The acquisition marks the first Daisy branch in Michigan, expanding its home technology installation and services offerings to the Midwest  

KALAMAZOO, Mich., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Daisy, the fastest growing national home and small business technology installation and services company, expands into Michigan with the acquisition of Automation Design + Entertainment, an award-winning technology integration business owned by industry veteran Peter Cook. 

Automation Design + Entertainment has served residential and commercial clients in the west Michigan area for three decades and stands as a smart home market leader throughout the Midwest. Among several other accolades, the company has won the Electronic House Home of the Year Gold award, received the Consumer Technology Association’s Mark of Excellence award and been named to the CEPro 100. 

“We are thrilled to welcome the ADE team to Daisy,” said Hagan Kappler, co-founder and CEO of Daisy. “The team’s reputation for business excellence provides a strong foundation for Daisy to build out a broader Midwest presence.” 

As Automation Design + Entertainment joins the Daisy network, it will continue operating under the leadership of Cook, the company’s founder and president. Cook is a CEDIA Certified Electronic Systems Designer and Outreach Instructor, a THX certified home theater designer and Instructor, and he serves on several committees in support of the Home Builders Association both locally and nationally.

“We’re excited to join the Daisy family to expand our resources and network of skilled integrators,” said Cook. “Daisy’s M&A capabilities, technology stack, marketing resources, supply chain connections, recruiting and training support, and recurring services expertise are just some of the reasons why AD+E will strengthen and grow in value through this partnership.”  

Daisy has emerged as a leading name in smart home technology integration, experiencing significant growth due to a strategic combination of franchising and acquisitions. With the addition of Automation Design + Entertainment, Daisy now has 20 locations across eight states.  

To learn more about becoming part of Daisy’s team visit https://daisyco.com. To learn more about converting an existing custom integration company to a Daisy franchise, visit https://daisyco.com/for-integrators/, or to start a new business, visit https://daisyco.com/franchising/. For interior design firms looking to expand their presence in cutting-edge technology as part of their design solution, contact partnerships@daisyco.com. 

About Daisy 
Daisy is the fastest growing national home and small business technology installation and services company. Daisy partners with builders, architects, designers and homeowners to create, install and service optimal audio visual, lighting, shades and security designs that enhance their clients’ experiences in their homes and offices. Daisy also provides ongoing support to steward clients through their lifetime technology journeys. For more information, visit daisyco.com. 

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AUSTIN, Texas, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Interplay Learning, the global leader in immersive learning for the skilled trades, is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Interplay Excellence Awards, recognizing the exceptional ways that Interplay and ITI customers have leveraged their training solutions to drive skill development, achieve business success, and create positive outcomes for their teams and communities.

“We are thrilled to honor these incredible organizations and their commitment to advancing skilled trades training,” said Doug Donovan, CEO and founder, Interplay Learning. “These winners showcase what’s possible when forward-thinking companies embrace immersive learning. They not only elevate their own teams, but they also strengthen the industries and communities they serve.”

The Interplay Excellence Awards celebrate the inspiring stories of companies transforming workforce development through impactful learning initiatives. This year, customers were invited to submit nominations across four distinct categories, each reflecting a unique dimension of training success.

2025 Interplay Excellence Award Winners

Training Innovation Award
Honoring customers who have implemented creative and impactful training programs that have significantly enhanced skill development.
Winner: Streamline Services

Industry Excellence Award
Celebrating customers who have achieved measurable business success, such as growth, efficiency improvements or cost savings, demonstrating excellence in their industry.
Winner: Ferguson Enterprises

Rookie of the Year Award
Recognizing new customers who have quickly achieved outstanding results through training, demonstrating rapid and impactful success.
Winner: Invitation Homes

Better Careers, Better Lives Award
Highlighting customers who have driven significant learner outcomes and created positive social or community impact through their training efforts.
Winner: Center for People

The winners were chosen by a panel of judges from Interplay’s Executive Customer Advisory Boards. Brad Waldrop, Ward Plumbing and Heating; Seth Martin, Four Star Mechanical; Jack Kell, SmartCare Solutions; and Shane Bryant, Willow Bridge Property Company — respected industry leaders and valued Interplay Learning customers — brought their expertise and deep understanding of workforce development to the selection process. Their insights were instrumental in identifying the submissions that demonstrated the most significant impact and achievements.

Winners received various prizes, including a cash award for learning and development to further invest in their training programs and continue their journey of innovation and excellence.

For more information about the Interplay Excellence Awards, please visit: https://www.interplaylearning.com/interplay-excellence-awards/ 

About Interplay Learning

Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive learning for the skilled trades, now includes Industrial Training International (ITI), the global leader in specialized industrial learning solutions. Leveraging instructor-led training, online simulations, AI, and VR, Interplay helps organizations and educational institutions upskill faster, reduce risk, and increase operational readiness. With nearly 600,000 people trained, Interplay is shaping the future of workforce development, building better careers and better lives. Visit www.interplaylearning.com to learn more.

MEDIA CONTACT:
 Heather Ripley
 Ripley PR
 (865) 977-1973
 hripley@ripleypr.com

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Site unveils its Diversification Score to set a new bar for investing

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PortfolioPilot.com, the AI-powered financial advisor for self-directed investors with $30B in Assets on Platform1, today announces the $1 million acquisition and launch of diversification.com, marking the beginning of a new era in portfolio strategy. This isn’t just another finance site, it’s a movement to overhaul how Americans think about investing, risk, and long-term financial health, especially important in today’s turbulent markets.

As part of the launch, PortfolioPilot.com is giving away $240,000 worth of prizes2—and launching a 30-day challenge to discover how diversified investors really are.

Any investor who calculates their Diversification Score on diversification.com by June 21 will be entered to win one of 1,000 PortfolioPilot.com Gold memberships, valued at $240 each (a year of personalized, fiduciary AI-powered financial advice). Individuals can measure how they stack up against both other individuals and legendary investors like Bridgewater and Berkshire Hathaway.

“This is bigger than a launch. It’s a reset for how to think about investing,” said Alexander Harmsen, Co-founder and CEO of PortfolioPilot.com. “For decades, diversification has meant little more than owning the right mix of bonds and stocks. We’re flipping that idea on its head and giving every investor the tools to build true, resilient portfolios.”

Why This Could Change Financial Advice Forever

diversification.com is designed to fix what’s broken in today’s investing landscape. In a world dominated by hot tips, hype cycles, and index overload, the site helps investors zoom out, across 30+ asset classes, geographies, and macro risks, to build real-world resilient portfolios.

Both DIY investors and advisors will benefit:

“We see this as the beginning of a long-term collaboration with both DIY investors and financial advisors,” added Harmsen. “diversification.com provides clarity, transparency, and education. PortfolioPilot.com adds personalized, fiduciary-grade advice. Together, we empower better-informed individuals—and smarter advisors.”

What You’ll Find on diversification.com

Diversification Score
A fast, free tool that instantly shows how well your portfolio is diversified across 10 categories—including asset class, geography, sector, inflation exposure, and liquidity risk. Built-in comparison to other investors and experts, with an easily shareable free report.

Diversification Daily
A no-hype newsletter with the 5 most impactful stories of the day. Want less noise? Subscribe to Diversification Weekly.

1-Minute Market Recaps
Quick-hit videos cover the trends and global shifts that long-term investors need to consider.

Alternatives Investing Marketplace
Explore a Yelp-style directory of 100+ strange opportunities across alts: farmland, private credit, art, collectibles, and more.

Powered by PortfolioPilot.com: AI Advice That Keeps You in Control

Behind diversification.com is PortfolioPilot.com, the award-winning3 AI-powered engine used by 30,000+ investors to track and optimize their full financial picture. It connects to your entire net worth—taxable accounts, IRAs, 401(k)s, real estate, crypto, private assets, and more—to uncover hidden risks, fees, and missed opportunities.

Upgrade for just $20/month to unlock:

Personalized, human bias-free financial advice

Monthly rebalancing and diversification recommendations

Continuous tax-loss harvesting and fee visualization

Retirement modeling and estate planning tools

Unlike traditional advisors, PortfolioPilot.com doesn’t manage your money. It puts you in control—with smarter AI on your side.

This Is Just the Beginning

With its bold launch of diversification.com, PortfolioPilot.com is taking a stand: the future of financial advice is diversified, transparent, AI-augmented, and built for the long haul.

That future starts now.

Enter the Challenge:
Calculate your Diversification Score by June 13 and win a year of Gold-tier advice.
Visit diversification.com

Global Predictions Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisor and the parent company of both PortfolioPilot.com and diversification.com.

Media Contact:
Kelly Potts
Pitch Public Relations
kelly@pitchpublicrelations.com

Notes:

1. 30,000 users and $30B Assets on Platform as of February 20, 2025

2. Any investor who calculates their Diversification Score on diversification.com by June 21 will be entered to win one of 1,000 PortfolioPilot Gold memberships, valued at $240 each. The challenge and prizes are in no way tied to performance, calculated Diversification Score, and is set up to encourage participation, not to incentive any particular investing behavior

3. “Global Predictions secures a winning spot in international M6 forecasting competition”. November 9, 2023 https://www.globalpredictions.com/posts/global-predictions-secures-a-winning-spot-in-international-m6-financial-forecasting-competition

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