As families gear up for the new academic year, three food and beverage brands are uniting to simplify healthy meal planning. The "Better Together" campaign combines frozen veggie-forward products, clean-label baked goods, and low-sugar hydration options to help parents build balanced lunchboxes and after-school routines throughout the fall season.
After realizing his heavy-duty forestry mulcher was too cumbersome for sensitive terrain, South Berwick-based Jay’s Brush Clearing founder Jay Tuttle has acquired a remote-controlled brush hog tractor. The new equipment allows the company to tackle steep slopes and recurring maintenance, bridging the gap between standard mowing and intensive land clearing.
From a single classroom in Weddington, North Carolina, to a network spanning 22 states, Ivybrook Academy is celebrating 20 years of operations. The preschool franchise, which blends Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies into a half-day model, now oversees 54 active locations with dozens more in development.
Scottsdale-based Modulus AI has introduced Mix, a frontier AI service engineered to decouple user identity from data processing. By eliminating persistent conversation histories and scrubbing personally identifying information before it hits servers, the platform aims to provide a secure environment for sensitive business, legal, and personal inquiries.
Moving up from consecutive bronze honors, food processing distributor Nelson-Jameson has secured an EcoVadis Silver Medal. The award places the Marshfield-based firm in the 87th percentile of global companies assessed, marking a significant jump in its sustainability management score from 68 to 75 over the past year.
Somerville has recorded zero fatal crashes for three consecutive years, cementing its status as a national leader in Vision Zero initiatives. A recent LivableStreets Alliance report credits this safety milestone to a combination of lower speed limits, infrastructure redesigns, and a targeted approach to managing critical urban curb space.
In the Zane Trace Local School District, safety is no longer a siloed endeavor but a networked reality. A new partnership between the district, Status Solutions Network, and Verizon Business demonstrates how high-speed connectivity and situational awareness software can transform campus communications into a proactive shield for students and staff.
A social media sensation is heading to television as YTE Ltd. confirms an anime adaptation for Azusa Banjo’s romantic comedy, I Think I Turned My Childhood Friend Into a Girl. The series, which tracks the bond between two friends exploring identity and cosmetics, will transition from the page to the screen.
Two marketing executives at Pillar To Post Home Inspectors have earned industry recognition for their work in driving growth for franchise owners. Becky Beyer was named a 2026 Franchise Marketing Trailblazer, while Stephanie Bowling received the 2026 Franchise Marketing One To Watch designation from the Franchise Assembly.
California’s electric grid could save millions annually by turning millions of private electric vehicles and home appliances into a massive, coordinated virtual power plant. A new policy roadmap from GridLab, Kevala, and E3 argues that current fragmented utility programs are the primary barrier to this untapped energy potential.
A 214% surge in three-year revenue has landed Ladera Ranch-based Truss Financial Group at No. 1627 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. The mortgage brokerage’s rapid climb highlights a shift in the housing market, as investors and entrepreneurs increasingly bypass traditional banks to unlock equity without refinancing their existing low-rate primary mortgages.
Raleigh-based maternal health firm NurtureBio has secured the Clean Label Project's Purity Award and First 1,000 Days Promise certification. The designation confirms the company’s synbiotic supplement meets stringent safety thresholds for heavy metals, pesticides, and other industrial contaminants, providing a new benchmark for infant and toddler gut health products.
With demand surging across its rubber, wire, and energy equipment lines, Bartell Machinery is expanding its Rome, New York, manufacturing headquarters. The project adds 22,400 square feet of high-bay space to the existing 152,000-square-foot footprint, a strategic move designed to accelerate lead times and house heavier industrial projects.
One year after taking the helm at Linnworks, CEO Jon Bahl reports that the platform’s merchants are scaling faster than the broader ecommerce market. Performance data for the first half of 2026 reveals a significant uptick in transaction volume and basket sizes, signaling a robust trajectory heading into the peak shopping season.
On August 20, 2026, Framingham-based Avalon Admission will launch MyCollegeList.com, a college search platform designed to shift the focus from broad institutional averages to individualized admission modeling. The beta version of the site will be available for free, offering users analytical tools previously reserved for private counseling.
September 21, 2026, marks the final opportunity for investors to join a securities fraud class action against Microvast Holdings, Inc. The lawsuit centers on allegations that the company misled shareholders regarding its manufacturing capabilities, expansion timelines, and profit margins between April 2025 and March 2026.
For the third year running, Atlanta-based ChronicCareIQ has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Ranking 1,714th nationally, the firm continues to scale its care management software as healthcare providers increasingly prioritize patient monitoring outside of clinical settings.
Company value rarely sits still, yet the tools used to track it have historically been frozen in static, outdated reports. San Francisco-based Eqvista is now challenging this norm with a new mobile application designed to provide founders and investors with continuous, AI-driven valuation insights directly on their smartphones.
Wellness designer Maria Aparis is moving away from large-scale corporate activations to launch Steeped, a venture offering luxury mobile micro-retreats. Starting August 19, 2026, the service aims to replace traditional event formats with intimate, curated sessions that blend artisan tea service with guided wellness and mindfulness practices.
Actor DeMark Thompson, known for his roles in CSI: Vegas and NCIS: Los Angeles, has officially joined the ensemble cast of Legend of the White Dragon. Directed by Aaron and Sean Schoenke, the upcoming sci-fi feature marks a significant addition to the actor's portfolio of high-stakes action projects.
Out of 170 submissions, the USDA Certified Organic apple cider vinegar tonic, Haymaker, secured a spot among Bon Appétit’s six inaugural Pantry Award winners. The recognition arrives just seven months after the brand transitioned from foodservice to retail shelves, signaling a rapid ascent for the Denver-based company.
Clinical research firm Sitero has launched three new agentic workflows for its AI assistant, Ash, aimed at automating study configuration, data management, and portfolio insights. By integrating directly with its GxP-compliant SiteroAI engine, the platform seeks to replace months of manual processing with a governed, human-in-the-loop system.
With more than 125 locations now operating across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., the boutique ballet franchise Tutu School is scaling its joy-first approach to early childhood education. The brand reports consecutive months of double-digit same-store sales growth, signaling a surge in demand for screen-free physical enrichment.
Rocket One has unveiled Swarm Stage AI, a platform designed to simulate large-scale drone-swarm attacks for U.S. defense organizations. By adapting commercially proven coordination technology, the system provides a realistic adversarial environment intended to help the military test and validate its counter-unmanned aircraft systems against complex aerial threats.
Wisconsin state agencies can now bypass traditional competitive bidding to upgrade aging telecommunications infrastructure through a new contract with ConnX. Under agreement #505ENT-M25-ENTVOICE, the state is facilitating a transition from obsolete analog and Centrex systems to modern, cloud-based voice platforms for its departments.
Chronic lumbosacral radiculopathy, better known as chronic sciatica, has drawn federal attention as the FDA granted Fast Track Designation to Consano Bio’s C-1101, an investigational biologic. This regulatory move targets a condition currently lacking any approved pharmaceutical therapies despite its status as a primary driver of disability and opioid use.
A record-breaking $52.8 million firm order backlog is anchoring Taylor Devices’ outlook as the company navigates a cooling fiscal year. While annual sales dipped to $41.6 million from $46.3 million, the North Tonawanda-based manufacturer secured its largest single contract in history, signaling resilience in aerospace and defense sectors.
Sarasota-based beverage startup JUNGL has wrapped its inaugural year with a footprint spanning eight states and over 400 retail locations. The brand, which markets all-natural THC and CBD-infused drinks as a clean alternative to alcohol, reports a surge in direct-to-consumer reorder rates as it eyes major retail partnerships.
“Flower essences are a pure and uncomplicated pathway to reestablish flow, harmony, and balance in oneself,” says transformational psychotherapist Sylvia Marie. Her new book, From the Heart of the Sun, introduces readers to the practice of using plant energy to navigate the stresses of a modern, technology-driven life.
Worker confidence in a comfortable retirement has dipped to 61% this year, prompting employers and advisors to prioritize financial wellness for staff nearing retirement. New research from Financial Finesse suggests that virtual coaching platforms are effectively closing critical readiness gaps for employees aged 55 and older within just one year.
