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"Say YES to You and Your Business Summit" Helps High-Achieving Women Reclaim Clarity and Work-Life Harmony
Always saying yes, carrying it all, and quietly burning out—many high-achieving women feel trapped by success. The "Say YES to You and Your Business Summit" on May 14, 2026, hosted by The Regent in Riverview, FL, helps entrepreneurs and professional women release people-pleasing, set guilt-free boundaries, and restore work-life harmony. Guests arrive in best-dressed business PJs (makeup optional), leave with clarity and tools for aligned success. - January 28, 2026 - Women's Successful Living
Life Cube Unveils the YURTi™ Shelter: the Ultimate Defense Against Cold-Weather Power Grid Failure
Life Cube Introduces Insulated Emergency Shelter for Cold-Weather Use Life Cube Inc. announced Tuesday the launch of the YURTi, a portable, insulated shelter designed to mitigate hypothermia risks during winter power outages and travel emergencies. The unit is engineered to maintain internal... - January 28, 2026 - Life Cube, Inc.
Advanta Trust Company Launches as Nationwide Custodian for Self‑Directed IRAs and Tax‑Advantaged Accounts
Advanta Trust Company, Inc., a newly established Nevada‑licensed retail trust company, is proud to announce its formal launch as a dedicated custodian for self‑directed IRAs and other tax‑sheltered retirement and savings plans. Built to serve clients of Advanta IRA, Advanta Trust offers secure, IRS‑compliant custodial services for account holders across all 50 states and around the world. - January 28, 2026 - Advanta IRA
Association of Bridal Consultants’ Accredited Wedding Planner™ Designation Officially Trademarked
The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC), the world’s largest professional association for wedding planners, proudly announces that its Accredited Wedding Planner™ (AWP™) designation has been officially registered and approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). - January 28, 2026 - Association of Bridal Consultants
CanVeer Biopharma Accepted Into Prestigious Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) Program to Advance IP Strategy for Neonatal Therapy
CanVeer has been accepted into the highly competitive & prestigious Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) Program. Through IPON CanVeer is eligible to receive up to CAD $300,000 in lifetime funding (on an 80% cost-share basis) to strengthen its intellectual property portfolio for its lead asset AlveoShield™. The program also grants access to expert advisory services in IP strategy, commercialization, training, and portfolio development. - January 28, 2026 - CanVeer Biopharma Inc.
Self Storage Opens with Professional Management in Dallas, Georgia
Local owners of Alpha Omega Store All proudly announce the acquisition of the self-storage facility at 505 Jimmy Campbell Parkway, Dallas, GA 30157. This facility, managed by Absolute Storage Management (Absolute), features 540 units totaling 71,060 rentable square feet. It offers safe and secure... - January 28, 2026 - Absolute Storage Management
Rosario S. Cassata, a Philanthropist and Trustee of the Cassata Foundation, Contributes LifeVac Airway Clearance Devices to YMCAs in Florida
Rosario S. Cassata, Philanthropist and Trustee of The Cassata Foundation, announced the donation of 175 LifeVac airway clearance devices every YMCA location within the State of Florida. - January 27, 2026 - The Cassata Foundation
Cal Coast Credit Union Awarded Platinum Well Workplace® Award
California Coast Credit Union is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Platinum Well Workplace Award by the Wellness Alliance, recognizing the credit union as one of the nation’s healthiest workplaces. The award certifies that Cal Coast has met the highest standards of wellness... - January 27, 2026 - California Coast Credit Union
Trafficmind Expands Swiss Tier-1 Network for Sub-10ms DDoS Mitigation Across Europe
Trafficmind today announced a significant expansion of its Swiss-based Tier-1 network footprint, strengthening its ability to deliver sub-10 ms latency DDoS mitigation and application-layer protection to customers across Europe. The expansion integrates additional Tier-1 carrier connectivity and... - January 27, 2026 - Trafficmind
Bad Juju Golf Selected for Men’s Apparel Segment on Golf Channel at the 2026 PGA Show
Bad Juju Golf, a family-owned golf and lifestyle brand founded in 2024 and launched in 2025, is featured among a select group of brands in the Men’s Apparel segment on Golf Channel at the 2026 PGA Show. The segment highlights the brand’s elevated men’s performance apparel designed to transition seamlessly on and off the course. - January 27, 2026 - Bad Juju Golf
Armor-Iimak Announces the Appointment of Alejandro Cuomo to Vice President, NA Sales
Armor-Iimak is pleased to announce the appointment of Alejandro Cuomo as Vice President, North America Sales, effective December 22, 2025. Alejandro has been a driving force for their company's success in Latin America since joining in October 2001. From launching their business in the... - January 27, 2026 - Armor-Iimak
mameon Launches MVP to Democratize Storytelling for Startups and SMBs
AI-powered platform founded at Stanford GSB enables businesses to create, distribute, and optimize full marketing campaigns in minutes. - January 27, 2026 - mameon
Westinghouse Electronics Launches Official E-Commerce Store in Mexico
Trustworthy global brand brings affordable 4K Roku Smart TVs and Dolby Atmos soundbars to Mexican consumers with free nationwide shipping Offering Smart TVs starting at very affordable pricing. - January 27, 2026 - Westinghouse Electronics México
Mods Strengthens Global RiskOps Support for Digital Platforms Facing Fraud, Chargebacks, and Operational Scale
Mods provides specialized Risk Operations support for digital platforms operating at scale, combining fraud prevention, chargeback management, trust and safety, and operational monitoring. Working with marketplaces, subscription platforms, fintechs, and high-risk online businesses, Mods helps teams reduce risk exposure while maintaining operational continuity. The company operates 24/7 across time zones, supporting international clients with structured, SLA-driven workflows. - January 27, 2026 - Mods
Digital Media Solutions Appoints Robert Perine as Head of Product to Lead Next Phase of Platform Growth
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) announced the appointment of Robert Perine as Head of Product. Perine brings more than 20 years of product leadership experience and will lead product strategy across DMS technology and data platforms as the company enters its next phase of growth. - January 26, 2026 - Digital Media Solutions, LLC
Heroic Kids Safety Game to Protect Millions of Children from Bullies and "Villains"
CJ Scarlet, nationally recognized kid safety crusader, sexual abuse survivor, and the “Badass Grandma,” has launched a $350,000 crowdfunding campaign to build the Heroic Kids Safety Game app, designed to empower children ages 5 to 18 to avoid bullies and “villains” before... - January 26, 2026 - Badass Grandma Ventures LLC
Trinity Junk Removal Inc. Expands Professional Junk Removal Services in Tampa, FL
Trinity Junk Removal Inc announces the expansion of its professional junk removal services from Riverview, FL to Tampa, FL. The company now offers reliable residential and commercial junk removal, cleanouts, and eco-friendly disposal solutions to homeowners and businesses across the Tampa area, ensuring fast service, transparent pricing, and customer satisfaction. - January 26, 2026 - Trinity Junk Removal Inc.
Johnnie T. Melia Moving Named 2025 Mover of the Year by Move For Hunger
National Van Lines is proud to announce that agent Johnnie T. Melia Moving was awarded 2025 Mover of the Year by Move For Hunger. Move For Hunger is a national nonprofit organization that works with moving companies to reduce food waste and fight hunger by collecting and donating surplus food... - January 25, 2026 - National Van Lines
Cohesion Introduces the Discipline of Business Direction
Cohesion introduces Business Direction, a leadership discipline focused on turning sound strategy into clear, usable direction and ensuring it governs decisions over time. As organizations scale and AI fills gaps in loosely defined intent, clarity and governance become critical. Business Direction works upstream of brand and execution to protect leadership intent as work moves through systems, teams and technology. - January 25, 2026 - Cohesion
National Van Lines Achieves FIDI-FAIM Quality Certification
National Van Lines has successfully achieved FIDI-FAIM Quality Certification and is now a FIDI Affiliate, following the completion of a rigorous, yearlong compliance and audit process. Developed by the FIDI Global Alliance, FAIM (FIDI Accredited International Mover) certification is one of the... - January 24, 2026 - National Van Lines
National Van Lines Expands Northern New York Coverage with Carpenter Brothers and Watertown Moving & Storage
National Van Lines is pleased to welcome Carpenter Brothers Moving & Storage and Watertown Moving & Storage as new agents within its nationwide network, expanding service coverage across Northern New York and strengthening support for residential, commercial, and government-related... - January 24, 2026 - National Van Lines
National Van Lines Welcomes Preferred Moving & Storage as New Agent
National Van Lines has announced the addition of Preferred Moving & Storage, based in Harrison Township, Michigan, to its nationwide network of affiliated agents. Founded in 1983, Preferred Moving & Storage is owned by Nic Shabro, whose background includes founding the staffing firm Career... - January 24, 2026 - National Van Lines
AMPP Opens Call for Board of Directors Volunteers
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, is now accepting applications for four open volunteer Director positions on its Board of Directors. These three-year terms will begin January 1, 2027, and end on December... - January 24, 2026 - AMPP
National Van Lines Welcomes Secure Moving & Storage as New Agent
National Van Lines announced today that Secure Moving & Storage has joined its nationwide network of professional moving agents. Based in Pelham, Alabama, Secure Moving & Storage brings a century of experience supporting residential, commercial, and specialized transportation needs. Secure... - January 24, 2026 - National Van Lines
The Security Bulldog Announces $400K Pre-Seed Financing Led by Right Side Capital Management to Accelerate AI-Powered Cybersecurity Intelligence Platform
Capital will be used to expand product development, deepen integrations with leading security tools, and scale go-to-market efforts with enterprise and managed security service provider (MSSP) customers. - January 23, 2026 - The Security Bulldog
Posthumous Memoir Reveals Four-Decade Battle to Diversify Corporate America's Executive Ranks
"They Said No: The Four-Decade Fight to Open Boardroom Doors" chronicles executive recruiter Eral Burks's mission to diversify Fortune 500 leadership. From 1985 until his death in 2025, Burks placed hundreds of Black, Latino, and women executives despite systemic barriers. Co-authored with Dr. Lisa M. S. Barrow, the memoir decodes corporate rejection language—"not a culture fit," "lacks executive presence"—and offers proven strategies. - January 23, 2026 - Purple Crown Publishing
Inktel Contact Center Solutions Honored with 2025 National Top Workplaces for Remote Work Award
Inktel Contact Center Solutions has been honored with a 2025 Top Workplaces for Remote Work award, a national recognition based exclusively on employee feedback. Managed by Energage LLC, the survey highlights Inktel’s excellence in creating a culture where remote staff feel respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. This achievement reaffirms Inktel’s mission to be "Where Talent Lives™" by prioritizing the human connection and professional growth in a flexible work environment. - January 23, 2026 - Inktel Contact Center Solutions
Sarah Warden to be Featured in a Three-Page Spread in the Winter 2026 Issue of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine
Sarah Warden of Maryland Heights, Missouri, will be featured in a three-page article in the upcoming Winter 2026 issue of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine. The article will focus on her accomplishments in the field of early childhood... - January 23, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Names Doris O. Iheagwam a Featured Member
Doris O. Iheagwam of Brooklyn, New York, has been named a Featured Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This distinction acknowledges her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of social services. About Doris O. Iheagwam Doris O. - January 23, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
ReelHouse Records Celebrates 25 Years as a Dancefloor First Independent House Label
ReelHouse Records marks 25 years as an independent house music label rooted in club culture, longevity and dancefloor driven releases. Founded in 2001 by DJ and producer CN Williams, the label has grown from vinyl only beginnings into a globally recognised platform with a loyal following. - January 23, 2026 - ReelHouse Records
When a Hotel Overbooks, Families Pay the Price—And Our Communities Can Do Better
A hotel overbooking in Montgomery left numerous Our Little Miss pageant contestants from around the country without expected lodging, creating stress and safety concerns for participating families. Pageant president Teri Chandler Fowler responds on behalf of families. - January 23, 2026 - Our Little Miss
Sioux Honey Cooperative Honey Taps IMC Licensing to Sweeten Sue Bee® Brand Extensions
Sioux Honey Cooperative has selected IMC Licensing to serve as the exclusive licensing agency for its flagship Sue Bee® Honey brand, advancing a strategic program to expand Sue Bee into new categories through high-quality, co-branded partnerships. “Sue Bee is a trusted name in kitchens... - January 23, 2026 - IMC Licensing
Apparel Advisors Launches Enhanced "Strategic Initiatives" to Help Luxury Fashion Brands Navigate Supply Chain Volatility and DTC Expansion
Apparel Advisors, a premier consulting firm specializing in the luxury fashion and lifestyle sectors, today announced the expansion of its core service offerings with a new suite of Strategic Initiatives. Designed to address the growing complexities of the global fashion economy, these initiatives... - January 23, 2026 - Apparel Advisors
White Stone Marketing Supports Celebration Exotic Car Festival Benefiting Make-A-Wish for Third Consecutive Year
Digital Partnership Fuels Growth for Nationally Ranked Charity Car Festival; Over $7M Raised for Children’s Charities - January 22, 2026 - White Stone Marketing
Good News, Colorado Drivers: Whistle Express Launches in Colorado with Two Weeks of Free Car Washes
Colorado serves as the first major market expansion following Whistle Express’ acquisition of Take 5 Car Wash. - January 22, 2026 - Whistle Express
Securitas North America Explores Risk Intelligence Trends Shaping 2025–2026 in New Security Connected Episode
New episode of Securiosity examines how organizations turn intelligence into action amid accelerating global risk. - January 22, 2026 - Securitas
Harris & Harris Strengthens Operational Excellence with New Leadership
Harris & Harris, Ltd. recently announced the appointment of Justin Miller, Vice President of Operations, and Dan Medina, Senior Director of AI Applications & Operational Effectiveness. - January 22, 2026 - Harris & Harris
Securitas Launches 2026 Risk Intelligence Estimate
The new report delivers foresight on emerging global risks, helping organizations anticipate disruption, assess threats, and strengthen resilience in an increasingly volatile operating environment. - January 22, 2026 - Securitas
MyEdMaster Research Shows Self‑Assessment AI Tutor Boosts Health‑Concept Learning Scores Far Beyond Standard LLMs
Students using a personalized, self‑assessment‑driven chatbot scored the equivalent of a full letter grade higher than peers using Large Language Models (LLM) alone. - January 22, 2026 - METY
Garden State Coverage Launches Free Insurance Review Clinics for NJ Drivers and Small Businesses in Union and Passaic Counties
Garden State Coverage, a woman-owned insurance brokerage based in Union County, NJ, is launching free insurance policy review clinics to help local drivers and small business owners avoid costly coverage gaps. Founded by Moroccan-American broker Naima Elhassari, the initiative focuses on vehicle-dependent workers and multilingual communities in Union and Passaic Counties, where insurance confusion often leads to financial vulnerability. - January 22, 2026 - Garden State Coverage
SME Elevates Leaders, Sharpens Focus for the Road Ahead
With business expanding and new opportunities ahead, SME announced leadership transitions that reinforce the company’s long‑term strategy and operational excellence. These changes put experienced, trusted people in key roles and reflect our commitment to building on what works. - January 22, 2026 - SME
Geoprise Founder’s Recent Book Dents Rampant AI Hype
Interest in artificial intelligence fell sharply after book was published two months ago. - January 22, 2026 - Geoprise Technologies Corporation
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication Announces New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York announces its newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased to introduce... - January 22, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide
P.O.W.E.R. Member Marcie Manfredonia to Host “Building A Cure” Fundraising Gala Benefiting the American Cancer Society
The P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) community is proud to announce that member Marcie Manfredonia, trailblazing entrepreneur and passionate cancer advocate, will be hosting the “Building A Cure” Fundraising Gala on Friday, March 13, 2026, at... - January 22, 2026 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
KADO Digital Business Cards Announces New AI-Powered Features and Enhanced Web Experience to Improve Professional Networking
Discover KADO’s latest updates, including AI Scanner (beta), contact tags, faster card sharing, Stripe billing, and a refreshed web experience. - January 22, 2026 - KADO
Women’s Annuity Network Unveils 2026 Mentorship Program
New Initiative Expands Leadership Pathways for Women While Advancing NAFA’s Mission - January 21, 2026 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
EU Presence Launches to Help Global Startups Enter and Scale in the European Union
EU Presence has launched as a platform helping non-EU companies enter and scale across the European Union. It combines regulatory services such as GDPR, DSA, and NIS2 representation with operational solutions including Employer of Record, payroll, and company formation and a full privacy center to manage policies, certificates, and data subject requests. EU Presence enables global startups to operate in Europe faster, compliantly, and with reduced complexity. - January 21, 2026 - EU Presence
Harbor Roofing Achieves GAF Master Elite® Contractor Status
Harbor Roofing Achieves GAF Master Elite® Contractor Status — Recognized Among the Top 2% of Roofing Contractors Nationwide. Harbor Roofing, a veteran-owned and operated roofing company serving Valrico, Brandon, Plant City, Riverview, and the greater Tampa Bay area, has officially earned... - January 21, 2026 - Harbor Roofing
Coty Financial Officially Launches Next-Generation Business Funding Brokerage to Help Small Businesses Access Capital Faster and Smarter
Coty Financial today announced its official expansion into the business funding and lending space, introducing a modern, technology-driven brokerage and advisory platform designed to help small and mid-sized businesses improve fundability, access capital efficiently, and navigate complex financing options. By combining strategic funding partnerships with proprietary financial readiness tools, Coty Financial aims to close the gap between entrepreneurs and institutional capital. - January 21, 2026 - Coty Financial
iGrad Partners with Arkansas Financial Education Commission to Launch Enrich Financial Wellness Platform
iGrad has partnered with the Arkansas Financial Education Commission (AFEC) to deliver Enrich, a free, unbiased financial wellness platform designed to help Arkansans build practical money skills, strengthen financial confidence, and make informed decisions for the future. Accessible anytime on desktop or mobile, the platform offers interactive, self-paced financial education tailored to each user’s unique needs and stage in life. - January 21, 2026 - iGrad