Dan Galli of Daniel J. Galli and Associates and Joe Pantozzi of Alpha Omega Wealth have been named the 2026 inductees to the Ameritas Hall of Fame. The recognition serves as the highest honor for the company’s field partners, celebrating decades of professional service and community leadership.
Charlotte-based drone manufacturer Lucid Bots has launched a formal partnership with the nonprofit Vets to Drones to transition military veterans into the commercial cleaning sector. By pairing FAA-certified pilots with the Sherpa Drone platform, the initiative provides a direct pathway to business ownership for service members.
Bolstered by aggressive trade enforcement and Section 232 tariffs, U.S. softwood lumber producers are aggressively expanding domestic manufacturing. While national housing starts remain suppressed, American sawmills have secured over half a billion dollars in new capital investments since last September, signaling a strategic pivot toward total market self-sufficiency.
Lewisville-based cloud consultancy BizCloud Experts has earned the Amazon Web Services Premier Tier designation, marking the highest level of partnership within the AWS ecosystem. This recognition validates the firm’s track record in managing complex migrations, AI implementations, and modernized cloud architectures for enterprise clients across multiple sectors.
As AI-orchestrated cyberattacks become the new standard for digital disruption, CerraCap Ventures has moved to back MazeBolt, a firm specializing in continuous DDoS resilience. The investment underscores a shift from static security assumptions toward real-time, automated validation for critical enterprise infrastructure.
Driven by the urgent need to ground generative AI in reliable, structured data, the global market for AI-ready enterprise knowledge graphs is set to surge from $1.05 billion in 2026 to $6.55 billion by 2036, representing a compound annual growth rate of 20.1% over the decade.
As organizations scramble to reduce document-related friction and improve process transparency, the 2026 Content Services and Collaboration (CSC) Technology Value Matrix highlights a shift toward platforms that prioritize seamless workflow integration and practical AI adoption over mere feature expansion.
After years of industry speculation, the open-source prpl framework has officially reached commercial scale. SoftAtHome has deployed the world’s first Wi-Fi 7 repeater utilizing a full prpl software stack, marking a significant transition for Orange subscribers across France, Poland, and several upcoming European markets.
Orange has moved its Wi-Fi 7 repeater infrastructure to a commercial footing, utilizing a full prpl software stack developed by SoftAtHome. Following initial launches in Poland and France, the rollout marks a significant shift toward hardware-independent, operator-controlled broadband ecosystems across the company’s European markets.
After a 15-year tenure at Microsoft, Stephen Rose has joined Pawtucket-based Envision Technology Advisors as Chief Technology Officer. Rose, a former Senior Product Manager who spearheaded global IT readiness for Copilot and Modern Work, now leads Envision's strategy in cloud, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.
Barrington residents struggling with chronic jaw pain now have a non-surgical option as Main Street Smiles becomes the first suburban Chicago practice to deploy Emface technology. The system, which combines radiofrequency heat with muscle stimulation, aims to alleviate TMJ dysfunction while simultaneously delivering facial aesthetic rejuvenation.
The Texas Biomedical Research Institute has secured a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Department of War to fast-track the creation of medical countermeasures against high-consequence biological threats, aiming to bolster national security for both military personnel and the civilian population.
Registration is now open for the July 16 AI Day Virtual Summit, a two-hour event designed to demystify artificial intelligence for entrepreneurs. Hosted by America’s SBDC, the summit aims to bridge the gap between complex technology and practical application for small business owners across the country.
Finance teams are increasingly prioritizing no-code platforms that shift control from IT departments to internal staff, according to the 2026 Technology Value Matrix from Nucleus Research. As reporting requirements tighten, organizations are gravitating toward software that automates complex consolidation without sacrificing auditability or human oversight.
The 24-hour infrared sauna fitness franchise HOTWORX is officially heading north, signing a multi-unit agreement to enter the Alaska market. Franchise owners Tracey Pidge and Ciara Boyce plan to anchor their state-wide expansion with an inaugural studio in Wasilla, scheduled to open its doors in the third quarter of 2026.
Many enterprises migrating to the cloud fall into the trap of simple 'lift and shift' maneuvers that export technical debt rather than resolving it. Los Gatos-based RiverMeadow Software aims to break this cycle by pairing its automated migration engine with AWS Transform’s AI-driven planning capabilities.
A $66 million development loan from Voya Investment Management will fuel the expansion of Palladium Energy’s solar portfolio in South Carolina. The facility covers projects already backed by long-term offtake contracts, representing over 300 MW of capacity in a growing pipeline of renewable and digital infrastructure assets.
Seventy-three percent of children report they would spend more time outdoors if they had a companion to join them. To bridge this gap, Solo Stove is partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster for Project S'More Outdoors, an initiative designed to trade screen time for fire-side mentorship.
Travel + Leisure readers have crowned Idaho’s Tamarack Resort as the No. 1 destination in the West for 2026. This distinction, awarded through the publication’s annual World’s Best Awards, highlights the property’s evolution into a premier year-round mountain retreat for skiers, golfers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
High-level basketball training has long required a coach, a rebound partner, and a specialized facility, creating a bottleneck for individual progress. LUMISTAR is attempting to bypass these physical constraints with CARRY, an AI-powered training system that debuted on Kickstarter today with an early-bird price of $2,499.
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine has selected Dr. H. Timothy Hsiao to serve as its chief scientific officer, effective July 21. Hsiao arrives with over 15 years of experience in scientific strategy, having previously managed major federal investments and innovation programs across the healthcare and research sectors.
For the 21st consecutive year, Roth Staffing Companies has earned a place on the Staffing Industry Analysts’ annual list of the largest staffing firms in the United States. Ranked 85th out of 214 companies, the firm continues to maintain a significant footprint in a market shifting toward complex workforce demands.
Simon D.K. Edwards has joined the board of Tetragon Financial Group as an independent director, effective July 7. His appointment bolsters the Guernsey-based investment company’s oversight team, bringing a background in capital markets and investment research to the existing group of independent directors, including Deron J. Haley and David C. O'Leary.
California Telecom has earned a place on the 2026 MSP 501, an annual ranking of the world’s top managed service providers. The selection highlights the firm’s operational performance and financial health in a sector defined by rapid technological shifts and intense competition for market share.
Aspen Hospitality is expanding its luxury footprint by launching Nell Hotels, a brand built on the legacy of the iconic Little Nell in Colorado. The company confirmed the debut of The Nell New York, set to open in 2027 as the first and only hotel located within Rockefeller Center.
MedReview has tapped Zachary Molloie to lead its legal and compliance departments, tasking the veteran strategist with navigating the firm's expanding portfolio of AI-driven healthcare payment solutions. Molloie arrives as the company seeks to scale its oversight of complex regulatory frameworks, including critical Medicare and Medicaid mandates.
Founded in 1986 during the volatile Texas real estate downturn, Dallas-based Mohr Partners is celebrating 40 years of operation. The firm remains a rare entity in the commercial brokerage sector by maintaining an exclusive occupier-only mandate, intentionally avoiding landlord representation to bypass the conflicts of interest common in dual-agency transactions.
As NASA readies its next crewed missions to the Moon, planetary scientist Dr. David Kring will present an insider’s view of the lunar south pole. Speaking at the 2026 Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers conference this Saturday, Kring will outline the geological objectives and landing zones defining the Artemis program.
When the doors open at Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center on July 15, 2026, the global maternity and children’s market will converge on 270,000 square meters of floor space. Hosted by Informa Markets, the three-day event features 2,800 exhibitors aiming to bridge the gap between manufacturing innovation and consumer demand.
A $25 million cost-share initiative between Ursa Major, the U.S. Navy, and the Office of Strategic Capital reached its conclusion this February. The project successfully validated a modular manufacturing path for 10-inch solid rocket motors, marking a significant step in efforts to bolster the domestic defense industrial base.
