MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 4, 2025 /CNW/ – Today, goeasy Ltd. (TSX: GSY), one of Canada’s leading consumer lenders focused on delivering a full suite of financial services to Canadians with near to non-prime credit, is pleased to announce that it has been named to this year’s Best Workplaces™ in Canada list for the second straight year.

goeasy’s more than 2,500 employees are the driving force behind the company’s success and its award-winning culture. Earning a spot on the 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Canada list highlights goeasy’s ongoing investment in an employee-centric, inclusive, and high-performance culture. The company achieved a record-high employee engagement score of 85% in 2024, which reflects a culture where employees feel valued and supported to grow their careers, with 88% of employees believing that everyone at goeasy can succeed to their full potential. From omnipresent career development opportunities to leadership training to market-leading wellness resources, goeasy is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel inspired, invested in, and able to reach their full potential.

“At goeasy, our people are the heart of everything we do—and this recognition is a reflection of the culture we’ve built together over the past 24 years,” said David Ingram, Executive Chairman of goeasy. “We’ve always believed that when you invest in your people, they take care of your customers, and success will follow. We’re proud to offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a culture rooted in respect and purpose. This recognition affirms our commitment to evolving with our people’s needs and continuing to build a workplace where everyone can thrive.”

goeasy is proud to be named one of 50 organizations recognized for delivering an outstanding employee experience for all—a recognition made even more meaningful because it’s based on direct feedback from employees. The award is determined by the Great Place to Work® Trust Index™ survey, which assesses the consistency and quality of the workplace experience across all teams and roles. It measures key factors like trust in leadership, camaraderie, and pride in the organization, while also evaluating how those experiences differ across demographic groups—highlighting truly inclusive and equitable workplaces.

Organizations with over 1,000 employees, like goeasy, are also required to complete the Culture Audit™ questionnaire—an in-depth evaluation of the company’s culture, values, and employee programs. Based on those results, goeasy was also named Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Teams earlier this year.

“The competition to achieve the designation of Best Workplaces in Canada is fierce, with over 900 companies competing. The only way to be recognized is to invest in an exceptional employee experience, and have this focus permeate every part of the organization.” Nancy Fonseca, SVP Client Services.

About goeasy

goeasy Ltd. is a Canadian company, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, that provides non-prime leasing and lending services through its easyhome, easyfinancial and LendCare brands. Supported by over 2,500 employees, the Company offers a wide variety of financial products and services including unsecured and secured instalment loans, merchant financing through a variety of verticals and lease-to-own merchandise. Customers can transact seamlessly through an omnichannel model that includes online and mobile platforms, over 400 locations across Canada, and point-of-sale financing offered in the retail, powersports, automotive, home improvement and healthcare verticals, through over 10,800 merchant partners across Canada. Throughout the Company’s history, it has acquired and organically served over 1.5 million Canadians and originated over $16.0 billion in loans.

Accredited by the Better Business Bureau, goeasy is the proud recipient of several awards in recognition of its exceptional culture and continued business growth including 2024 Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services & Insurance, Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, placing on the 2024 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies, ranking on the TSX30, Greater Toronto Top Employers Award and has been certified as a Great Place to Work®. The Company is represented by a diverse group of team members from over 70 nationalities who believe strongly in giving back to communities in which it operates. To date, goeasy has raised and donated over $6.3 million to support its long-standing partnerships with BGC Canada and many other local charities.

goeasy Ltd.’s common shares are listed on the TSX under the trading symbol “GSY”.

About Great Place to Work®

Great Place to Work® is the global leader in defining and recognizing high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. With a mission to improve society by helping companies transform their workplace environments, they provide benchmarks, frameworks, and expertise for creating and maintaining exceptional cultures. The Best Workplaces™ in Canada list is part of the world’s largest annual workplace study, representing the voices of 11 million employees across more than 50 countries. The winners are chosen exclusively based on employee input—there’s only one way to make this list: your employees must put you there.

Media Contact:

Madeleine Löwenborg-Frick
Vice President, Communications & Public Relations
goeasy Ltd.
MFrick@goeasy.com | 416-435-5130

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DETROIT, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wayne State University alumnus James A. Anderson (BSCE ’66, MSCE ’70) and his wife, Patricia, have made a $50 million gift to the university to accelerate research, entrepreneurship and student success in the College of Engineering. In recognition of this historic investment, the college will be renamed the James and Patricia Anderson College of Engineering.

It is the largest single gift in Wayne State’s 157-year history and represents a lead gift for the university’s upcoming comprehensive fundraising campaign, expected to launch in fall 2026.

This transformative gift will be focused on faculty support, including doctoral fellowships, undergraduate student experiences and a dean’s fund, which will empower the college to recruit more top faculty and Ph.D. students, driving faculty research in mobility, energy storage, AI and other rapidly growing fields. The gift will also strengthen student initiatives, creating a direct line between students and life-changing careers that drive economic growth and innovation, as reflected in the university’s Prosperity Agenda.

“With Jim and Patti’s passion for engineering and entrepreneurship, and their enduring commitment to Wayne State, it is fitting that the college will now be named for two of our greatest advocates,” said Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, Wayne State’s president. “We will build on more than a century of engineering talent that created a culture of innovation in our city, and the James and Patricia Anderson College of Engineering will be known as Detroit’s engineering school, setting a new standard of discovery and invention for generations.”

Jim Anderson is president and CEO of Urban Science, a leading automotive consultancy and technology firm headquartered in Detroit, with 20 offices around the world. His career began in 1967 as an instructor at the College of Engineering, where he developed environmental models and computer mapping techniques to display data – foundational elements of his firm’s business model aimed at creating cohesion and clarity for automakers and their dealers, and the AdTech firms that support them, in even the most ambiguous market conditions.

“Since my time as a student, and later a faculty member, at Wayne State University, I’ve witnessed firsthand the power of a quality STEM education in transforming lives, economies and communities,” said Jim Anderson. “My wife, Patricia, and I are humbled and grateful for the opportunity to expand our commitment to this renowned institution – a world-class training ground for Detroit’s next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. We’re confident this gift will continue to create new opportunities for high-paying STEM careers, foster innovation and drive progress in the Motor City and beyond, and we’re honored to work alongside WSU’s esteemed leadership to bring it to fruition.” 

In 2014, the Andersons established The James and Patricia Anderson Engineering Ventures Institute at WSU’s College of Engineering. The institute fosters a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty envisioning commercial applications for new technology, securing patents and establishing startups while providing opportunities for students to learn best practices in applied research, technology commercialization and business creation.

“We are grateful for this gift, which arrives at a moment when our existing work meets innovation to create an unparalleled future opportunity,” said James and Patricia Anderson College of Engineering Dean Ali Abolmaali, Ph.D., P.E. “Jim and Patti recognize the huge leap this college can take. With their help, we will bridge knowledge and instruction with student success for generations to come. This remarkable gift will establish a dynamic hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in Anderson Engineering to serve Detroit, the state of Michigan and communities beyond.”

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LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — POG, the iconic ’90s collectibles brand, is reinventing collectible culture for a new generation with three major announcements:

An official grading initiative with PSA, the leading name in collectibles authenticationThe Golden Bitcoin Slammer Mint, celebrating Satoshi Nakamoto’s birthdayA heartwarming Care Bears™ x POG collaboration, launching May 5, 2025

These launches mark a powerful step forward—bridging nostalgia and blockchain to reconnect millions of collectors with their childhood passion.

POG x PSA: Grading Goes Next-Gen

For the first time ever, PSA will grade official POGs, starting with the limited-edition POG Hobby Box, now available at POGUnlimited.com. Only 5,100 boxes have been released.

Each sealed box includes:

Gold-leafed SlammersFoil inserts and digital collectiblesRare posters and undisclosed surprises

“We’re honored to work with the best in collectibles authentication,” said Kyler Frisbee, CEO of POG Digital. “Collectors can now compete, collect, and invest at the highest level.”

Bitcoin Golden Slammers Mint Live Now

Launching April 5 on Magic Eden, the Bitcoin Golden Slammer Collection combines digital minting with real-world treasure:

Slammers available in 24K-plated, pure silver, and solid 14K gold editionsPressed with an iconic 90s Slammer on one side and the Bitcoin logo on the other

Random mints unlock:

1x Solid 14K Gold Slammer10x Pure Silver Slammers

If 2,500 total mints are reached, one ultra-rare 24K Solid Gold Slammer—valued at over $25,000—will be revealed. Any unclaimed gold items will be permanently burned.

“This is digital history, crafted in real gold,” said Frisbee. “We’re giving Millennials and Gen Xers a reason to collect again.”

Care Bears™ x POG: Launching May 5, 2025

POG and Care Bears™ will launch a limited-edition drop of physical and digital POGs featuring characters like Cheer Bear™, Funshine Bear™, and Grumpy Bear™.

This collaboration includes:

Gold and silver slammersIn-game perks and exclusive lootPhysical collectibles with digital utility

Join the POG HUB — Free Loot, No Crypto Needed

Celebrate the revival by joining the POG HUB, a free platform where players can claim daily digital loot packs with:

Exclusive collectiblesLimited POG merchandiseEntries into $250,000+ in prizes

Visit hub.pogdigital.com to get started.

POG by the Numbers

200M+ global collectors135,000 beta players in 2 weeks300,000+ matches played350K Twitter, 115K+ DiscordLast Slammer drop sold out in 16 seconds

About POG Digital
POG Digital is the Web3 evolution of the iconic ’90s brand. Through global IP collaborations, premium drops, and gaming integrations, POG is redefining the future of collecting.
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Media Contact:
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CEO, POG Digital
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