Jun 14, 2023 | Books, Business
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – June 12, 2023 – PRLog — The Florida Minority Business Awards, in collaboration with the Georgia Minority Business Awards, is pleased to announce the inaugural edition of the Florida Minority Business Award ceremony, set to take place in Jacksonville, Florida, on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm EST. This prestigious event aims to honor and celebrate the outstanding achievements of minority-owned businesses across the state of Florida, highlighting their positive impact on the national and global business landscape.
The Florida Minority Business Awards (FLOMBA) is a platform that recognizes and promotes the significant contributions made by minority entrepreneurs, who have demonstrated exceptional business acumen, innovation, and resilience in various industries. The awards seek to shed light on these exemplary businesses and their leaders, serving as a catalyst for further growth and recognition in the business community.
The FMBA draws inspiration from the Georgia Minority Business Awards, a highly successful and respected initiative that has been honoring minority-owned businesses in Georgia for over two decades. With the vision to expand and replicate this successful model, the FLOMBA was established to provide a similar platform for Florida’s thriving minority business community.
“We are thrilled to bring the Florida Minority Business Awards to Jacksonville,” said Sean Clinkscales, President of the Florida Minority Business Awards. “We believe that acknowledging the accomplishments of minority-owned businesses is crucial for fostering an inclusive and prosperous economic landscape. By recognizing their contributions, we not only inspire and empower others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams but also showcase the positive impact that minority businesses have on national and global business.”
The Florida Minority Business Awards will feature a comprehensive nomination and selection process, ensuring that deserving businesses are acknowledged and given due recognition. The judging criteria include business success, innovation, community involvement, and overall impact. The winners will be selected based on their commitment to excellence, their ability to overcome challenges, and their contributions to Florida’s economic growth.
The award categories for the Florida Minority Business Awards will encompass a broad range of industries, including technology, healthcare, construction, finance, retail, and professional services. These categories will reflect the diversity and vibrancy of Florida’s minority business community, recognizing the accomplishments of businesses both large and small.
The culminating event, scheduled for April 25, 2024, will bring together a diverse group of business leaders, community influencers, and government officials from across Florida. Attendees can anticipate an evening filled with networking opportunities, engaging keynote speakers, and inspiring success stories from the award recipients.
The Florida Minority Business Awards is actively seeking partners and sponsors who share their vision and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the business landscape. Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels, providing organizations with a chance to align themselves with this prestigious event and gain visibility among Florida’s thriving minority business community.
For more information about the Florida Minority Business Awards and to stay updated on the nomination process, please visit http://floridaminoritybusinessawards.com. You can also follow the FLOMBA on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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About the Florida Minority Business Awards:
The Florida Minority Business Awards (FLOMBA) is an annual recognition event that celebrates the accomplishments of minority-owned businesses across the state of Florida. Established with the inspiration of the Georgia Minority Business Awards, the FLOMBA aims to provide a platform to honor and promote the contributions of minority entrepreneurs in Florida. By recognizing their achievements, the FLOMBA seeks to inspire and empower other minority-owned businesses, fostering an inclusive and prosperous economic landscape with a positive impact on national and global business.
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Apr 19, 2023 | Books, Business
The Summit will also be hosted in partnership with the Empire and Beacon Wind Projects
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. – April 18, 2023 – PRLog — Minority Millennials, a nonprofit civic & youth development organization, in partnership with City & State and Equinor today announced a first-of-its-kind regional “We Are The Future Summit” powered by AT&T. The Summit will take place at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Complex on April 27, 2023 and will feature groundbreaking sessions and keynote presentations from a diverse lineup of thought leaders, elected officials and influencers including New York State Senators Jamaal Bailey, Jessica Ramos, NY Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, NYC Councilmembers Kevin Riley, Chi Osse, Carmen De La Rosa and Nantasha Williams, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon, Gen-Z activist Chelsea Miller, and more. This exciting one-day only event will bridge the gap between policy and culture to inspire and support the next generation of change makers.
Focused on promoting civic power and economic freedom, the Summit will have impactful live programming aimed to educate and empower Black and Brown youth from across the five boroughs and Long Island.
Demonstrating its commitment to digital equity, bridging the diversity gap in the tech industry, and the collective response needed to address the inequalities, AT&T is a major supporter of the Summit and is providing 1,000 free tickets for Long Island, Bronx, and Brooklyn high school students so they may have the opportunity to attend, learn and engage in thoughtful dialogue about their future.
“AT&T is proud to support such an important and meaningful summit and applauds the organizers and all of the esteemed presenters for their commitment to engage in meaningful conversation about the importance of civic responsibility,” said Magdalonie Paris-Campbell, director, External Affairs, AT&T. “As a company that connects people across all aspects of life, we are thrilled to support this effort to engage so many New York City and Long Island youth with the opportunity to inspire them to be the next generation of changemakers and civic leaders.”
To connect young, bright, and motivated Black and Brown individuals with career mentorship and opportunities, Equinor’s Empire Wind and Beacon Wind offshore wind projects, which are being developed through their 50-50 strategic partnership with bp, has committed to sponsoring up to 1000 high school students and their transportation from Nassau County Public High Schools to attend the regional career fair. Attendees such as community leaders, activists and more will have access to employers from startups in exciting and innovative-emerging industries like Offshore Wind, the building and construction trades, manufacturing, as well as New York-based companies, organizations, and agencies. The goal is to foster grassroots awareness about the hundreds of job opportunities that currently exist and will emerge across the region.
“Equinor is proud to work with Minority Millennials to sponsor their ‘We Are The Future Summit’. As the offshore wind industry grows in New York and on Long Island, Equinor is proud to engage with the local community to bring them into the industry and to educate young people about the exciting renewable energy careers that our industry has to offer. It is not enough to just repower New York with offshore wind energy, we must also create a local workforce and supply chain that looks like and represents the great communities on Long Island and within the Empire State. We are proud to support 1,000 students attending the summit and the team looks forward to sharing more about the opportunities within the offshore wind industry,” said Molly Morris, President of Equinor Wind US.
“We created Minority Millennials and now the ‘We Are The Future Summit’ to bridge the gap between policy culture,” said Dan Lloyd, Founder and President of Minority Millennials. “We firmly believe the fundamental piece to economic freedom is ensuring young people of color are educated about the value of Civic Engagement. Once-a person understands their role in society and how powerful their voice is within a larger democracy, their leverage of power shifts and their ability to develop both personally and professionally dramatically increases.”
Designed to emphasize the importance of civic power, financial literacy, and taking on leadership roles, the Summit will feature informative workshops and meaningful panel sessions. There will also be expert panelist discussions on economic and workforce development with Matt Cohen, CEO, Long Island Association, Damian Fagon, Chief Equity Officer, Office of Cannabis Management, Ryan Silva, Executive Director, NYS Economic Development Council, Jose Ortiz Jr. Senior Advisor, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Economic and Workforce Development; Theresa Sanders, Urban League of Long Island, Ryan Stanton, Executive Director, Long Island Federation of Labor, Rosalie Drago, Commissioner, Suffolk County Department of Labor, Andrea Bonilla, External Affairs, Vineyard Offshore and more.
Entrance into the “We Are The Future Summit” also includes a ticket to the Expo, Breakfast and Lunch and access to over three dozen elected officials and leaders from across New York State. Doors open at 9am.
For additional information on the Minority Millennials Summit or to purchase tickets, visit here (https://www.wearethefuturesummit.com/#/?lang=en).
About Minority Millennials
Founded in 2017, Minority Millennials, Inc. is a fast growing 501-C(3) that is leveraged as a tool to bridge the gap between policy and culture. Minority Millennials are committed to helping young people of color access jobs, build wealth and become civically engaged. The organization aims to become the nation’s leading resource for emerging generations of color as they seek equity in social, political, and economic developments.
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Jul 28, 2022 | Business
The details of schemes being implemented by Ministry of Minority Affairs for socio-economic and educational empowerment of the centrally notified minority communities are in Annexure.
Schemes being implemented by Ministry of Minority Affairs are evaluated from time to time to assess the impact of the schemes and amendments made as and when required. An amount of Rs. 21946.45 crores (Revised Estimate) has been allocated during the last five financial years for the various welfare schemes of the Ministry of Minority Affairs i.e. 2017-18
to 2021-22.
Annexure
Details of schemes being implemented by Ministry of Minority Affairs:-
(A): Educational Empowerment Schemes:
(1) Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme- Scholarship is provided to minority students from Class I to X, out of which 30% scholarship are earmarked for girls.
(2) Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme- Scholarship is provided to minority students from Class XI to PhD., out of which 30% scholarship are earmarked for girls.
- Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship Scheme- Scholarship is provided to minority students for Professional and Technical courses, at Under Graduate and Post Graduate level, out of which 30% scholarship are earmarked for girls.
All the three Scholarship schemes are on boarded on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and the scholarship amount is disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
(4) Maulana Azad National Fellowship Scheme – Under the scheme fellowship in the form of financial assistance is provided to minority candidates who clear the UGC-NET or Joint CSIRUGC-NET examination.
(5) Naya Savera – Free Coaching and Allied Scheme – The Scheme aims to provide free coaching to students/candidates belonging to minority communities for qualifying in entrance examinations of technical/ medical professional courses and various Competitive examinations.
(6) Padho Pardesh – Under the scheme interest subsidy is provided to students of minority communities on educational loans, for overseas higher studies.
(7) Nai Udaan – Support is provided to minority candidates clearing Preliminary examination conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), State Public Service Commission (PSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC) etc.
(B): Employment Oriented Schemes:
(8) Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) (w.e.f. 2022-23) – The 5 existing schemes of the Ministry namely Seekho aur Kamao (w.e.f. 2013-14), USTTAD (w.e.f. 2014-15), Hamari Dharohar (w.e.f. 2014-15), Nai Roshni (w.e.f. 2012-13) and Nai Manzil (w.e.f. 2016-17) have now been converged into a single scheme known as PM VIKAS. The scheme aims to improve livelihoods of minorities particularly artisan communities through skill development, education, leadership, training support, entrepreneurship interventions, supporting their business by facilitating credit and market linkages and providing new opportunities to brand and sell produce in a widened market base, created by leveraging tourism and trade circuits in the country.
(C): Infrastructure Development Scheme:
- Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) – A Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), is being implemented with the objective to develop infrastructure projects in identified area.
(D): Special Schemes:
(10) Jiyo Parsi – Scheme for containing population decline of Parsis in India.
(11). i. Qaumi Waqf Board Taraqqiati Scheme (QWBTS) -The scheme is intended to help streamlining record keeping, introduce transparency, and to computerize the various functions/processes of the Waqf Boards.
ii. Shahari Waqf Sampatti Vikas Yojana (SWSVY)- Under this scheme, interest free loan to Waqf Boards (WBs)/Waqf Institutions is granted for construction of economically viable buildings on the waqf land.
(12) Scheme for Providing Education to Madrasas/Minorities (SPEMM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, which has been transferred from the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), M/o Education to Ministry of Minority Affairs w.e.f. 1st April, 2021. The SPEMM comprises of two schemes namely (i) Scheme for Providing Quality Education in Madrasas (SPQEM) and (ii) Infrastructure Development in Minority Institutions (IDMI). The objective of the SPQEM scheme is inter alia, to encourage traditional institutions like Madrasas and Maktabs by giving financial assistance to introduce science, mathematics, social studies, Hindi and English in their curriculum so that academic proficiency for classes I-XII is attainable for children studying in these institutions. The process of modernization of traditional Madrasas and Maktabs is voluntary. Under IDMI, financial assistance is provided to Minority educational institutions (elementary/ secondary/senior secondary schools) as per Samagra Siksha norms to facilitate education of minorities by augmenting and strengthening school infrastructure in Minority Institutions.
(13) Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) implements education and skill related schemes as follows:- (a) Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Meritorious Girls belonging to the economically weaker sections of Minorities (b) Grant-in-aid to NGOs for infrastructure development of
educational institutions.
(14) Equity to National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) for providing concessional loans to minorities for education, self-employment, income generating
ventures and micro financing.
The details of the schemes mentioned at S. No.(1) to (12) are available on the website of this Ministry (www.minorityaffairs.gov.in) and those at serial No.(13) and (14) are available on the website of MAEF (www.maef.nic.in) and NMDFC (www.nmdfc.org) respectively.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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Feb 16, 2022 | Business
TSMC (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM), Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (“SSS”) and DENSO Corporation (“DENSO”) today announced that DENSO will take a minority stake in Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (“JASM”), TSMC’s majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan with a US$0.35 billion investment. With this equity investment, DENSO will hold a more than 10% equity stake in JASM.
Construction of JASM’s fab in Japan is scheduled to begin in the 2022 calendar year with production targeted to begin by the end of 2024. To support market demand, TSMC will also enhance JASM’s capabilities with 12/16 nanometer FinFET process technology in addition to the previously announced 22/28 nanometer process and increase monthly production capacity to 55,000 12-inch wafers. With the additional capacity, the total capital expenditure for JASM’s Kumamoto fab is estimated to be approximately US$8.6 billion with strong support from the Japanese government. The fab is expected to directly create about 1,700 high-tech professional jobs.
The closing of the transaction between JASM and DENSO is subject to customary closing conditions.
“TSMC is very glad to welcome DENSO’s participation in JASM to enable fresh innovations in the future of transportation together,” said Dr. CC Wei, Chief Executive Officer of TSMC. “JASM is not only an opportunity for TSMC to support growing market demand for specialty technologies, it enables us to leverage Japan’s top-notch semiconductor talent and contribute to the growth of the global semiconductor ecosystem.”
“While the global demand for semiconductors is expected to grow, we expect JASM to contribute to securing a stable supply of logic wafers, not only for us but also the overall industry,” said Terushi Shimizu, President and CEO of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation. “We are very pleased to have DENSO as a new member, and we look forward to working with them to support the launch of JASM.”
“Semiconductors are becoming increasingly important in the automotive industry as mobility technologies evolve, including automated driving and electrification,” said Koji Arima, President and CEO of DENSO Corporation. “Through this partnership, we contribute to the stable supply of semiconductors over the medium to long term and thus to the automotive industry.”
About TSMC
TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model when it was founded in 1987, and has been the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry ever since. The Company supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and partners with the industry’s leading process technologies and portfolio of design enablement solutions to unleash innovation for the global semiconductor industry. With global operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, TSMC serves as a committed corporate citizen around the world.
TSMC deployed 291 distinct process technologies, and manufactured 12,302 products for 535 customers in 2021 by providing broadest range of advanced, specialty and advanced packaging technology services. TSMC is the first foundry to provide 5-nanometer production capabilities, the most advanced semiconductor process technology available in the world. The Company is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. For more information please visit https://www.tsmc.com.
About Sony Semiconductor Solutions
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation and the global leader in image sensors. Our semiconductor business also includes a variety of other parts including microdisplays, LSIs, and laser diodes. We strive to provide advanced imaging technologies that bring greater convenience and fun to people’s lives. In addition, we also work to develop and bring to market new kinds of sensing technologies with the aim of offering various solutions that will take the visual and recognition capabilities of both human and machines to greater heights. For more information, please visit https://www.sony-semicon.co.jp/e/.
About DENSO
DENSO is a $44.6 billion global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in its 200 facilities to produce thermal, powertrain, mobility, electrification, & electronic systems, to create jobs that directly change how the world moves. The company’s 168,000+ employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO spent 10.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. For more information about global DENSO, visit https://www.denso.com/global.
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Feb 4, 2022 | Business
The Government has implemented various schemes for the welfare and upliftment of every section of the society including minorities especially the economically weaker & lesser privileged sections of the society with schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN), Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana, etc. Ministry of Minority Affairs also implements programmes/ schemes across the country including North Eastern States for socio-economic and educational empowerment of the six (6) centrally notified minority communities namely Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Muslims, Parsis and Jains. The schemes/programmes implemented by the Ministry in brief are as under: –
(A): Educational Empowerment Schemes:
(1) Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme- Scholarship is provided to minority students from Class I to X, out of which 30% scholarship are earmarked for girls.
Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme- Scholarship is provided to minority students from Class XI to PhD., out of which 30% scholarship are earmarked for girls.
Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship Scheme- Scholarship is provided to minority students for Professional and Technical courses, at Under Graduate and Post Graduate level, out of which 30% scholarship are earmarked for girls.
All the three Scholarship schemes are on boarded on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and the scholarship amount is disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
(2) Maulana Azad National Fellowship Scheme – Under the scheme fellowship in the form of financial assistance is provided to minority candidates who clear the UGC-NET or Joint CSIR UGCNET examination.
(3) Naya Savera – Free Coaching and Allied Scheme – The Scheme aims to provide free coaching to students/candidates belonging to minority communities for qualifying in entrance examinations of technical/ medical professional courses and various Competitive examinations.
(4) Padho Pardesh – Under the scheme interest subsidy is provided to students of minority communities on educational loans, for overseas higher studies.
(5) Nai Udaan – Support is provided to minority candidates clearing Preliminary examination conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), State Public Service Commission (PSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC) etc.
(B): Employment Oriented Schemes:
(6) Seekho Aur Kamao – Skill development scheme for youth of 14 – 35 years age group and aiming at providing employment and employment opportunities, improving the employability of existing workers, school dropouts etc.
(7) USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development)- An effective platform to provide self-employment, market and opportunity to traditional artisans and craft persons from the minority communities. Hunar Haats are being organised across the country to provide employment opportunities and markets to artisans/craftsmen.
(8) Nai Manzil – A scheme for formal school education & skilling of school dropouts or educated in community educational institutions like Madrasas.
(9) Nai Roshni – Leadership development of women belonging to minority communities and non-minority communities (not exceeding 25% of each batch).
(C): Special Schemes
(10) Jiyo Parsi – Scheme for containing population decline of Parsis in India.
(11) Hamari Dharohar- A scheme to preserve rich heritage of minority communities of India under the overall concept of Indian culture.
(D): Infrastructure Development Programme:
(12) Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) – The scheme aims to provide basic infrastructure such as Schools, Colleges, ITIs, Polytechnics, Hostels, Sadbhav Mandap, Skill Development Centres, Drinking water and Sanitation facilities, Health Projects including hospitals, Sport facilities, Smart classrooms, Aanganwadi Centers etc. in deprived areas of the country. The scheme is implemented in the identified areas having minimum of 25% minority population and backwardness parameters below the national average in respect of socio economic or basic amenities or both.
(13) Also, Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) implements education and skill related schemes as follows:- (a) Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship for Meritorious Girls belonging to the economically weaker sections of Minorities (b) Gharib Nawaz Employment Scheme started in 2017-18 for providing short term job oriented skill development training to youth (c) Grant-in-aid to NGOs for infrastructure development of educational institutions.
(14) Equity to National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) for providing concessional loans to minorities for self-employment and income generating ventures.
The details of the schemes mentioned at S. No.(1) to (12) are available on the website of this Ministry (www.minorityaffairs.gov.in) and those at serial No.(13) and (14) are available on the website of MAEF (www.maef.nic.in) and NMDFC (www.nmdfc.org) respectively.
As per Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Act, 1992, six communities namely Christians, Sikhs, Muslims, Buddhists, Jains and Parsis have been notified as minority communities. As per Census 2011, population of minority communities in the country are:- Muslims – 17,22,45,158, Christians – 2,78,19,588, Sikhs – 2,08,33,116, Buddhists – 84,42,972, Jains – 44,51,753 and Parsis – 57,264.
No State-wise allocation of funds is made in the budget of this Ministry. However, during last five years an amount of Rs. 21,934.38 Crores had been allocated for schemes being implemented by this Ministry.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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