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Matrix Rental Solutions awarded company of the year by Stamford Chamber of Commerce at 36th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix Rental Solutions, an innovative tenant analysis fintech platform, has been selected to receive the Stamford Chamber of Commerce's prestigious "Company of the Year" award. The award will be presented at the 36th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, September 28th. The event will kick off with welcome remarks from Mayor Caroline Simmons followed by a keynote address by Governor Ned Lamont. The "Company of the Year" recognition highlights outstanding business breakthroughs, including Matrix's innovative approach to democratizing the rental housing market, with an aim toward facilitating affordable housing for all.

Key Points: 
  • The award will be presented at the 36th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, September 28th.
  • Founded by Sipho Simela, Matrix Rental Solutions addresses the critical issue of housing affordability through its proprietary tenant scoring model, MAIA (Matrix Asset & Income Analysis).
  • The recognition by the Stamford Chamber of Commerce underscores the remarkable impact of Matrix on the rental housing market.
  • Matrix Rental Solutions continues to expand the boundaries of innovation; its dedication to fostering equitable housing solutions resonates deeply.

BrokerTech Ventures Hires Emily Schultz as Managing Director

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrokerTech Ventures (BTV), the industry's first broker-led convening platform and accelerator program, is pleased to announce the hiring of Emily Schultz as its new Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrokerTech Ventures (BTV) , the industry's first broker-led convening platform and accelerator program, is pleased to announce the hiring of Emily Schultz as its new Managing Director.
  • Schultz will also be responsible for leading BTV's five distinct towers of operation — early-stage investments, innovation, capital, media & communications, and the accelerator — alongside BTV's managing partners.
  • "We are beyond thrilled Emily has joined our BTV family," said Dan Keough, Holmes Murphy Chairman & CEO and BTV Co-CEO.
  • "Emily comes to us with deep and diversified experience in not only operations, but also in the startup and entrepreneurial space.

BlockFi’s Disclosure Statement Conditionally Approved by Court

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

BlockFi Inc. and certain of its affiliates (“BlockFi” or “the Company”) today announce that its Disclosure Statement was conditionally approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (“the Court”) on August 2, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BlockFi Inc. and certain of its affiliates (“BlockFi” or “the Company”) today announce that its Disclosure Statement was conditionally approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (“the Court”) on August 2, 2023.
  • BlockFi’s Chapter 11 Plan (“Plan”) maximizes recovery for clients and provides for the quickest possible distributions to clients.
  • BlockFi’s eligible creditors have the opportunity to vote in favor of the Plan and will receive BlockFi’s Disclosure Statement and Plan, detailed voting instructions, and additional important information.
  • Capitalized terms used that are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Plan and Disclosure Statement.

C2P Enterprises' Innovations and Leadership Named 3x Finalist for ThinkAdvisor LUMINARIES Class of 2023

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

CLEVELAND, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- C2P Enterprises (C2P), a collective of brands designed to simplify financial planning for advisors and the clients they serve, is pleased to announce that the company's latest training course, created by Jason L Smith, Founder and CEO, is a finalist for ThinkAdvisor's LUMINARIES Class of 2023, in addition to Dave Alison, CFP®, EA, BPC, President and Founding Partner and Matt Seitz, Chief Marketing Officer and Partner, who have also been named finalists for individual categories. Now in its third year, the LUMINARIES awards program highlights how top-performing industry participants — both firms and individuals — produce meaningful results through efforts that matter most to financial advisors.

Key Points: 
  • C2P, which has been named a finalist for the "Thought Leadership & Education" category for firms, recently launched its Advisor Career Path and Compensation Program as a critical turnkey resource for succession planning and cultivating the next generation of advisors.
  • "I am incredibly proud of our entire C2P team for these well-deserved recognitions," said Smith.
  • The 2023 LUMINARIES finalists list will now go before an esteemed judging panel who are tasked with selecting standout LUMINARIES within each sub-category.
  • These individuals and companies will be highlighted and receive their awards as the 2023 LUMINARIES winners at a gala ceremony in November.

BOW WOW, THE ORIGINAL FACE OF THE SCREAM TOUR, ACQUIRES OWNERSHIP STAKE IN SCREAM TOUR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BLACK PROMOTERS COLLECTIVE

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

NEW YORK, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Black Promoters Collective is thrilled to announce its partnership with multi-platinum recording artist Bow Wow, the original face of the Scream Tour, acquiring an ownership stake in the brand he helped to create. The highly anticipated Scream Tour '23 is set to kick off on August 18 in Charlotte, NC, and introduces a lineup of talented young artists on the rise! Nickelodeon stars That Girl Lay Lay & Young Dylan are set to headline the tour with additional performances by Wanmor, Papa Jay, Lay Bankz, D Sturdy & The Philly Goats, Citi Limitz, Rocco Lupo, and special guest King Harris. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Key Points: 
  • The highly anticipated Scream Tour '23 is set to kick off on August 18 in Charlotte, NC, and introduces a lineup of talented young artists on the rise!
  • "It's ya boy, Bow Wow, and you know I had to bring the scream tour back," Bow Wow exclaims.
  • Not only a partner but more than a decade later, Bow Wow is returning as a host for the upcoming tour.
  • Also co-hosted by the charismatic Kayla Nicole, the Scream Tour '23 promises to be a spectacular event showcasing the industry's hottest talent.

Callinex Announces High-Grade Copper Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate at its Pine Bay Project in Manitoba

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Monday, July 10, 2023

The inferred mineral resource in this resource estimate has a lower level of confidence than that applied to an indicated mineral resource and must not be converted to a mineral reserve.

Key Points: 
  • The inferred mineral resource in this resource estimate has a lower level of confidence than that applied to an indicated mineral resource and must not be converted to a mineral reserve.
  • It is reasonably expected that a majority of the inferred mineral resource could be upgraded to an indicated mineral resource with continued exploration.
  • Copper equivalent resources for the Pine Bay Project were calculated using the following metal prices: Cu at US$3.25/lb, Zn US$1.20/lb, Au at US$1,850/oz, Ag at US$22.50/oz.
  • The Pine Bay Project, consists of a group of 77 contiguous mineral claims (dispositions) and one Mineral Lease totaling 6,795 hectares.

BlackRock and the Bipartisan Policy Center Chart a Path to Optimized Retirement Spending in New Paper

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

“Retirement spending is one of the hardest problems retirees face, so the industry needs to give people affordable, innovative solutions and tools to help them navigate this challenge.

Key Points: 
  • “Retirement spending is one of the hardest problems retirees face, so the industry needs to give people affordable, innovative solutions and tools to help them navigate this challenge.
  • Taken together, these strategies have the potential to extend retirement spending power well beyond the average person’s lifespan, providing a higher “spending floor” into a retiree’s 90s and beyond.
  • The paper notes policymakers and the private sector each have an important role to play to help Americans understand what they can do to optimize their spending in retirement.
  • While SECURE 2.0 demonstrated important progress to advance retirement security, the research proposes additional policy measures that could have a meaningful impact to help savers.

C2P Enterprises' President and Founding Partner, Dave Alison, Named to 2023 InvestmentNews 40 Under 40 List

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

CLEVELAND, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- C2P Enterprises (C2P), a holding company comprised of four distinct brands, each designed to simplify financial planning for advisors and the clients they serve, is pleased to announce that Dave Alison, CFP®, EA, BPC, President and Founding Partner of C2P, has been named to InvestmentNews' 2023 40 Under 40 list. The annual awards program celebrates 40 remarkable young professionals in the financial advice industry for their leadership and accomplishments, placing them among an elite class of role models and rising stars. To view Alison's 40 Under 40 profile, visit: https://40under40inadvice.com/winners/dave-alison/.

Key Points: 
  • The annual awards program celebrates 40 remarkable young professionals in the financial advice industry for their leadership and accomplishments, placing them among an elite class of role models and rising stars.
  • To view Alison's 40 Under 40 profile, visit: https://40under40inadvice.com/winners/dave-alison/ .
  • "Receiving this accolade alongside so many esteemed industry colleagues is both a tremendous honor and a humbling experience," said Alison.
  • "This recognition is a testament to Dave's exceptional leadership and contributions to the financial services industry," said Jason L Smith, founder and CEO of C2P.

WonderBotz is Awarded the First-ever Blue Prism Cloud Partner MicroBadge

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

PRINCETON, N.J., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WonderBotz is the first SS&C Blue Prism partner to be awarded an SS&C Blue Prism Cloud (BPC) MicroBadge in recognition of its deep cloud and Intelligent Automation migration capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • PRINCETON, N.J., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WonderBotz is the first SS&C Blue Prism partner to be awarded an SS&C Blue Prism Cloud (BPC) MicroBadge in recognition of its deep cloud and Intelligent Automation migration capabilities.
  • WonderBotz is a featured partner in the SS&C Blue Prism Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) ecosystem, with Gold Delivery Provider and Silver Capabilities Provider SS&C Blue Prism badges already achieved.
  • WonderBotz certified to get your Blue Prism Cloud journey started, gaining speed, ease, and simplified orchestration.
  • "Combining the power of the WonderBotz Finance and Accounting prebuilt suite with extensive experience of SS&C Blue Prism Cloud implementations and management, we're certain our clients will continue to benefit from our partnership," states Meredith Clinton, Blue Prism Cloud Americas.

FORE Awards New Grants To Catalyze Federal Response to the Opioid Crisis

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

New York, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) today announced two new grants that will help develop viable strategies to address recent federal policies and laws governing the nation’s response to the continuing opioid crisis.

Key Points: 
  • New York, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) today announced two new grants that will help develop viable strategies to address recent federal policies and laws governing the nation’s response to the continuing opioid crisis.
  • FORE’s support includes:
    A $200,000 grant to the Bipartisan Policy Center to assess federal levers and educate policymakers on how to optimize the federal response to the opioid crisis.
  • In 2021, a FORE grant helped BPC launch the national Opioid Crisis Task Force to develop evidence-based recommendations for how Federal policy can reduce overdose death rates — which accelerated during the pandemic — and strengthen the federal response to the crisis over the long term.
  • FORE was founded in 2018 as a private 501(c)(3) national, grant-making foundation focused on addressing the nation’s opioid crisis.