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M&M International to Open Costa Rica Medical Tubing Plant in Q1 2027

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M&M International to Open Costa Rica Medical Tubing Plant in Q1 2027

Edison, N.J. – October 22, 2026 -- M&M International will open a 40,000-square-foot stainless-steel tubing plant in the Greenpark free-trade zone in Coyol, Costa Rica, in the first quarter of 2027, adding a third manufacturing facility to its network.

The plant is under construction. M&M, a portfolio company of Gainline Capital Partners, says the site will expand production capacity and diversify its manufacturing footprint to strengthen supply chain resilience for customers.

Phase one targets medical tubing for catheters, needles and robotics

The first phase will produce stainless-steel medical tubing, a component used in catheters, needles, robotics and surgical instruments. The location puts production closer to customers in the U.S. and Latin America.

Business Jet Leases 70,000 Sq Ft of New Hangars at Love Field

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Business Jet Leases 70,000 Sq Ft of New Hangars at Love Field

Dallas – October 21, 2026 -- Business Jet has leased 100% of a newly completed 70,000-square-foot hangar complex at Dallas Love Field (KDAL), lifting its campus to more than 475,000 square feet of hangar and office space across 19 hangars and two executive terminals.

The complex, first announced in August 2025, consists of two side-by-side hangars on the operator's 53-acre site. Partner and CEO Chris Wright said the full lease-up reaffirms strong demand for hangar space at Love Field, and at Business Jet in particular.

West hangar targets single tenant with custom layout

The west hangar is built for one tenant. It has a custom floor plan, a conditioned hangar bay and elevated interior finishes. It also has a tip-up canopy-style door, the first of its kind on the Business Jet campus.

UPMC Expands AI Transitional Care Model to 18 Hospitals

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UPMC Expands AI Transitional Care Model to 18 Hospitals

United States – October 17, 2026 -- UPMC will expand its AI-native transitional care management model from UPMC Jameson to 18 hospitals this fall, working with Andor Health and Psynergy Health.

Every enrolled patient receives outreach within 48 hours of discharge

Andor Health's ThinkAndor platform uses AI to automate initial outreach, analyze clinical information, prioritize emerging needs and prepare clinicians for patient encounters. Patients who need additional support can be escalated to a care coordinator.

Across transitional care workflows, Andor reports a 63% reduction in clinician time spent on non-clinical tasks per encounter and an 82% reduction in non-actionable monitoring alerts.

Doussan Music Group Opens Nashville Office, Adds Three Leaders

Nashville – October 16, 2026 -- Doussan Music Group (DMG Presents) has opened a second office in Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood and appointed three executives, as the independent concert promoter prepares a 16-date fall tour with Jon Pardi and 10 November dates with Aaron Lewis.

Nashville office joins Covington headquarters to deepen industry ties

The Nashville site complements DMG's headquarters in Covington, Louisiana. The company says it will strengthen connections with artists, agents, venues and industry partners nationwide. President and CEO Russell Doussan called the move "a natural next step" in the company's evolution.

World Gym Signs Second Bangkok Lease, Targets 30 Thai Clubs

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World Gym Signs Second Bangkok Lease, Targets 30 Thai Clubs

Bangkok – October 16, 2026 -- World Gym Corporation (TWSE: 2762), Taiwan's largest fitness operator, has signed a lease for a second Bangkok club of more than 3,000 square meters at S-OASIS, a commercial and office development by SET-listed Singha Estate. The deal is the first phase of a plan to open 30 fitness centers in Thailand within five years.

S-OASIS club is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027

The club will serve office workers, corporate tenants and residents of the surrounding urban community. World Gym said the lease reflects its strategy of partnering with established property developers to secure sites in major commercial and mixed-use projects.

John Caraccio, President of World Gym Corporation, called Thailand a "beachhead for growth across Southeast Asia." He said the company is working with major real estate groups, including Singha Estate, to speed up its rollout.

Nordstrom Rack to Return to San Francisco With 51,500 Sq Ft Store

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Nordstrom Rack to Return to San Francisco With 51,500 Sq Ft Store

Seattle – October 16, 2026 -- Nordstrom, Inc. will open a 51,500-square-foot Nordstrom Rack store at 2 Stockton Street in San Francisco in fall 2027, re-entering the downtown market through its off-price division.

Invesco Real Estate-owned building in Union Square will house the new store

The site is at 2 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108, in the Union Square neighborhood. Invesco Real Estate owns and manages the building.

Mayor Lurie cites downtown recovery as retailers return

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said companies were leaving the city three years ago and now want to be there. He credited efforts to make streets safer and cleaner, bring people back downtown and cut red tape. Co-CEO Erik Nordstrom said the city has built momentum in making downtown a good place for customers.

Curaleaf Opens Wellington Store, Reaching 79 Florida Sites

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Curaleaf Opens Wellington Store, Reaching 79 Florida Sites

Stamford – October 15, 2026 -- Curaleaf Holdings (TSX: CURA; OTCQX: CURLF) has raised its Florida footprint to 79 dispensaries and its nationwide total to 189 stores with the opening of Curaleaf Wellington in Palm Beach County.

Curaleaf Wellington targets Palm Beach County patients from State Road 7

The store is at 2495 S State Road 7, Suite 101, in the Wellington Green commercial district. It sits near The Mall at Wellington Green and the Forest Hill Boulevard intersection. Curaleaf says the location serves patients in Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Greenacres and Lake Worth.

The Village of Wellington has more than 61,000 residents. It hosts the Winter Equestrian Festival each winter, which the company describes as the largest and longest-running horse show in the world. The store carries a custom mural of locally inspired artwork celebrating the community's equestrian heritage.

CAPTRUST Adds $3B Hoge-Barrett Wealth Team in Winston-Salem

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CAPTRUST Adds $3B Hoge-Barrett Wealth Team in Winston-Salem

Raleigh – – October 14, 2026 -- CAPTRUST Financial Advisors has added the Hoge-Barrett Group, a 13-person wealth management team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, that serves individuals and families representing more than $3 billion in client assets.

Hoge-Barrett Group becomes CAPTRUST's seventh North Carolina location

The team, led by advisor Brett Hoge, traces its roots to 1999. It built its practice around long-term client relationships and comprehensive advice for households with increasingly complex financial needs.

The new office raises CAPTRUST's North Carolina footprint to seven locations. The firm has more than 580 employees in the state, including 111 advisors.

Shoot 360 Opens Manila Site, Targets 200 Asian Locations by 2030

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Shoot 360 Opens Manila Site, Targets 200 Asian Locations by 2030

Vancouver, Wash. – October 14, 2026 -- Shoot 360 has set a goal of 200 locations open or in development across Asia by 2030, after opening its eighth international site in Quezon City, Manila, on October 14, 2026.

The Manila debut brings the technology-powered basketball training franchise to eight international locations across five countries: Canada, the Republic of Georgia, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan.

Japan and the Philippines each expected to add at least two locations within a year

Shoot 360's Asia master franchisee is leading the regional expansion. Hong Kong, Indonesia and Thailand are among the markets targeted for future development.

Asia CEO Sean Cheng said development opportunities are now progressing in China, Indonesia, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand. He described the model as a basketball community built around technology and coaching, serving young players, returning adults and families.

Sparkle Grooming Opens Johns Creek Salon Under Three-Unit Deal

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Sparkle Grooming Opens Johns Creek Salon Under Three-Unit Deal

Scottsdale – October 14, 2026 -- Sparkle Grooming Co. will open its Johns Creek salon on Monday, October 19, the first step in a three-unit franchise agreement with local attorney and real estate professional Sean Reaves and the brand's entry into the Atlanta area.

Salon at 10710 State Bridge Road targets Johns Creek and Alpharetta pet owners

The unit is at 10710 State Bridge Road, Unit 140. It will serve dog owners in Johns Creek, Alpharetta and surrounding communities. Sparkle combines salon-style grooming with wellness-focused hygiene, online booking and recurring membership options. The company says the model is meant to make routine care more consistent and accessible.