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LAKE CHARLES, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A $142,401 Pathway Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through its member institution First Federal Bank of Louisiana, will significantly expand Project Build a Future’s (PBAF) ability to help families resolve heirs’ property challenges, clear long‑standing title issues and protect generational wealth in Louisiana’s Calcasieu Parish. Representatives from both banks joined PBAF today for a check presentation to celebrate the gra...

LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Publix recognized six associates with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting. Publix founder George Jenkins believed that Publix and its associates should make a difference in their communities. The Mr. George Community Service Award annually recognizes associates who have continued his legacy of giving back. Since 1995, 165 associates have received this prestigious...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ComEd and the Chicago Park District invite everyone to welcome in the summer season at the 12th annual Switch on Summer festival on Saturday, May 9 at the site of Chicago’s historic Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. As part of the event, one lucky Illinois resident will have the chance to switch on the jets that turn on the iconic fountain. This free, family-friendly event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and includes preview performances of the Park District’s 14th an...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Head & Shoulders, the world's #1 anti-dandruff shampoo, is helping make the beautiful game even more beautiful by unveiling the brand’s first ever entrance into soccer in the United States through a partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) as the Official Shampoo of MLS, celebrating the league’s history of great hair and helping the nation’s best soccer players stay confident on and off the pitch. To celebrate the partnership, Head & Shoulders is teaming u...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, today announced it has been named one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This marks Ecolab’s 20th consecutive year receiving the recognition—an achievement only a small number of companies worldwide can cla...

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Actor and environmental advocate Rainn Wilson joins the Arbor Day Foundation in the third episode of its new podcast, “Unearthing Optimism.” In a conversation with CEO and host Dan Lambe, Wilson reflects on evacuating his home multiple times due to wildfire. He also shares how his spiritual revelations have helped him shape a deeper and more meaningful relationship with nature. “Rainn is working to connect culture to conservation with the outstanding humor he’s k...

ROCKFORD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Black & Jones Attorneys at Law, a leading law firm dedicated to serving the greater Rockford region, is proud to announce the inaugural group of winners of the Black & Jones Scholarship Fund, awarding scholarships to four local students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. The law firm announced the launch of the Black & Jones Scholarship Fund in June 2025 to address the growing demand for skilled trade professionals while directly investing in th...

COLLEGE PARK, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, in partnership with iHeartMedia and national nonprofit Impact Fitness Foundation, recently celebrated the unveiling of a newly upgraded weight room they provided at Benjamin Banneker High School. The project expands Anthem’s commitment to whole health in the College Park community and supports long-term student wellness by investing in safe, modern fitness spaces for high school student athletes. “This investment in our students...

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Appliances, a Haier company, today announced the launch of the Good Things, For Life Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization designed to deepen and sustain the company’s long-standing investment in the communities where its employees live and work nationwide, including Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Connecticut and South Carolina. The Foundation’s first project supports injured veterans through a collaboration with Building Homes for Heroes...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CAGW named Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) its February 2026 Porker of the Month for instigating massive tax increases on Virginians....