Great Lakes region

Leading the Profession, Twenty-One CPAmerica Firms Recognized in Accounting Today's Top 100 Firms

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Accounting Today, PLLC, LLP, GRF, Mid-Atlantic (United States), P.C, Great Lakes region, L.L.C, Region, MHCS, Semiconductor

Gainesville, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Accounting Today, the premier publication of the certified public accounting industry, has named several CPAmerica Inc., firms as national and regional leaders in their 2024 Top 100 Firms ranking. Three firms were featured in the Top 100, three firms were recognized as firms to watch, and 21 total firms made the list.

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  • Accounting Today, the premier publication of the certified public accounting industry, has named several CPAmerica, Inc. firms as national and regional leaders in their 2024 Top 100 Firms ranking.
  • Gainesville, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Accounting Today , the premier publication of the certified public accounting industry, has named several CPAmerica Inc. , firms as national and regional leaders in their 2024 Top 100 Firms ranking.
  • Three firms were featured in the Top 100, three firms were recognized as firms to watch, and 21 total firms made the list.
  • For more information on Accounting Today's 2024 Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders, please visit: https://www.accountingtoday.com/the-top-100-firms-and-regional-leaders2024

Brody's Crafted Cocktails Continues Robust 2024 Expansion

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Monday, April 1, 2024
E-commerce, Drink, Partnership, Brody's, Craft, Great Lakes region, Ice, ABV, Family, Liquor

COLLINGSWOOD, N.J., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brody's Crafted Cocktails, the highly acclaimed purveyor premium ready-to-serve craft cocktails, proudly announces the continuation of its robust 2024 expansion strategy in collaboration with General Beverage. As one of the largest wholesale distributors in Wisconsin, this family owned and operated organization serves all of Wisconsin's seventy-two counties with over 12,000 licensed retail accounts. Official launch is scheduled for April 2024.

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  • COLLINGSWOOD, N.J., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brody's Crafted Cocktails, the highly acclaimed purveyor premium ready-to-serve craft cocktails, proudly announces the continuation of its robust 2024 expansion strategy in collaboration with General Beverage.
  • Brody's signature premium all-natural spirit-based cocktails, meticulously crafted in both classic and imaginative flavors, present a seamless solution for those seeking sophistication without the intricate preparation.
  • Neunson continues, "Partnering with General Beverage to bring Brody's to retailers in Wisconsin continues our expansion plans in the Great Lakes region.
  • Per General Beverage, "General Beverage is excited to kick off the new Brody's Crafted RTD Cocktails to our portfolio of brands in the Wisconsin market April 1, 2024.

Porte Brown Recognized by Accounting Today as a 2024 Regional Leader & 2024 Firm to Watch

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Accounting Today, Growth, Trust, ELK, Great Lakes region, Workforce, Accounting

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Porte Brown LLC, www.PorteBrown.com , a Chicagoland accounting firm, is pleased to announce the firm has been named a Great Lakes Regional Leader by Accounting Today as well as a Firm to Watch in this year's "Top 100 Firms and Accounting's Regional Leaders" report.

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  • ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Porte Brown LLC, www.PorteBrown.com , a Chicagoland accounting firm, is pleased to announce the firm has been named a Great Lakes Regional Leader by Accounting Today as well as a Firm to Watch in this year's "Top 100 Firms and Accounting's Regional Leaders" report.
  • This is the ninth consecutive year that Porte Brown has been named a "Great Lakes Regional Leader," which includes the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.
  • The Great Lakes region is the second-largest region in terms of revenue and average firm growth was 11.45% in 2023.
  • Porte Brown was also named to the Firms to Watch list for the fourth time in five years.

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Announces Susan D. Snyder as New President

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
College, Continuing legal education, Chicago Bar Association, Audit, Trust, American Bankers Association, Great Lakes region, Executive Committee, Financial management, Founding, American College, Estate planning, ALI, Region, State, Drug

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Susan D. Snyder will serve as the 2024–2025 President. Snyder is a Senior Planner on Northern Trust's Regional Wealth Advisor Team in Chicago, Illinois. She succeeds 2023–2024 ACTEC President Kurt A. Sommer of Sommer Udall Law Firm, P.A., in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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  • The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Susan D. Snyder will serve as the 2024–2025 President.
  • She succeeds 2023–2024 ACTEC President Kurt A. Sommer of Sommer Udall Law Firm, P.A., in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Susan D. Snyder will serve as the 2024–2025 President.
  • "I look forward to guiding ACTEC in our shared mission of advancing the standards of trust and estate law practice," said Snyder.

DXP Enterprises, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Pro-Seal, Inc.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Oil, Gas, Chemicals, Plastics, Retail, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Energy, Manufacturing, Other Transport, Mining, Minerals, Forest Products, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Food, Beverage, Yee, Acquisition, Lubricant, Equipment, Great Lakes region, DXP, DXPE, Depreciation, Sales

DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXPE) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Pro-Seal, Inc. (“Pro-Seal”).

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  • DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXPE) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Pro-Seal, Inc. (“Pro-Seal”).
  • DXP funded the acquisition with cash from the balance sheet.
  • “We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Pro-Seal and welcome the employees of Pro-Seal to the DXP team.
  • We anticipate this acquisition to be accretive to earnings and further expand our Rotating Equipment division.

Caymus Equity-Backed Quality Environmental Services Joins Forces with Lakeshore Environmental Contractors, Strengthening Service Capabilities while Expanding Geographic Presence

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Consulting, Construction & Property, Professional Services, Environmental Health, Other Professional Services, Defense, Contracts, Environment, Other Construction & Property, Finance, Sustainability, Acquisition, Great Lakes region, Department of Defence, Growth, Lead, LEC, Ecosystem, Partnership

Quality Environmental Services (“Quality” or the “Company”), a leading specialty provider of a full suite of environmental remediation services in the Great Lakes region, has joined forces with Lakeshore Environmental Contractors (“LEC”), a highly complementary provider of environmental remediation services in the Gulf Coast and Southeast regions.

Key Points: 
  • Quality Environmental Services (“Quality” or the “Company”), a leading specialty provider of a full suite of environmental remediation services in the Great Lakes region, has joined forces with Lakeshore Environmental Contractors (“LEC”), a highly complementary provider of environmental remediation services in the Gulf Coast and Southeast regions.
  • LEC represents the first add-on acquisition completed by Quality since Caymus Equity’s majority investment in November 2023.
  • “Partnering with LEC represents significant progress toward achieving our strategic objectives for Quality,” commented Blake Cummings, Partner and investment lead at Caymus Equity.
  • To learn more about LEC, visit https://www.lecbiz.com/
    To read more about Quality, visit https://qualityenv.co/
    To learn more about Caymus Equity, visit https://www.caymusequity.com/
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Canadian and United States Coast Guards recommit to close partnership on Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River during Minister Lebouthillier's U.S. visit

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Honourable, Great Lakes region, Indigenous peoples, Government, Safety, Water, Diplomatic mission, Organization, Partnership, Canal

The Canadian and United States Coast Guards share a long history of collaboration on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.

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  • The Canadian and United States Coast Guards share a long history of collaboration on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
  • The shared waters of the Great Lakes require cooperation with many partners in Canada and the United States to restore and protect water quality and ecosystem health in the Great Lakes basin.
  • "I am proud of the work the Canadian Coast Guard does alongside their American counterparts to ensure essential services across the Great Lakes.
  • The Canadian and United States Coast Guards work closely together on a wide range of coast guard services across the Great Lakes, including environmental response, search and rescue, icebreaking, marine traffic management, and aids to navigation.

SWCA Appoints Scott Slessman as First Chief Growth Officer

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Consultant, SWCA, Great Lakes region, Management

PHOENIX, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SWCA Environmental Consultants, a global environmental consulting firm, announces the appointment of Scott Slessman as the company's first chief growth officer.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SWCA Environmental Consultants, a global environmental consulting firm, announces the appointment of Scott Slessman as the company's first chief growth officer.
  • Throughout his career at SWCA, Scott has demonstrated an impressive track record of creating valuable growth.
  • "Throughout his career at SWCA, Scott has demonstrated an impressive track record of creating valuable growth," said Joseph J. Fluder, III, CEO and president of SWCA.
  • The chief growth officer position joins SWCA's existing c-suite team of Joseph J. Fluder, III, chief executive officer and president; Denis Henry, chief financial officer and executive vice president; Deborah Owens, chief people officer; Linda Lannen, chief technology officer; Robert Kroeger, chief operating officer; Norma Crumbley, chief delivery officer; and Robert Kloepfer, global strategic management officer.

Allied Instrumentation Expands Reach as nVent RAYCHEM Representative

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Acquisition, Great Lakes region, Natural gas, TRACER, Food, MRO

RIVERDALE, Iowa, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allied Instrumentation continues its legacy as a leading nVent RAYCHEM representative and stocking distributor, serving E. Missouri, Illinois, W. Kentucky, and the Indiana counties of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte for over 50 years. Recently, Allied has bolstered its presence by acquiring the assets of Dale Prentice Company in the Great Lakes region, expanding its coverage to include Michigan and Eastern Wisconsin.

Key Points: 
  • With the acquisition of the assets of Dale Prentice Company, Allied Instrumentation solidifies its position as an exclusive industrial representative for nVent RAYCHEM by expanding their coverage to include Michigan and Eastern Wisconsin.
  • RIVERDALE, Iowa, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allied Instrumentation continues its legacy as a leading nVent RAYCHEM representative and stocking distributor, serving E. Missouri, Illinois, W. Kentucky, and the Indiana counties of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte for over 50 years.
  • With this strategic move, Allied Instrumentation solidifies its position as the exclusive industrial representative for nVent RAYCHEM solutions in the region.
  • Leveraging their expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction, Allied Instrumentation offers comprehensive support for nVent RAYCHEM heat management solutions, including sales, designs, takeoffs, and MRO activity.

Innovate Illinois Celebrates NSF's Award to Propel Great Lakes ReNew and Advance Water Innovation

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Friday, February 2, 2024
Utilities, Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Government, Environmental Health, Energy, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Sustainability, White House, Federal Government, Natural Resources, Green Technology, State, Local, Climate Change, Nitrate, Principal, Public, Innovation, Science, University of Chicago, Blue, STEM, University, Climate change, Water, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Engineering, Carbon, PFAS, Investment, Nutrient, Argonne National Laboratory, Pritzker School, NSF, ReNEW Schools, Great Lakes region, Health, Phosphate, Face, Renewable energy

Innovate Illinois , a pioneering public-private coalition dedicated to bolstering state innovation, celebrates the substantial federal award granted to the Great Lakes Water Innovation Engine, also known as Great Lakes ReNew .

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  • Innovate Illinois , a pioneering public-private coalition dedicated to bolstering state innovation, celebrates the substantial federal award granted to the Great Lakes Water Innovation Engine, also known as Great Lakes ReNew .
  • Great Lakes ReNew, directed by Current , Chicago's premier water innovation incubator, is positioned to revolutionize water and resource recovery.
  • The initiative aims to turn waste into wealth, exemplifying the mission of Innovate Illinois to foster economic growth through groundbreaking innovation.
  • “The Great Lakes are a vital natural resource for the health, wealth, and security of our entire nation,” said Illinois Gov.