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Partial Government Shutdown Ends, Teeing Up Debate Over DHS Funding
Partial Government Shutdown Ends, Teeing Up Debate Over DHS Funding

Most government agencies are now funded through the end of September, but legislators will have until Feb. 13 to negotiate long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/4/2026


Wasserstrom Acquires Fellow Ohio Dealer Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment & Design
Wasserstrom Acquires Fellow Ohio Dealer Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment & Design

The acquisition is expected to strengthen Wasserstrom’s equipment project management capabilities and further its ability to offer advanced kitchen design. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/2/2026


KaTom President Named to University of Tennessee’s 40 Under 40 List
KaTom President Named to University of Tennessee’s 40 Under 40 List

Charley Bible has spearheaded strategic initiatives that expanded the dealer’s sales, design, and project management teams, fueling exceptional growth Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/2/2026


TriMark Names Regional President for the Midwest
TriMark Names Regional President for the Midwest

Joshua Grung previously served as president of the TriMark Marlinn branch. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/2/2026


Krowne Updates Leadership of Foodservice and Plumbing Divisions
Krowne Updates Leadership of Foodservice and Plumbing Divisions

Justin Minder was promoted to director of strategic accounts for foodservice, while Owen Anderson takes on the role of national sales manager. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/2/2026


Taxes Top List of Concerns for Small Business Owners as Other Issues Subside
Taxes Top List of Concerns for Small Business Owners as Other Issues Subside

Twenty-four percent of survey respondents now expect the economy to improve, a 9% increase from November’s report. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/2/2026


Norbec Names New Manufacturers Representative for Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee
Norbec Names New Manufacturers Representative for Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee

The FEDA manufacturer member commended Bill McCoy Associates’ decades of experience and solutions-focused approach. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/2/2026


Business Groups File Brief Opposing California’s “Captive Audience" Meeting Law
Business Groups File Brief Opposing California’s “Captive Audience" Meeting Law

An appeals court is set to consider arguments that the law infringes on employers’ free speech rights by prohibiting mandatory meetings to share opinions on political or religious matters. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/2/2026


Clark Associates Expands Vice President of Finance Role
Clark Associates Expands Vice President of Finance Role

John Lucente will now oversee the company’s treasury function in addition to its accounting, financial planning and analysis, and financial data systems teams. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/26/2026


New Age Industrial Shareholder Colette Miller Remembered
New Age Industrial Shareholder Colette Miller Remembered

A regular presence at equipment trade shows, Miller was dedicated to ensuring the manufacturer was a positive presence in the lives of its employees and the community. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/26/2026


Business Groups Urge Supreme Court to Preempt State Law Negligence Claims Against Freight Brokers
Business Groups Urge Supreme Court to Preempt State Law Negligence Claims Against Freight Brokers

A ruling against freight brokers could lead to a patchwork of transportation regulations that distributors and other companies would have to operate under. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/26/2026


NAW Urges Passage of Newly Reintroduced Bill to Curb Credit Card Swipe Fees
NAW Urges Passage of Newly Reintroduced Bill to Curb Credit Card Swipe Fees

The Credit Card Competition Act is designed to give banks more options on which payment networks to use, with the idea being that more competition will lead to lower costs for distributors and other merchants. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted01/26/2026