William Goodred

Colony Bank Honored with the goBeyondProfit 2023 Champion Award

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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goBeyondProfit today announced it has honored Fitzgerald-based Colony Bank and its CEO, Heath Fountain, with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award .

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  • goBeyondProfit today announced it has honored Fitzgerald-based Colony Bank and its CEO, Heath Fountain, with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award .
  • Founded in 1975, Colony Bank has grown to nearly 40 offices throughout Georgia, 500 team members, and $3 billion in assets.
  • Colony Bank and its CEO Heath Fountain were selected by fellow Georgia business leaders as a goBeyondProfit Champion for their demonstrated commitment to a larger purpose beyond the bottom line.
  • As a result, Colony Bank demonstrates a unique consistency in purpose and generosity across their entire footprint.”
    Past goBeyondProfit Champion award winners include Gas South, Creature Comforts Brewing, H.J.

Krispy Krunchy Chicken® – Spreading Goodness Beyond Great Fried Chicken

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Philanthropy, Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Food, Beverage, Partnership, The Shepherd, Organization, Convenience, National Association, Human, Meal, Hunger, NACS, National Association of Convenience Stores, Inn, Woman, House, William Goodred, Atlanta

Krispy Krunchy Chicken® , one of the nation's fastest-growing foodservice businesses, isn’t just about serving the best fried chicken; it’s also dedicated to giving back.

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  • Krispy Krunchy Chicken® , one of the nation's fastest-growing foodservice businesses, isn’t just about serving the best fried chicken; it’s also dedicated to giving back.
  • In addition to the over 200 hot meals provided to the Atlanta Mission, Krispy Krunchy® donated over 2,000 pounds of food and more than 1,800 meals to the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB).
  • Krispy Krunchy Chicken® is immensely proud to be an integral part of Goodr and Food Bank’s combined endeavors, collectively committed to eliminating hunger and creating a lasting and significant impact for those who need it the most.
  • "The work these organizations are doing is powerful, and we're honored to contribute to their impact in the greater Atlanta area,” said Allison Shapiro Dandry, Director of Philanthropy of Krispy Krunchy Chicken®.

Krispy Krunchy Chicken® to Highlight Brand Evolution at NACS

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, La., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on a year of wins for the brand, Krispy Krunchy Chicken® is ready to show up big at this year's National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Trade Show, a convenience and innovative retailers conference that features expert leaders, new product offerings, and more. This year's event will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from October 3 to 6. With heavy attendance expected at the c-store industry's premier event, Krispy Krunchy® will showcase its operator resources, new, more effective menu and support materials, as well as its top-tier leadership team.

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  • With heavy attendance expected at the c-store industry's premier event, Krispy Krunchy® will showcase its operator resources, new, more effective menu and support materials, as well as its top-tier leadership team.
  • Known for its craveable fried chicken and mouthwatering sides, Krispy Krunchy Chicken® has continued to aggressively expand to hit 3000 stores in the next few months.
  • Attendees at NACS can learn how the Krispy Krunchy® model supports chain or independent retailers looking to build their businesses.
  • In addition to having a presence at the show, Krispy Krunchy® is stepping up for a great cause during their time in Atlanta.

Sunnyland Farms Honored with the goBeyondProfit 2023 Champion Award

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced it has honored Albany-based Sunnyland Farms and its CEO, Alex Willson, with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award.

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  • goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced it has honored Albany-based Sunnyland Farms and its CEO, Alex Willson, with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award.
  • This year marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of Sunnyland Farms, a 1,760-acre pecan farm and manufacturing company.
  • Sunnyland Farms, and its CEO Alex Willson were nominated and selected for this award by fellow Georgia business leaders for their comprehensive, generational approach to generosity.
  • See the full interview here: www.gobeyondprofit.org/champion
    “Anyone who comes into contact with Sunnyland Farms will be struck by the remarkable humility they demonstrate given their extraordinary contributions,” said goBeyondProfit president Megan McCamey.

Atlanta-Based Goodr Honored with the goBeyondProfit 2023 Champion Award

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, announced it has honored Atlanta-based Goodr and their Founder and CEO, Jasmine Crowe-Houston, as this year’s first winner of the goBeyondProfit champion award.

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  • goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, announced it has honored Atlanta-based Goodr and their Founder and CEO, Jasmine Crowe-Houston, as this year’s first winner of the goBeyondProfit champion award.
  • Goodr and its CEO Jasmine Crowe-Houston were nominated and selected by fellow Georgia business leaders for their transformative business approach to fighting hunger and food waste.
  • See the full interview here: www.gobeyondprofit.org/champion
    “Each goBeyondProfit Champion has a story of exceptional generosity,” said goBeyondProfit president, Megan McCamey, “What makes Goodr standout is their laser focus on developing an innovative, impactful business solution for the problem of food waste and hunger.
  • With one-in-nine Georgians going hungry, companies like Goodr showcase how the power of business can solve our most pressing needs.”

Greenwood Announces Give Back Program, Donates $50,000 Total to The King Center, UNCF, NAACP, Goodr, and the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce to Uplift Black Communities

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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The program will now officially roll out to users everywhere following the company’s recent General Access launch .

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  • The program will now officially roll out to users everywhere following the company’s recent General Access launch .
  • “Greenwood has always been inspired by the spirit of early 1900’s Greenwood District, where recirculation of Black wealth happened every single day and Black businesses and communities thrived because of it.
  • Our Give Back Program is the latest way we aim to replicate this system,” said Ryan Glover, Co-Founder and CEO of Greenwood.
  • Greenwood’s Give Back partners were selected based on their continued ability to demonstrate the transformative power of commitment, passion, and innovation.

Pearl Milling Company Continues to Invest in Community Impact with P.E.A.R.L. Pledge - 2023 Grant Applications Now Open

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Milling Company, the pancake mix and syrup brand that has been creating memorable breakfast moments for over 130 years, continues its mission to uplift Black women and girls across the U.S. with P.E.A.R.L. Pledge, a multi-year community funding initiative that launched in 2021. Starting today through June 14, eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for a chance to receive a grant of up to $100,000 to develop and grow meaningful programming in their communities. People can also nominate organizations through June 7 to participate in the application process. Grant recipients will be announced in the fall.

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Clearloop Breaks Ground on First of Three New Solar Projects Helping More than 30 Companies Reduce Emissions and Spur Economic Investment in the Mississippi Delta

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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Combined, the three projects will prevent over 1 billion pounds of carbon from entering the atmosphere and generate enough renewable, cost-effective energy to power approximately 3,000 homes annually.

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  • Combined, the three projects will prevent over 1 billion pounds of carbon from entering the atmosphere and generate enough renewable, cost-effective energy to power approximately 3,000 homes annually.
  • Clearloop is directly using funds from these 30+ diverse organizations to help cut their carbon footprint by supporting the development of new solar projects that will inject renewable, carbon-free electricity into the local grid for the next 40 years.
  • The third project is supported by Vanderbilt University as part of its commitment to carbon neutrality.
  • Vanderbilt University will neutralize its carbon footprint by supporting new solar projects and helping expand access to clean energy in communities where significant socioeconomic and environmental benefits can be achieved.

Amerigroup Georgia, Goodr Partner to Reduce Food Insecurity and Nutrition Inequity by Opening a Free Grocery Store

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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Goodr first teamed with Amerigroup to host a free Pop-Up Grocery Market in August of last year.

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  • Goodr first teamed with Amerigroup to host a free Pop-Up Grocery Market in August of last year.
  • The event provided 200 families with free groceries, including meat, fresh produce, shelf-stable items, eggs, bread, and more.
  • Goodr also recently unveiled a mobile version of their Goodr Grocery Store in the form of a shoppable 26 ft. customized truck with which they can provide free grocery shopping with dignity to Georgia’s rural families and food deserts.
  • Amerigroup and Goodr celebrated the store’s grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that featured remarks from Goodr Founder and CEO, Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Amerigroup Georgia President Mel Lindsey, and Pointe South Middle School’s principal, Kimberly Grant.

Snap Inc. Unveils ARES to Bring Power of Its Augmented Reality to Enterprises

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Snap Inc. today unveiled AR Enterprise Services (ARES), a new enterprise solution to enable businesses to integrate Snap's Augmented Reality (AR) into their owned and operated channels with ease and at scale.

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  • Snap Inc. today unveiled AR Enterprise Services (ARES), a new enterprise solution to enable businesses to integrate Snap's Augmented Reality (AR) into their owned and operated channels with ease and at scale.
  • ARES’ inaugural offering is for retail, and among the first group of customers are Goodr, Princess Polly, and Gobi Cashmere.
  • Each of these companies have been using various products from Fit Finder to AR Try-On, which are features that make up our new Shopping Suite.
  • ARES’ Shopping Suite will be widely available to customers in Q2 and includes AR shopping for apparel, footwear, and accessories.