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Holland America Line Stacks New Booking Records in Midst of Key "Wave" Season

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

SEATTLE, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just six months after recording its largest booking day, Holland America Line surpassed that mark Jan. 16, 2024, to set a new single-day sales record. The Jan. 16 bookings topped the previous record from July 11, 2023, by 18%, making it the biggest sales day in the 150-year history of Holland America Line.

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  • The Jan. 16 bookings topped the previous record from July 11, 2023, by 18%, making it the biggest sales day in the 150-year history of Holland America Line.
  • Over one-third of the week's bookings were for Holland America Line's award-winning Alaska cruises.
  • Holland America Line is a leader in Alaska with the most Glacier Bay visits in the cruise industry.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

Skylight Lending Secures Large Credit Facility with M&T Bank to Fuel Expansion

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SKYLIGHT LENDING, a leading provider of financing solutions in the residential solar space, proudly announces the successful closure of a multi-million-dollar credit facility with M&T Bank.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SKYLIGHT LENDING, a leading provider of financing solutions in the residential solar space, proudly announces the successful closure of a multi-million-dollar credit facility with M&T Bank.
  • M&T Bank and Skylight Lending, an ESG Fin-Tech, Close on Multi-Million Dollar Credit Facility
    Both entities worked closely to ensure a swift and efficient transaction, emphasizing the shared commitment to driving positive change in the residential solar financing landscape.
  • "Our long-term relationship not only provides Skylight with the financial resources needed for expansion but also underscores the confidence M&T Bank has in our vision and the potential of the residential solar market," stated Thomas Dungan, CEO of Skylight Lending.
  • Davis Clark, Vice President at M&T Bank, stated, "M&T Bank is thrilled to support Skylight Lending as they continue to advance the adoption of renewable energy solutions by providing accessible, customized financing solutions to consumers.

The Hottest New Hotel Openings Announced by Preferred Hotels & Resorts

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand, will welcome 14 new luxury openings from December 2023 and throughout 2024 to its growing global portfolio. From an adults-only sanctuary on the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula to an elegant retreat on the French Riviera, each of these stylish urban gems, countryside hideaways, and coastal resorts will offer travelers enriching experiences, promising to go beyond the hotel room and enabling them to forge deeper connections to the destinations through curated activities, culinary offerings, and immersion in the local community.

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  • Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand, will welcome 14 new luxury openings from December 2023 and throughout 2024 to its growing global portfolio.
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Preferred Hotels & Resorts , the world's largest independent hotel brand, will welcome 14 new luxury openings from December 2023 and throughout 2024 to its growing global portfolio.
  • Through its four global collections – Legend, L.V.X., Lifestyle, and Preferred Residences – Preferred Hotels & Resorts connects travelers to luxury hospitality experiences that meet their life and style preferences.
  • For more information on these hotels or any other Preferred Hotels & Resorts member property, please visit www.PreferredHotels.com .

Stellantis Pro One: Commercial Vehicles Reinforced Leadership with Full Line-up Renewal, 2nd Generation Electrification and 100% Connected Vans for Compact, Mid-Size, Large

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Today, Stellantis is the undisputed leader in zero-emission propulsion in commercial vehicles in Europe, offering both BEV and fuel-cell options.

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  • Today, Stellantis is the undisputed leader in zero-emission propulsion in commercial vehicles in Europe, offering both BEV and fuel-cell options.
  • The 2nd generation of BEV propulsion gives the new compact vans best-in-class range of up to 330 kilometers (205 miles).
  • Additionally, fast charging at 150 kW will take the large van’s battery from 0 to 80% in less than one hour.
  • A 400V e-Power Take Off (ePTO) brings electrification across the range of commercial vehicles without compromising the vehicle’s payload.

Click n' Close Extends Sagent Partnership 5 Years to Power Core, Default and Consumer Mortgage Servicing

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Sagent also enables Click ‘n Close customers to self-serve from any device, any time,” said John Bargas, Executive Managing Director of Servicing at Click n’ Close.

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  • Sagent also enables Click ‘n Close customers to self-serve from any device, any time,” said John Bargas, Executive Managing Director of Servicing at Click n’ Close.
  • “Sagent loves working with customers like Click n’ Close because they do specialty lending that requires custom use cases across core, default and consumer servicing.
  • Cheers to Sagent and Click n’ Close innovating together for 5 more years.”
    With over $2T in outstanding mortgage balances on its platforms, Sagent has the industry’s only enterprise, default and consumer mortgage servicing platforms synced by real-time data.
  • This is the latest in a series of Sagent moves to transform the homeowner experience for financial orgs servicing millions of consumers with trillions in mortgage balances.

FloQast Announces Winners of 2023 Operational Excellence Accounting Awards at TakeControl User Event

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FloQast , a provider of accounting workflow automation software created by accountants for accountants, announced today the 2023 winners of its customer awards program across a number of different categories honoring the elevation of the accounting profession and accounting operational excellence.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FloQast , a provider of accounting workflow automation software created by accountants for accountants, announced today the 2023 winners of its customer awards program across a number of different categories honoring the elevation of the accounting profession and accounting operational excellence.
  • All winners were peer-nominated and were honored this week at FloQast’s “ Take Control: Charting the Future of Accounting ” annual user event.
  • Operational Excellence Award - the accounting team at C3.ai , for significantly improving the Close process using FloQast.
  • “Congratulations to all of our winners for being such model players in the accounting space.”
    All winners received a custom engraved trophy and had the opportunity to name a charity to which FloQast will make a monetary donation.

Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. Reports Results For Second Quarter 2023

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Net income available to common shareholders was $3.4 million, or $0.59 per basic common share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 (second quarter 2023), compared with $3.0 million, or $0.52 per basic common share, for the first quarter ended March 30, 2023 (first quarter 2023), and $3.8 million, or $0.67 per basic common share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 (second quarter 2022).

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  • Net income available to common shareholders was $3.4 million, or $0.59 per basic common share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 (second quarter 2023), compared with $3.0 million, or $0.52 per basic common share, for the first quarter ended March 30, 2023 (first quarter 2023), and $3.8 million, or $0.67 per basic common share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 (second quarter 2022).
  • Non-interest income of $2.9 million for second quarter 2023 increased $241 thousand versus first quarter 2023 and decreased $363 thousand versus second quarter 2022.
  • The effective income tax rates for second quarter 2023, first quarter 2023 and second quarter 2022 were 12.7%, 20.0% and 15.3%, respectively.
  • The ratio of gross loans to deposits for second quarter 2023 was 92.1% compared with 96.7% for first quarter 2023 and 87.3% for second quarter 2022.

OpenX Announces Appointment of Danner Close as VP, Strategic Relationships

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

PASADENA, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenX Technologies, Inc., one of the world's leading omnichannel supply-side platforms, today announced the appointment of Danner Close as Vice President, Strategic Relationships. In this new role, Close will be responsible for OpenX's DSP partner strategy. He will report to Geoff Wolinetz, SVP Publisher and Demand Platforms.

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  • Close brings more than a decade of industry experience to OpenX to expand demand-side partnerships.
  • PASADENA, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenX Technologies, Inc., one of the world's leading omnichannel supply-side platforms, today announced the appointment of Danner Close as Vice President, Strategic Relationships.
  • In this new role, Close will be responsible for OpenX's DSP partner strategy.
  • "Given his experience, ardor, and diverse industry contacts, we anticipate Danner will make an immediate and meaningful impact on the business."

Growth Trajectory Signals Optimistic Sacramento Ballet Future

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

“Arts organizations still face challenging times and our determined vision for the future has coalesced into success beyond expectations,” said Anthony Krutzkamp, Artistic/Executive Director, Sacramento Ballet.

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  • “Arts organizations still face challenging times and our determined vision for the future has coalesced into success beyond expectations,” said Anthony Krutzkamp, Artistic/Executive Director, Sacramento Ballet.
  • During this year’s annual Big Day of Giving fundraising campaign (May) — sponsored by Sacramento Regional Community Foundation — support for Sacramento Ballet raised $44,000, well over its $25,000 target.
  • Sacramento Ballet is the only local arts entity to maintain not only a residency of artists but also a respected dance conservatory: School of Sacramento Ballet.
  • Community support for School of Sacramento Ballet allows for the nurturing, training and elevation of dance enthusiasts of all ages.

Article - Close wins 2023 LUX Audience Award

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Close, a Belgian coming of age drama, is the winner of the 2023 LUX Audience Award.

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  • Close, a Belgian coming of age drama, is the winner of the 2023 LUX Audience Award.
  • Read more about the five finalists of the LUX Audience Award 2023
    Organised by the Parliament and the European Film Academy in partnership with the European Commission and Europa Cinema, the award combines the votes of the public with those of MEPs - each group weighing 50%.
  • Accepting the award, Dhont said: “Five films that each in their own way talk about us humans, our paradoxes and our inconsistencies.
  • The attempt to connect to every individual audience member is our true desire, our motor in life.”
    Find out about the 2022 winner of the LUX Audience Award