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Climate Tech Communications Agency, Mission Control, Taps Connie Zhang, Kate McIlroy as it Expands to Meet Global Startup Demand

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Monday, April 10, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO and PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Control Communications (mc²), a global climate tech communications agency, announced it has promoted Connie Zhang to senior vice president after two years as vice president leading the agency's North America expansion. Kate McIlroy, whose career includes experience at UNICEF USA and FINN Partners, joins the leadership team to build out the agency's growing public affairs practice. The two serve at the helm of North American programs and operations, providing strategy, branding and integrated communication programs to Mission Control's base of award-winning climate tech clients.

Key Points: 
  • After tenures at high-tech agencies like The Hatch Agency, managing accounts like Oracle, Connie joined Mission Control in 2020.
  • During the past three years, she helped guide the firm through Covid, implementing progressive workforce programs for Mission Control's now 100% remote team.
  • Connie's departure from tech to climate tech anticipated the trend we see today - talented people pivoting to work with mission-based companies.
  • With Connie and Kate at the helm, we're poised to help climate tech pioneers - in Silicon Valleys all around the globe - bring their innovations to an in-need world."

Magna and Celanese to Host Women of Inforum@CES Networking Reception to Connect Women in Tech

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

DETROIT, Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Women make up half of the total U.S. college-educated workforce yet represent only 28 percent of the science and engineering workforce and hold only about a quarter of the jobs in automotive manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • The reception will be Friday, January 6, 2023, 4-6 p.m. PST, at the Magna Booth #4425, West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
  • Women represent an important but underrepresented part of the automotive workforce and in STEM fields overall.
  • Magna is proudly committed to supporting any initiative that enriches the industrys workforce with diversity, equity and inclusion top-of-mind.
  • Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2021 net sales of $8.5 billion.

GOODYEAR FURTHER DEMONSTRATES ITS COMMITMENT TO CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY IN 2021 REPORT

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

AKRON, Ohio, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today released its report on corporate responsibility performance for 2021.

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today released its report on corporate responsibility performance for 2021.
  • Goodyear's 2021 report is organized around the four pillars of the company's corporate responsibility framework, Goodyear Better Future: Sustainable Sourcing, Responsible Operations, Advanced Mobility and Inspiring Culture.
  • Sustainable Sourcing: In 2021, Goodyear scientists and engineers developed a demonstration tire made of 70% sustainable materials.
  • Goodyear's 2021 report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core option.

JobsOhio Announces Launch of AccelerateOhio

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Monday, April 25, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JobsOhio, the state's private nonprofit economic development corporation, today announced the launch of AccelerateOhio, a new campaign focused on attracting companies and organizations involved in scaling advanced mobility solutions in Ohio.

Key Points: 
  • Making up AccelerateOhio, partnering organizations joining JobsOhio include:
    DriveOhio: As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), DriveOhio brings together a blend of public and private infrastructure entities, DriveOhio coordinates with advanced mobility technology developers to create a smart, safe transportation system.
  • The Ohio UAS Center is also responsible for the operation of SkyVision which enables true Beyond Line of Sight at the Springfield Beckley Airport.
  • The organization also works to seed talent production in its targeted industries and attract talent toOhiothrough Find Your Ohio .
  • JobsOhio works with six regional partners across Ohio: Dayton Development Coalition , Ohio Southeast Economic Development , One Columbus , REDI Cincinnati , Regional Growth Partnership , and Team NEO .

DuPont Partners with Inforum AutomotiveNEXT to Expand Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

"At DuPont, our goal is to become one of the world's most inclusive companies and we're working to achieve this through continuous improvement," said Kara Grasso, Global Strategy Director, Advanced Mobility, DuPont Mobility & Materials. "Inforum is a long-time leader in providing opportunities for women – from interns to executives -- to learn and grow professionally. We're excited to bring so many opportunities to our team members."

Key Points: 
  • "Inforum is a long-time leader in providing opportunities for women from interns to executives -- to learn and grow professionally.
  • Partnering with Inforum AutomotiveNEXT supports DuPont's Accelerating Diversity & Inclusion goals.
  • DuPont M&M partners with customers to drive innovation by utilizing its expertise and knowledge in polymer and materials science.
  • DuPont, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with , or are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted.

DuPont Introduces Centers of Excellence for Automotive Electrification

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DuPont Mobility & Materials is proud to announce the opening of three global Centers of Excellence (COE) to accelerate the development and testing of new applications for automotive electrification.

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DuPont Mobility & Materials is proud to announce the opening of three global Centers of Excellence (COE) to accelerate the development and testing of new applications for automotive electrification.
  • DuPont COEs will focus on three key areas crucial to driving EV technology forward battery safety, thermal management, and e-powertrain efficiency.
  • DuPont Mobility& Materials (M&M) delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to the automotive, electronics, industrial, consumer, medical, photovoltaic and telecom markets.
  • DuPont, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with , or are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted.