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Bee Line expands into Iowa, Missouri and New York
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Bee Line is expanding operations into Iowa, Missouri and New York to meet rising demand for higher cleaning standards across healthcare, education and commercial facilities.
Acres expands 2026 agriculture accelerator for small and mid-sized businesses
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Acres launched its 2026 cohort with a broader sponsor network and a continued focus on supplier readiness, certification and long-term growth.
OpenLoop widens telehealth platform into higher-acuity care
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OpenLoop is expanding its infrastructure for employers, payers and health systems to support medically necessary care for complex patients.
Agricultural robot market seen topping $57 billion by 2030
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The agricultural robot market is projected to rise from $21.23 billion in 2025 to $25.85 billion in 2026, with growth accelerating to $57.18 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Fantasy sports market seen reaching $114.7B by 2033
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Allied Market Research projects the fantasy sports market will grow from $30.5 billion in 2023 to $114.7 billion by 2033, driven by mobile adoption, league partnerships and broader use of digital gaming tools.
Total Truck Branding tops Chicagoland fleet wrap rankings
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Total Truck Branding says it is the highest-rated fleet branding company in Chicagoland in August 2026, backed by a 5.0-star Google rating across more than 200 verified reviews.
Arsenal Credit Union backs Veterans Community Project with $20,000 grant
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Arsenal Credit Union and FHLB Des Moines are sending a $20,000 Member Impact Fund grant to Veterans Community Project of St. Louis to support housing and services for veterans.
Aptia expands back-to-school bookbag drive with NFL players
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Aptia said Aug. 13, 2026 that it partnered with three pro football players and one college standout to distribute more than 300 back-to-school bookbags to students in four U.S. communities.
Elevator Co-Warehousing plans St. Louis grand opening Aug. 20
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Elevator Co-Warehousing will mark its St. Louis launch with a free public grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 1230 Macklind Ave. The event is designed to showcase the company’s warehouse, office and coworking…
Brakes Plus opens new store in Paris, Texas
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Brakes Plus will mark the grand opening of its newest Paris, Texas, location on Aug. 15 with discounts, giveaways and customer festivities.
Medical Associates Health Plans goes live on Elligint Health’s Helios platform
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Iowa-based Medical Associates Health Plans has launched Helios Care Management and Disease Management to consolidate clinical operations on one cloud-native system.
Black church coalition urges Congress to back hepatitis C elimination bill
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The National Black Church Initiative and the American Clinical Health Disparities Commission are pressing Congress to pass H.R. 9682 and S. 1941, saying the bills would expand access to curative hepatitis C treatment and reduce racial disparities….
RotorLab launches vendor-agnostic records platform for drone fleets
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RotorLab has launched RotorLab.app, a system of record for unmanned aircraft programs that keeps flight logs, maintenance, pilot currency and authorizations tied to the operating history, not a specific airframe vendor.
Billy Joel tribute tour to hit more than 35 U.S. cities
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Right Angle Entertainment and Maple Tree Entertainment have launched The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience, a national concert tour opening Sept. 17 in Stamford, Connecticut.
Latham Seeds launches 16 new K-Class soybeans for 2027
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Latham Hi-Tech Seeds introduced its 2027 K-Class soybean lineup on Aug. 5, 2026, adding 16 new products built for yield and defense across Latham Country.
Birchwood Farms featured on Michigan Golf Live
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Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club in Harbor Springs, Michigan, was featured on Michigan Golf Live, putting its 27-hole golf layout, amenities and homebuilding opportunities in front of a broader regional audience.
World Food Prize Foundation names top 10 AgTech startups for 2026 challenge
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The World Food Prize Foundation has selected 10 semi-finalists from more than 1,500 applicants for its 2026 Innovate for Impact Challenge, a $50,000 competition for early-stage AgTech startups.
Muscatine launches sponsorship push for parks, sports tourism and wellness
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The City of Muscatine has launched its first formal community sponsorship initiative to support parks, recreation, sports tourism, public wellness and economic development.
Martell Electric names Kevin Wildfong president
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Martell Services Group has appointed Kevin Wildfong president of Martell Electric, effective June 1, 2026. The move puts a newer executive with construction operations and team leadership experience in charge of the company’s operations and…
Martell Electric names Kevin Wildfong president
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Martell Services Group has appointed Kevin Wildfong as president of Martell Electric, effective June 1, 2026. The promotion puts a leader with construction operations and team-management experience in charge of the company’s operations, strategy…
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