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Gold Eagle adds former MEMA chief Bill Long to advisory board
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Gold Eagle Company named Bill Long, the former president and CEO of MEMA, to its Advisory Board on July 16, 2026. The move brings decades of automotive aftermarket leadership and industry ties to Gold Eagle as it looks to strengthen brands and…
Beyond Key pitches roadmap for turning AI pilots into business results
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Beyond Key says American companies are stuck in AI experimentation and need a structured approach to turn investments into measurable outcomes.
University Place plans 62-residence expansion in West Lafayette
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University Place, a Franciscan Ministries senior living community in West Lafayette, Indiana, is adding 62 independent living residences, a new Town Center and expanded amenities.
Burke Law Group adds veteran trial lawyer Liz Klingensmith as partner
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Burke Law Group has hired Liz Klingensmith as a partner in Houston, strengthening its Texas litigation practice with a trial lawyer who has handled major commercial, energy and complex disputes.
Total Truck Branding tops Chicagoland fleet wrap rankings
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Total Truck Branding says it is the highest-rated fleet branding company in Chicagoland in August 2026, backed by a 5.0-star Google rating across more than 200 verified reviews.
Enthusiast Showcase returns to Route 66 Raceway with free admission
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The Enthusiast Showcase will return to Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, on July 25, 2026, with free spectator admission and a full-day lineup of car, truck and off-road shows.
ASW Distillery and John Deere launch permanent whiskey partnership
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ASW Distillery and John Deere have teamed up on two permanent American whiskeys, Fiddler Combine Bourbon and Fiddler Steel Plow Rye, set to launch June 24, 2026 in Atlanta and 13 states.
ERDI honors three education leaders for leadership and mentorship
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The Education Research and Development Institute recognized three district leaders at its 2026 Summer Institute in Highwood, Illinois, honoring careers focused on student success, leadership development, and mentorship.
Airtripmaker expands premium-cabin flights for corporate and group travelers
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Airtripmaker is broadening its U.S. and Canada booking platform with premium economy, business class and first class flights for companies, corporates and groups.
Influential Women spotlights education leader Bianca Johnson
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Influential Women highlighted Bianca Johnson, EdS, a Montgomery, Alabama-based Career and Technical Education professional focused on career readiness, data literacy and technology integration.
Earth Angel Worldwide expands music and education mission across major U.S. cities
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Atlanta nonprofit Earth Angel Worldwide says it is growing programs that blend music, education, mentorship and environmental stewardship across Metro Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, New York and Los Angeles.
Mark Hiatt to discuss payer policy and patient access at Q1 medical device conferences
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Schooner Strategies said its fractional chief medical officer, Mark Hiatt, will speak at four sessions at Q1 Productions medical device reimbursement conferences in Chicago and San Diego this month.
Small Business Expo lands sixth Inc. 5000 honor
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Small Business Expo has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 for the sixth time after building a nationwide event business around small business networking and education.
Hamptons Songbook Brings Cabaret Stars to Wainscott
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Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea will present “Hey, Old Friend!
The Center by Lendistry takes its contractors accelerator nationwide
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The Center by Lendistry is expanding its Contractors Accelerator for Climate Resilience nationwide on Aug. 12, 2026, after the program helped Southern California contractors win $35.25 million in contracts.
Bigwave Robotics reports strong U.S. debut at Automate 2026
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Bigwave Robotics says its first official U.S. showcase at Automate 2026 in Chicago drew more than 2,000 customer touchpoints and multiple sales leads from North American manufacturing and logistics companies.
Fisher Barton renames technology center for founder Richard L. Wilkey
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Fisher Barton renamed its Technology Center the Richard L. Wilkey Technology Center on Aug. 6, 2026, honoring the company’s founder and more than 50 years of metallurgy-led growth.
Stratus Networks wins 2026 TMC Product of the Year award for FLEX Cloud
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Stratus Networks said its FLEX Cloud platform won the 2026 TMC Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award, citing its appeal to companies facing rising virtualization and cloud costs.
MyCarePro expands health coverage guidance to 32 states
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MyCarePro has expanded its health insurance guidance and enrollment support services to 32 states as it targets nationwide availability by year-end. The move comes as consumers, employers and brokers navigate COBRA, Medicare and other coverage…
Critical Path launches fractional COO practice in Raleigh
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Critical Path Executive Coaching and Fractional Leadership has launched in Raleigh to give Triangle founder-led companies access to fractional COOs, chiefs of staff and operations support.
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