M&T Bank

M&T CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $11.8M IN PHASE - ONE AMPLIFY FUND GRANTS COMMITTED TO 105 NEW ENGLAND AND METRO NEW YORK NON-PROFITS

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

BUFFALO, N.Y. , May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB), today announced Amplify Fund grant recipients in New England and Metro New York, totaling over $11.8M to 105 non-profit organizations across the former People's United footprint, with some payments committed over a two- or three-year period. Funding was focused on equity and environmental initiatives, mission-driven and capacity-building work, community and tenant organizing, and financial empowerment and education for individuals and small businesses.

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  • Trust for Public Land (TPL), a New England not-for-profit environmental organization, received funding for its "Parks for People in Bridgeport and Boston" from M&T Bank.
  • The New England and Metro New York Amplify Fund grants were selected through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
  • Phase one consisted of four RFPs, each available to specific geographic regions across the Amplify Fund footprint.
  • For more information on the Amplify Fund, including the full list of grant recipients in New England and Metro New York, please visit the Amplify Fund website .

Battle Of The Bands Presented By M&T Bank Is A Rocking Success

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

FREDERICK, Md., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Battle of the Bands: Presented by M&T Bank was a hit, raising more than $10,600.00 to support the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County and help fund upcoming summer programs and the ongoing critical work of this important local organization. The Battle was held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater in historic Downtown Frederick, MD on April 29, 2023.

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  • The Battle was held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater in historic Downtown Frederick, MD on April 29, 2023.
  • Six bands took to the stage with Cimonti coming out on top for a prize package valued at over $6,000 donated by Frederick Recording Studio and various event sponsors and local businesses.
  • Attendees enjoyed food and beverages by local vendors along with games and other activities.
  • The 2023 Battle of the Bands: Presented by M&T Bank featured the following acts: The Few, Point of Rock, Shady Agenda, Cimonti, Will Sims, Royal Flush.

M&T Bank, Baltimore Ravens Extend Partnership Through 2037 NFL Season

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

BALTIMORE, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Baltimore Ravens will continue to play their home games at "The Bank" through the 2037 season.

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  • That's also why it made sense from M&T's perspective to extend our partnership with the Ravens through the 2037 season," said Augie Chiasera, M&T Bank's regional president for Greater Baltimore.
  • Ravens president Sashi Brown added: "We are thrilled and honored to extend our longstanding partnership with M&T Bank, our great teammates in serving Baltimore.
  • "Our partnership with the Baltimore Ravens is not simply about name recognition," said Francesco Lagutaine, M&T Bank's chief marketing officer.
  • For more information about M&T Bank's partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, visit M&T's website and new Instagram account @mtb_ravens.

Forrester Announces North American Recipients Of 2023 Customer Obsession Awards

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today announced that Best Buy , as well as leaders from NRG , M&T Bank , and Labcorp , are the North American winners of its inaugural Customer Obsession Awards.

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  • Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today announced that Best Buy , as well as leaders from NRG , M&T Bank , and Labcorp , are the North American winners of its inaugural Customer Obsession Awards.
  • Award recipients will be honored at CX North America , being held in Nashville, Tennessee, and digitally, June 13–15, 2023.
  • Best Buy is the North American recipient of Forrester’s 2023 Customer-Obsessed Enterprise Award.
  • “We congratulate the North American winners of Forrester’s Customer Obsession Awards for prioritizing their customers’ needs and going above and beyond to consistently deliver value to them,” said Rick Parrish, vice president and research director at Forrester.

Perfecto Launches Latest Version of Scriptless Mobile to Help Organizations Streamline Test Creation at Enterprise Scale

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfecto by Perforce, a leading provider of mobile testing solutions, is proud to announce the release of the latest version of its scriptless mobile testing automation tool. Perfecto Scriptless Mobile provides enterprise scale support for complex native mobile testing, making it an essential tool for organizations looking to improve their mobile testing efforts quickly and efficiently.

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  • Scriptless Mobile simplifies test creation for even the most complex native mobile use cases and enables enterprise-level scalability.
  • MINNEAPOLIS, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfecto by Perforce, a leading provider of mobile testing solutions, is proud to announce the release of the latest version of its scriptless mobile testing automation tool.
  • Perfecto Scriptless Mobile provides enterprise scale support for complex native mobile testing, making it an essential tool for organizations looking to improve their mobile testing efforts quickly and efficiently.
  • Perfecto Scriptless Mobile is fully compatible with current Perfecto test automation features and integrates seamlessly into customers' existing testing infrastructure.

Broad Street Development Launches Paradigm Advisory Group to Preserve, Enhance Real Estate Value for Lenders, Special Servicers and Borrowers

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Monday, April 17, 2023

NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Broad Street Development LLC (BSD), a vertically integrated owner-operator, launched a new consulting arm to their company, Paradigm Advisory Group, founded by BSD principals Raymond Chalme and Daniel Blanco. Paradigm protects and enhances the value of distressed real estate assets on behalf of lenders, borrowers and special servicers. Paradigm's team, with decades of construction, leasing, restructuring, conversion, property management and marketing experience, will stabilize and preserve the value of New York City assets caught up in the challenging interest rate environment coupled with increased capital costs and declining operating fundamentals.

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  • Paradigm protects and enhances the value of distressed real estate assets on behalf of lenders, borrowers and special servicers.
  • Paradigm provides value-added asset management, construction, property management and leasing in both the office and residential sectors.
  • "This year alone we expect to see $30 billion of loans maturing on office property in New York.
  • The goal is to maximize value," said David Israni, Senior Managing Director of Asset Management for BSD.

Benefactor Events Stages Battle of the Bands with Proceeds to Benefit The Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

FREDERICK, Md., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Get ready Frederick! The Battle of the Bands: Presented by M&T Bank is coming to the Carroll Creek Amphitheater in historic Downtown Frederick, MD on April 29, 2023. The gates open at 2:00 pm and the event runs until 7:00 pm. Event admission is $5.00 per person and open to age 21+ only.

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  • Click here for tickets and to visit the official website for The Battle of the Bands: Presented by M&T Bank.
  • The site includes up-to-date event details and info about the battling bands and event sponsors.
  • Timika Thrasher, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County, said, "The Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County is thrilled to be partnering with M&T Bank and all of the sponsors of the Battle of the Bands here in Frederick!
  • "This is not just another battle of the bands," said "Battle" producer Jarad Bowens, owner of Benefactor Events.

M&T Bank Launched the Harlem Multicultural Small Business Lab in Partnership with Carver Federal Savings Bank on March 30th

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

HARLEM, N.Y., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 30th, M&T Bank launched its Harlem Multicultural Small Business Lab, a six-week program designed to provide local entrepreneurs with guidance, education, and resources to help them start and grow businesses. The program is designed to empower, develop, and grow racially and ethnically diverse small businesses within the Harlem community. Over 100 applicants applied for the program, and 60 were selected to participate.

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  • Held in collaboration with Carver Federal Savings Bank, M&T's Harlem Multicultural Small Business Lab is helping participating entrepreneurs deepen their business expertise and gain insights into creating business plans, establishing credit, accessing capital, marketing, networking, and more.
  • "After the success of our other programs across the Northeast, we were thrilled to launch the Multicultural Small Business Lab in Harlem," said Blair Ridder, M&T Bank New York City Regional President.
  • Since its first Multicultural Small Business Lab in Buffalo in 2021, M&T has launched the program in additional communities including Harrisburg, PA., Bridgeport, CT., and now Harlem.
  • "Our team at M&T Bank is looking forward to continuing to help business leaders access new skills, resources, and connections through initiatives like our Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab."

OutSolve Hires Veteran Affirmative Action Consultant Torrey Tiburzi

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

METAIRIE, La., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OutSolve announces that Torrey Tiburzi, SPHR, has joined the company as a Senior Consultant effective March 13, 2023. Torrey will advise clients on meeting Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP) requirements, developing affirmative action plans, workplace pay equity, and building an effective process for managing risks, and maintaining compliance.

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  • OutSolve has hired Torrey Tiburzi, SPHR, as a senior consultant to advise clients on OFCCP compliance, develop affirmative action plans, guide workplace pay equity and assist in mitigating compliance risks
    METAIRIE, La., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OutSolve announces that Torrey Tiburzi, SPHR, has joined the company as a Senior Consultant effective March 13, 2023.
  • Torrey will advise clients on meeting Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP) requirements, developing affirmative action plans, workplace pay equity, and building an effective process for managing risks, and maintaining compliance.
  • Prior to joining OutSolve, Torrey worked in several roles at M&T Bank and numerous large universities.
  • He brings nearly 20 years of experience with federal compliance, diversity, compensation, and recruitment relevant to all aspects of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.

Miles Herman Named LEAF CEO, Crit DeMent Serves as Chairman

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. ("LEAF"), a leading U.S. equipment leasing and finance company and subsidiary of M&T Bank, today announced that Miles Herman, formerly LEAF President and COO, is assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer, with former CEO Crit DeMent continuing to serve the company as Chairman.

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  • LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. ("LEAF") announced that Miles Herman, formerly LEAF President and COO, is assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer, with former CEO Crit DeMent continuing to serve the company as Chairman.
  • PHILADELPHIA, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. ("LEAF"), a leading U.S. equipment leasing and finance company and subsidiary of M&T Bank, today announced that Miles Herman, formerly LEAF President and COO, is assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer, with former CEO Crit DeMent continuing to serve the company as Chairman.
  • "It's been a privilege to work with Crit as we've built LEAF from inception to now being part of the 11th largest bank in the country," said Herman.
  • Veterans of the industry for nearly 40 years, DeMent and Herman founded LEAF in 2001.