The USDA announced it was awarding $39 million in grants to American business owners in order to increase access to domestic biofuels.
Companies celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Featured this week: Jenna Dillenback Broach, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Sheila Enriquez, Rachael Gibson, and Farrell Calabrese, Crowe LLP; Maria Bartolome Winans, Kyndryl; Cisco; Point32Health; TD Bank; Royal Bank of Canada; BMO; Liberty Mutual Insurance; Nike; TELUS; ManPowerGroup; Dow; Orlando Health; Cooley LLP; Enel North America; Mohawk Fine Paper
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, chief marketing officer at Kyndryl, shared a to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting both her heritage as a proud Latina and the common thread of uniqueness we share globally. "It’s all about the people," Bartolome Winans wrote. "We say it often here at Kyndryl, but it’s true. People create progress. And people create progress because of the strength they find in being different."
was promoted to senior social impact program manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. "I look forward to leading our community leadership efforts and actions as social, economic and environmental stewards," Jenna shared in a LinkedIn post. "Many thanks to my phenomenal leadership team for trusting me and my vision, my colleagues for their unwavering support and my mentors for their guidance."
Crowe announced it has appointed to the position of chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. The firm also announced the addition of two new leaders that will further bolster the firm’s efforts related to DE&I, purpose and sustainability – as deputy chief – firmwide leader of DE&I, and to the newly created role of purpose and sustainability leader. “DE&I and sustainability are firm priorities and critical elements of our strategy. They are also core parts of our DNA,” said . “Championing DE&I and sustainability is more than just the right thing to do. Our people, clients and the market demand it. It aligns with our values and makes us a better firm. We are all stewards of the firm and under Sheila’s leadership, with Rachael and Farrell, we’re confident that together we will drive the necessary momentum towards our goals.”
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Member Companies in the News
Each year, UPS observes Hispanic Heritage Month from mid-September through mid-October. The month-long celebration recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the U.S. But this year also marks the 10-year anniversary of (BRG). Over the past decade, Crecer has uplifted Hispanic/Latino UPSers through talent development, customer growth and global connections. Today, UPS counts over 1,200 BRG members across 17 international chapters. “The BRG is a common place to gather and educate ourselves about other cultures,” said Carlos Huezo, an industrial engineer and Crecer member. “It teaches us that while we’re all UPSers, diversity is what makes us unique.”
Point32Health Foundation recently announced 10 new grants, totaling over $500,000, to support priorities identified by its community. The grants improve access to healthy food and advance healthy aging in places where disinvestment, systemic racism, and barriers to access have prevailed. “We are committed to food justice and healthy aging. People of all ages should have access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate food and the support services they need to thrive,” said Nora Moreno Cargie, president of Point32Health Foundation and vice president of Corporate Citizenship at Point32Health. “We are supporting both long-term initiatives promoting equitable systems and short-term efforts responding to urgent needs.”
After fatal and record-breaking floods and landslides, one-third of Pakistan remains under water. More than 1,000 people have died, and tens of millions have been displaced. TD Bank, the Royal Bank of Canada, and BMO have joined other Canadian banks to support relief efforts in Pakistan led by the Red Cross and Red Crescent. The banks donated a combined total of $380,000 to the Canadian Red Cross’s Pakistan Floods Appeal and are encouraging customers and employees to contribute to relief and recovery efforts as well.
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Dow recently announced its partnership with the French recycling company Valoregen as part of its efforts to invest in innovative recycling solutions, accelerate circularity, and reduce plastic waste. The two will collaborate on the construction of the largest single hybrid recycling site in France, where they hope to form a unique ecosystem that can recycle all forms of plastic waste in one place. Doing so will not only increase energy efficiency but also decrease the carbon emissions generated by the transportation of waste products during the recycling process.
TELUS teams filled and distributed 17,000 backpacks with school supplies for Canadian youth and families in need as part of the #KitsForKids program.
The Cisco Disability Awareness Network are starting their focus on #Steptember. A core team will be taking 10,000 steps a day to raise funds for people with cerebral palsy, aiming to help them live their best lives.
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Welcome new Center members, Cooley LLP, Enel North America, Mohawk Fine Paper, and Orlando Health!
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