Leduc-Nisku Economic Development Association

ADM, Marathon Petroleum Corp. Take Next Step in Meeting Demand for Renewable Fuels as Green Bison Production Facility Begins Operations

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Other Energy, Agriculture, Oil, Gas, Natural Resources, Alternative Energy, Energy, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Marathon Petroleum, ADM, Bison, NYSE, Business development, Economic development, Food, Petroleum, Multimedia, Farmer, Leduc-Nisku Economic Development Association, MPC, Growth, Soybean, Renewable energy

The Green Bison facility in Spiritwood is North Dakota's first dedicated soybean processing complex, and is a major step towards meeting increased demand for renewable fuels, in this case renewable green diesel.

Key Points: 
  • The Green Bison facility in Spiritwood is North Dakota's first dedicated soybean processing complex, and is a major step towards meeting increased demand for renewable fuels, in this case renewable green diesel.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114108080/en/
    Green Bison Soy Processing will source and process local soybeans, with the resulting oil supplied exclusively to Marathon as a feedstock for renewable fuels.
  • The facility will produce approximately 600 million pounds of refined soybean oil annually, enough feedstock for approximately 75 million gallons of renewable green diesel per year.
  • “The Green Bison Soy Processing facility creates a wonderful opportunity and lasting benefits for our area farmers and statewide soybean growers.

ComEd Reminds Customers of Bill-Assistance Options During the LIHEAP Application Period

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Women, Utilities, Seniors, Oil, Gas, Men, Energy, Family, Consumer, Commonwealth, Commonwealth Edison, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, LIHEAP, Service, Internet, Disability, Electricity, Leduc-Nisku Economic Development Association, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Exelon, EXC, Community, Economic development, CEDA, DCEO, Ageing, SAM, Commerce, Health insurance

As the state of Illinois prepares to launch the new, three-phase application period for utility-bill assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), ComEd reminds customers that it offers a wide-range of support options for customers of all income levels.

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  • As the state of Illinois prepares to launch the new, three-phase application period for utility-bill assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), ComEd reminds customers that it offers a wide-range of support options for customers of all income levels.
  • Beginning Nov. 1, households that are disconnected from service or have a disconnection notice can start applying for LIHEAP assistance.
  • Other options ComEd offers to help customers with their bills now and into the future include:
    Payment arrangements of up to 12 months for eligible residential customers with past-due balances.
  • To make it easier for customers to sort through these and other bill-assistance options and energy-efficiency programs, ComEd offers its Smart Assistance Manager (SAM) at ComEd.com/SAM .

Economic Development Association of Alabama Presents 2023 Legislator of the Year Awards

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA) presented Senator Garlan Gudger and Representative Danny Garrett with Legislator of the Year Awards during the Governor's Luncheon held on July 31, 2023 at the 2023 EDAA Summer Conference in Point Clear, Ala. Senator Gudger and Representative Garrett were selected for this year's award based on the vital roles they played in the development and passage of the The Game Plan economic development legislation during the 2023 Alabama legislative session. Both recipients have been long-time supporters of Alabama's economic development efforts as well as the state's economic development professionals.

Key Points: 
  • MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA) presented Senator Garlan Gudger and Representative Danny Garrett with Legislator of the Year Awards during the Governor's Luncheon held on July 31, 2023 at the 2023 EDAA Summer Conference in Point Clear, Ala.
  • Senator Gudger and Representative Garrett were selected for this year's award based on the vital roles they played in the development and passage of the The Game Plan economic development legislation during the 2023 Alabama legislative session.
  • Both recipients have been long-time supporters of Alabama's economic development efforts as well as the state's economic development professionals.
  • The Game Plan is a significant economic development initiative aimed at fostering growth, creating job opportunities, and enhancing overall economic prosperity in the state of Alabama.

TD Holdings, Inc.'s Tongdow Received "2023 Top 500 Chinese Brands" Award

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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SHENZHEN, China, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TD Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLG) (the "Company"), a commodities trading service provider in China today announced that its controlling subsidiary Shenzhen Tongdow Internet Technology Co., Ltd. ("Tongdow") was awarded "2023 Top 500 Chinese Brands" (the "Award"), ranking 341st, at the Top 500 Chinese Brands Conference in the 2023 Brand Power Summit Forum (the "Forum")  in Beijing on July 15, 2023. Tongdow is a leading integrated service provider for an online to offline e-commerce commodities trading platform Tongdow.com. The Tongdow brand has been evaluated at RMB17 Billion by the Forum's organizer Asiabrand, a renowned professional brand evaluation institution.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TD Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLG) (the "Company"), a commodities trading service provider in China today announced that its controlling subsidiary Shenzhen Tongdow Internet Technology Co., Ltd. ("Tongdow") was awarded "2023 Top 500 Chinese Brands" (the "Award"), ranking 341st, at the Top 500 Chinese Brands Conference in the 2023 Brand Power Summit Forum (the "Forum")  in Beijing on July 15, 2023.
  • Tongdow is a leading integrated service provider for an online to offline e-commerce commodities trading platform Tongdow.com.
  • The Tongdow brand has been evaluated at RMB17 Billion by the Forum's organizer Asiabrand, a renowned professional brand evaluation institution.
  • The Award not only recognizes our commitment but also highlights our continuous efforts in delivering exceptional service, meeting the demand of our customers, and fostering innovation in the industry.

TD Holdings, Inc. CEO Ms. Renmei Ouyang Received the "2023 Brand Power Top Ten Businesswomen" Award

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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SHENZHEN, China, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TD Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLG) (the "Company"), a commodities trading service provider in China today announced that Ms. Renmei Ouyang, the CEO of the Company, was awarded the "2023 Brand Power Top Ten Businesswomen" (the "Award") at the Top 500 Chinese Brands Conference in the 2023 Brand Power Summit Forum (the "Forum") in Beijing on July 15, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TD Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLG) (the "Company"), a commodities trading service provider in China today announced that Ms. Renmei Ouyang, the CEO of the Company, was awarded the "2023 Brand Power Top Ten Businesswomen" (the "Award") at the Top 500 Chinese Brands Conference in the 2023 Brand Power Summit Forum (the "Forum") in Beijing on July 15, 2023.
  • The Forum was initiated and organized by Asiabrand, a renowned professional brand evaluation institution, and co-hosted by the China-Asia Economic Development Association, Global Times, and China Economic News Broadcast Network.
  • Ms. Renmei Ouyang, the CEO of the Company, expressed her gratitude and stated, "I'm honored to receive the Award, which represents a profound acknowledgment from domestic and international experts and communities.
  • We aim to keep enhancing the brand's value and influence to make a greater contribution to global brand development."

Reactivate Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural B.E.S.T. Cohort: Empowering 12 Individuals from the Chicagoland Area in Solar Workforce Training

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Partnership, Employment, Wi-Fi, EV, Reactive programming, Senior counsel, Hope, Leduc-Nisku Economic Development Association, Training and development, Consultant, GRID Alternatives, Certification, OSHA, Social justice, NABCEP, Climate change, Community, Learning pathway, Elevate, Economic development, Solar energy, CEDA, Transport, Renewable energy, Future

CHICAGO, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reactivate, a mission-driven renewable energy company, celebrated the graduation of its first cohort from the Building Equity in Solar Training™ (B.E.S.T.) program on Friday, June 9th. This significant milestone signifies the successful completion of a sixteen-week hands-on training program for 12 individuals from the Chicagoland area, with a 100% completion rate. The program has equipped graduates with the necessary skills and certifications for a career in solar energy installation and the general building trades. The graduation ceremony brought together partners, community leaders, and industry professionals to acknowledge the graduates' achievements and highlight the program's commitment to equity and job placement.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reactivate , a mission-driven renewable energy company, celebrated the graduation of its first cohort from the Building Equity in Solar Training™ (B.E.S.T.)
  • This significant milestone signifies the successful completion of a sixteen-week hands-on training program for 12 individuals from the Chicagoland area, with a 100% completion rate.
  • It took me 39 years, but I found my calling with solar," expressed Lance G., a graduate of the B.E.S.T.
  • Your passion for solar has given us a whole new perspective, and we now understand that solar is the future.

United Way of Metro Chicago and Cook County's "Transforming Places" Partnership Expands Equitable Investment in the Southland

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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PARK FOREST, Ill., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Way of Metro Chicago, in partnership with Cook County and with support from the Nicor Gas Foundation, has announced the expansion of its Neighborhood Network Initiative in Ford Heights/Chicago Heights, Harvey and Park Forest/Richton Park, plus an increased investment in the existing Blue Island/Robbins Neighborhood Network. Over the next three years, the Neighborhood Network coalitions will develop and implement visions to improve the quality of life for residents that have faced systemic disinvestment in their communities.

Key Points: 
  • "This partnership is more than an expansion of our Neighborhood Network Initiative in suburban Cook County.
  • "United Way of Metro Chicago is thrilled to be a part of this cross-sector partnership with Cook County, Nicor Gas and our nonprofit agency partners to support resident-led transformation in the Southland."
  • The expansion of United Way's Neighborhood Network Initiative is supported by Cook County, as part of their $15 million investment in the Transforming Places Program.
  • "The Nicor Gas Foundation is honored to join United Way of Metro Chicago, Cook County and our community partners on this transformative investment in the Southland," said Nicor Gas President and CEO Wendell Dallas.

ComEd Reminds Customers of Options to Help Pay and Lower Cost of Electric Bills

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Oil, Gas, Green Technology, Energy, Sustainability, Other Consumer, Women, Philanthropy, Seniors, Environment, Environmental Health, Men, Family, Other Philanthropy, Other Energy, Consumer, Utilities, Lighting, Commonwealth, Commonwealth Edison, Life, LIHEAP, Atmosphere, Supplement, Tree, Electricity, Leduc-Nisku Economic Development Association, Carbon, Exelon, EXC, Climate change, CEDA, Heat, SAM, SARP, Renewable energy, Health insurance, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

As many communities continue to experience financial difficulty due to economic challenges, ComEd reminds customers to contact the energy company for support in paying electric bills now and lowering future bills.

Key Points: 
  • As many communities continue to experience financial difficulty due to economic challenges, ComEd reminds customers to contact the energy company for support in paying electric bills now and lowering future bills.
  • “Recognizing that these are trying times, ComEd encourages customers to explore all the assistance options to help keep up with past-due electric bills and take advantage of offerings that can help reduce energy consumption – and electric bills – for the life of their homes.
  • We’re here to help our customers every step of the way.”
    ComEd works with community action agencies across northern Illinois to help connect customers with bill-assistance options that will get them back on track with their utility bill payments.
  • To help residential customers manage future electric bills, the award-winning ComEd Energy Efficiency Program offers a variety of services and incentives that can help ComEd customers manage energy use in their homes.

Modular International Releases New Industry Leading High Efficiency Led Modules

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Modular International, Inc., today, has launched a new product line of high output, compact, and energy efficient LED modules. The 579e series of LED modules achieves industry leading energy efficiency across a wide range of lumen outputs and is being offered in 50mm, 70 mm and 90 mm sizes.

Key Points: 
  • Modular International, Inc. has launched a new product line of high output, compact, and energy efficient LED modules.
  • PITTSBURGH, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Modular International, Inc., today, has launched a new product line of high output, compact, and energy efficient LED modules.
  • The 579e series of LED modules achieves industry leading energy efficiency across a wide range of lumen outputs and is being offered in 50mm, 70 mm and 90 mm sizes.
  • The 579e modules can be used within Modular International's line of Modular Multiples® fixtures.

REACTIVATE LAUNCHES NATIONAL WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM TO BUILD EQUITY IN SOLAR TRAINING

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
BIPOC, Transport, Workforce development, CEDA, Curriculum, Workforce, Reactive programming, Organization, NABCEP, Partnership, SEI, Investment, Languages of Ethiopia, JFF, Environment, Leduc-Nisku Economic Development Association, North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners, Economic development, City, Business development, Case management, GRID, EV, Woman, OSHA, Community, GRID Alternatives, Renewable energy, Nursing, Elevate

is a national program that will provide skills-based training and certifications needed for a successful career in the solar, energy storage and EV charging sectors by responding to industry demands.

Key Points: 
  • is a national program that will provide skills-based training and certifications needed for a successful career in the solar, energy storage and EV charging sectors by responding to industry demands.
  • is an outcomes-based workforce training program that places great importance on quality and a commitment to an equity-driven model.
  • The curriculum was designed and created in partnership with experienced solar curriculum facilitators GRID, SEI, and JFF a nationally recognized workforce training and curriculum facilitator.
  • The program utilizes a mix of classroom training and hands-on training approaches, which Reactivate views as critical to ensuring trainees are ready to enter the solar workforce upon graduation from the program.