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Habitat for Humanity works to create equitable, inclusive communities across the U.S. through annual Home is the Key campaign

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 11, 1968, days after the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., Congress passed the monumental Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination on the sale, rental and financing of housing based on race, religion, or nationality. The landmark bill gave potential homeowners – particularly Black Americans – hope that they could achieve the American Dream of purchasing and owning a home of their own.

Key Points: 
  • Habitat for Humanity knows that a decent, affordable home is the key to stability, well-being, and intergenerational wealth.
  • Today, Habitat for Humanity is kicking off its eighth annual Home is the Key cause marketing campaign to help unlock equitable homeownership and build inclusive communities across the U.S.
  • As part of the Home is the Key campaign, Habitat for Humanity and Habitat LA are partnering to hold several in-person builds in Los Angeles.
  • People can support the Home is the Key campaign by donating online and by purchasing select products that send a portion of the proceeds back to Habitat.

Observer Names The TASC Group One of The Nation's Top Nonprofit PR Firms

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Observer recognized The TASC Group, a nonprofit communications and public relations firm, as one of the nation's Top PR Firms for Nonprofits and Causes. The Top PR Firms for Nonprofits & Causes list is part of Observer's annual 2024 Power Series and highlights PR agencies that work for the greater good within the nonprofit and social justice sectors.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Observer recognized The TASC Group , a nonprofit communications and public relations firm, as one of the nation's Top PR Firms for Nonprofits and Causes.
  • For over two decades, The TASC Group has provided comprehensive communications services to a broad spectrum of cause-driven clients spanning the nonprofit, philanthropic and social justice spaces.
  • "Our team is incredibly honored to be recognized as one of the Top PR Firms for Nonprofits and Causes by Observer," said Rida Bint Fozi, president and partner at The TASC Group.
  • The TASC Group has received consistent recognition for excellence in nonprofit communications and cause-driven PR.

Boardwalk Names Scott Hallam President and CEO

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Scott Hallam, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Stan as CEO and join Boardwalk's Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Scott Hallam, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Stan as CEO and join Boardwalk's Board of Directors.
  • Scott joined Boardwalk in September of 2023, bringing with him over two decades of upstream, midstream, and downstream experience in the natural gas industry.
  • "We thank Stan for his extraordinary leadership over the past 13 years," said Jim Tisch, President and CEO of Loews.
  • We are excited to work with Scott and are confident that Boardwalk will continue to excel under his leadership."

ATSG Surpasses $980,000 in Charitable Giving in 2023

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATSG) today announced that its charitable giving in 2023 topped $980,000, a fifteen percent increase over the prior year total.

Key Points: 
  • Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATSG) today announced that its charitable giving in 2023 topped $980,000, a fifteen percent increase over the prior year total.
  • The company’s charitable giving in 2023 included:
    Over $308,000 raised through employee giving campaigns.
  • “At ATSG, we believe that giving back is an essential part of being a responsible corporate citizen,” said ATSG Chairman and CEO Joe Hete.
  • “Their enthusiasm for giving back is truly inspiring, and it is a testament to the strong culture of philanthropy that we have built at ATSG.”

Aptia Announces Jeff Williams as U.S. President

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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New health, benefits, and pensions administrator Aptia today announced the appointment of Jeff Williams as U.S. President and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • New health, benefits, and pensions administrator Aptia today announced the appointment of Jeff Williams as U.S. President and CEO.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305369517/en/
    Based out of Aptia’s U.S. headquarters in Boston, Jeff will be responsible for Aptia’s benefits administration services book of business and will report directly to Bala Viswanathan, Aptia Founder & Group CEO.
  • “We are excited to welcome Jeff to Aptia as he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the North American benefits administration industry,” said Viswanathan.
  • “I am incredibly excited to join Aptia and embark on this journey of growth and innovation,” said Williams.

Arctaris Impact Investors Provides Lead Equity Investment in a $67 Million Opportunity Zone Development in Downtown Los Angeles

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC, a Boston based impact investment firm that supports revitalization projects in underserved communities, announces a lead equity investment in Liv DTLA, a $67 million market-rate affordable housing development in the South Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC, a Boston based impact investment firm that supports revitalization projects in underserved communities, announces a lead equity investment in Liv DTLA, a $67 million market-rate affordable housing development in the South Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
  • The transaction marks Arctaris Impact’s first Opportunity Zone investment in Los Angeles and, together with its partners, is an effort to address downtown residents' critical need for affordable housing.
  • Funding for the project includes Arctaris Impact’s $13.6 million equity investment, a $34.9 million loan facilitated by the United Way of Greater Los Angeles' Affordable Housing Initiative, and $18.1 million of equity previously raised through the crowdsourcing real estate platform CrowdStreet and other impact-oriented high-net-worth individuals.
  • Arctaris and Housing Diversity Corp. share a vision for developing housing units that are both environmentally sustainable and tailored to residents' needs.

IBC Bank Names Kyle McElvaney President and CEO of Oklahoma Market

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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The IBC Bank-Oklahoma board of directors announced the promotion of Kyle McElvaney as president and CEO of IBC Bank for the state of Oklahoma.

Key Points: 
  • The IBC Bank-Oklahoma board of directors announced the promotion of Kyle McElvaney as president and CEO of IBC Bank for the state of Oklahoma.
  • McElvaney previously served as president of IBC Bank in Oklahoma City.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304767893/en/
    Kyle McElvaney, president and CEO of IBC Bank for the state of Oklahoma (Photo: Business Wire)
    Robert L. Mills, IBC Bank-Oklahoma chairman of the board, stated, “Kyle is a seasoned executive with a strong background in managing commercial and retail banking for IBC.
  • Expect great things to come.”
    McElvaney was named president of IBC Bank-Oklahoma City in January 2017, previously serving as executive vice president of IBC Bank’s Oklahoma market.

Chickasaw Community Bank Names Bill Schonacher as CEO

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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Chickasaw Community Bank announces the hiring of Bill Schonacher as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 4.

Key Points: 
  • Chickasaw Community Bank announces the hiring of Bill Schonacher as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 4.
  • A 32-year veteran of the banking industry in Oklahoma, Schonacher is set to lead Chickasaw Community Bank towards a new era of growth and continued community engagement.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240223680552/en/
    Banking industry leader Bill Schonacher named Chickasaw Community Bank Chief Executive Officer.
  • Schonacher’s leadership comes as Chickasaw Community Bank seeks to expand its services and reinforce its commitment to supporting local communities and businesses.

Thompson Hine Names New Managing Partner

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Thompson Hine LLP , a law firm recognized for innovation, announced today that it has elected Tony White as its managing partner.

Key Points: 
  • Thompson Hine LLP , a law firm recognized for innovation, announced today that it has elected Tony White as its managing partner.
  • He has served for over 13 years on the executive committee, the firm’s governing body, and for 11 years, he has been the national hiring partner, supervising Thompson Hine’s lateral partner and senior counsel recruiting and hiring.
  • She led the firm through changes in its service delivery model, making Thompson Hine one of the first firms to do so.
  • FT noted that “Thompson Hine is now ranked as one of the top five firms in the U.S. for client service.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Tyrone L. Thomas as a Pinnacle Life Professional Member

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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CARMEL, Ind., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Tyrone L. Thomas is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional Member for his contributions to the field of Business Optimization.

Key Points: 
  • CARMEL, Ind., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Tyrone L. Thomas is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional Member for his contributions to the field of Business Optimization.
  • Mr. Thomas pursued higher education at Concordia University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and continued at the Milwaukee School of Engineering where he received a Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Mr. Thomas has more than 23 years of experience in the field, serving in many capacities over the years.
  • Looking to the future, Mr. Thomas intends to experience the continued growth and success of his career and intends to create something that he can leave to his children.