Fintech Sandbox Strengthens Financial Services and Technology Leadership with New Board Appointment

July 25, 2023 9:00 AM

Financial and Technological Leader from Wells Fargo Joins Nonprofit to Enhance Collaboration Among Fintechs and Financial InstitutionsBOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2023 / Fintech Sandbox, a nonprofit that provides early-stage startups around the world with free access to critical datasets and infrastructure, today announced the addition of Reetika Grewal, EVP and Head of Digital for Commercial Banking and the Corporate & Investment Bank...

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CubiCasa Expands MLS Program with Several Notable MLS Organizations

July 25, 2023 9:00 AM

Ten prominent MLSs join forces with CubiCasa to enhance their real estate listings with easy-to-use floor plansSAN JOSE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2023 / CubiCasa, the global-reaching real estate software company, today announced the addition of 10 Multiple Listing Service (MLS) organizations to its rapidly growing MLS Program. This significant expansion reinforces CubiCasa's commitment to revolutionize the real estate industry by making floor...

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Chesapeake Financial Shares Reports Second Quarter Earnings

July 25, 2023 9:00 AM

The Buck Stays Here - invest in your community bankKILMARNOCK, VA / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2023 / On behalf of Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc. (parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management), Jeffrey M. Szyperski, Chairman of the Board & CEO, reported earnings for the second quarter of 2023 of $3,041,535, a 25.2% decrease from the second quarter of 2022. The reported earnings per share were $0.648 fully diluted...

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MetLife 2022 Sustainability Report: For the Environment

July 25, 2023 8:30 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2023 / MetLife, Inc.Read the full MetLife 2022 Sustainability ReportMetLife For the EnvironmentOur ApproachMetLife's commitment to environmental stewardship has been a cornerstone of our 155-year history. As a purpose-driven company, we believe it is our responsibility to adapt to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. This includes addressing climate change and enabling a just transition to a...

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Connecticut Green Bank Recognizes Webster for Support of Environmental Initiatives

July 25, 2023 8:15 AM

STAMFORD, CT / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2023 / Webster Bank has been recognized by the Connecticut Green Bank for its outstanding partnership and support of Green Bank initiatives and their impact on the green economy in our communities.Webster was cited for its support of residential and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV), Green Liberty Bonds, and the Green Bank's Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy efforts. (C-PACE)."Webster is proud...

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AB: Help Wanted - Why Smart Companies Recruit for Diversity

July 25, 2023 8:05 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2023 / AllianceBernstein: Gayle Baldwin| Senior Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager-EquitiesVivian Lubrano| Portfolio Manager-EquitiesRecruiting talent is a basic ingredient for business success. Companies that are more inclusive in their recruiting will discover better-qualified employees, which can bolster competitive advantages and help deliver better outcomes for investors.More companies are...

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Versapay Welcomes Innovia Consulting as a Premier Partner

July 25, 2023 8:00 AM

New partnership status paves the way for Innovia to offer a transformative payments solution for customersTORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2023 / Versapay, the leader in Collaborative Accounts Receivable (AR), announced today that Innovia Consulting, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner specializing in enterprise resource planning (ERP) deployments, IT managed services, and business intelligence consulting and technology, has been named a...

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Alliance Funding Group Upsizes Corporate Note to $39.0 Million

July 25, 2023 8:00 AM

TUSTIN, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2023 / Alliance Funding Group ("AFG" or the "Company"), one of the largest privately-held equipment finance companies in the U.S., today announced the successful upsizing of its corporate notes to $39.0 million. The new issuance was assigned a BBB rating by a nationally recognized statistical ratings organization (NRSRO). Proceeds from this transaction will be used for working capital...

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MEFA Offers Strategies to Minimize Student Loan Borrowing

July 25, 2023 7:00 AM

BOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2023 / With the fall semester fast approaching, a new class of students is considering how to finance the college bill. The choices made today will impact families for years to come. That's why MEFA is urging students and parents to minimize borrowing and understand the long-term obligation of student loans. As an authority on planning, saving, and paying for college, MEFA offers a wealth of free guidance at...

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Community Bancorp. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Earnings; Higher Earnings Reflect Continued Strong Growth in Loans

July 24, 2023 5:15 PM

DERBY, VT / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2023 / Community Bancorp., (OTCQX:CMTV) Community National Bank reported earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, of $3.2 million or $0.58 per share, an increase of $175,187 or 5.80% compared to $3.0 million or $0.56 per share for the second quarter of 2022. Year to date earnings for 2023 are $6.5 million or $1.19 per share, an increase of $1.1 million or 20.43% compared to $5.4 million or $1.00 per...

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PNC Bank Appoints Monica L. Burch Community Development Banking Executive for Southeast

July 24, 2023 1:50 PM

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2023 / PNC Bank named Monica L. Burch as southeast territory executive for Community Development Banking, encompassing the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia and the District of Columbia.Burch brings more than 20 years of professional banking experience to the role she will assume from Thurman "Tony" Smith, who previously led PNC's community...

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KeyBank Provides $20.4 Million of Financing for Affordable Housing in Salem, Oregon

July 24, 2023 1:45 PM

CLEVELAND, OH / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2023 / KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $4 million construction loan, $6.3 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity and arranged permanent financing with a $10.1 million Freddie Mac TEL for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Salem Manor, an existing family affordable housing project that was at risk of being converted to market rate housing in Salem...

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Clarion Partners Supports Project REAP’s Efforts To Build a Robust Diverse CRE Talent Pipeline

July 24, 2023 12:14 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2023 / Clarion Partners LLC, a leading real estate investment manager, is working collaboratively with Project REAP - The Real Estate Associate Program - on programming and initiatives to diversify the commercial real estate (CRE) industry talent pipeline. Founded in 1998, Project REAP (REAP) is a non-profit dedicated to supporting diverse and high-achieving mid-career professionals who are looking to...

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AQRE Announces Partnership With 'Charity: Water' to Provide Clean Water Globally

July 24, 2023 12:00 PM

Partnership Aims to Transform Lives Globally with Clean Water Initiatives, Fundraising Efforts and Corporate PledgesTORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2023 / AQRE FX, a leading fintech company, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Charity: Water, a nonprofit organization committed to providing clean and safe drinking water to communities worldwide. By joining forces with Charity: Water, AQRE FX is helping to make a positive...

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KeyBank To Open New, Full-Service, State-of-the-Art Branch in Ithaca

July 24, 2023 11:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2023 / KeyBank will open a new, full-service, state-of-the-art branch in Downtown Ithaca The new branch, located at 604 South Meadow Street, will open on July 31, 2023."We are excited about the opportunity this new branch provides for us to deepen the strong relationships we have in the Ithaca community," said Steve Fournier, KeyBank Central New York Market President. "This new branch is yet...

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Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

July 24, 2023 11:05 AM

BELOIT, WI / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2023 / Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:BHWB), (the "Company") the parent company of Blackhawk Bank ("the Bank"), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock. Shareholders of record as of July 28, 2023, will be paid a dividend of $0.12 per share on August 11, 2023. This amounts to $0.48 per share on an annual basis and is the 37th consecutive...

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Introducing Chaser's Late Payment Predictor: Predict Whether or Not Customers Will Pay on Time

July 24, 2023 10:15 AM

LONDON, ENGLAND / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2023 / Chaser, a leading provider of intelligent accounts receivables software, has launched a late payment predictor. By leveraging machine learning, the groundbreaking addition to the Chaser application anticipates the likelihood of late payment, empowering users to make smart, proactive decisions about credit control to ensure timely payments and protect their cash flow. Late payments have long been a...

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Truist Releases 2022 Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report

July 24, 2023 9:45 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2023 / Truist has released its 2022 Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report which measures the economic benefits of Truist's purchases from small and diverse businesses in 2022. The third annual report finds that Truist's spend with small and diverse suppliers increased 38 percent compared to 2021.The 2022 report estimates that Truist's engagement with small, disabled, LGBTQ+, minority, veteran and...

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KeyBank Foundation Provides Grants to American Red Cross Chapters in Vermont and New York To Assist With Flood Relief

July 24, 2023 9:15 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2023 / Recent storms and flooding have devastated Vermont and parts of New York, particularly throughout the Hudson Valley area. As with any major natural disaster, KeyBank is taking steps to make sure clients, communities and colleagues have the support they need.KeyBank Foundation SupportThe KeyBank Foundation has donated $30,000 to the American Red Cross- Northern New England- Vermont Chapter and...

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Peoples Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results

July 24, 2023 9:00 AM

NEWTON, NC / ACCESSWIRE / July 24, 2023 / Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBK) (the "Company"), the parent company of Peoples Bank (the "Bank"), reported second quarter 2023 results with highlights as follows:Second quarter 2023 highlights:Net earnings were $4.8 million or $0.88 per share and $0.85 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2023, as compared to $3.2 million or $0.59 per share and $0.57 per diluted...

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