Prudential Financial names Spirit of Community Class of 2021, celebrating young volunteers for tackling the challenges of a changing world

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prudential Financial today announced its 2021 class of Spirit of Community Awards State Honorees — 102 middle level and high school students from across the United States whose volunteering has addressed…

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prudential Financial today announced its 2021 class of Spirit of Community Awards State Honorees — 102 middle level and high school students from across the United States whose volunteering has addressed critical community needs in a year of upheaval. 

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards logo

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, conducted annually by Prudential in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), honors students in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.

«We created the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards 26 years ago to highlight and support the work of young people taking on the challenges of a changing world – a mission that rings truer than ever given the events of last year,» said Charles Lowrey, Prudential’s chairman and CEO. «We are proud to celebrate the vision and determination of Spirit of Community’s Class of 2021, and all the ways they’re making their communities safer, healthier and more equitable places to live.»

The 2021 State Honorees – the top middle level and high school volunteers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia – were selected for service initiatives completed, at least in part, between the fall of 2019 and the fall of 2020. Selection was based on criteria including impact, effort, initiative and the personal growth demonstrated over the course of the project.

Many of this year’s honorees either directly addressed needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic or adapted existing projects to better accommodate health and safety protocols. Many honorees worked to provide reliable meals to food-insecure households and dismantle barriers to virtual schooling. In the early days of the pandemic, when personal protective equipment was in short supply, one honoree rallied his community to 3D-print thousands of face shields for frontline workers. Several honorees dedicated their efforts to easing the hardship of isolation for nursing home residents. Another created a support network for students of color to share their own experiences in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.

«It speaks volumes about the character of today’s secondary school students that the Spirit of Community program heard from more than 20,000 applicants this fall – most of them stories of young volunteers overcoming the hardships of a global pandemic to support those in need,» said Ronn Nozoe, Chief Executive Officer, NASSP. «While we’re especially proud to celebrate this year’s 102 State Honorees, NASSP applauds every student who’s found a way to volunteer this past year. You inspire your peers and adults alike to remember that, even in times of crisis, we all have something to give.»

Each of the 102 State Honorees named today will receive a $2,500 scholarship, a silver medallion and an invitation to the program’s virtual national recognition celebration in April, where 10 of them will be named America’s top youth volunteers of the year. Those 10 National Honorees will earn an additional $5,000 scholarship, a gold medallion, a crystal trophy for their nominating organization and a $5,000 grant for a nonprofit charitable organization of their choice.

To read the names and stories of this year’s State Honorees, visit http://spirit.prudential.com.

About Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial wellness leader and premier active global investment manager, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help to make lives better by creating financial opportunity for more people. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com. 

About NASSP

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for principals and other school leaders across the United States. NASSP seeks to transform education through school leadership, recognizing that the fulfillment of each student’s potential relies on great leaders in every school committed to the success of each student. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Student Council. Learn more at http://nassp.org.

Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/403687/Prudential_Spirit_of_Community_Awards.jpg

SOURCE Prudential Financial, Inc.

Prudential Financial names Spirit of Community Class of 2021, celebrating young volunteers for tackling the challenges of a changing world

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Prudential Financial today announced its 2021 class of Spirit of Community Awards State Honorees — 102 middle level and high school students from across the United States whose volunteering has addressed critical…

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Prudential Financial today announced its 2021 class of Spirit of Community Awards State Honorees — 102 middle level and high school students from across the United States whose volunteering has addressed critical community needs in a year of upheaval. 

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, conducted annually by Prudential in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), honors students in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.

«We created the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards 26 years ago to highlight and support the work of young people taking on the challenges of a changing world – a mission that rings truer than ever given the events of last year,» said Charles Lowrey, Prudential’s chairman and CEO. «We are proud to celebrate the vision and determination of Spirit of Community’s Class of 2021, and all the ways they’re making their communities safer, healthier and more equitable places to live.»

The 2021 State Honorees – the top middle level and high school volunteers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia – were selected for service initiatives completed, at least in part, between the fall of 2019 and the fall of 2020. Selection was based on criteria including impact, effort, initiative and the personal growth demonstrated over the course of the project.

Many of this year’s honorees either directly addressed needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic or adapted existing projects to better accommodate health and safety protocols. Many honorees worked to provide reliable meals to food-insecure households and dismantle barriers to virtual schooling. In the early days of the pandemic, when personal protective equipment was in short supply, one honoree rallied his community to 3D-print thousands of face shields for frontline workers. Several honorees dedicated their efforts to easing the hardship of isolation for nursing home residents. Another created a support network for students of color to share their own experiences in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.

«It speaks volumes about the character of today’s secondary school students that the Spirit of Community program heard from more than 20,000 applicants this fall – most of them stories of young volunteers overcoming the hardships of a global pandemic to support those in need,» said Ronn Nozoe, Chief Executive Officer, NASSP. «While we’re especially proud to celebrate this year’s 102 State Honorees, NASSP applauds every student who’s found a way to volunteer this past year. You inspire your peers and adults alike to remember that, even in times of crisis, we all have something to give.»

Each of the 102 State Honorees named today will receive a $2,500 scholarship, a silver medallion and an invitation to the program’s virtual national recognition celebration in April, where 10 of them will be named America’s top youth volunteers of the year. Those 10 National Honorees will earn an additional $5,000 scholarship, a gold medallion, a crystal trophy for their nominating organization and a $5,000 grant for a nonprofit charitable organization of their choice.

To read the names and stories of this year’s State Honorees, visit http://spirit.prudential.com.

About Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial wellness leader and premier active global investment manager, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help to make lives better by creating financial opportunity for more people. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com. 

About NASSP

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for principals and other school leaders across the United States. NASSP seeks to transform education through school leadership, recognizing that the fulfillment of each student’s potential relies on great leaders in every school committed to the success of each student. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Student Council. Learn more at http://nassp.org.

 

Cision View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/prudential-financial-names-spirit-of-community-class-of-2021-celebrating-young-volunteers-for-tackling-the-challenges-of-a-changing-world-301222938.html

SOURCE Prudential Financial, Inc.

Prudential Financial anuncia la Clase 2021 de su Premio al Espíritu Comunitario, que brinda reconocimiento a jóvenes voluntarios por sortear los desafíos de un mundo cambiante

NEWARK, Nueva Jersey, 9 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prudential Financial anunció hoy su Clase 2021 de jóvenes galardonados por el Premio Estatal Espíritu Comunitario, <a target="_blank"…

NEWARK, Nueva Jersey, 9 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prudential Financial anunció hoy su Clase 2021 de jóvenes galardonados por el Premio Estatal Espíritu Comunitario, Spirit of Community Awards State Honorees, 102 estudiantes de nivel medio y secundario provenientes de todo el país, cuyas actividades de voluntariado abordaron necesidades comunitarias apremiantes en el contexto de un año turbulento. 

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards logo (PRNewsFoto/Prudential Insurance)

El Premio Prudential al Espíritu Comunitario, llevado a cabo anualmente por Prudential en alianza con la Asociación Nacional de Directores de Escuelas Secundarias (NASSP), brinda un reconocimiento a los estudiantes de grados 5-12 por realizar contribuciones significativas a sus comunidades por medio de trabajo voluntario.

«Creamos el Premio Prudential al Espíritu Comunitario hace 26 años con el fin de destacar y apoyar el trabajo de los jóvenes que asuman los desafíos de un mundo cambiante, misión que hoy resuena más fuerte que nunca, dado el contexto del año pasado», señaló Charles Lowrey, director ejecutivo y presidente de Prudential. «Nos enorgullece celebrar la visión y determinación de la Clase 2021 de Espíritu Comunitario y de todas las maneras en que están haciendo que sus comunidades sean lugares más seguros, saludables e igualitarios para vivir».

Los Homenajeados Estatales de 2021, voluntarios de nivel medio superior y de escuela secundaria de los 50 estados y el distrito de Columbia, fueron seleccionados por iniciativas de servicio completadas, al menos parcialmente, entre el otoño de 2019 y el otoño de 2020. La selección se basó en criterios que incluyen el impacto, el esfuerzo, la iniciativa y el crecimiento personal demostrado durante el curso del proyecto.

Muchos de los homenajeados de este año abordaron directamente necesidades que surgieron de la pandemia del COVID-19, o bien adaptaron proyectos existentes para mejorar los protocolos de salud y seguridad. Muchos jóvenes homenajeados trabajaron para proveer comidas de buena calidad a hogares con problemas de inseguridad alimentaria, y para eliminar dificultades de la escolarización virtual. En los inicios de la pandemia, cuando había poca disponibilidad de insumos de protección personal, uno de los homenajeados movilizó a su comunidad para crear miles de escudos faciales con impresoras 3D para los trabajadores de la primera línea. Muchos homenajeados dedicaron sus esfuerzos a aliviar las dificultades que sufrían los residentes de hogares de ancianos producto del aislamiento. Otro joven formó una red de apoyo para que los estudiantes de color compartieran sus experiencias personales en lo referente al movimiento Black Lives Matter.

«Esto dice mucho acerca del carácter de los estudiantes de secundaria de hoy en día, algo que el programa Espíritu Comunitario pudo ver este otoño en más de 20,000 postulantes. La mayoría fueron historias de jóvenes voluntarios que pudieron superar las dificultades de una pandemia global para apoyar a aquellos que lo necesitaban», comentó Ronn Nozoe, director ejecutivo de NASSP. «A la vez que estamos especialmente orgullosos de celebrar a los 102 Homenajeados Estatales de este año, la NASSP felicita a cada estudiante que encontró la manera de servir como voluntario el año pasado. Ustedes inspiran de igual forma a sus pares y a los adultos a recordar que, incluso en tiempos de crisis, todos tenemos algo que aportar».

Cada uno de los 102 Homenajeados Estatales nombrados hoy recibirá una beca de $2,500, un medallón de plata y una invitación a la celebración virtual de reconocimiento nacional del programa, que tendrá lugar en abril, y en la que 10 de ellos serán nombrados los mejores jóvenes voluntarios de Estados Unidos del año. Dichos 10 Homenajeados Nacionales recibirán una beca adicional de $5,000, un medallón de oro, un trofeo de cristal para su organización nominadora y una subvención de $5,000 para una organización benéfica sin fines de lucro de su elección.

Para leer los nombres e historias de los Homenajeados Estatales de este año, visite http://spirit.prudential.com.

Acerca de Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), líder en bienestar financiero e importante gestor de inversiones activas a nivel global, mantiene operaciones en los Estados Unidos, Asia, Europa y Latinoamérica. Los diversos y talentosos empleados de Prudential ayudan a mejorar la vida de las personas al crear oportunidades financieras para un público de mayor envergadura. El icónico símbolo de la roca de Prudential ha sido sinónimo de fuerza, estabilidad, experiencia e innovación durante más de un siglo. Para obtener más información, por favor visite news.prudential.com. 

Acerca de NASSP

La Asociación Nacional de Directores de Escuelas Secundarias (NASSP) es la organización líder y la voz de los directores y otros líderes escolares en los Estados Unidos. La NASSP busca transformar la educación por medio del liderazgo escolar, reconociendo que el desarrollo del potencial de cada estudiante se apoya en los grandes líderes que en todas las escuelas se comprometen con el éxito de cada estudiante. Como reflejo de su duradero compromiso con el desarrollo del liderazgo estudiantil, la NASSP administra la National Honor Society (Sociedad de Honor Nacional), la National Junior Honor Society (Sociedad Nacional de Honor Junior), la National Elementary Honor Society (Sociedad Nacional de Honor de Educación Primaria), y el National Student Council (Consejo Nacional Estudiantil). Obtenga más información en http://nassp.org.

Logotipo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/403687/Prudential_Spirit_of_Community_Awards.jpg

 

FUENTE Prudential Financial, Inc.

Prudential Financial names Spirit of Community Class of 2021, celebrating young volunteers for tackling the challenges of a changing world

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prudential Financial today announced its 2021 class of Spirit of Community Awards State Honorees — 102 middle level and high school students from across the United States whose volunteering has addressed…

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prudential Financial today announced its 2021 class of Spirit of Community Awards State Honorees — 102 middle level and high school students from across the United States whose volunteering has addressed critical community needs in a year of upheaval. 

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards logo

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, conducted annually by Prudential in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), honors students in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.

«We created the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards 26 years ago to highlight and support the work of young people taking on the challenges of a changing world – a mission that rings truer than ever given the events of last year,» said Charles Lowrey, Prudential’s chairman and CEO. «We are proud to celebrate the vision and determination of Spirit of Community’s Class of 2021, and all the ways they’re making their communities safer, healthier and more equitable places to live.»

The 2021 State Honorees – the top middle level and high school volunteers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia – were selected for service initiatives completed, at least in part, between the fall of 2019 and the fall of 2020. Selection was based on criteria including impact, effort, initiative and the personal growth demonstrated over the course of the project.

Many of this year’s honorees either directly addressed needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic or adapted existing projects to better accommodate health and safety protocols. Many honorees worked to provide reliable meals to food-insecure households and dismantle barriers to virtual schooling. In the early days of the pandemic, when personal protective equipment was in short supply, one honoree rallied his community to 3D-print thousands of face shields for frontline workers. Several honorees dedicated their efforts to easing the hardship of isolation for nursing home residents. Another created a support network for students of color to share their own experiences in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.

«It speaks volumes about the character of today’s secondary school students that the Spirit of Community program heard from more than 20,000 applicants this fall – most of them stories of young volunteers overcoming the hardships of a global pandemic to support those in need,» said Ronn Nozoe, Chief Executive Officer, NASSP. «While we’re especially proud to celebrate this year’s 102 State Honorees, NASSP applauds every student who’s found a way to volunteer this past year. You inspire your peers and adults alike to remember that, even in times of crisis, we all have something to give.»

Each of the 102 State Honorees named today will receive a $2,500 scholarship, a silver medallion and an invitation to the program’s virtual national recognition celebration in April, where 10 of them will be named America’s top youth volunteers of the year. Those 10 National Honorees will earn an additional $5,000 scholarship, a gold medallion, a crystal trophy for their nominating organization and a $5,000 grant for a nonprofit charitable organization of their choice.

To read the names and stories of this year’s State Honorees, visit http://spirit.prudential.com.

About Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial wellness leader and premier active global investment manager, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help to make lives better by creating financial opportunity for more people. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com. 

About NASSP

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for principals and other school leaders across the United States. NASSP seeks to transform education through school leadership, recognizing that the fulfillment of each student’s potential relies on great leaders in every school committed to the success of each student. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Student Council. Learn more at http://nassp.org.

Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/403687/Prudential_Spirit_of_Community_Awards.jpg

SOURCE Prudential Financial, Inc.

Commercial Lending Market Thaws in 4Q20

BALTIMORE, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cerebro Capital, a commercial loan platform, today released its Q4 2020 survey on non-bank lending for middle-market commercial and industrial (C&I) loans. The results are paired with the <a target="_blank"…

BALTIMORE, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cerebro Capital, a commercial loan platform, today released its Q4 2020 survey on non-bank lending for middle-market commercial and industrial (C&I) loans. The results are paired with the Federal Reserve’s 4Q20 survey of commercial banks to illustrate a comprehensive perspective of corporate lending to middle-market borrowers and how it compares to the previous quarter.

Cerebro’s quarterly non-bank lending survey was initially launched in the second half of 2020 to provide deeper insights into the $1T private credit market. The Q4 survey was completed by Vice Presidents and Managing Directors of alternative lenders that target middle-market borrowers and offer loan sizes of between $2 million and $100 million.

With over 70% of non-banks surveyed by Cerebro seeing increased demand for C&I loans from their lending institutions in Q4 2020, non-bank lenders, which includes mezzanine funds, business development companies, and venture debt lenders, are a critical part of the middle-market financing landscape.

Credit Markets Improve for Mid-Market Corporate Borrowers in Q4
Both commercial bank and non-bank lenders saw credit standards ease up in 4Q20 compared to the prior quarter. Twenty percent of non-bank lender respondents indicated terms eased compared to only 6% in the prior quarter. Twelve percent of commercial banks responded that terms were easing compared to only 3% in the prior quarter.

«Borrowers seeking new loans in 4Q20 have the benefit of two quarters of history through the pandemic, which allowed them to generate more accurate forecasts for 2021,» said Allan Smallwood, Senior Director of Capital Markets for Cerebro Capital. «Additionally, the FDA approval of vaccines in Q4 helped lenders have more confidence in improving economic conditions.»

Non-Bank Lending Institutions See Demand Increase More in Q4 than Commercial Banks
Over 70% of non-banks surveyed by Cerebro saw demand for C&I loans from their lending institutions increase in Q4 2020. During the same period, only 26% of bank lenders saw C&I loan demand increase. Eighty percent of non-bank lenders indicated that the increased demand to their institutions was from borrowers looking to leave their incumbent lenders. Cerebro’s loan data indicates that non-bank lenders attracted new borrowers with more flexible covenant packages and loan structures compared to their commercial bank counterparts. 

M&A Activity Drives Demand for New Financing
Seventy-nine percent of commercial banks participating in the Federal Reserve’s survey and 72% of non-bank lenders participating in Cerebro’s survey indicated that M&A activity drove demand in 4Q20. «The pandemic has created remarkable M&A opportunities for those who have access to capital for acquisitions,» said Matt Bjonerud, founder and CEO of Cerebro Capital. «Tremendous buying opportunities are coming from companies offering themselves for sale at a discount due to temporary impacts to revenue and cash flows. Creditworthy companies are taking advantage of the opportunity to buy competitors at a temporary discount.»

Lenders Show Signs of Optimism in 2021 Outlook
Heading into 2021, 45% of the non-bank lenders included in the survey expect lending standards to ease over the course of the year. In contrast, commercial banks were more measured in their outlook with 80% of respondents expecting lending standards to remain the same. Commercial banks have a regulatory burden that makes it difficult for them to lower their underwriting standards and they lean heavily on historical financial information to complete their underwriting, which is broadly limiting their ability to underwrite new borrowers.

At the same time, lenders expect a significant increase in competition, with 75% of non-banks responding that competition will be an important driver of improved loan terms for borrowers in the coming year. «Government stimulus led to significant growth in deposits at the large commercial bank in Q4 while, owing to weak economic activity, their loan issuance decreased. Concurrently, low interest rates fueled rapid growth in AUM at private debt funds. Competition in the corporate lending markets is therefore likely to strengthen over the coming year, as banks rebalance their loan books and debt funds deploy their ‘dry powder,'» said Ken Singleton, the Adams Distinguished Professor of Management, Emeritus at Stanford University.

Other Key Highlights
The survey information from both Cerebro and the Federal Reserve point to several other shifts in lending trends. Download the survey report to see more detail about the following trends and insights:

  • Lenders willingness to increase their risk tolerance
  • Demand for new loans
  • Competitive impact on loan terms
  • Borrower demand for precautionary cash

Cerebro’s 800+ lender network is split evenly between commercial banks and non-bank lending institutions. With such a broad lender network, Cerebro offers middle-market companies a data-driven approach to navigating hundreds of commercial bank and non-bank lenders.

About Cerebro Capital: Powered by over 800 commercial bank and non-bank lending institutions, Cerebro Capital («Cerebro») is a data-driven platform purposefully designed to democratize access to credit markets by connecting corporate borrowers and lenders to find and close corporate loans ranging from $2 million to $100 million. Working with finance and technology experts, Cerebro has created a holistic corporate loan management solution designed to revolutionize the way borrowers, lenders, intermediaries and stakeholders manage corporate debt. To learn more about Cerebro, please visit, https://www.cerebrocapital.com/.

Marley Vawter
Marley.Vawter@finnpartners.com
Taylor.Trovillion@finnpartners.com 
312-329-3912

SOURCE Cerebro Capital

Related Links

https://www.cerebrocapital.com

Cision View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/commercial-lending-market-thaws-in-4q20-301224998.html

SOURCE Cerebro Capital

Finalists Selected for $10 Million Climate Challenge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Lever for Change announced five finalists for the 2030 Climate Challenge, a $10 million award launched last year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the buildings, industry,…

CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Lever for Change announced five finalists for the 2030 Climate Challenge, a $10 million award launched last year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the buildings, industry, and/or transportation sectors in the U.S. by 2030. The Challenge, sponsored by an anonymous donor, will fund proven, data-driven solutions ready to serve as a model for change in communities across the country.

The U.S. currently has the second highest amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the world. Three-quarters of these emissions derive mainly from four energy sectors: electricity, transportation, buildings, and industry. As the U.S. makes progress in decarbonizing the electricity sector, the other three key sectors—transportation, buildings, and industry—currently account for more than half of the national greenhouse gas emissions. 

«While the world is rolling out a rapid response to the coronavirus pandemic, there is no vaccine for climate change,» said Cecilia Conrad, CEO of Lever for Change. «The global nature of this threat requires a similar sense of urgency and commitment to significantly reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. The solutions proposed by the finalists for the 2030 Climate Challenge are a promising start.»

The five finalist projects are:

  • Building with Biomass: Using Buildings to Sequester Carbon at Gigaton-Scale: The Carbon Leadership Forum at the University of Washington, in partnership with Endeavour Center, University of Colorado Boulder, and Building Transparency, proposes to convert buildings to carbon sinks by storing carbon in buildings using biogenic materials and reducing carbon emissions in all other building materials.
  • Decarbonizing U.S. Industry with Renewable Thermal Energy: World Wildlife Fund, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, and David Gardiner and Associates will harness collective corporate demand through the Renewable Thermal Collaborative to drive investments in technology, markets, and policy to double industrial renewable thermal energy by 2025 and triple it by 2030, slashing industrial thermal emissions by 30% over the decade.
  • First Statewide Virtual Power Plant: Equitable Transition to Clean Energy: Solar United Neighbors, in partnership with Liberty Homes, Clean Energy Works, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Resource Media proposes to push the pedal to the floor on an inclusive financing tool that enables home energy upgrades to reach mass scale by assuring all households can participate regardless of their income, credit score, or renter status. It will create the first demonstration for the nation of full statewide residential sector decarbonization and creation of a statewide virtual power plant—all through equitable energy transition.
  • Scale Zero: Healthy, Zero-Emission, Affordable Housing for All: RMI, in partnership with Emerald Cities Collaborative, NYCEEC, Association for Energy Affordability, and Enterprise Community Partners, will decarbonize the nation’s building sector through a two-pronged campaign focused on policy and retrofits of multifamily, affordable housing in five states.
  • Turning Point: Driving Southeast Transportation Electrification: The World Resources Institute, Electrification Coalition, EVHybridNoire, and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy will drive Southeast transportation electrification, increasing Electric Vehicle market share to 50% and reducing transportation emissions by 50 million tons per annum by 2030.

Lever for Change is featuring the finalists for the 2030 Climate Challenge in its Bold Solutions Network. This Network seeks to match outstanding nonprofits and social enterprises from Lever for Change competitions with additional donors and funding.

Sixty-eight proposals were evaluated during a three-month process that included peer  reviews, as well as a final review by an expert panel of more than 45 philanthropic and civic leaders, and climate experts. Applications were evaluated based on four criteria: whether they were impactful, feasible, scalable, and durable.

Over the next three months, the finalists will work with a team of technical experts to strengthen, revise, and re-submit their proposed solutions for the $10 million award.

A final grant recipient will be announced in the summer of 2021.

Donors interested in supporting 2030 Climate Challenge finalists projects may contact Dana Rice, Vice President of Philanthropy at Lever for Change.

More information on the 2030 Climate Challenge can be found at www.2030climatechallenge.org.

Lever for Change
Lever for Change, a nonprofit affiliate of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, helps donors to find and fund solutions to the world’s greatest challenges, ranging from racial and gender equity to economic development and climate change. Building on the success of the MacArthur Foundation’s $100 million competition, 100&Change, Lever for Change customizes and manages open and transparent competitions for donors. In addition, we match donors with nonprofits and social enterprises in our Bold Solutions Network whose solutions to significant social challenges were highly ranked after rigorous evaluation in one of our competitions. Currently, Lever for Change is managing nine competitions, ranging in size from $10-to-100 million, awarding $295 million to grant recipients and strengthening dozens of top organizations. For more information, visit www.leverforchange.org.

CONTACT:
Marc Moorghen, 773.789.1714, mmoorghen@leverforchange.org

 

Cision View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/finalists-selected-for-10-million-climate-challenge-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-the-us-301224508.html

SOURCE Lever for Change

Greenberg Traurig Reports 7th Consecutive Year of Record Revenue, Announces Elevations

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP reported revenues of USD $1.73 Billion for FY 202o, the seventh consecutive year of record revenue, and a 5.48% increase over the previous year. The firm also announced the elevation of 44 attorneys to…

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP reported revenues of USD $1.73 Billion for FY 202o, the seventh consecutive year of record revenue, and a 5.48% increase over the previous year. The firm also announced the elevation of 44 attorneys to shareholder and of counsel.

Greenberg Traurig’s 30 new shareholders span 17 offices and 12 practice areas. The 14 attorneys elevated to of counsel or counsel come from nine different offices and practice in six areas of law.

«These individuals should be commended for this significant achievement, which recognizes the dedicated work and commitment they have shown to client service,» said Brian L. Duffy, Greenberg Traurig Chief Executive Officer. «We have a phenomenal group of next generation leaders at the firm, and I feel tremendous confidence about the future of our culture and our clients in the hands of professionals like those in the elevated Class of 2021.»

Duffy acknowledged that the diversity of the elevated class represents Greenberg Traurig’s long-standing commitment to fostering an environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. Of the attorneys elevated 59% are diverse, defined as being attorneys who are women, ethnic minorities, or LGBTQ+.

«Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the core of who we are as a firm. This class is further evidence of the importance we place on advancing diversity at all levels of our firm, including in leadership roles,» Duffy said.

«2020 was a year of unprecedented human challenge, but was also a year of unprecedented strength for Greenberg Traurig: financially, achieving both record revenues and record profits, with a profit-per-partner increase in excess of 6%; culturally, becoming closer than ever; and qualitatively, elevating our excellence and the consistency of our service worldwide,» said Richard A. Rosenbaum, Executive Chairman of Greenberg Traurig.

«The members of the Class of 2021 are a key to our future, in which we will continue to nimbly change to serve our clients,» Rosenbaum added, «but no matter what else may change going forward, we will do so as one firm, united»

Elevated to Shareholder

  • Giuliano ApadulaPhiladelphia – Environmental
  • Benjamin BabcockFort Lauderdale – Private Wealth Services
  • Lennie A. BershNew Jersey – Intellectual Property
  • Kiyan BiglooFort Lauderdale – Corporate
  • Elliott K. CaliffChicago – Real Estate
  • Dillon R. ColucciLos Angeles – Immigration & Compliance
  • Jeroen den DunnenAmsterdam – Corporate
  • Christopher S. DodrillDallas – Litigation
  • Benjamin J. EinbinderLos Angeles – Corporate
  • Sergio M. Eslait – Miami – Real Estate
  • Rebekah S. GuyonLos Angeles – Litigation
  • Nathan M. IacovinoPhiladelphia – Corporate
  • Julia G. JefferyMiami – Real Estate
  • Martin S. KedzioraChicago – Litigation
  • Homin LeeLos Angeles – Corporate
  • Kelly L. McNameeAlbany – Litigation
  • Ana C. Montalbán – Philadelphia – Public Finance & Infrastructure
  • Marissa A. NeufeldMiami – Land Development
  • Erica L. OkerbergLas Vegas – Gaming
  • Maciej PietrzakWarsaw – Corporate
  • Melissa López Rogers – Atlanta, Orlando – Public Finance & Infrastructure
  • Sylvia E. SimsonNew York – Litigation
  • Jacqueline E. TamboneAtlanta – Litigation
  • Shomari B. WadeWashington, D.C. – Government Contracts
  • Travis M. WalkerFort Lauderdale – Corporate
  • Mian R. WangBoston – Litigation
  • Eric D. WongNew Jersey – Litigation
  • Paul G. YakulisNew York – Corporate
  • Jay YuNew York – Corporate
  • Dr. Laura M. ZentnerBerlin – Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Elevated to Of Counsel or Counsel

  • Justin BernsteinAustin – Litigation
  • Nicola T. ColemanAlbany – Government Law & Policy
  • Sonali DohaleWashington, D.C. – International Trade
  • Dale Rose GoldsteinNew York – Litigation
  • Matthew HandlerNew York – Real Estate Operations
  • Emina KwokLas Vegas – Real Estate
  • Victoria J. LangtonAtlanta – Litigation
  • Ashley A. LeBlancNew York – Litigation
  • Antoni Libiszowski – Warsaw – Litigation
  • John C. Molluzzo, Jr.New York – Litigation
  • Leo MuchnikNew York – Restructuring & Bankruptcy
  • Katy O’BrienDenver – Real Estate
  • David OrtigozaDallas – Real Estate
  • Barbara PancerWarsaw – Real Estate

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT), has approximately 2200 attorneys 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. The firm is net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage and Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certified. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com

Media Contact

Joey Kaiser, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, 212-801-6983, kaiserj@gtlaw.com

Twitter

 

SOURCE Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Bullseye Event Group Announces Travel Packages for Super Bowl weekend in Los Angeles featuring Four-night hotel stays

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bullseye Event Group’s Super Bowl Travel Packages offer football fans the chance to enjoy an VIP experience Super Bowl LVI weekend in LA! Enjoying four-night stays, fans can experience the two best…

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bullseye Event Group’s Super Bowl Travel Packages offer football fans the chance to enjoy an VIP experience Super Bowl LVI weekend in LA! Enjoying four-night stays, fans can experience the two best and most luxurious hotels in the Los Angeles; The Iconic Beverly Hills Hotel and The Loews Hollywood. Super Bowl travel packages also include entrance into a Super Bowl welcome reception (featuring food, a premium open bar and a live DJ), a ticket to Super Bowl LVI, private motor coach transportation to and from the stadium on game day and a ticket into Bullseye’s Players Tailgate at Super Bowl LVI.

«We could not be more excited to offer our customers high-end luxury with our Super Bowl travel packages and get fans back in the stands post Covid,» said Kyle Kinnett, Bullseye spokesman. «Truly ecstatic and fully anticipate normalcy again for football fans to be able to spend Super Bowl weekend in luxury and style with Bullseye.»

Bullseye Event Group has earned the reputation of being the industry leader with our annual Players Tailgate which brings together thousands of fans, athletes, celebrities and food on gameday. The Players Tailgate was cancelled in Tampa in respect to Covid-19 protocols. We are already planning for the Players Tailgate in Los Angeles and will be bigger and better than ever in 2022. «Getting this event up and running at full capacity is important for a lot of obvious reasons as we strive to get back to our normal entertainment lives,» said Kyle Kinnett.

The Beverly Hills Hotel and Loews Hollywood are both Located in prime LA locations. The Beverly Hills Hotel and Loews Hollywood are unquestionably the top choice for fans wanting to experience luxury at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles.

All SBLA hotel packages include:

  • Upper Level End Zone to Corner Ticket to Super Bowl 56 February 6th, 2022 (ticket upgrades available,)
  • Four (4) night hotel check in on Thursday thru Sunday with checkout Monday
  • Admission into Bullseye Event Groups Super Bowl welcome reception Friday evening from 5pm to 7pm including food, open bar and DJ
  • Admission into the Super Bowl Players Tailgate annually rated the #1 rated Super Bowl Gameday event. The Super Bowl Players Tailgate has sold out 6 years in a row.
  • Round trip game day transportation to SoFi stadium

The Players Super Bowl Tailgate Pre Game party includes:

  • Super Bowl Sunday, 11:00am to kickoff with open premium bar and a 5 star food menu prepared by Celebrity Chef Aaron May and other Celebrity chefs
  • Emcee of the Super Bowl Players Tailgate is Sage Steele from ESPN
  • 50+ Current /active NFL players are in attendance
  • Located walking distance to SoFi stadium

About Bullseye Event Group:
Bullseye Event Group works in an official capacity with multiple NFL teams, NBA Teams and Universities as the official events and travel partner, the hospitality partner or tailgate partner. The Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, NFL Alumni, New Orleans Pelicans, Northwestern University, Indiana University and the Ohio State University. Bullseye Event Group has earned a reputation as being an industry leader in event hospitality prior to some of the biggest sporting events in the United States. Best described as «culinary events,» Bullseye’s official VIP events offer the opportunity to both see and be seen by some of the biggest names in the entertainment and sporting industries.

Bullseye Event Group offers fans VIP experiences as a secure, official source of travel, hotel, pre-game parties and game tickets. Bullseye is a direct and dependable source for tickets to the Colts VIP Tailgate presented by Hays + Sons, the Saints VIP Tailgate, The Lions VIP Tailgate, Super Bowl 56 Travel Packages, the 2022 Players Tailgate at Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles, Gate 6 Hospitality at The Masters and more. To learn more about Bullseye Event Group, visit BullseyeEventGroup.com or call 317-800-5820.

Media Contact

Kyle Kinnett, Bullseye Event Group, 317-800-5820, kyle@bullseyeeventgroup.com

 

SOURCE Bullseye Event Group

Bell Auto Inc is offering tire rotation and alignment services to drivers

TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bell Auto, a car dealership that services the greater Toronto area is offering tire rotation services and alignment services to drivers in the area. If the vehicle is making any sort of odd noise or just does not seem right, the team at Bell Auto encourages drivers to come to bring their vehicle in to get checked out. The same goes for drivers who fear they might have something wrong with the alignment of their vehicle while…

TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bell Auto, a car dealership that services the greater Toronto area is offering tire rotation services and alignment services to drivers in the area. If the vehicle is making any sort of odd noise or just does not seem right, the team at Bell Auto encourages drivers to come to bring their vehicle in to get checked out. The same goes for drivers who fear they might have something wrong with the alignment of their vehicle while driving as well.

When it comes to getting the tires of the vehicle rotated, bringing the vehicle to Bell Auto Inc is the best bet to get the best service possible. The team at Bell Auto Inc provides honest, hard work to make sure that the vehicle brought in works and works well. If the vehicle does not work well, they will do anything they can to fix it.

As far as the alignment is concerned, the team at Bell Auto wants to make sure the vehicle brought in has no faults in the alignment as well. If anything in the vehicle seems off as far as the alignment goes, the team at Bell Auto encourages you to come in and get it checked out.

If drivers are interested in going to Bell Auto to get their vehicle checked out, they can find more information by visiting their website at https://www.bellauto.ca/ or by giving them a call. Bell Auto’s contact information can be found on their website as well.

Media Contact

Kamran Khadeem, Bell Auto Inc, 416-736-8880, info@bellauto.ca

 

SOURCE Bell Auto Inc

Gale Toyota is offering drivers a Presidents Day Sale on the 2021 Prius Prime

ENFIELD, Conn., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Gale Toyota is offering an exclusive deal on the 2021 Prius Prime model in their new 2021 Presidents Day sale. Drivers near the Hartford, CT area or those who live locally in Enfield, CT can head down to Gale Toyota and earn a ton of great incentives for taking home the new Prius Prime.

The first offer that is listed for the 2021 Prius Prime is a deal where drivers can get 0%…

ENFIELD, Conn., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Gale Toyota is offering an exclusive deal on the 2021 Prius Prime model in their new 2021 Presidents Day sale. Drivers near the Hartford, CT area or those who live locally in Enfield, CT can head down to Gale Toyota and earn a ton of great incentives for taking home the new Prius Prime.

The first offer that is listed for the 2021 Prius Prime is a deal where drivers can get 0% APR on the Prius Prime. That works out to paying $16.67 for every $1,000 borrowed. On top of this deal, Gale Toyota is also offering up to $2,500 in rebates on the 2021 Prius Prime.

The other deal that Gale Toyota is offering during its Presidents Day sale is $4,000 in customer cash that goes directly off the starting MSRP of the 2021 Prius Prime. If that does not sound appealing already, Gale Toyota is also offering an additional $1,000 in bonus cash for drivers who decide to take advantage of the amazing deals on the 2021 Prius Prime.

Gale Toyota’s Presidents Day sale ends on March 1st, 2021, so drivers are encouraged to visit Gale Toyota as soon as possible to learn more about these deals on the 2021 Prius Prime. If drivers want to look up more information before heading to the dealership, they can visit the Gale Toyota website at https://www.galetoyota.com/ and then go under the «Specials» where they can find more information on the Presidents Day sale and any other deals that Gale Toyota may have going on as well.

Media Contact

Mark Marschall, Gale Toyota, 860-269-3608, mark.marschall@galetoyota.com

 

SOURCE Gale Toyota