As millions of students prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, the American Lung Association is rolling out a series of resources aimed at curbing asthma triggers, tobacco use, and the spread of respiratory infections within the nation's educational facilities to ensure safer learning environments for all children.
During Exercise Lanternfish 26, Groton-based ThayerMahan successfully deployed a layered acoustic surveillance network that detected, classified, and tracked every Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle involved. The exercise tested the company’s ability to monitor harbor environments, identifying threats ranging from small, low-cost systems to sophisticated XLUUV-class vessels in real-time.
A human rights lawsuit filed in New York alleges that Ubiquiti Inc. enabled Russian forces to hunt and kill Ukrainian civilians by providing the wireless infrastructure for their drone command-and-control networks. The complaint claims the company ignored repeated warnings that its radio equipment was sustaining a deadly 'human safari' across the front lines.
While Austin’s economic narrative is typically dominated by semiconductors and venture-backed tech, the city’s fastest-growing private company is now a luxury watch dealer. Investment Watches secured the ninth spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, marking a meteoric rise for a firm focused on high-end horological assets.
Professional hockey is entering the derivatives market. Starting September 28, CME Group will debut the world’s first index-based hockey futures, allowing participants to hedge financial risks tied directly to the real-time performance statistics of National Hockey League teams throughout the upcoming 2026-2027 season.
Nate Faust, a veteran of the digital retail sector and co-founder of Jet.com, will join The Kroger Co. as Executive Vice President and Chief eCommerce Officer on September 1, 2026. His appointment signals a strategic effort to accelerate the grocery giant's digital transformation and fulfillment capabilities.
Investors who incurred financial losses holding Replimune Group shares between October 2025 and April 2026 now have until October 5 to serve as lead plaintiffs in a pending class action lawsuit filed by the Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz regarding alleged misleading corporate disclosures.
Joby Aviation is set to acquire Dayton-based Resonant Sciences, a move that will transform the aerospace firm into Joby’s dedicated defense division. The transaction, backed by Cerberus Capital Management, marks a significant consolidation of advanced radar and communications technology expertise within the evolving urban air mobility sector.
Securing the 571st spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, Driven Tech has earned recognition for three consecutive years of triple-digit revenue expansion. The ranking highlights the firm’s performance among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, placing it alongside major industry predecessors like Microsoft and Patagonia.
The law firm Levi & Korsinsky has launched a formal investigation into the proposed acquisition of Utz Brands by UM Partners and Intersnack Group. Attorneys are questioning whether the board of directors failed to maximize shareholder value, potentially shortchanging those who held stock prior to the July 22 announcement.
Three national B2B Marketing Elevation Awards have been granted to digital advertising firm Causal for its collaboration with global payment provider WEX. The campaign, titled Driving Measurable Growth Through Multichannel Marketing, earned top honors for its strategic shift from narrow partner-led tactics to a broad, data-driven performance engine.
Stepping into the new 4,000-square-foot Visual Comfort & Co. showroom on Needham Street, visitors encounter a curated gallery of designer collaborations from names like Ralph Lauren and Thomas O'Brien. The space functions less as a retail store and more as a residential laboratory for integrated lighting and smart shading technology.
Thousands of competitors will soon grapple on Dollamur surfaces as the manufacturer signs a multi-year deal to become the exclusive competition mat provider for the newly launched UFC BJJ Opens tournament series, aiming to standardize the athlete experience across the nationwide circuit.
With financial damages from internal security breaches reaching into the billions, KBR Commercial Security & Cyber Services and the Insider Threat Defense Group are merging their expertise. The partnership aims to replace siloed defense strategies with a comprehensive model covering physical, cyber, and personnel security across government and commercial sectors.
Ranking 299th on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, Heartbeat Health has secured a position in the top 6% of America’s fastest-growing private companies for the second consecutive year. The virtual cardiology practice continues to scale its operations as demand for proactive, remote cardiovascular care surges across the United States.
Twenty-three Thousand Trails and Encore RV resorts have earned the 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award, a designation reserved for the top 10% of global listings. The recognition highlights properties that maintain consistent high ratings and positive feedback from guests across North America throughout the preceding year.
With an annual tuition of $65,000, Alpha School is set to launch a new K-8 campus in Piedmont this fall. Located at 5201 Park Blvd, the facility aims to attract families seeking a mastery-based curriculum that replaces traditional classroom lectures with AI-driven adaptive software and afternoon workshops.
Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Calaveras County due to the Gann Fire, Health Net has launched a specialized support initiative. The managed care provider is relaxing coverage restrictions and expanding access to behavioral health and telehealth services for members impacted by the blaze.
Fewer than 1% of companies honored since 1982 have achieved a five-year streak on the Inc. 5000 list, a benchmark LeanDNA secured this month. The Austin-based supply chain platform maintained its growth trajectory through recent economic volatility, marking its fifth appearance on the annual ranking of fast-growing private firms.
Privacy concerns remain the primary hurdle for enterprise AI adoption, prompting AITECH Cloud Network to integrate Secret Network’s confidential computing infrastructure into its Agent Forge platform. This collaboration aims to allow businesses to deploy AI agents and workflows with verifiable execution while keeping sensitive data secure.
After a nearly three-decade career at American Share Insurance, Kurt Loose has been tapped to lead the organization as its next President and CEO. He will officially step into the role on April 15, 2027, taking the reins from outgoing executive Theresa Mason following her planned spring retirement.
After serving as the interim leader for six months, Cortney Eisses has been appointed regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. Her transition to the permanent role follows two decades of clinical and executive experience, marking a shift from bedside nursing to overseeing the organization's regional healthcare strategy.
Investors who incurred financial losses holding Alibaba Group Holding Limited stock between June 26, 2025, and June 24, 2026, have until October 5, 2026, to apply for lead plaintiff status in a pending securities class action lawsuit filed by the Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz.
Multi Parts Solutions has acquired Monroe-based HKX, Inc., integrating the specialist manufacturer of auxiliary hydraulic kits into its growing industrial portfolio. The deal marks the Florida-based company’s formal entry into the construction equipment sector, establishing the Washington-based firm as its third independent operating division alongside its automotive and heavy-duty truck segments.
Heavy furniture legs act like precision tools for destruction, concentrating weight into tiny surface areas that leave lasting indentations. Mike Miller, owner of Honest Fred’s Flooring in Parkersburg, West Virginia, argues that preventing these permanent marks requires a shift from reactive repairs to proactive, consistent floor maintenance habits.
With a three-year revenue increase of 123.37%, Austin-based Freeit Data Solutions has secured the 2615th spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000, an annual ranking of the nation’s most successful private enterprises. The firm joins a roster of notable past honorees that includes industry giants like Microsoft and Patagonia.
Alpharetta-based Kloeckner Metals Corporation has earned dual recognition for its workplace culture, securing a spot on the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Healthiest Employers list alongside the Bronze Well Workplace Award from the Wellness Alliance, validating the company’s multi-year pivot toward comprehensive staff support.
At venture-backed startups, the traditional hierarchy of executive compensation is shifting as companies mature. While the CEO is often assumed to be the highest-paid official, new payroll data from Kruze Consulting reveals that operational and technical leads frequently command larger base salaries than founders as firms scale.
Hyro, the Agentic Care Communications platform, has been ranked No. 677 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. The recognition highlights the company's rapid three-year revenue growth and its expanding influence within the U.S. healthcare sector, where it currently serves more than 2,500 hospitals and clinical facilities.
Investors who purchased Rackspace Technology securities between May 7 and July 8, 2026, are facing a deadline of September 28 to seek lead plaintiff status in a newly filed securities fraud class action. The lawsuit, centered in the Southern District of New York, follows a sharp 33.6% drop in the company's share price.
