National Society of Black Engineers

LP Building Solutions Pledges Support to Veteran Hiring Initiative

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, pledged to support veteran hiring initiatives, including a new partnership with the Manufacturing Institute's Heroes MAKE America program. This initiative provides certifications and career readiness training to prepare transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard members, reservists and military spouses for rewarding careers in manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, pledged to support veteran hiring initiatives, including a new partnership with the Manufacturing Institute's Heroes MAKE America program.
  • To extend employment opportunities in support of our military families who have given so much for us is truly an honor."
  • We appreciate LP Building Solutions' generous investment to this life-changing program and support of our nation's veterans and their families."
  • To fulfill these goals, LP has long supported the hiring of veterans, building a supportive workplace, and offering comprehensive benefits to enhance their well-being.

Genesis Bank Hires Head of Community Impact

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Genesis Bank (“Genesis” or the “Bank”), announced today that Amilcar “Amil” Aaron has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President, Head of Community Impact, and is responsible for leading the Genesis Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship (“GBIE”), the Genesis for Good Foundation, as well as the Bank’s overall efforts to positively impact all of the Bank’s constituents, including its clients, employees, and the community at large.

Key Points: 
  • Genesis Bank (“Genesis” or the “Bank”), announced today that Amilcar “Amil” Aaron has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President, Head of Community Impact, and is responsible for leading the Genesis Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship (“GBIE”), the Genesis for Good Foundation, as well as the Bank’s overall efforts to positively impact all of the Bank’s constituents, including its clients, employees, and the community at large.
  • Stephen H. Gordon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Genesis Bank, stated, “On behalf of the entire Genesis team, we are honored and thrilled to have Amil join us in this very important role as Head of Community Impact.
  • Together, we will redefine opportunity and empower dreams.”
    Mr. Aaron joins Genesis Bank from Synergies Group, where he was a Managing Partner with over 15 years of cross-functional experience producing flagship events, community engagement programs, DEI initiatives, and partnerships that engage diverse audiences and create financial value.
  • Through his extensive DEI experience, Mr. Aaron is frequently called upon to advise organizations on equity strategies and best practices.

NV5 Awards 2023 National Society of Black Engineers Scholarships

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, today announced the winners of the 2023 NV5 National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) scholarship awards.

Key Points: 
  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, today announced the winners of the 2023 NV5 National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) scholarship awards.
  • The ten scholarship awards are part of NV5’s five-year $275,000 commitment to NSBE.
  • These award winners embody the NSBE mission “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”
    “We continue to be impressed with the quality of applicants that we receive for the annual NV5 National Society of Black Engineers scholarship program, and we look forward to our ongoing NSBE partnership,” said Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE, Chief Diversity Officer for NV5.
  • The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is one of the largest student-governed organizations in the United States.

LP Building Solutions Establishes Scholarships With the National Society of Black Engineers and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers to Attract Greater Diversity Into Industry

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced the establishment of college scholarships to attract greater diversity into the manufacturing industry and foster a more inclusive and representative workforce.

Key Points: 
  • LP partnered with SHPE: Leading Hispanics in STEM (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) and the National Society of Black Engineers to establish the scholarships for 2023–2024 academic year.
  • "Engagement with students can introduce them to our industry and help them develop the skills toward long, rewarding careers.
  • I am proud to be part of an organization that puts words into action to foster diversity in future generations of engineers."
  • This is not the first time LP has supported the National Society of Black Engineers, following a 2022 donation.

TMCF Supports Alpha Phi Alpha’s Decision to Pull Its Convention from Florida

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Thurgood Marshall would be proud of his fraternity brothers, Alpha Phi Alpha.

Key Points: 
  • Thurgood Marshall would be proud of his fraternity brothers, Alpha Phi Alpha.
  • The decision to cancel the convention should spark discussions about the underlying message behind the move.
  • Pass it on.” That’s what Alpha Phi Alpha did as an organization, and it aligns with Justice Marshall’s legacy.
  • Alpha Phi Alpha was one of many organizations to make a significant statement.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Announces New 2023 Grants to Support Student Success in STEM Fields

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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"UC Merced and UMBC are models for our nation. Both schools have resolved to ensure that all students -- especially students from underrepresented backgrounds -- are set up to succeed from day one in rigorous STEM classes," said Seppy Basili, executive director of the Cooke Foundation. "In advancement of our mission to help exceptional students reach their fullest potential, we are honored to support the work of these important institutions."

Key Points: 
  • UC Merced was awarded the 2021 Seal of Excelencia, which recognizes universities that demonstrate a robust enrollment, retention, financial support, and representation of Latinx/Latiné students.
  • These grants are part of a $7 million commitment to supporting underrepresented student success in STEM fields.
  • For more than 20 years, the Cooke Foundation has dedicated its mission to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need.
  • The Foundation has also provided $131 million in grants to organizations that serve such students.

Arcadis appoints Lisa Stone as Global Strategic DEIB Director for Resilience business and the Americas

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, has named Lisa Stone Global Strategic Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Director for its Resilience Global Business Area and the Americas.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, has named Lisa Stone Global Strategic Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Director for its Resilience Global Business Area and the Americas.
  • In this role, Stone will help drive diverse, equitable and inclusive employee experiences through the implementation of the firm's global DEIB strategic framework, priorities and programs, continuing the company's work in creating a culture of belonging for its employees.
  • Lisa Stone, Global Strategic Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Director, Resilience and the Americas said: "The research is clear that diversity of people - and of thought - delivers benefits to companies, organizational culture, clients and projects.
  • Nana Berchie, Global People Director—Diversity, Belonging & Human Rights said:
    "Lisa brings a tremendous amount of experience and commitment in the DEI&B and human rights space.

CACI Reports Results for Its Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Revenues in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 increased 10 percent year-over-year, driven entirely by organic growth.

Key Points: 
  • Revenues in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 increased 10 percent year-over-year, driven entirely by organic growth.
  • Contract awards in the third quarter totaled $1.1 billion, with approximately 50 percent for new business to CACI.
  • CACI was awarded Top Workplace USA 2023 by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC for the third consecutive year.
  • The table below summarizes our fiscal year 2023 guidance and represents our views as of April 26, 2023.

mHUB to Transform Illinois' Advanced Manufacturing Competitiveness with Expansion into New $50M Innovation and Commercialization Center

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, manufacturing and hardtech innovation center, mHUB, announces the $50M acquisition and build-out of a historic manufacturing facility within Chicago's Kinzie Industrial Corridor on the city's Near West Side. The building is located within a designated Opportunity Zone and planned manufacturing district on a 2-acre site that will increase mHUB's prototyping and testing facilities and office and convening spaces to become the largest independent manufacturing innovation center in the country.

Key Points: 
  • Collaboration between startups, industry, and investors has accelerated the commercialization of early-stage physical products in areas such as advanced and sustainable manufacturing, climate and energy tech, medical devices, and more.
  • The organization has strong ties to the Midwest regions' universities and research institutions as well as an established network of contract manufacturers.
  • The $50M building acquisition and renovation is part of public financing organized by mHUB to advance manufacturing and cleantech innovation in Illinois.
  • "It will create an anchor institution in Chicago to execute on its commitments leading the nation's reemergence and manufacturing legacy.

Arcadis appoints Lisa Stone as Global Strategic DEIB Director for Resilience business and the Americas

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Texas, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, has named Lisa Stone Global Strategic Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Director for its Resilience Global Business Area and the Americas.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Texas, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, has named Lisa Stone Global Strategic Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Director for its Resilience Global Business Area and the Americas.
  • In this role, Stone will help drive diverse, equitable and inclusive employee experiences through the implementation of the firm's global DEIB strategic framework, priorities and programs, continuing the company's work in creating a culture of belonging for its employees.
  • Lisa Stone, Global Strategic Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Director, Resilience and the Americas said: "The research is clear that diversity of people - and of thought - delivers benefits to companies, organizational culture, clients and projects.
  • Nana Berchie, Global People Director—Diversity, Belonging & Human Rights said:
    "Lisa brings a tremendous amount of experience and commitment in the DEI&B and human rights space.