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New SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard Now Available

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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I’m so proud to be at the ISA International Conference to celebrate the new SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard and thank all our partners for their contributions to get us to this point,” said Kathy Abusow, President and CEO, SFI.

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  • I’m so proud to be at the ISA International Conference to celebrate the new SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard and thank all our partners for their contributions to get us to this point,” said Kathy Abusow, President and CEO, SFI.
  • The new SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard will contribute to the resiliency and sustainability of communities, large and small, using trees and forests as natural solutions to improve community health and address the challenge of climate change.
  • ISA certification and qualification holders will be key subject matter experts for the organizations looking to achieve this new SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard.”
    The new SFI Standard is appropriate for organizations that own, manage, or are responsible for urban and community forests.
  • The SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard promotes sustainable urban and community forests based on 16 objectives.

Dr. Shawn Joseph Publishes Article Describing Challenges Black Superintendents Faced During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Dr. Joseph shared, "We lost a lot of Black superintendents during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Joseph shared, "We lost a lot of Black superintendents during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Dr. Joseph shared, "To protect the identities of the superintendents and districts used in this article, I created a composite profile.
  • Dr. Keisha Fleming represents the issues of multiple Black female superintendents who had challenges navigating the pandemic.
  • Dr. Joseph shared, "I hope this research opens a dialogue on the intersectionality issues Black female superintendents face, particularly in difficult times.

Urban Science: U.S. automotive dealer count remains stable, dealership throughput expected to rise to highest level since pandemic

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Dealership throughput – the number of vehicles a dealership sells – is projected to rise to 842 in 2023 (from 759 in 2022), which would be the highest throughput level the U.S. automotive retail network has seen since 2019, prior to the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

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  • Dealership throughput – the number of vehicles a dealership sells – is projected to rise to 842 in 2023 (from 759 in 2022), which would be the highest throughput level the U.S. automotive retail network has seen since 2019, prior to the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
  • According to the Urban Science midyear FAR, a record-high 99% of core-based statistical areas (CBSAs) in the U.S. had virtually no net change (+/- one store) in dealerships.
  • EV sales expected to exceed 1 million units, drive record market share; non-retail sales continue to lead the way.
  • Top five states by 2023 EV sales volume (as of July 1, 2023)

FHLBank San Francisco President and CEO Bazemore Lauds Plans For Increasing Black Homeownership, Credits NAREB For Its Leadership Role In Building Black Wealth

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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The new funding, which will also be matched with member contributions, will continue support of the agencies that provide both pre- and post-homeownership counseling.

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  • The new funding, which will also be matched with member contributions, will continue support of the agencies that provide both pre- and post-homeownership counseling.
  • Many FHLBank members originate loans and hold them in their portfolios, in addition to investing in mortgage-backed securities.
  • Bazemore said evidenced-based research is helping redress the systemic barriers that continue to limit homeownership opportunities for people of color.
  • “Our Racial Equity Accelerator proposes tangible solutions that use other data, including consistent, timely rent payments, to determine creditworthiness.,” she said.

Dr. Shawn Joseph Gives Tuition Scholarship to South Philadelphia High School Student

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Shawn Joseph, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Co-Director of the Urban Superintendent Academy at Howard University, and former superintendent of schools in Metro Nashville Public Schools, is providing a 4-year tuition scholarship to a student at South Philadelphia High School to attend Lincoln University.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Shawn Joseph, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Co-Director of the Urban Superintendent Academy at Howard University, and former superintendent of schools in Metro Nashville Public Schools, is providing a 4-year tuition scholarship to a student at South Philadelphia High School to attend Lincoln University.
  • Dr. Joseph shared, "In 1996, on the campus of Lincoln University, I decided to go into education as a result of an interaction with a student from South Philadelphia High School.
  • Last school year, I had the opportunity to support Dr. Tony Watlington's vision to accelerate learning in the School District of Philadelphia, so it felt right to give this scholarship at this time."
  • The scholarship will be administered by the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia.

Urban Science launches daily CPO lead-defection alerts, additional SalesAlert enhancements

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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DETROIT, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Science® today announced significant enhancements to its SalesAlert™ solution, introducing an industry first feature that delivers certified pre-owned (CPO) lead-defection alerts to franchise car dealers in the U.S., empowering them to identify sales lost to CPO vehicle purchases at same- and competitive-brand stores on a daily basis. Adding CPO alerts expands SalesAlert's best-in-class defection-notification capabilities by addressing a critical dealer blind spot in lead pursuit, and by empowering sellers to more effectively focus their time and marketing budgets on leads that are still in market.

Key Points: 
  • Adding CPO alerts expands SalesAlert's best-in-class defection-notification capabilities by addressing a critical dealer blind spot in lead pursuit, and by empowering sellers to more effectively focus their time and marketing budgets on leads that are still in market.
  • "Even better, through our latest enhancements, SalesAlert creates richer opportunities to identify – and reverse – defection trends that may not have been identified otherwise.
  • Beyond daily CPO defection alerts, Urban Science's SalesAlert enhancements deliver several new features developed to guide the company's dealer clients to business certainty in even the most ambiguous market conditions:
    QuickSights dashboard: provides valuable insights regarding critical lead-defection trends, including information about zip codes, salespeople, models and segments associated with sales lost to other stores.
  • Defection DNA: offers in-depth insights regarding potential reasons behind lead defections with a single click.

Urban Poling Inc.'s Activator® Poles Recognized as an "Ease of Use" Product for People with Arthritis by the Arthritis Foundation, Offering Prime Day 2023 Deal for Amazon Prime Customers

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Urban Poling Inc. is offering a special Prime Day 2023 deal on Activator® Poles to celebrate this recognition and provide Amazon Prime customers with exceptional savings.

Key Points: 
  • Urban Poling Inc. is offering a special Prime Day 2023 deal on Activator® Poles to celebrate this recognition and provide Amazon Prime customers with exceptional savings.
  • Urban Poling Inc.'s Activator® Poles have been specifically designed with features that make them an ideal choice for people with arthritis.
  • The Prime Day 2023 deal provides an excellent opportunity for Amazon Prime customers to experience the benefits of our Activator Poles at an incredible value."
  • Individuals are encouraged to join Amazon Prime to take advantage of the Prime Day deal on the Activator® Poles.

Passcreator by Fobi Partners with Wallet-Com to Deliver Smart Transportation Initiative for the City of Vélez-Málaga

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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In collaboration with Spanish digital wallet agency, Wallet-Com, Fobi will earn revenue from the deal with Vélez-Málaga through a one-time set-up fee as well as fees per active pass.

Key Points: 
  • In collaboration with Spanish digital wallet agency, Wallet-Com, Fobi will earn revenue from the deal with Vélez-Málaga through a one-time set-up fee as well as fees per active pass.
  • Each bus pass indicates the number of trips available, which automatically updates with each trip made.
  • With significant wallet pass success in Europe, Passcreator is now tapping into Spanish-speaking markets through its partnership with mobile wallet agency, Wallet-Com.
  • To download the Fobi Investor Experience Wallet Pass to get enhanced access to investor information about Fobi, please visit our Investor Experience page .

AllCampus Announces the Appointment of David Urban to Advisory Council

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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CHICAGO, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AllCampus, a leading higher education services provider partnering with top-ranked institutions to make higher education more affordable, accessible and equitable, today announced the addition of David Urban, Dean Emeritus of the Jennings A. Jones College of Business, Middle Tennessee State University to its advisory council.

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  • David brings extensive experience as an academic administrator to the AllCampus advisory council.
  • "David has an impressive record of enacting change at the university level," said Joe Diamond, CEO at AllCampus.
  • "We're very excited to welcome David to our growing advisory council and are looking forward to leveraging his deep expertise in the education space."
  • For more information on AllCampus' advisory council and its members, please visit: https://www.allcampus.com/about-all-campus/advisory-council/ .

GEICO Honors Six Service Members with Military Service Awards for Their Distinguished Leadership and Community Engagement

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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GEICO honored six members of the U.S. military with its 2022 GEICO Military Service Awards.

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  • GEICO honored six members of the U.S. military with its 2022 GEICO Military Service Awards.
  • This award recognizes service members for leadership and mission accomplishments that set them apart from their peers, as well as volunteer activities and contributions that enrich their communities.
  • "Members of the military were among some of our very first GEICO customers," said Lona Montgomery, Head of Agency Operations.
  • The GEICO Military Service Awards have recognized members of the U.S. military for their contributions since 1988.