MBE

New $1.1 Million Investment from Fifth Third Foundation Advances NMSDC Centers of Excellence Certificate Program

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Professional Services, Philanthropy, Other Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Finance, Foundation, Banking, ISM, Supplier, MBE, Growth, Mentorship, Economic development, Fifth Third Bank, Organization, Ecosystem, Echo sounding, Partnership, Nursing

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and Fifth Third today announce the continuance of NMSDC’s innovative Centers of Excellence Certificate Program (COECP) through 2026.

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  • The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and Fifth Third today announce the continuance of NMSDC’s innovative Centers of Excellence Certificate Program (COECP) through 2026.
  • The Fifth Third Foundation will provide an additional $1.1 million over the next three years to sponsor the program — and three new classes of graduates — through 2026.
  • Fifth Third also donated $1 million for the program from 2020-2023.
  • Through mentorship, executive coaching, and educational lessons, the program develops a stronger and more inclusive business community across multiple disciplines and geographic areas.

UWorld Acquires Aspen Publishing to Deliver Extensive Legal Learning Resources

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Acquisition, Dream, Wolters Kluwer, Bar review, MBE, Growth, Publishing, School, Nursing, Student, Accounting

DALLAS, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UWorld, a worldwide leader in online learning to prepare for high-stakes exams, today announced the acquisition of Aspen Publishing, an innovative and leading provider of educational content and digital learning solutions to law schools. The acquisition diversifies UWorld's product portfolio across every law discipline, building on its MBE QBank and Themis Bar Review courses.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to join UWorld and round out the company's premier educational resources in the legal space," said Nicole Pinard, CEO of Aspen Publishing.
  • UWorld's continued expansion across industries underscores the company's commitment to provide the most robust and rigorous learning resources to law students and educators.
  • Over the past two years, Aspen Publishing experienced significant growth, going from a small division of Wolters Kluwer to a standalone company.
  • Aspen Publishing will continue to operate as a standalone company within UWorld in its Legal division.

Inflation Act Spikes Solar Growth for LCR

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Controlled Substances Act, Partnership, MBE, Inflation, Growth, LCR, Renewable energy

ENFIELD, Conn., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Louth Callan Renewables (LCR) launches a long-term partnership with Brooks Construction, the Connecticut based leading civil contractor in the renewable energy industry, to perform the civil construction activities for 45MWs of new solar projects in Maine, Maryland, Delaware, and New York.  For every project that LCR grants to Brooks, their MBE status provides government tax incentives that result in additional year over year cost savings of 8.5%  to their clients.  These projects represent unprecedented growth and new capacity for LCR with launch in March of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • These projects represent unprecedented growth and new capacity for LCR with launch in March of 2024.
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  • The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has actually amped up growth expectations for solar installation in the next decade.
  • "These projects are important for repeat utility scale business and we want to be well positioned for rapid growth."
  • Over 50% of leading solar companies establish three or more partners per project in order to achieve a broad range of benefits.

MAC Boys Entertainment (MBE) Presents, in Partnership with Orlando Family Stage, New Original Work "Belladonna: The Musical"

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Domestic violence, MBE, Women's History Month, Female, Woman, Lifting, Belladonna, Musical

ORLANDO, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Belladonna: The Musical", an innovative, original work set to make its debut at Orlando Family Stage, tells the story of Giulia Tofana, a real-life, infamous peddler of an undetectable poison to abused wives in order to kill their husbands in 17th-century Italy. It explores the complex relationships between all of the women as they participate in the clandestine poisoning business, delving into themes of domestic violence, female empowerment, secrecy, and the consequences of one's actions.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Belladonna: The Musical", an innovative, original work set to make its debut at Orlando Family Stage, tells the story of Giulia Tofana, a real-life, infamous peddler of an undetectable poison to abused wives in order to kill their husbands in 17th-century Italy.
  • Daisy Melody, Zoe Georgiadis, Krystal Kennedy, Shir Love, Tabitha Santillan, and Kiera Shackelford play vital supporting roles.
  • Our cast is proudly diverse, supporting MBE's core tenant that representation matters and lifting up female and LGBTQ+ creative talent.
  • Domestic Violence Survivors' Night VIP Viewing: October 5, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Tickets for "Belladonna: The Musical" are available now at www.macboysentertainment.com/now-playing .

THE BUSINESS OF CULTURE IN MARKETING TAKES CENTER STAGE AT POSSIBLE

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Marketing, Woman, Workplace, DEI, Traction, MBE, Culture, Run, Generation Z, Food, Entrepreneurship, Sport, New Majority, Cultural diversity, Creativity, VIP, Movement, Music, Human, TelevisaUnivision, Partnership

NEW YORK, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today exclusive content that will debut at the 2024 event designed to drive awareness and conversation around cultural and social inclusivity in marketing. This programming will explore the changing social, economic, and demographic trends that have an impact on the future of marketing and how brands can effectively communicate with their audience.

Key Points: 
  • POSSIBLE takes place at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach on April 15-17.
  • POSSIBLE is a tentpole event that brings together the most influential marketing and business leaders, as well as visionaries from technology, digital, media, entertainment, and culture.
  • Group Black, an MBE certified media company dedicated to connecting brands with diverse audiences, joins POSSIBLE this year programming their own Cultura Unleashed stage.
  • At POSSIBLE, Digilearning will collaborate with fellow not-for-profit The Creative Ladder to empower a cohort of emerging underrepresented marketing leaders through the #IamPossible initiative.

Global Conservation Launches New Film Series: War on Nature

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Monday, March 4, 2024
UNESCO, MPAS, SAN, Coral, World Heritage Site, Mining, National park, Indigenous territory, MBE, Tiger, Biodiversity, TIME, Ocean, Marine, UCF, Elephant, Palm oil, Leuser Ecosystem, Survival, Amazon, Community, Developed country, Hunting

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Conservation, the only international non-profit organization focused on direct protection of endangered National Parks and Indigenous Territories in developing countries, is proud to present its new film series War on Nature.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Conservation , the only international non-profit organization focused on direct protection of endangered National Parks and Indigenous Territories in developing countries, is proud to present its new film series War on Nature .
  • "Without these Heroes in Protection, the Earth would not stand a chance against humankind's War on Nature," said Jeff Morgan, Founder and Executive Director of Global Conservation.
  • Upcoming episodes in 2024 in the War on Nature series include Panama, Georgia, Zimbabwe, Borneo, and Marine Protection.
  • For more information on the War on Nature film series, please visit WaronNature.org .

La Cité Development Receives Capital Investment from T.D. Jakes to Accelerate Efforts in Addressing Housing Crises in Baltimore

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Economic development, Investment, MBE, Growth, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Crime, T. D. Jakes, Black, Century, Statistics, Housing, Renewable energy

BALTIMORE, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- La Cité Development, LLC, an award-winning real estate development corporation, and T.D. Jakes, global leader and noted entrepreneur, announced their plans to fuel future growth in Baltimore, Maryland, with plans for expansion across the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • The investment within La Cité from Jakes marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing transformation of West Baltimore's Poppleton neighborhood.
  • Ongoing and recent statistics and data on the city of Baltimore underscore the urgent need for progressive housing solutions in the city.
  • By addressing housing issues, we are contributing to the ongoing legacy of empowerment and resilience that defines Black history," remarked Jakes.
  • Jakes as a strategic investor to La Cité Development and our transformative Center\West development, which comes at a time of significant momentum for the company.

With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 925.8%, Cynet Health Ranks No. 4 on Inc. Magazine's List of the Mid-Atlantic Region's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Hospital, Inc., Who, MBE, INC, TJC, Growth, Pharmacy, General number field sieve, Database, Regionals, ChromeOS, Privately held company, Mid-Atlantic (United States), Music

STERLING, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine today revealed that Cynet Health is No. 4 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Mid-Atlantic list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Mid-Atlantic private companies, based in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Mid-Atlantic economy's most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses. 

Key Points: 
  • STERLING, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine today revealed that Cynet Health is No.
  • 4 on Inc. Magazine's List of the Mid-Atlantic Region's Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
  • "We are incredibly honored to announce that Cynet Health has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies by INC. magazine.
  • The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Mid-Atlantic region.

New NAIC Program Connects Global Corporations with Diverse-Owned, Private Equity-Backed Suppliers

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Monday, February 26, 2024
National Association, Investment, MBE, Growth, Certification, Ecosystem, MBEC, Echo sounding, NAIC, Security (finance)

NAIC's certification program addresses this issue by providing access to a network of well-funded and scalable MBE-certified companies, offering an effective solution that meets the demand for larger suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • NAIC's certification program addresses this issue by providing access to a network of well-funded and scalable MBE-certified companies, offering an effective solution that meets the demand for larger suppliers.
  • The program also allows diverse-owned businesses that have received investment capital in exchange for equity to be certified.
  • "NAIC's MBE Certification Program addresses the need for more scalable MBEs for global corporations committed to supplier diversity," says Lacy.
  • The MBE Certification program is now open for applications, and interested companies may visit naicpe.com for more information.

CETOL 6σ v11.5 3D Tolerance Analysis Software Now Available from Sigmetrix

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Invention, Product and manufacturing information, Investment, MBE, Implementation, PTC, NX, Information, CATIA, CAD, PMI, PTC Creo, Autodesk, Tolerance analysis, Software

MCKINNEY, Texas, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sigmetrix, experts in mechanical variation management, announced their latest version of CETOL 6σ tolerance analysis software, version 11.5, is now available for immediate download. Tolerance analysis benefits businesses in many ways. It helps improve profitability by balancing quality with manufacturing cost. Companies can also realize faster time to market by reducing the need for additional design and prototype cycles. Finally, it allows companies to gain confidence in their product and process decisions before making costly investments.

Key Points: 
  • CETOL 6σ v11.5 tolerance analysis software adds improved support for inseparable assemblies and ease of use.
  • MCKINNEY, Texas, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sigmetrix , experts in mechanical variation management, announced their latest version of CETOL 6σ tolerance analysis software, version 11.5, is now available for immediate download.
  • The same technology is used in PTC Creo's EZ Tolerance Analysis (EZTA) tool and Autodesk Inventor's Tolerance Analysis tool.
  • Training provided through more than a dozen instructor-led and computer-based courses covering basic to advanced GD&T/GPS, MBE, tolerance analysis, and instructional courses for software developed by Sigmetrix.