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DCA Virtual: Two Decades Since the SBA Has Been Reauthorized - Is This the Year?

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It has been 23 years since the Small Business Administration (SBA) was fully reauthorized.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It has been 23 years since the Small Business Administration (SBA) was fully reauthorized.
  • Small Business Owners have been relying on the SBA to help them meet their needs since it was established in 1953.
  • It is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to providing counseling, capital, and contracting resources to small businesses around the country.
  • A unique partnership has formed to advocate for this initiative between Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices and the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC).

Vietnam Retail market is set to grow at a CAGR of 11.4% from 2022 to 2027, Rapid urbanization to be a key trend - Technavio

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Urbanization, BPC, Electronics, Acquisition, Social media, Snack, Geography, Health, Marketing, Meat, Transport, Supermarket, Internet, Growth, Research, Risk, Woman, Poultry, Beauty, RTE, Project delivery method, USD, Retail, Grocery store, Convenience food, COVID-19

The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11.4% during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11.4% during the forecast period.
  • Rapid urbanization will be a key trend in the market.
  • The retail market in Thailand is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.95% between 2022 and 2027.
  • The digital retail marketing market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 26.39% between 2022 and 2027.

The 5 Commissions of the Seattle Office of Civil Rights Host a Historic Event and Launch of Participatory Budgeting Project

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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Attendees young and old participated in a station showcasing a mock participatory budgeting cycle to celebrate the launch of Black-led participatory budgeting in Seattle.

Key Points: 
  • Attendees young and old participated in a station showcasing a mock participatory budgeting cycle to celebrate the launch of Black-led participatory budgeting in Seattle.
  • The event attracted a diverse crowd of community members, who were able to participate in a variety of activities throughout the day.
  • The mock participatory budgeting station allowed attendees to simulate the experience of participating in a participatory budgeting process, which was of great interest to many who were not previously familiar with the concept.
  • If you would like to get involved with the Participatory Budgeting Project visit https://linktr.ee/pbseattle for information on opportunities.

R&B ARTIST TINK ANNOUNCES "THANKS 4 EVERYTHING" TOUR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BLACK PROMOTER'S COLLECTIVE

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- R&B artist Tink and The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) are excited to announce the "Thanks 4 Everything" tour, set to kick off on March 30th. The tour will be in support of her recently released album, Thanks 4 Nothing, which has been praised by fans and critics alike for its raw emotion and honest storytelling.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- R&B artist Tink and The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) are excited to announce the "Thanks 4 Everything" tour, set to kick off on March 30th.
  • Tickets will be available to the general public on Friday, March 3 at 10 AM local time.
  • Tink is partnering with The Black Promoter's Collective, a group dedicated to promoting and supporting Black artists and creators in the entertainment industry.
  • Now the collective is targeting the younger generation, recruiting multi-talented R&B musician and lyricist, Tink for their first Club BPC Tour.

More Than 3 in 5 Working Americans Feel Anxious About Their Current Financial Situation

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite signs of slowing inflation, a majority of working Americans (62%) feel anxious about their current financial situation, according to new Harris Poll research commissioned by BPC's Funding our Future Coalition and DailyPay among over 1,300 employed Americans. This anxiety is heightened among women (69%).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite signs of slowing inflation, a majority of working Americans (62%) feel anxious about their current financial situation, according to new Harris Poll research commissioned by BPC's Funding our Future Coalition and DailyPay among over 1,300 employed Americans.
  • However, the new research indicates that advancements in financial technology (fintech) products could assist working Americans during these uncertain times.
  • The research comes on the heels of Funding Our Future's upcoming webinar, " The Role of Fintech in Americans' Financial Security " on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 2pm EST.
  • For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact David Schwarz at [email protected] .

Major League Soccer Launches MLS ADVANCE to Increase Hiring and Advancement of Underrepresented Candidates Across MLS Ecosystem

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer announced today the official unveiling of MLS ADVANCE -- a leading initiative in the league's strategy to increase inclusion and representation for underrepresented candidates for sporting positions across the MLS ecosystem and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer announced today the official unveiling of MLS ADVANCE -- a leading initiative in the league's strategy to increase inclusion and representation for underrepresented candidates for sporting positions across the MLS ecosystem and beyond.
  • MLS ADVANCE for sporting roles is an invitation-only professional development and networking series for candidates both inside and outside the MLS ecosystem who are ready to join or lead an MLS, MLS NEXT, or MLS NEXT Pro club.
  • The program has already had a tangible impact, with 42 percent of candidates participating in MLS ADVANCE having received job offers in sporting positions.
  • Networking Events with Key Decision Makers – MLS ADVANCE for sporting roles provides underrepresented job candidates and MLS decision makers with the opportunity to network and build relationships.

Bryant Park Capital Secures Senior Debt Facility for DLF Management Corp.

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryant Park Capital ("BPC"), a leading middle market investment bank with a focus in the specialty finance industry, announced today that DLF Management Corp., dba Dynamic Legal Funding, LLC ("DLF" or the "Company"), a leading provider of legal and medical funding, closed on a senior secured debt transaction with a large commercial bank.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryant Park Capital ("BPC"), a leading middle market investment bank with a focus in the specialty finance industry, announced today that DLF Management Corp., dba Dynamic Legal Funding, LLC ("DLF" or the "Company"), a leading provider of legal and medical funding, closed on a senior secured debt transaction with a large commercial bank.
  • BPC served as the exclusive financial advisor to DLF in connection with this transaction.
  • "Bryant Park Capital has been an immensely valuable partner to DLF in closing our first institutional credit facility.
  • We could not have been happier to work with them," said Brian Natanov, Founder and CEO of DLF.

Global Energy Leaders Join Open Hydrogen Initiative (OHI) to Unlock Hydrogen's Full Potential

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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CHICAGO and NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Commodity Insights and GTI Energy today announced a cohort of new stakeholders to their Open Hydrogen Initiative (OHI), a recently announced collaboration to further transparency into the environmental impact of hydrogen production and help unlock its full potential as a fuel alternative and important driver of energy transition. The mission is to create an industry-led objective, credible, and harmonized methodology and toolkit for measuring the carbon intensity of hydrogen production at the facility level to lay the foundation for a low-carbon hydrogen marketplace. 

Key Points: 
  • Initial stakeholder work is centered on the characterization of hydrogen production processes to understand energy and material flows and major emissions hotspots.
  • The Open Hydrogen Initiative is focused on identifying real-world applicability and credible carbon intensity values for a range of production methods, all critical to ensure a sustainable growth trajectory of hydrogen in the marketplace.
  • See sampling ofOHI Stakeholder Commentary:
    Alberta Energy said: "Alberta Energy applauds the efforts of the Open Hydrogen Initiative.
  • CHF is also coordinating with and organizing other emerging clean hydrogen hubs domestically and globally to ensurea vibrant, cross-region clean hydrogen market.

100 House Members pledge support to 'Neighborhood Homes Investment Act' to expand affordable homeownership opportunities and revitalize communities

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With Congress set to reconvene for a post-election legislative session, 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and 24 senators have now signed on to support a new tax incentive that would produce 500,000 starter homes in struggling communities over the next decade. The legislation would address the needs of families throughout the country that are struggling to find entry into the homeownership market, as costs continue to rise and the supply of homes is on the decline.

Key Points: 
  • The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (Neighborhood Homes), introduced in both the House (H.R.
  • This will in turn widen the entry-point for homeownership and support broader revitalization and economic development strategies in disinvested urban and rural communities.
  • The Neighborhood Homes Coalition estimates that the Neighborhood Homes legislation would support a substantial economic impact over the next 10 years.
  • The Coalition recently sent a letter to House and Senate leadership calling for action on the Neighborhood Homes legislation before the end of the year.

Brighton Park Capital Completes Second Fundraise with $1.8 Billion of Commitments

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Brighton Park Capital Management, L.P. (Brighton Park), an investment firm that specializes in collaborating with software, healthcare, and tech-enabled services businesses, today announced that it has completed a $1.8 billion fundraise for Brighton Park Capital Fund II, L.P. and related vehicles (BPC II), exceeding its target of $1.5 billion.

Key Points: 
  • Brighton Park Capital Management, L.P. (Brighton Park), an investment firm that specializes in collaborating with software, healthcare, and tech-enabled services businesses, today announced that it has completed a $1.8 billion fundraise for Brighton Park Capital Fund II, L.P. and related vehicles (BPC II), exceeding its target of $1.5 billion.
  • The team at Brighton Park is committed to making a real difference in supporting the global aspirations of our portfolio companies, said Mark Dzialga, Managing Partner.
  • The completed fundraise for BPC II is the latest in a year of significant milestones for Brighton Park.
  • Brighton Park has announced five investments thus far in 2022, including TheMathCompany , HTEC Group , Darktrace , Coralogix , and a follow-on investment in AppViewX .