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Amrize Debuts as Independent, Publicly Traded Company

June 23, 2025NEW YORK & ZURICH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amrize announces its debut today as an independent, publicly traded company with the completion of its 100% spin-off from Holcim. Amrize shares will begin trading today on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol “AMRZ.


Ralph Lauren Announces Updates to Board of Directors

June 23, 2025NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) today announced that, as part of its Board of Directors evolution strategy, it has approved the appointment of Angela Ahrendts as new Lead Independent Director following the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Ahrendts has served on the Ralph Lauren Board since August 2018 and is currently the Finance Committee chair and a member of the Nominating, Governance, and Sustainability Committee.


Thompson Thrift Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for The Hadley, a For-Rent Villa Community in North Port, Florida

June 20, 2025Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation’s leading multifamily developers, hosted a ribbon cutting for The Hadley, a new 268-unit luxury for-rent villa community in North Port, a booming city located on Florida’s west coast between Tampa and Fort Myers. Resident move-ins began in February, with construction completion expected in February 2026.


Best Friends Fur Ever Partners with Maryland’s SARC to Exceed Fundraising Goal for Survivor Pet Housing

June 20, 2025The fundraiser enabled SARC to secure vital funding that helps keep families and their pets safe together, eliminating barriers for survivors seeking refuge with their animals. Best Friends Fur Ever (BFFE), proudly partnered with the Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center (SARC) as a lead sponsor for a heartwarming community fundraiser to support SARC’s onsite kennel — a critical addition that will allow survivors of domestic violence to remain safely with their pets during their time of need.


USSFCU Continues Top Workplace Streak with 2025 Washington Post Recognition

June 20, 2025For the second consecutive year, the United States Senate Federal Credit Union as been named a Washington Post Top Workplace, once again earning recognition as one of the region’s leading employers. This honor, based entirely on employee feedback, reflects USSFCU’s ongoing commitment to fostering an engaged, inclusive, and people-first culture.


Q&A with Brian Carlson, CEO of Storytime AI

June 20, 2025Brian Carlson’s a 2x founder with over 25 years of experience in the education technology sector, Brian Carlson is the CEO & Co-Founder of Storytime AI, an innovative platform that leverages advanced AI to support literacy, representation in reading, and more equitable access to reading materials for all, especially in underserved and remote communities. Prior to Storytime AI, he co-founded and led eThink Education (now Open LMS), a fully-managed eLearning solutions provider that was acquired by Learning Technologies Group in 2020.


Q&A with Ellie Cullinan & Chris Rogers of Freudenheim Partners

June 20, 2025Executive Vice Presidents at Freudenheim Partners, Chris and Ellie bring over 50 years of combined experience in commercial real estate, with a specialized focus on nonprofit tenant representation. Chris’s career spans more than three decades and has been shaped by his service on nonprofit boards, including Philanthropy Massachusetts and the Boston Children’s Museum.


Let Flavor and Freedom Ring with 4th of July Weekend Dining in Atlanta

June 20, 2025Atlanta’s Top Eateries Serve Food, Music and Fun all Weekend Long This Fourth of July weekend, let freedom (and flavor) ring. Whether craving a classic burger and beer, ready to dive into red, white and blue sweets or looking to spark some fun with games and DJ vibes, Atlanta’s favorite restaurants are serving up all the essentials for a festive and flavor-packed holiday.


Q&A with Julien Villemonteix, CEO of UpSlide

June 19, 2025Julien Villemonteix is the CEO of UpSlide, a Microsoft 365 add-in on a mission to boost productivity for finance professionals. As the company’s first employee, Julien wrote the original code for UpSlide’s technology over 14 years ago.