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Underground Donut Tour launches Pittsburgh walking tour
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Underground Donut Tour has launched a new Pittsburgh Sweet Treats, Coffee & City History Walking Tour, expanding its Pennsylvania footprint after Philadelphia.
Ingantec names former UW-Madison engineering dean to advisory board
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Ingantec appointed Dr. Ian M. Robertson, former UW-Madison engineering dean and former NSF materials research director, as the first member of its new Technical Advisory Board, effective Aug. 4, 2026. The move adds a high-profile materials…
VoltDispatch24 launches free 24/7 electrician referral marketplace nationwide
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VoltDispatch24 has launched a nationwide marketplace that connects U.S. homeowners with independent, locally licensed electricians in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The free service is designed to answer urgent electrical problems around the…
Labor leader Mandy Jo Ganieany recognized for trades advocacy
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Mandy Jo Ganieany, Director of Organizing for Painters District Council #30 and chair of IUPAT’s International Women’s Committee, is being recognized for her work advancing women’s leadership, workforce development and equity in construction.
SemiCab to sponsor Reuters Supply Chain USA 2026 and host workshop in Chicago
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Algorhythm Holdings’ SemiCab will appear as a Gold Sponsor at Reuters Events: Supply Chain USA 2026 on June 23-24 in Chicago, where it will demo its Apex platform and lead a workshop on freight-network volatility.
Bigwave Robotics heads to Automate 2026 to pitch Physical AI in the US
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Bigwave Robotics will showcase its industrial Physical AI and multi-robot orchestration platform at Automate 2026 in Chicago from June 22 to 25. The company is using the show to reach US manufacturing and logistics customers as automation demand…
Wacom and Hanwang resolve U.S. patent disputes in principle
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Wacom says it and Hanwang Technology have reached an in-principle resolution of two patent infringement lawsuits in U.S. federal court in Illinois.
National Collaborative honors 16 lead pipe replacement leaders
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The Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative recognized 16 people and programs in Washington, D.C., during the American Water Works Association’s annual convention, marking the group’s 10th anniversary.
GlobalEdgeMarkets brings GlobalEdgeTalk to Automate 2026 with NetWeb Software
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GlobalEdgeMarkets will be on the floor at Automate 2026 in Chicago from June 22-25 to record interviews through GlobalEdgeTalk with exhibitors, speakers and founders across automation.
Butler Specialty expands game tables for home entertainment spaces
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Butler Specialty Company is highlighting 29 game table models across 16 design lines for home entertainment spaces, with distribution to trade and business customers in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Janet Walker spotlights PTSD survival story in 'Unholy Alliances'
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Janet Walker is marking National PTSD Awareness Month with a new push for her nonfiction memoir, ‘Unholy Alliances: A True Crime Story,’ which centers on survival, abuse, and an alleged criminal cover-up. She also highlighted continued awards…
SW North America plans live CNC and automation demos at IMTS 2026
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SW North America will bring live machining, cobot automation and digital manufacturing demos to IMTS 2026 in Chicago from Sept. 14-19. The booth is designed to show manufacturers how integrated automation can improve throughput, reliability and…
Firstline Garage Door Repair tops 700 customer reviews
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Firstline Garage Door Repair says it has surpassed 700 customer reviews across online platforms as it marks years of residential and commercial service in Arlington Heights, Chicago, and nearby Illinois suburbs.
ENTOUCH lands third straight Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces honor
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ENTOUCH was named one of the Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces in North America for the third year in a row, with the 2026 winners announced in Chicago on June 17. The recognition highlights the company’s PeopleFirst culture and its focus on trust,…
Neolytix marks 14 years with new AI tools and global growth
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Neolytix is marking 14 years in healthcare operations with 220+ employees, 270+ provider organizations served and new AI-enabled platforms launched from 2024 to 2026. The Chicago-based MSO says the milestone signals a shift from services to a…
The Pickled Beet hires Michelin-trained chef Jean Amengual Triebe
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The Pickled Beet has added Chef Jean Amengual Triebe to its South Florida culinary team, expanding its private chef, catering and private jet offerings.
Fairfax Surrogacy’s Ronda Blair turns lived experience into case management leadership
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Ronda Blair, Lead Case Manager at Fairfax Surrogacy in Joliet, Illinois, is profiled for using her experience as a two-time surrogate to guide intended parents and surrogates through complex gestational surrogacy cases.
B & N Electric expands commercial electrical services across Chicagoland
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B & N Electric Inc. is broadening its commercial electrical offerings for businesses, property managers, and industrial clients across Northern Chicagoland and Southern Wisconsin.
Mesothelioma Victims Center pushes legal options for former mechanics with asbestos cancer
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The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging former auto and truck mechanics nationwide who have mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer to explore compensation options and legal representation.
Luminari CRO adds Rodecki and Yablon to growth team
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Luminari CRO said June 17 it added Dr. Anna Rodecki and Jeffrey Scott Yablon to its business development and strategic advisory team.
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