Computer hardware and software upgrades are topping the list of investments planned by middle market companies, which regard technology as a key driver of their growth, according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll[1] for CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT).

Austin Financial Services, Inc. (AFS) is pleased to announce the closing of a $3MM ABL credit facility to a telecommunications company who specializes in the design, component procurement, installation, and training for specialized IT electronics systems servicing end-user markets in the western U.S.

Big Shoulders Capital and Iroquois Industrial Group have formed a joint venture to purchase the assets of Savannah All American Millwork and Fabrication in Savannah, Tennessee. The purchase will save approximately 100 jobs which may have otherwise have been eliminated.

Fifth Third Business Capital, a division of Fifth Third Bank, announced it acted as sole lender and administrative agent on the funding of an $8,000,000 senior credit facility to Troy Lee Designs, LLC. Based in Corona, California, Troy Lee Designs is a designer and distributor of high-quality helmets, apparel, safety gear and accessories used in the off-road motorcycling and mountain biking industries.

Encina Business Credit, LLC (EBC) announced today that it has provided a $15 million commitment as part of a $135 million senior secured credit facility to a coal mining company. The company operates transloading and mining equipment facilities. The loan consists of a revolving line of credit secured by trade accounts receivable and inventory.

City National Bank, America’s Premier Private and Business Bank®, today announced that Rick Hariman will join the company as executive vice president and chief information officer. Hariman will succeed John Beale, the current chief information officer, who has decided to retire in January after 23 years with City National.

KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., BMO Capital Markets, and Capital One, National Association served as joint-lead arrangers for the Facility with KeyBank National Association as administrative agent and BMO Capital Markets and Capital One, National Association as syndication agents. Branch Banking and Trust Company served as documentation agent.

UMB Capital Finance, through Marquette Business Credit, LLC, continues to fund millions in senior debt capital needs with the recent closings of two asset-based credit facilities. These new, secured lines provide further financing resources for Midwest Quality Gloves, Inc. and TJ Hale Company, LLC.

Monroe Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: MRCC) (“Monroe”) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019.

The Brownstein Corporation is pleased to announce that its CEO, Howard Brod Brownstein, has been named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (ABF) comprise a global honorary society of lawyers, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the profession and service to society.

Stonebriar Commercial Finance (“Stonebriar”), a leading independent large-ticket commercial finance company, announced that it has closed its sixth commercial equipment asset-backed securitization (“ABS”), SCFET 2019-2, a $685 million ABS issuance with top tranches rated triple A.

Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Stephanie R. Leniski to Senior Vice President, Retail Banking Manager, a position in which she leads the Retail division for Lake City Bank, and joins the bank’s Management Committee. Leniski succeeds Kevin L. Deardorff, Executive Vice President, who has led the Retail Banking business since 1990.

Since 1934, Industrial Bank has played a pivotal role in the growth and economic development of the Washington, DC metropolitan area through its essential products and services, customer care and community service. Today, the Bank announced it has acquired City National Bank of New Jersey, with two branches in New Jersey and one branch in Harlem, New York.

Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, is pleased to announce that Troy Perry has joined the company as Managing Director of Business Banking. He will be responsible for broadening Bank of Southern California's market presence by actively seeking new business opportunities throughout Los Angeles' Westside

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced that William M. Daley has been named Vice Chairman of Public Affairs, effective November 13, 2019. Daley will serve on the Operating Committee and will report directly to CEO Charles Scharf.

TAB Bank is pleased to announce it has provided a $3 million asset-based revolving credit facility for a commercial printing company located in Illinois. The new facility is extended through a multi-year agreement and will provide for the company’s ongoing working capital needs. The company provides print, marketing, and technology services for Fortune 500 clients.

Spirit of Texas Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:STXB) ("Spirit"), the holding company for Spirit of Texas Bank, completed its acquisition of Chandler Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary, Citizens State Bank (together, "Citizens"), on November 5, 2019. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Spirit issued 2,100,000 shares of common stock and paid an aggregate of $17,900,000 million in cash to the sole shareholder of Chandler Bancorp.

U.S. Bank has hired technology leader Dr. Tanushree Luke to lead Artificial Intelligence (AI) efforts at the company. In this role, she will drive the continued development of the AI practice within the U.S. Bank Innovation group and AI strategies across the enterprise.