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Boys and Girls Club of the Grand Strand creates John Rhodes technology fund
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The Boys and Girls Club of the Grand Strand is continuing the former Mayor John Rhodes’ vision of creating a computer lab for the children. CEO Tracy Bailey says John Rhodes was a strong advocate for the disadvantaged youth in Myrtle Beach, serving as the former Board Chair for The …
Northern Virginia Technology Council Foundation Announces Bobbie Kilberg Scholarship Fund to Support Future Women Technology Leaders
Fund to provide financial support for women in region pursuing STEM education and careers MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the membership and trade association representing the technology community in Northern Virginia, today announced the new NVTC Foundation Kilberg Scholarship Fund. This fund has raised an initial $110,000 …
Bangladesh forms $125 million fund for sustainable technology – pv magazine International
The new financing scheme is aimed at helping factories to upgrade, acquire renewable energy-related machinery and technology and increase environment-friendly production in an effort to achieve sustainable development goals. January 25, 2021 Syful Islam Bangladesh’s central bank has formed a US$125 million revolving fund to finance technology development and support the country’s export-oriented industry, including …
Salvation Army’s Empty Stocking Fund reached a record breaking year for 2020
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Salvation Army’s Empty Stocking Fund is an annual drive to help raise money AND provide gifts for needy families. This past year the drive raised nearly $233,000. Major Ed Binnix with The Salvation Army says this was record breaking year for donations, except for 2018 when Hurricane Michael hit and …
Biden floats $9B boost to tech modernization fund — Washington Technology
Cybersecurity Biden floats $9B boost to tech modernization fund By Justin Katz Jan 15, 2021 NOTE: This story first appeared on FCW.com. President-elect Joe Biden today released his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package that includes $9 billion for a fund used to improve the federal government’s IT and cybersecurity. Most of the massive …
Global Fund signs a record-breaking $8.54 billion in grants to fight HIV, TB and malaria – World
GENEVA – In 2020, the Global Fund signed 157 grants for a total of US$8.54 billion for lifesaving HIV, TB and malaria programs and to strengthen systems for health. This is the highest amount of grants ever signed in a single year by the Global Fund. The grants will begin implementation this month. “This is …
Better Buy: Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF vs Technology Select SPDR Fund
If you’re looking for a good long-term investment, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that’s focused on the technology sector is a great place to look. The sector has driven the market to new highs for the past decade and has been one of the top-performing sectors for decades, even through periods of volatility. As you seek …
BlackRock Emerges as Wall Street Player in Biden Administration
Wall Street bankers, and in particular those from Goldman Sachs Group Inc., have long held senior positions in the White House. Under President-elect Joe Biden, such roles are going to executives of BlackRock Inc. A former Goldman executive held the Treasury secretary post in three of the last four administrations, but the firm is absent …
Traditional Venture Fund vs Rolling Venture Fund
Rolling Venture Funds are a hot commodity of the moment in the venture investing world. Pioneered by AngelList, they are a new form of venture capital fund structure meant to empower first-time fund managers to turn their network and audience into a small recurring stream of committed capital that they can deploy into startups on …
GOED Knowledge Fund Project Will Connect Technology Companies Statewide to Small Business Innovation Research Grants
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has expanded a program statewide through Nevada’s two universities to help technology entrepreneurs earn federal grant funding to support early-stage development of their businesses or innovations. Initially funded through the Federal And State Technology Partnership (FAST) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) …