Month: August 2025

Published by Las Vegas Sands on June 10, 2025

LAS VEGAS, August 28, 2025 /3BL/ – Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has contributed $270,000 to The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada (The Center) through Sands Cares to empower its Sands Cares Accelerator goal of expanding marketing and communications, as well as provide underwriting for organizational and administrative needs.

The Center is focusing on building marketing capabilities as part of the Sands Cares Accelerator, which is Sands’ exclusive three-year membership program aimed at advancing nonprofits to deliver greater community impact. The 2025 Sands Cares donation also sustains The Center’s administrative office space and other operational needs to accommodate its ongoing expansion.

The Center has been a vital part of the Las Vegas Valley for 30 years and provides a safe, non-judgmental environment for life-enriching programs, wellness services, events, education and support for people who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies of the community. As the hub for an array of essential resources and care, The Center operates two clinics that deliver physical and mental health care and spearheads a variety of community service programs, advocacy initiatives and inclusive programming.

“We are growing exponentially, and the infusion of support Sands has given us is a significant part of our evolution – both from a physical standpoint in providing the resources for our administrative operations, as well as in giving us the impetus to build greater visibility and awareness,” John Waldron, CEO of The Center, said. “The marketing capability we’ve been able to build through the Sands Cares Accelerator has greatly expanded our stature, while the administrative support provides us with a firm foundation. Sands really understands our strategic vision and has provided vital resources to help us realize our goals.”

The 2025 Sands Cares donation supports The Center’s third and final year in the Sands Cares Accelerator with resources for its goal to build a solid marketing and communications program. The Center is using this year’s Sands Cares Accelerator resources to further build out communications plans, evolve its annual Impact Report, produce new videos to tell its story and engage with donors, and continue efforts to launch a podcast.

Sands Cares Accelerator resources previously underwrote an advertising campaign that helped The Center double the number of visitors within three months of opening its second health care center, the Gavin J. Goorjian Community Health Center, which offers primary and gynecological care as well as pharmacy services. The new facility serves as the cornerstone of The Center’s health and wellness efforts.

The Sands Cares Accelerator was inspired by Sands’ founder Sheldon G. Adelson and his legacy of creating successful businesses and giving back to communities through meaningful philanthropic involvement. Since 2017, the program has empowered Las Vegas, Singapore and Macao nonprofits to build their capacity in strategic areas to make greater community impact through funding, facilitation, and strategic counsel and consulting from Sands Team Members.

The 2025 Sands Cares contribution also continues underwriting for The Center’s administrative office space, including its lease, operational functions and refurbishment. The administrative office is housed in a separate location from The Center’s main campus through funding from Sands, which has enabled the organization to expand staff and programming at the main campus.

“The Center’s momentum and expansion both in our Sands Cares Accelerator and for the organization as a whole has been tremendous to see,” Ron Reese, senior vice president of global communications and corporate affairs, said. “Our investment is geared toward helping The Center continue this trajectory with resources in identified areas to help the organization run effectively and tell its story to all those who can benefit from and support the mission.”

Sands’ partnership with The Center falls under the company’s priorities on nonprofit partner advancement and support for organizations serving diverse communities under the global Sands

Cares community engagement program. To learn more about Sands Cares, visit sands.com/responsibility/communities/.

To learn more about The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada, visit https://thecenterlv.org/.

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About Sands (NYSE: LVS)

Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts. The company’s iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make its host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.

Sands’ portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands® in Singapore and The Venetian® Macao, The Londoner Macao®, The Parisian Macao®, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, and Sands® Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.

Dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, Sands is anchored by the core tenets of serving people, communities and the planet. The company’s ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America. To learn more, visit www.sands.com.

About The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada

For 30 years, The Center has served as a safe, non-judgmental space where members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies receive the services, education and support to thrive. Services fall under three categories: health and wellness, advocacy and community building.

Contacts:

Kristin Koca
Sands
702.923.9142
Kristin.Koca@sands.com

Kendall Tenney
10e Media
702.303.6702
ktenney@10emedia.com

• Modular and DC Grid design can be deployed with 30% lower capex in a 30% smaller footprint while delivering up to a 30% reduction in ongoing operational costs, compared to other available solutions
• Joint solution debuts at the RE+ trade show September 9, where Eaton will demonstrate broad capabilities advancing electrification and energy transition

CLEVELAND and CAMPBELL, Calif., August 28, 2025 /3BL/ – Intelligent power management company Eaton, together with ChargePoint, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, today announced an ultrafast charging architecture with end-to-end power infrastructure for public charging and fleets. ChargePoint Express Grid, powered by Eaton, is a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capable solution that delivers up to 600kW of power for passenger EVs and can provide megawatt charging for heavy-duty commercial applications.

The innovative integration of ChargePoint’s Express chargers with Eaton’s end-to-end electrical solutions delivers a powerful solution to overcome grid constraints, addressing the challenge of how to cost-effectively scale charging for the growing number of EVs entering service. By leveraging Eaton’s Everything as a Grid approach and integrated V2X capabilities, the system can seamlessly synchronize onsite renewables, energy storage and vehicle batteries with local energy markets to help fleets significantly reduce fueling costs. When deployed at scale with participating utilities, the joint architecture can even help balance the electric grid.

“Accelerating electrification at scale hinges on industry-changing technology from trusted manufacturers that can be deployed faster while achieving new levels of reliability and efficiency at a significantly lower cost,” said Paul Ryan, vice president and general manager of energy transition at Eaton. “Our partnership with ChargePoint is an accelerator for innovation in electrification, with novel technology today and into the future that makes going electric the smart choice.”

“The new ChargePoint Express architecture, and particularly the Express Grid variant, will take DC fast charging to levels of performance and cost not previously imagined. This latest technological breakthrough further demonstrates our commitment to deliver innovation,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. “Combined with Eaton’s end-to-end grid capabilities, ChargePoint is delivering solutions to help EVs win on pure economics, regardless of tax incentives or government support.”

Eaton will custom engineer each Express configuration with comprehensive power infrastructure delivered site-ready with the option of a skid-mounted solution to expedite installation, reduce equipment requirements, and simplify connection to the grid and distributed energy resources (DERs). Eaton also plans to commercialize solid-state transformer technology in the next year through its recent acquisition of Resilient Power Systems Inc. to support DC applications in the EV market and beyond.

The ChargePoint Express Grid, powered by Eaton, will debut at the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas where Eaton will demonstrate broad capabilities advancing electrification and energy transition in Booth #V8071. Additionally, Eaton’s vice president of engineering and technology Luiz Huet de Bacellar will discuss the benefits of DC microgrids and how Eaton is working to advance safety standards for DC technologies during the conference. Learn more here.

Express solutions will be available to order for select customers in the first quarter of 2026 in North America and Europe, with deliveries beginning in the second half of 2026. Learn more about the ChargePoint Express line of EV chargers.

About ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. 

ChargePoint has established itself as the leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging innovation since its inception in 2007, long before EVs became widely available. The company provides comprehensive solutions tailored to the entire EV ecosystem, from the grid to the dashboard of the vehicle. The company serves EV drivers, charging station owners, vehicle manufacturers, and similar types of stakeholders. With a commitment to accessibility and reliability, ChargePoint’s extensive portfolio of software, hardware, and services ensures a seamless charging experience for drivers across North America and Europe. ChargePoint empowers every driver in need of charging access, connecting them to over 1.25 million charging ports worldwide. ChargePoint has facilitated the powering of more than 16 billion electric miles, underscoring its dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and electrifying the future of transportation. For further information, please visit the ChargePoint pressroom or the ChargePoint Investor Relations site. For media inquiries, contact the ChargePoint press office.

About Eaton 

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.

Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of nearly $25 billion in 2024, the company serves customers in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

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Kristin Somers
+1.919.345.3714
Kristincsomers@eaton.com

Regina Parundik
Cobblestone Communications
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Regina@cobblecreative.com

ChargePoint

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Director, Corporate Communications
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media@chargepoint.com

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Sometimes you find the most rewarding things in unexpected places, like when Amy Brabender took the plunge to enter a career in the manufacturing field with Saint-Gobain Life Sciences! 

Amy, a production supervisor, shares her journey from distribution to manufacturing, highlighting the rewards and opportunities for growth in the industry.

Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: Making the World a Better Home. With more than 160 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada, there are so many robust and fulfilling career opportunities available. You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues from a wide range of businesses, cultures, and experiences.

About Success in the Making

Anyone can be a manufacturer! Whether you are just starting out or transitioning your career path, the manufacturing industry presents opportunities for success. Saint-Gobain North America’s Success in the Making series features the stories of team members who built their careers in manufacturing and thrived!

Watch the full Success in the Making series on YouTube.

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.6 billion in sales in 2024 
More than 161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries 
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 

• Duke Energy’s Site Readiness Program has evaluated 60 sites, attracted 1,950 new jobs and $493 million in capital investment in Florida since the program began in 2013
• Six high-potential business and industrial sites were selected for the 2025 program

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., August 28, 2025 /3BL/ – Duke Energy selected six properties in Florida to complete its 2025 Site Readiness Program, which prepares high-potential business and industrial sites for economic development investments and markets them nationwide to companies looking to expand or relocate their operations.

Bringing investments, jobs to Florida: Since 2013, Duke Energy’s Site Readiness Program has evaluated 60 sites. 10 companies have selected and committed to growing on sites that have been through the program. Those companies are bringing over $493 million in new capital investment and 1,950 new jobs for Florida.

One of the recent Site Readiness project successes included the development of an Amazon location in Highlands County. The project resulted in 60 new jobs and $25 million in capital investment for the local community.

About the program: The Duke Energy Site Readiness Program sparks economic growth by helping communities understand what steps to take in order to make their sites more competitive. In turn, this results in new jobs, investment in the community and diversification of the local tax base.

During the program, consultants, designers and engineers including Zev Cohen & Associates, Kolb Design Group, Vision First Advisors, Strategic Development Group and Site Selection Group are engaged to analyze the sites.

Together, the group works with state, regional, and local economic development organizations, community government and other utilities to ultimately improve and increase awareness of industrial sites.

What they’re saying

Melissa Seixas, president, Duke Energy Florida: “The Site Readiness program is one example of the proactive economic development initiatives that Duke Energy pursues to help spark investment in the communities we serve. Through this program, we’re able to connect high-potential sites with companies that infuse capital and jobs into local communities for years to come.”

Destin Wells, senior vice president of economic development, Orlando Economic Partnership: “Duke Energy’s Site Readiness Program plays a critical role in strengthening the Orlando region’s ability to attract and compete for transformative business investments. By identifying and preparing high-potential sites, the program accelerates development timelines and brings greater visibility to our region’s industrial assets. Through the leadership of our economic development team, led by Senior Director Tracy Garcia, our collaboration with Duke Energy also enhances OEP’s site readiness program, D.I.R.T. (Development Initiative for Regional Transformation), combining local insight with infrastructure expertise to drive quality job creation and sustainable growth across Central Florida.”

The 2025 Site Readiness Program locations include:

1. Winnin LLLP Property, Seminole County, Central Florida
    
2. City of Perry Property, Taylor County, North Florida
    
3. Sherrill Property, Levy County, North Florida
    
4. Lake County Industrial Park, Lake County, Central Florida
    
5. Bar 7 Ranch, Osceola County, Central Florida
    
6. Fort Meade Industrial Site, Polk County, Central Florida

Duke Energy Florida

Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.

Duke Energy

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage.

More information is available at duke-energy.com and the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition.

Contact: Laitin Sterling
24-Hour: 800.559.3853

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CINCINNATI, August 28, 2025 /3BL/ – Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) has again been recognized by U.S Veterans Magazine as a Top Veteran-Friendly Employer for 2025 for its excellence in supporting employees who have experience as a military veteran, service member, family member or advocate.

The magazine’s annual list recognizes companies that are leading the way in promoting and creating a veteran-friendly workforce and are committed to recruiting and retaining veterans.

“At Fifth Third, we strive to create an inclusive environment in which each employee feels valued, respected and understood,” said Nancy Pinckney, chief human resources officer for Fifth Third. “We are delighted that these efforts have again been recognized by U.S Veterans Magazine.”

Fifth Third supports military employees and family members through its corporate and regional Military Business Resource Groups (BRGs), which create and foster an engaged and collaborative community of employees who have experience as a military veteran, service member, family member or advocate. Open to all employees, the Military BRGs enable employees to connect with one another, give back to the community and help develop and innovate products for military banking customers.

Members of Fifth Third’s Military BRGs helped design and launch a 24/7 dedicated customer support line for domestic and international military banking customers, helping better support customers deployed throughout the world. Fifth Third’s Military Banking Program also includes 10 free non-Fifth Third ATM transactions per month, access to a nationwide network of no-fee ATMS, online bill pay and mobile banking services, special VA Home Loan rates, and SBA Patriot Express loans designed for veterans and members of the military community that want to establish or expand small businesses.

In 2024, Fifth Third’s support of military employees was recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense when a leader at Fifth Third received the “Patriot Award” from ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve), which is a part of the U.S. Department of Defense. This leader was nominated by a current military employee in recognition of the support the employee received before and during their activation in the National Guard.

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About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies^® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ^® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

CONTACT

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AI alone isn’t transformative. Real change happens when empowered people can access, trust, learn, and adopt AI technology. The most profound convergence of human potential and AI is happening in Africa, where a dynamic, young generation is positioned to drive bold innovation. In my conversations with global leaders and communities, we agree: the continent’s evolving workforce will power our tomorrow. This is the decisive moment to unlock its potential, to shape the collective future we aspire – for the African continent and beyond.

Why now: Africa’s People Advantage

The continent’s greatest strength lies in its people, who are leading the world in AI adoption with an entrepreneurial spirit that fuels innovation:

• 78% of Africa’s youth use AI tools weekly, outpacing peers in Europe and the U.S.;
• 75% of Africa’s youth plan to start a business in the next 5 years; nearly 80% of new startups are digital-first;
• And African women are leading the way as new business owners at twice the global average.

Yet, the continent’s AI talent pool stands at only 5,000 professionals, far short of the 230 million jobs needing digital skills by 2030. Fewer than 25% of African university students pursue STEM fields, and only 30% of the higher education students in STEM are women. Additionally, 70,000 skilled professionals leave the continent each year. The journey to full AI workforce readiness is a steep climb – but the opportunity is now to harness the AI workforce potential. Here’s how we can turn vision into meaningful, lasting impact.

Africa’s Opportunity: Building the World’s Largest AI Workforce

Cisco and Carnegie Mellon University Africa’s (CMU-Africa) recently released the report “AI and the Workforce in Africa: Realizing the Region’s Potential Through Public and Private Sector Collaboration”. The paper gives a clear view of the African continent’s AI readiness, looking at both the infrastructure and the skills needed to make it happen. For Africa, this is a first – bringing AI, policy, economic modelling, and practical workforce solutions into one integrated roadmap. It shows AI adoption and workforce growth must advance together, to shape the digital future across the continent and the global stage. 

Most importantly, it changes the narrative. Africa is not just a passive receiver of AI but is poised to leapfrog into AI leadership. But only if it invests strategically in its people as evidenced in the report:

• By 2030, 75% of Africans will be under 35, accounting for 42% of the world’s youth.
• By 2050 the continent is expected to host one-quarter of the world’s working-age population.
• AI adoption is poised to boost Africa’s economy by USD 2.9 trillion by 2030 with high-impact sectors like agriculture, finance, and the large informal economy primed for substantial gains.
• The latest AI Readiness Rankings for African Countries, highlight a widening but actionable gap across the continent.

This vision is also one of the shared responsibility for governments, industries and civil societies. Together, it is a call to unite in purposeful, collective action to scale digital and physical infrastructure, build a resilient AI-ready workforce, and drive innovation for sustainable growth. To fully activate AI’s potential for the continental economy, the report presents phased policy recommendations across:

• Short-term: Such as on-the-job learning incentives to create a strong link between education, hands-on training, and actual work demands – like in Germany, where youth unemployment is just 6.6%.
• Medium-term: For instance, integrating AI and digital skills into the national curricula at all educational levels – beyond coding to include ethics, cultural context, and domain-specific applications.
• Long-term: Like accelerating infrastructure modernization via data embassy partnerships; like Estonia’s data embassy in Luxembourg, which secures key government systems under diplomatic protections.

The Cisco and CMU-Africa study reinforces that this moment is not just about the African continent, but about our shared global future. An AI blueprint which is designed for all to get access to participate in the AI economy. Investing in these foundations today will empower future generations to just follow AI-enabled change but lead it.

Cisco and Africa: Enabling AI-ready Learning and Skills

At Cisco, we’re grateful to play a part in this collective journey. Closing Africa’s skills gap begins with something deeply human: fostering a learning culture that empowers people to use, shape, lead, and responsibly guide technology.

Learning AI is also about unlocking human potential in service of a more inclusive world. Through Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) initiatives and partnerships across the continent, we remain committed to supporting its AI transformation. Below are a few highlights from this ongoing work, a hopeful reminder that meaningful progress is happening.

• Cisco learning programs have already reached 1.8 million Africans.
• Cisco Networking Academy has empowered 1.6 million learners, including over 500,000 women.
• Cisco’s partner the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s Code Club engages 3 million young people annually, with a strong focus on female participation.
• Through the Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance, we continue to identify and support promising young African entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, funding, and access to markets.
• As co-host of the ITU Digital Transformation Centers (DTCs) initiative, with eight centers across Africa we have trained thousands in basic and intermediate digital skills.
• We launched a Secure Access data center region in Cape Town, helping strengthen digital infrastructure.

And looking forward, we’ve launched a USD 1 billion global AI investment fund, designed to accelerate the development of secure, trusted AI. This includes a focus on startups in healthcare, finance, and energy to help innovators scale with not just capital, but Cisco’s global network and technical expertise.

Purpose Meets Partnership to Power the Next Generation

This work is part of how Cisco brings its Purpose to life – to power an inclusive future for all. It’s also a testament to what becomes possible when purpose meets partnership. Every milestone is only possible by working alongside governments, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who share our belief in the power of people and connection. The African continent’s workforce is not just part of our collective future; it’s at the heart of it as AI learning opens new possibilities to participate fully in the digital age. But realizing this future requires us to move forward together, with coordinated investment in education, resilient digital infrastructure, and the skills that will power the next generation.

Read the report: “AI and the Workforce in Africa:
Realizing the Region’s Potential Through Public and Private Sector Collaboration”
– Cisco and Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Learn More

• Our Shared Responsibility: Africa’s Cybersecurity Imperative
• AI’s Impact on African Urban Development: A Vision for Smart Cities
• Cisco Country Digital Acceleration: A Decade of Empowering Nations Through Digital Transformation
• Cisco Networking Academy: Learn Cybersecurity, Python & More
• Learn to Code_Raspberry Pi Foundation

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CLEVELAND, August 28, 2025 /3BL/ – KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $13 million construction loan to finance the new construction of Hawthorne Heights, an 86-unit affordable senior housing project located in Gainesville, Florida. KeyBank Commercial Mortgage Group (CMG) also arranged a $6.53 million Freddie Mac permanent loan for the project.

Hawthorne Heights will serve seniors aged 62 and up with five apartment homes specifically set aside for individuals with special needs. The five-story building will be constructed on a 2.907-acre site and will provide high-quality, affordable housing for lower-income households. The development will set aside three apartments (3.5%) for households earning 22% of the area median income (AMI), nine apartments (10.5%) for households earning 40% or below the AMI and 74 apartments (86%) for households earning 60% or below the AMI.

The sponsor, National CORE, is an experienced nonprofit developer with ownership of more than 105 properties and serving more than 30,000 residents across California, Florida and Texas. National CORE is rated A+ by S&P as of November 2024, demonstrating the organization’s strong financial position and development expertise.

The project secured additional funding from Red Stone, providing Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity and bonds from Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The property qualifies for real estate tax abatement, which provides tax exemption for nonprofit-owned properties that commit to using it for providing affordable housing for at least 99 years.

Hawthorne Heights will feature high-quality amenities, including a community room, covered terrace, clubhouse, fitness center, business center, two elevators, in-unit washer/dryer connections, luxury vinyl tile flooring, and stainless steel appliances. Services include 24-hour support, assistance with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, laundry, daily activities, and computer training, all at no additional cost to the residents.

The property will be managed by The CT Group, which has more than thirty years of experience in affordable and low-income housing management. The CT Group currently manages 926 units across 12 properties in Florida, including Hampton Court, a 42-unit Section 8 property in Gainesville.

Completion of Hawthorne Heights is anticipated by November 2026. The lease-up period is expected to commence in August 2026, with stabilization projected for July 2027.

Matthew Haas and Cathy Danigelis of KeyBank CDLI structured the financing. Hector Zuniga Jr. and Rod Reynolds of KeyBank CMG arranged the permanent loan.

About KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment 

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) finances projects that stabilize and revitalize communities across all 50 states. As one of the top affordable housing capital providers in the country, KeyBank’s platform brings together construction, acquisition, bridge-to-re-syndication, and preservation loans, as well as lines of credit, Agency and HUD permanent mortgage executions, and equity investments for low-income housing projects, especially Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing. KeyBank has earned 11 consecutive “Outstanding” ratings on the Community Reinvestment Act exam, from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, making it the first U.S. national bank among the 25 largest to do so since the Act’s passage in 1977.

About KeyCorp 

KeyCorp’s roots trace back 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $185 billion at June 30, 2025.

Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank is Member FDIC.

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Sustainability measures implemented across our offices and operations support the business by providing our colleagues with healthy spaces where they can thrive. Our approach to environment, health and safety is built on collaboration with colleagues and business partners. As MetLife grows globally, we have instituted green leasing guidelines for new spaces to align with our high-performance office strategy. We prioritize using sustainable materials in our buildings, providing high levels of indoor air quality and natural light and offering amenities such as bike storage, healthy dining options and sit-stand desks.

To support the health and well-being of our employees, we strive for 40% of our global offices’ square footage being certified to green or healthy building standards by 2030. These standards include LEED, ENERGY STAR®, Fitwel, Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) and other sustainable building certification programs.

In addition to MetLife office spaces, properties managed by MetLife Investment Management, LLC and certain of its affiliates (MIM) strive for green and healthy building standards.

We aim to both minimize our consumption of water, plastics, paper and other natural resources and reduce the volume of waste, including e-waste, that is sent to landfills. In the U.S., our dining and catering services do not provide plastic bottles, cutlery or other containers.

We are actively addressing food waste by collaborating with local food pantries and food recovery organizations across seven U.S. cities to donate surplus food from our cafeterias. Eight offices compost food waste generated during food preparation, and three of these sites have introduced employee composting programs to collect food scraps, compostable cutlery and containers. MetLife’s Global Event Operations team prioritizes waste reduction through paperless conferences, local sourcing and eco-friendly alternatives.

For more than a decade, MetLife has implemented a robust e-waste program focused on standard corporate assets such as laptops, servers, network equipment, peripherals, monitors and cellphones. Our first priority is to return these assets to their original suppliers. In instances where this is not feasible, we collaborate with specialized suppliers to refurbish, reuse and recycle these items responsibly.

Global Offices Showcase Healthy Workspaces in Action

MetLife is investing in the vitality of our offices, equipping facilities with the type of sustainability and well-being features that epitomize our purpose, and help us attract and retain the best talent.

Our recently renovated LEED–Gold¹ certified office in Tampa, Florida boasts several environmental and wellness features, including: electric vehicle charging capacity; energy efficient design such as LED lighting and motion sensors; a food donation program; an outdoor walking trail; quarterly indoor air quality testing; and wellness and reflection rooms.

In 2024, the Nagasaki, Japan facility became the fifth MetLife office to achieve Fitwel certification, which is a collaborative initiative by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the General Service Administration aimed at promoting health and well-being in buildings and communities.

In Jaipur and Noida, India, our offices demonstrate the effectiveness of our priority to work with landlords aligned with our purpose. The offices’ rainwater harvesting initiatives that treat and reuse water for flushing and garden watering are examples of environmental programs that contributed to their LEED Platinum and Gold certifications, respectively, for growing proportions of the sites’ footprints. Each location also features e-waste recycling, on-site solar panels and organic waste conversion.

Read more about how MetLife is maintaining high-performance offices through its sustainability efforts in our 2024 Sustainability Report.

¹ Operations and Maintenance.

A Life Mission to Protect Nature

For Ana Paula, protecting nature has always been more than a profession – it’s her life’s mission. Joining DP World before the construction of its terminal at the Port of Santos even began, she was entrusted with safeguarding the environment and ensuring sustainable operations for the future. Today, she proudly stands as the first woman and first biologist to join DP World’s operations at Santos, as a testament to the company’s ongoing commitment to gender equity.

Building a Culture of Responsibility 

“[From the beginning], I saw an opportunity to show that development and environmental responsibility can work together,” Ana Paula reflects. Over the past two decades, she has been instrumental in developing and implementing DP World’s rigorous environmental protocols, monitoring programs, and educational initiatives. “No doubt, I am proud to work for a company that came to life with such a strong environmental mindset,” she adds.

Leading with Vision and Purpose

Her role has evolved alongside the terminal’s expansion, underscoring the company’s dedication to environmental responsibility. Ana Paula emphasizes, “Seeing what we have accomplished and how much we have evolved – without losing sight of where we started – is what reassures me that we’re on the right path.” She believes deeply in balancing growth with ecological preservation, an ethos that permeates DP World’s culture.

Empowering Women in Technical Leadership

Ana Paula’s journey exemplifies DP World’s broader commitment to empowering women, especially in technical and leadership roles. By fostering a supportive environment that encourages innovation and sustainability, DP World continues to pave the way for future generations of female leaders like Ana Paula.

A Legacy of Stewardship

Ana Paula’s story reminds us that visionary thinking and unwavering dedication can create lasting impacts – transforming communities and protecting the environment for generations to come. 

Careers That Make an Impact at DP World

At DP World, employees are encouraged to grow their skills, lead with purpose, and drive meaningful change. With opportunities across more than 70 countries, the company is committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where people can make a difference in global trade and in the communities where we operate. Learn more about how you can be part of DP World’s journey at careers.dpworld.com.