SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IEQ Capital ("IEQ"), an independent wealth management firm and multi-family office overseeing $49.9 billion in regulatory assets under management (RAUM)¹, today announced that it has been named to Barron's 2026 Top 100 RIA Firms, ranking No. 2 in the $10 million and above category.²

The annual Barron's ranking recognizes leading independent registered investment advisory firms across the United States based on factors including assets, revenue and quality of practice. IEQ's 2026 recognition reflects the firm's continued position among the nation's leading independent wealth management firms.

"We are honored to once again be recognized by Barron's," said Rob Skinner, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at IEQ Capital. "We built IEQ around the needs of ultra-high-net-worth families, and this recognition reflects the strength of our team and the trust our clients place in us. We remain focused on delivering the thoughtful, highly personalized advice our clients expect from IEQ."

About IEQ Capital

Founded in 2019, IEQ Capital was established by a team of advisors and entrepreneurs dedicated to delivering independent, sophisticated advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and families. IEQ combines institutional access with personalized planning to support long-term wealth creation. The firm provides tailored investment strategies across public and private markets, estate and tax planning support, and family office services for those who qualify nationwide.3

Important Disclosures

- As of June 30, 2026, IEQ Capital, LLC ("IEQ") manages $49.9 billion in RAUM. IEQ RAUM as of Dec. 31, 2025, as reported in IEQ Capital's Form ADV filed in March 2026, totaled $46.24 billion.

- IEQ is ranked No. 2 among RIAs whose median client has over $10 million in assets managed by the firm. Barron's Top 100 RIA Firms is an independent listing produced annually by Barron's (September 2026, data as of June 30, 2026). A self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. The ranking is based on assets, revenue and quality of practice. This ranking does not rank advisers based on investment performance. There is no fee for participation. However, IEQ does pay a $20,000 annual membership for the right to be featured in Barron's magazine itself (outside of the ranking) and for using Barron's logo in our marketing pieces. More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gggfjGA7.

- IEQ Capital and its employees do not provide legal or tax advice.

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New book draws on 42 industry leaders across nine countries to map the four phases of growth from a single location to institutional scale

SEATTLE, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sudheer Koneru, CEO and founder of Zenoti, today unveiled Growth Diaries: How the Best Beauty and Wellness Brands Scale from 1 Store to 100+ at Innergize, Zenoti's annual conference for the beauty and wellness industry. The book, Koneru's first, is built from conversations with 42 founders, CEOs, and industry leaders across nine countries who have built beauty, wellness, and fitness businesses from single locations into multi-unit brands.

Business publishing has produced extensive playbooks for scaling software companies, retailers, and restaurants, but far less has been written about scaling beauty and wellness businesses, where services are delivered live, an unfilled appointment represents revenue that cannot be recovered, and culture and craft have to scale alongside operations.

Growth Diaries grew out of Koneru's video series of the same name, in which he interviewed the leaders building some of the industry's most successful brands. The book organizes their experiences into four phases of growth: the first store, the early chain, infrastructure, and institutional scale, giving founders a practical playbook for each stage. It also reflects Koneru's belief that the impact of these businesses goes far beyond growth, helping people feel more confident and ready to take on the world.

Among the leaders featured in Growth Diaries are Van Council of Van Michael Salons, Shane Evans of Heights Wellness Retreat, Dave Mortensen of Anytime Fitness and Purpose Brands, and Melanie Gleeson of Endota Spa.

Koneru brings an operator's history to the material. Before founding Zenoti, he ran Latitudes Health Club and Tangerine Spas, and has since built the cloud platform trusted by more than 30,000 beauty and wellness businesses worldwide. That combination of firsthand operating experience and years of relationships across the industry shapes the book's approach: the founders' own experiences carry each chapter, including the mistakes, systems, and moments of reinvention that accompanied growth.

"The most valuable lessons often come from the people who have already lived them: what they figured out the hard way, what nearly broke them, and what they would tell themselves 10 years back if they could," said Koneru. "Their businesses looked nothing alike. Their answers, again and again, did. This book is my attempt to put those answers in one place."

Growth Diaries is available now on Amazon.

ABOUT ZENOTI

Zenoti is the leading cloud software platform for the beauty and wellness industry, trusted by more than 30,000 businesses worldwide – from independent boutique salons to multi-location enterprise brands. Zenoti's unified platform covers appointment booking, payments, marketing, memberships, inventory, employee management, and AI-powered intelligence, giving operators a single source of truth across their entire business.

ABOUT INNERGIZE

Innergize is Zenoti's annual conference for the beauty and wellness industry, bringing together salon, spa, medspa, and fitness leaders for keynotes, hands-on AI sessions, peer networking, and industry awards. Now in its third year, Innergize has become the defining gathering for operators who want to lead, not follow, what comes next.

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MANARI 52 BRINGS "REVELATION OF THE YEAR" TROPHY HOME TO MIAMI

Following its international recognition in Cannes, the award-winning MANARI 52 will make its next appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show before bringing one of the yachting industry's most prestigious honors home to Miami.

MIAMI, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MANARI YACHTS is proud to announce that the MANARI 52 has been named "Revelation of the Year" at the 2026 World Yachts Trophies, presented during the Cannes Yachting Festival.

This prestigious recognition marks an important milestone for MANARI YACHTS and confirms the Miami-based brand's arrival on the international luxury-yachting stage.

CRAFTED FOR THOSE WHO KNOW

The MANARI 52 was created to challenge convention in the 50-foot luxury segment. Its distinctive profile, generous open spaces and performance-oriented platform combine the elegance of a sophisticated day yacht with the capabilities expected from a serious luxury vessel.

Expansive entertaining areas, opening side balconies, a hydraulic swim platform and a refined interior create an experience designed equally for discerning private owners and the demanding superyacht chase-boat market.

Every detail reflects MANARI's philosophy: bold design, uncompromising craftsmanship and a contemporary connection to the sea.

"This trophy belongs to every talent behind MANARI—every designer, engineer, craftsman, production team member, partner and person who believed in us from day one. Building a new yacht is difficult. Building a new yacht brand is even harder. This recognition tells us that the industry sees what we are creating—and we are only getting started. So, stay seated—the best is yet to come."

— Albert Franko, MANARI YACHTS

FROM CANNES TO MONACO—AND HOME TO MIAMI

Following its award-winning appearance in Cannes, the MANARI 52 will continue its Mediterranean journey at the Monaco Yacht Show, taking place September 23–26, 2026, at Port Hercule.

Owners, brokers, captains and members of the international yachting community will have the opportunity to discover the MANARI 52 and experience the yacht that earned one of the industry's most prestigious distinctions.

After Monaco, MANARI YACHTS will bring the "Revelation of the Year" trophy home to Miami, where the vision behind the brand began.

The trophy's arrival in South Florida will represent more than an award. It will celebrate MANARI's evolution from a bold Miami vision into an emerging name on the international yachting stage.

A NEW NAME ON THE INTERNATIONAL YACHTING STAGE

From Miami to Cannes, Monaco and beyond, MANARI is establishing a distinctive presence among a new generation of luxury-yacht brands—one defined by individuality, exclusivity and an uncompromising approach to life on the water.

ABOUT MANARI YACHTS

MANARI YACHTS is a Miami-based luxury yacht brand creating distinctive vessels defined by contemporary design, performance, craftsmanship and uncompromising attention to detail.

The MANARI 52 embodies the brand's philosophy through bold proportions, sophisticated engineering, generous exterior spaces and an unmistakable presence created for discerning yacht owners and the international superyacht community.

MANARI 52

Winner — Revelation of the Year

World Yachts Trophies 2026

Crafted for Those Who Know.

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NETMARBLE WRAPS UP TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 WITH THREE UPCOMING TITLES

Second consecutive TGS appearance featured three upcoming titles, with hands-on demos, live stage programs and interactive experiences

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, successfully concluded its second consecutive appearance at Tokyo Game Show (TGS). The company showcased three upcoming titles: Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, Solo Leveling: KARMA and Pearl in Blue.

Following its TGS debut in 2025 with MONGIL: STAR DIVE and The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, Netmarble returned with three titles this year, while its booth grew from 56 units to 63 units. Attendees were able to experience each game through hands-on demos alongside live stage programs and other on-site activities.

HANDS-ON DEMOS AND LIVE PROGRAMS ACROSS THREE UPCOMING TITLES

Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, the first-ever game adaptation of the hit Shangri-La Frontier IP, was presented in playable form for the first time at TGS 2026. Attendees experienced its tag-based collectible RPG gameplay, while stage programs featuring the development team and members of the anime voice cast highlighted the game's combat and strategic elements.

Solo Leveling: KARMA offered an early hands-on look at its fast-paced roguelite action and original story set within the Solo Leveling universe. Players battled through the Dimensional Gap using different combinations of weapons and buffs, while live gameplay challenges featured members of the anime voice cast and popular gaming creators.

Pearl in Blue was also presented in playable form for the first time, introducing its original world and characters through hands-on gameplay and an immersive themed booth. Voice performances and character-focused stage programs further highlighted the game's character-driven storytelling and anime-inspired cinematic presentation.

A STRONG RESPONSE ACROSS THE SHOW

The three titles drew steady interest throughout TGS 2026, giving players an early opportunity to experience the games ahead of release and share direct feedback with the development teams.

More information on the three titles will be announced through their respective official channels.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble's diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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Unitech HT730 Plus Keeps Cold Chain Operations Moving at -30°C

TAIPEI, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To address the growing demands across cold chain logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing, Unitech introduces the HT730 Plus Rugged Handheld Terminal. Featuring a dedicated Cold Chain model operating down to -30°C, 32-meter long-range scanning, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and eSIM, the device enhances operational efficiency across industrial environments. Powered by Android 14 with Google Mobile Services (GMS) and Android Enterprise Recommended (AER), the HT730 Plus delivers reliable performance for enterprise workflows.

Purpose-Built for -30°C Cold Chain Reliability

In cold storage and freezing environments, extremely low temperatures can cause slow screen responses and reduced device performance. The HT730 Plus Cold Chain model features an integrated heater module for stable operation down to -30°C, helping prevent abnormal screen responses, internal condensation, data loss, and operational downtime. Furthermore, the device offers IP65/IP67 dust and water protection and withstands 2.4-meter drops with a bumper, providing robust, enterprise-grade protection for cold storage facilities.

32-Meter Long-Range Scanning for Greater Efficiency

With a barcode reading range of up to 32 meters, the HT730 Plus allows workers to scan high warehouse racks and distant pallets safely from the ground. It supports a wide range of symbologies, including 1D, 2D, DotCode, and OCR, enabling accurate data capture while reducing manual data entry errors. The ergonomic 30-degree tilt-down scanning design, combined with keypad options (29 or 38 keys), facilitates comfortable one-handed operation and reduces worker fatigue during intensive scanning shifts.

Seamless Connectivity and Processing Power

Driven by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 4490 Octa-core processor, the HT730 Plus delivers powerful performance for data-intensive enterprise applications. It also incorporates advanced wireless technologies, including 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth® 5.2, supporting reliable, real-time data transmission.

Notably, the integration of eSIM technology enables secure, hassle-free network provisioning, simplifying large-scale device deployment and connectivity management by eliminating the need to manually install or replace SIM cards on individual devices.

Additionally, SmartPA technology improves audio quality and volume while helping protect the speaker from electrical and thermal damage, enabling clearer alerts and voice communication in noisy work environments.

About Unitech

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Taiwan, Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 3652) provides AIDC and IoT solutions, including mobile computers, rugged PDAs, industrial tablets, barcode scanners, and RFID readers.

With over 40 years of experience, Unitech supports digital transformation across logistics, retail, warehousing, manufacturing, government, transportation, and field services.

Learn more at www.ute.com.

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Purchase an Epic Day Pass by October 7 and save up to 65% vs. lift ticket window prices

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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- You don't have to buy an unlimited season pass to save big. Skiers and riders can lock in four days at iconic destinations including Vail Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City Mountain and Breckenridge for just $118/day or $471. For regional gems like Keystone, Crested Butte, Heavenly, Northstar and Stowe, a 4-Day Epic Day Pass is just $367 ($92/day). Or ski four days at local favorites in the East and Midwest for just $223 ($56/day).

With prices increasing after October 7, now is the time to lock in access and savings for the season – and decide later when and where to ski and ride.

Epic Day Pass Delivers Flexible Access and Big Savings

Know you'll ski and ride a few days this season, but not ready to lock in where or when? With Epic Day Pass, skiers and riders can choose between one and seven days, customize resort access to include their favorite mountains, and decide whether to include peak holiday dates. Epic Day Pass gives guests flexibility to ski and ride where they want, when they want. Savings increase the more days you buy. 

If you do want to ski or ride as much as possible, an Epic Pass or Epic Local Pass is the way to go. With new savings for young adults, skiers and riders ages 13-30 can save 20%. Plus, all guests who purchase an Epic Pass or Epic Local Pass receive five Epic Friend Tickets, offering 50% off adult lift tickets and 25% off child lift tickets, making it easier to share mountain adventures with friends and family.

All Epic Passes include Epic Mountain Rewards, offering 20% off lodging, equipment rentals, ski and ride school lessons, dining and more.

New Ways to Experience the Mountains This Winter

This winter, The Snow League, founded by Shaun White, will make its highly anticipated Park City Mountain debut. At Vail, guests can experience Pop-up Mountaintop Music, an exclusive series of surprise performances by acclaimed artists that transform the mountain into an unforgettable live music venue. More events will be announced in the coming months.

There's no place like the mountains for the holidays, where snow-covered villages, festive traditions and shared adventures create memories that last a lifetime. From Northstar's Winter Wonders, featuring seasonal celebrations, live music and holiday cheer throughout the village, to Keystone's family-focused holiday experiences, including Breakfast with Santa, sleigh rides and New Year's festivities, guests can discover the magic of winter in unforgettable ways.

Nothing builds the anticipation to hit the slopes like Matchstick's iconic, annual ski film, and this year, Epic Pass is sponsoring its fall tour for the world premiere of its 2026 film, The Way Out, featuring Whistler Heli-Skiing.

Building on more than $2 billion invested in guest experiences and innovation over the past decade, Vail Resorts is continuing to elevate every mountain visit through its new Epic Experience growth strategy with significant investments in dining, lessons, gear, technology, and hospitality. Combined with marquee events and entertainment across its resorts, this winter will offer more ways than ever to experience the mountains, discover something new and create lasting memories.

About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)

Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia – all available on the company's industry-changing Epic Pass. We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. Our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com, or discover our resorts and Pass options at www.EpicPass.com.

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In the news release, Enercare Turns Winter Prep Into "Comfort Days" With Nostalgic New Campaign, issued 21-Sep-2026 by Enercare over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:

Using nostalgic animation inspired by classic holiday television, Comfort Days encourages homeowners to prepare their heating systems before colder weather arrives.

MARKHAM, ON, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Enercare, one of Canada's largest home and commercial services companies, is giving homeowners a new reason to get ahead of winter with the launch of "Comfort Days." The campaign uses nostalgic animation and familiar winter comforts to reframe annual furnace maintenance as the first step toward a genuinely cozy season.

Created in collaboration with business agency GALE, "Comfort Days" is rooted in a familiar tension: winter preparation often feels like more of an obligation than something to look forward to. Furnace maintenance sits on the same to-do list as other cold-weather chores, with its benefits easy to overlook until temperatures begin to drop. "Comfort Days" flips that perspective by focusing on what winter preparation makes possible: returning to a home that is already warm and comfortable.

The creative brings this idea to life through a nostalgic claymation-style world that deliberately evokes classic holiday specials, instantly putting viewers in a cozy winter mindset. Knitted textures, glowing fireplaces, and cozy slippers build anticipation, shifting the focus from the work of preparing to the feeling that follows. The team worked with Bent Labs to develop the campaign's animation, which rolls out the week of September 14 across channels.

"Many homeowners wait until the first cold snap to think about their furnace, which can be too late. 'Comfort Days' is about changing both the timeline and the mindset. By connecting furnace maintenance with something they truly value—knowing their home will be warm and ready when they need it most—we're giving people a reason to act earlier," said Jenny Thompson, Vice President, Marketing, Enercare.

"Nobody gets excited about winter prep. It's the chore you put off until the furnace makes a noise. So we didn't focus on the chore. We focused on the payoff: a warm house, a hot coffee, and the frost on the other side of the glass. 'Comfort Days' is what the season feels like when you're actually ready for it," shared Jason McCann, Managing Director, GALE.

Homeowners can learn more about Comfort Days, or schedule a free furnace checkup if they have concerns about their furnace ahead of the coming winter at Enercare.ca

View the Comfort Days campaign video here: Video 1 – YouTube

About Enercare Inc.

Founded in Ontario in the 1950s, Enercare is one of Canada's leading home and commercial services companies. Serving more than 1.1 million Canadians, Enercare provides heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, water heating, and water treatment solutions designed to help keep homes and businesses comfortable year-round. With a growing network of licensed technicians, dealers, and operations across Canada, Enercare is committed to delivering reliable service, trusted expertise, and peace of mind to the customers and communities it serves. For more information, visit www.enercare.ca.

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Rallies outside MGB's World Medical Innovation Forum will call on New England's wealthiest health system to invest in patients and workers

Gov. Maura Healey declined invite to MGB Forum and MA Democratic State Committee voted Saturday to support MGB nurses and clinicians

BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nurses and clinicians from across Mass General Brigham will hold two rallies outside MGB's World Medical Innovation Forum on September 22 and 23, calling on the healthcare giant to invest in patients and workers instead of corporate strategies that cut jobs, reduce staffing and increase workloads.

The rallies will be followed on September 24 by a vote among 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses to authorize a potential open-ended strike. Brigham nurses are fighting for a contract that will protect patient care and respect the expert nursing care they provide. MGB is using its immense wealth and power to try to break the nurses' union out of corporate greed. Brigham nurses are strong, united, and prepared for an open-ended strike if necessary.

NEWSWORTHY DEVELOPMENTS:

- The MNA has learned that Gov. Maura Healey was scheduled to speak at the forum on September 22 but has declined the invitation.

- The Massachusetts Democratic State Committee voted unanimously on Saturday, September 19 to approve a resolution in support of the Brigham nurses and MGB Home Care clinicians. Click here to read the resolution.

MGB World Medical Innovation Forum Rallies

Tuesday, September 22 – STREAMED LIVE AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/MASSNURSES 

Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Outside the Westin Boston Seaport District, 425 Summer St., Boston

Details: Nurses, clinicians and supporters will rally with a focus on MGB's enormous wealth and its conflicted Board of Directors while MGB CEO Anne Klibanski is speaking inside the forum.

Wednesday, September 23

Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Location: Outside the Westin Boston Seaport District, 425 Summer St., Boston

Details: Nurses, clinicians and supporters will rally while MGB Chief Operating Officer Ron Walls is speaking inside the forum. They will tell MGB to invest in people over their AI models!

The World Medical Innovation Forum, hosted by MGB and Bank of America, brings together healthcare executives, investors and corporate leaders and is heavily focused on artificial intelligence. Outside the forum, nurses and clinicians will deliver a different message: Healthcare is people, and technology should support caregivers and patients, not replace workers, eliminate jobs or justify unsafe staffing reductions.

"MGB's executives will be inside talking with investors about artificial intelligence while the nurses and clinicians who provide its patient care are outside demanding that MGB invest in people," said Kelly Morgan, RN, Chair of the Brigham MNA Bargaining Committee. "MGB has the wealth to settle fair contracts, maintain a stable nursing workforce and protect continuity of care. Its refusal to do so is about corporate priorities, not a lack of resources."

"Home care depends on skilled clinicians having enough time to safely care for each patient, coordinate complex services and travel throughout the region," said Shannon Viera, RN, Chair of the MGB Home Care MNA Bargaining Committee. "MGB should be using innovation to strengthen patient care, not to increase workloads, displace workers or add to the enormous wealth of executives and corporate interests."

Brigham Nurses Vote on Potential Open-Ended Strike

On September 24, Brigham nurses will vote on whether to authorize a potential open-ended strike as they continue fighting for a fair contract that protects patient care and respects their expert nursing practice.

The vote will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at multiple locations. A "yes" vote would authorize the MNA Bargaining Committee to call an open-ended strike if necessary. No strike date has been determined, and nurses would provide legally required 10-day notice before any strike began.

Brigham nurses have called on MGB to negotiate a fair contract since their July 8 strike and the four-day lockout imposed by MGB. MGB has repeatedly said it will not move from its bargaining positions and has refused to hold additional negotiating sessions since August.

"MGB is trying to use its immense wealth and power to force nurses to accept a contract that does not adequately protect patients or respect our work," Morgan said. "Brigham nurses are strong, united and prepared to stand with our colleagues, our communities and elected officials to overcome the power of MGB's billionaire board members and multimillionaire executives."

Brigham nurses are seeking contract improvements that include limits on MGB's reliance on temporary nurses to support continuity and quality of care; affordable health insurance with meaningful plan choice; fair compensation for nurses required to float among units; and a cost-of-living wage increase.

MGB Home Care clinicians are fighting for their first union contract, including reasonable caseload limits that allow them to safely care for patients; clear and transparent productivity standards; and competitive wages that help recruit and retain experienced clinicians. The clinicians are not currently voting to authorize a strike.

MGB Has Billions but Refuses to Agree to Fair Contracts

Mass General Brigham is the largest and wealthiest health system in New England. In fiscal year 2025, MGB reported:

- $22.8 billion in operating revenue.

- $2.39 billion in profits.

- $1.75 billion in investment income.

- $35.8 billion in total assets.

- Nearly $9.2 million in compensation for CEO Anne Klibanski, which is a 9% increase of approximately $800,000 in one year.

MGB's Board of Directors includes billionaires, private equity executives and corporate CEOs, including individuals whose businesses intersect with the healthcare system.

- Scott Sperling, MGB Board Chair, is co-CEO of private equity giant THL Partners, which invests heavily in healthcare and technology.

- John Fish, Board Vice Chair, leads Suffolk Construction, which has received major MGB-related construction work, including MGB's $465 million headquarters.

- Jonathan Kraft, Board Vice Chair, oversees the Kraft family's multibillion-dollar business empire, including property at Patriot Place leased to MGB.

MGB's financial resources make clear that it can afford fair contracts that protect patients, maintain stable workforces and respect the professionals who deliver care.

Learn more and support MGB nurses and clinicians at www.massnurses.org/MGB.

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Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its 26,000 members advance the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Legislature and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.

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Fast-Growing Fitness Brand Announces Plans to Bring its Signature Immersive Experience to Las Vegas, Featuring Eight Unique Themed Training Environments

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amped Fitness®, an immersive fitness brand redefining the modern gym experience, today announced the upcoming opening of its Las Vegas location, marking the company's first club in the state of Nevada.

The upcoming Las Vegas club will bring Amped Universe to Nevada, offering a first-of-its-kind, concept-inspired gym designed around the idea that fitness should be a destination-inspired experience where members genuinely want to be.

While other fitness concepts separate strength training, Pilates, recovery, private rooms and entertainment into different memberships or boutique experiences, Amped Fitness brings those elements together inside one gym. The result is a location designed for members who want more variety, more atmosphere and more value from their fitness experience.

Introducing Las Vegas to Immersive, Destination-Inspired Fitness

The Las Vegas location will bring together Amped Fitness' signature training floor, premium strength equipment, professionally instructed reformer Pilates, immersive cardio, recovery, mindfulness and private multipurpose spaces within one accessible membership.

At the heart of the new concept are eight signature destinations, each accessed through its own portal:

Amped Arena transports members into an ancient Roman colosseum, surrounded by monumental architecture and larger-than-life Greek and Roman gods.

The Babe Cave® transports members to Brooklyn, where the portal opens beneath the Brooklyn Bridge into Amped's signature women-only training environment.

Aura Pilates transports members to Bali, pairing instructor-led reformer Pilates with a serene, resort-inspired setting built around movement and escape.

South Peach transports members to South Beach, Miami, surrounding glute and lower-body training with the color, energy and unmistakable personality of Miami.

Lunar Escape transports members to the moon, creating a celestial setting for meditation, stretching, breathwork and intentional recovery.

Azura Cove opens into a restorative wellness escape featuring experiences including cold plunge and sauna.

Sweat Cinema transports members into a theater-style cardio world where they can run, ride or climb while entertainment fills the big screen.

Studio Suites open into private, flexible rooms designed for individual workouts, stretching, virtual training, meetings, content creation and more.

The Las Vegas location is designed to give members more than one reason to visit, ranging from building strength and recovering to experiences tied to focus, entertainment and creativity. Members will be able to train with intensity, move through a professionally instructed reformer Pilates session, watch a movie while doing cardio, slow down inside a mindfulness environment, recover, create content, record a podcast, take a virtual meeting or use a private space to focus without distractions.

"Las Vegas represents an exciting next chapter for Amped Fitness as we continue expanding our footprint and introducing more people to the Amped experience," said Travis LaBazzo, CEO of Amped Fitness. "We're excited to bring Amped Universe to Nevada and create a dynamic environment where people of every fitness level can come together, push themselves and genuinely enjoy the experience of working out."

Specialized Equipment

Amped Fitness Las Vegas will feature the premium and specialized equipment package the brand is known for, including pendulum squats, vertical leg presses, incline fly machines, lateral raise machines, converging chest presses and a wide selection of plate-loaded and selectorized strength equipment. The equipment is designed to support serious lifters, everyday members and everyone in between.

"Our members are looking for more than rows of equipment - they want a fitness environment that feels elevated, effective and exciting," said LaBazzo. "We're building on that expectation by pairing premium equipment with an immersive experience where people want to spend their time."

More Opening Details to Come

The announcement marks an early look at Amped Fitness' plans for the Las Vegas community. Amped Fitness Las Vegas will be located at 2160 N Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89108, with construction updates, membership details and hiring information expected to be shared in the months ahead of the opening.

Once open, the club will offer members a highly accessible fitness experience designed to support a range of routines, comfort levels and goals. Founding memberships will be announced soon, with early access opportunities for Las Vegas-area residents.

For membership information, opening details and location updates, visit www.AmpedFitness.com.

About Amped Fitness

Amped Fitness® is a rapidly expanding Experience-Design fitness brand built around immersive training destinations, premium amenities and community-focused experiences. With signature destinations including Amped Arena, The Babe Cave®, Aura Pilates, South Peach, Lunar Escape, Azura Cove, Sweat Cinema and Studio Suites, the brand is transporting members and redefining what a gym should feel like. For more information, visit www.ampedfitness.com.

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TPx Names Channel Veteran Garrett Gee to Lead Next Chapter of Partner Growth

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TPx, a nationwide managed services provider, today announced Garrett Gee has joined the company to lead Channel Sales. His appointment underscores Channel growth as a key level in TPx's go-to-market strategy.

Garrett brings more than 25 years of experience building Channel organizations across cybersecurity, telecommunications, and managed services. An eight-time CRN Channel Chief who has also been recognized by Channel Futures and Channel Partners, Garrett has led some of the industry's largest and most successful indirect sales organizations.

"Channel is central to how TPx grows from here, and we wanted a leader who could match the ambition we have for it," said Steve Grabow, Chief Commercial Officer at TPx. "Garrett knows the Channel inside and out. He's built high-performing teams, earned trust across the partner community, and knows what it takes to win. He's exactly the kind of leader we need as we raise the bar for the TPx Channel organization."

"I've spent my career in the Channel, and I know what's possible when you build a business alongside your partners," said Garrett. "That's what I see at TPx. There's strong momentum here, a clear commitment to Channel and a real opportunity to create more value together. I'm excited to build on that foundation and make TPx an even stronger partner to Technology Distributors and Advisors."

Most recently, Garrett served as Global Vice President of Indirect Channels and Alliances at Trustwave, where he led a multi‑million‑dollar global Channel strategy, rebuilt the organization to deliver double‑digit growth, and exceeded Channel targets for three consecutive years.

Previously, Garrett served as Senior Vice President of Indirect Sales at Lumen Technologies, overseeing a billion‑dollar indirect program and more than 400 sales and support employees. Earlier in his career, he helped develop and launch the Level 3 Communications Indirect Partner Program and later led the organization through five consecutive years of double-digit revenue growth.

About TPx

TPx is your sidekick for smart IT—helping organizations connect, secure, and grow with confidence. Leveraging decades of experience, TPx delivers managed services for cybersecurity, networks, and cloud communications that reduce risk and maximize the value of IT investments. Visit www.tpx.com to learn more.

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