Month: January 2024

Boise State University mascot, Buster Bronco, recently visited our Boise Office to enlist help in support of the Boise State food pantry. Buster checked out the campus and took photos with many of our associates. In total, the food drive brought in 284 pounds of food for students in need!

Boise State shared that they are grateful for the Boise office team. This time of year can be especially hard for students, and it’s wonderful to be able to provide them with dignified foods that will get them through finals and the end of the semester. Thank you, team, for coming together to support your local community. 

See original post on LinkedIn and read more about Albertsons Companies and our Recipe for Change on our website.

Kirk Taylor’s editorial article was recently featured on the cover of Think Realty’s January/February magazine. In this editorial piece Kirk, President and Co-founder of Land Betterment, talks about how thinking creatively about workforce housing, attainable housing, and transitional housing in communities can satisfy more than commercial goals.

While simultaneously solving commercial and social aspects of housing may seem challenging it can be accomplished. Real Estate professionals would do well to think creatively about how we can better solve housing needs as well as minimize the hurdles of completing new homes.

THE FULL ARTICLE CAN BE READ HERE.

About Think Realty 
Think Realty Magazine is a monthly publication that provides real estate investing insight, strategies, success stories, and best practices from industry leaders. At Think Realty, they believe in the positive, life-changing impact of real estate investing. Their mission is to help investors achieve their goals of building wealth, better managing time and living a life full of purpose. They are dedicated to being the central source for connecting investors with all the resources you need to succeed. By offering account choices, you can determine what option is right for you and your investment strategy. From access to insights, articles and industry tips and trends to comprehensive educational tools, including video courses from Think Realty resident experts and access to events nationwide, Think Realty is your go-to partner for success. To learn more about Think Realty, visit their website thinkrealty.com and connect on social media – LinkedIn Facebook X Instagram.

About ekō Solutions 
ekō Solutions, a Land Betterment Company, is a sustainable development company utilizing innovative, low-cost, up-cycled shipping container 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 up-cycled shipping container 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 Facebook LinkedIn and X.

About 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, X and LinkedIn.

Contacts: 
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

Zak Owens 
Fleur de Lis Communications 
502.386.5704 
zak@fdlcomms.com

Originally published on Principal.com

DES MOINES, Iowa, January 16, 2024 /3BL/ – Principal Financial Group® welcomes Pi515 to its global headquarters through a lease providing the Des Moines tech-focused nonprofit in-kind office space. Beginning today, Pi515 will operate on the first floor of 710 9th Street on the Principal® campus.

“Principal is committed to cultivating a vibrant, thriving campus and downtown,” said Jo Christine Miles, director, Principal® Foundation and Principal Community Relations. “Providing space to Pi515 as an in- kind donation is a proactive, innovative approach to investing both in the fabric of downtown Des Moines and the future of the broader community.”

Repurposing office space demonstrates the commitment of Principal to expand access and adds youthful energy to the Principal campus and downtown core. Pi515 will have a rent-free space allowing them to focus financial resources on their mission and provides a well-equipped space to help prepare students for a variety of career opportunities in the emerging digital workforce.

“As Pi515 celebrates our 10th anniversary, it’s humbling to transition into our new home. Here, we’ll create even more opportunities for young people in Des Moines to thrive, equipping them with the skills needed for the future of work,” said Nancy Mwirotsi, founder and executive director of Pi515. “A heartfelt thank you to Principal Financial Group – the kids and I are incredibly excited for this new chapter.”

Pi515’s relationship with Principal began in 2021 with the creation of the Tech Mentorship Program. Through this collaboration, Principal hosts youth twice a week, for an entire school year in the Principal Community Learning Center on its downtown campus to learn from Principal employees who volunteer their time to teach the technology and professional skills necessary to succeed in a digital workforce. Each student also earns three college credits. Through this initiative, Principal plays a key role in empowering refugee and underserved youth in the Des Moines Metro while developing a talent pipeline for tomorrow’s STEM leaders.

News Release Contact

Corporate information and community

Sara Bonney, 515-878-0835

1As of September 30, 2023.

2Ethisphere, 2023.

3Pensions & Investments, 2022.

About Principal Financial Group 
Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with 19,500 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 61 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. 

About Pi515 
At Pi515, we believe in the power of opportunity to drive student success. On April 25th, as we celebrate our ‘Day of Innovation’ and a decade of innovation, we are excited to present an AI Challenge and a pitch session from our inspiring Girls Entrepreneurs. For 10 years, we’ve been committed to building a community that empowers underserved youth with future-forward skills. Our mission is to challenge, inspire, and teach technology skills to students with potential – empowering refugee and underserved youth to achieve success, garner influence, and gain stability in their families and communities. Join us in celebrating ‘A Decade of Innovation’ and witness the incredible talent and potential of our youth. For more information and to be a part of our transformative journey, please visit www.pi515.org.

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