Month: August 2026

We’re excited to share that, for the first time, Everpure has been named on the 2026 PEOPLE® Companies That Care list! 

This recognition reflects our employees’ commitment to making a meaningful impact through Pure Good, our social impact program. From employee giving and volunteering to strategic grants supporting communities, the environment, and workforce development, we’re proud of how our people bring our values to life.

Thank you to our employees for making this recognition possible—and for continuing to shape what’s next.

See the full list here.

The completed 25,000-square-foot Elwood site expansion bolsters Elanco’s monoclonal antibody (mAb) production; supports delivery of next-generation pipeline

INDIANAPOLIS, August 31, 2026 /3BL/ – Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) announced the on-time completion of a 25,000-square-foot manufacturing expansion of its Elwood, Kansas manufacturing site. As one of only two animal health companies with mAb solutions on the market today, the expansion further strengthens Elanco’s leadership in the biologics space.

“When we announced the expansion two years ago, we recognized that executing the most exciting pipeline in Elanco’s history required a manufacturing footprint capable of matching our innovation ambition,” said Grace McArdle, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing and Quality. “The expanded monoclonal antibody capacity ensures that as Elanco continues to pioneer breakthroughs in animal health, we are ready to meet pet owner and veterinarian demand with a safe and reliable supply. It also brings high demand, impactful jobs to the region. We appreciate the commitment of the State of Kansas, Doniphan County and the City of Elwood to help pets live longer, healthier, more active lives.”

The company recently announced the phased launch of Befrena™ (tirnovetmab), a new anti-IL-31 mAb injection for treatment of canine allergic and atopic dermatitis. In addition to Befrena, Elanco’s first mAb product, Trutect™ (formerly Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody), received full approval in 2025 as the first and only approved therapeutic solution for canine parvovirus. Both products are currently manufactured at Elanco’s Elwood facility.

“Pets are integral and central to our lives and Elanco’s charge is clear to keep innovating to make life better for animals,” said Jeff Simmons, President and CEO. “With customer demand for Befrena two times above expectations, this expansion was key in ramping capacity to meet demand as we anticipate reaching unconstrained levels in early 2027. Our R&D and manufacturing engine is stronger than ever to deliver a consistent flow of high impact innovation to meet higher pet owner expectation of care now and into the next decade.”

This expansion comes at a pivotal time when pet owners’ expectations for care are higher than ever. According to Elanco’s latest survey of 1,409 U.S. pet owners conducted earlier this year, even with rising costs across spending categories, including higher gas prices, pet health and wellness remain top priorities as a protected budget itemⁱ. This prioritization reflects a growing demand for comprehensive portfolios and innovative solutions, such as monoclonal antibodies, that can enhance the quality of life for pets.

“Today’s milestone reinforces Elanco’s commitment to going beyond to deliver differentiated, high impact innovation in key therapeutic areas,” said Dr. Ellen de Brabander, Executive Vice President, Research, Development and Regulatory Affairs. “As we continue to draw insights from monoclonal advancements in human health, we believe that antibody-based therapies have untapped potential in animal health. With the expansion of our Elwood manufacturing site, we are now better positioned to scale the future of our innovation portfolio.”

In addition to increasing production capacity of the manufacturing site by more than four times with upstream and downstream processing equipment, this $120 million investment also includes: a new pilot plant to accelerate process development and deliver the materials needed for clinical testing, a new quality control laboratory and additional support spaces. Another $30 million investment is planned through 2028 to include additional warehousing, for a total investment of $150 million. Design-build firm Burns & McDonnell, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., led the expansion project as the primary provider of integrated design and construction services.

ABOUT ELANCO

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders and society as a whole. With 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to breaking boundaries and going beyond to help our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. Learn more at www.elanco.com.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 31, 2026 /3BL/ – Discovery Education today announced a new teacher-facing AI-powered chat interface using Gemini models in the Discovery Education Google Classroom add-on. Built for educators, the enhancement delivers trusted, district-licensed Discovery Education teaching and learning resources right within Classroom. With a single plain-language prompt, teachers can describe what they need for lesson planning, instruction, and differentiation, and instantly retrieve high-quality, standards-aligned Discovery Education resources directly within their natural workflows. The new feature will be available to select K-12 districts through an Early Feedback Program this fall. 

Trusted Content Where Teachers Already Work

Teachers who use AI save an average of 5.9 hours per week according to research by Gallup and Walton Family Foundation. While AI provides a powerful starting point for instruction and lesson planning, educators also need the certainty of resources with a strong pedagogical foundation and strict standards-alignment. These enhancements to the Discovery Education Google Classroom add-on close that gap by pairing the speed of AI with the instructional quality, trusted content, and educator-centered resources needed to give educators confidence in AI workflows.

“Teachers shouldn’t have to choose between the support and speed that AI offers and the quality their students deserve,” said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer at Discovery Education. “The new AI interface within the Discovery Education add-on addresses that need by bringing trusted content into teachers’ natural workflow, all grounded in more than 20 years of teaching and learning excellence.” 

Built with Educators

Discovery Education’s approach to designing and delivering the integration reflects an important principle embedded in the Discovery Education Connected Ecosystem: capabilities designed for classrooms should be built with the educators who work in them. The Early Feedback Program will solicit feedback to reflect how teachers actually plan and differentiate, ensuring the integration earns its place in the daily flow of education before it reaches every classroom. Participating districts include Elko County School District in Elko, Nevada.

“At Elko County School District, we are committed to preparing students for the future through teaching and learning excellence,” said Sarah Jolley, Technology Coordinator & Digital Coach at Elko County School District. “We are excited to partner with Discovery Education to help shape how trusted, standards-aligned resources are leveraged in Google Classroom and support AI-enabled instruction. By bringing high-quality content into the tools teachers already use, we hope to reduce complexity, personalize learning, and empower educators to spend more time creating meaningful experiences for students.”

Blending Pedagogy with Technology, Directly in the AI Conversation 

With the new AI features within the Discovery Education Google Classroom add-on, a teacher planning a lesson can describe needs such as topic and grade level to receive vetted Discovery Education resources from their district’s license. With the conversational interface, educators can continue the chat to fit results to their curricular scope and sequence and instructional block, refining by reading level, specific standards, or available time. Teachers can also request differentiated plans and ready-to-use resources to meet students where they are. The Discovery Education resources that will be available through this interface include: 

• Experience (K-12): Award-winning instructional resource with rigorous cross-curricular content, engaging and standards-aligned lessons, practical professional learning supports and teaching tools. Customizable to align with classroom needs including curriculum and grade level.
• Social Studies Essentials (K-5): Flexible, ready-to-teach lessons that combine inquiry-based learning with immersive multimedia and hands-on activities, making social studies engaging and relevant. Built on the C3 Framework and designed for ease of use.
• Science Techbook (K-12): Science curriculum that delivers phenomena-driven science instruction to deepen learning through hands-on activities and real-world inquiry. Strengthens foundational literacy and math skills and saves teachers time with ready-to-teach, editable digital lessons and print.
• Social Studies Techbook (6-8): A comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum designed to enhance literacy and critical thinking skills through an inquiry-based approach. Units incorporate real-world examples and multimedia instructional content to facilitate learning.

The Discovery Education add-on in Google Classroom helps districts maximize their investment in high-quality instructional materials from Discovery Education, ensuring licensed resources reach teachers at the moment of planning. Teachers can trust that AI-sourced results respect existing content governance settings at the district level. Additionally, Discovery Education upholds a commitment to innovation built with security, compliance, and content guardrails in mind. Discovery Education is SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified and adheres to COPPA, FERPA, and applicable state-level privacy laws so districts can deploy with confidence.

To learn more about Discovery Education’s AI-enhanced teaching and learning solutions, visit https://www.discoveryeducation.com/solutions/ai-learning/.

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About Discovery Education

Discovery Education is a global education technology leader whose innovative solutions empower educators and progress student learning. Discovery Education’s solutions have served more than 100 million students globally, supporting effective teaching and learning in 45% of U.S. K-12 schools and in 100+ countries and territories. The company’s portfolio includes award-winning core and supplemental curriculum, high-quality standards-aligned content, and AI-enabled teaching and learning tools. Solutions span math, science, literacy, social studies, and career-connected learning, including instructionally aligned content developed through one-of-a-kind partnerships with industry leaders to bring real-world relevance into every lesson. Learn more at www.DiscoveryEducation.com.

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• New mortgage and small business lending is ahead of target, increasing housing availability, stability and allowing local businesses to reopen, strengthen the region’s economic recovery following Hurricane Helene devastation 
• Truist Foundation’s recovery and resiliency fund enters final phase of grant deployment, on track to disburse all funds by two-year anniversary of Helene’s impact

CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 31, 2026 /3BL/ – As global leaders gather in Asheville, North Carolina, Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) and Truist Foundation announce they have surpassed the halfway point of the $725 million Truist Cares for Western North Carolina commitment established following Hurricane Helene. The multiyear initiative supports the region’s long-term recovery through dedicated lending for small businesses, commercial real estate development and home mortgages, along with philanthropic grants supporting housing, small business recovery and community resilience.

“The progress in Western North Carolina demonstrates what’s possible when business, philanthropy and community partners work together toward a common goal,” said Truist Chairman and CEO Bill Rogers.  “Surpassing the halfway mark of the $725 million commitment demonstrates how Truist and Truist Foundation are putting purpose into action to support impacted families, small businesses and communities. While there is more work ahead, we’re encouraged by the progress made and remain committed to the region’s long-term recovery and resilience.”

The Truist Foundation Western North Carolina Recovery and Resiliency Fund, managed in partnership with Center for Disaster Philanthropy, has completed four rounds of grantmaking and is entering its final phase of deployment. The fund is on track to disburse all available grant funding by the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Grantmaking has been informed by an assessment of local needs and ongoing engagement with nonprofit organizations, community leaders and other recovery partners. 

Truist small business, commercial real estate and home mortgage lending progress is ahead of the initiative’s target to date:

• Small business: Dedicated lending helps qualified local businesses access capital as they rebuild and reopen. Truist and Truist Foundation have also worked with community partners to create financing programs, referral pathways and technical assistance resources designed to reach businesses across the region, including entrepreneurs in rural communities and industries critical to the local economy. 

• Commercial real estate: Financing supports commercial real estate activity across Western North Carolina, including multifamily housing projects that can help address the region’s ongoing housing needs by preserving existing housing and advancing new affordable housing development.

• Home mortgage: Dedicated mortgage lending helps residents finance homes across Western North Carolina. The program supports broader housing recovery efforts and ongoing investment in communities throughout the region. 

Truist teammates have shown up alongside communities with hands-on service—contributing more than 5,000 hours of volunteer support and strengthening dozens of community organizations. Together, these efforts reflect a simple belief: Communities don’t recover on a timeline. Meaningful recovery requires partners willing to stay engaged long after the headlines fade. 

Truist Cares for Western North Carolina was announced in November 2024 to support small business, housing and infrastructure recovery following Hurricane Helene. The initiative combines dedicated lending, impact capital, philanthropic support and teammate volunteer engagement as communities transition from immediate relief to long-term recovery and resilience. 

To learn more about Truist Cares for Western North Carolina, visit Truist.com/truistcares.

About Truist 

Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist has leading market share in many of the high-growth markets in the U.S. and offers a wide range of products and services through wholesale and consumer businesses, including consumer and small business banking, commercial and corporate banking, investment banking and capital markets, wealth management, payments, and specialized lending businesses. Truist is a top-10 commercial bank with total assets of $556 billion as of June 30, 2026. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Learn more at Truist.com.

About Truist Foundation

Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The foundation, an endowed private foundation established in 2020 whose operating budget is independent of Truist Financial Corporation, makes strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations centered around two focus areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses to ensure all communities have an equal opportunity to thrive. Embodying these focus areas are the foundation’s leading initiatives, the Inspire Awards and Where It Starts. Learn more at TruistFoundation.org.

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• New mortgage and small business lending is ahead of target, increasing housing availability, stability and allowing local businesses to reopen, strengthen the region’s economic recovery following Hurricane Helene devastation 
• Truist Foundation’s recovery and resiliency fund enters final phase of grant deployment, on track to disburse all funds by two-year anniversary of Helene’s impact

CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 31, 2026 /3BL/ – As global leaders gather in Asheville, North Carolina, Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) and Truist Foundation announce they have surpassed the halfway point of the $725 million Truist Cares for Western North Carolina commitment established following Hurricane Helene. The multiyear initiative supports the region’s long-term recovery through dedicated lending for small businesses, commercial real estate development and home mortgages, along with philanthropic grants supporting housing, small business recovery and community resilience.

“The progress in Western North Carolina demonstrates what’s possible when business, philanthropy and community partners work together toward a common goal,” said Truist Chairman and CEO Bill Rogers.  “Surpassing the halfway mark of the $725 million commitment demonstrates how Truist and Truist Foundation are putting purpose into action to support impacted families, small businesses and communities. While there is more work ahead, we’re encouraged by the progress made and remain committed to the region’s long-term recovery and resilience.”

The Truist Foundation Western North Carolina Recovery and Resiliency Fund, managed in partnership with Center for Disaster Philanthropy, has completed four rounds of grantmaking and is entering its final phase of deployment. The fund is on track to disburse all available grant funding by the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Grantmaking has been informed by an assessment of local needs and ongoing engagement with nonprofit organizations, community leaders and other recovery partners. 

Truist small business, commercial real estate and home mortgage lending progress is ahead of the initiative’s target to date:

• Small business: Dedicated lending helps qualified local businesses access capital as they rebuild and reopen. Truist and Truist Foundation have also worked with community partners to create financing programs, referral pathways and technical assistance resources designed to reach businesses across the region, including entrepreneurs in rural communities and industries critical to the local economy. 

• Commercial real estate: Financing supports commercial real estate activity across Western North Carolina, including multifamily housing projects that can help address the region’s ongoing housing needs by preserving existing housing and advancing new affordable housing development.

• Home mortgage: Dedicated mortgage lending helps residents finance homes across Western North Carolina. The program supports broader housing recovery efforts and ongoing investment in communities throughout the region. 

Truist teammates have shown up alongside communities with hands-on service—contributing more than 5,000 hours of volunteer support and strengthening dozens of community organizations. Together, these efforts reflect a simple belief: Communities don’t recover on a timeline. Meaningful recovery requires partners willing to stay engaged long after the headlines fade. 

Truist Cares for Western North Carolina was announced in November 2024 to support small business, housing and infrastructure recovery following Hurricane Helene. The initiative combines dedicated lending, impact capital, philanthropic support and teammate volunteer engagement as communities transition from immediate relief to long-term recovery and resilience. 

To learn more about Truist Cares for Western North Carolina, visit Truist.com/truistcares.

About Truist 

Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist has leading market share in many of the high-growth markets in the U.S. and offers a wide range of products and services through wholesale and consumer businesses, including consumer and small business banking, commercial and corporate banking, investment banking and capital markets, wealth management, payments, and specialized lending businesses. Truist is a top-10 commercial bank with total assets of $556 billion as of June 30, 2026. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Learn more at Truist.com.

About Truist Foundation

Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The foundation, an endowed private foundation established in 2020 whose operating budget is independent of Truist Financial Corporation, makes strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations centered around two focus areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses to ensure all communities have an equal opportunity to thrive. Embodying these focus areas are the foundation’s leading initiatives, the Inspire Awards and Where It Starts. Learn more at TruistFoundation.org.

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August 31, 2026 /3BL/ – Inogen Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of a new Associate company, Frontierra in the United Kingdom. This strategic addition strengthens our presence in the EMEA region, further expanding our ability to deliver high-quality environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) services through a truly global network of local experts. Frontierra brings a unique solution to the Alliance network. As a tech-enabled consultancy, the firm develops solutions that turn satellite and geospatial intelligence into decision-ready insights for organizations facing growing climate and environmental risks. Frontierra’s work focuses on building a more resilient global economy and fostering practical collaboration to accelerate nature-positive and climate-resilient outcomes. As our multinational clients continue to grow and evolve, expanding our geographic reach as well as offering innovative solutions remains a key priority to ensure consistent, on-the-ground support wherever they operate.

With more than 70 Associate companies and over 6,000 consultants worldwide, the Alliance continues to grow as a trusted global partner, connecting regional expertise with global coordination to solve complex challenges. The addition of Frontierra reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening coverage in key markets, enhancing collaboration across regions, and delivering innovative, locally informed solutions that support sustainable business practices at scale.

Headquartered in the UK with a strong presence in Mexico and Australia, Frontierra is a geospatial intelligence and analytics firm helping financial institutions, investment managers, and corporates understand and act on climate and nature risks and opportunities. Using satellite data, earth observation data, and advanced geospatial data analysis, we deliver location-specific insights at the individual asset level, giving decision-makers a clearer and more accurate picture of real-world environmental exposure than sector- or country-level tools can provide. Delivered via cloud-based platform solutions or bespoke consultancy projects, our services span four areas: climate risk, nature and biodiversity, deforestation monitoring, and value chain mapping. Each reflects deep specialist expertise, grounded in satellite data, geospatial analysis, software engineering and years of applied experience addressing some of the world’s most complex environmental challenges.

“Joining the Inogen Alliance marks an exciting milestone for Frontierra. Partnering with over 70 associate companies enables us to support clients and other members wherever they operate. Together, we will deliver precise, asset-level climate and nature risk insights that empower organisations worldwide to make decisions that build a nature-positive, climate-resilient future.” Brigette Reid, CEO & Cofounder, Frontierra

In choosing new Associate companies to join the Alliance, we follow a thorough due diligence process to ensure alignment in values, service offerings, and complementary geographic coverage with our existing companies, with final approval by the Board of Directors. This careful approach ensures that every new Associate enhances the strength, consistency, and collaborative culture that defines Inogen Alliance.

 

Inogen Alliance is a global network made up of over 70 of independent local businesses and over 6,000 consultants around the world who can help make your project a success. Our Associates collaborate closely to serve multinational corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, and we share knowledge and industry experience to provide the highest quality service to our clients. If you want to learn more about how you can work with Inogen Alliance, you can explore our Associates or Contact Us. Watch for more News & Blog updates, listen to our podcast and follow us on LinkedIn.