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Louie Jones solo show draws collector interest in Elmhurst
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Louie Jones’s first major solo exhibition, Light As Language, is in its final weeks at the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum in Elmhurst, Illinois, through Aug. 23, 2026. The lens-based show has drawn visitors and…
Underground Donut Tour expands into Wisconsin with Milwaukee and Madison launches
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Underground Donut Tour is entering Wisconsin for the first time with new donut and sweet treats walking tours in Milwaukee and Madison.
OVN lands No. 4198 on the 2026 Inc. 5000
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OVN LLC was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, ranking No. 4198 after 30% revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. The Elk Grove Village, Illinois-based expedite carrier says the recognition comes as it marks 10 years in business and more than 100,000…
eCare showcases kitchen gadget OEM offer for US retailers at The Inspired Home Show
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eCare is using The Inspired Home Show in Chicago to pitch US retailers on its kitchen gadget OEM and ODM capabilities, with an emphasis on compliance, customization and logistics.
Rubicon tops 1 gigawatt of battery storage as AI data center demand rises
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Rubicon Professional Services said Aug. 12 it has surpassed 1 gigawatt of installed battery energy storage capacity across U.S. projects, a benchmark it links to rising AI-driven demand for data centers and resilient power systems.
MBS Urban Initiatives backs $35.6M early learning center in Zion
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MBS Urban Initiatives closed financing in July 2026 for Start Early Educare–Lake County, a $35.6 million early childhood education project in Zion, Illinois.
Illumine-i launches AI battery sizing tool for PJM markets
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Illumine-i has launched IVE BESS in the U.S. to help commercial and industrial customers size behind-the-meter battery projects in under two minutes.
NBCI launches crypto education push for 27.7 million members
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The National Black Church Initiative has launched a cryptocurrency education program aimed at helping its 27.7 million members avoid scams and understand digital assets.
BE&K Building Group names David L. Richter CEO
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BE&K Building Group appointed David L. Richter as chief executive officer effective immediately, with longtime CEO Frank Holley moving to chairman in a planned succession.
1905 New Media lands No. 3286 on Inc. 5000 list
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1905 New Media ranked No. 3286 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, marking its third straight appearance on the annual list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
Razzli launches nationwide nightlife app focused on alcohol-free options
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Razzli has launched on iOS and Android with nightlife and venue discovery coverage in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, and a national rollout planned from day one. The app is aimed at people who want to go out without alcohol and want…
Aspen HR pushes sponsors to treat human capital as a growth lever
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At iGlobal’s Independent Sponsors & Capital Providers Dealmakers Meeting in Chicago on June 23, Aspen HR’s Tye Hernandez and White Wolf Capital’s Justin Kaplan discussed how sponsors can use human capital to drive repeatable organic growth and…
Ideal Charter Bus publishes group travel guide for Obama Presidential Center visits
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Ideal Charter Bus is giving Chicago-area schools, churches and companies a planning roadmap for visiting the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side. The guidance focuses on transit options, motor coach drop-off logistics and nearby add-on…
SVN Commercial Partners adds two to Southwest Florida team
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SVN Commercial Partners said July 22, 2026, that it hired industry veteran Jeff Forsythe, CCIM, as senior advisor and Ben Arensman, MSRE, as property management coordinator and associate advisor.
Scarano Marine gets factory training on John Deere’s new marine engines
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Scarano Marine attended the 2026 North American John Deere Marine Dealer Meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where the authorized dealer trained on John Deere’s JD14 and JD18 marine engines.
Validity Diagnostics to show synthetic urine detection tech at SOFT-TIAFT 2026
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Validity Diagnostics will present its second-generation urine specimen validity reagents at the SOFT-TIAFT 2026 Joint Meeting in Chicago on Sept. 19-24, 2026, as synthetic and adulterated urine continue to challenge drug-testing programs.
PromoEQP names Jorge Saud director of growth
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PromoEQP appointed Jorge Saud as director of growth on Aug. 3, adding a leader with more than six years of supplier-side experience to its distributor-facing team.
Bluebird launches voice-enabled lead response for in-vehicle workflows
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Bluebird introduced HandsFree, a planned feature for Bluebird Engage that lets dealers, agents and contractors hear, accept or decline incoming leads by voice in supported Android Auto and Apple CarPlay SMS workflows.
Brabazon rebuilds website to speed emergency support and self-service tools
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Brabazon Pump, Compressor & Vacuum has launched a rebuilt brabazon.com with 24/7 emergency support, free engineering calculators and faster routing to local experts.
Cleveroad ranks third in Clutch’s 2026 U.S. financial services web developer list
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Cleveroad placed third in Clutch’s Q3 2026 ranking of U.S. web developers serving financial services, based on verified client reviews and other performance data.
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