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As originally published by GoDaddy’s Venture Forward research initiative

Behind GoDaddy Venture Forward

Venture Forward quantifies the presence and impact of over 20 million online microbusinesses on their local economies, providing a unique view into the attitudes, demographics, and needs of the entrepreneurs who create and operate them.

GoDaddy knows that to truly advocate and empower entrepreneurs, you first have to really understand them. In 2018, we began analyzing millions of microbusinesses, which we defined as an entity with a discrete GoDaddy domain and an active website, and the majority of whom have fewer than 10 employees. We measured their effect on household incomes and unemployment, together with renowned academics at the University of Iowa and University of Arizona, and established they had an outsized impact on these and other economic health indicators.

In 2019, we began surveying the entrepreneurs who own these ventures, nationally and across cities, at least once a year, to better understand their mindsets and circumstances.

In 2020, we built a proprietary Microbusiness Activity Index and established causality with economists at the UCLA Anderson Forecast. We also created a data hub to update and share our data publicly so those advocating for and studying entrepreneurs could access more information, including measurements of microbusiness density by geography, down to the ZIP code. We update this data on a quarterly basis.

In 2021, we expanded our research to the United Kingdom, and this year, in 2024, we added Australia and Canada to our regularly updated data sets including regional and survey insights.

For more details on our research methodology and other findings, please read About Us on the Venture Forward website.

“Microbusinesses are creating jobs. They’re hiring directly as they grow, they’re hiring indirectly, orthey’re bringing that money back into the community.”

— Fox Business May 2024

Microbusinesses have major impact

-.11: Each additional microbusiness per 100 people in a county can decrease the unemployment rate by .11 percentage points.7+: Over seven new jobs are created by each microbusiness entrepreneur on a county-level. In 2021, it was just over two jobs.1

Microbusinesses demonstrate major growth in numbers2

 1 Year Microbusiness Count % Growth5 year 
Microbusiness Count % GrowthMicrobusiness Density* (MD) 
July/Aug ‘24% of all countiesRural
Less than 70 ppl. / square mile8%24%2.763%Suburban
70-250 ppl. / square mile7%19%3.522%Urban
More than 250 ppl. / square mile22%35%7.615%

*Microbusiness Density is defined as the number of microbusinesses per 100 people

Top 20 States By Microbusiness Count Growth

State1 year 
Microbusiness 
Count % Growth5 year 
Microbusiness 
Count % GrowthActive 
Microbusinesses 
July/Aug ’24Microbusiness Density 
July/Aug ’24Delaware65%359%381,54338.4Montana45%61%83,1327.6Nevada36%44%601,05819.4Washington31%50%720,8369.4Colorado24%30%598,24910.4New York21%29%1,832,2989.2California14%19%4,026,19710.2Florida14%32%2,471,41211.4Oklahoma14%57%289,6667.3Wyoming14%212%112,42119.5Idaho11%40%127,1966.9North Carolina8%26%614,7065.9New Hampshire8%6%93,5676.8Utah8%17%285,8358.7Virgina7%15%525,9686.1South Carolina7%30%264,5085.1Pennsylvania7%31%724,3605.6Arkansas7%7%89.3673.0Texas7%26%1,934,6656.6Indiana7%17%270,2594.0

Cities of all sizes are booming2

 1 Year 
Microbusiness 
Count % Growth5 Year Microbusiness 
Count % GrowthMicrobusiness Density* 
July/Aug’24% Of 
All CountiesSmall Cities
0-50k pop7%22%6.776%Mid-sized Cities
50 – 400k pop13%27%7.522%Large Cities
400K+ pop9%22%9.51%

*Microbusiness Density is defined as the number of microbusinesses per 100 people

Top 20 Cities by Microbusiness Count Growth 

 

City, 
State

 

1 year Micro- 
business Count 
% Growth
5 year 
Micro- 
business 
Count 
% GrowthActive 
Micro- 
business 
July/ 
Aug ’24Micro- 
business 
Density 
July/ 
Aug ’24

 

San Francisco, 
CA

 

142%123%329,06038.7

 

Denver, CO

 

96%106%215,87919.6

 

Oklahoma City, 
OK

 

82%140%81,38311.7

 

Los Angeles, CA

 

61%32%477,06119.8

 

Pittsburgh, PA

 

16%217%162,46123.4

 

Sacramento, CA

 

15%21%51,6136.1

 

Staten Island, NY

 

11%32%29,9256.1

 

Tampa, FL

 

10%17%94,64711.5

 

Fort Worth, TX

 

10%24%50,1825.2

 

Indianapolis, IN

 

10%17%55,8425.7

 

Spring, TX

 

9%33%42,74310.2

 

San Antonio, TX

 

9%64%122,0536.6

 

Raleigh, NC

 

9%32%66,92712.0

 

Miami, FL

 

8%43%353,59919.1

 

Nashville, TN

 

8%18%62,43513.1

 

Salt Lake City, UT

 

8%8%50,64810.1

 

Aurora, CO

 

7%8%27,0225.9

 

Charlotte, NC

 

7%28%90,0159.4

 

Philadelphia, PA

 

7%29%85,4565.4

 

Fresno, CA

 

7%17%20,5993.3

Partner research excerpt

GoDaddy Venture Forward and UCLA Anderson Forecast economists developed another way to capture microbusiness activity since 2019 via the Microbusiness Activity Index (“MAI”), which is comprised of three sub-indices:

Infrastructure Index

Measures how ready for microbusiness entrepreneurship an area is, as indicated by the level of physical infrastructure (internet) and intellectual capital available in the area.

Participation Index

The number and growth rate of both GoDaddy online microbusinesses in the area and the entrepreneurs who create them.

Engagement Index

A combination of 7 measures of activity, such as economic footprint and website traffic levels.

The latest 2024 report is available to download.

TAKEAWAYS

Figure 1. Microbusiness Activity Index Score by State, March 2024 (above). The darker the purple color, the higher the activity index. Washington DC (110.4), Utah (108.2), Colorado (108), Oregon (106.6), Maryland (106.6), and Washington (106.3) had the highest levels on the index. Arkansas (100.4), West Virginia (99.8), and Mississippi (98.6) had the lowest levels.
 Figure 2. Microbusiness Activity Index Change by State, March 2023 to March 2024 (above) with the intensity of the blue color indicating a larger increase or a smaller decline. We can see Rhode Island (+1.3), Alaska (+1.1), Massachusetts (+1), Nebraska (+1), and Wyoming (+1) experienced largest increases in the index over the past year.

For full report and extended explanation, please go to section 04 – New Research.

Which industries saw the greatest change in online orders received?

Year-Over-Year Average Revenue Change by Industry (Aug 2023 – Aug 2024)Top 5 Industries (by % Gain)Bottom 5 Industries (by% Loss)IndustryY/Y ChangeIndustryY/Y ChangeReligion286%Personal Services-51%Business25%Food and Drink-28%Home Services16%Professional Services-27%Events14%Writing-23%Law12%Photography-18%

Industry Glossary as Self-Reported by Website Owner

Religion: Churches, spiritual events, faith-based books and merchandisePersonal Services: Includes accountants and assistants, services for individualsBusiness: General business catch-all category, may include advisors and consultantsWriting: Writers for hire and professional authorsHome Services: Home cleaning services, lawn care services, powerwashing servicesPhotography: Photographers, their portfolios, and photography equipmentLaw: Lawyers and legal-related services and informationMarketing: Marketing companies, lead generators, marketing consultantsProfessional Services: Technical assistance, consultants, grant writing Real Estate: Real estate agents, companies, listing aggregators

Which industries saw the greatest change in online revenue growth?

Year-Over-Year Average Revenue Change by Industry (Aug 2023 – Aug 2024)Top 5 Industries (by % Gain)Bottom 5 Industries (by % Loss)IndustryY/Y ChangeIndustryY/Y ChangeFinancial142%Writing-77%Marketing42%Personal Services-50%Software/IT29%Business-50%Religion24%Food and Drink-45%Home Services14%Wedding-23%

Industry Glossary as Self-Reported by Website

Financial: Finance companies, banks, credit unions, investment firmsWriting: Writers for hire and professional authorsMarketing: Marketing companies, lead generators, marketing consultantsPersonal Services: Includes accountants and assistants, services for individualsSoftware/IT: Software companies, cybersecurity firms, cloud computingReligion: Churches, spiritual events, faith-based books and merchandisHome Services: Home cleaning services, lawn care services, power washing servicesWedding: Wedding planners, bridal shops, some venuesFood and Drink: Bakeries, confectioners and food manufacturers

Download the full report.

GoDaddy Venture Forward 2024 Annual Report | U.S. Edition

This report is powered by the latest data from Venture Forward, GoDaddy’s research initiative to quantify the presence and impact of over 20 million global online microbusinesses on their local economies, while shining a light on the entrepreneurs behind them.

We’re here to support entrepreneurs.

Contact GoDaddy Venture Forward at VentureForward@GoDaddy.com

1Source: GoDaddy Venture Forward and 2023 – Bureau of Labor Statistics
2Source: GoDaddy Venture Forward 2019-2024

As originally published by GoDaddy’s Venture Forward research initiative

Behind GoDaddy Venture Forward

Venture Forward quantifies the presence and impact of over 20 million online microbusinesses on their local economies, providing a unique view into the attitudes, demographics, and needs of the entrepreneurs who create and operate them.

GoDaddy knows that to truly advocate and empower entrepreneurs, you first have to really understand them. In 2018, we began analyzing millions of microbusinesses, which we defined as an entity with a discrete GoDaddy domain and an active website, and the majority of whom have fewer than 10 employees. We measured their effect on household incomes and unemployment, together with renowned academics at the University of Iowa and University of Arizona, and established they had an outsized impact on these and other economic health indicators.

In 2019, we began surveying the entrepreneurs who own these ventures, nationally and across cities, at least once a year, to better understand their mindsets and circumstances.

In 2020, we built a proprietary Microbusiness Activity Index and established causality with economists at the UCLA Anderson Forecast. We also created a data hub to update and share our data publicly so those advocating for and studying entrepreneurs could access more information, including measurements of microbusiness density by geography, down to the ZIP code. We update this data on a quarterly basis.

In 2021, we expanded our research to the United Kingdom, and this year, in 2024, we added Australia and Canada to our regularly updated data sets including regional and survey insights.

For more details on our research methodology and other findings, please read About Us on the Venture Forward website.

“Microbusinesses are creating jobs. They’re hiring directly as they grow, they’re hiring indirectly, orthey’re bringing that money back into the community.”

— Fox Business May 2024

Microbusinesses have major impact

-.11: Each additional microbusiness per 100 people in a county can decrease the unemployment rate by .11 percentage points.7+: Over seven new jobs are created by each microbusiness entrepreneur on a county-level. In 2021, it was just over two jobs.1

Microbusinesses demonstrate major growth in numbers2

 1 Year Microbusiness Count % Growth5 year 
Microbusiness Count % GrowthMicrobusiness Density* (MD) 
July/Aug ‘24% of all countiesRural
Less than 70 ppl. / square mile8%24%2.763%Suburban
70-250 ppl. / square mile7%19%3.522%Urban
More than 250 ppl. / square mile22%35%7.615%

*Microbusiness Density is defined as the number of microbusinesses per 100 people

Top 20 States By Microbusiness Count Growth

State1 year 
Microbusiness 
Count % Growth5 year 
Microbusiness 
Count % GrowthActive 
Microbusinesses 
July/Aug ’24Microbusiness Density 
July/Aug ’24Delaware65%359%381,54338.4Montana45%61%83,1327.6Nevada36%44%601,05819.4Washington31%50%720,8369.4Colorado24%30%598,24910.4New York21%29%1,832,2989.2California14%19%4,026,19710.2Florida14%32%2,471,41211.4Oklahoma14%57%289,6667.3Wyoming14%212%112,42119.5Idaho11%40%127,1966.9North Carolina8%26%614,7065.9New Hampshire8%6%93,5676.8Utah8%17%285,8358.7Virgina7%15%525,9686.1South Carolina7%30%264,5085.1Pennsylvania7%31%724,3605.6Arkansas7%7%89.3673.0Texas7%26%1,934,6656.6Indiana7%17%270,2594.0

Cities of all sizes are booming2

 1 Year 
Microbusiness 
Count % Growth5 Year Microbusiness 
Count % GrowthMicrobusiness Density* 
July/Aug’24% Of 
All CountiesSmall Cities
0-50k pop7%22%6.776%Mid-sized Cities
50 – 400k pop13%27%7.522%Large Cities
400K+ pop9%22%9.51%

*Microbusiness Density is defined as the number of microbusinesses per 100 people

Top 20 Cities by Microbusiness Count Growth 

 

City, 
State

 

1 year Micro- 
business Count 
% Growth
5 year 
Micro- 
business 
Count 
% GrowthActive 
Micro- 
business 
July/ 
Aug ’24Micro- 
business 
Density 
July/ 
Aug ’24

 

San Francisco, 
CA

 

142%123%329,06038.7

 

Denver, CO

 

96%106%215,87919.6

 

Oklahoma City, 
OK

 

82%140%81,38311.7

 

Los Angeles, CA

 

61%32%477,06119.8

 

Pittsburgh, PA

 

16%217%162,46123.4

 

Sacramento, CA

 

15%21%51,6136.1

 

Staten Island, NY

 

11%32%29,9256.1

 

Tampa, FL

 

10%17%94,64711.5

 

Fort Worth, TX

 

10%24%50,1825.2

 

Indianapolis, IN

 

10%17%55,8425.7

 

Spring, TX

 

9%33%42,74310.2

 

San Antonio, TX

 

9%64%122,0536.6

 

Raleigh, NC

 

9%32%66,92712.0

 

Miami, FL

 

8%43%353,59919.1

 

Nashville, TN

 

8%18%62,43513.1

 

Salt Lake City, UT

 

8%8%50,64810.1

 

Aurora, CO

 

7%8%27,0225.9

 

Charlotte, NC

 

7%28%90,0159.4

 

Philadelphia, PA

 

7%29%85,4565.4

 

Fresno, CA

 

7%17%20,5993.3

Partner research excerpt

GoDaddy Venture Forward and UCLA Anderson Forecast economists developed another way to capture microbusiness activity since 2019 via the Microbusiness Activity Index (“MAI”), which is comprised of three sub-indices:

Infrastructure Index

Measures how ready for microbusiness entrepreneurship an area is, as indicated by the level of physical infrastructure (internet) and intellectual capital available in the area.

Participation Index

The number and growth rate of both GoDaddy online microbusinesses in the area and the entrepreneurs who create them.

Engagement Index

A combination of 7 measures of activity, such as economic footprint and website traffic levels.

The latest 2024 report is available to download.

TAKEAWAYS

Figure 1. Microbusiness Activity Index Score by State, March 2024 (above). The darker the purple color, the higher the activity index. Washington DC (110.4), Utah (108.2), Colorado (108), Oregon (106.6), Maryland (106.6), and Washington (106.3) had the highest levels on the index. Arkansas (100.4), West Virginia (99.8), and Mississippi (98.6) had the lowest levels.
 Figure 2. Microbusiness Activity Index Change by State, March 2023 to March 2024 (above) with the intensity of the blue color indicating a larger increase or a smaller decline. We can see Rhode Island (+1.3), Alaska (+1.1), Massachusetts (+1), Nebraska (+1), and Wyoming (+1) experienced largest increases in the index over the past year.

For full report and extended explanation, please go to section 04 – New Research.

Which industries saw the greatest change in online orders received?

Year-Over-Year Average Revenue Change by Industry (Aug 2023 – Aug 2024)Top 5 Industries (by % Gain)Bottom 5 Industries (by% Loss)IndustryY/Y ChangeIndustryY/Y ChangeReligion286%Personal Services-51%Business25%Food and Drink-28%Home Services16%Professional Services-27%Events14%Writing-23%Law12%Photography-18%

Industry Glossary as Self-Reported by Website Owner

Religion: Churches, spiritual events, faith-based books and merchandisePersonal Services: Includes accountants and assistants, services for individualsBusiness: General business catch-all category, may include advisors and consultantsWriting: Writers for hire and professional authorsHome Services: Home cleaning services, lawn care services, powerwashing servicesPhotography: Photographers, their portfolios, and photography equipmentLaw: Lawyers and legal-related services and informationMarketing: Marketing companies, lead generators, marketing consultantsProfessional Services: Technical assistance, consultants, grant writing Real Estate: Real estate agents, companies, listing aggregators

Which industries saw the greatest change in online revenue growth?

Year-Over-Year Average Revenue Change by Industry (Aug 2023 – Aug 2024)Top 5 Industries (by % Gain)Bottom 5 Industries (by % Loss)IndustryY/Y ChangeIndustryY/Y ChangeFinancial142%Writing-77%Marketing42%Personal Services-50%Software/IT29%Business-50%Religion24%Food and Drink-45%Home Services14%Wedding-23%

Industry Glossary as Self-Reported by Website

Financial: Finance companies, banks, credit unions, investment firmsWriting: Writers for hire and professional authorsMarketing: Marketing companies, lead generators, marketing consultantsPersonal Services: Includes accountants and assistants, services for individualsSoftware/IT: Software companies, cybersecurity firms, cloud computingReligion: Churches, spiritual events, faith-based books and merchandisHome Services: Home cleaning services, lawn care services, power washing servicesWedding: Wedding planners, bridal shops, some venuesFood and Drink: Bakeries, confectioners and food manufacturers

Download the full report.

GoDaddy Venture Forward 2024 Annual Report | U.S. Edition

This report is powered by the latest data from Venture Forward, GoDaddy’s research initiative to quantify the presence and impact of over 20 million global online microbusinesses on their local economies, while shining a light on the entrepreneurs behind them.

We’re here to support entrepreneurs.

Contact GoDaddy Venture Forward at VentureForward@GoDaddy.com

1Source: GoDaddy Venture Forward and 2023 – Bureau of Labor Statistics
2Source: GoDaddy Venture Forward 2019-2024

LAUSANNE, Switzerland and SAN JOSE, Calif., December 26, 2024 /3BL/ – Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for Europe for the fifth consecutive year. The company’s ambitious climate action strategy, including its actions to reduce 50% indirect carbon emissions by 2030, drives transparency and accountability at Logitech.

“Inclusion on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Europe is a testament to our unwavering commitment to action and designing for sustainability,” said Prakash Arunkundrum, chief operating officer at Logitech. “Consumers and businesses increasingly rank sustainability as a value driver — a priority we embraced early on. By using innovative materials, technologies, and processes, we aim to cut carbon emissions and advance scalable circular solutions. Designing for sustainability shapes our products, operations, and business practices.”

The DJSI Europe recognizes Logitech’s outstanding performance in advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, a benchmark for global sustainability leadership. The company made advancements in areas such as Supply Chain Management, Product Stewardship, Climate Strategy, Biodiversity, Human Capital Management and Human Rights. Its score and advancements in these areas reflect Logitech’s enduring dedication to performance, accountability, and transparency.

Highlights of Logitech’s achievements over the past year include:

Three out of four products use Next Life, recycled plastic material across the categories, and over 66 product lines use low-carbon aluminum for lower carbon impact.Transparency: 66% of Logitech products are now carbon labeled. The company is on target to carbon label all its products by the end of 2025, and has open-sourced its learnings and methodology for any company to use.Logitech collaborates with suppliers to support their transition to renewable electricity. In recognition of this, CDP awarded Logitech with Supplier Engagement Leader status for the third year in a row.Across the globe, 94% of the company’s electricity footprint comes from direct and indirect renewable electricity purchases.

Additionally, Logitech was recognized this year for its sustainability performance by MSCI with a “AAA”1 rating representing the top 15% in the technology, hardware, and peripherals industry globally; achieved “Prime” status in the ESG assessment carried out by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS); and was ranked among the Top 5 in Vontobel’s Swiss Equities ESG Report. Learn about all of Logitech’s sustainability programs in the 2024 Impact Report or on the website.

About Logitech

Logitech designs software-enabled hardware solutions that help businesses thrive and bring people together when working, creating and gaming. As the point of connection between people and the digital world, our mission is to extend human potential in work and play, in a way that is good for people and the planet. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech and its other brands, including Logitech G, at www.logitech.com or company blog.

# # #

(LOGIIR)

1 MSCI AAA rating as of 14th December 2024. The use by Logitech of any MSCI ESG Research LLC or its affiliates (“MSCI”) Data, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or promotion of Logitech by MSCI. MSCI services and data are the property of MSCI or its information providers, and are provided “as-is” and without warranty. MSCI names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI.

Editorial Contacts:

Marie Perriard, Head of Sustainability Communications – USA mperriard@logitech.com
Ben Starkie, Corporate Communications – Europe +41 (0) 79-292-3499

LAUSANNE, Switzerland and SAN JOSE, Calif., December 26, 2024 /3BL/ – Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for Europe for the fifth consecutive year. The company’s ambitious climate action strategy, including its actions to reduce 50% indirect carbon emissions by 2030, drives transparency and accountability at Logitech.

“Inclusion on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Europe is a testament to our unwavering commitment to action and designing for sustainability,” said Prakash Arunkundrum, chief operating officer at Logitech. “Consumers and businesses increasingly rank sustainability as a value driver — a priority we embraced early on. By using innovative materials, technologies, and processes, we aim to cut carbon emissions and advance scalable circular solutions. Designing for sustainability shapes our products, operations, and business practices.”

The DJSI Europe recognizes Logitech’s outstanding performance in advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, a benchmark for global sustainability leadership. The company made advancements in areas such as Supply Chain Management, Product Stewardship, Climate Strategy, Biodiversity, Human Capital Management and Human Rights. Its score and advancements in these areas reflect Logitech’s enduring dedication to performance, accountability, and transparency.

Highlights of Logitech’s achievements over the past year include:

Three out of four products use Next Life, recycled plastic material across the categories, and over 66 product lines use low-carbon aluminum for lower carbon impact.Transparency: 66% of Logitech products are now carbon labeled. The company is on target to carbon label all its products by the end of 2025, and has open-sourced its learnings and methodology for any company to use.Logitech collaborates with suppliers to support their transition to renewable electricity. In recognition of this, CDP awarded Logitech with Supplier Engagement Leader status for the third year in a row.Across the globe, 94% of the company’s electricity footprint comes from direct and indirect renewable electricity purchases.

Additionally, Logitech was recognized this year for its sustainability performance by MSCI with a “AAA”1 rating representing the top 15% in the technology, hardware, and peripherals industry globally; achieved “Prime” status in the ESG assessment carried out by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS); and was ranked among the Top 5 in Vontobel’s Swiss Equities ESG Report. Learn about all of Logitech’s sustainability programs in the 2024 Impact Report or on the website.

About Logitech

Logitech designs software-enabled hardware solutions that help businesses thrive and bring people together when working, creating and gaming. As the point of connection between people and the digital world, our mission is to extend human potential in work and play, in a way that is good for people and the planet. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech and its other brands, including Logitech G, at www.logitech.com or company blog.

# # #

(LOGIIR)

1 MSCI AAA rating as of 14th December 2024. The use by Logitech of any MSCI ESG Research LLC or its affiliates (“MSCI”) Data, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or promotion of Logitech by MSCI. MSCI services and data are the property of MSCI or its information providers, and are provided “as-is” and without warranty. MSCI names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI.

Editorial Contacts:

Marie Perriard, Head of Sustainability Communications – USA mperriard@logitech.com
Ben Starkie, Corporate Communications – Europe +41 (0) 79-292-3499

This holiday season, Entergy brought smiles to our customers with the return of “Operation Secret Santa.” At the Canal Street Customer Care Center, select customers were pleasantly surprised as Santa and Entergy leadership stepped in to cover their utility bills, thanks to The Power to Care, part of Entergy’s program dedicated to assisting low-income families and households.

Launched in 2014, “Operation Secret Santa” was inspired by the sight of customers braving the winter chill to settle their bills before the holidays. Since then, the initiative has distributed over $60,000 in utility payment assistance, allowing families to enjoy their holiday traditions without the stress of financial burdens.

“We love our customers and Operation Secret Santa captures the essence of the holiday spirit,” said Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “Through The Power to Care, we are able to help customers pay their utility bills, bringing comfort and joy to those who need it most.”

Through The Power to Care program, Entergy collaborates with local nonprofits, dedicated employees, and generous customers to offer emergency bill payment support to seniors and individuals with disabilities facing hardships. Since its inception in 2008, the program has raised over $50 million, assisting more than 250,000 customers in need.

As the holiday season approaches, we invite everyone to join us in extending a helping hand to our neighbors in need. Your support can play a vital role in ensuring that those struggling can keep their lights on during this chilly winter season.

Discover how you can contribute to keeping the power on for someone in need this holiday season here.

This holiday season, Entergy brought smiles to our customers with the return of “Operation Secret Santa.” At the Canal Street Customer Care Center, select customers were pleasantly surprised as Santa and Entergy leadership stepped in to cover their utility bills, thanks to The Power to Care, part of Entergy’s program dedicated to assisting low-income families and households.

Launched in 2014, “Operation Secret Santa” was inspired by the sight of customers braving the winter chill to settle their bills before the holidays. Since then, the initiative has distributed over $60,000 in utility payment assistance, allowing families to enjoy their holiday traditions without the stress of financial burdens.

“We love our customers and Operation Secret Santa captures the essence of the holiday spirit,” said Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “Through The Power to Care, we are able to help customers pay their utility bills, bringing comfort and joy to those who need it most.”

Through The Power to Care program, Entergy collaborates with local nonprofits, dedicated employees, and generous customers to offer emergency bill payment support to seniors and individuals with disabilities facing hardships. Since its inception in 2008, the program has raised over $50 million, assisting more than 250,000 customers in need.

As the holiday season approaches, we invite everyone to join us in extending a helping hand to our neighbors in need. Your support can play a vital role in ensuring that those struggling can keep their lights on during this chilly winter season.

Discover how you can contribute to keeping the power on for someone in need this holiday season here.

Published by Las Vegas Sands on December 23, 2024

LAS VEGAS, December 23, 2024 /3BL/ – Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) was again recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices (DJSI), with placement on both DJSI World and DJSI North America for the fifth consecutive year. Sands China Ltd., the company’s Asian subsidiary, was named to DJSI World and DJSI Asia Pacific for the third consecutive year.

Sands and Sands China are the only two companies out of 18 invited to participate in the Casino and Gaming category listed on DJSI World this year. Sands is the only company in the Casino and Gaming category listed on DJSI North America, and Sands China is one of only two companies in the Casino and Gaming category listed on DJSI Asia Pacific.

DJSI World comprises global sustainability leaders identified by S&P Global through the Corporate Sustainability Assessment. It represents the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria. DJSI North America and DJSI Asia Pacific represent the top 20% of the 600 largest North American companies and the top 20% of the 600 largest companies in the Asia Pacific developed region in the S&P Global Broad Market Index based on the same criteria.

“To close this year with our fifth consecutive placement on DJSI speaks to the tremendous collaboration within many areas of our company, all working hand-in-hand to advance our environmental, social and governance initiatives,” Katarina Tesarova, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer, said. “We greatly value DJSI as a benchmark for our performance as well as its valuable feedback. To receive recognition on these lists is a fantastic endorsement, but we also learn from the process every year.”

Sands has leveraged the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment along with a number of external benchmarks and industry standards to shape its corporate responsibility programs and establish ESG targets, which have helped the company gain recognition through DJSI as well as other corporate responsibility rankings. Most recently, Sands was included on Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies. The company ranked 60th out of 600 companies included on Newsweek’s list and first in the hotels, dining and leisure industry.

Among the many targets Sands has set to drive its corporate responsibility progress during its 2021-2025 ESG reporting cycle are three primary ambitions aimed at increasing the company’s impact in the areas of workforce development, community service and carbon emissions reduction. These ambitions map to Sands’ People, Communities and Planet corporate responsibility pillars.

Under the People pillar, Sands aims to invest $200 million in workforce development by 2025. As of the end of 2023, Sands had invested $68 million in workforce development initiatives, bringing the company’s cumulative investment to $181 million since 2021.

Under its Communities pillar, Sands has set a target to contribute 250,000 Team Member volunteer hours by 2025 to advance causes in local regions. By the end of 2023, Sands Team Members had logged 222,823 volunteer hours in support of local nonprofits and community issues since 2021.

The company’s primary ambition under the Planet pillar of its corporate responsibility platform is to achieve a 17.5% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025. As of the end of 2023, Sands’ carbon emissions-reduction performance was 50% below the base year, despite resort visitation returning to pre-pandemic levels, which drove energy consumption increases.

Sands will update on 2024 progress made toward these ambitions in its next ESG report published in spring 2025.

The DJSI, including DJSI World, were launched in 1999 as the pioneering series of global sustainability benchmarks available in the market. The index family is comprised of global, regional and country benchmarks. The S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment is an annual evaluation of company sustainability practices and covers over 13,000 companies globally. It measures performance on a wide range of industry-specific economic, environmental and social criteria that are relevant to the growing number of sustainability-focused investors.

To learn more about Sands’ ESG initiatives, read its latest ESG report here: https://www.sands.com/resources/reports/.

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, as well as Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. To learn more, visit www.sands.com.

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Contacts:

Kristin Koca 
Sands 
702.923.9142 
Kristin.Koca@sands.com

Chemours products play a critical role in our daily lives, the global economy, and in shaping a more sustainable future. Among the many essential applications that our chemistry enables, those involved in making healthcare more effective provide some of the greatest societal benefits.

Fluoropolymers for Medical Uses

Application: Medical guidewire coatings and delivery catheter liners

Why It’s Essential: The guidewires used to place medical devices in the body must navigate through extremely narrow blood vessels. Fluoropolymer coatings are used to keep the guidewire inert to the body while providing extremely high lubricity that enables navigation to the correct location. Catheters are another delivery device that function as a “tunnel” from the exterior of the body to the interior to place a device or tool. The interior of these catheters is composed of Teflon™ PTFE, which offers the highest lubricity of any polymer in air, water, or blood and is crucial to pushing devices through narrow passageways toward the heart.

Benefits:

Makes many minimally invasive surgeries possible, particularly cardiovascular procedures for angioplasty or placing pacemakers, stents, or heart valvesShorter hospitalization and faster recoveries for patientsLess physical trauma and painLower costs of surgery and hospitalizationLower risk of infection

Application: Pressurized metered dose inhaler coatings

Why It’s Essential: Pressurized metered dose inhalers enable the delivery of drugs directly to the lungs and can be used by virtually all patients.

Benefits:

Improves the stability of the drug by inhibiting the drug substance from interacting with the canister wallsEnables better dosage consistency and maximizes the number of doses available by eliminating adhesion to the canister wall

Thermal solutions, such as Opteon™ refrigerants

Application: Drug storage and distribution

Why It’s Essential: Our refrigerants are critical to the manufacturing of many drugs and vaccines. Opteon™ refrigerants enable the low temperatures required for the distribution and storage of many medications, including vaccines.

Benefits:

Enables widespread distribution of vaccines and other drugsProlongs drug shelf life

Learn more in our latest Sustainability Report.

Santa, the Grinch, and 18 of our Delmarva Power elves brought holiday magic to John Parsons Assisted Living in Salisbury, MD! Through our Santas for Seniors project, we adopted all 34 seniors, gifting them cozy throws, candy, puzzles, and night lights — straight from their wish lists!

The real magic? Singing carols together, watching residents dance in their chairs, and hearing one resident share memories of her family’s ties to Delmarva Power — a moment Santa (aka Craig Jarvis) will never forget.

Huge thanks to our donors, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this day so special. Joy was shared on both sides, and hearts were definitely full.

RESTON, Va., December 23, 2024 /3BL/ – CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI)  announced today that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Companies by Forbes for 2025. This new list was implemented to recognize companies that excel across a broad spectrum of industries making it Forbes’ most comprehensive company ranking ever conducted, rating over 60 measures in 11 categories. 

“I could not be prouder of this recognition, which is driven by our employees’ talent, innovation, and commitment, and supported by our culture of good character, ethics, and integrity,” said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer.  “At CACI, we prove what’s possible every day by coming together as a team to drive the future of national security. It is an honor to lead this incredibly dedicated group of people who consistently deliver meaningful results for our customers and exceed their expectations.”

Of the 2,000 companies evaluated, the top 300 were included. CACI achieved high marks, ranking in the top 15%, for public trust, employee sentiment, and financial strength. 

CACI has been recognized by Forbes multiple times in the past year, also being named to the lists for America’s Most Trusted Companies, America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Engineers, Best Employers for Veterans, Best Employers for Women, Best Employers for New Grads, and America’s Best Large Employers.

Visit us to learn more about CACI’s nearly 63-year legacy as a trusted U.S. government partner.

About CACI

At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 24,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and differentiated technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security. We are a company of good character, relentless innovation, and long-standing excellence. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. CACI is a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at www.caci.com.

There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts, and therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in CACI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, and other such filings that CACI makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon and only speak as of the date hereof.

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Corporate Communications and Media:                                       
Lorraine Corcoran                                                              
Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications                  
(703) 434-4165, lorraine.corcoran@caci.com