World’s Fifth Oldest Tree Found in North Carolina

Tue, 07/23/2019 - 11:30

Some of the oldest trees in the world are rooted along the swampy twists and turns of the Black River in eastern North Carolina. When University of Arkansas researcher David Stahle first saw the bald cypress trees in the 1980s, he knew they were ancient, but he recently proved that one is at least 2,624 years old – making it the fifth oldest living tree in the world.

Behind the Wheel: Laying the Ground for a Bright Future

Mon, 07/22/2019 - 15:00

As a longtime advocate for fostering and improving the communities in which it operates, CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI), encourages its employees around the world to help make a difference in their local areas.

Over 30 of San Francisco Business Times’ Top 100 Corporate Philanthropists are Benevity Clients

Mon, 07/22/2019 - 11:40

Over 30 of San Francisco Business Times’ 2019 Top 100 Corporate Philanthropists are Benevity clients—16 of which placed in the Top 25. The list honors the most generous contributors to Bay Area nonprofits and celebrates the impact of corporate purpose.

The Housing Affordability Crisis: the Contributing Factors

Sat, 07/20/2019 - 10:00

In this special video series, Wells Fargo brings together problem solvers to discuss the housing affordability crisis in America — and how to bring about systemic change.

Smithfield Foods Donates Land for Newly Opened Public Boat Ramp on the Pagan River in Smithfield, Virginia

Fri, 07/19/2019 - 14:30

The Town of Smithfield, Virginia announced today the opening of the Clontz Memorial Park Public Boat Ramp on the Pagan River. The new recreational asset was built on 5.7 acres of waterfront land donated by Smithfield Foods, Inc. As the only public boat ramp within Smithfield town limits, the property features floating docks, a 25-foot-wide boat ramp, and parking for 30 vehicles and trailers.

CNH Industrial Honours Nelson Mandela by Giving Back in South Africa

Fri, 07/19/2019 - 14:00

CNH Industrial employees in South Africa honoured the memory of Nelson Mandela on Thursday 18th July, by giving back to the local community. Some 101 years after his birth, employees from New Holland Agriculture and IVECO brands spent the day with students at Ingqayizivele Secondary School in Tembisa, an underprivileged township in Johannesburg.

Secret Montreal Lab Makes Used Plastic New Again

Mon, 07/22/2019 - 11:50

A secret Montreal laboratory has developed a breakthrough technology that may help save the planet – and keep your local taxes low at the same time.

Episode 1: America’s Housing Affordability Problem

Fri, 07/19/2019 - 10:00

Wells Fargo recently committed $1 billion by 2025 to help solve the nation’s housing affordability challenges. In this special series, Wells Fargo brings together problem solvers to discuss the housing affordability crisis in America — and how to bring about systemic change.

Queens Public Library and JetBlue Kick off the Airline’s Soar With Reading Literacy Initiative With a Special Story Time Featuring Noted Children’s Author David Ezra Stein

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 15:30

Housing Affordability: An American Crisis

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 15:30

The lack of affordable housing in the U.S. is putting millions of people at the edge of crisis.