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Lumina AI Announces the Addition of Ed Ingle to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Ed Ingle brings unparalleled experience in public affairs, public policy, and strategic management to Lumina AI.

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  • With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Ed Ingle brings unparalleled experience in public affairs, public policy, and strategic management to Lumina AI.
  • "Lumina AI is at the forefront of advancing AI and machine learning technologies, and I am thrilled to be joining their board," said Ed Ingle.
  • "We are honored to welcome Ed Ingle to our Board of Directors," said Allan Martin, CEO for Lumina AI.
  • With the addition of Ed Ingle to its Board of Directors, Lumina AI reaffirms its commitment to leading the way in AI innovation, ethical technology development, and environmental responsibility.

VineBrook Unveils "Pathway to Homeownership" Initiative for Residents Wishing to Own Their Home

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VineBrook Homes (VineBrook) announced today that it will pilot a new "Pathway to Homeownership" program, providing qualified residents with opportunities for home ownership.

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  • DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VineBrook Homes (VineBrook) announced today that it will pilot a new "Pathway to Homeownership" program, providing qualified residents with opportunities for home ownership.
  • "Many of our residents aspire to be homeowners and are working and planning to make that dream a reality.
  • Residents of VineBrook Homes also have access to nationally recognized financial counseling and literacy resources at no additional cost to them through VineBrook's partnership with Operation Hope .
  • Pathway to Homeownership is the latest VineBrook initiative expanding access to affordable single-family housing options in communities across America.

Cross River and Operation Hope Provide Life-Changing Improvement for Consumers’ Financial Health

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, is pleased to share mid-year results from its partnership with Operation Hope: HOPE Inside Cross River, which provides life-changing financial literacy education and financial planning to empower local small business owners and individuals on their path to financial stability and freedom.

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  • Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, is pleased to share mid-year results from its partnership with Operation Hope: HOPE Inside Cross River, which provides life-changing financial literacy education and financial planning to empower local small business owners and individuals on their path to financial stability and freedom.
  • “More than ever, consumers need support in managing their financial wellness,” said Nicole Henderson, Head of Community Affairs at Cross River.
  • “We applaud Cross River's leadership for their commitment to the financial wellbeing of their clients,” said Operation HOPE founder, chairman and CEO, John Hope Bryant.
  • Cross River and Operation Hope are working to close the inequality gap in financial education.

Synchrony Joins Operation HOPE's National 'Financial Literacy for All' Initiative

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, today announced it has become a member company of Financial Literacy for All (FL4ALL) – a national initiative dedicated to embedding financial literacy into American culture.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, today announced it has become a member company of Financial Literacy for All (FL4ALL) – a national initiative dedicated to embedding financial literacy into American culture.
  • Alongside member organizations, Synchrony will continue to champion financial resiliency, literacy, and capability.
  • America Saves Week: Synchrony participates in America Saves Week, an initiative of the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America.
  • Partnership with National Foundation for Credit Counseling: Synchrony continues its longtime partnership with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC).

BofA Certified by J.D. Power for Outstanding Client Satisfaction with Customer Financial Health Support

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Power for outstanding client satisfaction with customer financial health support among banks and credit card issuers.

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  • Power for outstanding client satisfaction with customer financial health support among banks and credit card issuers.
  • Power Financial Health Support Certification Program recognizes Bank of America's commitment to helping clients make better financial decisions, as well as for providing a comprehensive client experience centered around financial wellness.
  • Power Financial Health Support Certification Program focuses on measuring and understanding customer experiences through the lens of financial health.
  • Power and  Financial Health Network to assess Bank of America's infrastructure, performance, solutions and strategic direction around financial health.

Synchrony Commits $100 Million to Grow Minority-Owned Businesses

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, today announced a $100 million commitment in Ariel Alternatives' Project Black, which aims to scale sustainable minority-owned businesses and position them as leading suppliers to Fortune 500 companies. Project Black is a strategic initiative of Ariel Alternatives, the private equity subsidiary of Ariel Investments, LLC.

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  • "Our investment in Ariel and Project Black will help give Black, Hispanic and women entrepreneurs the support they need to grow long-term.
  • Synchrony is committed to providing the resources and expertise to advance equity for diverse businesses and communities."
  • With 95 percent of minority businesses having less than $5 million in revenue, few have the scale to tap into this $1 trillion opportunity.
  • Synchrony and Synchrony Ventures have pledged $20 million to date in venture capital funds led by Black, Hispanic and female investing partners.

EQS-News: 100 Additional Small Businesses Owned by Women and People of Color in Oakland to Each Receive a $10,000 Grant from Comcast RISE, Bringing the Total Oakland Investment to $2 Million

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Sunday, November 27, 2022
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100 Additional Small Businesses Owned by Women and People of Color in Oakland to Each Receive a $10,000 Grant from Comcast RISE, Bringing the Total Oakland Investment to $2 Million

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  • 100 Additional Small Businesses Owned by Women and People of Color in Oakland to Each Receive a $10,000 Grant from Comcast RISE, Bringing the Total Oakland Investment to $2 Million
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Comcast today announced it will award an additional $1 million in grants to 100 small businesses owned by women and people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American owners, among others, in Oakland, bringing the total to $2 million to date.
  • Comcast RISE was formed in late 2020 to give small businesses owned by people of color the grants needed to not just survive, but thrive.
  • With todays announcement, the following 100 selected businesses in Oakland will each receive a $10,000 grant:
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MAYOR ANDRE DICKENS JOINS CENTENNIAL YARDS COMPANY TO BREAK GROUND ON $5 BILLION 50-ACRE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT TO TRANSFORM DOWNTOWN ATLANTA

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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ATLANTA, NOV. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centennial Yards Company today announced the groundbreaking of Centennial Yards, one of the largest and most ambitious city-center developments in the United States. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joined Atlanta Hawks owner Tony Ressler, CIM Group Co-Founder and Principal Richard Ressler, Grant Hill, Vice Chair of Atlanta Hawks, and Michael Russell, CEO of H.J. Russell and Company, to celebrate the start of new construction at Centennial Yards. The $5 billion 50-acre development is located at the site where Atlanta was founded, and is expected to contain 8 million square feet at full completion, with 4 million square feet of new residential buildings and 4 million square feet of commercial buildings, including new office, retail, restaurants, and hotels.

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  • Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joined Atlanta Hawks owner Tony Ressler, CIM Group Co-Founder and Principal Richard Ressler, Grant Hill, Vice Chair of Atlanta Hawks, and Michael Russell, CEO of H.J.
  • "With the development of Centennial Yards, we have an opportunity to further revitalize Downtown while bridging the gap between the east and westsides of our city," said Mayor Andre Dickens.
  • Centennial Yards is a $5 billion transformational mixed-use development in Atlanta, the Southeast's biggest and most influential market.
  • Centennial Yards Company serves as the master developer of Centennial Yards and consists of a partnership between an affiliate of CIM Group and a group led by Tony Ressler.

Truist Donates Former Tucker, Georgia Branch to Operation HOPE

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE announced today that it is receiving the donation of Truist Financial Corporation's former Tucker, Georgia, branch. This donation is part of Truist's $20 million investment to Operation HOPE for financial education and support of significant initiatives.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE announced today that it is receiving the donation of Truist Financial Corporation's former Tucker, Georgia, branch.
  • This donation is part of Truist's $20 million investment to Operation HOPE for financial education and support of significant initiatives.
  • The former Truist branch, built on 1.6 acres, will be a state-of-the-art facility for Operation HOPE's programs in 2023.
  • The former Truist branch, built on 1.619 acres of land, will be functional for Operation HOPE in 2023 and will be a state-of-the-art facility.

First Horizon and Operation HOPE Announce the First HOPE Inside Location to Open in Louisiana

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon and Operation HOPE are pleased to announce the first 'HOPE Inside' location to open in Louisiana.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon and Operation HOPE are pleased to announce the first 'HOPE Inside' location to open in Louisiana.
  • Operation HOPE is a nonprofit organization founded in 1992 by John Hope Bryant.
  • First Horizon partnered with Operation HOPE to create the first HOPE Inside office in 2014 in the Crosstown Banking Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
  • Since then, First Horizon has expanded the partnership to 30 HOPE Inside locations throughout the First Horizon footprint.