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Chicago – September 28, 2026 -- The Society of Actuaries (SOA) has elected five new Board members and named Sherry Chan, FSA, EA, MAAA, FCA, as President Elect and Vice Chair for the 2026-2027 term, positioning her to become the organization's 79th President and Chair.

Five actuaries join the SOA Board for the 2026-2027 term

The newly elected Board members are Jessica Dang, FSA, FCIA, Ph.D.; Murshid Kuttihassan, FSA, MAAA, CERA, FCIA, FIA, CFA, FRM; Taylor Pickett, FSA, MAAA; Greg Warren, FSA, MAAA, FCA; and Andy Wieduwilt, FSA, MAAA. All will assume duties following the SOA ImpACT Annual Conference at the end of October 2026.

St. Joseph, Mich. – September 28, 2026 -- Colson Group has acquired Algood Caster Innovations, a Toronto-area manufacturer of industrial and specialty casters, wheels and mobility solutions founded in 1969.

Deal adds five decades of Canadian manufacturing expertise to Colson's global footprint

Algood operates a fully integrated manufacturing facility near Toronto, covering engineering and design, tool and die, metal stamping, injection molding, CNC machining, robotic welding and quality assurance. The setup allows the company to take products from concept through production within a single operation.

Ottawa, ON -- Claigan Environmental will run two webinars on October 7, 2026, to brief manufacturers on incoming 2028 Proposition 65 warning rules that eliminate generic labels and require exact chemical identification.

Generic Prop 65 warnings lose legal validity starting in 2028

Under the new requirements, short-form warnings must name a specific substance rather than relying on the current blanket language many companies have used for years. Claigan states that identifying the correct chemical will no longer be a routine formality.

Listing the wrong substance voids safe harbor protection entirely

If a product warning cites a substance that is not actually present, or one that poses no exposure risk to the user, the safe harbor defense is nullified. This exposes companies to liability even when a warning label is present on the product.

Chicago – September 28, 2026 -- Trintech unveiled three new AI agents at its Trintech Connect 2026 conference, expanding its financial close automation portfolio to five agents that execute work directly rather than merely surfacing insights.

Trintech adds Data Access, Accruals Intelligence and Exception Management agents to its AI platform

The Trintech Data Access Agent, Trintech Accruals Intelligence Agent and Trintech Exception Management Agent build on capabilities introduced earlier in 2026 with the Trintech Flux Agent and Trintech Variance Analysis Agent. The five agents now cover data preparation, accrual management and exception resolution within the same controls, approvals and audit trails finance teams already use.

Sydney – September 28, 2026 -- Metcash, Australia's leading wholesale distributor to independent grocery, hardware and liquor retailers, has expanded its partnership with Coveo (TSX: CVO) to embed AI-powered conversational search into its B2B customer communications platform, AskROSS.

Metcash adds generative AI to AskROSS to speed retailer self-service

The deployment replaces traditional keyword-based search with conversational search that interprets query intent, allowing independent retailers using the AskROSS portal to resolve routine issues without contacting support staff. Coveo will also surface the same guidance within the agent-facing experience, aiming to help Metcash support teams assist customers more efficiently.

Providence – September 28, 2026 -- Alloy Holdings, LLC has completed the acquisitions of privately held GSM Metals, Inc. and Cimini & Associates, Inc., adding precious-metal mill products and advanced electrical materials capacity to its Rhode Island-based manufacturing platform. The deals closed on September 25, 2026, according to the company.

Alloy Holdings adds two Rhode Island manufacturers to its metals and materials portfolio

GSM Metals, based in Cranston, will retain its name and operations, supplying precious-metal mill products for premium and luxury jewelry, commercial, and specialty-material applications. Cimini & Associates, based in Westerly, will operate as C&A Advanced Materials, manufacturing electrical materials and components for grid infrastructure, power generation, and distribution, including high-performance rod materials used in nuclear reactor technology globally.

Cincinnati – September 28, 2026 -- mostlyHUMAN has moved its nine-tool Momentum Suite from a limited beta program to open monthly subscriptions, giving agency and brand marketing teams on-demand access to AI-infused media and analytics tools without long-term contracts.

Nine tools now span three modules covering the full marketing analytics workflow

The Momentum Suite organizes its nine applications into three modules -- Impacts, Journeys and Tests -- addressing marketing mix modeling, agentic reporting, media planning, audience research, and test design and evaluation. The tools are designed to help marketers determine what is driving campaign performance, where to allocate budget next, how audiences behave, and whether specific tests or campaigns worked.

Conshohocken, Pa. – September 28, 2026 -- TJP, an independent agency focused on value and patient access for life sciences, has acquired Evolution Consulting & Research, a market research organization serving global pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

Acquisition completes TJP's end-to-end commercial platform for life sciences brands

The deal integrates Research, Strategy, Creative, Pull-Through, and Analytics into a single operating model. It follows TJP's earlier addition of FX2 Virtual, which brought Virtual Sales Professionals, Virtual Key Account Managers, reimbursement specialists, and omnichannel data analytics into the agency's portfolio.

Mississauga, ON – September 25, 2026 -- Kye Pharmaceuticals ranked No. 105 on Report on Business magazine's 2026 list of Canada's Top Growing Companies, posting three-year revenue growth of 264%.

Kye secures second consecutive year on the Globe and Mail growth ranking

The Mississauga, Ontario-based specialty pharmaceutical company previously appeared on the 2025 edition of the list, marking its second straight year of recognition. The 2026 ranking included 376 companies in total, each qualifying through a voluntary application process and targeted revenue thresholds based on three-year growth performance.

Worcester, Mass. – September 28, 2026 -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) has secured a spot on TIME's World's Best Companies list for the fourth consecutive year and on Forbes' America's Best Insurance Companies list for the sixth year running.

TIME evaluated firms generating at least $100 million in revenue using data from roughly 200,000 global survey participants

The TIME rankings assessed revenue growth, employee satisfaction and sustainability transparency, with environmental, social and governance practices factored into the scoring alongside verified employee feedback and recommendations.

Nashville, Tennessee – September 28, 2026 -- My Home Delivery has launched on-demand white-glove delivery services in Nashville, Tennessee, giving local retailers and consumers a new logistics option for transporting furniture, appliances, mattresses, and large electronics.

App-based platform offers full-service delivery including assembly and item removal

Through the My Home Delivery app, customers can schedule transportation, in-home placement, assembly, and old-item removal for Big and Bulky purchases made from retailers or local marketplaces. The service is available via download on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for Nashville-area customers.

Pittsburgh – September 28, 2026 -- An InventHelp client from Mound, Minnesota has developed SHANTY CHEF, a portable cooking accessory concept designed to expand the functionality of existing heat sources used in outdoor and emergency settings.

Inventor targets single-purpose heating equipment gap in outdoor markets

The inventor said the goal was to let consumers get more value from equipment they already own, adding convenience when a heat source is needed for both warmth and cooking. The concept is aimed at outdoor recreation, ice fishing, camping and emergency-preparedness users, where portable heaters typically serve only one function.

Design aims to support safer food preparation in cold-weather conditions

SHANTY CHEF is positioned as an accessory that would attach to or work alongside portable heating equipment, enabling more stable food preparation in cold environments without requiring a separate cooking appliance.

Troy, Mich. – September 28, 2026 -- North, a U.S. fintech processing more than $100 billion in annual transaction volume, has launched Embedded Checkout, a native payment integration now live in the Webflow Marketplace. The tool embeds North's payment infrastructure directly into Webflow's visual design canvas, eliminating the need to redirect shoppers to external checkout pages during the final stage of a purchase.

Albuquerque, N.M. – September 28, 2026 -- Eden Radioisotopes has secured New Mexico state economic support and locked in Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Co. as its engineering, procurement and construction partner for a planned $1.4 billion medical isotope production facility in Lea County, New Mexico.

New Mexico backs up to $1.4 billion investment through tax incentives

Economic Development New Mexico confirmed the state will support Eden's investment through the Job Training Incentive Program, high-wage and rural job tax credits, and LEDA GRT Share. The project is projected to create 205 jobs statewide and generate more than $1.5 billion in economic impact over 10 years.

Phoenix – September 28, 2026 -- A new statewide survey from the Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) finds 93% of Arizona voters agree elected leaders must make long-term investments to secure the state's water future, including dedicating more state funding to water systems.

Bipartisan Support Crosses Party Lines on Water Funding

Support for long-term water investment spans the political spectrum, with 90% of Republicans, 91% of independent and unaffiliated voters, and 97% of Democrats in agreement, according to the 2026 Arizona Voters' Agenda research.

Voters Back Diversified Water Supply Strategies

89% of respondents agree Arizona needs to expand its water supply through strategies including new water sources, desalination investment, and wastewater recycling. That figure includes 87% of Republicans, 86% of independent and unaffiliated voters, and 96% of Democrats.

San Diego – September 28, 2026 -- Trimble opened its 2026 Insight Conference by unveiling nearly 20 new AI-driven features for freight carriers, including autonomous route planning, voice-activated in-cab navigation and an invoice-scanning tool that has already saved more than 136,000 minutes across 19,500 processed invoices compared to manual data entry.

Corona, Calif. – September 28, 2026 -- Boudreau Pipeline Corporation will host its 10th Annual Charity Car & Bike Show on Saturday, October 3, 2026, directing 100% of proceeds to two local nonprofits: the California Homebuilding Foundation's Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) Program and Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy in Norco.

Event proceeds fund construction workforce training for high school students

The BITA program delivers hands-on construction education to California high schoolers, offering OSHA 10 training, scholarships, and work-ready grants for tools and boots as students enter jobsites. Jill Herman, Executive Director of the California Homebuilding Foundation, said the underground utility contractor's decade-long event has created consistent opportunities for students pursuing homebuilding and skilled-trades careers.

Ponderay, Idaho – September 28, 2026 -- Patriot Dynamic Systems (PDS) has launched Adaptive Kinetics, a bolt-on active suspension system for three-quarter-ton through Class 5 heavy-duty trucks that eliminates the leaf-spring ride without cutting, welding, or modifying the vehicle frame.

System delivers 20-plus inches of travel and 44 inches of articulation

Adaptive Kinetics self-levels to 33 degrees and adjusts ride height from stock to 16 inches of lift, controlled from the cab. Loaded, it runs a progressive rate like a leaf spring to resist squat and sway under tow or haul weight; unloaded, it switches to a linear coilover-style rate. The active system reads road conditions at 1,000 Hz, with automatic sway control and speed-based height adjustment.

Menlo Park, Calif. – September 28, 2026 -- Global consulting firm Protiviti has surpassed one million meals donated through its Birdies for Meals program following professional golfer Matt Fitzpatrick's victory at the FedEx Open de France at Le Golf National.

Fitzpatrick's win triggers 25,000-meal donation, pushing program past milestone

Fitzpatrick closed with rounds of 65-64-65-70 to finish at 20-under-par, securing a three-stroke victory and his fourth title of the season. The result triggered a 25,000-meal donation under Protiviti's Birdies for Meals campaign, lifting the program's cumulative total to 1,010,000 meals since its 2021 launch. Fitzpatrick alone has generated 162,000 meals this season.

Boston – September 28, 2026 -- Private investors have committed seven dollars for every one dollar the US government has put toward production funding for new-entrant defense companies, a gap that risks stalling next-generation technology before it reaches frontline forces, according to a joint analysis released by Bain & Company and the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA).

The report, titled "The State of Investment in Defense: Unlocking Growth," draws on 50 stakeholder interviews conducted between April and August 2026 with prime integrators, new market entrants, suppliers and investors.