MILWAUKEE, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund announced today that it awarded FirstPathway Community Development (FPCD) $50 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs). This is the seventh NMTC award that FPCD has received, having received six previous awards with current total awards now at $280 million over the last seven years. The controlling entity for FPCD is FirstPathway Partners, which operates EB-5 regional centers in various states throughout the U.S.
FPCD is committed to improving employment conditions and reducing income inequality in areas of high unemployment in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. FPCD will use its NMTC allocation to fund manufacturing and industrial businesses, which create or retain jobs in neighborhoods with areas of high unemployment.
“We deeply appreciate the CDFI Fund’s continued support and recognition of our work in creating well-paying jobs for people with no more than a high school diploma in communities struggling with generational poverty and high unemployment. The jobs our borrowers create offer real solutions to these issues. As our nation grapples with the long road to recovery, supporting accessible job growth will be particularly important work,” said Robert Kraft, Chairman and CEO of FirstPathway Partners.
New Markets Tax Credits permit taxpayers to receive a credit against federal income taxes for making equity investments on qualified low-income community investments. The credit provided to the investor totals 39% of the cost of the investment and is claimed over a seven-year period. For every dollar invested by the federal government, the NMTC Program generates over $8 in private investment.
The program addresses one of the most significant obstacles to economic development that low-income communities face: a lack of access to private investment capital. The funding also helps preserve and create jobs while bringing community facilities and new businesses into neighborhoods that desperately need them. The 102 organizations receiving $5 billion in awards under the 2022 NMTC round were selected from a pool of 197 applicants that requested $14.8 billion.
Since 2008, FirstPathway Partners has assisted hundreds of immigrant investors through the employment-based fifth preference (EB-5) immigrant visa category regional center program, participating in nearly $1 billion in development using EB5 funds for job creating enterprises. FirstPathway Community Development is an equal opportunity provider.
CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) has recently released a modernized Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) updated to include new and revised areas of interest (AOIs) for the development of medical countermeasures (MCMs), including vaccines, drugs, therapies, and diagnostic tools. The new AOIs include the following:
AOI #1.1: Needle-Free Technologies to Administer Licensed Vaccines. BARDA seeks innovations in needle-free vaccine technologies for anthrax, smallpox, and Ebola, focusing on operational improvements and ease of administration, with a consideration for microneedle patches and other needle-free approaches.
AOI #1.3: Flexible Vaccine Manufacturing Technologies. The Vaccines Program seeks proposals for flexible vaccine manufacturing technologies, focusing on rapid development and scalability against multiple threat agents. The goal is to progress vaccine candidates to IND submission in under six months, and demonstrate applicability and scalability across various infectious disease targets, including known and unknown CBRN threats.
AOI #4.2: Uncontrolled Hemorrhage. The Rad/Nuc program seeks innovations addressing U.S. blood supply sustainability, especially during mass casualty incidents, focusing on enhancing safety, availability, and effectiveness of blood products and optimizing transfusion medicine.
AOI #4.3: Radiation Injury and Trauma Pathophysiology. The Rad/Nuc program seeks to understand and define the pathophysiologies caused by radiation or traumatic injuries by supporting the development of assays, therapeutic solutions, diagnostics, and conducting natural history studies.
AOI #5.5: Knockdown Agents/Cellular Asphyxiants. The Chemical Medical Countermeasure (MCM) program seeks MCMs to treat symptoms from cellular asphyxiants, prioritizing easy administration by first responders and effectiveness against smoke inhalation-related cyanide exposure.
The application process under the new BAA involves three stages:
Stage 1: Pre-submission call with the AOI Technical Point of Contact.
Stage 2: Submission of a Quad Chart/Market Research Abstract.
Stage 3: Submission of the final proposal.
The BAA will remain open for a span of five years and will be periodically amended to reflect BARDA’s changing research and development priorities. After October 2, 2023, all submissions must be made via the BARDA Digital Resources (BDR) Portal. For the full solicitation, see https://sam.gov/opp/437e1da4c90345759330706d9391bebf/view.
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A cada 5 entrevistados, 4 colocam viagens como prioridade em seus orçamentos para 2024.
54% afirmam ter realizado viagens domésticas no ano anterior; 32% viajaram para o exterior.
PLANTATION, Fla., 27 de setembro de 2023 /PRNewswire/ — No Dia Internacional do Turismo, a Marriott International apresenta os resultados preliminares de seu estudo anual sobre tendências de viagem no Caribe e América Latina. Durante cerca de um mês (14 de agosto – 8 de setembro), a empresa de pesquisa de mercado IPSOS reuniu informações de 1.781 pessoas em cinco países da região para saber mais sobre seus interesses e hábitos de turismo, assim como seus destinos favoritos e os fatores que influenciam suas decisões de viagens.
TENDÊNCIAS DE VIAGEM NA AMÉRICA LATINA E CARIBE – Marriott International
Os dados obtidos oferecem uma análise aprofundada das tendências emergentes no setor, apresentando insights cruciais para a Marriott International continuar focada em seu compromisso de proporcionar experiências excepcionais a seus hóspedes. Das maneiras de escolher o destino às experiências mais valorizadas em cada um deles, as informações coletadas são uma fonte inestimável para o setor de turismo e todos aqueles interessados nas tendências que definem o futuro dele na região.
Viajar é prioridade
Dentre as pessoas entrevistadas, 77% afirmaram estar priorizando viagens em seu orçamento para 2024. De maneira similar, dois a cada três entrevistados disseram que nunca foi tão importante tirar um tempo para viajar — esse número atinge 75% entre os Baby Boomers (nascidos entre 1945 e 1964). Além disso, 63% afirmam que pretendem tirar férias como forma de priorizar a saúde e o bem-estar.
Entretanto, quando perguntados sobre a prioridade atual das viagens em seus orçamentos, apenas 27% dos entrevistados mencionaram viajar (e economizar para tanto).
Com que frequência viajam os latino-americanos?
Segundo os resultados do estudo, dentre todas as pessoas ouvidas, incríveis 54% viajaram ao menos uma vez dentro do próprio país no ano anterior, enquanto 32% optaram por viagens internacionais.
Dentre os que viajaram nos últimos 12 meses, 45% realizaram entre duas e três viagens no ano, enquanto 15% fizeram mais de quatro viagens internacionais.
O estudo ressalta que um a cada quatro entrevistados optaram por viagens domésticas de uma semana de duração — o número cai um pouco em relação a viagens internacionais (22%). Já quase um terço (32%) dos entrevistados afirmaram ter feito viagens internacionais com duas ou mais semanas de duração.
Decisões e reservas
Quase metade dos entrevistados (47%) planejam suas viagens com dois a cinco meses de antecedência. Millennials (nascidos entre 1981 e 1996) são mais propensos a aventuras espontâneas: 24% planejam suas viagens com menos de um mês de antecedência. Em contraste, 56% dos Baby Boomers preferem um planejamento de dois a cinco meses.
Com relação aos fatores que influenciam as decisões dos turistas da região, os três mais importantes são, nesta ordem: descontos e preços competitivos, planos All-Inclusive e avaliações/recomendações positivas. As marcas e propriedades da Marriott International oferecem a variedade, os destinos e as experiências considerados mais importantes para os viajantes latino-americanos e buscam sempre oferecer opções mais personalizadas para todos os tipos de turistas.
As preferências dos viajantes
Com relação aos destinos, viajantes da região preferem lugares bem-localizados para conseguir caminhar até as principais atrações turísticas (47%), praias (43%) e regiões de lazer e entretenimento nos centros urbanos (33%). De uma perspectiva geracional, Baby Boomers preferem localizações mais centrais (53%), enquanto a Geração Z (nascidos entre 1995 e 2010) prefere cidades pequenas com atividades e culinária típica (33%).
Especificamente com relação ao Caribe e América Latina, os fatores mais preponderantes para se escolher um destino são praia e relaxamento (44%), atrações culturais (42%) e experiências e gastronomia locais (38%). No entanto, para os Millennials, um dos principais fatores é a existência de atividades para toda a família.
Os resultados do estudo permitem à Marriott International reforçar sua visão, oferecendo as melhores propriedades nos destinos certos para cada tipo de viajante. A Marriott é a maior rede de hotéis do mundo e com maior presença na região: ela conta com 500 propriedades em 37 países no Caribe e América Latina, totalizando 87 mil quartos.
Os resultados completos do estudo, que incluirão ainda uma seção sobre os hábitos e preferências de viagem da comunidade LGBTQIAP+, serão divulgados durante a convenção anual da IGLTA, a Associação Internacional de Viagens LGBTQ+, que acontecerá em Porto Rico entre os dias 4 e 7 de outubro.
Sobre a Marriott International
A Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) tem sede em Bethesda, Maryland, EUA, e conta com um portfólio de cerca de 8.600 propriedades em 31 grandes marcas hoteleiras, localizadas em 139 países e territórios. Ao redor do mundo, a Marriott opera hotéis e também faz seu franqueamento, além de conceder licenças para resorts particulares de férias. A empresa oferece ainda o Marriott Bonvoy®, seu premiado programa de viagens. Para mais informações, acesse www.marriott.com. Conecte-se conosco pelo Facebook e siga @MarriottIntl no Twitter e no Instagram.
An Immersive, Powerful Way to Present and Review 3D SketchUp Models
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the launch of SketchUp Viewer for Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 3, a powerful, immersive way to view and present 3D SketchUp models in virtual reality (VR). SketchUp Viewer for Quest enables interior designers, architects, engineers, and construction (AEC) professionals using a Quest VR headset to engage colleagues and clients in experiential design reviews for more informed decision-making and collaboration on the go, in the office, or on site.
Trimble and Meta Bring SketchUp to Meta Quest VR Headsets
With SketchUp Viewer for Quest, both technical and non-technical users can experience designs in an immersive environment without the need for complex controls or powerful desktop machines. In contrast to traditional architectural representations that may be difficult for clients to understand, VR enables architects and designers to showcase their designs and convey design intent by enabling the client walkthrough and experience the design in a true-to-scale environment. Using SketchUp Viewer for Quest helps improve communication and collaboration with colleagues and clients. It makes it possible to iterate faster on designs, spot and avoid costly errors and explore ideas in real time.
“Meta has been at the forefront of growing VR adoption by making the technology easy to use, accessible and affordable,” said Chris Cronin, vice president and general manager of Trimble SketchUp. “Collaborating with Meta to create SketchUp Viewer for Meta Quest is an important milestone toward making it easier for design and AEC professionals to tap into the power of VR as a rich, immersive way to experience, share and collaborate on SketchUp models.”
In addition to native SketchUp tools, SketchUp Viewer for Quest includes features, such as tabletop and presentation modes, that offer architects and designers multiple ways to present their designs. With tabletop mode, users can walk around the SketchUp model and view the design as a virtual scale model. Presentation mode can be used to curate a client’s virtual walkthrough, complete with a simple user interface and easy-to-use controls.
“We’re already seeing the value of virtual reality in architecture and design, whether it’s exploring ideas, solving problems or showcasing designs in the best possible light,” said Jamie Keane, director of Product Management at Meta. “We believe the combination of SketchUp and Meta Quest will create new opportunities for connection and collaboration. We look forward to working with Trimble to bring transformative technology to architecture and design professionals and their clients.”
Trimble is developing technology, software, and services that drive the digital transformation of construction with solutions that span the entire architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. Empowering teams across the construction lifecycle, Trimble’s innovative approach improves coordination and collaboration between stakeholders, teams, phases, and processes. Trimble’s Connected Construction strategy gives users control of their operations with best-in-class solutions and a common data environment. By automating work and transforming workflows, Trimble is enabling construction professionals to improve productivity, quality, transparency, safety, sustainability, and deliver each project with confidence. For more information, visit: construction.trimble.com.
About Trimble
Dedicated to the world’s tomorrow, Trimble is a technology company delivering solutions that enable our customers to work in new ways to measure, build, grow and move goods for a better quality of life. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. From purpose-built products and enterprise lifecycle solutions to industry cloud services, Trimble is transforming critical industries such as construction, geospatial, agriculture and transportation to power an interconnected world of work. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.
Com revolucionária tecnologia, o LG MAGNIT é o futuro do entretenimento residencial
SÃO PAULO, 27 de setembro de 2023 /PRNewswire/ — De olho em um mercado em forte expansão, a LG Business Solutions lança no Brasil o inovador LG MAGNIT 136″ – modelo LSAD007 – com resolução 4K e tecnologia Micro LED que utiliza mais de 24 milhões de LEDs para oferecer uma experiência visual sem precedentes no mercado. A novidade completa o portfólio LG de telas de grandes formatos, partindo de 98 e chegando até incríveis 272 polegadas.
Lançamento da LG impressiona pelo tamanho, design e qualidade de imagem. Foto: Divulgação LG
Unindo design sofisticado com o que há de mais avançando em tecnologia micro LED, o LG MAGNIT transforma a experiência de assistir filmes e outros conteúdos de vídeo com realismo e imersão por meio de incríveis 136 polegadas. Ao substituir o empacotamento de LED RGB – presente nos painéis de LED convencionais – por uma tecnologia de revestimento totalmente preta, a LG criou um contraste profundo (150.000:1) que torna as cores mais vivas. O preto absoluto oferecido pelo LG MAGNIT reproduz cores precisas enquanto o poderoso processador LG α9 AI Processor é capaz de analisar do conteúdo original com tecnologia deep-learning e otimiza a exibição conforme o ambiente.
O LG MAGNIT 136″ foi desenvolvido pensando em todos detalhes para entregar a mais alta performance com praticidade: frame rate de 120Hz que aprimora cenas de ação, esportes e games; compartilhamento de tela wireless com AirPlay 2, Miracast e plataforma webOS 6.0 com os principais aplicativos de streaming embarcados; certificado TUVRheiland para baixa luz azul e livre de cintilação que evita o desconforto quando é assistido por longos períodos; além de IP50/20 para garantir durabilidade e resistência em ambientes internos.
FOCO NO MERCADO RESIDENCIAL DE LUXO
Antigamente limitados aos tamanhos existentes das TVs, os painéis de LED abriram novas possibilidades para grandes polegadas em ambientes únicos, home cinema e entretenimento dentro de residências de alto padrão. Nos últimos anos a LG já apresentou ao mercado com grande sucesso o seu LG LED All-in-one, LAEC015 com 136″ e LAEC018 com 163″, e agora eleva o nível com o LG MAGNIT 136″ para quem busca mais performance e exclusividade.
“A LG lidera o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias e o LG MAGNIT representa a união entre um movimento de mercado que temos observado, que é a expansão dos condomínios e residências de alto padrão, representando um novo estilo de vida, com mais mobilidade no trabalho e busca por entretenimento e comodidade dentro de casa, com o estado da arte em tecnologia para uma experiência única e marcante”, afirma Rodrigo Fiani, vice-presidente de vendas B2B da LG Business Solutions.
Polegada / Distância de Pixel: 136″ / 0,78 mm Resolução da tela: 3.840 × 2.160 Brilho: Pico 2.000 / Máx. 250 nitss Taxa de contraste: 150.000: 1 @ 10 Lux Ângulo de visão: 150° × 148° HDR: HDR10, HDR10 Pro Taxa de quadros: 120 Hz Taxa de atualização: 3,840 Hz Conectividade (Media Box): HDMI In (4), USB In (2), LAN In, RS-232C In, Digital Audio Out, eARC, WiSA Ready, Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. CP App: Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ e muito mais Consumo de energia: máx. 2.000 W (SQM 395 W) Grau IP: IP50 (frontal) / IP20 (traseiro)
SOBRE A LG ELECTRONICS, INC. A LG Electronics é uma inovadora global em tecnologia e produtos eletrônicos de consumo com presença em quase todos os países e uma força de trabalho internacional de mais de 75 mil pessoas. As quatro empresas da LG – Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle component Solutions e Business Solutions – combinadas geraram vendas globais de mais de US$ 56 bilhões em 2020. A LG é uma fabricante líder de produtos de consumo e comerciais que vão desde TVs, eletrodomésticos, soluções de ar, monitores, robôs de serviço, componentes automotivos e suas marcas premium LG SIGNATURE e inteligente LG ThinQ são nomes familiares em todo o mundo. Visite o site para obter as últimas notícias.
SOBRE A LG ELECTRONICS NO BRASIL Operando no Brasil desde 1996, a LG Electronics comercializa no País um extenso lineup de produtos, com mais de 350 itens, entre TVs, Áudio e vídeo, equipamentos de informática, Condicionadores de Ar, Linha Branca e Soluções Corporativas. A companhia, que fabrica nas plantas de Manaus a maioria dos produtos vendidos no Brasil, já é considerada a segunda maior operação da LG, atrás apenas dos Estados Unidos. Com cerca de 6 mil funcionários, a subsidiária brasileira conta com um centro de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, assistência técnica e call center próprios, além de uma loja própria em Recife.
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Feazel Roofing, a leading provider of top-quality roofing solutions, has appointed George Limbert as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). In this new role, George will oversee critical administrative functions, play a pivotal role in strategic decision-making, and contribute to the company’s continued growth and success.
Feazel Roofing, a leading provider of top-quality roofing solutions, has appointed George Limbert as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). In this new role, George will oversee critical administrative functions, play a pivotal role in strategic decision-making, and contribute to the company’s continued growth and success.
George brings to Feazel Roofing a wealth of experience and a track record of excellence and outstanding performance. Prior to joining Feazel Roofing, George served as the Chief Executive and President of Red Roof, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision and delivered record financial results.
“George brings impressive leadership, strategic counsel and a wealth of expertise to our executive team. He is an ideal fit for Feazel Roofing as we continue to expand, innovate, and lead the industry,” said Leo Ruberto, CEO and Owner of Feazel Roofing. “We are confident that his contributions will help our company reach greater heights and drive the company’s long-term profitable growth.”
George will put to work his operational excellence and business acumen to enhance Feazel Roofing’s commitment to delivering top-notch roofing solutions and exceptional customer service.
“I am looking forward to adding value and contributing to Feazel Roofing’s ongoing and remarkable success which has elevated the industry. I am committed to upholding the company’s legacy of excellence and helping expand its national footprint.” said George Limbert.
George is a native of Ohio. He received a degree in business from The Ohio State University and earned his law degree at the University of Dayton. George is also an adjunct professor at the Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law. He was appointed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to the TourismOhio Advisory Board.
About Feazel Roofing
Feazel is an award-winning roofing, siding, gutters, and windows contractor. Feazel was established in 1988 and serves 11 markets, primarily in the midwestern United States. Feazel owns and operates Shanco, operating in Maryland and Virginia, Kearns Brothers, operating in Michigan, and Music City Roofers, operation in Tennessee. All companies specialize in roofing replacements and repairs. Previously this year, Feazel partnered with GAF to sell their new solar solution, Timberline Solar Shingle. This is the first, truly nailable solar shingle that incorporates durable roofing materials into a clean-energy-generating system. The solar roof is now available to residents in Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Feazel was named Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year in 2021. Its mission is to deliver the best customer service and stress-free buying experience in the home improvement industry. The company is passionate about giving back to the communities in which it operates by supporting the programs and organizations that make our cities great. Learn more at: FeazelInc.com.
