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National boutique law firm Olson Grimsley is pleased to announce that partner Jason Murray and associate Isabel Broer have been named to The National Law Journal’s 2025 Rising Stars of the Plaintiffs Bar.

Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) today launches its latest Labor Cost per Vehicle analysis. As the automotive industry faces economic headwinds, shifting global production landscapes, and rising geopolitical tensions, this comparative analysis examines the labor cost per vehicle (LCPV), a critical metric that influences automaker profitability and competitiveness.

CareAcademy, the leading provider of caregiver training and compliance technology, is proud to announce a collaborative research project with the Center for Community Health and Evaluation (CCHE). This initiative will evaluate CareAcademy’s newly developed Safety Specialist Certificate Program (SSCP) and its impact on caregiver confidence, patient outcomes, and healthcare cost savings.

Forvis Mazars, LLP, ranked among the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is pleased to announce the election of 33 new partners and the promotion of 28 new managing directors, effective June 1.

The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“PICPA”), the statewide accounting association of nearly 20,000 members, is proud to announce the installation of David W. Stonesifer, CPA, as President. Stonesifer’s appointment takes effect today, May 6, coinciding with the PICPA’s 128th annual meeting in Philadelphia.

Wire 3, a Florida-based 100% fiber internet provider, announced today its expansion into the cities of Deltona and DeLand, a move that further expands Wire 3’s continued growth throughout Volusia County. Homes and businesses in both communities will soon have access to Wire 3’s high-speed connectivity through the company’s privately funded $60 million investment.

Quantum Connections, an employee connection and performance platform for business leaders seeking to measurably improve employee engagement, productivity, and retention, has been awarded a Silver Stevie® Award in the 2025 American Business Awards® for Innovation of the Year in the Business Service Industries category.

Rockstar Games®, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce the release of Trailer 2 for Grand Theft Auto VI, alongside a closer look at the biggest, most immersive evolution of the series yet:

Monroe Capital, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and MA Asset Management (part of MA Financial Group, ASX: MAF) today announced the formation of a new joint venture (“JV”), which will invest up to US$1.7 billion in senior secured loans to U.S. middle market borrowers. The JV harnesses the complementary capabilities of the three partnering institutions to establish a differentiated platform focused on the attractive middle market subset of private credit.

Slingshot Biosciences, the leader in precision-engineered cell mimic technologies, today announced the launch of TruCytes™ Potency, a new class of biomarker cell mimics specifically designed for functional CAR-T potency assays. TruCytes Potency cell mimics offer a customizable, scalable, and efficient alternative to cell line target cells. This helps CAR-T developers accelerate assay validation and lot release, while avoiding the operational burden, variability and chain-of-custody challenges of custom cell lines.

FranklinCovey (NYSE: FC), one of the largest and the most trusted leadership companies in the world, announced today it has been selected as a Training Industry 2025 Top 20 Sales Training and Enablement Company. It was honored for its Helping Clients Succeed®: Strikingly Different Selling sales training, which develops exceptional sales leaders, teams, and cultures that achieve extraordinary sales results.

Kasada, the pioneers transcending bot management by countering the human minds behind automated threats, today released its Q1 2025 Quarterly Threat Report, calling out a fraud syndicate known as ALTSRUS that has been actively stealing and selling accounts connected to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), pharmacy prescriptions, and consumer rewards programs. The group’s operations have scaled significantly while profiting from those already facing financial hardship.

ZEISS and Alpenglow Biosciences today announced a new partnership to jointly develop an inverted light-sheet microscope and bioinformatics pipeline tailored specifically for clinical applications. Alpenglow, a pioneering 3D spatial biology company specializing in open-top light-sheet microscopy, data processing, and AI-driven analysis for biopharma and clinical applications, has partnered with ZEISS, a global leader in light-sheet imaging technologies and visualization software – including ZEISS Lattice Lightsheet 7 and arivis software.

Inspira Health today announced the appointment of Ankur S. Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP as President of Inspira Living Independently for Elders (LIFE), effective May 5. Dr. Patel brings more than a decade of experience in caring for the elderly in various settings, including acute care, post-acute care, nursing home, and the Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

Asana (NYSE:ASAN) (LTSE:ASAN), the leading work management platform for human + AI coordination, today announced Smart Workflow Gallery, a suite of prebuilt, AI-powered workflows designed to help organizations scale the use of AI in everyday workflows to unlock greater employee productivity. Based on best practices from hundreds of global companies, the Smart workflows provide a blueprint for effective human + AI coordination for business leaders and teams across Marketing, IT and Operations.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO) to AMETEK, Inc. for $44.00 per share in cash is fair to FARO shareholders.

Missouri American Water proudly joins communities across North America in an annual celebration of Drinking Water Week (May 4-10, 2025), a more than 40-year tradition led by the American Water Works Association, highlighting continuous investment into our water systems and providing educational resources to help ensure resilient water and wastewater infrastructure for our customers.

Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, today announced that its Innovation Banking Group has provided a new $20 million credit facility to industry-leading digital accessibility company AudioEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEYE).

IOG Resources, a leading provider of asset-level capital solutions and a strategic partner to the upstream oil & gas sector, today announced the formation of IOG Resources III Holdings, LLC (“IOGR III”).

AgelessRx, a pioneer in longevity and telehealth solutions, announces the launch of its newest offering: Methylene Blue capsules. Recent studies suggest that Methylene Blue may support focus, brain health, and cellular energy production, all in a mess-free, convenient capsule format.

Netsmart announces the launch of Bells Quality Coach, an augmented intelligence (AI) solution designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of documentation processes within healthcare organizations. By providing advanced audit scoring for completed notes, Bells Quality Coach empowers quality assurance and improvement (QA/QI) teams to identify gaps and potential risks, enabling them to focus on delivering high-quality care and compliance.

Tacton, a global leader in Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) software and a leading SaaS platform simplifying sales and configuration processes for manufacturers of complex products, announced today it has been named a Silver Stevie® Award winner in the 2025 American Business Awards®. The company was recognized in the prestigious Most Innovative Tech Company of the Year category, celebrating its rapid pace of platform innovation, including advancements in AI-led configuration, sustainability, and solution selling for complex manufacturing.

Ncontracts, the leading provider of integrated compliance, risk, and vendor management solutions to the financial services industry, today announced the hiring of Jay Jamison as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and the promotion of Nathan Gonzalez to Chief Technology Officer (CTO), underscoring the company’s commitment to driving innovation and advancing its product portfolio.

Comcast Business today announced it is the number one ranked U.S. provider of Managed SD-WAN services for the first time, surpassing AT&T, according to Vertical Systems Group’s 2024 U.S. Carrier Managed SD-WAN Services Leaderboard. Additionally, Comcast Business has been recognized as the fastest-growing provider in this segment, climbing from eighth place in 2018 to its current leadership position, based on the number of installed customer sites. Comcast Business now holds the largest share of the U.S. managed software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) market and continues to see strong growth for secure SD-WAN as enterprise customers pursue more integrated networking and cybersecurity solutions.

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: WBTN), a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms, today announced major updates to enhance webcomic discovery and personalize recommendations on its global platforms, including the English-language service. The suite of product updates makes webcomic discovery more like browsing a streaming service, with AI-powered personalized recommendations, dynamic video content previews, and a new onboarding process to better understand user preferences. The new features will make it easier than ever to find and fall in love with some of the world’s best stories. Along with its new content discovery features, the platform is also rolling out the ability to unlock an entire series, giving readers a new way to binge their favorite stories.

High volumes of unused medications in long-term care (LTC), assisted living, skilled nursing, correctional, and other institutional care settings account for significant annual disposal costs and inventory losses for dispensing pharmacies. Pharmacy automation solutions provider JFCRx™ is bringing to market a new way for pharmacies to reclaim packaged but unused medications: TruSort™, the only automated, image-verified pill sortation device available in North America.

Episode Six, a leading global technology provider of enterprise-grade card issuing and ledger infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership with Berkeley Payment, one of the largest providers of white-label cards and payments solutions in Canada. With over 500 corporate clients and plans to expand across Canada and the U.S., Berkeley Payment required a modern, scalable card processing partner to support its existing programs and enable growth into new verticals.

Retarus, a leading international provider of secure and high-performance communications for business-critical processes, has earned certified status by HITRUST for foundational cybersecurity. The globally recognized HITRUST e1 Certification validates that Retarus’ U.S.-based fax API and cloud fax gateways meet stringent regulatory compliance requirements essential for operating in the highly regulated healthcare sector, and that the company is effectively managing risk through a robust cybersecurity control framework.

Nordwand Capital, a $4 billion multifamily office and registered investment advisor (RIA), today announced the addition of Patrick J. McGinnis Jr., as Managing Director and Financial Advisor. Mr. McGinnis joins Nordwand to strengthen the firm’s investment and estate planning capabilities, supporting its strategic growth into new client markets.

Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”) is proud to announce its new full-service marketing partner, BUNTIN. The advertising agency will lead all strategy, media and creative efforts, while strategic communications and public relations efforts will remain with longtime partner, C2 Strategic Communications.

Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) today announced a new partnership with Samsung Electronics to add new features and functionality to Samsung Wallet1, the secure, go-everywhere app for conveniently using and organizing daily essentials. Leveraging Green Dot’s comprehensive and configurable embedded finance platform, Arc, Samsung Wallet’s U.S. users will soon have access to Tap to Transfer2, a peer-to-peer (P2P) tool enabling users to quickly transfer funds within minutes3 from Samsung Wallet to other digital wallets or contactless debit cards, with additional features and functionality planned.

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced the finalists for the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Mid-Atlantic Award. Now in its 40th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world’s most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and making a profound impact on communities. The program honors bold entrepreneurs whose innovations shape the future and pave the way for a thriving economy and a hopeful tomorrow. The Mid-Atlantic program celebrates entrepreneurs from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

Surescripts®, the nation's leading health intelligence network, will present on healthcare interoperability as part of a panel of healthcare leaders at the 2025 Nourishing Change Conference hosted by Kroger Health, May 13-15 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Nassau Global Credit (NGC) announced the closings of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) in the U.S. and Europe totaling $868 million.

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AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., (“AmTrust” or the “Company”), a global specialty property casualty insurer, today announced the appointment of Bruce Shuman as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of AmTrust. In this role, Bruce will lead AmTrust’s marketing strategy and team to enhance brand equity and market presence in support of multiline sales and distribution growth as well as policy retention.

CNM LLP, a leading technical advisory firm, announced today that Zulema Garcia has joined the firm as Direct Admit Partner. Zulema will oversee CNM’s Business Process (BP) and Information Technology (IT) SOX service lines, leading both practice areas under the firm’s consolidated SOX practice.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, (C&S) an industry leader in wholesale grocery supply and supply chain solutions in the United States, is redefining the quality of private label brands with the relaunch of its premiere brand Best Yet™, offering a curated assortment of familiar household staples — now with a fresh look, trusted quality and affordability shoppers love. The stylish new label is iconic and comes with an expansive array of new product offerings, ensuring retail customers provide a superior assortment over competitors.

Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management and part of Almaviva Group, today announced that it has been awarded a four-year, task order-based Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners for engineering services to support their Traffic Management Center (TMC) and other regional smart mobility initiatives. While the final value of an IDIQ contract is determined over time, the award has the potential to include up to $10 million of services.

SiLC Technologies, Inc. (SiLC), the leading developer of integrated single-chip FMCW LiDAR solutions, has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 Automate Innovation Awards. The company’s Eyeonic Trace™ Class 1 Laser Line Scanner has earned distinction as a top innovation among numerous competitors for the award.

OpenVPN, an industry leader in Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions, announced today a strategic go-to-market agreement with Ingram Micro. The new alliance will expand OpenVPN’s reach within the technology channel and further enhance Ingram Micro's growing portfolio of cybersecurity offerings, providing channel partners with access to new options for VPN technologies to meet the growing demand for secure remote access and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions.

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, today announced the launch of expanded trading hours for Forecast Contracts. Eligible clients can now trade Forecast Contracts nearly 24 hours a day, Sunday through Friday. This provides the flexibility to manage risk and express market views on economic, government, and climate events whenever opportunities occur.

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received multiple orders expected to total $214 million under Germany’s Digitalization – Land Based Operations (D-LBO) program. These orders include delivery of interoperable communication systems to enhance the operational capabilities of the German armed forces.

Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, is proud to announce that eight of its team members have been named Top Women Originators by Scotsman Guide. This award is based on 2024 mortgage production.

The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation (the Pérez Family Foundation) is proud to launch the fourth edition of the Pérez CreARTE Grants Program (Pérez CreARTE), awarding over $5 million to arts-first organizations across Miami-Dade County that seek to cultivate a vibrant, connected and engaging arts ecosystem. In celebration of its 10th year of philanthropic impact, the Pérez Family Foundation’s 2025–2026 program will have a renewed focus on Arts Access, Arts Education and Artist Fellowships and Residencies. Applications open on Tuesday, April 29, with winners announced in the fall. Eligible organizations may apply here.

VideoAmp, a leading media measurement company transforming advertising, has officially entered the audit phase with the Media Rating Council (MRC). This significant step underscores VideoAmp's unwavering commitment to transparency, data fidelity, and achieving adherence to the highest industry standards in media measurement.

Recent insights1 from Edelman Financial Engines (EFE) reinforce a striking trend in how Americans think about retirement: specifically, they imagine these years to be more active, more purpose-driven, and more personalized than ever before. Yet while the vision for retirement is constantly changing, confidence in affording it is lagging. More than one-third (35%) of Americans say their ideal retirement lifestyle feels financially out of reach, and nearly two-thirds (65%) feel only somewhat confident they can afford the retirement they envision.

Pidgin, a secure, real-time payments platform built for the future of payments, is proud to announce that its partnership with United Bankers' Bank (UBB) has been recognized as one of American Banker's Innovations of the Year for 2025. This prestigious award highlights the groundbreaking work Pidgin and UBB have accomplished in bringing instant payment capabilities to community banks across the United States.

Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, today announced that its AI-powered CCH® Tagetik Intelligent Platform has been named as the Silver Stevie® Winner in the Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Solution - Financial category of the 2025 American Business Awards®.

Trilobio, the Company building the fully automated robotic lab-in-a-box for biologists, today announced it has raised $8 million USD Seed investment. The oversubscribed round was led by Initialized Capital, including participation from Argon Ventures and Lowercarbon Capital.

Perimeter Healthcare, a national operator of acute psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers for children, adolescents, and adults is delighted to welcome Steven Merahn, MD FAAP as its Enterprise Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Merahn will support Perimeter’s clinical operations and help manage initiatives related to quality, outcomes.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) (“MVW” or the “Company”) announced today the completion of a $450 million securitization of vacation ownership loans, offered to qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A and outside the United States in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The notes were issued by MVW 2025-1 LLC (the “Issuer”). The notes have a blended interest rate of 5.16% and a gross advance rate of 98%.

The "Drones as a Service Market by Applications and Leading Industries with Global, Regional and Country Forecasts 2025 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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The "AI Chip Market to 2035: Distribution by Type of Chip, Type of Processing, Type of Technology, Type of Function, Type of Application, Type of End-User, Type of Enterprise and Geographical Regions - Industry Trends and Global Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Vetter, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) published its fourth annual sustainability report. The report shows that the family-owned business is actively pursuing ambitious sustainability goals in climate protection, social responsibility, and business operations in a successful manner. Vetter aims to reduce its CO₂ emissions by 4.52% company-wide per year. Through various measures, including the enhancement of its apprenticeship programs with the additional scientific training center in Ravensburg, the company is taking further steps toward greater sustainability.

Mediacom Communications today announced the launch of Advanced WiFi powered by eero 7. This next-gen connectivity experience features a dual-band mesh WiFi 7 router developed by eero, an Amazon company, that offers enhanced coverage, faster speeds and added security while supporting many connected devices.

Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Lieutenant General Lewis Craparotta to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.

Argano, the world’s first and largest digital services consultancy focused exclusively on enabling high performance across its clients’ business operations, today announced that it has acquired Real Dynamics, an expert team of consultants and technologists for large-scale Microsoft Dynamics implementations. This addition represents Argano’s second this year as part of its strategic acquisition program, which is intended to significantly increase the company’s capabilities and scale in 2025.

S&S Activewear, a leading technology-enabled distributor of apparel and accessories in North America, announced the expansion of its portfolio through exclusive agreements with vineyard vines and Marmot. These additions deepen S&S's extensive retail offerings and reflect the company's continued focus on bringing customers the most sought-after apparel in the industry.

tastylive, the world’s largest digital financial network for active derivatives traders, is hitting the road with a high-energy series of live trading events across the U.S. and Europe — and you're invited. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just curious about the markets, these free, in-person events are designed to educate, entertain, and connect.

Andersen Consulting adds coverage in Thailand and Indonesia with its newest member, Sertis, a leading consultancy delivering data-driven, enterprise AI solutions to clients through Southeast Asia and beyond. This strategic move bolsters Andersen Consulting’s presence in the region and strengthens the organization's capabilities in the AI space.

Guidepost Solutions, a global leader in domestic and international investigations, compliance solutions, monitoring, and security and technology consulting, today announced the promotions of Krista Tongring to president, Susannah Herkert to executive vice president, and Sarah Osborne Pechnick to managing director of its DEA Regulatory Compliance practice. Tongring will continue to lead the practice group, providing strategic guidance to clients on navigating and complying with DEA regulations, while mitigating financial risk and safeguarding reputational integrity.

bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIAF, BIAFW) a biotechnology company focused on the need for noninvasive tests for the detection of early-stage cancer, today announced that it has priced a best efforts offering of securities as described below for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $3.25 million, before deducting agent fees and other estimated expenses payable by the company.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today the results of the special meeting of shareholders of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: FGB) (the “Fund”) held on May 5, 2025.

Vision Products, LLC (www.visionproducts.llc) , a leading innovator in head-mounted display systems, has successfully demonstrated a next-generation soldier-borne imaging/display system that outperforms traditional analog night vision goggles, even under extreme low-light conditions such as overcast starlight.

Ribbon Bio GmbH, the DNA synthesis company, today announced that Jeff Fitzgerald has joined the company as Vice President, Global Head of Sales. With a proven track record in scaling commercial operations and leading teams across the industry, Mr. Fitzgerald will take on a pivotal role in accelerating Ribbon Bio’s next phase of growth.

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) will host an investor and analyst session at its annual user conference, Tyler Connect 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

Omeros Corporation (Nasdaq: OMER) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the resubmission of the Biologics License Application (BLA) for narsoplimab for the treatment of hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA). The resubmission was classified as a Class 2 resubmission and pursuant to the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) has been assigned a target action date for the FDA decision in late September 2025.

IntelePeer, the leading end-to-end conversational AI platform provider, and Redox, a leading provider of healthcare data interoperability solutions, today announce a new partnership to accelerate AI implementations for private equity-backed healthcare companies. Through this collaboration, healthcare groups using IntelePeer’s SmartAgent and SmartOffice solutions can rely on the simplicity of a turnkey AI solution that can be rapidly deployed with secure access into hundreds of healthcare applications, including electronic health record (EHR) systems and Practice Management Solutions (PMS). Coupled with IntelePeer’s reliable and scalable voice and omnichannel AI agents, these solutions enable organizations to achieve financial returns in less than three months.

Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) today announced participation in the following upcoming events with the financial community in the month of May:

BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for defense and national security, today announced a collaboration with Hardy Dynamics, a provider of advanced AI capabilities for defense applications, to support a U.S. Army initiative under Project Linchpin. The work will be performed under a Direct-to-Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract awarded to Hardy Dynamics, with BigBear.ai supporting as a sub-contractor.

New York Life Investments is announcing today the launch of its newest ETF, the NYLI MacKay Muni Short Duration ETF (NYSE: MMSD), an actively managed municipal bond ETF designed to provide attractive, tax-exempt income through a flexible short-duration strategy.

JFrog Ltd. (Nasdaq: FROG), the Liquid Software company and creators of the award-winning JFrog Software Supply Chain Platform, today announced a significant milestone: delivering the world’s first universal artifact management solution to natively support 40 unique package types, clients and technologies. This milestone solidifies JFrog's status as the gold standard for cloud-native artifact management (powered by JFrog Artifactory), designed to enable organizations to ensure reliability, security and performance across all DevOps pipelines.

The Phoenix Energy Scholarship is now accepting applications for its 2025 cycle. Awarded by Phoenix Energy One, LLC (“Phoenix Energy”)—formerly known as Phoenix Capital Group Holdings, LLC—a leading energy company specializing in oil production, mineral rights acquisitions, and non-operating working interests, the $15,000 scholarship is designed to support a student pursuing a career in the oil and gas sector.