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Fifth Third Bank Certifies 25 Graduates of its Empowering Community Leaders Program

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Fifth Third congratulates the 25 community leaders who have completed the Bank’s 18-month Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program.

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  • Fifth Third congratulates the 25 community leaders who have completed the Bank’s 18-month Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230905801694/en/
    The inaugural class of 25 nonprofit leaders graduated from Fifth Third Bank's Empowering Community Leaders program.
  • The 25 graduates are pictured with Fifth Third's Aleta Young, Kala Gibson, Jada Grandy Mock and Katrina Lunsford, pictured from left to right, in the first row.
  • She said, “Fifth Third presented me with such an awesome opportunity to better equip myself to serve my community.

Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announces Launch of the 2023 Scale Up Success Accelerator Program

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

DALLAS, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GDHCC) announces the launch of the Scale Up Success Accelerator Program. The program educates and assists entrepreneurs in developing or enhancing core competencies that allows them to become competitive in the current economic market.

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  • DALLAS, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GDHCC) announces the launch of the Scale Up Success Accelerator Program.
  • The Scale Up Success Accelerator (SUSA) Program, in partnership with the National Development council (NDC), is supported by Dallas County utilizing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
  • The Scale Up Success Accelerator Program will be available until December 31st, 2024.
  • For more information on the Scale Up Success Accelerator Program, visit Scale Up Success Accelerator (gdhcc.com) https://www.gdhcc.com/scale-up-success-accelerator.html or contact Paola Rosas, Scale Up Success Accelerator Program Director, [email protected] .

TIE 2022 Gathers 10 Major Semiconductor Companies Demonstrating Their Capability for Innovation and Leading a New Generation of Domestically Developed Technologies onto Global Stage

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Officially opened today (October 13th), TIE 2022 has brought together the fruits of R&D efforts from notable domestic and foreign organizations.

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  • Officially opened today (October 13th), TIE 2022 has brought together the fruits of R&D efforts from notable domestic and foreign organizations.
  • Moreover, 10 major Taiwanese semiconductor companies led by TSMC have been invited to a special section of the exhibition grounds in order to demonstrate their capability as Taiwan's "Silicon Shield."
  • For the first time, TIE has assembled a group of 10 leading domestic semiconductor companies that include TSMC, UMC, and ASE.
  • The Semiconductor Zone, where they are displaying their latest technological innovations, has been jammed packed with visitors.

Taiwan Construction Market Size, Trends and Forecasts Report 2022-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, September 30, 2022

The "Taiwan Construction Market Size, Trends and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis, 2022-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Taiwan Construction Market Size, Trends and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis, 2022-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • In addition, an increase in construction permits issued in 2021 will drive the industry's output in the short term.
  • The publisher forecasts the construction industry to register an annual average growth of 3.2% from 2023 to 2026, supported by investments on manufacturing, transport, and renewable energy projects.
  • Historical (2017-2021) and forecast (2022-2026) valuations of the construction industry in Taiwan, featuring details of key growth drivers.

NDC Announces New Leadership of its Supporting Empowered Emerging Developers (SEED) Academy

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two leading professionals in the field of economic and community development have been named to lead The National Development Council's (NDC) innovative Supporting Empowered Emerging Developers (SEED) Academy, a high-impact, intensive training and technical assistance program for start-up BIPOC and woman real estate developers. Courtney Pogue has joined NDC from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (TN) where he was Director of Economic Development. Jackie Gorman has come to NDC from her role as CEO and Managing Partner of Ivy Consulting, a firm that provides a variety of services to government agencies, institutions of higher education and non-profits. They will serve as Senior Directors of SEED.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two leading professionals in the field of economic and community development have been named to lead The National Development Council's (NDC) innovative Supporting Empowered Emerging Developers (SEED) Academy, a high-impact, intensive training and technical assistance program for start-up BIPOC and woman real estate developers.
  • Courtney Pogue has joined NDC from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (TN) where he was Director of Economic Development.
  • SEED Academy panel discussions bring local architects, lenders, tax credit investors, zoning officials and successful developers together to share their experience and advice with the SEED Academy participants.
  • Participants in SEED academies delivered by NDC, and its partners have already met with success in Detroit, Omaha, Tulsa and Seattle.

National Development Council, WA Dept. of Commerce Receive Award for Washington Small Business Loan Program

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Earlier this week at the IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards, the National Development Council (NDC) and the Washington State Department of Commerce shared a Gold Award in Economic Equity & Inclusion for their work with the Flex Fund.

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  • Earlier this week at the IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards, the National Development Council (NDC) and the Washington State Department of Commerce shared a Gold Award in Economic Equity & Inclusion for their work with the Flex Fund.
  • "It's an honor to receive this prestigious award from our peers at IEDC, and it validates the work that we have believed in from the start."
  • For more information on the Small Business Flex Fund, and to hear stories from loan recipients, visit SmallBusinessFlexFund.org .
  • The Small Business Flex Fund provides access to flexible, low-interest loans and business support services to small businesses and nonprofits across Washington.

Small Business Flex Fund exceeds $100 million goal to support equitable recovery for Washington small businesses, announces extended application timeline

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Two recent commitments from KeyBank and Wells Fargo have pushed the Fund past its fundraising goal, and the Fund now sits at a total of $105 million.

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  • Two recent commitments from KeyBank and Wells Fargo have pushed the Fund past its fundraising goal, and the Fund now sits at a total of $105 million.
  • "We thank KeyBank and Wells Fargo for making this milestone contribution that helped the Fund surpass its goal of $100 million."
  • The Flex Fund has already provided low-interest loans of up to $150,000 to nearly 700 small businesses and nonprofits.
  • The Small Business Flex Fund provides access to flexible, low-interest loans and business support services to small businesses and nonprofits across Washington.

WNC Appoints Jacqueline Wiegleb as Assistant Vice President - Originations

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WNC , a leading provider of investment, asset management and development services in the affordable housing industry, announced today that it has appointed Jacqueline Wiegleb as assistant vice president of originations, working with vice president of originations David Ciminelli on the company's southeast and northeast portfolios.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WNC , a leading provider of investment, asset management and development services in the affordable housing industry, announced today that it has appointed Jacqueline Wiegleb as assistant vice president of originations, working with vice president of originations David Ciminelli on the company's southeast and northeast portfolios.
  • "Jackie has extensive experience in the real estate industry with an emphasis in all aspects of affordable housing transactions," said Anil Advani, executive vice president originations and finance.
  • "Her professional experience and certifications will make her a significant asset to WNC's originations team."
  • Prior to WNC she worked for a national tax credit syndicator as assistant vice president, account manager.

DFI Receives Greenhouse Gas Inventory Certification and is Moving Towards Energy Transition

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

DFI is responding to the Taiwan 2050 net-zero carbon policy through action and working towards energy transitions.

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  • DFI is responding to the Taiwan 2050 net-zero carbon policy through action and working towards energy transitions.
  • The NDC stated that the pathway to net-zero emissions in 2050 is based on the four primary directions of "Energy Transition," "Industrial Transition," "Lifestyle Transition," and "Social Transition."
  • To respond to the net-zero emissions by 2050 goal, in addition to conducting ISO 14064-1 greenhouse gas inventory certification, DFI is also planning to implement ISO 50001 energy management certification in the future to ensure the tracking of greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The President of DFI, Alexander Su, expressed that DFI regards sustainability as its responsibility and hopes to promote energy transitions externally.

Consumers Energy Foundation Provides $500,000 to Three Projects Protecting Michigan's Environment

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Monday, April 25, 2022

JACKSON, Mich., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumers Energy Foundation celebrated Earth Month today by providing $500,000 for three projects that will make a significant impact on Michigan's environment – preserving freshwater resources, planting 1,000 trees and protecting habitat for Michigan's wildlife.

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  • JACKSON, Mich., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumers Energy Foundation celebrated Earth Month today by providing $500,000 for three projects that will make a significant impact on Michigan's environment preserving freshwater resources, planting 1,000 trees and protecting habitat for Michigan's wildlife.
  • Our Planet Awards represent that commitment in action," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation.
  • The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider.
  • In 2021, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed over $17.5 million to Michigan nonprofits.