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The UPSHOT League

The UPSHOT League welcomes Tamika Catchings as Advisor and Investor, Alongside Cheryl Miller and Ann Meyers Drysdale

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire - NEWS/ -- The UPSHOT League, a new professional women's basketball league dedicated to expanding opportunities for elite players and strengthening connections within communities, today announced that Tamika Catchings has joined the league as an advisor and investor.
Equipment Upgrades and Renovation Fell 18% in February 2026

Equipment Upgrades and Renovation Fell 18% in February 2026 – Other Capital Projects Remain Stable

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire - NEWS/ -- Industrial SalesLeads released its February 2026 Planned Capital Project Spending Report for the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The firm tracks industrial capital investment activity across North America, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects.
Dark Matter Technologies

Dark Matter Technologies enables secure AI agents inside its Empower LOS

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire - NEWS/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the launch of a new capability on the Dark Matter Developer Platform, enabling lenders to use AI agents securely within the regulated mortgage environment.
Jan. 2026 Surges with a 22-percent Increase

Jan. 2026 Surges with a 22-percent Increase in New U.S. Industrial Projects Erasing Dec. 2025 Decline of 20-percent

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire - NEWS/ -- Industrial SalesLeads released its January 2026 New Planned Capital Project Spending Report for the Industrial Manufacturing sector, highlighting a strong rebound in project activity. The Firm monitors planned industrial capital investments across North America, including plant expansions, new facility construction, and major equipment modernization initiatives.
UPSHOT League Announces its 2026 Women’s Professional Basketball Tryouts

UPSHOT League Announces its 2026 Women’s Professional Basketball Tryouts

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire - NEWS/ -- A new chapter in women's professional basketball begins on March 1, 2026, as The UPSHOT League hosts its first open tryout for female athletes pursuing a professional pathway. The Hoops Showcase will take place from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Novant Fieldhouse in Greensboro, North Carolina. The UPSHOT League is a newly formed women's professional basketball league built on the pillars of opportunity and community, with a mission to uplift players, fans, and the cities it serves.
Dark Matter Technologies

ELEVATE, Dark Matter Technologies’ servicing platform, gains momentum with tech enhancements and new signings

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire - NEWS/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced continued client momentum that includes a multi-year renewal with Arbor Bank and a new client signing with Covey Financial, as well as tighter integration of its Elevate℠ Loan Servicing Solution (Elevate) and the Empower® loan origination system (LOS).
US Food and Beverage Capital Projects Jump 38% Since May

US Food and Beverage Capital Projects Jump 38% Since May, Rising from 48 to 66 Planned Projects by December 2025

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Industrial SalesLeads announced the December 2025 results of its Food and Beverage industry planned capital project spending report, pointing to a strong rebound in project activity. The firm, which tracks North American planned industrial capital projects including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization initiatives, identified 66 new Food and Beverage projects in December, up from 53 projects in November.
New Industrial Manufacturing Project Fell 20% in December

New Industrial Manufacturing Project Fell 20% in December, Weakest Showing in 2025, says Industrial SalesLeads

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Industrial SalesLeads released its December 2025 analysis of planned capital investment activity within the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The report monitors upcoming North American industrial projects, including plant expansions, new construction, and large-scale equipment upgrades.
U.S. Food & Beverage Bounces Back

U.S. Food & Beverage Industry Bounces Back with 53 New Capital Projects in November 2025

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Industrial SalesLeads reported a strong rebound in the Food and Beverage industry with 53 new planned capital projects identified in November 2025. The Firm, which tracks North American industrial activity including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment upgrades, confirmed the increase as part of its latest project spending report.
November 2025 Marks Seven Straight Months of Growth

November 2025 Marks Seven Straight Months of Growth with 154 New U.S.-based Industrial Capital Projects

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Industrial SalesLeads today announced the findings of its November 2025 report on planned capital project spending within the North American Industrial Manufacturing sector. The firm's research, which tracks new plant construction, facility expansions, and significant equipment modernization, identified 154 new projects. Capital project activity remains stable, with 154 new projects in November, nearly matching the 155 projects tracked in October.
Dark Matter Technologies and Wolters Kluwer

Dark Matter Technologies enhances its Empower LOS with eOriginal capabilities

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire / -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the expansion of the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) to include comprehensive eClosing capabilities by integrating Wolters Kluwer's eOriginal® ClosingCenter and eOriginal eAsset® Management Platform.
Investment Up as U.S. Food & Beverage Greenlights 20 New Construction Projects

Investment Up as U.S. Food & Beverage Greenlights 20 New Construction Projects, Up 17.65% for Sept. 2025

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Industrial SalesLeads today released the results of its September 2025 new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry, which tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization. Research confirmed 53 new projects within the Food and Beverage sector. New construction activity increased sharply.
Dark Matter Technologies integrates Polly

Dark Matter Technologies integrates Polly’s advanced PPE engine into the Empower LOS platform

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the integration of the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) with Polly's advanced product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine, expanding choice for banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders.
Industrial Manufacturing Sees 27.8% Jump in Renovation Projects

Industrial Manufacturing Sees 27.8% Jump in Renovation Projects, Proving Strong Momentum into Fall 2025

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the September 2025 results for the new Planned Capital Project Spending Report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The firm, which tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization confirmed 146 new projects in the industrial sector a 3.55% increase in planned capital investments since June.
Dark Matter Technologies

Navy Federal Credit Union renews its contract with Dark Matter to serve growing membership

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced a renewed multi-year partnership with Navy Federal Credit Union. The agreement reinforces the credit union's strategic focus on digital transformation and elevating the member lending experience.

56 New Food and Beverage Capital Projects Highlighted from Aug. 2025, with a Rise in Processing Facilities

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Industrial SalesLeads has released its August 2025 MiR report on new planned capital project spending for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm, which tracks North American industrial capital project activity, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects, confirmed 56 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector for August.
143 New U.S. Industrial Manufacturing Planned Project for Aug. 2025

Strong Summer Showing with Another 143 New U.S. Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects for Aug. 2025

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Industrial SalesLeads has released its August 2025 MiR report on planned capital project spending in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The firm tracks new capital projects across North America, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and equipment modernization projects.
Stephanie Durflinger

Dark Matter Technologies CPO Stephanie Durflinger named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, announced today that Chief Product Officer Stephanie Durflinger has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. This prestigious recognition honors C-level executives whose leadership drives meaningful innovation and growth in the housing and mortgage finance industry.
Q2 Industrial Manufacturing Soars 31%

Q2/2025 Industrial Manufacturing Soars 31% for Planned Projects Over $100M – June Planned Industrial Projects Hit 141

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the June 2025 results for its new planned capital project spending report, highlighting the continued strong activity in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. According to the firm's research, 141 new industrial manufacturing projects were tracked in June 2025 alone, reflecting robust activity across North America.
May 2025 U.S. Industrial Manufacturing Near March 2025 Levels

May 2025 U.S. Industrial Manufacturing Near March 2025 Levels with 146 New Planned Capital Projects

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the May 2025 results for its new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The report reveals a continuation of robust activity. The Firm, which tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects, confirmed 146 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector for May.