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Nonprofit Sector Faces Pressing Challenges in Worker Stress, Public Trust, and Donor Participation, Shows New Report at the 2023 Upswell Summit

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星期一, 十一月 13, 2023
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Independent Sector launched the report in advance of the 2023 Upswell Summit , co-hosted with Social Venture Partners (SVP) Dallas in Dallas, Texas on November 15-17, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Independent Sector launched the report in advance of the 2023 Upswell Summit , co-hosted with Social Venture Partners (SVP) Dallas in Dallas, Texas on November 15-17, 2023.
  • The 2023 Upswell Summit will provide a central meeting place for more than 600 nonprofit and foundation leaders, philanthropists, business and corporate leaders, activists, academics, journalists, and changemakers.
  • The report covers sector health data, as well as Independent Sector’s analysis from 2022 through the second quarter of 2023.
  • View the official PSA for the 2023 Upswell Summit here: https://youtu.be/sKKuyP41vDI
    You may also follow along on social media using #Upswell2023.

Church Hutton Joins AeroVironment as Head of Government Relations

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星期一, 十二月 11, 2023
Software, Hardware, Robotics, White House, Federal Government, Drones, Technology, Defense, Security, Government Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Public Policy, Government, Lobbying, Johns Hopkins University, George Mason University, Mercury Systems, Senator, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Multimedia, Army, Congress, AeroVironment, Knowledge

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced Paul “Church” Hutton has joined as Vice President, Government Relations.

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  • AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced Paul “Church” Hutton has joined as Vice President, Government Relations.
  • Reporting to CEO Wahid Nawabi, Mr. Hutton will strengthen the company’s strategic engagement with the Department of Defense (DoD) and Congress.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211497365/en/
    “As a highly accomplished and respected government affairs leader with decades of experience in national security, Church is ideally suited to develop and implement our government relations strategy,” said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment’s chairman, president, and chief executive officer.
  • As the leader in fielded autonomous and attritable systems, AeroVironment is helping DoD offset strategic competitors today, but this phase of the race has only begun.”
    Mr. Hutton comes to AeroVironment from Mercury Systems where he led all aspects of the company’s government relations program.

Mesh-AI wins AWS Sustainability Partner of the Year!

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星期二, 十一月 28, 2023
Environment, Technology, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Sustainability, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk, AI, Lobbying, CCO, AWS, Radio Beta RFI, Medical device

Massive news coming out of AWS re:Invent 2023 - Mesh-AI is excited to announce we have been awarded AWS Sustainability Partner of the Year!

Key Points: 
  • Massive news coming out of AWS re:Invent 2023 - Mesh-AI is excited to announce we have been awarded AWS Sustainability Partner of the Year!
  • This award recognises our commitment to helping our customers meet their sustainability goals while driving innovation through data, AI and AWS solutions.
  • Michael Chalmers, CEO, Mesh-AI: "I am incredibly proud of Mesh-AI for being named AWS Sustainability Partner of the Year.
  • Ben Saunders, CCO, Mesh-AI: "We are thrilled to accept the AWS Sustainability Partner of the Year award.

New tool helps eaters avoid mega companies when stocking their pantry

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星期四, 十二月 7, 2023
Cornucopia Institute, Snack, Research, Lobbying, Drink, Policy, Grocery store, Pharmaceutical industry, Cornucopia

VIROQUA, Wis., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The packaging on organic food typically conjures feelings of local charm and homegrown goodness.

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  • VIROQUA, Wis., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The packaging on organic food typically conjures feelings of local charm and homegrown goodness.
  • But in an increasingly consolidated marketplace, major corporations are often calling the shots on popular organic brands.
  • So The Cornucopia Institute investigated, launching its Independent Organic Brand List as a tool for eaters seeking transparency in the food system.
  • Used together, these resources help eaters actively resist a corporatized marketplace and support food that serves people, not corporate profits.

Dairy Farmers of Canada's Award-Winning Sustainability Campaign Recognized Again by Global Community

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星期三, 十一月 29, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC)'s award-winning marketing campaign to promote the sustainability efforts of dairy farmers has been further recognized by the global community.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC)'s award-winning marketing campaign to promote the sustainability efforts of dairy farmers has been further recognized by the global community.
  • "We are grateful to once again accept international recognition for this great campaign that captures the hard work and dedication Canadian dairy farmers have made towards sustainability," said David Wiens, president of Dairy Farmers of Canada.
  • In June, the campaign won two World Dairy Innovation Awards in the CSR/Sustainability Initiative category and the Marketing Campaign category at the Global Dairy Congress in London, England.
  • Dairy farmers have set a goal of net-zero emissions from farm-level dairy production by 2050.

Kateryna Odarchenko: Disinformation and polarization are the main challenges in political campaigns

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星期二, 十一月 21, 2023
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This landmark event, occurring exactly one year before the Presidential Elections in the United States, brought together political campaign management professionals to address critical challenges facing the industry on both national and global scales.

Key Points: 
  • This landmark event, occurring exactly one year before the Presidential Elections in the United States, brought together political campaign management professionals to address critical challenges facing the industry on both national and global scales.
  • Discussions focused on issues such as polarization, the proliferation of disinformation and fake news, the integration of artificial intelligence in political campaigns, and the rising costs of elections.
  • As preparations for the upcoming Presidential elections in the United States were discussed, experts unanimously identified solutions to challenges such as disinformation and polarization.
  • Notable speakers included Karen Mulhauser, a political consultant with experience working alongside Barack Obama, who emphasized the continued effectiveness of direct voter contact in election campaigns.

NY TEAMSTERS: KEEP ROBOTAXIS OFF OUR STREETS

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星期四, 十一月 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to news that the Google autonomous vehicle (AV) subsidiary Waymo is looking to expand its operations into New York in the near future, Teamsters throughout the state are demanding that legislators keep unsafe robotaxis off public streets.

Key Points: 
  • Across the country, robotaxis have blocked traffic , interfered with emergency personnel , and injured pedestrians .
  • Moreover, safety problems with Waymo AVs have been well documented, including one vehicle that ran over and killed a dog in San Francisco this summer.
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2021 Waymo had the most automated driving system crashes of any self-driving vehicle company.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

PIA's Gentile Named 'Top Lobbyist' by the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics

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星期二, 十一月 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon Gentile, vice president of government relations for the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA), has been named a 2023 Top Lobbyist by National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE) in the association category.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon Gentile, vice president of government relations for the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA), has been named a 2023 Top Lobbyist by National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE) in the association category.
  • "I am honored to be named Top Lobbyist for 2023 by NILE," said Gentile.
  • I am proud to work in a profession that puts into practice our Constitutional right to petition the government."
  • Jon holds a bachelor's degree in politics and a master's degree in international affairs from the Catholic University of America.

IDTechEx Discusses the Technology Trends Driving Sustainable Polymers for a Circular Economy

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星期二, 十一月 14, 2023
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Answering this demand for more sustainable plastics to support the circular economy requires innovations from all stakeholders in the polymer value chain, from the chemical suppliers to the end-users to the recyclers.

Key Points: 
  • Answering this demand for more sustainable plastics to support the circular economy requires innovations from all stakeholders in the polymer value chain, from the chemical suppliers to the end-users to the recyclers.
  • Lastly, the end-of-life recycling of these plastics, through both well-established mechanical recycling and the more emerging advanced recycling , is critical to establishing a truly circular economy.
  • In this article, IDTechEx considers some of the technology developments, challenges, and the outlook of the innovations affecting each part of the polymer value chain.
  • IDTechEx will be hosting a free-to-attend webinar on the topic on Tuesday 21 November 2023 - Creating a Circular Economy: Emerging Sustainable Materials to Watch in 2024 .

IDTechEx Discusses the Technology Trends Driving Sustainable Polymers for a Circular Economy

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星期二, 十一月 14, 2023
Carbon, Suntory, Pressure, Research, Biomass, CCU, MEG, Plant, TPA, Carbon dioxide, Recycling, OECD, PLA, Investment, Government, PEF, Mitsubishi Corporation, Polymer, CO2, Polyhydroxyalkanoates, Biotechnology, Fungus, Bankruptcy, Neste, Lobbying, Biotransformation, Dissolution, BASF, Polyethylene, Lactic acid, Bacteria, Eneos, Synthetic biology, Traction, ExxonMobil, Non-governmental organization, Growth, Eastman Chemical Company, PET, PHA, Environment, United Nations, Renewable energy, Coal, Fine chemical, Plastic, Players, Covestro

Answering this demand for more sustainable plastics to support the circular economy requires innovations from all stakeholders in the polymer value chain, from the chemical suppliers to the end-users to the recyclers.

Key Points: 
  • Answering this demand for more sustainable plastics to support the circular economy requires innovations from all stakeholders in the polymer value chain, from the chemical suppliers to the end-users to the recyclers.
  • Lastly, the end-of-life recycling of these plastics, through both well-established mechanical recycling and the more emerging advanced recycling , is critical to establishing a truly circular economy.
  • In this article, IDTechEx considers some of the technology developments, challenges, and the outlook of the innovations affecting each part of the polymer value chain.
  • IDTechEx will be hosting a free-to-attend webinar on the topic on Tuesday 21 November 2023 - Creating a Circular Economy: Emerging Sustainable Materials to Watch in 2024 .