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Hollywood Stars Converge at GBK Brand Bar Pre-TV Awards Lounge

Amid the buildup to television’s biggest night, Hollywood’s elite crowded into the GBK Brand Bar Pre-TV Awards Lounge in Los Angeles. The exclusive gathering served as a high-end intersection for nominees, presenters, and industry tastemakers to preview a curated selection of luxury brands and travel experiences.

BHU Foods Pivots to Plant-Based Growth in 2026 Relaunch

A decade after launching as a keto-focused bar brand, BHU Foods is pivoting its identity toward fiber-rich, plant-based snacking. The Bethlehem-based company is using its 2026 relaunch to overhaul its entire product line, emphasizing organic ingredients while expanding its retail distribution from the West Coast into Eastern markets.

Bridging the Gap: David Toogood on Navigating ADA Rights

For many, the Americans with Disabilities Act remains a theoretical protection rather than a daily reality. David Toogood, CEO of Work Services Corporation, argues that the bridge between legal statutes and true workplace inclusion is built on proactive self-advocacy and a clear understanding of reasonable accommodations.

Chipotle Adds Former KFC CEO Sabir Sami to Board

Sabir Sami, the former global chief executive of KFC, has joined the Chipotle Mexican Grill board of directors. His appointment, effective immediately, adds three decades of international restaurant industry experience to the Newport Beach-based company as it looks to scale its operations and brand presence on a global stage.

Energy Cycles and the Midland Housing Market

In Midland, Texas, the rhythm of the local housing market beats in lockstep with the Permian Basin energy sector. Expert home builder Chilton McKnight of Purple Key Homes points to this deep-seated connection as the primary driver for shifts in inventory, buyer competition, and regional migration patterns.

Ramaco Resources Sets Dividend Ratio for Class B Shares

Shareholders of Ramaco Resources will receive 0.025626 shares of Class B common stock for every share held, following the company’s announcement of a $0.1535 quarterly dividend. The payout ratio was calculated based on the $5.99 closing price of the stock recorded on September 11, 2026.

Leidos Secures $875 Million Navy Network Contract Extension

The Department of the Navy has awarded Leidos an $875 million contract extension to maintain critical communications infrastructure for 650,000 personnel. This second option year covers the management of 425,000 devices across 2,500 global sites, ensuring the integrity of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet and associated enterprise networks.

Columbus McKinnon Schedules Trio of Investor Presentations

Executives from Columbus McKinnon Corporation will engage with the financial community through a series of three investor conferences scheduled for late September. The Charlotte-based manufacturer aims to outline its strategy for intelligent motion solutions, starting with a presentation at the Sidoti Small Cap Virtual Conference on September 23.

Starwood Capital Promotes Tim Abram to Head of Asset Management, Europe

London-based executive Tim Abram has been appointed Head of Asset Management for Europe at Starwood Capital Group. A decade-long veteran of the firm, Abram will expand his oversight beyond his current portfolio of international hotels to lead value creation and deal execution across the firm’s broader European real estate interests.

Target Appoints Mark Weinstein as Chief Marketing Officer

Target Corporation has tapped former Hilton executive Mark Weinstein to lead its marketing and guest experience divisions. Reporting directly to CEO Michael Fiddelke, Weinstein will oversee the retailer’s brand strategy, its Roundel media network, and the Target+ marketplace as the company attempts to deepen consumer engagement and drive long-term growth.

TriNet Board Approves Quarterly Dividend of $0.29 Per Share

TriNet shareholders will receive a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share following a board approval finalized on September 11, 2026. The Dublin-based human resources firm, which specializes in support for small and medium-sized businesses, set the payout schedule to deliver these funds to investors by late October.

Valens Semiconductor Appoints Semtech COO Asaf Silberstein to Board

Valens Semiconductor has expanded its board of directors with the addition of Asaf Silberstein, the current Chief Operating Officer at Semtech Corporation. The move brings over two decades of technical leadership to the Hod Hasharon-based chipmaker as it seeks to scale its connectivity solutions within global automotive and audiovisual markets.

Burford Capital Prices $300 Million Senior Secured Note Offering

Burford Capital has priced a $300 million private offering of 8.000% senior secured notes due 2029. The finance firm intends to use the proceeds, paired with existing cash, to redeem its outstanding 6.250% senior notes due 2028, a move expected to conclude by September 17, 2026.

Dr. David Jackson Merges Martial Arts Discipline with Corporate Strategy

For Dr. David Jackson, the path to effective leadership is paved with the same principles found on the dojo floor. In his new book, The Martial Art of Management, the executive consultant argues that modern corporate culture often mistakes control for accountability, stifling the very autonomy needed to navigate rapid technological change.

VPN.com CEO Warns AI Cyber Threats Could Cost Firms $3 Trillion

Global corporations face a massive financial reckoning as artificial intelligence accelerates the speed and scale of digital attacks. Michael Gargiulo, CEO of VPN.com, argues that current estimates of cybersecurity debt are vastly understated, potentially reaching $3 trillion once companies factor in the vulnerability of their entire digital footprint.

Abbott Labs Settles Infant Formula Fraud Case for $385 Million

Three former Abbott Laboratories employees have successfully challenged the company’s manufacturing standards in a landmark False Claims Act case, resulting in a nearly $385 million settlement. The whistleblowers alleged that the firm knowingly sold contaminated infant formula to government-funded programs, triggering a massive federal investigation into its safety practices.

Equity LifeStyle Properties to Join Bank of America Securities Forum

Executives from Chicago-based Equity LifeStyle Properties will join a roundtable discussion at the Bank of America Securities 2026 Global Real Estate Conference on September 15. The firm, which manages 173,559 sites across its portfolio, intends to discuss its current market position during the afternoon session in a live-streamed event.

Gold House Celebrates Multicultural Emmy Nominees in Los Angeles

More than 200 artists and industry leaders gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on September 10 for the annual One House Toast to the Emmys. The event honored multicultural excellence in television, spotlighting historic achievements from nominees across this year’s most celebrated series.

Managers Rate University of Phoenix Graduates Highly in New Harris Poll

Ninety-eight percent of managers overseeing University of Phoenix graduates report overall satisfaction with their performance, according to a recent Harris Poll. The survey highlights a disconnect between general institutional perceptions and the direct, positive experiences of supervisors who rely on these graduates to meet shifting workplace demands.

Charles Zhang Retains Top Spot on Barron’s 2026 Independent Advisor List

For the fourth consecutive year, Charles Zhang has secured the number one ranking on Barron’s list of the nation’s top 100 independent financial advisors. This marks the fifth time the founder of Portage-based Zhang Financial has claimed the top position, underscoring a period of sustained influence within the wealth management sector.

Why a Fireplace Remodel Offers a Budget-Friendly Home Refresh

With mortgage rates keeping many homeowners in place, small-scale renovations are gaining traction as a way to modernize living spaces. St. Louis fireplace expert John Bubenik suggests that updating a home’s visual anchor—the fireplace—can offer a significant aesthetic transformation without the heavy costs of a full-scale remodel.

Jánelle Marina Méndez Viera Binds AI Agents to Immutable Constitution

On September 8, independent inventor Jánelle Marina Méndez Viera deployed a smart contract to the Base network, effectively anchoring a written constitution for AI agents into an immutable, public ledger. This system, dubbed the Artificial Intelligence United Cyber Nation, forces AI operations to comply with rules that are structurally impossible to bypass.

Uranium Royalty Corp. Posts Sharp Income Gains After Sweetwater Buy

Uranium Royalty Corp. reported a 1,530% surge in net income to $16.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, bolstered by the strategic sale of physical uranium holdings to finance its landmark acquisition of Sweetwater Royalties, which transformed the company into a major U.S. landholder.

DFRobot Launches seeMote Cap to Bridge Physical Tools and VisionOS

Priced at $229, the seeMote Cap by DFRobot brings physical equipment into the spatial computing era. By allowing developers to mount tracking modules directly onto existing lab tools, screwdrivers, or training instruments, the device enables 6DoF movement capture within Apple Vision Pro environments without requiring custom controller hardware.

ReDEFY flips consulting model with pre-built Salesforce solutions

Instead of pitching with slide decks, Salesforce partner ReDEFY is arriving at Dreamforce 2026 with fully functional software in hand. The firm’s new "Built Before the Meeting" strategy tasks consultants with developing vertical-specific platforms before an initial sales call, effectively reversing the traditional consulting cycle for government and commercial clients.

Hornbeck Offshore Secures North Sea Decommissioning Contract

A major North Sea operator has tapped Hornbeck Offshore Services for a multi-year decommissioning campaign, tasking the firm with complex plug and abandonment operations starting in the second quarter of 2027. The agreement marks a significant expansion of the company’s rigless intervention footprint in European waters.

PPL Electric Seeks Tariff Shift to Shift Grid Costs to Data Centers

PPL Electric Utilities has asked Pennsylvania regulators to approve a new transmission rider that would shift the financial burden of grid upgrades directly to large-scale energy users. The proposal aims to protect residential and small business customers from bearing the costs of infrastructure projects driven by data center expansion.

ZS Secures Leader Status in 2026 IDC MarketScape for RWD and RWE

The research firm IDC has named ZS a Leader in its 2026 assessment of worldwide life science real-world data and evidence providers. The designation highlights the firm’s integrated approach to combining consulting expertise with proprietary technology platforms to convert raw medical data into actionable regulatory and commercial insights.

ATI CEO Kim Fields to Headline Morgan Stanley Aerospace Forum

Kim Fields, the chief executive of ATI Inc., will head to Dana Point, California, this week to outline the company’s strategic trajectory within the aerospace sector. Fields is scheduled for a high-profile fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 17, 2026.