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American Cancer Society Announces New Diversity in Cancer Research Program – Made Permanent By a $5 Million Grant from the Elizabeth and Phill Gross Family

The fund will create a permanent umbrella to develop initiatives to support researchers of color and increase diversity in cancer research and patient care 

ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The American Cancer Society today announced the Diversity in Cancer Research program, a permanent umbrella that will support the American Cancer Society’s effort to foster a more diverse scientific workforce community. This has been made possible through a generous…

The fund will create a permanent umbrella to develop initiatives to support researchers of color and increase diversity in cancer research and patient care 

ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The American Cancer Society today announced the Diversity in Cancer Research program, a permanent umbrella that will support the American Cancer Society’s effort to foster a more diverse scientific workforce community. This has been made possible through a generous endowment contribution from Elizabeth and Phill Gross and their family.

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The initial investment will be made to launch Diversity in Cancer Research internships, which will offer biomedical cancer research internships for undergraduate students from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in the scientific community.   

«The American Cancer Society’s goal is to decrease the U.S. cancer death rate by an additional 40% by 2035,» said American Cancer Society Chief Executive Officer Gary Reedy. «To accomplish this ambitious plan, we must tackle the racial health disparities that exist in cancer. This includes addressing the critical need for diversity and inclusion in the scientific workforce by increasing the proportion of researchers and clinicians of color. We are so grateful to Elizabeth and Phill Gross for their generous funding of this game-changing initiative.»   

According to data from the National Institute of Health, the number of grant applications from Black and Latino scientists are very low, just 2 percent and 4 percent, respectively. This inevitably translates to fewer people of color entering career stages in cancer research. The Diversity in Cancer Research program will build on the American Cancer Society’s existing research career development grant programs by promoting the training of undergraduate students underrepresented in biomedical cancer research and encouraging the pursuit of careers that will increase diversity in cancer research.  A more diverse scientific workforce is critical to invigorating problem-solving, driving innovation, and ultimately better equipping the scientific community to address inequities that exist in cancer prevention, treatment, and care.  

«In the fight against cancer, advancements in research provide the best hope for saving millions more lives,» said Elizabeth Gross. «Phill and I believe that creating opportunities for a more diverse community of cancer researchers will not only spur innovation and ingenuity, but it will help eradicate health disparities, build trust across these various communities and advance cancer care for everyone. It is our joy to assist in this important work alongside the American Cancer Society.»

To begin, 40 internships per year for 10 years will be granted under the «American Cancer Society/Gross Family Diversity in Research Internship» name.  

In addition, an advisory committee has been formed to focus on the implementation of the internship program and lead the development of new programs under the umbrella. New programs will  include additional targeted initiatives for underrepresented students, faculty and clinicians – all aimed at increasing the diversity of the workforce in cancer research and patient care.   

Anticipated concepts that could qualify for funding under the Diversity in Cancer Research Program umbrella include specialized institutional research grants for HBCU’s and other minority-serving institutions; physician scientist clinician grants made available to people whose racial or ethnic backgrounds are underrepresented in the scientific community; and career development assistance after completion of Diversity in Research internships.  

About the American Cancer Society 
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is attacking cancer from every angle. For more information go to www.cancer.org 

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The Home Depot to Host Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2020 Earnings Conference Call on February 23

ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that it will hold its Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2020 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, February 23, at 9 a.m. ET.

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ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that it will hold its Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2020 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, February 23, at 9 a.m. ET.

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A webcast will be available by logging onto http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations and selecting the Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call icon. The webcast will be archived and available beginning at approximately noon on February 23.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,296 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2019, The Home Depot had sales of $110.2 billion and earnings of $11.2 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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Firmenich Achieves Fourth CDP Top Score This Year, Setting the Pace in Environmental Leadership

GENEVA, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Firmenich, the world’s largest privately owned fragrance and taste company, today ranked on the CDP Supplier Engagement Leaderboard 2020, setting the pace in environmental leadership. The leaderboard highlights the top 7% of companies that engage with their global supply chains on climate reporting and managing carbon emissions via CDP. This is Firmenich’s fourth recognition from the gold standard in corporate environmental reporting this year, adding to the…

GENEVA, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Firmenich, the world’s largest privately owned fragrance and taste company, today ranked on the CDP Supplier Engagement Leaderboard 2020, setting the pace in environmental leadership. The leaderboard highlights the top 7% of companies that engage with their global supply chains on climate reporting and managing carbon emissions via CDP. This is Firmenich’s fourth recognition from the gold standard in corporate environmental reporting this year, adding to the Group’s third consecutive CDP Triple «A» score in climate, water, and forests management.

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«It is a great honor to be one of only ten companies in the world to be ranked by CDP on its Supplier Engagement Leaderboard and to achieve triple «A» status for climate change, water security, and forests,» said Gilbert Ghostine, CEO Firmenich. «This fourth top score marks world-class recognition of our environmental performance and illustrates how Firmenich’s sustainability leadership is well entrenched within our company and beyond, with a positive impact on our supply chain.»

«Companies’ emissions don’t end at the factory door. CDP data shows a company’s supply chain emissions are, on average, over 11.4 times greater than its direct emissions. Meaningful corporate climate action means engaging with suppliers to reduce emissions across the value chain,» said Sonya Bhonsle, Global Head of Value Chains, CDP. «We congratulate Firmenich for making it on to the CDP Supplier Engagement Leaderboard. This demonstrates that they are setting the pace in environmental management and their commitment to reduce emissions and lower environmental risks across their supply chain.»  

«We were the first perfume and taste company to engage with our suppliers through CDP when we started disclosing our environmental performance more than 10 years ago,» said Neil McFarlane, Senior VP Quality, Health, Safety, Security & Environment, Firmenich. «As we power towards carbon neutrality in our direct operations by 2025, we are very proud of this achievement highlighting the incredible work done by our environmental and procurement teams, and hope it will inspire other companies to develop their own path towards zero impact.»

This is the Group’s third consecutive listing on CDP’s annual Supplier Engagement Leaderboard. CDP assessed more than 5,000 companies on their supply chain engagement strategies, with almost 400 (7%) companies earning a place on the Leaderboard. Discover the business case for supply chain action and how it improves competitiveness and resilience in CDP’s Transparency to Transformation: A Chain Reaction.

Learn more about Firmenich’s ambitious 2025 and 2030 ESG targets here.

The Group’s 2020 environmental initiatives and performance are detailed in its Performance and Sustainability Report 2020.

About Firmenich
Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, was founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1895, and has been family-owned for 125 years. Firmenich is a leading business-to-business company specialized in the research, creation, manufacture and sale of perfumes, flavors and ingredients. Renowned for its world-class research and creativity, as well as its leadership in sustainability, Firmenich offers its customers superior innovation in formulation, a broad and high-quality palette of ingredients, and proprietary technologies including biotechnology, encapsulation, olfactory science and taste modulation. Firmenich had an annual turnover of 3.9 billion Swiss Francs at end June 2020. More information about Firmenich is available at  www.firmenich.com

About CDP
CDP is a global non-profit that drives companies, cities and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests. Voted number one climate research provider by investors and working with institutional investors with assets of US$106 trillion, we leverage investor and buyer power to motivate companies to disclose and manage their environmental impacts. Over 9,600 companies with over 50% of global market capitalization disclosed environmental data through CDP in 2020. This is in addition to the hundreds of cities, states and regions who disclosed, making CDP’s platform one of the richest sources of information globally on how companies and governments are driving environmental change. CDP, formerly Carbon Disclosure Project, is a founding member of the We Mean Business coalition. http://www.cdp.net/en/cities or follow us @cdp to find out more.

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REFORM Alliance Bolsters Leadership Team With Plans to Extend Legislative Winning Streak

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, REFORM Alliance announced that its Executive Board has appointed renowned criminal justice advocate Robert Rooks to serve as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and elevated founding CEO Van Jones to join the Executive Board. The changes will formally take place on March 1, 2021.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, REFORM Alliance announced that its Executive Board has appointed renowned criminal justice advocate Robert Rooks to serve as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and elevated founding CEO Van Jones to join the Executive Board. The changes will formally take place on March 1, 2021.

«Robert is a game-changing hire for our organization,» REFORM co-chairs Meek Mill and Michael Rubin said. «He has a proven track record of changing laws and is universally-respected by leaders on both sides of the political spectrum. We’re incredibly grateful for Van’s leadership in laying the groundwork for REFORM and spearheading our first round of legislative victories. We’re thrilled for Van to join the Executive Board where he will continue to help build the organization.»

Most recently, Rooks served as the co-founder and CEO of Alliance for Safety and Justice (ASJ). There he partnered with governors, legislators, and community leaders to advance reforms that reduced over-incarceration and prioritized smarter safety investments for communities. Since launching ASJ in 2016, Rooks led the organization’s wide-ranging achievements, which include new policies in Illinois that reduced incarceration by over 30 percent, reforms that lowered California’s incarcerated population by more than 30,000 and reforms in states such as Florida, Michigan, Texas and Ohio which have reduced incarceration by more than 75,000 people and invested hundreds of millions in violence prevention and trauma recovery.

Robert also served on the Executive Committee of Florida’s Amendment 4 campaign that restored voting rights for more than 1.4 million Floridians with past convictions and was the Organizing Director for California’s Prop 47 campaign in 2014, one of the first ballot initiatives to enact sweeping justice reform. During his tenure, Rooks was instrumental in recruiting and developing a pipeline of staff leaders who have experienced the failings of our justice system. This has become a hallmark of the organization, and Rooks’ influence on building a leadership team that reflects the most-impacted communities will fuel ASJ’s continued growth and success. He will remain involved with ASJ as President Emeritus of its board of directors.

A longtime criminal justice reform advocate, Rooks also served as the first Criminal Justice Program Director for the NAACP, where he brought Right on Crime and NAACP leaders together for reform.

«I’m honored to lead REFORM into the next phase of growth,» Rooks said. «I have a tremendous amount of respect for the organization’s founding partners and know their commitment to criminal justice reform is truly unparalleled. I look forward to building on the foundation that Van established and helping drive meaningful legislative change that will positively impact the millions who are unjustly trapped in our country’s broken probation and parole system.»

Once Rooks transitions into his new role, Jones will formally shift to becoming a full-time member of the Executive Board. He will serve as the co-chair of the REFORM Action Fund – REFORM’s 501c4 entity – while continuing to support the organization’s advocacy, growth and communications opportunities. He will also continue to appear on CNN.

«With Robert Rooks as our CEO, the sky’s the limit for us at REFORM,» Jones said. «When we first launched two years ago, I set out to build a robust team, elevate REFORM from a start-up to a high-performance organization and generate major legislative wins. We’ve made incredible strides on all three fronts. But Rooks is going to put a rocket booster under everything we have done so far. He knows how to build, he knows how to lead and he knows how to win. I am very proud to join the REFORM board, where I will be supporting him and the whole REFORM team to take everything to the next level.»

During Jones’ tenure as CEO, REFORM successfully passed a series of bipartisan legislative wins in several states across the country, including AB 1950 in California, which is widely considered to be the most transformative probation reform bill in the United States and will decrease the state’s probation population by 33 percent, give 24,000+ life years back, and prevent 48,000+ prison admissions due to technical probation violations over the next five years.

Most recently in January 2021, REFORM successfully passed new laws in Michigan – SB 1048, SB 1050 and SB 1051 – that will decrease overall probation caseloads by 8.4 percent, provide 12,500+ years of life back and save taxpayers $29.6 million that could be reinvested into evidence-based anti-recidivism programs that put people on a path to success.

REFORM also worked on HB 77 in Louisiana, which was the first bill in the country to create a remote reporting system for people on probation. It allowed people to report to their probation officer remotely rather than being forced to leave a job, struggle to find transportation or childcare to meet with an office in-person and risk the chance of a technical probation violation. Additionally, REFORM helped pass HB 643 in Louisiana to create a pathway to reduce supervision and fines/fees for people on felony parole.

Under Van’s leadership, REFORM’s revenue more than doubled from $9.3 million in 2019 to over $24 million in 2020. That increase enabled REFORM to develop an aggressive COVID-19 response plan to purchase and deliver over 12.5 million masks and PPE to every prison and jail in America to help ensure that the incarcerated population, correctional officers, healthcare workers and personnel working in state, federal and private facilities were protected from the virus.

Didier Morais, didier@berkcommunications.com

 

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Kiwi Energy Contributes to Hope for Haiti

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kiwi Energy made its first contribution of 2021 to a non-profit organization working to reduce poverty in Haiti, <a target="_blank"…

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kiwi Energy made its first contribution of 2021 to a non-profit organization working to reduce poverty in Haiti, Hope for Haiti, in its continued support of this organization. Kiwi Energy is a New York and Ohio energy supply company that has established a private fund, the Ecogold Environmental Fund, which allows them to support non-profit organizations working on different sustainability and/or environmental initiatives. A contribution is allocated to the fund each time a new customer joins Kiwi Energy.

Haiti has seen high levels of deforestation over the past couple of years. This can primarily be attributed to human activity and natural disasters (including hurricanes and earthquakes), and it poses a significant threat, not just to wildlife and the environment but to the people of Haiti as well. Fruit-bearing trees have started vanishing, which has lead to food insecurity, soil erosion, and a lack of biodiversity.

Hope for Haiti’s reforestation projects include a seasoned agriculture team who works in direct alignment with communities to organize school gardens, develop nurseries for fruit-bearing tree seedlings, and plant trees to support household development. Additionally, Hope for Haiti’s school gardens have become platforms for teaching students and parents about critical cultivation techniques and best planting practices to ensure successful crops.

Kiwi Energy’s contribution will support Hope for Haiti’s pilot program – Carbon Storage Committees. The focus of the program is to help develop community infrastructure, enhanced nutrition, gardening, and reforestation. The Carbon Storage Committee will educate students, parents, and community members on proper soil conservation to improve and reforest the community and is intended to increase community participation and knowledge of agriculture and improved agricultural techniques.

«Kiwi Energy is incredibly pleased to support Hope for Haiti in their Carbon Committees initiative. We believe that education and environmental awareness are critical in creating a more sustainable future for our planet. By cultivating trained and educated local leaders who are able to share their knowledge with the greater Haitian community, Hope for Haiti will help increase environmental education and refine agriculture techniques. We’re confident the program will have a positive impact for the Haitian community.» – Nichola Clark, VP Creative Director, Kiwi Energy.

About Kiwi Energy

Kiwi Energy is an energy retailer offering innovative energy solutions for electricity and natural gas. Please visit https://kiwienergy.us/ for more information.

About Hope for Haiti

With experience running poverty alleviation programs in Haiti since 1989, Hope for Haiti has emerged as one of the most trusted non-profit organizations working to improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children, in southern Haiti. The organization’s team and network of partners provide people with better access to education, healthcare, water, and economic opportunities. Hope for Haiti is a 4-star rated charity by Charity Navigator and is a participant at the Platinum Level through the GuideStar Exchange, two leading independent evaluators recognizing the organization’s transparency and careful stewardship of donor resources. To learn more: www.hopeforhaiti.com. 

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Allegiant Announces Major Service Expansion With 34 New Nonstop Routes, Plus Nine Special Limited Routes For Sturgis Rally 2021

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces 34 new nonstop routes, including nine special limited routes for the Sturgis Rally 2021. To celebrate, Allegiant is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $39.*

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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces 34 new nonstop routes, including nine special limited routes for the Sturgis Rally 2021. To celebrate, Allegiant is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $39.*

«As summer approaches, we expect a lot of pent-up demand for travel, especially for places where people can hike, fish, camp or visit the beach,» said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s senior vice president of revenue. «With this expansion, we’ve added even more service to destinations known for their outdoor appeal. Now, with Allegiant’s low-cost, nonstop service, travelers will have easy, affordable access to the cities they want to visit.»

Additionally, Allegiant will offer nine special limited routes to Rapid City, S.D. via Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) with one-way fares as low as $99.* The routes will provide an affordable option to those who plan to attend the annual City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August.

The new routes to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) include:

  1. Bentonville, Arkansas via Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) – beginning July 2, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.*
  2. Bozeman, Montana via Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) – beginning May 27, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.*

The new routes to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) include:

  1. Norfolk, Virginia via Norfolk International Airport (ORF) – beginning May 28, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $39.*
  2. Indianapolis, Indiana via Indianapolis International Airport (IND) – beginning May 28, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.*

The new routes to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) include:

  1. Austin, Texas via Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – beginning May 27, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.
  2. Oakland, California via Oakland International Airport (OAK) – beginning May 28, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.
  3. San Diego, California via San Diego International Airport (SAN) – beginning June 3, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.

The new routes from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) include:

  1. Houston, Texas via William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) – beginning July 1, 2021 with fares as low as $59.*
  2. San Diego, California via San Diego International Airport (SAN) – beginning July 1, 2021 with fares as low as $59.*
  3. Portland, Oregon via Portland International Airport (PDX) – beginning July 1, 2021 with fares as low as $59.*

The new routes to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) include:

  1. Asheville, North Carolina via Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) – beginning May 27, 2021 with fares as low as $39.*
  2. St. Cloud, Minnesota via St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) – beginning June 6, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $79.*
  3. Clarksburg, West Virginia via North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) – beginning May 26, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.*

The new routes to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) include:

  1. Springfield, Missouri via Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) – beginning May 28, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.*
  2. Lexington, Kentucky via Blue Grass Airport (LEX) – beginning June 3, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.*

The new routes from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) include:

  1. Boston, Massachusetts via Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) – beginning May 28, 2021 with fares as low as $49.*
  2. Los Angeles, California via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – beginning May 28, 2021 with fares as low as $69.*

The new routes to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) include:

  1. Indianapolis, Indiana via Indianapolis International Airport (IND) – beginning May 28, 2021 with fares as low as $69.*
  2. Omaha, Nebraska via Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) – beginning June 4, 2021 with fares as low as $69.*
  3. Rapid City, South Dakota via Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) – beginning June 4, 2021 with fares as low as $79.*
  4. Shreveport, Louisiana via Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) – beginning July 2, 2021 with fares as low as $79.*

The new routes to Nashville International Airport (BNA) include:

  1. Albany, New York via Albany International Airport (ALB) – beginning May 14, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.*
  2. McAllen, Texas via McAllen International Airport (MFE) – beginning May 27, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $69.*
  3. Portsmouth, New Hampshire via Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) – beginning May 27, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $69.*
  4. Boise, Idaho via Boise International Airport (BOI) – beginning May 28, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $69.* 

The new routes to Portland International Airport (PDX) include:

  1. Billings, Montana via Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) – beginning May 7, 2021 with fares as low as $59.*
  2. Missoula, Montana via Missoula International Airport (MSO) – beginning May 7, 2021 with fares as low as $59.*
  3. Grand Rapids, Michigan via Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) – beginning June 4, 2021 with fares as low as $79.*
  4. Des Moines, Iowa via Des Moines International Airport (DSM) – beginning July 1, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.*

The new routes to San Diego International Airport (SAN) include:

  1. Bozeman, Montana via Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) – beginning June 3, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.* 
  2. Kalispell, Montana via Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) – beginning May 28, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.*
  3. Mesa, Arizona via Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) – beginning May 27, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $39. *
  4. Pasco, Washington via Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) – beginning May 28, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.*
  5. Des Moines, Iowa via Des Moines International Airport (DSM) – beginning July 1, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.*

The new routes from North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) include:

  1. Destin, Florida via Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) – beginning May 26, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.*
  2. Chicago, Illinois via Midway International Airport (MDW) – beginning June 3, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $39.*

The new route from Appleton, Wis. via Appleton International Airport to Savannah, Ga. via Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) begins May 28, 2021 with fares as low as $49.*

The new route from Concord, N.C. via Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) to Sarasota, Fla. via Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) begins May 28, 2021 with fares as low as $49.*

The new route from Bangor, Maine via Bangor International Airport (BGR) to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) begins May 28, 2021 with fares as low as $79.* 

The new route from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Key West, Fla. via Key West International Airport (EYW) begins June 9, 2021 with fares as low as $59.* 

The new nonstop route from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to St. Petersburg, Fla., via St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) begins May 27, 2021 with fares as low as $59.*

Special limited routes to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) for Sturgis Rally 2021 include:

  1. Appleton, Wisconsin via Appleton International Airport (ATW) – beginning Aug. 4, 2021 with fares as low as $99.*
  2. Indianapolis, Indiana via Indianapolis International Airport (IND) – beginning Aug. 4, 2021 with fares as low as $99.*
  3. Peoria, Illinois via General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) – beginning Aug. 4, 2021 with fares as low as $99.*
  4. Nashville, Tennessee via Nashville International Airport (BNA) – beginning Aug. 4, 2021 with fares as low as $99.*
  5. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania via Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) – beginning Aug. 5, 2021 with fares as low as $99.*
  6. Grand Rapids, Michigan via Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) – beginning Aug. 4, 2021 with fares as low as $99.*
  7. Orlando/Sanford, Florida via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) – beginning Aug. 5, 2021 with fares as low as $99.*
  8. Knoxville, Tennessee via McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) – beginning Aug. 4, 2021 with fares as low as $99.*
  9. Punta Gorda, Florida via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) – beginning Aug. 6, 2021 with fares as low as $99.* 

Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.

*About the introductory one-way fares:

Seats and dates are limited and fares are not available on all flights. Flights must be purchased by Feb. 10, 2021 for travel by Aug. 16, 2021. Price displayed includes taxes, carrier charges & government fees. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Optional baggage charges and additional restrictions may apply. For more details, optional services and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com.

Allegiant – Together We FlyTM

Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places and experiences that matter most. Since 1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average fares. Today, Allegiant’s all-Airbus fleet serves communities across the nation, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For more information, visit us at Allegiant.com. Media information, including photos, is available at http://gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF

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Coupa Business Spend Index Reveals that Business Spend Sentiment is Gradually Improving for Third Consecutive Quarter

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Coupa Software (NASDAQ: COUP) published the findings from its Business Spend Index (BSI), Q1 2021 Outlook. The Coupa BSI analyzes billions of dollars of aggregated and anonymized business spend decisions across Coupa’s platform, often serving as an early indicator of macroeconomic health over the next three to six months. The Q1 Outlook shows that business spend sentiment is gradually improving (an increase of 2.9 percent), but is still below…

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Coupa Software (NASDAQ: COUP) published the findings from its Business Spend Index (BSI), Q1 2021 Outlook. The Coupa BSI analyzes billions of dollars of aggregated and anonymized business spend decisions across Coupa’s platform, often serving as an early indicator of macroeconomic health over the next three to six months. The Q1 Outlook shows that business spend sentiment is gradually improving (an increase of 2.9 percent), but is still below trend.

Specifically, the Coupa BSI Q1 2021 Outlook shows gradual improvement in business spend sentiment for the third consecutive quarter. This data suggests that the recovery of business spend sentiment is underway following the sharp decline noted in the Coupa BSI Q2 2020 Outlook that aligned to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, businesses remain cautious about the global economic outlook and all industry sectors, with the exception of high tech, remain below trend.

Data from the past quarter shows the following year-over-year changes in business spending:

  • 96 percent decrease in business spending on air travel
  • 25 percent decrease in business spending on office supplies
  • 11.5 percent increase in business spending on technology, including hardware, software, and services
  • 22.8 percent increase in contingent workforce spend
  • 12.3 percent increase in business spending for shipping and freight

«While the Coupa BSI Q1 2021 Outlook shows modest improvement overall, a return to trend is unlikely until the number of new COVID cases reported daily has been significantly reduced,» said Jeff Collins, chief economist at Coupa. «Although government action to combat the economic consequences of the pandemic has likely mitigated the depth of the downturn, we do not expect the U.S. economy to return to ‘normal’ levels of output or employment in the next three to six months.»

Spend Sentiment by Vertical Industry:

  • Financial Services: Although below trend for the last four quarters, the sector is improving bolstered by refinancing activity, stimulative fiscal policy, and continued accommodative monetary policy by the Federal Reserve. Improved spend sentiment for Financial Services implies the sector is expected to contribute more positively to U.S. GDP growth for the next three to six months.
  • Health and Life Sciences: Spend sentiment for Health and Life Sciences declined sharply from the previous quarter. The sector has been hard hit by the resurgence of COVID-19 cases and is expected to remain below trend for the next three to six months.
  • High Tech: Confidence in the tech sector, which has remained high throughout the pandemic, is now returning to trend. Companies in this sector are expected to benefit long-term from changes brought about by the pandemic and continue to contribute positively to U.S. GDP growth for the next three to six months.
  • Manufacturing: Spend sentiment for Manufacturing rebounded but is still well below the trend line. Demand is expected to increase as vaccinations and warmer weather reduce the negative impact of the pandemic on the sector.
  • Retail: The Retail sector continues to improve but is still below trend, as uncertainty caused by layoffs and business shutdowns persist. However, stimulus checks and low interest rates are expected to mitigate the impact of the pandemic in the months to come.

To view the Coupa BSI Q1 2021 Outlook in its entirety, visit www.spendindex.com.

Disclaimer: The findings of the BSI are not necessarily indicative of trends happening with Coupa’s business.

The Coupa BSI Methodology
The Coupa BSI is an early indicator of potential economic growth based on current business spending decisions of hundreds of U.S. companies. It analyzes billions of dollars of anonymized transactions from the Coupa BSM Platform, which has cumulatively processed over $2 trillion in business spend, to measure confidence around U.S. economic growth at an aggregate level, as well as an industry level within financial services, health and life sciences, high tech, manufacturing, and retail. The index is based on three key measurements related to business spend: (1) spend volume, (2) average time to approve spend decisions, and (3) average rate of spend approval/rejection.

The Coupa BSI is normalized to a baseline value of 100, which represents the weighted composite value of the three components in the baseline reference period (July 2016). The weighting methodology is periodically updated based on recalibration of the model. This was most recently done for Q4 2020.

About Coupa Software
Coupa empowers companies around the world with the visibility and control they need to spend smarter and safer. To learn more about how Coupa can help you spend smarter, visit www.coupa.com. Read more on the Coupa Blog or follow @Coupa on Twitter.

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ForeFront Power Announced Commercial Operation on the Largest Solar Energy Project in Kane County, Illinois

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ForeFront Power, a leading developer of distributed solar and energy storage projects in the U.S., today announced commercial operation of the largest solar project in Kane County, Ill. With 7,384 panels, the 2.8-megawatt project delivers power…

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ForeFront Power, a leading developer of distributed solar and energy storage projects in the U.S., today announced commercial operation of the largest solar project in Kane County, Ill. With 7,384 panels, the 2.8-megawatt project delivers power to the Mooseheart Child City and School (Mooseheart), a non-profit residential childcare facility for children and teens in need. The project created more than 44 jobs during the construction and operation phases.

The Mooseheart solar project received incentives through the state’s Adjustable Block Program (ABP), which was established by the Future Energy Jobs Act to support the development of new photovoltaic distributed generation and community solar projects in Illinois. While the program has been successful in helping generate new clean electricity in the state, the funding for the program has been exhausted and must be renewed for the state to see uninterrupted growth in the sector.

«Industries that create jobs in Illinois should stay in Illinois,» said Rep. Keith Wheeler of Illinois’ 50th district. «The Mooseheart solar project is a testament to the job creation engine that solar energy has become in our state over the past few years as a result of the Future Energy Jobs Act. The Mooseheart organization is a treasure in the Fox Valley for a long list of reasons, and their leadership of building one of the largest solar projects in our local area is just the latest example of why.»

«Since we are a non-profit organization funded through the generosity of donors, every dollar counts. We are very pleased to partner with ForeFront Power in this opportunity to demonstrate strong fiscal stewardship, and with the money saved over the next 25 years of the solar project’s life, we’ll be able to reinvest those dollars into other programs in order to better serve our youth,» said executive director of Mooseheart, Gary Urwiler. «We understand that clean air and a healthy environment are linked to a child’s potential for success, so it aligns squarely within our mission to offset 114 million pounds of carbon emissions with this energy project, directly contributing to cleaner air and a better overall environment for the young children and teens we serve every day.»

«Mooseheart Child City & School is an organization with an inspiring mission to care for and educate youth in need,» said Chris Wall, director of construction for ForeFront Power. «The ForeFront Power team was honored to build this project to help Mooseheart save money and demonstrate energy leadership.»

Mooseheart’s solar project is a single ground-mounted project sited on a 1,000-acre campus located 38 miles west of Chicago. Progressive Energy Group of Aurora, Ill., helped Mooseheart Child City and School source this clean electricity deal and oversaw the endeavor from inception to completion. SolAmerica served as ForeFront Power’s engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partner on the Mooseheart project.

About ForeFront Power

ForeFront Power is a leader in the United States for solar and energy storage solutions. The ForeFront Power team holds more than a decade of experience working together across nearly one gigawatt-DC (GW) of renewable electricity, spanning more than 1,300 distributed generation and community solar projects. Serving business, the public sector, and community solar customers in the U.S. and Mexico, ForeFront Power is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York City and Mexico City. ForeFront Power is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. Ltd., a global energy infrastructure and investment leader with a robust balance sheet and an «A» credit rating from Standard & Poor’s. For more information, visit forefrontpower.com.

About Mooseheart Child City & School

Mooseheart is a residential childcare facility, located on a 1,000-acre campus 38 miles west of Chicago. The Child City is a home for children and teens in need, from infancy through high school. Dedicated in July 1913 by the Moose fraternal organization, Mooseheart cares for youth whose families are unable, for a wide variety of reasons, to care for them. Some have lost one or both parents; others are living in environments that are simply not conducive to healthy growth and development. Whatever the reason, the men and women of the Moose, through unparalleled generosity and volunteerism, furnish the resources necessary to care for children in need. The Moose fraternity provides children with a wholesome home-like environment and the best possible training and education.

About Progressive Energy Group

Progressive Energy Group is the premier provider of energy auditing services to reduce operating costs without upfront capital spend. Our team has over 75 years of utility and energy supplier expertise leveraging proprietary methodologies to lower operating costs immediately.

 

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New ASES Online Community Platform Launch

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is pleased to announce that they will be launching a brand new interactive community platform, the ASES Online Community, supported by Higher Logic, on February 17, 2021. With this…

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is pleased to announce that they will be launching a brand new interactive community platform, the ASES Online Community, supported by Higher Logic, on February 17, 2021. With this online community, members of ASES have the opportunity to explore, connect, and engage with other members, chapters, divisions, and staff in an advanced community space.

All ASES members will be automatically enrolled in this new engagement platform, delivering powerful online communities and communications. Many online communities have been specially created for the launch this month. The site features a general open forum, along with specific forums for communities like ASES Technical Divisions, Programs, Chapters, Committees, Volunteer Opportunities and many more. ASES also plans to roll-out new communities for their members throughout the year.

«I am so very excited to be able to invite our entire community to this new engagement platform! The Online Community offers our ASES members, chapters and staff the opportunity to collaborate with each other on a regular basis, all online, keeping our community safe in this unprecedented time. I hope our members enjoy this new benefit!» –Carly Cipolla, Director of Operations at ASES and implementer of the Higher Logic platform

On the new ASES platform, members can sign up to receive emails from the site, updating them on discussion posts, latest news and community information as often or as little as they would like. Members will also be able to curate their own posts and share images, videos, and technical documents for others to see and engage with.

ASES members will be able to join communities, update individual profiles, and find new people to connect with on the platform. To learn more and join the discussion, join ASES at ases.org/join. Existing members can renew their ASES membership at ases.org/renew. Current ASES members will be able to use their membership login to join the discussion. For any questions or concerns about the new community platform, please contact membership@ases.org. ASES looks forward to engaging on the ASES Online Community launching on February 17, 2021.

 

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American Cancer Society Announces New Diversity in Cancer Research Program – Made Permanent By a $5 Million Grant from the Elizabeth and Phill Gross Family

ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The American Cancer Society today announced the Diversity in Cancer Research program, a permanent umbrella that will support the American Cancer Society’s effort to foster a more diverse scientific workforce community. This has been made possible through a generous endowment contribution from Elizabeth and Phill Gross and their family.

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ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The American Cancer Society today announced the Diversity in Cancer Research program, a permanent umbrella that will support the American Cancer Society’s effort to foster a more diverse scientific workforce community. This has been made possible through a generous endowment contribution from Elizabeth and Phill Gross and their family.

The initial investment will be made to launch Diversity in Cancer Research internships, which will offer biomedical cancer research internships for undergraduate students from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in the scientific community.   

«The American Cancer Society’s goal is to decrease the U.S. cancer death rate by an additional 40% by 2035,» said American Cancer Society Chief Executive Officer Gary Reedy. «To accomplish this ambitious plan, we must tackle the racial health disparities that exist in cancer. This includes addressing the critical need for diversity and inclusion in the scientific workforce by increasing the proportion of researchers and clinicians of color. We are so grateful to Elizabeth and Phill Gross for their generous funding of this game-changing initiative.»   

According to data from the National Institute of Health, the number of grant applications from Black and Latino scientists are very low, just 2 percent and 4 percent, respectively. This inevitably translates to fewer people of color entering career stages in cancer research. The Diversity in Cancer Research program will build on the American Cancer Society’s existing research career development grant programs by promoting the training of undergraduate students underrepresented in biomedical cancer research and encouraging the pursuit of careers that will increase diversity in cancer research.  A more diverse scientific workforce is critical to invigorating problem-solving, driving innovation, and ultimately better equipping the scientific community to address inequities that exist in cancer prevention, treatment, and care.  

«In the fight against cancer, advancements in research provide the best hope for saving millions more lives,» said Elizabeth Gross. «Phill and I believe that creating opportunities for a more diverse community of cancer researchers will not only spur innovation and ingenuity, but it will help eradicate health disparities, build trust across these various communities and advance cancer care for everyone. It is our joy to assist in this important work alongside the American Cancer Society.»

To begin, 40 internships per year for 10 years will be granted under the «American Cancer Society/Gross Family Diversity in Research Internship» name.  

In addition, an advisory committee has been formed to focus on the implementation of the internship program and lead the development of new programs under the umbrella. New programs will  include additional targeted initiatives for underrepresented students, faculty and clinicians – all aimed at increasing the diversity of the workforce in cancer research and patient care.   

Anticipated concepts that could qualify for funding under the Diversity in Cancer Research Program umbrella include specialized institutional research grants for HBCU’s and other minority-serving institutions; physician scientist clinician grants made available to people whose racial or ethnic backgrounds are underrepresented in the scientific community; and career development assistance after completion of Diversity in Research internships.  

About the American Cancer Society 
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is attacking cancer from every angle. For more information go to www.cancer.org 

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