Month: June 2023

FISHERS, Ind., June 15 2023 /3BL Media/ – Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), a certified B Corporation and an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is pleased to announce that its ekō Solutions sustainable shipping-container housing division is now renting its Gateway Park RV model at the Poplar Point Lakeside RV Park in Athens Alabama through Airbnb.

“This is a new area of business for ekō Solutions and we could not be more excited to be partnering with both Block Experience Solutions and Poplar Point Lakeside RV Park. Currently, we have the Gateway Park Model RV for rent and expect to have up to 10 units on site available for rent through Airbnb,” said Peter Rodriguez, President of ekō Solutions.  “Around the country more and more vacationers are leaning toward camping because of the flexibility and ease of access to outdoor activities. These vacationers are also looking for a more upscale experience than in the past. Our units which will already be in place at the campground are completely ready for vacationers and are contemporary with many unique amenities,” concluded Peter.

Stetson Schaible, General Manager of ekō Solutions added, “Our Gateway Model is a cozy container home retreat and feels like a stylish haven. You are greeted by a contemporary exterior that seamlessly blends into its surroundings. The structure has clean lines and a sleek design. Inside, the Gateway Park Model feels spacious with modern amenities. The open-plan layout of our container home has been carefully crafted to optimize every square foot. Adjacent to the living area is a fully equipped kitchenette, complete with a refrigerator, stove, and all the essential utensils. The bedroom area features a plush queen-sized bed with high-quality linens and pillows. You will also find ample storage space to keep your belongings neatly organized during your stay. The adjacent bathroom is modern, boasting a stylish shower, contemporary fixtures, and fluffy towels for your comfort.”

For your next camping vacation in Athens, Alabama, you can rent an ekō Solutions RV through Airbnb here. To learn more about Poplar Point Lakeside RV campground located in Athens Alabama visit their website here.

In addition to the Gateway Park Model RV, ekō Solutions offers an extensive line of shipping-container housing solutions to include mobile workstations, mobile bathrooms, mobile dog grooming, containerized food stands, ekō farms, hunting retreats and homes. ekō Solutions dispatched its models to Western Kentucky in 2021 to provide housing for displaced families impacted by the deadly December tornado outbreak. More than twelve million shipping containers were discarded from US ports in 2021 – each one of them consisting of more than 2500 pounds of steel. ekō Solutions is preventing some of these from going to the landfills and turning them into sustainable, ecological and cool dwellings.

Block Experience Solutions

Block Experience Solutions specializes in modular structure ideation, planning, design and development. We are a specialized team of passionate and driven innovators committed to creating work that matters. To learn, unlearn and relearn, is to evolve. So, we’re constantly shedding our skin to grow a thicker one—because the only way to stay ahead is to lead. Because at Block, we’re not in the business of selling dreams, we make them a reality. To learn more about Block Experience Solutions visit our website www.blockcompany.us.

About ekō Solutions

ekō Solutions, a Land Betterment Company, is a sustainable development company utilizing innovative, low-cost, container-based structures to provide durable, high-end solutions to the building marketplace while also maintaining the ability to be utilized in a mobile environment. ekō Solutions uses innovative ecological structures to replace legacy inefficient and ineffective methods of living, growing and working. The sustainable craftsmanship of our structures is what separates us from the alternatives.  Our structures are suitable for residential, crisis, recovery, commercial and recreation use.  For more information visit ekosolutionsllc.com and connect with ekō Solutions on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Land Betterment Corporation

Land Betterment Corporation, an Indiana Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, is an environmental solutions company focused on fostering a positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation.  The Company utilizes a complete solution-based lifecycle program to restore and rehabilitate the environment and revitalize communities in need of change and opportunity. Land Betterment accomplishes this by identifying un-reclaimed, run-down and neglected coal mining sites, fixing the environment through reclamation and remediation, and then repurposing the land to support a sustainable business that serves the community.  Land Betterment firmly believes that with real solutions it is possible for restoration of impacted areas to live side-by-side long term employment, while building sustainable and safe surroundings for communities and our planet.  For more information visit landbetterment.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements or industry results to differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.  These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Land Betterment Corporation’s control.  The words “believes”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “could”, “continue”, “seeks”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “expects”, “intends”, “estimates”, or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words.  Any forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release.  The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.  The Company cannot assure you that the projected results or events will be achieved.

Company Contact:

Mark LaVerghetta
317.537.0492 ext. 0
Chief Governance Officer, Corporate Finance
info@landbetterment.com

Stephanie Conzelman
207.205.0790
Stakeholder Engagement Director
info@landbetterment.com

Source:  Land Betterment Corporation

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 15, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Principal Financial Group® was ranked number 44 on the Forbes inaugural list of America’s Most Cybersecure Companies. In partnership with the research company SecurityScorecard, the rankings highlight the top 200 U.S.-based companies whose website security and cybersecurity infrastructure make them best-in-class. The 200 come from the vast population of 12 million websites that SecurityScorecard regularly monitors.

“As phishing and online attacks increase in sophistication, cybersecurity is more critical than ever before. At Principal, we take a global approach to leveraging security best practices to protect our customers and our teams from cyber threats,” says Meg Anderson, chief information security officer at Principal. “Staying on top of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and other cyber risks requires an engaged team, supportive leadership and a clear mission. We have worked hard to achieve all three of these and plan to continue to keep our eye on the ball.”

Companies were ranked on a wide range of factors, including network and application security, potential malware vulnerability, regularity of patches, and robustness of cybersecurity personnel. They were also compared within their own sector because different industries face unique threats and require different strategies. Also considered was whether their performance in various areas increased or decreased over time.

Companies with at least $1 billion in revenue and no breaches since January 1, 2022, were eligible for the analysis.

To see the full list of America’s Most Cybersecure Companies, Visit: America’s Most Cybersecure Companies 2023 (forbes.com)

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About Principal Financial Group® 
Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with 19,000 employees1 passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for more than 140 years, we’re helping more than 62 million customers1 plan, protect, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business, and build a diverse, inclusive workforce. Principal® is proud to be recognized as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere2, a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and a “Best Places to Work in Money Management3.” Learn more about Principal and our commitment to building a better future at principal.com.

1 As of March 31, 2023 
2 Ethisphere, 2023 
3 Pensions & Investments, 2022

Media Contact: 
Sara Bonney
bonney.sara@principal.com 
515-878-0835 

Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Co (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Company®. Plan administrative services offered by Principal Life. Principal Funds, Inc. is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., member SIPC and/or independent broker/dealers. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. ©2023 Principal Financial Services, Inc.

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