Tennessee Valley

Redstone Federal Credit Union Selects Zest AI to Bring AI-Driven Lending to More than 650,000 Members Across North Alabama and Tennessee

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. and LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Redstone Federal Credit Union, one of the 20 largest federal credit unions in the U.S. with more than $8 billion in assets, today announced it has partnered with Zest AI, a leader in software for AI-driven lending. Redstone worked with Zest AI to build and deploy a custom AI credit model that will allow the credit union to increase automation and safely approve more members for auto and personal loans.

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  • Redstone worked with Zest AI to build and deploy a custom AI credit model that will allow the credit union to increase automation and safely approve more members for auto and personal loans.
  • "We're consistently looking for opportunities to do more for our members," says Ericka Gorman, Sr. Vice President/Chief Lending Officer, Redstone Federal Credit Union.
  • Based in Huntsville, Alabama, Redstone Federal Credit Union serves more than 650,000 members.
  • Chartered on November 28, 1951, Redstone Federal Credit Union has proudly served its members for nearly 70 years and has 27 conveniently located branches across North Alabama and Tennessee.

Madison County Automates Bid Distribution with vendor registry

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Madison County has officially partnered with vendor registry, powered by mdf commerce, providing vendors across the United States easy online access to its upcoming solicitations. vendor registry is a top-rated procurement suite for public purchasers at cities, counties, school districts, utilities, colleges, and universities. Madison County invites all current and interested vendors to register online.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Madison County has officially partnered with vendor registry, powered by mdf commerce, providing vendors across the United States easy online access to its upcoming solicitations.
  • Madison County joins 50 participating local government agencies in Alabama that utilize their prominent vendor and bid management platform.
  • Some of the resources Madison County gains by joining vendor registry include vendor management, vendor self-service, solicitation management, electronic bidding, bid evaluation, and contract management.
  • Madison County is Alabama's third most populated county with a per capita income second only to Shelby County, Alabama.

TVA, Meta, and Silicon Ranch break ground on 70 MWAC solar farm

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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The Tennessee Valley Authority, Meta (formerly the Facebook company), Jackson Energy Authority (JEA), and Silicon Ranch broke ground on a new 70-megawatt (MWAC) solar facility in Madison County, Tennessee.

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  • The Tennessee Valley Authority, Meta (formerly the Facebook company), Jackson Energy Authority (JEA), and Silicon Ranch broke ground on a new 70-megawatt (MWAC) solar facility in Madison County, Tennessee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220328005173/en/
    The McKellar Solar Farm will be similar in scale to Silicon Ranch's Lancaster Solar Farm (pictured), which supports Meta's renewable energy goals in Georgia.
  • Nashville-based Silicon Ranch will fund, own, operate, and maintain the McKellar Solar Farm, a disciplined approach the company takes with every project it develops.
  • We are proud to partner with Meta, TVA, and Silicon Ranch to supply carbon-free solar power for many years to come.

American Water Announces Nick Rowe’s Retirement; Kathryn Nash named President of Kentucky American Water

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly-traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced that Nick Rowe, senior vice president of American Water and president of Kentucky American Water, will retire effective July 31, 2022.

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  • American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly-traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced that Nick Rowe, senior vice president of American Water and president of Kentucky American Water, will retire effective July 31, 2022.
  • The company named Kathryn Nash as the new president of Kentucky American Water, effective May 2, 2022.
  • With Rowes retirement, American Water named Kathryn Nash, president of Kentucky American Water.
  • Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately half a million people.

TVA Publishes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Report

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn.  , March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tennessee Valley Authority released its first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility report that builds upon TVA's transparency efforts by providing insight into the agency's initiatives in this vital area. It details TVA's progress to advance DEIA both internally and externally in the communities it serves.  

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  • "Since its inception, TVA has always strived to be a force for positive change in the communities we serve," said Megan Flynn, TVA Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer.
  • As of Sept. 30, 2021, TVA's workforce diversity statistics were as follows:
    Employees that are Persons of Color: 11.2%
    The report also recognizes TVA's ongoing efforts to improve DEIA in the workplace.
  • The report details TVA programs that promote and expand DEIA across the region.
  • We believe this report gives our employees and stakeholders more insight about where we are today and where we are headed," said Flynn.

CURIO™ Assembles an All-Star Advisory Board

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Friday, February 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio is proud to announce the assembly of its initial Advisory Board.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio is proud to announce the assembly of its initial Advisory Board.
  • With a robust and deep level of expertise and unparalleled know-how in the nuclear sector, Curio is positioning itself to be a leader in the Spent Nuclear Fuel recycling space.
  • The Advisory Board includes:
    Joe Grimes, former Executive Vice President of Generation at the Tennessee Valley Authority;
    Shane Johnson, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Science and Technology innovation at the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy;
    Dr. Larry Miller, Professor Emeritus of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with decades of experience in nuclear fuel cycle research;
    Jonathan Destler, serial entrepreneur, serves as the CEO of Opti Harvest($OPHV), a transformative Agritech company and seed investor in Loop Industries ($LOOP) -- a disruptive recycling company;
    Dr. Al Burkart,former Deputy Director of the Office of Nuclear Energy, Safety, and Security at the U.S. Department of State;
    Alan Brownstein, former Chief Operating Officer of the DOE Yucca Mountain repository project;
    Dr. Allen Sessoms, a physicist, diplomat, and academic administrator and formerDirector of the Office of Nuclear Technology and Safeguards at the U.S. Department of State;
    Amy Roma, Esq.,Global Energy Practice Leader at Hogan Lovells U.S. LLP, and recognized as one of the Top 10 most innovative lawyers in North America; and
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More multi-use trail miles now open at Loyston Point in Union County, Tennessee

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Friday, February 11, 2022
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In January 2022, TVA announced the opening of a new 6.7-mile multi-use trail at historic Loyston Point Recreation Area on Norris Lake in Union County.

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  • In January 2022, TVA announced the opening of a new 6.7-mile multi-use trail at historic Loyston Point Recreation Area on Norris Lake in Union County.
  • Less than an hour's drive north of Knoxville, Loyston Point is already a premier one-stop East Tennessee recreation destination.
  • It boasts a full-service campground, boat ramps, swimming area and miles upon twisting miles of biking and hiking trails.
  • Loyston Point is part of the Norris Lake Area Trail System (NATS), which consists of more than 90 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails surrounding the picturesque emerald waters behind Norris Dam.

Fresh faces enlist in Tennessee River Valley regional advocacy group's mission

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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The term "geotourism" refers to regional and local efforts designed to promote economic growth while simultaneously enhancing the geographical character of a place -- its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, as well as the present and future wellbeing of its residents.

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  • Both are dedicated to -- and have a long history advocating for -- commitments, concepts and enterprises associated with geotourism, which is fundamental to TRV Stewardship Council's mission.
  • "The main thing I hope to achieve is putting Kentucky on the same platform as the other states associated with the Tennessee River Valley ," said Allen.
  • The Tennessee River Valley Stewardship Council, a 501 c3 nonprofit, serves as the steering committee and editorial board for the Geotourism MapGuide website.
  • The Council's efforts are made possible through the generous support of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

The Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) Announces Recipients of the 2022 Energy Awards

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP), a non-profit association that provides professional development tools, accredited training programs, and networking resources to over 2,400 members, announced today the winners of the 2022 Energy Awards.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP), a non-profit association that provides professional development tools, accredited training programs, and networking resources to over 2,400 members, announced today the winners of the 2022 Energy Awards.
  • "Our members work every day to make strides toward achieving these goals and the Energy Awardsrecognize this spirit of innovation and hard work."
  • Eversourcereceivedthe Beyond Energy Efficiency Awardfor theirResidential New Construction Program, recognizing their efforts to go above and beyond traditional energy efficiency programs and achieve greater efficiency and progress.
  • The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)received two Customer Engagement and Marketing Awards, one each for the Residential and Commercial/Industrial categories.

Techstars Announces Industries of the Future Accelerator Class of 2022

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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I am honored to announce the first Techstars Industries of the Future class with 10 exceptional founders building breakthrough technologies that will change this world, said Tricia Martinez, Managing Director of the Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator.

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  • I am honored to announce the first Techstars Industries of the Future class with 10 exceptional founders building breakthrough technologies that will change this world, said Tricia Martinez, Managing Director of the Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator.
  • The inaugural Industries of the Future class includes:
    Armada IQ : Building a vision-based intelligence platform for integrated human-autonomous fleet operations.
  • We are thrilled about the first class of future accelerators in the Techstars program, UT System President Randy Boyd said.
  • The inaugural class of the Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator will operate over a three-month period beginning Feb. 21 and conclude with a demo day at the end of the program on May 26.