunteerism.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230215005215/en/
    PPG completed 87 COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® projects in 2022 in 25 countries.
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    Highlights of the 2022 community engagement commitments include:
    $9.1+ million to build the next generation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) leaders.
  • The PPG Foundation and Discovery World Museum in Milwaukee opened the PPG STEM Lab to engage young minds who aspire to be scientists, engineers, and innovators.

Students Take the Lead in Milwaukee School Choice Week Celebration

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A student-led showcase in Milwaukee next week will draw attention to K-12 options across the state and how the right school fit allows students to develop their passions and thrive.

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  • The celebration will feature student performances from Shoreland Lutheran High School, St. Anthony's Milwaukee, Eastbrook Academy, Trinity Lutheran Freistadt, Dance Academy of Mexico, and Ballet Folklorico Xanharati.
  • This event is planned to coincide with the celebration of National School Choice Week (Jan. 22-28, 2023), which will feature tens of thousands of school choice celebrations across all 50 states.
  • This is a celebration of all the hardwork and dedication of over 370 schools and 52,000 students statewide," said Nicholas Kelly, president of School Choice Wisconsin.
  • The Week is a project of the nonpartisan, nonpolitical National School Choice Awareness Foundation.

Northwestern Mutual Strengthens Milwaukee's Cultural Scene with Nearly $3 Million in Grants

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual is committed to helping the company's hometown of Milwaukee flourish as a great place to live, work and visit. Recently named as one of the best places to travel in 2023, Milwaukee and its cultural scene are on an upward trajectory. Today, Northwestern Mutual announced nearly $3 million in grants to help sustain Milwaukee's growth and support the city's leading destinations.

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  • Recently named as one of the best places to travel in 2023, Milwaukee and its cultural scene are on an upward trajectory.
  • Today, Northwestern Mutual announced nearly $3 millionin grants to help sustain Milwaukee's growth and support the city's leading destinations.
  • "Milwaukee is a great city, and Northwestern Mutual is proud to play a role in ensuring these culturally enriching experiences and organizations are here to stay."
  • 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.

Inspired to Lead Event Brings Milwaukee Area Leaders Together

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, May 19, 2022 PEARLS for Teen Girls, Inc., a development organization serving Milwaukee teen girls, will host their annual Inspired to Lead event at Discovery World from 5:30-7:30pm. Inspired to Lead is an intimate evening of conversation and inspiration that will be emceed by Deanna Singh, Social Entrepreneur and Author, and PEARLS Alumna and Educator, Uniqua Woodson.

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  • MILWAUKEE, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On Thursday, May 19, 2022 PEARLS for Teen Girls, Inc., a development organization serving Milwaukee teen girls, will host their annual Inspired to Lead event at Discovery World from 5:30-7:30pm.
  • Inspired to Lead is an intimate evening of conversation and inspirationthat will be emceed by Deanna Singh, Social Entrepreneur and Author, and PEARLS Alumna and Educator, Uniqua Woodson.
  • During the program, through their own 'Purple Table Talk' a group of PEARLS girls and alum will share powerful personal stories of sisterhood and the impact of peer-to-peer mentorship.
  • Our research-based curriculum helps girls break through generational poverty, racism, teen pregnancy, and low academic achievement in Milwaukee.

Univar Solutions Appoints Varun Laroyia as Independent Director

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Varun Laroyia as an independent director, effective February 8, 2022.

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  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Varun Laroyia as an independent director, effective February 8, 2022.
  • "With vast knowledge and business acumen, Varun will bring important insights to Univar Solutions' growing portfolio of market technologies and operational expertise to help deliver enhanced shareholder value."
  • Previously, Mr. Laroyia held various leadership positions at Gateway, Inc., General Electric and KPMG in Europe and the United States.
  • Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global commodity and specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers.

Univar Solutions Appoints Varun Laroyia as Independent Director

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Varun Laroyia as an independent director, effective February 8, 2022. Mr. Laroyia is the executive vice president and chief financial officer of LKQ Corporation, a position he has held since October 2017, and leads all financial activities including tax, treasury, audit and investor relations.

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  • Board expands size to 11; Varun Laroyia to serve on the Audit Committee
    DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Varun Laroyia as an independent director, effective February 8, 2022.
  • "With vast knowledge and business acumen, Varun will bring important insights to Univar Solutions' growing portfolio of market technologies and operational expertise to help deliver enhanced shareholder value."
  • Previously, Mr. Laroyia held various leadership positions at Gateway, Inc., General Electric and KPMG in Europe and the United States.
  • Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global commodity and specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers.

Kohl’s Donates $1.5 Million to Discovery World for STEM Education Access

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
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Kohls (NYSE: KSS) announced it will award a $1.5 million grant to Discovery World, over three years, to increase access to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for children and families in Milwaukees most vulnerable communities through Kohls Design It!

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  • Kohls (NYSE: KSS) announced it will award a $1.5 million grant to Discovery World, over three years, to increase access to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for children and families in Milwaukees most vulnerable communities through Kohls Design It!
  • We applaud the work Discovery World is doing in bringing hands-on, age-appropriate learning centered around design and creativity to kids in our community.
  • Discovery World will allocate Kohls funding to bring highly innovative STEM education to the fingertips of more local children and families through the following efforts:
    Free School Visits to Discovery World: Students from more than 250 qualifying local schools, with 50 percent or more of the student population living in poverty, will have the opportunity to visit Discovery World to participate in Kohls Design It!
  • Since 2010, Kohls and Kohls Cares have committed $7.5 million to Discovery World to launch and support the Kohls Design It!