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Kimball Arts Center More Than 75% Leased While Still in Development
Kimball Arts Center, a 48,000 square foot creative loft building located in Chicago, IL, has leased more than 75% of its available retail space, loft office, art studios, and maker spaces before redevelopment of the building is complete. SUGR Kimball Arts LLC (a joint venture partnership between... - August 20, 2021 - Stocking Urban, LLC
Spencer Savings Bank Honored with Financial Managers Society (FMS) Community Engagement Award
Spencer Savings Bank was recently honored with the Financial Managers Society (FMS) Community Engagement Award. The FMS Community Engagement Award has been established by the organization to recognize institutions that have answered the call of duty amidst a global pandemic and provided service and... - August 14, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Distributes $50,000 in FHLBNY Grants to Small Businesses and Non-Profits
Spencer Savings Bank is proud to announce that it has distributed an additional $50,000 in grant funding, provided by the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s Small Business Recovery Grant Program, to small businesses and nonprofit organizations. The program supports the financial security... - August 07, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
United Capital Partners Sources $10.6MM Equipment Leasing Line
United Capital Partners successfully sources $10.6MM equipment lease for a customer operating in the life sciences research and development sector. - July 30, 2021 - United Capital Partners
World Estimating Becomes #1 Choice for Contractors in the Post-Pandemic to Have Construction Takeoff Services in the US
Contractors are satisfied to maintain labor and material expenses through efficient construction takeoff services from World Estimating. In the post-pandemic, contractors are securing the cost of the projects along with having profits. - July 29, 2021 - World Estimating Services
Trellis Holds Grand Opening for New Townhome Community
20 new units of workforce housing open in central Phoenix by nonprofit Trellis with a large donation from JPMorgan Chase Foundation. - July 22, 2021 - Trellis
Spencer Savings Bank Awards Almost $25,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
Spencer Savings Bank has awarded almost $25,000 in scholarships to high school and middle school students from 32 local schools in Bergen, Passaic, Union, Mercer, Morris and Essex counties. To date almost $500,000 has been awarded since the program first started in 2002. “As a community... - July 17, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
Think Different Lending Start Up Announcement
Think Different Lending is excited to finally get their business up and running. Think Different is a company who can help anyone and everyone with financial needs concerning loans. Here is their story and how the company came about: “A while back I had an experience that opened my eyes to... - July 13, 2021 - Think Different Lending
MobiusPay Announces Cutting Edge Dispute Resolution Program
MobiusPay Inc., the leading domestic and international payment processing company, is proud to announce that they have added Visa’s Order Insight, a platform that connects cardholders, merchants and issuers to resolve billing confusion and disputes in real-time, to the Mobius Dispute... - July 13, 2021 - MobiusPay
MobiusPay Inc. Announces That Jonathan Corona Has Been Promoted to the Position of Chief Operating Officer
MobiusPay Inc. announces that Jonathan Corona, their former Executive Vice President, has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Corona began his career with Mobius Payments in 2010, and assisted in their transition when the corporation rebranded as MobiusPay in 2017. - July 06, 2021 - MobiusPay
Economic Development Nonprofit Organization BCL of Texas Appoints William D. Sutherland as Treasurer to Board of Directors
Local economic development nonprofit Business and Community Lenders of Texas (BCL of Texas) is pleased to announce the appointment of William D. Sutherland as its new Board of Directors Treasurer. Sutherland, a partner at Kennedy Sutherland LLP in San Antonio, has served on the BCL Board of... - July 03, 2021 - BCL of Texas
Local Minority Small Business Advocate Selected as Member of the Class of 2021 Small Business Administration (SBA) Emerging Leader Program
Talibah Bayles, Founder & CEO of TMB Tax & Financial Services, has been selected as a member of the 2021 Class of 2021 Small Business Administration (SBA) Emerging Leader Program. The SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative is a federal training initiative that specifically focuses on executives... - July 01, 2021 - TMB Tax & Financial Services Benefit Corporation
University Lending Group and Rory Ballard Are Excited to Welcome Brian Powell as SVP/National Renovation Production Manager
University Lending Group continues to offer comprehensive mortgage services by focusing on providing personal and specialized services to meet each customer's specific needs. The addition of passionate and highly qualified mortgage renovation and construction specialists to their team, such as... - June 30, 2021 - University Lending Group
Zolo: Most Affordable Cities to Buy a Home in BC
While sales activity in real estate markets across Canada started to slow in April and May, the affordability of housing is still an issue with the Canadian Real Estate Association recording a 41.9% year-over-year price increase from April 2020 to April 2021. As of April 2021, the MLS HPI benchmark... - June 24, 2021 - Zolo
Commercial Private Equity Enables Easy Access to Loans with Flexible Plans
Commercial Private Equity makes the process of acquiring loans easier by providing flexible plans to their clients. - June 23, 2021 - Commercial Private Equity
Commercial Private Equity Completes 75 Years of Offering Trusted Funding Solutions
Atlanta-based private equity company funds non-conventional transactions as one of the most trusted funding companies in the region. - June 23, 2021 - Commercial Private Equity
Spencer Savings Bank President Jane Allerman-Rey Appointed to NJBankers Board of Directors
Spencer Savings Bank, a leading New Jersey-based community bank, is pleased to announce that President and COO Jane Allerman-Rey has been appointed a member of the New Jersey Bankers Association (NJBankers) Board of Directors. She has been elected for a two-year term. “It is an honor to be a... - June 19, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
Zolo: Guide to Finding the Best Home Insurance in Canada
The average Canadian homeowner is underinsured and/or paying too much for their home insurance. Zolo has created a practical guide to finding the best home insurance in Canada. - June 12, 2021 - Zolo
United Capital Partners Sources $150MM Debt Refinance Facility
United Capital Partners sources a $150MM debt refinance facility for a customer in the cannabis sector. - June 09, 2021 - United Capital Partners
Red Stone Lending LLC is a Startup in the Real Estate Funding Business
A Los Angeles based startup, Red Stone Lending LLC is actively assisting real estate investors with acquiring funding. The firm has experienced regular drama as they entered a volatile market impacted by the pandemic. They provide education and guidance to their clients and help them find the ideal funding for investments. - June 09, 2021 - Red Stone Lending
JG Franchise Lending Launches New Website for Securing SBA and Investment Banker Funds to Help Franchisees; Franchises Wanted for Post COVID-19 Funding Plans
JG Franchise Lending Launches New Website for Franchise Lending. McDonalds, Burger King, Subway, Jersey Mike's, OrangeTheory Fitness, Smoothie King, Kumon, Servpro and many other franchises can benefit from released funding for COVID-19 businesses hurt by government force business closures. Franchisees need money to rebuild, renovate and expand and JG Franchise Lensing has obtained small business loans for franchises in Florida, California, Texas and all states in the USA. - June 02, 2021 - JG Franchise Lending
Zolo Study Reveals Homeownership Costs Vary Dramatically Across Canada
The costs of homeownership can vary widely depending on the area of Canada that one resides in. - May 24, 2021 - Zolo
Commercial Private Equity is Helping the Real Estate Industry Thrive by Offering Fast Approvals and Closings for a Wide Range of Specialized Loans in Atlanta, GA
Commercial Private Equity is committed to offering the best home loan experience from the beginning to the very end. - May 19, 2021 - Commercial Private Equity
Spencer Savings Bank Helps Feed Needy Community Members with Eva’s Village Donation
Spencer Savings Bank recently made a $2,500 donation to Eva’s Village to help feed community members. The organization’s Community Kitchen is serving to-go breakfast and lunch to over 400 individuals daily. This is in addition to serving 3 prepared meals a day to those residing in their... - May 15, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
Orr Commercial Launches Catalyst Program
As a part of Orr Commercial’s rebranding efforts, they are launching the Catalyst Program aimed at alignment with restaurant concepts and operators seeking a long term, proven partner who can help execute a sustainable growth plan via real estate. Orr Commercial is opening the program to... - May 13, 2021 - Orr Commercial
First National Closes $22.7 Million Single Family Rental Development Loan in Chicagoland
First National, a financial industry independent lender with over 30 years of history, has closed another complex, multi-property residential development transaction. - May 12, 2021 - Kensington Nanny Service
Zolo: Most Affordable Cities To Buy a House in Ontario
How can the average home buyer afford a home in Canada today? Zolo has created an in-depth guide to the most affordable cities in Ontario. - May 06, 2021 - Zolo
GC Products Offers GFRG Access Panel Product Line
GC Products, Inc. is the leading fabricator of GFRG products in the continental United States. They have released a new type of hidden access panel under their Ledge Products brand. - May 03, 2021 - GC Products, Inc.
Experienced Hard Money Loan Firm, Harbor Equity, Promises Funding and Loans to Construction Contractors After the Pandemic
No more lengthy applications or long-winded review process, says Harbor Equity, one of Georgia’s leading hard loan providers. - April 30, 2021 - Harbor Equity
Harbor Equity Provides Transaction Evaluation Within 24 Hours for Residents in Utah, New Jersey, Indiana and Beyond
No more waits, no more queues - Harbor Equity responds to clients in only 24 hours. - April 30, 2021 - Harbor Equity
Saint James Holding and Investment Company Announces Acquisition of Victura Construction Group and Provides Shareholder Update
Saint James Holding and Investment Company Trust (SJT) announces that it has acquired Victura Construction Group, Inc. (OTC: VICT), a holding company focused on strategic acquisitions within the construction industry and provides updates to its shareholders. Management Commentary: Contract Mining... - April 28, 2021 - Saint James Holding and Investment Co.
Spencer Savings Bank Inks $22 Million Loan Deal for Global Manufacturing Company
Spencer Savings Bank recently closed on a $22 million loan for a global manufacturing company headquartered in New York City. The deal is the bank’s largest single transaction in history, signaling a continued appetite for growth and the desire for borrowers to work with a community... - April 24, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
Fundacion Génesis Empresarial Sees 3x Lower Loan Defaults After Using Alternative Credit Data by Innovative Assessments
Fundación Génesis Empresarial has partnered with IAssessments to assist in their risk assessments and loan origination processes. Génesis Empresarial, a Guatemala based foundation specialized in economic and social development, originally tested Worthy Credit during 2018. They... - April 14, 2021 - Innovative Assessments
BONAFiDEE Launches New "Liveness Test" Strengthening Its Already Highly Secure, Anti-Fraud, Visual Biometric Verification Check
BONAFiDEE, the award winning reg-tech company based in Tunbridge Wells, is proud to announce the launch of its new "Liveness test" strengthening its already highly secure, anti-fraud, Visual Biometric Verification check. Driven by its goal to remain one step ahead of online fraudsters,... - April 14, 2021 - BONAFiDEE
Cashew Appoints Hossam Radwan as Chairman
cashew, the region's premier digital financing service providing consumer-friendly payment alternatives to cash and credit cards has appointed Hossam Radwan, a former Executive Director at Goldman Sachs, as Chairman. He possesses extensive knowledge of the finance sector having spent over 20 years... - April 12, 2021 - cashew Payments
Spencer Savings Bank Appoints George Celentano to Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Banking Officer
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of George Celentano to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Officer. Celentano will be responsible for the performance of the bank's Retail business across all products and channels and for leading the team in building and... - April 10, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
Credit Benchmark Appoints Thomas Gilligan as Chief Commercial Officer
Credit Benchmark, the leader in consensus-based credit analytics, has announced the appointment of Thomas Gilligan as Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Thomas will be based in Credit Benchmark’s New York office. He will lead the firm’s global commercial team and will be... - April 09, 2021 - Credit Benchmark
Orr Commercial Picks Lead for Marketing Efforts
Orr Commercial pivots introducing the Catalyst program details with new hire Kay Eileraas tapped to lead strategic marketing efforts. - April 07, 2021 - Orr Commercial
Spencer Savings Bank CFO Steve Fusco Named Leader in Finance by NJBIZ
Spencer Savings Bank recently announced that Executive Vice President and CFO Steve Fusco has been named a “Leader In Finance” by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading statewide business newspaper. The Leaders in Finance awards program celebrates New Jersey’s financial executives at... - April 03, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
Cal Coast Credit Union Voted Business of the Year in Financial Services Industry
California Coast Credit Union named 2020 Business of the Year in the financial industry by the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce. - March 30, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Prospect Home Finance Partners with LeagueSide
Prospect Home Finance, a leader in the mortgage industry, is happy to announce they will have the honor to partner with LeagueSide. LeagueSide operates a specialized marketing service that connects brands to their target markets through youth and local sports sponsorships. LeagueSide is effective... - March 28, 2021 - Prospect Home Finance
Refused Car Finance Survey Shows 60% of People Think You Can’t Get Approved for Bad Credit Car Finance
A recent customer survey from Refused Car Finance showed that 60% of people think that you can’t get approved for car finance with bad credit. The bad credit car finance specialist disagrees. - March 22, 2021 - UK Car Finance
Cal Coast Credit Union Raises $35,000 to Support Local Businesses and Charities
California Coast Credit Union raises $35,000 for local businesses and non-profits during recent Shop Local campaign. - March 18, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Spencer Savings Bank Receives NJBankers’ 2019 Community Service Award
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded with the NJ Bankers’ 2019 Community Service Award for its community service work. The Community Service Award Project, sponsored by NJBankers, is an annual program held to both celebrate the community work of members and... - March 18, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank
Cal Coast Credit Union Teams Up with Wawanesa Insurance on New Discount for Members
California Coast Credit Union and Wawanesa Insurance partner to offer Cal Coast members discount on auto insurance. - March 16, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Orr's Pivot and New Hire
Orr Commercial Real Estate firm makes pivot from Shopping Center development into Single Tenant Buildings working with emerging brands looking to grow through a successful real estate strategy. Orr Commercial also makes strategic hire of Greg Lee. - March 11, 2021 - Orr Commercial
Ponto Alto's Latest Release "Journey to Success" is Now Available on Amazon
"For me, it's about growing my team and growing personally...I love this book because it gives me a concrete (or yellow brick) road map to get to where I want to go -- financial and emotional success! It is easy to follow and the pace of a weekly habit is so much easier and more adoptable than a daily thing...I highly recommend the Journey to Success - 52 Weekly Habits to anyone ready and willing to "bust a move" on their life!" - Dr. Marisha Chilcott, MD - March 09, 2021 - Ponto Alto Publishing LLC
Prospect Home Finance is Recognized by Expertise.com
Prospect Home Finance is the #1 Mortgage Broker and the #1 Mortgage Refinance Company in San Diego according to Expertise.com. - March 07, 2021 - Prospect Home Finance
Cal Coast Credit Union and the San Diego Gulls Foundation Join Forces for the San Diego Gulls Book and Learning Supply Drive
California Coast Credit Union is teaming up with the San Diego Gulls Foundation to raise funds for the San Diego Gulls Book and School Supply Drive benefitting Words Alive, a local nonprofit organization focused on reading for children, teens and families. From March 1 through March 8, community... - February 27, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Spencer Savings Bank Hosts “Warm Up This Winter” Drive for Bridges Outreach Nonprofit
Spencer Savings Bank recently hosted a “Warm Up This Winter” drive in support of Bridges Outreach, a non-profit organization headquartered in Union County. The bank and employees donated hundreds of new socks, gloves, hats and scarves to help keep their clients nice and warm this winter... - February 26, 2021 - Spencer Savings Bank