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Associated Press
16-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
One10 Accelerates Incentive Innovation with Whistle Acquisition
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2025-- One10 LLC (' One10 '), a leader in performance improvement and incentive solutions, has acquired Whistle, a St. Louis-based employee engagement and rewards technology company. The acquisition significantly strengthens One10's position in behavioral science, data science and incentive technology capabilities, enabling faster, more targeted ways to improve performance across employee and channel ecosystems. Whistle, known for its award-winning technology, also brings a team with deep industry expertise, including co-founders Drew Carter and Chris Dornfeld. Whistle employees will remain in St. Louis and officially become One10 team members. 'This is a powerful moment for One10,' said Bob Miller, President and CEO of One10. 'The Whistle team brings cutting-edge talent and a platform rooted in data science, which aligns perfectly with our mission to drive results for our clients by improving the performance of their employees and channels.' Drew Carter will join One10 as President of Performance Solutions, overseeing the company's Incentive & Recognition and Marketing Services solution areas. Chris Dornfeld will become Executive Vice President of Product Strategy, leading the continued development of Whistle's technology and the next generation of One10's incentive platform. 'By joining forces with One10, we're combining Whistle's agile technology with One10's proven expertise and scale, delivering clients even more powerful ways to drive performance,' said Carter. 'This partnership expands what's possible - making it easier and faster for companies to engage employees and channel partners in meaningful, measurable ways.' The acquisition is the latest strategic move by One10 to expand its capabilities and product-led solutions. The integration of Whistle's technology, talent, and behavioral science expertise will accelerate One10's product roadmap and client value delivery. For more information, visit About One10 One10 LLC is a leader in incentives and recognition, travel and events, and marketing services across the U.S. and Canada. The company offers software solutions to enable and engage corporate employees, salespeople, and channel partners. One10's global rewards, prepaid solutions and products help some of the world's most admired brands improve engagement and drive results. One10 is backed by Bow River Capital, a private alternative asset manager based in Denver, Colorado. Bow River Capital Evergreen Fund is distributed by Foreside Financial Services, LLC, which is not affiliated with Bow River Capital or its affiliates. View source version on CONTACT: Press Contact: Mary Prevost, Prevost Partners [email protected], 612-202-3047 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA MINNESOTA MISSOURI INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AUTOMOTIVE SOFTWARE HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY DIGITAL MARKETING OTHER COMMUNICATIONS MARKETING ADVERTISING COMMUNICATIONS VACATION OTHER TRAVEL CRUISE GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE LODGING DESTINATIONS TRAVEL SOURCE: One10 LLC Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 07/16/2025 01:19 PM/DISC: 07/16/2025 01:19 PM
The Australian
19-06-2025
- Politics
- The Australian
Liberals must seize opportunity to keep focus on super tax
The Liberals would be smart to accept Janet Albrechtsen's suggestion and accept the reality of Labor's obnoxious new super tax, but push for an amendment that exempts unrealised gains on super fund assets ('Libs' chance to expose Labor on super tax', 18/6). There must be many rusted-on Labor voters who are wincing at the prospect of the implementation of an unprincipled tax on funds, designed not only to meet one's financial needs in retirement but to improve our budgetary position by easing the pressure on Age Pension spending. Labor's legislation lacks integrity and the Liberals should keep the public focus on the issue of tax on unrealised gains. Bob Miller, Leederville, WA Those who are conducting the review of the policy and strategy of the Liberal Party will need to have skills in excess of what is required for such a 'coronial inquiry' ('Autopsy into Libs' dead duck campaign', 18/6). May I suggest that an understanding of resurrection – the ability to make someone rise from the dead – is the required skill level for this task? Tony Kelly, West Melbourne, Vic No moral equivalence Why is Foreign Minister Penny Wong refusing to directly criticise Iran in its conflict with Israel? Israel has engaged in a targeted campaign against military targets, particularly Iran's nuclear facilities. Iran is indiscriminately targeting civilians, including men, women and children. They do not care who they kill or injure. Iran has openly promised the total destruction of Israel and the genocide of Israel's people, which is the sole reason Tehran wants nuclear capacity. Unlike Israelis, Iranians cannot vote in free and fair elections and basic human rights are a joke. And yet our government apparently believes in moral equivalence in this conflict. Jeremy C. Browne, Ripponlea, Vic Anthony Albanese, Penny Wong and the rest of the Labor cabinet, in calling for diplomacy and dialogue, completely ignore that Iran and its proxies – Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis – have forever been totally open in their goal of destroying Israel. Where do Labor politicians see the common ground that would lead to a lasting ceasefire? Ian Porter, Subiaco, WA Powerless future As attention is once more on AUKUS and nuclear activity, Anthony Albanese needs another wake-up call, and it is not only in defence. The US is building new nuclear facilities and reopening old in anticipation of a jump in electricity demand by 2030. In Australia, winter is only just upon us and already we have concerns about electricity supply. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen's renewables master plan is falling further behind schedule. With lack of maintenance or new construction, coal-fired generation is falling. Gas supplies are declining as projects are blocked by environmental legislation and the nuclear option remains banned. Meanwhile, electricity demand from population growth, electric vehicles and data centres is predicted to increase over the next 10 years. With rising cost and unreliability of supply, union intransigence and over-regulation, we appear powerless to halt the decline in manufacturing investment. The future literally looks dark. Graham Pinn, Maroochydore, Qld The first thing our government needs to learn from the proposed productivity summit is what productivity is, why it is important, and what governments should do and not do to increase productivity. Our productivity-destroying policies are: 1. Increasing the price of energy. Energy is an input into everything. 2. Increasing the cost of labour through industrial relations policies. 3. Increasing immigration. Migrants tend to work in less productive jobs given the same skills as resident workers. And the economy has not been able to increase investment in infrastructure to accommodate the number of migrants. 4. Blowing out the size of the public sector, which sucks workers out of the (more productive) private sector. 5. Blowing out the size of the care economy, particularly the National Disability Insurance Scheme, which draws resources from more productive activities. The government needs to have a solid workshop with the Productivity Commission or the Reserve Bank. Ross Guest, emeritus professor of economics, Griffith University Losing out on Santos It does not take much business skill to see the Abu Dhabi-based group's takeover offer for Santos is cheap and will rob Australian investors, many through their super, of the true future value of Santos's developing assets. We now need to ask, is our obsession with renewables the greatest economic folly in the history of our nation? Ian Morison, Forrest, ACT
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This Florida metro is the foreclosure capital of the US — here's what is behind the crisis
One metro area in Florida has attracted attention as the leader of a particular housing category in the U.S. — but it's no cause for cheer. The state's Lakeland region had the nation's highest foreclosure rate in 2024 among metro areas with at least 200,000 residents, according to real estate data firm ATTOM. One out of every 172 housing units had foreclosure filings. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how A number of factors may be contributing to this figure — including a population influx — but one common theme experts pointed to was the price of home insurance. 'When those insurance premiums start kicking in, they can't make the payments, they just don't know what to do,' Bob Miller, a real estate broker, told News Channel 8 in a story published March 27. 'So a lot of them, for lack of a better term, they curl up in a little bit of a ball and they wait in a corner for someone to knock on the door. That's not the best option.' Here's what's behind the high insurance rates, and what you can do to protect your home wherever you might be. Florida is prone to natural disasters, including hurricanes, flooding and wildfires, and largely because of this insurance prices are among the highest in the nation. Floridians pay an average annual premium of $5,292 for a home worth $300,000, according to Bankrate. This is nearly two-and-a-half times the national average of $2,267. Major home insurance providers like Progressive, AAA and Farmers Insurance have reeled in some business, as the cost of operating in the state has become prohibitive for many insurers. In 2024, Mark Friedlander of the Insurance Information Institute told CBS News Miami an internal study that found 15% to 20% of Floridians were forgoing home insurance — compared to 12% across the country. Read more: The US stock market's 'fear gauge' has exploded — but this 1 'shockproof' asset is up 14% and helping American retirees stay calm. Here's how to own it ASAP However, some real estate experts say the state's sky-high insurance rates don't tell the whole story behind the foreclosures in Lakeland. Gate Arty, principal and co-owner at Keller Williams Realty, acknowledges the impact of insurance premiums, but he doesn't believe Lakeland has a foreclosure problem. 'Distress sales just aren't a significant piece of our market right now,' he told News Channel 8, pointing out that increased real estate activity in the area can affect the numbers. For homeowners anywhere in the country that face the risks of natural disasters, it's critical to take preventative steps to protect your home and bank account in case of a serious incident. One of the first steps toward financial security in this case is ensuring you can afford your insurance premiums while having a cushion in place in case of unexpected increases or expenses. Setting a healthy budget and sticking to it can give you room to breathe, while an emergency fund can protect you from financial stress. To make more room in your budget, consider shopping around for a new insurance rate. A few hours spent online or on the phone may yield hundreds of dollars of savings per year that you can use to bolster your finances. If you're in need of serious budget relief, refinancing your mortgage or working with your lender to modify the terms of your mortgage can help you avoid defaulting and foreclosure of your home. 'A lot of times, the biggest problem is that the homeowner doesn't communicate with the bank, and that's when things really start to spiral out of control,' Miller said. In the wake of these insurance affordability issues, many Florida homeowners may be considering self-insuring instead of working with an insurance company. However, experts warn against such a step. Florida's Insurance consumer advocate, Tasha Carter said in an interview in December, "Homeowners would need a substantial amount of capital in order to insure that they can rebuild their home if it is significantly damaged and uninhabitable,' Tasha Carter, Florida's insurance consumer advocate, told WESH 2 News in December. 'Most homeowners simply don't have enough accessible capital to be able to make those repairs." Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This Florida metro is the foreclosure capital of the US — here's what is behind the crisis
One metro area in Florida has attracted attention as the leader of a particular housing category in the U.S. — but it's no cause for cheer. The state's Lakeland region had the nation's highest foreclosure rate in 2024 among metro areas with at least 200,000 residents, according to real estate data firm ATTOM. One out of every 172 housing units had foreclosure filings. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how A number of factors may be contributing to this figure — including a population influx — but one common theme experts pointed to was the price of home insurance. 'When those insurance premiums start kicking in, they can't make the payments, they just don't know what to do,' Bob Miller, a real estate broker, told News Channel 8 in a story published March 27. 'So a lot of them, for lack of a better term, they curl up in a little bit of a ball and they wait in a corner for someone to knock on the door. That's not the best option.' Here's what's behind the high insurance rates, and what you can do to protect your home wherever you might be. Florida is prone to natural disasters, including hurricanes, flooding and wildfires, and largely because of this insurance prices are among the highest in the nation. Floridians pay an average annual premium of $5,292 for a home worth $300,000, according to Bankrate. This is nearly two-and-a-half times the national average of $2,267. Major home insurance providers like Progressive, AAA and Farmers Insurance have reeled in some business, as the cost of operating in the state has become prohibitive for many insurers. In 2024, Mark Friedlander of the Insurance Information Institute told CBS News Miami an internal study that found 15% to 20% of Floridians were forgoing home insurance — compared to 12% across the country. Read more: The US stock market's 'fear gauge' has exploded — but this 1 'shockproof' asset is up 14% and helping American retirees stay calm. Here's how to own it ASAP However, some real estate experts say the state's sky-high insurance rates don't tell the whole story behind the foreclosures in Lakeland. Gate Arty, principal and co-owner at Keller Williams Realty, acknowledges the impact of insurance premiums, but he doesn't believe Lakeland has a foreclosure problem. 'Distress sales just aren't a significant piece of our market right now,' he told News Channel 8, pointing out that increased real estate activity in the area can affect the numbers. For homeowners anywhere in the country that face the risks of natural disasters, it's critical to take preventative steps to protect your home and bank account in case of a serious incident. One of the first steps toward financial security in this case is ensuring you can afford your insurance premiums while having a cushion in place in case of unexpected increases or expenses. Setting a healthy budget and sticking to it can give you room to breathe, while an emergency fund can protect you from financial stress. To make more room in your budget, consider shopping around for a new insurance rate. A few hours spent online or on the phone may yield hundreds of dollars of savings per year that you can use to bolster your finances. If you're in need of serious budget relief, refinancing your mortgage or working with your lender to modify the terms of your mortgage can help you avoid defaulting and foreclosure of your home. 'A lot of times, the biggest problem is that the homeowner doesn't communicate with the bank, and that's when things really start to spiral out of control,' Miller said. In the wake of these insurance affordability issues, many Florida homeowners may be considering self-insuring instead of working with an insurance company. However, experts warn against such a step. Florida's Insurance consumer advocate, Tasha Carter said in an interview in December, "Homeowners would need a substantial amount of capital in order to insure that they can rebuild their home if it is significantly damaged and uninhabitable,' Tasha Carter, Florida's insurance consumer advocate, told WESH 2 News in December. 'Most homeowners simply don't have enough accessible capital to be able to make those repairs." Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind. Sign in to access your portfolio
