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Advisors Who Leverage an Outsourced CFO Can Accelerate Growth, Drive Efficiency and Maximize the Value of Their Businesses, According to LPL Financial

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
LPL, Pinnacle, Research, Certified Financial Planner, Build, Growth, Marketing, Certification, CFO, CRM, LPL Financial, Forecasting, CMO, Finance, Consultant, Financial adviser

The new CFO Essentials offering provides chief financial officer expertise to emerging firms and growth-minded advisors seeking executive-level strategic counsel.

Key Points: 
  • The new CFO Essentials offering provides chief financial officer expertise to emerging firms and growth-minded advisors seeking executive-level strategic counsel.
  • CFO Essentials delivers individualized financial benchmarking, budgeting, and forecasting strategies provided by experienced financial professionals.
  • “Advisors can access professionals in marketing, access administrative support, and offer financial planning without adding staff.
  • What’s so compelling about the outsourcing trend is the business results advisors can achieve by taking advantage of the services.”

PROG Holdings Beats Third Quarter 2023 Expectations, Raises Full-Year Financial Outlook

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Apps, Applications, Technology, Payments, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Electronic Commerce, Professional Services, Software, SG, Environment, EBITDA, Growth, GMV, Vehicle leasing, PROG, NYSE, Michaels, Build, Renting, Security (finance)

PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG), the fintech holding company for Progressive Leasing, Vive Financial, Four Technologies, and Build, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG), the fintech holding company for Progressive Leasing, Vive Financial, Four Technologies, and Build, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • "PROG Holdings’ third quarter results exceeded expectations once again, as our teams continued to deliver strong portfolio performance alongside disciplined SG&A management," said Steve Michaels, PROG Holdings’ President and CEO.
  • Consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2023 were $582.9 million, a decrease of 6.9% from the same period in 2022.
  • PROG Holdings ended the third quarter of 2023 with cash of $294.8 million and gross debt of $600 million.

For The Win Robotics Announces Appointment of STEM Veteran Jennifer Nicholls to Chief Program Officer

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Software, Research, Hardware, Robotics, Drones, Technology, Other Education, University, Primary, Secondary, Education, Science, Other Science, STEM, Jennifer Nichols, Multimedia, Build, Curriculum, Student, FTW, Partnership, CPO, Communication, Management, Tutoring, Mathnasium, Hopper

For The Win Robotics (FTW), a leader in drone-based STEM and computer science programming for education, today announced a deepened bench of experts with the appointment of STEM industry veteran Jennifer Nicholls as Chief Program Officer (CPO).

Key Points: 
  • For The Win Robotics (FTW), a leader in drone-based STEM and computer science programming for education, today announced a deepened bench of experts with the appointment of STEM industry veteran Jennifer Nicholls as Chief Program Officer (CPO).
  • The company also unveiled Hopper, its newest drone, designed for hands-on learning and revolutionizing STEM education by providing the tools to make coding, robotics, and engineering fun and accessible for students.
  • “Up to this point, I’ve built my career around dispelling the notion that STEM and computer science are too difficult.
  • “We will remain relentless in our pursuit to bring quality STEM and computer science education to all students,” Rob Harvey, Executive Chairman says.

National Nonprofit Driving Educational Equity with Virtual WGT by Topgolf Tournament

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with Topgolf and World Golf Tour (WGT), First Book is launching the inaugural First Book Open virtual golf tournament. The interactive, online charity event offers a fun, innovative way to support First Book's long history of transforming the lives of educators in under-resources communities.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with Topgolf and World Golf Tour (WGT), First Book is launching the inaugural First Book Open virtual golf tournament.
  • Details on how to donate and participate in the month-long tournament will also be provided.
  • The live stream event is followed by 30 days of virtual golf that unites the collective strength of purpose-driven collaboration to support kids in need and eliminate barriers to educational equity.
  • With 800,000 users monthly, WGT offers a platform to not only entertain, but catalyze collective impact in an exciting new way.

Introducing Bitcoin Expedition 2023: The Premier Midwest Bitcoin Conference Exploring Bitcoin’s Potential Influence and Impact on the Region

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Cryptocurrency, Training, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Business, Small Business, Insurance, Utilities, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Accounting, Energy, Professional Services, Asset Management, Education, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Smoke, Learning, Food, Noise, Pension, History, Build, Fox Business, Legislative Affairs Office, Regulation, Lunch, Bitcoin

Whether you are a seasoned vet or a newcomer, Bitcoin Expedition 2023 serves as the premier event for Midwesterners to learn about the potential impact of Bitcoin on the region.

Key Points: 
  • Whether you are a seasoned vet or a newcomer, Bitcoin Expedition 2023 serves as the premier event for Midwesterners to learn about the potential impact of Bitcoin on the region.
  • Open to everyone, tickets are still available for the one-day event on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at The Millbottom in Jefferson City, MO.
  • The one-day conference features an all-star lineup of speakers covering everything from Bitcoin 101 education to Bitcoin’s relevance to a multitude of industries.
  • We’re going to spend the day learning, and then enjoy an evening of great food and networking to cap it off.

PROG Holdings, Inc. to Release Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results on October 25, 2023

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Software, Internet, Payments, Finance, Professional Services, Technology, Fintech, Other Technology, Webcast, Build, NYSE, Event, Broadcasting

PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG), the fintech holding company for Progressive Leasing, Vive Financial, Four Technologies, and Build, is scheduled to release financial results for the third quarter of 2023 on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, prior to market open.

Key Points: 
  • PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG), the fintech holding company for Progressive Leasing, Vive Financial, Four Technologies, and Build, is scheduled to release financial results for the third quarter of 2023 on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, prior to market open.
  • The Company has also scheduled a live webcast for Wednesday, October 25, at 8:30 A.M.
  • ET to discuss its financial results for the third quarter of 2023.
  • The webcast can be accessed via the below link, or through the Events & Presentations section of the PROG Holdings investor relations website, https://investor.progholdings.com/ .

LeapFrog® Showcases New Collection of Learning Toys at Toy Fair® 2023

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Saturday, September 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Toy Fair® 2023, LeapFrog® Enterprises, Inc. will display its newest collection of products that combine education, technology and engaging play to make learning fun. The delightful lineup includes new additions to its award-winning Magic Adventures™, wooden, and infant and preschool lines. A sneak peek of early 2024 product launches will also be revealed at Toy Fair.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Toy Fair® 2023, LeapFrog® Enterprises, Inc. will display its newest collection of products that combine education, technology and engaging play to make learning fun.
  • "LeapFrog has always been known for its toys that make learning fun and our latest collection is no exception," said Danielle Norwood, Vice President, Marketing, VTech Electronics North America, LeapFrog's parent company.
  • LeapFrog's successful wooden collection is a beautiful blend of 100% FSC™-certified wood that comes from well-managed forests and the learning technology LeapFrog is known for.
  • LeapFrog is also introducing the 4-in-1 Learning Hamburger™, a fun ring-stacking toy that lets kids explore colors, numbers and more.

Alex Akel, President of Akel Homes, Joins as Key Participant in the 2023 Greater Palm Beach County Habitat for Humanity CEO Build

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Friday, September 29, 2023
Volunteering, Connect, Housing, Multimedia, Build, Humanity, Management

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The CEO Build united individuals from diverse industries who all shared a common goal: making homeownership a reality for deserving families in Palm Beach County. Distinguished executives, such as Alex Akel, President of Akel Homes, were actively involved. Alex Akel's extensive background in the homebuilding industry proved invaluable for the event, and it came as no surprise that he was invited to participate in the Affordable Housing Panel, which took place on Friday afternoon following the build.

Key Points: 
  • On September 22-23, 2023, business leaders, executives, and volunteers came together for the annual CEO Build, organized by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County.
  • DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The CEO Build united individuals from diverse industries who all shared a common goal: making homeownership a reality for deserving families in Palm Beach County.
  • Alex Akel's deep-rooted experience in homebuilding made him a natural fit for both the CEO Build and the subsequent CEO Connect panel discussion.
  • Among them were Senator Tina Polsky, Alex Akel, President of Akel Homes, Jennifer Thomason, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Palm Beach County, Sarah Malega, Lake Worth City Commissioner, Palm Beach County Commissioner Mack Bernard, and Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon.

Globant Announces Global Winners of the Women that Build Awards 2023

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
UNESCO, STEAM, World Economic Forum, George Washington University School of Business, Business operations, Rising Star, José Fernández Migoya, University, Woman, Los Angeles Clippers, Udemy, Globant, International Capital Markets, Universidad, McKinsey & Company, Organization, George, Student, Build, STREAM, Machine learning, Virtual reality, AI, Salesforce, NYSE, Canadian Green Building Awards, Management, Nursing

These awards recognize game-changing women in the STEAM industries who inspire other women and create positive change around the world.

Key Points: 
  • These awards recognize game-changing women in the STEAM industries who inspire other women and create positive change around the world.
  • "The Women that Build Awards were created four years ago to motivate more women to join the technology industry by shining a spotlight on trailblazing women who are making a positive impact.
  • The Women that Build Awards 2023 received more than 3,100 nominations, 1,100+ candidates, gathered 120,000+ votes, and engaged 83 international judges.
  • This year's Women that Build Awards attracted a significant number of global partners, including CoachHub, NYSE, Salesforce, Udemy, Women Corporate Directors Foundation, and more than 50 other supporting organizations and universities.

Globant Announces Global Winners of the Women that Build Awards 2023

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023
UNESCO, STEAM, World Economic Forum, George Washington University School of Business, Business operations, Rising Star, José Fernández Migoya, University, Woman, Los Angeles Clippers, Udemy, Globant, International Capital Markets, Universidad, McKinsey & Company, Organization, George, Student, Build, STREAM, Machine learning, Virtual reality, AI, Salesforce, NYSE, Canadian Green Building Awards, Management, Nursing

These awards recognize game-changing women in the STEAM industries who inspire other women and create positive change around the world.

Key Points: 
  • These awards recognize game-changing women in the STEAM industries who inspire other women and create positive change around the world.
  • "The Women that Build Awards were created four years ago to motivate more women to join the technology industry by shining a spotlight on trailblazing women who are making a positive impact.
  • The Women that Build Awards 2023 received more than 3,100 nominations, 1,100+ candidates, gathered 120,000+ votes, and engaged 83 international judges.
  • This year's Women that Build Awards attracted a significant number of global partners, including CoachHub, NYSE, Salesforce, Udemy, Women Corporate Directors Foundation, and more than 50 other supporting organizations and universities.