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The CompTIA Community Honors Outstanding Technology Leaders with 2024 North America Spotlight Awards

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The award winners were honored last night at the North America Spotlight Awards Recognition Dinner, which took place at the CompTIA Community’s annual Communities & Councils Forum (CCF) in Chicago.

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  • The award winners were honored last night at the North America Spotlight Awards Recognition Dinner, which took place at the CompTIA Community’s annual Communities & Councils Forum (CCF) in Chicago.
  • “The 2024 North America Spotlight Award winners have shown outstanding passion and commitment in advancing and improving the entire technology industry,” said MJ Shoer, CompTIA’s chief community officer.
  • “These members help shape the global CompTIA Community through their continued thought leadership, engagement and innovation, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Carrie Green, senior VP of operations, Alt-Tech Cyber Security & IT Management, received the Community Leadership Award for her outstanding engagement, professionalism and passion to advance the technology industry.

Compliance Scorecard CEO Wins CompTIA Cybersecurity Leadership Award

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Compliance Scorecard ​™​, a Governance-as-a-Service solution created by MSPs for MSPs, today announced that Tim Golden, CEO, has received the CompTIA Community North America Spotlight Award for Cybersecurity Leadership for his innovative approach and exemplary leadership in the cybersecurity domain.

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  • Compliance Scorecard ​™​, a Governance-as-a-Service solution created by MSPs for MSPs, today announced that Tim Golden, CEO, has received the CompTIA Community North America Spotlight Award for Cybersecurity Leadership for his innovative approach and exemplary leadership in the cybersecurity domain.
  • “As a CEO navigating the complexities of an ever-evolving digital landscape, I am humbled and honored to receive the CompTIA Leadership Award,” said Tim Golden, CEO, Compliance Scorecard.
  • This honor is part of a series of awards presented by CompTIA, to individuals and organizations demonstrating exceptional leadership in technology and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
  • These members help shape the global CompTIA Community through their continued thought leadership, engagement and innovation, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

TASI Bank is Proud to Be a Sponsor of the 12th Annual Che'lu Chamorro Cultural Festival

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

TASI® Bank, a division of Bank of Guam®, is a proud sponsor of the 12th annual Che'lu Chamorro Cultural Festival (CCF) being held on March 23 at Oceanside Pier Amphitheater.

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  • TASI® Bank, a division of Bank of Guam®, is a proud sponsor of the 12th annual Che'lu Chamorro Cultural Festival (CCF) being held on March 23 at Oceanside Pier Amphitheater.
  • Chamorro people from around the world come together for the family-friendly event.
  • March is synonymous with Chamorro celebration month in San Diego County, home to the largest population of people identifying as Chamorros.
  • "As the U.S. mainland division of Bank of Guam," said TASI vice president of marketing Alan Gaul, "we have a true heritage with the Chamorro culture."

CAMBRIDGE GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT SHOWS INCREASED FINANCIAL STABILITY, HIGHER EMPLOYMENT AND BETTER EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mayors for Guaranteed Income, Councillor and former Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, and a wide-range of project partners welcomed the release of independent data on the Cambridge RISE Guaranteed Income Program, showcasing significant improvements in financial health, higher rates of employment, increased time and space for parentings, and better educational outcomes for children.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mayors for Guaranteed Income, Councillor and former Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, and a wide-range of project partners welcomed the release of independent data on the Cambridge RISE Guaranteed Income Program, showcasing significant improvements in financial health, higher rates of employment, increased time and space for parentings, and better educational outcomes for children.
  • Improved financial health — On average, recipients of the guaranteed income reported higher incomes and lower income volatility and were better able to cover a $400 emergency expense compared to a control group of similar Cambridge residents who did not receive the direct cash.
  • Increased time and space for parenting — Guaranteed income allowed recipients to give more attention and support to their children, who in turn experienced improved educational outcomes compared to similar families without the direct cash.
  • One participant in the RISE pilot explained the benefit, stating, "This [guaranteed income] it's not just benefiting me, it's benefiting my daughter.

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Granted Nearly $300 Million in 2023

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced today that the year-end grantmaking payout was $290 million in 2023, and $29.3 million in grants, including Program-Related Investments, were approved at the fourth quarter board meeting alone.

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  • Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced today that the year-end grantmaking payout was $290 million in 2023, and $29.3 million in grants, including Program-Related Investments, were approved at the fourth quarter board meeting alone.
  • The Hilton Foundation Safe Water initiative supports 4Ward Development as a subsidiary of Water4 to expand its public-private water service delivery model.
  • This partnership is one example of the Safe Water initiative’s commitment to create sustainable solutions for quality water service delivery in rural communities.
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    The Foundation’s Safe Water initiative awarded $36.3 million in grants in 2023, representing the largest financial commitment to a single program area within the fiscal year.

Point Foundation Expands Board Leadership

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Point Foundation proudly announces the addition of three new leaders to its Board of Directors, enhancing the organization's capacity to support LGBTQ students in a time of urgent need.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Point Foundation proudly announces the addition of three new leaders to its Board of Directors, enhancing the organization's capacity to support LGBTQ students in a time of urgent need.
  • These new board members bring invaluable expertise and passion to Point Foundation's mission of empowering LGBTQ students to achieve their full potential.
  • Their dedication will further strengthen Point's efforts to provide scholarships, mentorship, and leadership development to LGBTQ+ youth across the nation.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Michael, Calen, and Melisse to Point Foundation's Board of Directors," said Jorge Valencia, executive director and CEO of Point Foundation.

Union Credit Marketplace Brings Next Generation of Members to Credit Unions

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Union Credit , the first and only marketplace for credit unions to make firm, one-click credit offers at the point of purchase, celebrates a successful first year of business.

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  • Union Credit , the first and only marketplace for credit unions to make firm, one-click credit offers at the point of purchase, celebrates a successful first year of business.
  • Union Credit soft launched its marketplace in July 2023 and has garnered support from forward-thinking credit unions including Jovia Financial Credit Union , Dort Financial Credit Union , Cornerstone Community Financial (CCF) , and more.
  • In just two months, Jovia Financial Credit Union experienced a 92% increase in members outside its local region, while Dort Financial Credit Union booked new loans worth nearly $700 thousand.
  • Heidi Kassab , President and CEO from the credit union said, “Our collaboration with Union Credit has led us into new digital markets, reshaping audience engagement, notably through the convenience of one-click credit offers.

EQS-News: ILI.DIGITAL AG: More and more banks are offering the CO2 tool gecco2 to their corporate clients

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Around 7 months after the market launch, six banks have already integrated the CO2 tool into their offering for corporate customers.

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  • Around 7 months after the market launch, six banks have already integrated the CO2 tool into their offering for corporate customers.
  • Eight banks are currently in the implementation phase - several other institutions are currently reviewing the use of gecco2.
  • Using algorithms and established calculation models, gecco2 calculates ecological data - the corporate carbon footprint (CCF) - from the economic data.
  • The CO2 tool also supports companies in meeting the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which came into force in 2023.

Inogen Names Michael Bourque as New Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Mr. Bourque has served as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Chase Corporation (formally NYSE:CCF) now owned by KKR & Co. Inc.

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  • Mr. Bourque has served as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Chase Corporation (formally NYSE:CCF) now owned by KKR & Co. Inc.
  • Mr. Bourque has served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Chase Corporation since 2021.
  • He also served as Chief Financial Officer of Keystone Dental, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Analogic Corporation from 2014 to 2018 and as Vice President of Finance for Axcelis Technologies from 2011 to 2014.
  • Kevin Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Inogen said, “I am incredibly excited to announce Michael as the new Chief Financial Officer of Inogen.

Cowboy Clean Fuels Announces Significant Funding Award to Support Commercialization of Technology and Build Out of Initial Project in Wyoming

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

GILLETTE, Wyo., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cowboy Clean Fuels, LLC ("CCF," "we," "us," "our," or "the Company"), a premier energy technology company formed to simultaneously, permanently sequester carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere and produce carbon-negative, renewable natural gas ("RNG") from readily available agricultural byproducts utilizing proprietary, patented technology, today announced that it has been awarded approximately $7.8 million from the Wyoming Energy Authority ("WEA") through the Energy Matching Funds ("EMF") program.  In addition, CCF's lead investor, Machan Investments ("Machan"), committed an additional $7.8 million in equity capital to match and enable the WEA funding. The WEA funds and the investor funds from Machan, totaling approximately $15.6 million, will support the commercialization of CCF's technology and the build-out of its first commercial project in Wyoming, the Triangle Unit Renewable Energy and Carbon Capture and Storage ("TRECCS") project. After receiving a Class V Underground Injection Control permit from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality in late 2023, the first-of-its-kind TRECCS project is permitted and ready to sequester CO2 and produce RNG at commercial volumes.

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  • In addition, CCF's lead investor, Machan Investments ("Machan"), committed an additional $7.8 million in equity capital to match and enable the WEA funding.
  • These funds come at a critical juncture as we move into the commercial phase of our first project.
  • Wyoming is committed to an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes advancing the carbon economy.
  • The Company's world-class leadership team has over 100 years of experience in clean energy technology commercialization, upstream gas operations, and large-scale energy project development.