Community initiative continues through SuburbanCares with hospital visit on September 10 and American Red Cross blood drive sponsorship on September 11

WHIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane and related products and services, partnered with The NASCAR Foundation to deliver Speedy Bears to pediatric patients at St. Joseph's University Hospital in Paterson, New Jersey, extending comfort to children while reinforcing the Company's commitment to supporting the communities it serves.

The hospital visit follows National Teddy Bear Day on September 9 and is part of The NASCAR Foundation's Speediatrics Children's Fund Speedy Bear Program, an annual initiative that delivers NASCAR-themed teddy bears to children receiving care in hospitals throughout North America. Each year, the program reaches approximately 135 hospitals across all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico, distributing more than 5,000 Speedy Bears to help provide comfort and brighten the day of young patients and their families.

Suburban Propane's participation reflects the Company's ongoing commitment to community engagement through SuburbanCares, its corporate social responsibility platform dedicated to improving the lives of those in the communities in which we live and serve.

"At Suburban Propane, caring for our communities extends far beyond delivering propane," said Nandini Sankara, Vice President of Marketing & Brand Strategy at Suburban Propane. "Through SuburbanCares, we're proud to partner with The NASCAR Foundation to bring comfort to children facing difficult circumstances. We hope these Speedy Bears provide smiles, encouragement and a reminder that an entire community is thinking about them."

The Speedy Bear delivery is one of two community initiatives Suburban Propane will support during the week. On September 11, as the nation pauses to remember the lives lost and honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and countless individuals affected by the events of that day, the Company will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive in Jersey City, New Jersey. The event continues Suburban Propane's longstanding partnership with the American Red Cross, which has helped collect thousands of lifesaving blood donations over the past decade while encouraging communities to come together in service and remembrance.

"These events demonstrate the many ways we can make a meaningful impact," said Ms. Sankara. "Whether we're delivering a teddy bear that comforts a child or helping the American Red Cross maintain a safe and reliable blood supply, we're honored to support organizations that make our communities stronger."

Suburban Propane has proudly partnered with the American Red Cross since 2012, supporting blood drives across the country through employee, customer and community participation. The company's partnership with The NASCAR Foundation further reflects its commitment to giving back through initiatives that improve the health, safety and well-being of children and families.

As an Official Partner of NASCAR, Suburban Propane continues to extend its relationship beyond the racetrack by participating in community-focused programs that create lasting, positive impacts where they matter most.

About Suburban Propane:

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. ("Suburban Propane") is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 750 locations across 42 states.

Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment to Excellence-showcasing Suburban Propane's almost 100-year legacy, and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for safety, dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores Suburban Propane's commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares-highlighting continued dedication to giving back to local communities across Suburban Propane's national footprint; and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane-promoting propane and renewable propane as versatile, low-carbon energy solutions and investing in the next generation of innovative, renewable energy alternatives.

For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit www.suburbanpropane.com.

About The NASCAR Foundation:

The NASCAR Foundation is a leading charity that works to improve the lives of children who need it most in NASCAR racing communities through the Speediatrics Children's Fund and the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The NASCAR Foundation, designated as a 4-Star Charity by Charity Navigator for its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency, has contributed more than $53 Million to impact the lives of more than 1.8 million children nationwide since 2006. Follow The NASCAR Foundation on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NASCARFoundation or on X at @NASCAR_FDN.

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40-year insurance industry veteran says Florida homeowners deserve a direct voice in who oversees the industry - and proposes putting the state's $17 billion Catastrophe Fund to work for Floridians first

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Non-Party Affiliated candidate for Governor Frank Russo, joined by running mate Rachel Rodriguez, is challenging Republican candidate Byron Donalds and Congressman Jolly to a public debate over one of the biggest issues facing Florida families: who should be accountable for the state's insurance system?

Russo, who spent 40 years in the insurance industry – including as an Allstate executive when Hurricane Andrew struck Florida in 1992 – is calling for Florida to restore an elected Insurance Commissioner who answers directly to voters.

"Let's talk facts, Byron. Let's debate facts," Russo said. "I've spent 40 years in this business. You cannot insure against Mother Nature. You prepare for it. And when families are paying thousands more to insure the same home, somebody should have to look those homeowners in the eye and answer for it."

How Florida Homeowners Lost Their Voice

Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida in 1992 and fundamentally changed the state's insurance market. Major carriers pulled back and non-renewed homeowners as the market struggled to absorb catastrophic risk.

Then, in 1998, Florida voters approved a constitutional restructuring that eliminated the elected offices of Insurance Commissioner and Treasurer. Those responsibilities ultimately moved into a system in which Florida's Insurance Commissioner is appointed rather than directly elected by voters.

Russo believes Florida should reverse course.

"When the person overseeing insurance has to earn your vote, homeowners have a voice," Russo said. "When that person is appointed, the accountability changes. After what Florida families have been through with premiums, non-renewals and carriers leaving the state, I think it's time to give that power back to the people."

Put Florida's Safety Net to Work for Floridians

Russo is also calling for a fundamental rethinking of how Florida uses Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund.

The Catastrophe Fund has approximately $17 billion in statutory claims-paying capacity and serves as a reinsurance backstop for Florida insurers.

Russo's question is simple: if Floridians ultimately stand behind the system, why shouldn't Florida homeowners come first?

His plan includes:

- Homeowners first – Explore a catastrophic homeowner coverage option of up to $500,000 that would give Florida residents first access to the protection provided by the state's catastrophe infrastructure before private insurers rely on it as their backstop.

- Put the fund to work – Evaluate using a portion of the Catastrophe Fund to stabilize Florida's insurance market, strengthen the underlying coverage available to homeowners and create conditions that encourage major national carriers to expand their presence in Florida again.

- Elect the Insurance Commissioner – Pursue a constitutional amendment restoring an independently elected Florida Insurance Commissioner within the first 100 days of a Russo-Rodriguez administration.

Russo emphasized that his proposal is not an attack on established insurers that have served Florida for decades.

"I know this industry. I know these companies. This isn't about attacking Allstate, State Farm, Chubb or Hartford," Russo said. "It's about asking whether the system we built is actually working for the homeowner paying the bill. If it isn't, we fix it. That's Business 101."

People Before Profits

Russo said Florida's insurance crisis is one of the reasons he believes the state needs leadership independent of the two-party system.

"I left the Republican Party because somewhere along the way we forgot something very basic - people come before profits," Russo said. "We are not going to tax Floridians out of their homes, and we are not going to insure them out of their homes either."

Russo is also calling on Florida's insurance professionals to join the conversation.

After decades in the industry, he said agents across Florida understand better than most what homeowners are experiencing – and can help Floridians understand how the system actually works.

"To my fellow insurance agents – our clients trust us to tell them the truth," Russo said. "They deserve to understand where their money goes, who carries the risk and who is accountable when the system stops working for them. This is bigger than politics. This is about the people we spent our careers serving."

Russo said Donalds and Jolly should be prepared to answer the same fundamental question in any gubernatorial debate:

Should Florida's Insurance Commissioner answer directly to the people of Florida?

"If Byron and Jolly disagree with me, great - come debate me," Russo said. "Tell Florida homeowners why the current system is better. But don't hide behind talking points. Bring the facts, bring your plan and let the people decide."

"Floridians ultimately stand behind Citizens and the Catastrophe Fund. It's their money, their homes and their risk. It's time we started treating them like the owners."

– Frank Russo

Russo • Rodriguez 2026

The People's Choice. The Caring Capitalists. Humanity Over the Dollar.

About Frank J. Russo:

Frank J. Russo is a lifelong Floridian, entrepreneur, insurance executive, real estate developer,  and humanitarian with more than 40 years of business leadership, including over 30 years in the  insurance industry. Based in New Smyrna Beach, Russo is running for Governor to restore  affordability, strengthen Florida's economy, and build a government focused on practical  solutions that put Floridians first. For more information, or to volunteer or donate, visit  Russo2026.com.

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Cuprum Metals wins Scale-Up Grand Prix at 2026 World Materials Forum

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuprum Metals ("Cuprum"), an industry leading copper extraction technology company, has been awarded the Grand Prix Scale-Up Award at the World Materials Forum (WMF) in Paris, France. The award, presented on September 4th, recognizes Cuprum's technology for its potential to transform copper recovery from primary and secondary sulfides and other copper-bearing sources, addressing the growing global need for more efficient, sustainable, and reliable copper production.

The World Materials Forum Grand Prix is an international competition recognizing innovative companies developing breakthrough technologies that can transform how materials are produced, processed, used, recycled, or conserved. Companies selected as nominees gain valuable exposure to senior executives, investors, industry leaders, and technical experts from across the global materials ecosystem, while also having the opportunity to present their technology directly to the WMF jury and broader forum audience.

The award recognizes the Cuprum's progress in unlocking copper from traditionally difficult to process ores, such as chalcopyrite, which has proven to be a technical constraint that has limited global supply.

Accepting the award, founder and CEO Roger Pettman said, "I am delighted to accept this award and deeply appreciate the recognition and support from the World Materials Forum. This is an extremely special accomplishment for Cuprum Metals and our technology, particularly given the highly accomplished and visionary entrepreneurs who were part of this competition. The Grand Prix is an incredible recognition of the work our team is doing to address one of the most important challenges facing the global economy: securing a more sustainable and reliable supply of copper. We're incredibly proud to have our technology recognized alongside some of the most innovative companies in the materials sector, and we're excited to use this opportunity to accelerate our mission and scale our solution in the market."

With the continued support of its existing investors, including Lundin Family Office, BHP Ventures, and Woodline Partners, Cuprum Metals is advancing its technology toward full-scale commercial deployment. The company is focused on implementing the technology across two high-impact applications: improving copper recovery through heap leaching of copper ores and converting copper slag, a significant mining and metallurgical waste stream, into valuable copper metal. Together, these applications have the potential to unlock additional copper resources, improve recovery from existing operations, reduce waste, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient global copper supply chain. Cuprum is now focused on scaling its technology, progressing commercial applications, and working with industry partners to move from successful technology development toward broad market adoption.

About Cuprum Metals

Cuprum Metals is a technology company focused on transforming the way copper is recovered and produced, with the goal of enabling a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient global copper supply chain. The company has developed innovative technology designed to improve copper recovery from ores through heap leaching while also creating a pathway to convert copper slag and other metallurgical waste streams into valuable copper metal.

Cuprum's technology has the potential to unlock traditionally difficult copper resources, improve the economics and efficiency of existing operations, and recover value from materials that are traditionally treated as waste. By addressing both primary copper recovery and the conversion of secondary waste into copper, Cuprum is developing solutions aimed at increasing the availability of this critical metal while reducing the environmental footprint associated with its production.

Backed by leading investors, including Lundin Family Office, BHP Ventures, and Woodline Partners, Cuprum is advancing its technology toward full commercialization and working with industry partners to implement its technology at scale. The company's mission is to help meet growing global demand for copper by developing practical technologies that enable more copper to be recovered from existing resources and waste, using materials more efficiently and sustainably.

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Following a period of rapid growth, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA invests in leadership and service transformation to scale alongside its customers.

WIXOM, Mich., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA today announced a series of leadership and capability investments designed to support continued business growth and increased customer demand nationwide. The announcement reflects ZEISS' continued investment in the people, infrastructure and regional support needed to increase capacity, strengthen responsiveness and provide customers with greater access to ZEISS expertise.

The announcement includes the appointment of Daniel Tagscherer as Vice President, Head of Finance & Business Operations. With more than 20 years at ZEISS, he has held leadership roles spanning finance, operations and business transformation, most recently serving as Global Head of Finance & Controlling for ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions. In his new role, Tagscherer will lead key business functions and strategic initiatives that support operational performance, organizational scalability and long-term growth.

"Our continued growth reflects the trust customers place in ZEISS and the value we deliver every day," said Hendrie Viktor, President of ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions North America. "Daniel's combination of financial, operational and transformational leadership will be instrumental in helping us build for the future. His experience and perspective will help ensure we continue to do so with the same focus on quality, innovation and customer commitment that defines ZEISS."

The company has also appointed Al Chiasson as Vice President, Head of Services. An industry veteran with more than two decades of experience, including more than a decade at ZEISS, Chiasson will lead the company's service organization, strengthening alignment between technical expertise and service delivery. His deep understanding of customer requirements, applications and operational execution will help further enhance customer experience as ZEISS continues to expand its service capabilities.

"Al has played an important role in building the technical expertise that differentiates ZEISS in the market. He understands our customers' applications, challenges and long-term goals and has a proven track record leading customer-focused teams. We have tremendous confidence in his ability to scale our service organization while maintaining the high standards of expertise, responsiveness and partnership our customers expect from ZEISS," Tagscherer said.

Building on these leadership appointments, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions USA is implementing an optimized organizational service structure designed to support long-term expansion and customer success. The model creates focused, highly specialized teams with dedicated regional ownership, helping the company stay closely connected to customer needs.

These investments follow a period of double-digit growth over the past three years, as the company continues to scale its capabilities to support customers nationwide. Recent investments include expanding its field service technician network by more than 30 percent, increasing service management resources and investing in regional support capabilities. The company also opened two new ZEISS Quality Excellence Centers in less than a year (Bloomfield, Connecticut, and Huntersville, North Carolina). Together, these steps strengthen access to ZEISS expertise, applications support and service in response to growing demand.

"Our focus is on delivering the world-class service and support our customers deserve. As quality requirements become increasingly complex, access to expertise and trusted partnership is more important than ever. We are committed to helping our customers solve challenges faster and achieve their goals with confidence," said Chiasson.

To learn more about ZEISS, visit www.zeiss.com/metrology

About ZEISS

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).

For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.

With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.

With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide (September 30, 2025). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.

Further information at www.zeiss.com

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is a leading manufacturer of multidimensional metrology solutions. These include coordinate measuring machines, optical and multisensor systems, microscopy systems for industrial quality assurance as well as metrology software for the automotive, aircraft, mechanical engineering, plastics and medical technology industries. Innovative technologies such as 3D X-ray metrology for quality inspection round off the portfolio. In addition, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions offers a broad global spectrum of customer services with ZEISS Quality Excellence Centers close to its customers. The company is headquartered in Oberkochen. Production and development sites outside Germany are located in Minneapolis in the USA, Shanghai (China) and Bangalore (India). ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is part of the Industrial Quality & Research segment.

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Industry resource outlines how AI-enabled equipment supports farm productivity, efficiency and decision-making

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) today released a new whitepaper examining how artificial intelligence is becoming a foundational component of agricultural equipment and helping farmers address increasingly complex operational challenges.

AI in Agriculture Equipment: Supporting Productivity, Efficiency, and Decision-Making Through Technology explains how AI is being integrated directly into machines and systems and evolving into an essential tool for real-world farming operations. The whitepaper is available on AEM's Insights & Resources page.

"AI technology is proving to help farmers in their efforts to be productive and competitive, especially as operational challenges continue to intensify for the ag industry," said Senior Director of Agricultural Services Austin Gellings, who oversees the AEM Ag Technology Leadership Group that developed the whitepaper.

"The paper helps illustrate how, when deployed responsibly and supported by appropriate frameworks, AI strengthens farm level resiliency, supports a competitive agricultural sector, and contributes to a stable and secure food system for the future," added Gellings.

Three Levels of AI Integration

The paper details three primary levels of AI integration in agricultural equipment:

- Assist-Level AI: Supports operators through technologies such as guidance systems, implement control and automated equipment functions while keeping the operator in control.

- Advise-Level AI: Analyzes large volumes of machine and operational data to provide recommendations and decision support.

- Act-Level AI: Enables machines to execute tasks with greater autonomy, including targeted spray applications and autonomous field operations.

Responsible Deployment and Real-World Applications

Beyond defining how AI functions within equipment, the whitepaper also examines what is needed to put these capabilities to work safely and effectively. It connects responsible deployment practices with examples of how AI is already delivering value in agricultural operations.

- Responsible AI deployment: Highlights the industry's ongoing work through established standards, safety frameworks, interoperability initiatives and governance practices.

- Real-world applications: Examines use cases already delivering value in the field, including operator decision support, predictive maintenance, data-driven continuous improvement, precision spraying and autonomous equipment operation.

"As global demand for food continues to grow and farmers face increasing pressure to do more with fewer resources, AI-enabled equipment is expected to play an increasingly important role in supporting a resilient, competitive, and sustainable ag industry," said Seth Zentner, precision farming and systems engineer at AEM member company CLAAS, Inc. and Chair of AEM's Ag Technology Leadership Group. "By turning data into action and helping farmers respond to changing conditions in real time, AI is becoming an essential tool for advancing productivity and supporting food security for the future.

Download the whitepaper to learn more about how AI is transforming agricultural equipment and helping farmers meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

About the Association of Equipment Manufacturers

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is the North America-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers, with more than 1,000 companies and more than 200 product lines in the agriculture and construction-related industry sectors worldwide. The equipment manufacturing industry in the United States supports over 2.2 million jobs and contributes $415 billion to the economy every year.

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Marking the U.S. 250th Anniversary: Elevating the Hispanic Narrative, Celebrating Latino Economic Power, and Unlocking "The Hispanic Opportunity"

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- We Are All Human and The Hispanic Star host their sixth annual Gala on November 19, 2026. The event takes place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Over 650 executives, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers across major industries will gather to honor Latino community leaders.

This special night will celebrate Latino culture and economic leadership. U.S. Latinos generate $4.4 trillion in economic output. This ranks as the world's fifth-largest GDP and grows 2.7 times faster than the non-Latino economy. The Hispanic community stands as the cornerstone of the country's workforce, housing, and consumer economy. Projected to surpass Germany and Japan's GDP by 2051, this group represents our nation's greatest growth opportunity.

This year's honorees represent Latino leadership across sectors:

- Willy Chavarria (CEO & Creative Director, WILLY CHAVARRIA): Celebrated for redefining global fashion and elevating Latino culture through high-concept design and advocacy.

- Bea Perez (Executive Vice President and Global Chief Communications, Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships Officer, The Coca-Cola Company; Chair, The Coca-Cola Foundation): Honored for her transformational corporate leadership and commitment to global sustainability and community partnership.

- Henry Muñoz III (Activist, Founder & CEO, Cultural Productions): Recognized for decades of pioneering activism, cultural preservation, and philanthropic leadership.

For the second consecutive year, the program will feature the induction of executive marketing leaders into the CMO Hall of Fame, celebrating chief marketing officers who drive Hispanic visibility, representation, and cultural impact across major global brands.

"This year's Gala will be a milestone moment of visibility, pride, and partnership," said Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder and Executive Chair of the We Are All Human Foundation. "As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, this Gala is a defining moment to shift perception, unite our strength, and ensure the world sees Latinos for what we truly are: prosperity, power, and progress."

The evening will shine by a special performance by Cirque du Soleil, created only for the guests of the Gala. Event co-chairs include Gabriel de Alba (GDA Luma Capital Management; Cirque du Soleil), Marissa Solis (NFL), Bing Chen (Gold House), and Karla Martínez de Salas (Vogue Mexico & Latin America). The list of special guests keeps growing, including Maria Hinojosa, former honoree of the Gala (Futuro Media), Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. (USHLI), and designer Cindy Castro (Cindy Castro New York).

Committed to championing and empowering We Are All Human's work, this year's corporate partners include American Cancer Society, Avocados from Mexico, Azar Design Co., Bayer, BMS, Cabrera Capital, The Coca-Cola Company, Lerma, Lowe's, Macmillan Publishers, Monarca Foods Solutions, Paul Hastings, PwC, Reddit, Salesforce, and Sotol Romo. The event also benefits from generous donor support, including a contribution from L'Oréal.

To purchase tickets, explore sponsorship opportunities, and learn about our silent auction visit: https://www.hispanicstar.org/gala.

About We Are All Human

We Are All Human is a 501(c)(3) advocacy-driven nonprofit organization, recognized by the United Nations ECOSOC, devoted to promoting equity, unity, and collective progress by celebrating the best of humanity and advancing shared goals across cultures and sectors.

Through its flagship initiative, The Hispanic Star, the organization focuses on accelerating Latino upward mobility in the United States by elevating the narrative, increasing leadership representation and influence, and fostering unity across industries and communities.

CONTACT: Marisa Garcia de Celis

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National Hiring Day event to take place on Saturday, September 12 across all stores in the U.S. and Canada

- Michaels is hiring more than 10,000 seasonal Team Members across the U.S. and Canada, with National Hiring Day events taking place September 12 from 12 p.m.–4 p.m. local time.

- Seasonal roles can lead to long-term opportunities: Nearly 50% of seasonal in-store positions converted to regular roles last year, creating pathways into store leadership and Support Center teams.

- Current Team Members can pick up additional holiday hours, while all Team Members have access to competitive wages, flexible scheduling, a 30% discount and professional development opportunities.

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Michaels, the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, today announced plans to hire more than 10,000 seasonal Team Members to help customers create and celebrate this holiday season, with nearly 50% of seasonal in-store positions converting to regular roles following the holidays last year.

On Saturday, September 12, Michaels will host hiring events across all stores in the U.S. and Canada from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. local time. Candidates are welcome to apply in advance online or in person during the in-store events, where interviews for qualified candidates will also take place.

"We're excited to welcome thousands of seasonal Team Members to Michaels during one of the most meaningful times of the year for our customers and our business," said Nicholas Bertram, President and Chief Operating Officer at Michaels. "As we continue to evolve our stores and services for customers, we're equally focused on investing in the people who bring that experience to life. From flexible opportunities for our existing teams to training and pathways for new Team Members to grow with us, we want Michaels to be a place where people can build skills, find community, and develop their careers."

For current Team Members looking to take on more hours during the holiday season, Michaels will offer additional opportunities across its stores. New and existing Team Members can also take advantage of competitive wages, flexible hours, and a generous 30% discount, along with professional development resources designed to support growth within the company.

Michaels has developed clear pathways for Team Members who want to build lasting careers centered on creativity and celebration. Store Team Members can progress into department and store leadership roles, supported by structured onboarding, ongoing skill development and leadership training.

Candidates interested in seasonal positions can learn more in stores during the upcoming hiring events or apply online at Careers.Michaels.com.

About The Michaels Companies, Inc.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.

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Jersey Girl Pumpkins Announces Fall 2026 Booking Season for Luxury Front Porch Styling Across Northern New Jersey

Boutique decorative pumpkin company invites homeowners to reserve custom fall styling; some October slots still available.

WAYNE, N.J., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yes, it's technically still summer. But for one Garden State business, it's always time to think about autumn. Jersey Girl Pumpkins is a boutique New Jersey company specializing in professionally designed fall porch décor for homes and businesses, and their season has already kicked off in full gear.

The small family business creates professionally styled pumpkin displays using heirloom pumpkins and decorative gourds to transform front porches, front steps, and walkways into stunning seasonal landscapes. Every installation is individually designed to complement each home's architecture, landscaping, and style, creating front porch fall décor that's as distinctive as the home itself.

Bookings are now open for homeowners looking to transform their entryways with custom fall porch styling that celebrates the beauty of autumn. If you're searching for unique home decorating ideas for fall, JGP's front door pumpkin décor will ensure your home is the one everyone slows down to admire. Jersey Girl Pumpkins offers a complete, done-for-you pumpkin styling service from delivery to installation to disposal.

No early-morning farm trips. No wrestling pumpkins into the trunk. No heavy lifting. No guessing where everything goes. Just open the front door and watch your home become autumn. Showstopping fall décor. Zero effort. All the compliments.

To learn more about artfully arranged pumpkin piles, porch pumpkins for your home decor, and/or pumpkin delivery NJ services, please visit Jersey Girl Pumpkins HERE.

Founded by lifelong artist and bestselling romance novelist Tina Torrest, Jersey Girl Pumpkins has become known for creating one-of-a-kind luxury pumpkin displays that look as though they belong on the pages of a home decorating magazine—not because they're copied from one, but because every installation is created specifically for the home it adorns.

"I've been an artist my entire life," says Torrest. "I've painted murals, written novels, and dabbled in interior design. Pumpkins just happen to be the medium I'm obsessed with these days, and honestly, they're probably the most fun."

Every custom display begins with the home itself. Before a single pumpkin is placed, Torrest considers the architecture, landscaping, color palette, and scale of the property. Then she hand-selects heirloom pumpkins, Cinderella pumpkins, white pumpkins, specialty gourds, and ornamental gourds to create a composition that's balanced, inviting, and entirely unique.

Jersey Girl Pumpkins is more than a pumpkin delivery service—it's a professional fall porch styling service. Unlike DIY pumpkin decorating or store-bought, mass-produced fall decorations, Jersey Girl Pumpkins provides an effortless high-end fall décor experience. Clients simply choose their package, and Jersey Girl Pumpkins handles the sourcing, pumpkin delivery, design, installation, and optional end-of-season pickup.

The company's custom porch pumpkin displays have become a popular choice for homeowners looking to decorate for fall, improve curb appeal, welcome guests, create memorable holiday photo backdrops, or simply enjoy the season with beautifully styled outdoor fall décor. No two homes receive the same design, and no two displays are ever exactly alike. Because only a limited number of installations are scheduled each week, early reservations provide the best opportunity to secure preferred delivery dates during September and October.

If you would like to learn more about front door pumpkin décor, pumpkins for front steps, or fall decorating ideas, please visit Jersey Girl Pumpkins HERE.

Beautiful front porches aren't the company's only priority: Jersey Girl Pumpkins also remains committed to community outreach and environmental sustainability. After the season is through, they compost or donate all pumpkins to local farms for animal feed rather than sending them to a landfill. And seeing as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the company proudly donates a portion of all sales to the National Breast Cancer Coalition.

Jersey Girl Pumpkins serves residential and commercial clients throughout northern New Jersey, offering pumpkin delivery service to Wayne, Packanack Lake, Pines Lake, Franklin Lakes, Oakland, Pequannock, Pompton Plains, Lincoln Park, Pompton Lakes, Riverdale, Butler, Bloomingdale, Kinnelon, Smoke Rise, and surrounding towns. Additional service areas are available upon request.

Homeowners searching online for fall decorating ideas, front porch fall décor, pumpkin porch inspiration, pumpkin delivery in New Jersey, porch pumpkins NJ, decorative gourds, autumn front porch decorating, fall house decorating, pumpkin arrangements, and custom fall porch displays can learn more, browse past designs, and reserve a delivery date by visiting www.JerseyGirlPumpkins.com or emailing [email protected] to discuss options.

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We believe Argos99 proves what this recognition reflects: recoverability can't be assumed, it has to be continuous

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fenix24™, a global leader in operational recoverability, today announced it has been named a Cool Vendor™ in the Gartner Coolest Vendor Innovations in Cyber Resilience report, for its Argos99™ Cyber Resilience and Recovery Intelligence Platform.

Organizations increasingly have backup and data protection tools in place, yet ransomware recoveries continue to fail because dependency mapping, restore-path validation, and true business-impact assessment are missing. As a result, most leaders cannot pinpoint the critical systems that should come back online first. This gap is driving a broader shift toward cyber resilience, with Gartner predicting that "By 2029, 30% of large enterprises will deploy dedicated cyber resilience platforms that continuously validate recovery readiness and orchestrate business-led incident response." *

Resilience can no longer be assumed from backup coverage alone. It has to be continuously proven. Argos99's recovery intelligence solution continuously discovers and correlates assets and dependencies across cloud, on-premises, identity, network, endpoint, and backup environments, drawing on more than 70 data sources without deploying a single new agent. It determines a business-impact resilience score, checks backup coverage, and determines configurations and restores paths in real-time, so the resilience snapshot stays up-to-date as environments change. The result is a concrete answer to three questions that matter most in an actual incident: what would fail, what to fix first, and how much downtime is really at stake.

"We feel having our company named as a Coolest Vendor Innovation by Gartner for Argos99 is meaningful validation of why we built the solution. Companies can't assume they're recoverable, they must prove it," said Mark Grazman, CEO of Fenix24. "The platform is grounded in hundreds of real recoveries, not theory, and it's good to see the rest of the industry recognizing that visibility into your dependencies isn't optional, and the difference between a recovery that works versus one that doesn't."

* Gartner, Coolest Vendor Innovation in Cyber Resilience 2026, Arthur Sivanathan, Wayne Hankins, Niyati Daftary, 7 September 2026.

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About Fenix24

Fenix24, a global leader in operational recoverability, has redefined cyber resilience with the world's first Recovery Dependency Modeling and Recoverability Intelligence Platform, built by a team that has led more than 500 ransomware recoveries, including 30 of the Fortune 500. Powered by Argos99 and the Resiliency Operations Center, Fenix24 leverages live telemetry from more than 70 enterprise systems, recovery dependency intelligence, and continuous backup posture analysis to deliver continuous validation of recovery readiness, hardened backup infrastructure, and board-level assurance of recoverability.

Purpose-built by frontline recovery experts and deployed across hybrid cloud and on-premise environments, Fenix24's platform delivers measurable improvements in recovery readiness and faster, more confident restoration when ransomware strikes.

Regulators, insurers, and boards now demand proof of recoverability. Fenix24 provides it.

Fenix24 is the "world's first civilian cybersecurity force," with four time-tested battalions:

Fenix24™ / Ransomware rapid response, remediation and recovery

Athena7™ / IT security assessments, strategy and planning

Grypho5™ / Ongoing, security-based management

Argos99™ / Expert insights into data, assets and infrastructure

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CLEVELAND, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DistrictWON and uReport today announced that the Mid-American Conference (MAC) has selected uReport as its conference office storytelling and content creation platform.

The MAC will utilize uReport to help its conference communications team efficiently create and publish a wide range of content highlighting the accomplishments, events, student-athletes, coaches, championships, and initiatives taking place across all 12 member institutions.

"With the recent rule changes by the NCAA including the 5 for 5 rule, the demand for timely, consistent, and engaging digital content is now more important than ever for all colleges and universities," said Regan Fitzpatrick, President and Co-Founder of DistrictWON.

"Every athletic department has more great stories than it has the time or resources to tell. uReport is a powerful and innovative tool that gives SIDs a simple way to dramatically expand their storytelling, amplify their programs and athletes, and reach their communities—without adding more to an already overloaded staff." – Jeremy Guy Associate Commissioner // Communications Mid-American Conference.

"We're honored that the Mid-American Conference has chosen uReport to help amplify the incredible stories happening throughout one of the nation's premier collegiate athletic conferences," Fitzpatrick added. "Conference offices are being asked to create more content than ever before with limited staff and resources. uReport allows them to expand their content creation and storytelling capacity for all sports and athletes while maintaining the editorial quality and oversight their audiences expect."

Unlike traditional AI content generators, uReport combines responsible AI with human oversight to streamline content creation while preserving editorial accuracy, institutional voice, and data privacy.

The platform is listed in the ISTE Learning Technology Directory and has earned the 1EdTech TrustedEd Apps Certification for Data Privacy, reinforcing its commitment to responsible AI and protecting institutional and student information.

Through the partnership, the MAC will be able to showcase more of the people, programs, milestones, and achievements that define the conference while providing fans, alumni, media, and member institutions with a richer and more consistent stream of content throughout the year.

"This partnership is ultimately about telling more stories," Fitzpatrick added. "Every championship, student-athlete achievement, community initiative, and historic moment deserves to be shared. We're excited to help the Mid-American Conference bring those stories to life."

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Dan McGrath

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