Month: July 2026

CLEVELAND, July 14, 2026 /3BL/ – The Cleveland WNBA today announced KeyBank, Northeast Ohio’s hometown bank, as its first Founding Partner. The new, multiyear partnership establishes the financial institution as the team’s official and exclusive retail banking partner. As a founding partner, KeyBank will help shape the fan experience from the franchise’s earliest days through its inaugural 2028 season and beyond.

A cornerstone of the partnership is KeyBank’s sponsorship of the franchise’s membership platform, the home for the team’s most loyal fans. As the presenting partner of the platform, KeyBank will provide Cleveland WNBA fans who have made the initial $28 membership deposit with exclusive benefits, including exclusive seating area at the team’s brand unveil later this summer along with early access to the post-launch retail drop. Cleveland WNBA currently has nearly 9,000 initial payments as momentum continues to build ahead of the team’s debut at Rocket Arena in 2028.

“Establishing our first foundational partnership with KeyBank, with a focus on our membership platform, reflects how deeply committed we are to collectively investing in unforgettable experiences for our fans, whose passion and belief in the return of the WNBA to Ohio has been clear since day one,” said Allison Howard, Cleveland WNBA, President of Business Operations. “Partnering with this trusted hometown brand strengthens the momentum behind our shared mission to create opportunity, expand access and deliver moments that matter for communities across Ohio and the region.”

KeyBank and Cleveland WNBA will collaborate annually on a signature community impact program, extending the partnership beyond the arena and into neighborhoods across the region. This dedicated program will reinforce a shared commitment to deepening community connection and driving meaningful, long-term investment in Cleveland.

“I’ve long believed in the power of women’s sports, not only as a platform for incredible athletes, but as a force for bringing people together and strengthening communities,” said Trina Evans, Chief of Staff and Director of Corporate Center, KeyBank. “As a Founding Partner of Cleveland WNBA, KeyBank is proud to support the return of professional women’s basketball to our hometown and help create new opportunities for connection, economic vitality, and enduring pride across Northeast Ohio.”

Additionally, beginning with the team’s inaugural season in 2028, KeyBank will expand its presence with in-game moments that create memorable experiences for members and fans at Cleveland WNBA games at Rocket Arena. The marquee activation includes serving as presenting partner of the High-Five Tunnel, where lucky fans will get a close-up view of the team and court during warmups. KeyBank will also serve as presenting partner for one theme night and associated fan giveaway each season.

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ABOUT CLEVELAND WNBA

Cleveland WNBA is the 16th franchise in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The team, operated by Rock Entertainment Group, will begin play in the 2028 season at Rocket Arena, downtown Cleveland’s premier 19,000-seat venue, which is also home to the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers and AHL’s Cleveland Monsters. Cleveland WNBA will train at their own dedicated and premier 52,000-square-foot performance center in Independence, Ohio. The Cleveland WNBA is a part of Rock Entertainment Group, the umbrella entity for the sports and entertainment properties under Chairman Dan Gilbert’s ROCK Family of Companies. Nic Barlage serves as the CEO of Cleveland WNBA, Rocket Arena and Rock Entertainment Group, and Allison Howard leads Cleveland WNBA as President of Business Operations.

ABOUT KEYBANK

KeyCorp’s roots trace back more than 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $189 billion at March 31, 2026.

Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 950 branches and approximately 1,100 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC.

Media Contact: 

Daijha Johnson 
Djohnson@cavs.com

Meg Lower
KeyBank, Regional Communications Manager
Meg_lower@keybank.com

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Originally published in Wesco’s 2026 Sustainability Report

At Wesco, sustainability is integral to how we operate, grow and create long-term value. It shapes our strategy, informs our decisions, and guides how we serve customers, support our people and engage with communities around the world. As global demand accelerates for more resilient, efficient and connected infrastructure and supply chains, our role — and our responsibility — has never been more important.

In 2025, Wesco continued to make meaningful progress amid powerful secular trends including digitalization, power generation and reliability, and supply chain resiliency. These forces are reshaping energy systems, industrial operations and data-driven environments worldwide. Wesco sits at the center of these ecosystems, enabling solutions that help customers build, connect, power and protect critical infrastructure more safely and sustainably.

Our portfolio of products, services and solutions supports customers as they modernize power grids, deploy data centers, advance automation and improve building intelligence. At the same time, we are transforming our own operations through a multi-year digital transformation to improve efficiency, strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce waste. By leveraging data, analytics and technology at scale, we are embedding sustainability into the way we operate every day.

Our people remain the foundation of our success. In 2025, we continued to invest in a safe, inclusive and engaging workplace – one that equips our teams with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving, digital-first environment. Recognition as a Great Place to Work® and continued external recognition for our culture reflect our commitment to supporting our employees and leading with integrity.

Beyond our operations, Wesco is committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Through our Wesco Cares program, employees around the world support disaster relief, education, workforce development and housing initiatives. Their generosity, volunteerism and civic leadership demonstrate our values in action and reinforce our belief that strong communities are essential to long-term success.

Strong governance is our foundation. Our Board of Directors and Leadership team remain focused on ethical conduct, responsible capital allocation, effective enterprise risk management and transparent engagement with stakeholders. These principles are essential to maintaining trust and delivering sustainable performance over time.

As we look ahead, we recognize that sustainability is a continuous journey. The challenges facing our world – supply chain complexity, workforce transformation and technological changes — require focus, collaboration and accountability. Wesco has entered 2026 with positive momentum, a clear strategy and a steadfast commitment to responsible growth.

This report outlines our approach, priorities and progress. I thank our employees, customers, suppliers and partners for their continued trust as we work together to build a more sustainable future.

Read Wesco’s full 2026 Sustainability Report here

​​Your brain controls everything from how you move and speak to how you think, remember, and experience the world. But when blood flow is disrupted, the impact can be immediate and life changing. Conditions such as stroke and aneurysm affect millions of people each year, yet many still don’t recognize the warning signs, understand risk factors, or realize how dramatically technology is transforming treatment options.  

​In this conversation from our Health Care Untapped  series,  Linnea Burman, SVP and President of Neurovascular at Medtronic, joins neurosurgeon and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adam Arthur to explore the future of neurovascular care. From minimally invasive procedures to advances in imaging and artificial intelligence, they explore how innovation is reshaping neurovascular treatment — and why faster diagnosis and treatment can make all the difference. 

​This interview has been edited for length and clarity. 

Linnea Burman: When you tell someone you’re a neurosurgeon, what’s the first question you’re typically asked?  
Dr. Adam Arthur : “Are you for real?” Seriously. I think a lot of people understand that the brain is fascinating and that we know so little about it. There’s fascination about what it’s like to operate on the brain. Specifically: How do you do that? How do you get there? 

​Burman: I think that would probably fascinate a lot of people. How do you access the brain?  
Dr. Arthur: We still do open brain surgery, which is at least 7,000 years old, where we make an incision and use a saw and drill to open the skull and operate with a microscope. But in neurovascular care today, we also have minimally invasive approaches that allow us to access the brain without opening the skull — through small punctures in the wrist or leg arteries using advanced imaging techniques. Patients often experience less pain, less inconvenience, and shorter hospital stays. 

​Burman: How has the transition from open surgery to minimally invasive procedures changed over your career?  
Dr. Arthur: It’s been massive. When I started training, neurovascular procedures were mainly used for imaging. Then they became important in treating aneurysms, and later there was a huge revolution in treating ischemic stroke by removing blood clots blocking blood flow to the brain. Now we’re exploring treatments for additional conditions like chronic subdural hematoma and potentially even refractory migraine. 

Burman: Most people have heard of stroke, but can you explain conditions like aneurysms and chronic subdural hematomas?  
Dr. Arthur: You can think of arteries as hoses that bring blood to the brain. An aneurysm is essentially a weak spot on that hose, like a water balloon forming on the side. Many aneurysms never rupture, but when they do, it can be devastating. A chronic subdural hematoma occurs when blood accumulates between the brain and skull, often related to aging and sometimes small trauma. 

​Burman: How do lifestyle factors impact brain and neurovascular health?  
Dr. Arthur: I like to call sleep, diet, and exercise the “holy trinity” of lifestyle. Those three things have a tremendous impact on the likelihood of stroke or aneurysm. Nicotine is certainly harmful as well. You can still experience these conditions while living a healthy lifestyle, but it’s important to prioritize rest, recovery, good nutrition, and staying active. 

​Burman: When someone is having a stroke, what is actually happening in the brain?  
Dr. Arthur: With ischemic stroke, there’s a blockage in an artery delivering oxygen and blood to the brain. Patients may experience facial drooping, slurred speech, or weakness in the arms. The key is restoring blood flow quickly because once brain tissue is lost, it doesn’t grow back. Patients may lose as many as 2 million neurons per minute during a stroke. 

​Burman: I think many people know that a stroke can be disabling. How much time do patients really have?  
Dr. Arthur: Time is critical. There’s an area of brain tissue that dies quickly, but there’s also surrounding tissue, what we call the penumbra, that’s still salvageable if blood flow is restored fast enough. If you notice problems with speech, movement, or facial drooping, it’s important to seek medical attention immediately. 

​Burman: Globally, how many people experience a stroke each year?  
Dr. Arthur: About 12 million people every year. Because stroke symptoms can vary and patients can’t always communicate what they’re experiencing, there’s a tremendous opportunity to reduce disability through awareness and faster intervention. 
Burman: Stroke is only the third leading cause of death, but it’s the leading cause of disability. The impact extends beyond the patient to families and caregivers who often need to step in and provide long-term support. 

​Burman: True or false: Stroke can affect women differently than men.  
Dr. Arthur: True. Women are less likely to receive timely care and more likely to experience poor outcomes. We still have work to do in understanding why and improving systems of care. 

​Burman: Can strokes only happen to older adults?  
Dr. Arthur: False. Stroke can affect people of all ages, including children. 

​Burman: What’s a symptom many people don’t realize is connected to the brain?  
Dr. Arthur: Whooshing sounds in the ear, medically known as pulsatile tinnitus. Some people experience it so severely that it interferes with daily life, and in some cases, it’s linked to neurovascular conditions that can be treated .

​Burman: There’s a lot of conversation around AI right now. How is AI impacting neurovascular care?  
Dr. Arthur: AI is helping us identify patients who need intervention faster and helping improve the safety and effectiveness of devices used in the brain. 

​Burman: As a health tech leader, where do you see technology taking neurovascular care?  
Dr. Arthur: I’m excited about how we’re using clinical study data, imaging, and machine learning to better understand device performance in patient anatomy over time. It’s helping us design better devices and predict performance with greater confidence. 

​Burman: How do you balance innovation with safety when working so closely to the brain?  
Dr. Arthur: Every innovation must be carefully tested through multiple models and ongoing clinical research to ensure solutions are as effective and safe as possible for patients. 

​Burman: If I were diagnosed with one of these conditions, what questions should I ask my physician?  
Dr. Arthur: Ask how the technology has been tested and whether your unique medical situation presents any specific considerations. I also think it’s valuable to ask your doctor: “If you were the patient, what option would you choose?”

Watch the Health Tech Untapped video here, and learn more here.

Linnea Burman is a leader in neurovascular health and healthcare technology at Medtronic.  Her work focuses on advancing innovation in stroke care, neurovascular therapies, and technologies that support better patient outcomes worldwide. 

​Dr. Adam Arthur has more than 20 years of experience specializing in neurovascular and minimally invasive brain procedures.  Arthur is Chief Medical Officer for Medtronic Neurovascular and a past chair of neurosurgery at University of Tennessee Health Science Center.  He currently practices at the Semmes Murphey Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee, and is the principal investigator on multiple multicenter international clinical trials. 

Published on June 16, 2026 

CAMDEN, N.J., July 13, 2026 /3BL/ – Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) today announced a $35,000 donation to The Cooper Foundation. This is Subaru’s fifth consecutive annual gift supporting Camden-based patients. The Subaru team also assembled 1,000 appreciation kits for nurses at Cooper University Health Care as part of its Subaru Loves to Care® initiative and its ongoing commitment to the automaker’s hometown of Camden.

More than 70 Subaru employees volunteered their time to assemble the appreciation kits, each filled with thoughtful items and handwritten notes recognizing the compassion, dedication, and exceptional care Cooper nurses provide every day. Representatives from Subaru personally delivered the kits during a special event honoring Cooper nurses for their unwavering commitment to patients and families.

In addition to the appreciation kits, Subaru presented a $35,000 check to The Cooper Foundation, increasing its annual contribution to help address rising costs and expand access to essential care for patients served by Cooper. The funding will provide durable medical equipment—including blood pressure monitors, glucometers, scales, wheelchairs, walkers, and canes—to patients managing chronic health conditions at home, while also supporting transportation assistance to help Camden residents get to and from medical appointments.

Subaru’s partnership with Cooper continues to transform access to care for Camden residents facing financial and transportation barriers. During the past year, Subaru’s support helped nearly 1,000 uninsured and underinsured residents receive essential health-related assistance, including more than 1,500 units of durable medical equipment, more than 37,300 individual medical supplies, and more than 1,100 rides to medical appointments. Together, Subaru and Cooper are helping ensure patients can safely recover at home, manage chronic conditions, and access the care they need—regardless of the barriers they face.

“Subaru has become one of The Cooper Foundation’s most valued community partners because they understand that improving individuals’ health extends far beyond the walls of a hospital. Their continued investment—and the generosity of their employees—helps ensure more patients can access the care they need while recognizing the extraordinary professionals who deliver it every day. Partnerships like this create lasting impact for the communities we are privileged to serve,” said Philip A. Norcross, Esq., chairman of The Cooper Foundation Board.

“At Subaru, we believe being a good neighbor means investing in the people and communities that surround us. Through Subaru Loves to Care, we’re proud to recognize the extraordinary compassion of Cooper’s nurses while continuing to help patients access care. Whether it’s providing transportation, essential medical equipment, or simply reminding health care workers how much they’re appreciated, we’re honored to stand alongside Cooper in making a meaningful difference throughout Camden,” said Erica McLeod, corporate social responsibility manager, Subaru of America, Inc.

“Our nurses represent the very best of Cooper, bringing exceptional skill and compassion to patients and families every day. We are grateful to Subaru for recognizing Cooper’s nurses’ dedication and for their team’s continued partnership in supporting the people who care for our community,” said Anthony J. Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE, co-CEO of Cooper University Health Care.

“Subaru’s generous support helps remove everyday barriers patients face by providing transportation assistance and essential medical equipment, helping more people get the care they need, when they need it,” said Kevin M. O’Dowd, JD, co-CEO of Cooper University Health Care.

Subaru has been a steadfast supporter of Cooper and the Camden community through charitable giving, volunteerism, and its Subaru Loves to Care® initiative. In addition to supporting patient transportation and durable medical equipment, Subaru has donated emergency vehicles to Cooper EMS, supported Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper, partnered with The Cooper Foundation’s Pink Roses & Teal Magnolias event benefiting women’s cancer programs, and recognized Cooper team members through annual appreciation initiatives.

The continued partnership between Subaru and Cooper reflects a shared commitment to improving access to care, supporting health care professionals, and strengthening the health and well-being of the Camden community.

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About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise®, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $340 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 115,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.

About The Cooper Foundation
The Cooper Foundation supports Cooper University Health Care by inspiring philanthropic investment to advance patient care, research, education, and community programs. Through the generosity of donors and partners, the Foundation is helping shape the future of health care in South Jersey.

Learn more by following The Cooper Foundation on social media. Facebook│Instagram│LinkedIn│X│TikTok│YouTube │Flickr│foundation.cooperhealth.org

About Cooper University Health Care
Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Contacts:

Diane Anton
Corporate Communications Manager
(856) 488-5093
danton@subaru.com

Adam Leiter
Corporate Communications Specialist
(856) 488-8668
aleiter@subaru.com

Wendy A. Marano
Cooper University Health Care
(856) 904-1688
marano-wendy@cooperhealth.edu

Alexie Constantinou
Cooper University Health Care
(609) 424-4102
constantinou-alexie@cooperhealth.edu