Plano, Texas – October 13, 2026 -- Communications & Power Industries (CPI) has won a multimillion-dollar contract to supply an antenna system for a U.S. government intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) program.

CPI to deliver quadband RF antenna with multi-motor drive on each axis

The system combines a quadband radio frequency (RF) design with a multi-motor drive architecture on each axis. CPI said the award draws on its RF engineering, motion control and system integration expertise to meet demanding mission requirements.

Las Vegas – October 13, 2026 -- USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) and heated apparel brand ororo have renewed their partnership through the 2029-30 season, extending a four-year relationship by another four years.

ororo remains the Official Heated Apparel Partner of USABS. It will supply the national bobsled and skeleton teams with heated gear for both training and competition.

Queens, N.Y. – October 13, 2026 -- AlumniFi has become the Official Credit Union of St. John's Athletics and the first corporate partner in program history to put its logo on Red Storm uniforms, in a deal the department describes as among the most significant financial commitments it has received.

Austin – – October 13, 2026 -- Sweatpals has become the Official Event Platform of HYROX365 and an Official Partner of North America, giving HYROX's network of 20,000 affiliate gyms a tool to run and monetize local training events between races.

The deal also makes Sweatpals Official Title Partner of HYROX Miami. The race will be branded Sweatpals HYROX Miami Beach 2027.

GRAND RAPIDS – October 13, 2026 -- Deckorators, a brand of UFP Industries (Nasdaq: UFPI), introduced Meridian and Elevate decking as the first collections launched since it acquired MoistureShield decking assets, alongside a new aluminum railing system built to cut installation labor.

San Francisco – October 13, 2026 -- Schemata has been awarded $3.25 million in fully funded, milestone-based contracts through the U.S. Air Force innovation arm AFWERX to deliver AI-enabled virtual training for Air Force equipment. The total comprises an initial $1.25 million award and a $2 million extension, which funds training for members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing.

Houston – October 13, 2026 -- Hilltop Residential, a Houston-based multifamily investor and operator, ranked No. 8 among 100 companies on the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Real Estate list in the Small and Medium category.

Ranking draws on more than 28,000 employee survey responses

Great Place To Work evaluated more than 28,000 Trust Index Survey responses from employees at eligible companies. To qualify, a company must be Great Place To Work Certified, employ at least 10 people in the U.S. and operate in the real estate industry.

Los Gatos – – October 13, 2026 -- Age Safe America has relaunched its Aging in Place Home Safety Advisor program, a 15-module business course and certification track aimed at people who want to build home safety assessment practices for older adults, as 64.6 million Americans are now 65 or older.

San Diego – October 13, 2026 -- Phanes Therapeutics CEO Ming Wang will join a discussion panel titled Competing in a New Global Playing Field at the Longwood Healthcare Leaders Boston CEO forum, held November 2-3, 2026, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Boston.

Mesa – October 13, 2026 -- A majority of U.S. drivers, 54%, now use at least one manufacturer-provided connected vehicle service, up from 49% in 2024, and 51% say connected features would push them toward a different make, model or higher trim level, according to a Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) survey of 2,000 drivers.

Awareness of the category is also growing. Familiarity with the term "connected vehicle" rose to 69% from 60% two years ago. In addition, 72% expect their next vehicle to work like a smartphone, with apps and services built in.