Stuart Canzeri and David Hughes join Waterloo Capital as investment adviser representatives and will operate under the Waterloo Capital brand as Managing Partners of Waterloo Capital Atlanta, leading an aggressive advisor recruitment push across the Southeast

ATLANTA, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterloo Capital, L.P. ("Waterloo"), an Austin-based registered investment adviser, today announced an investment in and partnership with Peachtree Financial Group, an Atlanta-based wealth advisory practice led by Stuart Canzeri and David Hughes. The partnership was effective September 1, 2026. Terms were not disclosed.

Mr. Canzeri and Mr. Hughes have joined Waterloo Capital as investment adviser representatives, and the practice will operate under the Waterloo Capital brand as Waterloo Capital Atlanta. Mr. Canzeri has been named Managing Partner of Waterloo Capital Atlanta. Mr. Canzeri will lead the firm's advisor recruitment efforts across the Atlanta market and the broader Southeast, while Mr. Hughes will continue to handle client relationships from the Buckhead office.

A central part of Mr. Canzeri's role will be adding new advisors to the Atlanta office. Waterloo intends to expand aggressively in the market, recruiting independent advisors and established practices that want institutional investment, tax, and operational support without giving up their client relationships. Those advisors gain access to Waterloo's 360 Critical Infrastructure™, Critical Infrastructure for Financial Advisors®, Waterloo's integrated platform of investment, tax, technology, compliance, family office services, marketing, and operational support. Advisors interested in learning more can visit waterloocap.com/financial-professionals.

Waterloo has opened an Atlanta office at Buckhead Plaza, 3050 Peachtree Road NW, Suite 400, which will serve as the firm's Southeast hub. The office opens with five team members. Clients will gain access to Waterloo's investment platform, private markets capabilities, integrated tax services through Waterloo Capital Tax Partners, and family office services.

The Atlanta partnership follows Waterloo's September investment in Bay Rivers Group Wealth Partners of Williamsburg, Virginia, and extends a multi-brand platform that now spans more than a dozen advisory brands nationwide, including a growing roster of "Powered by Waterloo" practices. Atlanta is Waterloo's tenth office and its first in the Southeast, joining Waterloo Capital Tucson in Arizona as a geographically branded office of the firm.

"Stuart and David have built exactly the kind of practice we look for — deep client relationships, a disciplined planning process, and a clear view of where they want to take the business. Atlanta is one of the most dynamic wealth markets in the country, and Buckhead gives us the right footprint to grow from. Stuart leading recruitment there was the natural next step." said John Chatmas, Chief Executive Officer of Waterloo Capital.

"We spent a long time thinking about what our clients would need over the next twenty years, not just the next two. Coming under the Waterloo brand gives us institutional-caliber investment and tax capabilities without changing how we serve people. It also gives us something real to offer other advisors in this market who want to stay independent but are tired of building the back office themselves." said Stuart Canzeri, Managing Partner, Waterloo Capital Atlanta.

"This gives our team more capacity to do the work clients actually value — planning, coordination, and being available when it matters. The back-office and platform support behind us now is a meaningful upgrade." said David Hughes, Managing Partner, Waterloo Capital Atlanta.

"Atlanta is a priority market for us, and Stuart is the right person to build it out. We intend to grow aggressively there, and we expect to make additional announcements about the Atlanta office in the coming months." added Mr. Chatmas.

ABOUT WATERLOO CAPITAL, L.P.

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Waterloo Capital, L.P. is a registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. The firm operates a multi-brand platform spanning investment management, private markets, family office services, integrated tax planning, and a turnkey asset management and IAR platform for independent advisors, delivered under its Critical Infrastructure for Financial Advisors® platform. Learn more at waterloocap.com.

Waterloo Capital brands and divisions

- Waterloo Capital — the firm's core wealth management and investment advisory brand

- Waterloo Capital Atlanta — Southeast office, Buckhead, Georgia

- Waterloo Capital Tucson — Tucson, Arizona office (formerly Allied Portfolio Management)

- Intelligent Wealth Solutions (IWS) — turnkey asset management and advisor platform

- Waterloo Capital Family Office Services (WCFOS) – family office services, advanced planning, trust and estate design/review, business planning

- Waterloo Capital Tax Partners — integrated tax planning and preparation

- Everstead — ultra-high-net-worth brand

"Powered by Waterloo" brands

ABOUT WATERLOO CAPITAL ATLANTA

Waterloo Capital Atlanta is the Southeast office of Waterloo Capital, L.P., established through Waterloo's investment in and partnership with Peachtree Financial Group. The practice, founded by Stuart Canzeri, provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advice to individuals and families across the Atlanta metropolitan area. The office is located at Buckhead Plaza, 3050 Peachtree Road NW, Suite 400, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, and is led by Managing Partners Stuart Canzeri and David Hughes.

ADVISOR INQUIRIES

Advisors interested in partnership or affiliation with Waterloo Capital can learn more at waterloocap.com/financial-professionals.

Important Disclosures

Waterloo Capital, L.P. is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. This release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or investment advisory service. Nothing herein should be construed as investment, tax, or legal advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.

Advisory services are provided by Waterloo Capital, L.P. Waterloo Capital Atlanta and the other brand names referenced above are business names used by Waterloo Capital, L.P. and/or practices operating as "Powered by Waterloo" brands; certain of those practices are separately owned and may be separately registered. [Confirm entity-by-entity characterization, IAR registrations in Georgia, and any DBA or notice filings with compliance.]

The statements attributed to Waterloo Capital personnel, including Mr. Canzeri and Mr. Hughes, reflect their own views as of the date of this release and are not intended as testimonials or endorsements of Waterloo Capital's advisory services. Mr. Canzeri and Mr. Hughes are investment adviser representatives of Waterloo Capital and receive compensation in connection with the arrangement described above, which presents a conflict of interest.

Critical Infrastructure for Financial Advisors® and 360° Critical Infrastructure® are registered trademarks of Waterloo Capital, L.P.

Statements regarding Waterloo's expansion plans, recruitment intentions, and anticipated future announcements are forward-looking and reflect current expectations. Actual results may differ, and Waterloo undertakes no obligation to update them.

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Reliever Launches to Build the AI Back Office for Youth Sports

Founded by an operator with a track record of building and exiting software companies, Reliever brings modern financial tools to volunteer-run youth sports associations.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Reliever, the AI back office for youth sports associations, today launched a platform built to take on the banking, bookkeeping and compliance work that volunteer boards have carried on their own for far too long. Reliever is led by a team with deep experience across sports technology, payments and financial infrastructure, and years of firsthand experience as volunteers, coaches and board members inside these associations.

Most of the investment that has flowed into youth sports technology has gone toward what families see and ask for: registration, scheduling, communication, stats and video streaming. Far less has reached the back office, where billions of dollars a year run through fragmented, fragile infrastructure never built for the scale of money moving through it.

That infrastructure gap falls hardest on the treasurer, usually a working parent tracking a year's finances from the stands. A single treasurer can donate hundreds of hours a year to the work, and when the board turns over every couple of years, much of what they know is lost and rebuilt from scratch. The result is burnout, financial blind spots and serious exposure to fraud.

Reliever is built to close that gap, with AI-native software designed for how these associations actually work and a team focused entirely on youth sports. It complements the registration, scheduling and communications platforms associations already rely on, picking up where those tools leave off to manage everything downstream in the back office. Reliever brings the association's banking, bookkeeping and compliance into one platform, with an insured operating account and virtual and physical cards for every team, each governed by built-in spend policies. Boards build an accurate annual budget and track actuals against it, the books stay reconciled as money moves, and the platform turns out board-ready statements a non-finance volunteer can read and understand. Vendor payments, W-9s and 1099s are handled in the same place, and every account and transaction is visible in one view.

On the compliance side, Reliever manages everything from 990 filings to state and local reporting, and keeps audit-ready records in place, so nothing has to be reconstructed at year-end. Approval rules and a full transaction trail make fraud easier to catch. When the board turns over, the next treasurer inherits a system instead of a shoebox of records, with every dollar documented, so a board can prove that all funds reached the programs and the kids.

"I spend my own nights and weekends at the rink and the ballfield, so I've seen firsthand how much these volunteers take on. The people running these organizations are capable professionals who are used to having modern systems support them at work, and then they step into a volunteer treasurer or board role where none of that exists. Reliever gives them that support, so the focus can return to the kids and the sports," said Jason Campana, Co-Founder and CEO of Reliever.

Campana brings more than 15 years of building and running software companies to the problem. He joined Wellbeats near its earliest days and helped build the wellness technology company from the ground up to a successful exit in 2022, then served as Chief Operating Officer and later Chief Executive Officer of its acquirer, LifeSpeak. That operating track record, paired with years spent coaching and volunteering inside youth sports associations, is what convinced him the back office was both the hardest problem in the space and the one he was built to solve.

"The treasurer's job is the hardest and most thankless role in youth sports, and it has been left to volunteers with no real tools for far too long," Campana added. "We started with the treasurer of our own local hockey association, took what we learned to associations across every sport, and heard the same thing back almost word for word. The problem is real, it is everywhere, and no one has built for it. That is exactly the kind of problem worth building a company around."

That treasurer, Collin Bushman of the Stillwater Area Youth Hockey Association, saw the manual work up close. "I volunteered as treasurer because I wanted to give back to our association and the kids who play. What surprised me was how much of the role is manual work, and how few good tools there are to manage it efficiently," said Bushman. "Having a system built for this work lets me spend more of my time on the things that actually help our families and our programs."

Reliever is now working with associations of every size and sport as it brings the platform to market nationwide.

About Reliever

Reliever is the back office for youth sports, giving volunteer-run associations modern tools for banking, spend management, financial compliance and tax and audit prep. Founded and based in Minneapolis, MN, Reliever is on a mission to give youth sports treasurers their nights and weekends back. Learn more at reliever.ai.

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After nearly three decades in the commercial vehicle industry, Hou stepped down at the end of September.

JUPITER, Fla., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ACC Heavy Duty, a division of Multi Parts Solutions, and formerly known as American Chrome, announced that Linda Hou, director of sales for ACC Heavy Duty, retired at the end of September 2026, closing a career that spans nearly 30 years in the commercial vehicle industry and two generations of a family business. Brett Delp, who joined the company earlier this year, succeeds her as director of sales.

Hou's history with the company began at its beginning. Her parents founded American Chrome Company in 1983, building it from a garage in Davenport, Iowa, into a national supplier of parts and accessories for the heavy-duty truck and trailer industry. She joined the family business in 1997 and spent four years learning it from the ground up.

In 2001 she was recruited by Volvo Trucks North America, where she worked as a product manager for accessories, conducting market research, developing dealer training programs and managing sales and profit goals across her segments. She earned regular promotions and increasing responsibility over seven years and across three of five market segments in the Volvo Parts Marketing department to include the power transmission and undercarriage desks. Hou completed her MBA at Wake Forest University in 2007. In early 2008 she returned to American Chrome to assume its presidency.

The company she took over had already earned a place with the manufacturers, having become one of the original supplier partners to Alliance Parts in the 1990s alongside work with Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks North America and Navistar International. Under her leadership those relationships deepened and multiplied. Today ACC Heavy Duty supplies three of the four major manufacturers' private-label aftermarket programs, operates as a Daimler supplier partner and participates across Volvo's supplier base from production, pdc, direct ship, and private label Road Choice network, working from an 80,000-square-foot ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified distribution center in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

Hou also led the company through its 2023 acquisition by Multi Parts Solutions, which brought global engineering and product development capability to ACC's commercial vehicle expertise and made possible programs such as ACC Fleet Solutions. In May of this year, she accepted a Daimler Truck North America APEX Award on the company's behalf, recognizing ACC Heavy Duty as one of only six supplier partners honored for performance in quality, delivery, technology and cost.

Alongside her work in the industry, Hou built a record as an advocate for minority-owned and women-led businesses. She was named Minority Supplier of the Year, Class II, following a nomination by Navistar. Diversity MBA magazine recognized her in its Top 100 Under 50 Executive Leaders in 2012 and again among its Top 100 Women of Influence in 2020. In 2015 the National Federation of Filipino American Associations inducted her into the Illinois Circle of Empowered Women, citing her leadership in the community and her commitment to women's issues. She has also completed executive programs at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, both focused on building high-performing minority businesses.

"My parents started this company in a garage with a simple idea, which was that if you take care of the customer, everything else follows," Hou said. "That has held up for more than 40 years. What I will miss is not the work so much as the people. I have had the same conversations with some of these customers for 25 years, and they stopped being accounts a long time ago."

"I'm leaving the business in good hands and in good shape," Hou added. "The engineering resources we gained through Multi Parts Solutions are already producing things ACC could not have done on its own, and Brett has spent this year earning the trust of our customers. It is the right time."

"Linda is a stalwart of this industry and knows a remarkable number of people in it, which is not an accident," said Scott Robertson, vice president commercial for Multi Parts Solutions. "She earned that standing one relationship at a time, the same way her family built the company. The OEM partnerships ACC Heavy Duty has today exist because of the credibility she established and protected for two decades. We are grateful, and we intend to build on it."

Delp joined ACC Heavy Duty as commercial fleet sales manager, leading the launch of ACC Fleet Solutions, a program that develops custom-engineered replacement parts for fleets facing chronic component failures. He assumes the director of sales role with responsibility for the company's OEM and fleet customer relationships.

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About ACC Heavy Duty

ACC Heavy Duty, a division of Multi Parts Solutions, specializes in the commercial vehicle market through OEM supplier programs serving heavy-duty customers and fleet operators. Operating from an 80,000-square-foot ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified distribution center in Bolingbrook, Illinois, the company supplies aftermarket and production parts to leading truck and trailer manufacturers. For more information, visit https://acchd.com.

About Multi Parts Solutions

Multi Parts Solutions is a developer and provider of vehicle aftermarket parts to suppliers and leading global brands. The company operates a fully integrated global network providing product design and development, manufacturing, testing and quality control, logistics and customer support from locations in North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1988, Multi Parts Solutions serves the automotive aftermarket, heavy-duty trucking, agricultural, construction, waste equipment and diesel engine remanufacturing markets. For more information, visit www.multiparts.net.

All product and company names referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Their use does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or partnership with MPS or ACC Heavy Duty.

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New experience intelligence technology makes AI compute visible during hands-on customer evaluations, with broader commercial availability planned for 2027

HOUSTON, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Works360 today announced the launch of PLAiPulse™, a new AI PC experience intelligence technology designed to make the technology inside an AI PC visible while customers evaluate devices in their own environments.

As AI PCs increasingly distribute workloads across CPUs, GPUs and dedicated NPUs, much of what differentiates these systems happens beneath the applications customers use every day. PLAiPulse gives customers a simple, real-time view into how key compute resources respond while they use their own applications, workflows and AI experiences.

Rather than evaluating an AI PC solely through specifications or a short demonstration, customers can experience the device in their actual work environment and see how its underlying compute resources are being utilized.

"The AI PC represents a major shift in personal computing, but much of what makes these systems different happens underneath the surface," said Ali Khan, Founder of Works360. "PLAiPulse helps make that technology visible. Customers can experience the AI PC with their own applications and workflows and actually see the CPU, GPU and NPU come alive."

See the AI PC Come Alive

PLAiPulse is being introduced across select Works360-operated AI PC evaluation programs, enabling customers to experience eligible AI PCs before making broader deployment decisions.

The initial rollout includes eligible systems powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and Qualcomm Snapdragon® X Series platforms, as well as select Works360-operated Microsoft Surface evaluation programs through distribution. Availability also extends to select Intel-based AI PC evaluation programs in Australia and New Zealand.

PLAiPulse is a Works360 technology designed to support AI PC evaluation experiences across multiple processor and device platforms, giving customers a consistent way to explore how CPU, GPU and NPU resources respond during real-world use.

Making AI Compute Visible

Modern AI PCs combine multiple compute engines designed for different types of workloads. PLAiPulse provides a visual experience that helps customers observe how those resources are being utilized while they work.

- CPU utilization

- GPU utilization

- NPU utilization

- Memory utilization

- Power consumption

- Additional system and experience metrics where supported

This allows customers to move beyond the specification sheet and better understand what is happening inside the AI PC during a hands-on evaluation.

Built for a Multi-Platform AI PC Market

The AI PC market is rapidly expanding across processor architectures and device platforms. PLAiPulse is designed as a platform-independent Works360 technology that can support evaluation experiences across that evolving ecosystem.

Within Works360-operated programs, eligible Intel Core Ultra-based AI PCs can be experienced with PLAiPulse across participating evaluation programs. Works360 is also extending PLAiPulse to Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series-powered AI PC evaluation experiences and select Microsoft Surface evaluation programs through distribution.

By supporting multiple AI PC architectures and device platforms, PLAiPulse helps create a consistent evaluation experience while allowing customers to use the applications and workflows that matter to their own organizations.

A New Way to Experience On-Device AI

As more AI experiences move onto the PC, dedicated local compute resources are becoming increasingly important. PLAiPulse is designed to help make that shift more tangible during the evaluation process by showing customers how system resources respond as they work.

"As AI PCs take advantage of dedicated processing across the CPU, GPU and NPU, giving customers greater visibility into how those resources are being utilized can help make the AI PC experience more tangible," said Gavin Georgitsis of Qualcomm Technologies. "PLAiPulse gives customers a new way to explore that experience while evaluating Snapdragon-powered PCs with their own applications and workflows."

From Demo Device to Experience Intelligence

PLAiPulse is designed to complement the physical AI PC evaluation programs Works360 operates with technology manufacturers, distributors and solution providers. Customers receive an eligible AI PC to evaluate in their own environment and can use PLAiPulse to better understand how the system behaves during the experience.

For sales teams, the technology creates a more tangible way to demonstrate the differences behind the next generation of AI PCs while giving customers the opportunity to evaluate the technology for themselves.

"You can talk about TOPS, NPUs and AI acceleration all day," Khan added. "But when a customer can actually use the PC and see what's happening inside it, the conversation changes. That's what we want PLAiPulse to enable."

Experience the AI PC

PLAiPulse will begin appearing across select Works360-operated AI PC evaluation programs, with broader availability planned as the technology expands across additional programs, devices and partners.

Following its initial deployment across Works360-powered AI PC evaluation programs, Works360 plans to expand PLAiPulse in 2027 as a commercially available experience intelligence solution for organizations looking to better understand how AI PCs are being utilized across real-world applications and workflows.

Customers: Request an eligible AI PC evaluation and experience PLAiPulse.

Sales teams: Bring a PLAiPulse-enabled AI PC evaluation into a qualified customer opportunity.

About Works360

Works360 designs and operates technology evaluation programs that help manufacturers, distributors, solution providers and sales organizations put technology into the hands of customers. Through its evaluation infrastructure and PLAi technology platform, Works360 connects physical product experiences with digital tools, analytics and experience intelligence designed to help customers better understand technology before making deployment decisions.

PLAiPulse™ — See the AI PC Come Alive.

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National Comprehensive Cancer Network Oncology Policy Summit featured leading voices from NCI, CDC, and more.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) hosted a two-day summit focused on expanding access to life-saving cancer prevention and screening. The event examined policy solutions at both the population and individual levels, with particular attention to equity, innovation, and access. It took place October 5–6, 2026, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

The summit featured keynote presentations from Anthony Letai, MD, PhD, Director of the National Cancer Institute, and Captain Jacqueline Miller, MD, Acting Division Director of the CDC Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, along with perspectives from patients, providers, payers, advocates, and other experts.

Attendees were able to pick up copies of NCCN Guidelines for Patients® on screening and prevention. These free resources feature easy-to-follow information to help people talk confidently with their care teams and make informed decisions about screening and treatment. Topics include Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis, Colorectal Screening, Genetic Testing, Lung Cancer Screening, and Prostate Cancer Screening. All are available in both English and Spanish at NCCN.org/patients through funding from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Foundation.

Framing the urgency of the conversation, Chyke Doubeni, MD, MPH, Chief Health Equity Officer, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center explained: "Established prevention and screening strategies have the power to eliminate nearly half of all cancer deaths. Yet, barriers continue to prevent many Americans from accessing these life-saving opportunities. New screening technologies have the potential to transform cancer detection, but their potential value will not be realized equitably unless we address the fragmented delivery processes that risk deepening existing disparities.."

Darcie Green, Executive Director of Latinas Contra Cancer, added: "We know more than we ever have about how to prevent cancer, lower cancer risk, and find cancer earlier; but there is still too much distance between what we know and what people are actually able to access and benefit from. We need to close that distance by bringing excellent care and patient navigation within reach, by engaging the patients and communities to shape the systems meant to serve them."

Jody Hoyos, MHA, Chief Executive Officer of the Prevent Cancer Foundation, underscored how rapidly the field is evolving: "Cancer prevention is no longer just about avoiding risk—it's about using better science, smarter screening, and earlier detection to find cancer before it becomes life-threatening. The paradigm is shifting from reacting to cancer after diagnosis to proactively identifying risk and disease earlier, when we have the greatest chance to save lives, but we have to be willing to accept that patients are demanding less invasive and more accessible options if we want to increase uptake."

Mishellene McKinney, MHA, RN, OCN, Vice President of Clinical Programs, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals, explained, "Value-based care models are an effective way to proactively engage people in cancer prevention and screening through personalized outreach and evidence-based approaches. As both the health plan and care provider, Kaiser Permanente recognizes that preventing cancer is a critical part of overall care. That's why we're committed to making cancer screening more accessible, equitable, and effective for our members and the communities we serve."

Day one focused on broad strategies to improve prevention and screening, from infrastructure and tobacco cessation to vaccines, blood-based tests, and AI-driven efficiencies.

The second day of the summit turned to system-level solutions for meeting individual screening needs, especially among higher-risk populations. That includes hereditary risk, follow-up diagnostics, out-of-pocket costs, and continuity of care across the cancer journey.

"Cancer risk is not one-size-fits-all. Age, family history, genetics, and environmental and lifestyle factors all influence an individual's risk of disease," pointed out Lisa Schlager, Vice President, Public Policy for FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered. "Screening and prevention strategies should be tailored to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care based on their risk profile. Public policies must evolve so patients can access the right interventions for them at the right time. This will improve outcomes, save lives, and reduce healthcare costs."

"One of the biggest challenges that we are all trying to solve is ensuring continuity of care for patients, from getting them in the door for screening, to follow-up diagnostics, treatment, and survivorship care," said Brandon Leonard, MA, Vice President of Government Affairs at LUNGevity Foundation. "From a policy perspective, we need to eliminate access barriers by making sure that screening and diagnostics are covered for all eligible patients without burdensome cost-sharing or utilization management requirements."

Molly Guthrie of Susan G. Komen agreed: "Early detection doesn't look the same for everyone. Susan G. Komen's Center for Public Policy has led the introduction and helped pass dozens of state bills to remove barriers that stand in the way of affordable, accessible breast imaging—but gaps remain. Laws must evolve so that all patients can access the breast screening they need without financial burden; and that requires collective action at the state and federal levels."

Persistent disparities in screening access and experience were also discussed. According to Scout, PhD, Executive Director of The LGBTQIA+ Cancer Network: "One of the biggest screening barriers for LGBTQIA+ people is medical mistrust. Unfortunately, our latest data show this barrier has gotten notably worse for 75% of us in the last 18 months alone. If a medical office isn't actively countering this with simple steps like welcoming signage or badges, they perpetuate these disparities."

Tuya Pal, MD, Professor/Clinical Geneticist, Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vice-Chair, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) Panel for Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, and Pancreatic Panel, emphasized that access after testing is critical. "People with inherited genes that put them at a higher risk for cancer have tremendous potential to benefit from screening. While we often talk about expanding access to genetic testing, we should remember that it isn't testing alone that improves outcomes but rather accessing appropriate care based on the results. To reap the benefits of genetic testing, we must ensure that all individuals have access to recommended screening and preventive measures."

Speakers also highlighted the importance of translating scientific progress into practical care. Ernest Hawk, MD, MPH, Head of Cancer Prevention & Population Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, said: "The science of cancer prevention and screening has advanced remarkably, and the translation of that evidence into improved clinical tools for risk assessment, evidence-based screening programs, and practice standards has helped save countless lives. As future innovations, such as multicancer detection tests, move closer to clinical practice, our responsibility is to balance our enthusiasm for their potential with the careful consideration of their potential harms, costs, and implications for population health, until rigorous evidence demonstrates meaningful improvements in outcomes."

"When giving folks their cancer risk information, I hear 'what can I do to reduce my risk?' People don't just want to hear their risk score or percentage. They want actionable information on what they can do to help protect themselves from developing cancer," noted Elisa M. Rodriguez, PhD, MS, Vice President/Director, Community Engagement Resource, Department of Cancer Prevention & Control, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The summit also featured remarks from NCCN's Chief Medical Officer, Renuka Iyer, MD, and Chief Scientific Officer, Nancy L. Lewis, MD, MBS, FACP. The panels were moderated by Clifford Goodman, PhD, Consultant, Health Care Technology and Policy. A series of presentations showcased effective screening and prevention strategies in action.

Next up, NCCN is hosting its annual Patient Advocacy Summit on December 3, 2026, also in Washington, D.C. The event will focus on advancing family-centered cancer care, with a look at gaps in government support, awareness of assistance programs, and caregiver information. Learn more and register at NCCN.org/summits.

About the National Comprehensive Cancer Network

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to defining and advancing quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care and prevention so all people can live better lives. The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) provide transparent, evidence-based, expert consensus-driven recommendations for cancer treatment, prevention, and supportive services; they are the recognized standard for clinical direction and policy in cancer management and the most thorough and frequently-updated clinical practice guidelines available in any area of medicine. The NCCN Guidelines for Patients® provide expert cancer treatment information to inform and empower patients and caregivers, through support from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Foundation (NCCNF). NCCN also advances continuing education, global initiatives, policy, and research collaboration and publication in oncology. Visit NCCN.org for more information.

GDT Named NetApp North America Growth Partner of the Year for FY26

DALLAS, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology solutions provider GDT announced today that it has been named the NetApp North America Growth Partner of the Year for NetApp fiscal year 2026, recognizing GDT's ability to generate significant YoY growth in NetApp revenue across the portfolio. The North America Partner Awards winners have exemplified NetApp's goal of being customer-centric and understanding and selling NetApp solutions across its cloud, flash and NetApp Keystone® portfolios.

The recognition marks GDT's third NetApp Partner of the Year award in three years, following NetApp Growth Partner of the Year for FY24 and Flash Partner of the Year for FY25. GDT has partnered with NetApp since 2004, holds more than 60 NetApp certifications and serves over 150 NetApp customers.

"With deep expertise in enterprise data storage, management, and protection, we're helping customers build the data foundation they need as they move into the next phase of AI adoption," said Shawn O'Grady, Chair and CEO of GDT. "NetApp plays a critical role in our AI factory reference architecture, built for the speed and scale that enterprise AI workloads require."

"Now more than ever, we must empower customers with AI-ready data that is secure by default and built for hybrid environments so they can achieve their business outcomes," said Alvaro Celis, Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial, Partner and Ecosystem Officer at NetApp. "I want to congratulate GDT on being named North America Growth Partner of the Year. Their use of the NetApp Platform to help customers simplify data ecosystems and solve complex problems exemplifies what it means to drive innovation in the AI era."

For the full list of NetApp North America Partner Awards for FY26, read the NetApp press release.

About GDT

GDT is a global technology solutions provider specializing in hybrid data center, networking and AI infrastructure, delivering secure AI-ready, carrier-grade platforms and services to customers in more than 100 countries. In addition to its U.S. presence, the company has a Bangalore Global Operations Center in India that provides strategic engineering and delivery services to clients ranging from global financial institutions and manufacturers to large healthcare systems, telecom operators and enterprise organizations. GDT has been helping organizations modernize and scale their IT environments to support innovation, resilience and growth for over 30 years. https://gdt.com

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Net at Work Acquires the business of Cloud 9 ERP Solutions, an Acumatica Gold Certified Implementation Partner

Acquisition further expands Net at Work's national Acumatica ERP expertise and client base

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Net at Work, one of North America's leading technology advisors and a trusted partner to small and mid-sized businesses, today announced the recent acquisition of the business of Cloud 9 ERP Solutions, an Acumatica Gold Certified Implementation Partner with a strong history of helping businesses thrive in a digital-first world.

The acquisition expands Net at Work's ERP footprint and gives Cloud 9 ERP Solutions clients access to extensive Acumatica expertise and development resources that will enable faster growth. Clients will also benefit from Net at Work's comprehensive suite of services, including HCM, CRM, cybersecurity and strategic AI integration.

Cloud 9 employees will join Net at Work and continue working with existing clients while gaining expanded career development opportunities.

"As one of the original Acumatica partners, Cloud 9 brings a team with deep expertise to our organization, and we are pleased to welcome these employees to the Net at Work family," said Net at Work Co-Founder and Co-CEO Alexander Solomon. "Cloud 9's history and knowledge, combined with our shared focus on innovation and Net at Work's extensive resources and broad portfolio of business technology solutions, will help Cloud 9 clients accelerate growth by realizing greater value from their technologies, particularly in AI implementation."

"Because Net at Work and Cloud 9 share similar values and principles, clients will be served with the same excellence they've experienced with our firm," said Gregg Mercede, CEO, Cloud 9 ERP Solutions. "Net at Work's scale and the markets where the company is involved and growing provide Cloud 9 team members new opportunities they didn't have before to explore areas of interest. The acquisition allows both our clients and our employees to grow at a much faster pace."

Mercede will remain on board to ensure a smooth transition.

About Net at Work

Founded in 1996, Net at Work is one of North America's largest technology advisors and solution providers for small and mid-size businesses. Our award-winning consultancy offers a rich portfolio of AI enabled next-generation technology, industry expertise, implementation and managed services to help organizations derive value from the transformative benefits of technology. Through the integration of ERP, HCM and/or CRM solutions, Net at Work offers unique, industry-specific solutions and operation platforms that enable companies to compete more effectively in today's digital economy. For more information, visit www.netatwork.com.

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Condé Nast Traveler received more than 798,867 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers' Choice Awards, with its unparalleled legacy as the travel industry's longest-running and most prestigious accolades from our readers, remains the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. The full list of winners can be found here.

"Being recognized by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top ski resorts in the country is an incredible honor for Tamarack," said Scott Turlington, President of Tamarack Resort. "This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from travelers who experienced the mountain and our community firsthand. Our team has worked tremendously hard to continue elevating the guest experience, and we're excited to build on that momentum as we head into another winter season."

Located 90 miles north of Boise on the shores of Lake Cascade, Tamarack Resort offers 2,800 vertical feet of skiing and riding across 2,000 mountain acres, with 59 named ski runs, three terrain parks and an average of approximately 300 inches of annual snowfall. The resort combines mountain recreation with a pedestrian-friendly alpine village featuring lodging, dining and après, as well as Nordic skiing and other winter activities.

The award also follows a year of national recognition and continued investment across Tamarack's four-season resort experience. Tamarack was named the No. 1 Resort in the West in Travel + Leisure's 2026 World's Best Awards, while Osprey Meadows Golf Course was ranked the No. 1 public-access golf course in Idaho by Golfweek for 2026. The new Tamarack Resort Marina also debuted on Lake Cascade this summer with 100 boat slips and a fuel dock.

The 2026 Readers' Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler's website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.

About Tamarack Resort

Tamarack Resort is America's only ski, golf, and lake resort. Located 90 miles north of Boise, Idaho, the independent, all-season destination spans 4,400 acres. Within its master-planned community, Tamarack offers recreation, real estate, vacation rentals, event space, and a vibrant alpine-style village. Winter features 2,800 vertical feet of skiing and riding across 2,000 mountain acres with 59 named ski runs. Summer amenities include championship golf, mountain biking, hiking, ziplining, boating and watersports on Lake Cascade. For more information, visit Tamarack Resort.

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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "I work in the metal roofing industry, and I thought there could be a better snow retention system for metal roofs," said an inventor, from Gipsy, Pa., "so I invented the TRI GUARD SNOW DEFENDER. My smart rib design allows for better drainage, and it will not hold all the leaves, twigs, and other debris."

The invention provides an improved snow retention system for use on metal roof panel installations. In doing so, it prevents leaves and twigs from accumulating on the metal roof. It also minimizes positioning errors during installation and the associated roof leaks. The invention features an innovative design that is easy to employ so it is ideal for residential and commercial buildings. Additionally, a clay prototype is available.

The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 25-MBQ-850, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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The article outlines how tongue and lip ties affect feeding and when a frenotomy may be recommended.

BRYANT, Ark., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What should parents know if their infant has difficulty feeding due to restricted oral movement? HelloNation has published a HelloNation article that provides the answer, explaining how tongue tie and lip tie can impact infant feeding and development.

The HelloNation article explains that tongue tie and lip tie occur when the tissue connecting the tongue or upper lip is unusually tight, limiting normal movement. These conditions can affect how infants latch during breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, often leading to frustration for both the baby and parent. Early recognition of these challenges allows families to seek evaluation and determine whether treatment may be beneficial.

The article describes common signs associated with tongue tie and lip tie. Infants may struggle to latch properly, slip off during feeding, or make clicking sounds while nursing. Feeding sessions may take longer than expected, and babies may show signs of discomfort or difficulty maintaining suction. These issues can impact nutrition and weight gain, making early assessment important for overall health.

Dentist Dr. Alex Hamilton is featured in the article as a source of insight into evaluating and managing these conditions. The article explains that a procedure called a frenotomy may be recommended in certain cases. This minor procedure releases the tight tissue, allowing the tongue or lip to move more freely. It is typically quick and minimally invasive, with many infants able to feed immediately afterward.

The article emphasizes that a thorough evaluation is necessary before recommending treatment. Healthcare providers consider feeding behavior, oral movement, weight gain, and overall health when determining whether a frenotomy is appropriate. Not all cases require intervention, as some infants with mild restrictions are able to feed effectively without treatment.

Beyond feeding, the article notes that tongue tie and lip tie may influence oral development over time. Limited tongue movement can contribute to speech challenges later in childhood, while lip tie may affect how the upper lip functions during feeding and development. Addressing these concerns early can support long-term oral health and development.

The procedure itself is described as straightforward. During a frenotomy, the restricted tissue is carefully released to improve mobility. Healing is generally quick, and some providers may recommend gentle stretches or exercises to support proper recovery. Follow-up care may include monitoring feeding improvements and ensuring that the infant is gaining weight appropriately.

The article also highlights the importance of consulting qualified professionals. Parents are encouraged to work with pediatricians, lactation consultants, or pediatric dentists who can evaluate the infant's condition and provide guidance based on individual needs. This collaborative approach helps ensure that treatment decisions are well-informed and appropriate.

Ongoing monitoring is another important aspect discussed in the article. After a frenotomy, some infants may require follow-up visits to confirm that healing is progressing and that feeding has improved. Tracking feeding patterns and comfort levels helps caregivers and providers assess the success of the procedure.

Overall, the article presents tongue tie and lip tie as conditions that can be effectively managed with proper evaluation and care. By understanding the signs, treatment options, and potential outcomes, parents can make informed decisions that support their infant's feeding, comfort, and development.

Understanding Infant Tongue Tie and Lip Tie features insights from Dr. Alex Hamilton, Dentist of Bryant, Arkansas, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries. Through its innovative "edvertising" approach that blends educational content with storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news articles that inform, inspire, and empower. Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle, HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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