The article outlines five key factors that can help homeowners make informed decisions when selecting a reliable plumbing provider.

WESTPORT, Conn., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What should homeowners look for when selecting a plumbing company? HelloNation has published an article that provides the answer, featuring insights from August Wildman of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Southern Fairfield County in Westport, Connecticut.

The HelloNation article explains that choosing the right plumbing company is an important decision that can affect both safety and long-term home performance. Many homeowners begin their search during an urgent situation, which can lead to rushed choices. The article emphasizes that taking time to evaluate options ahead of time helps ensure a more careful and informed decision.

One of the first factors the article highlights is licensing. A licensed plumbing company has met state or local requirements, including testing and verified experience. This helps ensure that plumbing work follows proper codes and reduces the likelihood of future issues. The article notes that licensing also creates accountability, offering homeowners a structured process if concerns arise.

Insurance is another critical consideration discussed in the article. An insured plumbing company helps protect both the homeowner and the workers in case of accidents or damage. Plumbing projects often involve working behind walls, handling water lines, and using specialized tools, all of which carry risk. The article explains that proper insurance coverage prevents homeowners from facing unexpected financial responsibility if something goes wrong.

Experience is also identified as a key factor in choosing a plumbing company. The article describes how an experienced plumbing company is better equipped to diagnose issues accurately and complete repairs efficiently. This is especially important in older homes, where plumbing systems may be more complex or include outdated materials. Plumbing Expert insights in the article show that experience allows professionals to identify underlying problems that may not be immediately visible.

Transparent pricing is another important element covered in the article. A reliable plumbing company should provide clear estimates that outline labor, materials, and any potential additional work. The article explains that transparent pricing builds trust and helps homeowners understand exactly what they are paying for before a project begins. This clarity also makes it easier to compare services and avoid unexpected charges.

Customer reviews are also presented as a valuable resource when evaluating a plumbing company. The article notes that reading customer reviews can reveal patterns in service quality, communication, and reliability. While no company will have perfect feedback, consistent trends can offer meaningful insight. Plumbing Expert guidance in the article highlights that recent reviews are especially helpful because they reflect current operations and service standards.

The article also stresses the importance of choosing a local plumbing company. Local providers are more familiar with regional plumbing systems, building styles, and common challenges. This local knowledge can lead to faster diagnoses and more effective solutions. The article explains that homes in certain areas may have unique plumbing concerns, and a local plumbing company is often better prepared to address them correctly.

Overall, the article concludes that focusing on licensing, insurance, experience, transparent pricing, and customer reviews can help homeowners select a dependable plumbing company. These factors work together to support better outcomes and reduce the likelihood of repeat issues or costly repairs.

Top 5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Plumbing Company features insights from August Wildman, Plumbing Expert of Westport, Connecticut, in HelloNation.

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The certification completes Recurrent Energy's portfolio of three internationally recognized ISO certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 9001.

KITCHENER, ON, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) and a global developer, owner and operator of solar and energy storage assets, today announced that it has obtained ISO 14001:2015 certification from TÜV Rheinland for its Environmental Management System (EMS) based on an audit of its operation and maintenance (O&M) division. The certification validates that Recurrent Energy's global O&M services for renewable energy and energy storage installations operate in accordance with internationally recognized standards for environmental management.

Since launching its O&M services in 2011, Recurrent Energy has continued to expand its global capabilities and expertise, establishing a strong presence in the international renewable energy services market. Today, the company provides O&M services for nearly 15 GW of contracted solar and energy storage projects across nine countries, supported by a global team of more than 500 employees consolidating its position as a leading international O&M services platform in the renewable energy sector.

The ISO 14001 certification reflects Recurrent Energy's systematic approach to managing environmental aspects across its O&M activities and demonstrates its commitment to continuously improving environmental performance and integrating responsible environmental practices into its operations. The certification complements the company's existing ISO 9001 certification for Quality Management and ISO 45001 certification for Occupational Health and Safety, completing a portfolio of three internationally recognized management system certifications.

Dylan Marx, CEO of Recurrent Energy, stated, "Our ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications reflect the high standards that underpin Recurrent Energy's operations globally. Together, they demonstrate our commitment to quality, safety and environmental responsibility while supporting the consistent delivery of our services across the full project lifecycle. These certifications further strengthen the trust of our clients, partners and stakeholders as we continue to expand our global renewable energy platform."

About Recurrent Energy

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and operations platforms. With an industry-leading team of in-house energy experts, Recurrent Energy serves as Canadian Solar's global development and power services business. Additional details are available at www.recurrentenergy.com.

About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, the Company is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules; provider of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions; and developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. Over the past 25 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered nearly 180 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its energy storage solutions business e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 23 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets and had a contracted backlog of $3.5 billion as of June 30, 2026. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 12.4 GWp of solar power projects and 6.4 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes approximately 22 GWp of solar and 84 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com.

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CAMDEN, N.J., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., joins important discussions at the Financial Research Institute's (FRI) Annual Public Utility Symposium held September 23, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri.

Marking its 35th year, the 2026 FRI Symposium will examine how the industry can meet changing customer demands and expectations – specifically balancing affordability, infrastructure needs, reliability and utility financial health.

American Water presenters include:

Rebecca Losli, President, Illinois American Water will join the Intercepting the New Reality panel. The session will cover AI load requests, global supply chain, and the critical water-energy requirements of data centers.

Chuck Rea, Vice President Regulatory Pricing and Affordability, American Water will participate in the Breaking the Affordability Code panel. Chuck will explore how utilities can support customers who need help, while modernizing infrastructure and fueling regional development.

Through leadership participation in forums like the FRI Symposium, American Water continues to engage with leaders, regulators and key stakeholders on advancing research, education and collaboration in the utility community and on issues shaping the future of water and wastewater service.

For more information about the Financial Research Institute and the Annual Public Utility Symposium's full agenda visit: https://fri.missouri.edu/fri-programs/annual-public-utility-symposium/

About American Water 

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. 

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Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan, coordinated by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, has mobilized more than $16 million and commits an additional

$5 million for Sudanese-led response and recovery

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the beginning of Sudan's civil war more than three years ago, community-based groups have been providing food, education and other essential services to more than 20 million people affected by the world's largest humanitarian crisis. These groups were honored for their critical leadership with the Clinton Global Citizen Award, presented by President Bill Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2026 Annual Meeting in New York yesterday.

Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan, an international coalition that has helped channel more than $16 million to support these efforts, was also recognized during the award presentation for its support of local responders in Sudan. The coalition, led by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), has helped expand life-saving services, meet urgent needs and build the foundations for recovery in communities affected by conflict and famine.

"As the war in Sudan continues, Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan is helping to sustain local networks like the Emergency Response Rooms," said President Clinton. "We have a responsibility to stay with them for as long as the need remains, and I commend them for expanding their Commitment to Action."

This year's Clinton Global Citizen Award highlights the impact of thousands of Sudanese community responders who remain on the frontlines of the crisis despite immense challenges.

Hanin Ahmed, a local responder and founder of Old Omdurman Emergency Response Rooms, asks donors, "Keep your eyes, actions and efforts on Sudan. The loudest crisis is not always the most heard. Sudan is crying and bleeding. Will you listen and act?"

For coalition members, the recognition underscores the importance of supporting local responders closest to the crisis.

"This recognition belongs first and foremost to the Sudanese volunteers, neighborhood networks and community organizations that have continued serving their communities despite extraordinary risks," said Patricia McIlreavy, president and CEO of CDP, on behalf of the coalition. "The award demonstrates what is possible when philanthropy trusts local leaders, provides flexible resources and follows the lead of the people closest to the crisis."

New commitment amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis

Since the civil war started in April 2023, Sudan has remained the world's largest displacement and hunger crisis. Millions of people have lost their lives, and millions more have been forced from their homes. More than 20 million people face acute hunger, with 200,000 people experiencing famine.

Despite threats to safety and personal well-being, and amid tremendous resource constraints, neighborhood committees, women-led teams, youth organizers and other mutual aid groups have been delivering life-saving assistance.

Over the past two years, the coalition has supported community kitchens, mental health support, education programs, health systems, clean water and electricity projects, and other locally led efforts addressing immediate and long-term needs.

At this year's CGI annual conference, coalition members announced a new commitment to mobilizing an additional $5 million in flexible funding by the end of 2027 to boost Sudanese-led response and recovery efforts.

"Our role has been to help ensure these leaders have the resources and flexibility they need to continue that work," said McIlreavy. "We are proud to deepen that commitment in the year ahead."

About Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan

Initiated by the Strengthening Local Humanitarian Leadership Collaborative, which CDP coordinates, participants in Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan are committed to supporting and strengthening local humanitarian responders who are best placed to provide immediate relief, build resilience and pave the way for recovery in their communities.

The coalition surpassed the targets set in its original Commitment to Action, announced at the CGI 2024 Annual Meeting, by channeling at least $2 million in emergency grants by the end of 2024 and generating at least $4.5 million in additional funding from peer philanthropies by the end of 2026. Coalition members expanded that goal in its CGI 2025 Commitment to Action to provide at least $16 million in grants to mutual aid groups by the end of 2026, a target that they ultimately met.

Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan has mobilized financial contributions from the following donors:

- Broad Reach Fund

- Center for Disaster Philanthropy

- Gates Foundation

- Global Fund for Women

- Global Giving

- Humanity United

- Longer Tables Fund

- Minderoo Foundation

- Proximity 2 Humanity

- Proximate Fund Sudan

- Saphira Fund

- Urgent Action Fund Africa

- Unitarian Universalist Service Committee

- Vitol Foundation

These organizations are providing in-kind technical, research and advocacy support:

- ALNAP

- Centre for Humanitarian Leadership

- CORE

- Humanitarian Leadership Academy

- Norwegian Refugee Council

- Saferworld

- Shabaka

- Sudan Crisis Coordination Unit

- The Share Trust

To learn more about the Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan or how you can support community-led efforts to meet urgent and long-term needs in the country, visit disasterphilanthropy.org or contact [email protected].

About the Center for Disaster Philanthropy

CDP mobilizes philanthropy to strengthen communities' ability to withstand disasters and recover equitably when they occur. It provides expert advice and educational resources, supports diverse coalitions and manages domestic and international disaster funds on behalf of corporations, foundations and individuals through targeted, holistic and localized grantmaking. Find out more at disasterphilanthropy.org and on X and LinkedIn.

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Native integrations bring Axis video, body-worn solutions, metadata, and sensor intelligence into LeoCommand and connect teams through LeoLink.

DALLAS, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LeoSight, a leader in unified incident command software for public safety, today announced a new partnership with Axis Communications, a global leader in network video and physical security technology. The partnership brings native integrations for Axis video management and body-worn solutions into LeoCommand, LeoSight's situational awareness platform, helping agencies strengthen officer safety, operational efficiency, and real-time coordination.

Through the integrations, agencies can bring live video, metadata, and sensor intelligence from Axis devices and systems into LeoCommand. AXIS Camera Station Pro, Axis IP cameras, and Axis body-worn solutions can contribute trusted visual intelligence to the same operational map as officer locations, vehicle data, drone feeds, and other connected public safety systems.

This unified view helps command staff and dispatchers assess incidents as they develop, while LeoSight's secure communications platform, LeoLink, enables relevant information to be shared with field personnel and partner agencies. Teams can coordinate around the same real-time intelligence without relying on separate systems or fragmented communication channels.

Designed for daily operations, critical incident response, and multi-agency coordination, the integrations help agencies turn video and sensor data into shared operational awareness. LeoSight's scalable architecture also supports deployments across agencies and jurisdictions, allowing authorized teams to collaborate while maintaining secure access to the information they need.

"By integrating AXIS Camera Station Pro, Axis IP cameras, and body-worn solutions with LeoSight, agencies can bring trusted video and real-time insights into LeoSight's shared operational map alongside other critical response data," said Dean Cunningham, Axis Segment Development Manager for Public Safety. "Together, Axis and LeoSight give responders the same real-time picture, helping them coordinate faster and act with greater clarity."

For public safety agencies, video is most valuable when it becomes part of a broader operational picture. Connecting trusted visual intelligence with communications and other real-time data helps teams understand what is happening, align their response, and act with greater confidence.

"Public safety teams should not have to piece together an incident across separate screens, systems, and conversations," said Mark Wood, CEO of LeoSight. "By bringing Axis video and sensor intelligence into LeoCommand and making it shareable through LeoLink, we are helping command staff, dispatchers, and field personnel operate from the same real-time picture. That shared understanding supports faster coordination, safer response, and better decisions when every second matters."

The partnership expands LeoSight's ecosystem of public safety technology providers across drones, cameras, body-worn video, sensors, and other real-time public safety technologies.

About LeoSight

LeoSight helps public safety agencies communicate, coordinate, and respond as one team. Our platform connects law enforcement, fire, EMS, and emergency management across jurisdictions, bringing together secure communications, live operational visibility, and collaborative workflows in a single operational environment. By helping agencies overcome fragmented systems and disconnected teams, LeoSight enables faster coordination, clearer decision-making, and more unified response during both daily operations and critical incidents. To learn more, visit LeoSight.com.

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New collaborations span A14 design enablement, AI-assisted engineering workflows, CoWoS® support for multi-die designs, and unified multiphysics signoff

- Certified EDA flows on TSMC A14 accelerate design readiness for next-generation AI and HPC applications

- Collaboration on agentic AI workflows accelerates automation and improves productivity for complex analog, digital, and multi-die designs

- Continued enablement for IVR multi-die designs on TSMC CoWoS® technology addresses power integrity and thermal requirements for AI systems

- Continued joint enablement for TSMC-COUPE™ streamlines co-packaged optics development and verification

- Expanded 2nm IP portfolio and tape-out milestones including for PCIe 7.0 and HBM4 speed the development of differentiated AI, data center, edge, and automotive products

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced new innovations with TSMC that accelerate the development of next-generation AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and advanced semiconductor systems. Through AI-powered EDA flows, multiphysics-aware signoff methodologies, multi-die design flows, and silicon-proven Interface and Foundation IP, Synopsys and TSMC are helping customers address growing design complexity while accelerating adoption of TSMC's latest process and advanced packaging technologies.

"As AI systems continue to grow in scale and complexity, customers require proven IP, intelligent design solutions, and advanced packaging methodologies that work together seamlessly," said Michael Buehler-Garcia, Senior Vice President at Synopsys. "Our joint innovations with TSMC address the continuum of silicon to systems co-design capabilities needed to accelerate development of next-generation AI and high-performance computing systems."

"Our collaboration with Open Innovation Platform® (OIP) ecosystem partners like Synopsys continues to meet the rapidly growing demands of AI and high-performance computing," said Aveek Sarkar, Director of the Ecosystem and Alliance Management Division at TSMC. "By combining certified EDA solutions and silicon-proven IP portfolio from Synopsys with our latest process and packaging innovations, we are enabling customers to push the boundaries of performance, integration, and energy efficiency to shape the future of AI."

Jumpstart Advanced-Node Adoption and Design Convergence

Synopsys and TSMC are enabling customers to transition to the latest silicon technologies with confidence. Recent achievements include A14 certification across digital, analog flows and enablement of agentic AI capabilities. These certified flows provide customers with a comprehensive methodology spanning implementation through signoff to accelerate design convergence on TSMC A14 technology.

In analog design, Synopsys is collaborating with TSMC to achieve device routing enablement on A14, a key milestone for advanced analog place-and-route automation that boosts layout productivity and speeds adoption of advanced process technologies.

Optimizing Engineering Productivity with Agentic AI Workflows

Synopsys in partnership with TSMC is leveraging agentic AI capabilities to automate analog, digital, and multi-die design workflows for greater productivity and autonomy. Synopsys Custom Compiler™ accelerates analog migration, while Fusion Compiler™ uses LLM-assisted analysis to boost productivity.

In addition, for faster heterogeneous integration in multi-die designs, a new agentic AI chiplet floorplan co-optimization flow using the Synopsys 3DIC Compiler platform automates complex floorplanning tasks and accelerates design convergence, supporting TSMC 3DFabric® technologies.

Advancing Multi-Die Design and Power Delivery with TSMC

As next-generation AI systems drive unprecedented power delivery requirements, integrated voltage regulators (IVRs) emerge as a key technology for improving power efficiency and power integrity in multi-die designs. Synopsys 3DIC Compiler platform now enables designers to efficiently co-design and simulate IVR on TSMC CoWoS® technology in a unified environment for advanced packaging.

Enabling the Future of Co-Packaged Optics

Optical interconnect technologies are becoming increasingly important for efficient, high-speed system connectivity. Synopsys continues to work with TSMC to enable co-packaged optics (CPO) design on TSMC COUPE™ technology through an integrated photonic and electronic co-design flow spanning 3DIC implementation, multiphysics analysis, and optimization. Both companies help mutual customers efficiently develop and verify advanced optical interconnect architectures for systems using multi-die designs.

Providing a Foundation of Silicon-Proven IP for Next-Generation AI Systems

Synopsys in collaboration with TSMC is accelerating next-generation AI, HPC, data center, edge, and physical AI systems with the industry's broadest portfolio of silicon-proven Interface, Foundation, and Silicon Lifecycle Management (SLM) IP optimized for TSMC's advanced process technologies. Building on first-silicon success across TSMC's N5, N3P, and N2P technologies, Synopsys continues to expand its ecosystem-ready IP portfolio to help customers reduce risk, accelerate time-to-market, and achieve aggressive power, performance, and scalability goals.

On TSMC's N2P process, Synopsys achieved key IP enablement and tape-out milestones for AI and HPC designs, including PCIe 7.0, HBM4, LPDDR6/5X/5, 224G Ethernet PHY, UCIe, OTP, and advanced SLM process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) monitoring IP. Together, these solutions deliver the high-bandwidth connectivity, memory performance, and real-time system intelligence needed for increasingly demanding AI workloads.

Advancing multi-die innovation, Synopsys demonstrated UCIe-A 32G/40G silicon on a TSMC N3P test chip integrated with a CoWoS-S interposer, validating high-speed die-to-die connectivity for AI systems. Synopsys recently completed 64G UCIe IP tape-outs on both 2nm and 3nm process nodes. The IP provides in-system visibility with embedded DFT capabilities.

Synopsys also recently expanded its portfolio of silicon-proven Foundation, MIPI, and memory IP for TSMC's N3P, N2P, and is developing IPs on compact "C" process technologies from 6nm through 3nm. These solutions enable higher integration, lower power consumption, and faster deployment of intelligent, feature-rich systems across AI, data center, networking, mobile, automotive, and edge AI applications.

Additional Resources

- Blog: Multi-Die, Multiphysics, and the New Rules of Chip Design

- eBook: Multiphysics Fusion Technology for Multi-Die Designs Explained

- eBook: Silicon Starts with Proven IP eBook | Synopsys

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.

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PomeGran Launches The Fibre Files Podcast to Explore the Impact of Connectivity on Communities

Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Sam Laprade, the new series brings together community, business, government, and industry voices to explore what connectivity makes possible

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PomeGran Inc. (PomeGran), a fibre-centric broadband infrastructure provider focused on connecting rural and underserved communities, today announced the launch of The Fibre Files, a new podcast exploring the role connectivity plays in communities, businesses, and everyday life.

Sponsored by PomeGran and hosted by award-winning broadcaster, professional fundraiser, author, and community advocate Sam Laprade, The Fibre Files moves the conversation beyond broadband infrastructure and technical specifications to examine how connectivity drives economic development, entrepreneurship, education, technology, innovation, and community life.

The Fibre Files will be available to stream on Spotify and to watch on NIVO's YouTube channel. NIVO is PomeGran's consumer internet service provider brand. Episodes and related content will also be shared across PomeGran and NIVO's digital channels.

"Building digital broadband infrastructure is ultimately about what that infrastructure allows people and communities to do. The Fibre Files gives us an opportunity to bring different perspectives together and have meaningful conversations about the role connectivity can play in economic development, education, entrepreneurship, and community life," said Dr. Kalai S. Kalaichelvan, Chairman & CEO of PomeGran.

Episode One: Beyond Broadband

The inaugural episode, Beyond Broadband: What Connectivity Means to Rural Communities, features Tamara Moellenberg, Partner at ReD Associates, a global strategy consultancy that helps organisations grow and transform by creating original strategies based on human behaviour.

Laprade and Moellenberg explore rural entrepreneurship, remote work, education, artificial intelligence, and the importance of understanding the lived experiences of rural communities when designing and delivering connectivity.

"Connectivity is increasingly part of the foundation that allows people to participate fully in modern life. The Fibre Files gives us the opportunity to look beyond the technology and hear directly from people about how digital connectivity can impact communities, businesses, and individuals," said Sam Laprade, host of The Fibre Files.

Bringing Different Perspectives to the Conversation

Following its inaugural episode, The Fibre Files will continue to bring together leaders with different perspectives on the future of broadband and the communities it serves.

Upcoming guests include Rob Barlow of revQuotient and Peter Politis, Mayor of the Town of Cochrane, Ontario.

Through conversations with leaders from the broadband industry, business, government, and communities, the series will explore topics including fibre infrastructure, rural economic development, emerging technology, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and the evolving connectivity needs of communities.

"The goal is to create a platform where people with different experiences and perspectives can discuss where connectivity is taking us and, more importantly, what communities need from it," concluded Kalaichelvan.

Listen and Watch

Stream The Fibre Files on Spotify or watch the series on NIVO's YouTube channel.

About PomeGran Inc.

PomeGran Inc. is Canada's fastest-growing fibre-centric rural digital infrastructure provider. Dedicated to enhancing broadband services, PomeGran has emerged as a leader on a mission to empower underserved markets in Quebec and Ontario. PomeGran is investing in rural Quebec and Northern Ontario as part of their strategic plan. Boasting ownership of broadband networks, underground and aerial fibre assets, and fixed wireless access (FWA) assets, PomeGran is committed to enabling broadband sovereignty and bridging the digital divide that exists between urban, rural, and Indigenous communities. Founded on the fundamental principle of ensuring equitable access to digital infrastructure, PomeGran believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to participate in today's digital-first economy. Please visit www.pomegran.com.

About NIVO

NIVO is the new Internet Service Provider brand launched by PomeGran Inc. to deliver fast, reliable fibre connectivity to rural and underserved regions of Canada. Built on a foundation of trust, transparency, and community focus, NIVO is designed to meet the needs of families, small businesses, seasonal residents, and Indigenous communities. Please visit www.nivo.ca.

About The Fibre Files

The Fibre Files is a PomeGran-sponsored podcast hosted by Sam Laprade. The series brings together voices from communities, business, government, technology, innovation and telecommunications to explore what meaningful connectivity makes possible.

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A special matchday experience celebrating fans, playoff push and stadium evolution

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kansas City Current has announced a super‑charged matchday experience — One Current 2026: Bigger Home. Bigger Future. — that will transform CPKC Stadium and Current Landing into the largest gathering of 18,000 Current fans in club history on Sunday, Oct. 25. As part of the event, CPKC Stadium's capacity will increase to 12,000, and an additional 6,000 fans can join the celebration through a first-of-its-kind Current Landing Grounds Pass, allowing fans to take in the matchday excitement just steps from the stadium.

Tickets to the match are available for purchase HERE. Current Landing Grounds Pass tickets, which begin at $10 and are inspired by the fan-friendly atmosphere of the US Open, can be purchased HERE.

"One Current is a celebration of the unified spirit of our fans, our city and the incredible momentum behind this club," said KC Current President Raven Jemison. "Expanding capacity, opening Current Landing and creating a full day experience reflects where we're headed as an organization and the energy we're bringing both on and off the pitch. We're excited to welcome the community to the riverfront for an unforgettable experience."

The first 10,000 attendees at CPKC Stadium or with a Grounds Pass will receive an exclusive KC Current flag. A limited number of fans inside CPKC Stadium will take home a limited-edition bobblehead, the second bobblehead in club history. More details will be revealed at a later date.

One Current marks the team's final regular season home match of the 2026 campaign, the club's Fan Appreciation Match, and a celebration of Kansas City's continued evolution toward expanded stadium capacity and enhanced fan experiences. With ESPN on-site for the 4 p.m. CT kickoff, the event will showcase the energy, scale and ambition driving the Current's push toward the postseason.

Following the match, fans are invited to stay for a Current Landing Watch Party viewing of the Sunday Night Football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Seattle Seahawks, kicking off at 7:20 p.m. CT. The Current will welcome Chiefs alumni and legends to join the pre-match festivities, creating a full-day celebration of Kansas City sports on the riverfront.

Additional ticketing information can be found below.

Ticketing

- $20 Standing Room Only: Access to CPKC Stadium

- $10 Grounds Pass: Access to Current Landing

- Current Club members can purchase up to four Grounds Pass tickets, each with a complimentary reserved seat in the Current Landing bleachers, now through Oct. 1 while seating remains available.

On‑site parking will be available for purchase, and fans are encouraged to use multi-modal transportation available to access CPKC Stadium, including walking, biking and the KC Streetcar. More information on parking and transportation will be shared with ticket holders closer to the match. Visit CPKCStadium.com for the latest updates on parking and transportation on matchday.

What To Expect

- DJ in Current Landing

- Match viewing access – fans can watch the match on screens throughout Current Landing, with reserved seating for Current Club members who purchase a ticket

- Food trucks + beverage and ice cream stations

- Retailer specials with Current Landing partners such as Revel and Providence Pizza

- KC Current partner activations throughout the riverfront

- KC Current pregame show and special podcast taping in KC Current Studios

About the Kansas City Current

Founded in December 2020, the Kansas City Current is led by the ownership group of Angie Long, Chris Long, Brittany Mahomes and Patrick Mahomes. The team competes in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and plays its home matches at CPKC Stadium, the first stadium in the world purpose-built for a professional women's sports team. The Kansas City Current won its first NWSL Shield in club history in 2025. Named The Most Ambitious NWSL Club for three consecutive seasons by ESPN, the Current is proud of its many precedent-setting accomplishments. To receive updates on the Current visit kansascitycurrent.com. 

About Current Landing

Current Landing is the new heartbeat of Kansas City – an energetic, modern waterfront district where Kansas City's momentum meets its origins. More than a destination, Current Landing reconnects Kansas Citians to a historic area – where the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers, intersecting trails, railroads, and bridges formed a vital crossroads of cultural and commercial exchange. Today, Current Landing builds on that legacy and spirit of growth with a walkable neighborhood where the riverfront is the heart of community life and daily discovery.

Home to CPKC Stadium, Current Landing brings together sport, culture, entertainment, and daily life in one connected neighborhood that is framed by sweeping riverfront trails, green spaces, and world-class dining. It is a place defined by movement – of people, of ideas, of the city itself. Current Landing is where Kansas City gathers, lives, celebrates, and looks forward. Learn more at www.currentlanding.com.

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New tools give managers a live view of restaurant performance and a clear, mobile workflow for what needs to get done; speeding up the onboarding process for new managers and allowing them to intervene while there's still time to make a difference.

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Logic, a provider of back-of-house operations software for restaurants, today announced Vitals and ShiftFlow, two new products designed to help restaurant managers see what is happening in their restaurant right now, know what needs attention and take action before the shift is over.

The goal is simple: don't wait until tomorrow to find out what went wrong today.

Restaurant managers make hundreds of decisions during a shift. Sales change, labor runs high, an employee approaches overtime, Guest traffic misses forecast, or maybe a line check needs to happen during the busy period. And through all of it, the most important place a manager needs to be is on the floor leading employees and taking care of guests.

Vitals and ShiftFlow bring those signals and actions together, so managers can run a restaurant from the floor instead of the office.

Vitals tells managers how the restaurant is performing. ShiftFlow helps them keep the shift on track.

"Restaurant managers have always had plenty of data. What they haven't always had is the right information at the moment they can still act on it," said Keegan Conrey, CEO of Decision Logic. "We want managers to be able to see a problem developing, understand what needs attention and do something about it before the shift is over instead of reading about it in a report tomorrow."

Know how the shift is going, while it's still happening

Vitals gives managers a live view of the health of their restaurant through 34 near-real-time metrics spanning performance, labor, productivity and operational risk.

Instead of digging through reports, a manager can quickly see whether sales are tracking to forecast, how labor is performing against schedule, whether overtime is approaching, how productivity is trending and whether voids or discounts deserve attention.

Vitals includes 14 performance metrics, 11 labor metrics, five productivity metrics, and four adjustment-risk metrics.

That can turn everyday operating data into an early-warning system.

If something is moving in the wrong direction, the manager can see it while there is still an opportunity to respond.

Turn "someone should handle that" into "it's handled"

Seeing what is happening is only half the job. Managers have to keep dozens of tasks moving while running the restaurant, and gets more complicated when a new manager comes on board.

ShiftFlow was designed with manager turnover in mind. With 28% of restaurant managers turning over annually, ShiftFlow removes the guess work for a new manager who doesn't know what to do next. Documenting your process and putting that work into one mobile workflow. This creates consistency across locations and gives new managers a guide to help them perform consistently faster.

Tasks can appear automatically from existing schedules, be sent to restaurants by above-store leaders, or be created by managers in the moment. That means recurring operational work and unexpected needs can live in the same place instead of being scattered across paper checklists, messages, memory, and trips to the back office.

At launch, ShiftFlow supports nine task types, including scheduled orders, inventories, line checks, maintenance, closing activities, manager reminders, and notification reminders.

For above-store leaders, that creates greater consistency across restaurants. For General Managers, it provides something equally important: a clear view of what needs to happen next without pulling them away from their team and guests.

"Vitals answers, 'How are we doing?' ShiftFlow answers, 'What needs to happen next?'" said Conrey. "Put those together and you give managers a much better chance to change the outcome of a shift instead of explaining the outcome after it's over."

Built around the reality of running a restaurant

The products are designed around a basic reality of restaurant operations: the most valuable information is often the information a manager can act on now.

By bringing real-time performance visibility and day-to-day execution closer together, Decision Logic is giving restaurant managers a clearer path from signal to action to accountability, without requiring them to manage the restaurant from a back-office computer.

ShiftFlow will be available to Decision Logic customers without a POS dependency. Vitals will launch with Toast and Qu integrations, with additional POS integrations planned.

Vitals and ShiftFlow are available now, with beta customers already using them today. Restaurant operators can see both products live at the Decision Logic booth at FSTEC 2026 or request a demo at decisionlogic.io/demo.

About Decision Logic

Decision Logic provides restaurant operators with intelligent tools to streamline operations, improve performance, and drive consistency across multi-unit brands. The Decision Logic Platform includes inventory management, food cost intelligence (actual versus theoretical variance, menu item analysis), labor optimization, manager logs and task management including digital line checks, and consolidated sales reporting and analytics. Decision Logic AI continues to redefine how restaurants operate smarter and faster. Current partners include 54th Street Restaurants, RibCrib BBQ, Golden Corral, Taco John's, and Twin Peaks. www.decisionlogic.io

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Bay Crane Selects Jeff Martin Auctioneers to Conduct Major Live Absolute Auction

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bay Crane Companies has selected Jeff Martin Auctioneers to conduct the Bay Crane Companies – Absolute Strategic Fleet Update Auction on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern.

The live auction with online, simulcast bidding will be conducted at Bay Crane Midwest, located at 2299 Performance Way in Columbus, Ohio.

Bay Crane is a nationally recognized and growing organization prepared to meet the future needs of customers of all sizes, with safety and expertise as the top priorities. This auction is a strategic fleet update resulting from several successful recent acquisitions. It reflects a disciplined decision to market excess inventory efficiently while keeping its fleet positioned for continued growth.

Bay Crane chose to update its fleet, chose the terms of the auction, and chose the certainty and competitive energy of a live absolute auction. Most importantly, Bay Crane chose Jeff Martin Auctioneers to execute an auction of this scale and importance. Jeff Martin Auctioneers made a commitment to the crane and heavy haul industry and provides a regular marketplace for both buyers and sellers.

Many assets will be located at Bay Crane Midwest in Columbus for inspection, while others will remain at job sites and additional locations throughout the Eastern and Midwestern United States.

This is a one-owner Bay Crane fleet — millions of dollars of working iron offered at public auction. This is a working fleet that's ready for your operation.

Buyers can preview the inventory online here, where photographs, complete descriptions, asset locations, and additional auction information will be provided. Complete inventory updated daily, along with pictures.

As an absolute auction, every item offered will sell to the highest bidder, regardless of price, with no minimums or reserves. The live format will create a transparent and competitive marketplace while giving buyers the opportunity to acquire equipment from one of the industry's most respected fleets.

"We are honored to partner with Bay Crane on this auction," stated Jeff Martin, President & CEO of Jeff Martin Auctioneers. "Two great privately owned companies that put customer service and integrity first."

Jeff Martin Auctioneers was selected for its experience, national and global marketing reach, live-auction capabilities, and commitment to professional execution.

This event brings together two strong organizations: Bay Crane, confidently updating its fleet from a position of strength, and Jeff Martin Auctioneers, prepared to deliver the scale, energy, market reach, and professionalism an auction of this importance demands.

Auction Information

- Auction: Bay Crane Companies – Absolute Strategic Fleet Update Auction

- Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

- Time: 9:00 a.m. Eastern

- Format: Live Absolute Auction

- Auction Location: Bay Crane Midwest — Columbus, OH

- Address: 2299 Performance Way, Columbus, Ohio 43207

- Online Preview: Bay Crane Auction

About Bay Crane Companies

Founded in 1939 to serve the lifting needs of New York, Bay Crane Companies has grown into one of North America's largest providers of crane rental, engineered heavy lifting, specialized transportation, heavy hauling, rigging, and project logistics services. Today, Bay Crane is recognized as the third-largest crane rental company in North America, with an extensive and diverse fleet supported by engineering expertise, heavy-haul capabilities, project management, and experienced personnel.

Bay Crane continues to invest in the equipment, people, and capabilities required to support the next generation of large-scale construction projects. Most recently, the company added 25 large crawler cranes rated at 350 tons and above, significantly expanding its capacity to serve the rapidly growing data center, power generation, electrical infrastructure, civil construction, and wind energy markets. This investment further strengthens Bay Crane's ability to support some of the largest, most complex, and schedule-critical projects across North America.

About Jeff Martin Auctioneers

Jeff Martin Auctioneers provides practical and professional auction solutions with a personal touch. Serving the construction, transportation, agricultural, industrial, and crane industries. The American and family-owned company combines extensive marketing, industry expertise, and the power of the live-auction method to connect sellers with qualified buyers across the United States and around the world.

For complete auction information and further updates, visit JeffMartinAuctioneers.com.

Bryan Carr

National Sales - Crane & Heavy Transport

Office: 844.450.6200

Mobile: 601.508.6207

[email protected]

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