Pacific typhoon season

Tampa General Hospital Ranked #1 Health Care Organization in Tampa Bay and Among Top 100 of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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TAMPA, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Magazine released its annual rankings of America's Best Large Employers, and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is ranked #83 on the national list. Tampa General is one of just three Florida-based organizations of the top 100 on the list and the #1 health care organization in Tampa Bay.

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TAMPA, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Magazine released its annual rankings of America's Best Large Employers , and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is ranked #83 on the national list .
Tampa General is one of just three Florida-based organizations of the top 100 on the list and the #1 health care organization in Tampa Bay.
The ranking in Forbes Magazine among America's Best Large Employers is the latest in a series of recognitions earned by Tampa General for its dedication to team members.
Other accolades include Forbes Top 25 America's Best Employers by State, Forbes Top 100 America's Best Employers for Women and Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

BACARDÍ® Rum Inaugurates System to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50%

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, today celebrates the opening of its new Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system in Puerto Rico which will cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the iconic BACARDÍ rum brand in half.

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Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, today celebrates the opening of its new Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system in Puerto Rico which will cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the iconic BACARDÍ rum brand in half.
Bacardi marked the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the world’s largest premium rum distillery located in Cataño, Puerto Rico.
(Photo: Business Wire)
The new CHP system replaces heavy fuel oil with propane gas which shifts the site to even cleaner energy.
The 50% reduction in BACARDÍ rum’s GHG emissions is a significant step in reducing emissions globally for the family-owned company.

Weathering the Storm: Preparing Businesses to be Resilient

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

“Even a five person small business needs to have a plan of action.

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“Even a five person small business needs to have a plan of action.
And if you did have to leave, how are you going to handle the business immediately after the storm?
“The State of Florida has taken significant action with bills in an attempt to try and stabilize the market.
As capacity in the admitted market increases, surplus lines will be able to appropriately serve as its backup for unique, unusual and large risks.

StrataTech Announces New Electrical Lineworker Program

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The electrical lineworker program is a first-of-its-kind within StrataTech’s portfolio of schools.

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The electrical lineworker program is a first-of-its-kind within StrataTech’s portfolio of schools.
“Our new (Electrical) Lineworker program will allow us to graduate more students who can help meet the growing demand for skilled powerline installers and repairers and better power our nation.”
TWS Dallas Metro’s Electrical Lineworker program will be led by industry veteran Zachary Taylor.
StrataTech is launching its Electrical Lineworker program at a time when employment of electrical power-line installers and repairers is expected to grow, largely on account of increasing electrical grid needs around the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics .
Those interested in enrolling in the Electrical Lineworker program must be at least 18 years old and have received their high school diploma or GED.

Climate Change-Influenced Hurricane Season Could Threaten an Estimated 33 Million Homes According to CoreLogic

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

To mark the start of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its 2023 Hurricane Risk Report, shedding light on the evolving landscape of hurricane risk in the face of climate change.

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To mark the start of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its 2023 Hurricane Risk Report, shedding light on the evolving landscape of hurricane risk in the face of climate change.
Approximately 7.8 million homes, with a combined RCV of $2.6 trillion, have direct or indirect coastal exposure, making them susceptible to storm surge flooding.
CoreLogic’s 2023 Hurricane Risk Report has also identified major U.S. metros at greater risk for hurricane damage.
The 2023 Hurricane Risk Report further illustrates what these risks might look like, using the Houston-Galveston area as an example.

$40 Billion in Insurance Fraud Leading Contributor to Increased Premiums

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Monday, March 27, 2023

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A nationally recognized insurance expert, Melanie Musson, reminds readers, "While policyholders can't control all factors related to increased insurance rates, there are steps they can take to keep their insurance premiums affordable."

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A nationally recognized insurance expert, Melanie Musson, reminds readers, "While policyholders can't control all factors related to increased insurance rates, there are steps they can take to keep their insurance premiums affordable."
Insurance fraud costs the industry $40 billion annually and contributes significantly to higher consumer premiums.
While staged accidents, fabricated injuries, and unnecessary lawsuits play a primary role, many people are surprised by how much soft fraud impacts insurance premiums.
While consumers can't control the weather, they can take other steps to lower their insurance premiums, including the following:

Florida Community Loan Fund Receives $1.1 Million Award from CDFI Fund

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Community Loan Fund, a statewide nonprofit lending institution, received a $1.1 million Financial Assistance Award from the U.S. Department of Treasury Community Development Financial Institution Fund. The FA Award allows FCLF to continue its 28-year history of providing affordable and flexible financing to support Florida's low-income communities by increasing the supply of affordable housing and community service facilities.

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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Community Loan Fund , a statewide nonprofit lending institution, received a $1.1 million Financial Assistance Award from the U.S. Department of Treasury Community Development Financial Institution Fund.
The most recent award is a crucial piece of FCLF's plan to deploy $80 million in financing throughout Florida to support affordable housing and community facilities over the next three years.
Community Assisted and Supported Living, CASL : affordable housing with on-site supportive services for individuals with disabilities in West and Southwest Florida.
The CDFI Fund awarded a total of $194.1 million in Financial Assistance Awards to 252 CDFIs.

Bacardi Plants a Tree for Every Employee to Celebrate 161st Anniversary With a Gift to the Planet

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Family-owned Bacardi Limited is celebrating its 161st anniversary with a gift to the planet and its people.

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Family-owned Bacardi Limited is celebrating its 161st anniversary with a gift to the planet and its people.
The initiative forms part of the continued drive from Bacardi to be the most responsible global spirits company in the world.
Find out more about Bacardi and its ESG commitments, including its alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, at www.bacardilimited.com/good-spirited .
This limited-edition bottle of BACARDÍ Carta Blanca is only available to Bacardi employees and is not on sale for consumers.

Birmingham Revitalization Program Provides Safety, Security and Peace of Mind Public-private partnership brings FORTIFIED protection to Northside homes

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

"Together, with these amazing partners, we honor them by gathering up our resources to help make their homes a safe place of pride.

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"Together, with these amazing partners, we honor them by gathering up our resources to help make their homes a safe place of pride.
My hope is that this is just the beginning of more partnerships and more support of our residents throughout Birmingham."
Birmingham-based Protective, a national provider of life insurance, annuity and asset protection solutions, spearheaded the new program to support the communities around Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham.
"We are pleased to work in collaboration with the Northside community and the Protecting Good partners to provide FORTIFIED roofs to keep these families and homes safe and dry."

Genasys Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Richard S. Danforth, Chief Executive Officer of Genasys, Inc., commented, "We are off to a strong start in fiscal year 2023 with our largest SaaS bookings quarter to date.

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Richard S. Danforth, Chief Executive Officer of Genasys, Inc., commented, "We are off to a strong start in fiscal year 2023 with our largest SaaS bookings quarter to date.
Mr. Danforth added, "In what is typically our slowest quarter, fiscal first quarter revenue was $10.5 million, in-line with our expectations.
Fiscal first quarter revenue was $10.5 million, a decrease of 2% from $10.7 million in the prior year's quarter.
Management will host a conference call to discuss the financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time.