Autumn

BridgeCore Capital Finances $12.8 Million Loan on Industrial Property

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Environment, Autumn, LTV, Bank

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – BridgeCore Capital, Inc. today announced the first financing under its new Middle Market Loan Program in the last week of December of 2023.  BridgeCore’s Middle Market Loan Program was launched in the Fall of 2023 as an alternative to traditional LifeCo financing.

Key Points: 
  • BridgeCore’s Middle Market Loan Program was launched in the Fall of 2023 as an alternative to traditional LifeCo financing.
  • In its initial financing under BridgeCore’s new program, the borrower required an expedient refinance of $12,800,000 on a single-tenant industrial property located in Henderson, Colorado, prior to year-end, due to a maturing bank loan.
  • The borrower also sought cash-out proceeds for repatriation of capital, which was available with the 64% LTV refinance.
  • “The flexibility of our 18-month yield maintenance loan fits squarely with the borrower’s exit strategy to sell the property over the next two years.

bebe x CIARA

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Woman, Creative, Grammy Awards, Autumn, Creative director, Collection, Fashion design

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- bebe is partnering with the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and fashionista Ciara to create the bebe x Ciara capsule collection for Fall '24. Serving as Creative Director, Ciara will blend her unique, tomboy-chic style with bebe's unapologetically seductive, ever evolving fashion for an innovative collection with a focus on self-expression.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- bebe is partnering with the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and fashionista Ciara to create the bebe x Ciara capsule collection for Fall '24.
  • It's an opportunity for Ciara to infuse her oft-imitated, never-replicated style into the collection and showcase statement-making looks.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Ciara to the bebe family.
  • Ralph Gindi, COO, Bluestar Alliance says, "Ciara is a true original whose style is a perfect reflection of what bebe is all about – sexy, bold confidence.

AllCampus and California Lutheran University Announce New Partnership to Launch Online Bachelor's and Master's Programs

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Diamond, Senior, Student, Master of Science, Public policy, Workforce, Accounting, Partnership, HSI, School, Business administration, Provost, Information technology, Administration, Communication, Education, News, Criminology, Psychology, School of education, Autumn, K12

CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AllCampus, a leading higher education services provider partnering with top-ranked institutions to make higher education more affordable, accessible and equitable, today announced a new partnership with California Lutheran University. The collaboration will begin immediately with multiple in-person programs and expand into online programs with 11 online graduate and undergraduate programs and is expected to support one new online-only program.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration will begin immediately with multiple in-person programs and expand into online programs with 11 online graduate and undergraduate programs and is expected to support one new online-only program.
  • California Lutheran University is recognized as one of the top 15 colleges in the West, according to U.S. News & World Report.
  • Through this partnership, AllCampus will assist California Lutheran University with student services and instructional design for online programs, with support from LearningMate.
  • AllCampus is also expected to help launch an online Master of Science in Sport Management program in Fall 2024.

UK manufacturers plan to increase reshoring to get better value and more security: Medius

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Autumn, Offshoring, ESOMAR, Arm, Business, Research, Combat, Manufacturing, AI, Face, Safety, Risk management, Market Research Society, Fight or Flight, Automation, Pressure, Renewable energy

In reality, a whopping 90% of manufacturers engaged in the reshoring process report successful outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • In reality, a whopping 90% of manufacturers engaged in the reshoring process report successful outcomes.
  • A significant quarter of them (26%) are enjoying enhanced value and heightened security, while simultaneously witnessing a reduction in costs (24%).
  • In the future, 82% of manufacturers are planning to increase the pace of reshoring within their supply chains over the next two years.
  • Manufacturers also said their reshoring plans will mean they will need more staff in the UK (47%), and more specialist staff to help with the reshoring process (45%).

Enserva’s 2023-2024 Fall State of the Industry Report forecasts oil and gas prices and demand to remain strong for 2024

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Report, Biophysical environment, Government, ATB, Public expenditure, ESG, Liquefied natural gas, ATB Financial, Social, Autumn, Energy, Growth, Investment, Corporate governance, Natural gas, Renewable energy

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Enserva released its Fall 2023-2024 State of the Industry Report (the “Report”), providing trends, insights and an overall outlook for the oil and gas and drilling services sector moving into 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Enserva released its Fall 2023-2024 State of the Industry Report (the “Report”), providing trends, insights and an overall outlook for the oil and gas and drilling services sector moving into 2024.
  • In addition to the release of the report, Enserva hosted a panel discussion with industry experts to discuss the findings in the Report and what the sector can expect in the coming year.
  • The 2023-2024 report estimates continued strong growth of 10.5 per cent year over year.
  • The Report also outlines trends in drilling, fracking and pressure pumping, closure and reclamation, industry employment, the evolving energy mix and government policies across North America.

US Payments Forum Fall Market Snapshot: The Future of Digital Payments, Biometrics, AI and Mobile Point of Sale

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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During a panel on payment acceptance trends, members of the U.S. Payments Forum weighed the benefits.

Key Points: 
  • During a panel on payment acceptance trends, members of the U.S. Payments Forum weighed the benefits.
  • Some merchants are exploring ways to utilize a consumer’s biometric profile to identify their shopping habits, preferences and brand loyalty.
  • The Forum is also working to stay ahead of potential pain points in the biometric payments space.
  • By joining the Secure Technology Alliance, members will have access to activities within the U.S. Payments Forum and additional Alliance-affiliated organizations.

Counslr Partners with Greek Organizations at Syracuse University

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Gambling, Senior counsel, Culture, Partnership, Alpha Phi, Student, Prevalence, Mental health, Autumn, House, Test anxiety, Organization, Accountability, Syracuse University, Environment, Nursing

SYRACUSE, NY / NEW YORK, NY, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Counslr , the text-based mental health support platform, announced today that it has entered into a partnership with three Greek Life Houses at Syracuse University: Sigma Epsilon, Delta Upsilon and Alpha Phi.

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  • SYRACUSE, NY / NEW YORK, NY, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Counslr , the text-based mental health support platform, announced today that it has entered into a partnership with three Greek Life Houses at Syracuse University: Sigma Epsilon, Delta Upsilon and Alpha Phi.
  • This initiative will enable members of each of the three organizations to access Counslr’s 24/7/365 text-based mental health support platform, any time, anywhere.
  • “At times, I feel mental health can be overlooked in Greek Life, especially in fraternities.
  • Having access to Counslr will be a fantastic resource for our house with their 24/7 availability,” said Cole Weintraub, a brother with Delta Upsilon fraternity at Syracuse.

Belmont Abbey College Announces a New Graduate Degree in Classical and Liberal Education

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Liberal education, Area studies, Lead, Faculty, Classic book, Learning, Belmont Abbey, Student, Master of Arts, ICLE, Parent, Catholic Church, The, Research, Circe, Education, Credential, Perception, Autumn, Nature, Apprenticeship, CEFC, Classic, Belmont Abbey College, Honors colleges and programs, Teaching, Nursing

Belmont, NC, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Belmont Abbey College announces the launch of a Master of Arts in Classical and Liberal Education.

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  • Belmont, NC, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Belmont Abbey College announces the launch of a Master of Arts in Classical and Liberal Education.
  • Through this degree, Belmont Abbey and its partner institutions will provide strong formation in classical pedagogy, the Great Books, the liberal arts, and the Christian and Catholic intellectual tradition.
  • Intended for individuals with a passion for classical education, this degree program will enlighten classical educators on the formation of their students in the moral, intellectual, and theological virtues.
  • In turn, these qualified educators will address the growing demand for classical liberal arts education coming from K-12 students and their parents.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
KATY, Autumn, Calendar, EPS, Academy Sports + Outdoors

KATY, Texas, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the third quarter date ended October 28, 2023.

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  • Third Quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.31, or $1.38 Adjusted Diluted EPS
    KATY, Texas, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the third quarter date ended October 28, 2023.
  • "Our sales and net earnings for the third quarter came in below expectations, primarily driven by weakening consumer sentiment coupled with above normal temperatures that negatively impacted demand for Fall product.
  • Beyond this holiday, we remain focused on executing our long-term strategy and investing in our growth initiatives.
  • We believe that we have a solid operating model, a strong value position and deep customer affinity that will allow us to continue to grow and expand our footprint.”

BlackDice Selected for Vodafone Mentoring Program

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Telecom, Ecosystem, Vodafone Portugal, AI, Autumn, Machine learning, Growth, Mentorship

LEEDS, United Kingdom, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackDice Holdings Corp. ("BlackDice," or the “Company,”) an emerging player in AI-powered cybersecurity for the Telecom industry, has been selected for the Fall cohort of the Vodafone Mentoring Program, offered by Vodafone Power Lab based in Lisbon, Portugal.

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  • LEEDS, United Kingdom, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackDice Holdings Corp. ("BlackDice," or the “Company,”) an emerging player in AI-powered cybersecurity for the Telecom industry, has been selected for the Fall cohort of the Vodafone Mentoring Program, offered by Vodafone Power Lab based in Lisbon, Portugal.
  • After successfully navigating a rigorous application process and being selected through a pitch session finale with Vodafone Program Mentors, BlackDice emerged as one of the 10 chosen startups to participate in this highly regarded mentoring program for emerging high-growth startups in Europe.
  • “The Vodafone Mentoring Program will provide BlackDice with valuable, hands-on expertise to accelerate our growth plans,” said BlackDice CEO and Founder, Paul Hague.
  • The second cohort of the Vodafone Mentoring Program will consist of analogous phases planned between December 2023 - May 2024.