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Hullmark and BGO Reveal Master Plan for Beltline Yards, A New Landmark in Toronto

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

To bring Beltline Yards to life, Hullmark and BGO have convened acclaimed international talent, including Britain's award-winning architecture and urban planning firm, Allies and Morrison.

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  • To bring Beltline Yards to life, Hullmark and BGO have convened acclaimed international talent, including Britain's award-winning architecture and urban planning firm, Allies and Morrison.
  • Hullmark and BGO will be drawing upon generations of expertise in designing and investing in both suburban communities and mixed-use neighbourhoods across the city to ensure that Beltline Yards reflects the spirit and values of Toronto.
  • "Through our partnership with Hullmark, we continue to shift the boundaries on innovative, thoughtful, and sustainability-driven development in Toronto.
  • "By connecting the city to the beltline with this master plan, we are creating a destination that will become a calling card for Toronto."

California Water Service Receives $4.3 Million Grant From Department of Water Resources To Connect Struggling, Disadvantaged Water Systems to Its Salinas System

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service (Cal Water) announced today that it has received a $4,274,800 grant from the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) to connect several disadvantaged communities’ systems near Middlefield Road in the Salinas Valley with Cal Water’s Salinas District system.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service (Cal Water) announced today that it has received a $4,274,800 grant from the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) to connect several disadvantaged communities’ systems near Middlefield Road in the Salinas Valley with Cal Water’s Salinas District system.
  • “We are committed to protecting our customers’ health and safety, but not all communities have access to a clean, reliable water supply,” said Marty Kropelnicki, Cal Water President and CEO.
  • “We thank the Department of Water Resources for providing the funding to connect the struggling systems around Middlefield Road to our Cal Water Salinas system and make this important project a reality.
  • Grant funding will go toward engineering, design, environmental mitigation, construction, and other related costs to install about 7,300 feet of water main and extend water service to the communities.

Student Freedom Initiative Expands Partnership with Cisco to Bolster Cybersecurity Infrastructure for HBCUs

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

Today, Student Freedom Initiative and Cisco announced their expanded partnership to bolster cybersecurity infrastructure at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by adding three prominent Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) Procellis Technology , Sology Solutions , and IPC Consulting to the cybersecurity implementation team.

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  • Today, Student Freedom Initiative and Cisco announced their expanded partnership to bolster cybersecurity infrastructure at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by adding three prominent Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) Procellis Technology , Sology Solutions , and IPC Consulting to the cybersecurity implementation team.
  • When we think about HBCUs, aging infrastructure, and the need to be cybersecurity-compliant in our Cisco systems, we have the services and the products that can assist HBCUs, said Saidah Grayson Dill, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Cisco.
  • A single purpose nonprofit organization, Student Freedom Initiative aims to reduce the wealth gap through the lens of education.
  • To date, the Student Freedom Initiative has received generous contributions from Robert F. Smith, Fund 2 Foundation, Cisco , Jane Street , Prudential , First Republic , and the Walmart Foundation .

Binance Blockchain Week brings Web3's most exciting speakers to Paris

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

PARIS, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After its incredible success in Dubai, Binance is now bringing Binance Blockchain Week to Paris between September 14 and 16, 2022. A celebration of Web3 through a uniquely Parisian lens, Binance Blockchain Week Paris will bring together thought leaders, captains of industry, cultural icons, and more to lay out a grand vision for a more prosperous, equitable future for all.

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  • The world's largest blockchain and crypto provider announces its second conference this year, in Paris from September 14-16, 2022
    PARIS, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After its incredible success in Dubai, Binance is now bringing Binance Blockchain Week to Paris between September 14 and 16, 2022.
  • Binance Blockchain Week Paris will welcome more than 5,000 physical attendees, and millions more live-streamed via Binance Live , to dive into tomorrow's technology.
  • "Taking cues from the City of Lights, Binance Blockchain Week Paris will envision a world where Web3 is able to infuse its distinctiveness to culture, the arts, sports, and more," added CZ.
  • Binance Blockchain Week Paris will cover the following topics:
    DAY 1 - Sept 14: 'Frameworks and Foundations' & 'Build Bold'
    DAY 2 - Sept 15: 'Web3 Culture Convergence' & 'A Web3-Powered World'
    DAY 3 - Sept 16: Binance Super Meet-Up
    Binance Blockchain Week Paris is an opportunity to engage in one of the world's most important conversations and be part of the next phase of technological innovation.

Binance Blockchain Week brings Web3's most exciting speakers to Paris

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

PARIS, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After its incredible success in Dubai, Binance is now bringing Binance Blockchain Week to Paris between September 14 and 16, 2022. A celebration of Web3 through a uniquely Parisian lens, Binance Blockchain Week Paris will bring together thought leaders, captains of industry, cultural icons, and more to lay out a grand vision for a more prosperous, equitable future for all.

Key Points: 
  • The world's largest blockchain and crypto provider announces its second conference this year, in Paris from September 14-16, 2022
    PARIS, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After its incredible success in Dubai, Binance is now bringing Binance Blockchain Week to Paris between September 14 and 16, 2022.
  • Binance Blockchain Week Paris will welcome more than 5,000 physical attendees, and millions more live-streamed via Binance Live , to dive into tomorrow's technology.
  • "Taking cues from the City of Lights, Binance Blockchain Week Paris will envision a world where Web3 is able to infuse its distinctiveness to culture, the arts, sports, and more," added CZ.
  • Binance Blockchain Week Paris will cover the following topics:
    DAY 1 - Sept 14: 'Frameworks and Foundations' & 'Build Bold'
    DAY 2 - Sept 15: 'Web3 Culture Convergence' & 'A Web3-Powered World'
    DAY 3 - Sept 16: Binance Super Meet-Up
    Binance Blockchain Week Paris is an opportunity to engage in one of the world's most important conversations and be part of the next phase of technological innovation.

Student Freedom Initiative Expands to 34 Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Across 18 States; and Aims to Support Hispanic and Asian American Students

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Today, Student Freedom Initiative announced the next round of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) that will participate in its program.

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  • Today, Student Freedom Initiative announced the next round of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) that will participate in its program.
  • This addition provides Student Freedom Initiative with the potential to positively impact over 15,986 additional students supported by this component.
  • We are excited by the 149% increase in students who will benefit from Student Freedom Initiatives programs.
  • 1 The institutions do not endorse Student Freedom Initiatives income contingent alternative to other loan products and Student Freedom Initiative is not affiliated with these institutions.

Lawrence Bancroft Joins Student Freedom Initiative® Board In The Furtherance of Common Vision

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Student Freedom Initiative unanimously selected Lawrence Bancroft as a member of the Board of Directors at its 2022 Annual Meeting.

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  • Student Freedom Initiative unanimously selected Lawrence Bancroft as a member of the Board of Directors at its 2022 Annual Meeting.
  • With the inaugural board members and with the addition of Lawrence, the Board has been rigorous and judicious in its selection, said Michele McCullom, General Counsel and Secretary of Student Freedom Initiative.
  • A single purpose nonprofit organization, Student Freedom Initiative aims to reduce the wealth gap through the lens of education.
  • Student Freedom Initiative collaborates with community-based organizations, businesses, and governmental entities through public-private partnerships to make sustainable, systemic changes to support the entire HBCU ecosystem.

F/m Investments Announces Launch of the US Benchmark Series

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

The US Benchmark Series ( www.ustreasuryetf.com ) will allow investors of all sizes to own each of the Benchmark US Treasuries in a single-security ETF.

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  • The US Benchmark Series ( www.ustreasuryetf.com ) will allow investors of all sizes to own each of the Benchmark US Treasuries in a single-security ETF.
  • We believe The US Benchmark Series will revolutionize the financial markets, making the most liquid securities (US Treasuries) accessible to everyone in a simplified way, said Alexander Morris, F/ms President, CIO, and Co-Creator of the US Benchmark Series.
  • The US Benchmark Series broadens access to treasury markets, allowing investors greater flexibility and ease in meeting their individual investment goals.
  • The RBB Fund, Inc., the first organized multiple series trust founded in 1988, is a registered open-end investment company organized as a series trust.

Web3 Entertainment Tech Company Kaleidoco Raises $7M in Seed Funding for Its Original Metaverse and AR Tech Platform

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Kaleidoco , a Web3 entertainment technology company creating original augmented reality (AR) experiences, today announced the raise of $7M in seed funding.

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  • Kaleidoco , a Web3 entertainment technology company creating original augmented reality (AR) experiences, today announced the raise of $7M in seed funding.
  • The funding will be used to accelerate growth through key hires as Kaleidoco continues to build out its AR Tech Platform and Particle Ink Metaverse.
  • To learn more about Kaleidoco, its AR Tech Platform, and Particle Ink, please visit www.kaleidoco.com .
  • Kaleidoco is a Web3 entertainment technology company whose original AR experiences enhance human connection.

Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Creates Cleaner Communities with Local Cleanup Initiatives

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

TORONTO, May 25, 2022 /CNW/ - To help eliminate litter in communities across Canada, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (RBH) team members have organized local cleanup events in four communities across Canada on May 31st.

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  • TORONTO, May 25, 2022 /CNW/ - To help eliminate litter in communities across Canada, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (RBH) team members have organized local cleanup events in four communities across Canada on May 31st.
  • RBH recognizes the importance of sustainability as part of its ambition to create a smoke-free future in Canada.
  • Additionally, and in a continued effort to make a positive impact in communities across Canada, RBH organizes and supports local cleanup initiatives.
  • To date, with the national cleanup program, close to 1-million volunteers have participated and, collectively, invested about 10.5 million hours in cleanup projects.