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Verizon Announces Winners of the Second Climate Resilience Prize

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon announced the four winners of its second Climate Resilience Prize, an initiative enacted to help scale proven, in-market solutions that are focused on mitigating the disproportionate impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities, while awarding a total prize pool of $500,000, or $125,000 each.

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  • Verizon will continue to support winners in scaling their businesses through consulting and guidance in addition to awarding prize money.
  • BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon announced the four winners of its second Climate Resilience Prize , an initiative enacted to help scale proven, in-market solutions that are focused on mitigating the disproportionate impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities, while awarding a total prize pool of $500,000, or $125,000 each.
  • The launch of the second Verizon Climate Resilience Prize was announced at the Aspen Ideas: Climate Conference in Miami, Florida in March 2023.
  • The Climate Resilience Prize, which launched in 2021, is part of Citizen Verizon, the company’s responsible business plan for economic, environmental, and social advancement.

Bluevine and National Community Reinvestment Coalition Join Responsible Business Lending Coalition

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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"NCRC is thrilled to join the RBLC to continue pushing for better laws and healthier business practices," NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol said. "RBLC's work to protect small business owners from opaque and unscrupulous high-cost loans and lines of credit has resulted in tangible benefits. By passing Small Business Truth-in-Lending laws in several states, RBLC has supported small business entrepreneurship -- and rewarded pro-consumer lenders by preventing a race-to-the-bottom lending climate. NCRC looks forward to contributing to the momentum to advance opportunities for small businesses."

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  • "Bluevine has demonstrated remarkable leadership in advocating for responsible practices in the small business financing industry.
  • The Responsible Business Lending Coalition (RBLC) is the leading cross-sector voice on small business financial protection.
  • The coalition includes nonprofit and for-profit CDFIs, fintechs, investors, and small business advocates that share a commitment to innovation in small business lending and serious concerns about the rise of irresponsible small business lending.
  • Members of the Responsible Business Lending Coalition include Accion Opportunity Fund, the Aspen Institute, Bluevine, Camino Financial, Community Investment Management, LendingClub, the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders, the National Community Reinvestment Fund, Opportunity Finance Network, and Small Business Majority.

Long Beach City College Receives Funding to Support Student Parents

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Long Beach, CA, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Long Beach, CA – Today, Long Beach City College (LBCC) announced that it will join a cohort of four community colleges across the country selected to partner with Ascend at the Aspen Institute’s Postsecondary Leadership Circle Activation Fund .

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  • Long Beach, CA, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Long Beach, CA – Today, Long Beach City College (LBCC) announced that it will join a cohort of four community colleges across the country selected to partner with Ascend at the Aspen Institute’s Postsecondary Leadership Circle Activation Fund .
  • “This collaboration with Ascend at the Aspen Institute will allow LBCC to expand our support for our student parents through their educational journey,” said LBCC Board of Trustees President Herlinda Chico.
  • Almost half of all U.S. student parents attend community college, and 70 percent of these parents are mothers – making institutions like LBCC uniquely positioned to increase student parent outcomes, especially for single mothers.
  • Student parents, especially single mothers, are especially likely to benefit from the earning gains experienced by college graduates: parents who complete college degrees double their lifetime income.

Talent Remains Major Headache for SMBs, Amidst Growing Economic Optimism

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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But the aftermath of the Great Resignation is still causing a headache; 48% say retention and turnover has been their biggest challenge, followed closely by recruitment and talent acquisition (44%).

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  • But the aftermath of the Great Resignation is still causing a headache; 48% say retention and turnover has been their biggest challenge, followed closely by recruitment and talent acquisition (44%).
  • Small business leaders are continuing to make layoffs, with nearly half (41%) of all owners and CEOs saying their business is likely to conduct layoffs.
  • Small business leaders expect inflation to be a persistent challenge, despite their optimism about the economy.
  • A large majority of CEOs and owners (71%) say high inflation remains their top concern in the year ahead.

Condé Nast Traveler Readers Vote All 22 Eligible Auberge Resorts Collection Properties Among the World's Best in 2023 Readers' Choice Awards

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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MILL VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 2023 Readers' Choice Awards, recognizing all 22 eligible properties within the celebrated Auberge Resorts Collection portfolio. Of the luxury hotel brands awarded on the list, Auberge Resorts Collection had the highest percentage of hotels and resorts recognized. Most notably, seven Auberge properties ranked No. 1 in their respective destinations, including:

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  • Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection, a clifftop sanctuary offering Santorini's best sunset views and award-winning cuisine, was ranked a top hotel in Greece.
  • Additionally, Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection and Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection ranked as top resorts in Western Mexico, and Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection was awarded in Eastern Mexico.
  • The brand's other renowned Napa Valley properties, Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Resorts Collection and Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection , also received high honors in the Northern California category.
  • Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection , located on the Kohala Coast, ranked among the top resorts in Hawai'i.

Aspen RxHealth Co-Founder and CEO Named to 50 Under 50 In Healthcare List

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen RxHealth's Co-Founder and CEO, David Medvedeff, PharmD, MBA was recently named to Slice of Healthcare's first-ever 50 Under 50 list. The award recognizes leaders from across healthcare driving innovation and moving the industry forward.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen RxHealth's Co-Founder and CEO, David Medvedeff, PharmD, MBA was recently named to Slice of Healthcare's first-ever 50 Under 50 list.
  • The award recognizes leaders from across healthcare driving innovation and moving the industry forward.
  • "I'm honored to be included on the 50 Under 50 list among some truly impressive visionaries in our industry," Medvedeff said.
  • This honor comes on the heels of other recent awards won by Aspen RxHealth and its leaders.

Project Liberty and Aspen Digital Announce Next Gen Tech Fellowship

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Liberty and Aspen Digital, a policy program of the Aspen Institute, today announced the launch of the Next Gen Tech Fellowship. This initiative will train and provide a platform for young voices seeking to build an interconnected world that is accessible, safe, and inclusive – both online and off.

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  • NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Liberty and Aspen Digital , a policy program of the Aspen Institute, today announced the launch of the Next Gen Tech Fellowship.
  • Five fellows were chosen from a diverse group of US-based Gen-Z leaders, ages 18-25, to participate in the 2023 pilot of the Next Gen Tech Fellowship.
  • "Through our collaboration with Project Liberty, Next Gen Tech Fellows will have the platform to directly engage leading decision-makers across tech, public policy, media, and beyond."
  • The 2023 Next Gen Tech Fellows are: Mac Chirara, Nhaomi Lartey, Sarah Tran, Franklin Wu, and Victor Ye.

Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation and MEHyoga Raise $10k for Maui Fire Relief

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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At a recent Aspen yoga fundraiser, Ed Freedman of Stable Road Foundation and MEHyoga teamed up to raise over $10,000 for victims of August’s wildfires in Maui.

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  • At a recent Aspen yoga fundraiser, Ed Freedman of Stable Road Foundation and MEHyoga teamed up to raise over $10,000 for victims of August’s wildfires in Maui.
  • MEHyoga , founded by Morgan Elaine Brown, hosted a free class at which Freedman spoke about the relief efforts currently underway in Maui.
  • “Stable Road Foundation and the people of Maui are very grateful to Morgan and everyone who donated so generously,” said Freedman, founder of Stable Road Foundation.
  • Stable Road Foundation has been actively supporting relief efforts in a variety of ways, including the Help Maui Rebuild fundraiser.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. Appoints Santhosh Daniel Chief Accounting Officer

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) ("Aspen" or the "Company"), a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions, today announced the appointment of Santhosh Daniel as its Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Daniel will report to Ricardo C. Rodriguez, Aspen's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and will oversee the Company's financial reporting, internal controls and auditing functions. 

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  • NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) ("Aspen" or the "Company"), a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions, today announced the appointment of Santhosh Daniel as its Chief Accounting Officer.
  • Mr. Daniel will report to Ricardo C. Rodriguez, Aspen's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and will oversee the Company's financial reporting, internal controls and auditing functions.
  • Mr. Daniel, 52, has over twenty-five years of experience as a professional in public accounting and industry.
  • Mr. Daniel began his career in public accounting and has held various roles for AF Ferguson & Co., KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Hotel Lobby Candle Launches Aspen Candle In Collaboration With Hotel Jerome

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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ASPEN, Colo., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection, Aspen's most iconic and historic property, has partnered with luxury home fragrance line, Hotel Lobby Candle, to create Aspen. As Hotel Lobby Candle's first hotel collaboration, the scent of Aspen takes consumers on a journey to the mountain town's most storied and notable lobby. Beginning this fall, the Aspen candle will be available for purchase at the property for Hotel Jerome guests to bring home.

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  • ASPEN, Colo., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection , Aspen's most iconic and historic property, has partnered with luxury home fragrance line, Hotel Lobby Candle , to create Aspen.
  • As Hotel Lobby Candle's first hotel collaboration, the scent of Aspen takes consumers on a journey to the mountain town's most storied and notable lobby.
  • "In developing the fragrance, I drew inspiration from the lobby of the Hotel Jerome, a property that truly embodies the essence of Aspen," says Lindsay Silberman, Founder of Hotel Lobby Candle.
  • Hotel Lobby Candle Aspen will be available for purchase at Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection and online at https://hotellobbycandle.com/products/aspen-candle .