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DALLAS & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Independent Cinema Alliance (ICA), a leading cinema trade organization representing approximately 5,000 independently operated movie screens across the United States and Canada, today announced a strategic partnership with Screendollars, a leading entertainment data, insights, and analytics platform built by industry professionals with deep expertise across theatrical exhibition, film distribution, and marketing. As part of the initial phase of the partners...

METROPARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExtensisHR announces that Nicholas Kapiotis has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Legal and Compliance....

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To mark Financial Literacy Month, Citizens today announced a $2.85 million investment supporting 135 nonprofit organizations across 23 states to help expand access to financial education and strengthen financial confidence at key life moments. The investment builds on Citizens’ year‑round financial empowerment efforts, supporting students, individuals, families, and small business owners across the communities the bank serves. Through a combination of nonprofi...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tekmetric, the all-in-one platform used by more than 14,000 auto repair shops nationwide, today announced two new products designed to help shops attract more customers and turn every phone call into a better experience. Tekmetric Digital Ads and Tekmetric Phones were unveiled at Tektonic 2026, Tekmetric’s industry-wide conference, held in Houston April 9-11. Tekmetric already helps shops run their operations, get paid and drive repeat visits. With the addition of Digi...

BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Great Valley Advisor Group (“GVA”), a Pennsylvania-based registered investment advisor, announced the promotion of Todd Cipperman to Chief Growth Officer. The move from his role as General Counsel highlights the firm’s focus on growth as it continues to support independent financial advisors in scaling their business through tailored solutions. In his role as Chief Growth Officer, Cipperman will oversee the firm’s short and long-term growth strategies, leveraging h...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Palm, a business identity infrastructure platform, today announced a strategic investment from Amex Ventures, the corporate venture capital group of American Express. The investment will support Palm’s continued product development, partner integrations, and the expansion of its API-driven identity network across financial services and vertical SaaS platforms. Today, business identity is fragmented across government registries, banks, and software platforms. Each time...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Innovators Network (AIN), the leading voice for the Little Tech startups and entrepreneurs driving American innovation in artificial intelligence, today announced Jeremy Kudon as the new Executive Director, alongside the addition of two dozen new partner organizations. With the addition of new partners, including growing AI companies like Slingshot AI and Doppel, AIN has more than doubled in size in its first year. With Congress now debating federal AI...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HomeVestors® presented a check for $20,000 to Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity in honor of a Boise home winning The Ugliest House Of The Year® 2025. The national contest highlights the most dramatic “befores” and “afters” from the houses purchased and renovated by HomeVestors of America’s franchises around the country, and husband and wife team Paul and Tanice Myers won the 19th annual heated competition. Over the years, the Myers have beautified more than 500 house...

WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the photo with the accompanying corrected photo. The release reads: TÜV SÜD EARNS PRESTIGIOUS USA TODAY TOP WORKPLACES AWARD TÜV SÜD is proud to announce that, for the second year in a row, it has been named a winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces Award. This recognition, issued by HR technology firm Energage, underscores the company’s commitment to fostering an exceptional, people-first culture. The USA Today Top Workplaces program highlights...

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the 17th year, Barron’s has named JNBA Financial Advisors CEO and Chairman Richard S. Brown to its list of the Top 1,500 Financial Advisors....