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PANTHEON MACROECONOMICS FOUNDER IAN SHEPHERDSON NAMED CHAIRMAN

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pantheon Macroeconomics ("Pantheon") today announced new roles for three senior analysts, including Ian Shepherdson, Founder, who will serve as Chief Economist and Chairman of the Firm, a new position responsible for leading Pantheon's overall strategic growth and business development.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pantheon Macroeconomics ("Pantheon") today announced new roles for three senior analysts, including Ian Shepherdson, Founder, who will serve as Chief Economist and Chairman of the Firm, a new position responsible for leading Pantheon's overall strategic growth and business development.
  • In addition, Rob Wood has joined from Bank of America Merrill Lynch to take over as Chief UK Economist.
  • Ian Shepherdson is a double winner of the Wall Street Journal's annual US economic forecasting competition.
  • "I founded Pantheon in 2012 to create a leading independent macroeconomic research firm for financial markets professionals around the world.

Black Tech Nation Ventures Announces Final Close Of $50m Inaugural Fund To Lower The Barriers To Venture Capital

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Tech Nation Ventures (referred to as "BTN.vc" ), a Pittsburgh-based venture firm, today announced the close of a $50 million inaugural fund.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Tech Nation Ventures (referred to as "BTN.vc" ), a Pittsburgh-based venture firm, today announced the close of a $50 million inaugural fund.
  • BTN.vc invests in software startups led by founders from diverse backgrounds that have historically been overlooked by venture funding.
  • The fund believes these Black, Latinx, female, indigenous and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs have the potential to generate outsized returns within the venture industry as a whole.
  • David Motley brings extensive experience with technology and innovation driven companies having led a corporate venture fund and co-founded a prior private venture fund.

MUFG continues to strategically invest in Leveraged Credit business with key new hire

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

He joins MUFG from Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) America where he was a Senior High Yield Analyst.

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  • He joins MUFG from Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) America where he was a Senior High Yield Analyst.
  • Additionally, Mark Schillings, Sarah Henry, and Chris Sym recently joined MUFG as a Director and Vice Presidents, respectively, on the Leveraged Credit Distribution team.
  • Prior to joining MUFG, Mark held various positions at Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, covering high yield, cross credit, and leveraged finance sales.
  • Sarah came to MUFG's Credit Trading team from Royal Bank of Canada, where she spent more than six years in their Capital Markets business.

The Impending Storm: Is the Real Estate Market on the Verge of a 2024 Crash? Isgate Law Weighs In

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As we enter 2024, clouds gather over the real estate market, fueling speculation of an impending crash.

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  • DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As we enter 2024, clouds gather over the real estate market, fueling speculation of an impending crash.
  • Despite indications of three rate cuts in 2024, announced back in December 2023, they are yet to materialize.
  • Doylestown Real Estate Lawyer, Ron Isgate, Esq weighs in with valuable advice:
    If you've found your dream digs or have a pressing need to relocate, don't hesitate- make the move.
  • Ron Isgate, Esq is a Doylestown Real Estate Attorney with Isgate Law , Associate Broker with eXp Commercial and hard money lender at Stone Commercial Capital.

Forbes Tate Partners Cements Leadership at the Intersection of Financial Services Policy and Issue Advocacy with Addition of Ed Hill

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Monday, February 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bloomberg's top performing lobbying firm Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) revealed that it is entering the next phase of its financial services policy advocacy with the addition of Ed Hill as a partner in its government relations practice. Hill's decades of corporate and association experience will elevate the firm's growing financial services practice and provide FTP clients with a unique ability to evaluate their needs through a financial policy lens and pursue winning issue campaign solutions.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bloomberg's top performing lobbying firm Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) revealed that it is entering the next phase of its financial services policy advocacy with the addition of Ed Hill as a partner in its government relations practice.
  • Ed Hill is a respected and influential national authority on financial services issues.
  • Additionally, he established himself as a fierce financial services advocate working for associations, including the National Governors Association and the Financial Services Roundtable.
  • "I am thrilled to join Forbes Tate Partners and excited to help take its financial services practice to the next level.

Easterseals South Florida announces the appointment of Matthew Roth as Board Chair

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Easterseals South Florida (ESSF) is proud to announce that Matthew Roth, President of Solstice Point Partners, LLC has been appointed as Board Chair.

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  • MIAMI, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Easterseals South Florida (ESSF) is proud to announce that Matthew Roth, President of Solstice Point Partners, LLC has been appointed as Board Chair.
  • "My journey at Easterseals South Florida began with a personal connection and commitment to advocating for people with disabilities.
  • "It has been an honor to serve as the Board Chair for Easterseals South Florida for the past two years.
  • I look forward to working closely with Matt Roth as he begins his term as Board Chair.

Leadership Changes Announced at Zions Bank, Zions Bancorporation

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Friday, February 23, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION) today announced several leadership changes which will become effective on April 1, 2024, at Zions Bank, Zions Bancorporation's largest banking division, and at the parent company:

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION) today announced several leadership changes which will become effective on April 1, 2024, at Zions Bank, Zions Bancorporation's largest banking division, and at the parent company:
    A. Scott Anderson, who has served as president and CEO of Zions Bank since 1998, will retire from his managerial duties following a ­­­­33-year career with the bank.
  • Paul E. Burdiss, who has served as Zions Bancorporation's executive vice president and chief financial officer since 2015, will succeed Mr. Anderson as president and CEO of Zions Bank.
  • Thomas E. Laursen, Zions Bancorporation's general counsel, will retire and be succeeded by Rena Miller, who is currently the company's deputy general counsel.
  • Rena Miller has served in legal roles with Zions Bancorporation for 14 years, including as deputy general counsel since 2015.

AYANNA STEPHENS OF BANK OF AMERICA NAMED TO FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ayanna Stephens, a human resources executive who has dedicated her career to championing issues relating to people, diversity, equity and inclusion, has been named to Food Bank For New York City's Board of Directors effective today.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ayanna Stephens, a human resources executive who has dedicated her career to championing issues relating to people, diversity, equity and inclusion, has been named to Food Bank For New York City's Board of Directors effective today.
  • Ayanna also serves as the HR partner for the New York City Market, driving key initiatives around employee engagement, retention, and mobility.
  • "I'm humbled to join the Board of Directors at New York City's largest hunger-relief organization," said Ayanna Stephens, Human Resources Executive, Bank of America.
  • To see Food Bank For New York City's current Board of Directors please visit: https://www.foodbanknyc.org/leadership/

RADIAL POWER SECURES $225 MILLION IN DEBT FINANCING FROM ATLAS SP

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Radial Power announced today that it has closed on $225 million in debt financing from ATLAS SP Partners ("ATLAS SP") to support Radial Power's robust pipeline and operating platform of distributed generation projects, encompassing both asset- and portfolio-level, turnkey integrated commercial & industrial (C&I) and community solar solutions for real estate customers. The transaction represents Radial Power's inaugural portfolio-level debt financing.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Radial Power announced today that it has closed on $225 million in debt financing from ATLAS SP Partners ("ATLAS SP") to support Radial Power's robust pipeline and operating platform of distributed generation projects, encompassing both asset- and portfolio-level, turnkey integrated commercial & industrial (C&I) and community solar solutions for real estate customers.
  • The transaction represents Radial Power's inaugural portfolio-level debt financing.
  • "As a proven provider of flexible and stable capital sources, we are proud to partner with Radial Power on this inaugural debt financing transaction, which will support Radial Power's ability to deliver clean energy solutions for its real estate clients at scale," said Can Baysan, Director at ATLAS SP.
  • Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal counsel to Radial Power[, and Mayer Brown acted as legal counsel to ATLAS SP.

Laser-Focused on Growth, CEO Coaching International Appoints Powerhouse Grant Thornton CMO John Harmeling as Chief Revenue Officer

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Coaching International, the leading CEO coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is proud to announce the appointment of award-winning marketing and growth executive John Harmeling as Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • MIAMI, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Coaching International, the leading CEO coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is proud to announce the appointment of award-winning marketing and growth executive John Harmeling as Chief Revenue Officer.
  • During his tenure at Grant Thornton as CMO, Harmeling and his team helped drive significant increases in revenue growth for the firm.
  • "It is my esteemed honor to welcome John Harmeling to our leadership team," said President and COO Randy Dewey .
  • "John is a thoughtful and seasoned visionary who is unmatched in leading marketing and sales teams to extraordinary outcomes.