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The Courier
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Dundee hotel boss on why he's backing a Business Improvement District
Plans to introduce a Business Improvement District (BID) in Dundee have been resurrected. Attempts to create a BID in Dundee have fallen short previously, in 2015 and 2017. In 2019 the idea was floated again, but did not materialise after the coronavirus pandemic. An improvement district is a business led and funded scheme which sees a community pot shared out to help build and 'improve' areas like a city centre or high street. The pot contributes towards things like shared marketing projects, installing furniture like benches and planters and bins, to hosting events to encourage people in to shops. Businesses pay into the scheme, based on a percentage of their rateable value, usually between 1-4%. Owners with businesses located in the BID area will vote on whether to approve it in March 2026. And a steering group, chaired by Apex City Quay general manager Paul Mooney, has been established. There are 37 BIDs in Scotland, including in Aberdeen and St Andrews. Mr Mooney decided to get involved after seeing how the scheme benefitted other Apex hotels in the UK. He said: 'A business improvement district is essentially an additional resource that's going to be business led, that's going to have strong transparency and a stakeholder voice to really focus in on the areas that we see as challenges as a trading environment in Dundee city centre. 'One of the first things we will be doing is going out with a survey to all businesses in the proposed catchment area to ask them what the big things are they worry about on a day-to-day basis.' He said business owners have already raised concerns about anti-social behaviour and security, and enhanced cleaning provision over and above what the council already provides, with him. 'We would be looking to see what events and exciting initiatives would help drive footfall into the city centre,' the hotel manager said. 'We want a better environment that brings people into the city centre. 'It sounds crude, the more people there are the more they will spend with the businesses in the improvement district. 'I've only been in Dundee eight years and I love it. There's so much goodwill and collaborative working already in Dundee across businesses. 'And the BID is almost a natural evolution of that, of us all coming together, being able to pool resources in an equitable way where the bigger businesses will pay more into the pot, (but it's spread across all businesses and everyone benefits from it. Dundee businesses have tried three times previously to pull together a BID. In 2015, 106 businesses voted in favour of a BID compared to 80 against it. But the rateable value of those in favour did not meet the figure needed to allow it to go ahead. Plans for a Dundee BID reappeared in 2017 and again in 2019, but failed to gain traction. Critics of BIDs claim the schemes can be 'undemocratic' with transparency issues. In 2021, businesses inside the Crieff business improvement district voted not to renew it.
Business Wire
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Veolia Earns Intel's 2025 EPIC Supplier Award
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Veolia is proud to announce that it has earned the exclusive Intel EPIC Supplier Award for 2025. This award recognizes the top performers in the Intel supply chain for their world-class commitment to continuous improvement and performance excellence over the past year. Veolia is one of only 37 Intel EPIC Supplier Award recipients in all of Intel's global supply chain. 'Congratulations to Veolia on receiving the Intel EPIC Supplier Award, Intel's highest supplier recognition,' said Frank Sanders, corporate vice president and general manager of Global Supply Chain Operations at Intel. 'Their unwavering commitment to quality, drive for excellence, and dedication to technology innovation make them vital to our success. We greatly appreciate their collaboration and continued focus on results.' 'As one of a select few companies awarded the Intel EPIC Supplier Award in 2025, Veolia is truly one of the best suppliers in the semiconductor industry,' said Dave Bloss, corporate vice president and general manager of Global Sourcing for Equipment & Materials at Intel. 'Their customer orientation and commitment to superior performance is a testament to their dedication and serves as a global benchmark for others to follow.' The Intel EPIC Supplier Award recognizes the top performers in the Intel supply chain for their dedication to 'EPIC' performance—Excellence, Partnership, Inclusion and Continuous Improvement. Of the thousands of Intel suppliers around the world, only a few hundred qualify to participate in the EPIC Supplier Program. To qualify for the Intel EPIC Supplier Award, suppliers must exceed the highest expectations and achieve aggressive strategic objectives aligned to Intel's priorities. Get more information about the Intel EPIC Supplier Awards Find the latest at the Intel Newsroom: Visit the Intel EPIC Supplier Awards page: ABOUT VEOLIA Veolia group aims to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Present on five continents with 215,000 employees, the Group designs and deploys useful, practical solutions for the management of water, waste and energy that are contributing to a radical turnaround of the current situation. Through its three complementary activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, to preserve available resources and to renew them. In 2024, the Veolia group provided 111 million inhabitants with drinking water and 98 million with sanitation, produced 42 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 65 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 44.7 billion euros in 2024. ABOUT VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Guthrie Lourdes Health and Fitness turns three with free wellness event
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A local gym is celebrating three years of wellness on Saturday. Guthrie Lourdes Health and Fitness is turning three. To commemorate the occasion, the gym is offering a free day of fitness and fun to the community. Those in attendance will be able to access the facility and participate in group classes. There will also be health screening and wellness information provided by Guthrie Lourdes Hospital. Guests can also enjoy self-care stations, healthy refreshments, demonstrations, a silent auction, and more. Guthrie Lourdes Health and Fitness is home to a large gym with a wide variety of fitness equipment as well as group fitness classes and several amenities including three pools, a hot tub, and men's and women's saunas. There is also childcare. General Manager Mark Powell says the event is perfect for non-members to come and check the facility out. 'It's really good for the community who has not been here yet to come and see what we're all about and have a free tour and take part in all of the classes that we have going on and all of the programs, especially for the kids and families,' said Powell. The event is free, family friendly, and open to the public. It will run from 9 until noon. To RSVP to the event, click here. Guthrie Lourdes Health and Fitness turns three with free wellness event 52nd annual Greek Fest kicks off in Vestal Ribbon cutting held for $15 million project at Good Shepherd Village at Endwell Main Street Safety Improvement and Paving Project begins Renovations on First National Bank building close portion of Court Street Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Collaborations for Change: AUA and Pfizer Select Recipients for $1.5 Million Grant Program to Improve Advanced Prostate Cancer Care
BALTIMORE, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Urological Association (AUA) is excited to announce it has selected seven grant winners to split $1.5 million as part of a collaborative initiative with Pfizer External Research & Grants (ER&G) which is aimed to improve the quality of care for individuals with advanced prostate cancer. Following a joint Request for Proposals (RFP), 23 grant proposals were received from urology and urologic oncology institutions and organizations nationwide. After a rigorous review process, seven innovative projects were awarded grant funding, totaling $1.5 million on behalf of the Pfizer-Astellas Alliance. 'The AUA is proud to once again collaborate with Pfizer in supporting forward-thinking research and education in advanced prostate cancer,' said Mark Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA, chair of education at the AUA. 'This grant initiative continues to foster groundbreaking strategies that address unmet needs in care delivery—from earlier diagnosis to individualized treatment approaches. We commend this year's grant recipients for their commitment to improving outcomes and elevating the standard of care for patients navigating this challenging disease.' Congratulations to the following selected applications: 'Addressing Genomic Disparities in Prostate Cancer: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Equitable Access to Germline and Somatic Testing' – Rohan Garje, MD, Miami Cancer Institute 'Advanced Prostate Cancer Collaboration Advances Rural Equity' – Charles Shelton, MD, The Outer Banks Hospital 'AI-Enhanced Quality Improvement to Optimize Genetic Testing in Advanced Prostate Cancer' – Kenneth Nepple, MD, University of Iowa 'Bridging Gaps in Advanced Prostate Cancer Care: A Quality Improvement Initiative in the Bronx' – Christopher Jakubowski, MD, Montefiore Medical Center 'Boosting Precision: Enhancing Germline and Somatic Testing in Advanced Prostate Cancer' – Guru Sonpavde, MD, AdventHealth Foundation Central Florida 'A Clinical Trial to Address Physician- and Patient-based Barriers to NGS Testing' – Catherine Marshall, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins University 'Implementing MyNavigator Platform in a High Volume, Rural Advanced Prostate Cancer Practice to Optimize Performance of Multidisciplinary Care Team, Improve Patient Symptom Monitoring, and Collect Real World Data: A Quality Improvement Initiative' – Timothy Richardson, MD, Avident Health, LLC *Pending executed agreements About the American Urological Association: Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology, and has more than 26,000 members throughout the world. The AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care through education, research and the formulation of health policy. CONTACT: Corey Del Bianco American Urological Association 443-689-4033 cdelbianco@
Business News Wales
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Business Improvement Districts Mark 20 Years Supporting Welsh High Streets
Cardiff City Centre This month marks a significant milestone for Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Wales – two decades since the first BID was introduced. Having now become an essential part of urban regeneration, BIDs bring together businesses, local authorities, and communities to drive economic growth, improve public spaces, and support thriving local economies. A Business Improvement District (BID) is a defined geographical area where local businesses collectively invest in services and initiatives that aim to improve the trading environment. Funded by a levy paid by the businesses within the district, with the goal of creating a better, more vibrant area for both businesses and the public, initiatives often include improvements to public spaces, events, marketing campaigns, street cleaning, security, and infrastructure, all aimed at enhancing the economic viability of the area. With 347 BIDs operating across the UK, collectively contributing over £153 million each year, Wales has seen its own BIDs transform Welsh cities and towns across the country with projects that foster innovation, community impact, and economic resilience. FOR Cardiff: A Model of Innovation and Resilience As the BID for Cardiff city centre, FOR Cardiff has played a transformative role in shaping the capital's urban landscape. Established in 2016, Cardiff's city centre BID has delivered more than £14 million in additional direct investment from its resident businesses into the city centre, funding a wide range of projects that have boosted footfall, supported businesses, and enhanced the city's reputation as a retail and cultural destination. Notable projects include the City of Arcades campaign, which attracted over 200,000 visitors in a single day and increased sales by 63% for participating retailers. The BID has also been instrumental in improving safety with initiatives like Night Marshals and mental health training for businesses. Additionally, FOR Cardiff has been recognised with four consecutive years of Purple Flag status for excellence in managing the night-time economy. As the BID prepares to enter its third term, it remains focused on driving inclusive growth and ensuring Cardiff's city centre remains a competitive and vibrant place to do business. 'Whether it's the work we've done in helping over 460,000 people get home safely, injecting life into the independent retail scene, or delivering nationally recognised campaigns, our mission has always been to make Cardiff a city that works better for businesses and the people who use it every day. This milestone is a chance to reflect on just how much has been achieved – and to look forward with purpose.' said Carolyn Brownell, Executive Director of FOR Cardiff. Swansea BID: Pioneering Regeneration in Wales Swansea BID, the first of its kind in Wales, was established in 2006, marking a pioneering step for BIDs in the region. Over the past 20 years, Swansea BID has reinvested approximately £8 million into the city's regeneration efforts, helping to improve the local environment and support businesses. Key initiatives include a successful street cleaning programme and the Billy Chip scheme, which raises awareness for mental health and homelessness. Swansea BID has also worked closely with South Wales Police to reduce crime, achieving a 48% reduction in anti-social behaviour incidents and helping SWP achieve a 76% positive outcome rate for city centre incidents. Swansea BID has also been instrumental in supporting local events, with the Swansea Half Marathon and Krazy Karts—an event that brought nearly 20,000 people into the city in a single day—becoming staples of the city's events calendar. Merthyr BID: Building Community and Supporting Local Businesses Merthyr BID, known as The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil, was established in 2012 and has invested £1.9 million in the local area, funded entirely by business levy payments. Under the leadership of BID Manager Elizabeth Bedford, Merthyr has become a model of community engagement, with initiatives focused on bringing local residents and businesses together. One of the BID's standout achievements has been the successful lobbying for free parking in the run-up to Christmas, a move that proved to be a major benefit for local businesses. The BID has also focused on growing community events, including the Chilli & Chocolate Festival and Merthyr Food Festival, both of which are now among the most popular events in Wales. Merthyr BID has also made significant strides in digital marketing, growing its social media following to over 20,000 and gaining recognition through a second British BIDs Accreditation. Looking Ahead: The Future of BIDs in Wales As cities and towns face challenges from economic shifts, high street closures, and changing consumer habits, BIDs remain a crucial tool for businesses to come together and support one another, with FOR Cardiff, Swansea BID, and Merthyr BID standing as key examples of how collaboration and collective investment can make a real difference. 'The challenges facing retail and city centres are real—but so is the opportunity,' said Carolyn Brownell, 'We're optimistic, and we're ready to work with the business community to keep Welsh cities moving forward.' With regeneration projects on the horizon and a focus on inclusivity and resilience, the future of BIDs in Wales looks bright.
