Silicon Valley Bank has tapped AI-native platform Corgi Insurance to provide its startup and technology-sector clients with faster access to commercial coverage. The partnership aims to integrate insurance procurement directly into the financial infrastructure that founders use to manage risk, secure funding, and scale their operations in competitive markets.
To help soccer fans navigate the summer heat, Sonesta International Hotels is deploying Rita's Italian Ice trucks to select properties in Philadelphia, Miami, and Jersey City. Each event will offer 200 complimentary custom ices, with flavors specifically curated to match the competing national team kits on the field.
Austin-based Intellectible has closed a $3 million seed round led by Bread & Butter Ventures to scale its AI-native revenue operations platform. The startup focuses on digitizing the manual workflows—from pricing logic to proposal development—that currently tether large enterprise service providers to spreadsheets and institutional knowledge.
Jean-Pierre Conte’s family office, Lupine Crest Capital, has injected an additional R$70 million—roughly $14 million USD—into Orizon Valorização de Resíduos S.A. This second capital infusion pushes the firm’s total stake in the Brazilian waste-to-energy operator to R$125 million, signaling a deepening bet on the country’s industrial infrastructure.
A former UnitedHealthcare and Cigna executive, Dr. Tamika Lasege has been appointed as the new chief medical officer for CareSource Georgia. She steps into the role with a mandate to refine clinical strategy and expand community-based health initiatives across the state, focusing on maternal care, behavioral health, and chronic disease management.
Dallas-based NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. confirmed a dividend payment for its 8.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, setting the distribution at $0.53125 per share for eligible investors, according to a corporate statement released on June 17, 2026.
Artificial intelligence, shifting client demands, and new competition are forcing intellectual property law firms to abandon traditional operating models. A new report from the International Trademark Association warns that firms must integrate technology while maintaining the professional judgment that remains the cornerstone of effective legal counsel.
Christopher Burns, the North American Head of Deployment for Prologis, has joined the Technical Committee of FIBRA Prologis. The transition, effective immediately, marks a shift in the board’s non-independent membership as the company replaces outgoing veteran Joseph Ghazal, who previously served as the firm’s Chief Investment Officer.
Forty-two percent of industrial facilities are currently struggling with mounting workforce shortages, while 44 percent face escalating production demands. As traditional manual processes fail to keep pace with these pressures, Dräger is pivoting its safety ecosystem toward automated, data-driven solutions to maintain operational continuity across energy and manufacturing sectors.
After securing the 2026 USATF Mountain Running National Championship and clocking a 2:15:06 finish at the Boston Marathon, Mason Coppi has signed a partnership with outsole manufacturer Vibram. The Lakewood-based runner will serve as a product tester, providing technical feedback to refine the company’s high-performance grip technologies.
Nearly every advertiser recognizes the necessity of deal curation in modern media strategies, yet few possess the tools to implement it effectively. A new report from TripleLift reveals that while 99% of buyers prioritize curation, only 21% believe their current execution is truly successful, exposing a profound disconnect between planning and performance.
When Minnesota Rusco shuttered its doors last October, hundreds of Twin Cities homeowners were left with unfinished renovations and little hope of recouping lost deposits. Now, Maple Grove-based Bold North Roofing & Contracting is stepping in to bridge that gap with a new discount program aimed at those stranded by the closure.
A convoy of 16 beagles traveled over 1,700 miles from Nebraska to Oregon this June, marking the first time the Operation Frodo rescue mission relied exclusively on all-electric vehicles. Hyundai provided a 2026 IONIQ 9 and financial backing to help the volunteer team of journalists transport the dogs to their new homes.
Advanced Pathology Solutions, PLLC has reached a final resolution with the U.S. Department of Justice, effectively closing a multi-year federal investigation into the company’s Lean Lab program. The settlement concludes inquiries regarding the technical delivery of laboratory services without requiring the Arkansas-based firm to admit any liability or wrongdoing.
M&T Bank Corporation will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 before the market opens on Wednesday, July 15. The Buffalo-based financial institution plans to host a conference call and live webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET that same morning to detail the quarter's performance.
Yogesh Punjabi has been named Head of the Consumer Industry Investment Banking Group at Capstone Partners, stepping into the role as the Boston-based firm seeks to capitalize on recent expansion following its acquisition of TM Capital.
PMET Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsui & Co. and Microwave Chemical Co. to test proprietary microwave calcination technology at its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project. The collaboration seeks to leverage Québec’s renewable hydroelectric power to transition from fossil-fuel-based processing toward a lower-carbon, on-site refining model.
Bit Digital shareholders will convene on July 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET to review company proposals. The New York-based firm, which operates across Ethereum accumulation and AI infrastructure, has finalized its proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to guide the upcoming vote.
Shareholders of First United Corporation are set to receive a cash dividend of 26 cents per share following a declaration by the company’s Board of Directors. The payout is scheduled for August 3, 2026, for those holding common stock as of the close of business on July 20.
High above the forest floor in Gatlinburg, the Great Smoky Mountains' rare natural phenomenon has been captured in a new permanent installation. Anakeesta has officially opened its Firefly Experience, a centerpiece of the park’s updated Treetop Skywalk that uses sophisticated lighting to mimic the rhythmic pulses of the region's famous synchronous fireflies.
For Carla Hall, the fight against Alzheimer’s is personal. The celebrity chef is partnering with The Fresh Market throughout June to donate 10% of proceeds from her "With Love" meal kits to the Alzheimer’s Association, aiming to surpass last year’s fundraising total of $21,000 during Brain Awareness Month.
“Never pay full price,” says Maricor Resente, founder of the newly unveiled commerce platform Queen One. The Brooklyn-based startup is challenging established martech vendors with an AI-powered CRM system, backed by a $6 million state tax credit and a commitment to create 600 jobs in the Williamsburg area.
FirstEnergy Corp. is reshuffling its executive ranks by appointing three new senior leaders to oversee regional operations, safety protocols, and digital infrastructure. The move aims to stabilize performance and accelerate a company-wide technology transition, marking a strategic pivot for the Ohio-based utility provider as it eyes long-term efficiency gains.
Nearly 1,000 artists representing over 200 Tribal nations from across the United States and Canada will gather at the historic Santa Fe Plaza this August. The 104th Santa Fe Indian Market, the world’s oldest juried Native American art showcase, anchors a week of cultural programming scheduled for August 15–16, 2026.
When a team falters, most executives reach for the engagement survey—a tool that Dustin Snyder, founder of Wayforward, argues is fundamentally flawed. By the time workers report disengagement, the systemic rot is already years deep, rendering these snapshots of morale little more than a diagnosis of symptoms rather than causes.
Eighty-six percent of American travelers demand upfront transparency, yet the industry remains tethered to flash sales and countdown timers. Tripmasters, a veteran in the independent vacation sector, is breaking this cycle by abandoning promotional gimmicks in favor of an everyday low pricing model designed to restore consumer trust.
Steel Dynamics expects second-quarter earnings between $3.51 and $3.55 per diluted share, a significant climb from the $2.78 reported in the first quarter of 2026. This outlook accounts for a $16 million write-down triggered by the sudden decision to relocate a planned aluminum facility from Arizona to Mississippi.
Palo Alto-based broadband leader Plume Design, Inc. has secured the 58th spot on the 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list. Published in The Economist, the ranking recognizes the company for fostering deep emotional connections and shared values among its global workforce across 58 countries.
Shareholders of Dublin-based human resources firm TriNet are set to receive a payout following the company’s latest board meeting. Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.29 per share of common stock, signaling a continued commitment to returning capital to investors as the firm maintains its focus on small and medium-sized business services.
Sydney-based software provider Integrated Research has integrated its Collaborate observability platform with NICE CXone, aiming to unify performance tracking across cloud contact centers, BYOC infrastructure, and multi-vendor communication tools like Microsoft Teams and Webex as part of the new Prognosis 13.3 release.
