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SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Social Commerce Summit will bring its 2026 fall series to Salt Lake City on Wednesday, September 16, at Young Living Headquarters Auditorium, gathering over 20 speakers representing resources and brands that have built, scaled or sold inside social commerce. US social commerce sales are projected to top $100 billion in 2026. Social Commerce Summit has one unbreakable rule: no speaker without a real business behind them and the resources to support. Everyone who...

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Over 90 Segal Trials employees have joined CISCRP’s 8th Annual Medical Heroes Appreci-A-Thon, a two-week event combining physical activity and fundraising to recognize the clinical research participants and professionals who make medical progress possible. Running September 1 through September 15, the Appreci-A-Thon raises funds to support CISCRP’s work educating and empowering patients and the public about clinical research. Just two days into the challenge, Segal Trial...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pilot, the largest travel center network in North America, is celebrating Driver Appreciation Month this September, with special offers and the return of its annual Road Warrior contest. Nominations for this year’s Road Warrior contest are now open, and one outstanding professional driver will be recognized with a Kenworth W990 truck customized by the Diesel Brothers and a $50,000 cash prize.* Throughout September, Pilot will also offer in-app deals and host e...

NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) hosted a roundtable with U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (IL-11), U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06), member financial institutions, trade association partners, and industry leaders for a discussion on housing finance, financial services, and community development issues affecting communities across Illinois. Both Congressmen are senior members of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee with jurisdiction over the ba...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Five Hicks Thomas attorneys have been named to the 2026 edition of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers guide. Firm partners John B. Thomas, J. Stephen Barrick, Gregg C. Laswell and Colin Watterson and senior counsel Allison Fisher were selected for the third annual Lawdragon real estate list. Lawdragon says the work of lawyers on its 2026 list “impacts everyone – from the offices we work in, to our homes, from affordable housing to the most swank Las Vegas re...

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westburne, one of Canada’s largest electrical solutions and supply distributors, is marking its 100th anniversary by accelerating its evolution from distributor to solutions provider and investing in the skilled trades, technical expertise and communities that will power Canada’s next century. Throughout 2026, Westburne is investing $60,000 in 12 skilled-trades scholarships across three provinces - Quebec, Alberta and Ontario - with $15,000 directed to eac...

ANKENY, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Casey's, the third‑largest convenience retailer and fifth‑largest pizza chain in the U.S., is teaming up with Dave Campbell's Texas Football to strengthen its connection to fans and communities throughout the state, where football traditions help bring neighbors together and fuel hometown pride. Throughout the 2026 football season, Dave Campbell’s Team of the Week presented by Casey’s and Dave Campbell’s Student-Athlete of the Week presented by Casey’s will recogn...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Banana lovers, the moment has arrived. Banana is taking over at SONIC®, bringing a bunch of refreshing sips and frozen treats to the menu. Inspired by one of the biggest flavor trends of the year, SONIC® is turning the banana craze into a craveable lineup of nostalgic sweets and innovative new sips, led by the return of the fan-favorite Banana Pudding Shake. Guests have plenty of ways to go bananas: Banana Pudding Shake: The fan-favorite frozen treat returns to the men...

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regions Bank on Monday announced a series of disaster-recovery financial services designed to help people and businesses in Indiana following catastrophic flooding that started Aug. 11, 2026. Additionally, the Regions Foundation, a nonprofit funded primarily by Regions Bank, announced a commitment of $25,000 in grant funding to support American Red Cross disaster relief efforts. The financial services announced by Regions Bank are available in portions of Indianap...

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grandmaster (GM) and former World Champion Tan Zhongyi of China has captured her second Cairns Cup title, once again proving her strength among the world’s best female players. Tan emerged victorious at one of the world’s strongest women’s super-tournaments, which features one of the largest prize funds in women’s chess, taking home $65,000 for her impressive performance. “Winning the Cairns Cup for the second time is very special to me, and I’m proud to be the only...