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Tech Hub LIVE returns to Des Moines July 20-22 with ag tech ROI focus
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Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo will bring more than 60 speakers and 50 exhibitors to Des Moines, Iowa, July 20-22, 2026, as ag retailers and growers look for technology that can hold up under thin margins and trade uncertainty.
Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns joins Avalo as strategic advisor
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Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns has joined Durham, North Carolina-based Avalo as a strategic advisor, adding decades of policy and boardroom experience as the crop-innovation company pushes its AI-driven breeding platform into…
VizyPay adds embedded lending through Jaris partnership
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VizyPay is embedding business lending inside its payments platform for independent small business owners, letting merchants apply in minutes without leaving the app. The move is designed to reduce the friction small operators face when seeking…
IAOTP to honor Denise McCormick in New York
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Denise McCormick will be recognized by the International Association of Top Professionals as Most Inspirational Author and Educational Coach for 2026 at the group’s annual gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York this December.
Denise McCormick named among IAOTP’s Top 25 Global Impact Leaders
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Denise McCormick has been selected by the International Association of Top Professionals for its Top 25 Global Impact Leaders recognition for 2026 and will be honored at the group’s annual gala in New York in December.
Horses for Mental Health campaign raises $960,394
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Horses for Mental Health said its fifth annual May campaign raised $960,394 for programs that use horses in mental health and personal growth services.
Midland Plastics names Brian Torres president
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Midland Plastics has appointed manufacturing veteran Brian Torres as president as the New Berlin, Wisconsin company enters its next phase after more than 80 years in business.
Drake University to launch Ed.D. leadership program in Singapore
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Drake University will begin offering its Doctor of Education in Leadership in Singapore in fall 2026 through a new partnership with Nanyang Science and Technology College.
Fantasy sports market seen reaching $114.7B by 2033
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Allied Market Research projects the fantasy sports market will grow from $30.5 billion in 2023 to $114.7 billion by 2033, driven by mobile adoption, league partnerships and broader use of digital gaming tools.
CAIN sets 25-city Fall 2026 worship tour with special guests
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CAIN will launch a 25-city Live and In Worship tour Sept. 17 in Grove City, Ohio, with special guests including Jenn Johnson, Jon Reddick and bodie.
Brakes Plus opens new Lake Worth store near Fort Worth
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Brakes Plus opened a new automotive service location at 6734 Lake Worth Blvd. in Lake Worth, Texas, expanding its footprint in the greater Fort Worth area.
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