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Columbia Marking Tools warns poor part marking can drive scrap and traceability costs
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Columbia Marking Tools says permanent part identification is key to quality control, warranty tracking and traceability for manufacturers.
Breathe Easy Baby urges science-based crib mattress testing
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Detroit infant sleep company Breathe Easy Baby is urging parents and regulators to demand measurable safety evidence for crib mattresses, including testing for CO2 rebreathing and airflow resistance.
Evanston keeps drawing Chicago buyers and North Shore downsizers
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The Mabadi Group says Evanston demand is holding steady as young Chicago families move north for space and schools, while North Shore homeowners move in for walkability and a more manageable lifestyle.
Larson Skinner hires veteran real estate counsel Andrew Mathews
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Larson Skinner, PLLC said Seattle attorney Andrew L. Mathews will join the firm Oct. 5, expanding its MLS and brokerage practice as organized real estate faces antitrust, competition and technology pressures.
Shipt, Congressional Hunger Center launch year-long hunger research partnership
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Shipt has become the new Cornerstone Sponsor of the Congressional Hunger Center’s Root Causes initiative in a year-long partnership announced during Hunger Action Month.
VergeIO names Parag Patel CEO as it targets AI-era data centers
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VergeIO has appointed Parag Patel as chief executive officer, effective Sept. 8, 2026, as the private cloud software maker pushes to simplify data center infrastructure for the AI era. The move comes as the company pitches VergeOS as a way to…
Roberts & Ryan adds former Marine and capital markets veteran Al Kirton
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Roberts & Ryan has named Al Kirton as senior director in New York, expanding the broker-dealer’s leadership with a veteran of CAVU Securities, Academy Securities, Wells Fargo Securities and Goldman Sachs.
Mentavi Health launches monthly mental health series with WOOD TV8
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Mentavi Health is teaming up with WOOD TV8’s eightWest to launch a monthly “Ask the Expert” segment for West Michigan viewers.
Paper Dimensions launches redesigned site with machine-level converting data
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Paper Dimensions LLC has launched a redesigned website that details its specialty paper slitting, rewinding and converting capabilities after more than 50 years in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Universal AI Awards heads to Miami before G20 summit
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The Universal AI Awards will hold its Americas Chapter in Miami on Dec. 13, 2026, recognizing AI leaders and organizations focused on ethics, transparency and measurable impact.
VergeIO names Rémi Bargoing to lead EMEA sales push
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VergeIO is expanding its European footprint and has appointed Rémi Bargoing vice president of EMEA sales to build local sales and partner teams across the region.
Indiana single-family permits rise 5% in August
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Indiana issued 1,891 single-family building permits in August 2026, up 5% from July and 11% from August 2025. Year-to-date permit totals remain nearly flat versus last year, even as Indiana continues to lead the Midwest in single-family housing…
Top 10 restaurant set suppliers highlighted for 2026 commercial dining projects
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Restaurant furniture buyers are prioritizing coordinated sets, custom specifications and testing as commercial dining spaces expand and refresh in 2026. A new overview ranks Guangzhou Mingmeng Furniture first and profiles nine other suppliers…
HardyPaw opens sports fan shop for pets
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HardyPaw has launched a Sports Fan Shop with officially licensed NCAA, NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL gear for dogs and cats as football, baseball postseason, hockey and basketball seasons get underway.
JR Wealth Management warns sound advice can fail inside a broken plan
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JR Wealth Management has published a new article on why wealth structures that looked sound when built can later unravel under scrutiny.
Category Five Technologies tops $158M in cumulative sales
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Category Five Technologies says it has surpassed $158 million in cumulative sales since founding the Livonia, Michigan, ecommerce company in 2003. The milestone underscores how a family basement startup built around commercial hand dryers and…
Adherex Group acquires Polymer Packaging
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Adherex Group said Sept. 28, 2026, that it has acquired Polymer Packaging, Inc., adding flexible, bakery and protective packaging capabilities to its platform.
Concierge Auctions opens bidding on Hong Kong global sale with eight luxury properties
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Concierge Auctions has opened bidding on an eight-property Hong Kong Global Sale spanning the U.S. and France, with live bidding set for 29 September in Hong Kong and online.
EACOE launches AI architecture initiative for CIOs
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The Enterprise Architecture Center Of Excellence says its new program is designed to help CIOs turn AI spending into measurable business results.
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken launches 60th anniversary prize wheel
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Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is marking its 60th anniversary with a daily online prize wheel for Famous Rewards members through Dec. 6, offering more than 100,000 instant prizes and a year of free chicken to one grand-prize winner.
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