Business Growth

PHOENIX – – October 22, 2026 -- InkFox Publicity, a LAVIDGE company, has hired three staff, Meghan Krein as publicity manager and Kirsten Kalebich and Maeve Larson as publicists, to expand its book publicity, thought leadership and social media work.

Three hires join a two-person leadership team under Anne Robertson

The new staff join Anne Robertson, managing director of publicity, and Ziggy Goldfarb, senior publicist. The agency says the combined team covers public relations, publishing, journalism, content development and social media.

Hyattsville – October 13, 2026 -- Home Genius Exteriors, a multi-state roofing and siding contractor, won three honors at the 2026 Cascade Capital Corporation Business Growth Awards: the Business Growth Award, the Best Legacy Sales Growth Service Award and the Best Story Service Award.

Customer care managers accepted the awards on behalf of the company

Customer Care Associate Managers Ta'Nesha Lockett and Tracy Blake represented Home Genius Exteriors at the event. CEO Jeff Gunhus credited employees for the results, saying growth comes from people who show up every day and care about customers.

Home Genius Exteriors ties expansion to workforce investment

The company said the awards reflect its growth and performance, as well as spending on career development and leadership training. It also cited Home Genius Cares, its community impact initiative, as part of that people-focused approach.

Tulsa, Okla. – October 06, 2026 -- Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, has appointed veteran federal contracting executive Terri Malone as Chief Growth Officer, effective Oct. 12.

Malone joins a top 100 federal contractor with more than 5,000 employees and 60-plus agency clients

Malone will lead Cherokee Federal's enterprise growth strategy, overseeing market intelligence, business development, capture, proposals and strategic market expansion. She will coordinate with business and functional leaders to align growth priorities with customer needs and company capabilities.

Las Vegas – October 05, 2026 -- LV Petroleum LLC has appointed Jonathan Pertchik as Chairman of its Board of Directors, alongside new board members Peter Crage and Stephen J. Girsky, bringing travel center operating experience, financial oversight and public-company governance to the privately held operator of more than 90 travel centers and 30 convenience stores across the United States.

Former TravelCenters of America CEO takes the chairman role

Pertchik previously served as CEO of publicly traded TravelCenters of America (TA), where he led the company through a period of transformation. He has known LV Petroleum founders Guy Madmon and Val Amiel since the company's early growth years and will now guide the board as LV Petroleum builds on that foundation.

Englewood, Colo. – September 30, 2026 -- WideOpenWest (WOW!) has appointed Christopher Sikora as chief commercial officer, consolidating brand, marketing, sales, product, pricing and call center operations under a single newly expanded role reporting directly to CEO Frank van der Post.

WOW! Centralizes Commercial Functions Under New Executive Hire

The restructured position places digital, sales and customer experience operations under one leader as the fiber-broadband provider pursues what van der Post described as an ambitious transformation plan targeting market and revenue growth.

Calgary, AB – September 30, 2026 -- High Tide Inc. placed No. 315 out of 375 companies on the 2026 Report on Business ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies, posting a verified three-year revenue growth rate of 66% between 2022 and 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA climbed 161% over the three-year measurement period

The cannabis retailer's Adjusted EBITDA, a non-IFRS financial measure, more than doubled during the period, underscoring a shift toward profitability alongside top-line expansion. Founder and CEO Raj Grover said the company built Canna Cabana into Canada's largest cannabis retail chain through disciplined execution and a focus on customer value.

Dallas – – September 29, 2026 -- Integrity, LLC has partnered with Sumner Insurance Services, a fourth-generation, family-owned independent marketing organization based in Sedalia, Missouri, though financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Sumner brings a 1958 legacy and nationwide client base to Integrity's network

Founded in 1958, Sumner Insurance Services originally served central Missouri clients but has since expanded to serve customers across the United States. The agency, led by CEO Caleb Sumner, has broadened its offerings beyond life and health insurance into a wealth division covering retirement planning and investments.

New York – September 29, 2026 -- 120/80 Health Group has logged its eighth consecutive year of record growth, fueled by new client wins and deepening relationships across healthcare and life sciences.

Top-10 biopharma and diagnostic firms sign on for AI-driven work

The firm added multiple category-leading clients in 2026 and began working with several top-10 global biopharmaceutical and diagnostic companies applying AI to drug, test and device development. The agency has shifted from brand-awareness communications for early-stage digital health startups to a strategic consultancy serving businesses from pre-Series A through publicly traded companies.

Mississauga, ON – September 29, 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.

Whitefish, Mont. – September 26, 2026 -- STEMREGEN, a maker of science-backed stem cell supplements, has landed at No. 332 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list after posting 1,017% revenue growth over three years, far outpacing the list's 130% median.

Company secures third straight Inc. 5000 ranking as growth trajectory accelerates

STEMREGEN previously ranked No. 265 in 2025 and No. 1,765 in 2024, marking three consecutive years on the annual list of America's fastest-growing private companies. The 2026 ranking measures revenue growth from 2022 through 2025.