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In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA) announced that sustainable development advocate and designer, Stacey Frost has been named a WEA Global Ambassador. As Global Ambassador, Stacey will serve as a strategic voice and thought partner for WEA, helping articulate the organization’s vision and elevate the impact of its global network.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2026030630020

The new Supercenter reflects Walmart’s commitment to modernizing retail, investing in Florida communities and helping families save money and live better.Key Insights:With the opening of a new Supercenter in The Villages community Walmart reaffirms its commitment to innovation, community investment and the future of U.S. retail.As part of Walmart’s plans to build or convert more than 150 stores over the next several years, The Villages Supercenter sets a new standard in retail, blending convenience, technology and elevated experiences to meet how customers shop today.

Book recognized with top honor in new literary prize for challenging conventional narratives in medicine and healthcare through the lens of crowdfunding.

The new Supercenter reflects Walmart’s commitment to grow, modernize and strengthen local economies. Key Insights:With the opening of a new Supercenter in the Jacksonville community Walmart reaffirms its commitment to innovation, community investment and the future of U.S. retail.As part of Walmart’s plans to build or convert more than 150 stores over the next several years, the Jacksonville Supercenter sets a new standard in retail, blending convenience, technology and elevated experiences to meet how customers shop today.

As Levi’s® Stadium hosts the Big Game, Levi’s® proudly celebrates its hometown roots through unique product collaborations, live music, community programming and more.

Money And Wealth With John Hope Bryant, the personal finance and self-help podcast hosted by entrepreneur and Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant, has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category Outstanding Podcast – Lifestyle/Self-Help, as announced by NAACP earlier this week.Presented by Black Effect–iHeartPodcasts, Money And Wealth delivers candid, practical conversations focused on financial literacy, credit, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building—empowering

 

“With flavrs shoppable-video experience, CookUnity will inspire food lovers toward making culinary discovery as exciting and personal as the meals themselves”

Highlights include the AptiaOne platform launch, Aptia Amplify Partners, multiple industry awards, and a year of community impact through Aptia Serves.

1.org is a search engine with fast, familiar results, and will donate $5 to charity for every 1.org Chrome extension installation.

12 new itineraries, legendary events, hidden discoveries, and more ways to explore Europe than ever before.

An evening of generosity and Texas spirit brings The Dickey Foundation closer to $1 million raised for America’s heroes.

 

500 Global and The Earthshot Prize are partnering on an investment strategy to identify, support and scale climate solutions across Emerging Markets.Supporting three themes at the intersection of climate impact and commercial viability: AgTech, Clean Tech, and Nature Tech.The strategy was announced at The Earthshot Prize Summit in Rio De Janeiro ahead of the 2025 Earthshot Prize Awards Night, targeting to roll out H1 of 2026.

CIM-BGV Impact Ventures’ First Affordable Housing Impact Fund Announces Milestone First Closing of $250M+ in Total Investment Capacity

Drives water savings, debuts a new online ingredient resource, and deepens decarbonization partnerships.

Regulatory News:Global digital services leader TP (ex-Teleperformance) and UNICEF have renewed their partnership to help strengthen education programmes in Brazil, Ghana, India and the Philippines over the next three years, as well as UNICEF’s emergency response efforts to humanitarian crises worldwide.Through the renewed partnership, TP’s support will help create safer and more inclusive learning environments equipped with water and sanitation facilities, train teachers, and provide school supp

Battelle is deepening its investment in the next generation of innovators with a new portfolio of 18 out-of-classroom programs that will bring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to life for more than 22,000 young people across Central Ohio.Totaling $1,215,500, the 2025 awards under the Central Ohio STEM Innovation Grants push Battelle's cumulative giving through this program to more than $7.8 million since its launch in 2013."These projects connect students to real-world STEM exper

Dr. Alaa Murabit, TIME100 honoree, Gates Foundation Alum, and global security leader, will lead 500 Global’s Sustainable Growth practice in emerging markets, advancing the firm’s commitment to increase blended finance and public-private investment models that unlock innovation and inclusive economic development.

The Limited Edition Mint Incorporates Aoki’s Passion for Products That Support Optimal Performance and Further Brain Health Research

Investment to support the expansion of an established project over 5,000 hectares of degraded land in the Peruvian Amazon

Using business as a force for good enables purpose-driven marketing consultancy to reach new heights in its latest B Corp certification

Focus Financial Partners Inc., an interdependent partnership of wealth management, business management, and related financial services firms, today announced the appointment of Mark Israel as Chief Technology Officer, effective May 27, 2025. Mr. Israel joins Focus at a pivotal moment in its evolution as the company accelerates its technological and digital transformation in pursuit of reimagining the client and advisor experience.As Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Israel will spearhead Focus’s for

A New Era for Digital Art’s Most Iconic Collection Begins

Company leads with AI-driven sustainability intelligence and delivers pay equity

Outdoor Living Brand Moves Up 20 Spots in 2nd Year on Prestigious List

The world’s first plastic-neutral retailer builds on “Crafted with a Cause” seasonal product line with ongoing research partner to highlight growing microplastics health crisis

Global Nutrition Leader Brings Science-Backed Performance Fuel to Celebrity Tennis Event

Company Pledges to Donate Building Materials Valued at Half a Million Dollars to Habitat for Humanity in 2025 as Part of its Continued Commitment to Help Build Affordable Housing for Families Across the U.S.

Celebration continues with the 45th Anniversary of Black Barbie, Aurora James spotlight, and new product

PPG and PPG Foundation invested $18.4 million in communities worldwide in 2024

PPG global leaders transform a Boys & Girls Club in Florida, part of the 10-year celebration of the company's COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® program

Global program to protect and beautify local communities celebrates 10 years of impact

Morris, Manning & Martin today announced a partnership with Westside Future Fund (WFF) as part of the firm’s MMMPact corporate social responsibility initiative. The collaboration underscores Morris Manning’s commitment to fostering resilient communities and supporting impactful organizations that drive positive change in the neighborhoods they serve.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250128811088/en/Morris, Manning & Marti

Ply Gem®, Simonton®, Mastic® and Fortify Building Solutions™ Products Featured as Part of Established Multi-Year, Multi-Brand Partnership

Visions FCU’s Three Kings campaign blends tradition with financial wellness, offering tools for savings, debt management, and community empowerment.

Regulatory News:Global digital business services leader Teleperformance (TP) (Paris:TEP) was named one of the top 10 World’s Best WorkplacesTM 2024 by Fortune and Great Place To Work®, ranking 7th among the top companies. It’s the fourth consecutive year that TP was named to the world’s top employer list.To be considered for the list, companies must be identified as outstanding global employers with recognition on at least five Best Workplaces™ lists in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, North

Company is the only organization in the customer experience management industry to rank within the top 25 Best Companies to Work For™ in Europe

Mural Design by Acclaimed South Florida Artist, SURGE (Sergio J. Quinonez)

45,000 passionate fans came out to EAT. DRINK. FEED NYC. and celebrate the 17th annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) at its exciting new home, the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus at the Brooklyn Army Terminal from October 17-20. The Festival featured over 80 events and 500 restaurants across the city, including walk-around tastings, late-night soirées, and exclusive dining experiences with celebrity chefs and world-renowned culinary talents such as

The company improves the economics of aviation decarbonization by cutting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production costs by up to 50% and carbon emissions by up to 75%The company’s Flexiforming technology enables the production of 100% synthetic SAF without the need to blend with conventional jet fuelFlexiforming is compatible with diverse renewable feedstocks, easing the burden on limited resources

New targets align with more ambitious framework for limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels

New Consortium Aims to Bridge Digital Divide in Indigenous and Remote Communities Across Canada

The three-day contemporary art event welcomes 10,000+ attendees to San Diego Convention Center, November 1-3, 2024Partnership with Redwood Art Group, Monarch School, Humble Design and ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station furthers UBS’s commitment to supporting and encouraging local artistic communities, while benefitting underserved families and childrenThe US art market continues to lead in global rankings of art sales worldwide according to the Global Art Market Report published by UBS and Art Basel

“IDEMITSU IFG Plantech Racing” is the world's first engine oil with racing performance and API certification using plant-derived raw materials

Santa Clara University welcomed more than 1800 new undergraduate students to campus this weekend with festivities that included an after-dark dance party, welcome liturgy, and official affinity group receptions for students of different backgrounds and cultures.The class of 2028 is the second-largest class in SCU history, comprising 1,612 Broncos from 46 states and 30 countries or regions across the world. The 212 students joining as transfers come from 140 other institutions, including 60 commu

Each Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Home Repurposes Approximately 150,000 Plastic Bottles

Taylor Family Impact Foundation Commits Support to Wetlands Preserve

Leading TMS provider integrates OpenTug’s marine voyage quoting and tracking capabilities into logistics platform, giving shippers greater visibility and control over their multi-modal supply chain

Highlights initiatives in alignment with customer’s environmental and social priorities