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FHLBank Atlanta Announces $4 Million in Additional Funds to Support Homeownership

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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ATLANTA, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced today that it is making an additional voluntary $4 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Homeownership Set-aside funding available through its members.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced today that it is making an additional voluntary $4 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Homeownership Set-aside funding available through its members.
  • Eligible borrowers can apply for up to $15,000 to help them purchase or rehabilitate a home.
  • The additional funding will be available beginning November 8, 2023, through FHLBank Atlanta’s First-time Homebuyer Product, Community Partners Product, and Community Rebuild and Restore Product.
  • “This additional funding can help make the dream of homeownership a reality for more than 300 eligible borrowers.”
    Funding for the AHP Homeownership Set-aside Program is available only through FHLBank Atlanta member financial institutions, and funds are available on a transaction by transaction, first-come, first-served basis.

OnSolve Strengthens Government Crisis Response and Resilience through AI-Powered Technology and Data

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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ALPHARETTA, Ga., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OnSolve, a leading critical event management provider that enables organizations to mitigate physical threats and remain agile when a crisis strikes, today released its 2023 Government Risk Impact Brief. The brief focuses on how federal, state and local government agencies can leverage advanced technology, data and public-private collaborative partnerships to build resilience in a dynamic threat landscape in which one event can have unexpected impacts that cascade throughout communities and the agencies that support them.

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  • New OnSolve analysis shows how government agencies can leverage risk data, technology and collaboration to improve crisis outcomes
    ALPHARETTA, Ga., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OnSolve , a leading critical event management provider that enables organizations to mitigate physical threats and remain agile when a crisis strikes, today released its 2023 Government Risk Impact Brief .
  • The data shows Tornado Alley is moving eastward, with 57 percent of all U.S. tornado reports in the first half of 2023 being reported in the Southeast.
  • To accomplish this, agencies need to combine the power of risk data, technology and collaboration.
  • To learn more about how government agencies can better prepare for and respond to dynamic risk and build resilience, please visit onsolve.com .

Yes& Recognized as One of the Fastest Growing Agencies of 2023 by Adweek

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized as one of Adweek’s 2023 Fastest Growing Agencies.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, VA, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized as one of Adweek’s 2023 Fastest Growing Agencies.
  • Annually, Adweek recognizes the top 100 global agencies of all sizes that have achieved significant growth, and this year Yes& ranked #22 overall, #6 among medium-sized agencies, and #1 among agencies from the Southeast on the list.
  • Yes& has focused on growth—not for the sake of growth—but in order to provide the most value to clients.
  • “We’re honored to be recognized as one of Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies of 2023,” said Robert W. Sprague, Founder and CEO, Yes&.

Yes& Named #2 Largest DC Area Ad Agency and #9 Fastest Growing Company in Greater Washington D.C., According to Washington Business Journal Rankings

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Alexandria, VA, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as the number two largest ad agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area and the ninth fastest-growing private company headquartered in the region.

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  • Alexandria, VA, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as the number two largest ad agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area and the ninth fastest-growing private company headquartered in the region.
  • These achievements highlight the agency’s commitment to delivering exceptional results and its ability to adapt to the evolving needs of its clients.
  • “We are incredibly proud to be recognized as the #2 largest advertising agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area, and being named the 9th fastest growing company in the region is an exceptional win for our team,” said Robert W. Sprague, Founder and CEO, Yes&.
  • With its strong growth and expertise, Yes& is marked as one of the top advertising agencies in the Greater Washington D.C. area.

Maximus Awarded FEMA Contract for an Outsourced Contact Center Contract Support in Response to Catastrophic Events

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Through this award, Maximus will be providing contact center support for FEMA’s response to catastrophic events.

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  • Through this award, Maximus will be providing contact center support for FEMA’s response to catastrophic events.
  • This latest Outsourced Contact Center call order was awarded due to the scale and severity of the response required for Hawaii after the wildfire that impacted the state, particularly on the island of Maui.
  • Additionally, Maximus will provide full agile support services to FEMA, including staff, telephony, and equipment, and a pre-built, customized contact center implementation.
  • The company will augment current FEMA staff with additional contact center teams to ensure that all individuals and households impacted by catastrophic events are supported in a timely manner.

Alquist 3D Appoints Patrick Callahan as New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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GREELEY, Colo., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a planned restructuring, Alquist 3D Founder and current CEO, Zachary Mannheimer, is appointing Patrick Callahan as its new chief executive officer. In addition, Mannheimer is transitioning to chairman of the board. The management restructuring is concurrent with Alquist's relocation from Iowa City, Iowa, to Greeley, Colorado, occasioned by a $4+ million incentive package from the State of Colorado and City of Greeley.

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  • GREELEY, Colo., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a planned restructuring, Alquist 3D Founder and current CEO, Zachary Mannheimer, is appointing Patrick Callahan as its new chief executive officer.
  • "Patrick is the executive leader we need as we scale up our operations to meet the housing demand.
  • -Zachary Mannheimer, Founder & Board Chairman
    "Patrick is the executive leader we need as we scale up our operations to meet the housing demand," said Mannheimer.
  • For two years prior, Callahan helped lead the company as CSI's chief strategic officer, responsible for CSI's international growth, business development, and research and development operations.

SBA Tops $139 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans for Maui Wildfires

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced that the SBA has approved more than $139 million in federal disaster loans for Hawaii businesses, nonprofits, and residents impacted by Maui wildfires.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced that the SBA has approved more than $139 million in federal disaster loans for Hawaii businesses, nonprofits, and residents impacted by Maui wildfires.
  • Since the fires began, the SBA has approved $40,620,400 for businesses and $ 98,615,000 for residents to help rebuild and recover from the disaster.
  • For small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations of all sizes, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster.
  • Applicants may also call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on the SBA’s disaster assistance.

Best’s Commentary: Impact of US Government Shutdown on Insurance Industry Will Depend on Duration

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Historically, government shutdowns have been relatively brief, with the resulting economic impact being minor.

Key Points: 
  • Historically, government shutdowns have been relatively brief, with the resulting economic impact being minor.
  • However, the Best’s Commentary, “Impact of US Government Shutdown on Insurance Industry Will Depend on Duration,” notes that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is up on Sept. 30.
  • “Closings on properties requiring flood insurance would be delayed, as would new Federal Housing Administration loans, which would impact property sales and purchases of property insurance and title insurance,” said Christopher Graham, senior industry analyst, Industry Research and Analytics, AM Best.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Are Your Grandparents and Senior Neighbors Prepared for an Emergency? Are You Prepared to Help Them in The Event of a Disaster?

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to preparing for a natural disaster or emergency don't forget some of the most important people in your life. Senior citizens, people like your grandparents or an elderly neighbor, can use a helping hand to get ready.

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  • Senior citizens, people like your grandparents or an elderly neighbor, can use a helping hand to get ready.
  • PG&E's Safety Action Center has a toolkit for seniors and their caregivers to help prepare for an emergency.
  • On the site, you'll find preparedness tips for seniors, including those with access and functional needs.
  • That's why it's so important to get ready before something happens," said Angie Gibson, Vice President of Emergency Preparedness and Response at PG&E.

National Institute of Building Sciences and Fannie Mae Release Disaster Mitigation Roadmap

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Building Sciences and Fannie Mae have developed the Resilience Incentivization Roadmap 2.0 on mitigation investment to help people in America prepare for and respond to natural disasters.

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  • The Resilience Incentivization Roadmap was unveiled at NIBS' annual meeting in Washington, DC
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Building Sciences and Fannie Mae have developed the Resilience Incentivization Roadmap 2.0 on mitigation investment to help people in America prepare for and respond to natural disasters.
  • On a national average, natural hazard mitigation saves $4-$11 in avoided future losses for each $1 invested, as found by the NIBS Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves study.
  • "Climate resilience will be key to sustainable homeownership as the impacts of climate change increase," said Tim Judge, Head of Modeling & Chief Climate Officer with Fannie Mae.
  • The Resilience Incentivization Roadmap 2.0 recently was unveiled at the NIBS Building Innovation conference in Washington, DC.