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U.S. Army 4-Star General (Ret.) Michael X. Garrett Appointed to Nano Dimension’s Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Waltham, Mass., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM) (“Nano Dimension” or the “Company”), a leading supplier of Additively Manufactured Electronics and multi-dimensional polymer, metal & ceramic Additive Manufacturing 3D printers, today announced that 4-Star General (Ret.) Michael X. Garrett has been appointed as a member of its Board of Directors, effective as of October 15th, 2023. General Garrett is a retired United States Army four-star general with nearly 40 years of service, most recently serving as Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command (“FORSCOM”), the largest command in the U.S. Army, from March 2019 until his retirement in July 2022.

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  • Michael X. Garrett has been appointed as a member of its Board of Directors, effective as of October 15th, 2023.
  • General Garrett is a retired United States Army four-star general with nearly 40 years of service, most recently serving as Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command (“FORSCOM”), the largest command in the U.S. Army, from March 2019 until his retirement in July 2022.
  • General Garrett’s 38-year active military career culminated in three years commanding U.S. Army Forces Command and its 750,000 combat and support personnel across the United States, from 2019-2022.
  • Dr. Nissan-Cohen Chairman, and Yoav Stern, CEO issued a joint statement: “We are honored to add General Garrett to our Board.

Empowering Illinois Communities: Solstice and The Housing Authority of Cook County Collaborate to Expand Renewable Energy Access

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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With over 2,100 income-based housing units and rental assistance services for 13,000 families, the Housing Authority of Cook County is the second largest public housing authority in Illinois.

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  • With over 2,100 income-based housing units and rental assistance services for 13,000 families, the Housing Authority of Cook County is the second largest public housing authority in Illinois.
  • Solstice will provide bilingual community solar education and enrollment events to residents, enabling them to access clean, renewable energy at reduced costs.
  • "The collaboration between Solstice and The Housing Authority of Cook County to expand renewable energy access is a testament to the positive change that can be achieved when organizations come together with a shared mission.
  • The Housing Authority of Cook County is one of the many government agencies that Solstice has worked with this year.

Governor signs Pappas' historic property tax reform law cutting the interest on late taxes from 18 percent to 9 percent

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law historic reforms to fix long-standing racial inequities and abuses in the state's property tax system spotlighted in two studies issued last year by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas.

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  • J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law historic reforms to fix long-standing racial inequities and abuses in the state's property tax system spotlighted in two studies issued last year by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas.
  • Pappas' property tax equity legislation will help Cook County property owners who fall behind on their taxes by slashing in half interest rates on late payments — from 18% to 9% per year.
  • The reduction will save homeowners and businesses $25 million to $35 million a year, with most savings realized in Black and Latino communities.
  • "We expect this law will rebalance the property tax system in favor of residents and local governments.

United Way of Metro Chicago and Cook County's "Transforming Places" Partnership Expands Equitable Investment in the Southland

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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PARK FOREST, Ill., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Way of Metro Chicago, in partnership with Cook County and with support from the Nicor Gas Foundation, has announced the expansion of its Neighborhood Network Initiative in Ford Heights/Chicago Heights, Harvey and Park Forest/Richton Park, plus an increased investment in the existing Blue Island/Robbins Neighborhood Network. Over the next three years, the Neighborhood Network coalitions will develop and implement visions to improve the quality of life for residents that have faced systemic disinvestment in their communities.

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  • "This partnership is more than an expansion of our Neighborhood Network Initiative in suburban Cook County.
  • "United Way of Metro Chicago is thrilled to be a part of this cross-sector partnership with Cook County, Nicor Gas and our nonprofit agency partners to support resident-led transformation in the Southland."
  • The expansion of United Way's Neighborhood Network Initiative is supported by Cook County, as part of their $15 million investment in the Transforming Places Program.
  • "The Nicor Gas Foundation is honored to join United Way of Metro Chicago, Cook County and our community partners on this transformative investment in the Southland," said Nicor Gas President and CEO Wendell Dallas.

Forward Party Calls for Representative Leadership for Cook County Board

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forward Party, a new national political party building around the country and in Illinois, issued the following statement from its national co-chair, Andrew Yang - and state chair, James Young regarding the upcoming selection of Brandon Johnson's Cook County Board replacement.

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  • Race to fill Johnson's seat should reflect community, Andrew Yang says
    CHICAGO, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forward Party, a new national political party building around the country and in Illinois, issued the following statement from its national co-chair, Andrew Yang - and state chair, James Young regarding the upcoming selection of Brandon Johnson's Cook County Board replacement.
  • "One of the core values of the Forward Party is a vibrant democracy - one that is representative and responsive to the people and communities it is designed to serve.
  • It's time for something new in Cook County, and in our nation - and the Forward Party is committed to helping bring it about."
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    For more information about the Forward Party, please read through our Prospectus and Q2 Fact Sheet .

CHICAGO REGION NAMED TOP METRO IN THE U.S. FOR BUSINESS, 10TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- World Business Chicago, the city's economic development agency, announces that Site Selection Magazine has named the Chicago region the Top Metro in the U.S. for corporate relocation and site selection, for the tenth consecutive year.

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  • — Site Selection managing editor, Adam Brun
    CHICAGO, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- World Business Chicago, the city's economic development agency, announces that Site Selection Magazine has named the Chicago region the Top Metro in the U.S. for corporate relocation and site selection, for the tenth consecutive year.
  • World Business Chicago promotes the greater Chicagoland region as a powerhouse with a well-established infrastructure, deeply rooted industries, and a robust network of businesses.
  • "We are honored to be named the top metro for corporate investment in the US for the tenth consecutive year.
  • We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving sustainable growth by advancing our vision for a more inclusive and prosperous Chicagoland region."

211 Social Service Connector Now Available for Metro Chicago

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 211 Metro Chicago—a free resource connecting individuals in need of assistance with essential health and social services support—is now available via phone, text, web chat and database search 24/7 for all Cook County residents.

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  • 211 Metro Chicago, a 24/7 helpline for health and social services, is now available for all Cook County residents.
  • 211 Metro Chicago eliminates this barrier by connecting individuals with local Resource Navigators who assess their needs and connect them to non-emergency providers for support.
  • 211 Metro Chicago is operated by United Way of Metro Chicago and launched with support from the City of Chicago, Cook County, philanthropic partners and the 211 Metro Chicago Advisory Committee composed of business, civic, charitable and social service organizations.
  • The 211 Metro Chicago Advisory Committee member organizations have worked in partnership since 2021 to ensure 211 Metro Chicago effectively meets the needs of all Cook County residents:

Chicago Faith Leaders Plan Coordinated Sermons to Destigmatize Mental Health in Underserved Communities

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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Faith leaders from more than 80 Black churches in Chicago met on September 29, 2022, to discuss mental health stigma and learn how to better minister to mental health concerns among their congregants.

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  • Faith leaders from more than 80 Black churches in Chicago met on September 29, 2022, to discuss mental health stigma and learn how to better minister to mental health concerns among their congregants.
  • The forum, which also featured local leaders in health care, community activism, and government, was held to educate and empower the attending faith leaders to open up conversations about mental health with congregants on Oct. 9 in honor of World Mental Health Day.
  • On Oct. 9, one day before World Mental Health Day, congregants will hear from pastors and faith leaders about the importance of mental health as a part of overall health.
  • Last year, Cook County declared mental health and lack of mental health services a public health crisis.

Comcast RISE to Award $1 Million in Grants to Small Businesses Owned by Women and People of Color in Cook County

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Comcast today announced it will award $10,000 grants to 100 small businesses owned by women and people of color in Cook County through its Comcast RISE Investment Fund.

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  • Comcast today announced it will award $10,000 grants to 100 small businesses owned by women and people of color in Cook County through its Comcast RISE Investment Fund.
  • This brings the total amount of Comcast RISE Investment Fund grants awarded to $21 million nationwide to date.
  • This is the second time Comcast has opened the fund to Cook County businesses.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220914005937/en/
    The pandemic has affected businesses owned by women and people of color in Cook County and elsewhere exceptionally hard, said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

AidKit Partners With GiveDirectly to Power Largest US Guaranteed Income Program

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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The Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot will provide $500 monthly cash payments to 3,250 low-income families for 24 months.

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  • The Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot will provide $500 monthly cash payments to 3,250 low-income families for 24 months.
  • AidKit is an advanced technology platform for delivering cash assistance and guaranteed income to those who need it most.
  • AidKit powers some of the nations largest direct cash and guaranteed income pilots with tools that reduce administrative burden, increase impact, and protect participants personal information.
  • GiveDirectly brings over a decade of expertise in deploying end-to-end cash programs for both disaster response and longer-term poverty alleviation programs, including guaranteed income programs.