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Baron Capital Announces Leadership Changes
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baron Capital announced today that Linda Martinson is planning to step down as president and chief operating officer at Baron Capital after 41 years of service. She will assume an advisory role with the Firm to ensure a smooth transition. David Baron and Michael Baron, vice presidents and portfolio managers at Baron Capital, will assume the roles of co-presidents. The Firm also announced Rachel Stern will join Baron Capital as chief operating officer. All changes will
Forrester Research To Broadcast Its 2024 First-Quarter Earnings Conference Call
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forrester Research, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORR) will broadcast its first-quarter earnings conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET on April 30, 2024. The call will be available at Forrester.com. Investors who wish to hear the call should log on at least 15 minutes prior to the broadcast. Participants may pre-register for the call here. Instructions are provided to ensure that the necessary audio applications are downloaded and installed. Users can obtain these programs at no c
Grant Thornton names 51 Vets as its new Purple Paladin
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grant Thornton LLP, one of America’s largest providers of audit and assurance, tax and advisory services, has named 51 Vets to its Purple Paladin program, which helps emerging nonprofit organizations move from “start-up to unstoppable.” As part of the program, Grant Thornton provides funding, business advice and volunteer support, while also helping nonprofits raise awareness of their work and mission. 51 Vets was founded in 2022 by Jordan Selleck, an investment banker
Workhuman Revolutionizes Workplace Insights, Launches Industry-First AI Assistant Powered by Unique Employee Recognition Data
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ai--Workhuman Launches Industry-First AI Assistant Powered by Unique Employee Recognition Data, Revolutionizing Workplace Insights
BDA to Host Bermuda Reception at RIMS’ RISKWORLD 2024
HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with Chubb, is proud to host a Bermuda Reception at RISKWORLD 2024, the annual conference of RIMS, the world’s largest risk management community, in San Diego, California. The Bermuda Reception will be held on Tuesday, May 7 from 5pm-7:30pm at the Sparks Gallery at 530 Sixth Ave., where hundreds of industry leaders will enjoy C-Suite networking, Bermuda entertainment, and the chance to win a weeken
Jaime Aldama Named as New President of Momentus Securities
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Announcement of Jaime Aldama as President of Momentus Securities
Notable Three-Lawyer Labor and Employment Team Joins Seyfarth in California
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today the addition of a three-lawyer team to its labor and employment department further expanding its service offerings nationally and internationally. The trio of prominent employment litigators joins Seyfarth from Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP. Clifford “Seth” Sethness has built a formidable reputation over the past two decades as a leading labor and employment attorney. He joins Seyfarth as a partner in its Labor & Employment de
Emplifi Names Veteran Marketing Leader Susan Ganeshan as Its New CMO
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emplifi, a leading customer engagement platform provider, today announced the appointment of Susan Ganeshan as its Chief Marketing Officer. Ganeshan will lead Emplifi’s marketing and growth initiatives while working cross-functionally within the organization to help global brands deliver a seamless experience throughout the customer journey. She will be actively involved with Emplifi’s clients to support their CX efforts ensuring they drive brand growth through mature
Barnes & Noble Education Announces Milestone Transactions to Significantly Strengthen Balance Sheet and Advance Industry Leading Services for Institutions and Students
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) (“BNED” or the “Company”), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR) (“Immersion”), and certain of the Company’s existing shareholders and strategic partners, on the terms of new equity and refinancing transactions that will significantly strengthen BNED’s long-term financial position. The p
Barnes & Noble Education Adopts Short-Term Stockholder Rights Plan
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the adoption of a short-term stockholder rights plan and declared a dividend distribution of one preferred share purchase right on each outstanding share of the Company’s common stock. The rights will be exercisable only if a person or group acquires 10% or more of the Company’s outstanding common
F2 Strategy Appoints Jay Halbert as Chief Financial Officer
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #consulting--F2 Strategy, a leading wealth management technology services company, today announces the hiring of Jay Halbert to the newly created chief financial officer (CFO) position. Halbert will assume a pivotal role in overseeing the entirety of the rapidly growing company’s financial operations, including accounting; financial reporting, planning and analysis; and budgeting and banking relationships. Halbert brings a wealth of leadership experience, amassed over 20 years in v
Chimney Selected to Present its Newest Product, Chimney Home at NACUSO’s 2024 Next Big Idea Competition
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chimney, an award-winning fintech provider for over 65 credit unions, was selected as one of six companies to compete in NACUSO’s annual Next Big Idea Competition, which will take place at the NACUSO Network Conference on April 17, 2024 in Orlando, FL. Matthew Covi, co-founder and CEO of Chimney, will present the company’s latest innovation, Chimney Home, which revolutionizes how financial institutions tap property data in their digital apps. "Homes are the most valua
Pathward Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2023 Sustainability Report
Huron Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Webcast
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) will announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, after the market closes on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. C. Mark Hussey, chief executive officer and president, and John D. Kelly, chief financial officer, will host a conference call to discuss the company’s financial results on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (4:00 p.m. Central Time). The conference call is being webcast
Vroozi Closes Q1 with Prestigious Recognitions from Spend Matters and G2 — Celebrated for Highest User Adoption, Fastest Implementation, and Dedication to Innovation in Procure-to-Pay Solutions
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #P2P--Vroozi announces a successful Q1 2024 close marked by prestigious recognitions from two of the technology sector's most respected institutions
RFX Solutions Closes on $9 Million in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Healthcare Compliance through SaaS Technology
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a move towards transforming healthcare compliance, RFX Solutions, a trailblazer in SaaS compliance software for healthcare facilities, is proud to announce a $9 million Series A funding round led by Arthur Ventures. This investment underscores the confidence in RFX Solutions' mission to streamline and enhance compliance processes in healthcare settings. RFX Solutions is partnering with Arthur Ventures for this pivotal phase of growth due to the firm's deep exp
DirectEmployers Honored as Bronze Stevie® Award Winner for Customer Service Department of the Year in 2024 Sales & Customer Service Awards
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CustomerService--DirectEmployers received a bronze award during the 18th Annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Learn more about the award.
TNS Launches Complete Commerce - an End-to-End Payments Solutions Stack
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Transaction Network Services (TNS) has launched Complete Commerce – a full-stack, modern and secure payment and network capability.
Quickbase Survey: Work is Harder and Less Meaningful than Ever, and Everybody Knows It
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quickbase's 2nd annual Gray Work Index - the challenges of productivity & Gray Work.
DataVerify and Vesta Forge Powerful Integration to Offer Fraud and Flood Services
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DataVerify, a trailblazer in verification services and fraud prevention, proudly announces a strategic integration with Vesta, a leading mortgage loan origination system (LOS) and software-as-a-service company. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in the provision of flood zone determinations and fraud mitigation tools through Vesta’s platform. “Empowering our clients with innovative solutions is at the core of our mission, and this integration with Ves