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Western State College of Law Introduces Master of Legal Studies Program
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ComplianceCareers--Western State College of Law at Westcliff University is proud to announce the launch of its Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program with a specialization in healthcare compliance, scheduled to start in Fall 2025. Designed for working professionals, the program is part-time, online, and flexible, with course weeks running Sunday to Saturday, allowing completion within two years. Western State's innovative MLS program will equip graduates with comprehensive knowledg
Apex Capital Corp Joins Transflo’s Workflow AI Ecosystem to Enhance Factoring Automation and Client Service
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apex Capital Corp has joined Transflo's Workflow AI Ecosystem to automate factoring operations and enhance client service.
HDI Announces Winners of the 2025 HDI Awards
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HDI, the leading organization dedicated to elevating technical support and service management across the enterprise, today announces the winners of HDI’s Global Service and Support Awards, which recognize the individuals, teams, and organizations that have achieved and maintained the highest standards of excellence in technical support and service management. The winners were announced at SupportWorld Live, which is taking place May 18- 22 at the MGM Grand in Las Veg
Haig Partners Serves as Exclusive Advisor on the Sale of Mercedes-Benz of South Austin in Austin, TX, to Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AutoRetail--Haig Partners LLC, a leading buy-sell advisory firm to auto and heavy truck dealers in the US, served as the exclusive sell-side advisor on the sale of Mercedes-Benz of South Austin in Austin, TX on its sale to Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: “GPI”). Mercedes-Benz of South Austin was owned by Jeff Swickard, owner of Swickard Auto Group, ranked #30 in Automotive News Top 150 Dealership Groups report in 2025. GPI is a publicly traded auto retailer that owns
Barings’ Diversified Alternative Equity Platform Raises Nearly $950 Million in Lower Middle Market Private Equity Strategy in the Last Six Months
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barings, one of the world’s leading investment managers, today announced the successful raise of nearly $950 million in commitments from institutional investors to its Diversified Alternative Equity strategy in the last six months. Through associated vehicles and a commingled fund series, the strategy invests in lower middle market private equity buyouts and value-add infrastructure equity, including in digital, energy, and transportation sectors. “We are grate
Deadline Approaching: Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming July 15, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Krispy Kreme, Inc. (“Krispy Kreme” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DNUT) securities between February 25, 2025 and May 7, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN KRISPY KREME, INC. (DNUT), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
ComEd Celebrates Rockford’s First Graduating Class of New Market Development Initiative
ROCKFORD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ComEd today graduated nearly a dozen participants of its first Skilled Cohort in Rockford; part of its Market Development Initiative (MDI) that provides resources and training to help create a diverse, local workforce that is qualified to take on roles in the growing energy efficiency industry. Over the course of five weeks, entrepreneurs completed training to become certified in the latest building standards and receive relevant knowledge to help advance their
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Encourages MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased MicroStrategy Incorporated d/b/a Strategy (“Strategy” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MSTR) securities between April 30, 2024 and April 4, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Strategy investors have until July 15, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN MICROSTRATEGY INCORPORATED (MSTR), CONTACT THE LAW
SGMA Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of SigmaTron International, Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of SigmaTron International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGMA) to Transom Capital Group, LLC for $3.02 per share in cash is fair to SigmaTron shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages SigmaTron shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com. The investigation concern
Openbank by Santander Reaches 100,000 Customers in the United States, Well-Positioned for Continued Growth in 2025
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Santander Bank N.A. (“Santander Bank” or “the Bank”) today announced that the recently launched Openbank by Santander digital platform in the United States has surpassed 100,000 customers within its first six months of operation, exceeding expectations. This achievement is a significant milestone in advancing the Santander US business strategy to generate lower-cost, national deposits to position its Retail Bank for further success and fuel its leading Auto lending fran
Attorney Amy Witherite: Finally Some Common Sense About Driverless Trucks on Texas Highways
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attorney and traffic safety expert Amy Witherite is glad to see human beings back in the cabs of autonomous trucks on Texas highways. Aurora Innovations reversed course less than three weeks after it said it would let the trucks operate at speeds up to 75 miles an hour between Dallas and Houston without anyone in the cab. “Common sense has finally prevailed,” said Amy Witherite an attorney and truck safety expert who has been warning about the dangers posed by driverles
KBRA Assigns Ratings for Peoples Financial Services Corp.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a senior unsecured debt rating of BBB, a subordinated debt rating of BBB-, and a short-term debt rating of K3 to Peoples Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ: PFIS)("Peoples" or “the company”). Additionally, KBRA assigns deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings of BBB+, a subordinated debt rating of BBB, and short-term deposit and debt ratings of K2 to its subsidiary, Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company. The Outlook for all long-term ratings is Stable. P
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union's Annual Charitable Campaign Rallies Support for Special Olympics Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) today announced the continued success of its Polar Plunge “jump-start” promotion, its annual charitable campaign supporting Special Olympics Minnesota. In 2025, more than 2,100 Minnesotans registered for the Polar Plunge – Special Olympics Minnesota’s largest fundraiser – using Affinity Plus’s custom codes to receive either a general $50 donation toward the Polar Plunge’s $75 fundraising minimum or a campus-spe
KBRA Assigns Ratings to Wintrust Financial Corporation
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a senior unsecured debt rating of A-, a subordinated debt rating of BBB+, a preferred stock rating of BBB, and a short-term debt rating of K2 to Rosemont, Illinois-based Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WTFC) (“the company”). KBRA also assigns deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings of A and short-term deposit and debt ratings of K1 to all 16 of WTFC's bank subsidiaries: Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, N.A., Barrington Bank & Trust Comp
Focus Financial Partners Names Mark Israel as Chief Technology Officer
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Focus Financial Partners Inc., an interdependent partnership of wealth management, business management, and related financial services firms, today announced the appointment of Mark Israel as Chief Technology Officer, effective May 27, 2025. Mr. Israel joins Focus at a pivotal moment in its evolution as the company accelerates its technological and digital transformation in pursuit of reimagining the client and advisor experience. As Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Isra
HealthEZ Launches EZrx: Redefining Pharmacy Benefits Management
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HealthEZ, a national third-party benefits administrator, is proud to introduce EZrx, a next-generation pharmacy solution that leverages six cost-reduction strategies to deliver up to 50% savings compared to traditional pharmacy benefit plans. This solution supports self-funded plans by targeting high-cost prescriptions and optimizing pharmacy spend. EZrx places the clinical review outside of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager, ensuring employers pay the lowest net cost o
Gonzaga University and U.S. Bank Expand Partnership With a New Debit Card Design
SPOKANE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gonzaga University supporters can now show their school pride with the new U.S. Bank Visa® Debit Card with the Gonzaga University design from U.S. Bank. The card was launched on May 11, 2025, and features College Hall, the campus’ oldest building. Opened in 2006, the U.S. Bank branch and ATM is located inside Gonzaga’s John J. Hemmingson Center at 702 E Desmet Ave. Generously supporting the Gonzaga community, U.S. Bank provides $75,000 each year to Gonzaga’s gen
Winston & Strawn Launches Financial Innovation & Regulation Practice
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winston & Strawn LLP is pleased to announce the launch of its Financial Innovation & Regulation Practice (FIR), a strategic response to the rapidly evolving financial services landscape and the increasingly complex legal and regulatory issues that confront companies at the forefront of innovation. With the increasing role of emergent technologies in financial services, the FIR collaborates closely with Winston’s top-tier talent from its nationally-ranked, cross-d
Churchill Stateside Group Closes $10,120,000 Tax-Exempt Permanent Loan for 122-Unit Senior Housing Development in Stonecrest, GA
CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AffordableHousing--Churchill Stateside Group, LLC (“CSG”), a real estate and renewable energy financial services company, is pleased to announce the closing of a $10,120,000 tax exempt permanent loan on a new 122-unit affordable 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit senior housing community located in Stonecrest, Georgia. The financing was provided by Churchill Mortgage Investment LLC (“CMI”) under CSG’s Churchill Private Tax-Exempt Loan Program (“Churchill PTEL”). The project will d
Eastern Bank Welcomes David Ciolfi To Cambridge Trust Private Banking, A Division Of Eastern Bank, As Senior Vice President, Team Lead For Business Development
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastern Bank is pleased to welcome David Ciolfi as a Senior Vice President, Team Lead for Business Development with Cambridge Trust Private Banking, a Division of Eastern Bank. Mr. Ciolfi has over two decades of experience in financial and investment advisory services across private banking and wealth offerings. “David Ciolfi brings an entrepreneurial mindset and deep understanding of the private banking and wealth management needs in the Northeast region, and we are th