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ICIC's 2023 Impact Report: Celebrating Entrepreneurial Success and Resilience in Underserved Communities

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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The report emphasizes the critical role small business owners play in driving economic growth and job creation, particularly in underserved communities.

Key Points: 
  • The report emphasizes the critical role small business owners play in driving economic growth and job creation, particularly in underserved communities.
  • As a veteran, a woman, and a person of color, her journey speaks volumes about the potential and resilience within these communities.
  • It captures the essence of entrepreneurial resilience – the ability to overcome hurdles and seize opportunities, a theme that resonates throughout the document.
  • The 2023 Impact Report is more than just a collection of success stories.

STEPS ranks top colleges for online degrees in public service for 2024

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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RENO, Nev., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STEPS, a trusted resource for connecting students with degrees and careers in public service, has released its college rankings for the 2023-2024 school year. The rankings feature colleges and universities with online degrees in subject areas focused on community health and improvement. Over 25 public service fields were ranked, including teaching, psychology, social work, public health and public administration.

Key Points: 
  • STEPS (Student Training & Education in Public Service) has identified the top U.S. colleges for online degrees in public service for 2024.
  • RENO, Nev., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STEPS, a trusted resource for connecting students with degrees and careers in public service, has released its college rankings for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • The rankings feature colleges and universities with online degrees in subject areas focused on community health and improvement.
  • Over 25 public service fields were ranked, including teaching, psychology, social work, public health and public administration.

Florida Blue Foundation announces $400,000 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to address youth mental health crisis

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of the state's leading health insurer, announced today that it is providing a $400,000 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to help combat the youth mental health crisis. The grant is part of a larger commitment from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association through which Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies across the country will collectively invest more than $10 million over four years to help Boys & Girls Clubs of America implement behavioral health practices.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of the state's leading health insurer, announced today that it is providing a $400,000 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to help combat the youth mental health crisis.
  • "Children today face many challenges that impact their emotional and mental well-being," said Susan Towler, executive director of the Florida Blue Foundation.
  • While the pandemic exacerbated the mental health crisis, trauma, isolation, and other societal factors are impacting youth mental health at staggering rates.
  • This grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America is one of many initiatives Florida Blue and Florida Blue Foundation are investing in as part of ongoing efforts to expand community mental health services.

Biomethane Market is Poised to Reach $4.68 Billion by 2032 | Europe, and North America Captures 60% Market Share, Says Extrapolate

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the research report published by Extrapolate, the global Biomethane Market is estimated to attain a valuation of USD 4.68 billion by 2032 from USD 2.31 billion in 2022 at a CAGR of 7.32% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • With rural areas taking center stage, the market is poised to witness remarkable growth, projected to reach USD 4.68 billion by 2032.
  • "Humans generate over 105 billion tons of organic waste globally yearly, releasing harmful methane and other greenhouse gas emissions as they decompose.
  • Biomethane is best suited for end-use industries with limited low-carbon substitutes, such as high-temperature heating, petrochemical feedstock, heavy-duty transportation, and marine shipping.
  • As per Extrapolate's study, Europe and North America collectively contribute over 60% to global biomethane production capacity.

Biomethane Market is Poised to Reach $4.68 Billion by 2032 | Europe, and North America Captures 60% Market Share, Says Extrapolate

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
STEPS, Bioenergy, Pressure, Biofuel in the European Union, Research report, Adsorption, IEA, Food, Magnesium, Digestion, Sewage, Electricity, GHG, Research, Carbon, USD, Element, Sale, Sulfur, Plant, Human, Traction, Iron, Investment, Natural gas, Kilowatt-hour, Framework Programmes for Research and Technological Development, Methane, Growth, Heat, United Kingdom, United States biofuel policies, Global Methane Initiative, Transport, Renewable natural gas, Nitrogen, Biomass, Air pollution, Renewable energy, Audit, Seaweed, Extrapolation

DUBAI, UAE, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the research report published by Extrapolate, the global Biomethane Market is estimated to attain a valuation of USD 4.68 billion by 2032 from USD 2.31 billion in 2022 at a CAGR of 7.32% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • With rural areas taking center stage, the market is poised to witness remarkable growth, projected to reach USD 4.68 billion by 2032.
  • "Humans generate over 105 billion tons of organic waste globally yearly, releasing harmful methane and other greenhouse gas emissions as they decompose.
  • Biomethane is best suited for end-use industries with limited low-carbon substitutes, such as high-temperature heating, petrochemical feedstock, heavy-duty transportation, and marine shipping.
  • As per Extrapolate's study, Europe and North America collectively contribute over 60% to global biomethane production capacity.

BrightHR: Smart HR software that can transform people management for small businesses.

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Along with these challenges, employers must also stay on top of their people management, ensuring daily HR tasks are done properly and in a timely manner.

Key Points: 
  • Along with these challenges, employers must also stay on top of their people management, ensuring daily HR tasks are done properly and in a timely manner.
  • Keeping track of and managing daily HR tasks is integral to the overall success of any company.
  • “Not all small businesses can afford HR services or hire a full HR department, and in most cases small business owners are learning as they go.
  • “Smart HR-software transforms people management for small businesses by providing the advice and support needed for SMBs to grow their business.

SMC IN 2023

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SMC has unveiled a new logo complete with updated brand guidelines. SMC has recently undergone some upgrades within its organization, warranting an updated brand identity. This change is representative of the advancing goals of the company.

Key Points: 
  • SMC STEPS INTO 2023 WITH AN UPDATED LOGO.
  • SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SMC has unveiled a new logo complete with updated brand guidelines.
  • SMC has recently undergone some upgrades within its organization, warranting an updated brand identity.
  • The slash mark in the 'M' aligns with the upward motion of SMC, alluding to improvement and advancement in the company.

India Cement Markets, Analysis, Competition, Forecasts & Opportunities, 2029 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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The "India Cement Market, By Type, By Application, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "India Cement Market, By Type, By Application, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • A cement is a binder, a substance used for construction that sets, hardens, and adheres to other materials to bind them together.
  • India intends to invest USD1.4 trillion in infrastructure between 2019 and 2023 to ensure the country's long-term prosperity.
  • While the former covers nearly 4000 cities and towns across India, the latter focuses on slums, villages, and other rural areas.

Innovation Agri-Tech Group & University of Essex Secure Funding to Create £3.5 million Facility

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Through the installation, the University of Essex will have an unrivalled facility for extended education, UK outreach, research, experimentation and knowledge transfer for the real-world application of CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture).

Key Points: 
  • Through the installation, the University of Essex will have an unrivalled facility for extended education, UK outreach, research, experimentation and knowledge transfer for the real-world application of CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture).
  • The University of Essex has an impressive track record in crop science, and we are delighted to be supporting these experimental facilities.
  • The 3.5million facility, which is due to be open by summer 2023, will comprise four unique environmental grow rooms.
  • Its aim is to support civil society by investing in excellent projects in science, health, heritage, humanities, and the arts.

Jonathan Koon And Highstreet Team Up For A First Of Its Kind Partnership That Transforms Retail Shopping into a Metaverse Onboarding Experience

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jonathan Koon, entrepreneur, artist, and founder of luxury fashion brand Mostly Heard Rarely Seen 8-Bit teamed up with Highstreet, the leading retail-focused web3 metaverse, to launch a one-of-a-kind experience that uses the traditional fashion retail experience to transport shoppers into the metaverse.

Key Points: 
  • To redeem the NFT, Highstreet infused a key into every 8-Bit garment in this drop via a QR code sewn into the garment.
  • By scanning this code, the user is taken through a few steps that in minutes will digitally clone the shopper along with their purchased 8-Bit apparel into the Highstreet metaverse.
  • Today, department stores around the world become the key that opens the doors to the Highstreet metaverse.
  • Additionally, Koon serves as an executive/creative consultant for numerous companies within the fashion, art, and tech space.