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Clean Cooking Alliance and Partners Prioritize Clean Cooking at COP28

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clean cooking was a prominent topic at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) and partners ensured that clean cooking was at the forefront of discussions around climate change, environmental sustainability, carbon finance, investment, gender equality, food systems, and sustainable cities.

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  • /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clean cooking was a prominent topic at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.
  • The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) and partners ensured that clean cooking was at the forefront of discussions around climate change, environmental sustainability, carbon finance, investment, gender equality, food systems, and sustainable cities.
  • The new African Clean Cooking Consortium will address the actions required to achieve universal access to clean cooking in Africa, including country-level planning, establishing Delivery Units, developing country programs, and catalyzing investment.
  • The AfDB announced it will allocate up to 20% of its approved annual lending for energy toward clean cooking solutions.

Guaranteed Rate Insurance Earns Safeco Insurance 2023 Agent For The Future™ Award

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

SCHAUMBERG, Ill., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guaranteed Rate Insurance is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Safeco Insurance Agent for the Future Award, Outstanding Agency Overall winner for 2023.

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  • SCHAUMBERG, Ill., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guaranteed Rate Insurance is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Safeco Insurance Agent for the Future Award, Outstanding Agency Overall winner for 2023.
  • This prestigious award recognizes Guaranteed Rate Insurance for its forward-thinking and innovative approach to insurance, as well as its commitment to adapting to changing market conditions and staying ahead of emerging trends.
  • "Guaranteed Rate Insurance is honored to receive the Safeco Insurance Agent for the Future Award for 2023," said Jeff Wingate, Executive Vice President and Head of Insurance for Guaranteed Rate Insurance.
  • This award is a testament to our dedication to innovation and growth, and we are proud to be recognized as an Outstanding Agency Overall."

NEW REPORT: The Future of Africa's Sustainable Cities: Why Clean Cooking Matters

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Friday, December 1, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) and ICLEI Africa unveiled the report "The Future of Africa's Sustainable Cities: Why Clean Cooking Matters," which highlights the critical role that clean cooking must play in ensuring sustainable and equitable urban growth, with a particular focus on the fast-growing cities of sub-Saharan Africa. The report was launched at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) during an official side event hosted by the SDG Pavilion.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) and ICLEI Africa unveiled the report " The Future of Africa's Sustainable Cities: Why Clean Cooking Matters ," which highlights the critical role that clean cooking must play in ensuring sustainable and equitable urban growth, with a particular focus on the fast-growing cities of sub-Saharan Africa.
  • "This report serves as a compass, guiding us towards a future where every African city can boast of accessible, clean, and efficient cooking solutions."
  • Fortunately, this moment of rapid urbanization also presents a tremendous opportunity to provide clean cooking solutions at a massive scale.
  • "This report serves as a compass, guiding us towards a future where every African city can boast of accessible, clean, and efficient cooking solutions.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Youlanda M. Gibbons as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to Leadership and Education

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Monday, October 9, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Youlanda M. Gibbons is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to Leadership and Education.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Youlanda M. Gibbons is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to Leadership and Education.
  • Dr. Gibbons pursued higher education at Mercer University where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Human Development.
  • She then attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst where she earned a Master of Science degree in Public Health and a Master of Education degree.
  • Dr Gibbons notes that she exercised her passionate commitment to advancing society, and in 2011, founding the Diversity, Inclusion and Innovation in Government Initiative.

Dunham and Skakun Named Partner at Bober Markey Fedorovich

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Bober Markey Fedorovich (BMF, www.bmf.cpa ), a national Top 200 CPA and advisory firm proudly announces the appointment of Melissa G. Dunham, CPA, MTax, MBA, and James B. Skakun, CPA, as the firm’s newest partners.

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  • Bober Markey Fedorovich (BMF, www.bmf.cpa ), a national Top 200 CPA and advisory firm proudly announces the appointment of Melissa G. Dunham, CPA, MTax, MBA, and James B. Skakun, CPA, as the firm’s newest partners.
  • Dunham specializes in corporate tax returns, offering comprehensive tax planning strategies for various entities including C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
  • Dunham's subject matter expertise in Employer Retention Credit program reimbursements has been instrumental in optimizing benefits for clients during the pandemic.
  • With a career spanning nearly two decades at BMF, Dunham has demonstrated exceptional leadership and contributed significantly to the firm's success.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges Yolanda M. Gibbons as a Distinguished Professional for her contributions to Leadership and Education

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Monday, June 12, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Yolanda M. Gibbons is acknowledged as a Distinguished Professional for her contributions to Leadership and Education.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Yolanda M. Gibbons is acknowledged as a Distinguished Professional for her contributions to Leadership and Education.
  • Dr. Gibbons began her academic career at Mercer University where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Human Development.
  • She then pursued a Master of Science in Public Health and a Master of Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
  • Dedicated to serving in many capacities, Dr. Gibbons is associated with the American Sociological Association and the Association of Black Sociologists.

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Receives Top Honors from Two Industry Groups for Groundbreaking Cell Phone Lending Program

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Monday, May 1, 2023

The Library District has been selected to receive the 2023 Library of the Future Award from American Library Association (ALA)/Information Today, Inc.

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  • The Library District has been selected to receive the 2023 Library of the Future Award from American Library Association (ALA)/Information Today, Inc.
  • This annual award recognizes innovative planning, application, or development of library customer support around information technology in libraries.
  • ULC’s expert judges selected the Library District from over 150 submissions in eight categories that display creative thinking and out-of-the-box application of library resources.
  • “I believe that access to technology is a basic human right,” said Kelvin Watson, executive Director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.

Rentec Direct Honored With Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

GRANTS PASS, Ore., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rentec Direct, the award-winning property management software solution, has received the Business Excellence Award from the Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce. Honored in the small business category, the Oregon company was selected for its long-standing record of dependability, success, exceptional customer service and outstanding community service and leadership.

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  • Oregon property management software company, Rentec Direct, honored for its commitment to excellence, exceptional customer service, and outstanding community leadership
    GRANTS PASS, Ore., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rentec Direct , the award-winning property management software solution, has received the Business Excellence Award from the Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce.
  • Each year, the Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce awards people, businesses and organizations that improve commerce and the livability in the region.
  • They include the Architecture Award, Business Excellence Award, Special Commitment to Health Award, Chamber Person of the Year Award, Community Spirit Award, Fostering a Legacy for the Future Award and Rising Star Award.
  • For the Business Excellence Award, the committee seeks companies that display leadership in the areas of business character, business excellence, customer relations, and community service.

B12 commits to helping professional services thrive by introducing a free version of its website builder and the new Firm of the Future Award.

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Together, these initiatives provide entrepreneurs in the professional services space the tools and financial support needed to thrive in increasingly competitive and uncertain economic times.

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  • Together, these initiatives provide entrepreneurs in the professional services space the tools and financial support needed to thrive in increasingly competitive and uncertain economic times.
  • B12 deepens support for professional services by launching a free solution and quarterly grant program.
  • "Inflation, recession, and increasing competitive pressures from large online platforms are hitting every business hard, and professional service providers are no exception.
  • Our goal is to help those in professional services scale more easily by helping them transform how they market, merchandise, and sell their services online."

Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale Ltd. Welcomes Three New Attorneys to Its Legal Firm

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Monday, June 20, 2022

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale Ltd., a Schaumburg, Illinois-based law firm, announces the recent hiring of three new attorneys: Blake Austin Culver, Eric Dobradin and Tara Grimm. All attorneys are licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois.

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  • Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale Ltd., a Schaumburg, Illinois-based law firm, announces the recent hiring of three new attorneys: Blake Austin Culver, Eric Dobradin and Tara Grimm.
  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale Ltd., a Schaumburg, Illinois-based law firm, announces the recent hiring of three new attorneys: Blake Austin Culver , Eric Dobradin and Tara Grimm .
  • Culver, who joined the firm this year, earned a Bachelor of Arts with highest honor from DePaul University in Chicago.
  • Gardi, Haught, Fischer and Bhosale, Ltd. is a law firm concentrating in Real Estate Law, Litigation, Immigration, Divorce, Estate Planning, and Corporate Law.