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Monroe "Roey" Diefendorf, RFC® Named to Financial Association's Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Mission, Knowledge, Growth, RFC, Intention, Leadership, Board, Chair, Policy, MRFC, Trustee, Goal, Association, Director, Management

As now part of the Board of Trustees for the IARFC, he will bring his experience and dedication to advance the Mission of the Association.

Key Points: 
  • As now part of the Board of Trustees for the IARFC, he will bring his experience and dedication to advance the Mission of the Association.
  • His accomplishments are extensive in the industry author, keynote speaker, educator, successful advisor, innovator in developing financial platforms.
  • The knowledge he brings to the Board will be welcomed as the Board deals with developing goals and plans for Association future growth.
  • On his election Roey comments: "Being elected to the IARFC Board of Trustees is a distinct honor.

US Demand for Luggage, Handbags, & Accessories to Jump 32% in 2021 as Travel Rebounds

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Travel, Government, Tourism, COVID-19, Growth, Animal

In addition, demand in value terms is projected to grow due to product developments, marketing initiatives, and price increases.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, demand in value terms is projected to grow due to product developments, marketing initiatives, and price increases.
  • US demand is expected to advance 32% in 2021 as the economy recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Specifically, recovery in travel and tourism, growth in disposable personal income, and delaying of purchases in 2020 will fuel this growth.
  • This report forecasts to 2021 and 2025 US luggage, handbag, and accessory demand and shipments in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level.

As Build Back Better Moves Forward, Taxes Top Concern for Investors

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Knowledge, Standard, Public opinion, Public relations, Income, Tax, Twitter, Marital status, Research, The Harris Poll, Population, Climate change, OH, Ultra high-net-worth individual, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Thought, UHNW, Income tax, Adviser, Industry, Organization, FINRA, Education, Insurance, Policy, Time, COVID-19, Build Back Better Plan, Nationwide, Mass affluent, Facebook, NISC, Solution, HNW, Investment, Renewable energy, Financial adviser

According to our seventh annual Advisor Authoritystudy , powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institute, year-over-year, investors say taxes are one of their top three biggest financial concerns.

Key Points: 
  • According to our seventh annual Advisor Authoritystudy , powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institute, year-over-year, investors say taxes are one of their top three biggest financial concerns.
  • In fact, investors' concerns about taxes have nearly doubled in 2021 vs 2020 (27% vs 15%).
  • While the Build Back Better bill does have tax implications for some Americans, many may be overestimating this risk unless they are of extreme wealth.
  • "Under the current proposed reconciliation plan, income taxes would increase only for very high-income individualsnot most Americans," said Eric Henderson, President, Nationwide Annuity.

Hyland named a Leader in Omdia report on DAM

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Universe, DAM, Marketing, Hyland's, Metadata, Digital asset, Nuxeo, AI, Organization, Online shopping

CLEVELAND, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyland 's Nuxeo digital asset management (DAM) platform has been named a Leader in Omdia's Universe report, "Selecting a Digital Asset Management Solution, 2021-22."

Key Points: 
  • CLEVELAND, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyland 's Nuxeo digital asset management (DAM) platform has been named a Leader in Omdia's Universe report, "Selecting a Digital Asset Management Solution, 2021-22."
  • In the report, Omdia recommends Hyland appear on the shortlist for those buyers that want DAM to serve the entire enterprise rather than just sales and marketing, and prefer a single vendor to manage all types of assets.
  • For more information on the Omdia report and to download the report, visit Hyland.com .
  • Hyland's Nuxeo DAM platform allows enterprises to conveniently manage, access and use all their rich media and digital assets.

Wrench Group Acquires Buckeye Heating & Cooling

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Technology, Group, Growth, Leadership, CEO, Heat, Fortification, Ventilation, Partnership, Maintenance, LLC, Water, Air conditioning, Buckeye, Solution, Central heating, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

Wrench Group, LLC (Wrench), a national leader in home services, announced it has acquired Buckeye Heating & Cooling (Buckeye), a top provider of air conditioning and heating services in the Columbus area since 1948.

Key Points: 
  • Wrench Group, LLC (Wrench), a national leader in home services, announced it has acquired Buckeye Heating & Cooling (Buckeye), a top provider of air conditioning and heating services in the Columbus area since 1948.
  • Columbus is a growing market, and Buckeye is a growing business to match it, said Ken Haines, CEO of the Wrench Group.
  • A leader in the market for over 70 years, Buckeye Heating & Cooling specializes in award-winning heating, air conditioning and indoor air quality services, solutions and products.
  • The company owns and operates five experienced regional brands: Williams Comfort Air and Mr. Plumber based in Indianapolis, Jarboes Plumbing, Heating & Cooling of Louisville, Kentucky, Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling & Plumbing of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Buckeye Heating & Cooling of Columbus, Ohio.

First Financial to Acquire Summit Funding Group

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Trust, Environment, Income, Projection, Forward-looking statement, Company, File, Knowledge, Growth, First Financial Bank (Ohio), LLP, First, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, First Financial Bank, Commercial finance, Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Unemployment, Consumer Protection Act, Industry, Wealth management, Nature, Lazard, COVID-19, Asset and liability management, Multimedia, Legislation, Sale, Nasdaq, Acquisition, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Management, Bank, Financial adviser, Risk management, Financial services

(Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial") announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Cincinnati-based Summit Funding Group, Inc. ("Summit"), the fourth largest independent equipment financing platform in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial") announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Cincinnati-based Summit Funding Group, Inc. ("Summit"), the fourth largest independent equipment financing platform in the United States.
  • Upon completion of the transaction, Summit will become a subsidiary of First Financial Bank, with current Summit leadership and all associates continuing in their positions, led by Founder and CEO Rick Ross.
  • As a subsidiary, Summit will continue to operate under the name Summit Funding Group, taking advantage of the company's exceptional brand recognition within the equipment finance industry, particularly with small-to-medium sized businesses.
  • Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, a Stifel Company, served as financial advisor to Summit, and Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP served as legal counsel.

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Announces Multi-Year, Multi-Million Dollar Agreement with ForeverLawn

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Entertainment, Sports, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Destinations, Football, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Travel, General Entertainment, Chemicals, Plastics, Urban Planning, Manufacturing, Constellation, Forward-looking statement, Company, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Entertainment, SEC, 1964 NFL Draft, Growth, Phrase, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Unemployment, Center for Performing Arts (Minneapolis), Industry, II, Partnership, Center, Maintenance, Albania national youth football team, Destination, COVID-19, Hall, NASDAQ, Village, Sport, Risk management

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (HOFV or the Company) (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, today announced it has signed a 10-year, multi-million dollar agreement with ForeverLawn, Inc. (ForeverLawn), a premier artificial and synthetic grass manufacturer based in Ohio.

Key Points: 
  • Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (HOFV or the Company) (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, today announced it has signed a 10-year, multi-million dollar agreement with ForeverLawn, Inc. (ForeverLawn), a premier artificial and synthetic grass manufacturer based in Ohio.
  • The agreement will make ForeverLawn the official synthetic turf partner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls (the Destination).
  • Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is the owner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus.

Centric Consulting Partners with EngageSmart to Bring Online Payment and Engagement Solutions to Utilities, Insurance, and Healthcare Organizations

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Other Professional Services, Software, Finance, Consulting, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Other Technology, NYSE, Solution, EBPP, Financial services, Consultant, Technology, ESMT, Energy, Public utility, Industry, Centric, Organization, Partnership, Wellness, Health care, Health, Government, Improper integral, Multimedia, Travel, LinkedIn, Ministry of Health & Wellness, Online shopping, Centric Consulting, EngageSmart, CENTRIC CONSULTING, ENGAGESMART

Centric Consulting and EngageSmart (NYSE: ESMT) announced their partnership today to bring dynamic IT solutions and services to organizations in utilities, insurance, and healthcare.

Key Points: 
  • Centric Consulting and EngageSmart (NYSE: ESMT) announced their partnership today to bring dynamic IT solutions and services to organizations in utilities, insurance, and healthcare.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211207005089/en/
    EngageSmart solution InvoiceCloud, which provides online engagement and payment portals for utilities, government, and insurance organizations, pairs well with both Centrics utility and insurance practice groups.
  • InvoiceClouds electronic bill presentment and payment (EBPP) platform enables organizations to give customers the online experience and self-service options of a modern enterprise, increasing customer adoption and revenue overall.
  • HealthPay24, which is EngageSmarts payment solution for healthcare providers and organizations, brings the same convenience and ease of use to the patient payment experience.

Branch Welcomes Homepoint Cofounder Brian Brizard As Chief Business Officer

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Technology, Automation, General officer, IPO, CEO, Industry, Partnership, Jean-Claude Brizard, SCOR SE, Insurance, Sale, Friction, SCOR, Management, Bank

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Branch , a full-stack insurance company that uses data, technology, and automation to make home and auto insurance simpler to buy and less expensive, has announced Homepoint Cofounder and former Chief Strategy Officer Brian Brizard has joined its executive team as Chief Business Officer.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Branch , a full-stack insurance company that uses data, technology, and automation to make home and auto insurance simpler to buy and less expensive, has announced Homepoint Cofounder and former Chief Strategy Officer Brian Brizard has joined its executive team as Chief Business Officer.
  • As Branch continues its nationwide expansion, Brizard's hiring marks a major investment to the commercial end of Branch's business and partnership strategy.
  • As a multi-platinum entrepreneur, operator, and investor in mortgage and insurance businesses with embedded-insurance experience, Brian will be a huge asset to the future of Branch," shared Steve Lekas, Cofounder and CEO of Branch.
  • Branch is underwritten by the Branch Insurance Exchange and General Security National Insurance Company (GSNIC) and backed by SCOR SE, all A-rated insurance entities.

Barry L. Dayley, MRFC® Named to Financial Association's Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, Executive, Board, Financial services, Chair, Policy, MRFC, Dayley, Trustee, Association, Director, Management

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Barry L. Dayley, MRFC comes to the Board of Trustees with a longtime investment in the Financial Services Industry and a love of helping people navigate their financial future.

Key Points: 
  • MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Barry L. Dayley, MRFC comes to the Board of Trustees with a longtime investment in the Financial Services Industry and a love of helping people navigate their financial future.
  • As the past Chair of the MRFC Board of Directors, he has been an integral part in promoting the MRFC credential.
  • Barry is the 2020 recipient of the prestigious Loren Dunton Lifetime Achievement Award and identifies as a longtime promoter and sponsor of the IARFC National Financial Plan Competition.
  • "With Barry and our two other newly elected Trustees, I feel the IARFC has achieved this goal beyond measure.