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Connecticut Innovations Invests $10 Million in Early-Stage Companies in Q2 FY 2023

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Connecticut Innovations (CI), Connecticut's strategic venture capital arm and the leading source of financing and ongoing support for Connecticut's innovative, growing companies, today announced that it invested $10 million in early-stage companies and fund of funds during the second quarter of its 2023 fiscal year, ending December 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • In terms of investment breakdown, CI invested approximately $4 million in companies in the technology sector and $3 million in healthcare companies.
  • CI had 47 angels invest $5.8 million across 23 qualified Connecticut businesses through the Angel Investor Tax Credit program.
  • Additionally, there were 24 angels who invested $2.1 million in two cannabis social equity companies.
  • In FY23, CI has invested $18.9 million and leveraged $133.5 million YTD.

JOE JONAS, ONEREPUBLIC, KYGO, MALUMA, VENUS WILLIAMS, ALIX EARLE ATTEND THE 2023 PEGASUS WORLD CUP PRESENTED BY BACCARAT

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 1/ST's 2023 Pegasus World Cup presented by Baccarat took place in front of 10,000 fans on Saturday, January 28 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. NBC returned as the official broadcast partner of the 2023 Pegasus World Cup with live coverage of the event, including a live set by OneRepublic and Kygo, who performed their collaboration - "Lose Somebody."

Key Points: 
  • Art Collector, owned by Bruce Lunsford, ridden by Junior Alvarado and trained by Bill Mott, won the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (GI) presented by Baccarat.
  • The 2023 Pegasus World Cup presented by Baccarat hit a record-setting handle with $43.9 million wagered on the 13-race program, surpassing the previous 2022 record-setting handle.
  • Championship trophies were presented to the winners of both the 2023 Pegasus World Cup and the Pegasus World Cup Turf.
  • Broward County Mayor Micheal Udine declared January 28, 2023, Pegasus World Cup Day and presented the proclamation to 1/ST RACING & GAMING Chief Executive Officer, Aidan Butler.

Landmark Field Investigation of Horse Slaughter in North America

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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“The good news is that foreign demand has cratered for the North American horse slaughter industry and horse slaughter has been in free fall,” said Wayne Pacelle, president of the Center for a Humane Economy.

Key Points: 
  • “The good news is that foreign demand has cratered for the North American horse slaughter industry and horse slaughter has been in free fall,” said Wayne Pacelle, president of the Center for a Humane Economy.
  • “But these horse collectors and dealers operate outside the law with near impunity.”
    The report summarizes independent findings from investigations carried out at auctions, feedlots, and slaughter plants.
  • All locations selected for this report were chosen based on 15 years of investigating the horse slaughter industry.
  • Based on our investigation, we can hardly imagine a worse fate for horses than to be funneled into a ruthless, uncaring slaughter pipeline.

MAGICAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY RAISES $24,000 FOR MAKE-A-WISH

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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Key Points: 
  • The luxe and magical evening was further enhanced by:
    900 North Michigan Shops – The iconic shopping center turned itself into a winter wonderland, with whimsical forest-inspired decor.
  • Holiday garland flanked the atrium where the storybook, 54ft tall tree held court, while digital canopies overhead projected custom, dynamic holiday content.
  • Ballet Chicago – Chicago-based ballet company, Ballet Chicago, brought a multitude of costumed dancers to perform excerpts from the fabled holiday classic, “The Nutcracker”.
  • Sur La Table – The purveyor of cooking and entertaining products delighted children and parents alike with sugar cookie decorating.

Generational Equity Provides Exit Planning Services to Domtec International

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Friday, December 23, 2022
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Generational Equity , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the recapitalization of its client Domtec International by Private Investors.

Key Points: 
  • Generational Equity , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the recapitalization of its client Domtec International by Private Investors.
  • Generational Equity Executive Managing Director of M&A – Western Region, Stephen Crisham and his team led by Managing Director - M&A, Chad Comroe , successfully closed the deal.
  • Senior Managing Director Brian Hendershot established the initial relationship with Domtec.
  • “It was a pleasure to work with Domtec throughout the M&A process,” said Comroe.

Hitting a joyful note: Annual Promesa y Esperanza broadcast on TelevisaUnivision raises $4.5 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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For the 26th year, TelevisaUnivision joined St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® during the annual St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza (Promise and Hope) broadcast fundraiser on December 8-9, raising $4.5 million benefitting the mission of St. Jude.

Key Points: 
  • For the 26th year, TelevisaUnivision joined St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® during the annual St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza (Promise and Hope) broadcast fundraiser on December 8-9, raising $4.5 million benefitting the mission of St. Jude.
  • "Every year, TelevisaUnivision looks forward to supporting St. Jude and its tireless work,” said Jesus Lara, president TelevisaUnivision, Radio.
  • “Our TV and radio stations across the country come together during Promesa y Esperanza to elevate the St. Jude mission and raise much-needed resources to help the children of St. Jude.
  • Since 1997, Promesa y Esperanza has raised more than $92 million to support St. Jude.

EWTN To Air Pope Emeritus Benedict's Funeral Mass And Other Specials

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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IRONDALE, Ala., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (EWTN) – EWTN will broadcast the Funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as well as many other special programs on Thursday, Jan. 5.

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  • IRONDALE, Ala., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (EWTN) – EWTN will broadcast the Funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as well as many other special programs on Thursday, Jan. 5.
  • ET – Funeral Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI - Pope Francis celebrates the Solemn Funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, live from St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
  • ET - Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI – Live from the Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels in Irondale, AL, celebrated by the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word.
  • ET – Remembering Pope Emeritus Benedict Special from Rome - An in-depth look at the life and legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

EWTN Announces Special Programming In Honor of Pope Emeritus Benedict

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Saturday, December 31, 2022
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IRONDALE, Ala., Dec. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (EWTN) – In honor of Pope Emeritus Benedict, who passed away earlier today, EWTN will air the following special programming Saturday, Dec. 31.

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  • IRONDALE, Ala., Dec. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (EWTN) – In honor of Pope Emeritus Benedict, who passed away earlier today, EWTN will air the following special programming Saturday, Dec. 31.
  • ET (encore): EWTN Live Special in honor of Pope Emeritus Benedict with Host Father Mitch Pacwa.
  • ET: Prayers for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (30 min.)
  • EWTN's website now includes a special tribute page to Pope Benedict which outlines his many accomplishments.

BNY Mellon Wealth Management and Campden Wealth Study Reveals Succession Disconnect Between Next Gen Individuals and Family Offices

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new study from BNY Mellon Wealth Management and Campden Wealth, the next generation of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) overwhelmingly indicate they are ready for succession in the family enterprise, with 85% reporting they feel either very or somewhat prepared. Yet, Campden Wealth's 2022 research on family offices suggest that a clear disconnect exists, as only 39% of family offices believe Next Gens are adequately prepared for succession.¹

Key Points: 
  • "We have helped to support and work through the family dynamics between Next Gen clients and family members with the pressures accompanying succession and inheriting multigenerational wealth."
  • For more than two centuries, BNY Mellon Wealth Management has provided services to financially successful individuals and families, their family offices and business enterprises, planned giving programs, and endowments and foundations.
  • BNY Mellon Wealth Management, which delivers leading wealth advice across investments, banking, custody, and wealth and estate planning, conducts business through various operating subsidiaries of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation.
  • In 2015, Campden Wealth further enhanced its international reach with the establishment of Campden Family Connect PVT.