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Bridge Specialty Group, LLC was launched in February 2021 by Brown & Brown, Inc. to encompass its broad portfolio of wholesale insurance businesses and is focused on bringing the power of its collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Composed of more than 25 boutique brands, Bridge Specialty Group is creating a more seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. To learn more about Bridge Specialty Group and our team of niche-focused brands, visit our website at bridgespecialtygroup.com.
The Big O Tires story begins back in 1962, just as Americas new love affair with the automobile was hitting high gear. The market for replacement tires was exploding, and independent tire dealers found themselves struggling to compete in the face of low prices offered by major tire manufacturers​ own company stores. Big Os founding fathers were a handful of progressive independent tire dealers who decided to band together to form a tire-buying cooperative so that they could secure volume pricing and keep their customers happy. Their concept worked. In the years that followed, The Big O Tires co-op evolved into a full-fledged franchise as it continued to find innovative ways to harness the power of the collective to benefit independent dealerships and their customers. Almost a half-decade later, Big O Tires has become North Americas largest retail tire franchisor, with over 400 independently-owned and operated locations in 20 states, providing customers with a broad range of automotive services in addition to quality tires, wheels and accessories. Big O has become an industry role model admired for its innovative approach to franchising and unmatched customer loyalty ratings. In 1996, Big O Tires joined forces with one of the largest and most respected tire marketers in the nation when it became part of the TBC Retail Group, an automotive retail network comprised of some 1,200 Big O Tires, Tire Kingdom, Merchants and NTB locations spanning 40 U.S. states. Big Os reach was broadened again in 2005, when TBC Corporation was acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of America, the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo, one of the worlds leading traders of goods and services. As Big O Tires continues to thrive and adapt to an ever-changing marketplace, it remains rooted in its humble beginnings as a proud collective of independent dealers committed to putting its customers first.
The Legal Marketing Association (LMA) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1985, dedicated to supporting professionals in legal marketing, business development, client service, and communications. With over 4,200 members from 49 U.S. states and 28 countries, LMA serves a diverse community that includes in-house marketers, consultants, lawyers, and marketing students. The organization emphasizes ethical standards, thought leadership, and professional advocacy. LMA provides a range of professional development resources, including educational programs, networking opportunities, and publications. Its Body of Knowledge (BoK) framework defines essential skills for legal marketers, while various events and webinars promote knowledge sharing and innovation. LMA fosters a collaborative environment where members can connect, share best practices, and advance their careers in the evolving landscape of legal marketing.
We at Kerkman & Dunn are dedicated to our clients, we will fight for you. Contact us at 414-278-7000 or fill out our online contact form today.
DAST Consulting Services is a rapidly growing company that is part of a consortium of organizations with a vision to unlock financial resources so that every kid in America has access to a Christ-centered education. We collaborate with accredited non-public schools to help them leverage various revenue streams, including federal and state grant funding programs as well as innovative work-based learning initiatives. DAST also has an active venture studio (DAST Investments) with multiple portfolio companies, and a nonprofit (DAST Foundation) that recently launched a Classical Christian Microschool network.