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Nel ASA: Receives additional USD 75 million in support for Michigan facility

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

OSLO, Norway, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nel ASA (Nel) (OSE: NEL) - The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the state of Michigan have awarded a collective USD 75 million in cash incentives and grants for Nel's next electrolyser production facility in Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nel ASA (Nel) (OSE: NEL) - The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the state of Michigan have awarded a collective USD 75 million in cash incentives and grants for Nel's next electrolyser production facility in Michigan.
  • On 13 March, the Department of Energy announced that they have granted Nel USD 50 million in direct investment support for the company's planned new US gigafactory and workforce development initiatives in the Detroit region.
  • In parallel, the state of Michigan awarded USD 25 million in direct investment support to lead the nation in the clean energy transition.
  • Nel has previously been awarded approximately USD 50 million from the state of Michigan in support of this electrolyser production facility (see the press release issued on 8 July 2023).

Nel ASA: Receives additional USD 75 million in support for Michigan facility

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

OSLO, Norway, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nel ASA (Nel) (OSE: NEL) - The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the state of Michigan have awarded a collective USD 75 million in cash incentives and grants for Nel's next electrolyser production facility in Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nel ASA (Nel) (OSE: NEL) - The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the state of Michigan have awarded a collective USD 75 million in cash incentives and grants for Nel's next electrolyser production facility in Michigan.
  • On 13 March, the Department of Energy announced that they have granted Nel USD 50 million in direct investment support for the company's planned new US gigafactory and workforce development initiatives in the Detroit region.
  • In parallel, the state of Michigan awarded USD 25 million in direct investment support to lead the nation in the clean energy transition.
  • Nel has previously been awarded approximately USD 50 million from the state of Michigan in support of this electrolyser production facility (see the press release issued on 8 July 2023).

Havenpark Communities Adds Affordable Manufactured Homes, Reinvests Millions in Michigan Community

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

OREM, Utah, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities in Michigan and across the country, is proud to announce it has added more than 500 new manufactured homes and made more than $12 million of capital improvements in the three years since purchasing its River's Edge community located in Clinton Township, Michigan. The community improvements deliver on Havenpark's commitment to provide Americans a chance at affordable homeownership in caring communities and help alleviate the acute housing shortage facing the nation.  

Key Points: 
  • Since then, Havenpark has grown the community to 958 homes and invested millions of dollars, including about $1.9 million in 2023, to improve experiences for residents.
  • Across the country, in 2022, Havenpark completed $35 million in community upgrades and added 870 affordable homes across its community portfolio.
  • Havenpark Communities is an operator and developer of manufactured home communities and makes caring communities attainable for responsible residents in Michigan and across America.
  • Last year, Havenpark Communities added 870 new affordable homes across the country and has committed to adding another 800 in 2023.

DentaQuest Donates $45,000 to Michigan Organizations Increasing Oral Health Care Access

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., today announced a series of contributions to Michigan nonprofits to help increase oral health care access and education among underserved communities. DentaQuest provides dental benefits to more than 2 million people across Michigan, through state-based Medicaid and Medicare programs, as well as individual and commercial plans.

Key Points: 
  • Michigan Dental Society to increase access to oral health care across the state.
  • "By supporting local, community-based organizations and academic institutions that are committed to increasing access to oral health care and new workforce pathways, we're investing in the future of health care in Michigan and improving oral health outcomes for all."
  • DentaQuest's donation to Cherry Health Foundation will be applied to the organization's Patient Care Fund, which will help provide oral health care services, including screenings, cleanings, sealants, implants and dentures to eligible patients.
  • Today's announcement is DentaQuest's latest investment in organizations increasing oral health care access in Michigan.

WCC receives $2M grant from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to create prosperity in Ypsilanti through job training, education

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Monday, April 24, 2023

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation grant will fund WCC’s new Advance Ypsi initiative to strengthen pathways to prosperity through education and career development.

Key Points: 
  • The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation grant will fund WCC’s new Advance Ypsi initiative to strengthen pathways to prosperity through education and career development.
  • Skilled talent is directly linked to economic growth and regional prosperity,” said David Egner, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.
  • "This partnership is designed to open new doors and create smoother pathways from education to career success, closing equity gaps across our Region."
  • Advance Ypsi is an historic new initiative by WCC to strengthen pathways to prosperity for Ypsilanti residents through job training and education.

Former Police Officer Darnell Blackburn Joins Local 4 News

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

DETROIT, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Police Officer Darnell Blackburn is joining WDIV-Local 4 as the station's Crime and Safety Expert on all platforms -- Local 4 News on television, the station website clickondetroit.com, and on the station's streaming channel Local 4+ -- it was announced today by station Vice President and General Manager Bob Ellis. Blackburn will begin this role immediately and will provide in-depth analysis as part of the station's approach to its crime reporting to help viewers better understand what is important and how to keep themselves, their families, and friends safe from becoming a victim of crime. Blackburn will also join the team of on-air traffic reporters for the station's Timesaver Traffic segments during morning news weekdays from 4:30 a.m. until 8 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • We are reinventing our approach to covering crime and adding Darnell will help us do that.
  • He worked as a police officer at Michigan State University and served in the Auburn Hills Police Department where he worked road patrol, community policing, narcotics, and other special assignments.
  • Blackburn has acted as a facilitator with the US Department of Justice alongside Attorneys General Loretta Lynch and Jeff Sessions on police and community relations.
  • And Local 4+ - WDIV's free streaming app - available on Fire TV, Roku, Google TV and Apple TV, brings viewers live, original and on-demand programming.

INTERACTIVE LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS ARE RESHAPING MATHEMATICS EDUCATION AT MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Friday, January 28, 2022

WARREN, Mich., Jan. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Transforming lives and communities through the power of education, enrichment and economic development is the motto of Macomb Community College .

Key Points: 
  • WARREN, Mich., Jan. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Transforming lives and communities through the power of education, enrichment and economic development is the motto of Macomb Community College .
  • It's a true embodiment of their commitment in ensuring that their students are set up for success at the post-secondary level and beyond.
  • They are working towards implementing Vretta's IntroMath for Calculus and Technology Mathematics, where students could really benefit from an intuitive learning experience.
  • The benefits to student success while using IntroMath, has boosted Macomb Community College as a leader in digital learning.

INTERACTIVE LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS ARE RESHAPING MATHEMATICS EDUCATION AT MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 28, 2022

WARREN, Mich., Jan. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transforming lives and communities through the power of education, enrichment and economic development is the motto of Macomb Community College .

Key Points: 
  • WARREN, Mich., Jan. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transforming lives and communities through the power of education, enrichment and economic development is the motto of Macomb Community College .
  • It's a true embodiment of their commitment in ensuring that their students are set up for success at the post-secondary level and beyond.
  • They are working towards implementing Vretta's IntroMath for Calculus and Technology Mathematics, where students could really benefit from an intuitive learning experience.
  • The benefits to student success while using IntroMath, has boosted Macomb Community College as a leader in digital learning.

New Research Center Aims to Address Inequities in Online Learning in College

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The new center will use findings from its research program to inform the professional learning and guidance it plans to develop for higher education administrators and instructors.

Key Points: 
  • The new center will use findings from its research program to inform the professional learning and guidance it plans to develop for higher education administrators and instructors.
  • Self-directed learning skills are even more important in online coursesa growing trend in postsecondary educationwhich typically place more responsibility on students to manage their own learning.
  • The research program will investigate how instructors can make optimal use of features often already built into online learning technologies to support student skill development, with a focus on online foundational STEM courses.
  • The colleges partnering in the new center are Bunker Hill Community College in Massachusetts, Calbright College in California, Macomb Community College in Michigan, Odessa College in Texas, Palm Beach State College in Florida, Portland State University in Oregon, Tulsa Community College in Oklahoma, Virginia State University, and Wake Technical Community College in North Carolina.