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Center for Energy Workforce Development Recognizes Constellation with Community Partnership Award

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy, has received the Community Partnership Award from The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) for its work in building a skilled energy workforce that represents the diverse communities it serves.

Key Points: 
  • Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy, has received the Community Partnership Award from The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) for its work in building a skilled energy workforce that represents the diverse communities it serves.
  • The award recognizes Constellation’s multi-faceted efforts to establish lasting and impactful relationships with the local community — including educators, minority facing organizations, workforce development nonprofits and others — to fuel the energy talent pipeline.
  • CEWD is a non-profit consortium of electric, natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy companies, and their associations, committed to the development of a skilled, diverse energy workforce.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231121410572/en/
    Representatives from Constellation were on hand to accept the Center for Energy Workforce Development's "Community Partnership" award November 16 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Business Wire)
    Representatives from Constellation were on hand to receive the honor November 16 during CEWD’s Workforce Development Summit and inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum in Washington, D.C.
    “Constellation is dedicated to enabling Americans of all backgrounds to access good-paying jobs, be a part of the growing energy workforce and experience the benefits of the clean energy transition,” said Joe Dominguez, president and CEO, Constellation.

Meijer Simply Give Allows Customers to Support Those in Need This Holiday Season

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Friday, November 17, 2023
Holiday, Love, Food security, Kenosha/Racine Lead-Free Communities Partnership, Calendar, Food, Grocery store, Meijer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From Thanksgiving staples to last minute items, Meijer will not only have what customers need this holiday season, but also help feed those in need through its Simply Give hunger relief program.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From Thanksgiving staples to last minute items, Meijer will not only have what customers need this holiday season, but also help feed those in need through its Simply Give hunger relief program.
  • "Together, we can feed our neighbors in need, while enjoying the good food and great prices we all love."
  • Since 2008, the Simply Give program has been feeding hungry families in the communities Meijer serves, stocking the shelves of hundreds of pantries each year.
  • Meal calculation is based on the approximate average cost of a meal from select food pantry partners across the Meijer footprint.

Wawa Shares Details on North Carolina Expansion Plan: 80 New Wawa Stores Planned for the Region with Eight Locations Opening in 2024

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Real estate, Kenosha/Racine Lead-Free Communities Partnership, History, USO, Friends, Growth, Food bank, Drink, Taste, VIP, Online shopping, Mobile phone, Central North Carolina

Wawa’s initial phase of expansion into North Carolina includes plans to open approximately 80 stores across the eastern region of the state over the next 10+ years with the first eight stores opening in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Wawa’s initial phase of expansion into North Carolina includes plans to open approximately 80 stores across the eastern region of the state over the next 10+ years with the first eight stores opening in 2024.
  • While exact grand opening dates have not yet been determined, the following eight locations will have Wawa stores opening in 2024:
    In addition to the stores set to open in 2024, Wawa has more than 30 sites under contract currently going through local approval processes.
  • Altogether, Wawa distributed hundreds of samples of Wawa strawberry smoothies and Wawa Dragon Fruit Refreshers, Wawa regular and flavored coffees, and hoagies.
  • Finally, Wawa announced contributions totaling $10,000 to two regional community partners: the USO of North Carolina and the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina.

Save Our Water Introduces New Rebate Finder Tool and Resources Page to Help Californians Transform Their Yards

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Water, Water supply, Weather, Social media, Love, Life, Plant, Rain, Communication, Climate change, California Department of Water Resources, Kenosha/Racine Lead-Free Communities Partnership, Water resources, California Department, Parent, Agriculture

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- California's Save Our Water public awareness campaign launched a new rebates page that connects Californians with local resources and rebates in their area.

Key Points: 
  • Many local water agencies provide these rebates to encourage homeowners to save water by transforming their thirsty lawns and turf with water-wise plants or other drought-tolerant landscapes.
  • As 40% of the water Californians use is outdoors, transforming a yard can save a significant amount of water.
  • The Save Our Water campaign reminds Californians about the importance of making water conservation a way of life.
  • Save Our Water has been ramping up efforts all year to make sure the message of water conservation reaches Californians year-round.

Foodservice Packaging Institute's Efforts Enable Over 7 Million Additional Households to Recycle Cups and Take-out Containers

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Kenosha/Racine Lead-Free Communities Partnership, Recycling, City, FSP, Environment, National Space Program Management Office, Public works, FPI, Communication, Research, Food, Economics

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) encourages the responsible use of all foodservice packaging (FSP) and serves as the voice of the industry representing manufacturers and their raw material and machinery suppliers. Through its efforts in collaborative programs, research, grants and advocacy, the organization has spearheaded the advancement of recycling take-out containers, such as plastic cups and containers, paper cups, paper bags, pizza boxes and aluminum trays.

Key Points: 
  • The Community Partnership program provides communication grants to help educate residents on how they can recycle items, like cups and take-out containers.
  • "Collaborating with FPI empowered Atlanta to add take-out containers, such as paper cups, to our recycling program.
  • Additionally, the FPI team supported efforts to educate the nearly 100,000 households we serve to recycle right."
  • "We are proud of the efforts our team, members, industry collaborators and community partners have made to increase recovery of foodservice packaging," said Dempsey.

Wawa Shares Details on Indiana Expansion Plan: 60 New Wawa Stores Planned for the Region with First Locations Opening in Mid-2025

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Drink, Friends, Kenosha/Racine Lead-Free Communities Partnership, Gleaners Food Bank, History, Growth, Hospital, Taste, VIP, Tourism

Wawa’s expansion into Indiana includes plans to open approximately 60 stores across the region over the next 8-10 years, with the first groundbreakings beginning in mid-2024.

Key Points: 
  • Wawa’s expansion into Indiana includes plans to open approximately 60 stores across the region over the next 8-10 years, with the first groundbreakings beginning in mid-2024.
  • So far, Wawa has more than 16 sites under contract across Clark, Dearborn, Delaware, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion and Wayne Counties.
  • The first store locations are projected to open by mid-2025, with plans to open up to 10 locations that year, 10 additional stores in 2026 and 5 stores each year thereafter.
  • Finally, Wawa announced contributions to two regional community partners: Riley Children’s Hospital and Gleaners Food Bank, with contributions totaling $10,000.

Wawa Shares Details on Ohio Expansion Plan: 60 New Wawa Stores Planned for the Region with First Locations Opening in Mid-2025

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Wawa’s expansion into Ohio includes plans to open approximately 60 stores across the region over the next 8-10 years with the first groundbreakings beginning in mid-2024.

Key Points: 
  • Wawa’s expansion into Ohio includes plans to open approximately 60 stores across the region over the next 8-10 years with the first groundbreakings beginning in mid-2024.
  • So far, Wawa has more than 16 sites under contract across Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Greene, Hamilton, Miami, Montgomery and Warren Counties.
  • These projected stores are currently making their way through the permitting and approval process, and Wawa will announce specific locations and estimated timing for the first store openings in Ohio once these processes are complete.
  • The first store locations are projected to open by mid-2025, with plans to open up to 10 locations that year, 10 additional stores in 2026 and five stores each year thereafter.

Wawa Shares Details on Kentucky Expansion Plan: 40 New Wawa Stores Planned for the Region with First Locations Opening in Mid-2025

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Wawa’s expansion into Kentucky includes plans to open approximately 40 stores across the region over the next 8-10 years with the first groundbreakings beginning in mid-2024.

Key Points: 
  • Wawa’s expansion into Kentucky includes plans to open approximately 40 stores across the region over the next 8-10 years with the first groundbreakings beginning in mid-2024.
  • So far, Wawa has more than 15 sites under contract across Boone, Bullitt, Fayette, Hardin, Jefferson, Jessamine, Oldham, Scott, Shelby and Warren Counties.
  • These projected stores are currently making their way through the permitting and approval process, and Wawa will announce specific locations and estimated timing for the first store openings in Kentucky once these processes are complete.
  • The first store locations are projected to open by mid-2025, with plans to open up to 10 locations that year, five additional stores in 2026 and 5 stores each year thereafter.

Leading Women Address "Rethinking Our Approach to Hunger" at National Food Policy Conference

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Food security, Food, Nutrition, Democracy, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, Consumer Federation of America, Kenosha/Racine Lead-Free Communities Partnership, New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Health equity, Woman, SNAP, Marketing, Richa, U.S. Department of Agriculture Cotton Annex, Investment, Health, MPH, Conference, Agriculture, Amazon, Tambra Raye Stevenson, Hunger

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 12th, women leaders convene in Washington, D.C., to discuss "Rethinking Our Approach to Hunger," spotlighting the pressing issue of food and nutrition insecurity in the U.S. at the National Food Policy Conference during Hunger Action Month.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 12th, women leaders convene in Washington, D.C., to discuss "Rethinking Our Approach to Hunger," spotlighting the pressing issue of food and nutrition insecurity in the U.S. at the National Food Policy Conference during Hunger Action Month.
  • An alarming 34 million Americans, including over 9 million children, grapple with food insecurity, leading to higher rates of diet-related diseases and developmental issues.
  • Thomas Gremillion of the Consumer Federation of America notes the discussion's timeliness amidst surging food prices and diminished hunger aid.
  • Rucha Gadre, Food Security Director of NJEDA highlights the economic roots of food insecurity, tying it to low wages and systemic barriers that disadvantage specific communities.

Year Up Announces Launch of Client Advisory Board to Further Advance Skills-Based Hiring

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The national workforce development organization Year Up announced today the launch of its Client Advisory Board (CAB) to further increase access to meaningful careers for young adults without bachelor's degrees.

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  • These leading employers hire a significant number of entry- and mid-level talent into high demand roles that pay sustainable living wages.
  • "This advisory board will enable Year Up to benefit from board members' first-hand knowledge and perspectives on topics such as industry trends, hiring challenges and how Year Up can better tailor its services to employers' needs," said Applewhite.
  • During the first meeting, members shared their reasons for joining the board and discussed what they will strive to accomplish.
  • I am excited to join this advisory board and help Year Up's and their corporate partners' ability to further support bridging the opportunity divide."