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Entrepreneur Expands Her Thriving Tax Firm With Digital Innovation

Helen Mathis taught accounting as a vocational instructor for 30 years before facing a career-defining moment: The school where she worked closed and Mathis knew she needed a new plan

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Events, Media & Communications

CECP Summit 2025: Unleash the Power of Purpose

This week, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose© (CECP) is bringing together nearly 200 senior social impact, corporate responsibility, and sustainability leaders from the world’s leading global companies for the 22nd annual CECP Summit: Unleash the Power of Purpose.

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Education

Mastercard Recommends These Cybersecurity Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation

No one would ever mistake me for chill, but come vacation time, my anxiety ramps up, not down. Is three hours enough time to get to the airport three miles away? Did I pack my earbuds? Did I pack my back-up earbuds? My back-up back-up earbuds?

Responsible Production & Consumption

Niman Ranch’s Outsized Impact on Local Economies

Since the beginning, Niman Ranch has set out to be a different kind of meat company — one focused on holistically boosting the family farms in its network, the animals they raise and the environment in which they produce them.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Baker Tilly Case Study: Recruiting in Real Estate Reimagined

Equity Residential (Equity) is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) focused on the acquisition, development and management of rental apartment properties located in urban and high density suburban markets.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Powering the Clean Energy Workforce: Carolina’s Story

Growing up in the heart of Hudson County, New Jersey, Carolina Ramos always felt a connection to her community and a desire to make a difference.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Celebrating Moms and Supporting Parents

Gen is proud to have been recognized by Newsweek as a Best Workplace for Parents and Families and a Best Workplace for Women; these honors reflect our commitment to building an environment where all people can thrive in all parts of their lives.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Pro Bono Institute Recognizes Marcus Brown With 2025 Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award

The Pro Bono Institute has awarded Entergy’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel Marcus Brown with the prestigious 2025 Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award.

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Events, Media & Communications

New Holland Launches New Line of Sprayers, Drone and Selective Spraying Solution With AI at Agrishow

CNH brand, New Holland, presented, a new Defensor Sprayer line as well as the new SaveFarm spraying solution at Agrishow 2025 in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Road to Recycling Episode: Can School Carton Recycling Go the Distance? Expert Tales and Triumphs

In the latest episode of the Carton Council’s podcast series, “The Road to Recycling: Can School Carton Recycling Go the Distance? Expert Tales and Triumphs,” we explore the growing challenge and opportunity schools face as they work to reduce waste.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Georgia-Pacific Shares Its 2024 Stewardship Report

Georgia-Pacific LLC's new Stewardship Report, Progress With Purpose, is now live. It's based on our Vision to responsibly create goods and services that help people improve their lives.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AXS Europe Wins Two Prestigious Industry Awards

AEG’s ticketing platform, AXS Europe was named “Best Ticketing Company” at the 2025 Music Week Awards and “Ticketing Business of the Year” at the Ticketing Business Awards 2025, two of Europe’s most prestigious industry events.

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Education

Mary Kay Inc. and City of Lewisville Back High School Student Entrepreneurs’ Dreams at Final Pitch Night

Now in its sixth year, the INCubatoredu program at Lewisville High School, located in Lewisville, Texas, sponsored by Mary Kay Inc. in collaboration with City of Lewisville and Lewisville ISD Education Foundation, continues to inspire bright entrepreneurial minds.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Two U.S. Bank Clients Receive Awards From U.S. Small Business Administration

Small businesses across the U.S. celebrate National Small Business Week, held annually in May for more than 60 years, and this year, a seller of rare books in California and a State Farm Insurance business owner in Idaho have extra reasons to feel festive.

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Events, Media & Communications

National Law Enforcement Community Engagement Training Conference To Take Place in Chicago, June 4–8, 2025

The third annual Professionalizing Law Enforcement-Community Engagement Training (PLECET) Conference will gather approximately 1,000 law enforcement professionals from across the nation in Chicago.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IEC Foundation Announces First EmpowerHER Scholarship Awardees

For years, the IEC Foundation has provided financial assistance to individuals seeking to become electricians through the IEC Apprenticeship Program. In 2025, the Foundation took its support to the next level and introduced the EmpowerHER Scholarship. 

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Serving Up Good: Samantha Mannes on Building Connection Through the CHAR Fund

At Habit Burger & Grill, giving back is a way of life. The Habit Caring Hearts and Relief (CHAR) Fund provides grants up to $2,500 to colleagues facing unexpected hardships. In 2024, the CHAR Fund granted over $58,000 to 29 team members in need.

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Environment

Five Ways FedEx Is Helping Co-Create a More Sustainable Future

FedEx Cares is celebrating the progress of five impactful initiatives aimed at delivering a more sustainable future.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating Lenovo’s 20 Years of Innovation and Impact in the Triangle

Lenovo’s gone platinum – specifically, we’re celebrating our platinum anniversary in North Carolina. After acquiring IBM’s PC division in 2005, Lenovo established one of its two global headquarters amidst the scenic pines of North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park

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Energy

7 Things Energy Operators Must Know About SB 1137 Compliance

California's Senate Bill 1137 (SB 1137) introduces new regulations for oil and gas operations, establishing 3,200-foot Health Protection Zones (HPZs) around sensitive areas such as homes, schools, and hospitals.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Foods Market Foundation Awards $375,000 in Educational Bee Grants to 150 Schools and Nonprofits

In celebration of World Bee Day, Whole Foods Market Foundation, in partnership with The Bee Cause Project, is excited to announce that 150 schools and non-profits across the United States and Canada have been awarded $375,000 through their Bee Grant program.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Honored With Ten Wins in the 2025 Edison Awards

For the eighth consecutive year, Dow (NYSE: DOW) has received more Edison Awards than any other company. Ten Dow innovations have been recognized with one gold, four silver, and five bronze Edison Awards in 2025.

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Innovation & Technology

The Universal Symphony: Everyone Is Invited to the Quantum Revolution

In the vast symphony of scientific exploration, few movements have been as transformative as quantum physics.

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Events, Media & Communications

GoDaddy Identifies the Top 10 Most Entrepreneurial Cities in the U.S.

To quantify which communities are most likely to support microbusinesses, GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab (formerly Venture Forward) conducted a study to identify the most entrepreneurial cities in the United States.

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Health & Healthcare

Teva 2024 Healthy Future Report: Health Equity and Access to Medicines

At Teva, we are all in for better health. Increasing access to quality medicines is fundamental to improving the health of patients and the success of our business.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third and Indy 500 Driver Graham Rahal Present Indiana Family With College Savings Plan

Two cousins in Indiana are marking their shared birth date with a celebration that’s a Fifth Third Better. That’s because the babies – both born on 5/3 in different years – each are getting a $1,053 head start to their college funds, thanks to Fifth Third Bank.

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