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  • PRAX Performance Launches Athlete Division for Competitors at Every Level

    PRAX Performance launches Athlete, bringing evidence-based mental performance training to competitors at every level of sport.

    Inconsistent performance under pressure is usually the result of habits that have not been fully trained; it’s not a lack of information.”
    — Alex Geesbreght, Founder of PRAX Performance

    FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Two weeks after announcing its evolution from PRAX Leadership to PRAX Performance, PRAX is accelerating its expansion with the launch of a new division built specifically for high school, collegiate, and professional competitors: Athlete.

    Designed to develop the mental and behavioral skills that directly impact performance, Athlete brings PRAX Performance’s evidence-based, self-leadership methodology to competitors who want measurable results and lasting competitive growth.

    While most athletic development focuses on strength, speed, and skill, Athlete targets the internal performance drivers that determine consistency under pressure: focus, emotional regulation, resilience, feedback integration, and decision-making in critical moments.

    “Inconsistent performance under pressure is usually the result of habits that have not been fully trained; it’s not a lack of information,” said Alex Geesbreght, Founder of PRAX Performance. “Those who succeed spend significant time on their mental habits, so performance becomes predictable and repeatable.”

    Athlete applies the same immersive, practice-based learning model PRAX has used with executives and leadership teams, adapted for competitive environments, alongside clinical sports psychologists. It centers on structured skill development, and leans away from inspirational speeches and mental toughness talks that athletes encounter in other environments. Participants engage in active performance simulations, structured reflection and feedback, habit tracking and behavioral measurement, real-time application under stress, and social accountability in a cohort-based model.

    “The moment the noise fades away and it’s time to perform, there is no greater influence than the relationship the athletes have formed with themselves, through physical and mental practice,” Geesbreght said. “The earlier they build that foundation, the more consistently they’ll perform at their max capabilities, leading to incredible long-term results.”

    Athlete is designed for high school athletes preparing for varsity, playoffs, and college recruitment, collegiate athletes seeking a competitive edge, any athlete wanting to build resilience, teams wanting measurable culture and performance gains, and families who want to support development beyond the field.
    Like PRAX’s corporate programs, Athlete tracks tangible outcomes including improvements in focus and emotional regulation, enhanced preparation habits, and well-being and life balance.

    Athletes’ performance begins well before they enter the arena. From an early age, parents and coaches create the environments that shape how athletes interpret pressure, feedback, and adversity, which influence the internal dialogue they carry into competition. Repeated language, expectations, and emotional responses form neural patterns that shape self-talk, confidence, motivation systems, and responses to pressure.

    When feedback is consistent, constructive, and process-oriented, athletes develop neural associations between effort, adjustment, and development. When messaging is reactive or outcome-only focused, athletes often wire themselves toward fear-based performance patterns.

    Athlete intentionally integrates parents and coaches into the development process so the performance environment is neurologically aligned with the skills being trained. Equipping an athlete’s support system with shared language, behavioral benchmarks, and practical reinforcement tools strengthens productive self-talk and motivation patterns, fostering a cohesive performance ecosystem that extends beyond practice and competition.

    “Athletics is one of the purest performance environments in the world,” said Geesbreght. “When the support system understands how performance habits are formed, development accelerates, making performance more predictable, repeatable, and sustainable.”

    With the launch of Athlete, PRAX Performance continues its broader mission: measurable performance improvement through self-leadership, applied practice, and accountability.

    “The future belongs to disciplined and self-leading competitors,” Geesbreght added. “Athlete builds individuals who can regulate, refocus, and execute consistently across every competitive environment.”

    Athlete programming will roll out nationwide this spring. For more information about Athlete and PRAX Performance, visit www.praxperformance.com.

    About PRAX Performance: PRAX Performance is a Fort Worth, Texas-based human performance company delivering evidence-based self-leadership development to executives, leadership teams, competitive athletes, and families. Founded by Alex Geesbreght and Andrew Geesbreght, PRAX offers three divisions: Business, Athlete, and Family. Each is designed to build measurable, repeatable performance through immersive, practice-based methodology and clinical expertise. Learn more at www.praxperformance.com.

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  • ATLANTA ACTIVISTS ANNOUNCE GLOBAL CALL FOR DESIGN CONCEPTS ON PROPOSED 2,024‑FOOT GLOBAL PEACE TOWER

    Let’s Design and Build Architectural Icon of the PEACE Millennium!

    We can help the world get smarter by honoring GREAT peacebuilders like GANDHI, KING, and CARTER.”
    — John R Naugle

    ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — A grassroots peace‑advocacy group, ATLANTA: City of Peace Inc (ACP), has issued an international call for conceptual design proposals for **The Global Peace Tower (GPT)** — a proposed 2,024‑foot (approximately 700‑meter) international architectural landmark envisioned as a defining symbol of the Peace Millennium (Years 2000–3000).

    ACP is inviting architects, designers, and world‑class firms to submit visionary concepts for what could become one of the most significant peace‑themed structures of the modern era. Founder **John R. Naugle** emphasized the organization’s inclusive approach, noting, “Good ideas can come from anywhere and everywhere.”

    An International Landmark With Global Impact

    Estimated to cost $1–2 billion, the proposed design‑build project seeks to position Atlanta as a beacon of peace, unity, and human progress. ACP has identified an ideal development partner capable of providing full project funding. To advance to that stage, the organization is seeking a compelling, world‑class architectural concept and leadership to create a pitch‑ready presentation from the selected designer or firm.

    The Global Peace Tower is envisioned as a monumental expression of humanity’s shared aspiration for world peace. ACP’s leadership has articulated a bold vision:

    WE HAVE A DREAM that the GPT will inspire our Global Family for generations to come and uplift the dream with ATLANTA: City of Peace becoming a Global Capital of Peace.”

    Design Inspiration: A City in the Forest

    Atlanta is often referred to as “the city in the forest” due to its extensive tree canopy. ACP encourages designers to draw inspiration from this identity. One suggested creative direction imagines the tower as a **New‑Millennium Tree of Life** which will symbolize growth, renewal, and global interconnectedness.
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    **Submission Guidelines**
    Interested designers are invited to submit:
    – **GPT concept design jpg images**
    – **General strategies for ‘closing’ on $1-2B in funding**
    – **Name, company, and contact information**

    NOTE: There is no deadline on this RFP. Send JPG design images, succinct responses and pitches in the body of an email to: atlpeace2001@gmail.com
    ### **About ATLANTA: City of Peace, Inc.**

    ATLANTA: City of Peace, Inc. is an organization dedicated to advancing peace, justice, and global unity through public education, storytelling, and civic engagement. ACP develops projects, programs, and campaigns that promote the ideal of Peace On Earth and highlight Atlanta’s historic and contemporary role in global peace movements.

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  • Evolve Construction Launches Retail Home Improvement Division

    Evolve Retail Platform led by CEO Jacob Deems and CMO Savanna Forster brings kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, windows and pergola outdoor living to 35+ markets

    At Evolve, we empower Jacob and Savanna with bigger platforms in retail and restoration. Their leadership rebuilds America stronger — home by home, business by business, community by community.”
    — Jay Zaabri, Founder and Chairman, Evolve Holdings

    LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Evolve Holdings, the $200 million disaster recovery and property restoration platform founded by Jay Zaabri, today announced the launch of Evolve Retail Platform — a dedicated retail home improvement division offering full-service kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors, pergolas and outdoor living installations across Evolve’s 35-plus market footprint in the United States, Canada and Australia.

    The division is led by Jacob Deems, CEO of Evolve Retail Platform, and Savanna Forster, CMO. Both executives bring the operational DNA of MN Rusco — a retail home improvement brand they built and scaled in Minnesota — to Evolve Holdings. The integration marks one of the first times a major disaster restoration company has folded a full retail remodeling operation under the same corporate structure, with a dedicated CEO, a dedicated CMO and fully separate operational teams, rather than running retail through a general contracting division.

    “What makes this work is that the retail and restoration sides of the business each have their own leadership, their own operational teams and their own expertise. Jacob and Savanna built something real with MN Rusco. We did not absorb them — we gave them a bigger platform to run. That is the difference between a machine and a department.”
    — Jay Zaabri, founder and chairman, Evolve Holdings

    A First in the Restoration Industry
    The construction and restoration industry has long maintained a divide between insurance-driven disaster recovery and retail home improvement — two channels requiring different sales motions, workflows and customer relationships. Virtually no major restoration platform has successfully integrated both under one roof.

    Evolve Retail Platform solves that by design — operating as a fully independent division with its own CEO, CMO and operational leadership, while drawing on Evolve’s 35-plus market infrastructure, $200 million revenue base, IICRC and HAAG certifications and national crew network.

    “MN Rusco gave us the proof of concept. Evolve gives us the infrastructure to scale it nationally. The opportunity to bring a premium retail remodeling experience to homeowners across 35 markets — backed by the operational depth Evolve has built — is something that simply did not exist before this partnership.”
    — Jacob Deems, CEO, Evolve Retail Platform

    Full-Spectrum Retail Home Improvement
    Evolve Retail Platform offers homeowners a complete interior and exterior remodeling service across six categories: kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, roofing and siding, gutters, windows and doors, and pergola and outdoor living installations. Each category is served by dedicated crews trained to the same quality and certification standards applied across Evolve’s disaster restoration operations. Every project carries Evolve’s 100% satisfaction guarantee and 60-day completion pledge.

    “Homeowners have always had to choose between a specialist who does one thing well and a general contractor who does everything adequately. Evolve Retail Platform changes that. We bring specialist-level expertise to every category under one roof — backed by Evolve’s guarantee on every single project.”
    — Savanna Forster, CMO, Evolve Retail Platform

    Built on a $200M Foundation
    Evolve Construction and Restoration has completed more than 7,555 restoration projects and generated more than $200 million in revenue across 35-plus markets in the United States, Canada and Australia. IICRC- and HAAG-certified, with $100 million-plus in California wildfire claims preserved and $2.5 million directed toward community relief.

    “Together we are building a better tomorrow.”
    — Jay Zaabri, founder and chairman, Evolve Holdings

    About Evolve Holdings
    Evolve Holdings is a privately held investment and operating group founded by Jay Zaabri. Operating companies include Evolve Construction and Restoration (disaster recovery), Evolve Retail Platform (retail home improvement), Evolve University (professional training), Evolve Recruiting, Evolve Property Management, Evolve Hospitality and Evolve Data Analytics and Leads.

    About Evolve Retail Platform
    Evolve Retail Platform is the retail home improvement division of Evolve Holdings, led by CEO Jacob Deems and CMO Savanna Forster. The division offers kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors and pergola and outdoor living installations across Evolve’s 35-plus market footprint. Built on the foundation of MN Rusco, the platform brings proven retail home improvement expertise to a national scale.

    Website: EvolveConstruction.com
    Phone: 1-800-222-4100
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    Facebook: facebook.com/EvolveConstructionRestoration
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    Now hiring experienced sales reps, design consultants and restoration specialists nationwide apply today
    Careers: careers (at) EvolveConstruction (dot) com

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  • This Weekend The Easter Bunny Train Ride and Egg Hunt at Delaware River Railroad Excursions in Phillipsburg, NJ Returns

    This Weekend get ready for a fun-filled Easter celebration as the Delaware River Railroad Excursions welcomes the Easter Bunny Train Ride and Easter Egg Hunt

    A Magical Easter Experience for the whole family, We do it every year with three generations of our family! this is the best Easter train in New Jersey!”
    — Sylas Smith

    PHILLIPSBURG, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Starting this weekend, get ready for a fun-filled Easter celebration as the Delaware River Railroad Excursions welcomes the Easter Bunny Train Ride and Easter Egg Hunt on March 28,29 and April4 and 5 . Families and children of all ages are invited to hop on board the train and join in on the festivities.

    During the train ride, passengers will be entertained by Mr. Bunny himself, along with juggling and singing hobos. The train will make a stop at the bunny patch, where a field of colorful eggs awaits. Each child will have the opportunity to find and collect six eggs to take home as a special Easter treat.

    This event is perfect for families looking for a unique and memorable way to celebrate Easter. The train ride offers a scenic view of the Delaware River and surrounding countryside, making it a perfect outing for the whole family. Children will have a blast searching for eggs and meeting the Easter Bunny, while parents can sit back and enjoy the ride.

    Tickets for the Easter Bunny Train Ride and Egg Hunt are now available for purchase online or at the ticket office. Prices are $20 for adults, $14 for children ages 2-12, and $4.00 for children under 2. Don’t miss out on this exciting event that combines the joy of Easter with a train ride adventure. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Delaware River Railroad Excursions website.

    Join us for a day of Easter fun at the Delaware River Railroad Excursions in Phillipsburg, NJ. The Easter Bunny Train Ride and Egg Hunt is a must-attend event for families looking for a unique and enjoyable way to celebrate the holiday. Don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets and get ready for an egg-citing adventure!

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  • Sedona Air Tours Highlights Aerial Experiences as Spring Break Travel Increases in Northern Arizona

    With March marking the start of peak tourism season, scenic flights offer an efficient way to experience Sedona and the Grand Canyon.

    Aerial tours provide a broader geographic perspective, which can help travelers better understand the scale and layout of the region.”
    — Uriel Azose, Business Manager

    COTTONWOOD, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As spring break travel accelerates across Arizona, tourism activity in Sedona is entering one of its busiest times of year. March and April traditionally marks the beginning of peak visitation, with travelers arriving from across the country to experience the region’s red rock landscapes, mild weather, and outdoor recreation.

    Among the most searched Sedona spring break activities are guided tours that allow visitors to maximize limited vacation time. With increased interest in the best Sedona tours, scenic aviation experiences are gaining attention as a time-efficient way to view the region’s expansive terrain.

    Spring weather plays a significant role in Sedona’s seasonal appeal. Daytime temperatures typically range from the mid-60s to low-70s, creating comfortable conditions for exploration. Clear skies and balanced lighting also improve visibility across the Verde Valley, offering unobstructed views of Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and surrounding canyon systems.

    While hiking, jeep tours, and ground-based sightseeing remain popular, increased visitation during spring break can result in crowded trailheads and limited parking at high-traffic locations. Aerial tours provide an alternative perspective, allowing visitors to observe Sedona’s geological formations without navigating ground congestion. Visitors searching for the best Sedona tours in April are increasingly turning to scenic flight tours, aerial Sedona experiences, and time-efficient sightseeing options to explore the region’s iconic red rock landscapes, including Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock, from a unique vantage point.

    Sedona Air Tours, founded in 1994 and operating from Cottonwood, Arizona, offers fixed-wing scenic flights over Sedona and surrounding areas. As a Native American-owned company, the organization incorporates cultural awareness and environmental respect into its operations while maintaining standard aviation safety protocols.

    “Spring break brings a noticeable increase in visitors who want to see as much of Northern Arizona as possible in just a few days,” said Uriel Azose, Business Manager at Sedona Air Tours. “Aerial tours provide a broader geographic perspective, which can help travelers better understand the scale and layout of the region.”

    From the air, passengers are able to view large sections of red rock formations and remote landscapes that are not easily accessible by vehicle. In many cases, a flight lasting under an hour can cover terrain that would otherwise require multiple days of ground travel.

    In addition to local scenic routes, interest has grown around combination experiences that incorporate both Sedona and the Grand Canyon. The distance between the two destinations typically requires several hours of driving each way. Aviation-based itineraries allow travelers to reduce transit time while still observing major landmarks.

    For first-time visitors, spring break often represents their only opportunity to explore Northern Arizona. Travel industry trends continue to show a preference for experience-based tourism, particularly among couples, families, and retirees within higher income demographics. Experiences that combine efficiency with visual impact are frequently prioritized during short vacation windows.

    Photography also remains a strong motivator for spring visitors. March conditions often provide crisp air clarity, which enhances visibility across canyon systems and desert terrain. Aerial perspectives offer unobstructed vantage points for capturing landscape imagery that differs significantly from ground-level photos.

    Sedona’s tourism infrastructure continues to adapt to seasonal demand, but limited space at popular hiking locations can impact scheduling flexibility. Scenic flights operate on reserved time slots, allowing travelers to structure the rest of their itinerary around a defined window rather than waiting for parking or trail access.

    Sedona Air Tours operates daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with seasonal demand typically highest on weekends throughout March and April. Advance booking is generally recommended during peak tourism periods.

    Beyond recreation, the company emphasizes cultural context when discussing the land visible during flights. Northern Arizona holds historical and spiritual significance for multiple Indigenous communities. Providing respectful interpretation of the landscape remains an operational priority.
    As Sedona continues to rank among Arizona’s most visited spring destinations, tourism professionals anticipate steady visitor volume through early summer.

    For travelers researching Sedona spring break activities or comparing the best Sedona tours in March, aerial sightseeing remains one of several options that provides broad regional exposure within a condensed timeframe.

    Visitors seeking additional information about scenic routes, flight durations, and scheduling availability can access details directly through the company’s website or contact its operations team by phone.

    About Sedona Air Tours
    Founded in 1994, Sedona Air Tours provides fixed-wing scenic flight experiences across Sedona, the Verde Valley, and portions of Northern Arizona. Operating from Cottonwood, Arizona, the Native American-owned company focuses on aviation safety, environmental respect, and cultural awareness. The organization is part of The Adventurous Group and serves visitors year-round.

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  • ChatGenius Launches as the First GPT-5 Powered Instagram DM Automation Platform

    Las Vegas startup ships 43-feature platform combining GPT-5 DM automation, Content Studio, and Visual Flow Builder, now serving businesses across 5 industries.

    The AI is the feature, the handoff is the product. What happens when the AI doesn’t know the answer matters more than what happens when it does.”
    — Jared Rice

    LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — SumGeniusAI LLC today announced the general availability of ChatGenius, an AI-powered platform that automates customer conversations across Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and SMS. Built on OpenAI’s GPT-5, ChatGenius combines intelligent DM automation with content scheduling, visual conversation design, and lead management in a single platform.

    Unlike legacy automation tools that rely on rigid keyword-matching decision trees, ChatGenius uses natural language understanding to hold real conversations. The AI reads uploaded business documents, learns pricing and policies, books appointments through Google Calendar, captures leads, analyzes sentiment, and escalates to human agents when it reaches its limits, all without requiring businesses to build decision trees or write a single line of code.

    The platform ships with 43 features across eight categories, including capabilities that competing platforms charge extra for or do not offer at all.

    CORE PLATFORM

    ChatGenius processes incoming messages through GPT-5 with smart routing between nano and mini model variants, balancing response speed and quality. The system maintains persistent conversation memory across sessions, enabling personalized interactions where the AI recalls previous exchanges with each customer.

    A real-time sentiment analysis engine monitors every conversation and automatically escalates to human agents when negative sentiment is detected. Escalation notifications include a conversation summary and recent messages, delivered via browser notification, email, or SMS depending on the business tier.

    CONTENT STUDIO

    The integrated Content Studio allows businesses to schedule and publish posts to Instagram and Facebook directly from the ChatGenius dashboard. An AI caption generator produces platform-optimized text with hashtag suggestions, and a bulk CSV import enables scheduling content at scale. The Content Studio received full Meta publishing permissions in February 2026.

    VISUAL FLOW BUILDER

    For businesses that need guaranteed conversation paths, the Visual Flow Builder provides a drag-and-drop interface for designing branching conversations. The builder supports message nodes, input collection, conditional logic, booking nodes, AI conversation steps, and delay timers. Pre-built templates cover common use cases including lead capture, appointment booking, FAQ routing, and Google review requests. AI Steps and AI Intent Recognition are included at no additional cost, features that competitors charge separately for.

    AI COMMENT MANAGER

    ChatGenius monitors comments on Instagram and Facebook posts and can automatically reply or send DMs based on configurable triggers. Businesses can set keyword-based rules that send personalized direct messages when users comment on specific posts, converting public engagement into private conversations.

    ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES

    The platform supports 13 languages with automatic detection, audio and voice message transcription, image analysis, a document-based knowledge base with RAG search, AI follow-up messages, a media library for sending branded images during conversations, CSAT surveys, conversation tagging, market intelligence for tracking competitors, and team management with role-based conversation assignment. An API and webhook add-on enables bidirectional integration with external systems.

    TRACTION AND AVAILABILITY

    ChatGenius is live and serving businesses across multiple industries including travel and tourism, influencer management, eyewear retail, fitness coaching, and software development. The platform operates on a tiered model starting with a free plan offering 10 conversations per month, with paid tiers at $29, $99, and $297 per month. A partner program offers wholesale pricing for agencies and resellers managing multiple client accounts.

    SumGeniusAI is a Meta Verified Technology Provider. The platform completed a security audit scoring 9.2 out of 10, with all data encrypted in transit and at rest.

    ABOUT SUMGENIUSAI

    SumGeniusAI LLC was founded in June 2025 by Jared Rice and Kyce Hanna in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company builds AI-powered communication tools for businesses, including ChatGenius for messaging automation and AI Voice Agents for phone support. For more information, visit sumgenius.ai.

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  • Good Old Days Festival Sets World Record for 62-Horse Waggon Pull in Australia

    62 heavy horses pulled a 10,200 kg wool waggon in Barellan, Australia, setting a world record and reviving historic draft transport traditions.

    This was one of the most complex draft horse teams ever assembled—precision, scale, and tradition working together in perfect alignment.”
    — Atlas World Records Adjudicator

    NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Atlas World Records officially verified a new world record set at the Good Old Days Festival in Barellan, New South Wales, Australia, where a team of 62 heavy horses successfully pulled a fully laden wool waggon.

    The record, titled Largest Team of Heavy Horses Hitched to Pull a Laden Wool Waggon, (“waggon” reflects the historic spelling used by the organizers), was achieved on October 4–5, 2025, and stands as one of the most logistically complex and visually striking demonstrations of traditional draft power ever recorded.

    Organized by Barellan Working Clydesdales Incorporated, the attempt brought together fifteen spans of four horses abreast, with two horses in the shafts, forming a continuous team stretching approximately 76 meters in length. The horses were connected by nearly 500 meters of chain and worked in coordinated unison to move the load.

    The waggon itself—a historic Bennett tabletop wool waggon originally built in New South Wales—was loaded with 32 bales of Merino wool, each weighing 200 kilograms. The combined weight of the waggon and cargo totaled approximately 10,200 kilograms (over 22,000 pounds).

    Participating horses represented several traditional draft breeds, including Clydesdales, Percherons, Shires, Suffolk Punch, and Australian Draught horses. The team was contributed by multiple handlers and owners from across the region, reflecting a large-scale cooperative effort rooted in agricultural heritage.

    Drivers Aleks Berzins, Bruce Bandy, and Steve Johnson directed the team using voice commands, while Shane Carroll operated the braking system to control the movement of the load. The team completed two full laps of the 800-meter track at the Barellan Showgrounds under continuous observation.

    “This record is not just about scale—it’s about coordination, discipline, and trust between humans and animals,” said an Atlas World Records adjudicator. “Attempts like this demonstrate a level of planning and execution that leaves very little margin for error.”

    Atlas World Records conducted a full verification review of the attempt, including analysis of continuous video documentation, photographic evidence, and measurement confirmation. The record has been officially certified and published.

    Beyond its technical achievement, the record represents a revival of a historic mode of transport once central to Australia’s wool industry. Before the widespread adoption of mechanized vehicles, teams of draft horses were responsible for moving goods across vast rural distances.

    Today, such large-scale coordinated teams are rarely assembled, making this achievement both a record-setting event and a preservation of cultural heritage.

    The full story behind the record is available here.

    Official record certification and verification details can be viewed here.

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  • Local Tax Planning Support as Filing Season Approaches: P.TA Tax Marks 5 Years Serving Cottonwood, Arizona

    P.TA Tax highlights the importance of early tax planning as the filing deadline approaches, offering bilingual tax preparation and support services in Arizona.

    But thoughtful tax planning throughout the season can help taxpayers understand their situation more clearly and reduce the pressure that often comes with filing at the last minute.”
    — P.TA Tax, Client Services Team

    COTTONWOOD, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As the tax filing deadline approaches, many individuals and families begin gathering financial documents and preparing to submit their annual returns. For residents in Cottonwood and the surrounding Verde Valley communities, early tax planning can make a meaningful difference in reducing stress and avoiding last-minute complications.

    P.TA Tax, a Cottonwood-based tax preparation firm serving Northern Arizona, is encouraging residents to begin organizing their tax information now. The firm provides tax preparation, tax planning support, and assistance with Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) matters for individuals who may need additional guidance during the filing process.

    Tax planning is often associated with large businesses or high-income households, but professionals in the field note that it plays an important role for many everyday taxpayers as well. Reviewing income sources, understanding deductions, and confirming filing requirements can help individuals avoid errors while ensuring their returns are completed accurately.

    “Tax preparation is often seen as something people address only when the deadline approaches,” said the P.TA Tax team in Cottonwood. “But thoughtful tax planning throughout the season can help taxpayers understand their situation more clearly and reduce the pressure that often comes with filing at the last minute.”

    For many households, the weeks leading up to the April filing deadline can be particularly busy. W-2 forms, 1099 statements, receipts, and other documentation must be organized before a return can be prepared. For taxpayers who have moved, changed employment, or experienced financial changes during the year, reviewing these details carefully can be especially important.

    P.TA Tax has served the Cottonwood community for more than a decade and a half, working with individuals, families, and small business owners across the region. During that time, the firm has focused on providing straightforward guidance and helping clients understand the tax preparation process in clear terms.

    One aspect of the firm’s work in Cottonwood involves assisting residents who require ITIN-related tax support. ITINs are issued by the Internal Revenue Service to individuals who need a taxpayer identification number but may not qualify for a Social Security number. Navigating the documentation and filing process can sometimes be complex, particularly for first-time applicants. By helping taxpayers understand these requirements and ensuring the appropriate forms are
    completed accurately, tax professionals can help reduce delays or complications in filing.

    Another key service provided by P.TA Tax is bilingual tax assistance. Cottonwood and the surrounding Verde Valley region include a diverse population of residents, many of whom prefer to discuss financial matters in Spanish. Providing services in both English and Spanish allows taxpayers to communicate more comfortably and ensure they fully understand their filings.

    “Being able to explain tax questions clearly in both English and Spanish helps make the process more accessible for many members of the community,” the P.TA Tax team noted. “Understanding the details of a return is important for every taxpayer, and language should never be a barrier to that understanding.”

    Over the years, the firm has seen how tax preparation needs can vary widely from one household to another. While some residents have straightforward returns involving wages and standard deductions, others may have additional considerations such as self-employment income, multiple sources of earnings, or eligibility for specific tax credits. In these situations, early preparation can help ensure documentation is available and questions are addressed before the filing deadline approaches.

    Tax professionals also note that waiting until the final days of tax season can increase the risk of filing mistakes. Missing forms, incorrect figures, or incomplete documentation may require amendments later, which can delay processing or refunds. Starting the process earlier in the season can provide additional time to review records and ensure that returns are prepared correctly.

    In Cottonwood, local service providers like P.TA Tax often serve as a familiar point of contact for residents who have questions about their taxes from year to year. Having a consistent resource can help taxpayers track changes in income, filing status, or deductions across multiple filing seasons. The firm’s long-standing presence in the community reflects Cottonwood’s steady growth over the past decade. As more families and small businesses move to the Verde Valley area, access to clear and reliable tax preparation guidance continues to be an important local service.

    P.TA Tax offers a range of services including individual tax preparation, tax planning support, and assistance with ITIN-related filings. The firm works with residents throughout Cottonwood and nearby communities who are preparing their annual returns.

    As the filing deadline approaches, taxpayers are encouraged to begin organizing their financial records and reviewing any changes that may affect their returns. Early preparation can help reduce uncertainty and provide a clearer understanding of tax obligations. Residents seeking more information about tax preparation services in Cottonwood can contact P.TA Tax directly or visit the company website.

    For more information, visit https://ptataxaz.com or call 928-301-4194.

    About P.TA Tax
    P.TA Tax is a locally operated tax firm based in Cottonwood, Arizona, providing clear and reliable tax services to individuals, families, and small business owners throughout the Verde Valley. For more than 5 years, the firm has helped community members navigate tax preparation, tax planning, and ITIN-related matters with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and responsive support. P.TA Tax offers bilingual services in English and Spanish, helping ensure that clients can comfortably understand their tax responsibilities and filing options. More information is available at https://ptataxaz.com or by calling 928-301-4194.

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  • Leslie Ellis, Founder and CEO of Meaningful Change Consulting, Accepted into Forbes Business Council

    Change leadership is still widely misunderstood at the executive level — treated as a process to manage rather than a capability to build.”
    — Leslie Ellis, Founder and CEO, Meaningful Change Consulting

    SC, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Leslie Ellis, Founder and CEO of Meaningful Change Consulting, LLC, a certified woman-owned advisory firm specializing in organizational transformation, change leadership, and executive coaching, has been accepted into Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.

    Ellis was selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of her experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.

    With more than 20 years of experience guiding executives and organizations through complex transformation, Ellis has worked with 55 clients across 42 countries, led more than 250 successful engagements, and positively impacted over 900,000 stakeholders globally. She holds the Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP™) designation.

    As a member of the Council, Ellis has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help her reach peak professional influence. She will connect and collaborate with other respected leaders in a private forum. Ellis will also have the opportunity to share her expert insights in original articles and contribute to published Expert Panels alongside other experts on Forbes.com. Additionally, she will benefit from exclusive access to membership-branded marketing collateral, high-touch support from the Forbes Councils member concierge team, and complimentary membership in EXEC — the luxury hotel, travel, lifestyle, and business benefits program.

    “Change leadership is still widely misunderstood at the executive level — treated as a process to manage rather than a capability to build. Forbes Business Council gives me a broader platform to challenge that assumption and share what actually moves the needle in complex transformation. I’m glad to be part of it.” — Leslie Ellis, Founder and CEO, Meaningful Change Consulting

    ABOUT MEANINGFUL CHANGE CONSULTING
    Meaningful Change Consulting, LLC is a certified woman-owned advisory firm helping executives and organizations lead complex transformation successfully — the first time. Through proprietary frameworks including Layered Alignment™, Strategic Tension™, and Change Rescue™, MCC delivers advisory services, executive coaching, leadership development, and embedded change capability across industries and global markets.
    For more information, visit meaningfulchangeconsulting.com.

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  • Cellula Robotics USA Inc. Selected to Deliver AUV Prototype Under the CAMP Defense Innovation Unit Project

    BURNABY, CANADA, March 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Cellula Robotics USA Inc. is pleased to announce its role in delivering a long-endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) under a contract awarded by the Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) as part of the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform (CAMP) initiative. This effort reinforces Cellula’s commitment to delivering trusted capability for national defence and highlights the strength of strategic partnerships that bridge commercial innovation with operational defence needs.

    Under the contract led by Metron Inc., Cellula Robotics USA Inc. will be responsible for the delivery of a commercial off-the-shelf, fuel cell-powered Guardian AUV®. The vehicle is designed for long endurance missions, with the ability to carry and deploy payloads at range. “We are proud to be entrusted by DIU and to work shoulder to shoulder with Metron and our industry partners to deliver capability that matters,” said Neil Manning, CEO of Cellula Robotics. “This award underscores the trust placed in our technology, the strength of our growing U.S. team, and our shared dedication to advancing maritime systems that provide operational advantage to the operational stakeholders.”

    Strong Partnerships Delivering Capability
    Cellula continues to expand its presence in the United States through the addition of engineers and technical specialists dedicated to systems integration, testing, and customer support. Delivery and execution of these capabilities are carried out through Cellula Robotics USA Inc., in collaboration with its partner, Schilling Robotics, LLC, a TechnipFMC company. With more than 40 years of experience, Schilling Robotics has established a proven track record in the design and manufacture of subsea robotics, including remotely operated vehicles and advanced manipulator systems. Schilling Robotics is well-positioned to help Cellula serve this expanding market opportunity for Guardian AUV® systems. Working alongside Metron Inc., Integer Technologies, and General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences, the team brings best-in-class autonomy, predictive mission health management, and mission payload systems to deliver a robust, scalable solution.

    About Cellula Robotics
    Cellula Robotics Ltd. is an international, privately owned, marine technology company focused on revolutionizing underwater security, survey, and science through advanced, modular, long-range AUV systems and resident subsea sensing capabilities. Headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, with additional offices on the east coast of Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, Cellula employs over 89 dedicated professionals, including highly skilled engineers, designers, and technicians.

    Cellula Robotics USA Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cellula Robotics Ltd. Located in Houston, Texas, it is primarily focused on complex design, deliveries, and support of our U.S. customers.

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