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New Study Sheds Light on Factors Fueling the Great Resignation

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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These findings and many more are all part of a newly released study that sheds light on the changing mindset, attitudes, and behaviors of workers in the U.S. as the Great Resignation rages on.

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  • These findings and many more are all part of a newly released study that sheds light on the changing mindset, attitudes, and behaviors of workers in the U.S. as the Great Resignation rages on.
  • The just-released 2022 State of Work and Career Success study was led by Connie Steele, Principal of Flywheel Associates, and conducted by Rockbridge Associates.
  • The good news is that to create progress towards success, there is a common set of factors that are under their control.
  • This years study builds on the research conducted for the first annual State of Work and Career Success study.

CheckedUp Receives Significant Investment from Rockbridge Growth Equity to Support Growth Initiatives

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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DETROIT, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockbridge Growth Equity, a Detroit-based private equity firm, today announced an investment in digital out-of-home point of care provider, CheckedUp , a leading provider of 100% digital healthcare solutions at the point of care.

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  • DETROIT, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockbridge Growth Equity, a Detroit-based private equity firm, today announced an investment in digital out-of-home point of care provider, CheckedUp , a leading provider of 100% digital healthcare solutions at the point of care.
  • The transaction will enable the firm's executive team to pursue strategic growth initiatives, further invest in technology innovation, and expand CheckedUp's reach in key markets.
  • CheckedUp CEO, Dr. Richard Awdeh, commented, "We are delighted to be working with the Rockbridge team.
  • CheckedUp was represented by Covington Associates and Greenberg Traurig, while Rockbridge Growth Equity was represented by Honigman.

Quartile Acquires Sidecar to Form Largest Cross-Channel E-Commerce Advertising Platform

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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The two companies will combine under the Quartile name, growing the brand into the worlds largest cross-channel e-commerce advertising platform.

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  • The two companies will combine under the Quartile name, growing the brand into the worlds largest cross-channel e-commerce advertising platform.
  • Quartile expects the acquisition to double its amount of advertising spend under management across all platforms to $2 billion in 2021.
  • Both Quartile and Sidecar have witnessed exponential growth in recent years as fiercer competition among e-commerce merchants has led to increased advertising spend.
  • By combining the aptitudes and technologies of Sidecar and Quartile, we are continuing to ensure the performance marketing excellence that retailers rely on us for.

Protect Environmental Acquired by Rockbridge Growth Equity

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Louisville-based Protect Environmental, a leader in the environmental consulting and remediation industry, with a focus on radon and chemical vapor intrusion management, today announced that it has been acquired by Rockbridge Growth Equity, the Detroit-based private equity firm.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Louisville-based Protect Environmental, a leader in the environmental consulting and remediation industry, with a focus on radon and chemical vapor intrusion management, today announced that it has been acquired by Rockbridge Growth Equity, the Detroit-based private equity firm.
  • Given the strong brand reputation built by Protect Environmental, Rockbridge will be retiring the RB Home Services name and will adopt the Protect Environmental brand going forward.
  • Founded in 2007, Rockbridge Growth Equity is a Detroit, Michigan-based private equity firm that invests in financial and business services, consumer-direct marketing, and sports, media & entertainment industries.
  • Since its inception, Rockbridge Growth Equity has invested more than $700 million of equity in its portfolio of companies.

Rockbridge Growth Equity Named in Inc.'s 2021 List of Founder-Friendly Investors

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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Detroit-based Rockbridge Growth Equity was named to the list, and the firm was highlighted in a feature article.

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  • Detroit-based Rockbridge Growth Equity was named to the list, and the firm was highlighted in a feature article.
  • The final list recognizes 146 firms that entrepreneurs can trust and collaborate with while receiving the financial support they need to help accelerate growth.
  • "At Rockbridge, we take great pride in supporting our founders," said Kevin Prokop, co-founder and managing partner at Rockbridge Growth Equity.
  • Rockbridge Growth Equity is aDetroit-based private equity firm targeting control and minority equity investments in lower middle market services businesses headquartered inNorth America, including Digital Media & E-Commerce, Technology- Enabled Products & Services, Financial Services and Consumer Services.

Innovation Pays Off During the Pandemic

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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With the world still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, American business focused on innovation and social innovation to succeed in these uncertain times.

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  • With the world still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, American business focused on innovation and social innovation to succeed in these uncertain times.
  • The American Innovation Index recognizes the companies with the highest innovation index scores based on customer ratings.
  • The results show that customers are noticing the speed of innovation by top companies in response to these turbulent times.
  • About the American Innovation Index:
    The Aii scores and ranks the innovativeness of U.S. companies based on their customer's experiences.

Envestnet | Tamarac to Provide Tamarac Reporting® and Trading® Technology to Rockbridge Investment Management

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
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CHICAGO, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Envestnet | Tamarac announced today a partnership with Syracuse, N.Y.-based Rockbridge Investment Management to provide reporting and trading technology services.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Envestnet | Tamarac announced today a partnership with Syracuse, N.Y.-based Rockbridge Investment Management to provide reporting and trading technology services.
  • Rockbridge advisors will have access to Tamarac's aggregated performance reporting features, building upon advisors' capabilities to see a holistic view of their clients' accounts.
  • Tamarac Trading will bring a more seamless experience for advisors to free up time to strengthen client relationships and grow their businesses.
  • "We are really excited about the value Tamarac will bring to our business as we seek to grow and serve more families," said Craig Buckhout, Managing Partner, Rockbridge Investment Management.

Rockbridge Announces 2018 New Speaker Platform For RTRX

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Tuesday, July 3, 2018
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Rockbridge announced its roster of speakers for the seventh-annual RTRX (Rock the Road Experience) to be held August 2-4, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio, benefitting Pelotonia.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Rockbridge announced its roster of speakers for the seventh-annual RTRX (Rock the Road Experience) to be held August 2-4, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio, benefitting Pelotonia.
  • RTRX features a fast-paced, high-energy format of speaker presentations called X-Talks.
  • Based on the Ted-Talk format, the RTRX platform spotlights seven speakers who will share thoughts and insights on a variety of topics focused on leadership and innovation.
  • For its seventh year, RTRX has again set the bar high, announcing a goal of raising $1.1 million for Pelotonia.