Business & Professional Services

With Oil Prices Surging, Recycled Plastic is No Longer a Sustainability Pledge; Its an Economic Priority

September 15, 2026 3:20 PM

Recycled plastic used to be treated like a gesture. A favor to the planet. A sustainability talking point. A way for companies to say they were trying. That era is over. War, oil volatility, diesel inflation, transportation, tariffs, supply disruption, rising input costs, and the growing threat of plastic taxes are forcing a new reality on manufacturers, brands, retailers, and consumers: the materials economy is now part of the affordability...

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Mohammed Saty of PwC Middle East Explains Why Better Decisions Lead to Better Cybersecurity

September 15, 2026 3:15 PM

Cybersecurity teams rarely suffer from a shortage of information. Most large organizations already have dashboards, vulnerability reports, threat intelligence, supplier assessments, compliance data, and alerts arriving every day. The harder part is deciding what deserves attention first. Mohammed Saty, a strategic cybersecurity advisor and Director at PwC in Dubai, sees that as an executive challenge as much as a technical one. A business can...

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Tennessee Is a No-Fault Divorce State - Here's Why That Makes Hiring Delator Groups Elite Private Investigators More Important, Not Less

September 15, 2026 2:00 PM

Tennessee is widely described as a "no-fault" divorce state, and it is true that either spouse can file for divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences without proving wrongdoing. But that description leaves out half the law. Tennessee Code Annotated § 36-4-101 also preserves more than a dozen fault-based grounds for divorce - including adultery - and evidence of infidelity can still factor into how a Tennessee court divides property,...

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What is the Best Free AI for Business?

September 15, 2026 1:00 PM

Businesses looking for ways to expand AI access without adding another monthly software expense. That is especially relevant for companies where some employees use AI every day while others may only need it occasionally. Convoia AI offers an alternative approach by allowing businesses to provide AI access to unlimited users without a per-seat charge or recurring subscription. According to the company, its prepaid token model starts at $5 for...

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3BL Announces the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2026

September 15, 2026 12:30 PM

3BL today announced the annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, which evaluates the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies according to their non-financial disclosures and how they impact communities, workers and the environment worldwide. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company earned the No. 1 spot this year, followed by Owens Corning, Trane Technologies, HP Inc., and Graphic Packaging Holding Company. The 100 Best Corporate Citizens is...

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Stagwell Agencies Assembly and MONO Team Up with Hypebeast to Bring Agave Leather to the Runway for Lunazul Tequila - A New York Fashion Week First

September 15, 2026 12:00 PM

Assembly, the global omnichannel media agency for award-winning tequila Lunazul, and MONO, Lunazul's creative agency of record, today announced Once in a Lunazul, a new campaign with fashion label Luar built around agave leather. In collaboration with editorial partner Hypebeast, Luar debuted the collection during its New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer runway show. Once in a Lunazul launches as brands increasingly look to authentically connect...

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Kotaro Shimogori on Creativity as a Business Discipline

September 15, 2026 11:32 AM

Creativity is often treated as a talent some people simply have and others don't, a spark that shows up in a mood board or a marketing pitch but has no place in a spreadsheet. Kotaro Shimogori, a financial technology executive with a design background, argues that this framing gets creativity backward. For Shimogori, creativity isn't a personality trait reserved for visual work; it's a discipline, one that can be practiced, structured, and...

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NailShapeFinder Introduces Free Shape Shortlists and a $9 Printable Salon Brief

September 15, 2026 10:50 AM

NailShapeFinder introduces a free nail-style planning experience designed to turn a general manicure idea into a clearer appointment request. The site offers a shape shortlist, an illustrated reference chart and a local hand-photo sketch, with an optional $9 personal nail guide and printable salon card. The free nail shape quiz uses ten questions about preferred length, daily tasks, outline and upkeep. Results include a starting shape, an...

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Your Random Skill Might Just Be Your Next Business Idea

September 15, 2026 10:30 AM

With college students heading back to school, many are looking for ways to make extra income without taking on another traditional part-time job. The problem is that starting a business can seem intimidating because you think that it requires a big idea, a big investment and a five-year plan. It doesn't. If you have a skill, hobby or project that other people already find useful, you may be closer to having a business idea than you think....

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Core States Group Announces Acquisition of Hurley & Stewart

September 15, 2026 10:25 AM

Core States Group - an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm that partners with some of the world's most recognized brands - has announced the acquisition of Hurley & Stewart, a civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture firm headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with an additional office in Grand Rapids. With the integration of Hurley & Stewart, Core States Group continues to drive its...

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Allied Universal Named to Newsweek's America's Most Admired Workplaces for Third Consecutive Year

September 15, 2026 10:15 AM

Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services provider, has been named one of America's Most Admired Workplaces by Newsweek for the third consecutive year. The list features companies most respected by current employees and job seekers. "This recognition is a tremendous honor because it reflects the commitment, professionalism and dedication our team members bring every day," said Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of...

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MERXWIRE Releases Global Advertising and PR Services Market Analysis Report Exploring AI Trends and Market Opportunities

September 15, 2026 10:00 AM

MERXWIRE this month released the Global Advertising and PR Services Market Analysis (2026-2030), focusing on the development of the global advertising and public relations services market. The report examines industry structure, technology applications, content distribution models, AI and digital communications, while analyzing market trends and development opportunities to help media companies, public relations firms, advertising agencies,...

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CKH Group Launches New AI Service Through Strategic Partnership with Agentic Industries

September 15, 2026 10:00 AM

CKH Group, a leading CPA and advisory firm, today announced a strategic partnership with Agentic Industries and the launch of Agentic AI Implementation Services, helping businesses identify opportunities for AI automation and implement AI agents directly within their operations. Through the partnership, CKH Group and Agentic Industries will help businesses implement AI agents that can integrate across an organization to perform real work and...

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SMX Brings a New Layer of trust to Gold as Global Uncertainty Drives Investors Toward Physical Assets

September 15, 2026 9:45 AM

As gold surges toward new highs and investors seek refuge in assets they can physically own, SMX is giving the world's most enduring store of value something it has never had: a persistent digital identity embedded directly into the metal. Through its molecular marking technology and trueGold platform, SMX can mark gold at the molecular level, creating an invisible, tamper-resistant identity designed to remain with the material through refining,...

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Harte Hanks Announces Expiration of "Go-Shop Period" and Designation of "Exempted Parties"

September 15, 2026 9:15 AM

Harte Hanks, Inc. ("Harte Hanks" or the "Company") announced today the expiration of the "Go-Shop Period" set forth in the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger with Star Equity Holdings, Inc. ("Star"), dated as of August 14, 2026 (the "Star Merger Agreement"), the receipt of "Acquisition Proposals" (as defined in the Star Merger Agreement), and the Company's provision to Star of the Exempted Party designation notice pursuant to...

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EDG CPA Announces Comprehensive, Personalized Accounting and Tax Support for Sioux Falls Businesses and Families

September 15, 2026 9:10 AM

EDG CPA, a Sioux Falls-based certified public accounting firm led by Daniel Foster, MPA, CPA, is highlighting its comprehensive range of accounting, tax and advisory services for individuals, families and businesses across the Sioux Falls area and throughout South Dakota. The firm provides clients with direct, one-on-one access to experienced accounting support rather than a standardized approach. Its services cover tax preparation and planning,...

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Code and Theory Honored by Fast Company's Innovation by Design for Four Consecutive Years

September 15, 2026 9:00 AM

Code and Theory has received the dual honor of being named a Fast Company Design Company of the Year and selected for its "Enduring Impact" award, which recognizes the best design among companies with 15-plus years in business. The accolades mark the agency's fourth consecutive year in which Code and Theory has been selected for Fast Company's Innovation by Design Awards. Technology has made it easier to make things, but most businesses find it...

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The GLP-1 Era Has a Trust Problem - AimwellBio is Building the Physician Network to Solve It

September 15, 2026 8:30 AM

Aimwell Partners Inc. (OTCID:AIMN), parent company of AimwellBio, today announced plans to integrate telemedicine capabilities into its verified health intelligence platform and opened applications for its Founding Physician Cohort. Millions of Americans now use GLP-1 medications, and millions more are asking whether these therapies may be appropriate for them. This rapid expansion has exposed significant gaps in the systems intended to support...

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NextTrip's JOURNY TV to Premiere first Original Series "I DO: In Destination" October 4 and 5 Across Global Streaming Network

September 15, 2026 8:01 AM

NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRP) ("NextTrip," the "Company," "we," "our," or "us"), a technology-forward travel and media company defining the intersection of Media and Travel, today announced that its first JOURNY TV Original series, I DO: In Destination, hosted by television personality and entrepreneur Ben Higgins, will premiere October 4th and 5th, 2026, across JOURNY's expanding global streaming network, followed by its YouTube premiere the...

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iAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Fall Investment Conference Begins Today with Updated Presentation Schedule

September 15, 2026 8:00 AM

iAccess Alpha today announced the start of its Virtual Best Ideas Fall Investment Conference, bringing together small and microcap public companies and investors for two days of company presentations and curated one-on-one meetings. The updated presentation schedule appears below. The conference begins with a full day of live-streamed company presentations on Tuesday, September 15. On Wednesday, September 16, the event will continue with curated...

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