Two-time IRONMAN All-World Gold Athlete Jani Hirvonen has released his latest book, The Disciplined Executive, which translates the intensity of elite athletic training into a structured roadmap for corporate management. The work marks a strategic expansion of his Sunnyvale-based coaching firm, Uuni LLC, emphasizing deliberate practice over passive advancement.
After seventeen years steering the Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority, Michael Rao is stepping down as chair. Paul Nolde, a veteran of the state’s venture capital and startup landscape, will take the helm to guide the organization’s ongoing expansion of Richmond’s life sciences infrastructure and innovation ecosystem.
Warehouse employees at the SWF1 facility in Rock Tavern walked off the job today, citing management's persistent refusal to address hazardous working conditions. The strike follows months of ignored safety reports, with workers demanding an end to punitive productivity quotas and dangerous operational practices that have put staff at risk.
Defining the intended use of custom apparel remains the most critical step for businesses before finalizing orders, according to Lexington-based printing expert Adam Norsworthy. From employee uniforms to promotional giveaways, aligning garment materials, sizing, and decoration methods with specific environmental demands ensures both cost-efficiency and brand longevity.
Irving-based energy provider Vistra will disclose its financial and operating performance for the third quarter of 2026 on Friday, November 6. The company plans to host a live conference call and webcast at 10 a.m. ET to discuss the latest results with investors and analysts.
Following a rigorous competitive bidding process, Soboba Casino Resort in San Jacinto, California, has selected IGT to overhaul its floor operations. The resort will implement the IGT ADVANTAGE X casino management system to modernize patron flows and deepen player engagement through a more integrated, frictionless technology stack.
Ten Baltimore residents have been named recipients of the 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight Awards, an annual initiative by the Baltimore Community Foundation. The program recognizes grassroots organizers who drive community improvement, with each honoree earning the right to direct a $5,000 grant to a local nonprofit of their choice.
S&P Global will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The company plans to publish the report at approximately 7:15 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, followed by a conference call and live webcast hosted by the executive leadership team to discuss the quarterly performance.
Shareholders of S&P Global are set to receive a quarterly cash dividend of $0.97 per share, as authorized by the company’s board of directors. The payment, scheduled for distribution on December 10, 2026, applies to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 25, 2026.
With only 24 hours remaining before the original statute expired, the U.S. Senate passed the ACT for ALS reauthorization by unanimous consent. The legislation, which now heads to the President’s desk, guarantees five additional years of federal funding and continued access to investigational therapies for patients.
Governor Tony Evers gathered at the State Capitol on September 29 to commemorate the silver anniversary of Focus on Energy, a statewide program that has spent two decades helping residents and businesses cut utility costs. The ceremony recognized four diverse champions who transformed energy conservation into a core operational standard.
A new chapter for window and door screen production begins in Southern California on November 4, 2026, as FlexScreen and RiteScreen open their expanded Fontana facility. The company invites local residents, partners, and media to tour the plant and witness the debut of its first fully operational regional production line.
Norfolk-based debt collector PRA Group, Inc. has priced a $400 million offering of 8.500% senior notes maturing in 2033. The private transaction, aimed at qualified institutional buyers, is slated to close on or about October 2, 2026, pending the satisfaction of standard closing conditions.
Investors who held securities in Wayland Group Corp. now have until November 30, 2026, to file for compensation in the ongoing class action settlement. The administrator, Berger Montague (Canada) PC, pushed the original September 30 deadline back by two months, providing a final window for those affected to submit necessary documentation.
FirstEnergy Corp. shareholders are set to receive a quarterly dividend payment of 46.5 cents per share. The company’s board of directors confirmed the payout this week, establishing a firm timeline for investors as the utility provider manages one of the largest electric systems in the United States.
Milwaukee-based Phoenix Investors has acquired a 378,331-square-foot industrial complex at 615 Bland Boulevard in Newport News, Virginia. Situated on 27 acres adjacent to the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, the facility occupies a prime position within one of the nation's most land-constrained industrial markets, offering immediate access to critical defense and manufacturing hubs.
Setting an accurate asking price requires moving beyond static estimates to analyze current buyer behavior, local competition, and recent sales data. Ted Whyte, a real estate expert with Century 21 High Desert in Idaho, suggests that pricing is a dynamic, ongoing strategy rather than a one-time decision.
Before an audience of industry leaders at the IFA26 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., Beth and Phillip Dow received the International Franchise Association’s highest honor. The Georgia-based couple, who operate Home Helpers Home Care franchises, were recognized for their long-standing commitment to community service and business excellence.
Spark I Acquisition Corporation is depositing an additional $0.10 per share into its trust account for investors who retain their holdings through the company's extended timeline. This one-time contribution follows an extraordinary general meeting that pushed the deadline to complete a business combination to March 29, 2027.
VRMTG ACQ, LLC has secured the winning bid for Fannie Mae’s twenty-eighth Community Impact Pool, a collection of 24 non-performing loans concentrated in the Dallas-Ft. Worth region. The transaction, which represents a total unpaid principal balance of $6.2 million, is scheduled to finalize on November 19, 2026.
From an initial roster of 62,000 Medi-Cal members in 1996, the Inland Empire Health Plan has grown to serve 1.4 million residents across Southern California. Marking its 30th anniversary on World Heart Day, the organization is launching a year-long campaign centered on community wellness and local healthcare access.
The Sterling Group’s commercial glazing platform, AGS American Glass Services, has acquired Illinois-based Mark Industries. The deal marks a strategic expansion into the Chicago metropolitan area, integrating the Elgin-based contractor into a growing network that now ranks among the largest glazing service providers in the United States.
With a 92 percent mandate, 385 process and mechanical workers at the Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery have voted to authorize a strike. The vote signals a deepening standoff between Teamsters Local 877 and management at the East Coast’s largest oil refinery, with the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire October 1.
A years-long legal battle over the environmental and health impacts of the Metropolis Works uranium conversion plant is nearing an end. Solstice Advanced Materials announced an agreement in principle with local residents, the City of Metropolis, and Massac County to resolve litigation dating back to 2018.
Shareholders of Camden National Corporation will receive a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share, as confirmed by the board of directors this week. Based on the company's closing stock price of $57.40 on September 28, the payout represents an annualized dividend yield of 2.93 percent for investors.
Tulsa-based natural gas utility ONE Gas, Inc. will report its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 after the market closes on Monday, November 2. The company’s executive management team is scheduled to host a conference call and live webcast the following morning to discuss the quarterly performance.
Shenzhen-based HR technology firm Baiya International Group reported a net loss of $2.4 million for the first half of fiscal 2026, marking a significant improvement from the $4.8 million deficit recorded during the same period last year as the company shifts its focus toward intelligent SaaS-enabled talent management.
As September 30 marks National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day, cardiologist Dr. Steven Gundry is renewing his long-standing advocacy for the daily "olive oil shot." Years before the practice became a viral wellness ritual, the surgeon began recommending high-polyphenol oil to patients as a concentrated method to support heart and metabolic health.
Two decades after launching a single West Hollywood clinic, LaserAway has reached a milestone with the opening of its 233rd location in Estero, Florida. The company, which maintains a strictly corporate-owned model rather than franchising, has expanded across 36 states while avoiding a single site closure since its 2006 inception.
Two high-level appointments at Hormel Foods signal a strategic shift in the company’s product development pipeline. Effective October 26, 2026, the Austin, Minnesota-based food giant is elevating Dr. Aaron Asmus to lead its research division, while bringing in Lisa Selk to bridge the gap between technical innovation and consumer brands.
