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Realty of America taps veteran brokers to lead Carolinas expansion
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Realty of America is expanding into North and South Carolina with two veteran executives, Charles Boyett and Allison Watkins, joining as Anchor Partners.
Validity Diagnostics to showcase second-generation urine validity reagents in Chicago
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Validity Diagnostics plans to highlight its second-generation urine specimen validity reagents at the SOFT-TIAFT 2026 Joint Meeting in Chicago on Sept. 19-24, 2026. The company says its True Essentials Panel is designed to help labs and employers…
Sunstates Security makes Inc. 5000 list for fourth straight year
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Sunstates Security said it earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies for the fourth consecutive year, citing acquisitions, organic growth and workplace recognition as drivers.
Validity Diagnostics to show synthetic urine detection tech at SOFT-TIAFT 2026
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Validity Diagnostics will present its second-generation urine specimen validity reagents at the SOFT-TIAFT 2026 Joint Meeting in Chicago on Sept. 19-24, 2026, as synthetic and adulterated urine continue to challenge drug-testing programs.
Lake.com ranks Chicago’s shoreline as the best U.S. lake destination for dogs
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Lake.com has ranked 362 U.S. lake destinations to identify the top 10 for dog-friendly travel, weighing access, amenities, city proximity and water-safety planning.
Ascendient lands on Inc. 5000 as it expands health strategy work
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Ascendient, a Chapel Hill-based healthcare and public health strategy consultancy, has been named to Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies.
Corporate travel demand lifts airport hotels near Raleigh-Durham
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Companies are prioritizing faster ground transit and tighter schedules, helping boost hotel demand around major transit hubs like Raleigh-Durham.
Hummingbird Creative Group named finalist for US Agency Awards honor
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Hummingbird Creative Group has been shortlisted for Best Small Agency of the Year at the US Agency Awards, giving the Cary, North Carolina, branding firm national recognition for its strategy-first approach.
Homewood Suites in Cary targets corporate retreat travelers
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As corporate retreats and multi-city business travel grow, Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40 is positioning itself as a base for teams moving across the Research Triangle.
PlayAbroad buys PlanMyKids tech assets, names David Watkins CTO
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PlayAbroad acquired the technology assets and intellectual property of North Carolina startup PlanMyKids and appointed founder David Watkins as chief technology officer.
Willowood Ventures opens Apex HQ after 584% growth
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Willowood Ventures has opened a new headquarters in Apex, North Carolina, after reporting 584% year-over-year growth.
Kenneth Ring documentary to premiere at IANDS conference in Bellevue
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A new documentary on near-death experience pioneer Kenneth Ring will debut Aug. 26 in Bellevue, Washington, during the International Association for Near-Death Studies annual conference.
Kelly Carnes gets IAOTP tech policy honor
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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor TechVision21 CEO Kelly Carnes at its 2026 Annual Awards Gala in New York City. Carnes will receive Trailblazer of the Year in Tech Policy and the Presidential Award for her work across…
IAOTP names Anthony Berryhill Top Education Changemaker of the Year
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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Anthony Berryhill at its annual awards gala in New York City in December.
BE&K Building Group names David L. Richter CEO
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BE&K Building Group appointed David L. Richter as chief executive officer effective immediately, with longtime CEO Frank Holley moving to chairman in a planned succession.
EasyDigz launches real estate podcast with first episode on commissions and MLS control
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EasyDigz has launched How It Runs, a biweekly podcast hosted by CEO Michael Walliser to examine how real estate deals, technology, and finance shape the industry.
Morgan Master Electrician Company flags shift to proactive commercial electrical planning
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Morgan Master Electrician Company says U.S. businesses are treating electrical infrastructure as a long-term asset as automation, EV charging and energy-efficient upgrades increase system demands.
HomeSmart taps Rockstar Connect for nationwide agent growth
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HomeSmart has formed an exclusive partnership with Steven David Elliot’s Rockstar Connect to support recruitment and relationship-driven expansion across its brokerage network, starting in North Carolina and other East Coast markets.
School nutrition leaders gather in Charlotte as federal meal standards loom
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More than 6,000 school nutrition professionals met in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference, where they focused on menu innovation, staffing, costs and scratch cooking ahead of upcoming…
Eton Advisors names Molly Baumberger senior wealth manager
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Eton Advisors appointed CFP professional Molly Baumberger as senior wealth manager and added her to its leadership team in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with Baumberger based in Miami.
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