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Exelon Signs White House Pledge to Support Equitable Workforce Development for Infrastructure Jobs

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

The pledge is the latest effort by Exelon to build on its industry-leading workforce development programs.

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  • The pledge is the latest effort by Exelon to build on its industry-leading workforce development programs.
  • This year, Exelon is on track to invest nearly $14 million to support more than 75 different workforce development programs across the companys six utilities, reaching more than 5,000 participants.
  • Commitments by Exelon and other Talent Pipeline Challenge organizations will complement the Federal governments investment in workforce development.
  • Middle school, high school and college students also benefit from workforce development programs offered by Exelon and the Exelon Foundation.

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 Preliminary Results and Announcement of Earnings Date

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCHN) today announced preliminary results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2022.

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  • Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCHN) today announced preliminary results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2022.
  • The Company expects fiscal 2022 results to be the second best year in its history.
  • Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to be in the range of $0.31 - $0.36.
  • The Company will report financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 ended August 31, 2022 on Monday, October 24, 2022.

B&G Foods Appoints Andrew Vogel as Executive Vice President and President of Meals

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Monday, October 3, 2022

B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) announced that effective today it has hired Andrew Vogel as Executive Vice President and President of Meals.

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  • B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) announced that effective today it has hired Andrew Vogel as Executive Vice President and President of Meals.
  • As a member of B&G Foods executive leadership team, Mr. Vogel will report directly to Casey Keller, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Vogel joins Jordan Greenberg, Executive Vice President and President of Spices & Flavor Solutions, Ellen Schum, Executive Vice President and President of Specialty, and Kristen Thompson, Senior Vice President and President of Frozen & Vegetables, as one of B&G Foods four business unit presidents.
  • Commenting on Mr. Vogels hire, Mr. Keller stated, We are very pleased that Andrew has joined the B&G Foods team.

The 13th IIICF in Macao shined a spotlight on BRI's vital role in international infrastructure

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

MACAO, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 13th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum ("IIICF", "the Forum") opened in Macao on September 28.

Key Points: 
  • MACAO, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 13th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum ("IIICF", "the Forum") opened in Macao on September 28.
  • As the largest and most influential such forum in the world, the opening of this year's IIICF drew many major figures from the international infrastructure investment and construction community.
  • With a focus on the opportunities and challenges facing international infrastructure cooperation in the post-pandemic era, the forum will look to build a broad consensus, and consolidate international cooperation for the facilitation of green infrastructure projects around the world.
  • As one of the event's highlights, TheBelt and Road Infrastructure Development Index (2022)and the Belt and Road Infrastructure Development Index Report (2022)was launched at the forum and presented how the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has played an important role in international infrastructure investment and construction projects.

The 13th IIICF in Macao shined a spotlight on BRI's vital role in international infrastructure

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 29, 2022

MACAO, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 13th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum ("IIICF", "the Forum"), co-organized by China International Contractors Association and Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, opened in Macao on September 28.

Key Points: 
  • MACAO, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 13th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum ("IIICF", "the Forum"), co-organized by China International Contractors Association and Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, opened in Macao on September 28.
  • As the largest and most influential such forum in the world, the opening of this year's IIICF drew many major figures from the international infrastructure investment and construction community.
  • With a focus on the opportunities and challenges facing international infrastructure cooperation in the post-pandemic era, the forum will look to build a broad consensus, and consolidate international cooperation for the facilitation of green infrastructure projects around the world.
  • As one of the event's highlights, TheBelt and Road Infrastructure Development Index (2022)and the Belt and Road Infrastructure Development Index Report (2022)was launched at the forum and presented how the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has played an important role in international infrastructure investment and construction projects.

Jacobs to Support Refurbishment of UK Nuclear Research Laboratories

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected as full lifecycle delivery partner to support infrastructure renewal projects at various facilities run by the U.K.'s government owned, but operationally independent, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL).

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected as full lifecycle delivery partner to support infrastructure renewal projects at various facilities run by the U.K.'s government owned, but operationally independent, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL).
  • Scope includes design, build and refurbishment work at the Windscale and Central Laboratories at Sellafield in Cumbria, a specialist analytical services and process chemistry facility in Preston and a test-rig center in Workington.
  • Jacobs is responsible for: requirements definition; project specification; concept, preliminary and detailed design; procurement and installation.
  • "This work will help ensure that the U.K.'s advanced nuclear research and development capability remains world-class," said Jacobs Energy, Security & Technology Senior Vice President Karen Wiemelt.

UAW Joins BlueGreen Alliance

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BlueGreen Alliance today announced the United Auto Workers (UAW) will join its growing national labor-environmental partnership and its fight for a clean, prosperous, and equitable economy.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BlueGreen Alliance today announced the United Auto Workers (UAW) will join its growing national labor-environmental partnership and its fight for a clean, prosperous, and equitable economy.
  • By joining BlueGreen Alliance, we know our voices will be amplified and our advocacy strengthened.
  • The UAW is leading the charge to create good-paying jobs building zero-emission vehicles, and we are thrilled they are joining the BlueGreen Alliance as we work together to create an equitable and just future for all.
  • The BlueGreen Alliance unites labor unions and environmental organizations to solve todays environmental challenges in ways that create and maintain quality jobs and build a clean, thriving, and equitable economy.

MADD's Push for Impaired Driving Prevention Tech in All New Cars Recognized by 2 Leading Safety Organizations

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is honored to receive two awards from esteemed safety organizations, both on Tuesday, September 20. MADD received the 2022 Peter K. O'Rourke Special Achievement Award from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) during the GHSA Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. And the National Safety Council named MADD the winner of its Green Cross for Safety® – Advocate Award during its annual awards ceremony.

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  • And the National Safety Council named MADD the winner of its Green Cross for Safety Advocate Award during its annual awards ceremony.
  • "We are thrilled and honored to be recognized by both of these distinguished organizations," said MADD National President Alex Otte.
  • War Room participants advocated courageously in honor of their lost loved ones and as injured survivors of impaired driving.
  • NSC: The Green Cross for Safety Awards are among the most prestigious awards bestowed by the National Safety Council (NSC).

Civ Robotics Raises $5 Million Seed Funding Round

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Civ Robotics uses Trimbles high-precision GNSS positioning technology and surveying software to improve productivity and increase safety.

Key Points: 
  • Civ Robotics uses Trimbles high-precision GNSS positioning technology and surveying software to improve productivity and increase safety.
  • Civ Robotics is building and deploying groundbreaking solutions to critical problems faced by the construction industry, said Abe Murray, managing partner of Alley Robotics Ventures.
  • Civ Robotics combines deep technical innovation with a proven ability to deploy its solution in the real world.
  • Civ Robotics $5 million seed funding will fuel sales and marketing, technology development and growth of its team both in the U.S. and Tel Aviv, Israel, where the companys research and development is based.

Jacobs Selected for Green Hydrogen Feasibility Study in South Korea

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been awarded a contract by South Korean offshore wind farm project developer, Elenergy, to complete the feasibility study for a new green hydrogen production and import facility in South Korea.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been awarded a contract by South Korean offshore wind farm project developer, Elenergy, to complete the feasibility study for a new green hydrogen production and import facility in South Korea.
  • The facility will provide locally produced and imported green hydrogen for South Korea and help advance the country's plans to transition to a clean energy economy, where hydrogen will account for 33% of energy consumption and 23.8% of power generation by 2050.
  • Jacobs will conduct a green hydrogen market analysis and technology review, develop the conceptual design and conduct business case assessment for setting up a green hydrogen production facility.
  • "South Korea is moving at speed and scale to develop the infrastructure, technology and solutions to transition to a hydrogen economy," said Jacobs People & Places Solutions Senior Vice President and General Manager Asia Pacific & Middle East Keith Lawson.