Esquire Financial Holdings has finalized the exchange ratio for its acquisition of Signature Bancorporation, settling on a conversion rate of 2.671 shares of Esquire stock for each share of Signature common stock following the sale of a $70 million loan portfolio.
Michelle Bowers has joined QuadMed as Vice President of Growth, tasked with spearheading strategic sales initiatives and expanding the company’s footprint in employer-sponsored healthcare. She brings over two decades of experience in business development and healthcare innovation to the Sussex-based provider of direct primary care.
The Wendy’s Company has appointed Steve Cirulis as its new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, effective June 23, 2026. Cirulis, a veteran with three decades of experience in the retail and restaurant sectors, steps into the role as the company seeks to accelerate its ongoing brand turnaround efforts.
Affecting roughly 7% of all newborns, Metatarsus Adductus has long required painful casting or surgery to correct inward-turning feet. A new partnership between UNFO Med Ltd. and OrthoPediatrics now brings a non-invasive, FDA-approved corrective brace to the U.S. market, aiming to replace traditional, distressing treatment protocols.
Advertisers often struggle to track how bid requests travel through the complex digital advertising ecosystem before reaching a buyer. IAB Tech Lab is now addressing this visibility gap with SupplyChain v1.1, a proposed update designed to map both the financial transactions and the technical custody of every ad impression.
For the fifteenth consecutive year, Herndon-based ePlus inc. has secured its position on the CRN Solution Provider 500, an annual ranking of the largest IT service companies in North America. The list identifies firms driving significant revenue and growth through innovation in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Sixteen-year-old Orion Greene of San Rafael, California, has been named the 2026 National Student Visionary of the Year by Blood Cancer United. His record-breaking fundraising campaign gathered more than $1,234,579, a tribute launched in memory of his father, John Greene, a longtime advocate for the organization who passed away last November.
Dr. Alex Williams, Executive Vice President of Technology at XTI Aerospace, will join a panel of industry executives on June 25 to evaluate the shifting landscape of the U.S. drone sector, focusing specifically on domestic manufacturing, supply chain stability, and the growing mandate for NDAA-compliant technology.
Rising 42 positions since last year, Blue Bell-based Unisys has secured the 32nd spot on The Economist’s 2026 Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list. This certification, awarded by the Best Practice Institute for the third consecutive year, highlights a corporate culture focused on employee satisfaction, upskilling, and AI-driven innovation.
Americans lose nearly $200 billion annually to sophisticated criminal networks, a staggering figure that has prompted the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program to launch the Scam Prevention Initiative, a multi-sector effort designed to shift the national response from high-level strategy to concrete, collaborative implementation.
After more than two decades shaping high-end dining at The Ritz-Carlton and the PGA Tour, Saravanan Appadurai is returning to the Sarasota area to lead the kitchens at The Oaks Club. His appointment signals a shift toward locally sourced, coastal-focused menus for the private Osprey community.
For eight months, Arla Rodriguez balanced a grueling 5 a.m. cleaning shift with unpaid volunteer hours at an insurance office. That persistence fueled a transformation from a Cuban immigrant seeking stability to the owner of 12 Estrella Insurance locations, turning a high-stakes gamble into a million-dollar enterprise in Palm Beach County.
As Georgia’s intense UV radiation and humidity accelerate the decay of asphalt shingles, Alpharetta-based Guaranteed Roof is deploying bio-based chemical treatments to reverse material degradation. The process targets the molecular structure of roofing, aiming to provide a sustainable alternative to the cost and waste of full-scale roof replacements.
Hypershell has secured a trifecta of industry recognition, earning top honors from the Outdoor Innovation Awards, Fast Company, and Tom’s Guide. The accolades underscore the company’s push to normalize wearable robotics, positioning its AI-driven X Series as a viable tool for everyday outdoor exploration rather than niche industrial hardware.
With 78% of consumers actively seeking to increase their daily protein intake, ParmCrisps is launching a nationwide packaging redesign intended to move its nutritional profile to the forefront. The update aims to leverage the brand's position as the top-selling cheese crisp by emphasizing its 100% real cheese ingredients.
With a career spanning over 100 million square feet of managed space and $10 billion in transaction volume, veteran advisor Ted Parris has joined A&G Real Estate Partners. The firm looks to leverage his three decades of restructuring expertise to assist corporate tenants navigating current market pressures.
Navigating the patchwork of VAT regulations, local payment preferences, and compliance standards has long deterred vendors from entering the European market. Digistore24 is now attempting to dismantle these barriers by launching an integrated expansion suite designed to automate the complexities of cross-border digital commerce across the EU, UK, Switzerland, and Norway.
Ree Drummond is trading her signature kitchen apron for a chocolatier’s apron, debuting The Pioneer Woman Chocolate Collection this month. Developed alongside Sweet Shop USA, the line aims to translate her brand’s focus on approachable hospitality into a curated range of truffles and seasonal gift boxes.
Moving beyond its traditional heat wraps, ThermaCare is launching a new line of topical pain relief products in Chattanooga. The brand’s latest Heat + Max Strength Lidocaine collection integrates 4% lidocaine with its proprietary Heatwave Technology, aiming to provide deeper, dual-action numbing for muscle and joint discomfort.
Contractors now have access to a data-driven platform designed to identify high-intent homeowners before competitors arrive. Marietta-based MyHomeStory Pro is launching nationwide, scaling the intelligence model previously used by over 500 moving companies to provide targeted marketing and business growth tools across the entire home services sector.
Every year, households discard tons of edible groceries simply due to shifting travel plans or over-purchasing. Based in Pensacola, the newly launched platform Food Finder aims to curb this waste by connecting neighbors through a digital marketplace, allowing residents to trade or gift pantry items instead of sending them to landfills.
As global electricity demand surges to power AI infrastructure, Eco Wave Power is turning to NVIDIA’s accelerated computing and digital twins to stabilize wave-generated electricity. By simulating ocean conditions and optimizing grid deployment, the company aims to transform coastal ports into self-sustaining hubs for energy-intensive computing.
A modern lobby and updated suite interiors now greet travelers at SpringHill Suites Fort Myers Airport. The renovations, finalized in September 2025, aim to sharpen the hotel's appeal for visitors navigating Southwest Florida, balancing the needs of business guests with those heading to nearby coastal destinations and spring training stadiums.
With over 35 years of industry experience, Joe Masi has been named Senior Vice President of Operations for Davidson Hospitality Group’s heritage brand vertical. Masi transitions to the Atlanta-based firm to oversee operating standards and performance across a portfolio that includes assets like the Hyatt Regency Monterey.
A cornerstone of Atlanta’s civil rights history has returned to life following a $13 million restoration project. Built in 1937, the Prince Hall Masonic Temple once housed the offices of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and WERD, the nation’s first Black-owned radio station, cementing its status as a vital civic landmark.
As cyber defense shifts toward automated intelligence, CompTIA has launched the CySA+ V4 exam to mirror the realities of modern security operations centers. The updated credential focuses on the practical application of AI tools, moving beyond basic monitoring to address complex vulnerabilities and identity-centric security threats in real time.
Institutional capital requires a level of security that legacy digital finance infrastructure has struggled to meet. By partnering, infrastructure provider OpenAssets and security firm OpenZeppelin aim to bridge this gap, integrating smart contract development with hardened validation protocols to bring traditional financial assets onto the blockchain at scale.
With a roster now exceeding 100 agents in Central Florida, Worth Clark Realty is banking on a 100% commission model to drive a 60% jump in transaction volume by the end of 2026. The firm, currently ranked 45th among private independent U.S. brokerages, is rapidly gaining ground in the competitive Orlando and The Villages markets.
To mark International Women in Engineering Day 2026, global consulting firm J.S. Held is spotlighting the contributions of its female engineers. Under this year’s theme, Engineering Intelligence, the firm showcases how more than 100 experts across nine countries apply technical expertise to forensic, financial, and construction disputes.
As Americans increasingly prioritize long-term mobility and cognitive sharpness over simple longevity, The Exercise Coach is marking its 25th anniversary by rolling out Strength Plus nationwide. The expansion shifts the franchise’s focus from basic fitness toward an integrated model of balance, brain health, and assisted stretching for aging adults.
