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Inversion’s State-of-the-Art Ray Reentry Demonstrator Capsule to Launch This Fall on the Transporter-12 Mission with SpaceX
TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AustinBriggs--Inversion’s Ray reentry demonstrator capsule launching this Fall on Transporter-12 Mission with SpaceX to test key technologies for next-gen vehicle.
Kroll Appoints Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #OneTeamOneKroll--Kroll, the leading independent global risk and financial advisory solutions firm, announced today the appointment of Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (“CMCO”). As Kroll further expands its presence and client base around the world, Laureano-Rikardsen will spearhead the firm’s comprehensive marketing and communications strategy to support its business objectives and continued growth. In her role, Laureano-Rikardsen will oversee Kro
BancPlus Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
RIDGELAND, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BancPlus Corporation, the holding company for BankPlus, today announced that on April 16, 2024, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share of its common stock. The cash dividend is equivalent to an annualized dividend of $1.88 per share. The cash dividend will be paid on June 14, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2024. About BancPlus Corporation BancPlus Corporation is the holding company o
Black & Veatch Names Chief People Officer Andrea Bernica to Company’s Board of Directors
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andrea Bernica, Black & Veatch’s chief people officer, has been named to the board of directors of the global leader in sustainable infrastructure solutions, the entirely employee-owned company announced today. Bernica, who joined Black & Veatch in 2011, was appointed chief people officer in 2023 – a year in which the company expanded its broad portfolio of services with record numbers of construction hours completed (24.5 million in 2023, up nearly
Stratus Financial Celebrates Remarkable Growth with $50M in Assets Under Management Milestone
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratus Financial reaches milestone with $50 Million in Assets Under Management
Winmark Corporation Announces Increase in Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend to shareholders. The quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share represents an increase of $0.10 from its previous dividend rate. The cash dividend will be paid June 3, 2024 to shareholders of record on the close of business on May 15, 2024. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval. Winmark — the Resale Company®, is a na
Winmark Corporation Announces First Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today net income for the quarter ended March 30, 2024 of $8,819,000 or $2.41 per share diluted compared to net income of $8,942,700 or $2.49 per share diluted in 2023. Results during the quarter were impacted by the Company’s decision in May 2021 to run-off its leasing portfolio “Performance during the first quarter was adequate,” commented Brett D. Heffes, Chair and Chief Executive Officer. Winmark - the Resale Company®
Costa Rica’s Punta Cacique Welcomes Neal Herman as President
GUANACASTE, Costa Rica--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Revolution Places, the real estate and hospitality investment arm of Revolution, LLC, today announced the appointment of Neal Herman as President of Punta Cacique, a new luxury beach community designed to embrace the Costa Rican landscape and culture throughout its expanding collection of hotels, including the country’s first Waldorf Astoria property, residences, and amenities. Herman brings more than two decades of luxury hospitality and development exp
Oatey Co. Taps Wyatt Kilmartin as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that Wyatt Kilmartin has joined the organization as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for the company’s U.S. Marketing and Sales functions. As a seasoned global business executive, Kilmartin has more than 20 years of experience across sales, marketing and operations in the manufacturing industry. He comes to Oatey from Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands,
Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group executive management will participate in the MoffettNathanson and the JPMorgan Technology and Media Conferences in May.
ARC Fertility Teams Up with Pittsburgh Business Group on Health: Webinar Addresses Strategic Role of Reproductive Health Benefits for Self-Insured Employers
CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ARC Fertility Teams Up with Pittsburgh Business Group on Health: Webinar on Strategic Role of Reproductive Health Benefits for Self-Insured Employers
Boston Financial Ranked #1 Syndicator of Affordable Housing for Fourth Consecutive Year By NMHC
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boston Financial, one of the longest-standing syndicators of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (“LIHTC”) in the U.S., has once again been ranked the largest LIHTC multifamily housing syndicator for the fourth consecutive year by National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC). The annual ranking highlights the country’s largest affordable apartment owners, managers, developers, builders, and syndicators. “We are honored to once again be ranked as the largest syndicator of LIHT
Customer Praise Earns UKG Three New Honors for Delivering Great Experiences
LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions for all people, today announced that it has earned three new honors based directly on unbiased and verified customer reviews. These accolades, which come from influential software review websites G2 and TrustRadius, as well as the Customer Relationship Management Institute LLC (CRMI), stem from end-user feedback about their UKG experience, including feelings about p
MetroTrade Cleared to Operate as an Introducing Broker
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetroTrade LLC announced today that it is now registered with the CFTC as an introducing broker and is a member of the NFA.
One Equity Partners Closes Sale of Walki to Japan’s Oji Group
NEW YORK & FRANKFURT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #exit--One Equity Partners has closed on its sale of Walki Group.
AM Best to Address Insurance Innovators USA Conference
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jim Gillard will deliver a keynote speech at the Insurance Innovators USA Conference 2024, which is scheduled for April 22-23, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Gillard will deliver a brief speech at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 22 in a session titled, “A View from AM Best: The Accelerating Pace of Innovation.” AM Best has been scoring and assessing insurers’ innovation efforts since 2020, and Gillard will share data
Conservation Innovation Fund and AGgrow Tech Announce $1.4 Million Contract with Maryland Department of the Environment for Quantified Nutrient Reduction Initiative
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conservation Innovation Fund, a non-profit blended finance fund focused on conservation and sustainability, and AGgrow Tech, announced today a $1.4 million pay-for-performance contract from the Maryland Department of the Environment to reduce nutrient runoff to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. On April 4, the Maryland Board of Public Works unanimously approved the project as its first under the novel Clean Water Commerce Account Program that uses a pay-for-performance
On the Heels of Raising $500M in New Funds, Team8 Establishes a Roadmap for Fintech in 2030 and Beyond
TEL AVIV, Israel & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Team8's latest report evaluates what the future of fintech will look like in 2030.
Landis Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type II Audit
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #homeowership--Landis, the leading platform paving the way for renters to become homeowners, announces that it successfully completed its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II audit. The SOC 2 is an auditing standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA). Successful completion of the SOC 2 Type II audit validates Landis's focus on security and compliance, and demonstrates a major milestone for the company. The SOC 2 Type II audit verifies th
The Futurum Group to Acquire Techstrong Media
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Futurum Group, a leading global tech advisory, intelligence, and research firm, has agreed to acquire media company Techstrong Group, the power source for people and technology. Founded in 2013, MediaOps dba “Techstrong Group” is the publisher of tech community sites such as DevOps.com, Security Boulevard, Cloud Native Now, Techstrong.ai, and more. Techstrong services include buyer intent analytics, demand generation, IT buyer journey development, and overall