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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Tax Day approaches, Americans are increasingly worried about the effect of taxes on their long-term finances in retirement, according to the Q1 2026 Quarterly Market Perceptions Study* from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement, part of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life). The majority of Americans (70%) are concerned about taxes on their income in retirement. This is up from 66% last quarter. The increase is largely driven b

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Daversa today announced that Founder and CEO Paul Daversa has been named “Individual of the Year” in the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group. Paul Daversa was recognized for re-architecting Daversa into an AI-first firm at a critical inflection point. Rather than layering AI onto legacy workflows, he embedded it into execution, decision-making, talent strategy, and the firm’s daily operating rhythm. The res

MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equal Pay Day marks the point in the year when women’s earnings catch up to what men earned the year before. While the date is symbolic, Summit Credit Union notes that its implications extend far beyond annual pay comparisons. Summit Credit Union CEO Kim Sponem highlights how pay disparities impact women’s retirement security, urging employers to adopt equitable compensation practices. Equal Pay Day Is About More Than Today’s Paycheck Most people assume that pove

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Salt Lake Society for Human Resource Management (Salt Lake SHRM), in partnership with Parsons Behle & Latimer (Parsons), is proud to announce the 38th Annual Employment Law Symposium, to be held on April 14, 2026, at the Grand America Hotel. This year’s event arrives at a critical juncture for the HR profession, following the high-profile $11.5 million jury verdict against the national SHRM organization in late 2025 involving allegations of racial discri

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, announced today the upcoming release of its Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant’s latest book, Capitalism For All: Inclusive Economics and the Future-Proofing of America. The book will be published by Wiley on March 31, 2026. Following the book release, Operation HOPE will launch a national town hall series, the “Capitalism for All Tour

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iGov Technologies, an employee-owned C5ISR systems integrator and federal IT supplier, announced the appointment of Chuck Reiche as President, effective July 1, 2026. Reiche currently serves as Senior Vice President, Corporate Business Development, a role he has held since 2017. In this capacity, he has led strategic growth initiatives, expanded key government partnerships, and strengthened the company’s position as a trusted provider of advanced technology solutio

BOSTON & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advent, a leading global private equity investor, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Salt & Stone, the Los Angeles-based, high-performance body care brand. The partnership will fuel Salt & Stone’s next phase of growth, deepening the brand’s global reach and connection with consumers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2017 by former professional snowboarder Nima Jalali, Salt

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leapsome, the platform for HRIS, performance, and growth, today announced the appointments of Jessica Zwaan as VP people strategy and operations and Rebecca Corliss as VP marketing, as the company continues to expand its North America footprint, demonstrate its AI leadership, and add fast-growing US customers, including Notion. HR and people teams in the US are moving away from fragmented point solutions toward platforms that connect core HR, performance, engagement,

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--eMagazines, the digital publishing and distribution platform serving major publishers and higher education institutions, today announced the acquisition of eType Services, the largest digital edition and technology provider for community newspapers in the US. Best known for its best-in-class mobile reading technology, the eMagazines platform replaces flat PDF replicas with a reading experience built for today’s mobile-first audiences. "At eMagazines we care deeply abou

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $HCKT #agentic--The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading Gen AI consultancy and enterprise digital transformation firm, today announced findings from its 2026 Global Business Services (GBS) Key Issues Study, showing that GBS organizations are accelerating AI adoption to counter unprecedented productivity pressure, with early deployments already delivering measurable gains in service quality, customer experience, and employee engagement. The study finds the GBS workload is forec

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, today announced its partnership with Stablecore, a digital asset platform that enables banks and credit unions to offer stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and other digital asset products. The collaboration provides financial institutions with a streamlined path to implement emerging digital asset capabilities through a single, trusted integration. Amarill

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Illinois lawmakers consider legislation that could pave the way for driverless vehicles on Chicago streets, nationally recognized traffic safety attorney Amy Witherite says the state is moving in the right direction by taking a cautious, safety-first approach. A newly proposed bill in Springfield would authorize pilot programs for autonomous vehicles in counties including Cook, with the potential for broader statewide deployment within three years. While some advoca

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Overmatch Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in deep tech, defense, and space, today announced it has raised an oversubscribed second fund at $250 million. The raise follows the firm’s $70 million debut fund, which has generated strong early performance through early investments in companies like xAI, Saronic, CHAOS Industries, Nominal, Impulse Space, and Armada AI. Overmatch is led by General Partners Evan Loomis, co-founder of ICON and Satu

NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trian Fund Management, L.P. and its affiliated funds ("Trian") and General Catalyst Group Management, LLC and its affiliated funds ("General Catalyst"), today confirmed that they amended the definitive merger agreement with Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG), under which Trian and General Catalyst will now acquire Janus Henderson for $52.00 per share in cash. This represents Trian and General Catalyst’s best and final offer. The amended purchase pri

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BYND #BYND--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Beyond Meat, Inc. (“Beyond Meat” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BYND) and reminds investors of the March 24, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The fi

ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staff Boom, a strategic insurance operations and business process outsourcing (BPO) partner, has announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointments of Cheri Conte as Chief Operating Officer and John T. Carson as Chief Revenue Officer. Following a recent investment from Boston Ventures (BV), these additions strengthen the company’s leadership bench as it scales operations, sharpens financial discipline, and expands its market presence

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AutoRetail--The auto dealership buy/sell market set a new annual record in 2025, with 458 transactions, representing 688 franchises sold, a 5% increase compared to 2024, according to the just-released 2025 Blue Sky Report® by Kerrigan Advisors. Ongoing buyer demand, strong earnings and the continuing consolidation trend drove 2025 buy/sell activity resulting in elevated blue sky values in 2025. Over the last five years more than 3,500 franchises transacted in the US

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. remains the world’s most powerful brand market in 2026, with the nation’s top 500 brands valued at USD6.44 trillion, up 10% year-on-year, according to a recent report by Brand Finance. Technology leaders Apple (brand value up 6% to USD607.6 billion), Microsoft (brand value up 23% to USD565.2 billion), and Google (brand value up 5% to USD433.1 billion) anchor the U.S.’ digital dominance. However, the report points to a clear paradox: U.S. corporations contin

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digital banking solutions provider Tyfone announced that iTHINK Financial Credit Union (iTHINK Financial) selected its nFinia® Digital Banking platform to deliver a feature-rich, self-service digital banking experience to its members. Headquartered in Delray Beach, Fla. with more than $2.3 billion in assets and 170,000 members, the credit union will be leveraging nFinia to expand its footprint, reduce branch traffic and provide members with advanced self-service

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DSWD Advisory, a leading full-service accounting & advisory firm today announced the appointment of Phil Whitman and Brian Blaha to its Board of Directors. Their addition marks a pivotal moment for the firm as it seeks to strategically expand its footprint and enhance its organic and inorganic growth capabilities. Both Whitman and Blaha bring decades of complementary experience in firm strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and innovation within the accounting and pro