Author: Lillian Jones

Program is part of DrivePoint’s efforts to strengthen Colorado’s professional driver pipeline and build Colorado’s next generation of professional drivers and transportation professionals. United States, 1st Sep 2026—DrivePoint CDL Academy, a Denver-based training and testing facility for commercial driver’s licenses (CDL), today announced the launch of its Transportation Workforce & Safety Initiative. The initiative trains future commercial vehicle operators in safety skills that go beyond driving-related requirements. The goal is to augment Colorado’s pipeline of professional drivers, which is currently shrinking, and build Colorado’s next generation of professional drivers and transportation professionals. “At DrivePoint, our mission extends beyond CDL training,” said Alisha Brown....

New framework helps global buyers manage compliance, quality control, hazardous chemical logistics, and delivery risks in methylene chloride procurement. During the restructuring of the global dichloromethane market, Ascent Petrochem Holdings Co., Limited launches a global dichloromethane supply chain service for international buyers. Ascent Petrochem Holdings Co., Limited today announced the official launch of its global dichloromethane supply chain service framework to provide better and more stable cooperation. The service targets global chemical distributors, pharmaceutical raw material manufacturers, paint and adhesive manufacturers, electronic precision cleaning service providers, and metal degreasing processing companies. This solution addresses widespread procurement pain ...

London, United Kingdom, September 1st, 2026, FinanceWire ThinkMarkets, a global multi-asset CFD broker, today confirmed the launch of Weekend League, a client trading competition built around its weekend trading offering, with further expansion of that offering in development.  What’s tradable at the weekend  ThinkMarkets clients currently have access to a growing range of markets that trade when traditional exchanges are closed:  24/7 Gold (XAUUSD247)  24/7 Silver (XAGUSD247)  24/7 Indices, including Nasdaq 100 (NAS247) and US S&P 500 (SPX247) 24/7 Commodities, including Brent Crude (BRENT247) and US Crude (WTI247) Cryptocurrencies, continuously priced through the weekend  Synthetic indices, including the recently added WEEKEND_STORM  Continuous pricing on gold and silver closes th...

Linda Ellard, APRN-CNS, is formalizing a standing practice of looping in specialists early rather than waiting on lab results alone, a commitment drawn from her own hospitalist and infectious disease experience. A standard built from one hard lesson Oklahoma, USA, Sep 01, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Linda Ellard, APRN-CNS in Bixby, Oklahoma, is publicly committing to a practice she has followed since early in her career: when a patient’s case is uncertain, she consults other specialists while waiting on lab work instead of letting care sit idle. Ellard says the standard traces back to a specific night on call. She asked a nurse to phone her back with lab results. The call never came. The patient ended up in surgery the next day. “I learned to never delay care again,” Ellard said. “Now I consult ...

Free Self-Assessment Tool Targets Communication Gaps in Insurance and Advisory Practices New York, USA, Sep 01, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — WooSender, Inc. has released a new self-assessment framework designed to help financial services firms identify where client communication breaks down before opportunities are lost. The free audit checklist is available immediately and targets the specific pain points faced by insurance agencies, financial advisors, mortgage brokers, and wealth management practices. The company developed the framework after working with firms that were losing qualified prospects not because of poor marketing, but because of slow or inconsistent follow-up. According to WooSender, many financial practices still rely on manual processes that delay response times by hours or days,...

Dubai, UAE, September 1st, 2026, FinanceWire The growing prop firm has added MetaTrader 5 to its platform offering, giving its international trader community more choice in how they trade. PineX Capital has announced the launch of MetaTrader 5 (MT5), expanding the trading platform options available across its prop trading programmes. The introduction of MT5 marks the latest stage in PineX Capital’s growth, with more than 20,000 traders now using the firm’s simulated trading programmes. MetaTrader 5 is one of the most widely recognised platforms in the trading industry, offering advanced charting, technical analysis tools and a familiar environment for experienced forex and CFD traders. For PineX, introducing MT5 gives traders greater choice over the technology they use when completing an ...

HUIYU FINANCE EXPO HONG KONG 2026 will take place on September 22–23 at Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, bringing together financial institutions, FinTech companies, technology providers, investors, and industry professionals. The event will focus on global finance, financial technology, cross-border collaboration, AI, digital assets, payments, green finance, and regulatory developments. Hong Kong S.A.R., 1st Sep 2026 — HUIYU FINANCE EXPO HONG KONG 2026 will take place on September 22–23, 2026, at Regent Hong Kong, bringing together financial institutions, FinTech companies, technology providers, digital asset and blockchain businesses, payment service providers, investors, and industry professionals from across the global financial ecosystem. With the position...

Dubai, UAE, 1st September 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Financial technology firm OrbitX has announced the rollout of stablecoin-driven QR payments across more than 15 international markets, expanding access to cost-effective financial tools for businesses, remote professionals, and digital workers in emerging economies. The deployment begins immediately in Vietnam and the Philippines, with additional market releases scheduled over the coming weeks. The launch targets a persistent structural imbalance in international commerce: while talent and enterprises in emerging markets participate in the global digital economy, local banking systems impose heavy costs when receiving, converting, and spending foreign income. Traditional correspondent banks frequently charge 3 to 5 percent foreign exchange mar...

The independent eyewear label will cut its best-selling frames to prescription from fall 2026, with pairs made to order in 10 to 12 days and prices expected to start near $150. NY, New York, United States, 1st Sep 2026 – Elliot Vaughn has confirmed that customers who need vision correction will be able to order its frames glazed to prescription from fall 2026. Prices are expected to start near $150 and will vary by lens specification. The brand sells direct through elliotvaughn.com, with no wholesaler or retailer in between. The label has sold sunglasses only until now, which meant anyone with a prescription treated the range as off limits or wore the frames over contacts. The brand says the request has come up consistently enough, and for long enough, that it stopped reading as a niche a...

Making Healthcare Simpler, Faster, and More Accessible for American Families United States, 1st Sep 2026 — All Family Pharmacy, a rapidly growing telehealth and prescription fulfillment platform, continues to expand its nationwide services as demand increases for convenient, affordable healthcare solutions that help patients access licensed medical providers and prescription medications from the comfort of home. As healthcare costs continue to rise and access to care remains a challenge for many Americans, All Family Pharmacy has focused on creating a streamlined experience that removes unnecessary barriers between patients and healthcare professionals. Through its online platform, patients can connect with licensed providers, receive medical evaluations, and access prescribed medications...