Boston-based private equity firm Rockpoint has expanded its Southeast industrial footprint with the acquisition of Springs Business Park, a 119,700-square-foot campus in Concord, North Carolina. The deal adds a fully leased, four-building asset to the firm’s growing logistics portfolio as it targets high-growth markets along the East Coast.
San Francisco-based startup Ampersand has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners to solve a critical bottleneck in enterprise AI. By building infrastructure that allows agentic applications to read and write directly into complex, customized legacy systems, the company aims to accelerate enterprise-wide AI adoption.
A 14,000-square-foot pharmacy facility in Sandy Springs, Georgia, will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 4. The site, which began operations earlier this year, serves as a central hub for the nation’s largest privately owned long-term care pharmacy, aiming to shorten delivery times across the greater Atlanta area.
Diana Colella has been appointed executive vice president of Autodesk’s architecture, engineering and construction division, stepping into the role as the company pushes to integrate AI deeper into its industry cloud, Forma. She succeeds Amy Bunszel, who is set to depart the software giant on November 2, 2026.
Cheryle Jackson, a breast cancer survivor and CEO of BigHeart Health, is flipping the script on the traditional caregiver narrative. Her new campaign, Her Health Can't Wait, targets the systemic tendency for women—particularly those who manage family health—to prioritize everyone else's medical needs while consistently neglecting their own.
A carpenter from Magna, Utah, has developed the Easy Edge Line, a device designed to install window and door moldings without requiring the removal or opening of the frames. The tool aims to minimize the labor-intensive adjustments typically faced by contractors and home remodelers during installation projects.
Southwest Airlines has officially integrated a booking plugin into ChatGPT, allowing travelers to search for destinations and shop for flights directly within the AI interface. The move, developed alongside OpenAI and Amazon Web Services, marks the company's first foray into a phased, AI-driven retail strategy.
San Francisco-based AI insurer Corgi launched a specialized surplus lines program this week, aiming to automate coverage for owner-operators and growing fleets. The new offering provides protection against physical damage and general liability, marking the firm's latest expansion into the transportation sector.
Chicago-based DelNova is leveraging its clinical biopharma platform to launch SECCO, a patent-pending, aluminum-free deodorant. Supported by renowned dermatologist Dr. Kathy Fields, the product aims to resolve the long-standing industry compromise where consumers choose between clean ingredients and effective sweat inhibition.
Nine organizations have been honored in the debut of McLean & Company’s HR Excellence Awards, a program recognizing firms that integrate diagnostic data into their human resources strategy. Selected from 45 finalists, the winners demonstrated superior performance in employee listening, organizational alignment, and management governance during the 2026 cycle.
From a pool of 45 finalists, nine organizations have claimed the inaugural McLean & Company HR Excellence Awards, marking a new benchmark for data-driven personnel management. Announced in Las Vegas on October 6, the recipients were honored for their sophisticated use of diagnostic insights to refine workforce strategy and operational governance.
Gold-embossed astrolabes now grace the bottles of Somerston Estate, signaling a strategic pivot for the 1,682-acre Napa Valley property. The historic estate is launching a two-wine flagship collection, moving away from fixed formulas to prioritize site-specific expressions harvested from its rugged, high-elevation Vaca Mountains terrain.
With 41% of secondhand sellers now coming from Gen Z, the rise of the side hustle is turning closets into capital. Los Angeles-based startup OneStopSwap is tapping into this financial shift, nearing 3,000 preregistrations for a platform designed to let users trade items directly rather than relying solely on cash sales.
From 2026 Nobel Laureate Karl Deisseroth to Fields Medalist Terence Tao, the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute is gathering an elite cohort of researchers in San Francisco this November. The AIAS+ 2026 symposium aims to move past simple data analysis to explore how machine learning can actively generate new scientific breakthroughs.
Choosing between a pallet, skid, or crate determines the safety and cost-efficiency of heavy machinery transport. According to Ed and Stacey Pinson of CWF Crating and Logistics, the decision hinges on balancing equipment structural requirements against the specific environmental risks posed by transit conditions and handling points.
By replacing a fragmented seven-vendor recruiting stack with the ICIMS Applicant Tracking System, Signature HealthCARE has successfully streamlined its high-volume hiring process. The healthcare provider, which operates 67 facilities across five states, reported a 52% surge in nursing applicants and a 17% increase in total hires since early 2024.
Rising corn prices during the harvest season have sparked a shift in the used farm equipment market, with auction values for tractors over 100 horsepower climbing nearly 5% over the past year. This uptick marks a period of cautious optimism for dealers navigating broader economic pressures.
A 72-year-old patient underwent a successful below-the-knee revascularization procedure using REVA Medical’s MOTIV sirolimus-eluting bioresorbable scaffold during a live demonstration at the VIVA26 conference in Las Vegas, highlighting the device's potential to treat chronic limb-threatening ischemia without leaving a permanent implant.
Starting January 1, 2027, the nonprofit healthcare sharing ministry Liberty HealthShare will cut member co-share obligations in half. The move, marking the organization's third consecutive year of program enhancements, arrives as national healthcare costs and insurance premiums face their sharpest upward pressure in over two decades.
More than 300,000 workers across 50 countries provided the data behind Forbes' latest global ranking, which identifies companies prioritizing staff well-being and inclusive culture. Among those recognized for 2026 is the Menlo Park-based talent solutions firm Robert Half, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing organizational development strategy.
An inventor from South Ozone Park, New York, has developed a specialized toilet seat designed to neutralize odors while providing thermal comfort. The device, currently seeking manufacturing partners through InventHelp, addresses the dual challenges of bathroom ventilation and the physical discomfort of sitting on cold porcelain during winter months.
For homeowners in rural or small-town markets, relying on broad online pricing tools often leads to costly errors. Steve Mode, an owner and broker at Wayne Hayes Real Estate in Fort Atkinson, argues that unique property traits and local market nuances require a more surgical approach than automated formulas allow.
With 35 dedicated welding bays and a 12-month timeline, the Institute of Medical and Business Careers is positioning its Erie campus as a rapid-entry point for skilled trades. The program bypasses traditional multi-year college tracks to focus on industry-specific certifications and immediate workforce readiness for local students.
Declining hormone levels and metabolic shifts pose significant challenges to heart health as the body ages. In a recent HelloNation feature, Naples-based integrative cardiologist Dr. George Yiachos explains how proactive monitoring of these physiological changes can mitigate long-term cardiovascular risks and prevent serious health complications for aging patients.
San Francisco officials tonight recognize C5 Biomedical CEO Tim Maye as one of the "50 at 50" honorees, a milestone marking the half-century anniversary of the Association for Advancing Tissue and Biologics. The award celebrates individuals whose professional contributions have fundamentally shaped the evolution of the national tissue and biologics industry.
Two-thirds of American drivers would be unable to cover an unexpected $500 vehicle repair, a financial threshold that is forcing households to delay critical maintenance. The Midas Consumer Pulse Survey reveals that for many, personal mobility is becoming a source of extreme economic hardship rather than a routine necessity.
Starting November 2, the weekday afternoon block on FETV will feature two pillars of mid-century television as I Dream of Jeannie and The Bionic Woman join the network’s roster. Both series are slated to air in their original, uncut formats, providing a platform for these enduring female-led narratives.
Nine months after its launch, the hiring platform Prospect HQ has scaled its community to include student-athletes from more than 500 colleges and universities. The platform aims to bridge the gap between employers and athletes by leveraging the specific, high-impact attributes developed through collegiate sports participation.
Inside a 17,500-square-foot facility in Roanoke, Texas, Novolex has unveiled an Applied Innovation Center designed to bridge the gap between initial design concepts and retail reality. The space allows brands to stress-test packaging materials within simulated environments, ranging from high-traffic grocery aisles to busy quick-service restaurant kitchens.
After a twelve-year tenure driving global fraud prevention strategy at PayPal, Nadav Atar is moving to AU10TIX as the company’s new Vice President of Product. His appointment signals a strategic push by the identity verification firm to move beyond simple identity checks toward comprehensive, AI-driven risk management for enterprise clients.
