Atlanta Business
Strategic Benefits Advisors achieves WOSB certification, ranks among Atlanta’s top benefits firms for seventh year
ATLANTA, Ga. — Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) has once again been honored by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of Atlanta’s top employee benefits and compensation companies. The 2025 recognition marks the firm’s seventh consecutive year on the list and coincides with its new certification under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program….
Down Payment Resource CEO Rob Chrane named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard
ATLANTA, Ga. — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that founder and CEO Rob Chrane has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The prestigious award recognizes C-level executives whose leadership reshapes the housing economy and drives meaningful progress in mortgage and real estate….
New financing options and Labor Day event happening at reopened Georgia American Freight retail stores
ATLANTA, Ga. — American Freight is hosting a Labor Day 2025 event, Aug. 13 to Sept. 7, reopened in Georgia, with locations in Augusta, Douglasville, Marietta, Morrow and Savannah. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994….
Down Payment Resource named to 2025 Inc. 5000 after 130% three-year growth
ATLANTA, Ga. — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced it has earned a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing privately owned companies after achieving 130% revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. DPR was also honored on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list….
45 new assistance programs launched during Q2 2025, bringing the total number of nationwide programs to a record-breaking 2,554
ATLANTA, Ga. — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q2 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report finds 45 new programs launched in Q2, traditionally the busiest homebuying season, bringing the total number of available programs to 2,554 – a new record – and the number of program providers to 1,340….
Strategic Benefits Advisors outlines what plan sponsors need to know about the One Big Beautiful Bill
ATLANTA, Ga. — Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) today released a practical summary of the employee benefits provisions contained in the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. While the legislation spans a wide range of tax and policy changes, SBA’s summary highlights the bill’s most significant impacts on employer-sponsored retirement plans, health and welfare benefits and payroll operations….
Down Payment Resource announces strategic partnership with FirstHome IQ to expand access to homebuyer assistance programs
ATLANTA, Ga. — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced a strategic partnership with FirstHome IQ, a nonprofit empowering the next generation of homeowners through modern, accessible financial education and tools for industry partners….
Strategic Benefits Advisors welcomes Andy Clonts as director and senior benefits consultant
ATLANTA, Ga. — Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) today announced the appointment of Andy Clonts as director and senior benefits consultant. In this role, Clonts will be responsible for driving business growth while leveraging his extensive experience in employee benefits strategy, healthcare navigation and client engagement to deliver tailored solutions to SBA’s expanding roster of clients….
HousingWire selects Depth EVP Lindsey Neal as 2025 Marketing Leader
ATLANTA, Ga. — Depth, a leading provider of consultative B2B marketing, public relations and reputation management services for technology companies serving the residential mortgage finance, financial technology (fintech) and regulatory technology (regtech) industries, today announced that Executive Vice President Lindsey Neal has been named a recipient of HousingWire’s 2025 Marketing Leaders Award….
Boris Cepeda releases ‘Andamios,’ a personal journey through Latin American and European piano music
ATLANTA, Ga. — Internationally acclaimed pianist and Steinway Artist Boris Cepeda announces the release of his latest solo album, “Andamios,” now available on all major digital platforms. Featuring works by Isaac Albéniz, Maurice Ravel, Astor Piazzolla, Gerardo Guevara and Leonardo Cárdenas, “Andamios” blends Latin American and European musical traditions in a deeply personal and emotionally resonant recording….