Columbus, OH

The Associated Press

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 19, 2024-- Elite, a leading provider of financial management and business operations solutions to the world’s most successful law firms, today announced Elisabet Hardy, currently Head of Product, has been appointed Chief Product Officer, effective immediately, and John Machado has been appointed as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective September 9. Eric Sugden, who assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer in 2023, will remain with the company through the end of September 2024 to ensure a seamless transition. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240819257585/en/ John Machado has been appointed as the new Chief Technology Officer at Elite, effective September 9, 2024 (Photo: Business Wire)

Elite Announces Executive Leadership Updates

Sumitomo Rubber North America, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., announced that Sam Williams has been promoted to Director of Sales for Commercial Truck Tires. Williams has spent more than 30 years working in the automotive aftermarket industry, with experience in sales, store management, multi-unit management, business development, marketing, operations, buying, merchandising, strategic planning, and vendor relations.

Sumitomo Names New Director of Commercial Truck Tires

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Utz Brands plowed ahead with its plan to shrink its manufacturing network in Q2, part of a strategy to cut costs while focusing on distribution and market gains. The company sold two plants — in Michigan and Pennsylvania — to chip brand Our Home in April. Utz has shed at least six of its plants over the past several months through a mixture of closures and divestments, leaving it with eight current facilities.

Utz’s supply chain overhaul shrinks manufacturing network

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Walgreens has named Tracey Koller as chief merchandising officer and Sharmila Sudhakar as group vice president, head of digital commerce. Walgreens is welcoming two new executives. Tracey Koller is joining as senior vice president and chief merchandising officer, and Sharmila Sudhakar is joining as group vice president and head of Walgreens digital commerce.

Walgreens makes 2 leadership appointments

Armenta joins Incenter Lender Services as its president of Lending-in-a-Box Ralph Armenta has joined Incenter Lender Services (Incenter) as President of Lending-in-a-Box. In his new role, Armenta is responsible for accelerating a variety of personal/non-mortgage and mortgage loan products into the market that quickly generates accretive revenues and liquidity for lenders, depositories, independent mortgage banks (IMBs), community banks, and credit unions, along with their servicing and subservicing partners.

Incenter Lender Services Adds Ralph Armenta To The Team

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Plymouth, MA

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

RYTHMz, which offers next-gen 5G network solutions, appointed Leonard DiMiceli as its new channel chief. DiMiceli, who has over two decades of experience in the telecom and technology sectors, will play a pivotal role in accelerating RYTHMz’s expansion in the MSP space. As businesses increasingly rely on MSPs to...

RYTHMz Appoints New Channel Chief

(Image credit: Emily Ranquist/Pexels.) Insurers across America are grappling with a pressing concern: how will they fill a mass wave of vacancies in 15 years, when half of the current insurance workforce is expected to retire? These looming retirements are compounded by the fact that Millennials and Gen Z show little interest in the industry. Whether it’s buying into the stereotypes about insurance being dull and old-fashioned or the allure of careers in finance and tech, the result is that only 4 percent of Millennials are interested in working in insurance. Millennials have already dismissed the industry as a viable career path. So, what can insurers do to attract Gen Z talent before they, too, write it off?

As the Talent Crisis Looms, Insurers Must Modernize Recruitment

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Newark, NJ

NEW JERSEY - Alain Rodrigues, a 49-year-old Middlesex County resident and owner of a construction business in Old Bridge and Newark, New Jersey, has admitted to charges of tax evasion and failure to collect and pay over taxes. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Rodrigues entered his guilty plea on August 1, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Construction Business Owner Admits Tax Evasion, Owes $1.35M

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In the global view, small businesses aren’t so small. They represent 90% of all businesses and more than 50% of employment globally. And in emerging markets, they are contributing 40% of GDP. Those stats from the World Bank underscore the need for these smaller companies — the sole proprietorships,...

Visa’s Koenigsberg Says Small Businesses Are Ready to Embrace BNPL

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CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

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Parker's joined other top U.S. businesses such as Microsoft and Chobani on the Inc. 5000 list, where companies earned a spot by demonstrating significant revenue and human resources growth between 2020 and 2023. "Welcome to a very exclusive and extraordinary list of honorees," Inc. Editor-in-Chief Mike Hofman told the winners...

Parker's Kitchen Among Fastest Growing Companies

Earlier this month, Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors took a significant step towards shaping the future of the automotive industry by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to combine the strengths of each company to advance technologies related to electrification, environmental sustainability, and vehicle intelligence.

Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Join Forces in Strategic Partnership

Zenni Optical keeps an eye on shoppers as it develops leading-edge and artificial intelligence-based solutions. Chain Store Age sat down with Dr. Steven Lee, director of digital innovation at direct-to-consumer retailer online eyewear retailer Zenni Optical, during the recent eTail Boston 2024 conference to discuss how advanced technology is impacting the retail landscape.

EXCLUSIVE: Zenni focuses digital innovation on the customer

Discover how Suzy Urbaniak’s CoRE Learning Foundation is reshaping Earth science education to secure the industry’s future. As the global energy transition accelerates, Australia’s mining industry finds itself at a crossroads. Rich in resources but facing an acute shortage of STEM talent, the sector’s future hinges on cultivating a new generation of skilled workers. Suzy Urbaniak, a geologist and former school teacher, has dedicated two decades to addressing this challenge through the CoRE Learning Foundation, an initiative aimed at reshaping Earth science education.

Australian Mining Industry Faces Critical Talent Shortage Amid Global Energy Transition

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Maxxsonics Welcomes New National Sales Manager

Maxxsonics has announced the appointment of Eddie Ramirez as the new national sales manager. Ramirez will oversee and drive the company’s growth strategies, spearheading initiatives to...

Maxxsonics Welcomes New National Sales Manager

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