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OnPoint to participate in the 2024 Canaccord Genuity Musculoskeletal Conference

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Monday, February 12, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OnPoint, a group of privately held augmented reality (AR) technology companies pioneering AR guidance for multiple verticals including spine, neurosurgical, and orthopedic surgical procedures, including robotic procedures, today announced that it will participate in the 2024 Canaccord Genuity Musculoskeletal Conference on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, CA.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OnPoint, a group of privately held augmented reality (AR) technology companies pioneering AR guidance for multiple verticals including spine, neurosurgical, and orthopedic surgical procedures, including robotic procedures, today announced that it will participate in the 2024 Canaccord Genuity Musculoskeletal Conference on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, CA.
  • OnPoint Surgical is revolutionizing spinal procedures with the OnPoint AR Spine System which superimposes virtual surgical guides and virtual implants onto the surgeon's visual field using proprietary see-through optical head-mounted display technology.
  • The OnPoint AR Spine System platform technology is a cost-effective and highly accurate alternative to current robotic systems.
  • "OnPoint offers an attractive financial profile for hospitals and ASC's using its rapidly accretive, exceptionally accurate and cost-effective technology.

OnPoint Warranty Expands Leadership Team with Warranty Industry Veterans

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Evan Poll has been named, Vice President, Aftermarket Solutions. Evan comes to OnPoint with vast industry experience in warranty aftermarket programs. Evan previously served as Head of Paid Care at Samsung, where he led its extended warranty program for all business to business and direct to consumer programs. As EVP at Data Intelligence Group, a data intelligence company focused on using consumer insights to optimize aftermarket programs, Evan worked with clients to structure aftermarket programs geared towards long term revenue growth. As Senior Director, Aftermarket Sales and Marketing at AIG Warranty, Evan managed aftermarket programs for the largest appliances manufacturers in North America, reconfiguring business operating models for increased effectiveness and growing program net revenue an average of 22% annually. At OnPoint, Evan will lead our aftermarket programs, and collaborate with the team to enhance its Service Avenger insuretech platform. Service Avenger, our API-forward insuretech platform, offers our clients and their consumers the ability to seamlessly offer and purchase warranty protection and service products in-store, online, or in a post-purchase environment- while providing omnichannel support and end-to-end warranty administration.

Key Points: 
  • OnPoint Warranty Solutions, LLC ("OnPoint"), a rapidly growing insuretech, mobile solutions and warranty services company, today announced that it has expanded its team with warranty industry veterans.
  • Evan comes to OnPoint with vast industry experience in warranty aftermarket programs.
  • "OnPoint continues to be an employment destination for the warranty industry", Chris Smith, CEO, OnPoint Warranty Solutions, LLC.
  • Prior to Registria, Danny held roles within the insurance and warranty industries, at EPIC Insurance, The Warranty Group, Service Net (now AIG Warranty) and AON.

Peloton Equity Leads Growth Investment in OnPoint Healthcare Partners

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Peloton Equity, LLC (“Peloton”), a Connecticut-based private equity firm that seeks to invest growth capital in innovative healthcare companies, announced today that it has closed an investment in OnPoint Healthcare Partners, Inc. (“OnPoint” or the “Company”), a fast-growing AI-enabled technology services provider that offers a suite of solutions to hospitals and medical groups designed to reduce physician burnout and improve administrative efficiencies.

Key Points: 
  • Peloton Equity, LLC (“Peloton”), a Connecticut-based private equity firm that seeks to invest growth capital in innovative healthcare companies, announced today that it has closed an investment in OnPoint Healthcare Partners, Inc. (“OnPoint” or the “Company”), a fast-growing AI-enabled technology services provider that offers a suite of solutions to hospitals and medical groups designed to reduce physician burnout and improve administrative efficiencies.
  • The investment is led by Peloton Equity, alongside participation from Fort Maitland Capital.
  • The investment will be used to enable OnPoint to accelerate its product development roadmap, bolster its sales and marketing efforts, and strengthen the Company’s plauded customer service.
  • Hyde Park Capital Advisors, LLC served as the exclusive financial advisor to OnPoint with respect to this transaction.

GonzoBanker Awards Recognize the 'Extraordinarily Good' and 'Not-So-Good' in the Banking and Fintech Industries

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

GonzoBanker of the Year (Regional Bank): Huntington Bancshares Chairman and CEO Steve Steinour.

Key Points: 
  • GonzoBanker of the Year (Regional Bank): Huntington Bancshares Chairman and CEO Steve Steinour.
  • GonzoBanker of the Year (Mid-Size Bank): David Findlay, CEO of Lakeland Financial, for executing the timeless principles of capital management, credit quality, efficiency and customer service.
  • The "Giant Sucking Sound" Award: The swell of $1 trillion leaving banking and ballooning money market mutual funds.
  • Kevin Blair and the team at Synovus lean into transformation and they exude a culture that still loves the practice of relationship banking.

Oil Drillers Mislead With Advertising Claims That Decreased CA Crude Oil Production Policies Lead To High Gas Prices, says Consumer Watchdog

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Consumer Watchdog pointed to experts and evidence that show decreased local oil production has no impact on California gas prices.

Key Points: 
  • Consumer Watchdog pointed to experts and evidence that show decreased local oil production has no impact on California gas prices.
  • "Crude oil prices are set on a world market that the level of California crude oil production does not impact."
  • "Consumers will not benefit from more oil production in the state and they will not be hurt by less oil production in California," Bornstein said .
  • "The main determinant of gasoline prices has nothing to do with decreased local production of crude oil," said Consumer Advocate Liza Tucker.

2023 home sales at Reed's Crossing by Newland in Hillsboro, Oregon, soar past projections

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

HILLSBORO, Ore., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When 2023 began, homebuilders at Reed's Crossing by Newland had planned to sell at least 120 homes for the year within the 474-acre South Hillsboro development. With just weeks left before the end of the year, that number has exceeded projections and is on track to nearly double — to 230.

Key Points: 
  • HILLSBORO, Ore., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When 2023 began, homebuilders at Reed's Crossing by Newland had planned to sell at least 120 homes for the year within the 474-acre South Hillsboro development.
  • With just weeks left before the end of the year, that number has exceeded projections and is on track to nearly double — to 230.
  • Since Reed's Crossing broke ground in late 2018, six homebuilders have sold 1,074 homes, with up to 16 additional units anticipated to sell in the remainder of December 2023.
  • "Reed's Crossing has reached an exciting turning point, with the Town Center and more outdoor amenities coming to fruition," said Peterson.

OnPoint Community Credit Union Named Oregon's Most Admired Financial Services Company in 2023

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Friday, December 8, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Portland Business Journal named OnPoint Community Credit Union Oregon's "Most Admired Company" in the Financial Services category. This honor marks OnPoint's 16th consecutive year as one of the state's most admirable credit unions, banks or wealth management firms throughout Oregon.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Portland Business Journal named OnPoint Community Credit Union Oregon's "Most Admired Company" in the Financial Services category.
  • The survey identifies and evaluates companies across all industries based on innovation, branding and marketing, quality of management, community involvement and quality of products and services.
  • OnPoint also continued its partnership with GreenPath Financial Wellness , providing members with financial education, debt management and counseling services.
  • Nonprofits in Oregon received $2.5 million from OnPoint this year, a new record for the credit union's community giving program.

Inaugural Oregon Charity Championship Nets $78,000

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Pacific Office Automation (POA) , the largest independent office equipment dealer in the U.S., reported that the inaugural Oregon Charity Championship (OCC), a competitive scramble format golf tournament at Oregon Golf Club on October 2, raised $78,165.

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Office Automation (POA) , the largest independent office equipment dealer in the U.S., reported that the inaugural Oregon Charity Championship (OCC), a competitive scramble format golf tournament at Oregon Golf Club on October 2, raised $78,165.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231025788191/en/
    The Maurice Lucas Foundation won the inaugural Oregon Charity Championship, presented by Pacific Office Automation.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Created by Green Barn Events with POA, the Oregon Charity Championship united Oregon businesses, the local community, and Oregon nonprofits in their shared commitment to making a positive impact in the region.
  • “The Oregon Charity Championship was a huge success.

Hudson Technologies Announces Appointment of Kathleen L. Houghton to Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Ms. Houghton currently serves as Hudson’s Vice President – Sales and Marketing and will fill the vacancy resulting from the concurrent resignation of Stephen P. Mandracchia from the Board.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Houghton currently serves as Hudson’s Vice President – Sales and Marketing and will fill the vacancy resulting from the concurrent resignation of Stephen P. Mandracchia from the Board.
  • Kate Houghton joined Hudson Technologies in 2014 as Director of Marketing, was appointed to her current role in 2019, and was named an executive officer of the Company in 2020.
  • Her previous roles include 16 years with Kidde-Fenwal/United Technologies, including Director of Marketing Global Suppression.
  • Other prior positions include Vice President, Marketing at C&M Corporation and Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Safety Hi-Tech USA.

OnPoint Community Credit Union Appoints Bob Harding as Chief Commercial Officer

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OnPoint Community Credit Union has hired banking and commercial strategy expert Bob Harding as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. He joins the Executive Team of Oregon's largest credit union with more than 522,000 members and $8.7 billion in assets.  

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OnPoint Community Credit Union has hired banking and commercial strategy expert Bob Harding as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.
  • As Chief Commercial Officer, Harding leads OnPoint's commercial lending team, advancing growth in the commercial market while deepening banking relationships with businesses across the region.
  • He brings more than 20 years of banking experience and an impressive commitment to improving his community through public service," said Rob Stuart, President and Chief Executive Officer, OnPoint Community Credit Union.
  • "I'm honored to join the OnPoint team, a financial organization that values integrity and commitment to community," said Harding.