Matt Ghanem, the founder of National Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy, underscored his organization's commitment to the C4 Foundation, an organization that supports Navy SEALs and their families. Ghanem made his statement to Business Daily on April 3. National Breathe Free Sinus and Allergy hosted a February 22 event in Phoenix supporting the organization.  "The C4 Foundation is truly remarkable, as it offers a transition from combat to home that is 10 times faster," said Ghanem. The SEALs have been dedicated to supporting us as Americans, so we are thrilled to be able to show our support f ..read more

The Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the New York-Newark-Jersey City region rose by 0.4% in March 2024, reflecting a 3.4% increase over the past year, driven primarily by higher costs for shelter and energy, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Nationwide increases were 0.4% in March 2024 and 3.5% over the last year. Nationally, the BLS reported that auto insurance rates were a notable increase within inflationary pressures, rising 22.2% since March of last year. The monthly increase during March 2024 was an average of 2.6% nationally.  Vox reports that rising insuran ..read more

WASHINGTON –Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the SBA, announced the schedule for the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit. The two-day online event, co-hosted by the SBA and SCORE, will take place from April 30 to May 1. Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, visit National Small Business Week Virtual Summit registration. This year’s National Small Business Week’s theme – “Building on the Small Business Boom” –celebrates the surge ..read more

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced results from its quarterly individual investor pulse survey, revealing that despite a drop in optimism, bullish sentiment remains strong among investors. According to the survey, three out of five investors (60%) are bullish this quarter, consistent with the previous quarter. Chris Larkin, Managing Director, Head of Trading and Investing at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, commented on the market trends, stating, “The US stock market is coming off one of its strongest first quarters of the past 20 years, and so it should not be too large a surprise ..read more

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 18, 2024 – The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) released information regarding their March and first quarter 2024 catastrophe losses and implemented rates. According to the Allstate Corporation, the March month catastrophe losses totaled $328 million or $259 million after-tax. These losses stemmed from six events, with the majority of the losses, approximately 80%, attributed to one hail event. These losses were partially offset by favorable reserve reestimates for prior events. The total catastrophe losses for the first quarter of 2024 amounted to $731 million pre-tax ..read more

NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning is stepping into a new role to help upcoming NFL Draft prospects prepare for the big night. In Nationwide's latest ad campaign titled "Draft Night Drills," Manning is using his experience as the 1998 NFL Draft #1 pick to guide draftees through various scenarios they may encounter. The campaign, which includes a 30-second commercial, showcases Manning coaching fictional prospects on essential aspects of Draft night, such as selecting the perfect outfit and mastering the art of embracing the commissioner. Reflecting on this initiative, Nationwide's Executive Vice ..read more

Enclave, an urban co-working space organization, announced the opening of a new location in Barrington, Illinois. The space, located at 303 E Main Street Unit 102 in Barrington, opened on April 1st.  Enclave has a total of ten locations across Illinois, with spaces in Arlington Heights, Downers Grove, Highland Park, Naperville, Oak Park, Skokie, Elmhurst, Barrington, Evanston and Wilmette.  They offer various types of membership plans for individuals accessing the spaces, including month by month plans, limited access, fluctuating schedules, and corporate partnerships opportunities ..read more

The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has recently published two reports examining the political donations and advertising of Nevada trial lawyers. The results of these studies offer insights into how these legal professionals influence politics and public opinion in the state. In a press release from ATRA, it was disclosed that the first report, released last month, outlines the significant sums of money that leading plaintiffs’ firms donate to political campaigns. ATRA estimates that since 2017, trial law firms have invested over $4.56 million in political campaigns of candidates they ..read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 18, 2024) - Lackluster domestic demand for gasoline paired with decreasing oil prices led to the national average for a gallon of gas climbing just four cents to $3.67 since last week. With tensions running high over the past three weeks in the Middle East, the cost of oil reached the upper $80s per barrel. However, it has since fallen several dollars into the low $80s as the oil market watches to see if any further military actions occur. "The situation overseas with war in both the Middle East and Ukraine has the oil market on edge," said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperso ..read more

Progressive Insurance has announced the list of agents who achieved a Priority 20 standing in 2023. Tricia Griffith, CEO of Progressive, expressed her excitement in celebrating with the high-performing agents who made the list. She stated, "When I received the latest list of agencies that achieved Priority 20 status based on their 2023 business results, I was so excited to celebrate with them. This prestigious award is a testament to the dedication and remarkable achievements of these independent agents. They have truly taken our partnership to new heights, showcasing outstanding productivity ..read more