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M&T Bank Launches Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab for Connecticut Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

BRIDGEPORT, Conn., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T announced today plans to launch its Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab in Bridgeport, Conn. This seven-week program is designed to help local multicultural business owners thrive, grow and pursue new ideas by providing guidance and skills to expand and operate their businesses. The program will accept as many as 50 entrepreneurs.

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  • BRIDGEPORT, Conn., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T announced today plans to launch its Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab in Bridgeport, Conn.
  • The M&T Bridgeport Multicultural Small Business Innovation lab will kick off on September 21, 2022 and will close with a pitch competition on November 2, 2022.
  • "M&T's Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab will create wonderful opportunities for both employers and workers."
  • In 2020, M&T created its Multicultural Banking & Diverse Market Strategy segment to specifically prioritize the needs of multicultural communities, businesses and individuals
    To apply for the Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab, click here.

Holly Gordon Joins Crusoe Energy Systems as VP of Public Engagement & ESG, Hui Wen Chan Joins as Head of Sustainability

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Crusoe Energy Systems Inc. (Crusoe) announces that Holly Gordon has joined as the Companys VP of Public Engagement & ESG, and Hui Wen Chan has joined as Head of Sustainability.

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  • Crusoe Energy Systems Inc. (Crusoe) announces that Holly Gordon has joined as the Companys VP of Public Engagement & ESG, and Hui Wen Chan has joined as Head of Sustainability.
  • Her membership in Crusoes executive team enhances the teams capabilities in areas such as public policy, stakeholder engagement, communications, renewable energy and ESG.
  • Prior to Crusoe, Holly led Government Affairs, Sustainability & Safe Streets at Spin, a shared electric scooter company.
  • Hui Wen Chan was previously Head of ESG and Director of Sustainability at the shared electric scooter company Spin.

Leading Securities Attorney Joins Whiteford in Richmond

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston has announced that Robert R. Kaplan, Jr., has joined the firm in Richmond.

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  • Whiteford, Taylor & Preston has announced that Robert R. Kaplan, Jr., has joined the firm in Richmond.
  • With more than 20 years of experience in the securities sector, Mr. Kaplan is known as one of the leading lawyers in the Regulation A practice area.
  • Mr. Kaplans practice focuses on corporate law, securities compliance, real estate securities and finance, mergers and acquisitions, private offerings and strategic partnerships/joint-ventures.
  • Weve grown rapidly in Richmond the past few years, in part because our lawyers are really good at working collaboratively.

Georgia Dental Association Names 2021 Legislator Of The Year

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Monday, August 23, 2021

ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Dental Association proudly names Georgia State Representative Butch Parrish (R-Swainsboro) as its 2021 Legislator of the Year.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Dental Association proudly names Georgia State Representative Butch Parrish (R-Swainsboro) as its 2021 Legislator of the Year.
  • In addition, he serves on the House Rural Development Council, the One Georgia Authority Overview Committee, the Georgia World Congress Center Overview Committee and the Georgia Film Commission.
  • The Georgia Dental Association (GDA) is the state's leading professional association representing dentists in the state.
  • A constituent of the American Dental Association, GDA is based in Atlanta.