Newman’s Own Launches All-Year Effort to Honor a Long Legacy of Giving

In honor of what would have been Paul Newman’s 100th birthday, Newman’s Own declared January 26th, “Paul Newman Generosity Day,” a new annual giving holiday and officially proclaimed by the Town of Westport, CT.

(L) David Best, President & CEO of Newman’s Own Inc., Jennifer Tooker, First Selectwoman of Westport, CT, Alex Amouyel, CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation, Helen McDermott, CMO of Serious Fun Network

This Week: Paul Newman’s 100th Birthday Marked by Official Proclamation of PAUL NEWMAN GENEROSITY DAY in Westport, Connecticut

Paul Newman once said, ‘helping others is a delight.’ 'That’s the heart of this movement.”

— Newman's Own

WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In honor of what would have been Paul Newman’s 100th birthday, Newman’s Own declared January 26th, “Paul Newman Generosity Day,” as a new annual giving holiday. In this inaugural year, the holiday will mark the start of a series of generosity

Saugatuck Rowing Club Announces Exciting Summer Youth Intro Program for Ages 11-15

Rowing in Westport, Connecticut

Saugatuck Rowing Club (SRC) is delighted to announce the return of its highly anticipated Learn-To-Row Program, tailored for children aged 11 to 15.

WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Westport, CT – This summer, the Saugatuck Rowing Club (SRC) is delighted to announce the return of its highly anticipated Learn-To-Row Program, tailored for children aged 11 to 15. Designed to introduce young participants to the exhilarating sport of rowing, these engaging and

Industry Veteran Ken Quantie Joins Planet’s KeyLinkTM Title

MERIDEN, CT, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Planet has hired Ken Quantie to lead KeyLink, the title entity in the Planet Family of Companies. As Senior Vice President, Quantie will expand KeyLink’s residential and commercial title offerings to make them available to external financial services entities by the end of the first quarter.

“My goal is to establish a nationwide

Dirigo and OSHEAN Announce Leadership Challenge Workshop

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Driving Innovation in Rhode Island

We are excited to kick off this year with our Leadership Challenge Workshop at OSHEAN's state-of-the-art training facility, which will serve as the host location for our 2025 series.”

— Tim Hebert

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Providence, RI – 1/31/2025 – Dirigo, a premier leadership development firm, in partnership with OSHEAN, is thrilled to announce the completion of our Leadership Challenge Workshop on January 29 and 30, 2025, and

E2SOL and BK Energy MOU Signing at CES25

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- E2SOL LLC and BK Energy, both well established and recognized internationally as industry product innovative companies, announced today that the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding on January 8, 2025, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES25) and Conference, to jointly develop a framework for further development and commercialization of a new Integrated Floating Photovoltaic Energy Storage Systems (IFPVESS) and new Photovoltaic Nano-Coatings.  

According to Global Market Insight (1), the North America floating solar

AdvisorZen Freemium Plan Now Available to Wealth AI Tools Users

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New Freemium plan

AdvisorZen, an AI-powered platform designed to support wealth managers, financial advisors, and other professionals, announces the launch of its Freemium Plan.

By launching the Freemium Plan, we’re empowering users to discover and experience the power of AI without any upfront costs or even worrying about the future budget needed for using the platform.”

— said Alex, Founder and CEO of AdvisorZen

NEW HAVEN,, CT, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AdvisorZen, an AI-powered platform designed to support wealth managers, financial advisors, and other professionals, announces the launch of its Freemium Plan. This new offering provides free access to a fully functional of powerful AI tools tailored to the

QXO Comments on Beacon Roofing Supply’s Adoption of Shareholder-Unfriendly Poison Pill

Reaffirms Commitment to Acquiring Beacon for $124.25 per Share in Cash

All-Cash Offer Provides Significant and Immediate Value to Beacon Shareholders

GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today commented on Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: BECN) adoption of a shareholder rights plan, which takes immediate effect and is aimed at blocking QXO’s all-cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Beacon for $124.25 per share.

“We launched our all-cash tender offer to ensure that Beacon’s shareholders

NewLake Capital Partners to Participate in the Inaugural LD Micro Summit February 3rd-4th

NEW CANAAN, Conn., Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (OTCQX: NLCP) (“The Company” or “NewLake”), a leading provider of real estate capital to state-licensed cannabis operators, today announced that Anthony Coniglio, President and CEO, will present at the inaugural LD Micro Summit, to be held February 3-4, 2025 at the Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

LD Micro Fort Lauderdale Summit

Attorney General Tong Statement on Devastating Memo from Trump Office of Management and Budget Ordering Lawless, Sweeping Stop to Federal Funding

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Attorney General Tong Statement on Devastating Memo from Trump Office of Management and Budget Ordering Lawless, Sweeping Stop to Federal Funding

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement in response to the devastating memo issued by President Trump’s

Mocingbird Expands Medical Licensing Automation Capabilities to Meet Growing Compliance Demands

Single-solution for management of medical licensure–from initial application to requirement tracking to renewals–reduces compliance risk, improves workflows

Mocingbird’s licensing team has been instrumental in our growth, helping us expand our team and license count.”

— Rishi Khakhkhar, MD, MBA, Counsel Health Founding Medical Director

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Continuing its commitment to simplifying compliance, Mocingbird is excited to announce the official launch of its end-to-end medical licensing platform, which has already proven successful

Blackstone Valley Prep in Rhode Island to Celebrate Deployment of 24 Brand New Electric School Buses at Ribbon Cutting

Durham team members attending an EV training session at their Cumberland, RI Customer Service Center (CSC)

We worked tirelessly to ensure all the proper infrastructure and charging stations were in place to make this project a success, and I’m pleased to say that we were beyond successful.”

— Wayne Skinner, Senior Vice President of Maintenance, Durham School Services

CUMBERLAND, RI, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) and Durham School Services will officially unveil their twenty-four new electric school buses at a ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, January 28, at 12 p.m. at Durham School Services’ transportation depot located at 1 John

Lap of Love Now Offers In-Home, End-of-Life Veterinary Services in Providence

Lap of Love is the nation's leading provider of in-home, veterinary hospice, euthanasia, telehospice, and pet loss support services.

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia, a leader in providing compassionate, end-of-life care for pets, is honored to announce it will now offer its services to assist pet

Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara to Host “Elections Have Consequences. Is Your Business Ready?” Seminar

Rhode Island employers are encouraged to attend this free seminar on Friday, February 21, 2015 at PLDO’s office in Johnston, RI.

JOHNSTON, RI, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) is hosting a seminar, entitled “Elections Have Consequences. Is Your Business Ready?” on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The symposium will be held at PLDO’s office, located at 1301

Dr. Tangie R. McDougald’s Therapist Unmasked Launches at Masquerade Gala Honoring Resilience and Transformation

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February 1, 2025 – A Night of Resilience, Transformation, and Celebration

HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Tangie R. McDougald, alongside her esteemed co-authors, is proud to announce the official launch of their powerful new book, Therapists Unmasked: True Stories of Resilience, Transformation, and Breaking Barriers Beyond a Diagnosis. This highly

Emily Oster's ParentData Launches 2025 Edition of Weekly Pregnancy Guide

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ParentData, the data-driven guide through pregnancy, parenthood, and beyond, has announced the relaunch of PregnantData: a newsletter offering expectant parents a weekly evidence-based pregnancy guide. Authored by health economist and New York Times best-selling

CLOUDX ANNOUNCES CDK INTEGRATION THROUGH THE FORTELLIS MARKETPLACE WITH APSMART

CloudX, a leading SaaS company delivering intelligent accounting automation services to automotive dealerships, today announced its integration with CDK Global.

We are thrilled to bring our powerful accounts payable automation solutions to CDK clients via the APSmart® app on Fortellis”

— Chris Cosgrove, Founder & CRO

NORTH HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CloudX®, a leading SaaS company delivering intelligent accounting automation services to automotive dealerships, today announced its integration with CDK Global to publish on The Fortellis Marketplace.

“We are thrilled to bring our powerful accounts payable automation solutions to CDK clients via the APSmart® app on Fortellis. Through this integration, CDK dealers will be able to simplify invoice processing, expedite vendor st

FuelCell Energy Announces $160 Million Contract to Support Hartford Area Grid

DANBURY, Conn., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL), a Connecticut-based global leader in delivering clean, innovative fuel cell solutions for the supply, recovery, and storage of energy, announced that it will build a 7.4 MW fuel cell power plant in Hartford, Conn. The project will deliver Class 1 renewable baseload power to the local grid in support of the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard.

The power produced by the fuel cell plant will be sold to the local

Sober Entrepreneur Bobbie the Awesome Malatesta Showcases Alcohol-Free Social Spaces on The Blox Season 15

3-21 No Kiddin' is more than a store.. It's Community and we celebrate the milestones

'Bobbie Malatesta brings innovation and advocacy to The Blox, showcasing the booming nonalcoholic beverage market and sober social spaces.'

social spaces that aren’t centered around alcohol is about inclusion, wellness, and redefining connection. Everyone deserves a place to celebrate, relax, and engage without the pressure of drinking.”

— Bobbie the Awesome

NAUGATUCK, CT, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bobbie Malatesta, founder of 3-21 No Kiddin' Sober Space & Bottle Shop and a passionate recovery advocate, recently competed in the 15th season of The Blox, a reality-TV-style competition hosted by

Free Public Event in Hartford: Remembering the Innocent Victims of the Connecticut Witch Trials

Remembering the Innocent Victims of the Connecticut Witch Trials, February 1, 2025

An Event to Recognize those Accused of Witchcraft in Colonial Connecticut and Discuss the Legacy of the Witch Trials

HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- End Witch Hunts and the Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project invite all to The Old State House in Hartford, CT on February 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM for the inaugural remembrance day for the victims of Connecticut’s witch trials. Remembering the Innocent Victims of the Connecticut Witch Trials will feature a

United Rentals to Acquire H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

$4.8 billion transaction will expand capacity in strategic U.S. markets and provides attractive risk-adjusted returns

STAMFORD, Conn. and BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) (“United Rentals” or “the company”) and H&E Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a H&E Rentals (NASDAQ: HEES) (“H&E”) today announced their entry into a definitive agreement under which United Rentals will acquire H&E for $92 per share in cash, reflecting a total enterprise value of approximately $4.8 billion, including approximately $1.4 billion of net debt.

Founded in 1961, H&E provides its customers with a comprehensive mix of high-quality

Rellevate Partners with Highnote for Enhanced Digital Banking Capabilities

Rellevate, Highnote Partner on Enhanced Payment Solutions

Thrilled to partner with Highnote! We're boosting our digital banking platform with faster transactions, enhanced security, and more payment options for our customers.”

— Stewart A. Stockdale, Co-founder and CEO

STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rellevate, Inc., a leading fintech company leveraging advanced technology to deliver innovative digital banking services, including streamlined disbursements, secure payment platforms, and comprehensive employer services, today announced a strategic partnership with Highnote, a cutting-edge

Industry Veteran Matt Payan Joins Planet Home Lending as SVP, Distributed Retail

Planet Home Lending: We'll Get You Home

MERIDEN, CT, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Planet Home Lending, a leading national mortgage lender, servicer, and asset manager, has hired Matt Payan as Senior Vice President, Distributed Retail Sales. Payan brings more than two decades of experience in retail mortgage sales leadership, branch operations, and driving high-performing sales teams, leveraging his strong 30-year finance background to increase profitability.

"Matt Payan is a strategic leader with an impressive track record of

Fitch Asssigns and Upgrades Planet Home Lending's Primary, Subservicer, and Special Servicer Rankings

Planet Home Lending: We'll Get You Home

Ratings Raised to RPS2 and RSS2

MERIDEN, CT, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Planet Financial Group, a fully integrated family of companies delivering innovative origination, servicing and asset management solutions, announced Fitch Ratings has assigned Planet Home Lending a Primary Prime Residential rating of RPS2, and upgraded the company’s Special Servicer and Subprime Servicer ratings to RPS2. Planet’s rating outlook is Stable.

In its review, Fitch highlighted Planet’s strong risk and compliance

Anchormen Edge Plymouth State, 74-72, to Stay Undefeated in Little East Play

Deyshawn Tengbeh

Providence, R.I.--Senior guard Deyshawn Tengbeh (East Providence, R.I.) recorded a season-high 20 points and five rebounds as Rhode Island College defeated Plymouth State, 74-72, in Little East action played at the Murray Center on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 74, Plymouth State 72
Rhode Island College (9-4, 5-0 LEC)
Plymouth State (7-5, 1-3 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Anchormen trailed three minutes into the game, 6-5, until Tengbeh came

XPO Renews Partnership with TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) for 2025

GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced today that it has extended its support for TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking), a leading nonprofit focused on educating and empowering members of the transportation industry to combat human trafficking. For the fifth consecutive year, XPO will serve as a platinum partner of TAT.

Mario Harik, XPO’s chief executive officer, said, “At XPO, safety extends

Star Group Announces Completion of Acquisition

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Group, L.P. (the "Company" or "Star") (NYSE:SGU), a home energy distributor and services provider, today announced it has completed the acquisition related to a definitive purchase agreement previously announced in December, 2024. The transaction involved a home energy distributor located within the Company’s existing operating footprint; it was purchased for approximately $68 million before working capital adjustments. Additional terms were not disclosed.

“I am pleased to announce the completion of this important acquisition,

Zephyr Lock and Wind Hardware Merge to Form Zephyr Secure

Wind Group of Companies has reorganized its Wind Hardware, Zephyr Lock and Zephyr Fluid Solutions divisions under one new, integrated company, Zephyr Secure.

NEWTOWN, CT, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This announcement marks the 75th anniversary of Wind Hardware, a leading industrial hardware supplier for manufacturers spanning a variety of industries.

With the parent brands' full portfolio,

'Life-Saving Assurance' Why AED Maintenance and Management Matters for Compliance and Readiness

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AED SERVICE AMERICA is addressing a critical gap in public safety by emerging as the only company in North America solely dedicated to the maintenance and management of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). This unique focus is a response to the growing demand for reliable AEDs—devices that can mean the difference between life and death during a cardiac emergency.

AEDs are critical in saving lives, yet maintenance failures can render them

KBS Builders Awarded $3.2 Million Contract for Multifamily Construction Project in Maine

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRR; STRRP) (“Star” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, KBS Builders, Inc. (“KBS”), has signed a $3.2 million contract to manufacture a multifamily housing project in Maine.

The $3.2 million contract calls for the manufacturing of 40 modules to construct

Stardust Power Appoints Chris Celano as Chief Operating Officer

GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stardust Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SDST) (“Stardust Power” or the “Company”), an American developer of battery-grade lithium products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Celano as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Mr. Celano will report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer,

Payarc and Allpack Partner to Streamline E-Commerce Logistics and Expand Value-Added Services

GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Payarc, a leader in payment processing, is pleased to announce a partnership with Allpack Fulfillment, a major third-party logistics provider. Allpack selected Payarc as a partner because of its reputation for delivering secure and flexible payment processing solutions

Rellevate Partners with Palm Beach County to Empower Their Homeless Population

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Rellevate Provides Financial Services to Palm Beach County Homeless

Rellevate is proud to partner with Palm Beach County to empower their homeless population. By choosing Rellevate, Palm Beach County enables individuals to purchase essential items.”

— Stewart A. Stockdale, Rellevate Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO

STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rellevate, Inc., a leading fintech company leveraging advanced technology to deliver innovative digital banking services, including streamlined disbursements, secure payment platforms, and comprehensive employer services, has been chosen by Palm Beach County, through a competitive bidding process, to deliver benefits and empower its

SMS360 Expands Accessibility with Free Spanish Language Support for Clients

SMS360 helps companies increase revenue by transforming their safety culture.

A safe and cost-effective safety program is vital for operational success. Our team of experts can help find that sweet spot by identifying operational inefficiencies and costly oversights!

NORWALK, CT, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SMS360, a leading provider of EHS and compliance management solutions, is thrilled to announce that Spanish language support is now available at no additional cost for all clients. This initiative, designed to better serve Spanish-speaking users,

Prince Mortimer Avenue: Honorary Street Name Dedication for Formerly Enslaved Man

John Mills, President of the Alex Breanne Corporation, standing at the corner of Rapallo Avenue and Main Street in Middletown, CT

Honorary Street Sign unveiling in Middletown, CT in honor of a formerly enslaved man named Prince Mortimer

MIDDLETOWN, CT, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On February 1st at 10am, we will be kicking off Black History Month with the dedication of an Honorary Street Sign in Middletown, CT in honor of a formerly enslaved man named Prince Mortimer. The ceremony will be held at the corner of Rapallo Avenue and Main Street in Middletown, CT... Rapallo Avenue being

Lumenai Named Winner of CIO Awards for the Best Multi-Asset Portfolios

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Lumenai Investments LLC

Lumenai Investments has been named the 2024 CIO Industry Innovation Award winner for the Best Multi-Asset (stocks/bonds/credit/commodities) Portfolios.

We’re honored to be named the winner of the 2024 CIO Industry Innovation Award for the Best Multi-Asset Portfolios for the quality and innovativeness of our asset allocation solutions.”

— John Bailey, Founder and CEO of Lumenai Investments.

STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lumenai Investments, a quantitative and AI-driven investment manager, has been named the winner of the 2024 CIO Industry Innovation Award for the Best Multi-Asset Portfolios in recognition of its AI-driven GO Quality and GO Dividends multi-asset solutions.

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Kimtron Announces 20kW HVPS for Operating Four Independent 160kV X-ray Sources

Quad output HVPS

A Single High Voltage Power Supply/X-ray Generator Able to Drive Four (4) Independent 160kV, 5kW x-ray Tubes

OXFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kimtron today announced it added a unique product to its extensive family of made-in-the-USA High Voltage Power Supply / X-ray Generator offerings; a 20kW, HVPS able to drive four (4) 160kV, 5kW x-ray sources independently!

Based on current-state modular HVPS

Louis W. Grande Named to Prestigious 2024 Super Lawyers List

Louis W. Grande

Recognized Among Rhode Island's Top Attorneys for Excellence in Personal Injury Law

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Louis W. Grande Named to Prestigious 2024 Super Lawyers List

Louis W. Grande, Esq., a prominent personal injury attorney in Providence, Rhode Island, has been honored with inclusion on the 2024 Super Lawyers list. This prestigious

Simpson & Vail introduces a Mocktail Tea Gift Box for 'dry January' featuring Four Loose Leaf Teas and 2 Herbal Tisanes

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We’re so excited to introduce our Mocktail Tea Gift box. We meticulously crafted each mocktail recipe to showcase the flavors in these tea blends and to create outstanding and delicious beverages!”

— Cyndi Harron Co-owner at Simpson & Vail

BROOKFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, January 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Simpson & Vail, a century-old purveyor of premium teas, is delighted to unveil its latest offering: Mocktail Tea Gift Box, a compilation of delicious tea and herbal blends designed for tea drinkers to craft nonalcoholic beverages.

Take your love of tea drinking to a

Wisconsin Racetrack Safety Leader Named 2024 Whelen Everyday Champion

2024 Whelen Everyday Champion Scott Finco

Dedicated professional combines firefighting and racing passions to protect and mentor others

Scott's dedication, leadership, and humility inspire everyone around him, and we’re proud to honor him for his incredible contributions to racetrack safety.”

— Pete Tiezzi, General Manager of Motorsports at Whelen

CHESTER, CT, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Whelen Engineering announced today that Wisconsin native and racetrack safety leader, Scott Finco, has been named the 2024 Whelen Everyday Champion. Each year, Whelen’s Everyday Champion program celebrates and recognizes outstanding emergency service departments, individuals, or groups by honoring demonstrations of bravery during an act of exceptional valor or tireless efforts in making