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CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, is providing essential support in the wake of Hurricane Helene and Milton’s devastating impact to the southeastern region of the U.S.

Equipment such as compact track loaders with grapple attachments, wheel loaders and crawler excavators have been sent to help Team Rubicon with the heavy-duty work of clearing trees, mud and debris.

As part of a recently launched CNH Disaster Response program, CASE is dedicating six compact track loaders with grapple attachments as a fleet that will be devoted to Team Rubicon efforts. The CNH Disaster Response program is a new effort designed to quickly deploy equipment to disaster-stricken communities.

In addition, CASE is deploying equipment to communities in need through its extensive dealer network. To date, CASE and the CASE dealer network have loaned 10 machines to the effort and is in daily communication with Team Rubicon to address needs as they arise.

“Building communities, and rebuilding them when disaster strikes, is core to what we do at CASE,” said Terry Dolan, Vice President — North America, CASE Construction Equipment.

When it comes to disaster response, volunteers from the veteran-led nonprofit Team Rubicon are some of the first to arrive. Also known as “Greyshirts,” Team Rubicon volunteers include sawyers and heavy equipment operators who clear trees and debris from roads so emergency crews can access impacted communities.

“Hurricanes Helene and Milton definitely created a tremendous amount of need,” said Jeff Byard, Vice President of Operations, Team Rubicon. “We’ve already served 45+ communities across five states and have multiple response operations in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. Our strengths as an organization are our deep ties within local communities and the nationwide network of Greyshirt volunteers who provide no-cost services to better the lives of disaster survivors.”

In addition to deploying machinery for use during disasters, CNH and its charitable foundation over the years have supported Team Rubicon’s mission by providing financial support. Also, CASE and the CASE dealer network have made space available to execute critical heavy equipment operating training for Team Rubicon volunteers. In the past two years, CASE has expanded training support from one to nine locations across the U.S. and Canada.

For more information about how CASE Construction Equipment and CNH support Team Rubicon, visit Team Rubicon | CASE Construction Equipment (casece.com). To donate to Team Rubicon’s Hurricane Helene relief efforts, visit https://donate.teamrubiconusa.org/donation/helene24.

Southwire’s Cofer Technology Center, a hub for Research & Development (R&D) initiatives, installed an innovative heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system using geothermal heat pump technology.

Since becoming fully operational in November of 2023, the system has enabled significant energy and cost savings for the Cofer Technology Center, resulting in an approximately 40 % decrease in electricity consumption for the whole building.

“Southwire’s R&D initiatives are at the forefront of innovation,” said Axel Schlumberger, Senior Vice President of Research & Development. “As we invest in the development of products that support renewable energy, electric vehicles and more, we equally strive to showcase sustainable innovation throughout our facility.”

For most areas in the United States, soil temperatures are usually warmer than the air in winter and cooler than the air in summer. Geothermal heat pumps take advantage of these underground temperatures to efficiently heat buildings in the winter and cool buildings in the summer.

With the new system installed, the Cofer Technology Center uses 40% less heating/cooling capacity than it used before. In addition, the former system relied on energy-intensive resistance heaters. Many of these resistance heaters have since been removed, further reducing the building’s monthly power bill.

The closed-loop piping system connects 67 wells in a central location where water is piped throughout the building to each air handler, then back into the well field where the heat is transferred 400 feet into the ground below.

Southwire recently announced an expansion of the Cofer Technology Center, which showcases the company’s commitment to product innovation and sustainability. The expansion was designed with LEED certification in mind as well as a focus on engineering with sustainable components.

To learn more about Southwire’s sustainability initiatives, visit https://www.southwire.com/sustainability.

Action Against Hunger, a global leader in the fight to end hunger, is honored to accept two Silver Anthem Awards, which highlight the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. Selected from more than 2,300 entries and more than 34 countries, Action Against Hunger was recognized for the REact: Renewable Energies for Assisting Communities Tool and for our Severe Acute Malnutrition Relapse Research.

The REact Tool is a new non-cost tool to help the nonprofit sector decarbonize emergency response programs. REact is the first tool of its kind and was developed by Action Against Hunger with input from 40 NGOs and UN agencies.

The Severe Acute Malnutrition Relapse Research reflects groundbreaking research into ways to prevent relapse among children treated for acute malnutrition. This first-of-its-kind study provided valuable new insights that could save lives by improving the long-term impact of aid budgets.

Action Against Hunger was also a finalist for We Hack Hunger in the category Humanitarian Action & Services – Community Engagement. This project uses technology to create an early warning system for hunger and to prevent it by providing solidarity aid cards to unemployed people who participate in employment and entrepreneurship programs.

Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose and mission-driven work of people and organizations worldwide across seven core issues. The Awards were founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF and XQ.

About Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change and reach 21 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 59 countries, our 8,900 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

Action Against Hunger, a global leader in the fight to end hunger, is honored to accept two Silver Anthem Awards, which highlight the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. Selected from more than 2,300 entries and more than 34 countries, Action Against Hunger was recognized for the REact: Renewable Energies for Assisting Communities Tool and for our Severe Acute Malnutrition Relapse Research.

The REact Tool is a new non-cost tool to help the nonprofit sector decarbonize emergency response programs. REact is the first tool of its kind and was developed by Action Against Hunger with input from 40 NGOs and UN agencies.

The Severe Acute Malnutrition Relapse Research reflects groundbreaking research into ways to prevent relapse among children treated for acute malnutrition. This first-of-its-kind study provided valuable new insights that could save lives by improving the long-term impact of aid budgets.

Action Against Hunger was also a finalist for We Hack Hunger in the category Humanitarian Action & Services – Community Engagement. This project uses technology to create an early warning system for hunger and to prevent it by providing solidarity aid cards to unemployed people who participate in employment and entrepreneurship programs.

Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose and mission-driven work of people and organizations worldwide across seven core issues. The Awards were founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF and XQ.

About Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change and reach 21 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 59 countries, our 8,900 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

Entergy joins Utilities United Against Scams this week to support International Fraud Awareness Week and to recognize the ninth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, November 20. Utility Scam Awareness Day is an advocacy and awareness campaign focused on educating customers and exposing scammer tactics.

For years, scammers have posed as utility workers and attempted to steal financial information or obtain immediate payment from customers by threatening service interruptions. These utility impostor scams represent real financial loss for customers. In 2023, the Better Business Bureau reported that the median loss to customers who fell victim to utility scams as $463. To avoid losses, customers are encouraged to be familiar with the most common impostor utility scams.

Disconnection deception

Scammers call threatening disconnection of your utility service, demanding immediate payment by prepaid cards purchased at a local retail store (or credit card, debit card, bank draft, wiring money, etc.), and insisting you call them back with the card information to make payment. Entergy will send you one or more disconnection notices in the mail before disconnecting or shutting off your utility service, and we offer several bill payment options without specifying the type of payment you need to make.

Bill payment or credit con

Scammers may provide you with a phony account routing number for you to use to pay your utility bills, receive a credit, or obtain federal assistance. In exchange for personal information that can be used for identity theft, you may get a payment account number. If the number is entered during an online transaction, it may appear that your bill is paid, but no funds are actually paid to the utility, the account balance remains due, and you may be charged a returned payment fee by your utility.

Equipment or repair bogus fee

Scammers call demanding a separate payment to replace or install a utility-related device or meter. If a utility needs to upgrade or replace a piece of equipment, Entergy will contact you ahead of time as a courtesy. If there is a charge related to work on equipment you might own, it will typically be included in your monthly bill.

Overpayment trick

Scammers call claiming you have overpaid your utility bill, and you need to provide personal bank account information or a credit card number to facilitate a refund. Entergy will usually apply any overpayments you have made to your utility account, allowing the credit balance to cover any future charges, or refund any overpayment by mailing a check.

Power restoration rip off

Scammers call offering to restore power quickly or in a preferential order for immediate payment or an upfront “reconnection fee,” typically in the aftermath of hurricanes and other severe storms causing widespread power outages. Entergy does not require payment to restore electricity after a natural disaster or other related outage.

Going phishing with smishing, vishing and quishing scams

Phishing occurs when scammers send potential victims an email to convince the recipient to transfer money, send a password or provide other personal data. While customers have learned to open emails with caution, they may not be familiar with the latest versions of these phishing attempts.

Smishing, short for SMS phishing, attempts to trick mobile phone users into giving scammers personal information, which can be used for identity theft, via a text or SMS message. Scammers like smishing, as consumers tend to be more inclined to trust text messages. Utility companies typically do not text you unless you have signed up for a specific notification service offered by your utility.

Vishing, or voice phishing, is a type of phishing attack where scammers use phone calls to trick individuals into revealing personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by pretending to be a legitimate entity. This type of scam can be executed by real humans or via pre-recorded robocalls.

Quishing, or QR code phishing, is a relatively new scam where fraudsters have covered legitimate QR codes with their own to guide users to websites designed to steal personal information. For utility customers, if you are presented with a QR code in situations where payment is being requested always exercise caution and make sure you are using only Entergy-approved payment methods to complete transactions.

Contractor con

Scammers posing as utility workers or contractors affiliated with Entergy may knock on your door claiming to be employed or hired by us to reset, repair, replace, or inspect your utility meter or other utility-related device. If a utility employee or authorized contractor needs access to your home, an appointment will be scheduled in advance, and proper identification will be provided for your review.

Home improvement huckster

Scammers posing as utility workers may appear unannounced at your front door offering a free energy audit, efficiency inspection, or some other service. While Entergy does offer these types of programs to customers, these unsolicited intruders may be pitching unnecessary expensive products or attempting to steal items from you. Unless your Entergy has notified you in advance, or you initiated a request for such a service, exercise caution and do not let them into your home or business without verifying their identity.

Solar scammers

If you’re interested in solar panels, be careful when evaluating installation offers. Scammers use misleading sales tactics to trick homeowners out of money and personal information. There are reputable solar companies and contractors out there, but before accepting an unsolicited offer from a door-to-door salesperson, you should investigate the facts. Entergy does not partner with third-party solar companies for at-home solar solutions. While some Entergy contractors do perform solar work, they are prohibited from using their affiliation with Entergy to solicit solar business. Verify a salesperson’s identity by asking to see their badge or call us at 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) to speak with a customer service representative.

Bogus bills

Scammers send suspicious emails that appear to be a bill sent by your utility company, potentially featuring your utility’s logo and color scheme. Do not click on any links or attachments in any email unless you have verified the sender. You may be directed to a scam website designed to steal your personal information, or you might install malicious software onto your computer without ever knowing it. Utility companies typically send bills by mail, unless you have opted to receive your bill by email.

How to safely pay your Entergy bill

Customers should only use the following Entergy-approved payment methods with valid and authorized banking information to pay their bills:

Pay online (no fee) – For no additional charge, conveniently pay your bill online by electronic check. Log in securely to myEntergy to view and pay your bills.Pay by phone (fee) – Pay your bill by phone using a bank account, credit or debit card by calling 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) or calling SpeedPay directly at 1-888-822-0553. Our pay-by-phone provider will charge a $2.50 convenience fee with Speedpay. Speedpay is the only credit card or debit card vendors authorized to process these payments over the phone.Pay by credit/debit card (fee) – There are currently four approved options to pay your utility bill with a credit card or debit card.Pay online through our authorized credit or debit card vendor, Speedpay, for a $1.60 convenience fee. Access these sites by visiting myEntergy to ensure secure payment options.Pay by moBillsTM through your smartphone’s native wallet with Speedpay for a $1.60 convenience fee.Pay by Text for with your mobile phone with Speedpay for a $1.60 convenience fee. Receive a text message notification on your cell phone when your bill is ready. Simply reply to the text to pay your bill.Pay by phone through Speeday with a $2.50 convenience fee by calling 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749).Walk-in payment centers– Pay your utility bill in person with cash, check or money order at one of the authorized Quick Payment Centers in your community. A convenience fee may apply.Auto pay– Avoid late fees, writing checks and paying for postage by having your bill automatically deduct from your bank account when you enroll in AutoPay. We’ll provide a monthly billing statement to you for your records, showing the usage, bill amount and due date.Pay by mail– Simply mail in your monthly payment in the envelope provided with your bill. It’s fast, easy and one stamp is all it takes for your payment to reach us. Please note, you may see delays in payment processing through this option due. To reduce delays, always provide your Entergy bill stub with your check payment in the courtesy envelope provided.

Customers who suspect that they have been victims of fraud should contact Entergy by calling 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) Be sure to have all details and any supporting documents available to discuss the suspicious activity on your utility account with an Entergy representative. You should also contact the proper authorities, such as the local police, the state attorney general’s office, Better Business Bureau or Federal Trade Commission.

Visit entergy.com/scams for information and tips on how you can protect yourself from impostor utility scams.

Entergy joins Utilities United Against Scams this week to support International Fraud Awareness Week and to recognize the ninth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, November 20. Utility Scam Awareness Day is an advocacy and awareness campaign focused on educating customers and exposing scammer tactics.

For years, scammers have posed as utility workers and attempted to steal financial information or obtain immediate payment from customers by threatening service interruptions. These utility impostor scams represent real financial loss for customers. In 2023, the Better Business Bureau reported that the median loss to customers who fell victim to utility scams as $463. To avoid losses, customers are encouraged to be familiar with the most common impostor utility scams.

Disconnection deception

Scammers call threatening disconnection of your utility service, demanding immediate payment by prepaid cards purchased at a local retail store (or credit card, debit card, bank draft, wiring money, etc.), and insisting you call them back with the card information to make payment. Entergy will send you one or more disconnection notices in the mail before disconnecting or shutting off your utility service, and we offer several bill payment options without specifying the type of payment you need to make.

Bill payment or credit con

Scammers may provide you with a phony account routing number for you to use to pay your utility bills, receive a credit, or obtain federal assistance. In exchange for personal information that can be used for identity theft, you may get a payment account number. If the number is entered during an online transaction, it may appear that your bill is paid, but no funds are actually paid to the utility, the account balance remains due, and you may be charged a returned payment fee by your utility.

Equipment or repair bogus fee

Scammers call demanding a separate payment to replace or install a utility-related device or meter. If a utility needs to upgrade or replace a piece of equipment, Entergy will contact you ahead of time as a courtesy. If there is a charge related to work on equipment you might own, it will typically be included in your monthly bill.

Overpayment trick

Scammers call claiming you have overpaid your utility bill, and you need to provide personal bank account information or a credit card number to facilitate a refund. Entergy will usually apply any overpayments you have made to your utility account, allowing the credit balance to cover any future charges, or refund any overpayment by mailing a check.

Power restoration rip off

Scammers call offering to restore power quickly or in a preferential order for immediate payment or an upfront “reconnection fee,” typically in the aftermath of hurricanes and other severe storms causing widespread power outages. Entergy does not require payment to restore electricity after a natural disaster or other related outage.

Going phishing with smishing, vishing and quishing scams

Phishing occurs when scammers send potential victims an email to convince the recipient to transfer money, send a password or provide other personal data. While customers have learned to open emails with caution, they may not be familiar with the latest versions of these phishing attempts.

Smishing, short for SMS phishing, attempts to trick mobile phone users into giving scammers personal information, which can be used for identity theft, via a text or SMS message. Scammers like smishing, as consumers tend to be more inclined to trust text messages. Utility companies typically do not text you unless you have signed up for a specific notification service offered by your utility.

Vishing, or voice phishing, is a type of phishing attack where scammers use phone calls to trick individuals into revealing personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by pretending to be a legitimate entity. This type of scam can be executed by real humans or via pre-recorded robocalls.

Quishing, or QR code phishing, is a relatively new scam where fraudsters have covered legitimate QR codes with their own to guide users to websites designed to steal personal information. For utility customers, if you are presented with a QR code in situations where payment is being requested always exercise caution and make sure you are using only Entergy-approved payment methods to complete transactions.

Contractor con

Scammers posing as utility workers or contractors affiliated with Entergy may knock on your door claiming to be employed or hired by us to reset, repair, replace, or inspect your utility meter or other utility-related device. If a utility employee or authorized contractor needs access to your home, an appointment will be scheduled in advance, and proper identification will be provided for your review.

Home improvement huckster

Scammers posing as utility workers may appear unannounced at your front door offering a free energy audit, efficiency inspection, or some other service. While Entergy does offer these types of programs to customers, these unsolicited intruders may be pitching unnecessary expensive products or attempting to steal items from you. Unless your Entergy has notified you in advance, or you initiated a request for such a service, exercise caution and do not let them into your home or business without verifying their identity.

Solar scammers

If you’re interested in solar panels, be careful when evaluating installation offers. Scammers use misleading sales tactics to trick homeowners out of money and personal information. There are reputable solar companies and contractors out there, but before accepting an unsolicited offer from a door-to-door salesperson, you should investigate the facts. Entergy does not partner with third-party solar companies for at-home solar solutions. While some Entergy contractors do perform solar work, they are prohibited from using their affiliation with Entergy to solicit solar business. Verify a salesperson’s identity by asking to see their badge or call us at 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) to speak with a customer service representative.

Bogus bills

Scammers send suspicious emails that appear to be a bill sent by your utility company, potentially featuring your utility’s logo and color scheme. Do not click on any links or attachments in any email unless you have verified the sender. You may be directed to a scam website designed to steal your personal information, or you might install malicious software onto your computer without ever knowing it. Utility companies typically send bills by mail, unless you have opted to receive your bill by email.

How to safely pay your Entergy bill

Customers should only use the following Entergy-approved payment methods with valid and authorized banking information to pay their bills:

Pay online (no fee) – For no additional charge, conveniently pay your bill online by electronic check. Log in securely to myEntergy to view and pay your bills.Pay by phone (fee) – Pay your bill by phone using a bank account, credit or debit card by calling 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) or calling SpeedPay directly at 1-888-822-0553. Our pay-by-phone provider will charge a $2.50 convenience fee with Speedpay. Speedpay is the only credit card or debit card vendors authorized to process these payments over the phone.Pay by credit/debit card (fee) – There are currently four approved options to pay your utility bill with a credit card or debit card.Pay online through our authorized credit or debit card vendor, Speedpay, for a $1.60 convenience fee. Access these sites by visiting myEntergy to ensure secure payment options.Pay by moBillsTM through your smartphone’s native wallet with Speedpay for a $1.60 convenience fee.Pay by Text for with your mobile phone with Speedpay for a $1.60 convenience fee. Receive a text message notification on your cell phone when your bill is ready. Simply reply to the text to pay your bill.Pay by phone through Speeday with a $2.50 convenience fee by calling 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749).Walk-in payment centers– Pay your utility bill in person with cash, check or money order at one of the authorized Quick Payment Centers in your community. A convenience fee may apply.Auto pay– Avoid late fees, writing checks and paying for postage by having your bill automatically deduct from your bank account when you enroll in AutoPay. We’ll provide a monthly billing statement to you for your records, showing the usage, bill amount and due date.Pay by mail– Simply mail in your monthly payment in the envelope provided with your bill. It’s fast, easy and one stamp is all it takes for your payment to reach us. Please note, you may see delays in payment processing through this option due. To reduce delays, always provide your Entergy bill stub with your check payment in the courtesy envelope provided.

Customers who suspect that they have been victims of fraud should contact Entergy by calling 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) Be sure to have all details and any supporting documents available to discuss the suspicious activity on your utility account with an Entergy representative. You should also contact the proper authorities, such as the local police, the state attorney general’s office, Better Business Bureau or Federal Trade Commission.

Visit entergy.com/scams for information and tips on how you can protect yourself from impostor utility scams.

In preparation for the opening of La Plaza, a 150,000 sq ft indoor marketplace, KeyBank’s Kevin Davis, Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager, partnered with teammates across Key, to bring innovative solutions that supported the developer and individual small business owners that are a part of this exciting new project, in Aurora, CO.

La Plaza Colorado needed a banking partner who could accommodate their needs, serving as a resource for 100+ businesses and provide centralized reporting. Most of La Plaza’s business owners prefer to speak Spanish and with KeyBank’s recent focus on Spanish speaking materials and teammates, the partnership was a great fit. With over 100 accounts to open, several of Key’s bilingual Branch Managers and our Regional Community Sales Manager helped to open these business accounts and discuss Key@Work.

Key formed a true partnership with the owners who developed the La Plaza model, Doug McMurrain and his daughter Isabel McMurrain, serving as their trusted advisors throughout this entire process. The team dedicated countless hours to meeting with clients to open accounts and set up the appropriate services. Some of the business owners needed guidance on registering with the Secretary of State and establishing a Tax ID Number and KeyBank teammates were onsite during their soft opening week, helping to activate the Clover merchant devices for every vendor.

“This has been an amazing project, one-and a half years in the making. I’m really excited about our growing presence in the Hispanic community and to see what this marketplace is providing to the city and this community. 

Our approach to the La Plaza prospect and how we implemented our solutions exemplifies how collaboration leads to success. Key teammates quickly embraced the opportunity to help the parent company and individual vendors to get started. I’d like to extend a special thank you to our Spanish speaking teammates who were instrumental in our success!” 

-Kevin Davis, Sr. Business Banking Relationship Manager

Key has an ongoing presence at La Plaza, with a table located at the front of the market and teammates on site on Fridays to answer questions. They have also expanded the support of La Plaza by leveraging their Language Access Program to deliver Key’s Small Business focused Money, Me & Key workshops in Spanish. KeyBank’s “Money, Me and Key” program is a financial empowerment initiative that helps community members improve their financial health. The following workshops were chosen by the vendors and delivered onsite:

Developing a business planHow businesses obtain creditSmall business and financial emergencies

In preparation for the opening of La Plaza, a 150,000 sq ft indoor marketplace, KeyBank’s Kevin Davis, Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager, partnered with teammates across Key, to bring innovative solutions that supported the developer and individual small business owners that are a part of this exciting new project, in Aurora, CO.

La Plaza Colorado needed a banking partner who could accommodate their needs, serving as a resource for 100+ businesses and provide centralized reporting. Most of La Plaza’s business owners prefer to speak Spanish and with KeyBank’s recent focus on Spanish speaking materials and teammates, the partnership was a great fit. With over 100 accounts to open, several of Key’s bilingual Branch Managers and our Regional Community Sales Manager helped to open these business accounts and discuss Key@Work.

Key formed a true partnership with the owners who developed the La Plaza model, Doug McMurrain and his daughter Isabel McMurrain, serving as their trusted advisors throughout this entire process. The team dedicated countless hours to meeting with clients to open accounts and set up the appropriate services. Some of the business owners needed guidance on registering with the Secretary of State and establishing a Tax ID Number and KeyBank teammates were onsite during their soft opening week, helping to activate the Clover merchant devices for every vendor.

“This has been an amazing project, one-and a half years in the making. I’m really excited about our growing presence in the Hispanic community and to see what this marketplace is providing to the city and this community. 

Our approach to the La Plaza prospect and how we implemented our solutions exemplifies how collaboration leads to success. Key teammates quickly embraced the opportunity to help the parent company and individual vendors to get started. I’d like to extend a special thank you to our Spanish speaking teammates who were instrumental in our success!” 

-Kevin Davis, Sr. Business Banking Relationship Manager

Key has an ongoing presence at La Plaza, with a table located at the front of the market and teammates on site on Fridays to answer questions. They have also expanded the support of La Plaza by leveraging their Language Access Program to deliver Key’s Small Business focused Money, Me & Key workshops in Spanish. KeyBank’s “Money, Me and Key” program is a financial empowerment initiative that helps community members improve their financial health. The following workshops were chosen by the vendors and delivered onsite:

Developing a business planHow businesses obtain creditSmall business and financial emergencies

DALLAS, November 19, 2024 /3BL/ – The Arbor Day Foundation and its longstanding collaborator AT&T recently distributed 250 free trees during its community E-Waste Drive to support bridging the digital divide. Hosted at AT&T’s Dallas headquarters, the event also featured music, food and family-friendly activities.

Trees were given to the first 250 attendees who brought “e-waste” to the event. Electronic waste or “e-waste” is discarded or unwanted electronic items like cell phones, computers, monitors, printers, and radios. For every pound of e-waste collected, AT&T committed to donating one laptop to support digital access for members of the local community. In total, nearly 600 pounds of e-waste was collected.

“AT&T is proud to collaborate with the Arbor Day Foundation to not only enhance our community through tree planting but also to promote sustainability through our e-waste initiatives,” said Shannon Carroll, Associate Vice President of Global Environmental Sustainability at AT&T. “In 2023, AT&T recovered 12.9 million devices, ensuring they were reused or properly recycled. E-waste initiatives like this help the public declutter old electronics, help bridge the digital divide, and improve the environment with tree planting, making a significant impact on both sustainability and digital accessibility.”

AT&T has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation since 2005, helping to plant more than 1.2 million trees nationwide.

“Through nearly two decades of partnership AT&T has demonstrated the meaningful impact that we can create when businesses prioritize people and the planet,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Events like this showcase the power of collaboration to build healthier, greener communities.”

About AT&T

We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners. And this is only the beginning.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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DALLAS, November 19, 2024 /3BL/ – The Arbor Day Foundation and its longstanding collaborator AT&T recently distributed 250 free trees during its community E-Waste Drive to support bridging the digital divide. Hosted at AT&T’s Dallas headquarters, the event also featured music, food and family-friendly activities.

Trees were given to the first 250 attendees who brought “e-waste” to the event. Electronic waste or “e-waste” is discarded or unwanted electronic items like cell phones, computers, monitors, printers, and radios. For every pound of e-waste collected, AT&T committed to donating one laptop to support digital access for members of the local community. In total, nearly 600 pounds of e-waste was collected.

“AT&T is proud to collaborate with the Arbor Day Foundation to not only enhance our community through tree planting but also to promote sustainability through our e-waste initiatives,” said Shannon Carroll, Associate Vice President of Global Environmental Sustainability at AT&T. “In 2023, AT&T recovered 12.9 million devices, ensuring they were reused or properly recycled. E-waste initiatives like this help the public declutter old electronics, help bridge the digital divide, and improve the environment with tree planting, making a significant impact on both sustainability and digital accessibility.”

AT&T has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation since 2005, helping to plant more than 1.2 million trees nationwide.

“Through nearly two decades of partnership AT&T has demonstrated the meaningful impact that we can create when businesses prioritize people and the planet,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Events like this showcase the power of collaboration to build healthier, greener communities.”

About AT&T

We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.

About the Arbor Day Foundation 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners. And this is only the beginning.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.

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