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10 Million Individuals in Emerging Markets Have Entered the Financial System Through PayJoy

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Friday, March 8, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PayJoy, the leading lender to the underserved in emerging markets, today announces it has helped 10 million customers enter the modern financial system, build credit, achieve economic freedom, and access digital connectivity since launching in 2015. PayJoy reaches this milestone less than a year after becoming a Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to responsible financing, with a sharp focus on ensuring a positive impact on its customers' financial well-being.

Key Points: 
  • "Every day, people around the world look to PayJoy as their entry point to credit.
  • Customers know they can expect absolute transparency from us with clear terms, competitive pricing, and no debt traps," said Doug Ricket, Founder & CEO at PayJoy.
  • "Our proprietary smartphone technology and machine-learning based underwriting has given 10 million people access to affordable credit.
  • Additionally, PayJoy audits its pricing annually to ensure lower prices and better terms than competitors, while generating enough profit to grow sustainably.

Revolution Foods Delivers Free Home Meals to L.A. Seniors in Need

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

COMMERCE, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Revolution Foods, one of California's largest providers of healthy meals to schools and communities in need, has partnered with the City of Los Angeles to deliver meals to homebound seniors facing food insecurity and mobility challenges. Seniors 60 and over living in Los Angeles can sign up to receive five free healthy meals per week delivered to their homes at www.revolutionfoods.com/signup.

Key Points: 
  • Seniors 60 and over living in Los Angeles can sign up to receive five free healthy meals per week delivered to their homes at www.revolutionfoods.com/signup .
  • With more than 1,000 seniors participating in the L.A. program, Revolution Foods, a Public Benefit Corporation, now provides more than 16,000 meals per week to California seniors.
  • "This partnership with the City of L.A. is a significant step toward ensuring that homebound seniors do not go hungry," said Dominic Engels, CEO of Revolution Foods.
  • Revolution Food prepares healthy, low-sodium meals in its kitchens, then freezes the food for delivery once a week so seniors can reheat meals at their convenience.

Hess Announces First Plush School Bus

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Friday, March 1, 2024

NEW YORK, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hess today announced a new addition to its Hess Toy Truck collection -- the fifth in its plush toy series designed especially for its youngest fans.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hess today announced a new addition to its Hess Toy Truck collection -- the fifth in its plush toy series designed especially for its youngest fans.
  • My Plush Hess Truck: 2024 School Bus is now on sale exclusively at HessToyTruck.com for $35.99 with free standard shipping and Energizer® batteries included.
  • The 2024 commemorative license plate and accompanying personalizable keepsake School Bus Driver's License tag follows the Hess Toy Truck collectability tradition.
  • The My Plush Hess Truck series, offered exclusively online at HessToyTruck.com , is part of the bestselling Hess Toy Truck collection, a treasured holiday toy tradition celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year.

Techint Labs Is B-Corp Certified, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Sustainable Business Practices

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Techint Labs, a digital advertising agency, is proud to announce its B Corp Certification. As a B Corp, we're counted among 7,993 other businesses leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Techint Labs, a digital advertising agency, is proud to announce its B Corp Certification.
  • This acknowledgment highlights Techint Labs' continued and consistent dedication, detailed reporting, and verified positive effects in our three primary focus areas.
  • "We are excited to announce our B Corp Certification," said Adam Lee, President of Techint Labs.
  • "This milestone reflects our deep-seated commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.

Webull Corporation, a Leading Digital Investment Platform, to Publicly List Through Business Combination with SK Growth Opportunities Corporation (NASDAQ: SKGR)

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Webull is a leading digital investment platform built upon a next-generation, global infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • Webull is a leading digital investment platform built upon a next-generation, global infrastructure.
  • Webull launched in the United States in 2018 and has since expanded to Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America.
  • Today, the Webull App has been downloaded more than 40 million times and has 20 million registered users globally.
  • "The business combination with SK Growth marks a significant milestone for Webull.

Webull Corporation, a Leading Digital Investment Platform, to Publicly List Through Business Combination with SK Growth Opportunities Corporation (NASDAQ: SKGR)

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Webull is a leading digital investment platform built upon a next-generation, global infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • Webull is a leading digital investment platform built upon a next-generation, global infrastructure.
  • Webull launched in the United States in 2018 and has since expanded to Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America.
  • Today, the Webull App has been downloaded more than 40 million times and has 20 million registered users globally.
  • "The business combination with SK Growth marks a significant milestone for Webull.

Black Tech Nation Ventures Announces Final Close Of $50m Inaugural Fund To Lower The Barriers To Venture Capital

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Tech Nation Ventures (referred to as "BTN.vc" ), a Pittsburgh-based venture firm, today announced the close of a $50 million inaugural fund.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Tech Nation Ventures (referred to as "BTN.vc" ), a Pittsburgh-based venture firm, today announced the close of a $50 million inaugural fund.
  • BTN.vc invests in software startups led by founders from diverse backgrounds that have historically been overlooked by venture funding.
  • The fund believes these Black, Latinx, female, indigenous and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs have the potential to generate outsized returns within the venture industry as a whole.
  • David Motley brings extensive experience with technology and innovation driven companies having led a corporate venture fund and co-founded a prior private venture fund.

Michael Bennett and Lou Sassano of SYSPRO Recognized as 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

TUSTIN, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SYSPRO , a global provider of ERP software , today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Michael Bennett , Global Channel Executive at SYSPRO, and Lou Sassano , Vice President of Channel at SYSPRO Americas, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list.

Key Points: 
  • TUSTIN, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SYSPRO , a global provider of ERP software , today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Michael Bennett , Global Channel Executive at SYSPRO, and Lou Sassano , Vice President of Channel at SYSPRO Americas, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list.
  • The list recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.
  • Bennett is responsible for the development and execution of SYSPRO's global channel strategy.
  • "Michael and Lou are spearheading this effort, and it's already showing measurable benefits to customers, partners and SYSPRO."

Gainful Solutions Welcomes New Senior Consultants

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Managing Partners of Gainful Solutions, Ambassador Michael Ranneberger and Mr. Soheil Nazari-Kangarlou, and their Partners, Mr. Stephen Hayes and retired Colonel Dr. Isaiah Wilson, are honored to welcome Dr. Genevieve Lester and Mr. Vance Martin as senior consultants.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Managing Partners of Gainful Solutions, Ambassador Michael Ranneberger and Mr. Soheil Nazari-Kangarlou, and their Partners, Mr. Stephen Hayes and retired Colonel Dr. Isaiah Wilson, are honored to welcome Dr. Genevieve Lester and Mr. Vance Martin as senior consultants.
  • She was academic lead for intelligence matters and advised senior leadership at the Army War College.
  • She recently engaged Director of the Central Intelligence Agency William Burns in a fireside chat for students and faculty.
  • To create effective and enduring solutions, Martin has a firm commitment to the importance of culture as an equal partner to science, policy, and economics.

CIVC Partners Announces Investment in Highstreet

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CIVC Partners, L.P. ("CIVC"), a Chicago-based middle market private equity firm focused on investments in the business services sector, is pleased to announce its investment in Highstreet IT Solutions ("Highstreet" or the "Company") in partnership with CEO Nick Magliato, CFO Ben Davies, and the Highstreet management team.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CIVC Partners, L.P. ("CIVC"), a Chicago-based middle market private equity firm focused on investments in the business services sector, is pleased to announce its investment in Highstreet IT Solutions ("Highstreet" or the "Company") in partnership with CEO Nick Magliato, CFO Ben Davies, and the Highstreet management team.
  • "We are thrilled to be partnering with a team at CIVC that shares our vision for Highstreet," said CEO Nick Magliato.
  • Andrew Roche, Principal at CIVC, added, "Highstreet is an exciting investment opportunity for CIVC and a strong fit with our experience investing in high-growth service-oriented businesses."
  • The partnership with Highstreet builds on CIVC's investment experience in IT services.