PARAMUS, N.J., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For the new school year, Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced learning solutions that give educators the flexibility of using high-quality instructional materials available in both print and digital formats to provide engaging, hands-on learning experiences and improve student outcomes.

"As a longtime leader in providing the highest quality print and digital instructional materials, we are committed to offering educators and their students a fully blended learning experience that meets the needs of today's classrooms," said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company. "Our instructional philosophy is built upon delivering flexible educational resources that empower teachers to provide personalized learning experiences, maximize engagement, and increase student achievement."

New Learning Solutions that Engage and Excite Students Whether delivered through visually engaging textbooks or digitally on the Savvas Realize platform, Savvas Learning Company's evidence-based, research-proven core instructional programs are designed to motivate students by making learning interactive. To meet educators' needs for the new school year, Savvas offers innovative, core solutions that span every grade level and discipline, including:

enVision+ MathematicsK-8, the newest edition of the classroom-tested, teacher-loved enVision math program, empowers students to become problem-solvers through real-world math activities and exciting hands-on resources. enVision+ provides greater opportunities for student engagement and promotes collaborative learning where students actively talk and think about math every day.

Experience Math, a research-proven, student-centered K-8 program, now offers an all-new print teacher guide with expanded resources and embedded teacher notes to more easily support lesson planning and classroom discussion. The program enhances learning with intentional teaching that is aligned to clear goals and strategic instructional decisions.

Miller & Levine Experience Biology, the newest edition of the nation's leading high school biology program written by scientists and trusted by teachers, provides the foundation every student needs for high school science courses and beyond. Designed to transform curiosity and investigation into deep understanding, the program immerses students in phenomena-based, experiential learning.

With the addition of Miller & Levine Experience Biology, Savvas now offers a full Experience Science series across grades K-12, meeting the needs of school districts looking for a high-quality, cohesive, vertically aligned science solution.

Boosting Teacher Impact with Data-Driven Instruction and Connected Learning

Savvas is introducing the Savvas Comprehensive Classroom, a new, cohesive K-8 solution that provides educators with data-driven insights to know what students need and the instructional resources to address those needs, all via the Savvas Realize platform. The solution combines powerful diagnostic and screening tools from the Savvas Momentum Assessment Suite with the high-quality core curriculum of enVision+ Mathematics, Experience Math, myView Literacy, and myPerspectives English Language Arts, along with continuously adaptive personalized learning from SuccessMaker to strengthen math and literacy achievement for every learner.

New for this school year, Momentum Literacy K-8, part of the Savvas Momentum Assessment Suite, offers updated norm-referenced national assessments and reporting features that deliver greater insights into students' literacy skills and progress. These enhancements give educators the ability to measure students' growth across the entire school year, as well as forecast student performance on end-of-year assessments, including state assessments, as early as the beginning of the school year. Momentum Literacy can also identify students at risk for reading difficulties with the newly enhanced Dyslexia Screener, now expanded for use from kindergarten through grade 8.

Savvas PathMaker: Personalized Pathways for College and Career Readiness

Designed to offer flexibility for educators and choice for students, Savvas PathMaker enables students to gain the skills and confidence to become college and career ready. Its comprehensive catalog includes: Outlier by Savvas dual-enrollment courses, which give students the opportunity to earn highly transferable college credits while in high school, and Savvas CTE career and technical education (CTE) and certification prep courses, which help them develop the skills and industry-recognized credentials needed for success in today's high-interest, high-demand jobs.

Both Outlier and Savvas CTE courses now provide robust teacher resources that enable any educator to easily teach a class. Newly released Savvas CTE courses include College and Career Exploration, Entrepreneurship, Health Science Foundations, Medical Terminology, and Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. New features embedded into Savvas CTE courses include personalized career exploration student resources and an employability skills module to help students prepare for career success.

Empower Students with Civic Competency and Financial Literacy

For educators looking for more content to inspire the next generation of civic leaders, Savvas is introducing the American Patriotism Collection. These curated, digital mini-lessons, available within select social studies courses on Savvas Realize, equip students with the critical thinking skills to analyze primary sources, explore diverse perspectives, and build civic competency.

Personal finance is a unique subject where classroom lessons have immediate, real-world impact. The new Personal Finance Student Companion worktext helps students build smart financial habits by teaching essential skills to manage money, such as how to create a budget, finance a car, and complete a tax return. Ideal for a one-semester elective course or as a supplement to existing social studies curriculum, Personal Finance supports hands-on instruction with a teacher guide that provides effective strategies to bring financial literacy to life for every learner.

ABOUT SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new ways of interacting, we design engaging, next-generation learning solutions that give all students the best opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry's most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions — all designed to meet the needs of every learner. Savvas products are used by millions of students and educators in more than 90 percent of the 13,000+ public school districts across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, as well as globally in more than 125 countries. To learn more, visit Savvas Learning Company.

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Pitch'd Launches AI-Visibility Press Release Builder

Pitch'd scores releases against eight signals ChatGPT and other answer engines use to decide what to cite (AEO). A new 14-year study of 758 B2B releases accompanies the launch. Available now at www.pitchdapp.com.

LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pitch'd, a press release builder with a real-time, built-in AI-visibility audit, is now available at www.pitchdapp.com.

The platform scores any release against eight signals that large language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity, use to decide what to cite, and it does so before the release ships, while every sentence can still change.

Pitch'd is built by St. Nick Media Services, a B2B public relations (PR) agency founded in 1998, for PR professionals, agencies, or in-house communications teams that do not carry an enterprise wire contract but still need releases optimized for AI or answer engine search results. A pre-finalize audit runs automatically before any export, grading the release on Specificity, Quotability, Authority, Originality, Citation Potential, Readability, Timeliness, and Entity Disambiguation.

The launch arrives with research that quantifies the problem that Pitch'd addresses. Why ChatGPT Doesn't Cite Your Releases, a 14-year audit of 758 B2B press releases, found that not one cleared the AI wire-ready threshold of 80 out of 100. The share of releases scoring well for AI fell by nearly half as the AI-search era emerged (due to newly required metrics), from 21.5 percent in the pre-AI era to 10.8 percent in the AI era.

"Companies today, especially B2B companies, are spending significant budget dollars on wire service releases they believe will gain them brand recognition, market awareness, and earned media opportunities," said Jennifer Overhulse, founder of Pitch'd and its parent agency, St. Nick Media Services. "The truth is, most editorial work today does not clear the bar when it comes to standards for answer engine optimization (AEO)."

The report also identifies the fastest path to improvement. On releases scored at both draft and final stages, a single editorial pass delivered a median lift of +22 on Timeliness, +22 on Authority, and +14 on Specificity. The gains are available to any communicator willing to apply them. Most releases simply skip the step.

Alongside the paywalled builder, Pitch'd offers five free standalone tools that require no account: Home Plate for boilerplate scoring, The Ump for a newsworthiness check, the Headline Analyzer, the AP-Style Coach, and the Cliché Detector. The Scout, the same scorer used to create the report, is free to try and returns an instant AI-visibility score, plus each release's weakest signal. The full eight-signal breakdown and specific fixes are available inside Pitch'd. Paid plans start at $149 per release.

"Wire services and platforms have started adding AI features, but none have published independent proof that the basic optimization they are offering works," Overhulse said. "Pitch'd can help you make sure your news actually hits."

About Pitch'd

Pitch'd is a press release builder and AI-visibility scoring platform, live at www.pitchdapp.com. Its paywalled builder integrates a pre-finalize audit that scores every release against the same eight signals used in the launch study. Five free standalone tools surround the builder. Pitch'd serves PR professionals, agencies, and in-house communications teams that do not carry enterprise wire contracts but still need AI-optimized releases. Pricing starts at $149 per month. For more information, please visit www.pitchdapp.com.

Jennifer Overhulse, [email protected]

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Bitcoin Policy Institute proposes "data center dividends" for rural county residents funded entirely by property tax revenue counties already collect

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rural counties hosting AI data centers could pay every household an estimated dividend of $4,500 to $8,900 a year without raising taxes or adding any cost for the companies building the facilities, according to a report published today by the Bitcoin Policy Institute.

The report, "Data Center Dividends: A Financial Model to Ensure Rural America's Economic Empowerment in the AI Age," arrives as local opposition overtakes energy and hardware as the binding constraint on the largest U.S. infrastructure project of the decade. The number of local data center moratoria enacted across the country has risen from six in 2024 to 294 in 2026. Gallup found in March that 71% of Americans would oppose an AI data center in their area, more than the 53% who would oppose a nuclear power plant.

Author Sam Lyman, BPI's head of research and a former senior advisor and chief speechwriter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, argues that data center dividends are essential to securing rural America's economic prosperity in the age of AI.

One jurisdiction has already come close to implementing data center dividends. In West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, a developer has agreed to pay about $90 million a year to a county of 4,026 households with a current budget of roughly $41 million. The Louisiana Legislature passed Act 434 this spring, authorizing the parish's taxing bodies to return data center revenue to residents. A House committee amendment removed the cash option before passage, leaving only a credit against property tax bills. But if the cash option had remained, households in West Feliciana could have received dividend payments worth between $5,600 and $11,200 every year, according to BPI's estimates based on expected tax revenues from the data center project.

The report also derives a general per-gigawatt price estimate for data center tax revenue from Loudoun County, Virginia, the most data center-dependent jurisdiction in the country and one of the few that publishes both what data center facilities pay and how much electrical load they draw. Based on this dataset, BPI estimates that the average rural county with a 1-gigawatt campus could remit data center dividends worth between $4,500 and $8,900 to every household each year.

"Rural counties are sitting on a digital goldmine," Lyman said. "They have the land and the power the AI economy cannot manufacture anywhere else. But they have no mechanism for turning that valuable real estate into an asset that can transform the economic prospects of every family in their communities. Until now. Data center dividends will ensure that every household in a rural county reaps the full benefits of America's AI buildout."

The data center dividend model borrows from the logic of sovereign wealth funds and the Alaska Permanent Fund. Financed by oil royalties collected by the Alaskan government, the Alaska Permanent Fund has paid an annual dividend to state residents for 44 straight years and currently holds $91.3 billion in assets under management. The typical Alaska resident has collected, on average, about $1,500 in dividend payments every year over the past decade.

The report offers three delivery options for data center dividends: a cash dividend, a credit against property taxes or electricity bills, or a county endowment to fund scholarships or services.

The full report is available at https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/data-center-dividends

About the Bitcoin Policy Institute

The Bitcoin Policy Institute is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing understanding of emerging technology and its implications for public policy. Through rigorous research, education, and policy analysis, BPI informs policymakers, regulators, and the public about emerging technology and Bitcoin's role in the financial system.

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Taos Ski Valley Announces 2027 Opening Date and Winter Season Updates

Resort to debut new curated mountain experience, hospitality upgrades, $3 Million in operational improvements, and expanded dates for on-mountain offerings

TAOS SKI VALLEY, N.M., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Mexico's Taos Ski Valley (Taos) today announced its winter 2026-27 opening date, November 26, 2026. The resort, a place where legendary terrain meets extraordinary hospitality, will up the ante even further this season with a new, tailored luxury mountain experience, new and elevated dining options, and more than $3 Million in operational improvements and a wider array of on-mountain offerings than ever to enhance every aspect of the guest experience.

"Taos has always been defined by two things – an extraordinary mountain and a deeply personal approach to hospitality," says John Kelly, CEO of Taos Ski Valley. "This winter, we're bringing those two traditions together in new ways, creating a mountain experience that is adventurous, effortless, and unmistakably Taos."

Hospitality at Every Turn

Taos' legendary hospitality is as renowned as its big mountain terrain, with easy air access, sophisticated accommodations at its centerpiece hotel, The Blake – ranked the "Number One Ski Hotel in America" for two years in a row by Powder Magazine – alongside an intimate village and elevated base offerings.

Flight Access

Taos Regional Airport will once again offer nonstop flights from Austin and Dallas four days per week, and Carlsbad three days per week via semi-private carrier JSX; and Contour Airlines will connect twice weekly to Taos from Denver International Airport's nearly 200 accessible cities. Complimentary airport transfers are available for guests staying at The Blake arriving on JSX or Contour flights.

Arriving in Taos Ski Valley

Just steps from the slopes, The Blake boasts exceptional, European-style hospitality alongside upscale amenities including a full-service therapeutic spa and wellness center, thoughtful accommodations, and several on-site and nearby dining options. This season, Taos' signature restaurants – The Bavarian, 192, and Whistlestop Café – will feature enhanced menus and service offerings.

Dedicated hausmeisters are always available to anticipate and accommodate guests' every need, so they can truly enjoy a full resort experience, combining both on-mountain adventures and restoration in an exceptional alpine setting. And the famed hospitality also extends to elevated ski amenities such as ski-in/ski-out access at The Blake, complimentary ski valet, demo rentals on-site with a boot heater upgrade make every moment on and off the mountain seamless.

New for 2026, the resort will feature Taos by Belvedere, the first fully hosted mountain experience of its kind at Taos Ski Valley. Bringing together peak access, expert guidance, and personalized hospitality in one of North America's most distinctive ski destinations, Taos by Belvedere is designed for groups of four to 16 and skiers of all levels. Each stay is highly curated to the group and brings together slopeside penthouse accommodations, privately guided mountain experiences, dining designed for the day, restorative wellness, and insider access to the culture, landscape, and conservation efforts that define Taos. From first planning through the final run, a private concierge and expert guides shape every detail around the group. All-inclusive rates start at $2,750 per person, per night, based on a minimum of four guests, with a recommended five-night stay. For more information: https://experience.skitaos.com/

The Soul of Skiing

Taos is often cited for some of its more challenging terrain, but it boasts experiences for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The resort's intentionally cultivated intimacy offers skiers uncrowded slopes and endless opportunities to explore, while its renowned ski school has something for all ages and abilities, from kids and beginners to advanced skiers.

Below are some of the Snowsports offerings for winter 2026-27:

- Ski Weeks: Taos offers the only weekly, week-long ski program in North America. The ski weeks – which were inspired by similar offerings in Europe and have been a coveted program at Taos since the 1960s – are six-day programs guided by the resort's expert instructors. Each ski week includes six half-days of instruction, with participants grouped together by ability level to maximize the benefits and improvements guest gain from the program.

In addition to weekly and private ski weeks, in 2027, Taos will offer:

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- NEW: Early Season Ski Weeks (Dec. 13-19, 2026; January 3-9, 2027) – Enjoy ski weeks earlier in the season for a 50 percent discount ($220 per person for a week of instruction).

- Women's Ski Weeks (Jan. 3-9 and Feb. 21-27, 2027) - This program is coached by women for women, fostering camaraderie and confidence on the mountain.

- NEW Full Moon Uphill Tours: Beginning in December, the new monthly Full Moon Uphill Tours are guided by an expert member of the ski patrol and feature a relaxed, social paced tour with sweeping mountain views, evening light, and a memorable finish at the legendary martini tree. Space is limited to ten guests, and appropriate uphill gear is required.

- Discounted Early Season Lift Tickets: Early Season lift tickets will start at $75 for adults (until Dec. 10); and, throughout the regular season, guests can save up to 33% on lift tickets when you buy at least 72 hours in advance.

- Complimentary Private Guides: Guests who book a three or four-bedroom penthouse or suite can enjoy a two-hour private guide on their first day, helping them discover the best runs for any ability level and make the most of their visit.

- Returning for 2027 Mini-Shredders & Shredders Xtreme Programs: Shredders is a five-week program (once per week) focused on the growth of local skiers and riders. Due to popular demand, two Shredders programs will return this season - Mini Shredders introduces children ages three to five to the fun and excitement of skiing or snowboarding; and Shredders Xtreme is a high-energy program for kids ages 11-13 who are ready to test their skills on the mountain's most demanding terrain.

- New 5-Day Childcare Package: Taos offers ski lessons for kids as young as three, but for families whose kids do not want to ski every day or are not ready to start, the resort will offer five days of child care to use all at once or throughout the season for $775 (a $200 discount from the standard daily rate).

On-Mountain Upgrades

To prepare for the upcoming season, Taos has invested $3 Million in the behind-the-scenes efforts that shape each day on the mountain. They spent the summer completing additional trail work and glading, and they have added more tower and fan guns for early season snowmaking. The resorts has also added a new snow depth satellite mapping system to ensure the most efficient grooming practices and get guests to the best snow as soon as possible.

Annual Events

Taos hosts a number of annual events to welcome mountain enthusiasts to experience its distinguished hospitality and world-class mountain, connecting guests to the full cultural, environmental and community Taos experience.

- December 18-19: Public Demo Days

- December 19-20: Community Weekend

- December 24: Cookies for Santa

- December 26: Full Moon Uphill Tour

- December 31: NEW Winter Market and annual New Year's Eve Fireworks Celebration

- January 9: Brewski – Ski & Beer festival

- January 18-24: Military & Veterans Appreciation Week

- January 23: Full Moon Uphill Tour

- February 12: Lift Line Valentine

- February 19-20: Ridge-A-Thon

- February 29: Full Moon Uphill Tour

- February 21: Youth Ski Patrol Day

- February 27-28: Southern Series Championships

- February 28 – March 4: Freeride

- March 9-12: Jr. Freeride

- March 20: Rally in the Valley

- March 20: Full Moon Uphill Tour

For more information about everything there is to experience at Taos this winter, visit www.skitaos.com

About Taos Ski Valley

Nestled among the highest peaks of New Mexico's Sangre de Cristo mountains, Taos Ski Valley is a year-round destination that delivers a pure mountain experience. Independently owned and operated, Taos Ski Valley strives to be better, not bigger. Whether skiing, riding, hiking, biking, or more, visitors of Taos Ski Valley are invigorated by the essence of the outdoors and inspired to make memories that last a lifetime.

Taos Ski Valley is North America's only Certified B Corporation® ski resort and one of only two in the world, making it a leader in the global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative society. Its commitment to protecting the environment is demonstrated by its effort to become a CarbonNeutral® certified business since 2021 and its goal to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030.

Taos Ski Valley is proud to participate in the Mountain Collective and Ikon Pass programs, and to be a Fast Company 2023 Most Innovative Company. To learn more about Taos Ski Valley, visit www.skitaos.com

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Rebuilt with a new mobile app, Greenius lets landscaping businesses stand up an employee development program in minutes, and begins connecting crew training to the systems they already use to run the work.

ATLANTA and TORONTO, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Granum, the leading software provider for landscapers and arborists, today launched a new and improved Greenius. The platform was rebuilt for the way landscaping crews work, with native mobile apps and updated training content available in English and Spanish. Greenius is how an owner's values, standards, and way of doing things travel beyond them, to every property, whether they are there or not. The launch also marks the first step in connecting Greenius more closely with LMN, Granum's business management platform for landscapers.

"We have spent years helping landscapers know their numbers, and that is still one of the surest paths to profitable growth," said Mark Sedgley, CEO of Granum. "Watching the companies that grow well in this industry, we believe more and more that investing in your people is the other key lever. The operators who pull ahead tend to be building teams that consistently exceed client expectations. That is the work Greenius is built for."

With the new Greenius, landscaping businesses can:

- Sign up a new hire by QR code and have them in training in under five minutes

- Access 200+ purpose-built courses spanning all areas of landscaping, in English or Spanish

- Give every new hire the same training from day one, regardless of who hired them or which crew they join

- Assign pre-built, role-specific playlists so crew output quality stays consistent

- Keep completion records showing who was trained, on what, and when, for insurance conversations, OSHA visits, and customer disputes

Jessie Shrieve of Coastal Shores says, "The new Greenius has helped us get to another level of quality both, individually and as a whole. It will have a big impact on the standards in the landscaping industry."

The launch also begins a broader integration with LMN. The first phase of the LMN integration arrives later this Fall, giving customers a single sign-on from LMN into Greenius. A deeper integration between the two products is in development.

Existing Greenius customers can move to the new product at their current subscription price. The new Greenius is available today.

About Granum

Granum is the company behind LMN, SingleOps, and Greenius — the operating system modern landscape and tree care companies use to run their businesses. From estimating and scheduling to crew training and on-the-job execution, Granum helps green-industry operators get organized, streamline daily work, and deliver the kind of customer experience that keeps accounts and crews for the long term.

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Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit

BENSALEM, Pa., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Alibaba Group Holding Limited.

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED (BABA), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH BEFORE OCTOBER 5, 2026 (LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.

Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss your legal rights by email at [email protected], by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

What Is The Lawsuit About?

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that between June 26, 2025 and June 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: (1) under the National Defense Authorization Act (the "NDAA"), any entities directly or indirectly controlled by or affiliated with the MIIT were considered a Chinese military company; (2) Alibaba was directly or indirectly controlled by or affiliated with the MIIT; (3) the risk of Alibaba carrying out distillation attacks against third-party AI models was not a mere hypothetical or inadvertent, but ongoing; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:

If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact:

Howard G. Smith, Esq.,

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith,

3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112,

Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020,

Call us at: (215) 638-4847

Email us at: [email protected],

Visit our website at: www.howardsmithlaw.com.

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

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Law Offices of Howard G. Smith

Howard G. Smith, Esquire

215-638-4847

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www.howardsmithlaw.com

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Veteran Salesforce executive to lead LeadVenture's next phase of growth and innovation.

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LeadVenture®, the trusted digital partner behind some 40,000 dealerships and service centers, today announced that Nasi Jazayeri has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective September 8, 2026. Jazayeri succeeds Tim MacDonald, who is transitioning to an advisory role and will continue to serve on LeadVenture's Board of Directors.

Jazayeri joins LeadVenture following more than 18 years at Salesforce, where he built and scaled businesses across cloud applications, commerce, nonprofit and education, and public sector markets. He played a key leadership role in scaling Sales Cloud and launching Service Cloud. Later, he conceived and led Salesforce's B2C strategy, growing the business to hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue and leading the acquisition of Demandware, which became the foundation of Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Most recently, as EVP & General Manager of Salesforce's Public Sector business, he built the business from the ground up into a business worth hundreds of millions of dollars while expanding its product portfolio into one of the industry's broadest offerings. Jazayeri holds a degree in Computer Science from UCLA.

"The Board and I led an exhaustive search and found Nasi to be one of the most impressive technology executives you will meet, a builder who connects product and go-to-market, and a leader known for developing and championing his people. I could not be more excited about what he and this team will accomplish together," said Tim MacDonald, who will remain closely involved with LeadVenture as an advisor member of the Board of Directors.

"LeadVenture has built an extraordinary position at the center of how dealers across a dozen industries market, sell, and run their businesses, and I believe the opportunity ahead is even greater," said Jazayeri.

"Throughout my career, I've been passionate about building products and businesses that deliver measurable outcomes for customers. My focus at LeadVenture will be simple: earn the trust of our dealers every day, help them grow their businesses, and build the products, technology, and teams that make LeadVenture indispensable to their success. I'm honored to join this team and excited to get to work alongside our dealers, OEM partners, and employees."

— Nasi Jazayeri, Chief Executive Officer, LeadVenture

About LeadVenture

LeadVenture is the operator behind a connected ecosystem of dealership and service technology, supporting more than 40,000 dealerships and service centers across 12 verticals. Its family of brands, including Dealer Car Search, Dealer Spike, Frazer, InteractRV, Net Driven, Room 58, and TCS Technologies, partners with more than 200 OEMs to deliver solutions built for the specific demands of each vertical and each dealer it serves. Operating across seven countries and with more than 6.1 million units sold through its ecosystem last year, LeadVenture gives dealers a reliable digital foundation, a connected marketing engine, and the data clarity they need to grow with confidence. To learn more, visit www.leadventure.com.

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BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What should buyers know before committing to older homes in the Lehigh Valley? That practical question is answered in detail in a HelloNation article that explains both the appeal and the responsibilities that come with these properties. The feature offers straightforward guidance so buyers can approach character homes with clear expectations, realistic plans, and long term confidence.

In the HelloNation feature, Real Estate Expert Wade Budinetz explains how older homes help define neighborhoods across Bethlehem, Easton, Fountain Hill, and Center City Allentown. The article notes that buyers are often drawn to craftsmanship, charm, and traditional design that newer houses rarely match. At the same time, it reminds readers that age brings specific considerations that must be understood before making an offer.

The article begins by describing why older homes hold such strong appeal in the Lehigh Valley. Many properties from past decades were built with sturdy framing, detailed trim, and hardwood floors that remain sought after today. HelloNation explains that these elements give homes a sense of stability and character that stands out in a crowded market.

According to the feature, solid doors, original woodwork, and period details help older homes feel warm and substantial. Buyers who appreciate classic style often see these features as the starting point for future updates. The article emphasizes that, when handled with care, modern improvements can blend well with these original materials and extend a home's life.

HelloNation also explains that this strong foundation supports long term potential. A well built older home in Bethlehem or Easton can adapt to changing needs without losing its character. Real Estate Expert Wade Budinetz points out that this combination of history and flexibility is one reason many buyers continue to focus on established neighborhoods.

At the same time, the article stresses that older systems require close attention. It reminds readers that roofs on long standing homes may be nearing the end of their useful life. Plumbing can range from fully updated to mostly original, so buyers need to know what they are inheriting and how soon replacements may be necessary.

The feature highlights plumbing as a key point of evaluation. In some Lehigh Valley properties, original piping may still be in place. HelloNation explains that buyers should understand the material, age, and condition of the plumbing and should factor possible repairs into their long term plans, especially if they hope to renovate kitchens or bathrooms.

Electrical systems receive special focus in the article. The feature notes that some older homes still contain knob and tube wiring or outdated panels that no longer match current safety expectations. HelloNation explains that these systems are not automatic deal breakers, but they must be evaluated carefully to understand both safety and upgrade costs.

Because of these issues, the article presents thorough inspections as essential, not optional. Real Estate Expert Wade Budinetz encourages buyers to treat inspections as tools for clarity rather than as sources of alarm. By uncovering roof conditions, plumbing concerns, and electrical needs early, buyers can decide whether an older home truly fits their budget and comfort level.

Heating systems are another part of the story described in the HelloNation feature. Many older homes still rely on boilers or furnaces that function but lag behind modern standards for efficiency. The article explains that these systems can be reliable yet more expensive to operate, which affects utility costs and long term planning.

Windows also receive attention because they strongly influence comfort in older homes. Single pane glass, aging frames, or noticeable drafts can make rooms feel less comfortable in extreme seasons. HelloNation notes that these conditions are common in the Lehigh Valley and should be viewed as part of a normal improvement cycle rather than a list of flaws.

The article explains that buyers who approach these items with a long term mindset are better prepared. Instead of seeing every needed upgrade as a problem, they view them as stages in a planned improvement schedule. This perspective helps them appreciate the character of older homes while still budgeting responsibly for future work.

Neighborhood identity is another major theme in the feature. HelloNation describes how areas like Fountain Hill, South Bethlehem, Center City Allentown, and parts of Easton attract buyers who value history, walkability, and a strong sense of community. Sidewalks, mature trees, and long established streets give these neighborhoods a feeling that newer developments cannot easily copy.

The article notes that this sense of continuity often becomes part of the decision to buy. Buyers learn that living in an older neighborhood means enjoying both charm and ongoing maintenance. HelloNation explains that many owners accept periodic projects as part of the experience of caring for an older home in the Lehigh Valley.

To support clear decisions, the feature recommends specialized inspections when conditions call for deeper review. In addition to a general home inspection, buyers are encouraged to consider targeted evaluations for roofs, chimneys, sewer lines, and electrical systems. These steps help identify potential concerns before closing, rather than after moving in.

HelloNation presents inspections as a source of empowerment. Instead of discouraging buyers from pursuing older homes, the article shows how detailed information creates leverage and clarity. Real Estate Expert Wade Budinetz explains that when buyers understand needed work and realistic costs, they can negotiate more effectively and move forward with confidence.

The article also emphasizes the role of a knowledgeable local expert. Older homes in Bethlehem or Easton may face different common issues than those in other parts of the country. By working with someone who understands local building styles, typical system ages, and neighborhood patterns, buyers can interpret inspection results in context rather than in isolation.

Throughout the feature, older homes are portrayed as opportunities with long term potential rather than as risky projects. HelloNation explains that these properties can offer lasting comfort and value when expectations are realistic and preparation is thorough. Buyers who balance appreciation for character with careful review of systems are well positioned to succeed.

In the end, the article encourages buyers to see older homes in the Lehigh Valley as both inspiring and practical choices. With honest inspections, clear budgeting, and thoughtful guidance, these properties can provide the charm that first draws buyers in and the strength that supports them for years to come.

What Every Buyer Should Know About Older Homes in the Lehigh Valley features insights from Wade Budinetz, Real Estate Expert of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 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 and storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven 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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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Healthcare System has named Atif M. Hussein, M.D., chief of Memorial Cancer Institute, recognizing more than 25 years of physician leadership and his role in helping build one of Florida's leading cancer programs.

Recruited to Memorial Healthcare System from Duke University more than two decades ago, Dr. Hussein joined the organization when its cancer program consisted of only a handful of oncologists. Since then, he has helped transform Memorial Cancer Institute into a comprehensive cancer program, expanding multidisciplinary care, growing clinical research and graduate medical education, recruiting nationally recognized physicians and bringing innovative cancer treatments closer to home for patients throughout South Florida.

Today, Memorial Cancer Institute provides patients access to nationally recognized specialists, leading-edge clinical trials and advanced therapies through a comprehensive network of cancer services, making it one of the region's premier destinations for cancer care.

As chief, Dr. Hussein will oversee the strategic and clinical direction of Memorial Cancer Institute, working with physicians, researchers and multidisciplinary care teams to expand access to advanced cancer treatments, strengthen research and education, and continue improving outcomes for patients across the region. He will also help lead oncology collaboration efforts between Memorial Healthcare System and Broward Health as part of the organizations' Better Together initiative to expand access to specialized cancer care throughout Broward County.

"Dr. Hussein's appointment reflects our commitment to building one of the region's premier cancer programs," said Shane Strum, CEO of Memorial Healthcare System. "His leadership will be instrumental as we continue advancing cancer care across Memorial and strengthening collaboration with Broward Health to expand access to specialized services, innovative treatments and clinical research opportunities for patients throughout our community."

"Transforming cancer care through innovation and partnership, we are eliminating fragmented systems and expanding access to advanced oncology for our community and beyond," Dr. Hussein said. " I am honored to serve as chief of Memorial Cancer Institute and to work alongside an extraordinary team dedicated to advancing cancer care through clinical excellence, research and education. Together, we will continue expanding access to innovative treatments while ensuring every patient receives compassionate, personalized care close to home."

Before being named chief, Dr. Hussein served as medical director and program director of the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program at Memorial Cancer Institute, where he helped train future oncologists while expanding the institute's academic and research mission. He also chairs Memorial's Cancer Committee and has played a key role in strengthening the institute's clinical research program.

In addition, Dr. Hussein serves on the Memorial Foundation Board of Directors, helping connect philanthropic support with initiatives that improve patient care, expand research and enhance education.

Dr. Hussein earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut. He completed his residency in internal medicine at American University Hospital and fellowships in hematology and oncology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is board certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

About Memorial Healthcare System

South Florida-based Memorial Healthcare System is a national leader in quality care and patient, physician and employee satisfaction. Its commitment to deeper caring, smarter health and community outreach prioritizes a person-centered approach that has delivered safe, positive outcomes for more than 70 years.

Memorial is committed to healing the body, mind and spirit of those in its care. For more information, visit mhs.net and connect on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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Journal of Spine Surgery Publishes Peer-Reviewed On-Point Surgical Augmented Reality Accuracy Data: Pedicle Screw Placement Error 2-5× Smaller Than Reported for Major Navigation and Robotic Systems

"Accuracy of a high-resolution augmented reality (AR) guidance system with novel 3D stereoscopic targeting for spinal surgery" in the Journal of Spine Surgery reports impressively low positional error of 1.1 mm and an angular error of 1.3°

CONCORD, Mass., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OnPoint Surgical, Inc., a medical technology company which has developed an FDA cleared augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation system for spine procedures, today announced the publication of accuracy data for its OnPoint AR system in the peer-reviewed Journal of Spine Surgery. The study, "Accuracy of a high-resolution augmented reality (AR) guidance system with novel 3D stereoscopic targeting for spinal surgery," reports that the OnPoint system placed pedicle screws in cadaveric specimens with a positional error of 1.1 mm (1 SD = 0.5 mm) and an angular error of 1.3° (1 SD = 0.5°).

The positional and angular error are 2–5× smaller than the errors reported for other major navigation and robotics systems. The differences were statistically highly significant for all comparisons. Screw placement accuracy in the study was 100%, with no medial or inferior breaches observed.

The study evaluated 80 pedicle screws placed by three experienced spine surgeons across five cadaveric specimens, including osteoporotic anatomy, using both open and minimally invasive techniques across the thoracic and lumbosacral spine. Positional and angular error were measured in three dimensions by comparing post-operative CT scans of the implanted screws with the planned trajectories, and radiographic accuracy was independently graded by a blinded fellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologist using the Heary and Gertzbein-Robbins classifications.

"The surgeons set out to publish hard numbers, and the numbers are on point," said Philipp Lang, M.D., CEO, OnPoint Surgical. "A positional error of 1.1 mm and an angular error of 1.3° are 2–5× smaller than what the major navigation and robotic platforms have reported, and the comparisons were statistically highly significant across the board. Surgeons can leverage this accuracy today in minimally invasive and complex spinal procedures."

Notably, this accuracy is enabled when using the OnPoint AR headset with its proprietary 3D stereoscopic targeting technology. The targeting provides the surgeon with a tool to be highly accurate in difficult anatomic situations, magnifying positional and angular deviation approximately ten times and overlaying it directly onto the surgical site in the surgeon's field of view — rather than on a monitor several feet away from the patient.

Other factors contributing to the impressive accuracy of the OnPoint AR system include the ergonomics of the OnPoint AR system, the high display resolution, the accuracy of the AR overlay achieved through a proprietary, patent-protected AR display alignment, a low headset weight of only 320 grams including tracking array, and a proprietary image registration technique versus traditional scanner tracking.

The publication reflects OnPoint Surgical's ongoing collaboration with leading spine surgeons, researchers, and healthcare institutions to evaluate the clinical application of augmented reality navigation. The study's authors represent Henry Ford Hospital, Stanford University Medical Center, Boston University Medical Center, Kaiser Hospital Roseville, and Tulane University.

"This level of accuracy, obtained without taking the surgeon's eyes off the operative field, is a meaningful step for the cases where precision matters most, for patients with small pedicles and challenging anatomy", said Serena S. Hu, M.D., Vice Chair, Chief, Spine Service, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center.

The full article is available through the Journal of Spine Surgery: Abdulhak M, Srivastav SK, Pan J, Bueff HU, Voegeli T, Hu SS. Accuracy of a high-resolution augmented reality (AR) guidance system with novel 3D stereoscopic targeting for spinal surgery. J Spine Surg 2026;12(6):88. doi: 10.21037/jss-2026-1-0034.

https://jss.amegroups.org/article/view/8037/html

About OnPoint Surgical

OnPoint Surgical is a medical technology company developing augmented reality surgical and machine learning navigation solutions designed to enhance visualization, guidance, and accuracy during spine procedures. The FDA cleared OnPoint AR platform combines a high-resolution, lightweight head-mounted display with proprietary 3D stereoscopic targeting and image registration to deliver published, peer-reviewed placement accuracy that integrates into existing surgical workflows. The OnPoint AR-AI technology platform is protected by more than 60 granted U.S. and international patents.

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