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UNITED HOPE BUILDERS AND INDIEDWELL BREAK GROUND ON NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACTORY IN EAST PALO ALTO, WITH 100 GOOD JOBS, BRINGING THE PROMISE OF MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE BAY AREA

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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"This is an important milestone in our efforts to bring more affordable housing to the Bay Area," Pastor Bains said.

Key Points: 
  • "This is an important milestone in our efforts to bring more affordable housing to the Bay Area," Pastor Bains said.
  • This joint venture factory with indieDwell which is mission and values-aligned with our organization will put faster-to-build, less expensive housing products into the hands of affordable housing developers.
  • Coupled with UHB's political network and growing project development team, we plan to move the needle for affordable housing in the Bay Area."
  • The Bay Area and our unhoused residents need solutions like United Hope Builders and indieDwell."

Workday Elects Wayne A.I. Frederick, M.D. to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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PLEASANTON, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, today announced that its board of directors has elected Wayne A.I. Frederick, M.D. as an independent director.

Key Points: 
  • PLEASANTON, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources , today announced that its board of directors has elected Wayne A.I.
  • He is currently the president of his alma mater, Howard University, having held this position since July 2014.
  • Prior to this appointment, he was the institution's interim president after serving as its provost and chief academic officer.
  • He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the American Surgical Association.

indieDwell Announces its First California Facility

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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BRAWLEY,Calif. , June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- President of indieDwell, Derek Henderson, today announced that indieDwell, an industry leader in the steel modular housing manufacturing sector, will invest over $2 million to establish its first California manufacturing facility in the City of Brawley. The new 105,000 square foot manufacturing facility and related administrative offices will be constructed by KPRS Construction, project managed by Decro Corporation, and financed by Border Community Capital, Northern Trust Bank, and TransPecos Banks. The town of Brawley successfully competed with other cities and states for the project, which will create approximately 200 jobs when fully operational.

Key Points: 
  • BRAWLEY,Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- President of indieDwell, Derek Henderson, today announced that indieDwell, an industry leader in the steel modular housing manufacturing sector, will invest over $2 million to establish its first California manufacturing facility in the City of Brawley.
  • "We are proud to welcome this mission-driven company to Brawley and the state of California and look forward to collaborating with indieDwell and the many local partners involved in this project to build strong, resilient, and sustainable communities."
  • The company currently has a manufacturing facility in Pueblo, Colorado, and one under construction in Newport News Virginia.
  • indieDwell is committed to paying a living wage with full benefits coupled with profit sharing and ownership for all employees.

GoFundMe Completes Acquisition of Classy

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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GoFundMe , the trusted leader in online fundraising, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Classy , the leading nonprofit fundraising software company.

Key Points: 
  • GoFundMe , the trusted leader in online fundraising, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Classy , the leading nonprofit fundraising software company.
  • Together, GoFundMe and Classy will create new opportunities to service the nearly $500 billion U.S. philanthropic market as GoFundMe aims to be the most helpful place in the world.
  • GoFundMe and Classy will also work together to develop new and unique offerings in adjacent markets such as workplace giving solutions.
  • In 2022, GoFundMe acquired Classy, a giving platform that enables nonprofits to connect supporters with the causes they care about.

The Vita Coco Company Announces Leadership Title Changes

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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EffectiveMay 2Vita Cocos Co-Founder and Co-CEO MikeKirban will assume thetitle ofExecutive Chairmanof The Vita Coco Company.

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  • EffectiveMay 2Vita Cocos Co-Founder and Co-CEO MikeKirban will assume thetitle ofExecutive Chairmanof The Vita Coco Company.
  • Prior to joining Vita Coco in 2019, Mr. Roper spent 24 years atThe Boston Beer Company.
  • The Vita Coco Company was co-founded in 2004 by co-CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran.
  • Pioneers in the functional beverage category, The Vita Coco Companys brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; sustainable enhanced water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT.

The Vita Coco Company to Report First Quarter 2022 Financial Results on May 11, 2022

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:COCO), a leading high-growth platform of better-for-you beverage brands, today announced that it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 after market close.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:COCO), a leading high-growth platform of better-for-you beverage brands, today announced that it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 after market close.
  • The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss these results at 5:00 p.m.
  • The Vita Coco Company was co-founded in 2004 by co-CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran.
  • Pioneers in the functional beverage category, The Vita Coco Companys brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; sustainable enhanced water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT.

College Promise and ETS Announce MyPromise 2022 Symposium to Explore Essential Student Supports

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, College Promise and ETS are pleased to announce the MyPromise 2022 Symposium, to take place on May 12th in Washington, DC.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, College Promise and ETS are pleased to announce the MyPromise 2022 Symposium, to take place on May 12th in Washington, DC.
  • During this event, College Promise and ETS will spotlight their new study about programmatic strategies and supports to better serve five student populations: student parents, first-generation students, students in or aged-out of foster care, students with disabilities, and students needing academic preparation.
  • These reports explore the "ecosystems" of Promise wrap-around supports (such as academic assistance, child care, transportation, food, housing, etc.)
  • College Promise is a national, nonpartisan initiative to build broad public support for accessible, affordable, quality College Promise programs across the United States.

The Vita Coco Company Releases First Impact Report

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The Vita Coco Company (NASDAQ: COCO) released its first-ever annual Impact Report.

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  • NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The Vita Coco Company (NASDAQ: COCO) released its first-ever annual Impact Report.
  • The Vita Coco Companys 2021 Impact Report also details the companys current workforce demographics and its ambition to build a workforce that reflects the diverse identities of its consumers.
  • The full report is available on the companys investor relations website, https://investors.thevitacococompany.com/
    The Vita Coco Company was co-founded in 2004 by co-CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran.
  • Pioneers in the functional beverage category, The Vita Coco Companys brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; sustainable enhanced water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT.

Modern States and Norfolk State University Unite to Increase College Access for Virginians

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modern States, a philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible to everyone, today announced the launch of its Fast Start program with Norfolk State University (NSU). The program is designed to help high school students in Virginia and current NSU students earn up to a year of college credit at no cost. The partnership between the two organizations is the latest in Modern States’ commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Key Points: 
  • Modern States forms strategic alliances at the local, state and university levels to design programs that meet a communitys specific needs.
  • Norfolk State University is proud to partner with the Modern States initiative as we both work to expand access and affordability to higher education for all students, said NSU President Javaune Adams-Gaston, Ph.D.
  • The NSU Fast Start program will mirror similar Fast Start initiatives launched by Modern States at Morgan State University and Purdue University.
  • Im happy to have Modern States launch a Fast Start program at Norfolk State University, said Steven Klinsky, the founder and CEO of Modern States.

Red Sox Become First Carbon Neutral Fan Experience in Baseball with Aspiration

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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Aspiration will serve as the official sustainability provider for the team in a deal that will mark the Red Sox as a climate leader in Major League Baseball.

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  • Aspiration will serve as the official sustainability provider for the team in a deal that will mark the Red Sox as a climate leader in Major League Baseball.
  • The Red Sox will embed an Aspiration Planet Protection contribution in every ticket purchase for Fenway Park to easily integrate climate action into the day-to-day fan experience.
  • Finding sustainable and efficient ways to lower our carbon footprint and help offset the environmental impact of a 110-year-old ballpark requires creativity, unique methods, and deeply passionate partners like Aspiration, said Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner.
  • CAA Sports orchestrated the agreement between Aspiration and the Boston Red Sox.