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The Executive Leadership Council's Symposium and Recognition Gala Week Wraps Up with $1M Community Impact Investment

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council announced today that it will launch a $1M community impact investment geared towards boosting entrepreneurship and addressing social and economic justice. Recipients include the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, Legal Defense Fund, and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council announced today that it will launch a $1M community impact investment geared towards boosting entrepreneurship and addressing social and economic justice.
  • Recipients include the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, Legal Defense Fund, and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.
  • The announcement was made during the organization's annual recognition gala, a celebration that wraps up ELC Week, an energizing and enriching week of programming geared towards fostering growth and prosperity for the next generation of Black business leaders through programs like its CEO GameChanger Conference and Mid-level Managers Symposium.
  • This year's event hosted nearly 4000 guests, including corporate CEOs, executives and up-and-coming business leaders from the largest global corporations at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center Oct. 3 - 6.

National Institute of Building Sciences to Host Housing Affordability Hearing

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Consultative Council will hold a public hearing on November 6 at the National Press Club to discuss the state of housing affordability for middle- and working-class Americans.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Consultative Council will hold a public hearing on November 6 at the National Press Club to discuss the state of housing affordability for middle- and working-class Americans.
  • "Housing affordability is a serious issue for many American families," said Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, Interim CEO of NIBS.
  • Hearing speakers include officials with the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Urban Institute, National Association of Home Builders, and the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.
  • The day-long hearing will take place in three parts:
    Affordable housing generally is defined as housing where the occupant pays no more than 30 percent of gross income for housing costs, including utilities.

AMERICAN BATTERY FACTORY NAMES AWARD-WINNING DR. JUN LIU CHIEF SCIENTIST

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Factory Inc. (ABF), an emerging battery manufacturer leading the development of the first network of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell gigafactories in the United States, today announced it has hired Dr. Jun Liu as the company's chief scientist to lead and support all aspects of ABF's research and development. In addition to his role at ABF, Liu serves as the director for the Innovation Center for the Battery500 Consortium, Washington Research Foundation Innovation Chair in Clean Energy, Campbell Chair of Materials Science & Engineering and Battelle Fellow at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).

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  • "Dr. Liu brings a wealth of industry knowledge and exceptional experience to American Battery Factory, perfect for leading the development of our unique battery technology as we begin our network of gigafactories here in the United States," said Jim Ge, CEO of American Battery Factory.
  • At ABF, Liu will lead and support all aspects of the company's research and development from start to finish.
  • In his new role as ABF's chief scientist, he brings in-depth expertise in materials synthesis, characterization and application of advanced materials for energy.
  • "ABF's mission to develop a domestic supply chain for LFP batteries allows us to truly make energy independence a reality for everyone," said Dr. Jun Liu, chief scientist at American Battery Factory.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Delaware State University Announce the Joint Center for HBCU Non-Traditional Completion

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Delaware State University (DSU) announced the creation of the TMCF-DSU Joint Center for HBCU Non-Traditional Completion, to be housed at DSU.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Delaware State University (DSU) announced the creation of the TMCF-DSU Joint Center for HBCU Non-Traditional Completion, to be housed at DSU.
  • The Joint Center will use lessons learned from a three-year pilot program for near completers and adult learners funded by grants from the Kresge Foundation and Ascendium Education Group.
  • In addition, the Joint Center will provide best practices on new college completion pathways for non-traditional students, including online completion and stacked credentials.
  • “Many HBCU students in the past have stopped out of college yet consider themselves part of the HBCU community.

Perch Houses launches new co-living service for 55+ middle-income women.

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Now, Perch Houses has made that a reality by creating a unique co-living service for 55+ women in spacious suburban homes.

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  • Now, Perch Houses has made that a reality by creating a unique co-living service for 55+ women in spacious suburban homes.
  • At Perch Houses we believe that living in an affordable home and experiencing shared community will lead to improved quality of life and healthier living.
  • Perch Houses is designed to address these important needs," said Perch Houses co-founders Wing Pepper and Kyle Sobus.
  • Perch Houses also takes the worry out of property leasing by managing all aspects of the landlord and renter experience.

MIAMI-DADE BEACON COUNCIL NAMES RODRICK MILLER PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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MIAMI, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the County's official public-private economic development partnership, names Rodrick Miller President and Chief Executive Officer. One of the nation's foremost economic development leaders, Miller brings decades of experience and a commitment to inclusive, sustainable development to one of the fastest growing, most diverse business destinations in the world: Miami.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Miami-Dade Beacon Council , the County's official public-private economic development partnership, names Rodrick Miller President and Chief Executive Officer .
  • Most recently, Miller served as Chief Executive Officer of Invest Puerto Rico, joining the organization in 2019 and building a world-class team to lead its mission of attracting business and investment to the island.
  • "We are excited to welcome Rod Miller to The Beacon Council," said Yolanda Cash Jackson, Chair of both the Search Committee and Beacon's Board of Directors.
  • "The announcement of Rodrick Miller as the next President and CEO of The Beacon Council is very exciting," said Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III .

J.B. Hunt Announces Induction Into the Anderson Assembly Society at MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced today it has been inducted into the Anderson Assembly at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, a society created to recognize philanthropic donors who have made a lifetime commitment to supporting the mission of MD Anderson.

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  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced today it has been inducted into the Anderson Assembly at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, a society created to recognize philanthropic donors who have made a lifetime commitment to supporting the mission of MD Anderson.
  • “MD Anderson is an organization that is dear to J.B. Hunt as many of our employees utilize their expertise and resources,” said Brad Hicks, president of highway services and executive vice president of people at J.B. Hunt.
  • With J.B. Hunt’s philanthropic support, MD Anderson will be able to use data to better aid medically-underserved communities, ultimately expanding support across the U.S.
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  • As part of its induction into the Anderson Assembly, J.B. Hunt will be featured in MD Anderson’s Faces of Philanthropy Exhibit - an onsite museum showcase for donor stories and how philanthropy has impacted the organization.

Spinoff From Argonne-led Innovation Hub Opens New Frontier for Batteries

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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JCESR is an Energy Innovation Hub led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory.

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  • JCESR is an Energy Innovation Hub led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory.
  • An arm of Koch Industries has invested $30 million in Blue Current to build its first pilot factory in Hayward, California.
  • Solid-state batteries, which contain solid electrolytes, are much less flammable than liquid batteries, potentially making them safer.
  • Since then, the company has refined its components and addressed technical challenges common with solid-state batteries.

Samaritas Reminds Michiganders to Watch Out for Mom and Dad This Season

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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It's a preventive measure to ensure that elderly family members and friends are not experiencing a physical and mental decline in isolation.

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  • It's a preventive measure to ensure that elderly family members and friends are not experiencing a physical and mental decline in isolation.
  • In fact, the CDC reports that falls are the leading cause of injury for adults over 65 which can lead to hospitalization and spur health issues.
  • Only 10% of U.S. homes have key features to accommodate older residents, according to a 2020 U.S. Census report .
  • Samaritas has five senior living communities with experts who can determine the level of care needed to help older adults thrive.

Congressional Black Caucus Institute Launches Tech Platform to Diversify Public Policy Recruitment

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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The software is a resume matchmaking database that connects public policy recruiters to CBCI-vetted talent.

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  • The software is a resume matchmaking database that connects public policy recruiters to CBCI-vetted talent.
  • Vanessa Griddine, Executive Director of CBCI, explains "The Congressional Black Caucus Institute has a storied history of educating the next generation of political leaders.
  • We are now going beyond training and research and responding with a tangible, tech-enabled solution that solves the pervasive diversity issues in public policy.
  • The platform, powered by matchplicity, is a first-of-its-kind enterprise software addressing diversity in public policy recruitment and complements years of research by organizations like Bloomberg Government, Jobs for The Future, and The Joint Center.