May 2024

The Baker Hughes Foundation Has Issued a $75,000 Grant to the Houston Food Bank

A deadly storm passed through the Greater Houston area on May 16, 2024, leaving behind a trail of damage. Many Houstonians woke up to scenes of destruction after the storm swept through with winds of up to 100 mph, causing mass power outages and widespread destruction. To assist with critical food and water distribution as the area recovers, the Baker Hughes Foundation has issued a $75,000 grant to the Houston Food Bank.

Mary Kay Awards Grants to Five Aspiring Young Scientists at Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

DALLAS, May 23, 2024 /3BL/ - Mary Kay Inc., a corporate cheerleader in support of STEM education and youth pursuing their dreams, recently awarded three grants to five standout high school scientists, selected from more than 2,000 participants, with grants at the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles. The grants—totaling nearly $10,000—were awarded to students with innovative projects focused on finding cures for cancers affecting women, sustainable packaging innovation, and protecting our planet’s most valuable resources.

PNC Bank Expands Community Advisory Council to 20 Members As It Strengthens Focus on Community Investment Needs Nationwide

PITTSBURGH, May 23, 2024 /3BL/ - PNC Bank has expanded its national Community Advisory Council (CAC) with the addition of nine community development executives representing seven states from across the company’s footprint. The newly appointed members join 11 current PNC CAC representatives who bring a broad range of expertise in community investment lending and services, small business development and economic development.

Channel Partners Find Momentum for Their Sustainability Strategies Through Lenovo 360 Circle

As Lenovo 360 Circle expands its community reach to channel partners around the world, participating members share their perspectives on emerging sustainability priorities, critical focus in ESG strategies for the year ahead, and how a collaborative community helps drive success.

Hiring Our Heroes Announces 5 Small Business Grant Program Recipients

This story was first posted on Hiring Our Heroes. Reposted with permission from Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Representing "the best of the best," Hiring Our Heroes announced five grant recipients for the Small Business Grant Program, an initiative providing a one-time $10,000 grant for selected military-connected entrepreneurs, during a virtual event on April 17.

Wesco Launches Scholarship Program to Support Next Generation of Tradespeople; Fortifies Commitment to Electrical Industry and Those Who Power Progress

PITTSBURGH, PA, May 23, 2024 /3BL/ – Wesco International (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions, today announced a scholarship program as part of Wesco Cares, its corporate philanthropy program, to support the next generation of tradespeople.

Growing the Future of Lay’s, One Seed at a Time

Learn how Josh Parsons and his team are combining traditional breeding with modern tools to improve the quality, sustainability and taste of the potatoes PepsiCo raises.

“Harvest season has always been my absolute favorite time of year,” Josh Parsons says. He arrives before sunrise to walk through the fields at PepsiCo’s Rhinelander, Wisconsin, farm, filled with suspense about what’s beneath the soil. After a year of waiting, he’ll soon discover if his work is a success.

Duke Energy Advances Energy Transition and Positions Company for Long-Term Success, CEO Tells Shareholders at Annual Meeting

  • Company moving from planning to execution phase of energy transition
  • Reliability and affordability remain cornerstones of success

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 23, 2024 /3BL/ - In 2023, Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) executed its strategy, achieved significant regulatory and policy milestones, and ensured affordability and reliability for customers in the face of rapidly rising interest rates and extremely mild weather, CEO Lynn Good told investors during the company’s annual shareholders meeting today.

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