SoDo Main Street District Celebrates 10th Annual Light Up SoDo, Presented by Orlando Credit Union

December 5, 2024 9:00 AM

Light Up SoDo is an annual holiday tradition for those seeking to experience Orlando's thriving SoDo District. Hosted at the Kimco's SoDo Shopping Center [map] by presenting sponsor, Orlando Credit Union, on December 8, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., this year's event promises a vibrant day filled with joy. "Light Up SoDo is an annual event that fosters community and comradery. When people from across Orlando come together at Light Up SoDo, we...

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)-led Zambia Lobito Rail Project Receives Boost from Biden Visit to Angola

December 5, 2024 7:45 AM

The Zambia-Lobito Rail project received pivotal support from US President Joe Biden's just concluded visit to Angola, with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org) as the lead developer announcing a series of commitments that underscore the project's urgency and transformative potential to deliver economic benefits that transcend borders.In a speech at the Lobito Corridor Leaders Summit, co-hosted by President Biden and President...

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Foundation Forward: The Latest Truist Foundation News | Q4 2024

December 4, 2024 3:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2024 / TruistThis quarterly newsletter showcases how Truist Foundation supports Truist Financial Corporation's purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities through strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations centered around two focus areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses to ensure all communities have an equal...

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Portland Housing Center Receives $300,000 Grant From KeyBank To Support Communities With Historically Limited Access to Homeownership Opportunities

December 4, 2024 3:45 PM

PORTLAND, OR / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2024 / KeyBankGrant will expand outreach and support to Spanish-speaking clients to increase rates of homeownership among Hispanic/Latinx communitiesPortland Housing Center (PHC) has received a $300,000 grant from KeyBank to expand homeownership opportunities for historically marginalized communities.PHC aims to make home ownership possible through quality education, counseling and financial services. Its...

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Cleveland Food Truck Owner Grows Business With Help From Business Access Advisor

December 4, 2024 2:45 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2024 / U.S. BankDarren W. Carter with the smoker he uses for his BBQ food truck. Originally published on U.S. Bank company blogBefore his barbecued food won an award, before he was featured on a YouTube series and before he purchased a commercial smoker and food truck, Darren W. Carter was a guy who worked full-time at a steel mill in downtown Cleveland and had a passion for barbecuing meat for his...

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Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice: Introducing the 2024 Aflac Holiday Duck

December 4, 2024 2:35 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2024 / Aflac IncorporatedOriginally published on Aflac NewsroomFor Ellen Hansen of Madison, Mississippi, the holiday season isn't complete until she's added the year's Aflac Holiday Duck to her collection. Her tradition started with the first Aflac Holiday Duck in 2001 and now, 23 years later, her ducks are on permanent display in her office - though for this holiday season, they've made their home...

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Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Wells Fargo To Launch the Strive305 Hub To Empower Local Businesses

December 4, 2024 2:30 PM

MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2024 / Wells FargoIn a continued effort to strengthen the small business community, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joined Miami-Dade County's Office of Innovation and Economic Development and Wells Fargo leaders to officially launch the Strive305 HUB, an all-in-one resource platform designed to help small business owners connect with essential resources, community partners, and growth opportunities. Powered by...

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Women's Enterprise Development Center Receives $15,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation To Support Its Entrepreneur Growth Lab

December 4, 2024 2:30 PM

The Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC), a not-for-profit micro-enterprise development program that helps women achieve economic self-sufficiency through small business development, has received a grant of $15,000 from KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank. Focused on supporting entrepreneurial training and small business development, KeyBank's funds will be directed toward WEDC's Entrepreneur Growth Lab, which...

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Northwestern Mutual Awards 50 Scholarships to Childhood Cancer Survivors and Siblings To Help Fund Higher Education

December 4, 2024 2:30 PM

Applications for the 2025-26 School Year Childhood Cancer Scholarship are being accepted now through Feb. 3, 2025Originally published by Northwestern MutualMILWAUKEE, WI / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2024 / Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, today announced its continued support of those affected by childhood cancer with a $500,000 donation toward higher education for childhood cancer survivors and childhood cancer siblings. As part of...

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TBL Fund Receives Support From Wells Fargo for Its Financing Efforts in Tribal Communities

December 4, 2024 2:20 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2024 / Wells FargoTBL Fund is excited to announce that it was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to expand its decarbonization and energy efficiency efforts for Tribal Communities. These funds will contribute to our efforts with the New Mexico Department of Indian Affairs in creating a sustainable energy program aimed at providing access to clean energy, energy efficiency,...

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Mariner Adds $878 Million in Assets Under Management, Completes Acquisitions of Atlas Financial and Newport Advisory

December 4, 2024 10:40 AM

Mariner, a leading national financial services firm, today announced it has acquired Sarasota, Fla.-based Atlas Financial and Newport Beach, Calif.-based Newport Advisory in a pair of deals that will bring the firm a combined total of approximately $878 million assets under management.The acquisitions of Atlas Financial and Newport Advisory grow Mariner's national footprint to 126 offices nationwide and establish the firm's second offices in...

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Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of the North American Flooring Business of H.B. Fuller Company, Now Operating as TEC Specialty Products

December 4, 2024 9:00 AM

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex situations in the middle market, is excited to announce it has completed the acquisition of the North American Flooring Business (the "Company") from H.B. Fuller Company ("H.B. Fuller") (NYSE:FUL). The Company, now operating as TEC Specialty Products ("TEC"), is a leading manufacturer of flooring repair...

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Apiture Study Identifies Consumers' Top Motivators for Switching to Community Financial Institutions

December 4, 2024 9:00 AM

Apiture, a leading provider of digital banking solutions, today released a new white paper, Battling the Big 4 Banks: Strategies for Community Institutions to Win Across Generations, the second report in its Banking Through the Ages series. Based on a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. consumers conducted with market research and analytics company The Harris Poll, the study finds that although 66% of consumers consider a large bank their primary...

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OneEthos Acquires Artificial Intelligence Startup ToolCharm to Accelerate Nationwide Expansion

December 4, 2024 9:00 AM

OneEthos, the leading fintech platform for mission-driven financial institutions, today announced its acquisition of innovative AI company ToolCharm. Known for developing groundbreaking AI Agents and API Integration using natural language, ToolCharm and its advanced AI capabilities will enable OneEthos to significantly enhance product capabilities, customer experience and operational efficiencies."With this acquisition of ToolCharm, OneEthos is...

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Climate First Bank Launches Cannabis-Specialized Banking Services in Florida

December 4, 2024 9:00 AM

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2024 / Climate First Bank, the nation's first FDIC-insured digital community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, today announced the launch of ethical and compliant cannabis banking services for Florida cannabis-related companies. This new offering aims to support the burgeoning Florida cannabis industry with secure, reliable and affordable financial solutions.As the cannabis industry continues to...

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Dunbrook Associates Unveils Tailored Investment Strategies for Every Life Stage

December 4, 2024 8:15 AM

Dunbrook Associates, a leading financial advisory firm in Canada, introduces comprehensive investment strategies designed to evolve with life's changing milestones. From building a foundation in early adulthood to managing wealth in retirement, these tailored approaches aim to support individuals in achieving financial security and long-term growth.Each phase of life presents unique financial challenges and opportunities. In the early years, the...

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Proxymity and Glass Lewis Join Forces to Enhance Digital Voting Efficiency for Institutional Investors

December 4, 2024 7:00 AM

Proxymity, a global leader in digital investor communications, and Glass Lewis, a global leader in proxy voting and corporate governance insights, have announced a strategic partnership enabling institutional investors to carry out their end to end proxy voting process faster and more efficiently.Glass Lewis clients can now leverage Proxymity's proprietary technology and market connectivity for company meetings supported by the Proxymity...

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Ares Management Corporation to Present at the 2024 Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference

December 4, 2024 6:30 AM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2024 / Ares Management Corporation announced today that its Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and President, Michael Arougheti, is scheduled to present at the Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:20am ET.A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available in the Investor Resources section of the Company's website at www.aresmgmt.com. For those unable to...

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Seemless Link In Bio Surpasses 20,000 Active Users and Prepares to Launch "V2" to Help Brands and Creators Earn More from Social Media

December 4, 2024 6:00 AM

Seemless, a pioneering platform initially developed as a link-in-bio tool for content creators, proudly announces that it has surpassed 20,000 active users just 10 months after its launch. This rapid adoption underscores the platform's innovative features, most notably its "detect and switch" capability, which founder Peter Takis humorously describes as "a magic trick that just so happened to boost sales for our users. I'd be lying if I said...

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Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting in Hilbert Group AB

December 4, 2024 2:20 AM

STOCKHOLM, SE / ACCESSWIRE / December 4, 2024 / Hilbert Group (STO:HILB-B)(FRA:999) The shareholders of Hilbert Group AB (publ) reg.no. 559105-2948 ("Hilbert Group") are hereby summoned to an extraordinary general meeting ("EGM") to be held on Friday, 20 December 2024 at 10:00 AM in the office of Advokatfirman Nerpin, Birger Jarlsgatan 2, 3rd floor in Stockholm.A. Entitlement to participation and notificationShareholders who wish to participate...

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