Wellness-focused dog grooming franchise brings its membership-based pet care model to the Atlanta area.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparkle Grooming Co., the wellness-focused dog grooming franchise pioneering the Quick-Service Pet Care (QSPC) category, will officially open its new Johns Creek salon on Monday, October 19. Located at 10710 State Bridge Road, Unit 140, the salon marks the brand's expansion into the Atlanta area and brings a modern, wellness-focused approach to routine dog grooming to local pet parents.

Serving dog owners in Johns Creek, Alpharetta and surrounding communities, the new salon combines salon-style grooming with wellness-focused hygiene, convenient online booking and recurring membership options. Sparkle's service model is designed to make routine care more accessible and consistent while offering a comfortable, low-stress experience for dogs and the people who love them.

To celebrate the upcoming opening, Sparkle Grooming Co. will host a community open house on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Guests are invited to tour the salon, meet the Sparkle team and learn more about the brand's membership-based approach to routine pet care.

Pet parents can learn about founding membership offers and the salon's services through Sparkle's Johns Creek page at sparkledogcare.com/georgia/johns-creek/johns-creek.

The Johns Creek opening is part of Sparkle's three-unit franchise agreement with Sean Reaves, a local attorney and real estate professional. Reaves brings experience in client service, deal-making and community engagement to the brand, along with a passion for pets and people.

"Atlanta is one of the most vibrant markets in the Southeast, and I'm thrilled to bring Sparkle to pet parents in the community," said Reaves.

Sparkle was built around the belief that grooming should be part of every dog's ongoing wellness routine. Its salon environment pairs attentive care with a transparent, convenient experience for pets and pet parents.

Sparkle's Quick-Service Pet Care model brings together salon-style grooming, wellness-focused hygiene and a membership-driven approach designed to help franchisees deliver consistent, accessible care in communities across the country.

For more information about the Johns Creek salon, its services and founding memberships, visit sparkledogcare.com/georgia/johns-creek/johns-creek.

About Sparkle Grooming Corp.

Founded in 2022, Sparkle Grooming Corp. is a wellness-focused dog grooming franchise pioneering the Quick-Service Pet Care (QSPC) category. By combining salon-quality hygiene and grooming with a membership-based model and hospitality-driven experience, Sparkle makes consistent, high-quality care more accessible for pet parents.

Focused on essential external health, Sparkle delivers a more convenient and transparent alternative to traditional grooming while equipping franchisees with scalable systems and modern operations designed for performance.

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Sole Operator in the State Bringing Locations to Bedford, Nashua and Southern New Hampshire

BEDFORD, N.H., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blo Blow Dry Bar, North America's original blow dry bar franchise, is expanding into New Hampshire with a three-unit development agreement led by local entrepreneur Marissa Gardner. She will lead the brand in Bedford, Nashua and Southern New Hampshire, making her Blo's sole operator in the state. She is currently securing locations, with details to be announced.

Gardner brings nearly two decades of beauty industry leadership to the venture. She earned a master's degree in business management and spent 19 years in global procurement at a leading prestige beauty company in New York, where she held leadership roles across multiple brands. After relocating to New Hampshire with her family, Gardner set out to stay connected to the beauty industry while building a business of her own, and chose to franchise with Blo for its proven success and established support.

"I'm thrilled to be growing the original blow dry bar concept throughout New Hampshire," said Gardner. "As a customer, Blo always had a different feel than anywhere else I'd been. I'm intentionally building this business around the guest experience and local community, and I'm excited to create a welcoming space where our clients look and feel their best."

Gardner plans to bring a team-first leadership philosophy to her bars, shaped in part by her background as a college soccer player. "As a leader, it's important to motivate the people around you. You're only as good as your team," she said. She intends to be a hands-on, positive presence for her stylists and to make sure they know about the education, training and growth opportunities Blo offers beyond the chair.

Community involvement will be a cornerstone of Gardner's approach to business. She has started to build relationships with local organizations, including Greet Bedford and Greet Windham, and plans to partner with other small businesses to cross-refer clients. She also intends to prioritize support for local fundraisers and schools.

"Marissa's leadership and dedication to building something meaningful for her community make her exactly the kind of franchise partner we look for at Blo," said Vanessa Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar. "We couldn't be more excited to welcome her to the Blo family as she brings our brand to New Hampshire."

Blo Blow Dry Bar is currently seeking single- and multi-unit operators to join its growing system and expand throughout North America. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit https://franchise.blomedry.com/.

About Blo Blow Dry Bar

Blo Blow Dry Bar is North America's original blow dry bar and the world's largest blow dry bar franchise. The company transformed beauty norms and reinvented the salon industry when it launched the "no cuts, no color" concept: only blow outs. Since opening its first location in Canada in 2007, Blo has grown to more than 170 locations across the U.S. and Canada and continues to expand rapidly. The brand has also evolved over time, adding makeup services, a membership program and quality retail products to its bars. With a mission to enhance the lives of those in the community through the power of flawless blow outs and beauty services, Blo Blow Dry Bar offers perfectly styled hair and exceptional customer experiences seven days a week. For more information, visit www.blomedry.com

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Tournament will offer cash payouts across every division, with more than $20,000 in total prize money on the line

Key Highlights:

- The LT Classic is expanding into a quarterly tournament series at iconic Life Time pickleball clubs like Rancho San Clemente and North Shore Sport & Racquet.

- Each host LT Classic club will offer its own prize pool, with more than $20,000 in total prize money on the line.

- Players from each host city, state and surrounding region will compete in divisions organized by skill level.

- Registration is open on the Life Time app with the first tournament taking place at Life Time Rancho San Clemente on October 16th.

CHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand and one of the largest operators of pickleball courts in North America, today announced the expansion of its LT Classic tournament into a quarterly tournament series beginning October 16th.

The LT Classic brings players together at Life Time athletic country clubs across the country for competitive play and community connection. The tournament creates opportunities for amateur players to test their skills, connect with fellow competitors and experience organized competition at Life Time's premier pickleball destinations.

Under the theme "Play where the pros play," participants will compete at some of Life Time's most iconic pickleball venues, home to many PPA Pro and Challenger events. Each host club will have its own prize pool, with cash payouts available across every division and top prizes of $2,000 or more. Across all divisions, more than $20,000 in prize money will be awarded. Beyond cash payouts, participants can win premium JOOLA paddles and gear, plus other exciting sponsor prizes. Most events will include a registration gift, from Tyrol shoes to a Vooray bag.

Life Time has rapidly expanded its courts, lessons, leagues, open play and tournament experiences since 2021, becoming one of the largest providers of pickleball courts in North America with more than 960 permanent courts. Its LT Pro 48 pickleball, designed by Life Time Founder, Chairman and CEO Bahram Akradi and his team, became the official ball of the PPA Tour in 2025 and Major League Pickleball in 2026.

The 2026 LT Classic features tournaments in California, Georgia, Illinois and Minnesota. The series begins October 16 in San Clemente, California, before continuing in Atlanta, Chicago and Minneapolis throughout October and November.

The 2026 LT Classic Fall Schedule:

Orange County Fall Classic

- Life Time Rancho San Clemente (San Clemente, Calif.)

- October 16-18, 2026

Atlanta Fall Classic

- Life Time Peachtree Corners (Peachtree Corners, Ga.)

- October 21-25, 2026

Chicago Fall Classic

- Life Time North Shore Sport & Racquet (Northbrook, Ill.)

- November 13-15, 2026

- Home of PPA Chicago

Minneapolis Fall Classic

- Life Time Lakeville (Lakeville, Minn.)

- November 13-15, 2026

"More than five years ago, we made a commitment to become the premier destination for pickleball, investing in professional courts, programming, instruction and competition opportunities for players of all levels," said Ryan Brister, Life Time's Vice President of Racquet Sports. "The LT Classic gives amateur players the chance to challenge themselves and experience the excitement of competition in a best-in-class environment using the LT Pro 48 pickleball, the same ball used by top professional players. Alongside the nation's premier events we host with the PPA and MLP, the LT Classic further reinforces our role as the destinations where players can compete and build community through pickleball."

For more information about Life Time, visit LifeTime.life, explore the Life Time Newsroom or, follow LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, or download the complimentary Life Time App.

About Life Time

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.

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Seven locations recognized for excellence; Evansville, IN program achieves Elite status

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven Heart to Heart Hospice locations have been named recipients of the 2026 Hospice CAHPS Honors award, a distinction that recognizes organizations delivering exceptional care and superior patient and caregiver experiences.

Those recognized include:

Texas

- Beaumont, Texas

- Longview, Texas

- San Antonio, Texas

- Tyler, Texas

Indiana

- Elkhart, Indiana

- Marion, Indiana

- Evansville, Indiana (Elite)

In addition, Heart to Heart Hospice of Evansville, Indiana, received the distinguished Hospice CAHPS Honors Elite designation, the program's highest level of recognition.

The annual Hospice CAHPS Honors program shines a spotlight on high-performing hospice agencies that continuously deliver quality care as measured by patient and caregiver experiences. This program is based on satisfaction scores from the Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey and exclusively recognizes hospice organizations that partner with MatrixCare to administer their hospice surveys.

"We are incredibly proud of these teams for the compassionate care they provide every day," said Kelly Mitchell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Heart to Heart Hospice. "This recognition reflects their commitment to our patients and families and the trust they build within the communities we serve. Congratulations to everyone involved in this well-deserved achievement."

Award recipients were evaluated using Hospice CAHPS survey results collected between April and December 2025. To qualify, hospices were required to score above the MatrixCare National Score on the critical "Willingness to Recommend" measure and outperform national benchmarks on at least 17 quality indicators related to patient and family satisfaction.

Hospice CAHPS Honors Elite recipients must achieve an even higher standard, scoring above the MatrixCare National Performance Score on all 22 evaluated quality indicator measures.

The Hospice CAHPS Honors program celebrates agencies that excel in patient satisfaction and quality of care while setting a standard of excellence across the hospice industry. By recognizing organizations that consistently exceed national performance benchmarks, the program highlights providers that prioritize the patient experience and demonstrate exceptional compassion, trust and innovation in hospice services.

About Heart to Heart Hospice

Heart to Heart Hospice, founded in 2003, is one of the largest private providers of hospice care in the United States. Headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Heart to Heart Hospice provides a broad range of hospice services to patients with life-limiting illnesses in locations across Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma and Texas. At Heart to Heart Hospice, we understand both the physical and emotional challenges for our patients and their loved ones, and our compassionate care team is committed to providing them with what they need most: comfort, support and dignity. Learn more at hearttohearthospice.com.

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NABEP Boosts Operations with New Workover and Drilling Rigs

CARACAS, Venezuela, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eleven new 550-horsepower workover rigs are being deployed for use by North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), marking the first time in more than 15 years that new mobile repair-and-maintenance systems will operate in Venezuelan oil fields.

In addition to the workover rigs, two new 1,500-horsepower drilling rigs arrived on October 7 for NABEP's operations with more equipment expected to arrive soon.

The new equipment complements NABEP's steady ramp-up of operations and production. Separately, the company has purchased 60 rigs, 30 steam boilers and 70 pieces of heavy machinery, giving it the largest heavy-equipment fleet in the country.

"NABEP is making serious and steady progress in increasing oil production. Every rig that arrives in Venezuela brings us closer to reaching our production goals and revitalizing our country's economy," said NABEP CEO Alejandro Betancourt. "The challenge ahead is large, but there is no better partner than the U.S. government. We look forward to continuing to share our progress in the months ahead."

The new equipment purchases follow the August 2026 agreement between NABEP and the U.S. Departments of State and War to significantly expand oil production in Venezuela. NABEP controls the rights to commercialize more than 65 billion barrels of P1 oil reserves in Venezuela and plans to invest nearly $100 billion to increase production capacity and improve oil-and-gas infrastructure. NABEP is rapidly expanding its operations in Lake Maracaibo and the Orinoco Belt. Its near-term goal is to increase production to more than 1 million barrels of oil per day.

NABEP has scaled its production from approximately 18,000 barrels per day to more than 200,000 in two years through roughly $1 billion in company-funded investment. The company employs 5,000 people and supports 10,000 contract employees in Venezuela.

About North American Blue Energy Partners

North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) is an independent oil exploration and production company operating in North and Latin America, with offices in Caracas, Maracaibo and Lechería. NABEP is committed to the responsible development of energy resources, the safety of its people and the prosperity of the communities where it operates. www.nabep.net

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MIDDLETOWN, Del., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Green Eco Tires Market was valued at USD 40 billion in 2025 and is projected to expand from USD 43.2 billion in 2026 to USD 87.515 billion by 2035, registering a compound annual growth rate of 8.16% during the forecast period, according to the latest market intelligence study published by Radial Insights.

Environmental performance is moving from a brand-positioning theme to a measurable tire procurement criterion. Automakers, fleets and consumers increasingly evaluate rolling resistance, material traceability, recycled content and wet-grip performance together, pushing tire companies to reduce lifecycle impact without compromising safety or durability. Electric vehicles add urgency because lower energy loss at the tire can translate directly into additional driving range.

The new "Green Eco Tires Market Size, CAGR & Forecast, 2025-2035" study spans 228 pages and analyzes the market by end user, material, technology, label rating, vehicle type and sustainability certification. The study covers silica-reinforced compounds, bio-based rubber, recovered carbon black, low-rolling-resistance tread technology, lightweight casings, ISCC-certified materials and OEM versus replacement demand.

Efficiency Regulation Raises the Commercial Value of Better Tire Labels

Tire labeling is giving consumers and fleets a clearer framework for comparing energy efficiency with wet-weather safety. Regulation (EU) 2020/740 requires performance disclosure for rolling resistance, wet grip and external rolling noise, bringing tire efficiency closer to the purchasing decision and encouraging suppliers to compete on measurable performance rather than environmental claims alone.

Radial Insights data show the share of A/B-rated low-rolling-resistance products in Europe increased materially between 2020 and 2024. That shift matters because a better efficiency rating can reduce fuel consumption in combustion vehicles and extend range in electric vehicles, making eco-oriented tires relevant to both decarbonization and total cost of ownership.

Europe is the clearest regulatory catalyst, but the technology impact is global. OEMs increasingly use low-energy-loss compounds across global vehicle platforms, allowing innovations developed for regulated markets to spread into Asia-Pacific and North American replacement channels.

Key Insights From Radial Insights' Green Eco Tires Study

- Asia-Pacific Leads Global Market Value: Asia-Pacific holds 44.78% of 2025 demand, supported by automotive manufacturing scale, EV production and growing sustainability requirements.

- Europe Sets the Regulatory Pace: Europe represents 23.97% of the market and remains a major center for tire-label compliance, certification and sustainable material adoption.

- Silica-Reinforced Compounds Lead Material Demand: Silica technology remains central because it can improve rolling resistance while maintaining wet-grip performance.

- Certified Sustainable Inputs Gain Strategic Importance: ISCC PLUS and other traceability systems are increasingly relevant to OEM procurement and corporate ESG targets.

- EVs Expand the Value Proposition: Range sensitivity makes lower rolling resistance especially valuable in electric vehicles, supporting premium eco-tire fitments.

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Sustainable Materials Move Into Mainstream Tire Manufacturing

Tire makers are increasing the use of renewable and recycled inputs as customers demand verifiable lifecycle improvements. Recovered carbon black, certified natural rubber and bio-based feedstocks are moving from pilot programs into broader product portfolios, supported by mass-balance certification and long-term sourcing agreements.

Continental said in 2025 that all of its European tire plants had obtained ISCC PLUS certification, supporting greater use of renewable and recycled materials. Bridgestone has also expanded certified recycled and renewable content in selected products, while Pirelli continues to raise material-circularity targets across premium tire lines.

The competitive advantage increasingly lies in combining sustainable content with performance. A product that reduces raw-material impact but sacrifices wet grip, tread life or rolling resistance will struggle to win OEM approvals. This is pushing R&D toward compound systems that deliver environmental benefits without turning sustainability into a performance trade-off.

EV and Fleet Efficiency Strengthen the TCO Case for Eco Tires

The efficiency benefit of lower rolling resistance is commercially meaningful. NHTSA estimates that a 10% reduction in tire rolling resistance can improve vehicle fuel economy by about 1% to 2%. For high-mileage fleets, that creates a recurring operating-cost incentive, while EV owners can translate lower energy loss into additional usable range.

This dual benefit is expanding eco-tire demand across passenger cars, electric vehicles and commercial fleets. As corporate customers add emissions targets to procurement scorecards, tire suppliers that can document both energy savings and material circularity are better positioned for long-term fleet and OEM contracts.

Regional Market Outlook

Asia-Pacific leads with a 44.78% share, supported by high vehicle production, expanding EV adoption and significant tire manufacturing capacity. The region provides scale for silica compounds, recycled materials and lower-rolling-resistance technologies across both OEM and aftermarket channels.

Europe accounts for 23.97% and remains the regulatory center of the market. Tire labeling, fleet-emission targets and strong consumer awareness encourage faster adoption of certified, high-efficiency products. North America represents 18.31%, with demand supported by EV fitments, corporate sustainability programs and a large replacement market.

Latin America holds 5.96%, the Middle East 4.01% and Africa 2.97%. Adoption in these regions is more price sensitive, but improving standards, vehicle modernization and local manufacturing investment create longer-term opportunities.

Green Eco Tires Market Snapshot, 2025-2035

Market Challenges

Sustainable materials often carry higher costs and can be constrained by limited certified supply. Recovered carbon black, bio-based feedstocks and traceable natural rubber require new sourcing relationships and quality-control processes, creating additional complexity for manufacturers trying to scale globally.

The market also faces a communication challenge. Buyers may support lower-impact products in principle but still prioritize price, wet grip and mileage. Suppliers therefore need transparent performance claims and measurable lifecycle benefits if eco-tire premiumization is to extend beyond premium OEMs and environmentally focused fleets.

Recent Industry Developments

- In January 2025, Michelin launched Primacy 5 for sedans and SUVs, highlighting lower lifecycle environmental impact and improved energy efficiency across combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles.

- In March 2025, Bridgestone introduced the R273 Ecopia and Duravis M705 with ENLITEN technology for regional and last-mile fleets, emphasizing rolling-resistance and wear improvements alongside greater use of renewable and recycled materials.

- In March 2026, Continental said all of its tire plants had phased out coal and heavy fuel oil, replacing them with alternatives including biomass, biogas and renewable electricity-based energy sources.

- In June 2026, Continental disclosed a project with Renault Group to develop an ultra-low-rolling-resistance tire based on EcoContact 7, linking tire efficiency directly to additional EV range.

Executive Q&A Summary

Q: What is the projected size of the Green Eco Tires Market?

A: The market is projected to grow from USD 43.2 billion in 2026 to USD 87.515 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of 8.16%.

Q: Which region leads Green Eco Tires demand?

A: Asia-Pacific leads with a 44.78% share, supported by automotive production scale, EV adoption and growing investment in sustainable tire technologies.

Q: What is the most important technology opportunity?

A: The strongest opportunity is the integration of low rolling resistance with certified recycled and renewable materials while maintaining wet grip, tread life and OEM-grade performance.

Competitive Landscape

The Green Eco Tires Market includes Michelin, Continental, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Pirelli and Sumitomo Rubber/Falken among the leading global suppliers. Competition centers on low rolling resistance, sustainable material content, certification, OEM approvals and the ability to prove lifecycle benefits without weakening safety or durability. Leading manufacturers are integrating eco-focused technologies into mainstream passenger, EV and commercial portfolios rather than treating sustainability as a niche line. Scale in materials sourcing, compound R&D and manufacturing certification will remain critical as automakers and fleets demand increasingly auditable environmental claims.

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Company marks occasion with anniversary webpage highlighting projects over the years

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy is commemorating the 25th anniversary of its Environmental Initiatives Fund, marking a milestone in a long history of environmental commitment that began well before sustainability became a corporate trend.

For a quarter century, Entergy's EIF has exemplified the company's early and ongoing leadership in environmental stewardship. Established in 2001 as a shareholder-funded grant program, the EIF represents a proactive approach to protecting natural resources, reducing emissions, restoring habitats and strengthening community resilience across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Over its 25-year history, Entergy shareholders have invested nearly $45 million in community-based environmental improvements across the region.

"Reaching 25 years of the Environmental Initiatives Fund is more than marking time; it's a reaffirmation of a commitment our shareholders embraced long before sustainability was in the spotlight," said John Weiss, vice president of sustainability and environmental policy. "The EIF has allowed us to support meaningful projects that improve local ecosystems, strengthen communities and advance environmental progress throughout our service area."

In 2025 alone, the EIF provided $1 million in shareholder-funded support to 11 partner organizations working in areas such as wetland restoration, tree planting, biodiversity education and green infrastructure development. These efforts complement Entergy's broader environmental initiatives, including long-term climate commitments, coastal restoration partnerships and decades of community-focused conservation work.

This anniversary highlights a broader legacy in climate action for Entergy. In 2001 — the same year the EIF launched — Entergy became the first U.S. utility to voluntarily limit its carbon emissions, signaling a level of environmental responsibility uncommon at the time. Two decades later, Entergy operates one of the cleanest large-scale power generation fleets in the United States and is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to climate action, environmental reporting and performance across key sustainability indicators.

Anniversary webpage highlights progress, partnerships

To mark the 25-year milestone, Entergy has introduced a commemorative webpage featuring:

- A video message from Entergy sustainability leadership

- An interactive map showcasing highlighted projects across the service area

- Profiles of partner organizations across the service region

Learn more about the Environmental Initiatives Fund's 25-year impact and explore the anniversary content at Entergy.com/Environment/EIF.

About Entergy

Entergy (NYSE: ETR) generates, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for more than 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We're focused on keeping costs for our customers as low as possible while providing reliable energy that our communities count on. We're also investing in growth for the future with a more resilient, cleaner energy system that includes modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy generation. As a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at Entergy.com and connect with @Entergy on social media.

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Offers are valid in Arizona only and expire Dec. 31, 2026. Discounts are limited to up to $2,000 off in total, with one coupon per service. Coupons cannot be combined with any other coupon, discount, or promotion.

Why Plumbing Maintenance Belongs on Your Holiday To-Do List

Plumbing professionals often see service calls rise around the holidays, especially as holiday entertaining strains drain lines, and water consumption increases. Large meals mean more grease, food scraps, and heavy dishwasher use. Kitchen drains and garbage disposals tend to take most of the punishment.

Rooter Hero reminds homeowners that grease, coffee grounds, and starchy leftovers are among the most common causes of holiday clogs.

Extra family members and visiting guests all increase the daily load on toilets, showers, and a home's main sewer line. Lines that are already partially restricted may not keep up. If you're seeing issues like slow-moving drains, gurgling when you flush the toilet, or water pooling in your shower, it's worth scheduling an inspection to ensure you don't have a problem a few months from now.

Meanwhile, longer, hotter showers and more laundry increase the demand on water heaters. Arizona's hard water can leave mineral sediment in a tank, which can reduce efficiency and shorten the life of the unit. A pre-holiday inspection can catch problems early.

Finally, yard debris doesn't just stay in your yard. Falling leaves, seed pods, and winter yard debris can clog outdoor drains and cleanouts. This is an added stress on exposed pipes, hose bibs, and irrigation connections, not to mention your property's main drain line.

"Most of the emergencies our plumbers respond to started as something small that went unnoticed," said Priscilla Proctor, Operations Manager of Rooter Hero's Phoenix location. "The holidays are a busy time of year for everyone, and it is one of the worst times to be calling for repair service. We want to encourage Arizona homeowners to have a plumber look things over now, while there is plenty of time to schedule services at their convenience."

Tips From Rooter Hero to Prep Your Plumbing for the Holidays

- Scrape plates into the trash and wipe greasy pans with a paper towel before washing, and never pour grease down the drain.

- Run the garbage disposal with plenty of cold water and avoid fibrous or starchy scraps.

- Clear leaves and debris from outdoor drains, gutters, and cleanouts.

- Check under sinks and around the water heater for slow leaks, rust, or pooling water.

- Learn where your main shutoff valve is.

- Schedule a maintenance visit or drain inspection before guests arrive.

Homeowners who want to take advantage of the offers can call Rooter Hero at 1-833-806-4057 or visit www.rooterhero.com.

About Rooter Hero 

Rooter Hero Plumbing is a leading provider of commercial and residential plumbing and drain services across Arizona and California. Known for fast, reliable service and a community-first approach, Rooter Hero offers comprehensive plumbing solutions delivered by licensed professionals.

To learn more about Rooter Hero, call 1-833-806-4057 or visit www.rooterhero.com. To keep up to date with Rooter Hero's current coupons and specials, visit www.rooterhero.com/coupons.

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B2Gnow launches Public Dashboards to provide vendors, contractors, certifiers, and all stakeholders with easy and secure access to program metrics

PHOENIX, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As organizations working on public contracting and compliance programs face mounting pressure to increase transparency and modernize operations, delivering timely, self-service program insights has become increasingly important.

Recognizing this need, B2Gnow, the national leader in vendor management, labor compliance, and grant management software solutions, today highlighted the release of its Public Dashboards module.

With B2Gnow's Public Dashboards, public agencies, certifiers, and general contractors can deliver secure, self-service program insights for all program stakeholders and reduce staff inquiry workloads by integrating prebuilt reports using B2Gnow's Power Analytics, powered by Microsoft Power BI.

Reports from B2Gnow's Public Dashboards are available on an agency's portal – without the need for a login – and provide insight into infrastructure project program data. For example, these reports can highlight construction firm graduation statuses and project goal tracking, streamlining the process for public agencies, certified vendors, and prime contractors who need this information to complete work on public infrastructure projects.

"B2Gnow Public Dashboards and the bundled reports give all project stakeholders immediate, secure answers to critical application and graduation status questions, allowing agency staff to step away from manual inquiry management and focus on high-value compliance oversight," John Garay, Vice President of Product for B2Gnow, said. "Agencies and general contractors gain complete control over their narrative while boosting transparency across their entire stakeholder community."

This transparency helps agencies and vendors by making certification application status or vendor graduation status available without requiring a login. For instance, vendors waiting to learn of their certification status can view their standing in the application process without needing to email or call the agency. Contractors can look up the graduation status of a subcontractor and make better-informed participation decisions. The public can use this transparency to better understand how local agencies spend tax dollars in the community.

The bundled reports with B2Gnow's Public Dashboards address these challenges directly by giving external stakeholders instant, transparent status access without requiring sign-in credentials into agency internal systems. These customized public dashboards help streamline vendor communication and the narrative surrounding the community impact of these programs.

Key Capabilities & Agency Impact

B2Gnow's Public Dashboards module is designed to:

- Provide stakeholders with 24/7 self-service access to published reports and dashboards, including application and certification status reports.

- Reduce incoming vendor phone calls and emails, saving valuable agency time and increasing operational efficiency.

- Maintain rigorous data security and protect sensitive information using embedded Power Analytics controls and CAPTCHA protection.

- Customize dashboard reporting metrics and set viewer permissions to showcase program impact and community achievements.

- Automatically calculate metrics pulled into the dashboard, saving time and eliminating math errors.

Learn More

Public agencies and general contractors interested in exploring how B2Gnow's Public Dashboards can transform program operations and vendor satisfaction can learn more by visiting B2Gnow.

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Initial v1.0 release brings ATTOM-defined context to property data, laying the foundation for ongoing enhancements to AI-powered analytics

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, the leading provider of property data, AI-powered intelligence, and real estate analytics solutions, today announced the availability of Semantic Views for its property data delivered through Snowflake, giving organizations a new way to interpret and query ATTOM's extensive property data, making it easier for organizations to turn complex information into actionable insights.

Built using Snowflake's native Semantic View technology, the offering adds a layer of business context to ATTOM's property data, helping AI systems understand how information connects and should be used. Rather than requiring customers to build and maintain that knowledge themselves, ATTOM has already done the work, drawing on decades of experience curating and standardizing property data.

"ATTOM has spent decades building one of the industry's most comprehensive property data assets, combining extensive historical information, broad coverage and deep expertise in how property data connects," said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM. "Semantic Views allow us to extend that advantage beyond the data itself by providing the context AI needs to understand and interpret it. This is another important step in our AI strategy and reflects our commitment to continually advancing how customers access and use trusted property data."

Bringing Greater Understanding to Property Data

Access to high-quality property data is essential for AI and analytics, but data alone doesn't always provide the context needed to interpret complex information correctly.

Semantic Views provide that understanding through a semantic layer built around ATTOM's property data, helping organizations:

- Simplify AI analysis with natural-language questions.

- Reduce development time with ATTOM-defined data relationships and logic.

- Improve accuracy and consistency with trusted data definitions.

- Get insights faster with easier access to property data through Snowflake.

"Semantic Views represent an important evolution in how customers interact with our property data," said Todd Teta, Chief Product and Technology Officer at ATTOM. "We're bringing decades of property data expertise into an environment where AI can better understand and work with that information. Just as importantly, this isn't a one-time development. We plan to continuously enhance these views as customer needs evolve, helping organizations get more value from their data investments."

Continuously Curated. Built to Evolve.

The initial v1.0 release marks the beginning of ATTOM's ongoing development of Semantic Views, with future releases planned to expand coverage, strengthen data relationships and refine the semantic context available to AI and analytics tools.

Unlike static semantic models, the Semantic Views built around ATTOM's property data are designed to evolve. ATTOM will continue evaluating and refining the underlying context as new business questions, use cases and data needs emerge.

By combining its extensive property data assets with ongoing semantic curation, ATTOM is extending its data advantage into AI-powered analytics while helping customers avoid the complexity of building and maintaining that knowledge themselves.

Semantic Views are available across a growing range of ATTOM's property data products delivered through Snowflake, with coverage continuing to expand.

To learn more about Semantic Views, download the white paper here.

About ATTOM

ATTOM delivers AI-driven property intelligence built on the nation's most trusted property data repository, covering 160+ million U.S. properties—99% of the population. Our engineered, multi-sourced, semantically rich real estate data spans property tax, deeds, mortgages, foreclosure, environmental risk, property conditions, natural hazards, neighborhood insights, and geospatial boundaries, rigorously validated for advanced analytics. ATTOM supports analytics, AI applications, and AI agents through flexible delivery options including APIs, bulk licensing, cloud delivery, and the MCP Server for AI-powered, agentic access to engineered property data, enabling organizations to automate analysis, power intelligent workflows, and scale property intelligence across industries.

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