Social equity

Real-world experiments in messaging show that getting low-income people the help they need is more effective when stigma is reduced

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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But until now, there’s been little research on whether this stigma influences the willingness to use government assistance.

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  • But until now, there’s been little research on whether this stigma influences the willingness to use government assistance.
  • We studied the effect of stigma in the context of Emergency Rental Assistance.
  • The purpose of rental assistance programs is to help low-income people avoid eviction by helping them pay overdue rent.
  • We hope our research sheds light on the way in which stigma may affect people’s willingness to use government benefits.

Ascend Revels Evolution of Social Equity Programs With Launch of Ascend 'CO-LAB for Social Equity'

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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To celebrate this, Ascend will unveil the Ascend CO-LAB for Social Equity "takeover" at its stores throughout the month of February, featuring limited-edition merchandise and the launch of its "Round-Up" program.

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  • To celebrate this, Ascend will unveil the Ascend CO-LAB for Social Equity "takeover" at its stores throughout the month of February, featuring limited-edition merchandise and the launch of its "Round-Up" program.
  • 100% of the proceeds from the exclusive merchandise will directly contribute to supporting the initiatives of the Ascend CO-LAB for Social Equity.
  • Key initiatives include:
    Mentorship Programs: In 2023, Ascend Social Equity, now Ascend CO-LAB, directly mentored 35 social equity licensees and an additional 65 social equity candidates through partnerships with the Minority Cannabis Academy, totaling 100 mentees.
  • Cultivation Education Tours: Ascend provided 24 cultivation tours in 2023 for social equity license holders, offering in-depth knowledge of cultivation facility operations.

Global Payments Releases 2023 Global Responsibility Report

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Global Payments (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, today announced the release of its 2023 Global Responsibility Report .

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  • Global Payments (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, today announced the release of its 2023 Global Responsibility Report .
  • This includes driving positive change across our four Global Responsibility pillars of Culture & Values, Environmental Sustainability, Community Impact and Corporate Responsibility,” said Cameron Bready, president and chief executive officer.
  • “I am immensely proud of the many successes delivered by our team members in support of our customers, our communities, and each other highlighted in the 2023 Global Responsibility Report.
  • The 2023 Global Responsibility Report is aligned with the SASB and Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) frameworks.

LIM College Names Scott Carnz, Ed.D., as Provost

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College, which is exclusively focused on the business of fashion and lifestyle, today announced the appointment of Scott Carnz, Ed.D., as Provost.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College , which is exclusively focused on the business of fashion and lifestyle, today announced the appointment of Scott Carnz, Ed.D., as Provost.
  • Carnz, whose appointment was effective August 21, joins LIM from City University of Seattle where he served as Provost since 2019.
  • He will be the chief advisor on academic matters to LIM College President Elizabeth S. Marcuse and will lead development of a vision for LIM's academic future that supports student success, enrollment growth, and student retention.
  • "Scott is a passionate and creative educational leader with extensive experience in overseeing academic programs ranging from the certificate level to doctoral degrees," said Marcuse.

Tulane Business Forum explores Louisiana’s next generation economy

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Presented by the Tulane Association of Business Alumni (TABA), the 44th annual forum will look across industries to determine winning strategies for the future.

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  • Presented by the Tulane Association of Business Alumni (TABA), the 44th annual forum will look across industries to determine winning strategies for the future.
  • For the 44th annual Tulane Business Forum, a distinguished panel of executives and experts will discuss the state’s emerging economy and what they’re doing now to position themselves for future success.
  • Presented by the Tulane Association of Business Alumni (TABA), which represents more than 25,000 graduates of Tulane University’s A.
  • B. Freeman School of Business , the forum is the association’s signature event and one of the region’s largest annual conference dedicated to local and national business topics.

NY's Faltering Cannabis Tax Revenue Leaves the Empire State Behind Nearly Every Other with Similar Adult-Use Laws: Report

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Coalition for Access to Regulated & Safe Cannabis (CARSC), which represents licensed registered medical cannabis operators and equity applicants excluded from New York's nascent adult-use market, released a report detailing the severe degree to which the State's adult-use cannabis program is failing to meet tax revenue targets.

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  • Coming into 2023, NYS projected it would generate $56 million in state cannabis tax revenues in the first year of legal adult-use sales with most of the money — $40 million — coming from licensing fees paid by growers and sellers.
  • "Even if New York reached its $56 million projection, which is highly unlikely at the current pace, the state will have generated less tax revenue than Massachusetts, Oregon and Michigan did in their first year of adult-use cannabis sales.
  • "How is it that Montana with less than half the population of Queens can generate nearly $42 million in new tax revenue in their first year of adult-use cannabis sales but New York can't get its act together to break $56 million?
  • "The current state of the cannabis market in New York is an unmitigated disaster.

Allergy Standards Ltd (ASL) Helps Shape the Future of Healthy Buildings at NeoCon and Design Days 2023

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NeoCon, the premier event for the global commercial design industry, once again provided an unparalleled platform for industry professionals to connect, innovate, and shape the future of the built environment.

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  • CHICAGO, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NeoCon, the premier event for the global commercial design industry, once again provided an unparalleled platform for industry professionals to connect, innovate, and shape the future of the built environment.
  • Allergy Standards Ltd (ASL), a leading certification company, participated in the event to share its expertise on healthy indoor environments with the design industry.
  • We are thrilled to bring our expertise to NeoCon to help shape the future of healthier indoor environments."
  • ASL's asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program provides credibility and assurance to consumers, and CERTIFIED products align with USGBC LEED credit requirements for low emitting materials.

Green Thumb to Open RISE Dispensary Philadelphia, its 82nd Retail Location in the Nation, on June 17th

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISE Dispensaries , a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or “the Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced that RISE Dispensary Philadelphia, the Company’s 82nd retail location in the nation, will open on June 17th.

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  • CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISE Dispensaries , a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or “the Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced that RISE Dispensary Philadelphia, the Company’s 82nd retail location in the nation, will open on June 17th.
  • Green Thumb previously partnered with PLSE through their Good Green Grant Program .
  • “We are thrilled to be opening a RISE dispensary in the bustling city of Philadelphia.
  • The dispensary offers a stylish interior, a wide range of medicinal products and roll-thru service for patients to pick-up orders.

Neuropsychologist Steve Swavely: Seven Levers Leaders Can Use To Self-Motivate Employees

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Motivation, Georgia State University, Brain, Doctor of Philosophy, Science, Engineering, Social equity, Knowledge, Environment, Acceptance, Management, Sales, Neuropsychology

That's the advice from neuropsychologist Steve Swavely in his book , Ignite Your Leadership: The Power Of Neuropsychology To Optimize Team Performance (2023, Indie Books International ).

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  • That's the advice from neuropsychologist Steve Swavely in his book , Ignite Your Leadership: The Power Of Neuropsychology To Optimize Team Performance (2023, Indie Books International ).
  • "Leaders always respond with surprise to my answer, which is science has clearly shown you can't motivate anyone except yourself," says Swavely.
  • According to Swavely, neuropsychology has identified multiple important environmental variables leaders can leverage to create optimal engagement.
  • "Leaders have great control over these levers that either create an environment that facilitates team motivation and engagement or discourages it," says Swavely.

Safe Harbor Financial’s Social Equity Program Proudly Welcomes New Accounts

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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GOLDEN, Colo., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SHF Holdings, Inc., d/b/a/ Safe Harbor Financial (“Safe Harbor” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SHFS), a leader in facilitating banking, payments, and financial services to the regulated cannabis industry, today announced that it has opened 13 new accounts through its financial institution partners under its newly expanded Social Equity Program. Originating from new social equity operators across three states, the 13 new accounts have joined throughout 2023, with additional applicants currently in the program’s pipeline.

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  • - Envisioned by a Safe Harbor Financial employee and social justice activist, the program aims to support entrepreneurs disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition and enforcement -
    GOLDEN, Colo., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SHF Holdings, Inc., d/b/a/ Safe Harbor Financial (“Safe Harbor” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SHFS), a leader in facilitating banking, payments, and financial services to the regulated cannabis industry, today announced that it has opened 13 new accounts through its financial institution partners under its newly expanded Social Equity Program.
  • Originating from new social equity operators across three states, the 13 new accounts have joined throughout 2023, with additional applicants currently in the program’s pipeline.
  • Envisioned by Sophia Dennis, who has served as a Relationship Manager at the Company for the last four years, the program is designed to remove some of the barriers to entry experienced by social equity licensees.
  • With the support of Safe Harbor, Ms. Dennis also facilitates a “Banking a Cannabis Business” class as part of The Color of Cannabis ’ (“TCC”) 10-week social equity business registration course .