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COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nations Lending Opens a Branch in Columbus, OH, and Michael Farrell Senior Divisional of Affiliated Partnerships is the Branch Manager.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DPL Financial Partners, the leading commission-free insurance platform for RIAs, today announced that it is acquiring AnnuityFix and its affiliated broker-dealer, Johnstone Brokerage Services. The acquisition enhances DPL’s Breakaway Accelerator program, which allows financial advisors to transition their legacy annuity business to a fee-based business model, enabling many to go completely independent. DPL appointed AnnuityFix Founder Grant Johnstone as chief c

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Heron Capital, a growth equity firm investing in the healthcare and enterprise technology industries, announced it has successfully exited its investment in STARC Systems, a Maine-based market leader in reusable temporary containment solutions for occupied renovations. STARC was acquired by North Branch Capital, a preeminent private equity firm focused on investing in industrial businesses with strong growth potential. Founded in 2012 by entrepreneur Tim Heb

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of CS Disco, Inc. (NYSE: LAW) between July 21, 2021 and August 11, 2022, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 20, 2023. SO WHAT: If you purchased CS Disco common stock during the Class Peri

DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LesserEvil LLC., makers of organic popcorn and salty snacks, announced today that it received a significant minority growth investment from Aria Growth Partners, a leading consumer-focused private equity firm. The round was a combination of primary and secondary investment. Participation in the investment included existing investors Valor Equity, Invest Eco, and Touch Capital. The investment will enable LesserEvil to fuel continued growth, expand its manufacturi

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ADGM--Hedonova is delighted to announce the launch of an exclusive short-only fund, set to debut in the prestigious Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grossman Marketing Group, a nationally recognized, fourth-generation promotional products, printing, graphic design, e-commerce, and distribution company, announced the acquisition of Sarasota, Florida-based Links Marketing Group. Founded in 1996 by Kent Kleist, Links Marketing Group has served a diverse portfolio of clients that includes multiple national charities along with PGA, LPGA, and Senior PGA Tour events, insurance companies, prominent retail brands, an

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Endurance Advisory Partners, a top provider of advisory services to financial institutions, today announced that it named Roger Beverage to its advisory board. Roger will serve a pivotal role and advise Endurance as it expands the business with a focus on helping financial institutions in the areas of strategic initiatives, risk, technology and operational insights to thrive in the competitive market of banking. Beverage previously served as the President and CEO

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Chartered United States (the “Bank”) is honored to announce that it has been recognized once again in Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® list. The results were determined after surveying more than 1.4 million employees from businesses with workforces varying in size from 50 to more than 10,000. The list recognizes companies that have created a workplace where employees feel respected, inspired, and appreciated and are at the center of the business mode

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the 12th consecutive year, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) will match donations to Feeding America® (up to $250,000) to help the more than 34 million people in America who lack consistent access to food to live healthy and comfortable lives. With the Ameriprise match, each dollar donated through October 31 will help provide 20 meals* (double the standard donation) to families and individuals in need. Participation is easy and open to the public: visit ww

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of Planet Fitness, Inc. (“Planet Fitness” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PLNT) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws. If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate. On January 19, 2023, The Bear Cave published a report alleging, among other things, that Planet Fitness overbilled customers and prevented them from cancelling their m

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #IR--ICR, a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Keri Findley, Founder and CEO of Tacora Capital, a specialty finance company providing creative, asset-based lending solutions to venture-backed businesses, recently appeared on Episode 93 of ICR’s “Welcome to the Arena” podcast. Welcome to the Arena is hosted by Tom Ryan, Co-Founder & CEO of ICR. Tom spoke with Keri about her firm’s growth, structured credit, how Tacora Capital

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (“Blue Wolf”), a middle market private equity firm specializing in the healthcare and industrial sectors, announced today the hiring of Stephen Madsen, who will lead the firm’s business development team as Managing Director. Mr. Madsen will be responsible for identifying unique investment opportunities, coordinating with the senior investment team to source high-potential deals and managing the intermediary selection process for portfoli

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cacique Foods has announced it has hired Harry Davis & Company to conduct an auction of its southern California equipment assets in early December.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.710 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on November 15, 2023, to stockholders of record on October 6, 2023. About Marsh McLennan Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, M

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #DEI--Western State College of Law at Westcliff University, the oldest law school in Orange County, California, is proud to announce the completion of several construction projects; as well as five new hires—including three new full-time faculty members and two visiting professors, and an incoming fall class of more than 100 first-year law students. “Western State has experienced exponential growth over the last few years, and we are excited to welcome new professors

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the last 90 days, Best’s Review readers have been most interested in the following stories: “Top 20 Global Brokers – 2023 Edition” ranks global brokers by 2022 total revenue and describes industry developments and company activity. “Market Conditions Drive Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprise Premium Growth” examines the recent 13.8% growth of direct premiums written generated by managing general agents. “Top 200 US Property/Casualty Writers – 2023 Edit

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #IT--Iron Bow Technologies, the nextgen technology solutions provider to government, commercial, and healthcare markets, announced today that its subsidiary, GuardSight Inc., a cybersecurity operations as a service (SECOPS), and managed detection and response (MDR) company, has skyrocketed up the ranks on the prestigious MSSP Top 250 list for 2023. GuardSight climbed a remarkable fifty-two spots higher year-over-year. The company has surged from its 2022 ranking at #13

TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2023 GAUGE report underscores the pivotal role that forecasting plays in helping contractors achieve optimal business outcomes.

LEHI, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Weave (NYSE: WEAV), a leading all-in-one experience platform for small and medium-sized healthcare practices, has been certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year in a row. The Great Place To Work Trust Index™ assesses organizational trust and consistency of employee experience across five dimensions: credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and belonging. "We're honored to be recognized once more as a Great Place to Work," stated Brooke Shreeve, Chief Peopl