Georgia ports receive $120 million in federal grant
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has received more than $120 million in federal grants to enhance operational sustainability and infrastructure at its Savannah and Brunswick facilities. The grants fund projects designed to enhance energy resiliency, reduce emissions and expand rail capacity, making Georgia Ports a leader in sustainable port operations. Also Read: Georgia ports celebrate truckers, highlight industry efficiency and investments Savannah Terminal Power Restoration and Electrification The U.S. Maritime Administration has allocated $49.8 million to fund the construction of a terminal power distribution network at the Garden City Terminal in the Port of Savannah. The project, which includes GPA-owned generators and substations, is designed to ensure uninterrupted power supply, especially during natural disasters for temperature-controlled goods such as food and medicines. GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch emphasized that reliable power is critical to the Authority’s continued transition from diesel to electric yard equipment. GPA will donate $88.2 million to the project, matching the federal grant. Shore power and…
Erie Sports Commission awards MLB state grant
Courtesy of Phoenix Moore of the Professional Fishing League of America Erie, Pennsylvania—The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development announced that the Erie Sports Commission was awarded a $45,000 Sports Marketing and Tourism Initiative (SMAT) grant to help offset the costs of hosting the Major League Fishing (MLF). In August 2024, 24 professional anglers from around the world traveled to Erie to compete in the Professional Fishing League General Tire Team Series B&W Trailer Hitch Challenge Cup presented by Toyota. The event lasted for six days and was broadcast live for more than 40 hours. In January, more videos will air every Saturday afternoon on the Outdoor Channel in a six-part series with each episode lasting two hours, totaling 72 hours of additional video. The purpose of the SMAT program is to help attract amateur and professional sporting events to Pennsylvania, with the goal of capitalizing on the influx of tourism that often comes with hosting major events. "It…
IAEE announces 2024 scholarship and grant recipients »
(IAEE Young Professionals networked and networked at a recent gathering in Atlanta. This year, the IAEE awarded scholarships and grants to support the professional growth of emerging talent and seasoned professionals in the exhibition and events industry. Photo courtesy of IAEE. ) Submitted by IAEA dallas – The International Association of Exhibitions & Events® (IAEE) has announced this year’s scholarship and grant recipients for its Educational Assistance Program, which is designed to support the ongoing journey of experienced exhibition & event professionals as well as industry newbies and secondary school students interested in joining the program industry. “By investing in ongoing education and skills development, we not only support individual growth but strengthen the foundation of our industry,” said Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM, president and CEO of IAEE. “We congratulate this year’s outstanding recipients for their dedication to learning and whose excellence will undoubtedly shape the future of exhibitions and events.” this Helen Brett™ Scholarship Created by Robert Kolinek, CEM,…
ICYMI: Grant Leach Talks OFAC Compliance on Justice Magazine
Last week, Omaha partner Grant Leach appeared on an episode of The Justice Insiders podcast to discuss the expanding requirements and restrictions on U.S. businesses related to trade law, including a significant change to the statute of limitations related to OFAC sanctions enforcement—extending it from five years to ten years. Grant also discussed with host Gregg N. Sofer how the evolving trade law regime affects smaller businesses that may have difficulty expanding their compliance functions to manage trade risk.
Learn more about UFI’s Next Generation Leadership Grant Program
for Young Professionals Recognition Program Guidelines, TSE spoke with Joe Kowalsky, 2022 UFI Next Generation Leadership (NGL) Award winner, Events Director at CloserStill Media and 2024 TSE Trailblazer, about his experiences. What was the application process like and was it difficult/easy to get your organization to support your application given the nature of the project the awardees had to complete? Joe: The NGL application process is deceptively simple. We give you a topic that our industry is looking for new perspectives on and ask for your thoughts. The entire process is you sharing your thoughts on what you think a certain topic could bring to our industry. It seems simple: write a short letter introducing your idea and submit a video presenting your concepts and understanding. However, the amount of times I had to rewrite the letter and have to stop the video and start over from scratch made the process challenging. There was always something I wanted to add…
Oakland receives $3 million in climate adaptation grant
The Port of Oakland, in partnership with the City of Oakland, has been awarded a $3 million grant from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Sustainable Transportation Planning and Climate Adaptation. The grant is designed to address potential flooding issues caused by sea level rise (SLR) and groundwater intrusion (GWI). Director of Environmental Programs and Planning Colleen Liang emphasized the importance of the funding: “Sea level rise and groundwater intrusion pose an existential threat to the Port and the City. We are grateful to Caltrans for this award. We will use this funding to support adaptation strategies for vulnerable populations at the Port and in the City of Oakland.” The plan, titled "Sea Level Rise and Oakland's Infrastructure and Frontline Communities: Climate Adaptation Planning for Community-Led Resilience Projects," includes conducting an asset inventory and vulnerability assessment. The project will focus on the expected impacts of sea level rise and sea level rise on the port and nearby Oakland communities.…
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