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VRI Homes expands AI-driven real estate marketing platform
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VRIHomes.com is broadening its digital marketing platform to give home sellers more exposure, home buyers more search options and agents more lead-generation tools.
Valerie Jordan recognized for insurance marketing and cyber risk work
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Valerie Jordan, president of AgenciesOnline, LLC, and Brightly Insurance, is being recognized for helping independent agencies strengthen branding and helping businesses manage cyber risk.
XS.com names Maria Pesca Santos LATAM regional director
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XS.com has appointed Maria Pesca Santos as regional director for Latin America, adding an executive with 15-plus years of regional operations and commercial experience as the broker pushes to strengthen local leadership and execution.
XS.com appoints Maria Pesca Santos as LATAM regional director
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XS.com has named Maria Pesca Santos as its Latin America regional director as the global fintech and financial services firm expands its management bench.
XS.com appoints Maria Pesca Santos as Latin America regional director
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XS.com named Maria Pesca Santos as its Latin America regional director on July 2, 2026, as the global broker expands regional leadership and operational execution across key markets.
Dawson School names new head and expands business, internship and dual-enrollment programs
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Dawson School in Lafayette, Colorado, named Jonathan Schoenwald head of school effective July 1, 2026, while rolling out new Upper School initiatives tied to business, entrepreneurship and college credit.
Speedy Rooter Plumbing adds technicians as Charlottesville demand grows
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Speedy Rooter Plumbing is hiring plumbing technicians in Charlottesville, Virginia, to keep up with rising residential and commercial service demand.
Arla Rodríguez turns a volunteer role into a multimillion-dollar insurance franchise network
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Arla Rodríguez went from volunteering at an Estrella Insurance office in West Palm Beach to owning 12 locations across Palm Beach County.
CEO turnover is creating a bigger business for search firms
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Boards are replacing CEOs faster than at any point in two decades, and the scramble is triggering broader C-suite turnover that executive search firms can capture before a formal search even starts.
Alcatel-Lucent names Moussa Zaghdoud CTO and head of infrastructure unit
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ALE International, which operates as Alcatel-Lucent, appointed Moussa Zaghdoud as executive vice president for Infrastructure, Platforms & Services and chief technology officer on July 1, 2026. The move is designed to speed the company’s shift…
MR. 1204 lands new Rocstar and Warner Music Group distribution deal for August single
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MR. 1204 will release his new single “Why You Mad” worldwide on Aug. 7, 2026, marking his first official release under a new distribution partnership with Rocstar and ada/Warner Music Group.
Vietnam Tech Summit 2026 heads to Silicon Valley in August
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Vietnam Tech Summit 2026 will bring Vietnamese and Vietnam-connected tech talent, AI leaders, founders and investors to Mountain View on Aug. 7-8. The event will focus on AI careers, startup visibility and access to Silicon Valley companies.
Brenda Meredith pushes organizations to treat readiness as a measurable system
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Brenda Y. Meredith, a retired U.S. Army Reserve colonel and founder of FlowLogic Solutions Enterprise, is pitching “decision readiness” to healthcare, life sciences and other regulated-industry executives.
HESC acquires CampusDoor to expand student loan platform
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Higher Education Servicing Corporation said July 1, 2026 that it acquired CampusDoor, bringing together two student loan technology and servicing firms under one umbrella.
WPR to launch The Lee Rayburn Show on July 6
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Wisconsin Public Radio will debut a new midday call-in program July 6 after Larry Meiller’s retirement, with Lee Rayburn hosting Monday through Thursday and Jill Nadeau leading Garden Talk on Fridays.
Michael Riddick set to appear on Blue Collar America TV
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Michael Riddick, founder of Riddick Farms Partnership, will appear on Blue Collar America TV to discuss scaling a family farm from 125 acres to 7,000 acres.
DJ’s Landscape Management buys Greenscape and Meadow Green
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DJ’s Landscape Management has acquired Greenscape Inc. and Meadow Green Landscaping, expanding its commercial grounds platform across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New England.
Broadcast Management Group names Kathy Samuels creative services director
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Broadcast Management Group has appointed Daytime Emmy Award-winning producer Kathy Samuels as director of Creative Services, expanding a division that supports live broadcasts, streaming, sports, brand activations and enterprise communications….
Toby Watson joins Rampart Capital board
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Rampart Capital named former Goldman Sachs partner Toby Watson to its board on July 1, 2026, in London.
Iowa State featured in America 250 series for land-grant impact
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Iowa State University is being highlighted in USA TODAY’s America 250 documentary series for using accessible education, research and entrepreneurship to drive innovation.
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