LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP announces that investors with losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against GoDaddy Inc.

IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR GODADDY INC. INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERE BEFORE OCTOBER 20, 2026 (LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT

What Is The Lawsuit About? 

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that between September 3, 2025 and February 24, 2026, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (i) the Company's strategy of focusing on high-intent customers was not working; (ii) Company had implemented a promotional discount for dotcom domains that were likely to and did result in shorter term contracts with smaller valuations; (iii) the Company's institution of a promotional discount on one- year dotcom contracts with shorter terms was already having a material, negative impact on total bookings growth for the fourth quarter of 2025, and in turn the full year 2025; (iv) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

What's The Next Step?

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP is a leading national shareholder rights law firm, ready to assist you in potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss.

If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 20, 2026. Please contact us to learn more about your rights and interests by clicking here, by email ([email protected]), or by telephone at 310-201-9150 (Toll-Free: 888-773-9224).

You may retain counsel of your choice. If you bought securities during the class period, you may take no action and remain an absent class member. No class has been certified yet.

Why Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP? 

GPWR is a premier law firm with decades of experience representing investors and consumers in securities litigation and other complex class action litigation. Recognizing the firm's recent successes, GPWR was named one of Law360's Securities Groups of the Year and ranked 2nd in total investor recoveries by Institutional Shareholder Services Securities Class Action Services in 2025. GPWR's lawyers have handled cases covering a wide spectrum of corporate misconduct and relating to nearly all industries and sectors. GPWR's past successes have been widely covered by leading news and industry publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, Reuters, the Associated Press, Barron's, Investor's Business Daily, Forbes, and Money. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced it was named to Forbes' World's Best Employers list for the sixth consecutive year. The ranking is presented by Forbes and Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, and is based on independent employee feedback collected globally, highlighting employee trust, workplace experience and organizational culture at Viatris.

"Being recognized on Forbes' World's Best Employers list for the sixth consecutive year reflects the dedication and ingenuity of our colleagues around the world who make Viatris a place where people feel connected, supported and empowered to make an impact," said Lara Ramsburg, Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer, Viatris. "By bringing together diverse perspectives, embracing new ideas and working collaboratively to solve meaningful challenges, our people are helping build a stronger Viatris while improving the lives of patients around the world."

Forbes and Statista recognized Viatris among the World's Best Employers based on employee survey data collected through an independent survey covering a broad sample of more than 300,000 participants across over 50 countries. Respondents worldwide rated their "willingness to recommend" their employer on a 1-to-10 scale and had the chance to evaluate their organization across multiple aspects of employment. They were also able to provide feedback on both current and former employers. Additionally, participants could share their public perception of other companies operating within their country and industry. In total, 900 companies were included in the ranking.

To learn more about Viatris' culture that creates trust and a willingness to help one another succeed, please visit its careers site. You can also learn more by reading its 2025 Sustainability Report, which outlines the company's 2025 achievements and progress across key areas including Access and Global Health, Our People, the Environment and the Community.

Being named to Forbes' list of World's Best Employers 2026 follows Viatris' inclusion on Fortune's World's Best Workplaces 2025, TIME's World's Most Impactful Companies 2026, TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026, Newsweek's World's Greenest Companies 2026, Business Insider's America's Most Innovative Businesses 2027 and 3BL's 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2026, among others.

About Viatris

Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS) is a global healthcare company whose mission is to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We meet the needs of patients around the world by acting decisively with ingenuity and resolve. Whether we're developing new medicines, working to maintain a resilient supply of needed therapies, or pursuing bold innovation, we strive to deliver solutions that are effective at scale and built to endure. We're purpose-built to make an impact with a broad portfolio that spans generics, value-added medicines, established brands, and innovative medicines that address areas of significant unmet need. We are headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai, and Hyderabad, India. Learn more at viatris.com and investor.viatris.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and X.

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ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Six attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office are recognized on the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers lists, with three on the "Super Lawyers" list and three on the "Rising Stars" list.

According to Super Lawyers, the selection process is multiphased and includes independent research, peer nominations, and evaluations use to identify a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Greenberg Traurig attorneys on the Upstate New York "Super Lawyers" list are:

Greenberg Traurig attorneys on the Upstate New York "Rising Stars" list are:

About Greenberg Traurig's Albany Office: Greenberg Traurig's Albany office has a diverse practice that includes a full complement of attorneys and lobbyists who have spent years solving real-world problems in the business, political, and legal environments. The Albany team represents a wide range of clients, from small and medium businesses to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, trade associations, political parties and committees, and other entities, in legislative and regulatory matters.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has approximately 3,200 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm's broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI "Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm" by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: www.gtlaw.com.

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UrVenue Takes Top GGB Gaming & Technology Award for 'Best Consumer Service Technology'

Golden Nugget Lake Charles' sportsbook deployment showcases how gaming operators can turn premium guest experiences into bookable, revenue-generating inventory

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UrVenue, a hospitality technology company that enables venues, hotels, and resorts to sell, operate, and distribute experience inventory, has been named the 2027 Global Gaming Business Gaming & Technology Award winner for Best Consumer Service Technology. UrVenue earned the top honor for its Venue Management Software and its ability to help gaming and hospitality operators transform premium spaces, amenities, and experiences into bookable inventory that guests can easily discover and reserve.

The award will be presented during Global Gaming Expo (G2E), taking place Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

A key use case highlighted in UrVenue's award submission was Golden Nugget Lake Charles, where the company's technology is helping the resort enhance its sportsbook experience by enabling guests to reserve preferred seating while giving the property greater control over inventory and premium offerings.

"Providing a seamless guest experience is a top priority for us, and this platform makes it easy for guests to reserve their preferred sportsbook seating," said Joseph Florentino, Vice President of Marketing, Golden Nugget Lake Charles. "It also gives our team the flexibility to manage inventory effectively and enhance the value of our premium seating offerings."

Beyond the Bet: Monetizing the Gaming Resort Experience

The Golden Nugget Lake Charles deployment illustrates a much larger opportunity for gaming resorts. Restaurants, pools, lounges, entertainment venues, cabanas, dayclubs, nightclubs, and other premium experiences all contribute to the value of a resort stay. Yet much of that inventory has traditionally been difficult for guests to discover and reserve and equally difficult for operators to merchandise effectively.

For sportsbooks, that could mean transforming desirable seating into a premium hospitality product that can be reserved for a major game or sporting event. Across a resort, the same approach can be applied to cabanas, dining experiences, entertainment, activities, and other high-demand amenities.

"Winning the GGB Gaming & Technology Award for Best Consumer Service Technology validates something we have believed for a long time: the guest experience extends far beyond the hotel room," said Tracee Nalewak, Chief Growth Officer at UrVenue. "Gaming resorts have an extraordinary amount of valuable experience inventory, but historically much of it has been difficult to merchandise and book. Golden Nugget Lake Charles is a great example of what happens when operators make that inventory accessible to guests while giving their teams the tools to manage it effectively. The result is a better guest experience and a stronger revenue opportunity."

UrVenue's technology gives operators greater visibility and control over inventory, availability, capacity, and pricing while creating a simpler path for guests to reserve the experiences they want.

Technology That Connects Experience and Revenue

The GGB Gaming & Technology Awards recognize innovation across land-based gaming, iGaming, sports betting, operations, and customer experience. Winners were selected by an independent panel of experienced gaming industry executives and experts.

"The most exciting part of this recognition is that it is tied to a real-world application," Nalewak said. "This isn't technology for technology's sake. It is about giving guests more control over their experience and helping operators unlock the value of everything their properties have to offer."

About UrVenue

UrVenue is a hospitality technology company that helps venues, hotels and resorts sell, operate and distribute experience inventory. Its Venue Management System (VMS) powers nightclubs, dayclubs, lounges and special events, while UrResort, its Property Experience Management System (PXMS), serves hotels, all-inclusive resorts and integrated resort casinos. UrVenue helps operators drive incremental revenue, streamline operations and expand how experiences are sold across direct and third-party channels. For more information, visit urvenue.com. Media inquiries should be directed to Barbara Worcester, PRpro, at [email protected].

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Security teams can now investigate AI agent activity, including prompts, responses and tool calls, alongside the rest of their security telemetry

DALLAS, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TrendAI™, the global leader in AI security and business unit from Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), today expanded support for Claude's Compliance API in TrendAI Vision One™. The integration now covers Claude Code and Cowork session transcripts from Claude Enterprise. It builds on the integration TrendAI™ announced with Anthropic in June 2026, adding visibility into how engineering and knowledge-work teams use AI agents day to day.

AI agents now write code, call tools and reach into business systems on behalf of employees. Security teams usually know these agents are running, but not what they were asked to do, what they did or whether it followed policy.

Claude's Compliance API returns session records for Claude Code and Cowork, including prompts, responses and tool calls, each tied to a verified user. With today's expanded integration, TrendAI brings these records into TrendAI Vision One™, where security teams can investigate AI activity in context, correlate it with endpoint, identity, cloud and network signals, and build custom detections for the agent behavior that matters to them.

"We understand security teams need transparency to validate AI agent activity against company policy and integrate that intelligence with their existing endpoint, identity, network and cloud signals," said Rachel Jin, Chief Platform and Business Officer, Head of TrendAI™. "Coding and knowledge-work agents are now doing real work inside the business, and security teams should be able to see and investigate that work the same way they do everything else. This is about making informed decisions and maintaining control as these tools scale. Organizations can now move faster with AI while keeping proper oversight in place.

What security teams can do:

- Flag agent tool calls outside expected boundaries

- Tie AI session activity to specific users during investigations

- Check whether agent workflows follow required processes

- Correlate AI activity with other security events instead of treating it as a separate silo

- Keep an auditable record of AI session activity for compliance review

TrendAI Vision One™ also continues to ingest activity logs from Claude Enterprise, covering user logins, admin actions and configuration changes, and from Claude Platform, covering admin, system and resource events. Claude's Compliance API integration in TrendAI Vision One™ is available now for TrendAI Vision One™ customers using Claude Enterprise.

About TrendAI™

TrendAI™, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, empowers organizations with full AI visibility and consolidated security that inspires confidence, drives innovation, and eliminates risk. Trusted by the largest enterprises and governments across 185 countries, TrendAI™ secures the entire organization, from identities to infrastructure to data. Global Fortune 500 companies rely on TrendAI™ to cut risk and stop threats up to 3 months earlier, powered by world-leading threat and attack intelligence.

Through deep ecosystem partnerships with market leaders like NVIDIA, Anthropic, AWS, Google, and Microsoft, TrendAI™ empowers your organization to securely drive forward at the speed of AI. AI Fearlessly. Learn more at trendaisecurity.com.

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Boulder, Colorado, Hosts the 2027 Sundance Film Festival and Sets the Stage for Adventure Across Northern Colorado

From Rocky Mountain wildlife and Western heritage to craft breweries, thriving food scenes and celebrated arts communities, six Northern Colorado destinations offer plenty of reasons to turn a trip to the 2027 Sundance Film Festival into a wider Colorado adventure.

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In January 2027, the Sundance Film Festival will debut in Boulder, Colorado, after more than four decades in Park City. Taking place from January 21-31, 2027, the Festival's first edition in its new Colorado home will put Boulder firmly in the international spotlight. Beyond the screenings, premieres and creative energy of the Sundance Film Festival, six distinctive Northern Colorado destinations offer even more reasons to stay longer and explore the region.

Boulder: Where Creativity Meets the Outdoors

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Flatirons, Boulder combines an energetic, creative spirit with the kind of immediate access to nature that defines Northern Colorado — a combination that will take on new significance when the Sundance Film Festival makes the city its new home starting January 21-31, 2027. At the heart of the city, pedestrian-only Pearl Street will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027, marking five decades as a vibrant gathering place lined with independent boutiques, galleries, restaurants, breweries and cafés. Boulder's wider culinary scene has also earned recognition from the MICHELIN Guide. Just minutes from downtown, Chautauqua Park provides a gateway to miles of hiking trails beneath the Flatirons, with its historic Chautauqua Auditorium also set to become one of the Festival's official venues. This means Sundance Film Festival visitors can easily experience the best of Boulder as they attend screenings at iconic venues, decompress in the natural outdoor setting and enjoy Boulder's rich food, coffee and shopping scene throughout their Festival journey.

With one-of-a-kind venues, Sundance Film Festival visitors can move easily between screenings and the outdoors, starting the morning in the mountains before returning downtown for the Festival's premieres, events and creative buzz.

Estes Park: Take the Story into the Rockies

Surrounded by soaring peaks and sweeping alpine landscapes, Estes Park allows travelers to experience Northern Colorado at its wildest, serving as the basecamp for Rocky Mountain National Park. Winter transforms the area into a quieter landscape of snow-covered trails and frozen lakes, with visitors able to explore on foot or by snowshoe and enjoy some of the park's most popular areas without the summer crowds. Wildlife remains part of everyday life here, with elk frequently seen around Estes Park and opportunities to spot mule deer and other native species throughout the surrounding landscape. Back in town, independent shops, restaurants, breweries and cozy mountain accommodations provide somewhere to warm up from a day outside. For something more leisurely, the scenic Riverwalk follows the Big Thompson and Fall rivers through the heart of downtown.

Fort Collins: Beer, Food and a Soundtrack of its Own

With a lively downtown, celebrated craft beer scene and strong independent spirit, Fort Collins is one of Northern Colorado's most energetic cultural hubs. The city is perhaps best known for brewing, with New Belgium Brewing and Odell Brewing Co. among the names that helped put Colorado craft beer on the map, alongside a growing collection of smaller local breweries. Historic Old Town Fort Collins provides the city's social heart, bringing together restaurants, cafés, boutiques, galleries and live music venues within its characterful streets. Music is woven particularly strongly into Fort Collins' identity, from intimate local performances to Mishawaka Presents' winter concert series, which brings live music to venues around the city, while its celebrated canyon-side amphitheater remains one of the region's best-known music destinations. Fort Collins is also one of Colorado's most bike-friendly cities, with an extensive network of trails making cycling an easy way to discover its neighborhoods, breweries and natural surroundings.

Loveland: Where Art is Part of the Landscape

Known as one of Colorado's most established arts communities, Loveland has built an identity around sculpture, craftsmanship and creativity. The city's artistic heritage is perhaps most visible at Benson Sculpture Garden, where visitors can wander among an extensive collection of sculptures in a landscaped outdoor setting, while Chapungu Sculpture Park showcases monumental stone works by Zimbabwean artists. Downtown, galleries, murals and public artworks continue the creative thread, alongside independent shops, restaurants and local businesses. Visitors can also explore exhibitions at the Loveland Museum or discover more about the artists, sculptors and bronze foundries that have helped shape the city's reputation as a center for the arts. Beyond its creative credentials, Loveland sits within easy reach of lakes, trails and foothills, allowing visitors to combine culture with Northern Colorado's outdoor lifestyle.

Longmont: A Taste of Northern Colorado

With an independent food and drink scene and a strong connection to local makers and producers, Longmont offers plenty of reasons to arrive hungry and thirsty. The city is home to renowned craft breweries, including Left Hand Brewing Company and Oskar Blues Brewery, alongside Wibby Brewing, which specializes in American craft lagers inspired by traditional German brewing techniques. Food lovers can explore Cheese Importers, a family-run Longmont institution with an extensive cheese and specialty-food market, before discovering the restaurants that feature Latin American cuisine, coffee shops and independent businesses clustered in the city's historic downtown arts and cultural district. Longmont's agricultural surroundings also remain an important part of its identity, creating connections between local farms, producers and the city's evolving culinary scene.

Greeley: A Diverse Culture Takes Center Stage

Greeley's arts and culture take center stage at the Union Colony Civic Center, a major performing arts venue that brings nationally touring artists, musicians, comedians and family entertainment to Northern Colorado. Public art, from murals to sculptures, reflects a diverse and vibrant culture. And within walking distance of downtown, the University of Northern Colorado brings jazz legends to campus and shares performing and visual arts as a vital part of the community. Visitors can discover craft beer at WeldWerks Brewing Co., explore the flavors of 477 Distilling, and experience Western heritage at local museums and special events like the century-old Greeley Stampede and others. Home to a growing creative sector, where artists, makers and entrepreneurs are shaping the city's evolving identity, Greeley celebrates community, arts, heritage and culture with a welcoming vibe.

About Explore Northern Colorado

Explore Northern Colorado is a collaborative tourism partnership bringing together six distinctive destinations across Northern Colorado: Boulder, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont and Loveland. Working together to showcase the diversity of the region, Explore Northern Colorado connects visitors with experiences spanning the Rocky Mountains and great outdoors, vibrant arts and culture, locally rooted food and drink, Western heritage and thriving creative communities. The partnership aims to inspire visitors to stay longer, explore further and discover the individual character of each destination while experiencing Northern Colorado as a connected and compelling year-round destination. For more information, visit explorenortherncolorado.com.

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NPF has supported hands-on educational opportunities for millions of students to date and will fund 83 projects across more than 90 national parks this year.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation (NPF) is excited to announce that it has awarded $4.7 million through its signature Open OutDoors for Kids program to support field trips, classroom engagements, virtual learning opportunities, and other educational programming in and around more than 90 national parks during the 2026-27 school year. This year's cohort, which includes 83 grantees, represents the 15th season of NPF's Open OutDoors for Kids program.

Building on a child's innate sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them, Open OutDoors for Kids helps national parks and park partners create, expand, and fortify educational experiences for students to learn about and visit national parks, connect with park rangers in the classroom, and engage in virtual experiences that build on what they are learning in school. By introducing and engaging students with national parks at a young age, Open OutDoors for Kids fosters an appreciation for the outdoors and inspires the next generation of park stewards.

Examples of projects funded for the 2026-27 school year include:

- Denali Education Center will renew its virtual and in-classroom programming that connects students near and far to Denali National Park and Preserve, encouraging students to explore and understand the parks unique wildlife, ecosystem, and heritage.

- Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park will expand on over a decade of Open OutDoors for Kids programming, teaching students about significant Ohioans and the national relevance of Cuyahoga Valley National Park with in-person and asynchronous materials and activities.

- Pacific Historic Parks will engage students at Pearl Harbor National Memorial through an immersive Ford Island bus tour that explores the bravery and sacrifices of those who lived through World War II.

- Ice Age Trail Alliance will bring Wisconsin's glacial history to life for nearly 10,000 students at the Ice Age National Scenic Trail with a three-part experience combining classroom learning, guided educational hikes, and post-hike reflection.

- Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Corporation will connect students to the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area through curriculum-aligned field trips and dynamic virtual experiences, integrating STEM learning with the history, culture, and ecology of the Yuma region.

- Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, a first-time Open OutDoors for Kids grantee, will create a raised bed butterfly garden and outdoor learning space at the Lowndes Interpretive Center, connecting environmental stewardship, pollinator conservation, and local civil rights history.

View the full list of this year's grantees here.

"For many students, Open OutDoors for Kids field trips or virtual classroom activities are their first chance to connect with our nation's most magnificent places," said NPF Chief Program Officer Mike Reynolds. "By offering novel and meaningful ways to learn about the world around them, these projects encourage students to forge lasting connections with the outdoors and each other, opening the door to a lifetime of discovery and joy in national parks."

NPF's Open OutDoors for Kids program was designed in collaboration with the National Park Service (NPS) in 2011 to complement the federal Every Kid Outdoors program and address some of the most common barriers to access, like transportation. Today, Open OutDoors for Kids provides essential support and strengthens the capacity of parks, park partners, and other community-based organizations that provide educational opportunities in and related to national parks. Learn more about NPF's Open OutDoors for Kids program and its impact here.

NPF is proud to continue this work nationwide, building upon 15 years of positive, formative experiences in national parks made possible through the generous support of partners and donors, including Randi and Bob Fisher, the John G. and Jean R. Gosnell Foundation, Judy M. Vetter, Susan Byrd, Kim B. Kanas, Candace Carlson and Christine Tennant, General Motors, American Airlines, Chick-fil-A Inc., Columbia Sportswear Company, Expedia Group, Sierra, The North Face, Public Lands Fund, Nature Valley, Winnebago Industries Foundation, and many other supporters.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

The National Park Foundation is the nation's most trusted way for people to support America's national parks. We work with the National Park Service and partners across the country to fund priority projects that keep parks strong, relevant, and accessible. This work helps ensure parks continue to inspire pride across the country and offer experiences that create meaningful connection. In 2025, NPF funded $100 million in on-the-ground priority projects nationwide, made possible through the generosity of donors, to advance critical work, including infrastructure, restoration, education, and access, ensuring parks continue to endure for generations to come. Learn more at nationalparks.org and follow NPF on Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Editor's note: For press interested in learning more about an Open OutDoors for Kids project or scheduling a field visit, please contact the National Park Foundation media team at [email protected].

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Father-Son Franchisees Ben and Chris Hessler Bring Factory-Finish Coatings and One-Day Installation to South Charlotte, Fort Mill, and Rock Hill

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Homeowners across South Charlotte, West Charlotte, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and Gastonia will soon have a smarter way to transform their homes, thanks to Spray-Net, the rapidly growing home improvement franchise using science and technology to bring solutions to homeowners that weren't possible before.

Father-and-son entrepreneurs Ben and Chris Hessler are bringing Spray-Net's proprietary technology and premium finishes to homeowners across the South Charlotte area. Spray-Net stands apart in the $400 billion home improvement industry by combining factory-finish coatings with the convenience of on-site application. From siding, doors, brick, and stucco to kitchen and bathroom cabinets, Spray-Net delivers durable, weather-adjustable, eco-friendly finishes that look brand new and are often completed in just one day.

The launch comes at a fitting time for the Charlotte region, where humid summers, heavy seasonal storms, and intense sun exposure can wear down conventional paint and siding finishes within just a few years. Spray-Net's proprietary coatings are engineered to withstand exactly these conditions, giving the Hesslers' new venture a natural foothold in a market where homeowners are looking for finishes built to last.

Ben Hessler, 28, holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and previously worked in operations management with United Parcel Service. He is joined in the business by his father, Chris Hessler, who will help operate the franchise alongside him. Ben said the brand's technology and business model, not just its products, drew him and his father to Spray-Net.

"We were looking for a business that provided a tangible service, created visible value for homeowners and had a clear point of differentiation from traditional contractors," said Ben Hessler. "Spray-Net stood out because of its proprietary coatings, specialized application process and ability to transform existing surfaces at a fraction of the cost and disruption of replacement. Our immediate priority is building a successful, well-run operation in our current territory."

Debuting in October 2026, the new business is set to become a game-changer for South Charlotte-area residents. In addition to expertise in factory-finished coatings and a 15-year no-peel warranty, Spray-Net also specializes in refinishing Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Engineered Wood, Fiber Cement, Stucco, Brick, Front & Garage Doors, Windows, and Kitchen Cabinets.

For over a decade, Spray-Net has delivered impeccable results to communities across the United States and Canada. Since its founding, Spray-Net has transformed over 30,000 homes with its smarter, faster, and cost-effective approach. Unlike conventional paints that often chip and peel, Spray-Net delivers a like-new, durable finish on-site, a breakthrough so significant that the company's founder, Carmelo Marsala, received four patents for paint application processes and chemistry. South Charlotte-area homeowners now have a durable home painting solution that provides a factory-quality finish without costly replacements.

"Ben and Chris bring the kind of discipline and work ethic that homeowners notice most — showing up when they say they will and following through until the job's done right," said Marsala. "That's exactly what makes a strong Spray-Net franchisee, and we're glad to have a father-and-son team bringing that reliability to homeowners in the Charlotte area."

To learn more about Spray-Net, visit the company's website at www.spray-net.com or South Charlotte's location page at www.spray-net.com/en-us/locations/southcharlotte

About Spray-Net

Founded in 2010 by Carmelo Marsala, Spray-Net is the innovative home improvement franchise transforming the way property owners revamp their homes. Using proprietary, weather-adjustable coatings and a patented application process, Spray-Net delivers a factory-quality finish for exteriors and kitchen cabinets, often in just one day. With a 15-year no-peel warranty, Spray-Net bridges the gap between painting and replacing, delivering a smarter, more cost-effective, and sustainable alternative. As seen on HGTV and featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, Spray-Net has revamped more than 30,000 homes and sprayed over 21 million square feet of siding across its franchise network.

For more information, visit www.spray-net.com, www.spray-net.com/en-us/locations/southcharlotte, www.spraynetfranchise.com, www.spraynetfranchise.com/spray-net-franchise-reviews

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Strong application demand highlights Maryland's academic strength and growing company interest in regenerative medicine

COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission announced over $4.8 million in awards through the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF) during the first funding cycle of fiscal year 2027, supporting innovative stem cell and regenerative medicine research across Maryland.

This funding supports 15 investigators from Maryland-based research institutions and companies working on diverse medical conditions and diseases ranging from blindness, Huntington disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, acute myeloid leukemia, cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmias, muscular dystrophy, osteoarthritis, viral infections and other neurological, psychiatric and developmental disorders.

The awards come amid strong and growing demand for MSCRF funding, with high-quality applications and requested funding continuing to significantly exceed the resources available for the current cycle. The level of interest reflects not only the strength of Maryland's research community, but also the growing number of technologies progressing beyond early discovery into validation, commercialization, clinical development and manufacturing—stages that typically require substantially greater capital.

"This funding cycle demonstrates just how much Maryland's regenerative medicine ecosystem has grown," said Rachel Brewster, Ph.D., chair, Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission. "We continue to see highly competitive proposals from researchers and companies working at different stages of development, from emerging ideas to technologies moving closer to patients. The strength of the applicant pool speaks to the scientific talent and innovation that Maryland has built over many years."

For MSCRF, the increase in demand also reflects the maturation of research supported through earlier MSCRF investments. As discoveries advance, the need for funding does not diminish; in many cases, it grows as projects require more extensive validation, regulatory preparation, clinical studies, manufacturing capabilities and commercialization activities.

"What we are seeing is not simply more applications—it is a maturing pipeline," said Ruchika Nijhara, Ph.D., executive director, MSCRF. "Research that began in laboratories is progressing toward new technologies, companies, clinical applications and manufacturing. That is exactly the progression we want to see, but these later stages are also increasingly capital-intensive. The level of funding requested this cycle shows both the opportunity in front of us and the importance of continuing to provide a pathway for the strongest projects to move forward."

MSCRF has increasingly focused on supporting that continuum, providing funding mechanisms that allow promising discoveries to advance without losing momentum between traditional stages of research and commercialization. The Fund currently offers seven programs spanning discovery, postdoctoral fellows training, validation, commercialization, clinical translation and manufacturing.

Since its establishment under the Maryland Stem Cell Research Act of 2006, MSCRF has supported 770 research and commercialization projects with more than $250 million in funding, helping build a statewide regenerative medicine ecosystem that includes academic research, emerging biotechnology companies, clinical programs and manufacturing capabilities.

The Commission expects to release Requests for Applications for the next MSCRF funding cycle in late October or early November 2026. Additional information on MSCRF programs and funding opportunities is available through the MSCRF's website (https://www.mscrf.org/funding-opportunities).

The first round of MSCRF awards for the 2027 fiscal year includes the following:

- Launch: These awards are to encourage new and new-to-the-field faculty to bring innovative research and technology to the regenerative medicine field. Totaling $3,084,250, the Launch Award recipients are Drs. Leonardo Parra-Rivas, Saima Riazuddin, Christopher Ward, and Mary Kay Lobo from the University of Maryland - Baltimore, Dr. Taeyoung Hwang from the Lieber Institute for Brain Development, as well as Drs. Anthony Leung, Hyeoncheol Park, Yang Ding, and Hungoo Lee from Johns Hopkins University.

- Commercialization: These awards are for companies to develop new human stem cell-based products in Maryland. Totaling $399,575, the Commercialization Award recipient is SereNeuro Therapeutics, Inc. (Dr. Tea Soon Park).

- Validation: This award supports faculty at Maryland-based academic institutions with intellectual property for human stem cell-based technologies that require additional validation. Totaling $1,349,999, the validation award recipients are Drs. Michal Zalzman and Alexandros Poulopoulos from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, as well as Drs. Ludovic Zimmerlin, Elias Zambidis, and Hee Cheol Cho from Johns Hopkins University.

More information about all current MSCRF awardees is available at: https://www.mscrf.org/awardees.

About the Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission and Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund

The Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission, through Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund supports innovative stem cell and regenerative medicine research, development, commercialization, clinical translation and manufacturing in Maryland. The Fund supports academic researchers, companies and other organizations working to advance stem cell-based technologies and treatments from scientific discovery toward patient and commercial impact.

About TEDCO

TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. Learn more at www.tedcomd.com.

MSCRF Contact

Ruchika Nijhara, PhD, MBA, Executive Director, MSCRF, [email protected]

Media Contact

Tammi Thomas, President, TEDCO, [email protected]

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The Article Reviews How to Verify a Prescriber's License and a Pharmacy's Standing Before Starting Peptide Treatment.

ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- How can you tell if a peptide prescriber is actually licensed? A HelloNation article answers that question and explains how to verify both a prescriber and a pharmacy before starting treatment.

The article explains that legitimate peptide care should make the people responsible for a patient's treatment easy to identify. A first name, a title, or a general care team is described as not enough to confirm who is actually making decisions.According to the article, most states maintain a public license lookup tool through their medical or nursing board. Searching a clinician's name there confirms whether the license is active, in good standing, and free of public disciplinary action.

Good standing rules out more than an expired license, the article notes. It also excludes licenses under active investigation, suspended, or restricted with conditions that limit what a clinician can prescribe.

The article points to the National Provider Identifier registry as another useful check. This free, federal database confirms whether someone is registered as a legitimate healthcare provider.

Wellness Expert Andres Giraldo is featured in the article, which is presented through Bodybuilding.com in Atlanta, Georgia.

State eligibility deserves its own question, the article explains, since a clinician generally must be licensed in the state where the patient is physically located. A legitimate provider should be able to confirm that alignment without hesitation.

Contact information matters too, according to the article, and not just a general support inbox. A real point of contact for the specific clinician handling care is different from a shared address that routes questions to whoever answers first.

Pharmacy verification follows a similar path, the article notes. State boards of pharmacy maintain their own license lookup tools, and a legitimate pharmacy should be listed there under a name that matches the patient's paperwork.

A pharmacy's physical address is worth confirming too, since a real dispensing pharmacy operates from an actual location. A company that only provides a post office box or no address at all is described as deserving a closer look.

Large telehealth platforms often work through a medical group that contracts with many individual clinicians, the article explains. That structure is common and not inherently a problem, as long as a specific case is still traceable to one named, licensed person.

Dispensing information should appear clearly on what a patient receives, including the pharmacy's name, address, and license number. The article describes this as a way to match a specific product to its testing documentation.

If a company cannot produce a specific prescriber name when asked directly, the article treats that as a significant warning sign. A prescription without an identifiable person behind it is described as not really a prescription in any meaningful sense.

The Wellness Expert's insights featured in the article point to a simple test, such as asking for a prescriber's name and license number. The article notes that verification like this typically takes no more than fifteen or twenty minutes.

The article closes by noting that a legitimate operation has nothing to lose by being transparent about these details, while hesitation is itself useful information.

How Can You Confirm Who Is Really Prescribing Your Peptides? features insights from Andres Giraldo, Wellness Expert serving Atlanta, Georgia, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

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