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Comprehensive analysis of 2,400 companies by Newsweek and Statista affirms GoodLeap’s mission to make clean energy adoption reliable, affordable, and accessible for all.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GoodLeap, a leading technology and financing platform for sustainable home solutions, is proud to announce being named one of America’s Most Reliable Companies in 2026 according to independent research by Newsweek and presented in collaboration with Statista, the global leader in industry rankings and statistical analysis. The full 2026 list is now available on Newsweek’s official website here.

The companies featured in America’s Most Reliable Companies 2026 were identified through a comprehensive independent survey of more than 2,400 U.S. participants, evaluating businesses on five key metrics: Likelihood of Recommendation, Ease of Doing Business, Value for Money, Consistency of Deliverables, and Reputation for Dependability.

Reliability is the foundation of long-term success, and GoodLeap’s recognition underscores its unwavering commitment to earning and maintaining the trust of its homeowner customers, contractor community, utility relationships and broader stakeholder network. Being included in this list highlights the dedication of the entire GoodLeap team to deliver consistent quality, transparent communication, and dependable results every year.

“From day one, our mission has been to make living sustainably simple and accessible for everyone,” said Hayes Barnard, CEO and founder of GoodLeap. “Being recognized as one of America’s Most Reliable Companies is a reminder that doing good for people and the planet requires consistency, transparency, and purpose. I’m incredibly proud of our team and the technology we’ve built to power a more sustainable future.”

This milestone comes as GoodLeap continues to scale its technology and financing platform, now serving more than one million homeowners and empowering thousands of contractors nationwide. Through its innovative suite of sustainable solutions including solar, batteries, energy-efficient HVAC, roofing and windows, GoodLeap empowers homeowners to make confident, informed choices in their journey towards more sustainable home upgrades. With GoodGrid™, the fastest-growing virtual power plant network in the U.S., the company is also transforming residential batteries into grid-supporting resources, allowing consumers to earn rewards while strengthening grid reliability.

About GoodLeap
GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $30 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018. GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 2 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America. To learn more about GoodLeap, visit, follow, and connect with us at goodleap.com.

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About Statista
Statista produces hundreds of global industry rankings and company listings in partnership with leading media outlets. Its research and analysis service is powered by the data-driven expertise of statista.com, a premier business intelligence portal offering comprehensive market insights, statistics, and consumer studies.

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Saving Nature, a science-led conservation organization dedicated to preventing extinctions and restoring ecosystems, announced today the purchase of two key land parcels totaling 46 acres in the Eastern Andes of Colombia. Working with local partner Fundación Camaná, the project will protect and restore habitat for one of the world’s rarest birds, the Cundinamarca Antpitta (Grallaria kaestneri).

Endemic to a small region of Colombia’s Eastern Andes, the Cundinamarca Antpitta inhabits humid montane forests between 5,575 and 7,545 feet. With less than one fifth of its remaining habitat under protection, it faces severe threats from deforestation and fragmentation. The newly acquired properties extend protection from the Refugio del Tororoi nature reserve downslope toward the valley below, linking fragmented forest patches and creating continuous habitat essential for the species’ survival.

The project builds on Saving Nature’s model of buying degraded lands and restoring them with native trees to create wildlife corridors that reconnect isolated forests. In Colombia, these efforts will help transform former pastureland into a living bridge that allows species to move freely between mountain and valley ecosystems.

“The Cundinamarca Antpitta is among the most range restricted and endangered birds on Earth,” said Dr. Stuart Pimm, Founder and President of Saving Nature. “By connecting its high elevation forest to the valley, we are ensuring it has the space and resilience needed to endure.”

“This project is vital for the long-term survival of the Cundinamarca Antpitta,” said Dr. Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela, Scientific Advisor to the project and Assistant Professor of Conservation Ecology at the University of California, Santa Cruz. “The species depends on continuous forest cover, and by restoring these lands we are giving it a chance to recover and thrive. This work also strengthens habitat for many other Andean species that share the same ecosystem.”

The restoration will focus on natural regeneration and fencing to exclude cattle, allowing native vegetation to recolonize former pastureland. Over time, the connected corridor will benefit other Andean species such as the Flame winged Parakeet, Black-and-Chestnut Eagle, and Spectacled Bear, while safeguarding water sources and soil stability across the mountain landscape.

About Saving Nature

Saving Nature is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by conservation scientists to rescue endangered species from extinction and communities from environmental destruction. The organization partners with local conservation leaders to buy degraded lands, restore them with native trees, and create wildlife corridors that reconnect isolated forests in biodiversity hotspots. By rebuilding these connections, Saving Nature promotes species dispersal, genetic diversity, and climate resilience.
Visit www.savingnature.com for more information.

About Fundación Camaná

Fundación Camaná is a Colombian non profit organization focused on protecting and restoring ecosystems in the Eastern Andes and Llanos regions. It manages the Refugio del Tororoi Nature Reserve, home to the endangered Cundinamarca Antpitta (Grallaria kaestneri), and leads the Mágia Harpía project to protect the Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja). Its work combines research, education, and community engagement to secure a sustainable future for Colombia’s wildlife. Visit www.fundacioncamana.org for more information.

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Andy Schiffer
mraschiffer@gmail.com
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Support programs and deferred payment plans are available to eligible customers

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As winter heating season approaches, PSEG Long Island is holding three community events to help customers apply for state and federal programs that exist to help those struggling with utility bills. There are also many ways they can lower their bills by using energy wisely.

PSEG Long Island’s three events are designed to help connect customers with financial assistance from various resources. Community organizations, service providers and other groups will be present, many offering free items including LED light bulbs. They are scheduled as follows:

Monday, Nov. 3
Stop & Shop Parking Lot
999 Montauk Hwy, Shirley
1 – 5:30 PM
The first 200 attendees will receive fresh produce from Long Island Cares

Thursday, Nov. 6
UBS Arena Parking Lot
2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
1 – 5:30 PM
The first 200 attendees will receive fresh produce from Long Island Cares

Thursday, Nov. 13
Key Food Parking Lot
20-20 New Haven Blvd Far Rockaway, NY
1 – 5:30 PM

“While PSEG Long Island is not a provider of natural gas or heating oil, we know this fall has been a time of economic uncertainty for a lot of people, and we want all our customers to be able to keep their homes warm this winter,” said Brigitte Wynn, PSEG Long Island’s director of Revenue Operations. “We offer resources, tips and a variety of energy efficiency programs. There are also state programs that can help with heating costs. And if you are struggling to pay bills, we encourage you to please reach out to us to enroll in a deferred payment agreement and learn about available financial assistance programs. We’re here to help.”

Assistance available to those struggling with bills
PSEG Long Island wants to work with any customer struggling to pay their bills and help them find a solution. The company encourages anyone with a past-due account balance to visit psegliny.com/assistance, access assistance resources through the PSEG Long Island mobile app, or call 1-800-490-0025 so a representative can help them develop a deferred payment agreement tailored to the needs of their household.

PSEG Long Island also offers its Residential Energy Affordability Partnership Program, a free program for income-eligible customers. A REAP technician will visit, conduct a free home energy survey and may install energy-saving measures. To learn more, visit psegliny.com/REAP.

Additionally, PSEG Long Island wants to help customers unable to attend its community events be aware of the financial assistance programs offered by New York State:

• The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can provide a heating fuel grant to eligible homeowners and renters depending on income, household size and how they heat their home. A family of four may have a maximum gross monthly income of $6,680 and still qualify for benefits. This benefit is tentatively scheduled to open on Nov. 17. For more information, visit https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/.

• Emergency HEAP, a subset of the HEAP program, offers eligible customers a grant to help low- and middle-income New Yorkers avoid having their home heating disconnected or if they are running low or are out of their deliverable heat source (i.e. fuel oil, kerosene or propane). This emergency portion of HEAP is tentatively scheduled to open on Jan. 2, 2026. If customers are experiencing an emergency, they can apply for this benefit by reaching out to their local Department of Social Services location, which can be found here: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/contacts/ There is only one emergency HEAP benefit currently planned for this winter season.

Customers who applied for and received HEAP last year are eligible for PSEG Long Island’s Household Assistance Program. If they submit a copy of their last HEAP benefit as proof, the Household Assistance Program can provide a discount of up to $78 per month for the next 18 months, offsetting some other state and federal benefits that might be delayed. Customers can apply for the Household Assistance Program online here. Customers who do not or cannot receive one of these state and federal benefits can apply for the Household Assistance Program in other ways. More information is available at psegliny.com/assistance. Customers can also call PSEG Long Island’s Consumer Advocacy Line at 631-755-3407 or email Consumeradvocacyli@psegliny.com. 

How all customers can lower their bills

• Seal windows and doorframes with weather stripping or caulk, and remove or cover window air conditioners to help to prevent drafts that waste energy and money.

• Ceiling fans can be used to save energy in winter. Setting a fan to rotate clockwise on low pulls cool air toward the ceiling, pushing warm air down into a room.

• Lower your thermostat by just one degree to potentially reduce your heating bill. Lowering it two degrees during the day and five to 10 degrees at night will save even more.

• Use a programmable thermostat. 
  ENERGY STAR® estimates that homes with high heating and cooling bills, as well as homes that are unoccupied for much of the day, can save approximately $100 a year with an ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat. In addition, PSEG Long Island offers rebates on smart thermostats.

• Replace inefficient incandescent light bulbs with LED bulbs since, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting accounts for about 15% of the electricity used in the home, and LEDs use up to 90% less energy and last up to 25 times longer.

• Customers on Time-of-Day rates can run the dishwasher, clothes dryer and other high-energy-use appliances outside of peak hours.

•  Customers on Time-of-Day rates can charge electric vehicles to run outside of peak hours.

• Install a high efficiency air source heat pump (ASHP) to lower energy usage in cold and hot months. Rebates are available from PSEG Long Island.

More money-saving ideas and rebate information are available at psegliny.com/saveenergyandmoney/energystarrebates.

PSEG Long Island


PSEG Long Island operates the Long Island Power Authority’s transmission and distribution system under a long-term contract. PSEG Long Island is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a publicly traded diversified energy company.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Maple Creek Energy LLC (“Maple Creek”) has secured an agreement to purchase a GE Vernova 7HA.03 gas turbine in a single shaft configuration and services for its natural gas project, developed by Advanced Power and BDC Power Holdings LLC, a Bechtel company (“Bechtel”). This agreement, along with existing permits, land control, and transmission interconnection queue position, provides for an advantaged construction execution timeline, allowing for power generation export as early as 2029. ArcLight Capital Partners, a value-added infrastructure investor focused on assets critical to electrification and the digital economy, is the owner of Maple Creek and is funding the equipment procurement.

Located in MISO Zone 6, Maple Creek will deploy the 7HA.03 gas turbine, generator and associated equipment to deliver approximately 640 megawatts (MW) of reliable, dispatchable electricity, enough to power more than 630,000 homes in the United States. These turbines offer high efficiency, rapid ramp-up capabilities, and proven reliability, making them ideal for supporting hyperscale data centers, utilities, and other large-scale energy consumers.

The project will utilize lower-carbon natural gas and recovered steam in a combined-cycle configuration to deliver flexible, more sustainable energy to the MISO grid. Bechtel Infrastructure & Power Corporation has been selected as the EPC contractor, further reinforcing the project’s execution strength.

Major Milestone for Project Certainty and Grid Security

Securing GE Vernova’s power generation equipment eliminates a critical development risk: long-lead equipment procurement, at a time when global supply chain constraints continue to challenge other new generation projects. MISO projects an increase of up to 30 gigawatts (GW) in additional demand over the next decade, driven by ongoing factors such as the onshoring of manufacturing, continued electrification of the economy, and now, advancements in centers in the digital economy. We believe Maple Creek is uniquely positioned to meet this surge with scalable, lower-carbon power sooner than other proposed projects.

“Developing these grid-scale generation projects typically takes years, and this agreement with GE Vernova marks a pivotal milestone in the execution of a project that began in 2021. Maple Creek will soon be ready to deliver reliable, dispatchable power to one of the fastest-growing load centers in the country,” said Advanced Power’s CEO Tom Spang. “Advanced Power’s depth of experience in developing CCGT facilities will strive to deliver a project designed for speed, flexibility, and performance – exactly what Indiana utilities and hyperscalers need to support growing demands for power and grid reliability.”

“GE Vernova is honored that Advanced Power and BDC Power Holdings LLC have selected to develop the Maple Creek project with our most advanced 7HA.03 gas turbine technology, a testament to our commitment to helping accelerate new generation capacity to support demand growth in the United States,” said Dave Ross, President & CEO, GE Vernova’s Gas Power business in the Americas.

Maple Creek is part of Advanced Power’s broader development portfolio, which includes more than 12 GW of thermal and renewable generation projects and over 9 GWh of energy storage.

For more information on Maple Creek and Advanced Power’s proven track record in utility-scale development, visit http://www.advanced-power.com/projects.

About Advanced Power

Advanced Power is a privately-owned developer, manager, and owner of modern power infrastructure. Its experienced team is advancing a sustainable, reliable energy future through deep expertise in project development, financial structuring, and asset management.

Advanced Power has successfully developed 6 gigawatts (GW) of thermal and renewable generation assets in the U.S. and Europe. Today’s development portfolio includes 12+ GW of thermal and renewable projects, and 9+ GWh of energy storage.

Founded in 2000, Advanced Power is bringing reliable energy to places that need it and providing economic benefits plus jobs to communities, all while making massive contributions to the reduction of CO₂ emissions. Advanced Power has offices in Boston and Houston.

About ArcLight

ArcLight is a leading infrastructure investor which has been investing in critical electrification infrastructure since its founding in 2001. ArcLight has owned, controlled or operated over 65 GW of assets and 47,000 miles of electric and gas transmission and storage infrastructure representing $80 billion of enterprise value. ArcLight has a long and proven track record of value-added investing across its core investment sectors including power, hydro, solar, wind, battery storage, electric transmission and natural gas transmission and storage infrastructure to support the growing need for power, reliability, security, and sustainability. ArcLight’s team employs an operationally intensive investment approach that benefits from its dedicated in-house strategic, technical, operational, and commercial specialists, as well as the firm’s ~2,000-person asset management partner. For more information, please visit www.arclight.com. References to “ArcLight” herein refers to ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC and/or its managed investment vehicles, as the context requires.

Advanced Power

Contact: Janine Saunders

Phone: 617-816-3119

Email: jsaunders@advanced-power.com


www.advanced-power.com 

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Thousands of nonprofits set to benefit from annual giving movement

ARVADA, Colo., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The season for giving begins this week with Colorado Gives Day, the state’s largest and most impactful giving event. Donations for Colorado Gives Day start on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Coloradans can choose from thousands of local nonprofits to support the causes they care about most. The annual statewide movement, which has raised more than $524.6 million for local nonprofits since its inception, culminates on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Colorado Gives Foundation created ColoradoGivesDay.org as an annual day of giving to encourage Coloradans to support their favorite causes. The secure online platform features thousands of verified Colorado nonprofits, all of which have been vetted to confirm their charitable status and are in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. Donations made between Nov. 1 and Dec. 9 are eligible for various incentive matches and prizes, amplifying the impact of every dollar.

“Colorado’s nonprofits need our support this year more than ever, and the incredible thing about Colorado Gives Day is that the opportunity to help has never been easier,” said Kelly Dunkin, president and CEO of Colorado Gives Foundation. “When you give through ColoradoGivesDay.org, you become part of a powerful statewide movement to make good happen in our communities.”

FirstBank has been a presenting sponsor since the event’s launch 16 years ago, playing a vital role in its success.

“Every dollar donated through Colorado Gives Day makes a difference, empowering nonprofits to advance their missions and create meaningful change,” said Kelly Kaminskas, chief operating officer for FirstBank and a Colorado Gives Foundation board member. “FirstBank is proud to support Colorado Gives Day by contributing to a $1 million+ incentive fund to enhance giving, providing $100,000 in nonprofit prizes, and working to ensure the message of Colorado Gives Day reaches as many people as possible.”

• Total raised since 2010: $524.6 million+
• 2024 Colorado Gives Day total raised: $54.8 million from 95,000 donors
• # of verified nonprofits participating for 2025: 4,600+
• Incentive fund to boost all donations: $1 Million+
• Average amount raised per nonprofit in 2024: $12,800

2025 Colorado Gives Day Components:

• Light Up the Night: Three drive-in movie theater laser light shows on Dec. 2 (Fort Collins, Lakewood, Colorado Springs) celebrate the final week of giving leading up to the culminating event on Dec. 9.
• Live Shots/Interviews: Opportunities at nonprofit events and locations between Nov. 1 and on Colorado Gives Day.
• A Monthly Donation Match: Colorado Gives Foundation will match the first month’s donation up to $100 for any new monthly recurring gift set up between Nov. 1 and Dec. 9. A total of $250,000 is available.
• Good for Business Challenge: Sponsored by Delta Dental of Colorado, this challenge encourages local businesses to create fundraising pages. Twenty-five (25) randomly selected business pages that raise $1,000 or more will receive a $1,000 match for their designated nonprofit.
• Southwest Airline Tickets: Donors who give $100 or more to a single nonprofit will be entered into random drawing every hour for free airline tickets.
• Last day for nonprofits to sign up? While there’s no deadline to participate or for nonprofits to enroll on ColoradoGivesDay.org, it is recommended they do so before Oct. 31 to fully take advantage of the giving event.

“Whether you care about protecting our environment, supporting the arts, education or finding a cure for cancer, you can find the causes that matter to you on ColoradoGivesDay.org,” said Kelly Dunkin, president and CEO of Colorado Gives Foundation. “With thousands of nonprofits to choose from, it’s easily the best day to give to support our communities.”

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About Colorado Gives Day


Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving and is a 24-hour event that is changing the face of fundraising. To donate to a Colorado nonprofit, visit ColoradoGivesDay.org. Colorado Gives Day is made possible by Colorado Gives Foundation and presenting sponsor, FirstBank, with support from other sponsors including: FirstBank, Southwest Airlines, Delta Dental of Colorado, Gary Community Ventures, Graystone Consulting, The Denver Foundation, Gary Community Ventures, Martin / Martin Consulting Engineers, CBS Colorado, 5280 Magazine, Comcast, Colorado Parent, PBS12, Rocky Mountain Public Media, Entravision, iHeartMedia, Montrose Business Times, Lamar, BizWest, Mile High Outdoor, and Colorado Public Radio.

About Colorado Gives Foundation

Colorado Gives Foundation connects people, ideas and Colorado nonprofits to make good happen. Colorado Gives Foundation is a Jefferson County grant maker, investing millions annually to Jeffco-serving nonprofits committed to ensuring that all of Jeffco is thriving. We also work statewide to build the capacity of nonprofits and donors via ColoradoGives.org, nonprofit endowments and donor services. Through ColoradoGives.org, we make it easy for people to donate to the causes they care about, enabling meaningful change to help our neighbors thrive. Colorado Gives Foundation is where donors find and discover the community impact that matters most to them, which is good for everyone.

About FirstBank

FirstBank began providing banking services in 1963. Today, it’s known as an industry leader in digital banking. It has grown to be one of the top-performing and largest privately held banks in the United States. FirstBank offers a variety of consumer deposit accounts, home equity loans, mortgages, rental property loans, and a full range of commercial banking services, including business financing, commercial real estate loans, treasury management, and more. Since 2000, FirstBank has been recognized as a top corporate philanthropist, contributing more than $100 million and thousands of volunteer hours to charitable organizations. The company is also unique in that a large portion of its stock is owned by management and employees, giving employees a financial stake in the bank’s success through its Employee Stock Ownership Program. For more information, visit www.efirstbank.com. Member FDIC.

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Director of Communications & Community Outreach
cmatthews@ColoradoGivesFoundation.org

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Persistent and Stevie Awards Honor Female Leaders in AI

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Finalists in five inaugural categories sponsored by Persistent to recognize the achievements of female technology leaders, were announced today in the 22nd Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, an international competition that shines a spotlight on women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and organizations run by women.

The Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie winners will be revealed during an award ceremony on November 10, 2025.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners in all other categories in the competition were announced on September 18.

More than 1,500 nominations from 48 nations were submitted this year by organizations and individuals for consideration in categories including Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Startup of the Year, Women Helping Women, and Women-run Workplace of the Year, among many others.

Finalists were determined by the average scores of more than 190 professionals around the world, working on six juries. 

The Finalists in the categories sponsored by 
Persistent
, a leading global technology company, are as follows:

AI Transformation Game Changer of the Year

• Tami Evanson, SVP – Future Plan & Corp Services, Ascensus
• Madhu Kochar, Vice President, IBM
• Aravinda Gollapudi, Head of Platform Business Unit, Sage
• L
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  sa Stump, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Information Officer and Dean of Information Technology, Mount Sinai Health System and Icahn School of Medicine

Cloud and Data Visionary of the Year

• Sofia Theodoridou, Chief of Staff to CIO, Ascensus
• Denise Parker, CEO, Sycurio
• Vishlesha Patil, Chief Product Officer, Early Warning Services
• Ana Urraca del Junco, Head of Customer Service Process, Medline
• Jacqueline Ajayi, CSA CTO Engineering Leader, Microsoft
• Gurpreet Kaur, CIO, Global Supply Chain, GE Healthcare

AI Vanguard and Leadership Award

• Maya Hart, VP / Head of Engineering, Whisker
• Jessica D’Apice, Technical Product Manager, Reporting, Analytics, and Data (RAD), UHG
• Tanuja Korlepra, Chief Technology Officer, Bonterra

Software Engineering Trailblazer Award

• Beverly Chamberlain, Vice President, Global Head of IT Enterprise Services, Regeneron
• Kiran Kaur, CIO, Platforms, Wealth & Investment Management, Wells Fargo
• Ella Haman, CTO, Kapitus

Trusted AI Advisor for Business Transformation

• Eleanor Matthews, Senior Manager, ISG
• Kimberly Tobias, Partner, ISG
• Jenn Stein, Managing Partner, LSH & Manufacturing, ISG
• Cecilia Edwards, Partner and Principal Solutionist, North America Data & AI Center of Excellence Lead, Wavestone

“At Persistent, we believe innovation thrives when diverse voices lead with courage and conviction. Honoring these women is our way of celebrating the brilliance, resilience, and leadership that continue to shape the future of business and technology.”

– Shimona Chadha, Chief Marketing Officer, Persistent

“Congratulations to the outstanding 2025 Persistent’s SheShapesAI Awards finalists. These visionary women are shaping the future of AI and setting an inspiring example for innovators everywhere,” said Maggie Miller, President of the Stevie Awards.

About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above.

We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. Our 26,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries.

About the Stevie® Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

Marketing Contact

Nina Moore
Nina@StevieAwards.com
+1 (703) 547-8389

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Teamsters Demand Action on Environmental Health from County Leadership

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Environmental Health Specialists in Los Angeles County, represented by Teamsters Local 986, are warning of a severe staffing shortfall that is impeding inspections, public outreach, and essential health-safety work. With nearly 50 percent of positions vacant in the Environmental Health Department in the County’s Public Health Agency, remaining staff are stretched thin, and critical services are at risk.

Workers are demanding that the county increase staffing and focus on stability.

“Environmental health is about partnership — helping businesses and communities understand how to stay compliant and safe,” said Judith Serlin, a Local 986 business representative. “When we focus too much on enforcement without education, we lose trust and effectiveness.”

The shortage has already led to fewer inspections, slower responses, and diminished community engagement. Teamsters are calling on county officials to act now — fill the vacancies, restore leadership stability, and reaffirm a mission grounded in partnership and prevention.

Teamsters Local 986 represents nearly 30,000 members across the western United States, Hawaii, and Guam. For more information, visit local986.org.

Contact:  

Rene Holliday, (909) 630-5611 
rholliday@teamsters986.org  

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BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TIFIN Give, the first donor-advised fund (DAF) platform designed for growth, today announced the launch of Louise, an AI platform built to simplify, personalize, and enhance the giving experience for donors. Named after the “mother of philanthropy”, Louise Carnegie quietly ensured that Andrew Carnegie’s vast fortune continued to serve education, culture, and peace long after his passing, making her a financial steward of one of the greatest philanthropic legacies in history.

Using a conversational AI experience, donors using Give gain a more intuitive and engaging way to explore their philanthropic interests, learn about charitable causes, and take action directly within the platform. The platform leverages generative AI to provide grounded answers, relevant resources, and actionable recommendations tailored to each client’s unique profile.

“We are excited to release yet another significant innovation in the world of philanthropy and delighted to bring the AI expertise TIFIN has built to TIFIN GIve. TIFIN Give is leading the industry in its ability to use modern technology and Louise builds on that lead,” said Vinay Nair, Founder and Executive Chairman of TIFIN Give and TIFIN.

“Louise assists donors in several ways that improves the giving experience.  We are excited to be the first to bring the world of AI to the world of Donor Advised Funds,” said Raja Musunuru, CPO at TIFIN Give.

Louise goes beyond surface-level search to surface charities based on a donor’s past giving history, stated philanthropic interests, family member giving activity, geographical location, mission statements, and much more.

Louise is also designed to drive actionability and execute real donor requests within the charitable experience, making giving more efficient and impactful. Example questions include:

• “What charities would you recommend based on my past grant activity?”
• “Help me find charities that support the environment within 50 miles of Denver, Colorado.”
• “Set up a monthly recurring $100 grant to the Wounded Warrior Project.”
• “Contribute 100 shares of NVDA stock to my DAF.”
• “Add one of my children to my DAF.”
• “How much has my family granted to charity over the last 6 months?”
  

By merging intelligence with action, Louise cuts out administrative work so donors can focus on  the joy of giving and making a philanthropic impact.

Louise is now available to donors using TIFIN Give. Learn more at tifin.com/give.

About Give


Give, a TIFIN company,
 is a donor-advised fund (DAF) platform that enables wealth firms to grow assets and strengthen relationships through modern philanthropy. By engaging the next generation, offering unmatched investment flexibility, and integrating tax-efficient strategies, TIFIN Give turns charitable giving into a strategic lever for client retention, acquisition, and expansion.

The TIFIN Group LLC
(TIFIN) is a platform of products and companies that apply AI for financial services, with a focus on wealth management, asset management and insurance. TIFIN’s companies include Magnifi, TIFIN @Work, TIFIN Sage, TIFIN AG, TIFIN AMP, TIFIN Wealth, Helix, Give and TIFIN AXIS. TIFIN is backed by leading investors including J.P. Morgan, Morningstar, Hamilton Lane, Franklin Templeton and SEI, among others.

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Veteran consumer packaged goods executive brings decades of consulting experience to minority-controlled exchange initiative

CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dream Exchange announced today that Elwood Blackwell has made a strategic investment in the company. Blackwell brings more than three decades of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry, where he has advised companies on growth strategy, market expansion, and operational efficiency.

“I learned about Dream Exchange through a conversation with a colleague at Procter & Gamble,” Blackwell said. “The more I learned about what they were building, the more it aligned with where I wanted to focus my resources as an individual investor.”

Throughout his career, Blackwell has worked with consumer packaged goods companies at various stages of development as well as building his own businesses. His past consulting work has given him direct exposure to the challenges businesses face when seeking growth capital, particularly those without access to venture capital connections.

“I have spent years watching companies with strong fundamentals struggle to access the capital they needed to scale,” Blackwell said. “I reached a point where I wanted to be part of building solutions rather than just observing the problems.”

Joe Cecala, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dream Exchange, welcomed Blackwell’s investment.

“We are grateful for Elwood’s confidence in what we are building,” Cecala said. “His investment reflects a growing recognition that the current market structure is not serving everyone it should. We need investors who understand that fixing this is not charity. It is good business.”

Blackwell’s investment reflects his commitment to applying his industry experience as an investor with the aim to create opportunity for underserved communities. “Success brings responsibility,” Blackwell said. “I have been fortunate in my career, and now I want to use that experience and those resources to support infrastructure that can open doors for others. Dream Exchange is working to build that infrastructure.”

Dwain Kyles, Managing Member of DX Capital Partners, emphasized that investor support strengthens Dream Exchange’s mission to provide alternative market infrastructure.

“This is about building something that has never existed before. That takes capital, it takes time, and it takes people who believe the work is worth doing. Elwood is one of those people, and we are proud to have his support,” Kyles said.

To learn more about Dream Exchange attend our next webinar on November 6^th, 2025 at 5 PM Central time.

About Dream Exchange

Dream Exchange has filed a Form 1 application with the Securities and Exchange Commission seeking registration as a national securities exchange. If approved, it would be the first minority-controlled licensed stock exchange in U.S. history. The organization also supports a venture exchange model designed for smaller, early-stage companies that are often excluded from public markets. Learn more at www.dreamex.com.

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Through its Industry Forward® program, the trusted manufacturer gives $21,185 grant to raise awareness among young learners

AMBLER, Pa., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, announces the renewal of its partnership with Explore The Trades through its Industry Forward^® program, marking the third consecutive year of collaboration.

As part of this ongoing commitment to workforce development, Bradford White has awarded a $21,185.48 grant to help expand Explore The Trades’ educational outreach and raise awareness of rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

The grant will directly support Explore The Trades’ poster kit program, an initiative launched in 2021 to inspire the next generation of plumbing, HVAC and electrical professionals. Distributed to school counselors, educators and workforce agencies across the United States and Canada, the poster kits show students why the trades matter, helping foster connections between schools and industry employers.

“There is a growing technical skills gap across the trades, making it essential to educate and to raise awareness,” said Neal Heyman, senior director of marketing at Bradford White. “That’s what Explore The Trades is doing, promoting diversity within the residential services field. Our ongoing partnership with them is an investment in the future of the skilled trades workforce.”

As of Sept. 18, 2025, the poster kit program has distributed nearly 4,900 kits to more than 2,800 schools, workforce agencies and home service companies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and four Canadian provinces. Through these efforts, more than 980,000 students have been introduced to educational and career pathways that extend beyond the traditional four-year college track.

“Through our shared mission with Bradford White, we’re expanding awareness of the trades and of vocational training to more students, communities and languages,” said Kate Cinnamo, executive director at Explore The Trades. “This funding is critical as we develop additional Spanish-language materials and illustrated resources, all with the ultimate goal of seeing more young learners connect with jobs that make a difference.”

Bradford White’s Industry Forward^® program supports nonprofits and technical institutions in promoting skilled trades careers and highlighting their essential role in community well-being. Through targeted grant funding, the program advances workforce training, education and industry engagement initiatives.

For more information about Bradford White Corporation, visit https://www.bradfordwhitecorporation.com.  

For more information about Explore The Trades, visit https://explorethetrades.org/.

About Bradford White Corporation
Bradford White Corporation is a full-line manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial water heating, space heating, combination heating and storage products. The company maintains corporate headquarters in Ambler, PA, and has manufacturing facilities in Middleville and Niles, MI; Monticello, MN; Uxbridge, MA; Rochester, NH; and Princeton and Madison, WI. FloLogic’s assembly operation is in Morrisville, NC and Bradford White Corporation’s Canadian headquarters, distribution center and training facilities are in Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit www.bradfordwhitecorporation.com.

About Industry Forward
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Industry Forward^® is Bradford White’s signature charitable giving program. Through this initiative, the company provides grants to eligible organizations to advance public awareness of the importance and value of the Plumbing and HVAC industry including skilled trades, manufacturing, and distribution. By aligning resources and investing in key programs, Bradford White is making a positive impact in communities to help build a stronger and sustainable future for all.

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