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Operation HOPE has announced that PNC Financial Services Group has joined as a Founder’s Circle Member, committing $1 million to support the nonprofit's mission of financial inclusion and economic equity. This partnership, which has spanned two decades, has empowered over 139,000 Americans through financial education and coaching, delivered 687,800 financial empowerment services, and opened 106 new HOPE Inside locations. PNC's support has also contributed to the launch of the One Million Black Businesses Initiative, which aims to create one million Black-owned businesses by 2030. Over 334,000 Black-owned businesses have already been supported, with $26 million in business loans funded. Additional initiatives include homeownership programs, disaster response, and a Child Savings Account Program.

Harris Williams, a global investment bank, has announced that Sam Hendler is rejoining the company as Managing Director focusing on healthcare IT. Hendler, who previously worked with Harris Williams from 2005 to 2022, will be based in the Boston office. His expertise spans various healthcare IT sectors, including provider and payer workflow, data solutions, revenue cycle management, and more. Co-CEOs Bob Baltimore and John Neuner expressed their confidence in Hendler's positive impact. Cheairs Porter and Geoff Smith, managing directors and co-heads of the Healthcare & Life Sciences Group, praised Hendler’s deep expertise and track record. Hendler himself stated his eagerness to return and contribute to the firm's healthcare IT practice.

PNC Bank has launched a $120,000 scholarship program aimed at expanding access to higher education. The program will provide 12 scholarships of $10,000 each to students attending or planning to attend college across the U.S. This initiative enhances PNC's existing scholarship program, which has been awarding $2,000 scholarships to 12 students annually for the past decade.

The new program features two application periods: June 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024, and December 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. Students not selected in the first cycle will be automatically considered for the second cycle. The scholarship aims to support students in achieving their educational goals, reaffirming PNC's commitment to investing in future leaders. For more details, interested students can visit PNC's official website.

Healthcare consultancy Sage Growth Partners and Harris Williams have released a new report on the revenue cycle management (RCM) in the healthcare sector, highlighting the current state and future trends. Conducted in Q4 2023, the report is based on a survey of 115 C-suite executives and other professionals. Key findings include: 77% of respondents outsource revenue cycle processes, 43% have seen improvements since 2019, and 88% cite workforce issues as a major challenge. AI/automation is seen as highly impactful by nearly half of the respondents. The U.S. healthcare RCM market, valued at $140 billion in 2023, is expected to grow in low double digits over the next decade.

The PNC Financial Services Group will release its second-quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:30 a.m. ET. A conference call led by Chairman and CEO William S. Demchak and CFO Robert Q. Reilly will follow at 10 a.m. ET that day. Investors can access the live audio webcast, presentation slides, earnings release, and supplementary financial information on PNC's investor events webpage. A replay of the call will be available for 30 days online and for one week via telephone. PNC, one of the largest diversified financial institutions in the U.S., offers a range of banking, lending, and asset management services.

On June 3, 2024, PNC Financial Services Group announced that Robert Q. Reilly, Executive Vice President and CFO, will present at the Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference on June 11 at 1 p.m. ET in New York City. This event will cover PNC's business performance and strategy. Interested parties can access the live webcast and related materials on the PNC investor events webpage.

Sesame Workshop hosted its 21st annual benefit gala, themed 'Educate a Child, Build a Better World,' to emphasize early education's importance. The event honored Shonda Rhimes with the Joan Ganz Cooney Award and PNC Financial Services Group with the Civic Leadership Award for their contributions. Hosted by Leslie Odom Jr., the gala featured appearances from Oprah Winfrey, John Oliver, and performances by Andra Day, raising $3 million for Sesame Workshop's initiatives. The funds will support early learning programs in over 150 countries. PNC's 20-year partnership with Sesame Workshop, particularly through the PNC Grow Up Great program, was highlighted for its significant impact.

PNC Bank has expanded its Community Advisory Council (CAC) to 20 members, adding nine executives representing seven states. The council, formed in 2022, supports PNC's $88 billion Community Benefits Plan aimed at fostering economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income individuals. The CAC advises PNC on community lending, investment, and service priorities, having already deployed nearly $56 billion in investments and loans. Newly appointed members will enhance PNC's impact on affordable housing and other critical needs. The council meets biannually to address issues affecting communities nationwide.

PNC will host a special event for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month on May 22, 2024, featuring Chef Jet Tila. Tila, known for his culinary expertise and media presence, will share his journey from his family's Thai food business to becoming an internationally celebrated chef. The event will highlight his innovative approach to blending traditional Thai cuisine with modern techniques. JJ Matthews, PNC's Chief Financial Officer for Shared Services, will open the event, and Elizabeth Kim-Wei, Wealth Strategy Market Manager, will moderate. Uzma Kazmi, Southwest Territory Sales Executive, will close the event.