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Ursa Health Launches Healthcare Data Analytics Solution to Support Organizations Participating in the ACO REACH Alternative Payment Model

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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Ursa Studio spans the full breadth of healthcare data work in one no-code platform, including raw data ingestion and integration , data modeling , analytics development , and business intelligence .

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  • Ursa Studio spans the full breadth of healthcare data work in one no-code platform, including raw data ingestion and integration , data modeling , analytics development , and business intelligence .
  • Key capabilities for ACO REACH participants include Ursa Health Data Integration Modules designed specifically to accelerate the process of mapping new data sources into fully enriched, analytics-ready data model tables.
  • The Ursa Health Data Integration Module for CCLF/ACO REACH essentially automates the wrangling of these various files to unlock any and all downstream analytics.
  • The GPDC Model will transition to the ACO REACH Model January 1, 2023, with the model performance period running through 2026.

Bank of America Names Neighborhood Builders Racial Equality Awardees who are Advancing Opportunities for Minority Communities

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced the second group of honorees of its Neighborhood Builders: Racial Equality Award, which recognizes the impactful work of leaders who strive to advance racial equality and economic opportunity in Black, Hispanic-Latino, Asian American, and Native American communities. The five individuals were selected for their extraordinary contributions to breaking racial barriers and creating opportunities for people of color across the country.

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  • The five individuals were selected for their extraordinary contributions to breaking racial barriers and creating opportunities for people of color across the country.
  • The Racial Equality Award established in March of this year is an extension of Bank of America's signature philanthropic program, Neighborhood Builders.
  • "At Bank of America, supporting nonprofits and their leaders has been core to our commitment to advancing racial equality and economic opportunity," said Ebony Thomas, President of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation.
  • Nearly 18 years after its launch, Neighborhood Builders is one of the nation's largest philanthropic investments in nonprofit leadership development.

Amped Kitchens Addresses Chicago's Growing Need for Food Production Space

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Amped Kitchens began the $25 million renovation of the long-vacant Zenith factory at 5801 West Dickens Avenue in late 2019. This facility offers 64 private kitchens (from 150 square-feet to almost 2,000 square-feet). Each lease includes key amenities needed by growing food businesses: refrigerated, frozen, and dry storage -- as well as office space, meeting rooms, attended shipping docks, packing rooms, and an on-site USDA office. In addition, Amped Kitchen tenants have access to expedited government approvals and easier certification pathways, including organic and kosher. Amped's "plug-and-play" kitchen model offers tenants huge time and capital savings versus building their own space.

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  • Today, with partner Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network, Amped Kitchens will celebrate its diverse base of food makers and introduce the space to the Chicago food-making community.
  • Amped Kitchens began the $25 million renovation of the long-vacant Zenith factory at 5801 West Dickens Avenue in late 2019.
  • Amped Kitchens currently leases to established and fast growing food businesses including CPG companies, restaurants needing commissary/central kitchen space, meal subscription companies, and anyone looking for R&D or pilot production space.
  • This Chicago location is Amped Kitchens' third U.S. facility and its first outside of Los Angeles.

Starbucks Invests $10 Million in Small Business and Community Development Loans to Bolster Economic Opportunity in Chicago

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Finance, Banking, Professional services, Small business, Philanthropy, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Other Philanthropy, Retail, Economy, Mixed economies, Finance, Loans, Social economy, Coffee in Seattle, Starbucks, Business loan, Opportunity finance, Starbucks, Accion Chicago, CCLF, LISC, IFF

Today, Starbucks Coffee Company announced its plans to invest $10 million in four community lenders to drive economic opportunity in Chicago.

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  • Today, Starbucks Coffee Company announced its plans to invest $10 million in four community lenders to drive economic opportunity in Chicago.
  • Starbucks investment is expected to help finance more than 500 loans to foster growth in small business, support community development projects and create more jobs in Chicagos underserved communities.
  • OFN commends Starbucks for this investment in small business and job creation for the Chicago communities that need it most, said Amir Kirkwood, chief lending and investment officer for Opportunity Finance Network (OFN).
  • Accion offers small business loans between $500 and $100,000 to qualified borrowers and provides free coaching to any entrepreneur who wants to grow their business.