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During the July Construction Summit & Expo, Carolinas AGC recognized Neal Alvarez of Marsh McLennan and Emily Talbert of Reeves Construction with its Top Young Leader Award. The honor highlights professionals aged 45 and under who demonstrate exceptional commitment to both the regional construction sector and their local communities.
For the second straight year, Tifton-based PB2 Foods has earned a position on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, a benchmark ranking the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The recognition highlights the brand’s sustained expansion in the plant-based food sector and its role in domestic job creation.
Rising from the 1,945th to the 1,870th spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, Franklin-based Kythera Labs continues to scale its influence in the healthcare sector. The firm, which specializes in refining complex medical data for life sciences organizations, also improved its local standing, reaching 30th among Nashville-area companies.
Auckland-based 9Spokes has launched Pulse, an intelligence layer designed to transform static financial data into actionable insights for small business owners. By synthesizing information from banking, accounting, and merchant platforms, the tool provides clear answers to critical questions about cash flow, growth, and operational performance without requiring complex manual analysis.
Shareholders of Nektar Therapeutics face a potential legal reckoning as Kuehn Law, PLLC launches an investigation into whether company leadership breached fiduciary duties. The probe centers on allegations that executives misled investors regarding the integrity of the REZOLVE-AA clinical trial for its lead product candidate.
Between 60% and 86% of Canadian children with autism spectrum disorder struggle with sleep abnormalities, a persistent challenge that often defies standard hygiene measures. To address this, Kye Pharmaceuticals has launched SLENYTO, the first prescription-grade, extended-release melatonin specifically authorized for pediatric patients in Canada.
A $152 million Series B financing round will propel the global Phase 3 HEROIC study, testing engasertib as the first potential treatment for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. EQT Life Sciences contributed $17.5 million to the round, joining a syndicate led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and TCGX to address this rare, life-threatening vascular condition.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back its interactive trivia challenge, Chipotle IQ, from August 18 through August 20. The promotion offers U.S. and Canadian rewards members a chance to claim a portion of $1 million in free food while testing their knowledge of the brand’s ingredients and culinary practices.
One hundred and twenty members of Teamsters Local 853 walked off the job at the Cargill Salt facility in Newark, California, this week. The strike follows allegations of unfair labor practices, specifically citing the company's retaliation against a union steward during ongoing contract negotiations for better wages and health coverage.
South Africa is seeking to unlock R2.2 trillion in energy investment through 2039, bringing together government and industry leaders at the POWERCHINA headquarters in Beijing. The initiative aims to overhaul the nation’s power grid, incorporating 105 GW of new capacity to stabilize a system long plagued by instability.
Exhibition World Bahrain will host the fourth annual Fintech Forward forum on October 7-8, 2026. The event gathers global policymakers, financial innovators, and industry leaders to address the sector’s evolution under the theme "Finance in the Age of Intelligent Infrastructure," highlighting Bahrain's role as a regional hub for digital finance.
Oslo-based proptech firm Visuado has unveiled Walkable, a platform allowing users to generate professional virtual tours using only a smartphone browser. By eliminating the need for dedicated 360-degree cameras, specialized apps, or external photographers, the startup aims to transform virtual tours from a premium service into a scalable industry standard.
Langhorne-based Perspecta has secured the 2026 Great Benefits Award from Mployer, a distinction highlighting the company's commitment to employee welfare. The recognition follows an independent evaluation of the firm’s medical, ancillary, and retirement offerings, benchmarking them against industry peers of similar scale and regional influence.
With global demand for the immune-boosting protein lactoferrin surging, New York-based Planet Green Holdings is moving to secure its supply chain. The company, which utilizes the glycoprotein in its chewable tablets, is now expanding its operations to distribute the ingredient directly to the rapidly growing Chinese market.
For the fifth year running, the Charlotte-based pet policy management platform PetScreening has earned a position on the Inc. 5000 list. Ranking at No. 1,378 on the 2026 registry, the company continues to gain traction as rental housing operators shift toward automated, pet-inclusive workflows.
Petah Tikva-based circuit board manufacturer Eltek Ltd. will report its second-quarter financial results on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The company intends to publish its figures before the market opens, followed immediately by a conference call hosted by leadership to detail the quarterly performance for investors and analysts.
For the fifth consecutive year, Chicago-based freight brokerage TransLoop has secured a spot on the Inc. 5000 list, climbing to the 2,890th position in 2026. This latest recognition follows a sustained period of expansion that saw the company earn a place on Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 list earlier this year.
With an 815% surge in revenue over three years, Atlanta-based Carpool Logistics has secured the 142nd spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. The debut ranking marks a significant milestone for the firm, which also claimed the fourth position among all Georgia companies and seventh in the national logistics sector.
Troy-based pharmacy navigation firm Levrx Technology has earned the No. 2709 position on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. The annual ranking identifies the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, highlighting organizations that have demonstrated exceptional revenue growth and sustained job creation over the past three years.
Chicago-based LogicGate has earned its sixth straight placement on the Inc. 5000, ranking 2906th in the 2026 edition. The firm’s sustained revenue growth underscores a broader market shift toward agentic risk management, as enterprises increasingly adopt AI-driven tools to navigate complex governance and compliance requirements.
Intensity Therapeutics is preparing to resume enrollment in its Phase 3 INVINCIBLE-3 study for soft tissue sarcoma, marking a critical step toward reviving the company's clinical pipeline following a period of funding-related pauses. The firm reported a net loss of $3 million for the second quarter of 2026.
QKS Group has designated Service Management Group (SMG) a leader in its 2026 SPARK Matrix for Voice of the Customer platforms. The evaluation highlights SMG’s ability to move beyond simple feedback collection by integrating AI-driven insights and a service-led delivery model to support complex, multi-location enterprise operations.
After a decade at the helm of TurningPoint Healthcare Solutions, founder Eric Pezzi is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer to become Chairman of the Board. He passes leadership to Sue Schick, a veteran executive tasked with scaling the company’s physician-led specialty condition management model across the United States.
Milwaukee-based pet care franchise Central Bark has secured a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, marking its first appearance on the prestigious ranking of America's fastest-growing private companies following a year of significant national expansion and strong location performance.
Denver-based Evergreen Digital Media Corp. has earned a position on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, marking the fourth time one of its brands has been recognized among America’s fastest-growing private companies. The latest accolade highlights the sustained expansion of its flagship franchise, NTV360, within the competitive digital out-of-home advertising sector.
Eli Lilly and Company is shifting its global commercial operations to Veeva Vault CRM, marking a significant expansion of its partnership with the cloud software provider. The move centers on adopting an agentic commercial model, an AI-driven framework designed to accelerate the delivery of breakthrough medicines to a broader patient population.
QKS Group has designated DemandTec as a leader in its 2026 SPARK Matrix for Global Trade Promotion Management and Optimization. The assessment highlights the platform’s ability to bridge the gap between commercial strategy and financial execution by unifying manufacturers and retailers within a single, governed data environment.
A 31% single-day stock collapse has triggered a securities fraud class action against Planet Fitness, as investors allege the company misled them regarding the success of a marketing campaign that ultimately alienated its core customer base and stifled membership growth during the critical first quarter of 2026.
Palo Alto-based speech AI developer Sanas has secured the eighth spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, marking the company as the fastest-growing private business in the AI and data sector. The ranking highlights a period of rapid expansion for the startup, which now leads all California-based firms on the roster.
A 57.8% collapse in Embecta’s stock price on May 5, 2026, has triggered a securities fraud class action lawsuit. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the complaint accuses the medical device company of misleading shareholders regarding the market stability of its insulin pen needle portfolio.