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TopLine Financial Credit Union Participates in Its 7th Statewide Day of Kindness

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative , was one of the 66 credit unions and partner organizations across the state of Minnesota who participated in an orchestrated day, called CU Forward Day.

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  • MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative , was one of the 66 credit unions and partner organizations across the state of Minnesota who participated in an orchestrated day, called CU Forward Day.
  • A state-wide initiative of over 3,000 credit union employees, members and partners coming together to do one simple thing – spread kindness and encourage others to do the same.
  • TopLine has been participating in this collaborative credit union event since 2016, referred to as “ CU Forward Day ,” which is coordinated by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) , the state trade association for Minnesota’s credit unions.
  • TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesota’s 11th largest credit union, with assets of more than $794 million and serves over 50,000 members.

SBA Dedicates $20 Million to New Small Business Export Growth

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

And with these funds, small businesses can get trade-ready, attend trade shows in foreign markets, and grow through global e-commerce," said Administrator Guzman.

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  • And with these funds, small businesses can get trade-ready, attend trade shows in foreign markets, and grow through global e-commerce," said Administrator Guzman.
  • Since its creation in 2010 as part of The Small Business Jobs Act, the STEP program has awarded $235.5 million in grants and directly supported over 13,000 small businesses' international expansion and export growth.
  • Strengthening the base of small business exporters and improving global competitiveness on the international stage are key components of the SBA's small business strategy, in line with the Biden-Harris Administration's goals of expanding opportunity for America's small businesses to grow and compete.
  • To find out if your state or territory has earned an award, and to apply for funding opportunities, please visit: www.sba.gov/STEP and explore how small business counseling from local SBA Resource Partners can help inform your export strategy.

Specialty Food Association 67th Summer Fancy Food Show Sells Out

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

NEW YORK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association's 67th Summer Fancy Food Show, the largest B2B specialty food industry event in North America, is officially sold out of exhibitor booth space.

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  • NEW YORK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association's 67th Summer Fancy Food Show, the largest B2B specialty food industry event in North America, is officially sold out of exhibitor booth space.
  • The sold-out Summer Fancy Food Show will feature thousands of specialty foods and beverages from around the world.
  • "After several years of uncertainty around live events, this year's sold out Summer Fancy Food Show sends a clear message that Specialty Food makers and manufacturers value and depend on in-person events to conduct business," said SFA President Bill Lynch.
  • Presentation of the SFA Lifetime Achievement Awards and the Specialty Food Hall of Fame Class of 2023 (Sunday, 4 pm)
    The Summer Fancy Food Show is open only to qualified members of the specialty food trade, industry affiliates, and journalists.

Start-up Pitch Finalists Announced for AMWA Healthcare Innovation Challenge

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five women physician entrepreneurs have been selected as Start-up Pitch Finalists for the 1st American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) Healthcare Innovation Challenge. At 1:00 pm ET on Saturday, March 25th, as part of AMWA's 108th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, the five finalists will compete for the grand prize of $10,000 cash plus a one-year membership in MATTER.health. All finalists will also be awarded an AMWAxCEL Fellowship, which offers additional expert support for their start-up endeavor.

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  • See Who Wins at #AMWA2023 Annual Meeting, March 23-26
    SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five women physician entrepreneurs have been selected as Start-up Pitch Finalists for the 1st American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) Healthcare Innovation Challenge.
  • The 2023 AMWA Healthcare Innovation Challenge Start-up Pitch Finalists are:
    Eun Jung Choi, MD, PhD, MBA, CEO and Founder of Spave Science, Inc.
    Maggie Koos, MD, MS, Founder of Koos Medical Innovations, LLC
    "The AMWA 2023 Healthcare Innovation Challenge pitch finalists were selected from a pool of highly talented applicants," said Dima Elissa, MBA, AMWA Innovation Challenge Committee Chair and Founder and CEO of VisMed3D .
  • The AMWA 2023 Healthcare Innovation Challenge will also feature a Poster Session that is open to applications from all women entrepreneurs in healthcare.
  • We created the AMWA Healthcare Innovation Challenge to help change this dynamic.

TopLine Financial Credit Union Participates in Its 6th Statewide Day of Kindness

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union was one of the 66 credit unions and partner organizations across the state of Minnesota who participated in an orchestrated day, called CU Forward Day.

Key Points: 
  • MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union was one of the 66 credit unions and partner organizations across the state of Minnesota who participated in an orchestrated day, called CU Forward Day.
  • A state-wide initiative of over 3,000 credit union employees, members and partners coming together to do one simple thing spread kindness and encourage others to do the same.
  • TopLine has been participating in this collaborative credit union event since 2016, referred to as CU Forward Day , which is coordinated by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN), the state trade association for Minnesotas credit unions.
  • TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesotas 13th largest, with assets of more than $732 million and serves nearly 48,700 members.

'Made in the USVI' Website Opens the World to U.S. Virgin Islands Culture, Art, Entrepreneurship

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Featuring more than six categories of products made in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), this website provides easy access to products representing USVI culture and/or heritage:scented candles; USVI-themed stone coasters; home decor with painted cultural images and historic sites; and paintings and sculptures.

Key Points: 
  • Featuring more than six categories of products made in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), this website provides easy access to products representing USVI culture and/or heritage:scented candles; USVI-themed stone coasters; home decor with painted cultural images and historic sites; and paintings and sculptures.
  • "The 'Made in the USVI' website is part of the EZC's commitment to engaging USVI residents and their global neighbors to USVI culture, history and art; and the creative work of our entrepreneurs.
  • Individuals can embrace the USVI's talent and entrepreneurial spirit from anywhere in the world, and we're excited about sharing what the USVI has to offer," added Mrs. Marchena Kean.
  • To shop for these products, visit the "Made in the USVI" website at www.madeintheusvi.com .

TopLine Federal Credit Union Participates in 5th Statewide Day Of Kindness

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Federal Credit Union was one of the 64 credit unions and partner organizations across the state of Minnesota who participated in an orchestrated day, called CU Forward Day. A state-wide initiative of credit union employees, members and partners coming together to do one simple thing – spread kindness and encourage others to do the same.

Key Points: 
  • MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Federal Credit Union was one of the 64 credit unions and partner organizations across the state of Minnesota who participated in an orchestrated day, called CU Forward Day.
  • A state-wide initiative of credit union employees, members and partners coming together to do one simple thing spread kindness and encourage others to do the same.
  • TopLine has been participating in this collaborative credit union event since 2016, referred to as CU Forward Day , which is coordinated by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN), the state trade association for Minnesotas credit unions.
  • TopLine Federal Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesotas 13th largest, with assets of more than $625 million and serves over 46,000 members.