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N. Syracuse Manufacturer Marks Milestone, Plans for the Future

Air Innovations has grown from a small local manufacturer into a global business, selling its products in 74 countries organizations. Some of its clients include NASA, Blue Origin and SpaceX. By Stefan Yablonski [caption id=attachment_11117 align=alignright width=450] Michael Wetzel, president and CEO, and his father, Larry, who currently is an adviser to the board of directors. Larry served as the chairman of the board until 2024, when the company was acquired by Altus Capital Partners, a private equity firm.[/caption] Air Innovations in North Syracuse hopes to add more employees and possibly even expand its facility in the near future. The company is a global leader in designing and building environmental process control systems for applications that can’t be addressed with standard HVAC equipment, according to Michael Wetzel, president and CEO. “We customize solutions for temperature, humidity, filtration and pressurization, with additional capabilities in direct-expansion, chilled-water and thermoelectric technologies. Our business now is entirely focused on specialty or niche markets.” Air Innovations celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sept. 18, marking four decades of doing business, manufacturing products and growing in Central New York. In the beginning [caption id=attachment_11138 align=alignright width=451] A worker, Ezzy Salehi, tests a Wine Guardian condenser unit at Air Innovations.[/caption] “A guy by the name of Jim Kelley started the business [known as Floratech] in 1986. It was focused on refrigerated display cases for supermarket fresh flowers,” Wetzel said. “My father [Larry] started Clean Room Technology in the early 1980s, then sold that to a French company called Clestra Cleanroom. “My father and I bought Floratech in 1996 — 30 years ago, 10 years after it was started. Then in 1999, Floratech bought a portion of Clestra and their building. At that point everything was still called Floratech. But, as that was not reflective of the diversity of the business, we rebranded as Air Innovations in 2001.” The company rebranded to pursue a strategy of diversification in specialty HVAC systems. Wetzel explained that since then, it has become a trusted global partner, earning the President’s “E” Award for Exports and securing contracts in the most demanding fields, including aerospace, defense and semiconductor manufacturing. Air Innovations has grown from a small local manufacturer into a global business, selling nearly 70,000 units in 74 countries and territories and developing custom environmental control systems for companies and organizations including NASA, Blue Origin and SpaceX. “We work with all the big names you ever heard of and some you never heard of,” Wetzel added. The Wetzels sold the business two years ago to Altus Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on control investments in lower middle-market, niche manufacturing companies in North America. Founded in 2003, Altus Capital Partners’ headquarters is in Wilton, Connecticut, with an additional office in Lincolnshire, Illinois. “They are an equity firm. Both my father and I both maintain a small minority share. I am going to continue to be involved. I call myself a part-time CEO. I will continue that role for the foreseeable future; I don’t see any change there.” Building to the future “We are at 58 employees right now, which is a little bit down. We had a high of 70. That moves along with the activity we have,” Wetzel said. “We’ll start ramping up here in the fourth quarter into next year. More than 20% of our employees have been with the company for more than a decade. “I am fairly certain that sometime in the next several years we are going to have to enlarge the footprint of our facility and for sure we are going to have to add employees. We already are. We are probably going to have to add five or six people next year. We are always in the market for HVAC technicians; we always need those.” Air Innovations will remain in Central New York, with its current workforce staying in place, he added. “I believe the primary driver of our success over time is the diversity of our business which is a direct result of our willingness to tackle new challenges,” Wetzel said.

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Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com
Week of Well-Being highlights health and personal growth

Owls gathered at the Grand Hall Oct. 13 for a Well-being Fair as part of Rice’s Week of Well-Being, an initiative focused on promoting health, education and personal growth. The week is sponsored by Rice Employee Health and Well-Being and the Human Resources Benefits Department.

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Oct 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • news.rice.edu
Rogers Behavioral Health charged with labor law violations for firing workers in union drive

The NLRB complaint alleges Rogers fired six employees and took other actions to discourage employees from organizing a union.

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Oct 14 • 4:30 AM EDT • Health • wisconsinexaminer.com
Scammers posing as employees from well-known companies, Better Business Bureau says

A warning for consumers after scammers allegedly pose as employees from well-known companies such as DoorDash, UCSF and Freedom Debt Relief.

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Oct 13 • 8:40 PM EDT • Business • abc7news.com
Saudi national accused of planting recording device in OpenAI executive conference room

Federal prosecutors allege the device was planted in a conference room used for confidential discussions about OpenAI's proprietary research, product plans and business opportunities.

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Oct 13 • 6:48 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
The Hartford closes purchase of Equitable’s employee benefits business

The Hartford completed its acquisition of Equitable’s employee benefits business, adding $500 million in premiums and 300 employees in Connecticut.

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Oct 13 • 11:59 AM EDT • Business • hartfordbusiness.com
"That was not received well at Nintendo" - as GTA 6 and Zelda are lampooned by Saturday Night Live, former employees recall Elon Musk Wario skit controversy

As American comedy series Saturday Night Live airs a sketch lampooning the November showdown between Grand Theft Auto 6…

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Oct 13 • 11:33 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Asha Sharma reportedly tells rattled Xbox employees: "We have to find new ways, and courage, to have invention on new IP"

There's still apparently an appetite at Xbox to create new gaming franchises. But where, in this bruised company, does it come from?

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Oct 13 • 6:37 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
8.6 million records exposed in japanese entertainment supply-chain incident

A malware incident at Nippon Columbia, a Japanese supply-chain contractor, has exposed more than 8.6 million customer and employee records.

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Oct 13 • 5:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • dig.watch
Small group health insurance market rates announced

Media Release, Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has approved 2027 health insurance premium rates for the small group health insurance market. As of March 2026, over 31,000 New Mexicans were enrolled in a small group plan. The average increase across small group plans is 19.8%. These rates take effect on January 1, 2027. The carriers offering small group coverage in New Mexico in 2027 are: Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (HealthCare Service Corporation) Presbyterian Health Plan Presbyterian Insurance Company UnitedHealthcare of New Mexico UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company Key Factors Driving the Rate Increases The primary factors that contributed to the 2027 increases are: Claims Experience - Higher than expected 2025 New Mexico claims experience, which is the foundation for the 2027 rate development. Cost Trend - Higher utilization and inflation impacted healthcare costs services, which impacts medical services and pharmaceutical costs nationwide. Risk Pool Changes - Nationwide, businesses with healthier employees are opting for alternative health coverage not under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This results ina smaller and less healthy small group ACA risk pool. Final approved rates will be posted on the OSI website. To view the carrier rate sheets and rate increase specifics, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website here. The Rate Review Process Conducted by OSI The OSI rate review process focuses on approving rates for health insurance plans that are actuarially sound, not excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory and ensuring health insurance rates comply with all state and federal laws. For more information, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website at https://osi.state.nm.us/en/. *** About the Office of Superintendent of Insurance The Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is New Mexico’s regulatory agency responsible for overseeing a wide range of insurance products, including private health and life insurance, auto, home, business, and title insurance. OSI regulates private health plans in the individual, small group, and large group markets, ensuring that premium rates are fair, companies are financially sound, and health care insurance coverage is reliable. While OSI does not have authority over self-funded health plans, where an employer assumes the financial responsibility for paying employee health care claims, Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE, OSI plays a vital role in protecting consumers by reviewing premium rates, monitoring insurance company conduct, and licensing producers (formerly known as insurance brokers and agents).

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Oct 12 • 11:20 PM EDT • Health • yournewsnm.com
Kroger to cut 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years

CEO Greg Foran said Monday that Kroger will cut about 3,000 roles over the next three years in an effort to simplify operations.

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Oct 12 • 5:48 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
For Wave Sports & Entertainment, less is more in terms of cutting through the noise

Wave Sports, with around 120 full-time employees, is set up to serve three different groups: the audience (young millennials and Gen Z, in particular); the talent; and the advertisers. Across of its 10 shows, there are now over 1 billion views per month, with 75% of the audience under the age of 35.

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Oct 12 • 5:36 PM EDT • Entertainment • sportsbusinessjournal.com
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Spotlight AZ: Sundt

From transportation and water infrastructure to advanced manufacturing facilities, Sundt Construction has helped build Arizona’s economy since 1929. Headquartered in Tempe, the 100% employee-owned company is investing in new facilities, workforce training and technologies to support the state’s next chapter of growth. In this Chamber Business News Spotlight, Sundt’s Alex Charland discusses the company’s new […]

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Oct 12 • 3:32 PM EDT • Business • chamberbusinessnews.com
STC Staff of the Year turns Experience into Service

Valeria Tovar’s commitment to students recently earned her recognition as South Texas College’s inaugural 2026 Staff Employee of the Year award for the Technology Campus and Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence (RCPSE), one of five employees recognized collegewide.

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Oct 12 • 2:56 PM EDT • Business • texasborderbusiness.com
UCR Health expands direct access through Blue & Gold

UCR Health is expanding access for UC employees through its direct relationship with Blue & Gold. The expansion gives members the option to choose UCR Health directly for their healthcare rather than accessing UCR Health physicians through outside provider networks.

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Oct 12 • 12:15 PM EDT • Health • insideucr.ucr.edu
AACT NOW Reinforces Commitment and Pushes Touch-10

ACT NOW is reinforcing its commitment to nonpartisan voter outreach by expanding digital access to Touch-10, a program that asks employees of partner organizations to connect with 10 people they know, Executive Director Norma Flores-Ruiz said.

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Oct 12 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • texasborderbusiness.com
UF Health now runs hospitals from Gainesville to St. Augustine. Experts disagree on what it means for patients

Nonprofit healthcare system UF Health opened a 99-bed hospital in northern St. Johns County Sept. 22, about 60 miles from its home campus in Gainesville.UF Health Durbin Park Hospital is the newest hospital in a system that has grown well beyond UF Health Shands Hospital, its first facility. Before the new addition, the UF Health hospital system had six licensed hospitals, about 2,900 beds, more than 280 physician practices and more than 27,000 employees, generating more than $6.5 billion in annual net revenue, according to a UF Health fact sheet for fiscal year 2025-26.

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Oct 12 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • alligator.org
Three business leaders share how to leverage well-being data

How can employee well-being data guide leadership decisions and act as an indicator of overall business performance? Three leaders explore the issue.

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Oct 12 • 3:00 AM EDT • Business • weforum.org
Op-Ed: Collaboration needed in effort to rein school health insurance costs

NJEA president Steve Beatty in op-ed addresses 34.4% increase in medical benefit rates for school employees.

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Oct 12 • 12:10 AM EDT • Health • njspotlightnews.org
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Brooklyn Store Says Kelly Clarkson Wanted To Buy Something That Wasn't For Sale

Kelly Clarkson blasted the retail shop on X, saying the employees looked at her like she couldn’t afford the pieces.

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Oct 11 • 5:51 PM EDT • Entertainment • huffpost.com
Texas Business Owner Spots Unauthorized Charges, Then Investigators Trace 154 Payments Worth $1.7 Million to Employee's Credit Cards

A Texas business owner’s discovery of unauthorized payments in a company checking account led investigators to an alleged employee theft totaling $1,748,901.35. Authorities say the ... Read More

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Oct 11 • 3:58 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Kelly Clarkson slams Brooklyn store over ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment

Kelly Clarkson claims a Brooklyn store employee treated her like she couldn't afford the merchandise, comparing the experience to "Pretty Woman."

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Oct 11 • 9:26 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Kelly Clarkson slams Brooklyn store over ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment

Kelly Clarkson claims a Brooklyn store employee treated her like she couldn't afford the merchandise, comparing the experience to "Pretty Woman."

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Oct 11 • 9:09 AM EDT • Entertainment • foxnews.com
Tech Workers Have Long Resisted Unions. Will AI and Politics Change the Equation?

Silicon Valley’s white-collar workers have been largely detached from organized labor. Artificial intelligence and ICE are giving employees new reasons to unionize.

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Oct 11 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • kqed.org
Remote employee shares unusual schedule working 4 p.m. to midnight

Recruiter Jimmy Kibuswa works remotely from 4 p.m. to midnight. His daily routine leaves time for sleep, the gym, and relaxing.

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Oct 11 • 5:36 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Sept. 2026 Emeryville Newswire: Women-Owned Businesses Make List, New Leads in Hillyard Search, Javi’s Employee Attacked

Sept Emeryville news: Women-owned businesses make the list, Japanese retailers boosting Bay Street, and new leads in Amy Hillyard search.

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Oct 10 • 2:00 PM EDT • Business • evilleeye.com
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Jawando Bill Expands Political Appointments

By Adam Pagnucco. Montgomery County government hires the vast majority of its employees through its merit system, which is insulated from direct participation by elected...

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Oct 10 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • montgomeryperspective.com
CHOICE Arrangements: A Path to Health Coverage for Small Business Employees - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

An emerging alternative is gaining momentum – and the history of HSAs shows why policymakers should help it grow. By Karen Kerrigan – For most small business owners, the health insurance story is painfully the same: premiums keep climbing, choices can be limited, and providing quality coverage for employees becomes more difficult every year. According […]

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Oct 10 • 8:37 AM EDT • Health • sbecouncil.org
CHOICE Arrangements: A Path to Health Coverage for Small Business Employees - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

An emerging alternative is gaining momentum – and the history of HSAs shows why policymakers should help it grow. By Karen Kerrigan – For most small business owners, the health insurance story is painfully the same: premiums keep climbing, choices can be limited, and providing quality coverage for employees becomes more difficult every year. According […]

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Oct 10 • 8:37 AM EDT • Business • sbecouncil.org
Lancaster businesses remove skill games in days up to Supreme Court’s deadline

On Thursday afternoon, an employee of K&S Games wheeled three skill games out of House of Pizza in downtown Lancaster. The machines, which generated significant revenue for House of Pizza

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Oct 10 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • lancasteronline.com
'As highly trusted as anyone': Spokane Valley business reacts after former employee gets prison time for stealing $1 million
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Oct 9 • 7:45 PM EDT • Business • krem.com
Apple Stores Will Add Your Name to iPhone Duo's Startup Screen

Apple has something special planned for customers who purchase an iPhone Duo in an Apple Store. Employees will be able to customize the Duo so it displays the name of the buyer at the "Hello" screen when it turns on for the first time. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple retail stores in the United States will have a personalization system for adding the buyer's name to an iPhone Duo, with English and Spanish language options.

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Oct 9 • 7:17 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
How Baton Rouge businesses are putting AI to work

Artificial intelligence is moving faster than many businesses anticipated, forcing leaders to continually rethink how their organizations adopt the technology, train employees and improve efficiency. For Baton Rouge companies, the challenge is not simply implementing AI, but finding practical ways to integrate it into everyday operations. As Business Report writes in its Best Places to […]

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Oct 9 • 3:38 PM EDT • Business • businessreport.com
Google employees praise latest Gemini 4 internal model

Google is rolling out new Gemini 4 models to staff ahead of a public release. The latest is called Carbon, and staff are loving it.

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Oct 9 • 3:37 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Rockstar HR Questioned Over Discord 'Mole' And Sudden Timing Of GTA 6 Dev Firings In Latest Labor Tribunal Hearing

A junior Rockstar employee was leaking trade union activity to management

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Oct 9 • 2:05 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Orioles’ cuts to business operations staff raises questions around baseball operations

This week’s layoffs across the Baltimore Orioles’ business operations, which affected more than a dozen employees, has become another self-inflicted headache for the organization.

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Oct 9 • 11:25 AM EDT • Business • sportsbusinessjournal.com
Employee development shouldn’t stop at promotion

A promotion is only the beginning. For businesses competing to retain top talent, advancing employees into leadership roles can be a powerful investment, but a new title doesn’t automatically make someone an effective manager. As Business Report writes in its Best Places to Work issue, training, mentorship and ongoing support can help newly promoted employees […]

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Oct 9 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • businessreport.com
Report: Double Fine's union drive collapsed under culture clash

A new story reveals how a unionization effort at Double Fine collapsed, partly over questions of eligibility, and partly over employee conflict.

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Oct 9 • 10:49 AM EDT • Technology • gamedeveloper.com
Employee killed in shootout with 2 armed suspects at L.A. business

An employee was shot and killed after confronting two armed suspects who entered a business in Los Angeles Thursday evening, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. at a business i…

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Oct 9 • 10:11 AM EDT • Business • ktla.com
Data Breaches Could Cost Your Business Millions

Data-security gaps can put medical cannabis patient and employee records at risk, leaving your business holding the bag for a settlement, even if it wasn't your fault.

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Oct 9 • 10:05 AM EDT • Business • cannabisbusinesstimes.com
HISD will cut health care plans from 7 to 4 as higher premiums hit employees in 2027

HISD employees will have fewer medical plans to choose from in 2027 and will have to pay higher premiums, though the district has said a 4% pay increase will help cover them.

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Oct 8 • 10:43 PM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
One dog dead, two people injured after car crashes into Pooler grooming business

A vehicle crashed into a Pooler dog grooming business Thursday afternoon, killing one dog and injuring the driver and an employee, according to Pooler Fire officials.

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Oct 8 • 5:29 PM EDT • Business • wtoc.com
City of Dallas employee bribed business owner to avoid code citations: affidavit

A former Dallas city employee took money from a local business in exchange for not issuing code citations, according to arrest documents obtained by FOX 4.

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Oct 8 • 5:19 PM EDT • Business • fox4news.com
Round Rock ISD proposes higher healthcare costs for employees
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Oct 8 • 5:12 PM EDT • Health • kvue.com
How the bad science of AI doomerism is good for big business

When Jacob Coxon resigned earlier this month from Anthropic, citing dramatic concerns about AI racing humans toward extinction, it capped several years of public defections by employees warning that the AI companies are moving too fast and taking extraordinary risks.

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Oct 8 • 2:35 PM EDT • Science • peoplesworld.org
ICF International to lay off 82 employees

ICF International plans to begin laying off 82 employees in December after the Department of Homeland Security decided to consolidate work.

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Oct 8 • 11:33 AM EDT • Business • virginiabusiness.com
Federal Employees Face 10.9% Increase in Health Premiums as Open Season Dates Announced

Federal employees will pay higher prices for health insurance in 2027. On average, federal employees enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) will pay 10.9 percent more toward their premiums in 2027, marking the third straight year of double-digit increases in the employe

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Oct 8 • 11:11 AM EDT • Health • fedagent.com
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Solera Health Launches Cancer Care Network to Connect Members to Digital Cancer Screening, Supportive Care and Treatment Navigation

Network pairs Iris by OncoHealth® and Fuze Health to support members across their journey, from early detection through care navigationPHOENIX, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solera Health, the premier digital health delivery company creating flexible solutions to seamlessly connect people to on-benefit care via health plans and employers, today announced the launch of its Cancer Care Network, which connects health plan members and employees to Iris by OncoHealth for supportive care and treat

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Oct 8 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Atrium Health’s plan contested by state treasurer for legality

(The Center Square) – Nearly 750,000 teachers, state employees, retirees, lawmakers active and retired, and members of higher education on Tuesday learned Atrium Health’s Affordability Protection Program would help provide

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Oct 8 • 8:07 AM EDT • Health • thecentersquare.com
Business Beat : New downtown restaurant seeking employees ahead of opening

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Station Coney Island, a new restaurant coming to downtown Coldwater, has officially ann...

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Oct 8 • 8:03 AM EDT • Business • wtvbam.com
The highest-paid employees at Main Line Health

Plus, we review an all-you-can-eat wagyu spot.

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Oct 8 • 5:45 AM EDT • Health • inquirer.com
Independent Bank relocates its headquarters to downtown Grand Rapids

Independent Bank relocated its headquarters to the Founders Building in downtown Grand Rapids, bringing more than 60 employees to the site.

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Oct 8 • 5:30 AM EDT • Business • crainsgrandrapids.com
Small businesses face tough choices as health insurance costs rise

Some businesses are exploring choice arrangements, which allow employers to set a defined benefit amount rather than selecting one carrier and set of plans for all employees.

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Oct 8 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • wtkr.com
Small businesses face tough choices as health insurance costs rise

Some businesses are exploring choice arrangements, which allow employers to set a defined benefit amount rather than selecting one carrier and set of plans for all employees.

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Oct 8 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • wtkr.com
Self-service health check machine in Essex workplaces refers to GPs

London Stansted Airport says one employee's life has been saved by using the mobile sit-down unit.

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Oct 8 • 1:15 AM EDT • Health • bbc.com
Amazon layoffs hit hundreds of employees across multiple teams

Amazon faces new layoffs affecting seller support, engineering, and customer service amid its cost overhaul and AI investments.

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Oct 7 • 7:48 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
The WHO seeks more details on the death of a plague research lab employee in Russia

The World Health Organization says it wants more information on what caused the death of an employee at a Russian plague research lab. Russia says the woman died of pneumonia of unknown origin.

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Oct 7 • 5:53 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Ford changes PTO policy to stay 'competitive'

Ford Motor Co. on Thursday notified salaried employees of changes to its paid-time off policy starting in 2027, including the elimination of a program to purchase vacation time and changes

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Oct 7 • 4:40 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Opinion | Shaul: Missouri Employers Need More Choices to Control Health Care Costs

For Missouri grocers, the rising cost of health care isn't an abstract policy debate. It's a cost they deal with every month as they work to provide health insurance for their employees and their families.

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Oct 7 • 3:48 PM EDT • Health • themissouritimes.com
New state program helps business owners explore employee ownership

Feasibility studies and valuations are a key first step in converting a business to an ESOP model.

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Oct 7 • 2:08 PM EDT • Business • wbjournal.com
Some furloughed Star Wars Zero Company developers are returning to work, studio says

Bit Reactor, the Maryland based company, behind this summer’s well-received tactical combat game Star Wars Zero Company says that “more” of its team is returning to work after being furloughed ahead of the game’s release. This is the studio’s first statement on the matter since Game File’s August report that “most” of the development team had been furloughed—technically kept as employees, but without pay or benefits—a few weeks prior to launch. Some of those furloughs ended this week. “This week, we started the process of returning more of our team back to work at Bit Reactor, an important step forward in our continued support for Zero Company, “ Bit Reactor CEO Greg Foertsch said in a statement. He continued: “Having to ask team members to step away after we navigated unexpected business developments outside of our control and so close to launch was an incredibly difficult decision, but one that was necessary to help us eventually bring as many people back as possible. “This team means a tremendous amount to me, and I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together. Thank you to our fans for the incredible response to the game and for supporting us along this journey. We look forward to sharing more updates regarding Bit Reactor and Zero Company soon.” Game File reported in August that Bit Reactor had retained a small team to work on updates for Zero Company. One person familiar with the situation told Game File that the returns announced today bring the studio’s pay-rolled headcount to more than half of what it had been ahead of the furloughs. That means a considerable number of people have been brought back, but that a fair number also remain without pay. While companies in the U.S. are often legally required to publicly disclose how many people they’ve laid off, furloughs can often be kept private, for a time. The United States Department of Labor requires companies to publicly report mass furloughs if they meet specific criteria, including any expectation that they will last more than six months. For those game makers who remain furloughed by Bit Reactor, it’s now been about two months. For more about Bit Reactor, the furloughs, the studio’s back-story and the ongoing lawsuit that brought this to light, read my August report. [ ‘Most’ of Star Wars Zero Company studio Bit Reactor was furloughed ahead of launch ](https://www.gamefile.news/p/star-wars-zero-company-bit-reactor-furloughs-lawsuit) Stephen Totilo · Sep 1 Last week was meant to be a moment of triumph for Bit Reactor, the Maryland-based game studio founded in 2021 with ambitions to create a great new tactical combat game. [ Read full story ](https://www.gamefile.news/p/star-wars-zero-company-bit-reactor-furloughs-lawsuit)

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Oct 7 • 1:03 PM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
The Politics of Sustainability Have Changed. The Business Case Hasn’t.

Corporate sustainability may have fallen out of favor in some executive and political circles, but the business case remains strong: Companies continue to invest because sustainability initiatives can deliver measurable gains in profitability, resilience, and growth. Drawing on research from NYU Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business and other recent studies, the article shows how four areas in particular—circularity, decarbonization, sustainable sourcing, and employee well-being—can lower costs, reduce risk, strengthen supply chains, improve productivity, and create new revenue opportunities. Examples from industries including automotive, healthcare, apparel, energy, consumer goods, and manufacturing illustrate how companies are capturing value through resource reuse, energy efficiency, resilient sourcing strategies, and investments in frontline workers. While the language of ESG may be losing momentum, the underlying business fundamentals have not changed: organizations that systematically address material environmental and social challenges, quantify the financial impact of their efforts, and embed sustainability into core decision-making are better positioned to improve operational performance and create long-term enterprise value.

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Oct 7 • 8:25 AM EDT • Business • hbr.org
The Politics of Sustainability Have Changed. The Business Case Hasn’t.

Corporate sustainability may have fallen out of favor in some executive and political circles, but the business case remains strong: Companies continue to invest because sustainability initiatives can deliver measurable gains in profitability, resilience, and growth. Drawing on research from NYU Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business and other recent studies, the article shows how four areas in particular—circularity, decarbonization, sustainable sourcing, and employee well-being—can lower costs, reduce risk, strengthen supply chains, improve productivity, and create new revenue opportunities. Examples from industries including automotive, healthcare, apparel, energy, consumer goods, and manufacturing illustrate how companies are capturing value through resource reuse, energy efficiency, resilient sourcing strategies, and investments in frontline workers. While the language of ESG may be losing momentum, the underlying business fundamentals have not changed: organizations that systematically address material environmental and social challenges, quantify the financial impact of their efforts, and embed sustainability into core decision-making are better positioned to improve operational performance and create long-term enterprise value.

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Oct 7 • 8:25 AM EDT • Politics • hbr.org
Push aims to keep North Dakota businesses local through employee ownership

In the state, there are 64 employee-owned businesses representing about 30,000 employee owners.

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Oct 7 • 6:26 AM EDT • Business • valleynewslive.com
WHO seeks details from Russia on media reports of a second lab worker with pneumonia

The World Health Organization said it ​had requested information from ‌Russian authorities on media reports of a ​second laboratory employee ​with pneumonia of undetermined cause.

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Oct 7 • 5:06 AM EDT • Health • reuters.com
NC treasurer: Atrium affordability program could bankrupt state employees’ health plan

State Health Plan officials say Atrium's new affordability program is "trickery" that will drive up costs for plan members and taxpayers

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Oct 7 • 4:30 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
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OU Health alerts patients after data breach involving former employee

OU Health has informed patients about a data breach after a former employee accessed sensitive medical records without authorization over several months.

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Oct 6 • 11:21 PM EDT • Health • koco.com
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Big premium hikes possible for retirees in Nevada worker health insurance program

Active employees will also likely experience premium hikes if their plan includes a spouse or their family. Active workers who are the only members of their plan will likely see modest premium decreases.

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Oct 6 • 10:00 PM EDT • Health • thenevadaindependent.com
Russia pneumonic plague: Outbreak risk, symptoms, what to know

Fears of a pneumonic plague outbreak follow an Irkutsk lab employee's death last week. But the World Health Organization (WHO) says the risk is low.

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Oct 6 • 8:33 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Police investigating after explosion damages Tacoma business

Three employees were inside at the time of the explosion, according to the Tacoma Police Department.

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Oct 6 • 6:26 PM EDT • Business • thenewstribune.com
SUN: Orioles make layoffs within business ops ahead of expected MLB lockout

The Orioles laid off multiple employees from their business operations department Tuesday, according to an internal memo obtained by The Baltimore Sun that pres

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Oct 6 • 4:00 PM EDT • Business • foxbaltimore.com
Atrium Health's new Affordability Protection Program lowers costs for state employees

Atrium Health's new Affordability Protection Program, effective January 1, 2027, will reduce outpatient surgical care copays and lower inpatient hospital copays.

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Oct 6 • 3:19 PM EDT • Health • wfdd.org
Orioles laying off members of business operations

The exact number of employees affected wasn’t immediately clear.

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Oct 6 • 2:34 PM EDT • Business • thebanner.com
Justice Department tells employees to adopt Trump’s AI rebrand

“This directive shall extend to court filings when appropriate,” the memo titled Super Intelligence states, sources told NBC News.

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Oct 6 • 2:19 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker death

The World Health Organization says a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a “very low” risk outside the country as investigators look into what caused the death of a lab employee there last week.

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Oct 6 • 1:41 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
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Federal Employees Face 10.9% Increase in Health Premiums as Open Season Dates Announced

Federal employees will pay higher prices for health insurance in 2027. On average, federal employees enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) will pay 10.9 percent more toward their premiums in 2027, marking the third straight year of double-digit increases in the employe

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Oct 6 • 10:04 AM EDT • Health • fedmanager.com
Sun Life research reveals the ripple effect behind small business success

As Canada's small businesses navigate a rapidly changing business environment, new research from Sun Life shows that success is about more than growing revenue. It's about building resilience. When owners feel confident in their ability to weather challenges and plan for the future, they're more likely to invest in their employees, strengthen their businesses and create lasting impact for the people who depend on them. The findings align closely with how Sun Life supports small business owners,

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Oct 6 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
SAP-backed Tereina launches payment service inside SAP’s business software

Oct 6 (Reuters) - Tereina, a payments company in which SAP owns a stake, on Tuesday launched ​technology that lets businesses pay ‌suppliers, employees and affiliates directly from their SAP software in traditional currencies or stablecoins. The launch...

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Oct 6 • 7:31 AM EDT • Business • kfgo.com
Groundbreaking Ceremony Celebrates Aberdeen's Public Works Building, New Business Park

Past and present city officials gathered with numerous public works employees and state and local economic development officials to celebrate the start of

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Oct 6 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • aberdeeninsider.com
In current anti-fraud climate, no room for error for home health, hospice agencies

After operating hospice, home health and other companies for over a decade in Arizona, Peter prided himself on his sound reputation in the community and employees’ loyalty. He never dreamed that a technical error on a routine hospice renewal application would lead to a revocation of his hospice’s Medicare enrollment and billing privileges and leave him fighting for his livelihood.

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Oct 6 • 2:18 AM EDT • Health • mcknightshomecare.com
Little Rock board votes to fund construction of city employees’ health clinic

The Little Rock Board of Directors on Monday agreed to pay for the construction of a health clinic for city employees.

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Oct 5 • 10:15 PM EDT • Health • arkansasonline.com
2026 Best Companies to Work for: 10. Cobalt Benefits Group: Business NH Magazine

Third-party administrator specializing in self-funded employee health plans and parent company of Great Bay Administrators.

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Oct 5 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • businessnhmagazine.com
WVU Medicine officially absorbs Independence Health System, welcomes new employees
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Oct 5 • 5:40 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Poor leaders can tank employees’ mental health (and the company); his business summit puts workplace culture

“I’m a big believer in human to human connection because there’s so much loneliness and isolation happening,” explained Ebrima “Abraham” Sisay, host of the You Gotta No! Podcast (YGN) and its annual YGN Summit. “That’s because we’re getting further away from what we are meant to do as humans.”

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Oct 5 • 3:22 PM EDT • Business • startlandnews.com
180-employee Manatee HVAC, plumbing company names new CEO

Arctic Air Home Services makes a leadership change as it aims toward growth in the region.

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Oct 5 • 2:22 PM EDT • Business • businessobserverfl.com
NWA C-Suite: Alan Wright

Under Wright’s leadership, Action Mechanical has expanded from two office locations to now having offices in Rogers, Jonesboro, Maumelle and Tulsa, Okla. Wright’s team includes more than 200 employees, $90...

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Oct 5 • 2:00 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Ninja Theory begins laying off staff, according to employee posts

Ninja Theory has begun laying off employees.

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Oct 5 • 1:44 PM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
CT business owners ID’d as couple who died in murder-suicide in Woodbridge

Police had gone to the home for a well-being check that was called in by an employee of their business.

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Oct 5 • 12:39 PM EDT • Business • courant.com
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden cancels health coverage for striking employees

Striking employees of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden are being removed from the nonprofit's healthcare plan, according to a letter from the garden. Lewis Ginter wrote to CBS 6: "The law does not require employers to continue paying wages or unaccrued benefits to striking workers who are not actively

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Oct 5 • 12:35 PM EDT • Health • henricocitizen.com
Senua At Risk Of Cancellation As Ninja Theory Employees Announce They've Left The Studio

"It’s incredibly sad knowing that we won’t get to finish..."

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Oct 5 • 10:30 AM EDT • Technology • purexbox.com
Nobody remembers your EBITDA at your funeral

David Mammano highlights the importance of balancing profit with purpose in business to build companies that employees, customers, and communities value.

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Oct 5 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • rbj.net
Top Workplaces 2026: Wemert Group named top workplace for small businesses

Orlando-based real estate brokerage Wemert Group Realty has been named one of the Orlando Sentinel’s top workplaces in Central Florida among small businesses, meaning it has 100 or fewer employees.

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Oct 5 • 9:47 AM EDT • Business • orlandosentinel.com
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Top Workplaces 2026: LJA Engineering takes top spot for large businesses

Empowering employee growth through a stock ownership plan, LJA Engineering is the Orlando Sentinel’s 2026 Top Workplaces in Central Florida winner in the large business category.

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Oct 5 • 9:29 AM EDT • Business • orlandosentinel.com
Apple Hiring 'iCup' Specialist

Apple recently posted a job listing for an "iCup Supply Specialist" who would be responsible for ensuring that "all Apple employees have access to freshly brewed coffee in their break room". MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris highlighted the job listing this weekend, but it turns out that Apple has been using the "iCup" name since at least 2014.

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Oct 4 • 10:11 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
CEO SUNDAY: Tropical Smoothie Cafe CEO says 'listening and learning' are keys to success

Max Wetzel said that staying close to franchisees, employees and customers has helped guide decisions as Tropical Smoothie Cafe has grown to nearly 1,800 locations.

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Oct 4 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
Is Sun Life (TSX:SLF) Quietly Redefining Its Health Ecosystem With Disability Care Navigation?

In late September 2026, Sun Life U.S. introduced Disability with Health Navigator, integrating personalized care navigation into disability coverage to help employees access specialized opinions, providers, and employer-specific benefits while facing major health conditions or seeking ongoing support. This move extends Health Navigator’s reach across disability, standalone offerings and medical stop-loss coverage, underlining Sun Life’s focus on year-round health support within employer...

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Oct 3 • 8:12 PM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Is AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Fairly Valued As It Reshapes Debt And Governance?

AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) just pushed through a cluster of corporate moves, including board declassification, new debt financing and an equity shelf registration tied to employee stock plans, giving investors fresh governance and capital-structure information to assess. Recent price action suggests traders are reassessing AMC Entertainment Holdings after these capital moves. The 90-day share price return of 46.56% and year-to-date share price return of 72.05% came despite a 1-year...

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Oct 3 • 5:09 PM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
UISD Gateway partnership expands employee health care access

UISD and Gateway Community Health Center signed an agreement expanding affordable health care access for employees through clinics, mobile units, pharmacy and preventive services.

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Oct 3 • 4:11 PM EDT • Health • lmtonline.com
Ivy Tech Valparaiso to Host Fall into Wellness Mental Health Fair Oct. 5

Community event will connect students, employees and community members with mental health resources, wellness activities and support VALPARAISO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso Campus will host its Fall into Wellness Mental Health Fair on Monday, Oct. 5, bringing together students, employees and community members for an afternoon focused on mental health, well-being and connection. The free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Commons Area at Ivy Tech Community College, 3100 Ivy Tech Drive, Valparaiso. The fair is open to students, faculty, staff and members of the community. Designed to make conversations around mental health

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Oct 3 • 1:11 AM EDT • Health • wimsradio.com
Banner Supply marks 100 years in business

YOUNGSTOWN — Banner Supply Company celebrated its 100th anniversary with a celebration Sept. 25. The event was open to the public and was attended by many of Banner Supply’s regular customers and former employees. A family-owned provider of building materials, roofing supplies and construction products, the company has had a long history, with Richard William […]

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Oct 2 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • vindy.com