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RSS Feed for citybizJune 12, 2025 — Richard Carter is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lopay, a UK-based payment platform he launched in 2022. Holding a BA (Hons) in Economics and Management from the University of Leeds, Carter previously built Orderpay—a table-ordering solution during the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 12, 2025 — Jason Didday recently joined Vroozi as Head of Partnerships and Alliances after 25 years in procurement software, most recently as VP of Customer Success North America at SAP. At SAP, he built and led customer success programs covering major Fortune 100 companies and managed over $1 billion in cloud revenue.
June 12, 2025 — John Black, President of MacKenzie Capital, LLC has over 35 years of experience in commercial real estate finance and investment having completed hundreds of transactions with a market value in excess of several billion dollars. Prior to joining the firm in 2003, John was a senior vice president of Chicago-based Draper & Kramer Realty Advisors representing pension funds and high net worth individuals and associations in their direct real estate investment allocations.
June 12, 2025 — The Blind Pig Parlour Bar Transforms with Rhinestones and Sass for a Limited Time this Summer This summer, The Blind Pig Parlour Bar invites guests to saddle up to the bar for bold cocktails, playful pours and some serious good eatin’. Cowgirl glam meets honky tonk mischief with The Pink Piggy Saloon, the latest pop-up experience.
June 11, 2025 — The world’s most captivating destinations are best experienced by sea—and this summer season, Burgess unveils an exceptional fleet of superyachts with pockets of availability for charter. From the iconic 88m MALTESE FALCON by Perini Navi to the 85m GIGIA by Lürssen, each yacht blends cutting-edge design, elevated amenities, and impeccable service to deliver an extraordinary experience.
June 11, 2025 — The Harford Community Action Agency (HCAA) recently renamed its food pantry to the Harford Food Bank. The decision to rename the food pantry was made to highlight HCAA’s dedication to fighting hunger and supporting the Harford County community.
June 11, 2025 — On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the Charlestown Sluggers earned the title of “champions” for the third year in a row in the Erickson Senior Living annual softball tournament. Other participating communities, including Oak Crest located in Parkville, MD and Riderwood in Beltsville, MD, competed against each other in a fun, friendly competition.
June 11, 2025 — Local insights will shape future Hudson Valley grantmaking opportunities Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) has released Voices of the Hudson Valley, its data-driven report that compiles valuable community conversations hosted in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties, synthesizing voices and feedback from the public to capture the themes, hopes, and concerns of the region’s residents with a county-by-county focus. The findings from this report will influence CFHV’s future grantmaking opportunities and involvement.
June 11, 2025 — Woofie’s® Montclair, a leading provider of personalized mobile pet care services, is now proudly serving pets and their parents across Essex County, including Montclair, Upper Montclair, Caldwell, Glen Ridge, Bloomfield, Verona, Nutley, and nearby areas. Known for its rich culture, diversity, and deep love of pets, Essex County offers the perfect blend of urban and suburban living for this premier pet care brand.
June 11, 2025 — Halo, the new event venue at 28 Liberty Street, hosted a UBS House of Craft x Dior exhibition showcasing the work of all seven of Dior’s creative directors across eight decades. Curated by Carine Roitfeld and photographed by Brigitte Niedermair, the exhibition highlighted each designer’s unique perspectives and their influence on couture fashion.
June 11, 2025 — “The Rancher” Among Works on Display In a groundbreaking collaboration that blends world-class art with luxury real estate, five exclusive works by internationally acclaimed photographer David Yarrow will take center stage at the newly unveiled sales gallery for The Avenue—Naples’ most anticipated mixed-use development. Located on Fifth Avenue South, The Avenue promises to redefine luxury living in Southwest Florida, with Yarrow’s bold and visually captivating photography complementing its sophisticated design.
June 11, 2025 — Let’s talk about an amazing receptionist solution that can handle your business calls 24/7… Ring’s AI Receptionist uses advanced AI to understand and route calls instantly, eliminating the need for a traditional attendant while ensuring no business opportunity is missed. The AI Receptionist is built directly into your RingCentral phone system, making deployment effortless.
June 11, 2025 — Maxime Trottier is dedicated to driving growth and ensuring an exceptional customer experience at every stage. At Devolutions, he leads initiatives across revenue, support, product marketing, training, and documentation.
June 11, 2025 — Dominick Merritt‘s journey into the Thoroughbred industry is a testament to perseverance and passion. From watching the sport as a child in East Baltimore and developing a deep passion for it, Dominick’s introduction to the hands-on side of the equine world came through a connection at Harford Community College, which led him to an opportunity at Bonita Farm.
June 10, 2025 — Troy Rafferty, a shareholder at Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa, is recognized as one of the nation’s most accomplished trial lawyers, with nearly 30 years of success representing clients harmed by defective drugs and products. His track record includes landmark jury verdicts of $150 million and $140 million in the Testosterone Replacement Therapy litigation—among the largest in the country—and a leadership role in securing a historic $36 billion opioids settlement.
June 10, 2025 — Francisco Martin-Rayo is the CEO of Helios AI, the world’s preeminent climate risk platform that predicts agricultural disruptions and commodity prices. He is an expert in climate risk and artificial intelligence, and has been published in the Financial Times, Nikkei Asia, and Inc.
June 9, 2025 — Andrew Weissman is a seasoned real estate professional with over 25 years of experience in multifamily property management and operations. As Director of North Jersey for JCMLiving, he oversees a dynamic portfolio of 22 residential rental communities encompassing more than 5,000 units.
June 9, 2025 — Joseph H. Powell, AIA, LEED AP, is a principal with BKP Architects (BKP) of Philadelphia, Pa.
June 9, 2025 — Pablo Barreiro is the Chairman of Fortec, a national leader in early childhood education development. With more than two decades of experience in commercial real estate, Pablo has spearheaded over $500 million in deals across markets nationwide.
June 8, 2025 — Michelle was born on a thoroughbred racehorse farm started by her great-grandfather and raised surrounded by the everyday struggles of farm life and a family business. Some families teach that love is paramount – on Bonita Farm the mantra, even emblazoned above the tack room door, was “everything cometh to he who waiteth so long as he who waiteth worketh like hell while he waiteth”.