Heinz Endowments

Eos Energy Enterprises Announces ‘Project AMAZE,’ a $500M Program to Address Long-Duration Energy Storage Demand

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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TURTLE CREEK, Pa., Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE), a leading provider of safe, scalable, efficient, and sustainable zinc-powered long-duration stationary energy storage systems, today announced Project AMAZE —American Made Zinc Energy, a $500 million planned expansion and a significant milestone to build 8 GWh of clean energy storage production capacity.

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  • Project AMAZE — American Made Zinc Energy, is a $500 million expansion program designed to scale annual production to 8 GWh storage capacity by 2026 to meet the demand for Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES).
  • Eos recently announced a partnership with Wisconsin-based ACRO Automation Systems to design, develop, and implement its first state-of-the-art high-output manufacturing line.
  • Project AMAZE supports Eos' strategy to address increased long-duration energy storage demand driven by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) implementation, using its Eos Z3™ energy storage system.
  • The Eos Z3™ battery contains predominately American components and is specifically designed for mass production and meeting low-cost, long-duration, grid-scale stationary energy storage needs.

Closure of Pittsburgh Coal-Processing Plant Tied to Local Health Gains

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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These in turn were linked to near-instant decreases in local heart-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations for cardiovascular diseases, a new study shows.

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  • These in turn were linked to near-instant decreases in local heart-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations for cardiovascular diseases, a new study shows.
  • The impact of the closure persisted through at least December 2018, the last month for which data were analyzed.
  • Before closing under community pressure, the plant had incurred millions of dollars in government fines for air and water pollution.
  • Analyses of state health records showed that average weekly visits to the local emergency departments for heart-related problems decreased by 42% immediately after the shutdown.

Chris DeCardy Named President of The Heinz Endowments

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris DeCardy was today named the new President of The Heinz Endowments. Mr. DeCardy, 56, a former senior executive with major U.S. foundations, currently is a consultant serving foundations and nonprofit organizations and will move to Pittsburgh from Menlo Park, California where he lives with his family.

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  • Former senior executive with major U.S. foundations appointed after national search
    PITTSBURGH, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris DeCardy was today named the new President of The Heinz Endowments.
  • Chris DeCardy, 56, was today named the new President of The Heinz Endowments based In Pittsburgh.
  • "We are delighted to appoint Chris to lead the Endowments and to continue to advance our philanthropic mission at this challenging and most critical time for our community," said Endowments Board Chairman, André Heinz.
  • Commenting on his appointment, Mr. DeCardy said: "I have long admired the extraordinary work of The Heinz Endowments' Board and staff in close partnership with the community.

Boards of Hershey Trust Company and Milton Hershey School Elect Three New Directors and Managers

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Trust Company (HTC) Board of Directors and the Milton Hershey School (MHS) Board of Managers announced today the recent election of three new Directors/Managers: Michelle Figlar, Harold Singleton III and Jason Wolfe.

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  • HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Trust Company (HTC) Board of Directors and the Milton Hershey School (MHS) Board of Managers announced today the recent election of three new Directors/Managers: Michelle Figlar, Harold Singleton III and Jason Wolfe.
  • Harold has spent his career leading teams that managed multibillion-dollar investment portfolios and will be immediately helpful in overseeing the management of the Milton Hershey School Trust.
  • Jason brings the unique perspective of an MHS graduate and vast experience as a successful entrepreneur," Koken added.
  • "We look forward to bringing these new talents onto our Boards as we continue to grow Milton Hershey School and Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, while continuing the prudent management of the Milton Hershey School Trust," said Koken.

The Advanced Leadership Institute Announces the Second Cohort of the Emerging Leaders Program

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) is pleased to announce an impressive roster of professional Black talent for its second year of the Emerging Leaders Program.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) is pleased to announce an impressive roster of professional Black talent for its second year of the Emerging Leaders Program.
  • The Emerging Leaders Program compliments TALI's flagship program, the Executive Leadership Academylaunched in 2019.
  • "As TALI enters the 2022-2023 programming year, we are excited to usher in a new Emerging Leaders Program cohort full of talented Black leaders.
  • The Emerging Leaders Program promotes diverse talent at earlier career stages by preparing and positioning Black professionals for higher levels of leadership responsibility.

TALI Adds Three New Distinguished Board Members; Lara Washington Appointed Board Chair

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Before joining the TALI board, he previously served as an executive mentor for TALI's Executive Leadership Academy for four years.

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  • Before joining the TALI board, he previously served as an executive mentor for TALI's Executive Leadership Academy for four years.
  • Her corporate background, coupled with her insider experience as a TALI alum, will bring new insights to the TALI board.
  • TALI also announces that Lara Washington, President and CEO of Allegheny Housing Rehabilitation Corporation, has been appointed as the new Board Chair.
  • Washington has been involved with TALI since it first started, serving as an advisory board member, TALI board member and Assistant Treasurer, and co-chairing the governance committee.

Twenty-Four Rising Black Professionals Step Forward: TALI Celebrates Graduates of Its New "Emerging Leaders Program"

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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The Emerging Leaders Program provides critical support for high-potential Black leaders of tomorrow and is designed to help prepare them for advancement.

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  • The Emerging Leaders Program provides critical support for high-potential Black leaders of tomorrow and is designed to help prepare them for advancement.
  • Twenty-Four ELP graduates commemorated a transformative step in their professional journey by completing the program.
  • Celebrating alongside the graduates were Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Keynote Speaker Marsha Jones (TALI Board Chair and Executive Vice President/Diversity and Inclusion Executive of PNC).
  • "The 2022 Emerging Leaders Program graduates represent TALI's commitment to support and cultivate the next generation of Black leaders," states Evan Frazier (President & CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute).

The Advanced Leadership Institute secures premium downtown office location thanks to generous support from BNY Mellon

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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The office is located inside One BNY Mellon Center and underwritten by BNY Mellon.

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  • The office is located inside One BNY Mellon Center and underwritten by BNY Mellon.
  • "We are extremely thankful to BNY Mellon for their ongoing commitment and for believing in the vision of The Advanced Leadership Institute.
  • Opening the new office space will anchor our presence as we continue to grow regionally and build nationally," says Evan Frazier, President and CEOof The Advanced Leadership Institute.
  • The mission of The Advanced Leadership Institute is to cultivate Black executive leadership to strengthen companies, institutions, and communities.

The Advanced Leadership Institute Announces the 2022 Cohort of the Executive Leadership Academy

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Friday, January 28, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University will officially kick off the 2022 cohort of the Executive Leadership Academy.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University will officially kick off the 2022 cohort of the Executive Leadership Academy.
  • This virtual event will feature Keynote Speaker Kevin Walker, President and Chief Executive Officer, Duquesne Light Holdings and Duquesne Light Company.
  • Each year, experienced Black leaders are selected to participate in the Executive Leadership Academy, a 7-month, world-class executive education program through TALI and Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business.
  • Marsha Jones, The Advanced Leadership Institute Board Chair and Executive Vice President/Diversity and Inclusion Executive of PNC
    The mission of The Advanced Leadership Institute is to cultivate Black executive leadership to strengthen companies, institutions, and communities.

PENNSYLVANIA BACK TO BUSINESS CAMPAIGN HOSTS BIPARTISAN FIRESIDE CHAT ON PA ELECTION REFORM AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pennsylvania Back to Business Campaign is hosting the Bipartisan Fireside Chat: PA Election Reform and Economic Recovery featuring State Representative Jared Solomon (D-202) and State Representative Jesse Topper (R-78).

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pennsylvania Back to Business Campaign is hosting the Bipartisan Fireside Chat: PA Election Reform and Economic Recovery featuring State Representative Jared Solomon (D-202) and State Representative Jesse Topper (R-78).
  • A group of industry and non-profit leaders came together to create the PA Back to Business Campaign to address two challenges affecting businesses in Pennsylvania.
  • The Getting Back to Business PA initiative urges legislators to prioritize economic recovery of our state's businesses and residents.
  • Topics:Economic Recovery, Election Reform, COVID-19 pandemic impact on PA businesses, Non-partisan dialogue, and Voting Laws.