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Metal Defender supports security at Bradley 315 Music Fest
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Metal Defender helped screen attendees at the 2026 Bradley 315 Music Fest in Bradley, Illinois, as thousands gathered June 4–6 for live music, vendors, carnival attractions, and community activities.
Commercial refrigeration market seen reaching $56.2B by 2035
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The global commercial refrigeration market is projected to nearly double from $29.6 billion in 2023 to $56.2 billion by 2035, driven by food safety needs, retail expansion and demand for frozen and chilled products.
Astoria Tower tenants sue over alleged eviction notices after city enforcement action
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Current and former residents of Chicago’s Astoria Tower filed a proposed class action over alleged retaliation tied to rent reductions taken under the city’s tenant-protection ordinance.
Foster Crown says it grew 250% as it expands physician representation model
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Foster Crown says it was named the fastest-growing independent healthcare management and consulting firm in the U.S. after posting 250% year-over-year growth.
Dana Goodrum’s public sector consulting focuses on modernization and measurable impact
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Dana Goodrum, a senior consultant at Illuminative Strategies, is being profiled for her work helping public agencies modernize systems, improve compliance and reduce administrative burden.
Richard Hunt Legacy Foundation adds five board members
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The Richard Hunt Legacy Foundation has named three new directors and two new advisory board members as it expands its leadership around education, fundraising, and arts advocacy.
Kentucky patients must buy medical cannabis in-state starting July 1
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Kentucky will require medical cannabis patients to purchase products only from licensed dispensaries inside the state beginning July 1, 2026, after Gov. Andy Beshear rescinded an out-of-state access order.
Brentwood Advisory Group adds Imran Mukhtar to its advisory team
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Brentwood Advisory Group said June 9, 2026, that Imran Mukhtar has joined the firm as a principal, expanding its bench of executives for board and C-suite advisory work.
AI video surveillance market seen reaching $24.18B by 2035
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The global AI in video surveillance market is projected to rise from $7.32 billion in 2026 to $24.18 billion by 2035, driven by smart city camera rollouts, edge AI hardware and faster video analytics.
Child Care Biz Help expands programs as communities race to ease child care shortages
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Child Care Biz Help says its consulting and operational support helped open and expand child care centers in multiple states as U.S. communities confront limited access and rising costs.
CFO Focus launches monthly series on recurring finance decisions
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CFO Focus is launching a new monthly digital series that starts June 24 with a live Zoom roundtable on rent checks, leasing strategy and real estate decisions for CFOs. The first episode features Salt & Straw CFO Karissa Aleskus, and July’s…
Indianapolis sports economy tops major U.S. metros in new study
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A new study from the Indy Chamber and IU Indianapolis says Indianapolis has built one of the country’s most concentrated and fastest-growing sports economies, with strong gains in jobs, output and women’s executive leadership.
Regulatory specialist Dawn Bowen-Bolles built FDA compliance systems for medical device company
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Dawn Bowen-Bolles, a regulatory specialist at Position Health, LLC, became the company’s primary regulatory authority and helped build its quality and filing systems after joining without prior medical device experience.
High Mark Exit Advisors launches for higher-revenue business sales and mergers
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High Mark Exit Advisors has launched in Kenmore, Washington, to help owners of companies with roughly $2 million or more in revenue navigate sales and mergers nationwide.
Idrees Degas dies after Los Angeles police chase
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Actor Idrees Degas died May 23 in Los Angeles after the aftermath of a high-speed police pursuit involving a suspect.
Author says World Cup unity is being strained by U.S. immigration policies
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Author Erin Van Rheenen says U.S. immigration restrictions are clashing with the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s global-unity mission as the tournament nears.
Carol Register launches new YouTube show amid national speaking run
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Carol Register has launched The Carol Register Show on YouTube as she expands her media footprint with a slate of spring and summer 2026 speaking engagements and industry appearances across the U.S. The rollout ties her neuroscience-based wealth…
Jordan Frankel launches podcast on home security failures
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Security expert Jordan Frankel has launched Ask The Security Sensei Podcast to test home protection products with former felons, street cops and other experts.
Waratek names Apostolos Giannakidis as CTO
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Waratek said June 15 it appointed former JPMorgan Chase and Microsoft security leader Apostolos Giannakidis as chief technology officer to steer product strategy and research.
Alex Wrexford’s debut book argues counterfeiters are stopped by money, not takedowns
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Former brand-protection investigator Alex Wrexford’s new book, The Takedown: Inside the Hunt for the World’s Counterfeiters, is out now on Amazon.
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