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Chicago – September 29, 2026 -- EcoShield Pest Solutions will launch its annual Exterminate Hunger food drive nationwide on Oct. 1, 2026, aiming to surpass last year's total of 27,166 donated nonperishable food items.

EcoShield branches nationwide will collect food for local pantries starting Oct. 1

Every EcoShield branch across the United States will collect nonperishable items in offices and surrounding communities, partnering directly with local food banks and pantries. The company structured the initiative so that donations remain within the neighborhoods where EcoShield employees live and work, rather than routing through a centralized distribution channel.

Plymouth – September 29, 2026 -- Haynes, a Massachusetts- and Rhode Island-based construction management firm, will begin a multi-level renovation of Hotel 1620, a boutique waterfront hotel in Plymouth operated by Linchris Hotel Corporation, starting in early November.

Renovation spans lobby, guestroom floors and hotel amenities

The scope includes a new main lobby and reception area, an adjoining work lounge, micro market, pub, pre-function corridor and public restrooms. On the first floor, Haynes will renovate the indoor pool cabana, event room, adjacent fitness corridor and additional restrooms. Work on the third and fourth floors will extend to elevator lobbies, carrying the design through the hotel's guestroom levels.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – September 29, 2026 -- Uniform Advantage and HYPOTHESIS have donated a combined $25,000 to National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® (NBF) to fund early detection, education, and patient support services ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Donation targets NBCF patient navigation and mammography programs

The contribution supports NBCF's mission of providing early detection, education, and support services to patients and their families. Susan Masimore, CEO of Uniform Advantage, said the company is proud to partner with NBCF again this year, contributing to ensure patients do not face breast cancer alone.

Memphis – September 29, 2026 -- Titan Fitness has launched Titan Fitness Commercial, a new division targeting organizations that build or upgrade strength training facilities, backing its equipment with a 10-year warranty on steel frames.

New commercial lineup targets high-traffic facility demands

The division introduces commercial-grade plate-loaded and selectorized strength machines, racks, benches, free weights and equipment storage engineered for heavy daily use. Titan Fitness Commercial will serve athletic performance facilities, schools, government facilities, commercial gyms, hotels and residential fitness centers.

Kista, Sweden – September 29, 2026 -- Sivers Semiconductors AB has called an Extraordinary General Meeting for 22 October 2026 to replace auditor Deloitte AB with Ernst & Young AB, a move tied to the company's plan for a dual listing on U.S. capital markets expected in the first half of 2027.

Nomination committee cites EU rotation rule and US listing prep for auditor switch

Deloitte has served as Sivers' auditor for ten years, the maximum term allowed under Article 17 of EU Regulation No 537/2014 for public-interest entities. The Audit Committee recommended the change, which the Nomination Committee approved unanimously, framing EY's experience with SEC reporting requirements and U.S. capital markets activity for Swedish listed companies as the deciding factor. The Nomination Committee stated the switch does not stem from any disagreement over accounting or financial reporting.

Knoxville, Tenn. – – September 29, 2026 -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a construction permit for Clinch River Unit 1, making the Tennessee Valley Authority the first U.S. utility cleared to build a GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR). The permit, granted for TVA's Clinch River Nuclear Site near Oak Ridge, Tenn., marks only the second advanced reactor construction permit ever issued in the country.

NRC clears path for 300-megawatt reactor ahead of schedule

TVA said the NRC's evaluation process allowed the permit to be issued earlier than anticipated, a move officials framed as evidence of streamlined federal licensing for advanced nuclear technology. No construction start date has been announced.

"This construction permit is more than a regulatory achievement – it's foundational for America's nuclear future," said Mike Skaggs, TVA Interim President & CEO.

Phoenix – September 29, 2026 -- Millennial Shift Technologies (mShift) has partnered with PebbleRisk to embed AI-powered risk assessments from PebbleRisk's Signal Platform directly into the mShift Marketplace, giving insurance professionals a new tool to evaluate account exposures during submission and placement.

Signal Platform pulls evidence from over 50 data sources to score risk

PebbleRisk's Signal Platform automates research and evidence collection across more than 50 data sources, producing structured reports with risk scores, findings, recommendations, and supporting evidence. The assessments cover 21 specialty lines, including Directors and Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Cyber, Technology Errors and Omissions, and Professional Liability.

Miami – September 29, 2026 -- KNOX Hydration has secured a five-year partnership to become the Official Functional Sports Beverage of the Miami HEAT, marking the brand's formal entry into the United States market.

KNOX enters the US market through an NBA franchise platform

The multi-year agreement gives KNOX access to one of the NBA's most recognized franchises as it launches its no-sugar, no-caffeine electrolyte beverage to American consumers. The beverage is formulated with electrolytes, amino acids, vitamins and minerals targeting hydration, replenishment and recovery.

Franklin, Indiana – September 29, 2026 -- Businesses that treat bookkeeping as a once-a-year task risk masking cash shortages even when profit-and-loss statements look strong, according to Joshua Case, CPA of American Tax Service LLC in Franklin, Indiana, in a newly published HelloNation article.

Profitable companies can still run out of cash, CPA finds

The article states that a business can appear profitable on paper while facing real cash shortages. Regularly updated financial records help owners track seasonal fluctuations, recurring costs, and unpaid invoices before they escalate into liquidity problems.

Monthly and quarterly reviews replace year-end guesswork

Rather than waiting for annual summaries, the article recommends evaluating financial performance on a monthly or quarterly basis. This cadence supports budgeting, pricing decisions, and faster responses to shifts in market conditions or operating expenses.

Hollywood, Fla. – September 29, 2026 -- Hard Rock International was named Land-Based Operator of the Year at the 2026 Global Gaming Awards Americas in Las Vegas, marking the company's third win in this category. A panel of 100 senior industry executives determined the winners, with the voting process independently adjudicated by KPMG US.

Judges cite Canada and California expansions as key growth drivers

The award recognized Hard Rock's operational performance over the past 12 months, including the opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, the company's first fully integrated resort in Canada. Judges also pointed to continued progress at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon in Kern County, California, which completed Phase One of development in November 2025 and includes 150,000 square feet of gaming space located 90 minutes north of Los Angeles.

Washington – September 29, 2026 -- The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has named former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor as its next president and chief executive officer, effective November 9. Cantor succeeds Stephen J. Ubl, who has led the trade group since 2015 and will remain as a strategic advisor through January 15, 2027.

New York – – September 29, 2026 -- Dimora Medical unveiled a silicone foam wound dressing built on its MegaSorbTM Dual-Action Absorption System, targeting moderate to heavy exudate wounds common among elderly patients with pressure ulcers and chronic wounds. The launch coincides with the 2026 United Nations International Day of Older Persons, observed under the theme "The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives."

MegaSorb foam absorbs up to 15 times its own weight in wound exudate

The dressing uses a high-porosity polymer with an open-cell structure reaching up to 90%, enabling it to lock in exudate within one second and reduce leakage and backflow risk. Dimora Medical positions the technology as a direct response to gaps in traditional wound dressings, which frequently fail to manage moderate to heavy exudate, causing maceration of surrounding skin and painful dressing changes.

New York – September 29, 2026 -- MSIG USA has appointed Oscar Aguilar as head of excess and surplus property, tasking him with building out the insurer's E&S property platform for brokers navigating complex commercial risk.

Grand Rapids, Mich. – September 29, 2026 -- X-Rite Pantone, Sun Chemical, and CMA Imaging have made the CanJET digital proofing ecosystem commercially available across North America, targeting beverage brands, can makers, and packaging converters seeking to cut color-approval cycles on metal packaging.

CanJET replaces pilot-line prototyping with direct-on-can measurement

The connected workflow matches color and opacity directly on actual cans rather than through conventional pilot-line proofing, addressing a technical challenge unique to metal packaging: the reflective surface of cans alters final color appearance, requiring opacity matching alongside color matching. The system combines CMA Imaging's CanJET printing hardware, Sun Chemical's extended color gamut inks, PantoneLIVE digital color references, and X-Rite spectrophotometer measurement technology.

Austin, Texas – – September 29, 2026 -- A new national study of 8,353 family members across 77 colleges and universities finds that philanthropic giving is driven primarily by trust and visible student success rather than direct fundraising appeals. Encoura and CampusESP jointly released the findings from "Drivers of Family Giving: The 2026 National Study," based on data collected in May 2026 through CampusESP's family engagement platform.

Family members ranked trust and relevance above fundraising volume

The research shows that families who feel informed about their student's progress and trust the institution are more likely to engage philanthropically over time. Sarah Kleeberger, senior vice president of consulting fundraising management at Encoura, said the surveyed families made clear that seeing students supported and succeeding builds the foundation for lasting relationships with an institution.

New York – September 29, 2026 -- Global employment infrastructure provider Multiplier has surpassed $100 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) just six years after its founding, posting 80% year-over-year growth and 115% Net Revenue Retention for its core business.

North America now generates 60% of Multiplier's total revenue

Despite originating in Singapore and operating across more than 160 countries, Multiplier has built its primary growth engine in North America, a region where several industry peers have scaled back operations. Companies headquartered in the United States accounted for 47% of all Multiplier's expansion activity between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.

Miami – September 29, 2026 -- Jeeves, a stablecoin-native banking platform for global enterprises, has raised $110 million in equity funding and launched a proprietary stablecoin wallet with payouts to 190 countries.

Stablecoin volume surges from zero to $1.5 billion annualized in eight months

The Miami-based company's total platform volume across cards and payments has surpassed $5 billion annualized, tripling year-over-year, while revenue has grown 4x in 14 months. Stablecoin-settled activity, effectively nonexistent eight months ago, now accounts for $1.5 billion of that annualized volume, driven by enterprises moving money between markets where correspondent banking is slow or costly.

Pittsburgh – September 29, 2026 -- Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS) has been named to Forbes' World's Best Employers list for the sixth consecutive year, based on an independent survey of more than 300,000 employees across over 50 countries.

Forbes and Statista ranked 900 companies using employee trust and workplace culture data

The 2026 ranking, compiled by Forbes and Statista, drew on respondents who rated their willingness to recommend their employer on a 1-to-10 scale. Participants evaluated current and former employers across multiple workplace factors and could also weigh in on other companies within their country and industry.

Viatris cites the recognition as validation of its global workforce strategy

Lara Ramsburg, Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer at Viatris, said the sixth straight placement reflects the contributions of colleagues worldwide who help the company support patients while fostering a collaborative culture.

Las Vegas – September 29, 2026 -- UrVenue has won the 2027 Global Gaming Business Gaming & Technology Award for Best Consumer Service Technology, recognizing its Venue Management Software that converts hotel and casino amenities into bookable, revenue-generating inventory. The award will be presented during Global Gaming Expo (G2E), running Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

Dallas – – September 29, 2026 -- TrendAI, the AI security business unit of Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), has expanded its integration with Claude's Compliance API inside TrendAI Vision One, giving security teams visibility into AI agent prompts, responses and tool calls alongside existing security telemetry.

Integration now covers Claude Code and Cowork session transcripts

The expanded integration pulls in session records for Claude Code and Cowork from Claude Enterprise, each tied to a verified user. It builds on the initial TrendAI-Anthropic integration announced in June 2026, extending coverage to how engineering and knowledge-work teams use AI agents on a daily basis.