Irvine-based skincare brand Epicutis has elevated Dr. James Y. Wang to Chief Medical Officer, tasking the board-certified dermatologist with overseeing clinical research and medical strategy. Wang, who previously chaired the company’s scientific advisory board, will now bridge the gap between Signum Biosciences' laboratory discoveries and professional clinical application.
While over 82% of organizations claim to prioritize a human-centric culture, only 20% of HR teams evaluate AI tools for their impact on employees before implementation. This disconnect, highlighted in a new report by McLean & Company, risks eroding worker trust and engagement as firms rush to automate.
A custom-built aircraft sits inside the hangar at 2151 Lockheed Way, waiting for students to climb into the cockpit. On October 21, Click Bond transforms its facility into an interactive lab, aiming to bridge the gap between local families and the high-tech reality of modern aerospace manufacturing.
On October 14, the Click Bond facility in Watertown, Connecticut, will host an interactive educational fair designed to bridge the gap between local students and modern industrial careers. From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the company invites families to explore the high-tech reality behind aerospace and defense manufacturing.
While 88% of HR teams claim to prioritize a human-centric approach, only 20% actually assess the impact of AI on employees before implementation. This disconnect between stated values and technical deployment leaves many organizations vulnerable to declining trust and engagement as they rush to integrate new automated tools.
For the fourth year running, Redwood City-based Simpplr has earned a Leader position in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Intranet Packaged Solutions. The recognition underscores the firm’s shift from simple information broadcasting to an AI-driven hub designed to unify fragmented digital workplaces and streamline complex enterprise tasks.
When a firefighter enters a burning structure, the steel and concrete walls often act as a Faraday cage, silencing the radios they rely on for survival. For twenty years, Novi-based WZC Networking has focused on eliminating these life-threatening dead zones, ensuring emergency personnel remain connected when seconds count.
Over 250 volunteers across Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado provided $290,850 in pro bono dental services this year, marking a 35% increase in donated care. The Share A Smile Project initiative successfully treated 253 patients, completing 1,284 individual procedures through a network of seven regional clinical locations.
Five partners from the Boston-based firm Rubin Rudman have earned spots on the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers list. The guide highlights attorneys recognized for navigating complex workplace litigation, wage disputes, and restrictive covenant negotiations for both public and private sector clients.
Frustrated by the persistent tangle of charging cords for his personal electronics, a Plainfield, Illinois-based inventor has developed a patent-pending cable organizer designed to secure, wind, and label individual power lines. The system aims to simplify storage for everything from smartphone cables to laptop chargers in one compact unit.
A record-breaking year for the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation has brought 804 new schools into its Outdoor Adventures program. Bolstered by a $600,000 grant from the Safari Club International Foundation, the nonprofit is rapidly integrating wildlife conservation and outdoor skills into K-12 physical education curriculums nationwide.
As equity compensation and soaring market returns build personal fortunes at an unprecedented pace, Naples-based finance professional Bobby Garon warns that insurance coverage is failing to keep up. This disconnect leaves the newly wealthy exposed to lawsuits and liability claims that can dismantle years of successful financial planning in minutes.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent 12,714,760 to Carlsbad-based HAI Solutions, formalizing the company’s integration of RFID technology into its QIKcap platform. This move marks a pivot toward AI-enabled oversight for needle-free IV connector sterilization, aiming to standardize clinical care across hospital departments.
A $5.8 billion deal to acquire RXO Inc. faces legal scrutiny as Ademi LLP probes whether the $30.25 per share consideration offers fair value to public investors. The investigation centers on potential conflicts of interest, board conduct, and contractual barriers that may stifle competitive bidding for the company.
With roughly 3.5 million infants born annually in the United States, an Albuquerque-based inventor is targeting the nursery market with a dual-purpose solution. The Bear Besties toy aims to streamline the taxing process of infant care by combining gum-soothing features with a mechanical design that assists in burping.
The 2026 EBONY Power 100 list has officially arrived, spotlighting a diverse cohort of leaders across business, entertainment, and STEM. Under the theme 'The Stories We Shape,' the selection emphasizes narrative ownership and the continued influence of Black excellence in defining the cultural and economic landscape of the present day.
Baris Oran, a veteran executive with over 25 years of experience in global finance, will join Nashville-based Asurion as Chief Financial Officer on October 15, 2026. Oran joins the company's Executive Committee, reporting directly to CEO Guru Gowrappan as the firm shifts its focus toward long-term growth strategies.
Taj Alavi, a veteran marketer who scaled Instagram, Uber, and Spotify into household names, is joining health-tech startup Function as its first Chief Marketing Officer. Her arrival signals an aggressive push to transform personal health management into a daily consumer habit for millions of users worldwide.
The U.S. Navy has awarded Berthoud-based Ursa Major $137 million to accelerate the development of tactical solid rocket motors. Funded through the Office of the Under Secretary of War, the dual-contract deal aims to clear production bottlenecks by applying additive manufacturing to high-performance air and naval missile programs.
Snapchat has officially joined the Collabstr marketplace, providing brands a direct pipeline to reach Gen Z and Millennial audiences. With over 250,000 creators now available for hire on the platform, companies can access native engagement metrics to drive ROI-focused partnerships through a unified, self-serve dashboard.
San Francisco-based startup Primitive Labs has secured investment from Sony Innovation Fund to accelerate development of Instinct, an enterprise platform designed to simulate human decision-making. By moving beyond simple action prediction, the company aims to provide developers with a deeper understanding of how users form goals and navigate digital experiences.
Milwaukee-based law firm Ademi LLP has launched an investigation into the $22.6 billion acquisition of PTC by Schneider Electric, questioning whether the $205-per-share all-cash offer sufficiently compensates public shareholders or prioritizes the interests of company insiders over the broader investor base.
As Ranthambore National Park reopens its core zones, the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa is preparing for its inaugural full season. The property, which stands as the 10,000th hotel in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, aims to blend wildlife exploration with a focus on guest well-being and slow-paced, immersive experiences.
San Antonio-based IgniteUps.ai has launched NEXUS, a performance management platform designed to coordinate dealership AI agents. By integrating with existing CRM and DMS systems, the tool allows managers to issue natural-language objectives, which the software then breaks into actionable tasks across sales, service, and customer communication workflows.
JobSource Inc. and The Reserves Network have finalized a merger, creating a unified national workforce services organization designed to bridge the gap between localized staffing expertise and large-scale operational infrastructure. The integration aims to combine specialized service capabilities with a broader geographic footprint to meet complex employer demands.
Utah residents now have access to the nation’s first AI-authorized medical prescription service, as Nolla Health launches its Nolla Derm app to address a severe dermatology access gap. The pilot program allows users to receive acne treatment plans within minutes, bypassing the typical two-month wait for a specialist visit.
Every AI inference within Utah’s clinical sandbox program must now produce a cryptographically signed receipt, under a new agreement between the state’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy and developer Glacis Technologies. This mandate forces vendors to provide verifiable evidence of safety controls for independent audit and evaluation.
Beyond the curb appeal of a new property, buying a home near Buckeye Lake requires balancing personal lifestyle goals with the realities of waterfront living. Real estate broker Bobbi Lepi suggests that prospective buyers must weigh community dynamics, seasonal maintenance requirements, and proximity to recreational amenities before committing to a purchase.
With three decades of security industry experience, Jason Lutz joins Nashville-based HavenLock as Senior Vice President of Sales and Channel. His appointment marks a strategic pivot for the company as it prepares for the national rollout of its Gen4 access-control platform and seeks to fortify its network of integrators.
Surgeons specializing in urogynecological procedures now have a new option for structural support with the launch of UroConnex Fascia by AlloSource. The Colorado-based life sciences firm designed the human tissue allograft to provide a reliable alternative to autologous fascia in complex pelvic repairs and reconstruction surgeries.
