ESI Named ENR's 2026 Intermountain Contractor of the Year

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BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When Engineering News-Record named Engineered Structures Inc. (ESI) its 2026 Contractor of the Year for the Intermountain region, the recognition reflected more than the scale of the company's recent projects. It recognized a contractor that has spent decades building a reputation for complex work, strong customer relationships, employee development, and long-term investment in the communities where it operates.

The award covers ESI's work across Idaho, Utah, and Montana—three states where the company has continued to grow while maintaining its roots in the Intermountain West.

For ESI, the recognition is ultimately a reflection of the people behind the projects.

A Regional Contractor with a Growing Reach

ESI's evolution from a regional contractor into one of the nation's larger construction firms has been built on a willingness to take on increasingly complex work without losing sight of the relationships that made that growth possible.

Today, ESI ranks among the nation's largest contractors, placing No. 105 on Engineering News-Record's 2026 Top 400 Contractors list. The company generated more than $850 million in Mountain States revenue in 2025, demonstrating the scale of its presence throughout the region.

That growth has come through a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, education, advanced technology, industrial, mission-critical, and other specialized environments.

But scale alone does not explain the Contractor of the Year recognition.

The award reflects ESI's ability to bring that experience to projects that are helping shape the future of the communities where the company works.

Building Projects That Shape the Region

Some of ESI's most visible recent work demonstrates the range and complexity of that responsibility.

In Boise, ESI is constructing office and parking structures as part of Micron's global headquarters expansion—work connected to one of the largest economic and technological developments in Idaho. The company is also completing major higher-education projects for the College of Western Idaho, including the Health and Science Building, which opened in 2025.

Other projects, such as The Chancery in downtown Boise, demonstrate ESI's role in transforming existing urban environments and contributing to the continued growth of the region's communities. ENR specifically highlighted the Micron expansion, the College of Western Idaho Health and Science Building, and The Chancery among the projects contributing to this year's recognition.

These projects are different in purpose, scale, and complexity. Together, however, they illustrate an important part of ESI's approach: the ability to adapt its expertise to the needs of each customer and each community.

Whether building an educational facility, supporting advanced technology infrastructure, or helping transform a downtown neighborhood, the work carries consequences that extend well beyond the construction site.

Success Starts with People

Behind every project is a workforce capable of delivering it.

That has remained central to ESI's identity as the company has grown. "Everyone Succeeds Together" is ESI's stated purpose, reflecting a belief that long-term success depends on creating an environment where employees, customers, trade partners, and communities can succeed together.

That purpose becomes particularly important as construction projects become more sophisticated and the industry continues to face challenges around workforce development.

ESI has invested in developing employees at every stage of their careers, creating opportunities for people to gain experience in the field, grow into leadership roles, and build careers within the company.

The result is a culture where experience is passed from one generation of employees to the next—helping the company take on more complicated projects while maintaining the knowledge and relationships that have supported its growth.

The ENR recognition is therefore not simply a measure of what ESI has built in the past year. It is also a reflection of the people who have helped build the company itself.

Growing Without Losing Its Roots

As ESI's geographic reach has expanded, its connection to the Intermountain West has remained an important part of its identity.

The company has continued to invest in the communities where its employees live and where its projects are built. That investment can be seen through its work in education, workforce development, charitable giving, and community partnerships.

The approach reflects a broader understanding of what it means to be a contractor in a growing

region.

Construction companies do more than construct buildings. They help create the schools where students learn, the facilities where businesses grow, the infrastructure communities rely on, and the places where people live and work.

ESI's recent portfolio reflects that responsibility. Its projects are helping accommodate population growth, support emerging industries, expand educational opportunities, and create new economic activity across the region.

That combination of growth and investment has become an important part of ESI's continued evolution. The company has grown dramatically from its early days, but its expansion has not changed the principles that have guided it throughout that journey: developing people, building strong relationships, delivering for customers, and investing in the communities it serves.

Being named ENR's 2026 Intermountain Contractor of the Year is recognition of how those principles have translated into results.

From major developments in downtown Boise to new educational facilities and the expansion of one of the world's leading semiconductor companies, ESI is contributing to some of the most significant construction projects in the Intermountain West.

The buildings may be the most visible evidence of that work, but they are only part of the story.

Behind them is an organization capable of bringing together thousands of people, decades of experience, and a shared commitment to building something that lasts.

For ESI, being named ENR's Intermountain Contractor of the Year is recognition of that work—and of the people and communities that make it possible.

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Yale School of Medicine Awarded a Nearly $25 Million Grant to Map the Developing Brain and Advance Autism Research

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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yale School of Medicine (YSM) has been awarded a grant of nearly $25 million by the Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA) initiative. The award, which is part of ARIA's Human Developmental Neurobiology Research Hub, focuses on building foundational maps and models of the developing human brain and clarifying how and when autism diverges from typical development.

Nenad Sestan, MD, PhD, Harvey and Kate Cushing Professor of Neuroscience, and professor of comparative medicine, of genetics, and of psychiatry at YSM. Credit: Yale School of Medicine

"We are very grateful to ARIA for their investment in Yale," says Nancy J. Brown, MD, the Jean and David W. Wallace Dean of Yale School of Medicine. "Their philanthropy is advancing a new era of autism research, which we hope will lead to an understanding of its earliest beginning in the developing brain. The impact of their grant will extend well beyond Yale School of Medicine, creating knowledge that can guide earlier detection, clearer biomarkers, and more precise interventions for individuals with autism and their families."  

Co-led by Nenad Sestan, MD, PhD, Harvey and Kate Cushing Professor of Neuroscience, and professor of comparative medicine, of genetics, and of psychiatry at YSM, and Paola Arlotta, PhD, the Golub Family Professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard University, this grant is designed to meet the scientific challenge at its origin point—early brain development—by building the foundational models needed to detect, interpret, and address developmental differences.

"My colleagues and I are profoundly grateful for ARIA's visionary support," says Sestan. "This award enables us to advance our research into the development of the human brain's neural circuits. By bringing together experts across disciplines and institutions, we aim to better understand how brain development unfolds and how autism emerges. Ultimately, we hope this work accelerates discovery, improves early detection, and informs more effective interventions."

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior, and often includes differences in learning, attention, sensory processing, sleep, or motor skills. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 31 children in the United States has autism. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 1 in 100 children worldwide is affected.

A scientific "moonshot" for early brain development

Despite decades of neuroscience progress, researchers lack a high-resolution, time-lapse "map" of the developing human brain. "We have detailed maps of our planet, yet our map of the brain, especially the developing brain, remains incomplete," says Sestan.

The brain's earliest developmental stages are difficult to study directly because brain maturation unfolds over nearly two decades and research access to developing human tissue is limited. At the same time, the period when autism-related differences first manifest is also the period when the brain is most rapidly changing. Many neurons and most synaptic circuits form in the first years of life, meaning adult brain models cannot simply be scaled down to understand an infant or toddler.

Without a precise developmental reference, scientists strive to pinpoint mechanisms, identify early-life deviations, or design interventions that reflect the biology of a particular person at a particular time. Building on Yale's growing ARIA-supported work, this grant will enable a coordinated approach by integrating experiments, imaging, computation, and clinical partnerships to build that reference and translate it into discovery.

ARIA's investment in YSM supports two projects designed to deliver concrete tools and resources, including:

A high-resolution map of the developing brain's wiring

A cellular and molecular model of where autism diverges from typical development

These projects are part of a broader four-project collaboration with Harvard University, which also includes:

Patient-derived brain organoids to connect genetics, development, and clinical features

Generative AI to predict interventions and prioritize therapeutic targets

Learn more at medicine.yale.edu.

About Yale School of Medicine

Yale School of Medicine educates leaders in medicine and science, fostering curiosity and critical inquiry. It is a global leader in biomedical research, clinical care, and medical education. With over 1,700 physicians, Yale provides compassionate care to patients worldwide. The Yale System of Medical Education emphasizes critical thinking and independent research, producing leaders in academic medicine.

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American Board of Medical Specialties Research and Education Foundation Announces Recipients of 2026 - 2028 Research Grants

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 Research grants totaling $300,000 were awarded to four independent investigators

CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Research and Education Foundation (REF) has announced the recipients of its 2026-2028 research grants. In its third year, the program awarded four two-year, $75,000 grants representing $300,000 in funding, and is part of a continued commitment by the ABMS REF to support independent research into the process of achieving and maintaining high certification standards.

"On behalf of the ABMS REF, we are pleased to announce this year's research grant recipients," stated ABMS REF Director Martin Pusic, MD, PhD. "As an organization, ABMS is committed to supporting the work of independent investigators in exploring novel and groundbreaking studies on the impact board certification has on patient care, especially the role that continuing certification plays. Through the work of these grant recipients, we hope to gather insights that will inform improvements and enhancements in the structures, processes, and outcomes of medical specialty certification; allowing us to further impact and help improve the quality of healthcare through professional standards."

Recipients of this year's grants are:

Holly Caretta-Weyer, MD, MHPE, Associate Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine - From Exposure to Entrustment: Mapping Resident Competency Development for Individualized Pathways in Emergency Medicine Training

Daniel Donoho, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Children's National Hospital - BRIDGE: Building Reliable Insights from Data across Graduate training to Early practice

Brian Garibaldi, MD, MEHP, Professor of Medicine, Northwestern University - Harnessing EHR Data to Develop Low-touch Assessments of Bedside Clinical Skills

Martin Wegman, MD, PhD, MSc, FACEP, Head of Research, American College of Emergency Physicians - Practice‑Derived Knowledge Needs in Emergency Medicine: Comparing Millions of AI Clinical Information Queries With ABEM Assessment Blueprints

Following formal notice of their submission selection, grant recipients' projects will begin on August 31, 2026, and continue for a two-year project period through August 31, 2028. The grant program is anticipated to be hosted annually with the potential for a new cycle of requests for proposals released later this year.

About ABMS

Established in 1933, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is responsible for the creation of standards overseeing physician certification in the United States. Dedicated to improving the quality of care to the patients, families, and communities they serve, the 24 ABMS Member Boards develop educational and professional standards and programs of assessment to certify physicians and medical specialists. More than one million physicians and medical specialists are certified by one or more of the ABMS Member Boards in one or more of 38 specialties and 89 subspecialties. For more information about ABMS, visit abms.org or call (312) 436-2600.

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AlarMax Distributors Names Chuck Slaybough Regional Vice President, Central Region

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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AlarMax Distributors, Inc., a leading national wholesale distributor of security, fire, access control, video surveillance and AV solutions, today announced the appointment of Chuck Slaybough as Regional Vice President, where he will lead the company's Central Region.

In this role, Slaybough will drive sales growth, strengthen dealer and customer relationships, and support AlarMax's continued expansion across the Central Region. He brings more than 25 years of sales, leadership, and customer experience expertise to the position.

Chuck Slaybough, AlarMax Regional Vice President - Central Region

Slaybough's security industry experience includes 16 years at one of the largest players in distribution in various roles across the Chicago and Seattle markets, followed by nearly three years at AXIS Communications, most recently as a Key Account Manager working with major end users. He earned his MBA from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management.

Slaybough was born and raised in the Chicago area and currently resides in the Chicago suburbs. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, bicycling, working out, reading, and grilling. He is also an avid Chicago Bears and White Sox fan.

"I'm excited to welcome Chuck Slaybough to AlarMax. Chuck brings a strong background in the industry and a deep understanding of our customers and what it takes to support sales growth in a competitive market," said Todd Zoppo, Senior Vice President of Sales at AlarMax Distributors, Inc. "His experience, relationships, and proven ability to drive results will be a tremendous asset to our team. As we continue to grow and strengthen our position in markets, adding talented leaders like Chuck helps us raise the bar. I'm confident he will make an immediate impact, and I look forward to working with him as we continue building momentum across AlarMax."

Slaybough's appointment reflects AlarMax's ongoing investment in experienced leadership as the company continues to grow its branch network and strengthen its position in markets nationwide.

About AlarMax

AlarMax Distributors is one of North America's leading wholesale distributors of security, fire, access control, surveillance, AV, networking, and low-voltage solutions. Through a nationwide network of branches, industry-leading supplier partnerships, technical expertise, and customer-focused service, AlarMax helps security professionals design, deploy, and support complete technology solutions. The company is committed to delivering exceptional product availability, hands-on training, and innovative resources that help customers succeed.

For more information, visit www.alarmax.com or contact:

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Professional Paper Tube Manufacturer Sprintpackage Expands to 20,000 SQM Facility

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Relocating to a new automated plant allows the company to scale up production and deliver cost-effective, BRC-certified tube packaging globally.

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Guangzhou Shangpin Packaging Products Co., Ltd. (Sprintpackage), an established paper tube supplier and integrated manufacturer specializing in sustainable packaging, relocated its manufacturing base to a new 20,000-square-meter facility in the No. 1 Hard Technology Industrial Park, Baiyun District, Guangzhou.

Sprintpackage's newly operational 20,000 SQM automated paper tube manufacturing base in Guangzhou, China.

Driven by a strategic need to expand capacity, the company executed this move in June 2026. As a direct result, Sprintpackage increased its annual production output by two to three times. This increased scale allows the factory to more efficiently fulfill global demand for premium cardboard tubes across the food, cosmetics, and health supplement sectors.

Tripling Output with Factory Automation

Sprintpackage directed heavy investment into its manufacturing infrastructure. Six fully automated production lines now run the entire manufacturing process in-house. This setup covers initial tube winding, slitting, paper mounting, curling, and final assembly.

Factory engineers installed a brand-new fleet of automatic tube winding machines, paper mounting equipment, rotary curling units, and high-speed assembly systems right before the facility opened.

With automation exceeding 80%, the paper tube manufacturer now produces between 200,000 and 300,000 units daily. This daily capacity guarantees stable, rapid supply lines of wholesale paper tubes and versatile paper tube packaging for global buyers primarily in Europe and the Middle East.

Trusted by Over 10,000 Global Partners

Brand owners and retail distributors look for structural integrity combined with a clean finish. Sprintpackage delivers this exact standard across its entire product catalog. The factory manufactures a wide variety of highly sought-after items, with notable examples including heavy-duty cardboard cylinder tubes and specialized cosmetic paper lip balm tubes.

Jack Wu, Founder and General Manager of Sprintpackage, credits this market traction to straightforward business practices.

"We produce mid-to-high-end quality at mid-to-low prices," Wu explained. "We put people first to build a strong internal team. We treat our clients with absolute sincerity to foster long-term partnerships, and we manufacture every single paper tube with complete honesty and trustworthiness."

Since 2014, these operating principles have helped the company secure and maintain active relationships with more than 10,000 clients.

Pioneering the Sushi Tube Category

The factory also moves fast on category trends. In late 2025, global demand spiked for specialized sushi packaging. Sprintpackage reacted immediately, becoming one of the first manufacturers worldwide to independently develop molds for dedicated sushi paper tubes.

Breaking the limitations of traditional, general-purpose formats, the company began supplying these custom paper tubes directly to more than 500 international sushi chains. This early move pioneered category-specific applications and established a clear trend toward vertically segmented tube packaging across the broader industry.

The new plant now projects an annual shipment volume of 10 to 15 million sushi tubes alone. These specific containers secure dual authoritative safety credentials: the European Union's EC1935/2004 food contact grade certification and the GFSI-recognized BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global Standard for Packaging. By meeting these top international standards, Sprintpackage establishes an unshakable technical and safety barrier for the product line.

Dust-Free Production and Global Certifications

All food-grade paper tube container production occurs strictly inside a dedicated dust-free workshop. The entire manufacturing environment is BRC-certified and operates under a strict ISO9001 quality management system.

Sprintpackage consistently applies the strictest standards to every product it manufactures. The facility has obtained comprehensive certifications and factory audits, including FSC, BSCI, EC1935/2004, SGS, and FDA. Furthermore, the plant fully complies with relevant European PPWR requirements regarding packaging waste.

About Sprintpackage

Established in 2014, Guangzhou Shangpin Packaging Products Co., Ltd. (Sprintpackage) operates as a professional paper tube manufacturer producing cylinder containers and paper boxes. Running a 20,000-square-meter automated facility equipped with BRC, EC1935/2004, FDA, and FSC certifications, the factory supplies cost-effective, custom packaging for the food, cosmetics, and health sectors.

Sprintpackage bases its operations on a single philosophy: empowering brand value through green packaging. The company actively helps global clients achieve brand upgrades and maintain business growth.

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Outmarket AI Launches Comprehensive Employee Benefits Capabilities to Automate Manual Broker Workflows

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New AI-native module extracts and structures data from carrier documents, census files, and bills, eliminating tedious administrative tasks for benefits agencies

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Outmarket AI, the leading AI platform purpose-built for insurance, today announced the launch of its expanded benefits capabilities. Outmarket's Employee Benefits module is designed to support the full employee benefits workflow cycle. The new set of AI-native workflows takes raw carrier documents, census files, and bills and turns them into structured, ready-to-use outputs. This allows agents to generate comparisons, cost models, reconciliations, formatted census files, and letters automatically, rather than relying on manual extraction, hand-formatting, and VLOOKUPs. 

The new module addresses some of the most labor-intensive tasks in agency operations. Critically, while other solutions focus almost entirely on one workflow, like quoting, Outmarket's Employee Benefits module addresses the full array of manual processes that bog down brokers on a daily basis. The breadth of Outmarket's platform provides a single, unified system for the broadest array of insurance and benefits workflows in the industry.

"Employee benefits administration involves incredibly tedious manual processes," said Vishal Sankhla, Co-Founder and CEO, Outmarket AI. "Our platform is not a single boxed-in workflow but a broader toolset spanning commercial, personal lines, and benefits, built to remove the most manual and tedious tasks rather than replace one specific process. That's the Outmarket difference: We provide our customers with a robust and expanding suite of capabilities to automate time-consuming workflows." 

Key Features of the Employee Benefits Workflows:

Compare Plans. Users can upload plan documents in any format, including PDF, Word, and Excel, from any carrier. The system extracts every plan and coverage it finds—such as medical, vision, dental, ancillary, and Rx tiers—to build a side-by-side comparison table with in-network and out-of-network columns. Users can then use a built-in chat to ask plain-language follow-up questions and draft client emails summarizing the analysis.

Cost and Contribution Analysis. Brokers can feed plan documents from up to 10 carriers, along with a census, to generate cost comparisons and any number of contribution scenarios . Users can override rates, set different contribution levels for employee versus dependent tiers, and automatically run affordability calculations.

Billing Reconciliation. By uploading carrier bills alongside enrollment data, Outmarket automatically flags discrepancies such as coverage-tier mismatches, premium mismatches, volume discrepancies and members present on the bill but missing from enrollment. The tool uses intelligent name-matching to avoid false positives and maps carrier plan names to census plan names. 

Census Formatter. Brokers can supply any carrier's blank census template alongside a raw census file in any format, and the system auto-fills the template correctly without manual VLOOKUPs or reformatting. It can also merge multiple raw census files into a single filled template. 

Broker of Record Letters. Users can upload plan documents and a sample AOR/BOR letter, and the platform auto-generates one filled letter per carrier found in the documents. 

Census Comparison. Users can compare two employee benefits census files side by side, to quickly spot enrollment changes, demographic shifts, added or removed employees, or discrepancies between plan years. Instead of manually cross-referencing spreadsheets, it can run a detailed census comparison in seconds.

Open Enrollment Guide. Brokers can build the benefits guide that is shared during open enrollment with their client's employees. This exciting feature uses the document builder experience from the Outmarket Proposals workflows.

For insurance agencies, these capabilities deliver high-accuracy automation across account management workflows. Outmarket keeps accuracy close to 100% by continuously evaluating and swapping in the best model for each task and cross-validating between models. Furthermore, every extracted data point is color-coded by source file and clickable, taking the user to the exact spot in the original document for independent verification.

Output customization is highly flexible. Users can export any section to a branded Excel or PDF file, a custom template, an Agency Management System (AMS), or back into Vault document storage. Put simply, the Outmarket platform works the way insurance and benefits professionals work.

To learn more about Outmarket AI's Employee Benefits capabilities, visit https://outmarket.ai/.

About Outmarket AI

Outmarket is the leading AI platform for insurance. Purpose-built for brokerages, Outmarket delivers intelligent workflows across commercial, benefits, personal lines, and specialty insurance that turn hours of manual work into minutes. Over 250 of the world's top brokerages trust Outmarket to reduce E&O exposure, accelerate client delivery, and unlock new revenue.

Outmarket is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Learn more at https://outmarket.ai/.

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GIGABYTE Highlights What Drew Gamers at Gamescom 2026 with AORUS INFINITY and Immersive Gaming Experiences USA - English

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TAIPEI, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, concluded Gamescom 2026 with strong gamer engagement at its AORUS INFINITY showcase, where flagship gaming hardware, intelligent technologies, and distinctive PC design came together through hands-on experiences. From high-performance desktop builds and AI gaming laptops to OLED gaming monitors and peripherals, gamers experienced the performance, responsiveness, and visual immersion of the latest AORUS lineup.

GIGABYTE Highlights What Drew Gamers at Gamescom 2026 with AORUS INFINITY and Immersive Gaming Experiences

At the center of the showcase, the AORUS INFINITY Series brought GIGABYTE's engineering expertise into a unified gaming ecosystem. The X870E AORUS INFINITY NEXT motherboard combines aerospace-inspired engineering with advanced power and thermal design, including 3D metal-printing technology. Paired with AORUS GeForce RTX™ 50 Series INFINITY graphics cards featuring the WINDFORCE HYPERBURST cooling system, the platform sustains performance during demanding gameplay. The AORUS C510 GLASS INFINITY chassis completes the setup with an integrated 16-inch display and flexible placement options, turning the PC itself into part of the gaming experience.

The AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AI gaming laptop and AORUS RTX™ 5060 Ti AI BOX gave visitors a hands-on look at how AI can enhance gaming setups. With GIGABYTE's exclusive GiMATE AI agent, players experienced intuitive system control and real-time performance optimization, while GPU Selector demonstrated how GPU resources can be intelligently deployed between the laptop and external GPU. The AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 was also named a CHIP Highlight at Gamescom 2026, recognizing its gaming performance, intelligent optimization, and advanced thermal design.

AORUS OLED gaming monitors were another crowd favorite, allowing players to experience OLED responsiveness and visual clarity in fast-paced gameplay. The FO27Q28G and FO27Q24G combine QHD WOLED panels, refresh rates of up to 280Hz, and 0.03ms response times, while GIGABYTE Tactical Features support competitive play. Deep contrast, smooth motion, and quick response created a more immersive experience across the gaming area.

Beyond performance, visitors also explored STEALTH cableless builds and the WOOD Series, highlighting how gaming PCs can combine clean layouts with distinctive personal style. As GIGABYTE continues its 40th anniversary celebrations, AORUS INFINITY at Gamescom 2026 marks another chapter in the brand's four-decade journey of gaming innovation. Bringing together performance, intelligent technologies, and distinctive design, the showcase reflects GIGABYTE's engineering legacy while shaping the future of gaming experiences worldwide. For more details, please visit the official website.

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Platt College Celebrates its Class of 2026 at Annual Commencement Ceremony

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ONTARIO, Calif., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Platt College celebrated its Class of 2026 on Saturday, August 29, as graduates crossed the stage at the college's annual commencement ceremony, marking an important milestone in their education and the beginning of the next chapter in their careers. Platt continued its tradition of hosting the ceremony at the Ontario Convention Center, marking the 20th year the college has held the event at the venue.

Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and staff, graduates from Platt College campuses throughout Southern California gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and the opportunities ahead.

"One of my favorite things about leading Platt College is walking through our campuses and seeing our students working toward this moment," said Josh Zuckerwise, CEO of Platt College. "To then have the privilege of standing in front of them at graduation and seeing them reach that goal is incredibly special. They should be proud of everything they have accomplished, and our entire Platt team is honored to celebrate this achievement with them."

The Class of 2026 includes graduates earning associate and bachelor's degrees, as well as diplomas, each preparing them for specific career paths. Graduates have developed the skills and knowledge needed to pursue careers in healthcare, technology, business, legal services, and design.

For many, reaching graduation required balancing school with jobs, families, and other responsibilities. Commencement also provided an opportunity for graduates to recognize the people who helped them along the way. Family members, friends, instructors, and Platt staff joined the celebration, reflecting the community of support behind each graduate's achievement.

Platt College remains focused on preparing students for opportunities in fields where skilled professionals are needed and supporting its graduates as they pursue employment. The college continues to invest in its programs, facilities, faculty, and student support services and looks forward to providing life-changing education opportunities for the communities it serves.

About Platt College

Platt College is a career-focused college serving students throughout Southern California. With campuses in Alhambra, Anaheim, Ontario, and Riverside, as well as distance education, Platt provides students with opportunities to earn associate and bachelor's degrees, as well as diplomas, through programs designed to provide practical skills and knowledge they can apply in the workplace.

Platt College's programs include:

Medical Sciences – Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vocational Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Administration Specialist, Occupational Therapy, and Veterinary Technology

Technology – Information Technology and Cybersecurity

Business and Legal – Business Management and Criminal Justice

Design – Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Platt College is committed to supporting students throughout their educational journey and preparing graduates with the skills, knowledge, and professionalism to succeed in their chosen careers.

For more information about Platt College and its programs, please visit www.plattcollege.edu.

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Forbes Selects BAILOR CEO Sonya Bailor As Editor's Choice

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Recognition spotlights Bailor's foundational belief that sustainable business growth requires leaders to scale alongside their companies.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonya Bailor, CEO of BAILOR, has been named an Editor's Choice selection for her article on Forbes.com, "The One Thing Every Business Scaling Method Misses." Hers was one of three articles selected from Forbes Coaches Council for August, with Editor's Choice articles hand-selected by the Forbes Councils editorial team for their thought-provoking and industry-leading content.

The article examines what Bailor identifies as the missing variable in most business scaling methods: the human element.

Traditional approaches to scaling often emphasize systems, processes, technology, revenue, and organizational structure. Bailor argues that those investments are valuable, but alone can only take a company so far if the leader and team do not develop at the same pace.

The skills and behaviors that help an entrepreneur build a successful business can eventually constrain its next stage of growth. A founder accustomed to making every decision, solving every problem, or personally driving every result must evolve from doing the work to building the people, infrastructure, and leadership capacity that allow the organization to grow beyond them.

"Having this particular article selected as an Editor's Choice is especially meaningful because the idea behind it is foundational to everything we do at BAILOR," said Sonya Bailor, CEO of BAILOR. "You cannot scale a company without scaling the people. As businesses grow, leaders have to be willing to examine not only what needs to change within the organization, but what needs to evolve within themselves."

At BAILOR, the philosophy behind Bailor's Forbes article is embedded in both the BAILOR Method™ and its Build to Scale™ ecosystem. The BAILOR Method™ is the company's business scalability framework, built on the principle that sustainable scalability requires more than adding revenue, employees, or systems. It requires operational systems, measurable execution, leadership evolution, and people equipped to grow alongside the business itself.

Build to Scale™ translates that approach for small-business leaders navigating the point where growth demands greater structure, capacity, and leadership evolution.

The Editor's Choice recognition brings additional visibility to a principle Bailor has developed and tested through more than two decades of experience with growing organizations and that now serves as a foundation of BAILOR's approach to business scalability. The recognition also comes as BAILOR continues expanding its Build to Scale™ ecosystem and developing BAILOR Certified™ Coaches trained to bring the methodology to more businesses.

Read "The One Thing Every Business Scaling Method Misses" on Forbes.

About BAILOR

BAILOR is a growth strategy consulting and coaching company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Through the BAILOR Method™ business scalability framework, its Build to Scale™ ecosystem, and the development of BAILOR Certified™ Coaches, the company helps organizations and leaders align internal scalability, external growth, and the human element to support measurable growth.

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Tennessee American Water Provides Additional PFAS Settlement Credit to Customers

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Aug 31, 2026, 10:58 ET

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Latest credit of nearly $12 brings total PFAS settlement proceeds to more than $71 per customer

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tennessee American Water announced that they are applying additional credits to customers' bills as a result of the company's receipt of proceeds from settlements reached with manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). 

Today, Tennessee American Water issued an $11.92 bill credit to all active water customer accounts as of August 28, 2026. The credit distributes recent settlement proceeds the company received from PFAS manufacturers to customers. 

The Tennessee Public Utility Commission approved a plan that enables Tennessee American Water to provide PFAS settlement funds directly to customers through bill credits as the funds are received. Including this latest credit, customers have received a total of over $71 per account from PFAS-related settlements to date.  Tennessee American Water issued a credit of $59.36 to customers in March of this year to all active accounts at that time.  

The company is committed to complying with all drinking water standards and is taking appropriate actions to meet new PFAS regulations as they are implemented. Tennessee American Water is investing over $45 million in capital improvements across their service territories to continue providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water service. For more information about PFAS and the steps Tennessee American Water is taking to address them, visit the company's PFAS information page. 

About American Water  

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.   

About Tennessee American Water

Tennessee American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state with approximately 100 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water services to approximately 425,000 people in Tennessee and north Georgia. 

For more information, visit www.tennesseeamwater.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. 

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