Consumer service

Green Dot Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

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星期四, 五月 9, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Technology, Fintech, Software, Consumer service, As a service, Security (finance)

“We are off to a solid start in 2024,” said Jess Unruh, Chief Financial Officer of Green Dot.

Key Points: 
  • “We are off to a solid start in 2024,” said Jess Unruh, Chief Financial Officer of Green Dot.
  • Green Dot’s outlook is based on a number of assumptions that management believes are reasonable at the time of this earnings release.
  • Green Dot is reaffirming its guidance range for its full year adjusted EBITDA2 to be between $170 million and $180 million, or up approximately 2% year over year at the mid-point.
  • Green Dot is reaffirming its guidance range for its full year non-GAAP EPS2 to be between $1.45 and $1.59, or down 6% year over year at the mid-point.

Ookla® Ranks Optimum Fiber as Fastest and Most Reliable Internet Speeds in New York and New Jersey

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
Media, Mobile, Wireless, Entertainment, Networks, Internet, Technology, Digital Marketing, TV and Radio, Advertising, Audio, Video, Content Marketing, Communications, Telecommunications, Education, Consumer service

Optimum, the provider of advanced internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, today announces that its 100% Fiber Internet network has been recognized by Ookla® Speedtest® for delivering New York and New Jersey’s fastest and most reliable internet speeds.

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  • Optimum, the provider of advanced internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, today announces that its 100% Fiber Internet network has been recognized by Ookla® Speedtest® for delivering New York and New Jersey’s fastest and most reliable internet speeds.
  • Additionally, the Optimum Fiber network clinched the title for lowest latency across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, as well as named best gaming experience in New York and fastest internet provider in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
  • Backed by Optimum’s 100% Fiber Internet network with 99.9% network reliability, Optimum offers up to 8 Gig symmetrical upload and download speeds to support the most data-intensive applications such as gaming, graphic design, video production, and more.
  • 1 in fastest internet speeds based on the results of consumer-initiated tests taken with Ookla® Speedtest® in key markets across the company’s footprint, including:

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda celebrates the start of construction at North Housing

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星期三, 四月 24, 2024
Estuary, Investment, City, Homelessness, Business, Naval air station, Case management, Voucher, Federal Home Loan Banks, General contractor, AHA, Veterans' affairs, IIG, Veteran, Housing, AHP, HUD, Bank, HCD, Community development, TCAC, California Department, Bank of America, MHP, Consumer service, HOME

ALAMEDA, Calif., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the start of construction of the North Housing Master Plan, the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) and its affiliate Island City Development is hosting a start of construction celebration event on April 24th (from 3pm to 5pm) at 2000 Lakehurst Circle in Alameda.

Key Points: 
  • ALAMEDA, Calif., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the start of construction of the North Housing Master Plan, the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) and its affiliate Island City Development is hosting a start of construction celebration event on April 24th (from 3pm to 5pm) at 2000 Lakehurst Circle in Alameda.
  • The North Housing Master Plan is a multi-year commitment for AHA, along with Island City Development, to create 586 homes to serve low-income Alamedans in need of affordable housing.
  • Island City Development ( www.islandcitydevelopment.org ), an affiliate of AHA, is the developer of this project and the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda owns the land.
  • Funders to the project include the City of Alameda (HOME, Community Block Development Grant, Permanent Local Housing Allocation, and Inclusionary Housing funds), US.

Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions and Coalition for Psychedelic Safety and Education Join Forces to Support Senate Bill 1012 for Regulating Access to Psychedelics

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星期一, 四月 15, 2024
Assembly, Psilocybin, Spouse, Grief, Safety, Coalition, Navy, Senate, Suicide, Entrepreneurship, Science, Patient, Loss, Child, Consumer service, Bill (law), Veteran, Pharmaceutical industry

CORONADO, Calif., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to ending veteran suicide, has joined forces with the Coalition For Psychedelic Safety and Education (CPSE) in support of California Senate Bill (SB) 1012 which enables regulated access to facilitated use of certain psychedelics and creates a public-private fund to develop a first-in-the-nation education campaign to increase public understanding of potential risks, benefits, and safer-use practices of psychedelics.

Key Points: 
  • The bill also establishes a public-private fund to support public health education and enhance awareness about the safe use of psychedelics, potential risks, and where to seek assistance in case of adverse effects.
  • These professionals adhere to rigorous safeguards and uphold the highest ethical standards, ensuring a secure and holistic treatment experience for all recipients of VETS' support.
  • SB 1012 represents a critical step towards ensuring safer access while acknowledging and mitigating the associated risks," said Susan Sagy, Executive Director of the Coalition for Psychedelic Safety and Education.
  • "With its emphasis on public health education and professional oversight, SB 1012 paves the way for informed and responsible psychedelic use in California.

A more competitive, self-sufficient and greener region: MOL Group is to achieve carbon neutrality with a smart transition

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星期四, 三月 14, 2024
Carbon, Community, Electricity, Carbon capture and storage, Consumer service, Geothermal energy, Waste management, Recycling, SHAPE, GHG, CEE, MOL, MOL (company), Exploration, European, INA, Renewable energy

MOL Group aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through smart transition: ensuring sustainability and further strengthening security of supply through innovative technologies.

Key Points: 
  • MOL Group aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through smart transition: ensuring sustainability and further strengthening security of supply through innovative technologies.
  • MOL Group is ensuring a smart transition with tomorrow's solutions: investing in further strengthening the region's security of supply, creating value from waste and shaping the future of mobility with innovative technologies.
  • It will spend more than $4 billion on green investments by 2030 and aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
  • To achieve these goals, we will increase the use of renewable electricity across the MOL Group, particularly in the Downstream area.

Broad Sky Partners Acquires Punctual Pros, a Leading Franchisee within Authority Brands in the Mid-Atlantic Region

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星期三, 四月 3, 2024
Professional Services, Retail, Other Construction & Property, Home Goods, Finance, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Partner, Consumer service, Growth, Prevalence, Partnership, Corporate services, Direct Energy, Safety, Weather

Punctual Pros is one of the largest franchisee operators within Authority Brands, the premier home service franchisor in North America with over 2,800 territories.

Key Points: 
  • Punctual Pros is one of the largest franchisee operators within Authority Brands, the premier home service franchisor in North America with over 2,800 territories.
  • Punctual Pros has built a reputation as a highly respected operator of these franchised brands, renowned for a high standard of customer service and satisfaction.
  • Harris Williams acted as buy-side advisor, and Greenberg Traurig served as legal advisor to Broad Sky Partners on the transaction.
  • Boxwood Partners acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor, Trout CPA served as accounting advisor, and Barley Snyder served as legal advisor to Punctual Pros.

Optimum Unveils New Brand Platform and Marketing Campaign With Focus on Its Local Communities and Customers

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星期二, 四月 2, 2024
Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Entertainment, Internet, Social Media, Technology, TV and Radio, Marketing, Audio, Video, Advertising, Communications, Telecommunications, Publicis, Friends, Saatchi & Saatchi, Consumer service, Organization, Learning, Connect, Social media, Altice USA, Boy, Small business, Life, Student, O1, Radio, Happiness, DonorsChoose, Investment, STEM, Altice, Multimedia, MSL, Family, FIRST

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401886670/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401886670/en/
    The creative platform, “Where local is big time,” highlights Optimum’s hyperlocal focus matched with its big-tech capabilities, exemplifying the company’s commitment to delivering advanced connectivity solutions powered by a world-class network with a focus on meeting the unique needs of its local customers and communities.
  • Every activation is anchored in reaching customers where they are – in the communities where they live and work – and will be seen in markets across Optimum’s 21-state footprint.
  • Key updates include:
    Introduction of a new regional operations model with local senior leadership teams embedded directly in the company’s regions to meet the unique needs of local communities.
  • Advanced suite of connectivity products and offerings, notably Optimum Fiber, Optimum Mobile, Optimum Stream, and Optimum Complete, a line of Internet + Mobile bundles that offer significant savings to customers.

Shara Ruffin of Journey to Licensure Earns Prestigious Nomination for Thought Leader of The Year in Stevie Awards 2024

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星期四, 三月 28, 2024
Success, Consumer service, Growth, USA Today, Stevie Awards, Lead, Stevie, Thought Leader, Multimedia, Social, Social work, Nursing

PHILADELPHIA, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a remarkable acknowledgment of her influential work in the field of consumer services, Shara Ruffin, the dynamic founder of Journey to Licensure, has been nominated for the esteemed Thought Leader of The Year award in the Stevie Awards 2024. This nomination recognizes her innovative contributions and steadfast commitment to supporting social workers through Journey to Licensure, an initiative celebrated for its profound impact on the professional community.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a remarkable acknowledgment of her influential work in the field of consumer services, Shara Ruffin , the dynamic founder of Journey to Licensure, has been nominated for the esteemed Thought Leader of The Year award in the Stevie Awards 2024.
  • This nomination is not just a personal honor but a recognition of our collective journey in empowering social workers.
  • Reacting to her nomination, Shara Ruffin shared, "This nomination is not just a personal honor but a recognition of our collective journey in empowering social workers.
  • Looking ahead, Shara Ruffin is committed to further advancing the reach and impact of Journey to Licensure.

KBRA Assigns Rating to T. Rowe Price OHA Select Private Credit Fund's $300 Million Notes due 2029

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星期四, 三月 7, 2024
Professional Services, Finance, BDC, BBB, OHA, Consumer service, T. Rowe Price, Investment, High tech, AUM, Risk, Business Development Company, Corporate services, KBRA, TROW, Assets under management, Credit, RIC, Education

KBRA assigns a rating of BBB to T. Rowe Price OHA Select Private Credit Fund's (“OCREDIT” or “the company”) $300 million 7.77% senior unsecured notes due March 7, 2029.

Key Points: 
  • KBRA assigns a rating of BBB to T. Rowe Price OHA Select Private Credit Fund's (“OCREDIT” or “the company”) $300 million 7.77% senior unsecured notes due March 7, 2029.
  • The rating and Outlook are supported by T. Rowe Price OHA Select Private Credit Fund’s ties to Oak Hill Advisors, L.P.’s (“OHA”) $63 billion of Assets Under Management, which includes the $28 billion private credit platform that has obtained SEC exemptive relief to co-invest with OHA affiliates.
  • T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TROW), the parent company of OHA (acquired in 2021), is a global asset manager with approximately $1.45 trillion in AUM.
  • OHA has a strong reputation as a trusted, value-added financing partner which has been cultivated over decades with companies and private equity sponsors (~150).

Enhanced Delta SkyMiles® American Express Cards Offer More Rewards & Benefits

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星期四, 二月 1, 2024
Professional Services, Payments, Air, Technology, Transport, Banking, Multimedia, American Express, Travel, Gold, Restaurant, Silver Medallion, Consumer service, Card, TSA, Delta Air Lines, Reserve, Tax, Supermarket, Atmosphere, Takeoff, SkyMiles, Business card, MQD, Platinum, Medal, Airline

Today American Express and Delta Air Lines announced enhanced Delta SkyMiles® American Express Cards designed to improve the travel experience and deliver everyday value to consumers and business owners.

Key Points: 
  • Today American Express and Delta Air Lines announced enhanced Delta SkyMiles® American Express Cards designed to improve the travel experience and deliver everyday value to consumers and business owners.
  • From occasional travelers to the most frequent Delta flyers, these Cards offer new reward categories, benefits and features across everyday spending, dining at restaurants, rideshares, rental cars, flights and vacation stays, plus enhanced Companion Certificates and new ways to earn Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs).
  • Get Closer to Status: New annual MQD Headstart of $2500 MQDs gets Delta SkyMiles American Express Platinum, Platinum Business, Reserve and Reserve Business Card Members halfway to Silver Medallion status at the beginning of each qualifying year.
  • They make being a SkyMiles member even better,” said Howard Grosfield, President, U.S. Consumer Services, American Express.