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Pacific General Appoints Pieter Wernink and John Romney as Senior Advisors

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

In his role as Senior Advisor to Pacific General, Mr. Wernink will advise Pacific General on evaluating and structuring investment opportunities by bringing in-depth experience of executing various private investments globally.

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  • In his role as Senior Advisor to Pacific General, Mr. Wernink will advise Pacific General on evaluating and structuring investment opportunities by bringing in-depth experience of executing various private investments globally.
  • In his role as Senior Advisor to Pacific General, Mr. Romney will advise Pacific General on origination strategy, while also supporting to expand the firm’s investor relationships and the portfolio’s value creation strategies.
  • Pieter Wernink, Senior Advisor at Pacific General, said: “I am delighted to be part of Pacific General’s growing Private Equity team.
  • Given today’s complex geopolitical dynamics and challenges, Pacific General is uniquely positioned to create compelling cross-border investment strategies which appeal to many investors.”
    Matthew Yoon, Managing Partner at Pacific General, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome both Pieter and John to Pacific General.

Dogtopia Is Top Dog in Pet Services After Another Banner Year

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

PHOENIX, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogtopia, the nation's largest and fastest-growing dog wellness franchise, is celebrating another year of unparalleled success and 70 new licenses awarded. With many accomplishments achieved, including the opening of its 250th daycare and recognition from respected media outlets and organizations like Franchise Times, Dogtopia remains a top franchise brand in the booming pet services industry.

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  • With many accomplishments achieved, including the opening of its 250th daycare and recognition from respected media outlets and organizations like Franchise Times, Dogtopia remains a top franchise brand in the booming pet services industry.
  • Capping off a banner 2023 and commencing an even better 2024, Dogtopia has yet again been placed on the Franchise Times Fast & Serious 2024 List in spot No.
  • More than just daycare, boarding, and spa services, Dogtopia is the trusted dog wellness expert dedicated to enhancing the lives of dogs and their families.
  • With guidance from an environmental biologist, veterinarian, and credentialed dog trainer, Dogtopia continues to set the industry standard for dog wellness and daycare to help dogs live long, healthy, happy lives.

Triplebar’s Latest $20M Financing Will Expand Its Product Portfolio Across Food and Biopharmaceuticals

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Triplebar announced $20M in new funding to expand its product portfolio in food and biopharmaceuticals.

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  • Triplebar announced $20M in new funding to expand its product portfolio in food and biopharmaceuticals.
  • Triplebar’s Hyper-Throughput™ screening platform acts as a “microprocessor for biology,” integrating hardware, software, biology and biochemistry to miniaturize and accelerate evolution.
  • “Our investors believe profoundly in our mission to reduce humanity’s footprint while greatly increasing our quality of life with better food and biopharmaceuticals,” said Triplebar CEO Maria Cho.
  • “For truly disruptive adoption to take place, alternative products need to at least match animal-based proteins on taste, price, convenience, and nutrition.

Sila Services Expands into Michigan with Acquisition of Levine & Sons

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Friday, October 6, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sila Services, LLC is excited to announce its strategic expansion into the state of Michigan with the recent acquisition of Levine & Sons.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sila Services, LLC is excited to announce its strategic expansion into the state of Michigan with the recent acquisition of Levine & Sons.
  • Founded in 1927, Levine & Sons has been a trusted pillar of the community in the greater Detroit, Michigan region for generations.
  • Based in Southfield, Michigan, Levine & Sons boasts a rich history of delivering unparalleled heating, cooling, and plumbing services to residential customers across the region.
  • "Our acquisition of Levine & Sons marks a significant milestone in Sila Services' journey of growth and expansion," said Jason Rabbino, CEO of Sila Services, LLC.

Charger Investment Partners Expands Team with Key Hires in Investments and Operations

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Charger Investment Partners, a middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce that it has made three new hires to further expand its team.

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  • Charger Investment Partners, a middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce that it has made three new hires to further expand its team.
  • Parks will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and leading investments, as well as supporting the portfolio and contributing to the firm’s strategic direction.
  • Parks brings over 15 years of private equity and M&A experience and was most recently a Principal at Gallant Capital.
  • Prior to Gallant, she was a member of the investment team at Levine Leichtman Capital Partners for approximately 10 years and a member of Citi’s investment banking group.

Chris Hetner, Former Cybersecurity Advisor To SEC Chair, Joins Stuart Levine & Associates

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Stuart Levine & Associates , a global leadership development and strategic communications company, today announced that Chris Hetner has joined the firm as a Senior Consultant.

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  • Stuart Levine & Associates , a global leadership development and strategic communications company, today announced that Chris Hetner has joined the firm as a Senior Consultant.
  • Mr. Hetner served as the Senior Cybersecurity Advisor to the Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and as Head of Cybersecurity for the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examination at the SEC.
  • “Chris Hetner joins Stuart Levine & Associates at a pivotal time when companies are dealing with new cyber rules from the SEC, increasingly sophisticated ransomware attacks, as well as the need to fortify cyber resilience across their teams and having the financial impact metrics to prove it," said Stuart R. Levine, Chair & CEO, Stuart Levine & Associates.
  • "I am drawn to Stuart Levine & Associates’ unique approach to cybersecurity – one that puts analysis, on-demand support, and culture at the center of everything," said Hetner.

Nicola Wealth Announces Acquisition of Levine Financial Group

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Toronto, ON, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nicola Wealth, one of Canadas fastest-growing private investment counsel firms, has announced the acquisition of Levine Financial Group (LFG) as part of its ongoing strategy to grow and expand into new markets across Canada.

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  • Toronto, ON, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nicola Wealth, one of Canadas fastest-growing private investment counsel firms, has announced the acquisition of Levine Financial Group (LFG) as part of its ongoing strategy to grow and expand into new markets across Canada.
  • I have worked closely with Nicola Wealth for over 12 years, shares Elliott Levine of Levine Financial Group.
  • We are delighted to welcome the Levine Financial Group to the Nicola Wealth family.
  • In this acquisition, both Nicola Wealth and LFG will continue independent operations while identifying opportunities to optimize and collaborate on shared initiatives.

McDermott Adds Three Transactions Partners in New York's Most Active Sectors

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Friday, October 7, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the additions of partners Jonathan Levine, Megan Vallerie and Jun Won Kim to the Firm's Transactions Practice Group based in New York. Jonathan is a highly regarded practitioner of over 20 years in the New York business circles specializing in creditor, lending and agent bankruptcies, while Megan's and Jun's practices add significant depth in real estate financing and M&A and private equity transactions, respectively. 

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  • "Jonathan, Megan and Jun add talent to lead and support this work, and we are thrilled they have chosen McDermott."
  • Jonathan advises clients in a wide range of corporate matters, with a focus on complex Chapter 11 reorganizations, bankruptcies, insolvencies and out-of-court restructurings.
  • Jonathan counsels companies across several industries, including airline cargo, energy, manufacturing, maritime shipping, mining, oil and gas, technology, telecommunications, trucking and other transportation sectors.
  • McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets.

Eric Levine and Volunteers for Mercy Centre Give Back with Abundance

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

BANGKOK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eric Levine of California Wow Corporate Wellness Program and additional volunteers have recently pledged donations to Mercy Centre, a Bangkok, Thailand based shelter that provides comprehensive services for displaced youth. Eric Levine has been a large supporter of Father Joe's Mercy Centre for many years and maintains that he is proud of the work that they have done to provide safety, continued wellbeing, and education to the displaced children left at their doorstep. Previously, Eric and volunteers from California Wow participated in a 10K run for Mercy at Limpini Park while celebrating the program's 10th anniversary. This year, Eric and a handful of supporters hope to work together to maximize their impact for Mercy Centre by providing crucial funding that will allow the shelter to expand the scope of the resources it provides for the community.

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  • Eric Levine of California Wow Corporate Wellness Program and other volunteers have recently pledged donations to Mercy Centre, a shelter for displaced children operating in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • BANGKOK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eric Levine of California Wow Corporate Wellness Program and additional volunteers have recently pledged donations to Mercy Centre, a Bangkok, Thailand based shelter that provides comprehensive services for displaced youth.
  • Previously, Eric and volunteers from California Wow participated in a 10K run for Mercy at Limpini Park while celebrating the program's 10th anniversary.
  • The assistance Mercy Centre receives allows the shelter to expand its services to better support displaced children, children living with HIV/AIDS, and orphans.

CASEpeer Legal Software Announces New Integration With Records On Time

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Legal case management software company CASEpeer has announced an integration with Records On Time, a medical records retrieval service for law firms. The integration provides a fast and seamless way for attorneys and staff to request and receive clients' medical records without leaving their practice management platform.

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  • Legal case management software company CASEpeer has announced an integration with Records On Time, a medical records retrieval service for law firms.
  • IRVINE, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Legal case management software company CASEpeer has announced an integration with Records On Time , a medical records retrieval service for law firms.
  • For each client, paralegals and legal assistants must gather health provider records and billing for the related medical treatment," says Gabriela Cubeiro, CASEpeer Co-Founder and CEO.
  • The integration between CASEpeer and Records On Time allows law firms to send a client's HIPAA authorization, submit records and billing requests, and exchange messages and updates on pending requests.