Business Expansion

Steven Rockefeller III Joins CSTS Enterprises Advisory Board

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Steven Rockefeller III Joins CSTS Enterprises Advisory Board

New York and Hong Kong – September 20, 2026 -- CSTS Enterprises, an integrated media, entertainment, sports, and travel technology group, has appointed Steven Rockefeller III to its Advisory Board, adding a sixth-generation Rockefeller family member with private markets and cross-border investment experience to guide the company's expansion strategy.

Rockefeller brings private capital and China market expertise to CSTS strategy

Rockefeller currently serves as Director of Portfolio Management at Pondmoon Capital, sourcing and structuring private market investments across real estate, hedge funds, secondary markets, and alternative assets. He is also involved in developing Fieldwood, a master-planned private golf club and residential community in Westchester County, New York, and advises CodersTrust, an international education technology platform, on growth, fundraising, and institutional partnerships.

T3 Services Group Acquires Element Home Services, Adds Four Branches

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T3 Services Group Acquires Element Home Services, Adds Four Branches

Austin, Texas – September 20, 2026 -- T3 Services Group has acquired Element Home Services, expanding its residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical platform to eight partner companies across seven states.

Element brings four branches across the Mountain West region

Founded in 2016, Element operates branches in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Durango, Colorado; St. George, Utah; and Prescott, Arizona. The company provides around-the-clock repair, maintenance and replacement services for residential customers.

T3 Services Group CEO cites strong culture and community ties as deal rationale

"Jon and Jaimie have built an exceptional company with a strong culture, talented people and a genuine commitment to the communities they serve," said Joe Finney, chief executive officer of T3 Services Group. Finney said the acquisition expands T3's Mountain West presence.

NameSilo's Reach Systems Doubles Bookings, Expands Facility 126%

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NameSilo's Reach Systems Doubles Bookings, Expands Facility 126%

Vancouver, BC – September 19, 2026 -- Reach Systems Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of NameSilo Technologies Corp. (CSE: URL) (OTCQB: URLOF), has posted year-to-date bookings of approximately $2.2 million, up 108% from roughly $1.06 million in the same period last year.

Reach expands manufacturing footprint by 126% to meet demand

The Nanaimo, British Columbia-based marine technology and subsea equipment manufacturer is increasing its operating space from 3,559 square feet to 8,031 square feet, effective October 1. The expansion adds manufacturing, assembly and testing capacity to support the growing order book.

Workforce grows 41% since acquisition

Reach employed 17 people at the September 19, 2026 closing of its acquisition by NameSilo. The team has since grown to 24 employees.

Lindblad Buys Majority Stake in White Desert, Echo Charlie for $61M

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Lindblad Buys Majority Stake in White Desert, Echo Charlie for $61M

New York – September 18, 2026 -- Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND) has acquired a 60% majority stake in White Desert, the Antarctic luxury travel operator, and Echo Charlie, a new aviation adventure brand, for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $61 million, plus roughly $6 million for cash on the balance sheet, subject to customary working capital adjustments.

Lindblad raises full-year 2026 guidance following the deal

The company lifted its FY2026 outlook to tour revenues of $850 million to $880 million, Net Yield per Available Guest Night of 5.5% to 6.5%, and Adjusted EBITDA of $140 million to $148 million, citing the White Desert and Echo Charlie acquisitions alongside continued core business momentum. CEO Natalya Leahy called the transaction the largest in the company's history.

Mohr Partners Names Dodie Williams to Lead New Project Management Unit

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Mohr Partners Names Dodie Williams to Lead New Project Management Unit

Dallas – September 18, 2026 -- Mohr Partners, Inc. has appointed 20-year commercial real estate veteran Dodie Williams as Managing Partner of Project Management Services, a newly created role overseeing the firm's national project management practice for corporate occupiers.

Williams will manage buildouts, relocations and capital improvement projects across client portfolios

In her new position, Williams will work directly with institutional occupier clients on real estate execution, spanning due diligence, design, construction and move management phases.

The Systems Group Launches Steel-Mill-Only HVAC Division

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The Systems Group Launches Steel-Mill-Only HVAC Division

Little Rock, Ark. – September 17, 2026 -- The Systems Group (TSG), a family-owned steel-industry service provider founded in 1970, has launched Systems Cool Air Solutions, an eighth operating division dedicated exclusively to HVAC work at steel mills and metal-related industrial facilities.

New division targets installations, maintenance and 24/7 emergency response for steel mills

Systems Cool Air Solutions will handle new HVAC installations, preventive maintenance programs and round-the-clock emergency service built for extreme steel mill conditions. Service offerings span control room and motor control center (MCC) climate systems, overhead crane cab HVAC and pressurization, custom ductwork and sheet metal fabrication, ventilation and exhaust systems, building automation and controls, and industrial refrigeration.

Penetron Names Dennis Keane Specifications Specialist for Western US

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Penetron Names Dennis Keane Specifications Specialist for Western US

Orlando, Fla. – September 17, 2026 -- Penetron has appointed Dennis Keane as Specifications Specialist for the Western USA, expanding its Engineering Support team's reach across an 11-state territory including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Keane will manage specification development and product approvals for Penetron across the western region

Based in Chandler, Arizona, Keane is tasked with building relationships with architects, engineers, developers, and specification professionals, according to Cassandra Gouws, Technical Manager for Penetron USA. He will also pursue and maintain product approvals with cities, municipalities, and departments of transportation across the USA.

Cox Outdoors Takes Minority Stake in Tom Beckbe

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Cox Outdoors Takes Minority Stake in Tom Beckbe

Birmingham, Ala. – September 16, 2026 -- Tom Beckbe, the Birmingham-based outdoor apparel maker, has secured a minority investment from Cox Outdoors, the newest division of Cox Enterprises.

Cox Enterprises Backs Family-Run Outdoor Brand

Cox Outdoors was created to partner with leading outdoor consumer brands, targeting conservation initiatives and long-term generational growth rather than short-term returns. Alex Taylor, chairman and CEO of Cox Enterprises, said the partnership reflects shared family values and a conservation ethic between the two companies.

Founders Retain Control, Team and Operations

Tom Beckbe was founded in 2015 by Radcliff and Mary Menge and will continue to be independently run by its founders with the same team and values. Radcliff Menge, co-founder, said the Cox partnership will allow the company to deepen its focus on product quality, customer service and conservation support.

Simplicity Group Acquires Whitney and Associates, Altitude Capital

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Simplicity Group Acquires Whitney and Associates, Altitude Capital

Summit, N.J. – September 16, 2026 -- Simplicity Group has acquired Whitney and Associates, LLC, a Des Moines, Iowa-based independent marketing organization, along with its affiliated Altitude Capital Management RIA, an integrated wealth and investment management platform.

Simplicity adds two new partners through the deal

Mitchell Whitney and Charles Johnson join Simplicity Group as Partners as part of the transaction. Both previously led Whitney and Associates, a wholesale IMO specializing in annuity, life insurance and wealth management solutions for independent advisors.

Galloway Acquires Indiana's Hafer, Expanding to 21 Offices

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Galloway Acquires Indiana's Hafer, Expanding to 21 Offices

Denver – September 14, 2026 -- Galloway & Company, LLC has acquired Hafer Inc., a 70-person architecture, interior design, and MEP engineering firm based in Evansville, Indiana, growing Galloway's footprint to 21 offices across 13 states.

Galloway adds four Midwest offices through the Hafer deal

Hafer, founded in 1978, operates from Evansville, Indiana; Columbus, Ohio; Owensboro, Kentucky; and Carbondale, Illinois. The firm delivers architecture, interior design, MEP engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and sustainable design services across healthcare, civic, corporate, higher education, K-12, religious, retail, restaurant, library, and aquatics projects.