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Westwood Celebrates 26 New Associates

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) is pleased to announce the appointment of 26 new associates.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) is pleased to announce the appointment of 26 new associates.

Westwood’s new associates are recognized for their exceptional contributions to Westwood’s growth, company culture, and remarkable client service.

Aaron Stewart – Aviation Services Manager, Appleton, WI 
Alex Alvarado – Civil Project Manager, Dallas TX
Andy Nelson – Water Resources Project Manager, St. Cloud, MN
Brian Wilson – Senior Project Manager, Englewood, CO
Chris Foley – Survey Service Leader, St. Cloud, St. Cloud, MN
Cole Cappel – Certified Planner, Denver CO
Dan Honomichl – Electrical Project Manager, Minneapolis, MN 
David Haile – Project Manager II, Las Vegas, NV 
Evan Zik – Field Services Project Manager, Denver, CO
Jason Latzke – Survey Project Manager, St. Cloud, MN
Jay Parikh – Program Manager, Philadelphia, PA
John Blenker – Project Engineer, St. Cloud, MN
Jon Poll – Project Manager I, Las Vegas, NV
Luke Arnquist – National GIS Coordinator, Minneapolis, MN
Mark Anderson – Director, Wind, Denver, CO
Matt Hildreth – Water Resources Project Manager, Minneapolis, MN
Matt Key – Project Manager I, Las Vegas, NV
Matt Morrison – Substation Manager, Philadelphia, PA
Mike Weimer – Electrical Project Manager, Denver, CO
Pat Steenburg – Director, Land Survey Services Colorado, Englewood, CO 
Phil Ramlet – Director, Public Infrastructure Market, Appleton, WI
Phil Roberts – Engineering Services Manager, Appleton, WI 
Scott Hagadorn – Engineering Manager, Rochester, NY
Travis Poechmann – Project Manager II, Las Vegas, NV
Ty Trammell – Director, Power Delivery, Denver, CO
Waldy Coronado – Project Coordinator, Phoenix, AZ

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
Westwood is a multi-disciplined national surveying and engineering services provider for private development, public infrastructure, wind energy, solar energy, and electric transmission projects. Westwood was established in 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has grown to serve clients across the nation from multiple U.S. offices. View more Westwood facts.

Awards
In 2020, Westwood placed #4 and #9 respectively on Zweig Group’s national Hot Firms’ and Best Firms to Work For Lists. Westwood also ranked consistently higher three years in a row on the Engineering News Record (ENR) list as a leading design firm in the country. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.

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Prudential Financial names Spirit of Community Class of 2021, celebrating young volunteers for tackling the challenges of a changing world

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prudential Financial today announced its 2021 class of Spirit of Community Awards State Honorees — 102 middle level and high school students from across the United States whose volunteering has addressed…

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prudential Financial today announced its 2021 class of Spirit of Community Awards State Honorees — 102 middle level and high school students from across the United States whose volunteering has addressed critical community needs in a year of upheaval. 

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards logo

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, conducted annually by Prudential in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), honors students in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.

«We created the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards 26 years ago to highlight and support the work of young people taking on the challenges of a changing world – a mission that rings truer than ever given the events of last year,» said Charles Lowrey, Prudential’s chairman and CEO. «We are proud to celebrate the vision and determination of Spirit of Community’s Class of 2021, and all the ways they’re making their communities safer, healthier and more equitable places to live.»

The 2021 State Honorees – the top middle level and high school volunteers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia – were selected for service initiatives completed, at least in part, between the fall of 2019 and the fall of 2020. Selection was based on criteria including impact, effort, initiative and the personal growth demonstrated over the course of the project.

Many of this year’s honorees either directly addressed needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic or adapted existing projects to better accommodate health and safety protocols. Many honorees worked to provide reliable meals to food-insecure households and dismantle barriers to virtual schooling. In the early days of the pandemic, when personal protective equipment was in short supply, one honoree rallied his community to 3D-print thousands of face shields for frontline workers. Several honorees dedicated their efforts to easing the hardship of isolation for nursing home residents. Another created a support network for students of color to share their own experiences in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.

«It speaks volumes about the character of today’s secondary school students that the Spirit of Community program heard from more than 20,000 applicants this fall – most of them stories of young volunteers overcoming the hardships of a global pandemic to support those in need,» said Ronn Nozoe, Chief Executive Officer, NASSP. «While we’re especially proud to celebrate this year’s 102 State Honorees, NASSP applauds every student who’s found a way to volunteer this past year. You inspire your peers and adults alike to remember that, even in times of crisis, we all have something to give.»

Each of the 102 State Honorees named today will receive a $2,500 scholarship, a silver medallion and an invitation to the program’s virtual national recognition celebration in April, where 10 of them will be named America’s top youth volunteers of the year. Those 10 National Honorees will earn an additional $5,000 scholarship, a gold medallion, a crystal trophy for their nominating organization and a $5,000 grant for a nonprofit charitable organization of their choice.

To read the names and stories of this year’s State Honorees, visit http://spirit.prudential.com.

About Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial wellness leader and premier active global investment manager, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help to make lives better by creating financial opportunity for more people. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com. 

About NASSP

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for principals and other school leaders across the United States. NASSP seeks to transform education through school leadership, recognizing that the fulfillment of each student’s potential relies on great leaders in every school committed to the success of each student. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Student Council. Learn more at http://nassp.org.

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Prudential Financial names Spirit of Community Class of 2021, celebrating young volunteers for tackling the challenges of a changing world

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Prudential Financial today announced its 2021 class of Spirit of Community Awards State Honorees — 102 middle level and high school students from across the United States whose volunteering has addressed critical…

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Prudential Financial today announced its 2021 class of Spirit of Community Awards State Honorees — 102 middle level and high school students from across the United States whose volunteering has addressed critical community needs in a year of upheaval. 

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, conducted annually by Prudential in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), honors students in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.

«We created the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards 26 years ago to highlight and support the work of young people taking on the challenges of a changing world – a mission that rings truer than ever given the events of last year,» said Charles Lowrey, Prudential’s chairman and CEO. «We are proud to celebrate the vision and determination of Spirit of Community’s Class of 2021, and all the ways they’re making their communities safer, healthier and more equitable places to live.»

The 2021 State Honorees – the top middle level and high school volunteers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia – were selected for service initiatives completed, at least in part, between the fall of 2019 and the fall of 2020. Selection was based on criteria including impact, effort, initiative and the personal growth demonstrated over the course of the project.

Many of this year’s honorees either directly addressed needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic or adapted existing projects to better accommodate health and safety protocols. Many honorees worked to provide reliable meals to food-insecure households and dismantle barriers to virtual schooling. In the early days of the pandemic, when personal protective equipment was in short supply, one honoree rallied his community to 3D-print thousands of face shields for frontline workers. Several honorees dedicated their efforts to easing the hardship of isolation for nursing home residents. Another created a support network for students of color to share their own experiences in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.

«It speaks volumes about the character of today’s secondary school students that the Spirit of Community program heard from more than 20,000 applicants this fall – most of them stories of young volunteers overcoming the hardships of a global pandemic to support those in need,» said Ronn Nozoe, Chief Executive Officer, NASSP. «While we’re especially proud to celebrate this year’s 102 State Honorees, NASSP applauds every student who’s found a way to volunteer this past year. You inspire your peers and adults alike to remember that, even in times of crisis, we all have something to give.»

Each of the 102 State Honorees named today will receive a $2,500 scholarship, a silver medallion and an invitation to the program’s virtual national recognition celebration in April, where 10 of them will be named America’s top youth volunteers of the year. Those 10 National Honorees will earn an additional $5,000 scholarship, a gold medallion, a crystal trophy for their nominating organization and a $5,000 grant for a nonprofit charitable organization of their choice.

To read the names and stories of this year’s State Honorees, visit http://spirit.prudential.com.

About Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial wellness leader and premier active global investment manager, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help to make lives better by creating financial opportunity for more people. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com. 

About NASSP

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for principals and other school leaders across the United States. NASSP seeks to transform education through school leadership, recognizing that the fulfillment of each student’s potential relies on great leaders in every school committed to the success of each student. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Student Council. Learn more at http://nassp.org.

 

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Prudential Financial anuncia la Clase 2021 de su Premio al Espíritu Comunitario, que brinda reconocimiento a jóvenes voluntarios por sortear los desafíos de un mundo cambiante

NEWARK, Nueva Jersey, 9 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prudential Financial anunció hoy su Clase 2021 de jóvenes galardonados por el Premio Estatal Espíritu Comunitario, <a target="_blank"…

NEWARK, Nueva Jersey, 9 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prudential Financial anunció hoy su Clase 2021 de jóvenes galardonados por el Premio Estatal Espíritu Comunitario, Spirit of Community Awards State Honorees, 102 estudiantes de nivel medio y secundario provenientes de todo el país, cuyas actividades de voluntariado abordaron necesidades comunitarias apremiantes en el contexto de un año turbulento. 

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards logo (PRNewsFoto/Prudential Insurance)

El Premio Prudential al Espíritu Comunitario, llevado a cabo anualmente por Prudential en alianza con la Asociación Nacional de Directores de Escuelas Secundarias (NASSP), brinda un reconocimiento a los estudiantes de grados 5-12 por realizar contribuciones significativas a sus comunidades por medio de trabajo voluntario.

«Creamos el Premio Prudential al Espíritu Comunitario hace 26 años con el fin de destacar y apoyar el trabajo de los jóvenes que asuman los desafíos de un mundo cambiante, misión que hoy resuena más fuerte que nunca, dado el contexto del año pasado», señaló Charles Lowrey, director ejecutivo y presidente de Prudential. «Nos enorgullece celebrar la visión y determinación de la Clase 2021 de Espíritu Comunitario y de todas las maneras en que están haciendo que sus comunidades sean lugares más seguros, saludables e igualitarios para vivir».

Los Homenajeados Estatales de 2021, voluntarios de nivel medio superior y de escuela secundaria de los 50 estados y el distrito de Columbia, fueron seleccionados por iniciativas de servicio completadas, al menos parcialmente, entre el otoño de 2019 y el otoño de 2020. La selección se basó en criterios que incluyen el impacto, el esfuerzo, la iniciativa y el crecimiento personal demostrado durante el curso del proyecto.

Muchos de los homenajeados de este año abordaron directamente necesidades que surgieron de la pandemia del COVID-19, o bien adaptaron proyectos existentes para mejorar los protocolos de salud y seguridad. Muchos jóvenes homenajeados trabajaron para proveer comidas de buena calidad a hogares con problemas de inseguridad alimentaria, y para eliminar dificultades de la escolarización virtual. En los inicios de la pandemia, cuando había poca disponibilidad de insumos de protección personal, uno de los homenajeados movilizó a su comunidad para crear miles de escudos faciales con impresoras 3D para los trabajadores de la primera línea. Muchos homenajeados dedicaron sus esfuerzos a aliviar las dificultades que sufrían los residentes de hogares de ancianos producto del aislamiento. Otro joven formó una red de apoyo para que los estudiantes de color compartieran sus experiencias personales en lo referente al movimiento Black Lives Matter.

«Esto dice mucho acerca del carácter de los estudiantes de secundaria de hoy en día, algo que el programa Espíritu Comunitario pudo ver este otoño en más de 20,000 postulantes. La mayoría fueron historias de jóvenes voluntarios que pudieron superar las dificultades de una pandemia global para apoyar a aquellos que lo necesitaban», comentó Ronn Nozoe, director ejecutivo de NASSP. «A la vez que estamos especialmente orgullosos de celebrar a los 102 Homenajeados Estatales de este año, la NASSP felicita a cada estudiante que encontró la manera de servir como voluntario el año pasado. Ustedes inspiran de igual forma a sus pares y a los adultos a recordar que, incluso en tiempos de crisis, todos tenemos algo que aportar».

Cada uno de los 102 Homenajeados Estatales nombrados hoy recibirá una beca de $2,500, un medallón de plata y una invitación a la celebración virtual de reconocimiento nacional del programa, que tendrá lugar en abril, y en la que 10 de ellos serán nombrados los mejores jóvenes voluntarios de Estados Unidos del año. Dichos 10 Homenajeados Nacionales recibirán una beca adicional de $5,000, un medallón de oro, un trofeo de cristal para su organización nominadora y una subvención de $5,000 para una organización benéfica sin fines de lucro de su elección.

Para leer los nombres e historias de los Homenajeados Estatales de este año, visite http://spirit.prudential.com.

Acerca de Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), líder en bienestar financiero e importante gestor de inversiones activas a nivel global, mantiene operaciones en los Estados Unidos, Asia, Europa y Latinoamérica. Los diversos y talentosos empleados de Prudential ayudan a mejorar la vida de las personas al crear oportunidades financieras para un público de mayor envergadura. El icónico símbolo de la roca de Prudential ha sido sinónimo de fuerza, estabilidad, experiencia e innovación durante más de un siglo. Para obtener más información, por favor visite news.prudential.com. 

Acerca de NASSP

La Asociación Nacional de Directores de Escuelas Secundarias (NASSP) es la organización líder y la voz de los directores y otros líderes escolares en los Estados Unidos. La NASSP busca transformar la educación por medio del liderazgo escolar, reconociendo que el desarrollo del potencial de cada estudiante se apoya en los grandes líderes que en todas las escuelas se comprometen con el éxito de cada estudiante. Como reflejo de su duradero compromiso con el desarrollo del liderazgo estudiantil, la NASSP administra la National Honor Society (Sociedad de Honor Nacional), la National Junior Honor Society (Sociedad Nacional de Honor Junior), la National Elementary Honor Society (Sociedad Nacional de Honor de Educación Primaria), y el National Student Council (Consejo Nacional Estudiantil). Obtenga más información en http://nassp.org.

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Prudential Financial names Spirit of Community Class of 2021, celebrating young volunteers for tackling the challenges of a changing world

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prudential Financial today announced its 2021 class of Spirit of Community Awards State Honorees — 102 middle level and high school students from across the United States whose volunteering has addressed…

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prudential Financial today announced its 2021 class of Spirit of Community Awards State Honorees — 102 middle level and high school students from across the United States whose volunteering has addressed critical community needs in a year of upheaval. 

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards logo

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, conducted annually by Prudential in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), honors students in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.

«We created the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards 26 years ago to highlight and support the work of young people taking on the challenges of a changing world – a mission that rings truer than ever given the events of last year,» said Charles Lowrey, Prudential’s chairman and CEO. «We are proud to celebrate the vision and determination of Spirit of Community’s Class of 2021, and all the ways they’re making their communities safer, healthier and more equitable places to live.»

The 2021 State Honorees – the top middle level and high school volunteers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia – were selected for service initiatives completed, at least in part, between the fall of 2019 and the fall of 2020. Selection was based on criteria including impact, effort, initiative and the personal growth demonstrated over the course of the project.

Many of this year’s honorees either directly addressed needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic or adapted existing projects to better accommodate health and safety protocols. Many honorees worked to provide reliable meals to food-insecure households and dismantle barriers to virtual schooling. In the early days of the pandemic, when personal protective equipment was in short supply, one honoree rallied his community to 3D-print thousands of face shields for frontline workers. Several honorees dedicated their efforts to easing the hardship of isolation for nursing home residents. Another created a support network for students of color to share their own experiences in light of the Black Lives Matter movement.

«It speaks volumes about the character of today’s secondary school students that the Spirit of Community program heard from more than 20,000 applicants this fall – most of them stories of young volunteers overcoming the hardships of a global pandemic to support those in need,» said Ronn Nozoe, Chief Executive Officer, NASSP. «While we’re especially proud to celebrate this year’s 102 State Honorees, NASSP applauds every student who’s found a way to volunteer this past year. You inspire your peers and adults alike to remember that, even in times of crisis, we all have something to give.»

Each of the 102 State Honorees named today will receive a $2,500 scholarship, a silver medallion and an invitation to the program’s virtual national recognition celebration in April, where 10 of them will be named America’s top youth volunteers of the year. Those 10 National Honorees will earn an additional $5,000 scholarship, a gold medallion, a crystal trophy for their nominating organization and a $5,000 grant for a nonprofit charitable organization of their choice.

To read the names and stories of this year’s State Honorees, visit http://spirit.prudential.com.

About Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial wellness leader and premier active global investment manager, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help to make lives better by creating financial opportunity for more people. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com. 

About NASSP

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for principals and other school leaders across the United States. NASSP seeks to transform education through school leadership, recognizing that the fulfillment of each student’s potential relies on great leaders in every school committed to the success of each student. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Student Council. Learn more at http://nassp.org.

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Commercial Lending Market Thaws in 4Q20

BALTIMORE, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cerebro Capital, a commercial loan platform, today released its Q4 2020 survey on non-bank lending for middle-market commercial and industrial (C&I) loans. The results are paired with the <a target="_blank"…

BALTIMORE, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cerebro Capital, a commercial loan platform, today released its Q4 2020 survey on non-bank lending for middle-market commercial and industrial (C&I) loans. The results are paired with the Federal Reserve’s 4Q20 survey of commercial banks to illustrate a comprehensive perspective of corporate lending to middle-market borrowers and how it compares to the previous quarter.

Cerebro’s quarterly non-bank lending survey was initially launched in the second half of 2020 to provide deeper insights into the $1T private credit market. The Q4 survey was completed by Vice Presidents and Managing Directors of alternative lenders that target middle-market borrowers and offer loan sizes of between $2 million and $100 million.

With over 70% of non-banks surveyed by Cerebro seeing increased demand for C&I loans from their lending institutions in Q4 2020, non-bank lenders, which includes mezzanine funds, business development companies, and venture debt lenders, are a critical part of the middle-market financing landscape.

Credit Markets Improve for Mid-Market Corporate Borrowers in Q4
Both commercial bank and non-bank lenders saw credit standards ease up in 4Q20 compared to the prior quarter. Twenty percent of non-bank lender respondents indicated terms eased compared to only 6% in the prior quarter. Twelve percent of commercial banks responded that terms were easing compared to only 3% in the prior quarter.

«Borrowers seeking new loans in 4Q20 have the benefit of two quarters of history through the pandemic, which allowed them to generate more accurate forecasts for 2021,» said Allan Smallwood, Senior Director of Capital Markets for Cerebro Capital. «Additionally, the FDA approval of vaccines in Q4 helped lenders have more confidence in improving economic conditions.»

Non-Bank Lending Institutions See Demand Increase More in Q4 than Commercial Banks
Over 70% of non-banks surveyed by Cerebro saw demand for C&I loans from their lending institutions increase in Q4 2020. During the same period, only 26% of bank lenders saw C&I loan demand increase. Eighty percent of non-bank lenders indicated that the increased demand to their institutions was from borrowers looking to leave their incumbent lenders. Cerebro’s loan data indicates that non-bank lenders attracted new borrowers with more flexible covenant packages and loan structures compared to their commercial bank counterparts. 

M&A Activity Drives Demand for New Financing
Seventy-nine percent of commercial banks participating in the Federal Reserve’s survey and 72% of non-bank lenders participating in Cerebro’s survey indicated that M&A activity drove demand in 4Q20. «The pandemic has created remarkable M&A opportunities for those who have access to capital for acquisitions,» said Matt Bjonerud, founder and CEO of Cerebro Capital. «Tremendous buying opportunities are coming from companies offering themselves for sale at a discount due to temporary impacts to revenue and cash flows. Creditworthy companies are taking advantage of the opportunity to buy competitors at a temporary discount.»

Lenders Show Signs of Optimism in 2021 Outlook
Heading into 2021, 45% of the non-bank lenders included in the survey expect lending standards to ease over the course of the year. In contrast, commercial banks were more measured in their outlook with 80% of respondents expecting lending standards to remain the same. Commercial banks have a regulatory burden that makes it difficult for them to lower their underwriting standards and they lean heavily on historical financial information to complete their underwriting, which is broadly limiting their ability to underwrite new borrowers.

At the same time, lenders expect a significant increase in competition, with 75% of non-banks responding that competition will be an important driver of improved loan terms for borrowers in the coming year. «Government stimulus led to significant growth in deposits at the large commercial bank in Q4 while, owing to weak economic activity, their loan issuance decreased. Concurrently, low interest rates fueled rapid growth in AUM at private debt funds. Competition in the corporate lending markets is therefore likely to strengthen over the coming year, as banks rebalance their loan books and debt funds deploy their ‘dry powder,'» said Ken Singleton, the Adams Distinguished Professor of Management, Emeritus at Stanford University.

Other Key Highlights
The survey information from both Cerebro and the Federal Reserve point to several other shifts in lending trends. Download the survey report to see more detail about the following trends and insights:

  • Lenders willingness to increase their risk tolerance
  • Demand for new loans
  • Competitive impact on loan terms
  • Borrower demand for precautionary cash

Cerebro’s 800+ lender network is split evenly between commercial banks and non-bank lending institutions. With such a broad lender network, Cerebro offers middle-market companies a data-driven approach to navigating hundreds of commercial bank and non-bank lenders.

About Cerebro Capital: Powered by over 800 commercial bank and non-bank lending institutions, Cerebro Capital («Cerebro») is a data-driven platform purposefully designed to democratize access to credit markets by connecting corporate borrowers and lenders to find and close corporate loans ranging from $2 million to $100 million. Working with finance and technology experts, Cerebro has created a holistic corporate loan management solution designed to revolutionize the way borrowers, lenders, intermediaries and stakeholders manage corporate debt. To learn more about Cerebro, please visit, https://www.cerebrocapital.com/.

Marley Vawter
Marley.Vawter@finnpartners.com
Taylor.Trovillion@finnpartners.com 
312-329-3912

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Finalists Selected for $10 Million Climate Challenge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Lever for Change announced five finalists for the 2030 Climate Challenge, a $10 million award launched last year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the buildings, industry,…

CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Lever for Change announced five finalists for the 2030 Climate Challenge, a $10 million award launched last year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the buildings, industry, and/or transportation sectors in the U.S. by 2030. The Challenge, sponsored by an anonymous donor, will fund proven, data-driven solutions ready to serve as a model for change in communities across the country.

The U.S. currently has the second highest amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the world. Three-quarters of these emissions derive mainly from four energy sectors: electricity, transportation, buildings, and industry. As the U.S. makes progress in decarbonizing the electricity sector, the other three key sectors—transportation, buildings, and industry—currently account for more than half of the national greenhouse gas emissions. 

«While the world is rolling out a rapid response to the coronavirus pandemic, there is no vaccine for climate change,» said Cecilia Conrad, CEO of Lever for Change. «The global nature of this threat requires a similar sense of urgency and commitment to significantly reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. The solutions proposed by the finalists for the 2030 Climate Challenge are a promising start.»

The five finalist projects are:

  • Building with Biomass: Using Buildings to Sequester Carbon at Gigaton-Scale: The Carbon Leadership Forum at the University of Washington, in partnership with Endeavour Center, University of Colorado Boulder, and Building Transparency, proposes to convert buildings to carbon sinks by storing carbon in buildings using biogenic materials and reducing carbon emissions in all other building materials.
  • Decarbonizing U.S. Industry with Renewable Thermal Energy: World Wildlife Fund, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, and David Gardiner and Associates will harness collective corporate demand through the Renewable Thermal Collaborative to drive investments in technology, markets, and policy to double industrial renewable thermal energy by 2025 and triple it by 2030, slashing industrial thermal emissions by 30% over the decade.
  • First Statewide Virtual Power Plant: Equitable Transition to Clean Energy: Solar United Neighbors, in partnership with Liberty Homes, Clean Energy Works, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Resource Media proposes to push the pedal to the floor on an inclusive financing tool that enables home energy upgrades to reach mass scale by assuring all households can participate regardless of their income, credit score, or renter status. It will create the first demonstration for the nation of full statewide residential sector decarbonization and creation of a statewide virtual power plant—all through equitable energy transition.
  • Scale Zero: Healthy, Zero-Emission, Affordable Housing for All: RMI, in partnership with Emerald Cities Collaborative, NYCEEC, Association for Energy Affordability, and Enterprise Community Partners, will decarbonize the nation’s building sector through a two-pronged campaign focused on policy and retrofits of multifamily, affordable housing in five states.
  • Turning Point: Driving Southeast Transportation Electrification: The World Resources Institute, Electrification Coalition, EVHybridNoire, and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy will drive Southeast transportation electrification, increasing Electric Vehicle market share to 50% and reducing transportation emissions by 50 million tons per annum by 2030.

Lever for Change is featuring the finalists for the 2030 Climate Challenge in its Bold Solutions Network. This Network seeks to match outstanding nonprofits and social enterprises from Lever for Change competitions with additional donors and funding.

Sixty-eight proposals were evaluated during a three-month process that included peer  reviews, as well as a final review by an expert panel of more than 45 philanthropic and civic leaders, and climate experts. Applications were evaluated based on four criteria: whether they were impactful, feasible, scalable, and durable.

Over the next three months, the finalists will work with a team of technical experts to strengthen, revise, and re-submit their proposed solutions for the $10 million award.

A final grant recipient will be announced in the summer of 2021.

Donors interested in supporting 2030 Climate Challenge finalists projects may contact Dana Rice, Vice President of Philanthropy at Lever for Change.

More information on the 2030 Climate Challenge can be found at www.2030climatechallenge.org.

Lever for Change
Lever for Change, a nonprofit affiliate of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, helps donors to find and fund solutions to the world’s greatest challenges, ranging from racial and gender equity to economic development and climate change. Building on the success of the MacArthur Foundation’s $100 million competition, 100&Change, Lever for Change customizes and manages open and transparent competitions for donors. In addition, we match donors with nonprofits and social enterprises in our Bold Solutions Network whose solutions to significant social challenges were highly ranked after rigorous evaluation in one of our competitions. Currently, Lever for Change is managing nine competitions, ranging in size from $10-to-100 million, awarding $295 million to grant recipients and strengthening dozens of top organizations. For more information, visit www.leverforchange.org.

CONTACT:
Marc Moorghen, 773.789.1714, mmoorghen@leverforchange.org

 

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Greenberg Traurig Reports 7th Consecutive Year of Record Revenue, Announces Elevations

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP reported revenues of USD $1.73 Billion for FY 202o, the seventh consecutive year of record revenue, and a 5.48% increase over the previous year. The firm also announced the elevation of 44 attorneys to…

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP reported revenues of USD $1.73 Billion for FY 202o, the seventh consecutive year of record revenue, and a 5.48% increase over the previous year. The firm also announced the elevation of 44 attorneys to shareholder and of counsel.

Greenberg Traurig’s 30 new shareholders span 17 offices and 12 practice areas. The 14 attorneys elevated to of counsel or counsel come from nine different offices and practice in six areas of law.

«These individuals should be commended for this significant achievement, which recognizes the dedicated work and commitment they have shown to client service,» said Brian L. Duffy, Greenberg Traurig Chief Executive Officer. «We have a phenomenal group of next generation leaders at the firm, and I feel tremendous confidence about the future of our culture and our clients in the hands of professionals like those in the elevated Class of 2021.»

Duffy acknowledged that the diversity of the elevated class represents Greenberg Traurig’s long-standing commitment to fostering an environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. Of the attorneys elevated 59% are diverse, defined as being attorneys who are women, ethnic minorities, or LGBTQ+.

«Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the core of who we are as a firm. This class is further evidence of the importance we place on advancing diversity at all levels of our firm, including in leadership roles,» Duffy said.

«2020 was a year of unprecedented human challenge, but was also a year of unprecedented strength for Greenberg Traurig: financially, achieving both record revenues and record profits, with a profit-per-partner increase in excess of 6%; culturally, becoming closer than ever; and qualitatively, elevating our excellence and the consistency of our service worldwide,» said Richard A. Rosenbaum, Executive Chairman of Greenberg Traurig.

«The members of the Class of 2021 are a key to our future, in which we will continue to nimbly change to serve our clients,» Rosenbaum added, «but no matter what else may change going forward, we will do so as one firm, united»

Elevated to Shareholder

  • Giuliano Apadula – Philadelphia – Environmental
  • Benjamin Babcock – Fort Lauderdale – Private Wealth Services
  • Lennie A. Bersh – New Jersey – Intellectual Property
  • Kiyan Bigloo – Fort Lauderdale – Corporate
  • Elliott K. Califf – Chicago – Real Estate
  • Dillon R. Colucci – Los Angeles – Immigration & Compliance
  • Jeroen den Dunnen – Amsterdam – Corporate
  • Christopher S. Dodrill – Dallas – Litigation
  • Benjamin J. Einbinder – Los Angeles – Corporate
  • Sergio M. Eslait – Miami – Real Estate
  • Rebekah S. Guyon – Los Angeles – Litigation
  • Nathan M. Iacovino – Philadelphia – Corporate
  • Julia G. Jeffery – Miami – Real Estate
  • Martin S. Kedziora – Chicago – Litigation
  • Homin Lee – Los Angeles – Corporate
  • Kelly L. McNamee – Albany – Litigation
  • Ana C. Montalbán – Philadelphia – Public Finance & Infrastructure
  • Marissa A. Neufeld – Miami – Land Development
  • Erica L. Okerberg – Las Vegas – Gaming
  • Maciej Pietrzak – Warsaw – Corporate
  • Melissa López Rogers – Atlanta, Orlando – Public Finance & Infrastructure
  • Sylvia E. Simson – New York – Litigation
  • Jacqueline E. Tambone – Atlanta – Litigation
  • Shomari B. Wade – Washington, D.C. – Government Contracts
  • Travis M. Walker – Fort Lauderdale – Corporate
  • Mian R. Wang – Boston – Litigation
  • Eric D. Wong – New Jersey – Litigation
  • Paul G. Yakulis – New York – Corporate
  • Jay Yu – New York – Corporate
  • Dr. Laura M. Zentner – Berlin – Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Elevated to Of Counsel or Counsel

  • Justin Bernstein – Austin – Litigation
  • Nicola T. Coleman – Albany – Government Law & Policy
  • Sonali Dohale – Washington, D.C. – International Trade
  • Dale Rose Goldstein – New York – Litigation
  • Matthew Handler – New York – Real Estate Operations
  • Emina Kwok – Las Vegas – Real Estate
  • Victoria J. Langton – Atlanta – Litigation
  • Ashley A. LeBlanc – New York – Litigation
  • Antoni Libiszowski – Warsaw – Litigation
  • John C. Molluzzo, Jr. – New York – Litigation
  • Leo Muchnik – New York – Restructuring & Bankruptcy
  • Katy O’Brien – Denver – Real Estate
  • David Ortigoza – Dallas – Real Estate
  • Barbara Pancer – Warsaw – Real Estate

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT), has approximately 2200 attorneys 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. The firm is net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage and Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certified. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com

Media Contact

Joey Kaiser, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, 212-801-6983, kaiserj@gtlaw.com

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Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Aeroterm To Develop Multitenant Cargo Facility

MANCHESTER, N.H., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MANCHESTER-BOSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT («MHT») and Aeroterm have announced that they have entered into a ground lease to develop a multitenant cargo facility at the Airport over the next three years.

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MANCHESTER, N.H., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MANCHESTER-BOSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT («MHT») and Aeroterm have announced that they have entered into a ground lease to develop a multitenant cargo facility at the Airport over the next three years.

The new building will provide a convenient access point for cargo companies to reach all areas in Northern New England as well as northern Massachusetts and the Greater Boston Area. Aeroterm, MHT’s partner in the project, is an expert in facility-related services to airports across North America and has a reputation for understanding the air cargo market and building efficient cargo facilities.

«We are excited about the potential this facility will add to our cargo handling capabilities,» said Airport Director Ted Kitchens, A. A. E. «With close to four million additional square feet of distribution centers planned within 20 miles of MHT, this cargo facility will allow Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to leverage our all-weather runway approach capabilities to efficiently move e-commerce to the five million customers that live within two hours of our Airport.»

Kitchens said that MHT has had two back-to-back record-breaking years of cargo volumes and hopes to increase this even more through the partnership with Aeroterm.

«Coming off two record-high years for cargo, this new facility will help propel the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport towards even more record-breaking growth in cargo activity,» added Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig. «This partnership has the ability to be a significant revenue source for MHT, further lower airline operating costs and strengthen the position of the Airport within the region.»

The ground lease can support up to a 100,000 square foot building and three widebody aircraft parking positions. The facility will be located just off the 9,250-foot primary runway for easy access. The Airport is conveniently located next to Interstates 93 and 293, the F.E. Everett Turnpike and Routes 101 and 3, creating a great opportunity for transportation of cargo to the surrounding area.

«We are proud to take part in this very exciting project,» said Alexi Lachambre, Vice President of Investments for Aeroterm. «MHT’s leaders have proven to be dynamic and visionary partners, keen to capitalize on the surge of e-commerce and create economic opportunity for their broader community. Demand for air cargo, primarily due to e-commerce, is continuing to grow at a staggering pace. Given the level of congestion in the regional distribution network, we expect the project with MHT’s world-class infrastructure will garner the interest of major logistics players.»

Besides being a valuable economic boost for MHT and the surrounding community, the new cargo facility will benefit its tenants through various New Hampshire tax advantages.

«Companies that operate at the Airport not only enjoy the New Hampshire Advantage of low corporate tax rates and no state sales taxes but can also take advantage of MHT being located inside Foreign Trade Zone 81, which provides duty-free imports for companies located at the Airport,» said NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs Commissioner Taylor Caswell. «The combination of these economic benefits, as well as close proximity to a robust highway network, provides a powerful and compelling reason for businesses to Choose NH.»  

The project will also have a positive economic impact on the surrounding community through the creation of additional employment opportunities in order to build and operate the new facility.

«This is exciting news for the Town of Londonderry and the Greater Manchester region,» said Kevin Smith, Town Manager of Londonderry, NH. «The proposed development will not only create construction jobs but also create additional employment opportunities when the facility is open and operational. This facility will help strengthen the economic impact the Airport has on the region and will result in additional economic output throughout Southern New Hampshire.»

ABOUT MANCHESTER–BOSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT
Strategically situated in the heart of New England, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is located less than fifty miles north of Boston, Massachusetts, and less than an hour’s drive from the region’s most popular ski areas, scenic seacoast beaches and peaceful lakefront resorts. In 2019, MHT ranked in the top 50 airports in the United States for cargo movements. MHT offers CAT IIIb ILS approach capabilities on Runway 35, CAT I ILS approaches to Runways 6 and 17, and a 24-hour air traffic control tower. Having not closed for winter weather in over 30 years, MHT provides operational certainty and is the premier aviation gateway for the region. For more information, visit www.flymanchester.com.

ABOUT AEROTERM
Aeroterm, a Realterm investment platform, is a vertically integrated owner/operator with expertise in the management, acquisition, construction, development and disposition of air cargo and aviation-support facilities. Aeroterm’s multi-disciplined infrastructure includes in-house leasing, property management, investment and disposition, construction and development, and design and engineering. Aeroterm is the largest owner of on-airport industrial real estate in North America with a 110-property, 17 million square foot portfolio across 36 airports, including six of the top 10 North American airports by cargo volume.

Contact:

Thomas J. Malafronte, A.A.E.
Deputy Airport Director
603-624-6539
tmalafronte@flymanchester.com

 

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Bell Auto Inc is offering tire rotation and alignment services to drivers

TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bell Auto, a car dealership that services the greater Toronto area is offering tire rotation services and alignment services to drivers in the area. If the vehicle is making any sort of odd noise or just does not seem right, the team at Bell Auto encourages drivers to come to bring their vehicle in to get checked out. The same goes for drivers who fear they might have something wrong with the alignment of their vehicle while…

TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bell Auto, a car dealership that services the greater Toronto area is offering tire rotation services and alignment services to drivers in the area. If the vehicle is making any sort of odd noise or just does not seem right, the team at Bell Auto encourages drivers to come to bring their vehicle in to get checked out. The same goes for drivers who fear they might have something wrong with the alignment of their vehicle while driving as well.

When it comes to getting the tires of the vehicle rotated, bringing the vehicle to Bell Auto Inc is the best bet to get the best service possible. The team at Bell Auto Inc provides honest, hard work to make sure that the vehicle brought in works and works well. If the vehicle does not work well, they will do anything they can to fix it.

As far as the alignment is concerned, the team at Bell Auto wants to make sure the vehicle brought in has no faults in the alignment as well. If anything in the vehicle seems off as far as the alignment goes, the team at Bell Auto encourages you to come in and get it checked out.

If drivers are interested in going to Bell Auto to get their vehicle checked out, they can find more information by visiting their website at https://www.bellauto.ca/ or by giving them a call. Bell Auto’s contact information can be found on their website as well.

Media Contact

Kamran Khadeem, Bell Auto Inc, 416-736-8880, info@bellauto.ca

 

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