5by5 Ranked One of Nashville’s Largest Ad Agencies by the Nashville Business Journal Two Years in a Row
The Employee-Owned, Award-Winning Agency Ranked #7 on the List, Up from #9 the Previous Year (NASHVILLE, TN) March 31, 2026 — 5by5, an employee-owned, award-winning marketing agency, announced today that it was named one of Nashville’s Largest Ad Agencies by the Nashville Business Journal. The agency ranked #7 on The List, up two spots from #9 the previous year—a nod […]
EO Global: How One Entrepreneur Embraced This Tax-Smart, Legacy-Building Alternative to Private Equity
Tim Rettig (EO Cincinnati) watched his father build a software company — then give it to his employees. Two decades later, Tim did the same. Now he is on a mission to convince other business owners to follow his lead. After witnessing the fallout of a traditional company sale early in his career, Tim Rettig […]
Nashville Post: Q&A with Ian Nott, Xuron CEO
Health care tech company leader talks pioneering AI virtual humans concept in continuing medical education Since launching in early 2024, Xuron has been redefining continuing medical education with AI-powered simulations that let clinicians practice high-stakes patient interactions, from delivering difficult diagnoses to navigating palliative care, while earning credits. In a recent Q&A with The Nashville […]
3LS’ Shannon Litton Named to Top Women in Communications Class of 2026 by Ragan
Litton Recognized as a Visionary and Trailblazer for Her Leadership and Expansion of Employee Ownership Across US (NASHVILLE, TN) March 5, 2026 — 3LS Inc., an employee-owned family of companies, announced today that 3LS Professional Services CEO and Founder of 5by5 Agency, Shannon Litton, has been named to Ragan’s Top Women in Communications Class of […]
Nashville Post: Omni acquires Pittsburgh social services agency
3LS-affiliated Nashville-based child welfare services provider pays undisclosed sum for JusticeWorks Nashville-based child welfare and behavioral health services provider Omni Family of Services has acquired social services agency JusticeWorks YouthCare. Subscribers can read the full story from The Nashville Post here.
Omni Family of Services Acquires JusticeWorks Youthcare
Omni Footprint Doubles and Expands Human and Behavioral Health Services for Children, Adults and Families (NASHVILLE, TN) March 3, 2026 — Omni Family of Services, a national leader in child welfare and behavioral health, announced today that it has acquired leading social services agency, JusticeWorks YouthCare. The Pittsburgh-based agency currently operates in six states and […]
Intrust IT CEO Ricky Phipps Named a 2026 “Boss to Watch” by Cincinnati Business Courier
Meet the leaders shaping their companies and Cincinnati’s business community in 2026 The Cincinnati Business Courier has named Intrust IT CEO Ricky Phipps one of its 2026 “Bosses to Watch,” recognizing leaders poised to guide their companies and the region through a year of rapid change. With the accelerating rise of AI adding both challenge […]
5by5 Agency Announces AI Event Series
Three-Part Event Series Brings Together Award-Winning Creatives, Industry Experts and Leaders to Explore LLM Advertising, Agentic AI and Creativity (NASHVILLE, TN) February 24, 2026 — 5by5, an employee-owned, award-winning marketing agency announced today the launch of AI & Ale, a three-part event series exploring the most pressing AI topics shaping marketing, creativity and business strategy. […]
Nashville Post: 3LS Professional Services Names Aaron Mitchell as CFO
Local social service organizations-focused company bolsters C-suite with addition of former Mars official Local professional services provider 3LS Inc. has named Aaron Mitchell as chief financial officer. Subscribers can read the full story from The Nashville Post here.
Nashville Business Journal: 3LS Launches 3LS Solutions, Expands Professional Services Division
Nashville-based, employee-owned company 3LS Inc. has launched its newest organization, 3LS Solutions, offering HR, finance, accounting, and payroll services to support growing organizations. The launch adds 38 employees, bringing 3LS’s professional services division to 175 team members, and follows the company’s recent acquisition of Cincinnati-based Intrust IT, further expanding its integrated services platform. Subscribers can […]