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Amazon announces updates on $3.6 billion Housing Equity Fund for affordable housing

By Business Daily | Dec 30, 2024

Amazon has announced updates to its Housing Equity Fund (HEF), a $3.6 billion initiative aimed at increasing affordable housing in the Puget Sound, Arlington/National Capital, and Nashville areas.

Amazon announces eco-friendly packaging for Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV

By Business Daily | Dec 30, 2024

Amazon has announced a new initiative to introduce eco-friendly packaging for its Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV products.

Amazon announces response to Sanders' workplace safety claims

By Business Daily | Dec 30, 2024

Amazon has issued a response to Senator Bernie Sanders' assertions regarding its workplace safety practices.

Bank of America announces full redemption of Series MM preferred stock

By Business Daily | Dec 27, 2024

Bank of America Corporation has announced the full redemption of its Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series MM, along with the corresponding depositary shares.

Amazon announces principal, employee relations position in Erlanger

By K. R. Nelson | Dec 27, 2024

Amazon has announced the opening of a principal employee relations position in Erlanger, Kentucky.

Amazon announces finance manager role in Chicago

By K. R. Nelson | Dec 27, 2024

Amazon has announced a new position in Chicago, Illinois, for a finance manager to support the rapidly growing Amazon Web Services (AWS) compute business.

USHBC president raises concerns over Teamsters protests at Amazon

By A. A. Sanchez | Dec 23, 2024

This week, the Teamsters Union organized protests at several Amazon locations.

SBA expands small business lending network with new partnerships

By Business Daily | Dec 23, 2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) licenses to four institutions, aiming to improve access to capital in underserved markets.

Amazon announces Llama 3.3 70B on AWS

By A. A. Sanchez | Dec 23, 2024

Amazon has announced the availability of Meta's Llama 3.3 70B on Amazon Web Services (AWS), enabling customers to build and scale generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Biden signs law restoring funding for SBA disaster loans after hurricanes

By Business Daily | Dec 21, 2024

President Joe Biden has signed the American Relief Act, 2025 into law, providing funding for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Disaster Loan Program.

Amazon announces new accessibility updates for Fire TV

By Business Daily | Dec 21, 2024

Amazon has announced new accessibility updates for its Fire TV, including Dual Audio support, expanded hearing aid compatibility, and tactile device packaging.

Amazon announces settlement with OSHA

By Business Daily | Dec 21, 2024

Amazon has reached a settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), resulting in the withdrawal of all but one ergonomic citation following an investigation.

Amazon announces decarbonization initiatives

By Business Daily | Dec 20, 2024

Amazon has announced a series of initiatives aimed at decarbonizing its global building network.

Senior Vice President of USCC on Teamster strike: 'even at $1,000 a week few picketers will want to stand outside'

By A. C. Benavides | Dec 20, 2024

Glenn Spencer, senior vice president of the Employment Policy Division at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC), said that the Teamsters union's strike against Amazon involved participants who are not Amazon employees.

Amazon and Mayor Johnson celebrate Christmas in the Wards

By C.D. Marsden | Dec 20, 2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson emphasized the significance of community during the holiday season through initiatives such as Christmas in the Wards.

Amazon’s Air Hub director: ‘Always lead with safety!’

By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 19, 2024

Jess Stewart, Amazon’s KCVG Air Hub Director of Operations, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to "lead with safety" in a LinkedIn post dated December 6.

Orbital and AWS collaborate to develop technologies for data center sustainability

By A. B. Bamburg | Dec 19, 2024

Orbital Materials and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a multi-year partnership aimed at developing AI-driven advanced materials and technologies to enhance data center decarbonization and efficiency.

Commercial property insurance shows signs of recovery amid challenges

By Business Daily | Dec 19, 2024

Despite facing challenges from climate risk and inflation, the U.S. commercial property insurance sector is showing signs of improvement, according to a new brief by the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), affiliated with The Institutes.

SBA announces new fund competition targeting underserved entrepreneurs

By Business Daily | Dec 19, 2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the upcoming launch of the 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC).

Gas prices rise slightly as holiday travel increases

By Business Daily | Dec 19, 2024

After several weeks of declining, the national average for a gallon of gasoline has increased by two cents, reaching $3.04.

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