DES MOINES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Principal Financial Group® today announced the successful completion of its 145,000-hour global volunteerism goal, a milestone set in July of 2024 to celebrate the company’s 145th anniversary and enduring commitment to building strong communities. One year later, that collective effort has resulted in 157,657 volunteer hours served to support more than 4,100 nonprofits and community organizations across the globe – a 50% increase in volunteer hours completed b
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Black Girls Code + The Doux announce the Black Beauty AI Challenge
ATLANTA, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Black Girls Code + The Doux are launching the Black Beauty AI Challenge, a first-of-its-kind opportunity for girls and young women to use AI as a tool for self-expression, creating original videos that reflect how they define beauty, style, and culture. Their voices and visions will contribute to shaping how AI sees and understands the depth and diversity of Black identity.
“If Black creators don’t guide what AI learns from us, we risk being overlooked—or worse, misrepresented by others,” says Maya Smith, CEO and Creative Director of The Doux. “The Black Beauty AI challenge is about taking control of that narrative by challenging these young women to run the code.”
The Black Beauty AI Challenge gives participants as young as 13 a chance to win up to $1,500 in cash prizes. Submissions from participants will be evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges.
“At Black Girls Code, we show girls and young women that technology is theirs to shape and to connect to their lived experiences because the future of AI is being written right now,” said Cristina Mancini, CEO of Black Girls Code. “This challenge is about nurturing confidence and sparking creativity to empower women to lead in this new tech era.”
How It Works: Participants will create a 60-90 second AI-generated video that expresses their unique perspective. The challenge is open to two age tracks:
- Youth Track: Ages 13–17
- Young Adult Track: Ages 18–25
To ensure a level playing field, cash prizes will be awarded only to entries created using free versions of tools such as Kaiber.ai, Runway ML, Luma Labs, Pika, CapCut, or Canva. All participants are encouraged to use whatever tools best enable them to showcase their creativity and skill set. Submissions created with paid or subscription-based platforms are enthusiastically welcomed but will be considered only for honorary recognition.
- $1,500 – People’s Choice
- $1000 – 1st
- $750 – 2nd
- $500 – 3rd
- $150 Doux gift card – 4th
- $100 Doux gift card – Honorary Mentions
VIP judging committee chairs:
- Maya + Brian Smith, co founders THE DOUX
- Cristina Mancini, CEO BLACK GIRLS CODE
VIP judging committee members:
- Akili King, Senior Beauty Editor, ESSENCE
- Blake Newby, Content Creator + TV Personality
- Claire Sulmers, Founder FASHIONBOMB DAILY
- Jackie Fields, Deputy Beauty Director, PEOPLE
- Julee Wilson, Beauty Editor at Large COSMO
- Olivia Hancock, Senior Beauty Editor at Byrdie
No prior coding or tech experience is required. All participants must identify as female and reside in the continental United States.
The top entries in each age group will be featured on Instagram and TikTok. Finalists and winning videos will also be showcased at a NYC pop-up gallery on MLK Day 2026, celebrating creativity, culture, and digital storytelling. To learn how to enter, click here.
About Black Girls Code: Since 2011, Black Girls Code has been at the forefront of creating a more inclusive tech industry by inspiring, educating, and equipping young girls and women with the skills to lead and thrive in technology. Through culturally relevant programs for learners ages 7-18 and career acceleration initiatives for adults 18+, BGC is not just closing the opportunity gap—it’s shaping the future of tech by championing the next generation of innovators and leaders. @blackgirlscode
About The Doux: Founded in 2018 by Maya and Brian Smith, The Doux is a Black-owned Atlanta-based independent haircare brand blending salon-quality performance with bold, hip-hop-inspired aesthetics. Available nationally at stores including Target, Walmart, Sally Beauty, and CVS, The Doux has become the fastest growing textured haircare brand in the nation. Follow along on Instagram at @ilovethedoux.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Farmer sentiment weakened in June following two months of improvement, as tracked by the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The barometer dropped 12 points to 146 from the previous month. A change in producers’ expectations for the future served as the primary factor in the shift, with the Index of Future Expectations sinking 18 points to 146. The Current Conditions Index, however, lost only 2 points, standing now at 144. A drop in optimism about future agricultural exports seems to have influenced producers’ weakened outlook. Even with the June declines, all three indices persist at higher levels than a year ago. The barometer survey took place between June 9-13.
The Farm Financial Performance Index dropped 5 points to 104, with producers projecting a slightly weaker financial outlook for their farms in June than in May. An index above 100 indicates that U.S. farmers expect a stronger financial performance in 2025 than in 2024. The index has ranged from 101 to 111 since January. Helping to support this outlook are strong income prospects for the livestock sector, especially for beef producers.
The Farm Capital Investment Index, meanwhile, rose 5 points from May to 60, nearly matching April’s reading of 61. The investment index increased as the percentage of farmers who said it’s a good time to invest reached 24%, up from 19% in May. The percentage of respondents who indicated it’s a bad time to invest was unchanged from a month earlier. Based on responses to an additional question in the producer survey, the improvement in the investment index is not expected to translate into higher farm machinery sales. The percentage of producers stating that they planned reductions in farm machinery purchases compared to last year climbed to 54% in June, up 6 points from May.
The Short-Term Farmland Value Expectations Index fell 4 points to 120 in June. An index above 100 signals cautious optimism among producers about farmland values since it means more producers expect values to rise than fall. The main factor in this month’s change in the index stems from the falling percentage of producers (37% to 32%) who expect values to rise. The percentage of producers who expect values to hold steady increased 6 points to 56%.
Shifting producer expectations for ag exports seem to be driving the shift in farmer sentiment. From May to June, the percentage of producers who said they expect increasing agricultural exports over the next five years dropped to 41% from 52%. By contrast, the percentage of respondents who expect declining exports rose 4 points to 16%. The June reading was more negative than in May, but still notably more optimistic than in March, when 30% of those surveyed said they expected exports to decline in the future.
The June survey again asked producers for their perspective on if “free trade benefits agriculture and most other American industries.” Similar to the May survey results, only 31% of farmers in June said they strongly agreed with the statement. This stands in contrast to responses received to this question in fall 2020. When asked this question five years ago, 49% of respondents said they strongly agreed that free trade was beneficial.
The four most recent barometer surveys sought to learn more about farmers’ perspectives on the effect of U.S. trade policies on farm income. Each survey included a question that asked what impact they expected from the imposition of tariffs on their farm’s income. The May and June surveys confirmed ongoing producer worries about the tariffs’ impact on farm income. However, the percentage of producers who expect a negative or very negative impact has dropped since March and April. Most respondents (56%) in March and April said they expected a negative impact from U.S. tariff policy on their farms’ income. That percentage slipped to 45% in May and June. The percentage of respondents indicating that they expected a positive or very positive impact of the tariffs on their farm’s income shifted upward to 27% in May and June from 23% in March and April.
“Overall, we see weakened agricultural producer sentiment coupled with their weakened expectations for the future,” said Michael Langemeier, the barometer’s principal investigator and director of Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. “Reduced optimism about the future of U.S. agriculture’s export prospects stands out as a major cause of the shift in sentiment. Although farmers remain concerned that U.S. tariff policies will reduce their income, fewer producers in May and June said they expect a negative or very negative impact on their income than they did in March and April.”
About the Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture
The Center for Commercial Agriculture was founded in 2011 to provide professional development and educational programs for farmers. Housed within Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Economics, the center’s faculty and staff develop and execute research and educational programs that address the different needs of managing in today’s business environment.
About CME Group
As the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data — empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world’s leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing.
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About Purdue University
Purdue University is a public research university leading with excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities in the United States, Purdue discovers, disseminates and deploys knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 107,000 students study at Purdue across multiple campuses, locations and modalities, including more than 58,000 at our main campus in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue’s main campus has frozen tuition 14 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap — including its comprehensive urban expansion, the Mitch Daniels School of Business, Purdue Computes and the One Health initiative — at https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives.
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Image caption: Farmer sentiment weakens on cloudy trade outlook. (Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer/James Mintert)
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73% of people say a bad restaurant restroom experience will impact their willingness to return1
Global survey data from Tork, an Essity brand and the global leading professional hygiene brand, shows that the restroom experience is critical for guests. Nearly 50% of individuals surveyed keep track of public locations – including businesses – where they’ve had a poor restroom experience to avoid those locations in the future. That number jumps to 73% for restaurant or café patrons who say their decision to return is impacted by a poor restroom experience.
“When consumers are out to dine – whether it’s a quick meal or fine dining – the restroom serves an important function,” said Dotti Haynes, HoReCa Marketing Director, Professional Hygiene at Essity. “It’s often seen as a reflection of other ‘behind the scenes’ areas, such as the kitchen, where proper hygiene is critical to food safety. Businesses shouldn’t underestimate the perception created by poorly kept or poorly equipped restrooms – the restroom truly matters more than they might think.”
For restaurant guests, access, automation and cleanliness in the restroom matter significantly for a positive and comfortable experience. Guests indicate the most important criteria include: paper towels to dry hands (81% listed these as important, versus 65% who said jet air dryers are important); automated soap dispensers (78% listed these as important); bins for incontinence products (74%); automated faucets (73%); automated toilet flushers (72%) and signs reminding visitors to wash their hands (68%).
The survey data shows a disparity between business owners’ hygiene perceptions and the reality of the guest experience:
- Almost all businesses surveyed (92%) say it’s important that their restrooms are hygienic. However, 57% of people think public restrooms feel unhygienic.
- 93% of restaurant managers think it is important to ensure that the restroom meets the needs of as many patrons as possible, providing more inclusive hygiene
- Yet, less than half of the same respondents say they offer key elements of inclusive restroom design including soap dispensers and sinks that are reachable for all, gentle soap, sanitation bins, changing stations or quiet dispensers.
Inclusive hygiene helps businesses provide better and more comfortable restroom experiences for restroom users, regardless of their health conditions, physical capabilities, stage of life or hygiene concerns. Tork is raising awareness around inclusive hygiene in public restrooms, working to educate businesses on why and how to provide more inclusive hygiene solutions for both employees and customers.
“In restaurant, café and hospitality settings, employees and managers are juggling many priorities with the ultimate goal to deliver a positive full house experience,” Haynes continued. “Businesses should think about the restroom with consideration to the diverse abilities and needs of their guests. These include mobility changes that could come with age or skin sensitivities such as eczema, which can be irritated by harsh soaps. There are also a range of neurodiverse and cognitive needs. For example, many people are sensitive to loud noises, so hand dryers may be triggering and many are impacted by overall hygiene concerns in the restroom.”
Tork recommends these practical steps to create more inclusive hygiene in the restroom for staff and guests:
- Aim for a quiet environment, avoiding sensory overloads.
- Install high-capacity dispensers to maximize product availability.
- Ensure restrooms are kept clean at all times.
- Install paper towel, toilet paper and soap dispensers that are easy to use for people with reduced hand strength.
- Use soap products that are kind to skin and dermatologically tested.
- Install dispensers that control consumption, to help reduce waste and increase hygiene with one-at-a-time dispensing.
To learn more about how restaurants can create a better guest experience through better hygiene, please visit: www.torkglobal.com/us/en/for-your-business/industry/foodservice.
1 Tork Insight Survey 2024, conducted in US, UK, Germany, France and Mexico among 6000 end-users and 900 end-customers.
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About Tork
The Tork brand offers professional hygiene products and services to customers worldwide, ranging from restaurants and healthcare facilities to offices, schools and industries. Our products include dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, hand sanitizers, napkins, wipers, but also software solutions for data-driven cleaning. Through expertise in hygiene, functional design and sustainability, Tork has become a market leader that empowers customers to think ahead and improve business outcomes through sustainable hygiene management. Tork is a global brand of Essity, and a committed partner to customers in over 110 countries. To keep up with the latest Tork news and innovations, please visit www.torkglobal.com/us/en
About Essity
Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, solutions and services are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at www.essity.com.
PITTSBURGH, PA July 1, 2025 /3BL/ — Wesco International (NYSE:WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, issued its annual sustainability report today. The report outlines Wesco’s key initiatives for advancing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals set in the 2021 report that include reducing scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30%, reducing landfill waste intensity by 15%, achieving a 15% reduction in total recordable incident rate (TRIR) and providing 425,000 hours of safety training and development to employees – all by 2030.
“Sustainability is a journey. This year we continued to improve our capabilities and are confident we will make continued progress in the future,” said John Engel, Chairman, President and CEO.
About Wesco
Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with approximately $22 billion in annual sales in 2024 and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 20,000 people, partners with the industry’s premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, educational institutions, government agencies, technology companies, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates more than 700 sites, including distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and sales offices in approximately 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations.
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Jena, Social Worker at DaVita, says being a social worker at DaVita is a different experience than what people might think. It’s not focused around talking about feelings while sitting at a desk all day. Working with her patients on the clinic floor and getting to know them is crucial so she can work to help make life on dialysis an easier experience.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally. As a comprehensive kidney care provider, DaVita has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for 25 years. DaVita cares for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping to support transplantation, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As of March 31, 2025, DaVita served approximately 282,000 patients at 3,173 outpatient dialysis centers, of which 2,661 centers were located in the United States and 512 centers were located in 13 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, helped improve health access and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney care community to adopt a higher quality standard of care for all patients, everywhere. To learn more, visit DaVita.com/About.
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Bacardi Global Travel Retail (GTR) launched a dynamic pop-up activation spotlighting Patrón Cristalino, the brand’s latest super-premium innovation, at Miami International Airport (MIA) in May.
The month-long promotion celebrated the new crystal-clear, oak-aged Patrón expression while also reinforcing the company’s commitment to reducing its impact on the environment by repurposing key structures from previous Patrón activations at MIA.
To reduce waste, Bacardi GTR reused and refreshed the pop-up’s signature agave-inspired lattice bar structure, a fixture used at MIA for three consecutive years.
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., July 1, 2025 /3BL/ – SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is pleased to announce the publication of version 2.0 of the SCS-108 Certification Standard for Carbon Neutral Entities, Buildings, Products, and Services. Initially developed in 2022, the Standard establishes certification requirements for entities, buildings, products, and services to achieve carbon neutral status.
“The SCS Carbon Neutral Standard and certification allows companies to credibly demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability,” states Victoria Norman, Executive Director, SCS Standards and Assurance Systems. “Certification to SCS-108 presents robust transparency and explicit guidance for communication of Carbon Neutral claims for companies and products.”
The Standard’s revision process was facilitated by SCS Standards and Assurance Systems, an ANSI-accredited standards development organization, in consultation with technical experts from SCS Global Services, the longstanding certification body for this program. Comments received during the public comment period were invaluable in shaping version V2.0 of the Standard.
Updates made to version 2.0 of the SCS-108 Certification Standard for Carbon Neutral Entities, Buildings, Products, and Services Standard include:
- Alignment with ISO 14068-1: 2023 Climate change management — Transition to net zero. Part 1: Carbon neutrality
- New requirement to reduce GHG emissions year over year
- New timebound requirements for entities to include scope 3 emissions
- New requirement to pre-purchase carbon credits for any commitment claim
- Consolidated requirements for carbon credits (offsets and insets)
- Updated requirements for allowable claims to be aligned with European regulatory requirements
- Addition of optional Total Climate Footprint™ and Global Heat Reduction Assessment
“The certification is aligned with ISO 14068, the international standard for carbon neutrality, and requires companies to achieve emissions reductions, commit to ongoing reductions, and negate their residual carbon footprint through verifiable offsets,” states Christie Pollet-Young, Vice President, Climate, with SCS Global Services. “SCS Carbon Neutral Certification also has the additional benefit of being recognized by the Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly program. Certified products can qualify to be badged on the Amazon marketplace.”
To download a copy of the standard, please visit the SCS Standards Website: https://www.scsstandards.org/standards/certification-standard-carbon-neutral-entities-buildings-products-and-services
For SCS-108 Certification Services, please visit the SCS Global Services Website: https://www.scsglobalservices.com/services/carbon-neutral-certification
About SCS Standards
SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is committed to the development of standards that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Standards are developed in alignment with best practices and guidelines provided by internationally recognized bodies to ensure a robust, transparent, and collaborative approach. SCS Standards and Assurance Systems is the official standards development body for Scientific Certification Systems, Inc. For more information, visit www.SCSstandards.org.
About SCS Global Services
SCS Global Services is a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development. Its programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in climate mitigation, green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, consumer products, and more. Headquartered in Emeryville, California and celebrating 40 years in business, SCS has representatives and affiliate offices throughout the Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Africa. Its broad network of auditors are experts in their fields, and the company is a trusted partner to companies, agencies, and advocacy organizations due to its dedication to quality and professionalism. SCS is a chartered Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. SCS is also a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.
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Global investment in data centers is projected to soar, topping $1 trillion within the next five years. Driving this growth are groundbreaking advancements in technology – especially the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Gigantic data center campuses, once rare, are swiftly becoming landmarks in communities across the globe. Beneath this tech-driven boom lies a critical factor often overlooked: the sophisticated logistics required to sustain this infrastructure explosion.
A recent Supply Chain Management Review article, “Data Center Growth Driving New Logistics Opportunities,” highlights how the surge in data center construction is transforming logistics from merely operational to strategically essential. DP World, historically recognized as a global leader in ports and terminal operations, is now emerging as a trailblazing logistics provider adept at supporting this digital evolution.
As companies accelerate their digital transformation, logistics providers face mounting pressures to not only transport and warehouse sensitive and valuable equipment, but to do so sustainably and reliably. Glen Clark, CEO of DP World in the U.S./Mexico and Regional Head of Contract Logistics, emphasizes the company’s comprehensive role in a recent interview with Supply Chain Management Review.
Clark notes that DP World assembles critical data center equipment, oversees transportation and delivery logistics, and actively manages on-site operations to continually optimize infrastructure performance.
Moreover, DP World’s extensive global footprint uniquely positions it to address growing national concerns around “AI Sovereignty,” a concept capturing how countries seek greater control over their data operations and infrastructure. DP World strategically supports these initiatives by enabling countries to establish robust local data warehousing capabilities, aligning closely with geopolitical priorities for data security and sovereignty.
This forward-thinking approach positions DP World as a leading innovator within the logistics sector, pivotal in navigating what some industry experts are calling a new industrial revolution powered by AI and emerging technologies. By integrating advanced logistics solutions with a firm commitment to sustainability, DP World not only ensures operational excellence but also significantly strengthens its competitive edge in the modern market landscape.
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DAYTON, Ohio, July 1, 2025 /3BL/ – Stacy Thompson, Senior Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and Community Engagement, will retire from KeyBank effective July 4th. Thompson has spent nearly 20 years with Key’s Corporate Responsibility team. Most recently, she led and provided valuable guidance to a national team of Corporate Responsibility Officers who execute KeyBank’s community engagement strategy. In addition, Thompson has served as a Key4Women Certified Advisor, mentor for the MentorMe@Key program, and advisor to the Southwest and Central Ohio African Heritage Key Business Impact and Networking Group (AHKBING).
“Our colleagues and communities have benefited immensely from Stacy’s collaborative spirit, expertise and steady guidance,” said Jeff Bardonaro, KeyBank Dayton Market President. “We will miss her team-oriented leadership and friendship. We wish her the best as she moves into an exciting new chapter of her life.”
A true community champion in her hometown of Dayton, Thompson has served on the Arcade Innovation Hub Board of Directors and Chair of the Greater West Dayton Incubator Advisory Committee. She served eight years as a member of the Dayton Public School Board from 2006 – 2014. In 2025, Thompson was named a Dayton Skyscraper, a metaphor for local leaders who stand tall in community for their career achievement and contributions to the quality of life in Dayton. She has also been named a YWCA Women of Influence honoree, Dayton Business Journal Top 50 Women in Dayton honoree, Dayton Daily News Top Ten Women honoree, and NAACP Community Service and Hall of Freedom award winner. Thompson received a KeyBank Chairman’s Award in 2025.
ABOUT KEYCORP
In 2025, KeyCorp celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of service to clients and communities from Maine to Alaska. To learn more, visit KeyBank Heritage Center. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $189 billion at March 31, 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 Member FDIC.
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