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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Signals: Financing Growing Businesses How technology is disrupting small-business financing in emerging markets – in a good way. The post The Brief: Disrupting small-business financing, Evergreen’s dream box, education lending, distributed solar, sustainable supply chains, equitable economic growth appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

As sustainability and social impact move up the corporate agenda, business schools are rethinking what they teach. These awards celebrate the institutions, researchers and alumni helping to change the way the world does business

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APRIL 23, 2024

Bank Magnolia Place Financial Education Center is designed to provide a welcoming environment for individuals and families with limited access to financial education and services who are looking to expand their knowledge and work toward financial stability. Bank Magnolia Place Financial Education Center.

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APRIL 25, 2024

We know that financial security is often hindered in underserved communities, which is why we’re taking bold steps to increase financial knowledge, improve access to capital for small businesses and advance the ability to build generational wealth.

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APRIL 22, 2024

KEY TAKEAWAYS Small businesses in Atlanta, Houston, Jacksonville, Richmond, VA and southern Colorado, are now eligible to apply for a comprehensive package that includes business coaching sessions, education resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedules, and technology makeovers.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Anderson Center for Sustainable Business (Center) at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. An initiative known as the Faculty Educational Innovation Community, led by Professor Ravi Subramanian , provides support to faculty for implementing sustainability into their courses and pedagogy.

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APRIL 18, 2024

While one in three businesses worldwide are owned by women, they only get 1% of the procurement spend of big companies. This inequity means amazing women-owned businesses lose out on well deserved opportunity. Here at Mary Kay, we’re changing the narrative through advocating for gender-responsive procurement.

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MARCH 18, 2024

This article was originally published by Higher Education Digest. The higher education industry is at a turning point with myriad colleges and universities struggling to remain sustainable and relevant in today’s tumultuous and evolving environment. Read the full article here , which dives deeper into these higher education risks.

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APRIL 24, 2024

Retail businesses need online sales in order to succeed in today’s competitive market. But smaller businesses, especially those owned by women and people of color, often lack the resources or technical know-how to really make a splash in e-commerce. What does 37 Oaks do to support underserved small business owners?

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APRIL 25, 2024

WHAT: Cummins is set to unveil its global community education strategy, Cummins READY, during an upcoming launch event and panel discussion. With a commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable, and cutting-edge STEM education for all members of our communities, Cummins is poised to lead the charge towards a brighter future.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Today we want to showcase the role of partnerships in improving access to education and technology. Last month, HP announced a $30 million donation through the Global Business Coalition for Education (GBC-Education) that will provide devices to Ukrainian students, teachers, and healthcare workers in Ukraine and surrounding countries.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

DESCRIPTION: As school districts face a growing teacher shortage, Northern Trust is partnering with the Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) to help fund a first-of-its-kind Pay for Success teacher residency program. KEYWORDS: NASDAQ:NTRS, Northern Trust, Public Education & Business Coalition.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Thomas Aquinas College is proud to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to advancing STEM education with the receipt of a $30,000 grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation. April 15, 2024 /3BL/ - St. The College is recognized by U.S. The College is also recognized as a Yellow Ribbon Program institution.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Authored by: John Runte Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more prevalent in higher education – not only in academics – but across all departments, from the business office to enrollment management and beyond.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

February 27, 2024 /3BL/ — KeyBank awarded a $175,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver (Habitat Metro Denver) to create a more robust and impactful homebuyer education program for low- and moderate-income families. The homebuyer education program will serve both current and prospective Habitat homebuyers. DENVER, Colo.,

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APRIL 5, 2024

Authored by Adrienne Larmett Higher education is at an inflection point, with many institutions fighting for their existence. Nonetheless, higher education maintains an essential role in the modern era. We're here to help your institution proactively plan for disruption and tackle today's challenges.

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APRIL 23, 2024

April 23, 2024 /3BL/ - Dow (NYSE: DOW), a global leader in materials science, and Beyond Benign , a nonprofit organization focused on making green chemistry an integral part of education, announce an expanded multi-year collaboration. MIDLAND, Mich.,

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GreenBiz

APRIL 1, 2021

Loyola University Chicago, in partnership with its Quinlan School of Business and School of Environmental Sustainability, presents a discussion of the impact of sustainability on people and communities, and the measures business can take. Pinçe, Assistant Professor, Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago.

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APRIL 15, 2024

The Logitech MX #WomenWhoMaster series now turns to a pair of business leaders who took an interest in STEM and converted it into progress toward a better world. where she works today as president and co-founder of the tech education company STEM Center USA. LJ: I hope that she has equitable access to education.

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MARCH 29, 2024

RurAL CAP) received a $150,000 grant from KeyBank to support its new Teacher Apprenticeship program, an effort to train and support new educators in attaining required certifications. We are so grateful for this funding partnership with KeyBank that allows Early Childhood Education to be prioritized for our state.

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MARCH 11, 2024

We also use it as a space to educate those who are willing to learn and become an ally and a part of change. Organize Speaker Sessions - Education is a tool for understanding awareness and empathy. Offer Support – Black businesses, authors and artists all need support.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

She manages the day-to-day operations that provide education, networking, and mentorship to small business owners from underfunded communities. Episode Highlights Mission-driven businesses support positive change. The mission is actually what drives all aspects of the business,” she said. Don’t do it alone.

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MARCH 11, 2024

Bank company blog As a Business Access Advisor at U.S. Bank, Cassandra Kidd’s goal is to help underserved small businesses thrive by providing them access to information, connections and other resources. Kidd and other Business Access Advisors don’t sell any products but can refer clients to bankers within U.S.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

JANUARY 16, 2022

As schools scramble to embrace sustainability, rankings providers are trying to evaluate their efforts

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APRIL 25, 2024

Business Accounts & Retailers) Acceleration Grant Program sponsored by Bacardi U.S.A. First launched to increase support of Black-owned bars, restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, liquor stores, and small businesses in the process of applying for a liquor license, the program aims to support the underrepresented in the hospitality industry.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

On our mission to help entrepreneurs around the world thrive, GoDaddy is pleased to share from the experts how you can prepare your business for busier times of the year like the holiday season. In addition, lots of small businesses are mission driven and are existing to support positive change, and work on social problems.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

That’s why we created the Equal Slice program, which provides education, mentorship, and $20,000 grants to business owners in underrepresented communities to help them succeed.  Together, we are giving these business owners the opportunity to get education, mentorship, and grants they might not get otherwise.

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

These purpose-driven founders are committed to cultivating thriving communities by breaking barriers to employment, promoting inclusivity, improving health at the workplace and enhancing early education through engaging programs. Discover and support these talented creators and their businesses by exploring Sky's the Limit's Marketplace.

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APRIL 25, 2024

There’s a global shortage of teachers with special education training. 1] In Hong Kong specifically, one in every 20 children is diagnosed with autism and other disorders that fall under Special Education Needs (SEN), and the number of SEN students increased by 106% in 10 years. [2]

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APRIL 24, 2024

In a legislative hearing today at the state capitol, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the completion of a multi-year 5G network investment totaling more than $163 million across Arkansas, creating new opportunities for local businesses, schools, healthcare providers, first responders and anyone on T-Mobile’s network through its 5G improvements.

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APRIL 16, 2024

In the near term, high-level strategies in the roadmap include: Real estate optimization: Utilize real estate effectively by disposing of underperforming or underutilized assets and implementing flexible workplace strategies Energy efficiency: Reduce energy consumption by identifying and implementing energy efficiency upgrades to our facilities Renewable (..)

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Businesses are coalescing around the reality that climate change is no longer a distant threat but a real enemy to prosperity and organizations are facing pressure from stakeholders to implement long-term decarbonization goals.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, centers on four educational tracks: immersive media, smart solutions, digital product innovations and artificial intelligence. The education portal also provides educators with extensive training and resources, including over 50 professional development courses.

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APRIL 26, 2024

Throughout the month of April, AEG, the world’s largest sports and live entertainment company, celebrated Earth Month by educating employees about sustainable practices in sports and live events and empowering them to building a greener and more sustainable future through volunteerism.

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AUGUST 24, 2023

The rates of Indigenous students attending and completing post-secondary education have been rising in Canada over the past decade, thanks to meaningful reconciliation actions by schools, organizations, businesses and government. I graduated not knowing of any other Indigenous business students,” he recalls.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Laura Marler grew up in Pineville, Louisiana, watching her father start and grow his auto body paint distributing business. I was impacted by seeing his strong work ethic, never hearing him complain about long hours or financial sacrifice, and understanding that education was a staple in my future. 1, from 8:30 a.m.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Equity, inclusion and diversity pave the way for unlocking the potential of our people, our business and our communities. Our six Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRG) seek to help build deep and powerful connections between employees of different generations and backgrounds through shared lived experiences. . -

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