MBE

SEEL LLC Launches Programs to Unlock Energy & Environmental Grant Funding

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Grant, Environmental quality, MBE, Transport, Interior, Housing, Partnership, Business, White, Federation, Government, Council on Environmental Quality, Commerce, Inflation, Economic development, General Services Administration, Edison Electric Institute, Organization, Climate

DETROIT, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One of the most respected program management firms in the American energy industry, Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics LLC (SEEL), today announced a new initiative to help organizations successfully access major energy and environmental project funding streams that are beginning to flow across the country.

Key Points: 
  • "Our newest offerings build on SEEL's real-world successes helping small nonprofit organizations access grant funding," explained Scott Alan Davis, vice president of inclusion and economic development for SEEL.
  • The SEEL Learning Institute's first program is the Grant Writing Workshop, where participants will learn best practices and effective techniques for program development, budgeting and evaluation, grant management and effective partnership management.
  • It is open to nonprofits, for-profit corporations, government agencies or any other kind of organization that seeks to improve its ability to access grant funding in the energy and environmental space.
  • According to the White House, the Inflation Reduction Act alone contains 119 funding programs related to clean energy, climate mitigation and resilience, agriculture, and conservation-related programs.

Semiconductor Tech Firm IceMOS Technology One of Only Ten Exceptional Exporters Honoured in UK Government’s Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
MEMS, MBE, Isles, Export, Research, IOE, Business, Growth, DBT, International trade, CO2

Recognized in the Advanced Manufacturing & Construction category, IceMOS Technology is a privately held semiconductor technology corporation and manufacturer of a new class of MEMS-based (microelectromechanical systems-based) power and sensing advanced semiconductor technologies.

Key Points: 
  • Recognized in the Advanced Manufacturing & Construction category, IceMOS Technology is a privately held semiconductor technology corporation and manufacturer of a new class of MEMS-based (microelectromechanical systems-based) power and sensing advanced semiconductor technologies.
  • The proven technology serves wide-ranging applications anywhere that power efficiency and sensing matters.
  • Through strategic global exports, IceMOS has not only expanded its customer base but fortified the resilience of the UK semiconductor sector.
  • With a strong focus on market diversification, IceMOS has achieved remarkable growth and now serves over 150 customers.”

Lieutenant General David Fridovich Joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
People with Disabilities, Veterans, Finance, Banking, Military, Professional Services, Small Business, Consumer, Defense, Airborne, Army, Military science, MBE, Knox College, Infantry, Security (finance), Commander, Norwich University, Special forces, Lieutenant, Multimedia, Tulane University, Assistant, SOCOM, Minority business enterprise, SDVOSB, Special Operations Command, Management

Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Lieutenant General David Fridovich to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.

Key Points: 
  • Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Lieutenant General David Fridovich to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240418105514/en/
    Lieutenant General David Fridovich (Photo: Business Wire)
    Lieutenant General David Fridovich retired from the United States Army in 2011 after more than 37 years of service.
  • His active-duty career culminated with his role as the Deputy Commander of US Special Operations Command (SOCOM).
  • “Academy is honored to welcome General Fridovich to the firm’s Advisory Board,” stated Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims.

Global Female-Owned Company Names Chicagoland Business Owner Nasutsa Mabwa to Its 100 Women to KNOW in America List

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Annual, University, JPMorgan Chase, MBE, ServiceMaster, Woman, Entrepreneurship, Water, KNOW, Female, Policy, Master, Commerce, Roosevelt University, Knowledge, Organization, Growth, Nursing

CHICAGO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons' President and Co-Owner Nasutsa Mabwa was selected as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America by KNOW Women, a global female-owned company that is dedicated to amplifying the voices of female leaders, executives and entrepreneurs.

Key Points: 
  • ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons' President and Co-Owner Nasutsa Mabwa was selected as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America by KNOW Women, a global female-owned company that is dedicated to amplifying the voices of female leaders, executives and entrepreneurs.
  • CHICAGO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons' President and Co-Owner Nasutsa Mabwa was selected as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America by KNOW Women , a global female-owned company that is dedicated to amplifying the voices of female leaders, executives and entrepreneurs.
  • "I am honored to be a recipient of the Know Women award, recognizing many strong, successful, women leaders across the country."
  • "I am honored to be a recipient of the Know Women award, recognizing many strong, successful, women leaders across the country," Mabwa said.

Texas Kitchen Salads Unveils Exclusive at Texas & Louisiana Kroger Stores: Handcrafted Spicy Cajun Potato Salad

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Tantalus, FDA, Taste, Minority business enterprise, MBE, HUB, USDA, Food preservation

HOUSTON, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Texas Kitchen Salads, a division of esteemed food manufacturer Ron's Homestyle Foods, is proud to introduce its latest culinary masterpiece: the handcrafted spicy Cajun Potato Salad. Crafted with care in the heart of Texas, this fiery delight is set to revolutionize palates and is available exclusively at Texas and Louisiana Kroger stores.

Key Points: 
  • Texas Kitchen Salads, a division of esteemed food manufacturer Ron's Homestyle Foods, is proud to introduce its latest culinary masterpiece: the handcrafted spicy Cajun Potato Salad.
  • HOUSTON, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Texas Kitchen Salads, a division of esteemed food manufacturer Ron's Homestyle Foods, is proud to introduce its latest culinary masterpiece: the handcrafted spicy Cajun Potato Salad.
  • What sets Texas Kitchen Salads Handcrafted Cajun Potato Salad apart is the artisanal touch it receives from being made in Texas by Texans.
  • Available exclusively at Texas and Louisiana Kroger stores, the Handcrafted Cajun Potato Salad is a unique addition to any gathering or mealtime occasion.

SoCalGas Hosts U.S. Department of Energy's Second Annual Minority Business Summit, Emphasizing the Importance of Diverse Spending

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Education, DOE, Small business, Equity, Southern California Gas Company, MBE, ABC, Learning, Echo sounding, Shark Tank, Woman, Safety, Interior, ERC, NASA, LGBT, Biophysical environment, CPUC, Public utilities commission, Labour, LEED, PACE, Commerce, Small Business Administration, LOS, Patent, FUBU, Private sector, Creativity, Minority business enterprise, Renewable energy

LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) is hosting 700 diverse business leaders from 33 states at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Justice and Equity's second annual Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Connect Summit on April 17-18, 2024, at the company's Energy Resource Center (ERC) in Downey, California. The summit, being held for the first time on the West Coast, connects MBEs with the DOE and more than 40 other state and federal agencies, prime government contractors, financial institutions, private sector companies and nonprofit organizations for learning, business opportunities and over 1,900 unique business matchmaking sessions.

Key Points: 
  • Connect Summit participants will attend panels, workshops and matchmaking meetings designed to create new business relationships between MBEs and the U.S. Department of Energy.
  • The DOE selected SoCalGas to host the summit because of the company's leadership in diverse spending through its long-recognized Supplier Diversity Program.
  • The MBE Connect Summit includes the U.S. Department of Commerce's Los Angeles Minority Business Development Agency Center, managed by the Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE).
  • Sponsors include Primoris Service Corporation, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Hal Hayes Construction Inc., and E2 Consulting Engineers Inc.

Group Black Launches She's Good [For Real], A First-of-Its-Kind Platform Centered Around Black Women's Health

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Pain, Real, MBE, Learning, Everyday Health, NIH, Woman, CDC, Health, NAACP Image Awards, Partnership, Pew, Life, Black, Pew Research Center, Senior, Editorial, Mother, Good, Community, Organization, Nursing

NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in conjunction with Black Maternal Health Week, Group Black, an MBE-certified media company, announced the launch of She's Good [For Real] -- a first-of-its-kind digital platform designed to empower Black women to better advocate for their health and the health of their families. 

Key Points: 
  • She's Good [For Real] will become a premier destination within Everyday Health, building off the award-winning success of their Black Health Facts destination, taking and transforming that platform to all new levels.
  • As a part of her collaboration with She's Good [For Real], Group Black will support Baby Yams, Tatyana's first venture in the retail space.
  • "This is why I am so eager to partner with Group Black to help bring She's Good [For Real] to life.
  • "As Black women, we bravely proclaim 'I'm good' when asked how we're doing - giving the impression we're virtually indestructible," said Ashley Banks, Senior Vice President, Group Black.

Group Black Acquires Galore Media Inc. With The Mission To Connect Brands To The Next Generation Of Culture Makers

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
MBE, Hispanic, Population growth, Estée Lauder, Traction, United States census, Creative, Marriage, Culture, Senior, Social media, Social consciousness, Acquisition, Face, Beauty, Creative director, Creativity, Apple, Samsung

NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Group Black, a MBE certified media company dedicated to connecting brands with diverse audiences, proudly announces the acquisition of Galore Media Inc., a next-generation media brand for the culture makers shaping tomorrow. This acquisition marks a significant leap for Group Black showcasing a large step towards their mission to transform the face of media ownership and investment.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Group Black, a MBE certified media company dedicated to connecting brands with diverse audiences, proudly announces the acquisition of Galore Media Inc., a next-generation media brand for the culture makers shaping tomorrow.
  • This acquisition marks a significant leap for Group Black showcasing a large step towards their mission to transform the face of media ownership and investment.
  • Galore co-founders Mike Albanese and Prince Chenoa will join the Group Black team as Senior Vice President and Editor In Chief of Galore respectively.
  • "Galore is on the cutting edge of culture and I believe it is the next generation's Vogue," said Travis Montaque, Group Black's CEO and co-founder.

Santa Cruz Communications Achieves Minority Business Enterprise Certification

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Friday, April 12, 2024
Organization, Minority business enterprise, MBE, SCC, Certification

LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Cruz Communications, Inc., a leading independent Hispanic Public Relations agency, is pleased to announce its recent certification by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Cruz Communications, Inc., a leading independent Hispanic Public Relations agency, is pleased to announce its recent certification by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
  • With over 20 years in the market, Santa Cruz Communications is a boutique firm that delivers communications solutions to companies seeking to engage with the U.S. Hispanic market.
  • "Since its inception, Santa Cruz Communications has been committed to providing exceptional services to our clients and fostering diversity within the industry," said Claudia Santa Cruz, President and Founder of Santa Cruz Communications.
  • SCC maintains a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification by the NMSDC, which is granted to businesses that are at least 51% owned, controlled, and operated by individuals from minority groups.

Nonprofit Money Management International (MMI) Reveals Insights on the Hispanic Financial Experience

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Foreign policy, Hispanic, MBE, Minority business enterprise, Education, Research, MMI, Money Management International, Senior counsel, Service provider, Perception, JPMorgan Chase

The study sheds light on the unique financial experiences and challenges faced by Hispanic consumers.

Key Points: 
  • The study sheds light on the unique financial experiences and challenges faced by Hispanic consumers.
  • Debt Perception and Management: Hispanics expressed negative feelings towards debt, with a strong desire for education and support to effectively manage their financial obligations.
  • "We have been committed to serving the Hispanic community for decades, and we are excited about the potential this research unlocks.
  • By understanding the nuances of Hispanic financial experience, we can evolve our outreach and programs to continue to meet their unique needs," said Michelle Jones , Chief External Affairs Officer at MMI.