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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The following is a statement provided by the Los Angeles Business Council.“Los Angeles has launched the city’s new ProCure LA initiative to provide local businesses with the support and resources they need to take advantage of the opportunities presented by major sporting events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Kudos to Mayor Karen Bass, LA Region.“Global events can create meaningful opportunities for local small businesses, but only if businesses are well-equipped to access and capture fair contracting opportunities.“To ensure that local small businesses are not left behind,…

MADISON, Wis., October 8, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company” or “First Business Bank”) (Nasdaq: FBIZ) discusses our efforts We invite you to join us for a conference call. Conference calls and webcasts may contain forward-looking statements and other important information.event:Earnings Conference Call – Q3 2024when:Friday, October 25, 2024, 1:00 PM Central Timehow:via conference call or simultaneous webcastaccess:Conference call dial-in:800-343-4849 (toll free)203-518-9848 (International) Teleconference access code:FBIZ Webcast:https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/456665235 Corey A. Chambas, Chief Executive Officer, David R. Seiler, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Brian D. Spielman, Chief Financial Officer, present their results for the third quarter of 2024. I’ll…

Report analyzes 29 billion cybersecurity attacks attempted against Comcast Business customersCybercriminals are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to create more convincing deepfakes and phishing attacks, as well as open source tools to generate malicious code.PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 7, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comcast Business today announced that IT and security We have released the 2024 Cybersecurity Threat Report, a valuable resource for professionals. This report highlights the profound changes in the cybersecurity landscape driven by advanced threat actors, expanding attack surfaces, and the transformative power of AI.“Armed with newfound AI-based capabilities and a landscape littered with vulnerable systems, cybercriminals have a golden opportunity,” said Noopur…

NEW YORK & ATLANTA, September 30, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Veritas Capital (“Veritas”), a leading investor at the intersection of technology and government, today completes the acquisition of Veritas’ digital banking business. It was announced that. NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE: VYX) (“NCR Voyix”) is a leading global provider of cloud-based digital commerce solutions. Upon completion of the transaction, the digital banking business will be rebranded as Candescent and will now be a privately held company.Candescent is the largest platform of its kind in the United States and continues to serve more than 1,300 financial institutions and more than 29 million registered users.As an…

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are starting 2025 higher, with Wall Street on track to break a four-day losing streak that foreshadowed a brighter end to 2024. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% at the start of trading Thursday. It was the longest losing streak since early September. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 332 points, or 0.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 0.7%. Markets were supported by the latest signal that the U.S. economy remains resilient as fewer workers applied for unemployment benefits last week than economists expected. In the bond market, government bond yields fell. This…

He sold Bibles, sneakers, photo books, and virtual currency during his third presidential campaign. Now, Donald Trump is launching a new business: diamond-encrusted watches.The Republican presidential candidate announced the “Official Trump Watch Collection” on Thursday. The most expensive one has 122 diamonds in the bezel, comes in three styles in 18-karat gold, and costs $100,000. Another “Fight Fight Fight” model sells for $499.Following a long tradition of blending political and business interests, Mr. Trump has promoted an array of branded products since launching his 2024 White House campaign. Thursday’s launch, which comes 40 days before Election Day, could expose her…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak next Monday about cryptocurrency and the launch of World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency platform run by the Republican candidate’s sons, Donald Jr. and Eric.Trump’s speech comes 50 days before Election Day, making it unusual for him to use the remaining days of the election to promote a personal business. The former Republican president has long mixed his political and business interests, touting sneakers, photo books and a Trump-branded Bible during his 2024 campaign.”We are embracing the future of cryptocurrency and leaving behind slow, outdated big banks,” Trump said Thursday…

If you’re in the luxury car market, there’s some good news on the horizon. These cars may be budget-friendly later this spring. These cars themselves aren’t cheap, but in themselves there are some economic signs that point to a reduction in prices for many of the most popular high-end vehicles. Check out: Four SUVs with significant price drops in early 2025 Next discover: 8 common mistakes Retirement commits social security checks “Due to the state of the used EV market, consumer sentiment, and driver changes across other industries, these luxury cars will see some of the biggest declines in value…

Luxurious lounges appear at airports around the world. Now, one Airport Oasis, featuring a zero gravity massage chair and caviar-top ice cream, offers a new level of luxury from the LAX crowds in Los Angeles. Jason Dewey/Delta/DPA Located at Los Angeles International Airport, Delta One Lounge offers a wide variety of travel experiences away from heavy walking traffic and noisy crowds. Customers can enjoy hot towels, zero gravity massage chairs and caviar top ice cream while waiting to board the flight. Additionally, access to private security lanes and baggage checks eliminates the need to wait in line. The lounge opened…

Saudi Arabia’s bottled water business Belain Water has new investors. Hassana Investment Company has acquired a 40% stake in Berain from the local investment group Mohammed Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi & Sons Investment Company, also known as Rajhi-Invest. Financial conditions have not been disclosed. Hassana Investment Company is an investment manager for government agencies related to domestic social insurance, the general institution of social insurance in Saudi Arabia. According to a statement hosted on the local business news service Zawya, Belain has three factories in Jeddah and Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Berain sells packaged water products in a variety of…