Heated Apparel Partner Returns to Keep USA Bobsled/Skeleton Athletes Toasty Between Runs as the Road to 2030 Begins

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) and ororo®, the most trusted heated apparel brand on the market rooted in bringing premium, timeless, and cost-effective heated gear, have renewed their partnership through the 2029-30 season, extending a relationship that will keep American sliders warm as they look ahead to 2030.

ororo will continue as the Official Heated Apparel Partner of USABS, supplying the national bobsled and skeleton teams with heated gear for training and competition.

The renewal comes as USABS looks ahead to an exciting new quadrennial, including the 2029 IBSF World Championships in Park City. Together, USABS and ororo will keep American athletes focused on speed instead of the cold as they chase podiums around the world.

Bobsled and skeleton athletes spend long stretches in sub-freezing temperatures at the top of the track, then must deliver an explosive push start within seconds of being called to the line. Cold hands and stiff muscles cost time. ororo's battery-powered heated gear helps athletes stay warm and loose between runs so they are ready to perform the moment the clock starts.

"Over the past four years, it has been an honor supporting and celebrating the USA Bobsled/Skeleton team through day-to-day life, their training, and competitions with our heated gear," said ororo CEO Mark H. "We are thrilled to be expanding and continuing our partnership with the USA Bobsled/Skeleton team for an additional four years as the team's Official Heated Apparel Partner and to be supporting USA's athletes."

"Our heated gear was created to empower our customers to do what they love, no matter the weather, and ororo gear is designed to be durable, comfortable, and of course, toasty, to move with our customers through their daily lives," he added. "This includes being flexible and robust enough to keep up with world-class athletes through their intense training and competitions. We are looking forward to continuing to keep the USA Bobsled/Skeleton team and their coaches toasty throughout the season."

"ororo understood what our athletes need from day one," said Aron McGuire, CEO of USA Bobsled/Skeleton. "Our athletes and coaches spend hours on the track in the cold, and staying warm between runs directly affects how they perform at the start. We are grateful to have ororo back with us as we begin the road to 2030."

ororo is the most trusted heated apparel brand on the market, rooted in bringing premium, timeless, and cost-effective heated gear to customers around the globe. ororo's heated gear includes vests, jackets, pants, gloves, socks, accessories, and more for Men, Women, Juniors, and Kids. Powered by ororo's UL-certified rechargeable batteries, the gear features three heat settings- low, medium, and high- and multiple heating zones in various configurations, providing heating where customers need it most.

ororo and USABS are partnering to design a new limited edition collection, set to be released late November 2026. To view the current collection, visit https://www.ororowear.com/collections/usabss-picks.

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About USA Bobsled/Skeleton

USA Bobsled/Skeleton is the national governing body for the sports of bobsled and skeleton racing in the United States. Based in Lake Placid, NY, USA Bobsled/Skeleton oversees the development and training of American athletes at all levels of competition. For more information, visit USABS.com or follow @USABS on Instagram, USA Bobsled/Skeleton on Facebook, and @usabobsledskeleton on TikTok.

About ororo

Founded in Kansas City in 2015, ororo offers rechargeable heated apparel designed to keep you warm and comfortable without bulky layers, whether indoors or outdoors. With built-in heating elements, adjustable warmth settings, and small-sized batteries, our heated clothing and gear ensure you stay cozy and stylish in any environment. Trusted by over 3 million customers and backed by UL-certified batteries for safety, ororo is the most trusted heated apparel brand in the U.S.A.

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AlumniFi named Official Credit Union of St. John's Athletics

QUEENS, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. John's Athletic Department announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with AlumniFi on Tuesday morning, making AlumniFi the Official Credit Union of St. John's Athletics and the first corporate partner in program history to have its logo displayed on the Red Storm's uniforms.

Beginning with tomorrow's exhibition opener against Drexel, AlumniFi's logo will be prominently displayed on the uniforms of the Red Storm's men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball and lacrosse programs.

"We're proud to become the Official Credit Union of St. John's Athletics," said April Clobes, President and CEO of AlumniFi. "St. John's has a rich tradition, a passionate community and exciting momentum around what's ahead. Through this athletics partnership, we have the opportunity to support St. John's student-athletes and programs while bringing smarter banking to alumni, fans, students and Johnnies everywhere. Having our name on the jersey is a meaningful way to show our commitment to the St. John's community and everything it represents."

The financial commitment provided by AlumniFi is among the most significant in the history of St. John's Athletics and was facilitated by St. John's Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield — the leading media and technology company powering college athletics.

With this budding partnership, AlumniFi will deepen its presence in the New York Region by aligning with New York's Team.

"We're thrilled to welcome AlumniFi as the Official Credit Union of St. John's Athletics and the first jersey patch sponsor in our department's history," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed Kull. "The current college athletics landscape has placed an unprecedented premium on revenue generation. We're so fortunate to have partners like AlumniFi who have stepped up to the plate and supported our efforts to remain at the forefront of the revenue-sharing space."

In addition to its direct partnership with the department, AlumniFi will also engage in student-athlete influencer marketing campaigns with select Red Storm student-athletes. Furthermore, AlumniFi will engrain itself in the larger student-athlete community by hosting educational sessions on financial literacy and career development to help prepare Johnnies for life after college.

AlumniFi will also take on a robust role in the men's and women's basketball gameday experience, sponsoring several interactive activations, including the men's basketball "white-out" game later this season at Madison Square Garden.

"We are very excited to welcome AlumniFi as a partner of St. John's Athletics," said St. John's Sports Properties General Manager Kevin Waters. "This partnership places their commitment to students, alumni, and our fans on one of the most visible symbols of St. John's Athletics. As AlumniFi continues to build its presence in New York, we are proud to have them become part of St. John's."

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Landmark partnership pairs a national title sponsorship across North America with a new integration into the HYROX365 ecosystem giving HYROX's global community one home to train, book, and belong, on race day and beyond

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweatpals, the community platform that brings the world together through movement, and HYROX announced a landmark partnership to help athletes engage with HYROX beyond race day, in their own cities and wherever they travel. The partnership gives HYROX affiliate gyms a way to reach those athletes, build local communities and generate revenue through training events, simulations and open gym sessions.

The partnership brings together two complementary elements designed to create a seamless athlete experience. Sweatpals is an Official Partner of North America & Official Title Partner of HYROX Miami, while now also becoming the Official Event Platform of HYROX365.

Through an integration with the HYROX Performance HUB, Sweatpals will enable HYROX affiliate gyms to create, promote and manage local training events, simulations and open gym sessions, with bookings and payments handled through the platform. Athletes will be able to discover and book these opportunities through the HYROX Training Finder, giving gyms a way to attract new participants, generate revenue and bring training and competition onto the gym floor year-round. Individually, the title sponsorship and platform integration strengthen the relationship between HYROX, Sweatpals and the athlete community. Together, they create a connected fitness ecosystem that extends the energy of race day into everyday training.

Bringing Athletes From the Race Floor Into Everyday Life

With races spanning more than 30 countries, 6 continents and a network of 20,000 affiliate gyms training athletes year-round, HYROX has built one of the fastest-growing fitness communities in the world. Sweatpals exists to capture what happens between those moments; the training sessions, group chats, and friends made at a class who become lifelong training Partners.

Integrating to HYROX365: Training, Events, and Community in One Place

Sweatpals is becoming the Official Event Platform of HYROX365, deploying a white-label solution that fully integrates into the HYROX365 ecosystem. This integration extends the functionality of the HYROX Training Finder, transforming it into a comprehensive hub. Since HYROX Training Clubs are the primary 'home' for athletes between races, Sweatpals simplifies the experience, making it effortless for them to discover, book, and attend HYROX-sanctioned training and community events. With this unified workflow, events will be posted and managed via Sweatpals, while being seamlessly integrated and displayed within the HYROX Training Finder, ensuring maximum visibility and accessibility for the global network. Affiliate gyms will be able to host and monetize HYROX training sims, HYROX training events, and open gym sessions, with bookings, day passes, payments, and member acquisition handled end-to-end. For athletes, that means a new, seamless way to find and book HYROX training at any affiliate gym near them, anywhere in the network - not just around race day. For gyms, it means new ways to grow and engage with their HYROX communities.

Title Sponsorship: Meeting the North American HYROX Community Wherever They Are

Sweatpals has been named as a HYROX official title sponsor across North America — a natural pairing, since both brands are built on the same belief: that movement is better together. Sweatpals experiences are already taking place all over the U.S., introducing people to everything from strength training classes to morning raves to cold plunge meetups. Through the partnership, the North American HYROX community gets a way to carry that same energy into everyday life — helping athletes find each other, train together, and show up in person between races, not just scroll past each other online. Sweatpals is the app for people who want to experience fitness and wellness in a social way, connecting with others over a shared love of movement.

Announcing Sweatpals HYROX Miami Beach 2027

Sweatpals HYROX Miami Beach 2027 will stand as the marquee moment of the partnership, with Sweatpals debuting as title sponsor. Miami is home to a large number of Sweatpals communities — a city that lives and breathes social fitness culture — making it a natural fit for this milestone race. Further integrations and community activations will take place in the lead-up to and beyond race day, with more details to be announced in the coming months.

Salar Shahini, CEO and Co-Founder of Sweatpals commented: "For Sweatpals and HYROX, community doesn't stop at the finish line. HYROX has built something genuinely rare— a global network of people who don't just work out, they show up for each other. That's exactly who Sweatpals was built for. As Title Sponsor, we get to bring that energy to life in person across North America. And by building directly into HYROX365, we're proud to give the HYROX community a home between races, as well as through their gyms, trainers, and social Clubs."

Christian Toetzke, Co-Founder and CEO at HYROX commented: "At HYROX, we've created a sport that gives athletes a clear goal to train towards. Through our partnership with Sweatpals, HYROX affiliate gyms can create, promote, and manage local training events, simulations, and open gym sessions through an integration with the HYROX Training Finder. Together we're giving thousands of gyms the tools to attract participants, generate revenue, and host events year-round."

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About HYROX

HYROX is the global sport of fitness racing and an ecosystem of events, training and coaching built around performance, participation and community. Combining 8 x 1 km runs with 8 functional workout stations, HYROX has created a standardised race format where professional athletes and everyday competitors compete in the same event. Founded in Germany in 2017, HYROX now hosts races across more than 30 countries worldwide, alongside a broader ecosystem that includes HYROX365 training clubs and programming, HYROX YoungStars, ELITE 15 professional competition and HYROX Experiences.

About Sweatpals

Sweatpals is the community marketplace for fitness and wellness experiences. Founded on the belief that movement is better together, Sweatpals connects people through shared workouts, events, and experiences — turning individual effort into collective energy. For studios, gyms, and event hosts, Sweatpals provides all the tools needed to build, manage, and grow a thriving business and community in one place. 2M Pals. Tens of thousands of communities. One platform. sweatpals.com

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Align Aluminum Railing featuring DropLock Technology joins Meridian and Elevate, the first decking collections introduced following the MoistureShield asset acquisition

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Deckorators®, the fastest-growing composite decking brand and part of UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), today announced its 2027 product lineup, highlighted by Align Aluminum Railing featuring DropLock™ technology and the introduction of Meridian and Elevate decking. Meridian and Elevate are the first Deckorators decking collections introduced following the acquisition of MoistureShield decking assets, expanding the brand's outdoor living portfolio with new performance, comfort and design options. Meridian also brings proprietary CoolDeck® technology to the Deckorators product offering.

The 2027 lineup also includes two new colors for Deckorators Porch Flooring made with Surestone® technology, a new Essential Aluminum Railing collection and updates to the Contemporary Cable Rail system.

"Our 2027 lineup is designed to make outdoor spaces easier to build, more comfortable to enjoy and more personal to the homeowner," said Michelle Hendricks, Deckorators director of marketing. "From Meridian decking with CoolDeck technology to Align railing with its simplified installation system, these products deliver meaningful innovations for homeowners, contractors and our dealer partners."

Decking

- Meridian decking with CoolDeck technology: Designed to absorb less heat than conventional composite decking, Meridian combines enhanced surface comfort with rich color variation and an authentic wood-grain finish. The collection launches in four colors: Hudson, Sonoma, Catalina and Newport. Its full 1-inch profile is approved for dock and waterfront applications.

- Elevate decking: This new line is built for active outdoor spaces and resists moisture, rot and insect damage with minimal upkeep. It installs anywhere, including ground and water applications, and launches in Basin Brown and Ridge Gray.

- New Porch Flooring colors: Cliffside and Glacier extend two popular Summit decking colors to Deckorators Porch Flooring, giving homeowners a coordinated look from porch to deck. Made with Surestone technology, Porch Flooring is available in tongue-and-groove and solid-edge profiles with virtually no thermal movement.

Railing

- Align Aluminum Railing featuring proprietary DropLock technology: Preassembled panels drop into place without templates, bracket drilling or special tools, helping reduce labor, cleanup and installation errors. One versatile post supports line, end and corner applications, simplifying inventory for dealers. Align features concealed fasteners and true 6-foot and 8-foot lengths and is available in Textured Black, Textured White and Bronze in 36-inch and 42-inch heights.

- Essential Aluminum Railing: A streamlined aluminum railing option that combines approachable value with flexible installation. Essential is available as preassembled panels or kits with prerouted top and bottom rails and comes in Textured Black, Textured White and Bronze.

- Updated Cable and Hardware System for Contemporary Cable Rail: The redesigned system has fewer parts and more intuitive tension adjustment, and it adds a black stainless steel cable that matches black railing components. Cable is available in 10-foot to 70-foot lengths.

The Deckorators 2027 product lineup will be available in January 2027 through Deckorators dealers and retailers, with products on display in booth C3308 at the International Builders' Show, Feb. 2-4, 2027, in Las Vegas. Learn more at www.deckorators.com/pages/new-products/new-for-2027.

Additionally, several of the new products will be showcased later this month through Build It Forward, the brand's inaugural volunteer event with nonprofit partner Rebuilding Together Nashville. From Oct. 20-23, Deckorators Certified Pros from across the country will complete five outdoor deck projects for Nashville-area families in need, demonstrating the real-world performance and versatility of Deckorators products.

About Deckorators

Deckorators®, the first name in decking, railing and accessories, invented the low-maintenance aluminum balusters category and has since led the industry with innovative decking and railing products. With dependably on-trend designs, Deckorators lets DIYers and builders extend their creative ideas from a home's interior to its outdoor living spaces. Deckorators is a brand of UFP Retail Solutions, LLC, a UFP Industries company.

To learn more about Deckorators decking and railing accessories, visit www.deckorators.com or call 1-800-556-8449.

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UFP Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPI)

UFP Industries Inc. is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries—UFP Packaging, UFP Construction, and UFP Retail Solutions—manufacture, distribute, and sell a wide variety of value-added products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging, and other industrial applications worldwide. Founded in 1955, the company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with affiliates in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. For more about UFP Industries, go to www.ufpi.com.

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The AI-Powered Spatial Intelligence Company Recently Earned a $2 Million Extension to Train Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Schemata, the company pioneering spatial intelligence by connecting AI to the physical world, announced today that they were awarded $3.25 million in contracts through the United States Air Force's innovation arm, AFWERX. These are fully funded contracts with milestone-based deliverables.

Under the contracts, Schemata has been providing AI-enabled virtual training modules for Air Force equipment, starting with two civilian equipment platforms at Altus. Each module is a photorealistic, interactive 3D copy of the real equipment, paired with an AI Instructor that walks Airmen through inspection procedures and answers their questions.

Airmen are using the modules to prepare for certification on the equipment, specifically the hands-on inspection. Airmen can practice the full inspection on their own schedule without the physical equipment or an instructor. The tool started with the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Altus. It has since spread to nine installations across five major commands at no additional cost to the government, including Ramstein, Nellis, Andrews, Langley, and Whiteman.

Why Did the Air Force Choose Schemata?

The 97th AMW had too little equipment and too few qualified instructors for the number of Airmen needing certification. Classes of 20 or more Airmen were sharing a couple of training assets, with ten people crowded around a single piece of equipment. This bottleneck of limited equipment, qualified instructors and an overflow of Airmen needing to be trained led the Air Force to Schemata's solutions. Its combination of top-tier AI-powered analytics, hyper-photorealistic 3D modeling, and the company's ability to meet the heightened cybersecurity requirements put forth by the United States Air Force is what caught the attention of AFWERX and led to the initial $1.25 million. The results detailed below are what extended that first investment into the $2 million extension.

The application of Schemata's training technology has already shown clear evidence of its impact and effectiveness:

- Training Bottlenecks Due to Equipment Availability; ELIMINATED – Airmen having access to Schemata's 3D interactive modeling allows them to train without relying on the accessibility of limited training equipment

- Limited Instructor Availability; 12-20 hrs per instructor SAVED – By giving Airmen the autonomy to train on their own with the assistance of AI, Instructors are able to focus on the core training to set the standards for what their Airmen need to accomplish on their own.

- Instructor-led Training Capacity; DOUBLED - With the additional time due to the Airmen's training autonomy provided by Schemata, Instructors can train more Airmen in the same amount of time.

- Airmen Confidence in their Training; 100% - All Airmen asked about their training experience through Schemata reported an increase in their confidence in that training when compared to traditional training techniques.

"The Air Force was one of the first customers to bet on Schemata, and the Airmen helped shaped this product as much as our engineers did," said James Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of Schemata. "This contract takes a capability proven at one wing and puts it in the hands of Airmen across the force. It shows what spatial intelligence makes possible: capture a real piece of equipment once, and turn it into knowledge any Airman can use, anywhere."

This latest contract extension and the results that led to it are just the beginning. The same approach that the Air Force is using works for any piece of equipment, airframe, weapon system, or facility and is applicable across the entire military and into the private sector. Other Air Force organizations have already asked about more equipment, and Schemata is currently working with Air Force stakeholders on ways to scale beyond the current program.

For more information about Schemata and its work with the Air Force, visit: https://www.schemata.com/#in-the-field

About Schemata:

Schemata is pioneering spatial intelligence by connecting AI to the physical world. We rapidly transform real-world systems like vehicles, equipment, facilities, and energy infrastructure into photorealistic, interactive 3D environments paired with an AI Instructor. This enables DoD and commercial teams to replace static work instructions, operating manuals, and legacy courseware with dynamic, immersive learning and decision-support experiences. Our AI-native 3D pipeline captures, renders, and semantically segments physical assets in a fraction of the time, unlocking scalable knowledge transfer, faster onboarding, and improved operational readiness across mission-critical environments.

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Hilltop earns a top-10 national ranking among 100 small and medium-sized companies recognized for exceptional workplace culture

HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilltop Residential, a vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment and management firm, has been named No. 8 on the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Real Estate™ List in the Small and Medium category, placing Hilltop among the top 10 of 100 companies recognized nationwide.

The recognition is based on confidential feedback from employees who participated in the Great Place To Work® Trust Index™ Survey. Great Place To Work evaluated more than 28,000 survey responses from employees at companies eligible for the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Real Estate list. To be eligible, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™, have at least 10 U.S. employees and operate within the real estate industry.

"Being recognized as one of the top workplaces in our industry is an incredible honor, but what makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it is based on feedback from our own employees," said Greg Finch, Founding Partner of Hilltop Residential. "From the beginning, we have believed that building a great company starts with creating a place where talented people feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. This recognition belongs to our employees, whose commitment to one another, our residents and our communities has shaped the culture we are so proud of today."

The Fortune Best Workplaces in Real Estate list recognizes companies that have created consistently positive employee experiences across their organizations. Rankings are based on employee feedback measuring key aspects of workplace culture, including trust in management, connection with colleagues, pride in their work, fairness and opportunities to contribute and grow.

The national ranking builds on Hilltop's Great Place To Work Certification™, which is also based directly on employee feedback. Together, the recognitions reflect Hilltop's continued focus on creating an environment where employees can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact.

"At Hilltop, culture isn't something we view as separate from the success of our business," said David Wylie, Founding Partner of Hilltop Residential. "Our people are the foundation of everything we do. As Hilltop continues to grow, maintaining the culture and values that brought us here will remain one of our highest priorities."

About Hilltop Residential

Hilltop Residential is an owner of multifamily real estate, operating across 10 major markets in the southeastern United States. Through a vertically integrated platform, the firm combines relationship-driven deal sourcing with hands-on operating expertise to drive superior risk-adjusted returns for its investors. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Hilltop Residential owns 13,727 units, representing $3.1 billion in gross asset value. Hilltop's Strategic Partnership platform also manages 2,223 units on behalf of third-party owners.

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With 64.6 million Americans now 65 or older, the modernized program gives people from many backgrounds the training, tools and business playbook to do in-home safety assessments.

LOS GATOS, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Age Safe America today relaunched its Aging in Place Home Safety Advisor program, which gives people the training, tools and step-by-step playbook to build a business helping older adults live safely at home. Graduates earn the Aging in Place Home Safety Advisor certification. The program is built on the Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) certification, which the company has offered since 2015. The relaunch adds an upgraded online business course, the Advisor Field Kit of client-ready documents and a new Advisor Portal, and brings the training in line with how the field works today. It is open to people starting new work and to professionals who already serve older adults. Details are at agesafeamerica.com/become-an-advisor.

As of July 1, 2025, 64.6 million Americans were age 65 or older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In AARP's 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey, 80 percent of adults 65 and older said they want to stay in their current home for as long as possible. In 2023, 41,400 adults 65 and older died from unintentional falls, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A 2023 Cochrane review found that for older adults at higher risk of falling, reducing hazards in the home lowers the rate of falls.

"I spent years helping people find their next career, and I have rarely seen a field with this much need and so few people doing the work," said Dan Davenport, Chief Executive Officer of Age Safe America, who previously co-founded the outplacement company RiseSmart.

At the center of the relaunch is an online business course: 15 self-paced modules, four to five hours in total, that take an advisor from a first home assessment through pricing, marketing and a 90-day launch plan. Every new advisor package also includes the SHSS certification. Advisors receive the Advisor Field Kit of editable, client-ready documents and lifetime access to the Advisor Portal, which holds the training and resources in one place. Optional one-on-one coaching is available from co-founder Fritzi Gros-Daillon, author of Grace & Grit.

The SHSS certification includes the Age Safe app. Advisors use it to carry out a 240-point in-home assessment that produces the Age Safe Home Score™, a 0 to 100 measure of home safety, and a written report the family can act on.

No clinical background is required. Advisors include people changing careers, contractors and handymen, home care and home service professionals, real estate agents and younger people who want work with a purpose, along with nurses and occupational therapists who add home safety to their practice.

"Older adults want to stay in their homes, and their families want to know those homes are safe," Davenport said. "In many communities there is no one trained to walk through the house and give the family a plan. We modernized this program so more people can do that work, with the training, the tools and a playbook to build a business around it."

Anyone considering the work can start by checking their own county with the free Age Safe Market Score™ tool, which shows Census data on older homeowners and local housing. Program details are at agesafeamerica.com/become-an-advisor. Davenport is available for interviews.

About Age Safe® America

Age Safe® America is the training and certification company behind the Senior Home Safety Specialist® credential. Since 2015 it has trained thousands of professionals who work with older adults in the home. Age Safe America also publishes the Age Safe® app, which guides a 240-point home safety assessment and produces an Age Safe® Home Score™ report showing results by area of the home, and it operates a national directory of its members at www.AgeSafeDirectory.com. Age Safe, Inc. is based in Los Gatos, California. Learn more at www.AgeSafeAmerica.com.

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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Phanes Therapeutics, Inc. (Phanes), a clinical-stage biotech company focused on innovative drug discovery and development in immuno-oncology (IO), announced that Ming Wang (CEO) will participate in Boston CEO, November 2-3, 2026, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Boston, MA. He will speak on a discussion panel entitled Competing in a New Global Playing Field.

The industry meeting is co-hosted with leaders across the life science and health care communities, including Anne Klibanski (CEO, Mass General Brigham), Bill Meury (CEO, Incyte), Bob Langer (MIT; Scientific Co-Founder, Moderna), Christoph Westphal (General Partner, Longwood Fund), David Weinreich (Global Head, R&D, EMD Serono), Fiona Marshall (President, Biomedical Research, Novartis), Jane Grogan (EVP, Head, Research, Biogen), Mathai Mammen (CEO, Parabilis Medicines; former Head, R&D, Johnson & Johnson), Phil Sharp (Nobel laureate; MIT; Scientific Co-Founder, Alnylam/Biogen), and Robert Plenge (Chief Research Officer, BMS).

Thought leaders across government, pharma, biotech, academia, and investing communities will speak in off-the-record discussion panels, fireside chats, and roundtable discussions focusing on some of the most important issues facing the life sciences ecosystem.

Event details:

Event: Longwood Healthcare Leaders Boston CEO

Date: November 2-3, 2026

Venue: Mandarin Oriental, Boston, 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

Information: https://www.longwoodhealthcareleaders.com/bostonceo

The agenda has been developed to maximize efficient networking opportunities, including luncheons, breakfasts, and a cocktail reception for meeting participants following the close of discussion panels on Tuesday, November 3. To learn more, visit www.longwoodhealthcareleaders.com/bostonceo.

Longwood Healthcare Leaders

Longwood Healthcare Leaders hosts thought leaders, key executives, and government officials for quarterly forums. These meetings, including Boston CEO, San Francisco CEO, Miami CEO, and MIT CEO, aim to foster collaboration, exchange insights, and drive biomedical advancements from the top, facilitating discussions that promote transparency and collaboration among participants with the goal of accelerating the translation of discoveries into medicines that can improve patient outcomes. For more information, visit www.longwoodhealthcareleaders.com.

ABOUT PHANES THERAPEUTICS

Phanes Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on innovative drug discovery and development in immuno-oncology (IO). Currently, it is conducting three Phase 2 clinical trials with spevatamig, peluntamig, and mavrostobart. Both spevatamig and peluntamig are first-in-class bispecific antibodies and have been granted orphan drug and Fast Track designations by the FDA.

The company has built a strong pipeline by leveraging its proprietary technology platforms: PACbody®, SPECpair® and ATACCbody® to develop novel biologics that address high unmet medical needs in cancer.

For more information about Phanes Therapeutics, please visit www.phanesthera.com.

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Inflation is concern number 1, yet we have not been able to identify a tech company truly fighting it. Aonic changes that and offers all products at cost to its members - without traditional markups or retail layers. Starting with Aonic's existing catalog of protein and supplement products. Aonic plans to expand across groceries, pet food, beauty, personal care, and household essentials in 2027.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans are paying more for almost everything, and the most powerful technology of our time is not helping. Today, Aonic is changing that. Aonic, co-founded by Senada Greca and Max Meier, announces the launch of Aonic Club, giving members access to products at cost. Aonic's mission is to drastically reduce the cost of living by changing how everyday goods are developed, produced, and sold, without compromising on quality.

Costs are rising across the board

Aonic Club was built to mitigate one of the biggest pain points Americans face in today's economy: According to a September 2026 CNN poll 48% of Americans say AI is hurting their own finances. Just 18% say it's helping. A Marquette Law School national poll released in September 2026 found that inflation and the cost of living were rated as the public's most important issue. Aonic's goal is to leverage AI to lower the costs of goods people are already buying and put money back into consumers' pockets.

Markups are ever-increasing and a big part of the inflation crisis. Aonic will bring them to 0.

Aonic's business model tackles the staggering gap between what products cost to make and what consumers pay, using AI to improve sourcing and operations, and the power of its community and the value of its products to reduce marketing spend. Traditional retail prices include markups for brokers, distributors, brands and retailers each adding to the final price.

And these markups are growing quickly. Aonic removes those layers by sourcing ingredients directly, controlling its formulas and production, and selling products online to members at cost. The company earns its profit from membership fees, allowing it to sell every product at cost, without a markup. Membership costs $99 the first year, $149 after - for the launch Aonic offers the membership at a reduced rate of $49 for founding members for the first year.

AI is rebuilding every industry but one

"Inflation is the main concern for Americans right now. Big companies have access to the most powerful technology of our lifetime, but they're falling short when it comes to using it to help people pay less," said Max Meier, Co-Founder and CEO of Aonic. "We are passionate about changing that. With a great team, a community that believes in what we're building, and technology that helps us work more efficiently, we can offer the highest-quality products at drastically lower prices by cutting out the markups."

Community is essential to Aonic Club's growth, with members being involved in what new products Aonic creates and providing feedback on existing ones. Co-Founder Senada Greca, a global leader in fitness and wellness with more than 12 million followers across social media, brings an established community whose input will help shape the future of Aonic Club.

"One of the questions I get most from my community is which products are actually worth the money," said Senada Greca, Co-Founder of Aonic. "People trust my recommendations, and I take that seriously. I helped build Aonic to make products I'd use myself, at prices people could afford every day. With Aonic Club, members pay what the products cost and vote on what we make next. We want to make what the people actually need."

Aonic will not stop before markup-free shopping is available for every product

Protein and supplements are the first aisle, not the last. Aonic plans to bring the same model to groceries, beauty, personal care, pet food, and household essentials - attacking categories worth about $1.5 trillion a year, no later than 2027. Aonic strives to ensure that every new product costs at least 15% below Costco, and at least 40% below the leading brand.

The membership waitlist opens on October 13th at aoniclife.com.

End the markup.

About Aonic

Aonic sells everyday products of the highest quality at drastically lower prices, enabled by full vertical integration, AI-powered operations and community-driven growth. Its mission is to deploy AI to reduce the cost of living. Members pay one annual fee, every product sells at cost, and the membership is the club's only profit. Aonic was founded by Senada Greca and Max Meier. Aonic Club launches with protein and supplements, with plans to expand into groceries, beauty, personal care, pet food, health and household essentials. For more information, visit aoniclife.com.

About Senada Greca

Senada Greca, MBA- Founder of WeRise and Co-Founder of Aonic, is one of the most influential and fast-rising leaders shaping the future of women's wellness, strength, and longevity. A globally recognized trainer, fitness entrepreneur, and mindset coach, she is best known for creating the internationally acclaimed Senada Method. With a community of more than 10 million across social platforms, Senada has become a trusted voice for science-backed strength training, intelligent nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle.

About Max Meier

Max Meier is a serial entrepreneur with a track record of building and scaling consumer platforms. He co-founded Stylight, the fashion search platform acquired by ProSiebenSat.1 in 2016 at a valuation of €80 million, and FINN, the car subscription platform valued at more than $1 billion. He was also an early investor in Personio and a founding investor in TeleClinic. With Aonic Club, he is applying his experience to the cost of everyday living.

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FORALL gives consumers two completely flavorless ways to add protein to everyday life: FORALL WATER+PROTEIN and FORALL PROTEIN - a European grass-fed whey protein isolate powder - debuting exclusively at Sprouts Farmers Market.

ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This October, FORALL Nutrition brings Deliciously Flavorless protein to more than 500 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide with two complementary products: FORALL WATER+PROTEIN, the first completely flavorless protein water with no additives, and FORALL PROTEIN, a flavorless one-ingredient European grass-fed whey protein isolate powder.

Protein has spent years getting sweeter, more flavored and more complicated. FORALL Nutrition is taking it in the opposite direction. What if getting more protein were as easy as drinking water?

FLAVORLESS CHANGES EVERYTHING

WATER+PROTEIN delivers hydration and protein in a clear, crisp and flavorless format, with no additives, 10 grams of protein and just 40 calories in a 16.9-ounce bottle that drinks like water. No fruit flavor. No vanilla. No sweetness. Just ultra-filtered water, minerals normally found in water for taste, and European Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate. FORALL's powder takes the same approach at home: one-ingredient, 25 grams of protein per serving and no added flavor, so it can disappear into the foods and drinks people already love.

PROTEIN, WHEREVER THE DAY HAPPENS

Together, the products create two simple ways to get more protein designed around how people actually live.

Grab WATER+PROTEIN when heading out the door in an anytime, anywhere, shelf-stable and recyclable Tetra Pak bottle. Add FORALL powder to coffee, oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, soups, sauces or baked goods at home.

Water on the go. Protein in anything at home.

BUILT AROUND WHAT CONSUMERS ACTUALLY WANTED

FORALL heard the same frustrations repeatedly: protein products were too sweet, too flavored, filled with ingredients consumers didn't want, or required changing what they already ate and drank.

Instead of asking people to build their lives around protein, FORALL built protein to fit into their lives.

The result is a platform designed to make protein less of a product consumers have to plan around and more of an ingredient they can use almost anywhere.

The last protein you'll ever need, because it doesn't compete with anything you already love.

That is the power of flavorlessness: protein no longer has to dictate the flavor, format or routine. It can simply become part of what people are already eating and drinking.

SPROUTS PARTNERSHIP

Sprouts Farmers Market was a natural fit for FORALL's first major national retail launch. Its customers are thoughtful about what they put in their bodies, reading labels, questioning long ingredient lists and looking for products that deliver more with less.

"Part of our role as foragers is identifying brands that are reimagining established categories in ways that resonate with today's health-conscious consumers," said Kim Coffin, Chief Forager at Sprouts Farmers Market. "FORALL's innovative approach to protein offers a new level of simplicity and versatility, making it easier for customers to meet their nutrition goals. We're proud to be the exclusive retailer for this launch and support a brand that's helping shape the future of wellness."

Beginning in October, both FORALL products will be available exclusively at all Sprouts Farmer's Market locations nationwide, bringing a simpler approach to protein to shoppers across the country.

THE FORALL PHILOSOPHY

FORALL was built around a simple purpose: make protein easier and better by removing what doesn't need to be there. The company develops flavorless protein products designed to integrate into everyday foods, beverages and routines rather than requiring consumers to create new ones.

That philosophy began with founder Johnny Heffernan's own experience.

"After a health diagnosis, I started paying much closer attention to what I was putting into my body and became determined to eliminate unnecessary additives," said Heffernan. "That pursuit led us somewhere we didn't initially expect. We started with additive-free, but what we ultimately discovered was even more valuable to the consumer: flavorlessness."

Heffernan continued, "WATER+PROTEIN came first. Then people kept telling us, 'If this tastes just like water, can you make a powder that tastes like nothing so I can add it to anything?' That's how the powder was born. We realized we weren't just creating individual products. We were building a completely different way to think about protein: one that fits into your life instead of asking you to change it."

AVAILABILITY

WATER+PROTEIN: $3.99 MSRP

FORALL EUROPEAN GRASS-FED WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE: $69.99 MSRP

ABOUT FORALL NUTRITION

FORALL Nutrition is rethinking protein around one simple idea: Deliciously Flavorless.

The company creates flavorless protein products designed to fit into what people already eat and drink rather than adding another flavor, routine or complication to the day.

WATER+PROTEIN delivers 10 grams of protein and 40 calories in a 16.9-ounce bottle that drinks like water. FORALL's one-ingredient European grass-fed whey protein isolate delivers 25 grams of protein per serving and can be added to everyday foods and beverages.

Together, they form a growing flavorless protein platform built to make protein simpler, more versatile and easier to incorporate into everyday life.

Eat the food you want. Get the protein you need.

One ingredient. Endless possibilities.

Website: forallnutrition.com

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About Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.

Sprouts Farmers Market is one of the fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States. Sprouts helps people live and eat better with fresh produce at the heart of the store and delicious discoveries for every dietary lifestyle. Always foraging for what's fresh and innovative, Sprouts offers a carefully curated assortment of products that inspire wellness naturally, including organic, gluten-free, plant-based and non-GMO favorites. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Sprouts employs approximately 36,000 team members and operates more than 500 stores in 25 states nationwide. To learn more about Sprouts and the role it plays in its communities, visit Sprouts.com/about.

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