The Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program is shutting out a significant chunk of U.S. mid-sized companies, excluding some whose pre-coronavirus business models make them appear too indebted. The program's restrictions have largely excluded companies that rely on asset-based borrowing, a financing method prominent in real estate but also used in a variety of other industries, including retail and manufacturing.

CIBC Innovation Banking is pleased to announce a growth capital financing for Toronto-based Vena Solutions Inc. (“Vena”), a provider of cloud-based financial planning and analysis software. The funding enables Vena to accelerate growth by further expanding product content and market reach.

BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, announced the appointment of Terry L. Elliott to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Lender, serving Loudoun County, Prince William County, and Northern Virginia. Ms. Elliott brings a record of success to BCT. Most notably, she was recognized as Financial Services Champion of the Year by the United States Small Business Administration for the Richmond District.

Main Street partnered with the Company's management team to facilitate the transaction, with Main Street funding $26.0 million in a combination of first-lien, senior secured term debt and a direct equity investment. In addition, Main Street is providing Superior with access to additional term debt to facilitate its future growth needs.

Graham Nelson joins the California office as a Collateral Analyst with previous experience in the banking, payments, and healthcare industries. Hailey Williams is a recent graduate from Drew University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business. Kelly South came on board as a Marketing intern in January and after assisting with the Gerber Finance Foundation, social media efforts, and marketing campaigns she has officially been hired as Marketing & Communications Coordinator.

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. served as legal advisor, Evercore Group L.L.C. served as investment banker, and Opportune LLP served as restructuring advisor to the Company. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP served as legal advisor and Greenhill & Co., LLC served as financial advisor to an ad hoc group of holders of Subordinated Notes.

King Trade Capital is pleased to announce the financing of a PO finance facility of $5 million to help a Texas-based distributor purchase and sell hand sanitizing wipes to 7-11, Walgreens and other national retailers.

Hiring plans are expected to be flat over the next 12 months; Only 24 percent of executives say they are optimistic about the U.S. economy and profit and revenue expectations stabilize from last quarter’s steep drop.

Purple Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPL) ("Purple"), a comfort innovation company known for creating the "World's First No Pressure™ Mattress," today announced that it has executed a new five-year $100 million senior secured credit facility with a group of financial institutions led by KeyBanc Capital Markets. KeyBanc Capital Markets acted as the joint lead arranger and will be the administrative agent for the financing. Funding will be provided through a syndicate of banks including Keybank, Bank of Montreal, Fifth Third Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, Truist, Wells Fargo, Raymond James, and Arvest Bank.

Fifth Third’s credit facility was used to facilitate the acquisition of Donnelly Custom Manufacturing by Akoya Capital Partners, LLC and will assist the company with capital expansion, growth, and working capital funding.

Bridge Bank today announced it has extended a credit facility to Miva, Inc., a San Diego-based e-commerce software and service provider for mid-size and enterprise merchants, offering flexible, agile solutions that drive online sales.

Sterling National Bank's Commercial Services Group provided senior secured credit facilities totaling $3,000,000 to Right Sized Solutions, Inc. (“RSSi” or the “Company”). The credit facilities will provide working capital to further expand and support the Company’s future projected payroll and growth.

Lands' End, Inc. (NASDAQ: LE) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2020.

On August 31, 2020, Wayside Technology Group, Inc. and certain of its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"), entered into an amendment to the Company's existing $20,000,000 revolving credit facility (the "Amended Credit Facility") with Citibank N.A. ("Citibank")...

Neiman Marcus is set to close two more outposts. The high-end chain has confirmed that it will permanently shut down its full-line stores in Natick, Mass., and Walnut Creek, Calif. The company said that the locations are expected to continue operations into 2021, with exact closing dates yet to be announced.

Armstrong Teasdale proudly announces that seven attorneys and 13 staff members from Martin Leigh have joined the firm’s Kansas City and St. Louis offices.

Alterna Capital Solutions (Alterna) announced the recent addition of three members to its team of dedicated specialty and alternative financing experts.

MidFirst Business Credit (MFBC) announced it has provided a $3 million working capital facility to Northern Brewer, LLC (Northern).

Akorn, Inc., a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved its sale to the Company's existing lenders.

Mr. Rubin joins ReStore Capital in the newly created position of Managing Director. In this role, he will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, structuring, and closing potential retail M&A, financing, and debt acquisition transactions.