BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has reached a milestone in its partnership with FFA. On February 10, Tractor Supply will launch its tenth annual Grants for Growing fundraiser in support of FFA chapters across the country. Grants for Growing is a competitive grant program for middle and high school FFA chapters that are developing and improving project-based or experiential learning opportunities.
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FFA), CUSIP 337318109, previously approved a managed distribution policy for the Fund (the "Managed Distribution Plan") in reliance on exemptive relief received from the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the Fund to make periodic distributions of long-term capital gains more frequently than otherwise permitted with respect to its common shares subject to certain co.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today it has raised more than $1 million to support the Tractor Supply FFA Future Leaders Scholarship fund. With this achievement, the annual fundraiser has generated a total of more than $3 million over three years. Tractor Supply FFA Future Leaders Scholarships are awarded to FFA students pursuing studies in the skilled trades and agriculture-related m.
Scholarships address FFA's need to foster a pipeline of future ag educators ANN ARBOR, Mich. , Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) has funded scholarships for Future Farmers of America (FFA) students for seven years, and is excited to announce the strategic expansion of its scholarship program for the 2024-25 cycle.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Tractor Supply Foundation announced today the launch of the 2024 FFA Future Leaders Scholarship fundraising drive. The money raised will fund scholarships for FFA students pursuing a skilled trade or majoring in an agriculture-related field. The Tractor Supply Foundation established the FFA Future Leaders fund in 2022 with a $5 million commitment over five.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the launch of its 10th annual National FFA T-shirt fundraiser. For a limited time, Tractor Supply customers in stores or online can purchase special-edition T-shirts designed to commemorate the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo. Proceeds from the fundraiser are distributed to FFA chapters across the country, supporting programs and activities.
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WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FFA) has increased its regularly scheduled quarterly distribution to $0.35 per share from $0.315 per share. The distribution will be payable on June 28, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 21, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be June 21, 2024. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.35 Dis.
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