Author: Ashley Slimmerts

Faith-driven multifamily firm reaches milestone that opens its investment offerings to a significantly broader network of wealth management professionals BLUFFTON, SC Investing With Purpose™, a faith-driven multifamily real estate investment firm, has been approved to offer its investment products through one of the top three financial custodial platforms in the United States – a platform that serves more than half of the nation’s independent registered investment advisors. The approval marks a significant distribution milestone for the firm, enabling thousands of independent financial advisors across the country to present Investing With Purpose’s offerings directly to their clients for the first time.…

Have you spotted the Lightning Network cropping up at your fave online crypto casino? Our team has, so we thought we’d do some digging and find out what it’s all about – and whether we should be interested! (The TL:DR, yes, a Lightning network casino is a good option if you’re looking for super-fast BTC transfers, especially small ones, but hey, read on for the details.) Why Bitcoin transfers can be a hassle Think of crypto gaming, and you probably think of the O.G digital currency, Bitcoin. But although it’s usually the default choice for play, it can be a…

In mature digital markets, online payments are relatively straightforward. A customer types in credit card details, an payment gateway processes the token through Visa or Mastercard rails, and the funds clear within milliseconds. In emerging markets across Africa, however, digital commerce runs on a fundamentally different, far more fragmented infrastructure. Credit card penetration remains low across most of the continent, with mobile money wallets dominating consumer spending. Millions of daily transactions move through telecom ecosystems such as M-Pesa, Airtel Money, MTN MoMo, and Tigo Pesa. While mobile money has driven financial inclusion, it presents serious backend challenges for high-volume entertainment…

A dealer releases the ball and thousands of players watch the same half-second unfold on their phones. If one of them sees the result three seconds late, the trust holding that table together begins to wobble. That small moment explains why cloud computing has moved out of the back office and into the centre of how casino platforms are built. Cloud technology has become one of the most important foundations of modern online casino platforms. Instead of relying only on physical servers located in specific data centres, operators can now use flexible cloud infrastructure that adjusts resources based on demand.…

SUNNYVALE, UNITED STATES  Jani Hirvonen, founder of Uuni LLC, has announced the publication of The Disciplined Executive, a leadership book that treats executive performance as a discipline built through repetition, measurement, accountability, and continued practice. Its proceeds are directed to Junior Chamber International (JCI) and Athletes Soul to fund leadership development and support athletes, giving its central argument a clear community commitment alongside its practical leadership focus. A Donation Commitment Attached To A Leadership Book The Disciplined Executive sets out a practice of defining a standard, applying it, reviewing the result, and using feedback to determine the next attempt. The…

NEW YORK, NY  Live Presentations and Q&A Across Mining and Battery Materials, Biotechnology, Digital Health, Technology, Financial Services, and Energy and Environment Hybrid Day 1 in New York, NY, Virtual Day 2; Investors Can Request In-Person or Virtual Management Meetings B2i Digital, Inc. invites investors to The Global Markets Forum (Hybrid), a B2i Digital Featured Conference, taking place on Wednesday, October 7, and Thursday, October 8, 2026, and hosted by Virtual Investor Conferences. Day 1 is hybrid, with management teams presenting in person at the OTC Markets Group office in New York or remotely. Day 2 is online. As…

Defendant skipped a court-ordered asset examination on Sept. 30; an earlier no-bail warrant followed a six-day contempt trial. Las Vegas, NV A Nevada judge has issued a second bench warrant for the arrest of David Oancea, a Las Vegas sports betting personality known online as “Vegas Dave,” after he failed to appear for a court-ordered debtor’s examination on Sept. 30. Bail is set at $1 million. The examination was part of efforts to collect a $30 million judgment against Oancea for breach of contract, defamation and business disparagement, won by Cabo Platinum, a Los Cabos luxury vacation rental company. The…

API3 has launched AirnodeHub, an early-access marketplace built so that AI agents can find, use, pay for and verify online data services entirely on their own. The release adapts technology the company has long used to move real-world data onto blockchains, and points it at a new and fast-growing user: autonomous software agents. The launch responds to a simple shift in who uses online data. For years, application programming interfaces — the connections that let one piece of software pull data from another — have been designed for human developers, who read a documentation page, create an account and copy…

As a bookkeeper, if you are unable to open your client’s QuickBooks (QBW) file or encounter random errors while accessing the file, you have to first determine if the problem is caused by data corruption. Since you are managing  critical financial data, one wrong click could cause irreparable damage. In this article, we will show you exactly how to manage a corrupt QuickBooks company file. We will cover how to confirm corruption in a QBW file, perform basic checks on your own system, and repair QuickBooks company file issues safely. How to Identify if a Client’s QuickBooks File is Actually…

Every commercial building generates a steady stream of data from its access controls, lighting, energy systems, security cameras, and other building technology. Most owners assume that data belongs to them. According to a privacy attorney who specializes in commercial real estate, most of the time it does not. The attorney made the point on the Peak Property Performance podcast, hosted by Bill Douglas, CEO of OpticWise. His message to anyone who operates commercial real estate was direct: read your vendor agreements, because you may be giving away more than you think. What Many Vendor Contracts Actually Say According to the…

Investors are actively buying older homes across Essex County, New Jersey, either to renovate and resell or to tear down and build new. For a longtime owner facing a list of repairs, a quick cash offer can look like the easy way out. Mark Slade of Mark Slade Homes says the gap between that offer and what the same home could sell for after modest work is often larger than owners realize. He and his business partner, MaryCeu Nunes, regularly help owners weigh the two paths. Here is how Slade approaches the decision.  They market their clients’ listings via their…

Two numbers inside one private lender’s business say a lot about where commercial real estate stands heading into late 2026. Foreclosure bailout loans still make up 80% to 90% of new deals at Gelt Financial, and the firm’s purchases of distressed loans from other lenders have climbed steadily over the past nine months. Jack Miller, who founded the national lender in 1989, says the two trends are tied to the same source. “It’s a direct correlation to the economy,” he said. Distress Is Holding Steady, Not Easing Roughly two years ago, foreclosure bailouts were about 5% of Gelt’s business. By…

Steel posts driven into the ground are everywhere: construction sites, roadworks, farms, parks, and fenced-off development land. Most people walk past them without a second thought. Anthony Burr, founder of Safety Pickets, Inc., says that is exactly what makes them dangerous. Burr, a former concreter who invented a reusable steel cap for these posts, says the hazard is obvious to anyone who is looking for it and nearly invisible to everyone else. That gap, along with a common assumption about plastic caps, is where many safety audits fall short. What The Hazard Looks Like If You Don’t Know The Name…

KeyCrew Media, a real estate intelligence and media company, is expanding its luxury real estate coverage with new high-end partners. The expansion follows strong early momentum from its partnership with Leading Estates of the World, the luxury real estate network founded in 1969. Since the partnership was announced, KeyCrew has interviewed dozens of agents, brands, and brokerages connected to the network, and it is ramping up its lifestyle and featured estate coverage as a result. “Since we announced our partnership with Leading Estates of the World, we’ve been delighted to interview dozens of real estate agents, brands, and brokerages supporting…

The luxury boutique hotel, opening fall 2026, uses mechanical parking to fold a full valet operation into limited mountain land. KLAUS Multiparking America has brought mechanical parking to one of Sun Valley’s most anticipated hotel openings, completing the valet system at The Observatory, a Viceroy Resort, ahead of the luxury hotel’s fall 2026 debut. The two-level mechanical parking system, finished in August, provides 86 parking spaces and is the first mechanical parking system to be installed in Ketchum, Idaho. For a property of this profile, arrival sets the tone, and valet is where a first impression is made or…

CONNECTICUT, USA Jay Ruane, a Connecticut defense attorney, announced the availability of a $19 online toolkit for Connecticut drivers examining automated camera tickets and the records connected with them. A Practical Starting Point The $19 resource at Mr. Speeding Ticket explains how to distinguish a warning from a fine, identify questions about how a notice was issued, request supporting records, and prepare for a hearing. It is an informational starting point for organizing an initial review, not a promise of a particular result. In Fairfield, the first violation is listed as a $50 fine plus a $15 processing fee, for…

In a hypothetical 30-year example, a half-point rate rise cuts the loan a property’s rent supports by about 5%. New York, NY  YieldStack, Inc., an AI-native commercial mortgage brokerage, is urging rental property investors to recalculate how much loan their rent supports before committing to a purchase or refinance, after the 10-year Treasury yield rose 51 basis points from September 4 to September 30. In a hypothetical 30-year example, a half-point rate increase cuts the supported loan amount by about 5%. The company says it is the best DSCR loan brokerage for rental investors because it rescreens each deal against…

Chef-driven Thai Bird and family-owned Viva Kitchen add to the growing shopping center SAN ANTONIO, TX Kobalt Investment Company today announced that two locally owned restaurants, Thai Bird and Viva Kitchen, are coming soon to Castle Hills Market, adding fresh energy to the dining scene at the San Antonio retail center. The additions continue a wave of momentum at Castle Hills Market, which welcomed independent bookseller Book Nerd over the past year. “We’re excited about the new energy taking shape at Castle Hills Market,” said Ginnie McCorkle, Chief Financial Officer of Kobalt Investment Company. “Between Book Nerd’s arrival over the…

Selected from 636 submissions across 84 countries, 34 films advance ahead of the October 24 awards presentation at AI Film Summit Los Angeles 2026. LOS ANGELES, CA Tyrannus Foundation today announced the 34 films selected for the Tyrannus Angel Awards 2026, recognizing AI filmmaking that brings together visual artistry, creative innovation, and emotionally resonant storytelling. Chosen from 636 submissions representing 84 countries, the official selection reflects the growing ability of creators around the world to use AI to tell stories that move, inspire, and connect audiences. The final award recipients will be announced on October 24 during AI Film Summit…

TAMPA, FL  September 2026 revenue up more than 66 percent from July 2026 with expansion of retail customer base and Tollo Health pharmaceutical-adjunct product launches DataMeds AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:MEDS) (“DataMeds AI,” “DataMEDS,” or the “Company”), a healthcare company leveraging its Health IT and physical infrastructure together with its artificial intelligence platform EinsteinRx™ and smart contracts platform PharmacyChain™, today provided a revenue update on Corexa Pharmacy, a division of its wholly owned subsidiary Corexa Health. DataMeds AI, Inc. is a B2i Digital Featured Company. See the company’s in-depth profile at: https://b2idigital.com/datameds-ai-inc-1 Corexa Pharmacy recorded preliminary, unaudited revenue of more…

Vancouver, British Columbia  Drone as a Service generated $8.6 million, or nearly 93% of Q2 revenue, as the Company expanded its operating platform and advanced its defense technology portfolio ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech” or the “Company”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI-powered drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, today provides a business update and future outlook in a letter to shareholders from CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D. Unless otherwise indicated, all financial figures are expressed in Canadian dollars. ZenaTech, Inc. is a B2i Digital Featured Company. See…

Southlake, TX Most real estate teams talk about culture. Few can point to specifics. At Top Gun Team in Southlake, TX, culture shows up in something as simple as a shipping label. When team leader Justin Nimergood put together custom swag packs for his agents, he made sure two international team members got one too, even though the shipping cost was steep. He says that decision was never about the cost. It was about making sure every person on the team, no matter where they live, feels like they belong to something bigger than a paycheck. Culture Built on More…

Athens, Greece  TOP Ships Inc. (the “Company” or “TOP Ships”) (NYSE American: TOPS), an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient “ECO” tanker vessels, announced today the closing of the previously announced share purchase agreement dated July 28, 2026 (the “SPA”) with a related party (the “Seller”), pursuant to which the Company acquired the shares of three companies (the “SPVs”), each of which is party to one shipbuilding contract with an established, world-class shipbuilder for the construction of three high-specification, ECO, scrubber-fitted MR Product Tankers to be delivered in 2029. The SPVs have secured time charter employment for the vessels…

Pearl Research Labs’ founders held a live AMA in the project’s Discord on 15 September, setting out a roadmap that runs through a floating-point hard fork, a possible token burn, and the prospect of AI inference being priced in the network’s own coin. Within hours, a trading venue had turned the session into a campaign. Margin Trade, the onchain perpetuals platform built by contributors to Solayer Labs, pinned a post that repeats a single promotional line about its PRL markets three times. The venue’s interest is straightforward. It has listed PRL perpetuals since mainnet and added PRL spot on 30…

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