White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

A New Frontier in Cancer Treatment: Azra AI Partners with CancerX to Harness the Power of AI

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

CancerX was announced by U.S. President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden in February 2023 as part of the White House's reignited national Cancer Moonshot .

Key Points: 
  • CancerX was announced by U.S. President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden in February 2023 as part of the White House's reignited national Cancer Moonshot .
  • CancerX is a collaboration of leaders in the oncology and digital health space to set priorities and practices that will help harness the full power of innovation to achieve the goals of the Cancer Moonshot.
  • "Multi-stakeholder collaboration is critical to harness the potential of digital innovation in the fight against cancer, and we're honored to partner with Azra AI to achieve the ambitious goals of CancerX," said Smit Patel, associate program director, DiMe.
  • "At Azra AI, we’re profoundly inspired to join forces with CancerX, united in our commitment to accelerate groundbreaking cancer innovation.

Visa Payments Learning Program to Diversify and Upskill Payments Talent

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023

Visa (NYSE: V), a leading global payments technology company, today announced the launch of the Visa Payments Learning Program designed to upskill employees, students, clients and military talent through training courses and certifications to support a sustainable and diverse talent pipeline.

Key Points: 
  • Visa (NYSE: V), a leading global payments technology company, today announced the launch of the Visa Payments Learning Program designed to upskill employees, students, clients and military talent through training courses and certifications to support a sustainable and diverse talent pipeline.
  • “The Visa Payment Learning Program will not only allow for diversification of our workforce through seeking untapped talent but will actively foster a more equitable cybersecurity talent pipeline and industry.”
    Currently available in the U.S. with plans to expand globally, the Visa Payments Learning Program is comprised of several cross functional programs to include Visa University, Visa's Apprenticeship Program, and Visa’s Military Talent Program to allow for diverse avenues of upskilling and creating new entry-pathways for untapped communities through:
    Visa’s Apprenticeship Program: Through this program, an initial cohort received 16 weeks of specialist training, followed by a one-year apprenticeship, and will take part in the Visa’s Payments Cybersecurity Introductory Course.
  • Visa’s Military Talent Program: A program that actively recruits and hires military veterans, reservists, and military spouses to provide them with training and reskilling.
  • “Our vision is to expand the program globally, providing industry-recognized training and certification to new diverse cohorts and global communities.”
    For more information about the Visa Payments Learning Program and the Payments Cybersecurity courses, visit Visa Payments Cybersecurity Certification website .

Gesund.ai Joins White House CancerX Initiative to End Cancer As We Know It

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 5, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gesund.ai, the company ensuring that medical artificial intelligence (AI) is safe and effective for all, today announced it has joined the White House Cancer Moonshot — CancerX — joining hundreds of public, private, and non-governmental organizations to deliver progress on the mission to end cancer as we know it. Gesund will contribute its expertise as a compliant AI Factory that allows companies to train and validate models in order to then secure FDA clearance. As the industry's leading independent third party AI validator, Gesund uses its proprietary technology and partnerships to audit and validate each model to ensure cutting-edge medical AI products can be trusted and are safe for all.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gesund.ai, the company ensuring that medical artificial intelligence (AI) is safe and effective for all, today announced it has joined the White House Cancer Moonshot — CancerX — joining hundreds of public, private, and non-governmental organizations to deliver progress on the mission to end cancer as we know it.
  • CancerX is the inaugural project in The White House's national Cancer Moonshot initiative.
  • "We are honored to partner with Gesund.ai and leverage digital innovation in the fight against cancer," said Edmondo Robinson, Chief Digital Officer of Moffitt Cancer Center.
  • This partnership offers the potential to bridge the gap between the world of cancer care today and our vision for CancerX and the future."

CIBC champions small business growth and accessible housing with generous grants

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CIBC announced it has awarded $450,000 in grants to help address two of the most pressing needs impacting various US communities States — affordable housing and access to capital for small businesses.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CIBC announced it has awarded $450,000 in grants to help address two of the most pressing needs impacting various US communities States — affordable housing and access to capital for small businesses.
  • With a focus on improving access to affordable home ownership opportunities, CIBC recently awarded $200,000 to its affordable housing partners in Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and St. Louis.
  • "CIBC is dedicated to addressing the critical need for affordable housing in our communities," said Roberto Interiano, Community Lending Sales Manager at CIBC Bank USA.
  • "Through our grants and ongoing support, we aim to create thriving entrepreneurial communities across the markets we serve."

The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Unveils Collaboration with Wells Fargo Focused on Reducing Homeownership Barriers Faced by Asian Americans

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) , the largest Asian American membership organization striving to promote sustainable homeownership opportunities in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, today announced a new strategic alliance with Wells Fargo & Company .

Key Points: 
  • The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) , the largest Asian American membership organization striving to promote sustainable homeownership opportunities in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, today announced a new strategic alliance with Wells Fargo & Company .
  • Through the new collaboration, Wells Fargo will sponsor AREAA’s Housing Affordability initiative led by AREAA’s President Kurt Nishimura, with a focus on advancing sustainable homeownership, especially with first-time homebuyers and low to moderate-income Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.
  • “We appreciate Wells Fargo’s timely investment to help people achieve and sustain homeownership.”
    “This year, AREAA’s priority is housing affordability.
  • “We are committed to being a part of the solution and breaking down the systemic barriers that make homeownership more difficult to attain.”

Oncology Care Partners Joins CancerX to Amplify the Power of Innovation to Fight Cancer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 30, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncology Care Partners (OCP), an innovative oncology provider built solely to improve the patient experience through value-based care, today announces its partnership with CancerX—a public-private partnership to boost innovation in the fight against cancer.

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncology Care Partners (OCP), an innovative oncology provider built solely to improve the patient experience through value-based care, today announces its partnership with CancerX —a public-private partnership to boost innovation in the fight against cancer.
  • CancerX is a collaboration of leaders in the oncology and digital health space to set priorities and practices that will help harness the full power of innovation to achieve the goals of the Cancer Moonshot.
  • "Multi-stakeholder collaboration is critical to harness the potential of digital innovation in the fight against cancer, and we're honored to partner with Oncology Care Partners to achieve the ambitious goals of CancerX," said Smit Patel, associate program director, DiMe.
  • As the first and only community-based oncology practice to be part of CancerX, OCP advances value-based care in oncology nationwide by providing high-touch, whole-person care that enhances the patient experience across its medical oncology practices.

TAAF Joins WHIAANHPI and NSF to Improve Access to Federal Grants and Resources for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 24, 2023

"Demystifying Federal Grants" improves access to federal grants and resources for AA and NHPI communities.

Key Points: 
  • "Demystifying Federal Grants" improves access to federal grants and resources for AA and NHPI communities.
  • Access to federal grant opportunities is critical to advancing economic opportunity and health equity, reducing hate incidents, and strengthening workforce and employment opportunities.
  • The "Demystifying Federal Grants'' project is part of TAAF's commitment to unlock resources for the AA and NHPI community.
  • By investing in these organizations, the federal government can actively support and address the unique needs and challenges faced by our communities."

Cybeats Commends White House for Including 'SBOM' as One of Five Pillars in New U.S. National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 14, 2023

TORONTO, July 14, 2023 Cybeats Technologies Corp. ("Cybeats'' or the "Company") (CSE: CYBT) (OTCQB: CYBCF) is pleased to announce that yesterday, July 13, the White House published its National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan (NCSIP).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 14, 2023 Cybeats Technologies Corp. ("Cybeats'' or the "Company") (CSE: CYBT) (OTCQB: CYBCF) is pleased to announce that yesterday, July 13, the White House published its National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan (NCSIP).
  • "This White House statement further validates the importance of enhanced transparency over the software supply chain, and we are excited to be at the forefront of this important industry shift."
  • CISA continues to lead work with key stakeholders to identify and reduce gaps in software bill of materials (SBOM) scale and implementation.
  • CISA will also explore requirements for a globally-accessible database for end-of-life software and convene an international staff-level working group on SBOM.

Consumer Safety Technology Announces New Partnership with Department of Defense

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 11, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Safety Technology, a leader in safety and detection products and services helping people live responsibly and making communities safe, today announced that it has joined the Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership ("MSEP").  

Key Points: 
  • DES MOINES, Iowa, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Safety Technology, a leader in safety and detection products and services helping people live responsibly and making communities safe, today announced that it has joined the Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership ("MSEP").
  • MSEP connects military spouses with hundreds of partner employers who commit to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses.
  • "We are honored to work with MSEP to support military spouses as part of our ongoing efforts to promote under-served segments of our communities," said Kathy Boden Holland, CEO, Consumer Safety Technology.
  • To learn more about building a career with CST, please visit Consumer Safety Technology Careers .

Dilawar Syed Sworn in as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman ceremonially swore in Dilawar Syed as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Washington, D.C. Syed was sworn in following a bipartisan Senate confirmation vote of 54-42.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman ceremonially swore in Dilawar Syed as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Washington, D.C. Syed was sworn in following a bipartisan Senate confirmation vote of 54-42.
  • "Deputy Administrator Syed's demonstrated passion and experience will be a value-add to the SBA as we continue to build upon the small business boom achieved during the Biden-Harris Administration," said Administrator Guzman .
  • "I am honored to serve as Deputy Administrator supporting millions of small businesses across America," said Deputy Administrator Syed .
  • Before joining the Biden Administration, Syed was CEO at Lumiata, an AI healthcare company focused on reducing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes.