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Century Complete Announces New Community Near Savannah, GA

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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RINCON, Ga., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), one of the nation's largest homebuilders and an industry leader in online home sales, has announced that its Century Complete brand is now selling at Pine Brook, a new community in Rincon featuring quality single-family floor plans, affordably priced from the low $300s.

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  • RINCON, Ga., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) , one of the nation's largest homebuilders and an industry leader in online home sales, has announced that its Century Complete brand is now selling at Pine Brook, a new community in Rincon featuring quality single-family floor plans, affordably priced from the low $300s.
  • "Pine Brook represents a natural continuation of our growth in Georgia, offering a selection of affordable and appealing floor plans in a prime location near Savannah," said National President Greg Huff.
  • "We've already seen strong interest at this community, with several homes under contract, so it's a great time for buyers to explore available homes online and find their best fit while opportunities last."
  • Homebuyers can further streamline the homebuying process by financing online with Century Complete's affiliate lender, Inspire Home Loans®.

Dairy Council of California Releases Culturally Responsive Nutrition Resource Available to the African American Community

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced the release of a culturally responsive resource to support infant and toddler nutrition for African American families.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced the release of a culturally responsive resource to support infant and toddler nutrition for African American families.
  • Dairy Council of California served as lead consultant to coordinate development of the critical resource, collaborating with University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and its physician training program Leadership Education to Advance Diversity-African, Black and Caribbean.
  • Boston Organization of Nutritionists and Dietitians of Color, a professional organization devoted to increasing the number of African American and Afro-Caribbean nutritionists and dietitians and providing nutrition education in the community, also collaborated on the resource.
  • This resource provides an actionable way to better reach families with culturally tailored resources that are relevant and relatable.

PPG recognized in Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies list for fourth consecutive year

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has been named to Newsweek magazine’s America’s Most Responsible Companies list for the fourth consecutive year.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has been named to Newsweek magazine’s America’s Most Responsible Companies list for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Thousands of companies were considered for the 2024 list, which recognizes the 600 most responsible companies in the United States across 14 industry subcategories.
  • “PPG is proud to be included within this prestigious list,” said Diane Kappas, PPG vice president, global sustainability.
  • Colorful Communities, the PPG Logo and We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

Intuit Announces its Coalfield Solar Fund First Year Winners, Building a More Sustainable Future for Virginia and West Virginia

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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In partnership with Secure Solar Futures and the NEED project , the initiative is designed to advance renewable energy and create new career pathways for Coalfield communities in Virginia and West Virginia.

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  • In partnership with Secure Solar Futures and the NEED project , the initiative is designed to advance renewable energy and create new career pathways for Coalfield communities in Virginia and West Virginia.
  • The program has granted $375,000 across Virginia and West Virginia to incentivize solar energy projects across their school districts.
  • The Coalfield Solar Fund launched in March 2023 to support underserved school districts and community colleges in Virginia and West Virginia and surrounding regions facing economic challenges.
  • “We are excited to continue supporting eligible educational institutions in designated Coalfield counties in Virginia and West Virginia.

PPG, PPG Foundation to invest $5 million in environmental sustainability education

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced a commitment to invest $5 million by 2030 in environmental sustainability education.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced a commitment to invest $5 million by 2030 in environmental sustainability education.
  • “Sustainability is an integral part of delivering on our promise to protect and beautify the world,” said Malesia Dunn, PPG executive director, PPG Foundation and corporate social responsibility.
  • Related to the circular economy, PPG and the PPG Foundation will support educational and volunteer efforts around recycling, reuse and litter reduction.
  • “We want to prepare this generation – and generations to come – for this important role.”
    To learn more about how PPG and the PPG Foundation invest in future STEM leaders, click here .

ComEd Awards Nearly $250,000 in Scholarships for Illinois Students Pursuing Future Careers in STEM

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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ComEd today announced it has awarded $247,500 in scholarships to 47 local students pursuing a college degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) this upcoming school year.

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  • ComEd today announced it has awarded $247,500 in scholarships to 47 local students pursuing a college degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) this upcoming school year.
  • Since its launch in 2022, the ComEd Future of Energy Scholarship has awarded nearly $640,000 to 115 local students.
  • Students interested in pursuing STEM degrees in the future can find out more information about eligibility and how to apply for future scholarships at https://needorg.my.site.com/ComEd/s/scholarship-information .
  • Last year alone, ComEd STEM and workforce development programs reached nearly 2,000 people in northern Illinois.

Intuit Brings Renewable Energy and Job Opportunities to US Communities with Innovative Solar Projects

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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“Beyond working toward our climate-positive goal, we’re deeply committed to creating innovative programs that strengthen the communities around us by supporting their pursuits of renewable energy solutions,” said Debbie Lizt, Head of Sustainability at Intuit.

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  • “Beyond working toward our climate-positive goal, we’re deeply committed to creating innovative programs that strengthen the communities around us by supporting their pursuits of renewable energy solutions,” said Debbie Lizt, Head of Sustainability at Intuit.
  • Intuit has also funded a grant as part of GRID Alternatives’ Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund program, which fosters Indigenous energy sovereignty and expands solar job opportunities in tribal communities across the US.
  • The Fund is an innovative partnership that provides multiyear grant funding to help bring solar power, job training, and hands-on student learning opportunities in the solar energy industry to communities in Virginia and West Virginia.
  • “Their partnership accelerates our ability to bring solar energy, STEM education programs and career opportunities to schools in Virginia and West Virginia.

Intuit Announces Innovative, Multiyear Fund to Support Solar Power and Provide Educational Opportunities

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Together with its partners, Intuit will create new career pathways and educational opportunities in the solar industry, while also helping to reduce carbon emissions.

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  • Together with its partners, Intuit will create new career pathways and educational opportunities in the solar industry, while also helping to reduce carbon emissions.
  • The Coalfield Solar Fund is an innovative partnership that provides multiyear grant funding to help bring solar power, job training, and hands-on student learning opportunities in the solar energy industry to communities in Virginia and West Virginia.
  • Intuit is building off the success of its earlier collaboration with Secure Solar Futures on a solar project in Wise, Virginia—an Intuit Prosperity Hub location—with the Coalfield Solar Fund.
  • “Schools have large flat rooftops suitable to host larger solar arrays and can greatly benefit from the financial savings and educational opportunities that solar power offers.

Prince William County Public Schools to Install Solar Power on 12 Schools

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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Staunton, VA, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Secure Solar Futures, a provider of on-site clean energy and educational programs to K-12 schools, signed an agreement with Prince William County Public Schools to install solar power systems on 12 school sites.

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  • Staunton, VA, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Secure Solar Futures, a provider of on-site clean energy and educational programs to K-12 schools, signed an agreement with Prince William County Public Schools to install solar power systems on 12 school sites.
  • Twelve school sites will receive solar power located across Prince William County.
  • Jennifer Rokasky, a PWCS Energy and Sustainability Team member and project lead for Solar PPA, shared, "I'm thrilled that we are bringing solar power to Prince William County Schools.
  • All 12 solar arrays at Prince William County Public Schools will be installed on roofs of school buildings.

ComEd Encourages Illinois Students to Apply for College Scholarships of Up to $10,000 Each

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Today through March 31, 2023, students in Illinois can apply for scholarships of up to $10,000 each and the opportunity to intern with ComEd.

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  • Today through March 31, 2023, students in Illinois can apply for scholarships of up to $10,000 each and the opportunity to intern with ComEd.
  • The scholarship recipients are:
    Avidar Al-Kurdi, currently a student at the University of Illinois Chicago, pursuing a chemical engineering degree.
  • Sterling Morton East High School in Cicero, Ill.
    Jonathan Eghan, currently a student at Illinois State University, pursuing an information science degree.
  • For more information or to apply for the ComEd Future of Energy STEM scholarship, visit: https://need.force.com/ComEd/s/scholarship-information .