WESTCHESTER: IAA Inc., a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, has again received the highly coveted A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB, a non-profit organization established in 1912, provides ratings that represent how a business is likely to interact with its customers. Assigned from A+ (highest) to F…
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Signature Bank expands West Coast operations with the appointment of Judi Prejean
NEW YORK: Signature Bank, a New York-based full-service commercial bank, announced its expansion efforts in the greater Los Angeles market, complementing its San Francisco operations. Judi Prejean, who will oversee the Bank’s West Coast growth and ongoing operations, was appointed to the post of Executive Director, West Coast Banking Operations, along with 45 professionals, spanning…
The Citizen Science Lab launches cyber summer camps for youth eager to learn STEM
PITTSBURGH: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent social distancing orders, The Citizen Science Lab, a nonprofit organization focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, has launched six Cyber Summer Camps to ensure that children continue to have access to the organization’s resources and programs despite physical limitations. All camps have…
Tara Swennen and Stephanie Sprangers bring together some of the biggest names for the Glamhive Digital Summer Bazaar
SEATTLE: Celebrity stylist Tara Swennen and Glamhive founder Stephanie Sprangers will once again bring together some of the biggest names from around the world in style, fashion, beauty and women’s empowerment for the Glamhive Digital Summer Bazaar—a groundbreaking digital event. During Glamhive’s first digital event, Glamhive LIVE Style Summit, audience members were asked to engage…
Merck appoints Deborah H. Telman as General Counsel for Organon & Co
KENILWORTH: Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced the appointment of Deborah H. Telman as General Counsel for Organon & Co., its intended spinoff of its women’s health, legacy brands and biosimilars businesses. In her new role, Deb will act as senior legal advisor to the Board of Directors, Chief Executive…
Sur La Table to restructure and complete a going-concern sale via voluntary Chapter 11 process
SEATTLE: Sur La Table announced that it has filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey to consummate a restructuring and going-concern sale of the Company, subject to Court approval. With the support of its lenders, Sur La Table has secured…
Persado’s AI-based language platform delivers triple-digit lift for mortgage firm Mr. Cooper
NEW YORK: Persado, the leading AI-platform that unlocks the value of the right words at every customer interaction, announced it has signed a long-term agreement with Mr. Cooper, the nation’s largest non-bank mortgage servicer, to help customers uncover more cost-effective options when managing their finances. Based on early testing, Persado’s multi-channel engagement delivered a 74%…
Quorum Health Corporation completes financial restructuring, appoints Joey Jacobs CEO
BRENTWOOD: Quorum Health Corporation has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from the Chapter 11 process in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Company announced the appointment of veteran health care executive Joey Jacobs as Chief Executive Officer as well as a new Board of Managers with extensive healthcare experience. The…
Mary Kay continues support of beauty, fashion, and design in events held across Asia, Europe and the U.S.
DALLAS: Mary Kay Inc. and its Mary Kay Global Design Studio, recently sponsored and participated in various beauty, fashion and design events around the world with the aim of promoting the art of individual and unique beauty—and beauty artists themselves—setting the stage for the upcoming trends for the season. Glamhive Live & Glamhive Digital Summer…
Julius Group and Noble Biomaterials partner to launch antiviral PPE for consumers
HONG KONG: Julius Group and Noble Biomaterials announced the launch of a strategic partnership to produce reusable antiviral/antibacterial gloves and masks for consumer use. The reusable antimicrobial gloves and masks will be made with fabric that incorporates 99.9% pure silver, which provides a dramatic reduction in virus infectivity on soft surfaces. These consumer products will…
NI completes $365 million acquisition of OptimalPlus
AUSTIN: NI, formerly National Instruments, announced it has officially closed the acquisition of OptimalPlus, a global leader in data analytics software for the semiconductor, automotive and electronics industries. Companies are looking for new and innovative ways to apply digital transformation initiatives to their businesses to combat increasing complexity and get new innovations to market faster….
Berkshire Hathaway Energy to acquire Dominion Energy’s gas transmission and storage business for $9.7 billion
DES MOINES: Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., announced it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Dominion Energy’s natural gas transmission and storage business. The transaction has an enterprise value of approximately $9.7 billion. The assets include over 7,700 miles of natural gas transmission lines, with approximately 20.8 billion…