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Heart of Camden Awarded $1 Million in Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credits

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Heart of Camden, together with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Camden City’s Mayor, Camden County Commissioner Jeff Nash, and funding partners Campbell Soup Company and New Jersey American Water today celebrated a $1 million investment in revitalization efforts for the Camden Waterfront South neighborhood.

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  • The Heart of Camden, together with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Camden City’s Mayor, Camden County Commissioner Jeff Nash, and funding partners Campbell Soup Company and New Jersey American Water today celebrated a $1 million investment in revitalization efforts for the Camden Waterfront South neighborhood.
  • The grant was awarded through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) program with funding from Campbell Soup Company and New Jersey American Water and will be used to implement Heart of Camden's Catch the Wave: Waterfront South Neighborhood Plan.
  • This significant investment will benefit Heart of Camden’s programs for the Waterfront South neighborhood and the children and families in the community.
  • The Waterfront South Neighborhood Plan is the result of a twelve-month community-driven planning process organized by the Heart of Camden.

New Jersey American Water Awards Nearly $1 Million to Support Community Development Projects Across Camden

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

$335,000 to Heart of Camden: Founded in 1984, Heart of Camden leverages neighborhood assets to advance community improvement and green space initiatives in Camden’s Waterfront South district.

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  • $335,000 to Heart of Camden: Founded in 1984, Heart of Camden leverages neighborhood assets to advance community improvement and green space initiatives in Camden’s Waterfront South district.
  • “American Water continues to live up to its commitment to our city as a true member of our community.
  • New Jersey American Water has been the water services provider for the Cramer Hill and East Camden parts of the city for over 100 years and American Water Contract Services has been the contract operator for Camden’s water and wastewater system since 2016.
  • To learn more about American Water’s ongoing partnership with the Camden community, view the Annual Camden Community Investment Report here .

Provident Bank Announces $950,000 in NRTC Funding Awards to Ten New Jersey Non-Profit Organizations

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Monday, July 17, 2023

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (the “Department”) served as the intermediary agency between the non-profit organizations and Provident Bank.

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  • The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (the “Department”) served as the intermediary agency between the non-profit organizations and Provident Bank.
  • NRTC program funding from Provident Bank has been awarded by the Department to the following non-profit organizations:
    Clinton Hill Community Action - $100,000 for the revitalization of the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood in Newark.
  • “Provident Bank is proud to support these worthy non-profit organizations through the NRTC program,” said Joseph Spatola, Senior Vice President.
  • The corporations contribute funding to the NRTC Program and in return receive a 100 percent tax credit against various New Jersey state taxes.

Harbor Custom Development, Inc. Closes Mills Crossing Townhomes Sale in Bremerton, WA for $14,250,000

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

TACOMA, Wash, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbor Custom Development, Inc. (Nasdaq: HCDI, HCDIP, HCDIW, HCDIZ) ("Harbor," "Harbor Custom Homes®," or the "Company"), a real estate company involved in all aspects of the land development cycle, today announced it has closed on the sale of the Mills Crossing townhomes in Bremerton, Washington for $14,250,000 to Kitsap Community Resources.

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  • TACOMA, Wash, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbor Custom Development, Inc. (Nasdaq: HCDI, HCDIP, HCDIW, HCDIZ) ("Harbor," "Harbor Custom Homes®," or the "Company"), a real estate company involved in all aspects of the land development cycle, today announced it has closed on the sale of the Mills Crossing townhomes in Bremerton, Washington for $14,250,000 to Kitsap Community Resources.
  • “The sale of our first of six multi-family projects is a milestone for the Company and a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication.
  • We are pleased to partner with Kitsap Community Resources on the sale of Mills Crossing, which provides families in Kitsap County meaningful access to affordable housing,” stated Sterling Griffin, President and CEO of Harbor Custom Development, Inc.
  • “Kitsap Community Resources is proud to work with Harbor Custom Development, Inc. on this important project.

ComEd Connects Record Number of Customers with Bill-Assistance Programs in First Quarter of 2023

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Monday, May 15, 2023

During the first quarter of 2023, ComEd helped connect more than 87,000 eligible customers to more than $26 million in bill assistance.

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  • During the first quarter of 2023, ComEd helped connect more than 87,000 eligible customers to more than $26 million in bill assistance.
  • This is both the largest amount of assistance provided – and second-largest number of customers supported – for any first quarter dating back to at least 2019.
  • In all of 2022, ComEd connected 211,000 eligible customers to nearly $129 million in assistance.
  • Fresh Start Services: Provides customers with both online and person-to-person help customers become aware of and navigate the options available to manage bills and energy use.

Harbor Custom Development, Inc Contracts to Sell Mills Crossing Townhomes for $14,250,000

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

“The Company is excited to announce the purchase and sale agreement for Mills Crossing, the first of our six current multi-family projects under construction.

Key Points: 
  • “The Company is excited to announce the purchase and sale agreement for Mills Crossing, the first of our six current multi-family projects under construction.
  • “Kitsap Community Resources is proud to be working with Harbor Custom Development, Inc. on this important project.
  • Mills Crossing was the first of six multi-family projects Harbor Custom Development, Inc listed with Kidder Mathews in 2022.
  • Mills Crossing is one of six Harbor Custom Development, Inc. projects currently under construction.

Comerica Bank Promotes LaToya Rowell to National Community Affairs Manager

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Monday, December 19, 2022

DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank has named LaToya Rowell its National Community Affairs Manager, reporting to Chief Community Officer Irvin Ashford, Jr.

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank has named LaToya Rowell its National Community Affairs Manager, reporting to Chief Community Officer Irvin Ashford, Jr.
  • In her new role, Rowell will oversee Comerica's national volunteer program and continue to manage community initiatives and partnerships across the bank's footprint in partnership with the external affairs market team and social impact manager.
  • Rowell, who joined Comerica in 2006, has held various positions, including business affairs coordinator, contributions and volunteer coordinator, corporate contributions budget specialist, contributions officer, and most recently, community affairs coordinator supporting Comerica's external community and business outreach efforts.
  • She has been honored externally and internally for her work in the community on behalf of the bank.

Takeda Becomes First Enterprise to Achieve Diamond Tier Status as a Best in Resilience™ Certified Organization

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Everbridge , the global leader in critical event management (CEM) solutions, today announced that Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Takeda) is the first enterprise to achieve Diamond Tier status as a Best in Resilience certified organization.

Key Points: 
  • Everbridge , the global leader in critical event management (CEM) solutions, today announced that Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Takeda) is the first enterprise to achieve Diamond Tier status as a Best in Resilience certified organization.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221027005620/en/
    Takeda Becomes First Enterprise to Achieve Diamond Tier Status as a Best in Resilience Certified Organization (Photo: Business Wire)
    Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader committed to discovering and delivering life-transforming treatments.
  • This award recognizes the many years of progress weve undergone to continuously strengthen our global security and crisis management capabilities.
  • Takeda earned the Diamond Tier status after completing a thorough assessment process.

Idea Hall Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practice in Collaboration With Chance Impact

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

At the same time, there is no doubt DEI has emerged as a fundamental aspect in defining the story of these organizations and the narrative shaping their reputation, said Rebecca Hall, CEO of Idea Hall.

Key Points: 
  • At the same time, there is no doubt DEI has emerged as a fundamental aspect in defining the story of these organizations and the narrative shaping their reputation, said Rebecca Hall, CEO of Idea Hall.
  • The alliance between Idea Hall and Chance Impact will provide clients with world-class strategies, resources and implementation for the growing commitment companies, non-profits and government agencies are making to DEI.
  • Our work with clients is meant to demystify DEI by creating clarity of purpose, establishing a strategic roadmap and the support for effective implementation, said Chance Patterson, CEO of Chance Impact.
  • Idea Hall works with premiere brands including Irvine Company, Be Well OC, ocV!BE, MemorialCare, Goodwill Industries, Orange County, C.W.

Network as a Service (NaaS) is expected to showcase a strong CAGR of around 28% due to the accelerated adoption of cloud computing among large and small and medium enterprises| UnivDatos Market Insights

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

The Network as a Service market report has been aggregated by collecting informative data on various dynamics such as market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • The Network as a Service market report has been aggregated by collecting informative data on various dynamics such as market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
  • This innovative report makes use of several analyses to get a closer outlook on the NaaS market.
  • The NaaS market report offers a detailed analysis of the latest industry developments and trending factors in the market that are influencing the market growth.
  • Furthermore, this statistical market research repository examines and estimates the NaaS market at the global and regional levels.