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Kundenstimme zu CLS Cleanaway Logistic ServicesBenchmark International vermittelte die Transaktion zwischen CLS und Eternity Systems. Henning Hilmer, Gründer von CLS, erläutert, was er von einem strategischen Partner erwartete und wie Benchmark International dies für ihn erreichen konnte. How Benchmark International and the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation Are Supporting Families Across Tampa BayNearly 689,000 people across Tampa Bay face food insecurity. More than 1,000 children remain on mentorship waitlists, while access to care and mental health support continues to present a critical need. These numbers underscore where support can meaningfully shift outcomes. Benchmark International Sponsors Embarc Collective’s April Member SocialBenchmark International was proud to sponsor the Embarc Collective’s April Member Social, bringing together founders, partners, and operators. Benchmark International Joins Embarc Collective’s Corporate Partner Program to Expand Founder SupportBenchmark International has joined Embarc Collective’s Corporate Partner Program, strengthening its commitment to supporting founder-led companies earlier in their growth journey.Benchmark International Drives Impact with Volunteers and a $25,000 Donation to Junior Achievement of Tampa BayBenchmark International recently partnered with Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay to support its mission of preparing young people for success. Benchmark International Hosts Women’s Networking Event, Bringing Leaders Together at Benchmark International ArenaConnection, collaboration, and the continued advancement of women in sports were at the center of the Lightning Morning Skate and Women’s Network event held at Benchmark International Arena. Women from across Tampa Bay gathered to watch the team prepare on the ice while engaging in meaningful conversations that strengthened relationships across their various disciplines.
Brittney Zoeller Named 2026 BusinessWoman of the Year by Tampa Bay Business JournalBenchmark International is proud to announce that Brittney Zoeller, Global Creative and Brand Strategy Director, has been named a 2026 Business Woman of the Year honoree by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.Delivering 9,139 Pounds of Hope: Benchmark International at the Central Texas Food BankBenchmark International is proud to support the Central Food Bank, the leading hunger-relief nonprofit serving 21 counties across Central Texas. As one of the largest hunger-relief organizations in the region, the Central Food Bank plays a critical role in ensuring 610,000 food-insecure individuals each year through direct programs and partnerships with nearly 250 community organizations. Benchmark International Hosts Food Drive Supporting Metropolitan Ministries with the Tampa Bay LightningBenchmark International recently welcomed members of the Tampa Bay Lightning to its headquarters in Tampa, FL, for a charitable initiative centered on one urgent priority: addressing food insecurity across the Tampa Bay region. Benchmark International Proud to Be a Sponsor of the No. 62 Truck at the Fresh from FloridaBenchmark International is proud to be represented as a sponsor on the No. 62 DriveValue.com truck driven by John Hunter Nemechek during the Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway last weekend. The Benchmark International logo was displayed on the truck throughout race weekend, making a visible presence during one of motorsport’s most recognized events.Tyrus O’Neill Named Tampa Bay Business Journals’ 2026 Power 100Benchmark International is proud to announce that Tyrus O’Neill,  CEO of the Americas, has been named Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2026 Power 100. The annual recognition honors influential leaders whose vision, decision-making, and strategic leadership help shape the Tampa Bay business community.Reducing Risk in M&A: An Insurance Perspective (Upcoming Live Webinar)Live Webinar | February 18 | 11 a.m. EST
Benchmark International unterstützt Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay während des National Mentoring MonthWie sieht Bildung außerhalb des Klassenzimmers aus? Sie sieht aus wie Mentoren, Momente der Verbundenheit und junge Menschen, die daran erinnert werden, dass sie nicht allein sind.Das Team von Benchmark International Tampa packt 20.000 Mahlzeiten mit Kampf gegen den HungerDas Büro von Benchmark International in Tampa veranstaltete kürzlich die fünfte jährliche Aktion "Kampf gegen den Hunger", bei der über 90 Freiwillige für einen sinnvollen Tag zusammenkamen. Die diesjährige Aktion übertraf die Wirkung des letzten Jahres mit 20.000 verpackten Mahlzeiten - gegenüber 19.000 im Vorjahr - und unterstützt damit Familien, die weltweit unter Nahrungsmittelknappheit leiden. Tyrus O’Neill Talks M&A, Growth & Trust on The Ryan Gorman ShowTyrus O’Neill, CEO of Benchmark International, was recently featured on The Ryan Gorman Show as part of the podcast’s CEO Spotlight segment. During the interview, Tyrus discussed mergers and acquisitions, the mid-market economy, and Benchmark International’s naming rights partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning.Mitglieder des Benchmark International Manchester Teams für herausragende Leistungen im Bereich Unternehmensfinanzierung ausgezeichnetJoshua Chiles (Senior Associate) und Andrew Roberts (Director) wurden jeweils mit dem President's Award des Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) ausgezeichnet. Damit wurden ihre außergewöhnlichen Leistungen bei den Prüfungen zum Corporate Finance auf Branchenebene gewürdigt - ein wichtiger Meilenstein auf dem Weg zur Erlangung der prestigeträchtigen CF-Bezeichnung.Benchmark International erhält zum zweiten Mal in Folge die Auszeichnung "Global Investment Bank of the Year" von M&A AtlasGlobale Investmentbank des JahresBenchmark International CEO Named One of Tampa Bay Business Journal’s “25 People to Watch in 2026”Benchmark International is proud to announce that Tyrus O’Neill has been named one of the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s “25 People to Watch in 2026,” a distinction reserved for leaders shaping the future of Tampa Bay’s business landscape. The annual list highlights executives who are driving growth, fostering innovation, and making meaningful contributions to the region’s economic momentum.