SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TruTrade, a U.S.-based software company specializing in automated trading technology, continues to advance its trading platform with technology designed to automate both trade execution and ongoing position management for retail traders.

Advanced trading technology has historically been associated with professional trading operations and institutional market participants. As technology has evolved, TruTrade has focused on bringing sophisticated automation into a platform designed around the needs and experience of the individual trader.

Once activated, TruTrade's software is designed to execute and manage trades automatically according to predefined parameters. regardless of whether the market is up or down. This approach can reduce the amount of manual interaction required throughout a trading session and allows the technology to consistently follow its programmed trading methodology.

"Automation should go beyond simply telling a trader when something is happening in the market," said Brian Nutt, Co-Founder of TruTrade. "We've focused on developing technology that can handle execution and position management as part of a complete automated trading experience."

TruTrade's platform is also designed to reduce dependence on constant chart monitoring. By automating key elements of execution and management, users can utilize the technology without remaining tied to a trading screen throughout the entire market session.

The company continues to develop its automated trading ecosystem around usability, accessibility and increasingly sophisticated execution technology for retail market participants.

Prospective clients can also request access to recorded trading demonstrations showing TruTrade's technology operating during actual market sessions, providing a closer look at how automated execution and position management work together.

As technology continues to reshape the retail trading landscape, TruTrade remains focused on narrowing the gap between sophisticated trading automation and everyday accessibility.

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The article explores high-demand roles like registered nurse, medical assistant, and radiologic technologist across northern West Virginia.

WHEELING, W.Va., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Which healthcare careers are growing fastest in northern West Virginia?

HelloNation has published the answer in an article featuring insights from Chelsea Gianni of West Virginia Junior College.

The HelloNation article explains that healthcare careers in northern West Virginia continue to expand as hospitals, clinics, and community health centers seek more trained professionals. Among the options are registered nurse, medical assistant, and radiologic technologist roles, each supported by training paths that combine online coursework with clinical training and/or preparation for licensing or certification.

Registered nurse positions remain among the most in-demand healthcare careers in northern West Virginia. The article notes that a registered nurse provides direct patient care, administers medications, and supports treatment plans in a range of medical settings. Preparation for this path often includes a hybrid program structure with online coursework, supervised clinical training, and the steps required for certification through licensure exams.

Medical assistant roles are also seeing strong demand. A medical assistant helps with both administrative and patient-care responsibilities, making this one of the more versatile healthcare careers available to students. The article highlights that many students pursue a hybrid program model that blends online coursework with hands-on clinical training so they can prepare for certification while managing other responsibilities.

Radiologic technologist careers are another major area of growth in northern West Virginia. A radiologic technologist performs imaging procedures that support diagnosis and treatment, and the article explains that these programs typically include online coursework alongside in-person clinical training. This combination helps students build practical skills while preparing for certification and professional expectations in imaging environments.

The article also points to other expanding healthcare careers, including licensed practical nurses and pharmacy technicians. Each path has its own licensing or certification requirements. Still, a hybrid program format helps students balance school, work, and family obligations while completing clinical training.

Growth across northern West Virginia is being driven by an aging population, expanding outpatient care, and rising patient demand. The article explains that students who complete the right training, gain clinical training experience, and earn certification are more likely to find stable employment and long-term advancement opportunities.

When evaluating healthcare careers, the article recommends comparing program length, certification expectations, and the quality of online coursework and clinical training opportunities. Students should also consider whether a hybrid program offers the flexibility and support needed to complete training successfully.

Throughout the discussion, the article presents insights from an Education Expert perspective, emphasizing that healthcare careers in northern West Virginia offer strong employment potential and meaningful work. Roles such as registered nurse, medical assistant, and radiologic technologist continue to stand out because of employer demand, accessible training pathways, and advancement opportunities.

The article concludes that students can make informed choices by comparing healthcare careers based on certification requirements, program structure, and local workforce demand. By combining online coursework with clinical training in a hybrid program, students in northern West Virginia can prepare for rewarding careers that meet growing regional healthcare needs.

Which Healthcare Careers Are Growing Fastest in Northern West Virginia? features insights from Chelsea Gianni, Education Expert of Wheeling, WV, in HelloNation.

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The article explains how experience, communication, pricing, scheduling, and project procedures can help homeowners compare builders.

FARMINGTON, N.M., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- How do you choose the right custom home builder? A HelloNation article featuring insights from Steve J. Gabaldon of SJ Gabaldon Construction & Realty provides the answer.

The article explains that choosing a builder involves more than comparing prices. Homeowners should consider experience, organization, builder communication, and how each company manages the home-building process. Reviewing completed homes can also reveal the quality, materials, finishes, layouts, and design details a builder typically handles.

According to the article, homeowners should ask whether a builder has completed projects similar in size, style, and scope to their plans. Relevant experience can make the home-building process easier because the builder may already understand common needs and potential challenges.

Builder communication is another factor to discuss before signing a contract. The article notes that builders may provide updates through scheduled meetings, phone calls, emails, or online systems. Homeowners should know who their main contact will be, how often updates will arrive, and how questions will be addressed.

The article also encourages homeowners to understand the design process early. Some builders create homes from the ground up, while others begin with existing plans that allow selected changes. Knowing which features can be customized helps homeowners compare their options before making a commitment.

Selections for cabinets, flooring, fixtures, appliances, and finishes can influence the construction timeline. The article explains that homeowners should learn when these decisions are due because late selections may delay orders or affect other work.

The article also addresses change orders and recommends understanding the process before construction begins. Homeowners should know how changes are documented, how additional costs are approved, and whether a requested change could affect the construction timeline. A clear process can reduce confusion about costs, responsibilities, and timing.

Scheduling deserves similar attention because home construction depends on workers, inspections, deliveries, weather, and material availability. The article notes that builders may not always provide an exact completion date at the start. However, homeowners should receive an explanation of major construction stages and updates when schedules change.

References from past homeowners can provide information that photos and finished-home tours may not reveal. The article recommends asking previous clients about builder communication, unexpected costs, delays, questions, and change orders. Their experiences can provide a clearer picture of how a builder manages challenges throughout construction.

Contracts and pricing should also be compared carefully. The article advises reviewing allowances, upgrades, materials, site costs, and other expenses included in each estimate. Different prices may reflect different included items, so homeowners should understand what each proposal actually covers.

Ultimately, the article explains that choosing a custom home builder means evaluating the entire working relationship. Experience, pricing, design choices, communication, scheduling, and project procedures all matter. Understanding these details can help homeowners choose a builder based on overall fit rather than price alone.

How to Choose the Right Custom Home Builder features insights from Steve J. Gabaldon, Homebuilding Expert of Farmington, New Mexico, in HelloNation.

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HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Awayday Announces Strategic Investment from Warburg Pincus

Investment reinforces Awayday's locally-run, field-first model and supports its commitment to delivering value to key stakeholders

DESTIN, Fla., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Awayday (the "Company"), a leading vacation rental management company on a mission to perfect the vacation rental experience for owners and guests alike, today announced it has closed a significant investment from Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of global growth investing. The investment is being made by the Warburg Pincus Capital Solutions Founders Fund ("WPCS FF"). The Company's majority owners, an Ares Private Equity fund ("Ares") and LightBay Capital ("LightBay"), will remain the controlling shareholders. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.

Awayday partners with independent vacation rental operators seeking the scale, systems, and support of a national platform while preserving their local identity – an approach the Company calls "Join Us, Stay You." Today, the Company manages more than 18,000 properties across the United States through a portfolio of local brands, supported by more than 1,800 team members.

Awayday will use proceeds from this investment to return capital to the Company's existing equity investors, including Ares, LightBay, and its rollover equity partners. In addition, Awayday will deliver proceeds to the leading local operators and supporting team members who have been integral to driving the Company's growth through its field-first model.

"Warburg Pincus' investment is a vote of confidence in our team of more than 1,800 people – some of the most experienced local operators and support teams in the vacation rental industry – and in the strength of our portfolio of vacation rental brands across North America," said Jakob Dwyer, CEO of Awayday. "Ownership mentality is one of our core values: we ask our teams to think and act like owners, and we believe they should share in the value they create. At Awayday, we call that 'winning together' through a model that supports locally run businesses led by operators who put their guests, owners, and teams first. Our local teams are the stars of the show, and we will keep building a company that treats them that way."

"Awayday has built an exceptional vacation rental management company, rooted in a business model that combines national reach with local connections and expertise. That model has fueled both strong organic growth and a highly effective M&A strategy," said Lee Becker, Managing Director at Warburg Pincus. "This investment aligns with our strategy of partnering with market-leading businesses that deliver strong value for customers and employees, have a proven track record of organic growth, and are led by best-in-class leadership teams at every level of the organization. We look forward to supporting Awayday as it continues to build on its success to date," added Claire Branch, Principal at Warburg Pincus.

Warburg Pincus Capital Solutions Founders Fund closed in September 2024 with over $4 billion in commitments. Capital Solutions has a flexible mandate that allows it to partner with founders and existing shareholders to provide solutions for balance sheet optimization, shareholder liquidity, M&A, or growth. The group leverages Warburg Pincus' global platform and firmwide resources across geographies to source and execute on hybrid capital transactions.

About Awayday

Awayday is a national vacation rental management company on a mission to perfect the vacation rental experience. Awayday manages more than 18,000 properties across the United States through a portfolio of local brands, supported by more than 1,800 team members. Guided by its core values – Servant Leadership, Ownership Mentality, "Local, Local, Local", and Excellence – Awayday pairs national scale in technology, revenue management, and marketing with local teams who know their markets and care for their customers.

About Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus LLC is the pioneer of global growth investing. A private partnership since 1966, the firm has the flexibility and experience to focus on helping investors and management teams achieve enduring success across market cycles. Today, the firm has more than $105 billion in assets under management, and more than 225 companies in its active portfolio, diversified across stages, sectors, and geographies. Warburg Pincus has invested in more than 1,100 companies across its private equity, real estate, and capital solutions strategies.

Warburg Pincus' Capital Solutions team collaborates closely with the firm's 290+ investment professionals and 75+ value creation executives across Warburg Pincus' global industry verticals, critical to sourcing and underwriting differentiated, attractive investments. Recent investments have included DriveCentric, Excelitas Technologies, Global Eggs, MB2 Dental, Madison International Realty, MIAX, MyKaarma, Nord Security, Paradigm Oral Health, Service Compression, and United Trust Bank.

The firm is headquartered in New York with more than 15 offices globally. For more information, please visit www.warburgpincus.com or follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.

About Ares Management Corporation

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to advance our stakeholders' long-term goals by providing flexible capital that supports businesses and creates value for our investors and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of June 30, 2026, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had over $671 billion of assets under management, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.ares.com.

About LightBay Capital

LightBay Capital is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with $1.7 billion of committed capital. We invest primarily in founder-led healthcare and business services companies, partnering with owners and their management teams to accelerate growth through investments in talent and technology. For more than two decades, LightBay's principals have created meaningful value by pairing deep domain expertise with a shared commitment to servant leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset. For more information, please visit www.lightbay.com

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MIAMI, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida International University announced the launch of the FIU Cruise Excellence Center, led by its Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. The initiative is designed to address the global cruise sector's most consequential challenges and opportunities, while establishing FIU as a global academic hub for cruise-industry research, talent development, executive education and innovation.

The announcement coincides with the inaugural meeting of the Center's Cruise Executive Advisory Board, a founding board composed of presidents, CEOs, a CFO and other senior executives from cruise lines and organizations spanning travel distribution, destinations, maritime services and other critical parts of the cruise ecosystem.

"The launch of the FIU Cruise Excellence Center signifies an historic partnership right here in Miami, the Cruise Capital of the World, and offers FIU an opportunity to engage with an industry that has enormous importance to our region and to the global economy," said Jeanette M. Nuñez, president of FIU. "The Center creates a strong nexus between expertise from across FIU with industry leadership to help develop talent, generate meaningful research, and contribute to the future of cruising."

Board members will help FIU identify high-value industry challenges and translate university knowledge into practical values for the industry, establish research priorities, strengthen academic curricula, expand experiential learning and internship opportunities, develop executive and professional education and create stronger connections among students, faculty and the global cruise community.

The Center's initial strategic priorities are to combine academic research, education and industry collaboration, along with a commitment to opening doors of opportunity for FIU students. Whether through a degree or a specialized micro-credential, the industry insights will result in preparing students for meaningful careers, developing the next generation of industry leaders and empowering them to make an impact on a global stage.

"Cruising is an extraordinarily complex global industry, and the issues shaping its future increasingly cross traditional academic boundaries," said Michael Cheng, dean of FIU's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. "The Chaplin School will serve as the academic lead for the Center connecting the right FIU expertise and discipline across the university to the questions industry leaders bring forward resulting in more relevant research, a richer curriculum, and offering students experience working across the boundaries they will encounter in their careers."

Building a Global Cruise Research Agenda and Future Talent Pipeline

A major ambition of the FIU Cruise Excellence Center is to develop a distinctive body of independent, academically grounded research focused on the cruise industry and a talent pipeline. FIU already has an established academic foundation in cruise education, including its undergraduate Cruise Line Management track and a Master of Science in Hospitality Management with a specialization in Cruise Line Operations.

Potential research and innovation priorities include the future cruise workforce, changing consumer demand, emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, environmental responsibility, crew well-being, destination and managed-tourism strategies, operating performance, logistics and supply chains, ports and destinations, guest experience, and the economic and geopolitical forces affecting global cruising.

"This is intended to be a working partnership, not an advisory board in name only," said Larry Pimentel, FIU Distinguished Cruise Executive-in-Residence and chair of the Cruise Executive Advisory Board.

"Our opportunity is bigger than creating another academic center," Pimentel added. "It is to build a resource for the global cruise industry that is relevant, independent, connected and useful — one that brings together industry experience, academic rigor and the next generation of talent."

The long-term objective is to create a sustained connection between a major research university and the global cruise industry to identify future skill requirements, strengthen curricula, expand internships and experiential learning, develop executive education and micro-credentials, and create clearer pathways between education and careers throughout the cruise ecosystem.

For more information, please visit the FIU Cruise Excellence Center website. Photos and B-roll are available via Dropbox. Interview opportunities are available upon request.

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Where to Watch 2026 Monster Jam® Primetime: Weekly Series Debuts October 1 At 8 p.m. ET On Free Streaming Platforms

Two new episodes premiere every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on the Monster Jam Channel across nine free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms

PALMETTO, Fla., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster Jam® today announced that Monster Jam Primetime, a weekly streaming series featuring stadium Racing, Skills competitions, Freestyle highlights, and exclusive features, will make its 2026 Monster Jam Channel debut Thursday, October 1, at 8 p.m. ET. Two new episodes will premiere every Thursday across nine free ad-supported streaming (FAST) television platforms, with encore airings the following Thursday beginning at 6 p.m. ET. Episodes will also re-air on select Saturdays leading into and following live Monster Jam event coverage. Monster Jam Primetime will also premiere concurrently on the Monster Jam YouTube channel and will be available for on demand viewing afterwards.

The Monster Jam Channel is available through Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+, Pluto TV, LG Channels, Plex, Local Now, Rakuten TV, and now on Xumo Play.

The series revisits standout moments from the 2026 Monster Jam season while helping fans get ready for the 2027 season. Each episode features action and never-before-seen highlights, in-depth analysis from Adam Enticknap, behind-the-scenes updates from Leslie Mears, and exclusive Primetime features that bring viewers closer to Monster Jam drivers and competition.

How to Watch Monster Jam Primetime

Monster Jam Action, Analysis, and Behind-the-Scenes Access

Monster Jam Primetime features head-to-head Racing, Skills competitions and Freestyle runs by world-class drivers in 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks. Veteran host Scott Jordan leads the coverage, with analysis from Adam Enticknap and behind-the-scenes reporting from Leslie Mears.

Fans can also watch special Monster Jam Primetime marathons throughout Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve.

What Is the Monster Jam Channel?

The Monster Jam Channel gives fans 24/7 access to a curated lineup spanning two decades of Monster Jam television. Programming includes current-season event replays, highlights, behind-the-scenes features and interviews with champion drivers. Select Monster Jam events will also stream live throughout the year.

From Stadiums and Arenas to Everywhere Fans Watch

First introduced in 1992, Monster Jam has grown into a global live-event and entertainment franchise, reaching fans in 32 countries and more than 70 international markets, with more than 4.5 million annual attendees. Monster Jam also connects with more than 11.13 million followers across its social channels. The Monster Jam Channel extends that reach by giving families and fans free, year-round access to Monster Jam content across connected-TV platforms.

Monster Jam Primetime Frequently Asked Questions

When does 2026 Monster Jam Primetime premiere?

2026 Monster Jam Primetime premieres Thursday, October 1, at 8 p.m. ET.

Where can viewers watch Monster Jam Primetime?

The series is available on the Monster Jam Channel through Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+, Pluto TV, LG Channels, Xumo Play, Plex, Local Now, and Rakuten TV, as well as the Monster Jam YouTube channel.

How many new episodes premiere each week?

Two new episodes premiere every Thursday.

What is Monster Jam Primetime about?

The weekly series features Monster Jam Racing, Skills and Freestyle highlights, analysis, behind-the-scenes updates and exclusive features.

Is Monster Jam Primetime free to watch?

Monster Jam Primetime is available through participating free ad-supported streaming television platforms. Platform availability may vary by device or market.

Where can fans find the complete Monster Jam Primetime schedule?

Fans can find the current episode schedule and viewing information at https://www.monsterjam.com/en-us/monster-jam-primetime/

About Monster Jam

Unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable, Monster Jam® features world-class athletes competing for championships on perfectly engineered dirt tracks that push evolving, state-of-the-art trucks to the limit. Beyond more than 350 global live events each year, the Monster Jam brand extends off the track through content, consumer products and merchandise that keep the excitement going year-round. For more information, visit MonsterJam.com.

About Feld Motor Sports

Feld Motor Sports Inc., a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment Inc., is a worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena- and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy AMA Supercross and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Visit MonsterJam.com, SupercrossLIVE.com and FeldEntertainment.com for more information.

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Winter Fest OC Announces All-New Holiday Light Trail & Attraction Add-Ons Now Available

Holiday Light Trail Features Immersive Spectacles & Countless Photo Opportunities

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter Fest OC, Southern California's largest winter festival, returns to the OC Fair and Event Center on November 27 with enhanced attractions and immersive experiences, including an all-new holiday light trail. Entering its 12th year, Winter Fest OC brings the magic of the holiday season to Orange County, transforming the grounds into a winter wonderland filled with dazzling lights, real snow, exhilarating attractions and live entertainment for guests of all ages.

"The holiday season is all about creating special moments with the people you love, and we're excited to bring that magic to life once again," said Mark Entner, CEO of PSQ Productions. "This year, we've made Winter Fest OC even easier for families to experience with flexible admission passes, while continuing to grow and enhance the attractions our guests love. From our brand-new immersive Holiday Light Trail, featuring seven uniquely themed experiences created specifically for Winter Fest OC, to Bounce Land, an expanded Snow Play area, ice tubing down Snowflake Summit and live entertainment, there are more ways than ever to make lasting holiday memories together."

All-New Holiday Light Trail

The all-new holiday light trail brings another layer of holiday magic to Winter Fest OC, immersing attendees in twinkling lights and infinite holiday photo opportunities. Guests can wander through the dazzling Peppermint Tunnel, Singing Forest and Aurora Snowfall Walk before exploring the Light Field, Grand Cove and Evergreen Tunnel. The Grand Cove features colossal trees illuminated in radiant red and green lights, surrounded by a festive plaza filled with ornaments, a real pine forest and a stunning starfield that creates a magical backdrop at every turn. Entrance to the holiday light trail is open during normal operating hours and is included in general admission.

Attraction Add-Ons Now Available

Make the holiday season even more memorable at Winter Fest OC by choosing from a variety of add-on experiences to complement general admission:

- NEW - Bounce Land Pass: Enjoy even more air time in an all-new 20,000-square-foot Bounce Land with unlimited access to bouncing, climbing, obstacle courses, sliding and more. Each pass also includes Polar Putt Putt, a nine-hole mini golf adventure that puts an icy twist on a classic favorite.

- Unlimited Ice Skating: Lace up your skates for unlimited sessions on Southern California's largest outdoor ice rink, subject to session availability and rink capacity.

- Snowflake Summit Fast Pass: Upgrade your tubing experience with express access to the Snowflake Summit nine-lane ice tubing slide through a dedicated entrance to get more runs in during your visit.

VIP Experiences

- Fireside Private Igloos: Enjoy a cozy evening with friends and family at the Fireside Igloos. Each igloo includes comfortable seating for up to 10 people, a private fire pit and bar, an exclusive menu with craft cocktails and roasting s'mores, plus a breathtaking view of the holiday cheer all around.

- VIP Lounge: Available for Platinum Pass holders only, the VIP Lounge offers an exclusive space for attendees to experience the magic of Winter Fest OC with a dedicated bar.

Early Bird Ticket Pricing Through November 10

A variety of admission options are now available for purchase online at early bird prices through November 10. All passes are now Flex, allowing guests to purchase in advance and select their visit date at a later time. For guests looking to return throughout the season, the Season Pass offers an opportunity to experience Winter Fest OC again and again.

Visit www.WinterFestOC.com for more information and follow @WinterFestOC on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube or search #WinterFestOC for the latest updates.

About Winter Fest OC

Winter Fest OC is Southern California's largest winter festival, transforming the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, into a magical holiday destination filled with dazzling lights, real snow, festive entertainment and unforgettable winter experiences for guests of all ages. Returning November 27, 2026 through January 3, 2027, guests can enjoy the Snowflake Summit ice tubing slide, outdoor ice skating, visits with Santa, carnival rides and games, seasonal food and beverages, holiday photo opportunities, live entertainment and more. The 2026 season features enhanced guest experiences, more flexible ticket options, greater value and exciting new additions throughout the season.

About PSQ Productions

PSQ Productions is Orange County's leading event production and venue management company, specializing in large-scale concerts, festivals, professional sports, and immersive community experiences. Based in Irvine, PSQ brings more than 30 years of experience producing and hosting thousands of events across Southern California's most prominent venues and signature destinations.

Each year, PSQ Productions delivers more than 200 events that attract over 500,000 guests annually, combining creative vision, operational excellence, and deep industry relationships to create experiences that resonate with audiences, elevate brands, and strengthen community connections. In addition to producing major events, PSQ Productions manages two premier venues in Orange County: the 10,000-capacity Great Park Live amphitheater and the 5,000-capacity Championship Soccer Stadium, home of Orange County's only professional soccer team, Orange County Soccer Club.

For more information, visit psqproductions.com.

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Tanner Winterhof's Farm4Profit Media Wins Inaugural MACA Industry Impact Award

The crop protection industry's Midwest association gave its first-ever impact award to an independent podcast company operating out of a converted Casey's General Store.

SLATER, Iowa, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mid America CropLife Association has awarded its inaugural Industry Impact of the Year Award to Farm4Profit Media, the agricultural media company Tanner Winterhof co-founded and now leads as chief executive officer. MACA President Aaron Deardorff presented the award at the association's annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on September 10, 2026.

According to MACA, the award recognizes an individual or group with "demonstrated, sustained impact on advancing agriculture across the Midwest through leadership, advocacy, innovation, education, public policy, communications, or industry collaboration." The association's criteria also call for a recipient recognized as "a trusted and influential voice for agriculture."

Farm4Profit Media reaches more than 400,000 followers and has generated over 111 million social media impressions, 59 million YouTube views and more than 6 million podcast downloads, according to MACA's announcement. The Farm4Profit Podcast ranks among Spotify's Top 1% of video podcasts and has featured hundreds of producers, innovators and industry leaders across more than 700 episodes.

MACA's criteria ask for reach and for trust. Tanner Winterhof came to agricultural media from agricultural banking. He spent his first 15 years reading farm financial statements for a living, as a loan officer and later a commercial banker in central Iowa, before co-founding Farm4Profit in 2014 and launching the podcast in June 2019 alongside co-hosts Corey Hillebo and David Whitaker. That background set the show's subject matter: working capital, cost per acre, interest expense and succession planning, handled as business questions rather than production ones. The team records at Studio 205, a production facility built inside a former Casey's General Store in Slater, a town of about 1,400.

"A farmer might not pull out his balance sheet at the coffee shop, but he'll sit down and talk about what worked, what didn't and what it cost him. The fact that the traditional ag industry is recognizing those conversations with an impact award tells you just how powerful this medium has become," said Tanner Winterhof, co-founder and chief executive officer, Farm4Profit Media. "This award says something bigger than just recognizing a podcast. It shows that agriculture has changed how it shares knowledge. Farmers are willing to have real conversations about money, mistakes and what's actually working, and those conversations are helping other farms make better decisions."

Much of the company's 2026 output came from the road rather than the studio. Its winter tour covered the U.S. Custom Harvesters convention, the New York Corn & Soybean Growers annual meeting, CattleCon in Nashville, the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville and Commodity Classic in San Antonio, including an interview with the USDA undersecretary for farm production and conservation. The company has also used its audience for disaster response, raising $48,412 for Iowa and Nebraska tornado relief in 2024 and reorienting its coverage after the 2020 derecho that moved through central Iowa.

The Industry Impact of the Year Award is new this year, and Farm4Profit Media is its first recipient. MACA is a non-profit association of crop protection industry members across 13 Midwestern states, working on crop production research, health and safety, and public education.

About Farm4Profit Media

Farm4Profit Media is an agricultural media company headquartered in Slater, Iowa. Founded in 2014 and created by farmers for farmers, the company produces the Farm4Profit Podcast along with video, live events and marketing partnerships for agribusiness. Its programming focuses on farm profitability and business management. The company operates from Studio 205, its production facility in Slater. More at www.farm4profit.com.

About the Mid America CropLife Association

The Mid America CropLife Association is a non-profit association of crop protection industry members from 13 Midwestern states. MACA researches issues relating to crop production and works to improve the crop life cycle through health, safety and public education. More at www.maca.org.

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In HelloNation, Physical Therapy Expert Dr. J. Rashid Explains Why Prehab & Post-Surgical Rehab Are Both Critical for Full Recovery

TAYLOR, Mich., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A HelloNation feature highlights expert insight from Dr. J. Rashid, Doctor of Physical Therapy and clinic director at Family Rehab Care, serving patients in Taylor, MI, and across the Downriver region. The article explains why recovery does not begin or end with surgery alone—and why both pre-operative and post-operative rehab are essential for lasting outcomes.

The article notes that many patients feel better after surgery and assume rehab is optional. In reality, surgery corrects structure, but physical therapy restores strength, mobility, stability, and function. Skipping rehab often leads to stiffness, weakness, compensation patterns, and avoidable setbacks months later.

The article highlights the growing importance of pre-operative rehab, or prehab, which helps patients improve strength and mobility before surgery while educating them on recovery expectations and prognosis. Patients who complete prehab often recover more efficiently after surgery and demonstrate better long-term outcomes.

Post-operative rehab focuses on restoring movement, rebuilding strength, and retraining coordination. Without it, muscles weaken quickly and the body compensates, shifting stress to other joints. Over time, these patterns can lead to new pain or injury.

The HelloNation feature also emphasizes the role of functional training in recovery. Rehab must reflect real-world demands, including job-specific tasks and physical workloads. For patients returning to demanding occupations, work hardening programs and Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) help determine readiness and reduce reinjury risk.

In Downriver Michigan, rehab is viewed as a full continuum—from prehab, through post-operative recovery, to functional reintegration. The article explains that completing each phase improves confidence, durability, and long-term function.

The article concludes that skipping rehab may feel harmless in the moment, but the hidden costs often surface later. A structured, evidence-based rehab plan gives patients the best chance at lasting recovery and a confident return to the activities that matter most.

The HelloNation article, The Hidden Costs of Skipping Rehab After Surgery, features insights from Dr. J. Rashid, Physical Therapy Expert of Taylor, MI.

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HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Minnesota exterior remodeling contractor will open a new showroom featuring James Hardie siding, Marvin windows and doors, GAF roofing and TimberTech decking ahead of the 2027 spring remodeling season.

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Craftsman's Choice Inc., a Minnesota exterior remodeling contractor serving Twin Cities homeowners since 1998, has relocated its headquarters to 10550 County Road 81 in Maple Grove, Minnesota, where the company is building a new exterior remodeling showroom scheduled for completion in mid-February 2027.

The new location provides additional space for the Craftsman's Choice team and a showroom designed to help homeowners plan complete exterior renovations. When completed, the showroom will feature James Hardie® siding and trim, Marvin® windows and doors, GAF® roofing systems, TimberTech® decking and railing, and other exterior components.

"Our goal is to create a space where homeowners can visualize the entire exterior of their home before making these decisions," said Ben Juncker, owner and president of Craftsman's Choice. "A small siding, roofing or decking sample can only tell you so much. We want homeowners to see different siding profiles, colors, trim details, roofing, windows and decking together and get a much better sense of how the finished project will look."

A New Exterior Remodeling Showroom for the Twin Cities

Rather than relying primarily on traditional sample racks, the Maple Grove showroom is being designed around full-size exterior displays. Individual sections will demonstrate different siding profiles, colors and trim combinations, along with roofing, window, decking, railing, soffit and fascia options.

A large display area will also allow Craftsman's Choice project consultants to review project photographs, proposals and exterior design concepts with homeowners while having physical products and samples nearby.

Construction of the showroom is underway, with completion targeted for mid-February 2027, ahead of the spring remodeling season.

More Than 25 Years of James Hardie Siding Experience

Craftsman's Choice was founded in Minnesota in 1998 by experienced siding installers. The company became Minnesota's original James Hardie Preferred Remodeler in 2000 and today is a James Hardie Elite Alliance Contractor.

James Hardie siding remains a primary focus of the company, including complete siding replacements incorporating lap siding, board and batten, shakes, trim, soffit and fascia. Craftsman's Choice also installs Marvin windows and doors, GAF roofing and TimberTech decking.

From its new Maple Grove headquarters, Craftsman's Choice will continue serving homeowners throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Maple Grove location also serves as the company's Minnesota headquarters as Craftsman's Choice expands its operations in southeastern Wisconsin and the greater Milwaukee area.

Homeowners can learn more about Craftsman's Choice, view completed exterior remodeling projects and plan a future showroom visit at craftsmanschoice.com.

About Craftsman's Choice Inc.

Craftsman's Choice Inc. is a Minnesota exterior remodeling contractor founded in 1998. Based at 10550 County Road 81 in Maple Grove, Minnesota, the company specializes in James Hardie siding, Marvin windows and doors, GAF roofing, TimberTech decking and complete exterior renovations. Craftsman's Choice became Minnesota's original James Hardie Preferred Remodeler in 2000 and today is a James Hardie Elite Alliance Contractor.

Media Contact:

Ben Juncker

Owner/President

Craftsman's Choice Inc.

(763) 276-7465

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