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SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A recently discovered copy of Superman #1 has made comic book history, shattering the record for any comic book by realizing $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions’ Comic Books Signature Auction on November 20, 2025. The comic’s journey from the California attic where it had been stored for decades to the auction block included a stop at Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®), where it was authenticated and graded CGC 9.0, the sole-highest for the issue.
Now the most valuable comic book of all time, this book dethroned the Action Comics #1 with a Kansas City pedigree graded CGC 8.5 that realized $6 million in April 2024. That book had previously edged out the legendary Superman #1 with a Mile High pedigree graded CGC 8.0, which sold privately in 2022 for $5.3 million.
“It was riveting to see this Superman #1 — the highest-graded example ever certified by CGC — shatter the previous auction record for any comic book,” CGC President Matt Nelson said. “This result is a testament not only to the comic’s rarity and preservation but also to the expertise and trust that define CGC’s role in the collectibles market.”
One of the most iconic fictional characters of all-time, Superman launched the superhero genre when he first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938, ushering in a new type of protagonist that harkened back to ancient mythology. Superman inspired the creation of countless heroes that dominated the newsstands throughout World War II and beyond.
After Superman’s debut, sales of Action Comics surged with each issue. DC then decided to give Superman his own title, another first for the burgeoning comic industry. Superman #1 hit the stands in the summer of 1939 and instantly sold out its first print run of a half million copies, The company made subsequent runs of 250,000 and then 150,000. However, time took its toll, and only 209 copies are recorded today of this issue in the CGC Population Report, less than half of them in CGC’s coveted blue Universal label.
This monumental sale underscores the continued demand for rare, historically significant comics and highlights the role of CGC in preserving and authenticating these treasures for collectors.
Prices realized include a buyer’s premium.
About Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®)
CGC revolutionized comic book collecting with the introduction of expert and impartial certification services that are backed by a comprehensive guarantee. Now with more than 20 million collectibles certified, CGC is the world’s largest and most trusted third-party grading service for comics, TCGs, sports cards, video games, home video and more. CGC also offers seamless solutions for autograph collectors with its CGC Signature Series and JSA Authentic Autograph services. The company continues to grow, with the addition of new services, investment in the latest technology and record-setting prices realized.
CGC is part of the Certified Collectibles Group® (CCG®), whose mission is to empower collectors with services that ignite passion, create value and build community. With more than 100 million collectibles certified across a wide range of categories, CCG’s four brands — CGC, Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®), Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) and Authenticated Stamp Guaranty® (ASG®) — are synonymous with trust and expertise in their hobbies.
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- Rebuilding Together El Paso (RTEP) is strengthening its community outreach through its SHEBuilds training program that provides home repair skills.
- Program participants are being asked to reinforce their skills by devoting time to the nonprofit organization’s free repair projects for elderly, disabled and low-income homeowners.
- Marathon Petroleum’s El Paso, Texas, refinery is supporting this effort by extending its financial assistance of RTEP to include the training program.
For 30 years, elderly, disabled and low-income homeowners in El Paso, Texas, have benefited from free, safety and health-related home repairs and improvements that Rebuilding Together El Paso (RTEP) coordinates with contractors and volunteers. This year, the nonprofit organization has been working to further enhance its outreach to another segment of the community: women-led households.
“Our SHEBuilds training program helps those who may not have had experience with home repairs, such as single parents, widows and military spouses eager to learn hands-on skills,” said RTEP Executive Director Roger de Moor. “The aim is to equip them to maintain their homes and avoid costly repairs, and potentially prepare them for careers in the home repair and construction industries to enhance their economic stability.”
More than 250 trainees have completed the program since it began in 2021. Its eight training modules address electrical work, plumbing, drywall, saving energy, interior painting and installing ceramic tile and grab bars. For 2025, RTEP added a new expectation: Participants are asked to give back to the community by working on RTEP’s home repair projects with volunteers from RTEP supporters like Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s (MPC) El Paso refinery.
“Recently, we had a group of program participants get trained on installing floor tile and then install tile at a home near the refinery where we were working,” said MPC Refining Maintenance Director Brandon Bielamowicz, who organizes the refinery’s employee volunteer teams for RTEP projects and serves as the nonprofit’s board president. “MPC is also covering the cost of training courses for those that cannot afford it otherwise.”
The El Paso refinery is completing its fourth year of providing financial and volunteer assistance to RTEP, which has made dozens of projects possible. This year’s grant was $75,000.
“MPC has been a vital supporter of our core home repair program and, by helping the training program, is extending work by skilled volunteers into the MPC home projects,” de Moor said. “This collaboration further underscores the program’s real-world impact and community alignment.”
Bielamowicz noted that it never takes long to line up MPC volunteers to help RTEP.
“I love the engagement and enthusiasm of the El Paso refinery employees, as I frequently get asked when the next project will be,” he said. “Anyone who knows me knows that I love working with my hands, so doing projects with Rebuilding Together has been a good mix for me.”
WEST CHESTER, Pa. November 20, 2025 /3BL/ – QVC® and the Housewares Charity Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the home and housewares industry, are teaming up for the 5th year to present ‘Living for Giving’, a cross-platform shopping event that provides customers a meaningful opportunity to give back.
This year’s campaign supports Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Program, which has been empowering women through construction since 1991, gathering volunteers to learn construction skills in a welcoming environment and contribute to affordable home ownership in communities across the US.
“Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program aligns seamlessly with QVC’s Together for Good’s own mission to support women’s wealth and empowerment, said Suzanne Quigley, Director of Corporate Responsibility and Community Affairs for QVC Group. “As we invite our customers to once again shop their favorite national brand products this holiday season, not only can we raise awareness to a great cause, but together we can help make safe affordable housing accessible to more families.”
Starting now through December 20th, customers can donate directly or shop a special selection of housewares, with a minimum of 70% of the purchase price[1] of the donated products directly benefiting Habitat for Humanity[2].
Customers can also tune-in on Wednesday, September 24 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET to watch QVC Program Hosts David Venable and Alberti Popaj host a two-hour Living for Giving live broadcast, featuring notable brands such as Rastelli’s, Temp-tations, MISSION and Bellbird.
“We are thrilled to be selected as the fundraising beneficiary of the ‘Living for Giving’ shopping event,” said Charlita Stephens-Walker, vice president of corporate partnerships and cause marketing at Habitat for Humanity International. “Habitat’s Women Build program brings volunteers from all walks of life to build safe, affordable homes, and provides the opportunity for women to take a proactive step in serving their communities. We are grateful to QVC® and the Housewares Charity Foundation for their support to help more families achieve homeownership.”
To increase our support for the cause, beginning on December 2nd to celebrate Giving Tuesday, through December 20, QVC will match customer donations up to $100,000.
To donate this holiday season and join QVC in giving a hand up to people in need, look for the Habitat for Humanity product donation item numbers on air, on QVC. com, and on the QVC app.
To learn more about QVC Together for Good’s commitment to Corporate Responsibility visit: https://www.qvcgrp.com/lp/global-impact/
[1] *Purchase price excludes shipping and handling charges and tax
[2] *75% of all donations raised during the campaign will support Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program. 25% of donations raised will support Habitat for Humanity’s broader mission.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced that registration is officially open for the 2026 Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference & Expo, taking place April 27–29, 2026, at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
For nearly 40 years, the U.S. chemical industry has driven continuous improvement in health, safety, and security performance through Responsible Care®, while advancing sustainability innovations that help reduce emissions, conserve resources, and enable a circular economy. This annual conference brings together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to advance these principles and explore solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.
“Responsible Care® and sustainability are at the heart of our industry’s commitment to creating a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world,” said Mitch Toomey, Vice President of Sustainability and Responsible Care at ACC. “This conference is an opportunity for leaders across the value chain to collaborate on innovative solutions and demonstrate how chemistry is essential to addressing global challenges.”
The three-day conference provides industry professionals with the tools, resources, and insights to help advance operational and environmental performance. With sessions on topics ranging from water resilience in the chemical industry to elevating safety and sustainability performance across the supply chain, the conference is designed to deepen understanding and drive action on Responsible Care® and sustainability.
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American Chemistry Council
The American Chemistry Council’s mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably—for generations to come.
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BETHESDA, Md., November 20, 2025 /3BL/ – Tandem Global (formerly World Environment Center and Wildlife Habitat Council) and its partners: the Núcleo de Biotecnología de Curauma (NBC), Baastel, IncubatecUFRO, and the La Red de Innovación e Impacto (La RED), present the new members of the Empower Innovation Challenge Cohort 2025. This grant is made possible with funding from the U.S. Department of State.
Eight organizations will receive financial resources from Tandem Global, and, with the support of La RED, will strengthen their capacities and expand their opportunities through its Training, Capacity Building Program, and mentorship to benefit micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the region. The Empower Innovation Challenge (EIC) is an initiative that promotes competitions focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and competitiveness in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The awardee organizations in the 2025 edition come from six countries on the continent: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. All of them will become part of La RED, which brings together entities—both for-profit and non-profit—that support MSMEs in order to promote competitiveness and provide them with tools to improve their financial performance and social reach in their respective countries.
The EIC, supporting them with non-reimbursable funds, will provide technical assistance, training, and access to networks and partnership opportunities with local and international companies. All of this, to strengthen their projects, scale up and expand their reach.
The 2026 Empower Innovation Challenge will launch on November 20, 2025. This call for proposals will be specially designed to empower MSMEs in the region that are implementing innovative growth strategies, promoting solutions for economic growth, and fostering local development and prosperity.
The call for proposals will focus on selecting organizations that propose a paradigm shift toward economic growth and development in the region by strengthening local economies.
We present the awardee organizations of the Cohort 2025, latest edition of the EIC:
- Proyectar sin fronteras (PSF), Colombia. Project: AgroAvanza: Scaling Food Production for Growth and Market Integration
- CODESPA, Colombia. Project: Strengthening of shrimp micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
- Fundación Atuca, Colombia, por su proyecto crecimiento económico mediante el fortalecimiento de las cadenas de producción alimentaria y oportunidades de ingresos alternativos.
- Asociación Cámara de Turismo y Comercio del Golfo Dulce (CATUGOLFO), Costa Rica. Project: Inheritors of Golfo Dulce, Future Captains
- Asociación MOJE, El Salvador. Project: Empowerment of Innovative Artisanal Economic Initiatives in Cabañas.
- Lutheran World Relief (LWR), Guatemala. Project: RISE – Resilience and Income Improvement through Support and Empowerment
- Centro de Desarrollo Empresarial para la Micro Pequeña y Mediana Empresa Región Golfo de Fonseca, Honduras, por su proyecto Iniciativa de crecimiento y empleo en el municipio de Marcovia, región del Golfo de Fonseca, Honduras.
- Asociación Nacional de Productores y Pioneras Arroz Bajo en Carbono (ANPPAC), Panamá. Project: Production, differentiation, marketing, and distribution of rice grown and produced by entrepreneurial producers in Panama.
For more information about the initiative, visit: https://www.eiclared.org/cic and https://laredinnovacionimpacto.com/
• For additional questions, contact: EIC@tandemglobal.org
About the organizers of the EIC
Tandem Global
At Tandem Global (formerly the Wildlife Habitat Council and World Environment Center), we provide the know-how and the network to move business and the environment together, in harmony. We work across sectors and at all levels of organizations to facilitate long-term and lasting impact on all aspects of our natural world. From field operations to boardrooms and beyond, corporate leaders turn to Tandem Global for impact strategies and resilient solutions that can support a better future.
The La Red de Innovación e Impacto (La RED)
La RED is an initiative that brings together both for-profit and non-profit organizations to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the aim of promoting economic growth and prosperity in the Latin American region. Founded in 2014, La RED emerged from a selection process of organizations that have accelerated the development of sustainable businesses and promoted economic growth in the region. Initially funded by the U.S. Department of State, the project was executed by Tandem Global in collaboration with its partners Le Groupe-conseil baastel ltée (Baastel) and RioSlum Studio until June 2021. Since July 2021, La RED has been led by its own organizations and coordinated by the Núcleo de Biotecnología Curauma (NBC) at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso in Chile.
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Núcleo Biotecnología de Curauma (NBC)
The Núcleo Biotecnología Curauma Center (NBC), part of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV), is an R+D+i center with over 15 years of experience in technological development, innovation and technology transfer. The NBC main goal is to support companies, especially MSMEs, in improving their productivity and competitiveness through technological based solutions.
The center has pioneered projects like CompiteMAS®, which has allowed NBC to position itself as a key player in the region’s productive transformation, strengthening public-private networks and driving innovation in companies.
NBC’s track record includes managing competitive R&D contracts, public tenders, international cooperation projects, and delivering certified training programs since its founding in 2010. NBC created a competitiveness indicator for SMEs, called CompiteMAS® indicator, which allows measuring competitiveness including economic, environmental and social areas.
Throughout 14 years NBC has expanded its lines of work and specialization, addressing projects with innovation, and social impact, consolidating a portfolio of 500 projects executed with excellent results. Through all its activities and services, NBC seeks to make local SMEs more productive, and competitive.
IncubatecUFRO
IncubatecUFRO is the incubator of the Universidad de La Frontera, the leading business incubator and accelerator in southern Chile, working with more than 250 companies and entrepreneurs annually. Its objective is to foster and strengthen entrepreneurial initiatives with differentiating and/or innovative factors through networking, access to networks, and access to specialized resources and services. Over the last five years, the program has focused on boosting national entrepreneurship and innovation field. Articulating collaboration with strategic support networks for entrepreneurs. Thus, IncubatecUFRO is currently supporting early-stage, expansion-, and scaling-up companies through specialized incubation services and the coordination of business boards with a focus on strengthening innovative value propositions. It also addresses gaps in areas such as business management, marketing and sales, raising private capital, and internationalization, thereby achieving a greater impact on the commercial growth and internationalization of its business portfolio.
Le Groupe-conseil baastel ltée (Baastel)
Baastel is recognized for its quality services in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Results-based Management (RBM), strategic planning, project and program management, and building individual and institutional capacity in these areas. Baastel’s outstanding reputation in the field is built on a record of international and national successes, and expertise that is backed by attention to detail, quality, transparency and neutrality.