The Connect Center receives Empire Whole Health Heroes award for providing holistic support to youth and the community
The Connect Center’s mission of breaking the cycle of poverty by connecting youth to their full potential is gaining momentum. Youth-centric programming focused on life-building skills and science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) prepares middle and high school students for college and careers.
“The youth of this generation are our future,” said Ben Williams, executive director of the Connect Center. “The problems we leave behind and solutions that will be discovered in our…
Chicago health care tech startup AMOpportunities adds to Series A
The company has added another $2 million Series A2, bringing its total venture funding to nearly $11 million since it launched in 2013.
Marathon Health acquires Cerner Workforce Health Solutions
An Indianapolis-based health care provider acquired Cerner Workforce Health Solutions, which was created by Cerner Corp.
East Bay company’s big reproductive health deal dies after FTC inquiry
The deal was one of the mergers or acquisitions to come under increased scrutiny by the Biden Administration's Federal Trade Commission.
Podcast: VyStar Credit Union CEO Brian Wolfburg talks growth, the economy and the importance of community
The Business Journals recently spoke with VyStar Credit Union CEO Brian Wolfburg about how the second-largest credit union in Florida has grown — and what's on the horizon.
Many financial services companies mobilize for ESG reporting
As services companies, financial institutions often face unique challenges as they prepare for enhanced sustainability reporting. Even so, many executives are optimistic about the results they expect.
Industry view: Many financial services firms mobilize for action on ESG. Financial institutions can play a pivotal part in advancing environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. Not only do they account for their own operations, but many organizations also look to them for insight about the activities…
Harborstone Credit Union to buy First Sound Bank in cash deal
The deal comes after First Sound called off its acquisition by fintech company BM Technologies in December.
Downtown Cleveland foot traffic at 87% of prepandemic levels, report finds
The report comes after DCI president Michael Deemer called the future of downtown “uncertain” last November, pointing to a growing number of vacant office buildings.
GrayStreet Partners eyes hotel development in Government Hill
The company is looking to rezone one of its parcels in the neighborhood for the planned hotel.
Hill Country Studios secures zoning, annexation approvals to keep massive project on schedule
A quarter-billion-dollar film studio planned south of Austin has secured key approvals that should keep the first pieces on track to open next year. At full buildout, Hill Country Studios could have 12 purpose-built sound stages, back lots and much more. Click through for the latest.