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Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Awards More Than $20 Million in Grants in the Third Quarter of 2023

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced today that the board of directors approved 12 grants, including program-related investments, totaling more than $20 million in the third quarter of 2023.

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  • The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced today that the board of directors approved 12 grants, including program-related investments, totaling more than $20 million in the third quarter of 2023.
  • The grants span the Hilton Foundation’s initiatives and programs working in the U.S. and internationally.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231103661055/en/
    Pictured here is a group of participants in a youth hub run by the Swahilipot Hub Foundation in Mombasa, Kenya.
  • To learn more about the Hilton Foundation’s program areas and how the Foundation approaches its work, please visit hiltonfoundation.org/program-areas .

Central States Manufacturing Expands Operations with Groundbreaking of New Plant in Tooele, UT

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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TONTITOWN, Ark., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Central States Manufacturing, Inc., a leader in metal building components, roofing, and buildings, today proudly announced the groundbreaking of its 12th manufacturing plant in Tooele, Utah, 40 minutes outside of Salt Lake City. Known for its high-quality metal products designed for residential, commercial, and agricultural customers, Central States is extending its footprint to the west, bringing its dedication to excellence and innovation to the vibrant community of Tooele and customers in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and beyond. The ceremony was held November 2 at 2pm at the plant site and included company executives and local officials.

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  • The ceremony was held November 2 at 2pm at the plant site and included company executives and local officials.
  • "We could not be more excited about the groundbreaking of our 12th manufacturing plant in Tooele," said Tim Ruger, Central States Manufacturing President.
  • We're proud for Central States Manufacturing to join many estimable employers in Utah's business community."
  • Central States is projected to add over 90 new employee owners, making a substantial contribution to the area's employment landscape.

Hilco Redevelopment Partners Breaks Ground on Vertical Construction at The Bellwether District

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) broke ground today on the first phase of vertical construction on The Bellwether District's 1,300-acre South Philadelphia site. Governor Josh Shapiro, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, U.S. Solicitor of Labor Seema Nanda, Mayor James Kenney, Senator Anthony Williams, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, and Laborers District Council Business Manager Ryan M. Boyer and were among the elected officials and business and community leaders joining HRP to celebrate the continued transformation of the obsolete industrial site into a state-of-the-art innovation, e-commerce, and logistics campus. The project promises to deliver South and Southwest Philadelphia a future with a cleaner environment, more economic opportunity for Philadelphians and, ultimately, a stronger community.

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  • As Vertical Construction Begins on the 1,300-Acre Site in South Philadelphia,
    PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) broke ground today on the first phase of vertical construction on The Bellwether District's 1,300-acre South Philadelphia site.
  • We believe The Bellwether District will expand these capabilities and anchor Philadelphia as the place to do commerce in the region."
  • "Unlocking the true potential of communities through thoughtful redevelopment, Hilco Redevelopment Partners is a beacon of transformation and progress," said Senator Williams.
  • "The Bellwether District project is a fantastic example of public and private partnerships done right," said Solicitor Nanda.

Announcing Silicon Slopes' Top Female Technology Leaders

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women Tech Council (WTC), a national nonprofit organization focused on the impact of women in driving high growth for the technology sector, announced the award recipients of the 2023 Women Tech Awards. The Women Tech Awards is the premier awards program for women in technology with ties to Silicon Slopes and has accelerated the careers of some of the most prestigious and up-and-coming women throughout the technology industry. By recognizing technology-focused women who are creating new technologies, driving innovation, impacting tech companies and inspiring the technology community, these awards elevate their work and individual careers. The awards also activate technology leaders and community members to help elevate and accelerate all women in tech.

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  • The Women Tech Awards is the premier awards program for women in technology with ties to Silicon Slopes and has accelerated the careers of some of the most prestigious and up-and-coming women throughout the technology industry.
  • By recognizing technology-focused women who are creating new technologies, driving innovation, impacting tech companies and inspiring the technology community, these awards elevate their work and individual careers.
  • The awards also activate technology leaders and community members to help elevate and accelerate all women in tech.
  • The Women Tech Awards recognized award recipients and finalists based on professional achievement, personal accomplishment, industry experiences, and community impact.

LifeWorks Community Action to Host Media Day to Showcase Weatherization Program

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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BALLSTON SPA, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeWorks Community Action's Energy Services division will host a live weatherization event on Wednesday, October 11, to demonstrate how a weatherized home reduces energy burdens for families by enhancing energy efficiency. The LifeWorks team and its partners will explain the process as they weatherize a residential home in a single day. Media are invited and encouraged to attend to learn more about this crucial community program.

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  • The LifeWorks team and its partners will explain the process as they weatherize a residential home in a single day.
  • Media are invited and encouraged to attend to learn more about this crucial community program.
  • There are numerous older homes, mobile homes, and apartments in Saratoga and Schenectady counties that could benefit from the federally and state-funded home weatherization assistance program offered by LifeWorks.
  • LifeWorks Community Action is a member of the National Community Action Partnership and the Community Action Network, established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.

The Global Black Economic Forum Convenes America’s Leading Economic and Social Justice Organizations to Form “Council for Economic Opportunity & Social Justice” to Fight Back Against Right Wing Attacks

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Sixty years following Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, leaders from 13 of the nation’s preeminent civil and human rights organizations announced the formation of the Council for Economic Opportunity & Social Justice.

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  • Sixty years following Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, leaders from 13 of the nation’s preeminent civil and human rights organizations announced the formation of the Council for Economic Opportunity & Social Justice.
  • When Dr. Martin Luther King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech the wage gap between Black and White people in the United States was 8 to 1.
  • The rights of women and LGBTQ people are under attack with a disproportionate impact on people of color.
  • Convened by the Global Black Economic Forum , the Council for Economic Opportunity and Social Justice brings together several organizations and leaders in the economic and social justice arena in a concentrated effort to collaborate, advocate and advance economic opportunity and social justice for all members of the Black Diaspora.

Gabb’s Commitment to Growth in Utah Awarded by Governor’s Office

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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The corporate incentive is part of the state’s Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF) program.

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  • The corporate incentive is part of the state’s Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF) program.
  • Gabb provides safe tech for kids with phones, watches and software that provide a reliable and safe experience for kids and teens while giving parents peace of mind.
  • “We’re honored that Gabb Wireless has chosen to expand its footprint in Utah,” said Ryan Starks, executive director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity.
  • These new employees will help deliver on the mission-driven belief that kids and teens need a different relationship with technology than adults.

Socure Challenges Government Agencies to Test Industry-Leading Digital Identity Verification Solution Against Legacy Approaches

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Socure, the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, today launched “The Socure Identity Challenge” to advance accurate and equitable digital identity verification in government.

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  • Socure, the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, today launched “The Socure Identity Challenge” to advance accurate and equitable digital identity verification in government.
  • Federal, state and local government agencies are invited to take the challenge and learn how new approaches to digital identity verification reduce fraud, eliminate friction, and improve customer service, all while saving valuable time and resources.
  • Participating agencies can compare current identity verification results with results they would receive using Socure.
  • “The Socure Identity Challenge” is part of a broader public-sector campaign to advance government’s adoption of best-in-class digital identity verification standards.

Greater Boston Chamber Partners With JVS Boston to Provide “Job Quality Benchmark” Analytics for Chamber Members

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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“One of the ongoing challenges for our members is the attraction and retention of talent .

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  • “One of the ongoing challenges for our members is the attraction and retention of talent .
  • As a connector of employers and job seekers, JVS Boston leverages knowledge from both sides to suggest the most appealing job redesigns, as well as refer job seekers to high-performing employer partners.
  • The Chamber and JVS Boston are launching the JQBI partnership first with financial-sector employers implementing the survey for “universal banker” roles and for members in multiple sectors in hospitality and environmental-service roles.
  • JVS Boston and the Chamber will offer financial-sector members receiving a summary report a five-session workshop series to learn about and implement high impact job redesigns.

LA County Launches Fair Chance Hiring Program to Give System-Impacted Individuals an Equal Chance at Employment

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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Today, LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and the Department of Economic Opportunity joined business and community leaders to launch the Fair Chance Hiring Program, galvanizing the county’s business community to adopt Fair Chance hiring practices with the goal of getting 200 local businesses to commit to hiring system-impacted individuals this year.

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  • Today, LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and the Department of Economic Opportunity joined business and community leaders to launch the Fair Chance Hiring Program, galvanizing the county’s business community to adopt Fair Chance hiring practices with the goal of getting 200 local businesses to commit to hiring system-impacted individuals this year.
  • “Equity starts with a fair chance,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell in her opening remarks.
  • By working with the network of America’s Job Centers of California, the program ensures a Fair Chance hiring model that is business-led, mutually beneficial, opportunity-building and scalable.
  • “Fair chance hiring is good for the community and it’s good for business too,” said Department of Economic Opportunity Director Kelly LoBianco.