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TD Charitable Foundation Invests $5 Million in Innovate Capital Growth Fund for Minority and Women-owned Small Businesses

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, today announced its first-ever Mission Related Investment (MRI) of $5 million to Innovate Capital Growth Fund (ICGF) – the first equity investment made by the Foundation. ICGF is a new non-profit sponsored Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) focused on providing growth equity to minority and women-owned businesses in the Mid-Atlantic, with a focus on the Greater Philadelphia area. To date, the Foundation is the fund's largest financial institution investor.

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  • MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TD Charitable Foundation , the charitable giving arm of TD Bank , today announced its first-ever Mission Related Investment (MRI) of $5 million to Innovate Capital Growth Fund (ICGF) – the first equity investment made by the Foundation.
  • ICGF is a new non-profit sponsored Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) focused on providing growth equity to minority and women-owned businesses in the Mid-Atlantic, with a focus on the Greater Philadelphia area.
  • "The TD Charitable Foundation is thrilled to be investing in a fund focused on helping to grow and strengthen minority and women-owned small businesses of Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic region," said Shelley Sylva, Head of U.S. Corporate Citizenship at TD Bank.
  • ICGF invests growth equity capital in minority and women-owned lower middle market businesses and offers expertise in operations, while bridging capital throughout the development stages of a company's portfolio.

St. Louis Blues Select Shift4 to Deliver Next-Gen Commerce Experience

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has been selected by the St. Louis Blues as the exclusive payments processor for the team’s home venue at Enterprise Center and the adjacent Stifel Theatre.

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  • Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has been selected by the St. Louis Blues as the exclusive payments processor for the team’s home venue at Enterprise Center and the adjacent Stifel Theatre.
  • “We’re thrilled to partner with Shift4 to create the best commerce experience for our guests at Enterprise Center and Stifel Theatre,” said Matt Gardner, St. Louis Blues Vice President, Innovation & Technology.
  • “We’re confident they will be delivering an unrivaled gameday experience, powered by Shift4 technology.”
    Shift4 offers a comprehensive payment processing ecosystem for professional sports and entertainment venues that caters specifically to the needs and challenges of large-scale events.
  • Shift4 combines a suite of payment technologies to deliver a streamlined commerce experience, including point-of-sale solutions, mobile- and kiosk-based ordering and payment, customer loyalty and mobile wallet integration, and more.

Scott Credit Union launches St. Louis Blues Credit Card

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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EDWARDSVILLE, IL, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- St. Louis Blues fans will be able to “Fan Out” with the new Blues Credit Card from Scott Credit Union.

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  • EDWARDSVILLE, IL, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- St. Louis Blues fans will be able to “Fan Out” with the new Blues Credit Card from Scott Credit Union.
  • “We are excited to offer Blues fans a credit card that can show their team pride every time they open their wallets,” said Scott Credit Union President and CEO, Frank Padak.
  • We are thrilled for the opportunity to offer a card that brings value in the form of low-interest rates and fan discounts.”
    Special benefits of the Scott Credit Union Blues Credit Card include:
    Fans can look for Scott Credit Union Blues credit card advertisements online and around the ice at the Enterprise Center.
  • Personally, as one of their biggest fans, I couldn’t be more pleased to offer a Blues credit card to our friends on both sides of the river.”
    Representatives from Scott Credit Union will be at the Blues games on January 10 and January 16 to answer questions about and accept applications for the new Blues Credit Card.

Comerica Bank Creates Collaborative Community Space to Support Small Businesses in Dallas' Southern Sector

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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DALLAS, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank today revealed plans for Comerica BusinessHQ, a collaborative space that will provide integral services and value to small businesses in the Southern sector of Dallas. 

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank today revealed plans for Comerica BusinessHQ, a collaborative space that will provide integral services and value to small businesses in the Southern sector of Dallas.
  • Thornton location into a unique community resource that provides high-need, high-opportunity small businesses with the necessary tools to develop, grow and endure.
  • Through a mix of coworking spaces, incubation fellowships and technical assistance, Comerica BusinessHQ will address the three essential needs of aspiring small businesses: capital, cultivation and connectivity.
  • "Comerica has long been invested in the South Dallas community, and we are taking our commitment a step further with the creation of Comerica BusinessHQ," said Irvin Ashford, Jr., Comerica Bank's Chief Community Officer.

Craig Campbell II Joins Gilbane Building Company to Lead Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey Economic Inclusion Initiatives

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce that Craig Campbell has joined the team as economic inclusion manager for the Philadelphia and New Jersey business units. Campbell will be responsible for developing and fostering relationships with external stakeholders, conducting outreach with small and diverse businesses, advocating for small and diverse businesses throughout the buy-out process, and tracking workforce and business participation against goals. In addition, he will lead Gilbane's Rising Contractor program in Philadelphia, taking over for senior project executive, Mark Zamrowski.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce that Craig Campbell has joined the team as economic inclusion manager for the Philadelphia and New Jersey business units.
  • In addition, he will lead Gilbane's Rising Contractor program in Philadelphia, taking over for senior project executive, Mark Zamrowski.
  • Campbell joins Gilbane from Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), where he led their supplier diversity program in the City of Philadelphia.
  • "I'm excited to welcome Craig to Gilbane's Philadelphia and New Jersey teams," said Shawn Carlin, Gilbane vice president and Philadelphia business unit leader.

Purina and St. Louis Blues Unveil 'Purina Doghouse' Penalty Box For 2022-2023 Season

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the start of the 2022-2023 NHL regular season, the St. Louis Blues Hockey Club today unveiled the Purina Doghouse, a new moniker for the away team's penalty box at Enterprise Center in downtown St. Louis. Visits to the Purina Doghouse, which signifies Blues opponents taking a penalty, will trigger a $100 donation each time a player visits the away team penalty box from Purina, up to $15,000 to local service and support dog training organizations.

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  • Visits to the Purina Doghouse, which signifies Blues opponents taking a penalty, will trigger a $100 donation each time a player visits the away team penalty box from Purina, up to $15,000 to local service and support dog training organizations.
  • "The Purina Doghouse represents a unique opportunity to help engage fans with tips to help their pets at home.
  • Barclay, the Blues official Duo Dogs Ambassador, who is fueled by Purina Pro Plan, will play a key role in the Purina Doghouse educational elements provided by Purina experts throughout the course of the season.
  • Nestl Purina PetCare Company was founded in St. Louis in 1894 and employs more than 2,000 associates at its downtown St. Louis headquarters.

Texas Businesses Create New Job Opportunities in Underserved Communities with $100,000 Grant from Founders First CDC

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founders First CDC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced the grant finalists of the second iteration of its Job Creators Quest Grant today during a virtual press conference. More than 2,500 Texas businesses applied for the grants and 30 finalists were selected, with minority and underrepresented business owners receiving $100,000, collectively in cash and full tuition scholarships to a Founders First CDC Business Accelerator Program. The grant finalists were selected from throughout the state, including Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, serving a variety of industries – from construction and manufacturing to STEM and healthcare, to hospitality, and more. 

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  • "Founders First CDC aligns perfectly with our mission, and we're excited about the opportunities the Job Creators Quest Grant will afford these grant recipients."
  • The Job Creators Quest Grant is designed to help business owners create premium wage jobs and reward diverse-led businesses throughout the state of Texas to retain and grow their workforce through the pandemic.
  • This will help to positively impact the local economy, create job opportunities with higher wages and provide the human capital needed for businesses to grow and expand.
  • In addition to announcing the grant finalists of the Job Creators Quest Grant, Founders First CDC also announced a national grant opportunity, the Stephen L. Tadlock Fund , a grant for veteran-owned businesses.

Founders First CDC Announces 30 Recipients of Job Creators Quest Grant

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC (Founders First), a 501c3 non-profit that empowers expansion and job creation in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, has revealed the list of grant recipients for Pennsylvania and New Jersey regions.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC (Founders First), a 501c3 non-profit that empowers expansion and job creation in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, has revealed the list of grant recipients for Pennsylvania and New Jersey regions.
  • Thirty Job Creators Quest grants totaling $100,000 have been awarded to business leaders in communities from Philadelphia and Bensalem, Pennsylvania to Camden and Newark, New Jersey.
  • The grant awardees were chosen for their compelling stories of entrepreneurship, impact on their communities, and potential for growth and hiring.
  • Since its inception, Founders First has served more than 450 companies that have created over 300 jobs and raised over $20 million among its founders.

National Non-Profit, Founders First CDC, To Award Another Round of Grants to Texas Businesses

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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DALLAS, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founders First CDC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced the second wave of its Job Creators Quest Grant which will award $100,000 to support minority and underrepresented business owners throughout the state of Texas. The grant opened for submission today and will remain open through July 25, 2022. Thirty grants will be awarded to diverse-led companies located in the north, central east or south Texas regions, with a staff of 2-20 employees and the ability to add 1-2 net new premium wage jobs in the next 12 months. To be eligible, the company's founder must be Black, indigenous, a person of color, LGBTQIA+, military veteran, a woman or located in a low to moderate income area and be a for-profit company with annual revenues between $100,000 to $3 million.

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  • The grant opened for submission today and will remain open through July 25, 2022.
  • This will help to positively impact the local economy, create jobs with higher wages and provide the human capital needed for businesses to grow and expand.
  • Since launching, Founders First CDC has awarded more than $400,000 to minority and underserved business owners throughout the United States with a focus on Texas, Chicago, Southern California, Philadelphia and New Jersey.
  • Receiving the grant money was vital to recipients as it helped them grow their businesses in a myriad of ways.

Founders First CDC Doubles Down on Grant Program for Pennsylvania and New Jersey Businesses

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC ("Founders First"), a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced its second and expanded "Job Creators Quest Grant" for qualified businesses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The funding program totals $100,000 and will be awarded to 30 minority and underrepresented businesses in the neighboring states. Grant recipients will also receive a scholarship to its business accelerator, a program that includes leadership coaching and continuing business education.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC ("Founders First"), a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced its second and expanded "Job Creators Quest Grant" for qualified businesses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
  • The funding program totals $100,000 and will be awarded to 30 minority and underrepresented businesses in the neighboring states.
  • Grant recipients will also receive a scholarship to its business accelerator, a program that includes leadership coaching and continuing business education.
  • To qualify for the grant package, businesses must be located in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.