Vesta Raises $30 Million as Mortgage Customers Back Its Automation Push
The loan origination software company reports customer efficiency gains, while its financing announcement leaves valuation and measurement details undisclosed Vesta says it has raised a $30 million Series B round, bringing its total funding to $85 million, as it promotes a loan origination system designed for lenders and AI agents to work together. The October […]
SPI Opens Its 2027 Benchmark as Services Leaders Weigh AI
The research firm’s annual survey will assess professional-services performance and AI adoption, with results scheduled for February 2027 Service Performance Insight has opened its 20th annual Professional Services Maturity Benchmark survey, inviting firms to contribute operating information for a 2027 report. The October 13 announcement puts artificial intelligence alongside established management concerns, including leadership, client […]
Hartford Closes Equitable Benefits Deal, Turning to Integration
The acquisition adds approximately $500 million in nonmedical benefits premium, technology and employees, while leaving financial terms undisclosed The Hartford has completed its acquisition of Equitable’s Employee Benefits business, adding scale and capabilities in a market where employers assemble coverage around workers’ needs beyond medical insurance. Announced October 13, the closing brings approximately $500 million […]
CBH Homes Turns Holiday Open Houses Into a Treasure Valley Sales Event
The Idaho builder’s HomeFest combines model-home tours with seasonal entertainment, while its reported sales increase comes without a detailed comparison period CBH Homes is putting a holiday wrapper around its homebuying outreach in Idaho’s Treasure Valley. In an October 13 company release, the builder announced HomeFest, a series of Friday and Saturday events running from […]
SteelCo and SCB Mark 25 Years With Growth and Contractor Rankings
The Georgia businesses cite repeat Inc. 5000 recognition and a regional ENR ranking as milestones, though the awards measure different aspects of their operations SteelCo Buildings and SCB Construction Group are marking their 25th anniversary with two recognitions that offer different views of the Georgia businesses: revenue growth for a steel building supplier and a […]
LTK’s 2026 Awards Reflect the Growing Business Power of the Creator Economy
The creator economy has moved well beyond the era when social media personalities were primarily valued for reach and visibility. Increasingly, creators influence what consumers discover, consider and ultimately purchase, turning audience relationships into measurable commercial assets for brands. LTK’s 2026 Awards provide a snapshot of that evolution, recognising 50 creators and 50 brands that […]
Universal Aviation Opens Dammam Terminal as Saudi Arabia Builds Its Business Aviation Infrastructure
Saudi Arabia’s aviation ambitions extend well beyond commercial passenger traffic. As the Kingdom pursues the economic diversification goals of Vision 2030, private and business aviation are also emerging as important components of the country’s infrastructure strategy. Universal Aviation has taken a significant step into that market by beginning operations at the new General Aviation Terminal […]
Cargill and Global Water Challenge Take Water Security Partnership Into Four More Countries
Water security is becoming an increasingly important business issue as climate pressures, agricultural demand and infrastructure constraints place greater stress on freshwater resources. For companies operating across global food and agricultural supply chains, the consequences extend from community health to farm productivity and long-term supply resilience. Cargill and Global Water Challenge are responding by expanding […]
Governing Recognizes Public Leaders Redefining Results-Driven Government
Magazine recognizes six state and local officials whose pragmatic leadership is strengthening public services, communities and government outcomes At a time when governments are navigating rapid technological change, complex operational pressures and rising expectations from citizens, effective public leadership is increasingly measured by results. The 2026 class of Governing’s Public Officials of the Year reflects […]
Alpaca and Indonesia Stock Exchange Move to Connect Indonesian Investors With Global Markets
Indonesia’s rapidly expanding investor community is creating a new opportunity for financial technology companies: connecting domestic investors with international markets while simultaneously making Indonesian assets more accessible to overseas participants. That opportunity is at the centre of a new agreement between Alpaca and the Indonesia Stock Exchange, or IDX. The companies have signed an agreement […]
