Cleveland – October 12, 2026 -- Encore Funding, a family-owned funding partner for staffing entrepreneurs, has launched a refreshed brand and website as U.S. staffing industry revenue grew 3.3% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, according to the American Staffing Association.

The association also reported gains in staffing employment. Growth, however, sharpens a cash-flow squeeze for agencies: employees are paid weekly or biweekly, while customers may take 30, 60 or 90 days to settle invoices.

Norwich – October 12, 2026 -- Pikl, the insurance-backed revenue growth partner for the travel market, grew 7x between 2024 and 2025 and now covers about 20% of the UK short-term rental market, as its founder and CEO Louise Birritteri was named One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2026.

Durham, N.C. – October 11, 2026 -- IONNA, the charging network founded by eight automakers including Toyota, has surpassed 180 live charging sites across the United States, more than doubling its footprint since the start of 2026.

IONNA tops J.D. Power ranking among DC fast chargers in first eligible year

The network took the top ranking among DC fast chargers in the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study in its first year of eligibility. IONNA says its growth is built on coverage, reliability and amenities.

Las Vegas – October 10, 2026 -- NOARK Electric completed a recent North American project in approximately 75 days from order to on-site delivery, the company said at Yotta 2026, where it pitched a localized delivery model for AI-driven data center power infrastructure.