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USI Consulting Group Acquires Burke Group

GLASTONBURY, Conn., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USI Consulting Group (“USICG”), a national industry-leading, full-service retirement plan consulting and benefits administration firm, today announced the acquisition of Rochester, New York-based Burke Group (“Burke”). Founded in 1989, Burke is a regional advisory services firm specializing in retirement plan consulting and administration, actuarial services and compensation consulting. As part of the deal, USICG will not acquire Burke's compensation consulting business, and Burke wi ... Read more

What Really Happened Between Leuh And Justin After MTV's Cat

What Really Happened Between Leuh And Justin After MTV's Catfish?

Since its debut in 2012, "Catfish: The TV Show" has followed the journey of numerous relationship hopefuls looking to uncover the truth about their online interests. While ... Read more

Mind, Body, and Soul: Syracuse Air Guard Unit Embraces Holis

The 174th Attack Wing in Syracuse, NY has embraced a novel approach to holistic wellness focused on spiritual, physical, social, mental, and emotional fitness. Utilizing mindfulness and self-care techniques, education, mutual support, empowerment, an ... Read more

Here's What Went Down With Boot Illusions After Shark Tank

It looks like production was the downfall of Boot Illusions. As Queenie Davis explained in her 2013 interview with Shark Tank Blog, their switch from their manufacturer in Turkey to one in Brazil created complications for the brand. At the time of th ... Read more

Tampa real estate branding entrepreneur sells firm but isn't retiring

Bottom line Key takeaway: Longtime real estate branding and marketing entrepreneur Nancy Walker recently sold her business to two employees. Core challenge: Brand marketing of real estate can take years, as projects develop over time. Now Walker's other challenge is deciding what is next for her. What's next: Walker has written a book — and may have another one in her, she says.

Nancy Walker led her marketing firm, Walker Brands of Tampa, for a generation — since 1992.

On Dec. 31, she decided to leave her firm in t ... Read more

Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'Dream' cannot be fulfilled without

H. Beecher Hicks III

Guest Columnist

H. Beecher Hicks III is the president and CEO of the National Black MBA Association

I was honored to be invited to speak at a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Saturday i ... Read more

Equal=Grounds Coffee House Embarks on a New Chapter Under Mo

Equal=Grounds Coffee House Embarks on a New Chapter Under Monique Chatman

The Equal=Grounds Coffee House in Rochester, New York, marked a fresh chapter in its story with a soft opening under new ownership on Saturday. The coffee house, w ... Read more

Governor Hochul Announces Launch of New York Mobile ID

New York Mobile ID is a Secure, Digital Form of State-Issued Driver License, Learner Permit, or Non-Driver ID

Can Be Used for Airport Security Screening at Select Airports Nationwide

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today tha ... Read more