“Empowering American Cities” Initiative Reveals Economic Insights, 2025 Outlook

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Empowering American Cities, a collaborative initiative from Fifth Third Bank (FITB) and the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, unveiled proprietary economic data at an event in Chicago last week. The event featured unique economic insights and commentary specific to the Greater Chicagoland area, an overview of manufacturing, and a 2025 outlook on the labor market, regulation and public policies, so that business ow
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Savvy Sipping, Culinary Craftmanship, and Pop Culture Crazes Are Redefining Consumer Drinking Habits According to the 2025 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report

HAMILTON, Bermuda–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held international spirits company, has published the sixth annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report, which identifies the five key trends poised to reimagine cocktail culture and the spirits industry in 2025. The report, created in collaboration with The Future Laboratory (TFL), draws on data from Bacardi-led and external research, consumer surveys, bartender interviews and TFL insights to reveal the movements that are inf
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NRG Energy Honors Business Customers During Fifth Annual Excellence in Energy Awards

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) celebrated some of its top energy customers today for their remarkable efforts in community, sustainability, and energy efficiency during the fifth annual Excellence in Energy Awards. These awards are more than accolades, but a testament to the forward-thinking leadership and innovation our customers demonstrate to help create a safer, smarter, and more sustainable tomorrow. “Our customers inspire us every day with their efforts to help sha
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Kubiya Introduces Captain Kubernetes: Industry’s First AI Teammate for Autonomous Kubernetes Operations

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kubiya today announced Captain Kubernetes, the industry’s first AI-powered teammate designed to simplify Kubernetes management with natural language interaction and autonomous, self-healing capabilities. This innovative feature empowers teams to navigate Kubernetes with greater efficiency and control, offering a new era of autonomous cluster management. Inspired by the analogy of a seasoned crew navigating choppy seas, Captain Kubernetes leads a virtual “crew” o
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Mouser Electronics Examines the Human-Centric Revolution of Industry 5.0

DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mouser Electronics, Inc., the global authorized distributor renowned for providing the latest in electronic components and industrial automation solutions, today unveiled the newest chapter in its Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, which focuses on the emerging landscape of Industry 5.0. In this next phase of industrialization, human, environmental, and social considerations will factor into the advanced technology, robotics, and
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