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LANSING, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) unveiled ‘Michigan’s Roadmap to a Sustainable World,’ a short film on the state’s leadership and initiatives in clean energy and sustainability. The film debuted during the 2025 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, an event held each year in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland to gather global leaders to address key regional and global challenges. 'Safeguarding the Planet' is one of the key themes at this year’

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Method Financial raised $41.5 million in its Series B funding round led by Emergence Capital, bringing the total funding to $60 million.

PEORIA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maui Jim and 2024 Olympic gold winner in women's golf Lydia Ko announce an exciting two-year partnership. As an official brand ambassador, Ko will experience Maui Jim's high-performance sunglasses on and off the course, showcasing a game advantage to active golfers and a broader audience of open-air sports enthusiasts. Her unwavering dedication to achieving excellence, on the fairways and beyond, embodies Maui Jim's commitment to pioneering innovation and deliveri

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frontenac today announced the closing of its 13th fund, Frontenac XIII Private Capital L.P, at $900 million of committed capital.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rusty Hardin & Associates is pleased to announce that partner Daniel Dutko has earned recognition in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide. As an honoree, Mr. Dutko joins an elite group of attorneys honored for their dedication, skill, and impact. “We are so happy to see Daniel recognized in this way,” said firm founder Rusty Hardin. “This honor by Lawdragon is a testament to his incredible talent and hard work.” In its 20th year, the Lawdragon Le

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today marks the public launch of Palona AI, a suite of AI solutions that accelerate the growth of D2C and other consumer facing businesses. The company also announced $10 million in seed funding from investors including UpHonest Capital, Fusion Fund, Maynard Webb, NEO Investment Partners, and other strategic angels and institutions. At its core, Palona’s mission is to give customers AI that they can trust with the most carefully crafted and important parts of

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CFP Board reports that major financial firms are responsible for the largest increases in new CFP® professionals in 2024. CFP Board added 6,541 new CFP® certificants in 2024, with more than 1,000 new certificants employed by Edward Jones. Nearly 5,000 financial advisors and credentialed home office employees at Edward Jones now hold the CFP® credential. In addition, three firms – Edward Jones, Fidelity and Northwestern Mutual – have added at least 250 CFP® certifica

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hicks Thomas is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website at https://www.hicks-thomas.com/. The updated website offers an enhanced user experience with modern design, simplified navigation, and a comprehensive resource hub where users can access monthly CLEs, stay informed about company news, and keep up with updates in the legal field. Key Features: A fresh, mobile-optimized design for ease of use on any device. Streamlined navigation to help you fi

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Broker Action Coalition (BAC), a nonprofit organization representing independent mortgage brokers in national policy, is pleased to announce a strategic leadership transition, effective immediately, that will position the organization for continued growth and impact. Rachel Clark, who previously served as Director of Advocacy, will step into the position of Executive Director. Since the BAC’s founding, Rachel has played a pivotal role in the organization, beginn

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT) has released its latest Digital World Class® Matrix focusing on the talent acquisition (TA) software marketplace. The report examines how rapid automation and generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) advances affect recruiting outcomes and reveals leading vendors. Human resources (HR) organizations are frequently challenged to do more with less; the recruiting function is no exception. Talent acquisition professionals must sift t

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--Viewers can now access webinar highlights from AM Best’s “For-Hire Trucking: The Risky Road Ahead” webinar, sponsored by Munich Re Specialty. In this video-based interactive presentation, a panel of insurance experts explores the latest trends impacting the transportation-for-hire trucking sector, from risk management strategies to regulatory changes. An executive summary is available here. The webinar was compiled into the following standalone segments: Lawsuit

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compound Planning announced 9 key hires and one internal appointment that will bolster its leadership, recruiting, and advisory teams to open 2025.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optimum, a leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, video, and phone services today announces that its 100% Optimum Fiber Internet network received top rankings by Ookla® Speedtest® in several key markets and categories, including: New York Fastest and most reliable internet speeds Lowest internet latency Best gaming experience New Jersey Fastest and most reliable internet speeds Lowest internet latency Best gaming experience Connecticut Fastest internet speeds in

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, today announced the appointment of Yan-David (“Yanda”) Erlich as General Partner. Mr. Erlich is an experienced technology and AI investor and a four-time venture-backed founder and CEO. He will help lead B Capital’s technology and AI investments across venture and growth companies and will be based in San Francisco. “We’re incredibly excited to have Yanda join the leadership team at B Capital,” said Raj Ganguly, Co-Foun

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacific AM launches GEME ETF, provides investors with actively managed, concentrated, value-orientated portfolio of large- and mid-cap EM equities.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #agexpansion--Andersen Global expands its presence in Argentina through a Collaboration Agreement with Confis, a tax firm based in Córdoba.

RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #classaction--The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP informs investors that the firm has filed a securities fraud class action lawsuit against Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) (“Crocs” or the “Company”) on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Crocs common stock between November 3, 2022, and October 28, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action, captioned Carretta v. Crocs, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-00096, was filed in the United States D

--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--FranklinCovey Webinar: World’s Bestselling Author James Patterson & FranklinCovey Leadership Expert Patrick Leddin on New Book, Disrupt Everything!

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #advisors--GReminders announces more than 2,000 advisors now using its innovative, AI powered solution to help improve workflows and daily firmwide operations.

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #EstatePlanning--Wealth.com, the leading end-to-end estate planning platform, today announced the appointment of Dan Bolton as Head of Marketing, adding extensive fintech marketing expertise to the company’s leadership team. Bolton was previously with Nitrogen, where he played a pivotal role in driving marketing strategy, strengthening the brand’s industry position, and delivering impactful events. In his role at wealth.com, Bolton will spearhead the firm’s marketing initiatives and br