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MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, The Collective Blueprint announced the launch of NextUp901, a citywide, multi-sector youth workforce development initiative designed to foster economic mobility. NextUp901 offers young adults ages 18-30 free career preparation and paid job training while simultaneously connecting leading local employers to motivated, talented workers.The program provides young people with quality training options that tie directly to in-demand sectors like health, IT and t...

QUÉBEC--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Depuis 10 ans, le Concours philanthropique de iA Groupe financier offre une perspective unique sur les enjeux auxquels sont confrontées les communautés partout au Canada. À travers les milliers de candidatures reçues d’organismes caritatifs œuvrant sur le terrain, iA Groupe financier a eu l’occasion de faire preuve d’écoute et d’en apprendre davantage sur les besoins en constante évolution des Canadiens afin de mieux les comprendre. Depuis 2017, les candidatures au Conc...

QUEBEC CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the past 10 years, iA Financial Group’s Philanthropic Contest has provided a unique window into the issues affecting communities across Canada. Through thousands of applications from charitable organizations working on the front lines, iA Financial Group has had the opportunity to listen, learn and better understand the evolving needs of Canadians. Since 2017, Philanthropic Contest applications have consistently highlighted that the wellbeing of future generati...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Citi Foundation launched its fourth Global Innovation Challenge, issuing a $25 million Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on equipping young people around the world with the skills, experiences and opportunities they need to thrive in an economy increasingly shaped by AI. “As technology rapidly transforms the future of work, young people — particularly those from low-income communities — face both significant challenges and new opportunities,” said Brandee...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vision Ridge Partners (“Vision Ridge” or the “Firm”), a global sustainable real assets investor, today announced that Jason O’Briant has joined the Firm as Head of Portfolio Talent. In this newly created role, he will build and lead a value-creating talent function dedicated to Vision Ridge’s portfolio companies. Mr. O’Briant has more than 30 years of experience across three vantage points of value to Vision Ridge, including spending over 20 years inside global operat...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Solar and energy storage now account for the majority of new power capacity being built in the United States, and a new infrastructure fund is targeting more of that buildout. Aligned Climate Capital (Aligned) has held the first close of Aligned Solar Partners 7 (ASP7), its latest infrastructure fund focused on middle-market distributed solar and energy storage nationwide. ASP7 is targeting $500 million to acquire construction-ready solar and storage projects sourced...

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio & STEUBENVILLE, Ohio & ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast completes Eastern Ohio rural broadband expansion, bringing Xfinity and Comcast Business to more than 2,300 homes and businesses...

MANCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xfinity and Comcast Business high-speed, reliable Internet available to more than 2,000 homes and businesses in Deerfield, NH...

LAKE CITY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast announced today Xfinity and Comcast Business high-speed, reliable Internet services are now available to more than 3,300 homes and businesses in Columbia County. The project is made possible through a public-private partnership with the state and includes locations in and around the communities of Ellisville, Fort White, Mikesville, Springville, Suwannee Valley and Winfield. Construction is also ongoing in Columbia County to expand the fiber-powered net...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hamilton Reserve Bank, the largest global bank headquartered in the Caribbean region with a worldwide presence and US $20+ billion in deposits and custodial assets, serving clients from 150 countries in 126 currencies and 15 languages, has expanded its renowned Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program to include Caribbean-based youth development through sports and financial literacy. The bank’s CSR program invests and participates in community development where t...