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MBA's Future Leaders Program Graduates 35 Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate Finance Professionals
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026:
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MBA's Future Leaders Program Graduates 35 Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate Finance Professionals
SAN DIEGO (February 10, 2026) - MBA Education, the education division of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), recognized 35 graduates from MBA's Future Leaders Program held at MBA's 2026 Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo.
"It has been a privilege to work with this year's Future Leaders. This group of professionals distinguished themselves through their remarkable
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026:
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MBA's Future Leaders Program Graduates 35 Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate Finance Professionals
SAN DIEGO (February 10, 2026) - MBA Education, the education division of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), recognized 35 graduates from MBA's Future Leaders Program held at MBA's 2026 Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo.
"It has been a privilege to work with this year's Future Leaders. This group of professionals distinguished themselves through their remarkablecommitment and expertise throughout the program," said David Upbin, MBA's Vice President of Education and Strategy. "I am eager to watch them apply their talents to drive our industry forward in the years to come."
MBA's Future Leaders Program is the industry's premier program and enables participants to build leadership skills through experiential learning, in-person collaboration, peer group interactions, and access to the best minds in the mortgage industry. The new class of graduates have successfully demonstrated enhanced executive skills and will join an exclusive network of over 300 commercial/multifamily program alumni. This is the 12th class to include graduates who completed a program specific to commercial/multifamily real estate finance.
Congratulations to the following graduates of the commercial/multifamily program:
* Josephine Ajayi, Newmark
* John Barkanic, Trimont
* Dashnee Brachelli, BWE
* Jill Brittin, Berkadia
* Brett Bowman, Northmarq
* Alexandra Chardell, Freddie Mac Multifamily
* Katy Coffey, Freddie Mac Multifamily
* CJ Connolly, CBRE
* Graham Crevoiserat, Armada Analytics
* Russell Dines, Freddie Mac Multifamily
* Greg Darling, Greystone
* Gina DiRugeris, Newmark
* Todd Everts, Freddie Mac Multifamily
* Chris Gilbert, StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC
* David Gregg, CCMS, PHH Mortgage
* Megan Hatfield, KeyBank
* Sarah Beth Harkless, Trimont
* Elizabeth Horan, Newmark
* Pharrah Jackson, Greystone
* Travis Jones, Berkadia
* Chris Lawrence, Grandbridge
* Hugo Lopes, BWE
* Aria Marino, M&T Realty Capital Corporation
* Alisa Patel, Grandbridge
* Todd Rodgers, Grandbridge
* Jason Roth, PNC Real Estate
* Calisse Scott, Freddie Mac Multifamily
* Amy Schroeder, KeyBank
* Tiffany Smith, Armada Analytics
* Cynthia Ugwuibe, Fannie Mae
* Phillip Valos, Freddie Mac Multifamily
* Elizabeth Vorholt, Trimont
* Jake Wegleitner, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.
* Joseph Yim, CBRE
* Paul Zikmund, Berkadia
For more information on the Commercial/Multifamily Future Leaders Program, or how to apply for the 2027 class, click here (https://www.mba.org/conferences-and-education/education-courses/leadership/future-leaders/commercial-future-leaders?utm_campaign=CMF%20Future%20Leaders%20Graduates%20-%202.10.26&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=626F7F431E28ABB524DBB55997EBAD6D&elq=b2b2186094ab4040b0541d6b3a96d2cc&elqaid=14181&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=&elqak=8AF542A2AA050938C7F0397AE065827BD34F6DC5A3ACB837F36DC3E6385A96845227).
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Original text here: https://www.mba.org/news-and-research/newsroom/news/2026/02/10/mba-s-future-leaders-program-graduates-35-commercial-multifamily-real-estate-finance-professionals
[Category: Financial Services]
MBA Applauds House Passage of the Housing for the 21st Century Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following statement on Feb. 10, 2026:
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MBA Applauds House Passage of the Housing for the 21st Century Act
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement after the full House passage of H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act:
"Housing affordability is a top concern for homeowners, renters, and communities across the country. Today's overwhelming bipartisan vote signals meaningful legislative momentum to expand supply, improve affordability, and modernize housing policy.
"This legislation
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following statement on Feb. 10, 2026:
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MBA Applauds House Passage of the Housing for the 21st Century Act
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement after the full House passage of H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act:
"Housing affordability is a top concern for homeowners, renters, and communities across the country. Today's overwhelming bipartisan vote signals meaningful legislative momentum to expand supply, improve affordability, and modernize housing policy.
"This legislationadvances several core MBA priorities, including regulatory modernization, broader FHA multifamily financing, stronger rural housing programs, and better coordination across federal housing agencies. Many of these provisions also mirror the Senate's ROAD to Housing Act, reflecting broad, bipartisan consensus in both chambers that housing affordability action is needed.
"MBA thanks the bipartisan coalition of House members who supported this package and applauds Chairman French Hill (R-AR), Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA), and Subcommittee leaders Mike Flood (R-NE) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) for their leadership throughout the legislative process.
"We now urge the Senate to move swiftly and pass its bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act so that leaders in both chambers can reconcile their packages and send a landmark housing affordability measure to President Trump for signature as soon as possible."
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Original text here: https://www.mba.org/news-and-research/newsroom/news/2026/02/10/mba-applauds-house-passage-of-the-housing-for-the-21st-century-act
[Category: Financial Services]
Consumer Technology Association Announces Leadership Succession: Kinsey Fabrizio to Become President & CEO, Gary Shapiro Serving as Executive Chair
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026:
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Consumer Technology Association Announces Leadership Succession: Kinsey Fabrizio to Become President & CEO, Gary Shapiro Serving as Executive Chair
Leaders Steer the Organization Into Its Future
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Today the Executive Board of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R), owner and producer of CES(R), is announcing the next era of leadership as Kinsey Fabrizio will be become President and CEO and continue to serve on the Executive Board. Long-time CEO, Gary Shapiro,
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026:
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Consumer Technology Association Announces Leadership Succession: Kinsey Fabrizio to Become President & CEO, Gary Shapiro Serving as Executive Chair
Leaders Steer the Organization Into Its Future
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Today the Executive Board of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R), owner and producer of CES(R), is announcing the next era of leadership as Kinsey Fabrizio will be become President and CEO and continue to serve on the Executive Board. Long-time CEO, Gary Shapiro,will continue to serve as Executive Chair, a position he has held since January 1, 2026. The leadership transition will be effective May 1, 2026.
"Today marks an important moment for CTA," Pat Lavelle, Industry Executive Advisor, CTA Executive Board. "The Executive Board is proud of the strength and continuity this transition brings, and deeply excited for how it sets CTA up for continued success. With Gary and Kinsey in their new roles, we move forward with confidence, focus, and a shared commitment to our future."
Since joining the association in 2008, Fabrizio has driven transformation across both CTA and CES. As president, she serves on CTA's Executive Board and has driven strategy and growth for the association and CES, overseeing the organization's core business units and operations. In 2025, she testified before Congress advocating for a federal framework for artificial intelligence.
As senior vice president, she oversaw CES conferences and show operations, led an expansion of CES products, and spearheaded a modernization of CTA's membership infrastructure and categories. Earlier in her career, she drove strategic growth in emerging technology categories. A pioneer in the digital health space, Fabrizio created CTA's Health Division, launched a healthcare provider program for doctors at CES 2015, and supported development of the industry's first voluntary best practices for wearable data, titled Guiding Principles on the Privacy and Security of Personal Wellness Data. She also supported the Video Division Board's 4K and 8K TV initiatives, founded the Content and Entertainment Council, and played a key role in recruiting emerging gig-economy and internet companies into CTA's membership.
Before joining CTA, Fabrizio worked with SmithBucklin and Northern Virginia Mediation Service. She is a member of the George Mason University Costello College of Business Dean's Advisory Council and the Washington Economic Club. Fabrizio holds a BA from George Mason University and an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
"I am thankful to have spent most of my career at CTA, learning the organization and working alongside its most important resource, our people," said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. "Most importantly, I am grateful for the last 18 years I've spent learning from Gary, seeing firsthand how he advocates for our industry, our members, and CES. I'm excited to take on this new role and appreciate that he will continue to mentor me."
Over a more than 35-year tenure as head of CTA, Shapiro expanded the association's influence and impact alongside the growth of the technology industry. He began his affiliation with CTA in 1978 as a law student working for a firm representing a part of the Electronic Industries Association. He went in-house to the association in 1981, and through a series of promotions including as General Counsel of EIA, he began leading what is now known as the Consumer Technology Association in 1991. During Gary's tenure, CTA became an independent association, created the CTA Foundation focused on tech for older people and those with disabilities, and created a $15 million equal opportunity fund focused on funding underrepresented founders, entrepreneurs, and diverse leadership teams. His internal focus on employee well-being led to the creation of a wellness program and bootcamp, student loan payoff program, and $40k forgivable home loan for home purchases near the office.
He has also transformed CES to be the largest annual US trade show -- globally dominant attracting more non-US participants than any other event in the US. Drawing big global brands and innovative new startups alike, CES is the most transparent trade show - adhering to rigorous auditing standards and making attendance data publicly available. In 2023, Shapiro announced technology as a new eighth pillar of the Human Security for All (HS4A) campaign at the United Nations - underscoring the power of technology as a tool to advance human security in all its dimensions.
Under Shapiro's leadership, CTA's membership, revenue, and assets expanded tenfold. He served as the leading voice in the infamous Betamax case and SOPA/PIPA. During his tenure, CTA championed the transition to HDTV, led "airplane mode", championed "Energy Star", and hundreds of other standards and policies - including a law allowing hearing devices to be sold at retail. He was a leader on the cutting edge of history, helping create Virginia's internet laws which became the global standard for doing business on the Internet. He has testified before Congress over 20 times, advancing the technology industry's perspective on cutting-edge issues including intellectual property, artificial intelligence, and self-driving vehicles. He also strongly advocated for innovation, high-skilled immigration, workforce training, and free trade. He established CTA's position to not seek government funding for the consumer technology industry due to concerns about the growing national debt.
A New York Times bestselling author, Shapiro has written "Ninja Future: Secrets to Success in the New World of Innovation" (HarperCollins, 2019), "Ninja Innovation: The Ten Killer Strategies of the World's Most Successful Businesses" (HarperCollins, 2013) and "The Comeback: How Innovation will Restore the American Dream" (Beaufort, 2011). The newest book, "Pivot or Die: How Leaders Thrive When Everything Changes," was published by HarperCollins in October 2024. He has written over 1500 commentaries on innovation, competition, and technology.
Shapiro has received multiple tech industry, exhibition, and association profession awards. In 2025, Shapiro received The Media Institute's Freedom of Speech Award, honoring his leadership in technology and advocacy for free expression. In 2021 he received the Legion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor awarded personally by French President Macron). He was also knighted by The Royal Order of Francis I in 2025. CTA also receives dozens of awards each year, including Best Place to Work.
In his role as Executive Chair, Shapiro leads the Executive Board. He will continue to serve as a spokesperson for CTA and CES and advocate for innovation.
"There is a time for everything, and I'm pleased with the new opportunities for CTA and for my next chapter," said Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, CTA. "This transition is part of a long-planned succession. It strengthens our long-term vision and ensures stability as we move forward. I'm excited to continue to partner closely with Kinsey to keep driving progress for the tech industry and CES. Our future is bright and I look forward to championing Kinsey, the important work of our entire organization, and pursuing new ventures."
To ensure a seamless transition, the leadership changes will become effective on May 1, 2026.
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About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R):
As North America's largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world's leading innovators - from startups to global brands - helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES(R) - the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech.
About CES(R):
CES is the most powerful tech event in the world - the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) (R), CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9, 2026, in Las Vegas. Learn more at CES.tech and follow CES on social.
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Original text here: https://www.cta.tech/press-releases/leadership-announcement
[Category: Electronic Products]
APhA Announces 2026 Immunization Champion Award Winners
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The American Pharmacists Association issued the following news release:
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APhA announces 2026 Immunization Champion Award winners
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has selected the recipients of the 2026 APhA Immunization Champion Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals, pharmacy professionals, teams, and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to improving vaccination access, delivery, and public health outcomes in communities across the nation.
The Immunization Champion Awards highlight the essential role pharmacists, pharmacy teams,
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The American Pharmacists Association issued the following news release:
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APhA announces 2026 Immunization Champion Award winners
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has selected the recipients of the 2026 APhA Immunization Champion Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals, pharmacy professionals, teams, and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to improving vaccination access, delivery, and public health outcomes in communities across the nation.
The Immunization Champion Awards highlight the essential role pharmacists, pharmacy teams,and their partners play as trusted members of the immunization neighborhood--working collaboratively to expand vaccine access, improve confidence, and protect public health.
"The APhA Immunization Champion Awards allow us to spotlight the incredible impact pharmacists, pharmacy teams, and their partners have in advancing immunization efforts nationwide," said Michael D. Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP, executive vice president and CEO of APhA. "These honorees exemplify innovation, collaboration, and commitment to ensuring vaccines reach the patients and communities who need them most."
2026 APhA Immunization Champion Award recipients
Corporate/Institution
* National winner: Elements Pharmacy, Studio City, CA
* Honorable mention: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy's Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging, Baltimore, MD
Pharmacy Team Member
* National winner: Chyanne Coe, Semmes, AL
* Honorable mention: Abby L. Bode, Cincinnati, OH
Friend of Pharmacy
* National winner: Helene McDowell, Madison, WI
* Honorable mention: Charlene A. Wong, Chapel Hill, NC
Individual Practitioner
* National winner: Alanna R. Scott, Florence, SC
* Honorable mention: Benjamin Prewitt, Cincinnati, OH
Outstanding Career Achievement
* National winner: Sandy (Jeong Yeon) Rhie, Seoul, South Korea
* Honorable mention: Robert Yagar, Long Beach, CA
Travel Health
* National winner: Raana Sidky, Eastvale, CA
Nominees were evaluated based on their impact, collaboration, innovation, ability to overcome challenges, and creation of new opportunities to expand immunization services and improve vaccination rates. Read more about award recipients here.
The 2026 APhA Immunization Champion Awards will be formally presented during the 2026 APhA Immunization Champion Award Reception to honor the recipients.
The 2026 APhA Immunization Champion Awards program is supported by Pfizer, Merck, Moderna, and VaxServe, a Sanofi Company.
APhA established the Immunization Champion Awards in 2008, with the first awards presented in 2009, to recognize the extraordinary contributions of pharmacists and their collaborators in improving vaccination rates nationwide. Today, pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians administer millions of vaccinations each year, serving as accessible and trusted immunizers in their communities.
APhA applauds the more than 500,000 pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians trained to administer vaccines who continue to make a measurable difference in public health.
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About APhA
Founded in 1852, APhA is the only organization advancing the entire pharmacy profession. From our headquarters in Washington, DC, APhA leads the pharmacy profession by supporting pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in their role optimizing medication use and patient health outcomes and ensuring patients have access to pharmacists' care. We do this through our strong and effective advocacy, top notch education, practice tools and resources, dissemination of evidence, and opportunities for members to engage and learn from each other. APhA is the pharmacy voice at the table in developing national guidelines, policies, and best practices that advance the profession and patient care.
To learn more, visit www.pharmacist.com.
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Original text here: https://www.pharmacist.com/APhA-Press-Releases/apha-announces-2026-immunization-champion-award-winners
[Category: Medical]
ALTA Renews HDEP International as Elite Provider for 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release:
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ALTA Renews HDEP International as Elite Provider for 2026
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced it has renewed HDEP International as an ALTA Elite Provider for 2026.
ALTA's Elite Provider Program features distinguished service providers committed to furnishing extensive benefits to the title insurance and settlement services industry. Elite Providers promote the highest industry standards and provide effective
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release:
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ALTA Renews HDEP International as Elite Provider for 2026
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced it has renewed HDEP International as an ALTA Elite Provider for 2026.
ALTA's Elite Provider Program features distinguished service providers committed to furnishing extensive benefits to the title insurance and settlement services industry. Elite Providers promote the highest industry standards and provide effectivesolutions for ALTA members' critical needs.
"The ALTA Elite Provider Program recognizes service providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the title insurance industry and the professionals who serve consumers every day," ALTA CEO Chris Morton said. "Elite Providers like HDEP International deliver reliable solutions, uphold high industry standards and help ALTA members operate more efficiently in a complex and evolving marketplace."
HDEP International provides title production services designed to support the fast-paced demands of the title insurance industry. Since 1988, the company has delivered a full range of solutions including order entry, title search services, commitment preparation, owner and encumbrance reports, abstracts, foreclosure reports and final policy preparation. HDEP International's secure, ISO 27001-certified facilities help ensure customers receive accurate work with reliable overnight turnaround times.
In addition to title production, HDEP International builds and maintains electronic title plants, completes locates for legal descriptions that fail edits and offers specialized support services to help title professionals work more efficiently. The company recently launched its Title Plant Health Check service, which examines title plant data and reports on inaccuracies to help companies complete searches and examinations with greater confidence and productivity while reducing costs by up to 50%.
"We are proud to renew our status as an ALTA Elite Provider," said Virendra Nath, president of HDEP International. "This recognition reflects our long-standing commitment to delivering accurate, timely title production services. We value our partnership with ALTA and remain focused on helping members strengthen efficiency, improve confidence in their title work and better serve consumers."
HDEP International offers complimentary project evaluation and project set up services for ALTA members.
For more information about the Elite Provider program or to apply, please visit www.alta.org/elite.
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About ALTA
The American Land Title Association, founded in 1907, represents an industry comprised of more than 17,000 title insurance companies operating across the nation, with over 90% being small businesses.
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Original text here: https://www.alta.org/news-and-publications/press-release/ALTA-Renews-HDEP-International-as-Elite-Provider-for-2026
[Category: Real Estate]
2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show Breaks All-time Seminar Record While Attendance Exceeds 12,000
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 11 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release:
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2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show breaks all-time seminar record while attendance exceeds 12,000
The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show celebrated the association's 100 years of keeping the game on course with a successful return to Orlando Feb. 2-5. Attendance grew for the fourth year in a row, with 12,824 attendees (up 15% over 2025). A record-breaking 8,074 seminar seats were filled, exceeding the prior record set in 2008. In addition to education for superintendents,
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LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 11 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release:
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2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show breaks all-time seminar record while attendance exceeds 12,000
The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show celebrated the association's 100 years of keeping the game on course with a successful return to Orlando Feb. 2-5. Attendance grew for the fourth year in a row, with 12,824 attendees (up 15% over 2025). A record-breaking 8,074 seminar seats were filled, exceeding the prior record set in 2008. In addition to education for superintendents,the event also included specialized education for assistant superintendents and equipment managers.
The trade show floor at the Orange County Convention Center featured 523 exhibitors (vs. 464 in 2025) and 178,600 square feet of exhibit space, an increase of 16% over 2025. The total trade show floor was 428,000 square feet and also included areas for education, GCSAA Services, GCSAA Store and the Centennial Experience, an exhibit that took attendees through 100 years of GCSAA history. GCSAA will turn 100 on Sept. 13.
"As we kick off our Centennial year, it meant a great deal to see our members show up in such strong numbers to learn, connect, and grow." GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans said. "Our role is to serve them by providing education, resources, and opportunities that help them strengthen their careers and facilities, and this week reflected that shared commitment to the future of the profession."
The conference was preceded by the GCSAA Golf Championships presented by Toro from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1. More than 600 golfers competed in flighted competitions across five Orlando-area golf courses. Defending champion Mike Gianopoulos, CGCS, superintendent at Kent Country Club in Grand Rapids, Mich., won the 2026 GCSAA National Championship.
On Monday, the Opening Session, presented in partnership with Syngenta, saw brothers Bob Alonzi, CGCS, a 55-year GCSAA member, and Joe Alonzi, CGCS, a 50-year GCSAA member, honored with the Col. John Morley Award. Jim Pavonetti, CGCS, superintendent at Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, Conn., was presented with the President's Award for Environmental Stewardship, while researcher and educator Bert McCarty, Ph.D., professor emeritus at Clemson University, won the Outstanding Contribution Award. GCSAA also announced a $1-million donation to the GCSAA Foundation from the Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation. The session concluded with an exclusive panel discussion focused on the future of the game featuring GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans, PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan and USGA CEO Mike Whan, which was moderated by Golf Digest Editor-in-Chief Jerry Tarde.
On Tuesday, more than 4,000 GCSAA members and industry friends came together for the GCSAA Centennial Celebration at ICON Park. The sold-out gathering provided an evening of connection and celebration to reflect on GCSAA's past, present and future.
Wednesday featured the 2026 GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl, presented in partnership with John Deere. Penn State University was the 2026 champion, successfully defending its title from 2025. The Turf Bowl competition included 288 students on 79 teams from 33 universities across North America.
Also on Wednesday, students from high schools across the Sunshine State had the opportunity to compete in the Florida Turfgrass Science Invitational, an FFA-endorsed event designed to stimulate student interest and to promote the turfgrass industry as a career choice. South Fork High School in Stuart, Fla., won the competition.
The week wound down with Thursday's Closing Session, presented in partnership with John Deere. Highlights of the Send-Off Celebration included the presentation of the Emerging Leader Award to Steven Spatafore, director of agronomy at Los Altos (Calif.) Golf and Country Club, and the Edwin Budding Award to John Patterson, CTEM, the equipment director at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Ga. The session concluded with a panel discussion focused on developing tomorrow's golf course management leaders, composed of Evans; Manny Gan, John Deere global director of golf and sports turf; and Mara Downing, John Deere vice president, corporate communications and brand management. The 2026 CTS concluded with the Closing Event featuring motivational speaker and celebrity hypnotist Ricky Kalmon.
The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show is produced by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) along with its presenting partners the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA), United States Golf Association (USGA) and the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA).
The 2027 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show will head to New Orleans, La., Jan. 15-21, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and will feature the conclusion of GCSAA's Centennial observation.
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Original text here: https://www.gcsaa.org/who-we-are/media/news-release/2026/02/10/2026-gcsaa-conference-and-trade-show-breaks-all-time-seminar-record-while-attendance-exceeds-12-000
[Category: Facilities Management]
'Status of Abortion in the United States 2026' Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSrpt) -- National Right to Life, a pro-life organization, issued the following news release:
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New "Status of Abortion in the United States 2026" Report
Report Details Rise of Chemical Abortions, State Actions, and New Efforts to Protect Women and Unborn Children
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A newly published national report documents shifts in America's abortion landscape, highlighting the expansion of chemical abortions, shield laws that protect abortionists and not women, and renewed efforts to protect women and unborn children following the fall of Roe v. Wade.
The Status of Abortion
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSrpt) -- National Right to Life, a pro-life organization, issued the following news release:
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New "Status of Abortion in the United States 2026" Report
Report Details Rise of Chemical Abortions, State Actions, and New Efforts to Protect Women and Unborn Children
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A newly published national report documents shifts in America's abortion landscape, highlighting the expansion of chemical abortions, shield laws that protect abortionists and not women, and renewed efforts to protect women and unborn children following the fall of Roe v. Wade.
The Status of Abortionin the United States 2026, released by National Right to Life, offers a comprehensive overview of abortion policy, statistics, and legal developments at the federal and state levels.
Among its findings:
* Chemical abortions now account for nearly two-thirds of all U.S. abortions, driven largely by mail-order pills shipped into every state, often in violation of local safeguards.
* Half of the states have moved to enshrine abortion in law or state constitutions, while 19 states currently enforce protections for unborn children at or before 12 weeks of pregnancy.
* New research shows abortion pills are associated with far higher complication rates than previously acknowledged, prompting a renewed federal review of mifepristone.
* The Hyde Amendment marks its 50th anniversary and it is estimated to have saved more than 2.6 million lives by preventing taxpayer funding of abortion.
The report also introduces National Right to Life's APPLE Act (Abortion Pill Provider Liability and Education Act), model legislation designed to hold abortion-pill providers accountable and give women legal recourse when harmed.
"This report makes clear that while Roe is gone, the abortion industry has simply shifted tactics--relying heavily on dangerous mail-order pills and legal loopholes to avoid accountability," said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. "At the same time, we're seeing encouraging momentum in states working to protect both women and their unborn children. The APPLE Act is one important step toward restoring transparency and responsibility in an industry that has operated for too long without either."
The 2026 edition also reviews recent federal actions affecting abortion policy, including enforcement of Hyde protections, renewed limits on international abortion funding, and pending U.S. Food and Drug Administration scrutiny of chemical abortion drugs.
"This is a moment of stark contrast in America," Tobias added. "Some states are racing to entrench abortion at any cost, while others are advancing compassionate policies that recognize the humanity of unborn children and provide real support to mothers. Our goal is to help lawmakers and the public understand what's happening--and why it matters."
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Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states, is the nation's oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide, and euthanasia.
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REPORT: https://nrlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/StatusofAbortion2026.pdf
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Original text here: https://nrlc.org/communications/new-status-of-abortion-in-the-united-states-2026-report/
[Category: Sociological]
