Kevin Brown, a veteran commercial banker with sixteen years of experience in the Little Rock financial sector, has been tapped to lead First Horizon Bank's operations in Central Arkansas. He steps into the role immediately, tasked with scaling the bank's regional presence and deepening ties with local business partners.
Vienna-based MidWave Wireless has launched Project Fortis, a nationwide communications infrastructure designed to function when conventional LTE and 5G networks fail. By utilizing licensed 1.4 GHz and 1.7 GHz spectrum, the initiative brings military-proven Mobile Ad Hoc Networking technology to public safety and critical infrastructure sectors across the United States.
A new county-level electronic monitoring contract in Kansas has pushed SuperCom into its 19th U.S. state since mid-2024. The firm successfully displaced an incumbent provider after a series of live-unit demonstrations, securing the deal through its PureOne technology and a model based on daily active units.
To mark the 35th anniversary of the iconic gaming franchise, Wendy’s is rolling out a new Kids’ Meal promotion across the United States. Starting July 20, the restaurant chain will include exclusive trading card sets featuring characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog universe with every children’s meal purchase.
Paine Schwartz Partners has finalized the sale of Lyons Magnus to Los Angeles-based Truelink Capital, marking the end of a growth-focused ownership period. The transaction, which concluded on July 20, 2026, transfers full control of the historic Fresno-based manufacturer to the new investment firm following regulatory approval.
On Saturday, July 25, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is marking National Hot Fudge Sundae Day by offering its Mini World Famous Hot Fudge Sundae for $7.25 at participating retail locations nationwide. The promotion highlights the brand's signature handmade fudge and premium chocolate profile during the peak of the summer season.
With over 15 years of experience navigating complex biotech transactions, Steve Migausky has joined Talawar Therapeutics as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer. His appointment arrives as the Waltham-based firm prepares to push its lead bispecific antibody, TALA-125, into clinical development, marking a significant expansion of the company’s executive leadership team.
U.S. Development has selected Savant as its exclusive technology partner to outfit two high-end Florida residential projects, the Salato Pompano Beach and Viceroy Residences Clearwater Beach. The collaboration aims to integrate AI-driven home automation, lighting, and climate control into these luxury coastal properties as a standard offering for future owners.
Bad dog breath is a universal pet owner struggle, but Minties FreshBites is turning the issue into a marketing event. The company has launched "Minterventions," a national campaign that pairs a low-calorie treat lineup with interactive social media giveaways and a planned pop-up activation in New York City.
The recent slide in Japanese Government Bonds and the yen serves as a blunt warning to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Investors are signaling profound intolerance for the government’s push for unfunded fiscal spending, mirroring the market revolt that famously ended Liz Truss’s tenure as British Prime Minister in 2022.
At the Farnborough International Airshow, Pratt & Whitney confirmed the successful demonstration of its TJ150 engine, a milestone achieved by constructing nearly 60 percent of the unit through additive manufacturing. The test focused on verifying material durability and performance for expendable engines under intense operational conditions.
Boston-based Moors & Cabot is extending its reach into Louisiana and Mississippi by acquiring the Coker & Palmer team, a wealth management group managing $650 million in assets. The move signals a strategic expansion for the 136-year-old firm as it integrates the team into its existing national network of 20 branches.
Seventy-five percent of the aging process is dictated by lifestyle rather than genetics, according to research. To address this, supplement manufacturer Solaray is launching UNLIMIT, an eight-formula system designed to support cellular energy, muscle integrity, and bone density through targeted, science-backed ingredients rather than trend-driven formulations.
At the Farnborough International Airshow, Jackson Square Aviation announced a new deal to equip an undisclosed number of Airbus A320neo family aircraft with RTX’s Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. The agreement deepens a long-standing partnership between the two companies as the lessor continues to modernize its global fleet.
With over three decades of global experience in consumer goods and chemicals, Douglas Guilherme has been appointed Senior Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain at The J.M. Smucker Co. He begins the role on July 29, reporting directly to Chief Product Supply Officer Rob Ferguson in Orrville, Ohio.
Rothera, the CFTC-regulated event contract exchange backed by Robinhood and Susquehanna, has commissioned Connamara Systems to accelerate the development of its instrument management infrastructure. The partnership follows Rothera’s recent market entry, aimed at supporting institutional-grade trading across sports, geopolitics, and macroeconomic event contracts.
After months of fielding direct feedback from thousands of diners, Burger King is rolling out a service overhaul across its U.S. restaurants. The initiative introduces dedicated floor managers tasked with resolving guest concerns and a new quality guarantee program designed to ensure the brand's signature Whopper meets specific expectations.
Irvine-based Ecotrak is integrating Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its facility management software, aiming to automate maintenance workflows and predictive diagnostics. The update embeds conversational AI directly into work orders and invoices, allowing teams to query equipment history and dispatch vendors using natural language instead of manual menu navigation.
For most growing businesses, the signing of a contract is merely the start of a logistical headache. As obligations, renewal dates, and payment terms disappear into scattered spreadsheets and inboxes, Dallas-based Signeasy is launching an Intelligent Contract Management platform to centralize the entire document lifecycle beyond simple eSignatures.
The Miami-based litigation firm formerly known as Kaplan Rothstein has expanded its masthead to become Kaplan Rothstein Prüss Peraza, P.A. This rebranding marks the formal elevation of Lorenz Michel Prüss, the firm's inaugural hire, and partner Alexander M. Peraza, signaling a shift in leadership structure while maintaining existing practice areas.
To mark eight and a half decades of charbroiled burgers, Carl's Jr. is turning its marketing department over to the public. The chain has launched a national contest, offering an $85,000 grand prize to the fan who creates the most compelling short-form video advertisement for the brand.
Navigating the rising costs of long-term care and the complexities of Medicaid crisis planning, Lake Wylie-based firm Johannesmeyer & Sawyer has officially rebranded as Sawyer & Associates, LLC. The move aims to clarify the firm’s specialized commitment to estate planning and legal protection for families facing health-related transitions.
Persistent exhaustion that refuses to yield to rest may be more than a byproduct of a demanding schedule. According to Dr. Charles Turner of Innovative Medicine in Lafayette, Indiana, unexplained fatigue often serves as a primary clinical indicator of hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid fails to regulate metabolism effectively.
While 82% of millennials and 75% of Gen Z identify Mexican cuisine as their favorite, many home cooks struggle to find authentic ingredients in local aisles. Seeking to close this gap, Irving-based Cacique Foods is launching a new line of shredded and grated cheeses designed to replicate traditional flavor and texture.
Hoboken-based managed services provider eMazzanti Technologies has partnered with AI governance platform Kyvoo to address the primary hurdle facing mid-market firms: a pervasive lack of trust in AI-generated outputs. The collaboration integrates Kyvoo’s control layer directly into Microsoft Azure tenants, enabling secure, auditable, and consistent AI production environments.
With summer kitten season pushing animal shelters to capacity, PetSmart Charities has launched its National Adoption Week, running from July 20 through July 26. The initiative brings rescue animals into retail locations across the United States and Puerto Rico to help clear shelters during their busiest time of the year.
At the 2026 WAIC Entrepreneurs' Forum, industry leaders signaled a definitive shift: AI-native transformation has moved beyond simple tooling upgrades to become a boardroom-level reconstruction of corporate structures, talent models, and business operations, forcing enterprises to choose between systemic evolution or operational obsolescence.
With the July 28 submission deadline approaching, the fintech industry is sharpening its focus on the Money Awards 2026. Granita Chesterson, VP of Awards for Money20/20, is set to join NYSE Live to outline the criteria for this year’s recognition of the most impactful developments in financial technology.
A partnership between Benchmark Real Estate and Regal Ventures has acquired an 85,053-square-foot industrial building in Easton, Pennsylvania. The site serves as the global headquarters for Human Active Technology, which plans to expand the facility by 70,000 square feet to consolidate its local distribution operations.
Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. has confirmed that its latest drill results from the Murdock Mountain project show heavy metal concentrations well below the limits required for organic fertilizer certification. The findings from drill hole MM26-9 reinforce the site's potential as a clean source of sedimentary phosphate in North America.
