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Florida is accelerating economic growth by investing in tech, aerospace, and life sciences, creating job opportunities, fostering , and supporting diverse industries and skilled workforces.

Florida: Propelling Economic Growth Florida businesses are on the move, with employment growth and statewide initiatives delivering results in the Sunshine State.

Partner of The Ray, Renaissance94, partnered with change and food security organization Support + Feed for an impactful ‘OVERHEATED’ event on November 3rd at State Farm Arena as the third activation in the ‘OVERHEATED’ lineup and the first in North America.

RENAISSANCE94 PARTNERS WITH SUPPORT + FEED & BILLIE EILISH FOR STAR-POWERED CLIMATE EVENT IN ATLANTA - The Ray | Let's drive the future. Share this pageATLANTA, GA – October 29, 2024 – Global non-profit, Renaissance94, has partnered with plant-based power house Support + Feed for an impactful ‘OVERHEATED’ event on Nov. 3rd. The event will take place at State Farm Arena as the third activation in the ‘OVERHEATED’ line up a...

Renaissance94 is on a mission to create a sustainable future! 🌍🌱

The Ray is pleased to announce our support through fiscal sponsorship, bringing together leaders from diverse worlds to drive climate action. Join us in building a better tomorrow.

NEW NON-PROFIT, RENAISSANCE94, LAUNCHES TO UNITE MAIN STREET AND WALL STREET FOR GLOBAL IMPACT - The Ray | Let's drive the future. Share this pageATLANTA, GA — Renaissance94 (Ren94), a global social impact non-profit focused on advancing climate resilience for a sustainable future, launched earlier this year under the leadership of environmentalist and civil rights advocate Daniel Blackman. The organization brings together co...

According to the Florida Department of Transportation, improved intersection lighting and safer crosswalks are among a $114 million set of projects in store for the state of during Pedestrian Safety Month.

Pedestrian Month focuses on raising awareness of and motorist safety and calling attention to the projects underway to help keep Floridians safe.

FDOT enacts $114 million projects for Pedestrian Safety Month Improved intersection lighting and safer crosswalks are among the upcoming projects in store for the state of Florida, according to the Department of Transportation.

Anthony Saylor now serves as the GIS Manager for The Ray. He attended Georgia Southern University in 2015 and graduated with a B.A. in Geography, minoring in GIS and Mathematics.

His experience, not only with but also with developing a GIS mentoring group called GIS Mentors of , will make him an invaluable member.

Welcome, Anthony!

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At , Yamaha highlighted its hydrogen-powered golf car and e-bikes, showcasing zero emission , improved fuel efficiency, and innovation for carbon-neutral .

Yamaha showcases hydrogen-powered golf car and e-bikes at RayDay in Serenbe Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation recently showcased its innovative DRIVE H2 hydrogen-powered golf car and two power-assisted e-bikes at the RayDay Celebration in Serenbe.

Thank you to the Ray C. Anderson Foundation and everyone who attended ! It was a wonderful event and a fantastic opportunity to connect, share, and celebrate with the community.

https://www.raycandersonfoundation.org

Have you listened yet? 🎙️ The latest Ahead of the Curve podcast episode we talk about the crucial role of the public in projects. Learn how we engage, inform, and collaborate with YOU for better transportation across Georgia.

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Artealia Gilliard, Ford Motor Company's first-ever head of and advocacy, helps shape the company’s narrative and advocacy strategy for electric vehicles ( ).

Changing the Narrative around Electric Vehicles | GW Today | The George Washington University As the inaugural Sustainable Future Fellow at the Alliance for a Sustainable Future, Artealia Gilliard shares how to talk about green technology.

This All-Electric Bus, featured at this year's RayDay Showcase, is one of the products manufactured as a result of a $2 billion grant to General Motors, Stellantis, and other carmakers to help restart or expand vehicle manufacturing in .

Biden awards $80 million to Blue Bird to boost electric school bus manufacturing in Georgia The Biden administration awarded $80 million to Blue Bird Body Co. to convert a Fort Valley, Georgia site previously used to make diesel-powered motor homes to produce electric school buses.

The 2025 Porsche Macan EV, one of the standouts in our upcoming 2024 Showcase, receives a significant benefit for new owners: free Electrify America charging for a year.

The Porsche Macan EV just got free Electrify America charging for a year Owners of the 2025 Porsche Macan Electric, which lands at dealers this month, will get a year of free 30-minute Electrify America charging.

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that Starr and Zapata counties will receive nearly half a billion dollars for projects over the next decade.

This funding will go towards the Texas Department of Transportation's 2025 Unified Transportation Program.

Cuellar: Starr and Zapata counties to receive close to half a billion dollars for transportation projects – Rio Grande Guardian U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar says the money is coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. He said it will go towards the Texas Department of Transportation’s 2025 Unified Transportation Program.

The state's preparations are underway as Hurricane bears down on ’s west coast.

To increase highway capacity, the Florida Department of Transportation has implemented Emergency Shoulder Use (ESU) on key routes.

Hurricane Milton Preparation: Florida’s Unprecedented Response Under Governor DeSantis As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida’s west coast, the state’s preparation efforts under Governor Ron DeSantis’s leadership have reached unprecedented levels of scope and com…

This article details the importance of sanitation and support in the aftermath of natural disasters such as Hurricane .

As cleanup operations continue, other often-forgotten departments have stepped in to bring order back to the of .

Rebuilding Florida After Hurricane Milton: The Role of Sanitation and Support Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. With over 2 million people experiencing power outages and severe flooding across the state, the aftermath presents cha…

A -powered disaster response trailer, funded by the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, to Camp J.D. Tygart outside of Valdosta, , powering lights, freezers, and refrigerators at the early responder team camp. It is the first solar microgrid of its type built in .

This disaster response trailer will be showcased in the EV lineup at 2024.

Mobile Solar Microgrid Trailer Deployed in Georgia To Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 7, 2024 / The North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church has deployed a solar-powered disaster response trailer, funded by the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, to Camp J.D. Tygart outside of Valdosta, Georgia. In support of local recovery efforts, the s...

The Honey Bee Health Coalition announced the release of its new guidebook, designed to help solar developers and project stakeholders integrate health and benefits into the design and management of utility-scale (USS) projects.

Guidebook Supports Pollinator-Friendly Utility-Scale Solar Projects DENVER, Colo. -- The Honey Bee Health Coalition announced the release of its new guidebook, Guidelines for Developing Pollinator-Friendly Utility-Scale Solar Projects. This comprehensive guide...

The Texas Department of Transportation held a ribbon-cutting event marking the culmination of significant enhancements along SH 71 in Eastern . This ceremonial gesture aimed to celebrate easing the region's ongoing woes.

TxDOT Celebrates Completion of $70 Million SH 71 Overpass Enhancements in Eastern Travis County TxDOT celebrated the completion of the SH 71 East project in Travis County, enhancing traffic flow and safety.

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The Ray is partnering with Peachtree Corners to produce the first completely operational road in the U.S. This initiative fits the Curiosity Lab's mission to build "smart" city and advance urban living.

America debuts first-ever photovoltaic highway: A futuristic design, and a record-breaking power output America is prepared to unveiled the first-ever photovoltaic highway: This project has shocked the world as it's capable to achieve this

The Electric Highways and Harbors event, hosted by the Electrification Coalition, will occur on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, from 2-6 pm at Brunswick Country Club in , GA.

It will include discussion and panels on medium, heavy-duty, and port in and .

Electrification Coalition - Electric Highways and Harbors: How Florida and Georgia Can Lead on Medium-Duty, Heavy-Duty, and Port Electrification Join us on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 2–6 p.m. at Brunswick Country Club in Brunswick, Georgia, for an afternoon filled with discussions and panels on the future of medium-duty, heavy-duty, and port electrification in Georgia and Florida.

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On Sunday, Operation Blue Ridge, an initiative to provide emergency assistance to North Carolina and Tennessee after Hurricane , was announced.

The Florida Department of Transportation will send teams to assess damage in these two states.

Florida deploys recovery teams to aid North Carolina, Tennessee following Hurricane Helene Gov. Ron DeSantis launched Operation Blue Ridge on Sunday, deploying Florida agencies to assist North Carolina and Tennessee with search and rescue, law enforcement, and infrastructure assessment f…