BFM

Bedford Metals Accelerates Exploration Strategy for Margurete Gold Project & Looks to Uranium Sector

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bedford Metals Corp. (TSX-V: BFM) (the “Company” or “Bedford”) announces significant progress in planning for the 2024 summer exploration campaign at the Margurete Gold project in British Columbia, Canada.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bedford Metals Corp. (TSX-V: BFM) (the “Company” or “Bedford”) announces significant progress in planning for the 2024 summer exploration campaign at the Margurete Gold project in British Columbia, Canada.
  • [World Nuclear News]
    President of Bedford , Peter Born, expressed enthusiasm for the Company's strategic initiatives, stating, "As we expedite our exploration plans for our Margurete Gold project, we are also aggressively aiming to expand our presence in the uranium sector.
  • Bedford remains committed to delivering exceptional value to its shareholders through proactive exploration strategies and strategic resource acquisitions.
  • The Company looks forward to providing updates on its progress as it continues to advance its exploration program and expansion endeavors.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Berkley International Fianzas Mexico S.A.

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” (Superior) and the Mexico National Scale Rating of “aaa.MX” (Exceptional) of Berkley International Fianzas Mexico S.A. (BFM) (Mexico City, Mexico).

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” (Superior) and the Mexico National Scale Rating of “aaa.MX” (Exceptional) of Berkley International Fianzas Mexico S.A. (BFM) (Mexico City, Mexico).
  • Additionally, the ratings factor in BFM’s integration with its parent company, W. R. Berkley Corporation (W. R. Berkley), in terms of underwriting, ERM and capital commitments.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

Avelo Airlines Announces Three New Nonstop Routes from Mobile, Alabama and South Carolina's Upcountry

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

HOUSTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines announced today three new nonstop routes, extending Avelo's U.S. network to 37 destinations:

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  • Avelo will begin service at BFM with a special inaugural flight on Wednesday, May 31, followed by twice weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays.
  • Avelo will be the only airline operating scheduled service at BFM when it takes flight in May and the only airline offering nonstop service to Orlando from the greater Mobile region.
  • Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, "We are excited to introduce South Carolina's Upcountry and Mobile, Alabama to Avelo's low fares, industry-leading reliability, and caring service.
  • At least one airport on every Avelo flight is a small hometown airport – making every Avelo journey easier and more enjoyable.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Berkley International Fianzas Mexico S.A.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of aa- (Superior) and the Mexico National Scale Rating of aaa.MX (Exceptional) of Berkley International Fianzas Mexico S.A. (BFM) (Mexico City, Mexico).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of aa- (Superior) and the Mexico National Scale Rating of aaa.MX (Exceptional) of Berkley International Fianzas Mexico S.A. (BFM) (Mexico City, Mexico).
  • Additionally, the ratings factor in BFMs integration with its parent company, W. R. Berkley Corporation (W. R. Berkley), in terms of underwriting, ERM and capital commitments.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Bests Credit Ratings, Bests Performance Assessments, Bests Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Bests Ratings & Assessments .

Black Founders Matter Fund I Closes $3M in Committed Capital and Establishes Black as an Investment Vertical

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Black Founders Matter , a fund that identifies Black-led ventures as an investment vertical, today announced it has attained $3 million in committed capital toward a planned $10 million Fund I.

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  • Black Founders Matter , a fund that identifies Black-led ventures as an investment vertical, today announced it has attained $3 million in committed capital toward a planned $10 million Fund I.
  • The entire emphasis of our fund is about creating accessible venture capital for Black entrepreneurs and diverse innovative problem solvers.
  • Black women founders had obtained only 0.34% of all VC investment in 2021 through July 16, Crunchbase News reported .
  • Black Founders Matter showcases new investment strategies that can be both financially lucrative and holistically inclusive of much needed diverse perspectives.

XRHealth Secures $10M in Funding to Expand Virtual Reality Healthcare Treatment in the Metaverse

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Monday, February 28, 2022

BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XRHealth , the gateway to the healthcare metaverse, announced today that they raised $10M in funding to expand virtual healthcare treatment in the Metaverse.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XRHealth , the gateway to the healthcare metaverse, announced today that they raised $10M in funding to expand virtual healthcare treatment in the Metaverse.
  • In a recent McKinsey report, the economic opportunity of virtual healthcare is presented as a possible quarter trillion dollar market.
  • As a pioneer of virtual healthcare treatment, XRHealth is creating a major imprint on the healthcare metaverse presence by expanding their accessibility to patients worldwide, connecting patients with treating clinicians.
  • The company operates state-of-the-art therapeutic care Virtual Rooms, utilizing proprietary FDA and CE registered medical Extended Reality (XR) technology (virtual and augmented reality).

Raven SR Acquires Benicia Fabrication & Machine

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

PINEDALE, Wyo., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Raven SR Inc. ( Raven SR ), a waste-to-renewable fuels company, announced today it has acquired Benicia Fabrication & Machine Inc. ( BFM ), which will construct several key components of Raven's Steam/CO2 Reformer system as the company ramps up to meet increasing demand for green hydrogen and renewable synthetic fuels.

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  • PINEDALE, Wyo., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Raven SR Inc. ( Raven SR ), a waste-to-renewable fuels company, announced today it has acquired Benicia Fabrication & Machine Inc. ( BFM ), which will construct several key components of Raven's Steam/CO2 Reformer system as the company ramps up to meet increasing demand for green hydrogen and renewable synthetic fuels.
  • The acquisition by Raven SR extends BFM's engineering and equipment fabrication capabilities into the renewable fuels sector.
  • "Becoming part of Raven SR launches us into renewable energy, giving us the immediate opportunity to join the energy transition," Santiago said.
  • About Benicia Fabrication and Machine Inc.
    Benicia Fabrication and Machine, Inc. (BFM) is a heavy fabrication and machine shop specializing in the repair, maintenance and new construction of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and miscellaneous industrial equipment.

Bitdefender and SFR Partner to Deliver Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions Across France

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

BUCHAREST, Romania and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader and SFR, a leading European internet service provider (ISP), have formed a strategic partnership to deliver advanced cybersecurity capabilities to SFR broadband and mobile customers.

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  • BUCHAREST, Romania and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader and SFR, a leading European internet service provider (ISP), have formed a strategic partnership to deliver advanced cybersecurity capabilities to SFR broadband and mobile customers.
  • Bitdefender collaborated with SFR to develop SFR Cyberscurit, a cybersecurity platform incorporating technology from Bitdefender Total Security , a market leading antimalware and VPN solution for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
  • "With this partnership Bitdefender and SFR will strengthen cybersecurity for SFR's millions of customers," said Ciprian Istrate, vice president of consumer solutions at Bitdefender.
  • Bitdefender is a cybersecurity leader delivering best-in-class threat prevention, detection, and response solutions worldwide.

GTY Technology's Sherpa Government Solutions Selected by the City and County of San Francisco

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: GTYH) (GTY), a leading provider of SaaS/Cloud solutions for the public sector, announced today that its budgeting unit, Sherpa Government Solutions (Sherpa), has been selected by the City and County of San Francisco, CA (City) to implement its Budget Formulation and Management (BFM) software solution.

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  • GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: GTYH) (GTY), a leading provider of SaaS/Cloud solutions for the public sector, announced today that its budgeting unit, Sherpa Government Solutions (Sherpa), has been selected by the City and County of San Francisco, CA (City) to implement its Budget Formulation and Management (BFM) software solution.
  • The City will use BFM to formulate their $12.3 billion annual budget using a comprehensive, collaborative process encompassing 54 departments and approximately 38,000 budgeted employees.
  • Sherpa BFM is a cloud-based software application offering that provides budgeting and transparency solutions for state and local governments.
  • Sherpa BFM has comprehensive out-of-the-box features that are highly configurable to meet the unique needs of the public sector.