Economy of the United States

Brevet Capital Management Sponsors EB-5 Industry’s 2022 Invest in the USA’s Annual Industry Forum in Orlando

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Brevet Capital (Brevet), a leading credit investment and specialty finance firm with a dedicated focus on the government sector, is pleased to serve as the host city sponsor of the EB-5 industrys non-profit trade group Invest in the USA (IIUSA) Annual Industry Forum (AIF) taking place April 12-13, 2022, in Orlando, Florida.

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  • Brevet Capital (Brevet), a leading credit investment and specialty finance firm with a dedicated focus on the government sector, is pleased to serve as the host city sponsor of the EB-5 industrys non-profit trade group Invest in the USA (IIUSA) Annual Industry Forum (AIF) taking place April 12-13, 2022, in Orlando, Florida.
  • The 2022 AIF is being held at the newly opened JW Marriott hotel in Bonnet Creek, one of Disney Worlds premier luxury hotels.
  • The JW Marriott Bonnet Creek hotel project was funded by Brevet utilizing the EB-5 program.
  • Focusing on opportunities related to the government sector, Brevet originates and structures customized financing solutions that facilitate borrower growth initiatives.

Gales Inc. Ranked Most Fundable Company® by Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gales Inc. is thrilled to announce that it achieved a Platinum recognition on the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School's fourth annual Most Fundable Companies List.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gales Inc. is thrilled to announce that it achieved a Platinum recognition on the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School's fourth annual Most Fundable Companies List.
  • Gales Inc. competed against over 3,300 of early-stage US companies to be named one of 16 companies in total.
  • Small business ingenuity is the life blood of the US Economy, and we're excited that the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School is giving entrepreneurs a platform to showcase their business and set them up for success with investors."
  • As a winner on the Most Fundable Companies List, Gales Inc. will be profiled on Entrepreneur.com and will be featured in the December print issue ofEntrepreneur magazine.

Kansas City Southern Board of Directors Determines Proposal From Canadian Pacific Railway Could Reasonably Be Expected to Lead to a “Superior Proposal”

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Saturday, September 4, 2021
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In addition, KCS notes that there can be no assurance that the discussions with CP will result in a transaction.

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  • In addition, KCS notes that there can be no assurance that the discussions with CP will result in a transaction.
  • BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC are serving as financial advisors to Kansas City Southern.
  • Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, Baker & Miller PLLC, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, WilmerHale, and White & Case, S.C. are serving as legal counsel to Kansas City Southern.
  • Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) is a transportation holding company that has railroad investments in the U.S., Mexico and Panama.

Make Chicago Home for Everyone

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Friday, September 3, 2021
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CHICAGO, Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, millions of Americans rediscovered the importance of home.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, millions of Americans rediscovered the importance of home.
  • Besides safe havens, their homes became makeshift offices, schools, theaters and gyms and the centers of family life like never before.
  • That front stoop could become the first building block toward retirement, a college education, or a new business and career.
  • This summer, the Chicago City Council took a first step in addressing these longstanding inequities by introducing the Lending Equity Ordinance.

McKesson Reports Fiscal 2022 First-Quarter Results

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) has released its fiscal 2022 first-quarter financial results.

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  • McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) has released its fiscal 2022 first-quarter financial results.
  • Results can be accessed on McKessons Investor Relations website at investor.mckesson.com/financials/quarterly-results .
  • As previously announced, the company will host a live webcast of the earnings conference call for investors today, Wednesday, August 4th at 4:30 PM ET to review its financial results.
  • McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information solutions.

Synopsys Announces Earnings Release Date for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2021

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced it will report results for the third quarter fiscal year 2021 on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, after the market close.

Key Points: 
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced it will report results for the third quarter fiscal year 2021 on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, after the market close.
  • ET) and will be hosted by Aart de Geus, chairman and co-chief executive officer, and Trac Pham, chief financial officer.
  • A webcast replay can be accessed on the corporate website beginning Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m. PT.
  • The replay will be available until Synopsys announces its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 results in December 2021.

DGAP-News: Comcast's Internet Essentials Program, Tacoma Mayor, and Local Gaming Personality Marcel Cunningham Partner to Address Digital Divide for Students at Al Davies Boys & Girls Club

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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In collaboration with Cunningham, Comcast contributed $10,000 and 40 laptop computers to the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound.

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  • In collaboration with Cunningham, Comcast contributed $10,000 and 40 laptop computers to the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound.
  • Sixty students also received free laptop computers to keep along with 12 months of home Internet service for eligible families through Comcast's Internet Essentials program.
  • Thirty kids attending summer camp at the Al Davies Boys & Girls Club also had the opportunity to play with Cunningham in a fun, interactive video game competition at the event.
  • 'I appreciate the opportunity to partner with Comcast and Mayor Woodards to bring these resources to the Boys & Girls Club, the students, and their families.'

Photo Release — Retired President of Ingalls Shipbuilding Honored With Navy League’s Nimitz Award

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brian Cuccias, the retired president of Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division, accepted the Navy League of the United States' Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Award today.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brian Cuccias, the retired president of Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division, accepted the Navy League of the United States' Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Award today.
  • The Nimitz award honors an industry leader who has made a major contribution to the nation's maritime strength or enhanced national security.
  • Named Ingalls Shipbuilding president in 2014, Cuccias was responsible for all programs and operations at the shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
  • Prior to becoming president of Ingalls, Cuccias held various positions of increasing responsibility at the division including vice president, amphibious ship programs and vice president, program management.

Crown Crafts, Inc. to Announce Results for Fiscal 2022 First Quarter

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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GONZALES, La., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Crafts, Inc. (the Company) (NASDAQ-CM: CRWS) today announced that it intends to release the results of its operations for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 before the market opens on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

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  • GONZALES, La., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Crafts, Inc. (the Company) (NASDAQ-CM: CRWS) today announced that it intends to release the results of its operations for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 before the market opens on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.
  • Please ask to be joined into the Crown Crafts, Inc. call.
  • Crown Crafts, Inc. designs, markets and distributes infant, toddler and juvenile consumer products.
  • Founded in 1957, Crown Crafts is one of Americas largest producers of infant bedding, toddler bedding, bibs and developmental toys.

XPO Logistics Earns a Disability Equality Index Top Score

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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GREENWICH, Conn. , Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider of freight transportation services, has received a Disability Equality Index (DEI) top score of 90 out of 100 for its commitment to disability workplace inclusion.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn. , Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider of freight transportation services, has received a Disability Equality Index (DEI) top score of 90 out of 100 for its commitment to disability workplace inclusion.
  • LaQuenta Jacobs, chief diversity officer for XPO Logistics, said, Participating in the Disability Equality Index is important because it helps measure our current progress as a diverse and equitable workplace.
  • XPO supports the hiring of employees regardless of age, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, region, veteran status or disability.
  • XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a leading provider of freight transportation, primarily a top-three provider of truck brokerage and less-than-truckload (LTL) capacity in North America.