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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Irish Coast Guard's rescue helicopter row is a ‘volcano about to erupt', says NY hotelier John Fitzpatrick
A group that includes New York-based Irish hotelier John Fitzpatrick has called on the Transport Minister to re-open the tender for the Irish Coast Guard search and rescue helicopter service.
Business Upturn
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Upturn
Force Marketing Named 2025 Georgia Fast 40 Honoree and EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist in the Southeast
By GlobeNewswire Published on May 24, 2025, 00:57 IST Atlanta, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Force Marketing, a data-driven technology and marketing leader in the automotive industry, has been named a 2025 Georgia Fast 40 honoree by ACG Atlanta and celebrates CEO John Fitzpatrick's nomination as a finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year® Southeast Region. The recognitions mark a breakout moment for the company, which has quietly been growing at a rapid but sustained pace behind the scenes—and is now turning heads across the industry. 'While we're certainly proud of our consistent 25% year-over-year growth for the past three years, we're equally, if not more, excited about our 95% client retention rate,' said Fitzpatrick. 'That's the real foundation of our momentum. Our OEM and dealer partners are growing with us, and we're bringing even more dealers into the fold. That kind of impact is what makes milestones like these award recognitions truly meaningful.' Long known as a legacy name in automotive marketing, Force is rewriting the playbook with a unified data tech stack–including its automotive-specific CDP, Audience IQ–that supports both variable and fixed operations. The company's acquisition of GSM (Gulf States Toyota's longtime marketing partner) in 2021 was a major turning point, giving Force unmatched depth in after sales loyalty and lifecycle marketing. Audience IQ houses a full-stack suite of solutions including DRIVE (streaming CTV pre-market & in-market audiences), Conquest Connect, Recapture and ATOM, Force empowers dealers with proprietary audience targeting, dynamic creative and end-to-end retention tools that drive results across every dealership department. 'Our growth story is powered by people,' added Fitzpatrick. 'We have world-class team member retention—over 95% for the last three years—all while operating fully remote with 115 team members across 21 states and counting. Our team is the secret sauce behind every milestone, every innovation, and every client success story.' As Force expands and continues delivering results for OEMs and dealer groups across the country, one thing is clear: this isn't just growth— it's evolving the way dealers connect with their customers. About Force Marketing Founded in 2006, Force Holdings, LLC is a leading marketing technology provider to the automotive industry whose family of brands includes: Force Marketing, WeDrive Automotive and Gulf States Marketing (GSM). Headquartered in Atlanta with over 110 team members strategically positioned all over the U.S., the Force Family of Brands focuses on partnering and fostering relationships with dealers and OEMs nationwide to maximize ROAS, speed to market and improved lifetime customer value metrics. More information about Force Marketing's comprehensive suite of tech-enabled products can be found at . Attachment Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Force Marketing Named 2025 Georgia Fast 40 Honoree and EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist in the Southeast
Force Marketing is entering a defining chapter as they have evolved from a legacy automotive agency into a modern, data-powered marketing tech partner driving growth, loyalty, and national recognition Force Marketing Atlanta, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Force Marketing, a data-driven technology and marketing leader in the automotive industry, has been named a 2025 Georgia Fast 40 honoree by ACG Atlanta and celebrates CEO John Fitzpatrick's nomination as a finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year® Southeast Region. The recognitions mark a breakout moment for the company, which has quietly been growing at a rapid but sustained pace behind the scenes—and is now turning heads across the industry. 'While we're certainly proud of our consistent 25% year-over-year growth for the past three years, we're equally, if not more, excited about our 95% client retention rate,' said Fitzpatrick. 'That's the real foundation of our momentum. Our OEM and dealer partners are growing with us, and we're bringing even more dealers into the fold. That kind of impact is what makes milestones like these award recognitions truly meaningful.' Long known as a legacy name in automotive marketing, Force is rewriting the playbook with a unified data tech stack–including its automotive-specific CDP, Audience IQ–that supports both variable and fixed operations. The company's acquisition of GSM (Gulf States Toyota's longtime marketing partner) in 2021 was a major turning point, giving Force unmatched depth in after sales loyalty and lifecycle marketing. Audience IQ houses a full-stack suite of solutions including DRIVE (streaming CTV pre-market & in-market audiences), Conquest Connect, Recapture and ATOM, Force empowers dealers with proprietary audience targeting, dynamic creative and end-to-end retention tools that drive results across every dealership department. 'Our growth story is powered by people,' added Fitzpatrick. 'We have world-class team member retention—over 95% for the last three years—all while operating fully remote with 115 team members across 21 states and counting. Our team is the secret sauce behind every milestone, every innovation, and every client success story.' As Force expands and continues delivering results for OEMs and dealer groups across the country, one thing is clear: this isn't just growth— it's evolving the way dealers connect with their customers. About Force Marketing Founded in 2006, Force Holdings, LLC is a leading marketing technology provider to the automotive industry whose family of brands includes: Force Marketing, WeDrive Automotive and Gulf States Marketing (GSM). Headquartered in Atlanta with over 110 team members strategically positioned all over the U.S., the Force Family of Brands focuses on partnering and fostering relationships with dealers and OEMs nationwide to maximize ROAS, speed to market and improved lifetime customer value metrics. More information about Force Marketing's comprehensive suite of tech-enabled products can be found at Attachment Force Marketing CONTACT: Media Contacts: Kerry Crump, kcrump@ Kelly Frommer, kfrommer@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Department of Corrections moves female inmates to repurposed facility in Boulder
A correctional officer removes an inmate's shackles upon arrival at Riverside. (Courtesy DOC) The Montana Department of Corrections on Monday moved 50 inmates form the Montana Women's Prison in Billings to the former Riverside Special Needs Unit in Boulder, according to a press release from the department. The move is intended to alleviate overcrowding in the state's correctional facilities. Following Monday's move, the Women's Prison in Billings has a population of 200, according to the state's secure facility dashboard, while DOC officials say another 62 female inmates are awaiting placement from county jails. The DOC stated that 47 of those inmates in county jails have been waiting for transfer to the prison for more than 30 days, but expects to move them to the Billings facility by the end of the month. The Riverside Facility in Boulder was most recently used as a unit of the Montana State Prison for male inmates with serious, long-term medical needs. The facility housed 25 inmates, who were transferred to the state prison earlier this month, according to DOC. The facility underwent minor renovations to accommodate the larger population of female inmates. Representatives from DOC did not immediately respond to calls or emails asking about the extent of the renovations or changes to staffing levels at the facility. Overcrowding has been a growing issue among Montana's correctional facilities, and the state has resorted to sending hundreds of inmates to privately run prisons in other states in order to make do. Under contracts with CoreCivic, a private prison operator, Montana currently has 239 inmates in the Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility in Mississippi, and 364 in the Saguaro Correctional Facility in Arizona. Despite the out-of-state transfers, several Montana facilities remain over capacity. A CoreCivic run facility in Shelby, has 768 inmates but an operational capacity of 753. A federal jury recently found CoreCivic liable for failing to protect an inmate in that facility from a beating, and awarded the victim nearly $28 million. Among state-run facilities, the Montana State Prison is 58 inmates over capacity, with a current population of 1,594. Montana's community correctional facilities include another 1,616 individuals in treatment centers, prerelease centers, and assessment and sanction centers. During the 2025 Legislative Session, lawmakers appropriated $436 million to address capacity issues throughout the state. House Bill 833, sponsored by Rep. John Fitzpatrick, R-Anaconda, proposes spending roughly $250 million to construct a new women's prison or renovate an existing facility. That bill is awaiting action from Gov. Greg Gianforte, a Republican. Fitzpatrick also included DOC funding in the state's long-range building appropriations bill, House Bill 5, including $171 million for expansions at the Montana State Prison. On April 29, Gianforte, Fitzpatrick, and DOC Director Brian Gootkin held a groundbreaking ceremony for a $156 million infrastructure project to build more housing units at the state prison, a project that was funded during the 2023 Legislative Session. 'We are extremely thankful for the support of Governor Gianforte and the members of the Montana Legislature to provide us with a generational investment to modernize and expand our correctional infrastructure,' Gootkin said in a press release. 'Not only will we have the capacity we need to accommodate our inmate population, but we will be able to provide a safer, healthier work environment for our employees.'
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Broward man arrested, accused of threatening, attacking woman at Florida Keys motel
A Broward man attacked a woman and threatened her life at a Florida Keys motel early Friday morning, authorities said. Around 1 a.m., Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputies rushed to the Big Pine Motel regarding a woman scared of being shot, authorities said. Deputies talked to the woman, who said she was in a car with John Fitzpatrick, a 41-year-old Hallandale Beach man, in the parking lot of the motel when he became hostile. He pulled out a gun, told her he was dangerous, grabbed her chest and tore her dress, deputies said. As she ran out of the car, he tried to grab her wrist — she was able to pull away. Deputies said Fitzpatrick ran from them but was caught. Deputies said they found a loaded gun when he was searched. He was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, battery, committing an unnatural or lascivious act, criminal mischief and resisting arrest.
