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eMerge Americas Hosts U.S Mayors at eGOV Summit 2022

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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MIAMI, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eMerge Americas, in partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), will be hosting the eMerge Government (eGOV) Summit 2022, presented by Galaxy Digital. The eGOV Summit will convene mayors from across the nation and will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida, on April 19, 2022. 

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  • The summit, held in partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors and presented by Galaxy Digital, will focus on the intersection of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and government
    MIAMI, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --eMerge Americas, in partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), will be hosting the eMerge Government (eGOV) Summit 2022, presented by Galaxy Digital.
  • The eGOV Summit will convene mayors from across the nation and will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida, on April 19, 2022.
  • "eMerge Americas is honored to partner with the U.S. Conference of Mayors to host a one-of-a-kind summit for our nation's mayors on crypto and blockchain technologies," said Felice Gorordo, CEO of eMerge Americas.
  • eMerge Americas is a venture-backed platform focused on transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas.

Standing with Ukraine, U.S. Conference of Mayors Adopts Emergency Resolution Supporting Ukrainian People & Sanctions on Russia

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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MIAMI, March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today at the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Winter Leadership Meeting, American mayors adopted an emergency resolution in support of the Ukrainian people and democratic values under assault by the Russian government.

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  • MIAMI, March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today at the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Winter Leadership Meeting, American mayors adopted an emergency resolution in support of the Ukrainian people and democratic values under assault by the Russian government.
  • Under the leadership of USCM President Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez, mayors made clear they stand with their Ukrainian counterparts and will take whatever action is possible in their cities to sanction Russia.
  • And today, the Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova is set to join mayors virtually to discuss how mayors can support Ukraine at this critical moment.
  • About the United States Conference of Mayors-- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

READOUT: Administrator Guzman, SBA Leaders Participate in the 90th Winter Meeting of The U.S. Conference of Mayors

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Friday, January 21, 2022
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Washington, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), delivered remarks to more than 200 mayors and business leaders at the Mayors and Business Leaders Plenary Breakfast Thursday as part of the three-day 90th Winter Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM).

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  • Washington, Jan. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), delivered remarks to more than 200 mayors and business leaders at the Mayors and Business Leaders Plenary Breakfast Thursday as part of the three-day 90th Winter Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM).
  • The meeting started with briefing opening remarks by USCM Small Business & Entrepreneurship Task Force Co-Chairs Mayors Kautz and Wild, and Administrator Guzman informed over 25 mayors about SBA programs.
  • Bibi Hidalgo, Associate Administrator for the Office of Government Contracting & Business Development , attended the Small Business Task Force meeting with Administrator Guzman.
  • The USCM Winter Meeting featured mayors from around the nation, Congressional officials and Biden-Harris administration officials discussing the priorities of Americas cities in 2022.

Nation's Mayors Announce New Climate Initiative with Wells Fargo

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced a new climate initiative and partnership with Wells Fargo to educate mayors and business leaders on the best practices to address and reduce the impacts of climate change in their communities.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced a new climate initiative and partnership with Wells Fargo to educate mayors and business leaders on the best practices to address and reduce the impacts of climate change in their communities.
  • Wells Fargo is proud to partner with the U.S. Conference of Mayors in advancing community resiliency and an equitable, inclusive transition to a low-carbon future."
  • The events will feature two virtual discussions on de-carbonization and climate resilience and two in person forums in regions with key climate challenges.
  • Each will convene mayors, city staff, subject matter experts, nonprofits leaders, and Wells Fargo representatives.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Inaugurated as New President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors

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Monday, January 3, 2022
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About the United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez became the 80th President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM).
  • Suarez was inaugurated at an event in Miami where he laid out his vision for American cities and the Conference.
  • Suarez is also eligible to continue serving as president for another full year after this term expires this summer.
  • "The Conference of Mayors is fortunate to have such a dynamic leader serving as our next president," said USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran.

Looking to the Future of American Cities, USCM Launches New Task Force on Electric Vehicles

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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The Task Force will focus on approaches to accelerate the transition to vehicle electrification and build out the infrastructure needed to support EVs.

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  • The Task Force will focus on approaches to accelerate the transition to vehicle electrification and build out the infrastructure needed to support EVs.
  • "The transportation systems of the future will be built around electric vehicles, and now is the time to make a major leap forward," said Mayor Whaley.
  • "This Task Force comes at a critical time, and it builds upon the local leadership mayors across the country have shown in the transition to EVs.
  • "More and more electric vehicles are appearing on our streets and automakers are moving to make only electric fleets.

Mayors Honored for Leadership on Climate Action

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Friday, December 17, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, thirteen mayors are being recognized for their efforts to address the climate crisis as part of the 2021 Mayors Climate Protection Awards.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, thirteen mayors are being recognized for their efforts to address the climate crisis as part of the 2021 Mayors Climate Protection Awards.
  • Starting at 12 noon ET today, the honored mayors will be featured in two Zoom sessions to showcase their local climate initiatives.
  • The City of Houston is honored to receive this award and we thank the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Walmart for their continued leadership as we all work to address the climate crisis."
  • "We applaud these award-winning mayors for their strong climate leadership and successful local action, showing how we can confront our growing climate challenges," said Amy Hill, Senior Director for Walmart.

South Star Battery Metals Announces Binding Final Agreement for Graphite Project in Coosa County, Alabama

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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Under the terms of the Agreement, South Star will have the right to earn-in to up to 75% of the Project.

Key Points: 
  • Under the terms of the Agreement, South Star will have the right to earn-in to up to 75% of the Project.
  • Richard Pearce, South Star's CEO, said "We continue to execute on creating a multi-asset, diversified battery metals company.
  • The Project is located on the northeast end of the Alabama Graphite Belt and covers approximately 500 acres in Coosa County Alabama.
  • South Star Battery Metals Corp. is a Canadian battery metals project developer focused on the selective acquisition and development of near-term production projects in the Americas.

Nation's Mayors Praise House Passage of Build Back Better Act

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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About the United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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  • 5376, the Build Back Better Act, which includes historic investments in major priorities of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, such as climate action, affordable housing, child care, and education.
  • In response to the House vote, USCM President Dayton (OH) Mayor Nan Whaley released the following statement:
    "We commend the U.S. House of Representatives for advancing these investments in American cities and families.
  • We now urge the U.S. Senate to act swiftly, fight for these important family priorities, and get legislation to the president's desk for his signature, so cities can do even more to help people build back better."
  • About the United States Conference of Mayors-- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

Electric Vehicles, LED Lighting, Low-Energy Buildings And Solar Anchor City Energy/Climate Efforts According To New Conference Of Mayors' Report

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Mayors identified "all-electric vehicles" for the first time as the most promising technology for reducing energy use and carbon emissions in their cities.

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  • Mayors identified "all-electric vehicles" for the first time as the most promising technology for reducing energy use and carbon emissions in their cities.
  • Deploying electric vehicles more quickly and broadly is a goal of the new infrastructure law as well as other major legislation now working its way through the Congress.
  • "Solar energy generation" as the technology receiving top priority by cities over the next six months the first-time mayors have cited deploying solar energy as a top priority.
  • "These findings are both timely and useful for accelerating and expanding the public and private efforts taking place in American cities.