John Rinaldi, founder of Pewaukee-based Real Time Automation, has been inducted into the Forbes Technology Council. Selected for his extensive history in industrial networking, Rinaldi will join a private network of global technology executives to share expertise on data standardization and the practical requirements for industrial artificial intelligence.
Newport Beach-based PVFARM has launched RE PILOT, a commercial platform designed to unify the design of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. By consolidating layout, storage sizing, and financial modeling into a single workflow, the tool aims to replace fragmented manual processes that currently slow down early-stage project development.
St. Louis-based search engine Hot Sphinx has finalized the first stage of its product discovery overhaul, introducing granular filtering tools to its platform. Users can now sort results by seller, brand, price, and media availability, a move designed to refine the shopping experience without compromising site performance.
A 767 cargo plane touched down in Kathmandu this morning, delivering 40 tons of supplies to a region reeling from a catastrophic glacial landslide. As the death toll rises and thousands remain missing, response teams are rushing heavy-duty tarps, water filters, and hygiene kits to survivors left with nothing.
A stone sculpture commissioned for the Field Museum’s upcoming Africa Hall marks the centerpiece of "Soul of the Stone," an eight-month cultural initiative launching in Chicago. The citywide exhibition, featuring over 150 works, explores the spiritual traditions and artistic heritage of Zimbabwe’s Shona people across multiple historic venues.
With over 700,000 merchants across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America, the commerce platform SHOPLINE is integrating Splitit’s card-linked installment technology. This partnership allows retailers to offer shoppers a way to pay over time using existing credit card limits without requiring new loan applications or third-party redirects.
With the first residents moving into the 179-unit RT500 tower on August 1, The Park in Berkeley Heights is solidifying its shift from a corporate office hub into a dense mixed-use destination. The arrival of the luxury residential building signals a new phase in the ongoing $500 million redevelopment of the 185-acre site.
With global silver markets facing a sixth consecutive year of supply deficits, capital is pouring back into the Cobalt-Gowganda district of northern Ontario. The hunt for high-grade ounces is transforming old mining camps into focal points for domestic critical-mineral production, challenging the industry to look beyond traditional underground veins.
As global demand for high-performance magnets surges, Western mining firms are racing to secure non-Chinese supply chains, with Greenland Mines Ltd finalizing its acquisition of the Sarfartoq project to tap into critical neodymium and praseodymium deposits essential for electric vehicles, defense systems, and wind energy.
For the third consecutive year, Jericho-based Esquire Bank has earned a place among the top 100 community deposit franchises in the United States. The S&P Global Market Intelligence ranking recognizes institutions with less than $3 billion in assets that demonstrate superior stability and efficiency in their funding operations.
Faced with persistent labor shortages and the demand for higher output, Caterpillar is integrating FieldAI’s autonomous foundation models into its heavy machinery ecosystem. The partnership aims to replace rigid automation with adaptive physical AI, enabling robots to navigate the unpredictable, dynamic environments characteristic of global construction and mining operations.
With less than three weeks remaining until the event, CobbleStone Software is opening registration for its annual virtual masterclass dedicated to contract lifecycle management. The interactive session, scheduled for September 18, 2026, aims to equip legal and procurement professionals with strategies for navigating increasingly complex digital workflows.
With student enrollment outpacing initial projections by 25 percent, Universal Technical Institute has officially inaugurated its San Antonio campus. This facility marks the company’s first location in the country focused exclusively on skilled trades, positioning itself to address the shifting labor demands of an increasingly automated industrial sector.
Navigating a legacy factory floor requires more than just autonomous hardware. As manufacturers push to modernize existing infrastructure, ForwardX Robotics has released a whitepaper detailing the four essential capabilities—systems engineering, adaptability, safe deployment, and fleet orchestration—required to scale mobile robot deployments without halting ongoing production.
St. Paul-based Augeo is overhauling enterprise engagement by integrating SpaceXAI’s Grok into its THEO orchestration core. The move aims to replace siloed loyalty programs with a unified, real-time system capable of delivering fully personalized consumer offers and launching the industry's first dedicated Loyalty Media Network.
As the commercial space sector shifts from spectacle toward repeatable infrastructure, the bottleneck for flight operations is moving from the launchpad to the laboratory. Starfighters Space is now formalizing its ground-side capacity to integrate and process payloads, aiming to bridge the gap between experimental hardware and flight-ready missions.
Brazilian-born guitarist Artur Menezes has claimed the top honor at the 2026 Unsigned Only Music Awards, securing a $20,000 cash prize for his track "Once Again." The Los Angeles-based musician beat thousands of international independent entries to earn recognition from a panel of industry veterans including Robert Smith and Jill Scott.
Home service professionals using the Housecall Pro platform can now automatically recover credit card processing fees through a new integration with Yeeld. By shifting transaction costs to customers via compliant surcharging, the partnership aims to protect profit margins for plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians across North America.
A 13% reduction in overtime hours across more than 100 properties marks the initial success of Actabl’s AI Insights platform. Launched in June 2026, the tool integrates into existing management workflows to flag labor variances and provide actionable coaching before costs impact a hotel's bottom line.
After a decade-long tenure at PVH, veteran retail executive Darren Bowden has rejoined the Pittsburgh-based Connors Group. His return aims to bolster the firm’s operational consulting practice, specifically focusing on bridging the gap between high-level corporate strategy and the practical realities of daily store-level execution.
Windham-based cookie manufacturer Homefree has secured the EcoVadis Silver Medal, a distinction placing the company within the top 15% of organizations evaluated globally for sustainability. This recognition underscores the brand's integration of ethical sourcing and responsible operations into its production of allergy-friendly, gluten-free baked goods.
Travelers planning visits to the City of Lakes now have access to a personalized digital assistant. Mindtrip has partnered with the official tourism bureau, Meet Minneapolis, to integrate an AI-driven planning tool directly into the city's website, aiming to streamline how visitors discover local landmarks, dining, and cultural hotspots.
Industry executives from firms including Greystar, AT&T, and Realpage will gather in Plano, Texas, on September 15-16 for the fourth annual Smart Spaces conference. The event focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence, connectivity, and automation within the evolving multifamily and senior living housing sectors.
Moving to secure domestic supply chains, Heven AeroTech has launched a 56,000-square-foot production facility in Winchester, Virginia. This site marks the company’s first East Coast manufacturing hub, serving as the blueprint for a coast-to-coast network designed to transition hydrogen-powered drone production from boutique prototyping to industrialized, repeatable scale.
The Government of Jamaica has initiated a cash tender offer to repurchase three series of outstanding notes maturing in 2028, 2036, and 2039. The buyback program, conditioned on a concurrent international capital markets transaction, aims to manage the country's debt profile ahead of a planned September 17 settlement.
The removal of the €150 duty-free threshold for imports into the European Union has forced U.S. retailers to overhaul their cross-border strategies. Asendia USA is now offering a new e-book and on-demand webinar to help businesses navigate these complex regulatory changes and avoid persistent shipping delays as the peak season approaches.
The American Arbitration Association has bolstered its global mediation and arbitration capacity by onboarding 103 new legal experts between January and July 2026. These practitioners will oversee disputes across commercial, construction, consumer, employment, and labor sectors, addressing the increasing complexity of cases handled by the non-profit organization.
With a total investment of nearly $4.76 million, the Baltimore Children & Youth Fund has selected 30 local organizations for its 2026 grant cycle. These funds, drawn from tax dollars and directed toward youth mentorship, STEM, and arts, represent a broader $8 million annual effort to bolster community-led programming.
Leigh Hollis has stepped into the role of chief people officer at Richardson-based infrastructure firm Halff, transitioning from her previous position as senior vice president. Her appointment marks a shift in the company’s executive structure, as the firm balances internal culture development with its ongoing regional expansion efforts.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first human clinical trial for an experimental gene therapy targeting Mucolipidosis Type IV, an ultra-rare inherited disease. The milestone follows nearly a decade of research funded by the ML4 Foundation to address a condition that affects fewer than 100 children globally.
