FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Create More Affordable Housing by Converting Commercial Properties to Residential Use

New resources will encourage zero emissions conversions and transit-oriented development that increase housing supply and cut climate pollution Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions to support the conversion of high-vacancy commercial buildings to residential use, including through new financing, technical assistance, and sale of federal properties. These announcements will create much-needed housing that is affordable, energy efficient, near transit and good jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, nearly 30 percent of which comes from the building sector. Office and commercial vacancies across the country are affecting urban downtowns and rural main streets. A new blog released today by the Council…
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U.S. Department of State Announces 2024 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship to Promote Entrepreneurship and Economic Prosperity in the Western Hemisphere

U.S. Department of State Announces 2024 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship to Promote Entrepreneurship and Economic Prosperity in the Western Hemisphere

Today, 280 emerging entrepreneurs from 37 countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada began the 2024 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship program. YLAI connects diverse business owners from throughout the Western Hemisphere to the United States and provides training, tools, networks, and resources to strengthen economic and social development across the region. In addition, the fellowship program is a key people-to-people diplomacy exchange that supports broader U.S. foreign goals to promote peace and democracy by expanding access to education, economic equity, and societal opportunity and inclusion. YLAI Fellows will participate in a virtual curriculum before travelling…
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Experts Share Insights on Combating OT Ransomware Threats at Upcoming Cybersecurity Event

Experts Share Insights on Combating OT Ransomware Threats at Upcoming Cybersecurity Event

(CS)2AI is a 501(c)(6) not for profit organization Stay ahead of the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Join us Nov 15 for our Symposium: Ransomware – Targeting the OT Enterprise and be part of the solution. ATLANTA, GA, USA, November 7, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — In an effort to tackle the growing threat of ransomware attacks disrupting enterprises using Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control System (ICS), the Control System Cyber Security Association International, a.k.a (CS)2AI, is bringing together industry-leading expert and cybersecurity professionals at the (CS)²AI Online Symposium: Ransomware – Targeting the OT Enterprise, scheduled to take place online starting at 1:00…
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It’s a 10 Haircare Mogul Carolyn Aronson Receives Key to the City of Miami at 7th Annual National Love Your Hair Day Celebration

It’s a 10 Haircare Mogul Carolyn Aronson Receives Key to the City of Miami at 7th Annual National Love Your Hair Day Celebration

Aronson Receives High Honor, Announces Philanthropic Partnerships and Scholarships, and Launches Celebrity-Backed Men’s Hair Color Brand During Miami HQ Extravaganza MIAMI, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, Carolyn Aronson, CEO & Founder of It’s a 10 Haircare, was bestowed the honor of receiving the key to the city of Miami via proclamation by Mayor Francis X. Suarez. This achievement came in celebration of the 7th annual National Love Your Hair Day, the holiday created by Carolyn and It’s a 10 on her mission to spread self-love and acceptance for all. It’s a 10& Haircare Mogul Carolyn Aronson…
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Remarks by National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard Assessing the U.S. Recovery at the Peterson Institute for International Economics

Remarks by National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard Assessing the U.S. Recovery at the Peterson Institute for International Economics

AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY It is good to join you for this discussion on the U.S. recovery. Given the unprecedented nature of the pandemic downturn, policymakers and experts are actively assessing the state of our recovery and the contribution of policy. That is especially true here at the Peterson Institute, which has made important contributions to the debate. The pandemic years brought hardship for many Americans who endured a truly unprecedented combination of negative shocks. But today our recovery is strong, and the disinflation process is well underway—a testament to the resilience of American workers, consumers, and small businesses, and…
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U.S. Government Issues a Business Advisory for Uganda

U.S. Government Issues a Business Advisory for Uganda

The Departments of State, Labor, Health and Human Services, Commerce, and the U.S. Agency for International Development, today issued a Business Advisory on Uganda.  The Advisory informs U.S. businesses, individuals, and other U.S. persons, including health services providers, members of academic institutions, and investors, of potential risks they may face if they are conducting, or contemplating to conduct, business in Uganda. Businesses, organizations, and individuals should be aware of potential financial and reputational risks resulting from endemic corruption, described in more detail in the 2023 Investment Climate Statement, as well as violence against human rights activists, media members, health workers,…
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LETA Capital’s Latest Report Forecasts a 6 Trillion TAM by 2030

LETA Capital’s Latest Report Forecasts a $216 Trillion TAM by 2030

Phygital Market Map 2023 by LETA Capital LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 13, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — In an era where the boundaries between physical and digital experiences continue to blur, LETA Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, has released a profound State of Phygital report. The research is dedicated to the trend of the fusion of physical and digital worlds and explores how this phenomenon is reshaping industries and changing the way we live, work, and interact with each other. Phygital is not just a trendy term, it’s the dynamic force framing our world by seamlessly merging the realms of the…
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Survey Reveals That American Women Are Aging Beautifully, Good Hair Days Boost Confidence

Survey Reveals That American Women Are Aging Beautifully, Good Hair Days Boost Confidence

Almost half of women over the age of 35 believe they’re only just entering their “confidence era.” DARIEN, Conn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — More than three in five women (64%) admit that when compared to their younger years, they feel they’re a more confident version of themselves now. According to a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Zotos Professional’s leading brand, AGEbeautiful, results revealed that three in five (61%) women surveyed say that they currently have a positive view of aging. The survey focused on attitudes and perceptions of aging, aiming to shed light on the empowerment of…
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Marketers Look to Generative AI, Increased Personalization and User-Generated Content to Drive Sales: Bombora Study

Marketers Look to Generative AI, Increased Personalization and User-Generated Content to Drive Sales: Bombora Study

Bombora Q4 Bombora Marketing Pulse also finds advertisers focused on optimization If you want to understand marketers’ priorities, just look at the topics they are researching more than usual.” — Bombora CMO Jeff Marcoux NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — The rise of generative Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is reshaping the content-marketing landscape. And generic marketing strategies are giving way to individualized approaches, enabling businesses to build deeper connections with their customers. Those are just two of the main findings of this quarter’s Bombora Marketing Pulse, which became available today. This report’s “snapshot industry” — the…
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THE RITZ-CARLTON, DALLAS DEBUTS EXPANSIVE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION

THE RITZ-CARLTON, DALLAS DEBUTS EXPANSIVE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION

DALLAS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Discover an unparalleled experience of iconic splendor as The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas proudly announces the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. Masterfully crafted by Texas-based design firm, Rottet Studio, every detail exudes luxury, warmth, tradition, and monumental grandeur. Poised to redefine the standards of opulence, the hotel’s reimagination includes enhanced comforts to all 218 guest rooms and suites, refinements to the lobby, public areas, and corridors as well as to The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge. Drawing inspiration from Dallas’ storied past, the Forbes Five-Star hotel aims to create a captivating sense of place, inviting guests and locals…
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