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Amazon announces 2024 Cyber Monday hours

Amazon's Cyber Monday 2024 will take place on December 2, following Black Friday. Cyber Monday deals will be available from 12:01 AM PST on November 30, 2024, through 11:59 PM PST on December 2, 2024.

Cybersecurity Exec: Amazon’s eyeglasses for drivers ‘will absolutely add up in the long run’

Cybersecurity Executive Dave Scharr said Amazon's efforts to reduce delivery time by focusing on seconds or minutes in the last mile of drivers' route "will absolutely add up in the long run."

Synergy Surgical donates to 'Lake Central Pop Warner'

Synergy Surgical contributed $1,000 to the Lake Central Buccaneers, part of Lake Central Pop Warner, in 2024, supporting youth athletic and academic programs.

Board of Commissioners releases documents for November legislative meeting

Draft agenda, legislation, and minutes from the previous meeting of the Board of Commissioners have been made available ahead of their upcoming legislative meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024.

Biden-Harris Administration sees record-breaking surge in new business applications

President Joe Biden and SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced that over 20 million business applications have been filed during the Biden-Harris Administration.

SBA urges support for local businesses on Small Business Saturday

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging Americans to support local small businesses on Small Business Saturday, an event founded by American Express that celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2024.

Gas prices may rise with potential hurricane threat in Gulf

The national average for a gallon of gasoline is approaching the $3 mark, which would be the first time since May 2021.

Covington offers art events and live music this weekend

COVINGTON, Ky. – This weekend in Covington offers a diverse range of activities for locals and visitors alike.

Enclave announces grand opening of new Wheaton location, premium private offices at competitive rates

Enclave, a leader in suburban coworking solutions across the Chicago area, is set to open a new location in Wheaton, Illinois, on December 2, 2024.

Taft Senators advance to regional semifinals in state football run

The Taft Senators have advanced to the regional semifinals after defeating Brookville in the Division 4 regional quarterfinals.

SBA hosts annual summit to boost innovation through collaboration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host the 2024 Innovation Ecosystem Summit on November 14 and 15.

Insurance group highlights inland flooding risks amid low homeowner coverage

Inland areas are facing an increasing threat from flooding due to tropical and severe convective storms, yet many homeowners remain without flood insurance.

Morgan Stanley invests $20 million in NovoPayment for expansion

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital have announced a $20 million investment in NovoPayment, a company known for its financial and payment infrastructure services.

Amazon announces customer solutions manager position in Cincinnati

Amazon has announced a job opening for a customer solutions manager in the state and local government, and higher education sectors within Amazon Web Services (AWS), located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Amazon announces AWS data scientist opening in Chicago

Amazon has announced a vacancy for a data scientist position within AWS Industries, located in Chicago, Illinois.

Synergy Surgical donates to 'Camp Out for Kids'

In 2019, Synergy Surgical made a donation of $10,000 to the Camp Out for Kids Annual Fundraiser. This sponsorship underscores the company’s dedication to supporting initiatives that enrich the lives of children from underprivileged backgrounds.

Morgan Stanley sells Sila Services to Goldman Sachs

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) have announced an agreement to sell Sila Services to the Private Equity business at Goldman Sachs Alternatives.

AAA appoints Meg Lane as chief brand officer

AAA has announced the appointment of Meg Lane as its new Chief Brand Officer.

LA Access Services Director says on-demand rideshares like Uber are poised to transform public transit

Andre Colaiace, Executive Director of Los Angeles Access Services, recently highlighted the value of on-demand rideshare services like Uber to help transit agencies manage capacity issues and increase flexibility in Los Angeles. Colaiace noted that leveraging technology with instant scalability could redefine how transit agencies address shifting demand, particularly benefiting riders with disabilities who depend on accessible transportation options.

GET&go program hits 13,000+ Uber rides with rideshare partnership, expanding affordable transit in Bakersfield

Golden Empire Transit (GET) recently announced that its GET&go program, launched in partnership with rideshare companies like Uber in late July, has already provided over 13,000 subsidized rides to Bakersfield residents. This program offers an affordable way to travel within Metro Bakersfield, giving riders up to $7 off each trip.