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NEXT Insurance | October 23, 2021

NEXT Insurance, the leading digital insurtech company transforming small business insurance, today announced the availability of NEXT Connect, a trusted embedded insurance solution for some of the leading small business software ecosystems in the U.S. NEXT Connect enables small businesses to purchase fast and affordable coverage in a way that is convenient for them, either completely online or with the assistance of a licensed insurance agent. In addition, it provides an unmatched opportun...

FINANCE, BUSINESS STRATEGY

M&T Bank | July 01, 2022

M&T today announced plans to open its Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This seven-week program is intended to assist local multicultural business owners in flourishing, growing, and pursuing new ideas by providing guidance and skills to expand and operate their businesses. Up to 50 entrepreneurs will be accepted into the program. M&T will collaborate with the Innovation Center at the University of Bridgeport. Classes will be held at t...

BUSINESS STRATEGY

Comar | December 29, 2021

Comar recently announced its acquisition of Omega Packaging. Comar is a premier supplier of custom medical devices and assemblies and specialty packaging solutions. While, Omega Packaging is a manufacturer of injection and blow molded products serving the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, sports nutrition, and skincare markets. Morgan Stanley Capital Partners-backed the deal, and Golub Capital Credit Opportunities led the financing, along with Brightwood Capital and Everberg Capital. ...

FINANCE

Mainvest | March 30, 2022

Mainvest partners with Meta and is listed on Meta's Small Business Resource as a source of funding. Mainvest is the investment platform connecting small businesses with local investors. Meta established its Small Business Funding section in 2021 to link SMBs to purpose-driven grant and loan possibilities, business resources, and small business networking groups. With the advent of Mainvest, SMBs may now explore alternate funding choices that support their community engagement and long-term g...