The RSM US Middle Market Business Index climbed to 113.4 in the second quarter of 2026, marking a new peak for the current business cycle. Driven by tax relief, rising equity valuations, and a massive $1.6 trillion infusion into AI-related capital projects, the middle market is signaling broad economic resilience.
Twelve years after deciding that HVAC contractors deserved a consumer-grade buying experience, Carrier Enterprise now generates more than 60% of its total revenue through digital channels. The shift replaces traditional manual procurement with 24/7 mobile access, same-day site delivery, and AI-driven inventory management across its North American network.
Union Home Mortgage has been honored with eight Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards for 2026, marking a significant recognition of the firm’s internal environment. These accolades, determined entirely by anonymous employee feedback collected by Energage LLC, highlight the company's commitment to cultivating a supportive and high-performing atmosphere for its staff.
Only 1% of organizations are currently piloting stablecoins or tokenized products, according to the 2026 AFP Liquidity Survey. Despite high awareness of these digital assets, corporate treasury departments are favoring traditional safety, with nearly half of firms increasing their U.S. cash balances to mitigate regulatory and political uncertainty.
Boston-based digital agency Verndale has joined the Sitecore Velocity Program, a strategic move designed to shorten the path for brands looking to leverage SitecoreAI. By integrating proprietary migration tools and specialized accelerators, the firm aims to help organizations modernize legacy platforms and deploy AI-driven content workflows with reduced operational risk.
Dr. Phil McGraw is heading to the Arctic to film a six-part docuseries chronicling the Jameson Land Basin oil exploration project. The production, a partnership between Greenland Energy Company and Envoy Media Co., aims to document the logistical challenges and strategic ambitions of the first modern onshore drilling campaign in Greenland.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is deploying the TriVerity® diagnostic system to monitor patients exposed to hantavirus, seeking to overcome the limitations of traditional pathogen-specific tests that often fail to predict which patients will rapidly deteriorate into severe respiratory failure during the early, non-specific stages of infection.
Contractors and suppliers face mounting pressure to track safety, insurance, and workforce data, prompting Torrance-based CanQualify to launch a major platform overhaul. The update aims to reduce administrative friction by introducing a modernized dashboard and a new free, self-managed version of its InQual qualification software.
Investors who purchased Helen of Troy Limited common stock between April 24, 2024, and October 8, 2025, are now eligible to join a class action lawsuit. The litigation targets alleged misrepresentations surrounding the company's Project Pegasus restructuring initiative, with a court deadline of August 3, 2026, for those seeking lead plaintiff status.
Charlotte-based QC Healthcare officially launched today as an innovation holding company, aiming to consolidate telehealth, clinical research, and artificial intelligence under a single strategic platform designed to scale digital health businesses and improve patient care outcomes across the United States and global markets.
In the Lake Norman suburb of Cornelius, Matt Hess has opened the first franchise location for Another Nine, a 24/7 indoor golf concept. This launch marks a shift for the Cincinnati-based company, which is transitioning from selling franchise territories to opening operational facilities in the competitive Charlotte market.
Spanning 600 acres of rugged terrain along Lake Travis, the new Canyon Ranch Austin will begin welcoming guests on October 15, 2026. The property blends a luxury wellness resort with a residential community, marking the latest expansion for a brand that has defined the integrative health market since 1979.
The global market for personal protective equipment is poised to reach 34.22 billion dollars by 2031, growing at an annual rate of 6.54 percent. Driven by stricter industrial safety regulations and the integration of IoT-enabled smart gear, the sector is evolving from basic compliance toward real-time hazard prevention.
Two worlds collide in Passengers NYC, a short film by OBIE Award-winning director Dickie Drew Hearts that explores the intersection of Deaf identity and queer love. As the film gains momentum on the international festival circuit, digital travel platform ALLMYNE has stepped in as its lead sponsor to amplify the project’s reach.
Kalamazoo-based Stone Coat Countertops is preparing to release APEX, a proprietary coating system designed to eliminate the industry’s most persistent defect: UV-induced yellowing. The company claims this advancement removes the primary performance ceiling for epoxy surfaces, particularly for white and light-colored kitchen designs.
The Polish military has selected Montreal-based Marconi Technologies and local integrator Enamor International to deploy the Orion X650 tactical radio system. This multi-year contract aims to secure mobile connectivity and 5G-enabled communications infrastructure for forces stationed along NATO’s eastern flank, with deliveries scheduled to commence later this year.
Retirement planning requires shifting focus from mere savings targets to a structured assessment of cash flow and liabilities. According to Kelly McClenny of Carey Secure Money Management & Financial Services, long-term financial security hinges on the coordinated management of income sources, projected expenses, and debt reduction before the final paycheck arrives.
Royal Caribbean has tapped six emerging artists from across the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America to create site-specific installations for its upcoming vessel, Legend of the Seas. The initiative, part of the cruise line's Artist Discovery Program, aims to integrate regional culture into the ship’s architecture ahead of its July 2026 debut.
Biopharma firms face a persistent bottleneck in regulatory filings, where teams spend months manually assembling data. IDBS and Alchemi are now partnering to address this by integrating AI agents directly into the IDBS Polar platform, allowing for the automated drafting of submission dossiers while maintaining strict 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
LexisNexis Special Services has attained Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2, signaling a heightened capacity to manage Controlled Unclassified Information. The achievement verifies that the firm meets the 110 rigorous security standards mandated by the Department of Defense for contractors handling sensitive government data and critical infrastructure protection.
The global medical robotics sector is set for a significant expansion, with valuations expected to climb from $20.6 billion in 2026 to $41.7 billion by 2031. This growth, forecasted at a compound annual rate of 15.1%, reflects a broader shift toward automated surgical precision and specialized rehabilitation technologies.
Boca Raton-based GovSpend is bypassing traditional web interfaces by launching a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, allowing AI agents to query over 2 billion government purchase orders and 96 million contracts in real time. The move marks a shift toward embedding procurement intelligence directly into custom enterprise software.
The New York-based law firm Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP has initiated a formal investigation into Venture Global, Inc. to determine whether the company’s board of directors violated their fiduciary duties. The probe centers on recent corporate actions that may have negatively impacted shareholder interests at the NYSE-listed firm.
For residents of Odessa, Florida, the convenience of bundling boat or recreational vehicle policies with homeowners insurance often masks potential coverage gaps. Insurance agent Ben Feller warns that while consolidating policies can streamline billing, policyholders must prioritize specific liability and damage protections over mere administrative simplicity.
With over 27 years of experience in the Brunswick County market, industry veteran Rick Winner has joined the Holden Beach-based brokerage PROACTIVE Real Estate. Winner, who brings a career volume exceeding $70 million, will integrate his regional expertise with the firm’s specialized coastal property marketing tools.
Thousands of construction jobs and millions in local school funding headline Oracle’s latest push to win over New Mexico residents. As the company prepares for its Project Jupiter data center campus, it is launching a bilingual campaign to address concerns surrounding water usage and long-term economic development in the state.
Removing the equivalent of 464,100 passenger vehicles from the road, Ara Partners’ 2025 Industrial Decarbonization Report marks a pivotal year for the firm. The private markets investor documented two million metric tonnes of CO2e reduction across its 27 portfolio companies, signaling a shift toward economically competitive low-carbon industrial solutions.
Disney Springs is set to expand its entertainment footprint with the June 29 opening of Level99, a 46,800-square-foot social gaming destination. The venue, located on the West Side of the Walt Disney World Resort, will feature more than 60 physical and mental challenges, marking the company’s largest location to date.
Operating three Flash Joule heating units simultaneously, Metallium Limited has hit a critical scaling milestone at its Texas facility. The successful trial confirms the viability of the company’s proprietary extraction architecture, signaling a shift toward processing commercial-scale volumes of mineral concentrates and high-grade electronic waste.
On the eve of Juneteenth, Wayne County Community College District Chancellor Curtis L. Ivery will accept the 2026 Civil Rights and Social Justice Award. The National Education and Empowerment Coalition honors the educator for his decades of work transforming higher education into a vehicle for economic mobility and equity.
