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TowBoatUS Truman Lake Opens to Strengthen On-Water Assistance Across Central Missouri Waterway
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 10 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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TowBoatUS Truman Lake Opens to Strengthen On-Water Assistance Across Central Missouri Waterway
New location stations a response vessel across Truman Lake's 56,000-acre reservoir to assist recreational boaters
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WARSAW, Mo. - TowBoatUS, North America's largest network of on-water towing ports, today announced the opening of TowBoatUS Truman Lake, marking a significant expansion of on-water towing and response services for Missouri's recreational boaters.
Owned and operated by U.S.
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SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 10 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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TowBoatUS Truman Lake Opens to Strengthen On-Water Assistance Across Central Missouri Waterway
New location stations a response vessel across Truman Lake's 56,000-acre reservoir to assist recreational boaters
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WARSAW, Mo. - TowBoatUS, North America's largest network of on-water towing ports, today announced the opening of TowBoatUS Truman Lake, marking a significant expansion of on-water towing and response services for Missouri's recreational boaters.
Owned and operated by U.S.Coast Guard-licensed captain Travis Coleman, TowBoatUS Truman Lake is Coleman's second TowBoatUS port, complementing existing operations at TowBoatUS Lake of the Ozarks. The location was designed around Truman Lake's expansive layout, with a new response vessel operating across long stretches of water where marinas and service access points can be miles apart.
"Truman Lake is a beautiful place to boat, and we take pride in making sure help is available when boaters need it," said Coleman. "With long stretches between marinas and a large area to cover, having dedicated on-water assistance can make a real difference when something unexpected happens. I'm proud to be serving the boating community here and continuing to build support for Show-Me-State residents and our neighbors."
Situated between Kansas City and St. Louis, Truman Lake features nearly 1,000 miles of shorelines. The lake draws visitors from across Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma and has continued to grow as a destination for boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
TowBoatUS Truman Lake operates a 26-foot Boston Whaler based at Truman State Park Marina and is strategically positioned to support boaters across the lake. Staffed by U.S. Coast Guard-licensed Captain Ken Dunlap who brings years of experience both on the Osage river and Truman Reservoir, the port provides towing, fuel delivery, battery jump-starts, and assistance for boats that run soft aground.
Coleman brings decades of boating experience to the role, having grown up boating throughout Oklahoma and spending significant time on Grand Lake. In addition to owning several marine-industry businesses, he acquired TowBoatUS Lake of the Ozarks from a longtime operator who retired after 20 years running the port. Coleman and his team have also worked closely with Missouri law enforcement and Water Patrol officials in support of on-water response efforts.
Much like an auto club for recreational boat owners, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers on-water towing memberships for $130/year for freshwater. In addition to a BoatUS Towing Membership, members also receive more than 25 valuable BoatUS benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine, free DSC-VHF radio registration, and more.
To request on-water assistance, boaters can call the BoatUS toll-free 24/7 Dispatch Center at 800-391-4869, download the free BoatUS App, which connects boaters to the closest local towing captain, call TowBoatUS Truman Lake directly at 573-216-4701, or hail on VHF radio Ch. 16.
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About TowBoatUS
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is the nation's leading advocacy, services and safety group for recreational boaters. We provide more than 740,000 members with a wide array of helpful services, including 24-hour on-water towing that gets boaters safely home when their boat won't, as well as jump-starts, fuel delivery, and soft ungroundings. The TowBoatUS towing fleet is North America's largest network of towing ports with more than 330 locations and over 630 red towboats, responding to more than 110,000 requests for assistance each year. To learn more about becoming a BoatUS member, visit BoatUS.com/Towing and to find a TowBoatUS location closest to you, visit BoatUS.com/ServiceLocator.
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Original text here: https://www.boatus.com/news-room/release/towboatus-truman-lake-opens-to-strengthen-on-
[Category: Travel]
Governor Scott Signs H.588 Into Law, Expanding Pharmacist Test-And-Treat Authority for Vermont Patients
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Governor Scott Signs H.588 into Law, Expanding Pharmacist Test-and-Treat Authority for Vermont Patients
New law expands patient access -- now Vermont must direct rural health dollars to deliver.
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Governor Phil Scott signed H.588 into law yesterday, giving pharmacists and pharmacy technicians the authority to test for and treat a set of common illnesses -- such as strep throat and the flu. The signing of this legislation marks a definitive step toward increased
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Governor Scott Signs H.588 into Law, Expanding Pharmacist Test-and-Treat Authority for Vermont Patients
New law expands patient access -- now Vermont must direct rural health dollars to deliver.
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Governor Phil Scott signed H.588 into law yesterday, giving pharmacists and pharmacy technicians the authority to test for and treat a set of common illnesses -- such as strep throat and the flu. The signing of this legislation marks a definitive step toward increasedpatient access in Vermont, particularly in the rural communities where getting timely care can be a challenge.
H.588 gives pharmacists and trained pharmacy technicians clear authority to assess a patient, perform the appropriate test, and provide treatment on the spot for a defined set of common conditions. It expands what pharmacists are empowered to do for their patients and puts these everyday services within reach at locations Vermonters already know and trust.
Throughout the legislative process, NACDS was proud to partner with the Vermont Department of Health and Office of Professional Regulation, as well as the Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores (VACDS), to advocate for the bill's passage. Together with the bill sponsors, these collaborations helped advance meaningful reforms that will protect patients and pharmacies.
Americans visit their pharmacy nearly ten times more often than they visit a primary care provider, and nearly three in five say they would seek non-emergency care at a pharmacy before any other healthcare setting. At the same time, more than one in four Vermonters now lives in a pharmacy desert -- an area with limited access to a pharmacy -- making the pharmacies that remain in these communities even more essential as healthcare access points.
With H. 588 now law, Vermont has a real opportunity to deliver more convenient access to care in the communities that need it most. The state has received $195 million in year one of a five-year Rural Health Transformation Program, with expanding pharmacy test-and-treat capacity as part of the strategy. The Department of Vermont Health Access has already issued a pharmacy test-to-treat funding opportunity designed to support the equipment, training, technology integration, and protocols needed to deliver these services at scale. Directing those dollars toward test-and-treat expansion will help patients get answers sooner and begin treatment faster, strengthening pharmacies as community-based partners in a more coordinated rural healthcare system.
"The signing of H.588 is an important win for patients and pharmacies across Vermont, especially in rural communities experiencing barriers in access to timely care," said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, FASAE, CAE, IOM. "By empowering pharmacists to test for and treat common conditions in a single visit, Vermont is meeting patients where they already are -- in the trusted, accessible settings at the heart of their communities. We commend Governor Scott and the Legislature for this patient-centered step, and we urge the state to seize this moment by directing its Rural Health Transformation Program dollars toward expanding test-and-treat authority. Pairing this new authority with real investment in the equipment, training, and infrastructure pharmacies need is how Vermont turns good policy into reliable, sustainable access to care for the communities that depend on it."
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Original text here: https://www.nacds.org/governor-scott-signs-h-588-into-law-expanding-pharmacist-test-and-treat-authority-for-vermont-patients/
[Category: Business]
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Sales Grew Again in May
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Sales Grew Again in May
Retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation.
"Retail sales maintained momentum in May, driven by a resilient labor market and consumers' continued willingness to spend on retail goods despite pressure from elevated gas prices, tariffs and the
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WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Sales Grew Again in May
Retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation.
"Retail sales maintained momentum in May, driven by a resilient labor market and consumers' continued willingness to spend on retail goods despite pressure from elevated gas prices, tariffs and theconflict in the Middle East," NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. "As support from this year's large tax refunds fades, consumers are prioritizing essentials and finding creative ways to stretch their household budgets. To support them, retailers are actively engaging their supply chains and supplier networks to keep prices affordable."
Total retail sales, excluding automobile dealers and gasoline stations, were up 0.42% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 7.19% unadjusted year over year in May, according to the Retail Monitor. That compared with increases of 0.34% month over month and 5.73% year over year in April.
The Retail Monitor calculation of core retail sales (excluding restaurants in addition to auto dealers and gas stations) was up 0.39% month over month in May and was up 6.98% year over year. That compared with increases of 0.34% month over month and 5.53% year over year in April.
Total sales were up 6.29% year over year during the first five months of the year, and core sales were up 6.19%.
Unlike survey-based numbers collected by the Census Bureau, the Retail Monitor uses actual, anonymized credit and debit card purchase data compiled by Affinity Solutions and does not need to be revised monthly or annually.
April sales were up in all but one of nine categories on a yearly basis, led by electronics and appliance stores, clothing stores and health and personal care stores, and were up in all but two categories on a monthly basis. Specifics from key sectors include:
* Electronics and appliance stores were up 0.05% month over month seasonally adjusted and up 11.59% year over year unadjusted.
* Clothing and accessories stores were up 0.6% month over month seasonally adjusted and up 10.25% year over year unadjusted.
* Health and personal care stores were up 0.45% month over month seasonally adjusted and up 8.87% year over year unadjusted.
* Sporting goods, hobby, music and book stores were up 0.25% month over month seasonally adjusted and up 8.59% year over year unadjusted.
* General merchandise stores were up 0.41% month over month seasonally adjusted and up 8.28% year over year unadjusted.
* Digital products (such as electronic books and games) were up 1.22% month over month seasonally adjusted and up 7.79% year over year unadjusted.
* Grocery and beverage stores were up 0.48% month over month seasonally adjusted and up 6.01% year over year unadjusted.
* Furniture and home furnishings stores were down 0.09% month over month seasonally adjusted but up 3.35% year over year unadjusted.
* Building and garden supply stores were down 0.38% month over month seasonally adjusted and down 1.88% year over year unadjusted.
To learn more, visit nrf.com/nrf/cnbc-retail-monitor.
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About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation's largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs -- 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
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Original text here: https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/cnbc-nrf-retail-monitor-shows-sales-grew-again-in-may
[Category: Business]
American Gastroenterological Association: 12 Best Practices for Managing C. Difficile Infection in IBD
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 10 (TNSjou) -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news:
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12 best practices for managing C. difficile infection in IBD
Patients with IBD involving the colon should be promptly evaluated for Clostridioides difficile infection, as they face an eightfold greater risk than the general population.
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AGA has released a new clinical practice update (CPU) providing expert guidance on the management of Clostridioides difficile infection, a major contributor to disease flares and poor outcomes in patients with IBD. CDI is associated with increased
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BETHESDA, Maryland, June 10 (TNSjou) -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news:
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12 best practices for managing C. difficile infection in IBD
Patients with IBD involving the colon should be promptly evaluated for Clostridioides difficile infection, as they face an eightfold greater risk than the general population.
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AGA has released a new clinical practice update (CPU) providing expert guidance on the management of Clostridioides difficile infection, a major contributor to disease flares and poor outcomes in patients with IBD. CDI is associated with increasedhospitalization rates, escalation or failure of medical therapy, and a greater likelihood of surgery.
Emerging evidence highlights microbiota-based therapies, including fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved donor-derived microbiota therapies, as promising treatment options for recurrent CDI in patients with IBD. Our update offers practical tips for using microbiome-directed interventions to optimize outcomes for patients with IBD complicated by CDI and recurrent CDI.
Watch as Drs. Sahil Khanna and Paul Feuerstadt break down the key takeaways.
Best practice statements:
1. In patients with IBD who have new or worsening diarrhea, CDI should be excluded, especially among those with colonic involvement, as they are at increased risk of CDI. Clinicians should consider and treat CDI in patients with end ileostomy or ileo-anal pouch anastomosis with worsening diarrhea.
2. In patients with IBD and suspected CDI, a multistep toxin-based assay should be used for diagnostic evaluation.
3. In patients with IBD and recent CDI who have been treated successfully with antibiotics, recurrent diarrhea should prompt retesting for CDI.
For all best practice advice statements, read the full AGA CPU (https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(26)00245-3/fulltext?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fword-edit.officeapps.live.com%2F) published in Gastroenterology.
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Original text here: https://gastro.org/news/12-best-practices-for-managing-c-difficile-infection-in-ibd/
[Category: Medical]
American Fintech Council Supports Federal Reserve Proposal to Expand FedNow Interoperability and Payment Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) Supports Federal Reserve Proposal to Expand FedNow Interoperability and Payment Infrastructure
Letter to the Fed supports proposed amendments to Regulation J that will enhance competition, improve settlement efficiency, and reduce frictions for cross-border payments
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The American Fintech Council (AFC), the largest industry association representing both responsible fintech
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WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) Supports Federal Reserve Proposal to Expand FedNow Interoperability and Payment Infrastructure
Letter to the Fed supports proposed amendments to Regulation J that will enhance competition, improve settlement efficiency, and reduce frictions for cross-border payments
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The American Fintech Council (AFC), the largest industry association representing both responsible fintechcompanies and innovative banks, submitted a comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System expressing support for proposed amendments to Regulation J governing the FedNow Service. The letter commends the Federal Reserve's efforts to establish a more flexible and operationally efficient framework by permitting FedNow participants to utilize intermediary institutions and cross-border payment flows.
"Modernizing our payment systems to be faster, resilient, and globally interconnected is critical to giving consumers and businesses access to the best financial tools available," said Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council. "The Federal Reserve's proposal to integrate intermediary banking relationships into FedNow is a meaningful and constructive step that recognizes the operational realities of modern payments while preserving the foundational speed and certainty of domestic instant settlement."
AFC emphasizes that interoperability is a defining feature of modern payment infrastructure. By aligning FedNow more closely with the longstanding operational structure of the Fedwire Funds Service, the proposed rulemaking will mitigate the historical inefficiencies of fragmented payment chains, inconsistent messaging standards, and operational delays. This change will allow financial institutions to leverage existing correspondent banking arrangements and liquidity management frameworks to transact more seamlessly across differing platforms and jurisdictions.
AFC also underscores the importance of maintaining a risk-based and operationally consistent supervisory framework. AFC highlights that relying on intermediary banks within FedNow does not increase risks in correspondent banking, as institutions already operate under robust Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions compliance obligations. AFC strongly supports the Federal Reserve's focus on preserving Regulation J's immediate funds availability requirements for domestic beneficiary banks participating in FedNow transactions, while encouraging further guidance on cross-border transaction timing, exceptions, and messaging standards.
"Clear, risk-based frameworks are essential to ensuring the integrity of our financial system while fostering responsible innovation," said Ian P. Moloney, Chief Policy Officer of the American Fintech Council. "By providing operational consistency and regulatory clarity, the Federal Reserve can encourage broader participation in the FedNow Service and strengthen the ability of U.S. financial institutions to compete effectively in an evolving global payments ecosystem."
A standards-based organization, the American Fintech Council (AFC) is the largest and most diverse trade association representing financial technology (fintech) companies and innovative banks. On behalf of over 150 member companies and partners, AFC promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system by supporting responsible innovation in financial services and encouraging sound public policy. AFC members foster competition in consumer finance and pioneer products to better serve underserved consumer segments and geographies.
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Original text here: https://www.fintechcouncil.org/press-releases/american-fintech-council-afc-supports-federal-reserve-proposal-to-expand-fednow-interoperability-and-payment-infrastructure
[Category: Financial Services]
American Fintech Council Advocates for Risk-Based and Technology-Neutral AML/CFT Modernization Across Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) Advocates for Risk-Based and Technology-Neutral AML/CFT Modernization Across Federal Agencies
Letters to FinCEN, OFAC, and federal banking agencies emphasize the need for operational flexibility, consistent supervisory expectations, and responsible adoption of innovative compliance technologies
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The American Fintech Council (AFC), the largest industry association representing
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WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) Advocates for Risk-Based and Technology-Neutral AML/CFT Modernization Across Federal Agencies
Letters to FinCEN, OFAC, and federal banking agencies emphasize the need for operational flexibility, consistent supervisory expectations, and responsible adoption of innovative compliance technologies
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The American Fintech Council (AFC), the largest industry association representingboth responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, submitted comment letters to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and federal banking agencies regarding proposed rulemakings on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and sanctions compliance programs. The letters underscore the importance of shifting toward an outcomes-oriented and risk-based compliance framework that mitigates illicit finance threats without imposing rigid or duplicative procedural burdens.
"Modernizing our nation's AML/CFT and sanctions frameworks is critical to safeguarding the financial ecosystem from illicit activity while fostering responsible innovation," said Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council. "Regulators must establish clear, predictable, and collaborative compliance standards that embrace innovative tools rather than relying on outdated, manual, and procedural requirements that increase costs without improving outcomes."
In its letter to FinCEN regarding proposed AML/CFT program requirements, AFC supported the agency's efforts to adopt a more outcomes-oriented supervisory framework focused on effectiveness rather than procedural formalism. AFC also emphasized the importance of preserving flexibility for institutions to tailor compliance programs to their risk profiles and leverage emerging compliance technologies.
In a separate letter to federal banking agencies, AFC highlighted the need for supervisory consistency, reduced duplication, and greater integration of AML/CFT requirements within existing compliance frameworks. AFC noted that clearer alignment across regulators would help reduce unnecessary compliance burdens, improve efficiency, and allow institutions to focus resources on higher-risk areas.
"Effective AML/CFT supervision should focus on identifying and mitigating meaningful risks rather than measuring compliance through procedural checklists," said Ian P. Moloney, Chief Policy Officer of the American Fintech Council. "A risk-based framework gives institutions the flexibility to deploy resources where they can have the greatest impact while strengthening the information and tools available to regulators and law enforcement."
In a letter to FinCEN and OFAC, AFC addressed proposed AML/CFT and sanctions requirements for payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. AFC advocated for clear regulatory boundaries, practical compliance expectations, and a framework that reflects the unique structure of blockchain-based payment systems while maintaining strong protections against illicit finance.
A standards-based organization, the American Fintech Council (AFC) is the largest and most diverse trade association representing financial technology (fintech) companies and innovative banks. On behalf of over 150 member companies and partners, AFC promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system by supporting responsible innovation in financial services and encouraging sound public policy. AFC members foster competition in consumer finance and pioneer products to better serve underserved consumer segments and geographies.
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Original text here: https://www.fintechcouncil.org/press-releases/american-fintech-council-afc-advocates-for-risk-based-and-technology-neutral-aml-cft-modernization-across-federal-agencies
[Category: Financial Services]
AICPA Launches National Brand Campaign to Champion the CPA Profession
NEW YORK, June 10 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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AICPA Launches National Brand Campaign to Champion the CPA Profession
Trust campaign puts a spotlight on CPAs as America's most trusted financial partners
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LAS VEGAS - The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) today launched a national brand campaign that puts the country's most trusted financial professionals front and center. The campaign will sharpen public understanding of what CPAs do and build demand for CPA expertise among business leaders and the families and individuals that
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NEW YORK, June 10 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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AICPA Launches National Brand Campaign to Champion the CPA Profession
Trust campaign puts a spotlight on CPAs as America's most trusted financial partners
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LAS VEGAS - The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) today launched a national brand campaign that puts the country's most trusted financial professionals front and center. The campaign will sharpen public understanding of what CPAs do and build demand for CPA expertise among business leaders and the families and individuals thatCPAs serve.
The campaign responds to a clear opportunity to address a gap in understanding of the varied roles CPAs play. This initiative, developed in collaboration with state CPA societies, seeks to deepen recognition of the profession's full range and value.
"This campaign reinforces that the CPA is more than a license -- it's a source of clarity and confidence that helps businesses and individuals make smarter, safer decisions," said Susan Coffey, CPA, CGMA, the CEO of Public Accounting for the AICPA. "The public's trust in CPAs is strong. Now we want to expand understanding of everything CPAs do, to show how CPAs keep the economy moving by partnering to solve problems, create opportunity, and move from uncertainty to action."
Built on Trust. Powered by Expertise.
The campaign underscores that trust is not a message or marketing claim, but something built into CPA licensing, ethical obligations, professional oversight, and expertise. For licensed CPAs, the initiative is an unmistakable signal that the profession is investing in itself, showcasing its value, and inviting every member to take part in the story.
The main components of the campaign include:
* National cable advertising. A flagship commercial appearing during Squawk Box, Fox & Friends and Morning Joe in June will kick off the campaign and introduce the central message, CPA: Where Trust Meets Expertise, to a broad audience. The ads will showcase how every decision begins with trust, and how CPAs serve as trusted partners for what matters most. The commercial can also be viewed on the campaign website, TrustedCPA.org.
* Major news network partnership. A digital media partnership will extend the campaign's reach with business leaders and others.
* Digital and paid social. Targeted digital and social media will meet audiences where they get their news and highlight real stories of CPA impact.
"This campaign will tell the story of our profession, its impact, and why the CPA is the most trusted business advisor," said Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, president and CEO of the AICPA. "CPAs do more so that others can do more. Most Americans don't know how much depends on that work. This campaign will change that."
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Original text here: https://www.aicpa-cima.com/news/article/aicpa-launches-national-brand-campaign-to-champion-the-cpa-profession
[Category: Accounting]
