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Digital Public Infrastructure for the Developing World

Stanford Social Innovation

The story of India Stack begins in 2009: Approximately 400 million Indians did not have a form of individual identity, which meant that the majority of the population was unbanked and lacked access to credit. In developed economies, where pre-existing bank accounts and prior online activity are widespread, this is a far simpler process.

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How I Got Here: Missy Schaaphok

3BL Media

I was initially hired for product development, and I am deeply grateful to our Chief Food Innovation Officer Liz Matthews for taking a chance on me. Under her guidance, I've developed invaluable skills that define my leadership style and business acumen today. Missy had a genuine enthusiasm for learning and was determined to succeed.

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The Home Depot Celebrates 15 Years of Retool Your School With Morehouse College

3BL Media

Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs, dean of business at Morehouse, explains how this will develop careers and provide opportunities for future students. Established in 2009, Retool Your School has invested more than $12 million in financial support, providing HBCUs with needs-based grants for campus renovations.

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The Home Depot Kicks Off 15th Year of Campus Enhancements for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Will Surpass $10 Million in Financial Support

3BL Media

Originally published on Built From Scratch ATLANTA, January 23, 2024 /3BL/ - The Home Depot is kicking off its 2024 Retool Your School program, which provides career development opportunities and improves campuses at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Supported students through career development.

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State of the Profession 2022 Report

GreenBiz

What wasn’t clear was whether the pandemic would negatively affect corporate sustainability efforts in the same way as during the 2008 - 2009 financial crisis. Developed in collaboration with Weinreb Group, the report highlights the emerging opportunities in the sustainability profession.

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Black & Veatch To Support Development of Mercury Renewables’ First-of-a-Kind Green Hydrogen Plant

3BL Media

Mercury is developing one of Ireland’s first co-located onshore wind farm and hydrogen electrolysis plants. Black & Veatch’s initial role in the project has been the feasibility studies that inform all aspects of the hydrogen development. Mercury Renewables has been developing renewable energy projects in Ireland since 2009.

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Las Vegas Sands Extends Funding To Dress for Success Southern Nevada With a $100,000 Sands Cares Donation

3BL Media

LAS VEGAS, May 7, 2024 /3BL/ - Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS ) has contributed $100,000 through Sands Cares to Dress for Success® (DFS) Southern Nevada to support the organization's free business styling and workforce development services for women who are unemployed and underemployed.