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AMERICA’S SBDC RELEASES ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTING ROBUST GROWTH AND SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT

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National Network Highlights Success Stories, Economic Contributions, and Future Expansion

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — America’s SBDC announced the release of its annual report, revealing the organization’s continued success in driving economic growth, job creation, and entrepreneurial innovation across the United States. The report underscores the reach and effectiveness of the nationwide SBDC network, which supports thousands of existing businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs each year.

This year’s theme is Unleashing National Impact, Igniting Local Transformation. The focus is how America’s SBDCs empower small businesses nationwide while making profound differences in local communities.

Key Highlights from the Annual Report
(according to the most recent Chrisman Survey, which collected data from clients in 2002-2003)

Record-Breaking Client Success: Assisted over 317,480 small businesses and entrepreneurs, creating 80,995 new jobs and 15,794 business starts.Impactful Access to Capital: Facilitated more than $6.6 Billion in capital/financing, helping owners secure loans, grants, and investor funding to launch and expand operations.Innovative Education & Training: Provided thousands of training workshops and webinars covering business planning, digital marketing, e-commerce, exporting, and financial management.Local and National Partnerships: Collaborated with federal agencies, state governments, local chambers of commerce, and corporate partners to expand small business resources, promote entrepreneurship, and strengthen economically challenged communities.Adaptation and Resilience: Continued to evolve in the face of economic challenges, supply chain resilience strategies, and digital transformation for small businesses.Client Satisfaction: 90% of SBDC clients find SBDC services beneficial, 96% of established business clients would recommend SBDC services, and clients gave SBDC advisors 4.5/5 stars.

“America’s SBDC remains at the forefront of small business assistance and advocacy. We are immensely proud of our achievements this year. By combining expert guidance, proven tools, and a strong network of supportive partners, we continue to transform lives and communities.” said Charles “Tee” Rowe, President and CEO of America’s SDBC. “We look forward to building on this momentum by expanding our reach, embracing technology, and advocating for policies that empower small businesses.”

In addition to highlighting the year’s achievements, the Annual Report provides an in-depth look at new initiatives, including strategic partnerships with fintech organizations, increased outreach efforts in rural communities, and advanced online training platforms. Looking ahead, America’s SBDC aims to broaden its impact.

The 2023 Annual Report, which includes client success stories, resource guides, and updated program details, is now available for download on America’s SBDC website.

About America’s SBDC
America’s Small Business Development Center (America’s SBDC) is a nationwide network of nearly 1,000 local centers providing no-cost, confidential business counseling, training, and research services to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. Funded in part through a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and locally sponsored by educational institutions and state economic development agencies, America’s SBDC helps small business owners create jobs, access capital, and foster innovation in their communities.

For more information and to access the full Annual Report, please visit: www.americassbdc.org

Media Contact:
Melissa Strain
Director of Marketing, America’s SBDC
Phone: (703) 864-0844
Email: melissa@americassbdc.org

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Howard Hughes Holdings Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) will replace Arcosa Inc. (NYSE: ACA) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, October 28. S&P 500 constituent CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) has acquired Arcosa in a deal that closed today, October 23.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name  

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Howard Hughes Holdings

HHH

Real Estate

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Arcosa

ACA

Industrials

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Chelsea FC announces multi-year sleeve partnership with Sokin, the business payments and FX platform

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Chelsea FC name fast-growing fintech platform as Principal Partner

LONDON, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chelsea Football Club has today announced a multi-year partnership with Sokin, the embedded finance and payments company used by businesses worldwide. Sokin will be named a Principal Partner and Official Business Payments and FX Partner of Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC Women.

As a Principal Partner, Sokin will be represented on the sleeves of the Chelsea FC men’s, women’s and academy home, away, and third kits from the 2026/27 season.

The partnership brings together two ambitious London-headquartered organisations with worldwide reach – a club with millions of fans across the world and a fintech platform through which businesses move more than $11 billion a year. A club of Chelsea’s scale works in many currencies every day, with partners, competitions and supporters around the world, and needs a financial partner built to handle that.

Sokin gives finance teams business payments, multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange, checkout and treasury in one place, so they spend less time juggling banks and providers and keep more of what they move.

As Official Business Payments and FX Partner, Sokin will simplify how Chelsea FC sends, receives and manages money in the currencies the club operates in.

The Sokin logo will feature on the sleeve of the Chelsea shirt for the first time [when the men’s team host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 24th October.]

Jason Gannon, President at Chelsea FC said:

“At Chelsea, we seek to partner with organisations that share our ambition and innovative mindset. Sokin’s expertise in business payments, and their focus on making both simpler for the businesses they serve, makes them a natural fit for the Club. We are pleased to welcome Sokin to the Chelsea family and look forward to working together in the years ahead.”

Vroon Modgill, CEO and founder at Sokin said:

“Chelsea plays on the biggest stage in world football, and its business runs in dozens of currencies. Sokin was built for that with regulated, multi-currency payments and foreign exchange for organisations that operate internationally. We’re proud to be the platform behind the business payments and FX of one of the most iconic teams in football. Sokin’s platform serves businesses in more than 170 countries. We’re thrilled to be partners for the season ahead. An organisation as sophisticated as Chelsea doesn’t leave its finances to chance.”

About Sokin

Sokin is the financial layer global business runs on. Businesses can transact, convert and hold money in 70+ currencies across 170+ countries. Some businesses use Sokin to manage global finance in-house. Others build it into their products to power financial experiences for their customers. Businesses move more than $9 billion a year on licenses Sokin holds in 36+ countries and infrastructure Sokin owns. Founded in 2019, Sokin has raised over $100 million from investors including Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital and Prysm Capital.

About Chelsea Football Club

Chelsea Football Club is one of the biggest, most successful football clubs globally and our men’s team are reigning world champions, having won the four-yearly FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. Our women’s team, Chelsea Women, are also multiple trophy winners.

Founded in 1905, Chelsea is London’s most central football club, based at the iconic 40,000-capacity Stamford Bridge stadium. Nicknamed the Blues, the club lifted the Champions League for the first time in 2012 and domestically has won the Premier League five times, the FA Cup eight times, the Football League Cup five times and the Football League Championship once, in 1955.

The Chelsea Women’s team have enjoyed a huge amount of success and in 2025 won the FA Women’s Super League for a sixth consecutive year and the eighth time overall. The Women’s FA Cup has been won on six occasions. We have also captured the FA Women’s League Cup four times as well as reaching the UEFA Women’s Champions League final in 2021. In two seasons, 2020/21 and 2024/25, a domestic treble of trophies was secured.

The Chelsea Foundation boasts one of the most extensive community initiatives in sport, helping to improve the lives of children and young people all over the world.

Media Contacts:

Taina Biggs
taina.biggs@sokin.com 

Nerissa Chesterfield
nerissa.chesterfield@chelseafc.com 

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Amy Johnson Appointed President of GDIT

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RESTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) announced today that Amy Johnson has been appointed as president of GDIT, effective November 3.

Johnson is a 27-year veteran of General Dynamics Mission Systems, where she held increasingly senior roles in engineering, engineering management and business leadership across cybersecurity, defense electronics, space and intelligence systems, most recently as vice president and general manager for Space, Cyber and Intelligence. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science and computer systems engineering. 

“Amy has a proven track record of leading teams to solve complex and highly technical challenges for our customers,” said Phebe Novakovic, CEO of General Dynamics. “I am confident that her dynamic leadership, operational rigor and deep commitment to our values and culture will deliver value to our customers, employees and shareholders.”

GDIT delivers digital modernization, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and software development solutions to the U.S. federal government, defense, intelligence agencies and other customers. It is a business unit of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 120,000 people worldwide and generated $52.6 billion in revenue in 2025. More information is available at gd.com.

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