Advantage Capital Partners

VALHALLA, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advantage Capital Partners, a leading venture capital and small business finance firm, has made an investment in SOMS Technologies LLC, the manufacturer of the microGreen(tm) vehicle engine oil filter. The microGreen filter is a "green" product that utilizes a patented filter technology designed to keep engine oil cleaner, extending the oil life up to 30,000 miles. The funding will be used to support the company's continued growth. "This financing comes at a crucial time, as we prepare to expand our marketing and sales efforts," said Miles Flamenbaum, CEO of ...

AMHERST, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advantage Capital Partners, a leading venture capital and small business finance firm, today announced participation in a $3.6 million funding round for Niagara Dispensing Technologies, Inc., a highly-automated carbonated beverage dispensing company located in Western New York. Advantage Capital led the round, with other participating investors including Rand Capital and The Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA). The funding will be used to support the company's continued growth. "Closing on this funding is a major milestone for our company, as it will catapult us into the next phase of development for our ...

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 29, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advantage Capital Partners, a leading venture capital and small business finance firm, today announced that it has provided $3 million in financing to Lift for Life Academy, a charter school located in St. Louis' Soulard neighborhood. Advantage Capital partnered with Southwest Bank on the financing, made in connection with the federal New Markets Tax Credit Program and Missouri New Markets Development Program. The funding enables Lift for Life Academy's expansion from middle school grade levels to include high school grade levels. The inaugural ninth grade class will join the Academy for the 2008-2009 school year. "Education is the cement that builds strong communities," said Marshall Cohen, founder and executive director of Lift for Life. "This financing will allow more than 300 additional students to attend the Academy; students who will have a greater likelihood of completing high school, attending college, and becoming productive, active ...

AVON, Colo., Aug. 27, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advantage Capital Partners, a leading venture capital and small business finance firm, today announced a $1.9 million investment in Natural Cleaners Colorado LLC, a dry cleaning business utilizing environmentally friendly cleaning processes. Advantage Capital's investment, made in connection with Colorado's Certified Capital Company (CAPCO) program, will be used to form two new natural cleaning operations in Grand Junction and Steamboat, with possible future expansion to other locations throughout the state. A centralized plant in each location will service a number of drop stores providing maximum neighborhood coverage and customer convenience. "The conversion of the dry cleaning industry to non-toxic cleaning methods is an important effort and ...

COLUMBIA, Mo., Aug. 25, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hampton(r), the national brand of mid-priced Hampton Inn(r) and Hampton Inn & Suites(r) hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the Hampton Inn & Suites at the University of Missouri - Columbia. The new hotel is strategically located at the Southeast entrance to the University of Missouri campus. It replaces the former Campus Inn hotel at the intersection of Stadium Boulevard and College Avenue. The hotel offers 133 rooms, including standard rooms, whirlpool suites and spacious family suites. The furnishings and interior design of the hotel feature a striking black and gold decor reflecting the Mizzou colors and custom black and white photography of campus scenes. The hotel is owned by Stadium Lodging LLC ...