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Chicken Salad Chick Expands into West Virginia with Barboursville Debut
The fast-casual chain Chicken Salad Chick is marking its 26th state entry by opening a new location at 21 Tanyard Station Drive in Barboursville, West Virginia. The restaurant, scheduled to debut on September 16, kicks off its arrival with a week of giveaways and promotional events for local diners.
London’s Hawksmoor Brings Dry-Aged Steaks to Fort Point
London’s acclaimed Hawksmoor steakhouse makes its American debut on September 8 at 15 Necco Street, transforming a prime slice of Fort Point real estate into a 280-seat venue that blends traditional British charcoal grilling with a distinct nod to New England’s local seafood and culinary heritage.
Why Attendees Are Ditching Keynotes for Face-to-Face Meetings in 2026
Event attendees are increasingly shunning passive presentations in favor of direct human interaction, forcing a radical redesign of corporate marketing programs. According to the 2026 Mid-Year State of Events Report from RainFocus, meeting participation has surged as session attendance drops, signaling a pivot toward networking-first event strategies.
Navigating the Switch: How Property Owners Can Change Management Firms
Property owners often fear that changing management companies will trigger tenant confusion or operational chaos. Jennifer Oliver, CEO of Elite Real Estate Professionals, argues that the process is far less disruptive than expected, provided owners treat the transition as a structured transfer of data rather than an administrative overhaul.
Bronx-based Atlas IPA Leads Nation in Medicare Cost Savings
Atlas IPA has secured the top performance ranking among all 115 participants in the 2024 CMS ACO REACH program. By achieving a 25.8% net savings rate, the Bronx-based organization outperformed every other provider in the High Needs Population track, which focuses on delivering care to Medicare’s most medically complex beneficiaries.
Drake and Ann Michael Maye Join L.L.Bean as Brand Ambassadors
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael Maye, are planting roots in Maine by signing a multi-year partnership with the outdoor retailer L.L.Bean. The couple will serve as the brand’s newest team members, focusing on storytelling that centers on regional traditions and the outdoor lifestyle.
Jamba Introduces Cloud Whip Customization Platform
Jamba is pivoting toward functional personalization with the launch of its Cloud Whip and Protein Cloud Whip toppings. Debuting this month, the new additions allow customers to enhance smoothies, blended coffees, and over-ice beverages with an option that adds 10 grams of protein to any drink order.
Decoy Wines Launches $10,000 Grant for Entertainment Creatives
As the official wine partner of the Emmy Awards, Decoy is moving beyond the red carpet to invest in the industry's next generation of talent. The brand announced today the launch of the Pour to What's Possible Grant, an initiative providing $10,000 to a single creative professional to fuel their upcoming projects.
A Houston Student Tackles the Rising Crisis of Homelessness in Classrooms
Seventeen-year-old Talia Tsipras is confronting a quiet national emergency: 1.4 million students now face housing instability. Through her nonprofit, Good Threads, the Houston teen is filling the gap left by federal funding, partnering with Alief Independent School District to provide essential supplies for children struggling to stay in school.
Angela M.W. Kelley Tapped as General Counsel at Associated Banc-Corp
After a fourteen-year tenure, Randall J. Erickson is stepping down as general counsel and corporate secretary at Associated Banc-Corp. The Green Bay-based banking firm announced that Angela M.W. Kelley will assume the role on October 13, 2026, marking a significant leadership transition for the $52 billion financial institution.
National Payroll Week 2026 Focuses on Financial Literacy
Every paycheck creates possibility, at least according to the theme of this year's National Payroll Week, scheduled for September 7–11. Organized by PayrollOrg, the annual event aims to demystify the payroll process while recognizing the professionals responsible for ensuring millions of American workers receive their wages accurately and on time.
Two Decades of Human Milk Nutrition for Premature Infants
As NICU Awareness Month begins, Prolacta Bioscience marks twenty years of providing breastmilk-based fortifiers for infants born weighing under three pounds. Since the 2006 launch of its human milk-derived products, the company has sought to replace traditional cow milk-based fortifiers in neonatal care to improve long-term developmental outcomes.
Cincinnati Financial Announces Leadership Transition in Claims Division
After nearly four decades with Cincinnati Financial Corporation, Chief Claims Officer Marc J. Schambow will retire in January 2027. The company is positioning industry veteran Todd V. McMillan to oversee its headquarters and field claims teams, while Chief Legal Officer Thomas C. Hogan assumes executive oversight of overall claims operations.
M&M's Conjures Movie Magic for Practical Magic 2 Release
To mark the theatrical arrival of Practical Magic 2 on September 10, 2026, M&M's is launching limited-edition Amas Veritas Spell & Snack Packs. The campaign reunites the brand with actress Camilla Belle, who recreates her childhood role from the 1998 original film to bridge decades of fan nostalgia.
Haslam College of Business to Host Exclusive AI Innovation Summit
The University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business is gathering a select group of global academics and industry executives in Knoxville this October to dissect the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the workforce. The invitation-only summit aims to move beyond theory toward a shared agenda for organizational adaptation.
Verra Mobility Automates Fleet Registration to Slash Activation Delays
Eighty percent faster vehicle deployment is the new benchmark for fleet operators, as Verra Mobility rolls out an AI-driven platform to overhaul the traditionally paper-heavy title and registration process. By replacing manual, state-by-state filing with automated document intelligence, the company aims to move vehicles from acquisition to revenue-ready status within a single day.
John Rinaldi Joins Forbes Technology Council to Advance Smart Industry
John Rinaldi, founder of Pewaukee-based Real Time Automation, has been inducted into the Forbes Technology Council. Selected for his extensive history in industrial networking, Rinaldi will join a private network of global technology executives to share expertise on data standardization and the practical requirements for industrial artificial intelligence.
PVFARM Launches RE PILOT for Utility-Scale Solar Optimization
Newport Beach-based PVFARM has launched RE PILOT, a commercial platform designed to unify the design of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. By consolidating layout, storage sizing, and financial modeling into a single workflow, the tool aims to replace fragmented manual processes that currently slow down early-stage project development.
Hot Sphinx Debuts Search Filters to Accelerate Product Discovery
St. Louis-based search engine Hot Sphinx has finalized the first stage of its product discovery overhaul, introducing granular filtering tools to its platform. Users can now sort results by seller, brand, price, and media availability, a move designed to refine the shopping experience without compromising site performance.
Samaritan’s Purse Airlifts Emergency Aid to Nepal After Landslide
A 767 cargo plane touched down in Kathmandu this morning, delivering 40 tons of supplies to a region reeling from a catastrophic glacial landslide. As the death toll rises and thousands remain missing, response teams are rushing heavy-duty tarps, water filters, and hygiene kits to survivors left with nothing.
Chicago Welcomes Zimbabwean Shona Sculpture Exhibition
A stone sculpture commissioned for the Field Museum’s upcoming Africa Hall marks the centerpiece of "Soul of the Stone," an eight-month cultural initiative launching in Chicago. The citywide exhibition, featuring over 150 works, explores the spiritual traditions and artistic heritage of Zimbabwe’s Shona people across multiple historic venues.
SHOPLINE Integrates Splitit to Expand Global Installment Payments
With over 700,000 merchants across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America, the commerce platform SHOPLINE is integrating Splitit’s card-linked installment technology. This partnership allows retailers to offer shoppers a way to pay over time using existing credit card limits without requiring new loan applications or third-party redirects.
RT500 Luxury Tower Opens Doors as Berkeley Heights Campus Evolves
With the first residents moving into the 179-unit RT500 tower on August 1, The Park in Berkeley Heights is solidifying its shift from a corporate office hub into a dense mixed-use destination. The arrival of the luxury residential building signals a new phase in the ongoing $500 million redevelopment of the 185-acre site.
Silver’s Supply Crisis Revives Ontario’s Historic Cobalt-Gowganda Camp
With global silver markets facing a sixth consecutive year of supply deficits, capital is pouring back into the Cobalt-Gowganda district of northern Ontario. The hunt for high-grade ounces is transforming old mining camps into focal points for domestic critical-mineral production, challenging the industry to look beyond traditional underground veins.
Rare Earth Mining Shifts Toward Strategic Western Independence
As global demand for high-performance magnets surges, Western mining firms are racing to secure non-Chinese supply chains, with Greenland Mines Ltd finalizing its acquisition of the Sarfartoq project to tap into critical neodymium and praseodymium deposits essential for electric vehicles, defense systems, and wind energy.
Esquire Bank Secures Spot in S&P Global Deposit Rankings
For the third consecutive year, Jericho-based Esquire Bank has earned a place among the top 100 community deposit franchises in the United States. The S&P Global Market Intelligence ranking recognizes institutions with less than $3 billion in assets that demonstrate superior stability and efficiency in their funding operations.
Caterpillar Taps FieldAI to Deploy Physical AI on Industrial Jobsites
Faced with persistent labor shortages and the demand for higher output, Caterpillar is integrating FieldAI’s autonomous foundation models into its heavy machinery ecosystem. The partnership aims to replace rigid automation with adaptive physical AI, enabling robots to navigate the unpredictable, dynamic environments characteristic of global construction and mining operations.
CobbleStone Sets September 18 Date for Virtual CLM Masterclass
With less than three weeks remaining until the event, CobbleStone Software is opening registration for its annual virtual masterclass dedicated to contract lifecycle management. The interactive session, scheduled for September 18, 2026, aims to equip legal and procurement professionals with strategies for navigating increasingly complex digital workflows.
Universal Technical Institute Opens Dedicated Skilled Trades Campus
With student enrollment outpacing initial projections by 25 percent, Universal Technical Institute has officially inaugurated its San Antonio campus. This facility marks the company’s first location in the country focused exclusively on skilled trades, positioning itself to address the shifting labor demands of an increasingly automated industrial sector.
ForwardX Outlines Framework for Scaling AMRs in Legacy Factories
Navigating a legacy factory floor requires more than just autonomous hardware. As manufacturers push to modernize existing infrastructure, ForwardX Robotics has released a whitepaper detailing the four essential capabilities—systems engineering, adaptability, safe deployment, and fleet orchestration—required to scale mobile robot deployments without halting ongoing production.