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Investing in Our Communities: New Program Provides Financial Education, Mentorship, and College Scholarships to Help Close Racial Wealth Gap

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The Economic Equity and Financial Education Pilot Program is a two-semester course on advanced financial education taught at the Haas School of Business.

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  • The Economic Equity and Financial Education Pilot Program is a two-semester course on advanced financial education taught at the Haas School of Business.
  • The 25 students who successfully complete this rigorous academic program will be awarded college scholarships of at least $7,000.
  • High school senior Otis Ward is looking forward to taking part in the program and qualifying for a scholarship.
  • Students will take courses taught by Haas School of Business professors and financial industry professionals on topics including personal finance, capital markets and wealth creation, financial data analysis and investments.

FiscalNote’s Oxford Analytica Announces Return of Internationally Acclaimed Global Horizons Conference

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Friday, October 14, 2022

The gathering will mark a return of the much-anticipated conference after a two-year hiatus due to restrictions on in-person events resulting from the global pandemic.

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  • The gathering will mark a return of the much-anticipated conference after a two-year hiatus due to restrictions on in-person events resulting from the global pandemic.
  • The Global Horizons Conference has come to symbolize Oxford Analyticas longstanding market leadership in geopolitical and market intelligence, and is a much-sought after global forum for solution-driven engagement by the worlds foreign policy and political leaders.
  • Held since 1984, the conference represents the durability of FiscalNotes products and the business needs for its products throughout history.
  • Global Horizons is honored to welcome EY as the first global sponsor for the 2023 conference.

National Development Council, WA Dept. of Commerce Receive Award for Washington Small Business Loan Program

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Earlier this week at the IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards, the National Development Council (NDC) and the Washington State Department of Commerce shared a Gold Award in Economic Equity & Inclusion for their work with the Flex Fund.

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  • Earlier this week at the IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards, the National Development Council (NDC) and the Washington State Department of Commerce shared a Gold Award in Economic Equity & Inclusion for their work with the Flex Fund.
  • "It's an honor to receive this prestigious award from our peers at IEDC, and it validates the work that we have believed in from the start."
  • For more information on the Small Business Flex Fund, and to hear stories from loan recipients, visit SmallBusinessFlexFund.org .
  • The Small Business Flex Fund provides access to flexible, low-interest loans and business support services to small businesses and nonprofits across Washington.

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Present at ACC Foundation Professional Development Conference

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Friday, September 23, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP presented at the 2022 Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Foundation's Good Lawyers to Great Lawyers Strategic Professional Development conference held Sept. 19-20 in Florida. Greenberg Traurig also continued its annual sponsorship of the event.

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  • Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP presented at the 2022 Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Foundation's Good Lawyers to Great Lawyers Strategic Professional Development conference held Sept. 19-20 in Florida.
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP presented at the 2022 Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Foundation 's Good Lawyers to Great Lawyers Strategic Professional Development conference held Sept. 19-20 in Florida.
  • The ACC Foundation's Good Lawyers to Great Lawyers Strategic Professional Development conference offers the opportunity for an exchange between leading in-house counsel, partners, and business professionals.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

TIIP Enhances its Systems Aware Investing Launchpad, Adds New Investor Association Partners ICCR and IEN

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Investment Integration Project (TIIP), a consulting services and applied research firm focused on system-level investing, today announced a series of enhancements to its Systems Aware Investing Launchpad (SAIL) platform and welcomed the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) and the Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) to its growing list of investor groups adopting SAIL's advanced system-level investing strategies.

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  • It is a first-of-its-kind, web-based, plug-and-play solution that guides investors in launching or refining their system-level investing approaches.
  • "Partnering on the SAIL pilot program with TIIP will help our investor members amplify their pioneering work to engage the world's largest companies on their social and environmental impacts," said ICCR CEO Josh Zinner.
  • "Partnering with TIIP, leaders of the system-level investing movement, will provide our members with access to a rich database of resources, tools, and best practices guidance for implementing system-level investing."
  • TIIP provides consulting services, applied research, and a turnkey solution that supports investors' pursuit of system-level investing, an advanced approach to ESG integration and impact investing that focuses on managing systemic risks and investing in solutions to systemic problems.

The Hershey Company Releases its 2021 ESG Report

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

HERSHEY, Pa., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today shared its 2021 ESG (environmental, social and governance) Report, highlighting the company's goals and progress across its priority ESG areas including cocoa sustainability, environmental sustainability, responsible sourcing and human rights, employee well-being, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

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  • Hershey's 2021 ESG Report shares progress and new goals across its social and environmental priorities.
  • "Hershey has been an integral member of the communities in which we live and operate since our founding," said Michele Buck, CEO, The Hershey Company.
  • In 2021, Hershey updated its governance structure to better integrate, manage and optimize ESG as a key part of business operations .
  • Hershey founder,Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed.

Three Party Leaders Now Confirmed For The Historic Women's Economic Equality Debate On Equal Pay Day: April 12, 2022

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

TORONTO, March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Equal Pay Coalition is very pleased to announce that Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Liberal Party of Ontario will join the Leaders Debate on Women's Economic Equality on Equal Pay Day, April 12, 2022 at Innis Hall, University of Toronto at 7pm.

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  • TORONTO, March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Equal Pay Coalition is very pleased to announce that Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Liberal Party of Ontario will join the Leaders Debate on Women's Economic Equality on Equal Pay Day, April 12, 2022 at Innis Hall, University of Toronto at 7pm.
  • Liberal Party Leader Steven Del Duca confirmed late in the day on March 8th.
  • The Equal Pay Coalition's Debate on Women's Economic Equality will be a historic event.
  • This is the first time that Ontario party leaders have debated womens issues in the lead up to a provincial election.

CONFIRMED - All Party Leaders Debate On Women's Economic Equality

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

TORONTO, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On International Women's Day, the Equal Pay Coalition is pleased to announce that the Leaders Debate on Women's Economic Equality will take place on Equal Pay Day, April 12, 2022 at Innis Hall, University of Toronto at 7pm.

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  • Andrea Howarth, Leader of the New Democratic Party/Leader of the Official Opposition and Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party are confirmed participants.
  • Premier Doug Ford and Liberal Party Leader Steven Del Duca have not yet confirmed.
  • "Women want answers from the party leaders on how their party's platforms will promote womens equality and economic recovery" says Jan Borowy, Coalition co-chair.
  • Recognized globally, Equal Pay Day is a non-partisan day of international action calling on government leaders to advance women's economic equality.

Black & White Debuts on Evergreen Podcasts

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

CLEVELAND, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evergreen Podcasts announces a new, limited series in partnership with author Stephen Dorsey called Black & White , where Dorsey challenges the status quo and addresses tough topics centered on "White Advantage," Systemic Inequality and paths to change.

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  • CLEVELAND, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evergreen Podcasts announces a new, limited series in partnership with author Stephen Dorsey called Black & White , where Dorsey challenges the status quo and addresses tough topics centered on "White Advantage," Systemic Inequality and paths to change.
  • Evergreen Podcasts' channels highlight backstories and insights that deliver different perspectives from entrepreneurs, musicians, artists, athletes and more.
  • "We are grateful to have Black & White join our growing roster of new voices opening up the conversation around BIPOC issues and experiences.
  • Dorsey says of the Evergreen debut, "The idea with Black & White is to hold every one of us gently to account; a podcast for the ally in all of us."

Education Thought Leader Alfred W. Tatum Ph.D. Joins the Academic Advisory Board of American Reading Company

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

BLUE BELL, Pa., Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Reading Company (ARC) today announced the appointment of Alfred W. Tatum, Ph.D., to its Academic Advisory Board .

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  • BLUE BELL, Pa., Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Reading Company (ARC) today announced the appointment of Alfred W. Tatum, Ph.D., to its Academic Advisory Board .
  • He joins more than 13 Academic Advisory Board members, spanning the education, business, private and non-profit sectors.
  • Jane Hileman, founder and CEO of American Reading Company said, "Having the input and expertise of Dr. Tatum is a tremendous opportunity.
  • American Reading Company is a diverse, mission-driven organization that works to ensure every student is reading on or above grade level.