Trevor M. Saliba Recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal 2025 Leaders of Influence: Private Equity, Investors & Advisors

June 30, 2025 5:35 PM

NMS Capital Group (NMS) announced today that its Chairman and CEO, Trevor M. Saliba was recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) as among its "Leaders of Influence: Private Equity, Investors & Advisors" for 2025.Published in the June 30, 2025 edition, the Los Angeles Business Journal profiled an impressive list of the top private equity investors and advisors in the Los Angeles marketplace who fund or work on deals that shape the...

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CNB Financial Corporation and ESSA Bancorp, Inc. Receive Bank Regulatory Approvals for Merger

June 30, 2025 4:15 PM

CLEARFIELD, PA and STROUDSBURG, PA / ACCESS Newswire / June 30, 2025 / CNB Financial Corporation ("CNB") (NASDAQ:CCNE) and ESSA Bancorp Inc. ("ESSA") (NASDAQ:ESSA) are pleased to announce that they have received the necessary bank regulatory approvals to complete the proposed merger (the "Merger") of ESSA with and into CNB and ESSA Bank & Trust ("ESSA Bank") with and into CNB Bank ("CNB Bank"). The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the...

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Glass Lewis Endorses All Five Askeladden Nominees; Askeladden Comments on Resignation of CEO Greg Woods

June 30, 2025 2:40 PM

Dear AstroNova shareholders:We are pleased to announce that leading independent proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis Inc. has concluded that there is a compelling case for change at AstroNova and recommended AstroNova shareholders vote for all five Askeladden nominees on the GOLD card. We also comment on CEO Greg Woods' resignation in light of these and other recent developments, and announce our intention to propose a settlement offer to the...

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Ramp Launches Enhanced Corporate Cards for Expense Management to Drive Efficiency and Financial Control for Businesses

June 30, 2025 1:35 PM

Ramp, a leader in corporate finance automation, today announced the official launch of its upgraded corporate cards for expense management. This new solution is designed to transform how businesses manage expenses, offering real-time visibility, tighter financial controls, and simplified reconciliation processes.With the launch of its corporate cards for expense management, Ramp is addressing the growing need for businesses to eliminate outdated...

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Mr. Gad Announces the Election of All Five of His Nominees to Paragon's Board of Directors Based on Preliminary Results of the Annual Meeting

June 30, 2025 1:05 PM

Hesham "Sham" Gad, the largest stockholder of Paragon Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK:PGNT) ("Paragon" or the "Company"), owning approximately 28.2% of the Company's outstanding shares, today issued the following statement to the Company's stockholders:"After spending the past several months fighting entrenchment maneuvers and navigating a campaign of defamatory personal attacks and needless spending, we are very pleased that Paragon's stockholders...

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Aflac: Should One Adjust One’s Life Insurance Coverage After Having a Baby?

June 30, 2025 1:00 PM

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 30, 2025 / Having a new child comes with new financial challenges. Parents must figure out working arrangements while accounting for changes in living expenses and financial goals.Inevitably, questions about life insurance arise. Parents wonder if they need to get new coverage or adjust their current policy to offer enough protection.This article explains why parents should consider adjusting their life...

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Good for the Soul

June 30, 2025 10:30 AM

Meet the Regions community partner helping people realize a second chance in employment and life.By Kim Borges"Who would've ever thought I'd walk out of prison and the Bureau of Justice would give me funding?"There's nothing conventional about Shawntelle Fisher - including her ideas.When Regions gave me that $25,000, they didn't know that 25 million dollars later, I would still be doing this.Shawntelle Fisher, founder and CEO of the SoulFisher...

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U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance Requesting Access Capital Proposals

June 30, 2025 10:00 AM

U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance is once again seeking proposals from nonprofits and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) as part of its Access Capital program to invest in emerging developers.The Access Capital program provides financial contributions to nonprofit organizations that are focused on developing, maintaining or expanding their technical assistance or training to better support developers.  Recipients will be selected...

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Silver Scott Mines, Inc. Launches TrustNFT.io's Blockchain Authentication Platform for Cannabis Industry 

June 30, 2025 9:14 AM

Silver Scott Mines, Inc. (OTC:SILS), a leader in blockchain-powered security solutions, today announced the official launch of Weed.TrustNFT.io , a groundbreaking NFT-based platform designed to eliminate counterfeit cannabis products, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive customer engagement through blockchain technology.With counterfeit cannabis products costing legitimate businesses up to 15% of annual revenue and regulatory scrutiny...

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BrightBridge Credit Union: The Future is Bright

June 30, 2025 9:00 AM

The future is bright for credit unions; while mergers have reduced their numbers nationwide, the remaining institutions have never been stronger."More people than ever are banking with credit unions, making record deposits and loans," says John J. Howard, president and CEO of BrightBridge Credit Union. "As an industry, we aren't after making a profit; we're invested in serving people as a financial institution that has their back."Formerly known...

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Recent New York Court Decision Supports Modernization of Private Securities Offerings

June 30, 2025 9:00 AM

A recent New York Supreme Court decision has reaffirmed critical protections for issuers and others in private securities offerings, marking a significant step forward in the modernization of private capital markets. The ruling, which addresses investor complaints about missed market opportunities during the post-IPO transition process, highlights the importance of transparency and disclosure in exempt offerings under Regulation D and Regulation...

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Mr. Gad Forced to Once Again Set the Record Straight at Paragon – Hopefully For the Last Time

June 27, 2025 9:35 PM

Hesham "Sham" Gad, who beneficially owns approximately 28.2% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Paragon Technologies, Inc. ("Paragon" or the "Company") (OTC PINK:PGNT) and is Paragon's largest stockholder, today issued a statement regarding the incumbent directors' latest, desperate attempt to avoid accountability and mislead stockholders ahead of the Company's upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting:"This morning, less than one business day...

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Direxion Closing Two ETFs

June 27, 2025 6:35 PM

Due to their inability to attract sufficient investment assets, the Board of Trustees of the Direxion Shares ETF Trust has decided to liquidate and close two ETFs (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"), based on the recommendation of the Funds' adviser, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC. The Board concluded that liquidating and closing the Funds would be in the best interest of the Funds and their shareholders. The Funds closing are as...

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KeyBank Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Employers in the Greater Philadelphia Region

June 27, 2025 12:10 PM

KeyBank has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber), in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Points of Light, lead partner the Philadelphia Foundation, and other local partners. Modeled after Points of Light's national program, the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia measures and recognizes civic-minded companies using their time, talent, and resources...

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Philip Cook Joins Whittier Trust Seattle Office as Vice President and Client Advisor

June 27, 2025 11:15 AM

Whittier Trust is proud to welcome Philip Cook as Vice President and Client Advisor in the firm's Seattle office. A seasoned advisor with more than 18 years of experience in tax, estate planning, trust administration, and family governance in both California and Washington State, Philip joins the Pacific Northwest team of The Whittier Trust Company of Nevada, where he will serve ultra-high-net-worth families in both Seattle and Portland.Philip...

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IRS 2290 E-Filing Season Now Open: Tax2efile Offers Fast, Secure, and Trusted Filing Solutions for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax

June 27, 2025 10:46 AM

The IRS Form 2290 e-filing season for the 2025-2026 tax year is officially open, and Tax2efile, an IRS-authorized e-file provider, is ready to assist truckers, owner-operators, and fleet owners with fast and reliable filing for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT). Form 2290 is required for all vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more that operate on public highways. The filing period begins July 1, 2025, and all returns must be submitted and paid...

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How City-Wide Travel Is Being Made More Accessible

June 27, 2025 9:30 AM

Beyond its bicycles and boats, this Dutch capital city sees half a million daily trips on its trains. Find out how a seamless tap-in, tap-out city-wide system is making it easier than ever for people like 90-year-old Clary to explore her favourite city.Mastercard has been transforming transit in cities across the globe, making it easier for riders to get from A to B with just a simple tap. Nowhere is that more prominently on display than in the...

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Milestone in Mascoutah: Regions Banker Celebrates 60 Years at the Same Branch

June 27, 2025 9:30 AM

Mary Lou Schlueter made the same three-block trip from home to work up Main Street in Mascoutah, Illinois, that she'd made for six decades.But what she found inside the bank building this morning was anything but typical for the longest-tenured active associate at Regions Bank.Waiting inside for Schlueter were: John Jordan, head of Retail; Tyler Lipe, Midwest Consumer Banking Executive; Steve Nivet, Retail Sales and Service Performance...

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Valsoft Corporation Acquires collectionHQ, Global Leader in Library Collection Performance Solutions

June 27, 2025 9:20 AM

Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of collectionHQ, the world's leading provider of data-driven collection performance improvement solutions for libraries.Founded in Glasgow, United Kingdom, collectionHQ was introduced to the public library market in 2008 as a solution to help librarians...

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AsiaFIN's CEO Interviewed on Harvest Communications Podcast

June 27, 2025 9:14 AM

AsiaFIN Holdings Corp. (OTCQB:ASFH), a leading fintech financial ecosystem enabler, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, KC Wong, was recently interviewed by Carmel Fisher on the Harvest Communications Podcast.The interview discusses AsiaFIN, the 24-year-old financial services company, and its ongoing transformation to providing sophisticated and comprehensive RegTech solutions to financial service enterprises throughout Asia. Mr....

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