A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year

A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its businessA community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park

A grocery store started offering meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and recipesA school district updated its technology infrastructure to provide faster internet accessA photographer published a calendar featuring photos of local landmarks to raise money for charity

A hotel started offering free breakfast to guests which increased customer satisfaction scoresA musician collaborated with another artist on a song that became a hit on radio stations

A construction company used drones to survey construction sites and improve safety

A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and life satisfactionA farmers market started a “kids’ corner” where children can learn about farming through hands-on activities

A hospital hired 30 additional nurses to reduce patient-to-nurse ratios and improve care qualityA national park reported an increase in sightings of endangered wolves, indicating a successful conservation effort

A clothing store started offering free alterations for all items purchased in-storeA city launched a “no litter” campaign, distributing trash bags and installing more waste bins

(责任编辑：王艺翔)

• ·A taxi company offered discounted rates for students with a valid school ID
• ·A fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation
• ·A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of India
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·Volunteer organization helps rebuild homes damaged by recent tornado in small town
• ·A hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutes
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea daily may help lower LDL cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·A local high school’s robotics team won second place at an international competition in Tokyo
• ·Hikers find ancient petroglyphs in remote canyon area with no previous recorded history
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·The government announced a tax incentive program for businesses that adopt green practices
• ·Farmers collaborated with local restaurants to supply fresh ingredients
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults.