Darien

Bython Media Expands Team with Key Hires To Drive Continued Scale in 2023

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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FRISCO, Texas, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Coming off a successful year in 2022 having out-paced the industry and in order to drive continued scale in 2023, Bython this week announced the hiring of three key team members.

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  • Coming off a successful year in 2022 having out-paced the industry and in order to drive continued scale in 2023, Bython this week announced the hiring of three key team members.
  • FRISCO, Texas, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Coming off a successful year in 2022 having out-paced the industry and in order to drive continued scale in 2023, Bython this week announced the hiring of three key team members.
  • In addition, Darien Dumanis Werfhorst joins the Bython sales team in the United States.
  • An experienced B2B sales executive across technology platforms, demand generation and digital advertising, Darien brings her experience and West Coast network to Bython for added firepower.

Sleep medicine professionals recommend elimination of daylight saving time

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Safety, AASM, Sleep, Ames Research Center, Darkness, Organization, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Republican, Democrat, Risk, Time, Light, Stroke, Public health, Health, Research, GLOBE, American Academy, Dan Sullivan (U.S. senator), Education, Physician, Health insurance, Risk management, Pharmaceutical industry

In early 2021, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and several Republican and Democratic colleagues reintroduced in the U.S. Senate a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent across the U.S.

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  • In early 2021, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and several Republican and Democratic colleagues reintroduced in the U.S. Senate a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent across the U.S.
  • The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) commissioned an online survey of 2,007 adults in the U.S.
  • Established in 1975, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives.
  • The AASM has a combined membership of 11,000 accredited member sleep centers and individual members, including physicians, scientists and other health care professionals ( aasm.org ).

Butler Tibbetts Announces Donation to Iconic Pequot Library

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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SOUTHPORT, Conn., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing dedication to supporting culture and learning, Butler Tibbetts, a leading law firm known for guiding clients through their most vulnerable moments in business and in life, has announced an annual sponsorship of $5,000 to the iconic Pequot Library.

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  • SOUTHPORT, Conn., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing dedication to supporting culture and learning, Butler Tibbetts, a leading law firm known for guiding clients through their most vulnerable moments in business and in life, has announced an annual sponsorship of $5,000 to the iconic Pequot Library.
  • "Butler Tibbetts has been building meaningful relationships in Connecticut and beyond for more than 30 years," said Butler Tibbetts Managing Partner, Tim Butler.
  • "We are very excited to join the dynamic community of Southport and delighted to support the historic Pequot Library in its efforts to provide cultural enrichment and critical programming for all ages."
  • The donation to the Pequot Library follows a string of strategic initiatives, including the opening of a new headquarters location in Southport, relocation of the firm's Darien office, and recent partnership elevations.

Smile Beverage Werks® Earns Prestigious BPI Certification for Their Commercially Compostable Coffee Pods

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Darien, Connecticut, United States, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) awarded Smile Beverage Werks® commercially compostable, K-cup compatible coffee pods its prestigious environmental certification. The BPI Certification is a rigorous, science-driven process. Vetted products are tested to ASTM D6400 and D6868 standards and meet additional restrictions on carcinogens, BPA, and fluorinated chemicals like PFAS. The BPI mark enables consumers to identify and trust an item is compostable and can be diverted with food scraps where programs exist. Smile Beverage Werks® is proud that all of its Coffee Werks’ pods and materials have been certified by BPI. 

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  • Darien, Connecticut, United States, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) awarded Smile Beverage Werks commercially compostable, K-cup compatible coffee pods its prestigious environmental certification.
  • Smile Beverage Werks is proud that all of its Coffee Werks pods and materials have been certified by BPI.
  • Smile Beverage Werks continues to disrupt the coffee pod industry by empowering consumers to compost conveniently.
  • Smile Coffee Werks is a registered trademark of Smile Beverage Werks, PBC.

Old Hill Partners Completes a $7 million Senior Secured Term Loan secured by Water Rights

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Money, Finance, Economy, Loans, Asset-based lending, Banking, Corporate finance, Credit, Financial services

DARIEN, Conn., July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Old Hill Partners recently provided a $7 million senior secured term loan secured by water rights in the Western U.S. We financed a real estate developer looking to warehouse water resources for a planned development project.

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  • DARIEN, Conn., July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Old Hill Partners recently provided a $7 million senior secured term loan secured by water rights in the Western U.S. We financed a real estate developer looking to warehouse water resources for a planned development project.
  • This transaction arose as a sequel to a prior $11 million credit facility Old Hill provided to the company in 2019.
  • Old Hill provides asset-based lending solutions for borrowers seeking $10 to $50 million in financing.
  • Old Hill Partners Inc. is an alternative asset manager focused on asset-based lending transactions with small- and medium-sized businesses.

Old Hill Partners Increases Funding Commitment to ByzFunder

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Money, Finance, Economy, Loans, Asset-based lending, Banking, Corporate finance, Credit, Financial law

The commitment increase will further accelerate the growth of the company and allow it to expand into additional credit tiers.

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  • The commitment increase will further accelerate the growth of the company and allow it to expand into additional credit tiers.
  • We believe the company is well-positioned for further growth and we are enthused to be part of it, said Peter Faigl, Senior Portfolio Manager at Old Hill.
  • Old Hill provides ByzFunder the assistance needed to advance near-term and long-term priorities in preparation for an anticipated period of significant innovation and growth, said Ilya Fridman, CEO at ByzFunder.
  • Old Hill Partners Inc. is an alternative asset manager focused on asset-based lending transactions with borrowers seeking $10 to $50 million in financing.

Old Hill Partners Closes an $8 million Senior Secured Pre-Export Trade Finance Facility in Latin America

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Finance, Money, Economy, Loans, Corporate finance, Export credit agency, Asset-based lending, ING Group, Credit

DARIEN, Conn., March 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Old Hill recently provided an $8 million senior secured pre-export credit facility to a company in Latin America with whom it had a previous lending relationship.

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  • DARIEN, Conn., March 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Old Hill recently provided an $8 million senior secured pre-export credit facility to a company in Latin America with whom it had a previous lending relationship.
  • This is the second such facility Old Hill has provided to this exporter and reflects Old Hills interest and expertise in trade finance.
  • Old Hill aims to support growing companies in Latin America and elsewhere as they finance the movement of their products throughout the world.
  • Old Hill Partners Inc. is an alternative asset manager focused on asset-based lending transactions with small- and medium-sized businesses.

Smile Beverage Werks® Launches Compostable K-Cup® Compatible Coffee Pods

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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United States, Connecticut, Darien, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smile Beverage Werks, a Delaware Public Benefits Corp., is proud to launch its new commercially compostableK-cup style coffee pods for their own brand, Smile Coffee Werks, and for private label for leading retailers.

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  • United States, Connecticut, Darien, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smile Beverage Werks, a Delaware Public Benefits Corp., is proud to launch its new commercially compostableK-cup style coffee pods for their own brand, Smile Coffee Werks, and for private label for leading retailers.
  • Smile Coffee Werks makes pods that are compatible with both Keurig K-Cup brewers and also Nespresso original style coffee / espresso makers.
  • Smile Coffee Werks is a registered trademark of Smile Beverage Werks, PBC.
  • It is committed to developing and manufacturing compostable food and beverage packaging including single-use coffee pods.

Old Hill Partners Completes a $5.1 million Senior Secured Financing for a Shipping Container Owner-Lessor

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Money, Finance, Economy, Loans, Credit, Banking, Asset-based lending, Corporate finance

DARIEN, Conn., Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Old Hill provided $5.1 million in the form of a senior secured drawdown facility to a company that acquires and leases standard 40 shipping containers.

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  • DARIEN, Conn., Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Old Hill provided $5.1 million in the form of a senior secured drawdown facility to a company that acquires and leases standard 40 shipping containers.
  • Leasing and container management services are provided to the borrower by managers in Hong Kong and Singapore.
  • Old Hill provides asset-based lending solutions for borrowers seeking $5 to $50 million in financing.
  • Old Hill Partners Inc. is an alternative asset manager focused on asset-based lending transactions with small- and medium-sized businesses.

FAST and SFARI to launch International Angelman Syndrome Research Council (INSYNC-AS)

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Branches of biology, Neurological disorders, Health, Clinical medicine, Learning disabilities, Psychiatric diagnosis, Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative, Angelman syndrome, Developmental neuroscience, Neurodevelopmental disorder

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAST (Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics) and the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) today announced a collaboration to launch the International Angelman Syndrome Research Council (INSYNC-AS).

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  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAST (Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics) and the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) today announced a collaboration to launch the International Angelman Syndrome Research Council (INSYNC-AS).
  • Using a robust integrated approach, the Council will evaluate and drive research initiatives in Angelman syndrome (AS) and other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs).
  • FAST (Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics) is a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization singularly focused on funding research that holds the greatest promise of treating Angelman syndrome.
  • Since its launch in 2006, SFARI has supported over 550 investigators doing autism-related research in the U.S. and abroad.