Shelly Bell

Black Girl Ventures Foundation and Partners JCPenney and Rare Beauty Brands Bring Opportunity and Capital to Black and Brown Women in the Beauty Industry

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Today, Black Girl Ventures Foundation (BGV), Rare Beauty Brands (owners of Patchology and Dr. Dana Nails), and JCPenney announced the finalists of the 2023 National Beauty Pitch Competition .

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  • Today, Black Girl Ventures Foundation (BGV), Rare Beauty Brands (owners of Patchology and Dr. Dana Nails), and JCPenney announced the finalists of the 2023 National Beauty Pitch Competition .
  • The contest, founded in 2020 by BGV and Rare Beauty Brands, invites Black and Brown women-identifying founders in the beauty industry to compete for a grand prize that includes a $10,000 grant, retail distribution, mentorship with key executives at Rare Beauty Brands, additional capital from crowdfunding, and more.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230926973199/en/
    "We are excited about the 2023 National Beauty Pitch Competition — a remarkable opportunity for Black and Brown woman founders in the beauty industry.
  • This journey promises invaluable resources, mentorship, and funding avenues to accelerate the growth of beauty startups,” said Bee Law, BGV Pitch Program Manager.

SCORE Foundation Adds Two Business Leaders to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SCORE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, today announced that two leaders from the business community have been appointed to the Board of Directors. Alonzo Barber, associate general counsel at Microsoft and Megan Malone, senior director with the U.S. Government Engagement team at VISA, officially joined the Board as of April 1st.

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  • Executives Bring Small Business Passion, Experience and Connections to the Organization
    WASHINGTON, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SCORE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, today announced that two leaders from the business community have been appointed to the Board of Directors.
  • His interest in propelling small business success includes service on numerous boards including chairing the Calvert County, Maryland Economic Development Commission.
  • "Our organization's Board of Directors plays a crucial role in driving our philanthropic impact and guiding our work to support the expansion of SCORE's mission to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education," said Patricia Loftus , SCORE Foundation board chair.
  • "I'm excited to see the expansion of the Foundation board with two highly-experienced 'big company' executives that are small business advocates," said Liz Sara, president of the SCORE Foundation.

Kroger Board of Directors named a Finalist for the 2022 NACD Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards

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Sunday, January 15, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today announced its Board of Directors has been named a top 20 finalist for the 2022 NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards.

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  • CINCINNATI, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today announced its Board of Directors has been named a top 20 finalist for the 2022 NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards.
  • The Board of Directors is an independent board, with 64 percent of the body representing diversity by gender or race/ethnicity.
  • "NACD is proud to honor the Kroger Board of Directors for advancing DE&I in their boardroom and throughout their organization."
  • Visit the NACD DE&I Awards site to learn more about the gala and other 2022 NACD Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award finalists.

DivInc and Blavity.org Foundation Join Forces to Bring New Programming to Entrepreneurs of Color

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DivInc, the premier startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs and Blavity.org Foundation, the racial equity and social impact organization created by the founders of Blavity Inc. are proud to announce their partnership focused on bridging the gap between entrepreneurs of color and women and the resources and network they need to succeed.

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  • The new partnership kicks off during AfroTech 2022 in Austin with a series of educational events geared to people of color and women entrepreneurs.
  • "DivInc and Blavity.org Foundation are both doing the heavy lifting for our communities, but we know that we can bring more value and meaningful impact by working together, " said DivInc Co-Founder and CEO, Preston James.
  • "Through this partnership, we are going to generate more wealth generation opportunities for aspiring BIPOC entrepreneurs."
  • Collaboration between the two organizations is also a first step in building a coalition around the issues faced by women and BIPOC entrepreneurs.

Boston Globe Media and Point32Health Collaborate on the Second Season of "Turning Points," a Podcast Series Helping People Navigate Mental Health

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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BOSTON, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Globe Media and Point32Health , the parent organization of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, have partnered again to launch season two of their podcast series called Turning Points , focusing on important conversations around mental health.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Globe Media and Point32Health , the parent organization of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, have partnered again to launch season two of their podcast series called Turning Points , focusing on important conversations around mental health.
  • About Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC
    Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC provides news and information, entertainment, opinion and analysis through its multimedia properties.
  • Boston Globe Media offers leading integrated advertising solutions that connect communities, ideas, and causes through powerful storytelling and multimedia experiences.
  • Point32Health is a leading health and wellbeing organization, delivering an ever-better health care experience to everyone in our communities.

PIMCO Foundation Invests $1 Million in Economic Empowerment Partnerships

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PIMCO, one of the worlds premier fixed income investment managers, is proud to announce that the PIMCO Foundation is partnering with two organizations to help create economic empowerment at the intersection of racial and gender equality.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PIMCO, one of the worlds premier fixed income investment managers, is proud to announce that the PIMCO Foundation is partnering with two organizations to help create economic empowerment at the intersection of racial and gender equality.
  • The $1 million allocation will be split equally between Black Girl Ventures and FreeFrom.
  • In addition to providing funding to both organizations, PIMCO will offer resources, skills and expertise through pro bono work and volunteer activities.
  • PIMCO undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Kroger Announces $1.1 Million Investments to Advance Racial Equity

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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CINCINNATI, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Kroger Co. Foundation (NYSE: KR), America's largest grocery retailer,today announced two major initiatives through its Racial Equity Fund, totaling $1.1 million in philanthropic investments.

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  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Kroger Co. Foundation (NYSE: KR), America's largest grocery retailer,today announced two major initiatives through its Racial Equity Fund, totaling $1.1 million in philanthropic investments.
  • The Foundation's Racial Equity Fundis awarding a combined $600,000 in Changemaker grants to build black wealth and improve racial health equity in Ohio through partnerships with The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio , The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center , and FundNOIRE.
  • "The Racial Equity Fund Changemaker grant supports Kroger's commitment to invest not only in new and innovative strategies to build and sustain Black wealth but also strengthen long-standing partnerships with local institutions to advance health and social equity," said Keith Dailey, president of The Kroger Co. Foundationand group vice president of corporate affairs for Kroger.
  • "Kroger is proud to support the work these organizations are doing to uplift and inspire true change throughout Ohio."

Hotel Engine Plants 250,000 New Trees Across U.S. with One Tree Planted

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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For every booking on its platform this year, Hotel Engine contributed funding for one tree, up to $250,000.

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  • For every booking on its platform this year, Hotel Engine contributed funding for one tree, up to $250,000.
  • Were excited to support a cause that is so tangible in its benefit, and one that everyone can get behind, said Elia Wallen, founder and CEO at Hotel Engine.
  • Hotel Engine is trusted by 550,000+ individual members across 40,000+ businesses and 700,000 hotels in 185+ countries.
  • To learn more, visit www.hotelengine.com or follow Hotel Engine on LinkedIn , Facebook or Twitter .

reSET Presents Beyond Business as Usual: Regenerative Economy

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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On November 10 from 9 a.m.-noon EST, Hartford-based nonprofit reSET presents Beyond Business as Usual: Regenerative Economy, a virtual conference for socially minded business leaders and entrepreneurs.

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  • On November 10 from 9 a.m.-noon EST, Hartford-based nonprofit reSET presents Beyond Business as Usual: Regenerative Economy, a virtual conference for socially minded business leaders and entrepreneurs.
  • Speakers include thought leaders in the areas of impact investing, inclusive economic development and social justice in finance.
  • John Fullerton, Capital Institute founder and author of 8 Principles of a Regenerative Economy, joins reSET's executive director Sarah Bodley in a virtual fireside chat to kick off the morning.
  • reSET aims to inspire innovation and community collaboration and to support entrepreneurs in creating market-based solutions to community challenges.

Visa Partners with Black Girl Ventures to Digitally Enable Black and Women-Owned Small Businesses across the United States

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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The pandemic has impacted all small businesses but those run by women and people of color have been disproportionately affected, said Kimberly Lawrence, head of U.S., Visa.

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  • The pandemic has impacted all small businesses but those run by women and people of color have been disproportionately affected, said Kimberly Lawrence, head of U.S., Visa.
  • Black Girl Ventures is proud to partner with Visa to assist these entrepreneurs and provide a megaphone to each communitys most pressing needs, said Shelly Bell, founder, Black Girl Ventures.
  • In addition to the work with Black Girl Ventures, Visa will host the first of a series of events on March 25 to celebrate the Black community and women entrepreneurs.
  • Visa and Black Girl Ventures are the perfect partners to help uplift these women and their businesses to bring back the best of what main street has to offer.