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Portable jump starters gain ground for heavy-duty diesel fleets
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Portable jump starters are moving from convenience items to essential emergency gear for drivers and fleet operators, especially in remote and cold-weather regions.
Ship & Shore Environmental helps manufacturers find emissions-reduction incentives
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Ship & Shore Environmental is helping industrial manufacturers nationwide identify incentive programs that can offset the cost of air pollution control upgrades, energy-efficiency projects and sustainability investments.
Connected Horse sets 4th annual Lassos with Love fundraiser for Sept. 27
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Connected Horse will host its 4th annual Lassos with Love fundraiser on Sept. 27 in Pleasanton, California, to support free equine-guided programs for families affected by dementia.
Century Roofing wins 2026 BBB Torch Award for Ethics
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The Better Business Bureau of the Midwest Plains named Century Roofing a 2026 Torch Award for Ethics recipient, putting the Kansas City roofing company in line for international consideration this fall.
BE&K Building Group expands into Indianapolis
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BE&K Building Group opened a new Indianapolis office on June 16, 2026, to support demand for complex construction work across Indiana and the Midwest.
First-time homebuyers hit 44-year low, but affordable metros still offer an opening
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First-time buyers fell to 21% of U.S. home purchases, the lowest share since 1981, even as metros like Pittsburgh, Detroit and St. Louis remain within reach for households earning local median incomes.
Cleveland banking leader speaks at Black Is Tech conference on AI and digital finance
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Timothy Lewis, a Cleveland native and Bank of America financial services leader, spoke at the 2026 Black Is Tech Conference in Houston about how AI, automation and digital banking are changing access to money and wealth-building.
Miller & Associates adds homeownership benefits for Western employers
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Miller & Associates is partnering with NestSTEPS to offer employer-sponsored homeownership benefits to clients in Utah and the Mountain West starting in Q3 2026. The move follows NestSTEPS research showing housing support could materially improve…
U.S. functional beverage market seen reaching $74.3 billion by 2033
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The U.S. functional beverage market is projected to grow from $53.9 billion in 2026 to $74.3 billion by 2033, driven by rising demand for preventive nutrition, clean-label products and personalized wellness.
Urine drug tests may spot overdose risk earlier, Johns Hopkins study finds
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A Johns Hopkins-led study with Millennium Health says urine drug testing data can flag regional shifts in fentanyl exposure before fatal overdose numbers fully catch up. The findings suggest near-real-time lab data could help public health…
Civil Dialogues and Kinder Institute to host America 250 town hall at Library of Congress
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Civil Dialogues and the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy will hold a June 16 town hall at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, as the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary.
Bulk freight rates cool in June as diesel outlook shifts after Iran war ends
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BulkLoads says median bulk freight rates eased in early June even as grain, aggregates and industrial loads firmed.
Enthusiast Showcase returns to Route 66 Raceway with free admission
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The Enthusiast Showcase will return to Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, on July 25, 2026, with free spectator admission and a full day of car, truck and off-road action.
Guardian Jet elevates three sales leaders
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Guardian Jet promoted Dan Gardner, Zach Conover and William Smith to sales director roles as the aircraft brokerage and consulting firm expands its reach across jet and turboprop markets.
NestSTEPS says homeownership benefits could boost retention
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A new NestSTEPS survey of 1,000 U.S. full-time workers finds most employees want employer help with homeownership, while only a tiny share of employers offer it. The results frame housing support as a retention tool as workers face high home…
Human-Animal Alliance funds equine summer programs for underserved youth
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The Human-Animal Alliance is giving $21,500 to two East Coast equine programs to help children from underserved communities and children with disabilities access summer camps.
$200K goes to four pediatric medtech startups
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The Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium awarded $200,000 in non-dilutive funding to four startups and labs developing child-sized cardiovascular technologies at a showcase in Cincinnati on May 15. The event highlighted how pediatric device…
Influential Women honors archaeologist Polly Anna Burnette
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Influential Women is recognizing Polly Anna Burnette for a career spanning international excavations, academic training, and cultural resource management in the Midwest.
ClickySoft expands AI automation and custom software services nationwide
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Houston-based ClickySoft is expanding its AI and custom software division nationwide to help mid-market U.S. businesses modernize legacy systems and unify e-commerce, mobile, web and workflow tools.
GSA Equipment adds Yellow Jacket mini skid loaders to its lineup
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GSA Equipment said June 9, 2026, that it is now an authorized dealer for Yellow Jacket Equipment and is offering five diesel-powered mini skid loader models from its Barberton, Ohio, location.
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