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Union Savings Bank Uses AI to Deflect Churn and Boost Retention
Union Savings Bank is turning dormant customer data into a defensive asset, using NGDATA’s AI Hub to predict attrition before it happens. By integrating predictive modeling directly into existing systems, the Danbury-based lender has achieved a 74% churn detection rate and 90% retention on targeted certificate renewals.
Evenflo Launches Monarch Travel System for Infants and Toddlers
Merging high-capacity design with integrated soothing technology, the new Monarch Travel System from Evenflo aims to simplify transitions from the newborn stage through toddlerhood. The full-size stroller and LiteMax NXT car seat package, priced at $599, represents the latest expansion of the brand’s award-winning SensorySoothe portfolio.
Investors Eye Class Action Against Wix Over AI Product Claims
Investors who incurred financial losses holding Wix.com Ltd. shares between February 2025 and May 2026 are being invited to serve as lead plaintiffs in a securities fraud class action. The deadline to file for this role in the litigation is September 22, 2026, according to the law firm Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP.
California Pool Partners Challenges Private Equity with Owner-First Model
Javier Payan spent nearly four decades building his San Diego pool service business, never intending to sell until he encountered an alternative to the industry's aggressive consolidation wave. California Pool Partners is now betting that its owner-centric platform, which prioritizes local autonomy over centralized control, can reshape the West Coast market.
FirstEnergy Foundation Pledges $5 Million to Combat Regional Hunger
The FirstEnergy Foundation has launched its largest hunger relief initiative to date, committing $5 million in grants to 140 food banks and pantries. The investment, timed to coincide with Hunger Action Month, aims to provide 15 million meals across a six-state service territory, doubling the organization's previous annual support.
Hard Rock Secures Naming Rights for Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix
South Florida Motorsports and Hard Rock International have signed a multi-year agreement designating the hospitality giant as the official title partner for the Miami Grand Prix. The collaboration, which begins with the 2027 race, deepens a relationship that started when the event debuted in 2022.
Doxim Named in Document Strategy Media's 2026-27 Hot Companies List
Indianapolis-based Doxim earned a spot in the 2026-27 Hot Companies issue by Document Strategy Media, highlighting the firm's role in modernizing customer communications for sectors like finance, utilities, and healthcare. The recognition focuses on how the company integrates digital engagement, payment processing, and AI within complex, highly regulated environments.
Why Port Washington Homes See More Crickets As Temperatures Drop
As autumn chills descend on Port Washington, local homeowners often face an uninvited seasonal migration. Steven Moore, owner of Hubert Moore Exterminator LLC, explains that field, cave, and camelback crickets are not just random visitors, but creatures driven by a biological imperative to seek warmth and moisture indoors.
Anchor Manufacturing Sells Cleveland Portfolio in Sale-Leaseback Deal
A trio of investment firms—Industrial Realty Group, PREP Funds, and CG Real Estate Capital—has acquired three industrial properties in Cleveland from Anchor Manufacturing. The deal, structured as a sale-leaseback, allows the 56-year-old manufacturer to unlock capital while maintaining its long-term headquarters and operations at the sites.
BKF Names Former WSP Executive Andrew Esposito as CFO
Andrew Esposito, a veteran financial leader with a track record of scaling multi-billion dollar firms, has joined Oakland-based AEC company BKF as Chief Financial Officer. The appointment signals a strategic push by the Western U.S. infrastructure firm to accelerate its regional expansion and capitalize on recent acquisitions.
Usha Vance to Headline Reagan Institute’s Annual Education Summit
Second Lady Usha Vance will headline the ninth annual Reagan Institute Summit on Education, joining a bipartisan slate of governors, academic leaders, and policy experts in Washington. The two-day conference, scheduled for September 16 and 17, 2026, aims to address the evolving purpose of American schooling in an era of rapid technological change.
Kia America Hits Sales Milestone with Record August Performance
Kia America shattered its monthly sales ceiling this August, moving 83,793 units to secure a new all-time record. This 1 percent year-over-year increase reflects a broader upward trend for the automaker, which also achieved record-high cumulative sales of 590,377 vehicles during the first eight months of the year.
Why Shelton's Property Taxes Drive Fairfield County Homebuying Trends
For prospective homebuyers in Fairfield County, the sticker price on a listing is only the beginning of the financial commitment. Real estate expert Matt Nuzie of RE/MAX Shelton notes that local property taxes often dictate long-term affordability, frequently acting as the deciding factor for those balancing suburban lifestyle with monthly budgets.
Corner Bakery Cafe Launches Seasonal Fall Menu
Pumpkin returns to the menu at Corner Bakery Cafe as the chain introduces a seasonal lineup of lattes and pastries. Available in hot, iced, or cold brew formats, the featured pumpkin drinks anchor a broader expansion of the bakery case aimed at driving traffic through the autumn months.
Trilith Foundation Convenes National Experts for Fayetteville Summit
Fayette County transforms into a hub for human development this Thursday, September 3, as the Trilith Foundation hosts its 2026 Flourishing Summit. The one-day event at Trilith Live gathers researchers and public figures to translate academic data from Harvard and Baylor into actionable strategies for personal and professional growth.
Shell to double US retail footprint with Tri Star Energy acquisition
Shell Oil Products US is moving to seize full ownership of Nashville-based Tri Star Energy, a deal that will more than double the energy giant's company-operated retail sites across the American Southeast. The agreement marks a strategic shift toward high-return markets as the company consolidates its presence in the US.
Rice University reaches record enrollment amid campus expansion
Rice University has officially crossed a threshold, welcoming its largest incoming class in history and pushing the undergraduate population to roughly 5,000 students for the first time. This surge in demand follows a broader strategic effort to scale the Houston-based institution while maintaining its signature personalized academic environment.
Jack Link's Partners With Meat Church for Limited-Edition Jerky
Two titans of the meat world are merging their expertise: Jack Link's, the nation’s top jerky brand, has teamed up with pitmaster Matt Pittman of Meat Church BBQ to launch a pair of limited-time snacks designed to bring authentic competition-style barbecue flavors to the convenience aisle.
Turning Rock Partners and AerFin Execute Second Aviation Asset Deal
Three Airbus A220 aircraft serve as the collateral for a new financing deal between New York-based Turning Rock Partners and global parts provider AerFin Limited. This second collaboration marks a strategic expansion of their partnership, focusing on the specialized market for used serviceable aviation material.
SalesSparx and Augment Launch SAMI.ai for Healthcare Sales
Boca Raton-based SalesSparx and workflow specialist Augment have released SAMI.ai, a platform that integrates over 10,000 hours of proprietary healthcare sales intelligence into live deal cycles. Following a year of field testing, the system aims to automate expert-level guidance across CRM, email, and meeting platforms to reduce deal risk.
Deloitte and Billie Jean King Partner to Reform Women's Sports Pipeline
Conflict persists in women's sports: while global revenue is projected to hit $3 billion this year, systemic infrastructure gaps remain. Billie Jean King and Deloitte US chair Lara Abrash are launching a strategic collaboration to address these disparities, aiming to bridge the divide between athletic potential and executive leadership.
Rachael Ray Foundation Opens $5,000 Grants for Culinary Programs
High school culinary and management programs now have a path to secure $5,000 in funding through the 2026 Rachael Ray ProStart Grow Grants. The initiative, a partnership between the Rachael Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, aims to bolster classroom resources and expand vocational opportunities for students.
Astra Space Stockholder Class Action Settlement Reaches $2.7 Million
A $2.7 million settlement has been reached in the Delaware Court of Chancery regarding a class action lawsuit involving Astra Space, Inc. stockholders. The agreement resolves claims against defendants Chris C. Kemp and Adam P. London stemming from the company's merger with Apogee Merger Sub Inc. in 2024.
IdentityIQ Launches Spanish-Language Financial Security Suite
More than 41 million Spanish-dominant speakers in the United States now have direct access to identity theft protection and credit monitoring tools. The new offering from Temecula-based IdentityIQ removes language barriers, allowing users to manage their financial health, dashboard alerts, and credit profiles entirely in their native language.
Xi Jinping Outlines Path for SCO Amid Shifting Global Order
Gathered in Bishkek for the 26th Council of Heads of State, leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization faced a world significantly more volatile than at the body’s inception 25 years ago. President Xi Jinping responded by urging the bloc to prioritize shared development and reform global governance structures.
Baptist Health’s inaugural class begins clinical rotations
Seventy-four medical students have fanned out across the Mid-South to begin their third-year clinical rotations, marking the first time students from the Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine have entered active hospital environments to complete their training in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
Newmark Absorbs Altus Group’s Development Advisory Division
Newmark Group has finalized the acquisition of the Development Advisory business from Altus Group Limited, integrating approximately 335 professionals into its existing Project Management platform. The deal marks a strategic expansion for the commercial real estate firm, broadening its reach across North American and Asia Pacific markets.
Soka University Boosts Tuition Aid for Families Earning $200,000
Soka University of America is dramatically increasing its financial aid reach, shifting its full-tuition threshold from $90,000 to $200,000 annually. Starting in the 2027-2028 academic year, the expanded Soka Opportunity Plan aims to remove cost barriers for middle-income families while maintaining automatic merit scholarships for every admitted undergraduate student.
Research Solutions Sets September 9 Date for Fiscal 2026 Earnings
Henderson-based Research Solutions will disclose its financial performance for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 on Wednesday, September 9. The company, which specializes in AI-driven research workflow platforms, plans to release the data shortly after markets close before holding a live conference call with management.
MoxiWorks CPO Ashley Fidler Honored as 2026 HousingWire Vanguard
Ashley Fidler, the Chief Product Officer at MoxiWorks, has earned a 2026 HousingWire Vanguard Award, an honor recognizing C-level executives who drive measurable growth in the real estate and mortgage sectors through innovation and strategic leadership over the past year.