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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Zeigler Auto Group Earns its 12th Chicago's Best & Brightest Companies To Work For® Award
Zeigler Automotive Group has been recognized for the 12th time as one of Chicago's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For®, a distinction awarded by the National Association for Business Resources. This prestigious honor highlights Zeigler's continued excellence in workplace culture, employee engagement, and human resource practices. CHICAGO, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeigler Automotive Group today announced that it has earned its 12th Best & Brightest Companies To Work For® Award for the highly competitive Chicago market. Presented by the National Association for Business Resources, this coveted accolade is awarded to organizations in the Greater Chicago area that not only maintain, but also establish stringent standards for exemplary practices in company culture, human resources, and beyond. As the only dealership group to receive this recognition for 12 years in the highly competitive Chicago market, Zeigler continues to set the benchmark for industry leadership and employee satisfaction. Recently, the Zeigler also acquired Ferrari Lake Forest from the Mancuso family expanding its luxury footprint in the region. "This award represents more than just consistency—it reflects our unwavering focus on creating an environment where people can grow, innovate, and thrive," said Aaron Zeigler, president of Zeigler Auto Group. "In a rapidly changing automotive landscape, our ability to stay grounded in our core values while adapting to new challenges is entirely due to the incredible talent and dedication of our team." With the ten to one winning ratio for this program, only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative business and human resource practices have been selected as winners. "Earning our 12th Best & Brightest award in Chicago reflects the intentional work we've done over the years to create a workplace where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow," said Mike Van Ryn, VP of talent development, Zeigler Auto Group The winning companies were evaluated by an independent research firm that reviewed several key metrics. The categories for scoring included: Compensation, Benefits, and Employee Solutions; Creative Wellness and Wellbeing Solutions; Employee Enrichment, Engagement, and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment and Selection; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Civility and Inclusion; Work-Life Blend; Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility; and Leadership, Strategy, and Company Performance. For over 25 years, the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) has established itself as a trusted authority in identifying top human resource practices and offering benchmarking tools for companies committed to excellence in workplace standards. Jennifer Kluge, president and CEO of NABR and the Best & Brightest Programs, emphasized that "these companies have excelled by prioritizing their workplace culture. By putting their employees first, this exceptional group of top-tier leaders has created a strong foundation that sets them apart as leaders in their industries and communities." Zeigler Auto Group has consistently earned various awards for its commitment to employee and customer satisfaction. Some recent notable awards include Glassdoor's 100 Best Places to Work in the U.S. awards for 2023 and 2024. The Kalamazoo-based organization has also earned additional Best and Brightest Companies to Work For awards in the regions it operates. These include its 19th consecutive West Michigan award, its 12th Chicago-area award, and its 7th consecutive national award. For more information about careers at Zeigler Auto Group, visit About the National Association for Business Resources' Best and Brightest ProgramsThe National Association for Business Resources offers an array of recognition programs that celebrate excellence in various aspects of business, including workplace culture, wellness initiatives, and leadership. These programs include the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Best and Brightest in Wellness, Best and Brightest CEOs and Leadership Teams which are presented in several markets that include Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, Nashville, New England, New York, Northern California, Pacific Northwest, Southern California, South Florida, West Michigan and Nationally. Nominations are now being accepted for all programs. About Zeigler Auto GroupZeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 88 franchises across 41 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Vehicle brands represented include all of the domestic and the majority of the imported manufacturers. Besides its extensive automotive portfolio, the organization owns and operates Zeigler Motorsports, an 85,000-square-foot motorsports dealership and action park, offering 19 different powersports brands, plus its own onsite restaurant: Trak Houz Bar & Grill. Additionally, Zeigler Motorsports houses the Elevate Leadership & Team Building Academy, an executive training company. The Kalamazoo-based dealer group also owns and operates Zeigler Pre-Owned of Chicago, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing in 1975, the organization employs over 2,500 people, ranking among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the nation with estimated annual sales of $2.2 billion for 2024. MEDIA CONTACTFrancis Mariela239.273.6976letswork@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Zeigler Automotive Group
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Zeigler Auto Group Acquires Ferrari Lake Forest, Continuing the Mancuso Family Legacy
Zeigler Auto Group today announced its acquisition of Ferrari Lake Forest, one of the Midwest's premier Ferrari dealerships since 1981. Official purchase and banner change occurred today, Friday, May 16, 2025. Zeigler Auto Group's acquisition of Ferrari Lake Forest represents its continued investment in the ultra luxury and high performance segment with Ferrari, Pagani, Koenigsegg, and Automobili Pininfarina. CHICAGO, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeigler Auto Group, one of the nation's largest privately-owned dealer groups, has officially acquired Ferrari Lake Forest, the iconic Ferrari dealership founded by Rick Mancuso in 1981. The deal marks a significant expansion of Zeigler's ultra luxury and high performance automotive portfolio with the acquisition adding Ferrari, Pagani, Koenigsegg, and Automobili Pininfarina to its offerings. "We're excited to welcome Ferrari Lake Forest into the Zeigler family," said Aaron J. Zeigler, president of Zeigler Auto Group. "The Mancuso family has built an ultra luxury dealership known not only for its exclusive inventory and service, but for its legacy, heart, and commitment to its customers. We intend to build on that legacy, with their help, and take it to even greater heights." Ferrari Lake Forest has earned national recognition for its white-glove service, high-profile clientele, and strong family values. The luxury dealer began as a small storefront in downtown Lake Forest and has grown into a state-of-the-art ultra luxury dealership under Mancuso's leadership. "We're really excited and honored to become part of the Zeigler Group. Together we can develop even higher levels of client care and appreciation. It's a dream come true for us," said Mancuso. The Kalamazoo-based dealer group plans to continue to work with the Mancuso family and retain existing personnel at the 70,000-sq-ft. dealer located at 990 N Shore Dr, LakeBluffin Illinois. Official close and ownership change occurred today, Friday, May 16, 2025. About Zeigler Auto GroupZeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 88 franchises across 41 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Vehicle brands represented include all of the domestic and the majority of the imported manufacturers. Besides its extensive automotive portfolio, the organization owns and operates Zeigler Motorsports, an 85,000-square-foot motorsports dealership and action park, offering 19 different powersports brands, plus its own onsite restaurant: Trak Houz Bar & Grill. Additionally, Zeigler Motorsports houses the Elevate Leadership & Team Building Academy, an executive training company. The Kalamazoo-based dealer group also owns and operates Zeigler Pre-Owned of Chicago, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing firm. Founded in 1975, the organization employs over 2,500 people, ranking among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the nation with estimated annual sales of $2.2 billion for 2023. The family-owned and operated company is well known for its commitment to both customer service and employee satisfaction. Zeigler is regularly recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation, also earning similar accolades in Wisconsin, Chicago, and Michigan. Besides these prestigious accolades, Zeigler is also one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Places to Work in the U.S. for 2024, and among Glassdoor's top 10 U.S. companies for work-life balance. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Zeigler Automotive Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Miami Herald
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Marco Rubio will be a great leader if he stops being a ‘yes' man
Rubio's many hats Reading Mary Anna Mancuso's May 14 op-ed, 'Marco Rubio doesn't need to be the next Henry Kissinger,' one gets the feeling she is talking about a very important man. Mancuso mentioned Rubio has two jobs and that it is extraordinary. Actually, he holds three jobs plus a smaller one: as Secretary of State, as Acting National Security Advisor, as Acting Administrator of USAID and even as ✓Acting Archivist of the United States. Seems President Trump ran out of people who could or would do those jobs. How is Rubio doing so far, especially with aid to those who need it most? Mancuso then mentioned Rubio's strengths: being a son of immigrant parents and how he fights against authoritarianism. He calls out dictators and warns us against complacency. Yet, Rubio works for an authoritarian and is a great yes-man. Trump said Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are possible presidential candidates. For what year I don't know, as Trump plans on a third term for himself. In any event, they are two great yes-men who stand for whatever. What does Mancuso see that many of us are missing? Whether one agrees with Kissinger or not, he represented our country with strength and didn't flutter about. If Rubio can be a man and lead us like a real leader, then he can be viewed as a man of his time. Alvin Blake, Miami Careless We have in this rich country of ours the elected, career politicians who make it their business to tax and spend wildly. Our political leaders attract votes for political power and promoting their agendas. The taxpayer is the loser and the lobbyist the winner. Foreign aid is one for which all recent presidents and both sides of the Congressional aisle are accomplices of wasteful spending. It is an American phenomenon. And the taxpayer foots the bill. The amount of concocted excuses to create programs to senselessly throw money at is huge. Our political guardians have no shame about squandering the people's hard-earned wealth on their selfish ideas. Michael G. Merhige, Kendall Careless, part II 'The land of the free and the home of the brave.' These words from our national anthem, 'The Star Spangled Banner,' ring less true every day. We are witnessing a steady erosion of the freedoms we hold dear. Americans are being told they must tighten their belts while a military parade is being planned to celebrate the president's birthday — a display of ego that we, as taxpayers, will be funding, reportedly for as much as ✓$45 million. No matter where one stands politically, this should raise serious concerns. Those millions could provide school lunches for millions of kids, purchase thousands of computers or fund many after-school programs. Children and education are our future. Shouldn't our investments reflect that? Who will step up and say 'enough?' Where are the brave men and women elected to represent us? Florida deserves better and so does the rest of our nation. Our citizens must speak out and our leaders must remember who they serve. Paula Ehrlich, Miami Beach Better healthcare In her May 14 op-ed, 'Medicaid cuts would burden Miami,' Martha Baker gives a heartfelt testimony to the importance of the Jackson Health System, which provides 'one single high standard of care to all residents regardless of their ability to pay.' She also wrote that the United States stands out as 'the only industrialized nation that does not provide universal access to healthcare for all citizens.' Her plea is clear: rather than cutting Medicaid, we should be looking for ways to improve access to health care. Ken Clark, Coral Gables Cultural achievements In May, we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. During this time, we recognize the culture, achievements and impact of AAPI communities across Florida and the nation. The 2025 theme, 'A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience,' is a powerful reminder of the hardships AANHPI individuals have faced, such as hate crimes, bias and xenophobia. Even under pressure, they stepped up with purpose and helped change the game for generations to come. At the Florida Commission on Human Relations, we stand with AANHPI communities and remain committed to protecting the rights of all Floridians. We strongly encourage Floridians who experience discrimination in housing, employment, or public accommodations to reach out to our agency. Let's take this month to learn from the past, celebrate the present and continue working together for a future built on respect, equity and understanding. For more information about your rights or to file a complaint, please contact the Florida Commission on Human Relations at 850-488-7082 or visit Cheyanne Costilla, executive director, Florida Commission on Human Relations, Tallahassee Been here before In 1952, the United States was embroiled in the Korean War and the production of steel was in jeopardy as labor unions threatened to strike over a collective bargaining dispute with steel companies. President Truman, fearing that a strike would disrupt the production of military armaments, issued an executive order directing the seizure of steel mills and requiring them to remain open. Companies sued the president for usurping power that belonged to Congress. The president argued that he had 'inherent' power to protect national security. When the U.S. Supreme Court held that the president lacked authority to seize the mills, no one was more surprised than Truman, who had appointed four of the nine Justices. The Court rejected the 'inherent' power argument. Our government is comprised of three independent, co-equal branches, ensuring that no single branch exceeds the authority granted it by the Constitution. Except in times of war or national emergency, protecting the process of government is more important than the goals of one errant branch. For our government to succeed, its three branches must be independent of each other, be co-equal in power and work together with mutual respect. Let's hope we remember that. Harvey J. Sepler, Hollywood End of a war As a librarian with the Miami-Dade Public Library System, I thank the Miami Herald for the May 11 special section, 'Remembering our Triumph,' about the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The library system this year presents 'World War II at 80,' a year-long series dedicated to honoring the end of the war through programs like film screenings, lectures and interviews with Holocaust survivors. The events are free for the public. More information can be found at Miriam Kashem, Miami Beach Banning Rose I enjoy Miami Herald Sports columnist Greg Cote's articles. In his May 15 front page story, 'No credit for MLB. Lifting Hall of Fame ban on Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe, came too late,' he praised Major League Baseball (MLB) for reversing its ban. I respectfully disagree. Should Rose be in the Hall of Fame? Of course, but he knowingly violated a cardinal rule of baseball betting on games as a player and/or manager and might have affected outcomes. Even though Rose agreed to the 'lifetime' ban, he would often capitalize on MLB events and appear at nearby locations to sell autographed photos. That's the equivalent of sticking his thumb in MLB's eyes. I watch baseball religiously on TV. Because every other commercial seems to tout online betting, I fear for baseball's integrity. We put up with endless politicians who lie, cheat and steal. Baseball is merely a game, so players or execs who gamble on baseball should take a hike. Rose made his bed; he should be forced to lie in it, for eternity. Richard Pober, Palmetto Bay
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Yahoo
Georgia trucker convicted of sexual assault in Monroe County
MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Georgia man has been convicted of sexual assault after a trial earlier this week in Monroe County. According to Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso, 32-year-old Javonte Norfleet of Conyers Georgia has been found guilty of Indecent Assault and Unlawful Contact with a Minor. Mancuso states that a mistrial was declared last year based off the result of a hung jury, but a decision by the victim and her family proceeded them to go ahead with another trial. This rose out of an investigation by the Poconos Mountain Police Department who say they responded to the complaint of a 16-year-old African American girl that she had been sexually assaulted by an unknown man in a tractor trailer. Police say that a sexual assault examination of the girl revealed trauma consistent with the assault and DNA which matched Norfleet. Mancuso states that description of the victim and video surveillance from several locations around the lot traced the tractor trailer to Western Express Company from Covington, Georgia. The release says that they contacted the company which led them to identify the operator as Javonte Norfleet wo matched the description provided by the victim. Norfleet was arrested by Georgia authorities and changed his story several times during the interview, but eventually admitted he had sex with the girl, but said it was consensual, according to Mancuso. It is unknown how ling Norwell will serve, but Mancuso states that they will seek state prison time, lengthy parole supervision, and sex offender registration for Norfleet. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
07-04-2025
- Science
- Forbes
How Nature-Based Solutions Can Improve Indoor Air Quality
When people talk about indoor air quality, invariably the discussion soon turns to traditional heating ventilation systems and activated carbon filters. However, more and more nature-based systems are now being developed which offer a greener and healthier alternative. Green walls and moss-based filters are already on the market, but another possible interesting solution will be launched next month (May) at the Belgian pavilion at the Venice Biennale in Italy. The Building Biospheres project aims to harness the natural intelligence of plants to actively manage the pavilion's indoor climate. The installation consists of more than 200 plants and occupies the pavilion's central area beneath the skylight. The Belgian pavilion has been initiated by the Flemish government and commissioned by the Flanders Architecture Institute, presented by curator and landscape architect Bas Smets in collaboration with neurobiologist Stefano Mancuso. Smets said he has been discussing with Mancuso how to use the natural intelligence of plants to manage an indoor climate for the last 10 years in an interview. Smets said if you can understand what specific plants need to thrive in those environments to clean and regulate the temperature of the air, then they can become an 'active agent' to create an indoor climate. In a natural way these plants can help to create the artificial climates found in most of today's buildings. 'What we are proposing is not just to bring plants into a building, but to rethink the purpose of architecture,' he told me. 'In the beginning, architecture was about survival, sheltering us from the rain, wind and sun. And now again in this climate crisis, architecture should be about survival, but not just about the survival of us humans, but also of plants. We need to create a new symbiosis between us, the plants and the architecture.' Smets said Building Biospheres will be in place for six months in Venice and they have chosen trees from the sub-tropical regions, Asia, Africa and America for their biosphere as they are particularly sturdy and suitable for an indoor environment, while offering the ideal climate for humans. Mancuso said sap slow readers and dendrometers are used to monitor the health of the trees and plants. These have been installed in collaboration with the University of Ghent. The harvested data is used to activate irrigation, lighting and ventilation to create a self-regulating microclimate. In the run up to the Venice Biennale, a greenhouse at Ghent University hosted a prototype of the installation for the pavilion made with the same trees. 'The idea is to give the plants the ability to adjust all the parameters of ventilation, lighting and irrigation according to their need, and so far, it seems to be working,' Mancuso told me. Smets added when people think of indoor plants, they still have a '19th century' idea of their role. 'We put a beautiful plant in a corner, give it a bit of water, and we see it as a decoration, not as an active agent of air quality,' said Smets. 'It's almost an inversion of the Victorian greenhouses, where they built a warmer environment to import plants from tropical climates. Now, we are using those plants indoors to make spaces cooler in a warming outside climate.' Another nature-based air quality solution is being developed by the Swedish startup Adsorbi, which in January announced it had raised €1M to build pilot plant for its air purification material made from Nordic wood. The material itself is derived from Nordic tree cellulose and designed for targeted pollutant capture, including key nitrogen oxides like nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). According to Adsorbi, the material can be used in air filters, products that remove bad odours, and museums to protect works of art. Adsorbi chief executive Hanna Johansson said it is ready to offer a commercial solution which does not require the use of fossil-based materials in a statement.
