Illumina Ventures Closes $325 Million Fund Supporting Start-ups in Healthcare Innovation

Illumina Ventures, an independently-managed, healthcare-focused venture firm, announced today the closing of its second investment fund with total commitments of $325 million, bringing its total capital under management to $560 million.

SEC Posts Sample Letter on Climate Change Disclosure

The Securities and Exchange Commission has posted a sample letter highlighting potential disclosures that public companies should consider related to climate change.

Good Company: Getting Good People Back on the Road

Redemption Cycle serves the community with the help of Regions Bank through their retail shop and through local advocacy work – but more importantly, redemption for members of the community that lack access to reliable transportation.

American Express Releases 2020-2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report With New Long-term Goals

American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced the release of its 2020-2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, which includes a new roadmap for the company’s ESG strategy focused on three core pillars: Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I); Building Financial Confidence; and Advancing Climate Solutions.

Comcast Expands Internet Essentials to Federal Pell Grant Recipients and Pledges $15M to Get Even More Americans Connected

Comcast has announced new steps to help advance digital equity for even more students and families. Internet Essentials will now expand eligibility to Federal Pell Grant recipients.

Black & Veatch's Incubator Launches Climate Tech Accelerator Program to Speed New Decarbonization Solutions

Recognizing the world is in a climate-driven crisis, global engineering, construction and consulting leader Black & Veatch is seeking bold, committed partners to accelerate development of decarbonization solutions through its IgniteX Climate Tech Accelerator

Duke Energy Provides $750,000 in Grants Across North Carolina for Small-business Revitalization

The Duke Energy Foundation today distributed $750,000 in grants to help local businesses across North Carolina – from restaurants to retailers – adapt to the unprecedented challenges caused by the pandemic.

Harvesting Data: A New, Digital Approach Mitigating Agricultural Risk

Throughout my career in agriculture, I've been inspired by how eagerly growers have embraced progress. Today's farmer is tech-savvy and open to digital tools – ranging from apps and GPS to AI and machine learning – that can fuel smarter and more productive decisions.

Whirlpool Brand Brings Care Counts™ Laundry Program to Benton Harbor Area Schools

To help maximize K-12 attendance and support educational equality in the Benton Harbor community, Whirlpool brand is expanding its commitment to providing ways for families to care for their loved ones in its own backyard