Jeremy Hunter has joined Michael Baker International as the new Office Executive for the Indianapolis location, tasked with steering project delivery and regional growth. Bringing 27 years of experience from both public and private sectors, Hunter moves to the engineering firm to oversee operations across the Great Lakes Region.
To mark a century of its signature snack, Drake's Cakes is pivoting from chocolate to gold. The brand has unveiled Sunny Doodle Dogs, a limited-edition summer release that reimagines the classic Devil Dogs format by swapping traditional devil's food cake for a vanilla-based sponge inspired by the nostalgic Sunny Doodles.
Marketing conference series Digital Summit has introduced The Palmas, an annual awards program dedicated to honoring the operational rigor and creative strategy of marketing agencies. Rather than focusing solely on campaign metrics, the initiative seeks to recognize the internal teams and enduring client partnerships that drive industry excellence.
Wichita-based Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is betting on the trend of spiked fountain drinks, launching a new beverage menu today. The collection, dubbed Freddy’s Bevies, features five cream sodas topped with the chain’s signature vanilla custard, alongside a series of flavored teas and lemonades across its 580 locations.
Sarasota-based World Precision Instruments is broadening its NanoFil microinjection series, introducing new 5, 25, and 50µL syringe capacities. Designed for high-stakes fields like ophthalmology and gene therapy, the expanded range aims to provide researchers with greater dosing precision and tactile control during delicate, low-volume procedures.
A single college student’s plea for a discontinued skincare favorite has prompted a brand revival. Dr.BRID C is bringing back its signature formula as a reengineered Soothing Jelly Cleanser, marking the launch with a four-day Amazon Prime Day promotion that drops the price to $9.99 from June 23 to June 26.
Tracking a blood draw across state lines often involves fragmented communication and manual administrative hurdles. West Palm Beach-based Speedy Sticks is attempting to solve this by rolling out a suite of portal upgrades, granting clinical partners live visibility into specimen collection progress from the initial order to laboratory delivery.
To bolster its digital infrastructure and data analytics, Huntersville-based HomeFront Brands has appointed Benjamin Shelley as its first-ever Chief Technology Officer. The move signals a strategic shift for the property services platform as it looks to provide its network of over 800 franchise locations with advanced operational support.
At Intersolar Europe 2026, the newly rebranded company HYXI unveiled its Aura all-in-one residential storage system and expanded its Halo micro-storage series. The Munich exhibition served as the launchpad for the firm’s strategy to integrate AI-native management across its residential, commercial, and utility-scale energy portfolios.
For homeowners in Boulder County, the mountain-modern aesthetic is no longer just an interior trend but a structural necessity for outdoor living. Klint Reiber, owner of Colorado Custom Decks & Mosaic Outdoor Living, details how balancing architectural integrity with the region’s volatile climate creates spaces that remain functional year-round.
More than 1,300 delegates from over 100 countries gathered in Beijing on June 22 for the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo. Under the theme "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the event aims to fortify industrial partnerships and encourage sustainable economic integration across global borders.
Lithium developers are under mounting pressure to lower capital intensity and stabilize project timelines, prompting Canonsburg-based Aquatech to unveil its PEARL technology platform. The company claims this integrated, end-to-end approach can slash total capital and operating costs by over 20 percent compared to conventional processing methods.
Conflict lead: As the Pentagon prepares for strict new procurement rules banning Chinese-origin rare earths, American defense contractors face a looming supply crisis. With Beijing tightening export controls on critical minerals like dysprosium and terbium, manufacturers are scrambling to secure non-Chinese sources for essential military-grade magnet materials.
For the second consecutive year, Coupa has secured a position as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Accounts Payable Applications. The recognition arrives as the software provider aggressively pivots toward autonomous spend management, integrating advanced AI document processing to reshape how finance teams handle global transactions.
For the seventh consecutive year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has secured a place on The Civic 50, a national ranking of the most community-minded corporations. The Boston-based insurer further distinguished itself by claiming the Healthcare Sector Leader title for the third year running, according to nonprofit Points of Light.
For the sixth time, Canton-based Point32Health has secured a spot on The Civic 50, an annual ranking by the nonprofit Points of Light. The parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan stands as one of only five New England organizations to earn the distinction for 2026.
The National Resident Matching Program has added five new professionals to its 20-member Board of Directors, bringing fresh academic and clinical perspectives to the organization. The appointees, whose terms begin July 1, include a mix of rising medical students, resident physicians, and seasoned educators in medical school leadership.
With revenue projected between $2.03 trillion and $2.10 trillion, the global construction and building sector is entering a new expansion phase driven by artificial intelligence and stringent sustainability mandates. Industry analysts expect year-over-year growth to reach up to 7.7% as static structures transition into autonomous, data-driven ecosystems.
Employees at Riverside-based Devonshire Care Center are alleging systemic labor law violations in a new class action complaint filed in Riverside County Superior Court. The lawsuit claims the facility consistently denied staff mandatory meal and rest breaks while failing to compensate them for time worked off the clock.
St. George-based Back Nine Golf has secured a partnership with Bridgestone Golf to integrate the manufacturer’s premium balls into its network of simulator facilities. The move aims to heighten the realism of indoor practice by pairing high-fidelity simulator technology with the same ball performance used by Tour professionals.
Telefónica Germany is pivoting toward a private, cloud-native infrastructure, tapping Tech Mahindra to engineer a scalable Platform-as-a-Service model. The multi-year collaboration aims to dismantle reliance on proprietary virtualization, replacing it with an open architecture designed to handle AI-driven workloads and complex enterprise services across the German market.
Moving beyond mere content partnerships, Lowe's is opening its supply chain and design workshops to digital creators. The new program, dubbed Creator: Into the Blue, invites influencers to pitch original product concepts for potential retail distribution, effectively transforming social media personalities into hardware and home improvement brand owners.
The Winsford Company has finalized the sale of its subsidiary, Harloff Manufacturing, to global healthcare technology firm Capsa Healthcare. Chicago-based financial services firm Mesirow acted as the lead sell-side advisor for the transaction, successfully aligning Harloff’s clinical storage portfolio with Capsa’s broader suite of pharmacy automation and point-of-care solutions.
More than 25,000 professionals from 120 countries are expected to converge on The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas from September 28 through October 1. Organizers have officially opened registration for the 2026 Global Gaming Expo, marking 25 years of the event serving as the primary hub for the international casino industry.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has officially opened its latest Mexican property, a sprawling beachfront retreat located just north of Cancún. The new resort, positioned near the ancient El Meco archaeological site, aims to blend the brand’s signature butler-serviced luxury with the natural landscapes and cultural heritage of the Yucatán Peninsula.
Three family-owned manufacturers—Padrón, Arturo Fuente, and Davidoff—now command nearly 30% of all premium cigar citations across leading AI engines including ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, according to a new index from communications firm 5W that highlights how family legacy and editorial history now dictate digital visibility.
A $24 million commitment from longtime benefactors Jeff Harris and Joyce Pratt will anchor the creation of a new artificial intelligence institute at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The donation, which pushes the couple’s lifetime giving to the university past $30 million, targets leadership, faculty support, and student scholarships.
FGM Architects has moved up the national rankings, reaching 67th on Architectural Record’s Top 300 list and 303rd on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms report. These gains, released June 23, 2026, highlight the Oak Brook-based firm’s expanding footprint in the education, municipal, and public safety sectors.
In Louisiana, the clock on a personal injury claim begins ticking the moment an accident occurs. While many residents assume they have ample time to seek damages, the state’s strict two-year statute of limitations often catches claimants off guard, turning a period of recovery into a race against a legal deadline.
After two decades of leveraging peer-driven executive coaching to scale his technology firm, David Faye has been named a finalist for the 2026 Vistage Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor recognizes long-standing members of the organization who demonstrate a persistent commitment to leadership evolution and community impact.
