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A Local Business with Big Aspirations Here's the deal, folks: Local guys Dr. Marc Nickell and Chris Brewer snatched up MetroScape Landscape like it was the last slice of grandma's pie. Why? Not just for the greenbacks—they're putting down roots in their very own backyard, the Dallas-Fort Worth area. What Does Local Really Mean? Look, it's one thing hitting up a...

Fidelis Care Steps Up Workforce Engagement Fidelis Care's latest move introduces a fresh shot at tackling two birds with one stone—economic and health stability for Medicaid members. The Workforce Pathways to Health and Economic Mobility grants present up to $120,000 in support for New Yorkers, an attempt aimed squarely at reducing the vicious cycle that traps many in...

In a world where art meets aspiration, the Quadracci family’s latest $10 million gift to the Milwaukee Art Museum speaks volumes. With a vision to guarantee the future of architectural elegance, they’re making sure Santiago Calatrava’s stunning Quadracci Pavilion remains a cornerstone on Milwaukee’s skyline. For twenty-five years, this striking creation has not...

Texan Legacy Bows Out of the Asphalt Game Here's a fresh chapter in the world of road construction that'll have folks in the industry doing a double-take. Elder Bray & Bankler, a bigwig among corporate law circles, has been guiding this tale. They've shepherded J.H. Strain & Sons through selling off its asphalt manufacturing and construction assets to none other than...

Paving the Way for Climate-Tech Pioneers Ah, Massachusetts—where the perfect storm of bright minds and groundbreaking innovation is brewing. It's not all just Harvard and MIT. It's programs like Greentown Labs' First Valley Fellowship stirring the pot, ushering in a new era of climate and energy startups. We're talking a robust second year for the Fellowship, where...

A Trillion-Dollar Balancing Act at COP31 The housing market: one giant balancing act, now with a trillion bucks at stake. The Sustainable Real Estate Forum (SREF) didn't hold back in their new white paper, "The Trillion-Dollar Housing Transition." They've outlined the monumental shift needed to get our housing not just affordable, but sustainable too. The Lay of the Land...

Treading Water with a Splash of Strategic Moves When you're in the thick of market shifts, sometimes it's not about big leaps but staying afloat with purpose. That's what Quad's recent financial release seems to hint at. A steady net sales figure hovering at $587 million for Q3 2026, barely a nudge compared to last year's numbers, sets the tone. It's not the fireworks...

Leaping Into a Booming Market Well, it looks like someone lit a fire under Corgi Insurance, and they're ready to chase bigger bones. They’ve just rolled out a product called Corgi Business Auto, signaling quite a bold move into the hefty, nearly $100 billion U.S. commercial auto insurance arena. Now, as an old hand at this game, my ears perk up whenever I see a player...

The financial world can be a ruthless arena, especially when you're under 40 and trying to make your mark. But in 2026, two up-and-comers from Mission Wealth are doing just that—earning spots on the coveted InvestmentNews Rising Stars list. Spotlight on Kulha and Dragan Andrew Kulha, with his legal and financial acumen, breaks down estate strategies like a seasoned...

UPM's Impressive Q3 Performance Amidst Challenges UPM-Kymmene Corporation just dropped their Q3 numbers, and let me tell ya, there's a lot to digest. In the face of some pretty gnarly market conditions—think destocking and those pesky cost inflations—they've managed to pull a rabbit out of the hat with strong cash flow. That's not a small feat, folks; it's a damn...