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Dreams in Motion: Ella’s Story

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Stories like Ella’s are exactly why partnerships like this matter.

Through Aspire’s Employment Training Program, individuals gain more than job skills—they gain confidence, independence, and a real pathway to meaningful work. Ella’s journey shows what’s possible when training reflects real-world environments and when employers are truly invested in opening doors.

We’re proud to partner with Aspire and fellow employers to help build inclusive talent pipelines that work—for people and for businesses.

To read her full story and career journey, please use the link below: 
https://aspirechicago.com/news/from-what-if-to-i-did-it/

About Wesco
Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with approximately $24 billion in annual sales in 2025 and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 21,000 people, partners with the industry’s premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and significant digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, technology companies, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates more than 700 sites, including distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and sales offices in approximately 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations.

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Abre and the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Deepen Partnership Built Around Shared Mission Focused on Student Equity

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For two years, Abre has helped ALAS build a robust membership site to connect data, community, and leadership development for districts serving Latino students nationwide

CINCINNATI, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Abre, K-12’s #1 modern data solution, and the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) are deepening their partnership after two years spent collaboratively building a robust membership site that promotes the ALAS mission to support district and school leaders who serve Latino students nationwide.


Abre logo (PRNewsfoto/Abre)

This mission-driven alliance brings together two organizations with deeply aligned values. ALAS is committed to developing school and district leaders who ensure Latino students, who comprise approximately 30 percent of the school-age population, receive equitable access to quality education, a goal that aligns with Abre’s mission to open learning communities by connecting what matters.

“ALAS strives to partner with organizations that truly support our mission, as Abre does. Our work together has allowed us to support our members in ways we could not readily do on our own,” said Ulysses Navarrete, Executive Director of ALAS. “Abre truly understands our mission, and the technology they’ve built for us reflects that. That level of sustained investment is what makes this partnership so meaningful.”

As ALAS’s technology partner, Abre is responsible for designing and supporting the organization’s full digital presence, providing it with the infrastructure of a much larger organization without the operational overhead from its public-facing website to its member community platform and annual National Summit site. The company also actively participates in ALAS’s learning community by engaging directly with members, contributing to professional conversations, and supporting the networks the organization has built across nearly 20 state and regional affiliate chapters which serve more than 31 million students collectively.

“We are proud to partner with ALAS. We share a belief that when the right data reaches the right leaders, student outcomes improve,” said Zach Vander Veen, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Abre. “Our close connection to ALAS’s members, which are among the most experienced and mission-driven district leaders in the country, gives us a phenomenal opportunity to better understand where K–12 data infrastructure must go next. As AI, data governance, and district technology evolve rapidly, Abre’s ongoing partnership with ALAS helps shape our approach, ensuring our tools reflect the real complexity of the communities they serve.”

For superintendents and central office administrators in the ALAS network, the partnership opens opportunities to Abre’s core platform capabilities, which are purpose-built to help school leaders understand what’s happening with students and respond with confidence.

Abre’s Student360 consolidates data from across a district’s entire EdTech stack, including student information systems; learning management systems; assessment platforms; and more, to give administrators a real-time, 360-degree view of each learner across academics, wellness, attendance, behavior, and career readiness. Districts using Abre have documented outcomes including 35%+ improvements in chronic absenteeism, stronger MTSS implementation, and more confident budget and program decisions grounded in real evidence.

With hundreds of districts served nationally and a $24M Series A investment behind its continued growth, Abre is positioned to deepen its support of ALAS and its member organizations in the years ahead, expanding what’s possible when technology, leadership development, and student equity work together.

About Abre
Abre provides data analytics and engagement solutions for K–12 schools and educational organizations. Abre helps school districts streamline data, improve operational efficiency, strengthen engagement, and support confident decision-making, enabling leaders and stakeholders to focus on student success and improve district-wide outcomes. Learn more about Abre at abre.com.

About the Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS)
The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents [ALAS] is committed to providing a perspective to all aspiring school and district administrators, including superintendents, through programs, services, advocacy and networks rooted in Latino experiences and culture. Our Vision, Mission and Goals are to provide leadership at the national level that assures every school in America effectively serves the educational needs of all students with an emphasis on Latino and other historically marginalized youth through continuous professional learning, policy advocacy, and networking to share practices of promise for our students and the communities where we serve.

By the year 2026, Latino children will make up 30 percent of the school-age population. In the nation’s largest states – California, Texas, Florida, and New York, all of whom are ALAS State Affiliates – Latinos already have reached that level. It is of vital interest to invest in the education of every child, and the professional learning of all educators who serve Latino youth.

Media Contact
Jon Kannenberg
jon.kannenberg@finnpartners.com

 

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Abre and the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Deepen Partnership Built Around Shared Mission Focused on Student Equity

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For two years, Abre has helped ALAS build a robust membership site to connect data, community, and leadership development for districts serving Latino students nationwide

CINCINNATI, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Abre, K-12’s #1 modern data solution, and the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) are deepening their partnership after two years spent collaboratively building a robust membership site that promotes the ALAS mission to support district and school leaders who serve Latino students nationwide.


Abre logo (PRNewsfoto/Abre)

This mission-driven alliance brings together two organizations with deeply aligned values. ALAS is committed to developing school and district leaders who ensure Latino students, who comprise approximately 30 percent of the school-age population, receive equitable access to quality education, a goal that aligns with Abre’s mission to open learning communities by connecting what matters.

“ALAS strives to partner with organizations that truly support our mission, as Abre does. Our work together has allowed us to support our members in ways we could not readily do on our own,” said Ulysses Navarrete, Executive Director of ALAS. “Abre truly understands our mission, and the technology they’ve built for us reflects that. That level of sustained investment is what makes this partnership so meaningful.”

As ALAS’s technology partner, Abre is responsible for designing and supporting the organization’s full digital presence, providing it with the infrastructure of a much larger organization without the operational overhead from its public-facing website to its member community platform and annual National Summit site. The company also actively participates in ALAS’s learning community by engaging directly with members, contributing to professional conversations, and supporting the networks the organization has built across nearly 20 state and regional affiliate chapters which serve more than 31 million students collectively.

“We are proud to partner with ALAS. We share a belief that when the right data reaches the right leaders, student outcomes improve,” said Zach Vander Veen, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Abre. “Our close connection to ALAS’s members, which are among the most experienced and mission-driven district leaders in the country, gives us a phenomenal opportunity to better understand where K–12 data infrastructure must go next. As AI, data governance, and district technology evolve rapidly, Abre’s ongoing partnership with ALAS helps shape our approach, ensuring our tools reflect the real complexity of the communities they serve.”

For superintendents and central office administrators in the ALAS network, the partnership opens opportunities to Abre’s core platform capabilities, which are purpose-built to help school leaders understand what’s happening with students and respond with confidence.

Abre’s Student360 consolidates data from across a district’s entire EdTech stack, including student information systems; learning management systems; assessment platforms; and more, to give administrators a real-time, 360-degree view of each learner across academics, wellness, attendance, behavior, and career readiness. Districts using Abre have documented outcomes including 35%+ improvements in chronic absenteeism, stronger MTSS implementation, and more confident budget and program decisions grounded in real evidence.

With hundreds of districts served nationally and a $24M Series A investment behind its continued growth, Abre is positioned to deepen its support of ALAS and its member organizations in the years ahead, expanding what’s possible when technology, leadership development, and student equity work together.

About Abre
Abre provides data analytics and engagement solutions for K–12 schools and educational organizations. Abre helps school districts streamline data, improve operational efficiency, strengthen engagement, and support confident decision-making, enabling leaders and stakeholders to focus on student success and improve district-wide outcomes. Learn more about Abre at abre.com.

About the Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS)
The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents [ALAS] is committed to providing a perspective to all aspiring school and district administrators, including superintendents, through programs, services, advocacy and networks rooted in Latino experiences and culture. Our Vision, Mission and Goals are to provide leadership at the national level that assures every school in America effectively serves the educational needs of all students with an emphasis on Latino and other historically marginalized youth through continuous professional learning, policy advocacy, and networking to share practices of promise for our students and the communities where we serve.

By the year 2026, Latino children will make up 30 percent of the school-age population. In the nation’s largest states – California, Texas, Florida, and New York, all of whom are ALAS State Affiliates – Latinos already have reached that level. It is of vital interest to invest in the education of every child, and the professional learning of all educators who serve Latino youth.

Media Contact
Jon Kannenberg
jon.kannenberg@finnpartners.com

 

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New Junior Achievement Experiential Learning Center, Presented by KeyBank, Focuses on Workforce Readiness

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Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland celebrated the grand opening of its JA Experiential Learning Center, presented by KeyBank, in downtown Cleveland on March 26 with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event. The new facility is dedicated to experiential, career-connected learning for students across the region.

The learning center brings together students and local industry partners to provide immersive programs focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career readiness. Students participating in the JA Experiential Learning Center will take part in interactive simulations and programs aligned with real-world careers and local industry needs. 

“When students experience how careers, finances, and businesses work in the real world, learning becomes truly meaningful,” said Michele Pomerantz, Chief of Education for the City of Cleveland. “The JA Experiential Learning Center will help students gain real-world skills and begin building a brighter future, empowering the next generation of leaders in our community.”

The first immersive program students will participate in is JA Finance Park which teaches students to manage money by making real-world budgeting and financial decisions in a simulated adult-life experience. The learning center welcomed its first students to the JA Finance Park on the same day of the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“KeyBank is so proud to support Junior Achievement and the opening of the new JA Experiential Learning Center, a space that will empower thousands of young people to build the skills and confidence they need to shape their financial futures,” said KeyBank’s Corporate Responsibility Officer Mattie Jones-Hollowell.  “By helping young people understand budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible credit use, we’re not only preparing them for the world of work, but we’re also strengthening the entire community, and we are honored to partner with Junior Achievement in this transformative investment in Cleveland’s future.”

The space will open with 11 local partners, each with a built‑in storefront: KeyBank, Charles Schwab, Chick‑Fil‑A, Citizens, Heinen’s, Lubrizol, Sherwin-Williams, State Farm, Union Home Mortgage, The UPS Store and The Veale Foundation. As part of the JA Finance Park simulation, each partner will be designated a different portion of a real-world budget for students to analyze and create.

“The opening of the JA Experiential Learning Center in downtown Ward 5 is a powerful investment in the future of our young people. This center will give students hands-on exposure to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and real-world career pathways right here in the heart of our city,” said Ward 5 Councilmember Richard A. Starr.  “When we create spaces where our children can see, touch, and experience opportunity, we are not just preparing them for jobs we are preparing them for leadership. Ward 5 is proud to welcome an initiative that connects education to economic empowerment and helps build the next generation of Cleveland’s business and community leaders.”

About Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland

Since 1941, Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland has been dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA learning experiences are delivered by corporate and community volunteers and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland is an affiliate of Junior Achievement USA and JA Worldwide. Today Junior Achievement reaches more than 4.4 million students per year in 102 markets across the United States as part of 12.5 million students served by operations in more than 100 other countries worldwide. For more information, visit cleveland.ja.org.

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New Junior Achievement Experiential Learning Center, Presented by KeyBank, Focuses on Workforce Readiness

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Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland celebrated the grand opening of its JA Experiential Learning Center, presented by KeyBank, in downtown Cleveland on March 26 with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event. The new facility is dedicated to experiential, career-connected learning for students across the region.

The learning center brings together students and local industry partners to provide immersive programs focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career readiness. Students participating in the JA Experiential Learning Center will take part in interactive simulations and programs aligned with real-world careers and local industry needs. 

“When students experience how careers, finances, and businesses work in the real world, learning becomes truly meaningful,” said Michele Pomerantz, Chief of Education for the City of Cleveland. “The JA Experiential Learning Center will help students gain real-world skills and begin building a brighter future, empowering the next generation of leaders in our community.”

The first immersive program students will participate in is JA Finance Park which teaches students to manage money by making real-world budgeting and financial decisions in a simulated adult-life experience. The learning center welcomed its first students to the JA Finance Park on the same day of the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“KeyBank is so proud to support Junior Achievement and the opening of the new JA Experiential Learning Center, a space that will empower thousands of young people to build the skills and confidence they need to shape their financial futures,” said KeyBank’s Corporate Responsibility Officer Mattie Jones-Hollowell.  “By helping young people understand budgeting, saving, investing, and responsible credit use, we’re not only preparing them for the world of work, but we’re also strengthening the entire community, and we are honored to partner with Junior Achievement in this transformative investment in Cleveland’s future.”

The space will open with 11 local partners, each with a built‑in storefront: KeyBank, Charles Schwab, Chick‑Fil‑A, Citizens, Heinen’s, Lubrizol, Sherwin-Williams, State Farm, Union Home Mortgage, The UPS Store and The Veale Foundation. As part of the JA Finance Park simulation, each partner will be designated a different portion of a real-world budget for students to analyze and create.

“The opening of the JA Experiential Learning Center in downtown Ward 5 is a powerful investment in the future of our young people. This center will give students hands-on exposure to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and real-world career pathways right here in the heart of our city,” said Ward 5 Councilmember Richard A. Starr.  “When we create spaces where our children can see, touch, and experience opportunity, we are not just preparing them for jobs we are preparing them for leadership. Ward 5 is proud to welcome an initiative that connects education to economic empowerment and helps build the next generation of Cleveland’s business and community leaders.”

About Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland

Since 1941, Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland has been dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA learning experiences are delivered by corporate and community volunteers and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland is an affiliate of Junior Achievement USA and JA Worldwide. Today Junior Achievement reaches more than 4.4 million students per year in 102 markets across the United States as part of 12.5 million students served by operations in more than 100 other countries worldwide. For more information, visit cleveland.ja.org.

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Antea Group UK To Host Inogen Alliance’s 25th Anniversary Global Associate Meeting

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LEEDS, United Kingdom, March 30, 2026 /3BL/ – Antea Group UK is proud to announce that it will host the spring Inogen Alliance Associate Meeting in Bath, United Kingdom. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Inogen Alliance, a global network of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) consultancy partners working together by choice toward common goals.

The Inogen Alliance convenes bi-annual associate meetings to facilitate knowledge exchange, deepen understanding of regional EHS and sustainability landscapes, and strengthen the relationships that underpin the consortium’s global impact. Hosting this milestone event that brings together partners from across the globe is an exciting opportunity for the rapidly growing Antea Group UK team.

“As both a member of the Inogen Alliance Leadership Team and part of the Antea Group UK team, welcoming our colleagues from across the globe to the UK and serving as host for this 25th anniversary event is an honor. We look forward to inspiring discussions about the state of EHS&S around the world and how we can all play a role in collaboratively working toward a more resilient future for all.”

— Charlotte Buffoni, EHS Practice Director, Antea Group UK

Antea Group is one of the founding members of the Inogen Alliance, which has grown into a dynamic global network of like-minded organisations united by a shared commitment to environmental stewardship, safety, and sustainability. The 25th anniversary meeting will be a celebration of this remarkable journey, but it will also serve as an opportunity to strengthen the collaborative spirit that has sustained the Alliance for a quarter of a century, and a kickoff to charting the course for the next 25 years.

“We’re incredibly proud to be a part of the Inogen Alliance. Our UK team is expanding quickly, and we all share a core belief in the critical importance of international collaboration. This event represents an opportunity to connect with fellow industry and practice experts to exchange ideas and knowledge that enables us to better serve our clients in the pursuit of a more sustainable future.”

— Alex Ferguson, CEO, Antea Group UK

As part of the event, clients will be invited to enjoy a walking tour of historic Bath and join an afternoon session with our global alliance of EHS&S experts, followed by drinks and canapes in the iconic Roman Baths. Leaders in the tech industry can also join the EHSxTech session, presented by Antea Group USA, a unique opportunity for industry professionals to explore opportunities to improve global environment, health, safety, and sustainability performance, talk through specific needs and issues, and discuss industry trends in a collaborative, non-competitive forum. Register to attend here.

Antea Group UK looks forward to welcoming Inogen Alliance associates and clients to the United Kingdom for this historic occasion.

About Antea Group UK

Antea® Group is an environment, health, safety, and sustainability consultancy. By combining strategic thinking with technical expertise, we do more than effectively solve client challenges; we deliver sustainable results for a better future. We work in partnership with and advise many of the world’s most sustainable companies to address ESG business challenges in a way that fits their pace and unique objectives. Our consultants equip organisations to better understand threats, capture opportunities and find their position of strength. We maintain a global perspective on ESG issues through not only our work with multinational clients, but also through our sister organisations in Europe, Asia, and Latin America and as a founding member of the Inogen Alliance. 

About 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.

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PrimeTech Launches to Scale AI-Driven Wall Framing

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The new entity combines BamCore’s patented framing systems with decentralized fabrication for high-speed, low-labor, low-carbon residential construction across North America

HINES, Ore., March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PrimeTech announced today its launch as the strategic successor to BamCore. Formed to acquire and commercialize the patented and award-winning PrimeWall framing technology, PrimeTech enters the market with a sharpened focus on scalability, partnering with Lewis and Clark Industrial (LCI) to deploy AI-Driven, automated fabrication lines designed to address the construction industry’s twin challenges of labor shortages and construction cycle time.

 

Using the PrimeWall™ technology, PrimeTech will implement an outsourced distributed fabrication strategy that leverages compact, highly automated CNC lines with printed-on-panel mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and insulation (MEPI) installation instructions. Today, 98% of all walls are still fabricated on-site by hand. These distributed off-site wall fabrication lines can be operated alongside the more than 2,200 off-site truss manufacturing lines in the US and Canada, where over 65% of roof trusses are already fabricated off-site. This localized production strategy integrates seamlessly into existing supply chains, reducing logistical complexity and enabling rapid adoption.

Scaling to Solve Labor Constraints
“Earlier versions of the PrimeWall proved that low-carbon, panelized framing can radically reduce skilled labor, accelerate construction schedules, and deliver superior thermal and acoustic performance,” said Hal Hinkle, CEO of PrimeTech. “With PrimeTech, we are taking that disruptive value proposition and solving the logistics of distributed off-site fabrication while further compressing cycle time for builders. By developing new AI-Driven design-for-manufacturing digital workflows with a distributed manufacturing footprint, we can make this technology accessible to high-demand markets across the U.S. and Canada.”

Central in this expansion is LCI, the long-time machinery and engineering collaborator in the development of the PrimeWall. LCI will operate the first two fabrication centers and provide the advanced machinery required to realize PrimeTech’s decentralized vision.

“LCI has spent years refining the machinery behind the PrimeWall system, and we are thrilled to help bring this next-generation platform to market,” said Tom Scott, President and owner of LCI. “By pairing automated fabrication and on-panel printing lines with a nimble distributed footprint, we can deliver fast, low-waste framing solutions closer to where builders actually build, significantly reducing shipping costs and lead times.”

Operational Timeline and Strategic Leadership
Early deliveries of the PrimeTech PrimeWall will begin soon. David Gensler, former co-CEO of Gensler—the world’s largest architecture and design firm—will serve as Chairman of the Board. Mike Farmer, former President, Commercial Operations, Builders FirstSource, Inc., will serve as Vice-Chair.

“By automating more of the digital design process with AI, the new PrimeWall technology will help compress and simplify the design-to-construction phase in the residential markets,” said Gensler.

“In residential construction, walls are the operating system. Every trade touches them and every delay runs through them. If you simplify and digitize the wall system, you simplify the entire build. PrimeWall can frame a production home in roughly two hours, and when combined with AI-Driven design and distributed fabrication, it fundamentally changes labor math and cycle time at scale. That’s what makes this transformative,” added Mike Farmer.

Also joining to lead the company are Zack Zimmerman as Chief Commercial/Revenue Officer and Nich Allan, P.E. as Chief Product Officer, both formerly with BamCore.

Prime24: The Next Evolution in Framing
Initial deliveries will feature the latest generation of PrimeWall, “Prime24+”, engineered to outperform conventional stud framing in speed, thermal efficiency, and acoustic isolation.

Key capabilities of Prime24+ include:

  • Structural Capacity: Engineered for 5-plus-story construction.
  • Resilience: Meets stringent performance conditions, including Miami-Dade–level hurricane loads, unlocking mid-rise and coastal markets.
  • AI-Enhanced Efficiency: Employs AI for digital job design and precision on-panel printing reducing digital design labor by over 70% and enabling envelope optimization savings of up to 15% for builders, while minimizing job site errors.

The expanded digital design platform will incorporate design and procurement services to further reduce cycle times and building costs.

Distributed Fabrication Model
Looking ahead, PrimeTech will deploy a capital-efficient outsourced manufacturing model. Each fabrication line can operate in as little as 10,000 square feet of floor space and requires a modest capital investment. The strategy creates a repeatable model designed to be co-located with truss plants across North America.

By embedding its technology into this existing network, PrimeTech aims to bypass the logistical bottlenecks of traditional pre-fab construction, and establish a scalable platform for the future of industrialized wall-based construction.

For more information, please visit our website primetech.BUILD or contact info@primetech.build

Media Contact:
Tobe Sheldon
707-477-6879
409750@email4pr.com


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PrimeTech three story, five unit, townhome in Utah

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PrimeTech Launches to Scale AI-Driven Wall Framing

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The new entity combines BamCore’s patented framing systems with decentralized fabrication for high-speed, low-labor, low-carbon residential construction across North America

HINES, Ore., March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PrimeTech announced today its launch as the strategic successor to BamCore. Formed to acquire and commercialize the patented and award-winning PrimeWall framing technology, PrimeTech enters the market with a sharpened focus on scalability, partnering with Lewis and Clark Industrial (LCI) to deploy AI-Driven, automated fabrication lines designed to address the construction industry’s twin challenges of labor shortages and construction cycle time.

 

Using the PrimeWall™ technology, PrimeTech will implement an outsourced distributed fabrication strategy that leverages compact, highly automated CNC lines with printed-on-panel mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and insulation (MEPI) installation instructions. Today, 98% of all walls are still fabricated on-site by hand. These distributed off-site wall fabrication lines can be operated alongside the more than 2,200 off-site truss manufacturing lines in the US and Canada, where over 65% of roof trusses are already fabricated off-site. This localized production strategy integrates seamlessly into existing supply chains, reducing logistical complexity and enabling rapid adoption.

Scaling to Solve Labor Constraints
“Earlier versions of the PrimeWall proved that low-carbon, panelized framing can radically reduce skilled labor, accelerate construction schedules, and deliver superior thermal and acoustic performance,” said Hal Hinkle, CEO of PrimeTech. “With PrimeTech, we are taking that disruptive value proposition and solving the logistics of distributed off-site fabrication while further compressing cycle time for builders. By developing new AI-Driven design-for-manufacturing digital workflows with a distributed manufacturing footprint, we can make this technology accessible to high-demand markets across the U.S. and Canada.”

Central in this expansion is LCI, the long-time machinery and engineering collaborator in the development of the PrimeWall. LCI will operate the first two fabrication centers and provide the advanced machinery required to realize PrimeTech’s decentralized vision.

“LCI has spent years refining the machinery behind the PrimeWall system, and we are thrilled to help bring this next-generation platform to market,” said Tom Scott, President and owner of LCI. “By pairing automated fabrication and on-panel printing lines with a nimble distributed footprint, we can deliver fast, low-waste framing solutions closer to where builders actually build, significantly reducing shipping costs and lead times.”

Operational Timeline and Strategic Leadership
Early deliveries of the PrimeTech PrimeWall will begin soon. David Gensler, former co-CEO of Gensler—the world’s largest architecture and design firm—will serve as Chairman of the Board. Mike Farmer, former President, Commercial Operations, Builders FirstSource, Inc., will serve as Vice-Chair.

“By automating more of the digital design process with AI, the new PrimeWall technology will help compress and simplify the design-to-construction phase in the residential markets,” said Gensler.

“In residential construction, walls are the operating system. Every trade touches them and every delay runs through them. If you simplify and digitize the wall system, you simplify the entire build. PrimeWall can frame a production home in roughly two hours, and when combined with AI-Driven design and distributed fabrication, it fundamentally changes labor math and cycle time at scale. That’s what makes this transformative,” added Mike Farmer.

Also joining to lead the company are Zack Zimmerman as Chief Commercial/Revenue Officer and Nich Allan, P.E. as Chief Product Officer, both formerly with BamCore.

Prime24: The Next Evolution in Framing
Initial deliveries will feature the latest generation of PrimeWall, “Prime24+”, engineered to outperform conventional stud framing in speed, thermal efficiency, and acoustic isolation.

Key capabilities of Prime24+ include:

  • Structural Capacity: Engineered for 5-plus-story construction.
  • Resilience: Meets stringent performance conditions, including Miami-Dade–level hurricane loads, unlocking mid-rise and coastal markets.
  • AI-Enhanced Efficiency: Employs AI for digital job design and precision on-panel printing reducing digital design labor by over 70% and enabling envelope optimization savings of up to 15% for builders, while minimizing job site errors.

The expanded digital design platform will incorporate design and procurement services to further reduce cycle times and building costs.

Distributed Fabrication Model
Looking ahead, PrimeTech will deploy a capital-efficient outsourced manufacturing model. Each fabrication line can operate in as little as 10,000 square feet of floor space and requires a modest capital investment. The strategy creates a repeatable model designed to be co-located with truss plants across North America.

By embedding its technology into this existing network, PrimeTech aims to bypass the logistical bottlenecks of traditional pre-fab construction, and establish a scalable platform for the future of industrialized wall-based construction.

For more information, please visit our website primetech.BUILD or contact info@primetech.build

Media Contact:
Tobe Sheldon
707-477-6879
409750@email4pr.com


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PrimeTech three story, five unit, townhome in Utah

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Toro Energy Selects EarnDLT’s Greentruth Marketplace to List Verified RNG Certificates from One of Its Many Sites

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Partnership with RNGA Energy Group, LLC Brings Blockchain-Verified Clean Energy Certificates to Market

NEW YORK, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EarnDLT®, a leading blockchain-enabled environmental attribute data platform, today announced that Toro Energy, a Texas-based landfill gas-to-energy company, has selected Greentruth.com as its marketplace to list verified Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) certificates generated from one of Toro’s unique landfill gas-to-energy projects. The listing is being brought to market in partnership with RNGA Energy Group, LLC, a Louisiana-based energy solutions firm.

Toro Energy’s project captures landfill methane — one of the most potent anthropogenic greenhouse gases — and converts it into commercially valuable RNG, directly displacing fossil fuel consumption. By listing its RNG certificates on Greentruth, Toro gains access to a transparent, blockchain-secured marketplace that connects verified clean commodity producers with corporate buyers seeking credible, auditable emissions reductions for their Scope 1 and Scope 3 carbon accounting obligations.

EarnDLT’s proprietary Quantified Emissions Token® (QET) technology underpins every certificate listed on Greentruth, encoding verified lifecycle carbon-intensity data and chain-of-custody documentation from the point of production through physical combustion — aligned with leading GHG accounting and disclosure frameworks. This multi-framework alignment enables corporate buyers to deploy QET-RNG certificates with confidence.

“Toro Energy has spent years turning landfill liabilities into genuine environmental and economic assets,” said Aaron Lohmann, CEO at EarnDLT. “Their California project exemplifies what the clean energy transition looks like in practice, and Greentruth is precisely the marketplace designed to connect that verified environmental value with the corporate buyers who need it most.”

“This landfill gas to energy project represents exactly what Toro was built to do — capture a potent greenhouse gas, convert it into a clean energy commodity, and deliver measurable climate value to the companies that need it most. Partnering with EarnDLT and RNGA to list our RNG certificates on Greentruth gives our buyers the verified, auditable documentation they require to meet their net-zero commitments with confidence. This is how environmental integrity gets built into the supply chain from day one.”

— Toro Energy

“Greentruth’s blockchain-backed certificate delivery infrastructure removes the ambiguity that has historically slowed these transactions and gives both sides of the market exactly what they need – verified fuel attribute documentation from generation to burner-tip.”

— David H. Mauney IV, President, RNGA Energy Group, LLC

Corporate buyers acquiring Toro’s RNG certificates receive verified emissions reductions supported by full chain-of-custody documentation — from landfill capture through physical delivery confirmation. Greentruth’s blockchain-secured infrastructure delivers this data in machine-readable format, equipping sustainability and procurement teams with the audit-ready evidence needed to meet Scope 1 and Scope 3 accounting obligations with confidence.

About EarnDLT®
EarnDLT is a New York City-based technology company dedicated to enabling sustainable commodities producers to unlock value from environmental attributes data. Through its Quantified Emissions Token® (QET) technology and the Greentruth marketplace, EarnDLT provides a blockchain-secured platform for the measurement, verification, trading, and reporting of machine-readable environmental attribute certificates — aligned with the GHGP Corporate Standard, SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard, CDP, TCR, and ISO 14064-3. Learn more at earndlt.com and greentruth.com.

About Toro Energy
Toro Energy is an Austin, Texas-based renewable energy company specializing in landfill gas-to-energy projects, converting landfill methane into electricity and RNG for communities, landfill owners, and industrial customers. Learn more at torolfg.com.

About RNGA Energy Group, LLC
RNGA Energy Group, LLC is a New Iberia, Louisiana-based energy solutions company specializing in renewable natural gas and environmental commodities markets. http://www.rngaenergy.com/ 

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CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Strengthen Community Health in Charlotte’s Historic West End

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Originally published on CVS Health Company News

Charlotte, N.C., March 30, 2026 — The CVS Health Foundation recently announced the launch of its Health Zone in Charlotte with a $2.24 million investment in the Westside Wellness Collab, led by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Charlotte to expand access to health care, healthy food and chronic condition support in Charlotte’s Historic West End.

“Families deserve access to quality care, healthy food and the support networks that make long‑term wellness possible,” said Jenny McColloch, President of the CVS Health Foundation. “Our support helps strengthen the Historic West End’s existing network of trusted organizations and gives residents connected care that is accessible, community‑centered and designed around their day-to-day needs.”

What is a Health Zone

By bringing together local health care providers and trusted community organizations, CVS Health Foundation’s Health Zones make it easier for residents to get connected to primary care, nutritious food, chronic‑condition support and other essential services – all in one coordinated effort. The goal is to meet people where they are, address the real‑life challenges that affect their health and help individuals get the care, resources and stability they need to live healthier lives.

Why this support matters for the community

The Historic West End is a strong and vibrant community, but it continues to face some of the most significant health and social challenges in the region:

  • Chronic conditions remain widespread, with nearly half of U.S. adults living with high blood pressure, according to the CDC — a challenge reflected across North Carolina and Mecklenburg County
  • Several west‑side neighborhoods in Charlotte are designated by the USDA as low‑income, low‑access areas, meaning many residents live more than ½ mile from a full‑service grocery store – a key indicator of limited food access in urban communities.
  • Older adults are a fast‑growing population in the Charlotte region. According to the North Carolina Office of State Budget & Management, Mecklenburg County’s 65+ population is projected to nearly double – from 138,129 in 2021 to 262,579 in 2041- reflecting a significant increase in aging residents across the area.

These realities make it harder for families to stay healthy and highlight the need for coordinated, community‑based support to improve access to health care, expand healthy‑food options and help residents manage chronic health conditions.

How the model works

The $2.24 million investment will help power the work of LISC Charlotte and provide program funding for Care Ring, Charlotte Community Services Association (CSA) and Deep Roots Community Planning Solutions (Deep Roots CPS Farm). It will also support food‑access efforts, mobile clinic operations and the day‑to‑day administrative needs that make the collaboration run smoothly.

Together, through the Westside Wellness Collab, families in the Historic West End will have easier access to mobile health screenings, healthy food, and chronic‑condition support – all in one coordinated place. LISC Charlotte, Care Ring, Charlotte Community Services Association (CSA) and Deep Roots Farm Foundation will work side by side to offer a connected set of health and social‑service programs, including:

  • A centralized hub model for co‑located community services located at Charlotte CSA, First Baptist Church West, 1801 Oaklawn Ave., Charlotte, NC 28216
  • Mobile health clinics offering screenings, preventive care and follow‑up support
  • Fresh food distribution and community‑based nutrition education
  • Workshops and trainings to build long‑term food‑access solutions
  • Care coordination to help residents navigate medical, behavioral and social needs
  • Support for partners to strengthen staffing, operations and long‑term program sustainability
  • Integrated service delivery designed to improve continuity of care across providers

“We’re proud to have helped secure this transformative investment from the CVS Health Foundation and grateful for their partnership in advancing health and well-being in the Historic West End,” said Ralphine Caldwell, Senior Executive Director of LISC Charlotte. “We also appreciate Care Ring, CSA and Deep Roots for their community leadership and collaboration to implement this work over the next three years, strengthening access to coordinated care, healthy food and essential services for individuals in our community.”

Expected Impact

Together, this collaboration of organizations will provide comprehensive services to Historic West End residents who face challenges that may prohibit them from accessing services, such as transportation needs. The Westside Wellness Collab aims to:

  • Reduce preventable hospitalizations
  • Improve key health outcomes, including blood pressure, cholesterol and BMI
  • Connect residents to integrated medical, nutrition, and social services
  • Decrease food insecurity in the Historic West End (HWE)
  • Expand access to preventive care through mobile health clinics offering screenings and referrals
  • Increase community knowledge with on‑site health screenings and nutrition education
  • Strengthen the coordination and resilience of the regional food system

“Improving access to quality health care for our residents is one of Mecklenburg County’s top priorities, and partnerships like this play a critical role in advancing that mission, because we cannot be successful without the contributions of our corporate and private sector partners,” said Mecklenburg County Manager Mike Bryant. “When trusted organizations, like the CVS Health Foundation and LISC Charlotte come together with our local nonprofits, we’re not just addressing challenges; we’re opening doors to opportunity, stability and long-term wellness. This investment has the potential to yield significant dividends for our Historic West End community.”

CVS Health’s Commitment to North Carolina

The launch of the Charlotte Health Zone builds on CVS Health’s long‑standing investment in communities across North Carolina. Today, CVS Health operates more than 360 locations statewide and employs more than 10,000 colleagues in North Carolina, serving communities across urban, suburban, and rural areas.

CVS Health’s operations generated an estimated $4.9 billion in economic impact in North Carolina in fiscal year 2024, supporting more than 25,000 jobs statewide through direct employment, supply chain activity, and related economic activity. In addition, CVS Health supported $350 million in state and local taxes, helping fund essential public services across the state. Beyond economic impact, CVS Health contributed over $22 million to community initiatives in North Carolina and supported local causes through thousands of volunteer hours by colleagues, reinforcing the company’s commitment to building healthier, more resilient communities.

Recognizing that stable housing is foundational to health, CVS Health also invests in solutions that strengthen community well-being. Recently, the company celebrated the grand opening of Trella Uptown, a mixed income community located in the center of Charlotte’s business district. Through CVS Health’s over $15 million investment in the property, Trella Uptown will enhance quality of life for essential workers and promote upward economic mobility by enabling residents to live near where they work. The investment in Trella Uptown builds on the company’s long history of community support in North Carolina, with CVS Health having invested $56 million in affordable housing across the state, helping to create, preserve and renovate 2,505 housing units.

The company also offers free health screenings to individuals nationwide through its Project Health initiative. Last year, CVS Health hosted 42 Project Health events, which saw over 1,440 participants and provided 6,203 screenings in North Carolina.

Together, these investments reflect CVS Health’s integrated approach to improving health outcomes, strengthening economic mobility and building healthier, more resilient communities across North Carolina.

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About CVS Health Foundation

The CVS Health Foundation has a proud history of supporting local communities across various regions throughout the United States. The Foundation is dedicated to uniting communities to address health challenges in collaboration with a wide range of nonprofit grantees. The Foundation collaborates on programs that enhance health outcomes, with focus areas including mental well-being, healthy aging, maternal health, health impacts from extreme weather and chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It also helps lay the groundwork for a healthier future by assisting organizations that address food security and promote educational opportunities. Additionally, the CVS Health Foundation supports CVS Health colleagues by backing the causes that are most meaningful to them through its Matching Gifts, Volunteer Challenge Grants and Children of Colleague Scholarship programs.

About LISC

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is a 40-year Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) committed to comprehensive community development, including investing capital and resources into small businesses, economic development, affordable housing, health & safety, sports & recreation, and education, as well as building the capacity of non-profit partners. LISC Charlotte brings together resources from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to strengthen Charlotte’s economy and expand opportunities for all residents to thrive. We build partnerships and forge alliances that unite community efforts, drive change and promote lasting prosperity and well-being across the city. Since opening its office in March 2019, LISC Charlotte has invested over $106 million in Charlotte. For more, visit www.lisc.org/charlotte.

Media Contact

Courtney Tavener
401-712-3698
Courtney.Tavener@CVSHealth.com
 

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