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August 4, 2025 — Menaka Thillaiampalam is a data-driven global marketing executive, skilled at shaping corporate narratives, leading teams, and advising executives, Menaka brings extensive experience to her role as Chief Marketing Officer of Hitachi Digital Services. In this function, she will drive the company’s strategic marketing activities, including building a revenue generating function, continuing to guide the positioning of the company, and establishing the brand as a future-tech leader and distinct entity within the Hitachi umbrella.
August 4, 2025 — Andrew Slack is the Head of Product at Randamu, a provider of decentralized cryptographic infrastructure for Web3 developers, protocols, and blockchains, focusing on areas like publicly verifiable randomness, time-locked encryption and cross-chain coordination. In his role, Andrew contributes to shaping the future of programmable trust through initiatives such as the Threshold Cryptography Bootcamp.
August 4, 2025 — Enjoy a month full of live music, movie nights, local markets and more Soak up the last bit of summer at The Works! From live music and movie nights to local markets, trivia and tequila tastings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
August 4, 2025 — Nachawati Law Group, a nationwide plaintiff’s firm based in Dallas, TX, has launched a new antitrust practice designed to help state, local, tribal, and other governments enforce antitrust laws against corporate actors that have harmed free markets and consumers. DOJ Antitrust veteran Michael Kades will lead the nationwide practice, which also includes Attorney Jeff Dan Herrera, former antitrust bureau chief for the State of New Mexico, and Senior Attorney Brian Moore, who previously worked for both the Attorney General of New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque, and who plays an important role in the firm’s existing public entity litigation practice.
August 4, 2025 — Advarra, the market leader in regulatory reviews and a leading provider of clinical research technology, today announced the appointment of Brian Hart as chief technology officer (CTO). Hart will drive Advarra’s technology and product strategy, bringing continuous innovation to the development and enhancement of Advarra’s solutions.
August 4, 2025 — Noma Security, the leading agentic AI security company, today announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its executive team: Diana Kelley as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Mavi Grizer as Vice President of Customer Success. These strategic appointments underscore the Noma Security commitment to building a world-class leadership team as the company scales to meet surging customer demand in enterprise AI security.
August 4, 2025 — Charles Goodwin is senior director of sales at Kiavi, a leading provider of financing to real estate investors, where he oversees the company’s direct sales channels. He is also the co-founder and managing member of GBL Partners, a residential real estate company specializing in neighborhood revitalization through value-add opportunities.
August 4, 2025 — Intensity Therapeutics, a late-stage clinical biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of novel intratumoral cancer therapies that are designed to kill tumors and increase immune system recognition of cancers using its proprietary non-covalent conjugation technology, announces that in July 2025 the Company added $6. 6 million in gross proceeds ($6.
August 4, 2025 — Intensity Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: INTS), a late-stage clinical biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of novel intratumoral cancer therapies that are designed to kill tumors and increase immune system recognition of cancers using its proprietary non-covalent conjugation technology, announces that in July 2025 the Company added $6.
August 4, 2025 — Atlanta Property Group, a leading Atlanta real estate investment firm, today announces it has purchased 5416 Wyoming Ave. , an 80,000-square-foot, infill distribution building in Charlotte, N.
August 4, 2025 — Quantica Infrastructure, LLC (Quantica) introduces its flagship development platform, Big Sky Digital Infrastructure LLC (BSDI), a 5,000-acre energy and digital infrastructure campus outside Billings, Montana. The initial projected capacity is 500 MW of new renewable power and battery energy storage, expandable to 1 GW, to be developed by affiliates of BSDI.
August 4, 2025 — Wipfli, a leading middle market provider of accounting, tax and advisory services, today announced entry into a definitive agreement for a significant minority investment from New Mountain Capital, a leading growth-oriented investment firm with approximately $55 billion in assets under management. This values-aligned partnership will accelerate Wipfli’s growth, expand its investments in talent and technology, and fuel innovation to deepen its impact where it matters most: clients and people.
August 4, 2025 — DC-based Kerbz Adventures, a rising tech player in the grassroots motorsports space, has raised $500,000 in seed funding to expand its digital platform that connects amateur drivers with event organizers, vehicles, and coaching services. The round was backed by a syndicate of motorsports insiders, angel investors, and product-oriented operators.
August 4, 2025 — LAID OFF FEDERAL WORKERS PROGRAM PAUSED AMID HIRING FREEZE: The Moore administration’s plan to hire laid off federal workers is not happening right now. The decision comes after Republicans blasted the initiative as hypocritical because the state is in the middle of a hiring freeze and offering buyouts.
August 4, 2025 — Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL) is making bold moves to streamline its insurance operations, announcing a complete exit from its global reinsurance business and reporting sweeping structural changes aimed at restoring its reputation as a top-tier specialty insurer.
August 4, 2025 — Shiplify, the primary accessorial revenue identifier for carriers, shippers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, today introduced the first of its kind accessorial ROI calculator. This tool brings unprecedented upfront visibility into freight invoicing for shippers, carriers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
August 4, 2025 — Vibrant Neighborhood Hosts Culinary Adventures, Beauty Pop-Ups, School Supply Drives, and Pup-Friendly Festivities Atlanta’s historic Summerhill neighborhood is buzzing with energy this August, offering a mix of culinary exploration, back-to-school celebrations, beauty experiences and even a day dedicated to four-legged friends. From globally inspired cuisine to neighborhood gatherings, here’s what’s happening in Summerhill this month: Little Bear’s Romanian Prix Fixe Menu – Chef’s heritage takes center stage in an adventurous Romanian-inspired prix fixe menu available through August.
August 4, 2025 — Exclusive Wine DInner Features Basque Wine Tasting, Spanish Cuisine, and Live Flamenco Music Under the Stars WHAT: For one night only, Buena Vida Tapas Bar is partnering with award-winning neighbor 3 Parks Wine to present Vino Y Paella: Basque Edition—a guided wine dinner under the stars on the Beltline patio. Guests will experience a curated Basque wine tasting led by a 3 Parks Wine founder and wine educator Sarah Pierre, a three-course Spanish dinner from executive chef Jaime Guzman and live flamenco guitar music.
August 4, 2025 — The multipurpose project is set to host athletic and community events in Florence, Alabama Birmingham-based program management firm HPM announced today the topping out of Bank Independent Stadium at the University of North Alabama (UNA), signifying the placement of the final structural beam. HPM is serving as the program manager for the $65 million multipurpose facility on UNA’s campus in Florence, Alabama.
