Business Expansion

Bloomington, Minn. – October 05, 2026 -- BGM, a Top 200 full-service accounting, tax, audit and advisory firm, has added Norwalk, Connecticut-based R. L. DePanfilis & Company, LLC, marking the firm's entry into Connecticut and extending its New England footprint.

R. L. DePanfilis joins BGM after more than four decades as an independent CPA firm

Founded in 1979, R. L. DePanfilis & Company serves businesses, individuals, estates and trusts with tax compliance, multistate and foreign tax filings, audits, compilations, financial reporting, business succession planning, due diligence, and estate and trust returns. The firm will now operate under the BGM name, with partners David W. Gibbs, CPA, and Kenneth T. Miller, CPA, continuing to lead the Norwalk office alongside their existing team.

Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. – October 05, 2026 -- Pro Shop, the golf media and commerce platform, has closed a $24 million Series B financing round led by Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), bringing new investors Causeway Media Partners and Ares Sports, Media and Entertainment funds into the cap table.

Returning backers include PGA Tour and two prior venture partners

Existing investors PGA Tour, Powerhouse Capital and Phoenix Capital Ventures re-upped in the round, which follows a $20 million Series A closed in 2024 under the leadership of Powerhouse Capital with participation from EP Golf Ventures, Marquee Ventures and Gametime Capital. Gunderson Dettmer served as legal counsel to Pro Shop on the transaction.

Houston – October 05, 2026 -- Superior Hydrovac has acquired Delta Daylighting, a Houston-based hydrovac and daylighting services provider, expanding the hydrovac operating capacity of parent company Peak Utility Services Group in one of the nation's most active utility infrastructure markets.

Deal expands Peak's hydrovac capacity in the Houston market

The acquisition adds Delta's management team, employees, and longstanding customer relationships to Superior Hydrovac's existing platform. Delta's operations will be fully integrated into Superior Hydrovac, giving the combined entity access to Superior's operating infrastructure, safety programs, and customer base.

Scottsdale, Ariz. – October 03, 2026 -- Moon Valley Nurseries now operates more than 50 retail locations across seven states, having added eight new nurseries in the past two years, and has launched a dedicated Tree Care division offering trimming, fertilization, pest diagnosis and removal services.

Moon Valley Nurseries Surpasses 50 Locations Across Seven States

The company, which manages more than 1,800 acres of farmland, operates retail nurseries across Arizona, California, Georgia, Nevada, Florida, Tennessee and Texas. Founded in Phoenix in 1995, it describes itself as the largest fully-integrated nursery and box tree grower in the United States.

Cleveland – October 01, 2026 -- ArchKey, a national electrical and technology systems provider, has acquired US Communications & Electric, a Cleveland-based technology integration firm, expanding its national technology services platform across North America.

Acquired firm brings 130 employees and 10,000 completed projects

US Communications & Electric, founded in 1996, employs more than 130 professionals and has completed over 10,000 projects for customers in data centers, healthcare, education, government, financial services, and industrial sectors. The firm specializes in audio-visual systems, distributed antenna systems (DAS), network infrastructure, security solutions, and connected building technologies.

New York – October 01, 2026 -- Affiliated Advisors has added True Prosperity Advisors, a Rockford, Illinois-based advisory firm managing approximately $162 million in client assets, which previously operated under Baird.

True Prosperity Advisors exits Baird for Affiliated Advisors' growth platform

The firm is led by Financial Advisor Gary Love, CFP, CPWA, CEPA, alongside Registered Assistant Simeon Hanson. The team cited a need for a partner combining personalized support with scalable growth resources as the reason for the transition.

Advisor cites access to broader technology and wealth management tools

Through Affiliated Advisors, the team gains business management and operational support intended to help run efficient, growth-oriented practices. The platform also provides investment solutions, technology, financial planning resources and wealth management capabilities.

Memphis – September 30, 2026 -- Titan Fitness has launched Titan Fitness Commercial, a new division targeting organizations that build or upgrade strength training facilities, backing its equipment with a 10-year warranty on steel frames.

New commercial lineup targets high-traffic facility demands

The division introduces commercial-grade plate-loaded and selectorized strength machines, racks, benches, free weights and equipment storage engineered for heavy daily use. Titan Fitness Commercial will serve athletic performance facilities, schools, government facilities, commercial gyms, hotels and residential fitness centers.

Hollywood, Fla. – September 29, 2026 -- Hard Rock International was named Land-Based Operator of the Year at the 2026 Global Gaming Awards Americas in Las Vegas, marking the company's third win in this category. A panel of 100 senior industry executives determined the winners, with the voting process independently adjudicated by KPMG US.

Judges cite Canada and California expansions as key growth drivers

The award recognized Hard Rock's operational performance over the past 12 months, including the opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, the company's first fully integrated resort in Canada. Judges also pointed to continued progress at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon in Kern County, California, which completed Phase One of development in November 2025 and includes 150,000 square feet of gaming space located 90 minutes north of Los Angeles.

Shanghai – September 29, 2026 -- YR Fitness plans to expand its one-stop commercial gym supply model by adding design and fit-out services, letting gym owners manage equipment sourcing and physical build-out through a single partner.

YR Fitness will phase in design and fit-out services based on market demand

The company, which has manufactured strength equipment in-house for nearly 30 years, said the rollout will occur in phases tied to specific market and project needs rather than a single simultaneous launch.

George Yang says the goal is consolidating more of the gym-build process under one team

"Opening a gym already means managing enough moving parts," said George Yang, founder and chief designer of YR Fitness. "If we can make equipment sourcing, planning, delivery and after-sales easier, we should. The next step is helping customers manage more of the project through the same team."

Mettler, Calif. – – September 28, 2026 -- The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock Casino Tejon have appointed Mike Bean as Property President, effective October 5, filling the top operational post at the California gaming venue along the I-5 corridor.

Bean arrives with three decades of tribal gaming leadership experience

Bean joins Hard Rock Casino Tejon after serving as Chief Executive Officer of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. His resume also includes a stint as CEO of Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment in Arizona, alongside senior leadership roles at other major gaming and resort organizations.