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September 18, 2025 — MARYLANDERS ON ACA COULD SEE HEALTH EXPENSES SKYROCKET: Marylanders who purchase health insurance on the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace could see their monthly health expenses skyrocket unless Congress decides to extend a popular pandemic-era tax credit that’s set to expire this year, advocates say. Danielle Gaines/Maryland Matters.
September 17, 2025 — As principal, Cory Sylvester leads site selection, investment committee, and technology architecture for DXD Capital, a unique hybrid platform of private equity, real estate development, and proprietary technology that leverages data at scale to identify optimal self storage investments. His innovative efforts drive the evolving proprietary technology that is core to DXD’s differentiation.
September 17, 2025 — Prestigious business publication celebrates companies who’ve made superior efforts to support and value employees DeSimone Consulting Engineering has again earned a spot on the Crain’s New York Business’ list of the 2025 Best Places to Work in New York City, marking a second consecutive year of recognition for its commitment to cultivating an inspiring, people-first workplace culture at its global headquarters. “These companies have gone the distance in creating an atmosphere of collegiality, collaboration and caring, whether assigning a mentor to ease each new hire’s transition into the fold, offering paid time off for volunteer work, empowering employees to turn their ideas into projects, or hosting company getaways,” said Crain’s, which partnered with Workforce Research Group to conduct anonymous employee surveys to evaluate firms across the city.
September 17, 2025 — Texas’s Largest School Districts Turn to EverDriven for Modern Transportation Solutions EverDriven, the nation’s leader in Alternative Student Transportation, today announced significant momentum in Texas, where its growing network now supports more than 14,446 students. Over the past 13 years in Texas, EverDriven has completed 860,286 trips and driven over 12.
September 17, 2025 — On the field and online, coaches, ADs and architects get to experience firsthand how the next generation of turf plays like natural grass TenCate, the global leader in synthetic turf innovation, is kicking off a national campaign with a bold invitation: Try the future of sports turf for yourself. At the center of the multipronged initiative are “Pivot Field Days,” unique hands-on events that bring athletic directors, coaches, athletes, architects and municipal decision-makers to local sports fields to experience Pivot® Performance Turf firsthand.
September 17, 2025 — Catalyst Power Holdings LLC (“Catalyst Power”), an independent provider of retail energy and complementary energy solutions for large commercial and industrial customers, is launching its retail electricity services in New Hampshire. Catalyst Power integrates retail electricity with complementary onsite energy solutions—including cogeneration (CHP), solar, and energy storage— to help businesses boost efficiency and resilience.
September 17, 2025 — Sea Tow® Northern New Jersey, the premium on-water assistance provider in the area, is now operating under the new ownership of Captain Mike Dudzinski. Captain Dudzinski will oversee all aspects of the franchise operation and continue to serve the local boating community with the exceptional service they’ve come to know.
September 17, 2025 — As seen in the Los Angeles Business Journal LA 500, Sonnet Hui is the vice president and managing director of Project Management Advisors Inc. , a downtown-based real estate consultant firm, in which Hui spearheads business strategy, operations and market growth for the firm.
September 17, 2025 — Ash Ashutosh has just been appointed CEO at Pinecone, the leading vector database, where he will focus on growing the company and further expanding Pinecone’s position at the forefront of the category it created. He is a three-time founder of storage and data infrastructure companies Serano Systems, AppIQ, and Actifio, leading those to hundreds of millions in annual revenues and eventual acquisitions by Vitesse, HP and Google, respectively.
September 17, 2025 — Georgia Multi-Unit Owners Recognized for Outstanding Member Growth, Community Impact, and Leadership Caroline and Daniel Jones, owners of Burn Boot Camp in Acworth, have been named as one of the 2025 recipients of the brand’s Mark of Excellence award. This recognition represents the heart of Burn Boot Camp, honoring locations that have successfully maintained 600 or more members throughout the qualifying period of June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025.
September 17, 2025 — Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM), the parent company of Dime Community Bank, announced the expansion of its commercial lending platform with the addition of several seasoned banking professionals.
September 17, 2025 — StatLab Medical Products, a leading global developer and manufacturer of pathology supplies and equipment, today announced the global launch of the PiSmart S1 single-hopper slide printer, expanding its existing PiSmart labeling and tracking solutions of both slide and cassette printers. Designed for unmatched speed, flexibility, and reliability, the PiSmart S1 features a completely redesigned, intuitive touch-screen interface for easier operation, along with hardware enhancements that ensure consistent performance.
September 17, 2025 — Vertical Aerospace [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, will host its Capital Markets Day today in New York City, beginning at 2:00 p. m.
September 17, 2025 — Fluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNT), a leading commerce media company, today announced its inclusion on Crain’s New York Business 2025 Best Places to Work list.
September 17, 2025 — Ace Pickleball Club (APC), a rapidly expanding national pickleball franchise with a community-focused approach, is announcing the upcoming opening of its new location in Knoxville. Located at 11130 Kingston Pike, Suite 6, the new 47,000-square-foot club will feature 15 competition-sized courts and one dinking court, making it the largest climate-controlled indoor pickleball club in Tennessee.
September 17, 2025 — Ready to redefine the cocktail lounge experience, 89 Charles promises a refined hideaway with charm and inventive cocktails A new chapter in Boston’s cocktail scene will unfold when 89 Charles opens its doors in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood on Saturday, September 20, 2025, offering a curated experience for those who appreciate the art of mixology, high-end wines and locally produced spirits. 89 Charles is a small, intimate cocktail bar located on the street that bears its name, evoking the spirit of a refined hideaway, channeling the elegance of the Gatsby era with a foundation in Art Deco design.
September 17, 2025 — The Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area continues to experience steady growth and is consistently ranked among the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States.
September 17, 2025 — This morning, the Community Advisory Committee overseeing the proposed Times Square casino voted against the project. In response to today’s vote, Jason Laks, President of The Broadway League and member of the No Times Square Casino Coalition, issued the following statement.
