Stax.ai, an Arizona-based AI startup, has raised $7 million to expand its workflow automation tools for retirement TPAs, reflecting a tech industry trend towards AI and automation efficiency.

UFP Packaging opens a new Design and Development Center in Newnan, Georgia, featuring a prototyping shop and ISTA-certified testing for innovative and custom packaging solutions.

Atlanta-area shoppers gathered for Black Friday deals, with hundreds waiting outside Bass Pro Shops for gift card giveaways, while traditional in-store shopping remained popular despite online alternatives.

Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee transformed Black Friday into a craft beer celebration, where enthusiasts line up for limited-edition releases and participate in charitable events like the Warm Hearts Community Coat Drive.

A Canadian developer plans a 510-unit apartment complex in Buckeye, Arizona, while the $275 million Verrado Marketplace breaks ground, promising retail, dining, and jobs with sustainable features like solar power.

A vigil for a teenage shooting victim in Lakewood was interrupted by gunfire, injuring two. Detectives investigate a link between this incident and the teen's death.

Massachusetts shoppers anticipate Black Friday sales surge, but experts question the uniqueness of deals, suggesting many discounts aren't as special as advertised.

Holiday spending in the US is expected to hit $989 billion in 2024, defying economic concerns and leaning on discounts and credit with a potentially tight retail real estate market.

Developers secured a rezoning and development agreement for the VAI Resort in Glendale after a ballot measure on a $20 minimum wage was defeated. The resort, set to open by 2025, will feature hotels, venues, and the first Mattel Adventure Park.

The Department of Labor fined Sly Fox Brewing Company over $184,000 for illegally including managers in employee tip pools, violating federal wage laws.

Shoppers queued for hours at a Miami Gardens BrandsMart USA for pre-Black Friday deals, with William Borris arriving at 3 a.m. to secure discounts on items for his family.

Amazon workers in over 20 countries are striking during Black Friday to Cyber Monday to protest the company's labor and environmental practices in a campaign called "Make Amazon Pay."

Keller's zoning commission will hold a public hearing for new business proposals, including a honey company's accessory structure request and a garage amendment in Greenway Park, on December 10th.