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Closing Remarks Podcast: Hugh Campbell on Why Leadership MattersWhat does it take to build a winning team, and how does leadership make the difference?Benchmark International Makes Waves as Presenting Sponsor of the ALS Association’s CEO SoakEvery 90 minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with ALS, and every 90 minutes someone loses their life to the disease. ALS is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that gradually takes away a person’s ability to walk, speak, swallow, and breathe. With no known cure, raising awareness and funding research remain critical to fighting this devastating disease.Strikes of Kindness: Benchmark International Supports Feeding Tampa BayFor many families, putting food on the table isn’t always easy. Rising grocery costs, unexpected expenses, and financial hardships can make it difficult to afford basic necessities. Across Tampa Bay, nearly 689,000 people face food insecurity, showing the need for organizations like Feeding Tampa Bay.Closing Remarks Podcast: Ed Mitzen On Culture That ScalesYour business is growing. Your team is expanding. Revenue is climbing. But here's a question worth asking: Is your company culture keeping up? Is Now the Time to Sell My Company? (Upcoming Webinar)Live Webinar | October 29th | 1 PM ET | 10 AM PTClosing Remarks Podcast: Thad Bench on Building ValueWhat happens when the market that helped build your business suddenly changes? You find another way forward.
Reeling in Hope: Benchmark International Sponsors the 9th Annual Coop’s Catch for Kids
Benchmark International was proud to participate in Coop’s 9th Annual Catch for Kids, which occurred on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Benchmark International Ranked No. 1 M&A Advisor in IrelandBenchmark International is pleased to announce that it has been ranked the number one M&A Advisor in Ireland by deal count, reflecting another strong year of activity for the for the firm's Irish transaction team.Closing Remarks Podcast: Keith Marshall on Opportunity & M&AYou’ve spent years building your business. But have you ever wondered what the future could hold for your company? Benchmark International Nominated for Investment Bank of the Year and 12 Deal Awards at the 25th Annual M&A Advisor AwardsBenchmark International is proud to share some exciting news: we have been named a finalist in 12 categories at the 25th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. We’re also honored to be a finalist for Investment Banking Firm of the Year. Behind the Benchmark: Most Admired Companies of the YearBuilding a business takes time. For many owners, it takes decades. Along the way come employees, customers, challenges, opportunities, and countless decisions that shape the company. So when the time comes to consider selling, growing, or bringing in a partner, the decision can be both financial and deeply personal.Benchmark International & the Tampa Bay Lightning Donate $300,000 to Tampa Bay NonprofitsBenchmark International, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning, awarded a combined $300,000 in community grants to 12 local nonprofit organizations through the Strikes of Kindness initiative, reinforcing the company’s commitment to making a meaningful difference throughout the Tampa Bay community.Dara Shareef Named as Inaugural Member of the Blue Ribbon CouncilBenchmark International is proud to announce that Dara Shareef, a Board Member and Shareholder at Benchmark International, has been named an inaugural member of the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County’s Blue Ribbon Council. The honor reflects the company’s longstanding belief in the power of education to create opportunity and closely aligns with Benchmark International’s commitment to supporting education and strengthening the communities it calls home.
2027 Best Financial Services FirmBenchmark International has been named 2027 Best Financial Services Firm of the Year as part of the American Business Vanguard Awards, organized by GPMG.Closing Remarks Podcast Q&A: Market Readiness with Dara Shareef & Jordan WilkinsMarket readiness begins with a basic question. What happens to your business when you are not around?Andre Bresler Featured in Selling a Stake in Your BusinessSelling a part of your business is more than achieving the highest valuation. A good exit strategy should consider timing, deal terms, personal wealth, growth, and the right buyer or partner.Benchmark International Honored as 2026 New Community Partner of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa BayWe’re excited to share that Benchmark International has been named the 2026 New Community Partner of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay.Closing Remarks Podcast: Kal Gullapalli on Risk & ReturnsWhat does an investor see if they looked at your business today?Closing Remarks Podcast: Thomas Frey on Selling a BusinessSelling a business can open the door to more than a new phase. It can change how you think about what you built, who you built it with, and what you want to do next.