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  • Hyper and GovWorx Partner to Help 9-1-1 Agencies Automate Non-Emergency Calls While Strengthening Quality and Readiness

    Partnership gives ECCs access to purpose-built Voice AI automation, AI-enabled QA, training, and call guidance to modernize operations and optimize resources.

    DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Hyper, a Voice AI company focused on automating non-emergency and administrative calls for 9-1-1 agencies, and GovWorx, a provider of AI QA, training, hiring and real-time call guidance for emergency communications, today announced a partnership to accelerate value for shared customers.

    9-1-1 centers face increasing call volumes, ongoing staffing shortages, and rising expectations for service levels. Agencies need focused tools that deliver on specific outcomes, not broad platforms that spread across too many use cases. Under the partnership, GovWorx will offer Hyper’s non-emergency call automation to its US agency footprint, while Hyper will offer GovWorx solutions to Canadian agencies, giving ECCs a faster path to proven, purpose-built tools and smarter use of limited resources.

    What the partnership enables for agencies:
    Automation where it makes sense: Voice AI to automatically resolve a meaningful share of non-emergency and administrative calls, without replacing existing dispatch infrastructure.

    Purpose-built and best-in-class: Two focused solutions, each built and supported by the company that made it.

    Faster time-to-value: A streamlined path to evaluate, procure, and deploy for agencies that want to move quickly. “Public safety agencies deserve best-in-class tools. Partnering with GovWorx allows us to bring Hyper’s Voice AI to more 9-1-1 centers alongside the leading QA and coaching solution that’s already trusted in the field,” said Reinhard Ekl, COO & Co-Founder at Hyper.

    “Helping centers as they struggle with the ongoing staffing crisis is at the heart of why we started GovWorx. We believe AI should be reducing the administrative burden on telecommunicators, trainers, QA teams and all of ECC leadership. ” said CEO and Co-Founder Scott MacDonald at GovWorx. “This partnership emphasizes how our technologies can do just that.”

    Availability: Hyper’s non-emergency call automation is available through GovWorx for eligible public safety agencies. GovWorx QA, training, simulations and real-time call guidance is available through Hyper for eligible agencies. Each company delivers onboarding, hosting, and support for its own products.

    About Hyper: Hyper helps 9-1-1 centers reduce administrative burden by automating non-emergency calls using Voice AI. Hyper is configurable to each agency’s workflows and priorities, and works within existing technology environments.

    About GovWorx: GovWorx provides AI-enabled QA, training, simulations, pre-hire screening and real-time call guidance for public safety communications, helping agencies improve consistency, readiness, and efficiency.

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  • The Keyes Family of Companies Debuts Unified Digital Experience for Agents, Homebuyers, Sellers with Delta Media Group

    Keyes and Illustrated Properties launch a unified AI-ready digital platform with Delta Media to streamline marketing, training and home search.

    By teaming with Delta Media Group and Tiny Wins, we were able to create dynamic digital platforms that reflect who we are as an organization.”
    — Christina Pappas, The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties.

    MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties today announced the launch of unified, AI-ready digital platforms designed to deliver faster, more personalized experiences for South Florida homebuyers and sellers, while streamlining marketing and operations across their combined network of more than 4,000 real estate professionals.

    Developed in partnership with Delta Media Group, the platforms move beyond a traditional website refresh by bringing consumer websites, agent marketing, training, and backend brokerage operations into a single connected ecosystem. The result is a more seamless experience for buyers, sellers, and agents alike—from first search to closing—while reducing tool sprawl across the organization.

    The new platforms, built on DeltaNET® 7, Delta Media Group’s enterprise real estate technology, were designed around the needs of today’s buyers and sellers for faster search experiences, more intuitive property discovery, clearer listing information, and easier connections to local experts.
    Behind the scenes, the unified system streamlines marketing, operations, and training so agents can focus on serving customers rather than managing disconnected tools, all in one digital environment designed to support ongoing AI integration.

    The project was developed through close collaboration between Delta Media, The Keyes Company, Illustrated Properties, and contracted website design agency, Tiny Wins. “Keyes and Illustrated had a very clear vision for how these platforms needed to work seamlessly across both organizations, for today and tomorrow,” said Michael Minard, CEO of Delta Media Group.

    “Our role was to support that vision within our DeltaNET ecosystem to deliver a highly advanced, AI-ready platform flexible enough to reflect their DNA while operating at enterprise scale. This level of customization only happens through the closest cooperation, and our collective success was truly the result of a team effort from start to finish.”

    “This initiative was about building platforms that truly support how our agents, offices, and leadership teams work every day—so they can deliver a more seamless, responsive experience for buyers and sellers from first search to closing,” said Christina Pappas, president of The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties. “By teaming with Delta Media Group and Tiny Wins, we were able to create dynamic digital platforms that reflect who we are as an organization while giving us the scale, flexibility, and AI-enabled foundation we need to grow across our organizations.”

    Expanded Digital Experiences for Buyers and Sellers
    The rollout includes refreshed public-facing brokerage and commercial websites, enhanced home search tools, and streamlined pathways for buyers and sellers to access neighborhood insights, market data, and direct communication with trusted local agents.

    Single Platform Benefits Consumers
    By consolidating multiple systems into one unified environment built on DeltaNET, Keyes and Illustrated can deliver more consistent information, faster updates, and smoother communication across offices and markets. For buyers and sellers, that means fewer delays, more accurate listings, and a more seamless experience from search through closing.

    Fresh Listings and Increased Visibility
    A new drag-and-drop website and email marketing builders were introduced to improve usability, speed, localization, and scalability across offices and agents. The upgraded infrastructure allows listings, property updates, and local market content to be published more quickly and consistently across digital channels. That speed helps ensure buyers see the most current information available, while sellers benefit from broader and more coordinated exposure.

    Training and agent enablement through DeltaNET Academy
    To support the rollout, Keyes Academy provides structured training to ensure agents are fully equipped to leverage the new tools, reinforcing the company’s commitment to professionalism, responsiveness, and service excellence for customers across South Florida.

    Looking Ahead
    With the new digital platforms in place, the Keyes Family of Companies is delivering a more connected experience for buyers and sellers, one that blends nearly a century of local market expertise with modern, data-driven tools. From smarter property discovery to more responsive communication, the focus remains clear: making real estate transactions simpler, faster, and more transparent.

    “Keyes and Illustrated Properties rollout brings websites, marketing, training, and office-level management into one advanced ecosystem,” Minard said. “It also creates a foundation that can support future capabilities as it is ready to integrate the rapidly changing AI advancements that are coming.”

    About The Keyes Family of Companies
    Independently owned and operated since 1926, the Keyes Family of Companies is one of Florida’s leading real estate organizations, representing more than 4,000 real estate professionals across over 50 offices in 11 counties statewide. Through its flagship brokerage brands, The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties, the organization delivers full-service residential, luxury, commercial, and recruiting solutions throughout South Florida and beyond.

    Collectively closing more than $9.6 billion in real estate sales and services in 2025, the Keyes Family of Companies combines nearly a century of local market expertise with modern marketing, technology, and training platforms designed to elevate the experience for buyers, sellers, and agents alike. The company is a founding member and shareholder of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and a member of the Forbes Global Properties network in Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Lee Counties, extending its reach globally while remaining deeply rooted in the communities it serves.

    About Delta Media Group
    Delta Media Group, Inc. is America’s largest family-owned real estate technology provider for brokerages. Located in Canton, Ohio, it is the inventor of DeltaNET, known as the industry’s most advanced CRM-based, all-in-one digital marketing platform. One of the largest real estate technology solutions firms in the US, Delta Media is the trusted technology partner for more than 80 LeadingRE Affiliates and over 50 top-ranked brokerages nationwide. Discover more at deltamediagroup.com.

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  • Argos Risk Announces Partnership with DocuBark

    Argos Risk – DocuBark Partner to Deliver Enhanced Vendor Risk Intelligence, Advancing the Next Generation of AI-Powered, Automated TPRM Solutions for the Future

    We are excited to partner with DocuBark to bring advanced risk intelligence to their clients, helping organizations take a more proactive, streamlined approach to third-party risk management.”
    — Lori Frank, CEO

    MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Argos Risk, LLC, a leading provider of third-party risk intelligence solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with DocuBark, an innovative TPRM automation platform. As organizations across industries face increasing complexity in managing vendor and third-party risks, this collaboration enables DocuBark to further enhance its AI-powered platform by integrating select risk intelligence data from Argos Risk. With this integration, DocuBark delivers enriched financial, cyber, compliance, and ESG insights—supporting dynamic assessment workflows, FAIR-based risk quantification, and the translation of technical risk into actionable financial outcomes.

    By leveraging Argos Risk’s advanced analytics and comprehensive data, DocuBark is accelerating its mission to transform how organizations approach vendor due diligence and risk visibility. Clients will now benefit from faster, more precise assessments and the ability to translate complex risk into clear, board-ready business outcomes. Together, Argos Risk and DocuBark are empowering organizations to make confident, data-driven decisions and streamline their third-party risk management from end to end.

    Jonathan Mandell, Founder at DocuBark, stated, “Partnering with Argos Risk allows us to deliver even deeper risk intelligence and actionable insights to our clients. By integrating their trusted data into our AI-powered platform, we’re empowering organizations to accelerate assessments and make smarter, more informed decisions in today’s complex risk environment.”

    Lori Frank, President and CEO of Argos Risk, stated, “We are thrilled to partner with DocuBark and introduce our advanced risk intelligence solutions to their client community. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to innovation and client success, enabling organizations to adopt a more proactive and streamlined approach to third-party risk management. Together, we are committed to helping clients confidently navigate the challenges of today’s evolving risk landscape.”

    About Argos Risk

    With a focus on serving the unique needs of financial institutions and commercial enterprises, Argos Risk stands out as a premier provider of Third-Party Risk Intelligence Solutions. Argos Risk’s AR Surveillance™ platform delivers efficient, comprehensive risk mitigation—empowering organizations to manage multi-dimensional risks, strengthen financial health, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity and ESG standards. Trusted by a wide spectrum of organizations, AR Surveillance is a proven SaaS solution for robust third-party risk management. For more information, visit www.argosrisk.com.

    About DocuBark

    DocuBark is a TPRM workflow automation and risk analysis platform designed to replace legacy, rigid systems with a faster and more transparent approach. When teams log in, they gain a clear view of every vendor assessment—what’s in progress, what’s complete, and what’s holding things up. DocuBark analyzes vendor documents, supports FAIR-based residual risk scoring, and offers features such as smart intake forms and dynamic inherent risk scoring to reduce manual effort and enhance decision-making throughout the third-party risk lifecycle. For more information, visit www.docubark.com.

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  • Drummond Group Launches Education Program for ONC Certification

    DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Drummond Group, LLC, an ONC-Authorized Test Lab (ONC-ATL) and Certification Body (ONC-ACB), today launched the ONC Compliance Learning Series, a three-month educational program designed to help health IT developers build certification readiness before entering formal testing.

    The program addresses a growing challenge in the health IT industry: development teams increasingly need ONC certification to meet healthcare customer requirements, CMS program mandates, and RFP specifications, yet many lack foundational knowledge of the certification process, leading to failed test attempts, project delays, and costly rework.

    “Development teams often struggle with ONC’s specific requirements around standards and conformance requirements, as well as compliance processes,” said Sonia Galvan, Senior Director of Health IT Testing & Certification at Drummond. “This program helps them build essential knowledge early and avoid common pitfalls. Our subject matter experts are always available to help unblock decisions.”

    The ONC Compliance Learning Series delivers six bi-weekly sessions over three months, led by an experienced ONC Test Proctor, Certified Project Management Professional, and HL7 Certified FHIR Foundational Implementer. Participants receive instruction on health IT standards, ONC test procedures, compliance guides, and test tools. Developers can choose between a general compliance or FHIR-specific tracks based on their certification goals.

    The program includes a pre-assessment technical review, a GAP analysis to evaluate certification readiness, and a session with Drummond’s ONC-ACB on post-certification obligations. The program is designed for health IT developers pursuing their first ONC certification, including EHR vendors, interoperability solution providers, clinical decision support developers, and patient engagement platform companies.

    The ONC Compliance Learning Series is available now. For more information, visit our website or email sales@drummondgroup.com.

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  • Daya Naef Selected as Faculty for Louisiana State Bar Association’s 2026 Seven Points Seminars Program

    LSBA selects Daya Naef as 2026 Seven Points Seminars faculty member for its statewide CLE series on ethics, innovation, and law practice success.

    NEW ORLEANDS, LA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Success Partner today announced that founder Daya Naef, attorney, business coach, and AI strategist, has been selected as a faculty member for the 2026 Seven Points Seminars Program presented by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA).

    The Seven Points Seminars are a highly anticipated free continuing legal education (CLE) program in Louisiana, offering attorneys up to 6.0 CLE credits, including Ethics and Professionalism credits. The statewide series will take place in Baton Rouge, Covington, Houma, Lafayette, New Orleans, West Monroe, and Shreveport/Bossier City, making high-value legal education accessible to lawyers across the region.

    The 2026 program brings together leading experts in legal ethics, law practice management, artificial intelligence in law, cybersecurity for law firms, compliance, risk prevention, wellness, and business development to help attorneys navigate the modern legal landscape.

    Naef joins an accomplished faculty that includes:

    Eric K. Barefield, Ethics Counsel, Louisiana State Bar Association
    Austin Benton, attorney and legal technology entrepreneur specializing in document automation
    Brian Essex, Senior Director of Compliance and Loss Prevention Counsel
    Shawn L. Holahan, LSBA Practice Management Counsel and national ABA leader
    Hunter Thevis, cybersecurity executive and founder of DEFCON Acadiana
    Edward J. Walters, Jr., President of the Louisiana State Bar Association
    Dr. Angela White-Bazile, Executive Director of the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP)

    Together, the faculty will deliver practical, real-world strategies focused on ethical law practice, technology adoption, cybersecurity readiness, firm profitability, compliance risk management, and attorney well-being.

    “I’m honored to be selected to serve on the 2026 Seven Points Seminars faculty,” said Naef. “This program plays a critical role in helping Louisiana attorneys strengthen their practices while staying ahead of emerging technology, ethics requirements, and business challenges.”

    2026 Seven Points Seminars Program Highlights:
    • Free statewide CLE for Louisiana attorneys
    • Up to 6.0 CLE credits, including Ethics & Professionalism
    • Sessions on AI in law firms, cybersecurity, compliance, wellness, and law practice management
    • In-person learning with lunch provided
    • Multiple Louisiana locations for accessibility

    Registration details and event schedules will be announced by the LSBA at https://www.lsba.org/CLE/

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  • MRT Performance Releases New Cat-Back Exhaust for Ford Explorer ST

    Get a True Performance Sound from Your Explorer ST without Sacrificing the Comfort in Daily Driving

    Sometimes you just don’t want an always-present, take-no-prisoners exhaust that everyone notices, but you DO want performance sound, louder than stock and on-demand, refined performance. This is it.”
    — Scott Hoag, CEO of MRT Performance

    PLYMOUTH, MI, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — MRT Performance has introduced a new exhaust option for 2020 and newer Ford Explorer ST owners: the Elite Series Cat-Back Exhaust. The Plymouth, Michigan company says the system is designed for drivers who want noticeably louder exhaust sound under hard acceleration without the constant drone that often accompanies aftermarket performance exhausts — a combination that has historically been difficult to achieve in a single system.

    The new offering adds to MRT’s existing Explorer ST exhaust lineup and represents the company’s attempt to address a common complaint among performance SUV owners: that most aftermarket exhaust options force a choice between aggressive sound that becomes tiresome on long drives and tamer systems that don’t deliver much character at wide-open throttle.

    Acoustic Engineering Approach

    MRT developed the Elite Series in partnership with Pro Sound Innovation, an acoustic engineering firm. The collaboration centered on muffler design, with the stated goal of managing resonance frequencies to keep interior and exterior sound levels relatively subdued during normal driving while allowing a more aggressive exhaust note when the engine is under load.

    “Sometimes you just don’t want an always-present, take-no-prisoners exhaust that everyone notices, but you DO want performance sound, louder than stock and on-demand, refined performance,” said Scott Hoag of MRT Engineering. “MRT collaborated with Pro Sound Innovation to bring a unique muffler design and sound only available on MRT premium exhaust systems. The 2020+ Explorer ST Elite Series has achieved the perfect blend of performance AND performance sound for the ultimate experience.”

    According to MRT, the muffler design achieves its sound profile while keeping package dimensions compact — a practical consideration given the space constraints of an SUV chassis. The system also reduces interior resonance tones, a frequent criticism of aftermarket exhaust systems that can make highway driving fatiguing over time.

    Construction and Specifications

    The exhaust system is built specifically for the Explorer ST’s 3.0L V6 EcoBoost engine and uses T304 stainless steel construction throughout. Tubing measures 2.5 inches in diameter and is CNC mandrel-bent, a process that maintains a consistent internal diameter through bends rather than crimping the tubing, which can restrict flow. This approach minimizes back pressure and exits through a dual rear configuration with quad 4-inch polished tips, combining form and function.

    In terms of sound character, MRT positions the Elite Series between their existing Sport Touring and Extreme sound series. The company says it delivers a tone closer to the Extreme series in character — more aggressive under acceleration — while measuring lower in overall loudness than either. How that translates in practice will likely vary depending on driver expectations and sensitivity to exhaust sound.

    Manufacturing and Warranty

    All Elite Series components are designed, engineered, and assembled in the United States at MRT’s Plymouth, Michigan facility. The system is backed by MRT’s limited lifetime warranty, consistent with the rest of their exhaust product line.

    Availability and Future Applications

    The Elite Series technology first appeared in MRT’s lineup on the Explorer ST platform before being extended to 2021 and newer Ford Bronco applications. The company has indicated that a Ford Maverick version is in development, suggesting a broader rollout across Ford’s performance-oriented truck and SUV lineup is planned.

    Sound recordings of the system — including drive-by audio, interior microphone captures, and exterior recordings — are available on MRT’s YouTube channel for buyers who want to evaluate the exhaust note before purchasing.

    The Explorer ST Elite Series Cat-Back Exhaust is available now through MRT’s website at shopmrt.com. The company can also be reached by phone at (734) 455-5807, and their full exhaust catalog covers Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, RAM, Jeep, and several other platforms.

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  • CenterPoint Energy Ohio Gas Rates Sweep Up 41.12%

    Winter Storm Fern drove CenterPoint Energy Ohio’s February gas rate up 41.12%. Dayton customers can shop fixed-rate plans to avoid future price spikes.

    DAYTON, OH, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Bitter January Cold to Drive February Gas Bills Higher

    OHEnergyRatings.com is alerting Centerpoint Energy customers to a major jump in coming to February natural gas bills. On February 1, Centerpoint raised its default supply rate by 41.12%.

    Find the full press here: https://www.ohenergyratings.com/about-us/press/centerpoint-energy-ohio-gas-rates-increase-41-percent-in-2026

    When Winter Storm Fern swept across Ohio in late January, the extreme cold drove up demand for home heating and sent market prices soaring. Growing LNG exports and growing energy needs from data centers compounded energy demand further. By January 28, these combined pressures pushed natural gas prices sharply higher.

    · The average natural gas spot market price nearly tripled, climbing to $9.03 per mmBTU.
    · At regional gas market hubs in New York and New England, prices spiked above $40.
    · The February NYMEX natural gas contract closed at $7.460 per mmBTU — nearly double January’s price.

    Why Centerpoint Ohio Natural Gas Prices Spiked

    In Ohio, a utility’s Price to Compare is a pass through price for the natural gas it buys from big suppliers. Because of the soaring gas price, all four of Ohio’s major gas utilities will be passing higher gas costs to their PTC customers. For Centerpoint Energy Ohio customers who remain on its Price to Compare, the new rate now stands at $1.0182 per ccf. That’s a 41.12% hike from the January rate of $0.7215 per ccf.

    For a household on the PTC rate using 100 ccf in one month, it will pay about $101.82 in supply charges on the monthly bill. However, when customers add delivery charges and taxes —often over $100 — the total monthly bill can easily exceed $200. Some households in Dayton and other parts of western Ohio may pay even more.

    What Centerpoint Ohio Gas Utility Customers Can Do

    OHEnergyRates.com urges customers to get as far as possible from the CenterPoint Price to Compare rate. RUN, Do Not Walk! By shopping for a fixed-rate plan with a certified natural gas supplier, Centerpoint customers can often find lower prices. Some fixed rate offers are currently up to 35% less than the new PTC rate.

    OHEnergyRatings.com provides an apples to apples Ohio comparison of certified natural gas suppliers, so customers can quickly find and lock in a better rate.

    When customers lock in the best Dayton natural gas rates for 6 months or even longer they protect themselves from future price spikes. Not only does this help them avoid shocks from other storms this winter but also gas price spikes from LNG exports and data centers that may happen later this year.

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  • Sketch Development Services Recognized on Evan Kirstel’s Trusted IT Provider List

    Tech Influencer Recognizes Sketch as a Top Software Developer in the United States

    We got what the client needed done, they were happy with the end result, and we ended the engagement early. We walked away from charging the client for more time.”
    — Gary Kupferle, Software Developer, Sketch

    ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Sketch Development Services, a US-based software development company in St. Louis, today announces it has been included on Evan Kirstel’s Trusted IT Provider list. Evan Kirstel is a tech influencer with a large social media presence and more than 500,000 followers across multiple platforms. He has a reputation for identifying the top B2B service providers across many facets of the IT industry.

    Kirstel released his list in conjunction with Clutch, a listing platform for B2B companies. Sketch’s inclusion comes as the software development company celebrates a slew of other awards and recognitions. If you ask the firm’s leadership, though, they’ll tell you this is one of their favorites of all the lists they’ve made.

    “Making a list because of our software development capabilities is one thing. Technical excellence is objectively measurable, and it’s not really up for debate,” says John Krewson, Founder and CEO of Sketch. “Being recognized as an especially trusted application development company speaks more to service quality. This kind of thing can be harder to measure, but it’s of vital importance to us. We’re always talking about how bedside manner is a huge part of how our clients experience working with us.”

    “We’re proud of how talented our software developers and consultants are,” adds Calvin Horrell, General Manager at Sketch, “but at the end of the day, it’s all about the relationships we build. A lot of our clients come to us after they’ve been burned by other firms, or after they feel like they’ve tried everything and they’re starting to get desperate. In a situation like that, the ability to establish trust goes a long way toward making everyone feel confident moving forward.”

    Brad Wood, Solution Consultant at Sketch, agrees: “At Sketch, our focus is on helping our clients succeed. That focus is what allows us to build strong, lasting trust with our clients. In our Atlassian practice, clients see us as advisors who bring the right solutions and guidance to help them reach their goals. We value that trust deeply and look for every opportunity to reinforce it.”

    Gary Kupferle, a software developer at Sketch, regularly shows what’s special about the way Sketch operates. He’s been trusted by clients to deliver crucial work within multiple highly regulated enterprise environments. “Sketch consultants really mean what they say,” he offers. “We’re not trying to be like everyone else. Lots of companies say that, what’s a real example? I’ve been on a Sketch software development project where we got what the client needed done, they were happy with the end result and we ended the engagement early.”

    In other words, the firm prioritizes ethics over economics. “We walked away from charging the client for more time because… we were done,” Kupferle continues. “Obviously, that’s not going to happen on every project, but the example shows that we mean what we say. We’d rather be the company you call back than the company you felt a little bit (or a lot) dissatisfied with for some reason.”

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  • CanAm Closes $56 Million EB-5 Loan for Waterview Residences, a Rural TEA Development in Dillon, Colorado

    Luxury 80-unit development in Dillon secures financing after rapid USCIS approval, with construction set to begin spring 2026 and completion targeted for 2028

    Waterview Residences exemplifies the type of rural EB-5 project that benefits investors, local communities, and the broader economy.”
    — Tom Rosenfeld, Founder and CEO of CanAm Enterprises

    NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — CanAm Enterprises today announced the successful closing of a $56 million EB-5 loan for Waterview Residences, an 80-unit luxury condominium development located in downtown Dillon, Colorado, with views of Lake Dillon and the Rocky Mountains.

    The closing marks an important milestone for the rural Targeted Employment Area project and follows the project’s USCIS Form I-956F approval in just over two months. This rapid approval reflects the strength of the project’s structure and CanAm’s experience operating under the post-RIA EB-5 framework.
    Waterview Residences will feature approximately 79,600 net sellable square feet of residential space, along with ground-floor commercial space, and is designed to support economic growth in Summit County while meeting EB-5 job creation and sustainment requirements.

    “This closing reflects CanAm’s continued commitment to delivering well-structured EB-5 investments that align immigration outcomes with high-quality development,” said Tom Rosenfeld, Founder and CEO of CanAm Enterprises. “Waterview Residences exemplifies the type of rural EB-5 project that benefits investors, local communities, and the broader economy.”

    The financing structure reflects CanAm’s long-standing, conservative approach to EB-5 project execution and investor protection.

    “Reaching this financing milestone reflects the disciplined underwriting and execution standards we apply across all CanAm projects,” said John Reid, Head of Investment Finance at CanAm Enterprises. “With the EB-5 loan now closed, the project is well positioned to move forward with construction in a manner that aligns with both investment and immigration objectives.”

    Construction activity is expected to advance in the coming months, with major on-site work commencing in early spring. Project completion is currently anticipated in early 2028.

    Waterview Residences further reflects CanAm’s long-standing leadership in the EB-5 industry. Since its founding in 1987, CanAm has established an industry-leading track record, including $2.5 billion in EB-5 capital repaid to investors, 53 projects fully repaid, more than 9,300 permanent green cards issued, and 3,008 I-829 approvals.

    Waterview Residences reflects our focus on well-structured projects that align sound investment fundamentals with disciplined execution and long-term value,” Rosenfeld added.

    About CanAm Enterprises

    Founded in 1987, CanAm Enterprises is one of the longest-operating EB-5 Regional Center platforms in the United States. The firm is known for its conservative investment philosophy, institutional-quality project structuring, and longstanding commitment to investor transparency and success.

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  • Omnigence Releases Whitepaper on Operational Excellence in Lower Middle Market Private Equity

    CALGARY, AB, CANADA, February 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Omnigence Corp. (“Omnigence”) announced today the release of its latest whitepaper, “Operational Excellence: How Lower Middle Market PE Firms Create Alpha Through Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement,” detailing how operational value creation is reshaping the private equity playbook.

    As purchase price multiples increase and leverage contributes less to returns, leading sponsors are building dedicated operating capabilities designed to drive measurable EBITDA growth, working capital efficiency, and sustained productivity gains within typical 3–7 year hold periods.

    The whitepaper outlines how structured implementation of Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies can create durable enterprise value, particularly in the lower middle market where operational systems and data infrastructure are often underdeveloped. It further explores how continuous improvement programs, when embedded at the governance level, can accelerate performance improvement while strengthening competitive positioning at exit.

    The full whitepaper is available on the Omnigence Insights page at https://omnigenceam.com/insights

    About Omnigence Asset Management: Omnigence Asset Management is a Canadian alternative investment platform specializing in farmland, operational private equity, and secondaries. With offices in Toronto and Calgary, the firm is committed to helping investors preserve purchasing power and build durable portfolios in a structurally challenging macro environment. Omnigence has grown to over CA$1 billion in platform assets by focusing on what it describes as the neglected middle, investment opportunities that are too small or too operationally complex for large institutions and traditional alternative managers.

    DISCLAIMER: Our reports, including this paper, express our opinions which have been based, in part, upon generally available public information and research as well as upon inferences and deductions made through our due diligence, research and analytical process. The information contained in this paper includes information from, or data derived from, public third-party sources including industry publications, reports and research papers. Although this third-party information and data is believed to be reliable, neither Omnigence Asset Management nor its agents (collectively “Omnigence”) have independently verified the accuracy, currency or completeness of any of the information and data contained in this paper which is derived from such third party sources and, therefore, there is no assurance or guarantee as to the accuracy or completeness of such included information and data. Omnigence and its agents hereby disclaim any liability whatsoever in respect of any third-party information or data, and the results derived from our utilization of that data in our analysis. While we have a good-faith belief in the accuracy of what we write, all such information is presented “as is,” without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied. The use made of the information and conclusions set forth in this paper is solely at the risk of the user of this information. This paper is intended only as general information presented for the convenience of the reader and should not in any way be construed as investment or other advice whatsoever. Omnigence is not registered as an investment dealer or advisor in any jurisdiction and this report does not represent investment advice of any kind. The reader should seek the advice of relevant professionals (including a registered investment professional) before making any investment decisions. The opinions and views expressed in this paper are subject to change or modification without notice, and Omnigence does not undertake to update or supplement this or any other of its reports or papers as a result of a change in opinion stated herein or otherwise.

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