PU Prime Deepens Argentina Presence Through FX Expo Buenos Aires 2026

Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 28th, 2026, FinanceWire

PU Prime strengthened its engagement with Argentina’s financial sector through its participation in FX Expo Buenos Aires 2026, held on September 17–18 at Golden Center Eventos. The event brought together investors, industry professionals, and market enthusiasts from across Latin America, providing PU Prime with a medium to connect with local traders. The company also received the Best Mobile Trading App award during the event.

As an Official Regional Sponsor of AFA, PU Prime used the expo to demonstrate how its football partnership translates into engagement opportunities beyond traditional brand sponsorship. The company brought the energy of Argentine football directly to the expo floor with tailored activities; Attendees received exclusive PU Prime and AFA co-branded merchandise.

A key highlight of the event was a speaking session led by Mr. Michel Cohen, Partnerships Manager at PU Prime, who explored the company’s strategic alliance with the Argentine Football Association (AFA). Mr. Cohen discussed the strategic considerations behind the partnership and how collaboration is helping PU Prime establish deeper connections with local communities, particularly within the rapidly evolving Latin American market. During a panel interview, Mr. Cohen expressed his opinion that online trading is transforming financial markets by expanding digital access to global opportunities while increasing the need for financial education and risk awareness. In this evolving environment, he believed that PU Prime played an important role in connecting global financial opportunities with the specific needs and characteristics of individual markets.

“Our partnership with AFA is about more than visibility. It reflects a shared commitment to ambition and connecting with people across the region. Moving forward, our goal is to build on this foundation by continuously refining our services and deepening our engagement with the local trading community,” said Mr. Cohen during his speech at FX Expo Buenos Aires 2026.

PU Prime also received recognition for its mobile offering, earning the Best Mobile Trading App award. The accolade underscores the company’s growing recognition for its digital trading capabilities, while its participation in Buenos Aires reflects a complementary focus: bringing global expertise closer to local markets. Building on this momentum, the company plans to roll out a major interface revamp to further enhance usability by the end of 2026.

PU Prime’s successful showing at FX Expo Buenos Aires 2026 reinforces its dedication to the Latin American market. Moving forward, the company will continue to explore new ways to connect with the community while expanding its presence across key international markets.

About PU Prime

Founded in 2015, PU Prime is a leading global fintech company and trusted CFD broker. Today, it offers regulated financial products across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and bonds. Operating in over 100 countries with more than 40 million app downloads, PU Prime provides innovative trading platforms and an integrated copy trading feature, empowering traders worldwide to achieve financial success with confidence.

For media enquiries, please contact: media@puprime.com

Contact

Sim
PU Prime
kahlock.sim@puprime.com

PU Prime Deepens Argentina Presence Through FX Expo Buenos Aires 2026

Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 28th, 2026, FinanceWire

PU Prime strengthened its engagement with Argentina’s financial sector through its participation in FX Expo Buenos Aires 2026, held on September 17–18 at Golden Center Eventos. The event brought together investors, industry professionals, and market enthusiasts from across Latin America, providing PU Prime with a medium to connect with local traders. The company also received the Best Mobile Trading App award during the event.

As an Official Regional Sponsor of AFA, PU Prime used the expo to demonstrate how its football partnership translates into engagement opportunities beyond traditional brand sponsorship. The company brought the energy of Argentine football directly to the expo floor with tailored activities; Attendees received exclusive PU Prime and AFA co-branded merchandise.

A key highlight of the event was a speaking session led by Mr. Michel Cohen, Partnerships Manager at PU Prime, who explored the company’s strategic alliance with the Argentine Football Association (AFA). Mr. Cohen discussed the strategic considerations behind the partnership and how collaboration is helping PU Prime establish deeper connections with local communities, particularly within the rapidly evolving Latin American market. During a panel interview, Mr. Cohen expressed his opinion that online trading is transforming financial markets by expanding digital access to global opportunities while increasing the need for financial education and risk awareness. In this evolving environment, he believed that PU Prime played an important role in connecting global financial opportunities with the specific needs and characteristics of individual markets.

“Our partnership with AFA is about more than visibility. It reflects a shared commitment to ambition and connecting with people across the region. Moving forward, our goal is to build on this foundation by continuously refining our services and deepening our engagement with the local trading community,” said Mr. Cohen during his speech at FX Expo Buenos Aires 2026.

PU Prime also received recognition for its mobile offering, earning the Best Mobile Trading App award. The accolade underscores the company’s growing recognition for its digital trading capabilities, while its participation in Buenos Aires reflects a complementary focus: bringing global expertise closer to local markets. Building on this momentum, the company plans to roll out a major interface revamp to further enhance usability by the end of 2026.

PU Prime’s successful showing at FX Expo Buenos Aires 2026 reinforces its dedication to the Latin American market. Moving forward, the company will continue to explore new ways to connect with the community while expanding its presence across key international markets.

About PU Prime

Founded in 2015, PU Prime is a leading global fintech company and trusted CFD broker. Today, it offers regulated financial products across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and bonds. Operating in over 100 countries with more than 40 million app downloads, PU Prime provides innovative trading platforms and an integrated copy trading feature, empowering traders worldwide to achieve financial success with confidence.

For media enquiries, please contact: media@puprime.com

Contact

Sim
PU Prime
kahlock.sim@puprime.com

PU Prime Strengthens UAE Momentum with Strong Showing at Forex Expo Dubai 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, September 28th, 2026, FinanceWire

PU Prime, a global multi-licensed online brokerage, has announced its participation in Forex Expo Dubai 2026, where the company received the Best Trading Education Experience award and presented two educational sessions. The event marks another step forward in PU Prime’s growing presence across the UAE, following the February 2026 licensing of its Dubai-based entity, PU Prime Financial Services LLC, by the Capital Market Authority (CMA).

At the Expo, PU Prime was honored with the Best Trading Education Experience award, reflecting the company’s continued investment in helping traders across the region, from beginners to experienced professionals, strengthen their knowledge and confidence to navigate the markets.

That recognition echoed on stage, where Mr. Ahmed Yousre, Promotion Manager at PU Prime Financial Services LLC, led two speaking sessions over the two-day event: a keynote on “Emotional Discipline in Trading,” examining the psychological factors that shape trading decisions, and a seminar on “Designing Your First Robust Trading Strategy,” offering attendees a practical walkthrough for building a resilient, well-structured trading approach.

Beyond the award, PU Prime brought its Dubai presence to life with an interactive AI Trading Card experience at its booth, allowing visitors to transform themselves into a futuristic zodiac-themed trading card. Participants also stood a chance to win a PU Prime x AFA plush bear, adding a fun, engaging element to the brand’s growing regional presence.

Forex Expo Dubai 2026 gave PU Prime the opportunity to connect directly with the local trading community, gathering valuable feedback and insights along the way. The team will use this input to continue refining its trading services, as it works to further empower traders across the UAE.

About PU Prime

Founded in 2015, PU Prime is a leading global fintech company and trusted CFD broker. Today, it offers regulated financial products across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and bonds. Operating in over 100 countries with more than 40 million app downloads, PU Prime provides innovative trading platforms and an integrated copy trading feature, empowering traders worldwide to achieve financial success with confidence.

For media enquiries, please contact: media@puprime.com

Contact

Sim
PU Prime
kahlock.sim@puprime.com

PU Prime Strengthens UAE Momentum with Strong Showing at Forex Expo Dubai 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, September 28th, 2026, FinanceWire

PU Prime, a global multi-licensed online brokerage, has announced its participation in Forex Expo Dubai 2026, where the company received the Best Trading Education Experience award and presented two educational sessions. The event marks another step forward in PU Prime’s growing presence across the UAE, following the February 2026 licensing of its Dubai-based entity, PU Prime Financial Services LLC, by the Capital Market Authority (CMA).

At the Expo, PU Prime was honored with the Best Trading Education Experience award, reflecting the company’s continued investment in helping traders across the region, from beginners to experienced professionals, strengthen their knowledge and confidence to navigate the markets.

That recognition echoed on stage, where Mr. Ahmed Yousre, Promotion Manager at PU Prime Financial Services LLC, led two speaking sessions over the two-day event: a keynote on “Emotional Discipline in Trading,” examining the psychological factors that shape trading decisions, and a seminar on “Designing Your First Robust Trading Strategy,” offering attendees a practical walkthrough for building a resilient, well-structured trading approach.

Beyond the award, PU Prime brought its Dubai presence to life with an interactive AI Trading Card experience at its booth, allowing visitors to transform themselves into a futuristic zodiac-themed trading card. Participants also stood a chance to win a PU Prime x AFA plush bear, adding a fun, engaging element to the brand’s growing regional presence.

Forex Expo Dubai 2026 gave PU Prime the opportunity to connect directly with the local trading community, gathering valuable feedback and insights along the way. The team will use this input to continue refining its trading services, as it works to further empower traders across the UAE.

About PU Prime

Founded in 2015, PU Prime is a leading global fintech company and trusted CFD broker. Today, it offers regulated financial products across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and bonds. Operating in over 100 countries with more than 40 million app downloads, PU Prime provides innovative trading platforms and an integrated copy trading feature, empowering traders worldwide to achieve financial success with confidence.

For media enquiries, please contact: media@puprime.com

Contact

Sim
PU Prime
kahlock.sim@puprime.com

Scalable Websites Offers Professional Website Design for Contractors and Trades

Scalable Websites provides professionally built, AI-powered websites for contractors and trades nationwide, starting at $95 per month with hosting, security, and lead capture included.

Montgomery, Texas, United States, 28th Sep 2026 – Scalable Websites, a web design firm specializing exclusively in the home services and trades industry, is highlighting its professionally built and managed website solutions for contractors nationwide. With more than 200 completed contractor websites and a decade of home-service-specific experience, the company offers a focused alternative to generic web agencies for roofing companies, HVAC businesses, fire protection firms, and dozens of other trades.

Scalable Websites Offers Professional Website Design for Contractors and Trades

Across the country, homeowners increasingly begin their search for a contractor on a mobile device — often from a jobsite driveway or a living room couch. Research consistently shows that visitors form an impression of a business within seconds of landing on a webpage. For contractors running lean operations, a slow, outdated, or unfocused website can quietly redirect potential customers to a competitor before a single phone call is made. The demand for trade-specific, conversion-focused web design has grown steadily as the home services market becomes more competitive online.

Scalable Websites addresses this need with a service built around the specific workflows and customer behaviors of the trades. Every website is mobile-first by design, meaning it is built to perform for homeowners searching from a phone rather than a desktop. Sites include conversion architecture — click-to-call headers, trust badges, and strategically placed quote request forms — along with automatic Google review display, hosting, security monitoring, and ongoing updates, all bundled starting at $95 per month. The typical launch timeline is measured in days, not months. The company currently supports more than 52 individual trade categories, including roofing, HVAC, siding and gutter, pool builders, tree service, painting, pressure washing, sandblasting, window installation, and general contracting. Contractors looking for a purpose-built online presence can explore the full offering for website design for contractors and trades directly on the company’s site.

Unlike general web design agencies that apply the same template across industries, Scalable Websites focuses entirely on home service contractors. The company’s sites are described as AI-powered, incorporating tools designed to improve lead capture and automate elements that support consistent job booking. Every project is professionally managed after launch, so contractors can stay focused on the field rather than on technical maintenance.

“Contractors deserve websites built specifically for how homeowners search and hire — not recycled templates that blend in with every other business online. We built Scalable Websites to give trades professionals a real digital presence that books jobs,” said a spokesperson for the company.

Contractors interested in a new or upgraded website can schedule a no-obligation consultation by visiting scalablewebsites.com or by calling Scalable Websites directly at (832) 979-2478. The team reviews each contractor’s current online presence and outlines a clear path to a site that is ready to convert homeowner visits into estimate requests and booked jobs.

About Scalable Websites Scalable Websites is a web design company dedicated exclusively to contractors and home service trades. With more than 200 completed projects and over ten years of industry-specific experience, the company builds and manages mobile-first, AI-powered websites for trades professionals across the United States. Services include website design, hosting, security, Google review integration, and ongoing site management, with plans starting at $95 per month. To learn more or book a consultation, visit scalablewebsites.com or call (832) 979-2478.

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New Experiences in Shanghai for Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day! The 2026 International Audio-Visual Arts Carnival Unveils a “Technology + Culture” Audio-Visual Feast

Shanghai, China / Timesnewswire / September 27, 2026 – As cutting-edge technology meets humanities and art, and millennia of Chinese traditional aesthetics collide with next-generation audio-visuals, a city-wide cultural celebration for all arrives as scheduled. The 2026 International Audio-Visual Arts Carnival will be held in Jing’an, Shanghai, from September 24 to October 18, inviting you to perceive the world through sight and sound.

As a city-wide audio-visual feast, this event combines tech experiences, immersive performances, industry summits and trend-themed social activities. Spearheaded by four flagship programs: the International Audio-Visual Arts Experience Space, the “Audio-Visual Wonderland” Immersive Show, the International Audio‑Visual Art and Technology High-End Salon, and the International Audio‑Visual Arts Gala, and joined by two signature events — the 4th “Shining · Shanghai” Jing’an International Light and Shadow Exhibition and the New Nanxi International Technology and Culture Trend Week, the carnival is backed by a full suite of city-wide extension initiatives to form a three-dimensional “1+2+N” event system. Whether you are an art lover, tech enthusiast, family visitors, or industry practitioners, you can discover your exclusive sight-and-sound experience here.

Cutting-Edge Audio-Visual Technology Takes Center Stage — Building an Interactive, Immersive Exhibition

The International Audio-Visual Arts Experience Space opens first from September 24 to 27. Gathering leading domestic and international enterprises across the audio-visual sector, the exhibition features five distinct zones: the Prologue Hall & CMG Zone, Robotics Ecosystem Exhibition Area, International Zone, Domestic Enterprise Zone, and University Zone.

Breaking away from the conventional model of a single theme and single exhibitor category, the exhibition brings together world-leading audio-visual brands, domestic sci-tech enterprises, and cutting-edge research outputs from universities. China Media Group (CMG) hosts an independent pavilion here to showcase national-level audio-visual technological achievements. Unlike traditional static board-style displays, the venue is designed to be “hands-on, interactive, and immersive” across all zones. From glasses-free 3D installations recreating a FIFA World Cup broadcast studio, to immersive film shooting experiences and 3D audio music listening sessions, a range of interactive public scenarios vividly present the most cutting-edge audio-visual technologies on offer. Children and tech enthusiasts alike can enjoy viewing, hands-on play, and learning opportunities here. At the same time, the exhibition also serves as a resource-matching platform for industry practitioners, delivering multi-dimensional value for visitors of all ages: cultural showcase, industrial implementation, and public entertainment.

Blending Virtual and Real, Interpreting Ancient and Modern Elegance — The Immersive Show Unfolds a Time-Travel Journey

The Immersive Show: “Audio-Visual Wonderland” will run in continuous rotation during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from September 25 to 27. Breaking the conventional fixed-seating theater setup, the performance adopts a one-way closed-loop visiting route, enabling audiences to immerse themselves in three dreamlike chapters with distinctive artistic styles.

Lion Tides of Myriad Forms revitalizes the intangible cultural heritage of lion dance, bringing together performances of Southern and Northern lion dance schools. It demonstrates the agility and delicacy of Southern Lion Dance and the grand, powerful momentum of Northern Lion Dance, showcasing over seventy sets of traditional lion dance figures from across China to build a diverse “Portrait of Chinese Lion Dances”. Live lion dancers and virtual light-and-shadow lions carry out virtual-real interaction amid interlaced screens and scenes. It fully displays the artistic charm of this intangible heritage via high-pole physical sets and 3D mapping technology. Treasure Box of Time–Space assembles numerous art troupes and conservatories. Supported by bidirectional moving stages and holographic projection, it achieves virtual-reality fusion. Dunhuang flying apsaras dances, Han Dynasty variety shows, flourishing Tang Dynasty music and dance, Song-style porcelain music, Yellow River Old Tunes, and Jiangnan Kunqu are performed in sequence, tracing the context of thousands of years of Chinese civilization. Accompanied by the melody of A Moonlit Night on the Spring River, it conveys the Eastern artistic conception of family reunion during Mid-Autumn Festival. Above the Tides presents a three-dimensional Shanghai through a “Light and Shadow Magic Box”. Dancers’ body movements drive light and shadow in real time, alongside real-time interactive floor screens, laser effects and immersive set design. From river and sea tides to urban renewal, the interweaving of sound and visuals interprets Shanghai’s past and future.

Six Leading Voices from the Global Audio-Visual Industry Gather at Shanghai’s High-End Salon

The International Audio-Visual Art and Technology High-End Salon will be held from September 25 to 26, with one themed session held in the morning and afternoon each day. Tightly aligned with current industry priorities, the salon features four themed tracks: Evolution of Next-Generation Technology Systems; Deep Penetration of AI — From Tool to “Creative Subject”; Terminal Interaction — Toward “Deep Immersion, Multi-Dimensional Perception and Seamless Connection”; and Technology Breaking Boundaries, Reconstructing the New Ecosystem of Fashion Consumption.

The salon brings together academicians, top-tier creators and representatives of leading enterprises, alongside high-profile international guests including Grammy-winning audio masters and core visual effects creators behind global blockbuster hits such as The Avengers, The Lord of the Rings, and Avatar. Operating under a dual mechanism of open registration plus invitation vetting, the salon enables both industry practitioners and technology and art enthusiasts to access cutting-edge global insights and keep pace with emerging development trends in the audio-visual industry.

Tech Meets Mid-Autumn Traditional Chinese Aesthetics: Offline Mall Events Bring New Holiday Lifestyle Experiences

To bring cultural and tech experiences out of exhibition halls and into daily life, AI-Filled Mid-Autumn Festival | Audio-Visual Art “Imaginators’ Gathering” will be hosted at Jing’an Grandjoy, Shanghai from September 25 to 27. Blending Mid-Autumn traditional Chinese aesthetics with AI technology, the event creates an all-in-one holiday experience combining photo check-ins, interactive participation and leisure for visitors across the commercial precinct.

In the Light & Shadow Interaction Zone, visitors can draw on interactive screens and write their Mid-Autumn wishes, which AI will render into a giant collaborative digital scroll. They can also use AI face-swap technology to step into famous Song Dynasty paintings and generate a custom ancient-style moon-gazing digital portrait. A 270-degree curved-screen racing simulator on site delivers a track-level immersive racing experience. In the Smart Music Classroom, AI processes sheet music into visual performance cues; visitors wearing XR glasses can join a band performance with zero prior musical training. The Digital-Intelligent Exploration Zone gathers a suite of future-lifestyle interactive experiences: AI glasses supporting immersive movie viewing, first-person shooting and voice interaction; glasses-free 3D virtual companions with distinct character personalities, capable of conversation and responsive interaction; and emotion-recognition AI that requires no wearables, generating a custom emotional report by analyzing micro-expressions.

The Imaginators’ Gathering also adds a host of new interactive experiences. Chen Geng, champion of Chinese Poetry Competition, will join forces with the bionic robot “Su Shi” to share poetry interactions with on-site visitors. Attendees can also enter the dedicated Imaginators’ Gathering AR space via their mobile phones to unlock a brand-new visiting experience. On-site themed sharing sessions and China Media Group (CMG) mobile live broadcasts will allow both online and on-site audiences to feel the charm of the collision between traditional festivals and cutting-edge technology.

Following the full slate of immersive audio-visual art activities, the International Audio-Visual Arts Gala will be held on October 18 as the closing event curated by China Media Group (CMG). The gala will feature the centralized release of a selection of cutting-edge audio-visual technology achievements, alongside highlight reel performances from the immersive shows.

Registration for the event remains in high demand, with some sessions already fully booked! Log in to the “Huanxianghai GO” Mini Program for one-stop access to event registration, on-site ticket validation, route lookup, smart wristband benefits and exclusive discount vouchers. We recommend booking early to secure your spot. A dedicated online cloud photo album will also go live during the event, where visitors can find snapshots of themselves and save their own exclusive sight-and-sound memories at any time.

Between Sound and Image, Symbiosis of All Beings. From September 24 to October 18, join us for this audio-visual rendezvous.

Nivia Fontanez Highlights the Often-Overlooked Role of Radiology Technologists in Patient Care

Bronx-based radiology technologist Nivia Fontanez discusses the communication, preparation, positioning, safety, and attention to detail behind medical imaging.

BRONX, N.Y, 26th September 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, When patients arrive for an X-ray or CT scan, much of their attention naturally goes to the imaging equipment. Behind the technology, however, is a radiology technologist who guides the patient through the process and performs the study according to established procedures.

Bronx-based radiology technologist Nivia Fontanez believes patients may not always see the human side of the profession.

Fontanez works with X-rays, CT scans, and bone density studies. She holds a New York State radiologic technologist license and is qualified to administer contrast for CT studies. Her experience has shown her that medical imaging requires technical knowledge, but operating equipment is only one part of the technologist’s responsibilities.

“Patients see the machine because that is the most obvious part of the room, but there is a lot happening around it,” Fontanez said. “We are thinking about positioning, instructions, safety, and whether the patient understands what we need them to do.”

Positioning Requires Working With the Individual Patient

Positioning is one example of a responsibility that can appear simple from the patient’s perspective. A technologist may ask someone to stand in a certain place, turn their body, move an arm, or remain still while an image is captured.

In practice, patients have different physical abilities and limitations. Some may be experiencing pain or have difficulty moving into a standard position. Technologists must follow appropriate procedures while recognizing what an individual patient can reasonably do.

“You can know the position you need, but you’re still working with a real person,” Fontanez said. “Someone may be uncomfortable or unable to move exactly the way you initially ask. You have to pay attention and communicate.”

That interaction is one reason Fontanez views adaptability as an important part of working in medical imaging. Technical requirements remain important, but patients cannot be approached as though everyone will respond to an instruction in exactly the same way.

Clear Communication Helps Patients Understand What Is Expected

Communication is another significant part of the technologist’s role. Instructions that sound simple to someone working in radiology every day may be unfamiliar to a patient.

Fontanez believes healthcare professionals must be aware of that difference.

“Something can be routine for me and completely new for the patient,” Fontanez said. “I try not to assume that someone understands an instruction just because I’ve given that same instruction many times before.”

That may mean explaining a position differently, letting someone know what will happen next, or checking that an instruction was understood before continuing.

Fontanez also notes that different patients want different amounts of information. Some have questions about each step, while others prefer to receive the necessary instructions and complete the study. Recognizing those differences is part of working directly with people.

“The goal isn’t to overwhelm someone with technical information,” Fontanez said. “It’s to communicate clearly enough that they understand what is expected of them during the study.”

Safety and Attention to Detail Remain Central to Medical Imaging

Many checks in medical imaging are not particularly visible to patients. Technologists follow established procedures for patient identification, the requested study, positioning, imaging practices, and applicable safety requirements.

Certain studies may involve additional considerations. Fontanez’s work with CT imaging, for example, includes her qualification to administer contrast for CT studies.

Fontanez believes one challenge of professional experience is making sure familiarity doesn’t become complacency.

“When you do something regularly, you naturally become more comfortable with it, and experience is important,” she said. “At the same time, you don’t want something being familiar to make you less attentive to the details.”

Efficiency matters in a busy healthcare environment, but Fontanez says there are also situations when taking additional time to verify information or explain an instruction is necessary.

Technology Does Not Replace the Human Side of Radiology

Medical imaging relies heavily on sophisticated equipment, but Fontanez sees the technologist as the connection between that technology and the patient.

Equipment cannot recognize that a patient is struggling to understand an instruction. It cannot independently account for the way an individual is experiencing an appointment or provide the human communication that may be needed during the process.

That responsibility remains with the professionals working directly with patients.

“Technical knowledge matters, but you’re never just working with equipment,” Fontanez said. “There is always a person on the other side of what you’re doing.”

For Fontanez, that is one of the defining aspects of being a radiology technologist. The final medical image may be what remains after the appointment, but producing it involves preparation, communication, positioning, safety procedures, and attention to the individual patient.

Those responsibilities may happen quietly in the background, but they are part of the work every day.

About Nivia Fontanez

Nivia Fontanez is a radiology technologist based in the Bronx, New York. She works in medical imaging with experience in X-ray, CT imaging, and bone density studies. Fontanez holds a New York State radiologic technologist license and is qualified to administer contrast for CT studies.

Fontanez earned an associate degree in computer science from SUNY Cobleskill before transitioning into healthcare. She later earned a bachelor’s degree in radiology from Concordia College in 2020 and has also been certified as a nursing assistant. In 2025, she received a Best Technologist Award for her work. Her professional interests include medical imaging, patient communication, continued learning, and the role radiology technologists play in patient care.

Gary Bassett Shares Lessons From 45 Years Across Finance and Technology

The Dallas-based finance and technology entrepreneur discusses how experience in investment banking, community banking, software, acquisitions, and asset management has shaped the questions he asks when evaluating new opportunities.

DALLAS, Texas, 26th September 2026, ZEX PR WIRE— A promising business opportunity can look very different depending on which side of the table someone is sitting on.

After more than four decades working across finance and technology, Gary Bassett has occupied several of those seats. He has analyzed companies as an investment banker, worked inside community banking, built and operated an enterprise software company, experienced an acquisition as a founder, and later returned to institutional finance.

Each experience, Bassett says, added another question to the way he evaluates an opportunity.

“Early in my career, I learned to ask whether the numbers supported the story,” Bassett said. “Later, after running a company myself, I learned to ask another question: What actually has to happen every day for those numbers to become real?”

Looking Beyond the Initial Opportunity

Bassett began his career in investment banking at J.P. Morgan in New York in 1979. His work included financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and corporate debt transactions.

The experience taught him to examine the assumptions underneath a proposal rather than focusing only on its potential.

“An idea can sound very compelling until you start changing the assumptions behind it,” Bassett said. “What happens if growth is slower? What happens if the cost is higher? What has to go right for the plan to work? Those were useful questions to learn early.”

His subsequent experience in Texas banking brought those questions closer to individual businesses and communities.

Bassett became a founding shareholder of Lamar National Bank and served as president of the Lamar Bank Center. The work exposed him to commercial banking, lending, real estate, and the practical consequences of financial decisions.

That perspective became particularly important when Bassett moved from analyzing businesses to building one.

Building Microbank Changed the View From the Other Side

In 1985, Bassett founded Microbank Software Inc., an enterprise software company serving organizations in banking and construction.

Running the company introduced a different set of considerations. A business could not succeed on strategy alone. Products had to work. Customers had to see value in them. Employees had to execute. Problems that appeared small on paper could become much larger when they affected day-to-day operations.

“Building Microbank changed the way I looked at companies,” Bassett said. “When you have been responsible for the product, the customers, and the decisions that have to be made on Monday morning, you start asking different questions when you look at a business.”

Microbank eventually developed an international client base and was acquired by Citicorp. Bassett also participated in the integration that followed the acquisition.

That process added another layer to his experience. Evaluating whether two businesses make sense together is one challenge. Integrating people, systems, customers, and operating processes after a transaction is another.

“A transaction has a closing date, but the work of combining organizations does not end on that date,” Bassett said. “That experience made me pay much more attention to what has to happen after an agreement is signed.”

Returning to Investment Banking With an Operator’s Perspective

Bassett later spent nearly a decade as a managing director at Bank of America, working in investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and strategic advisory assignments.

He returned to institutional finance with experience he did not have earlier in his career: he had founded and operated a company himself.

Bassett says that experience made him more interested in what sits behind financial statements and projections.

“Numbers are important, but every number came from something that happened inside the business,” he said. “There are customers, employees, operating decisions, competitors, and unexpected problems behind those results. I became much more interested in understanding that part of the story.”

Experience Can Change the Questions

Today, Bassett is the founder, chairman, and managing partner of Dallas-based HP Capital Partners, which he established in 2012.

His career has crossed industries and roles, but Bassett does not view those experiences as separate chapters with no connection to one another.

Instead, each has influenced how he approaches the next opportunity.

For business leaders, he believes evaluating an opportunity requires more than asking how attractive the potential outcome appears. It also means examining assumptions, understanding how an organization actually operates, considering what could disrupt the plan, and determining whether the people and systems involved can execute it.

“Experience does not mean you automatically know the answer,” Bassett said. “If anything, it gives you more questions to ask. I think that is useful. The goal is not to make every opportunity look good or bad. It is to understand what would actually have to happen for it to work.”

About Gary Bassett

Gary Bassett is a Dallas, Texas-based finance and technology entrepreneur whose career has included investment banking, community banking, enterprise software, acquisitions, asset management, and philanthropy. He began his investment banking career at J.P. Morgan and later became a founding shareholder of Lamar National Bank. In 1985, he founded Microbank Software Inc., an enterprise software company Citicorp later acquired. Bassett subsequently served as a managing director at Bank of America. In 2012, he founded HP Capital Partners, where he serves as founder, chairman, and managing partner. Bassett holds a BBA in Finance and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.

Piya Saliba Releases Free Community Connection Checklist to Help People Build Stronger Relationships

California, USA, 26th September 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Piya Saliba, CEO of Fountain Capital and an active supporter of the Nalin and Naseeb Foundation and the Cedars-Sinai NICU Family Council, has announced the release of a free Community Connection Checklist, a practical self-guided resource designed to help people become more intentional about supporting others in their everyday lives.

The checklist encourages users to evaluate how they spend their time, identify simple ways to contribute to their communities, and build consistent habits around volunteering, communication, and relationship-building.

Saliba created the resource after years of balancing business leadership with nonprofit involvement and community service.

“I’ve learned that leadership begins with paying attention to people,” Saliba said. “You don’t have to make a huge gesture to create positive change. Small actions repeated consistently often have the greatest impact.”

The resource reflects Saliba’s belief that meaningful relationships are built through preparation, consistency, and follow-through rather than one-time efforts.

“I don’t think relationships should become transactional,” she said. “Trust grows over time when people know you’ll continue showing up even after the immediate need has passed.”

The need for stronger community engagement continues to grow. Recent research highlights the personal and social cost of weak social connections:

  • The U.S. Surgeon General reported that social isolation increases the risk of premature death by amounts comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes per day.

  • Gallup has found that people with strong social connections report significantly higher levels of overall well-being than those who feel disconnected.

  • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only about one in five Americans formally volunteers each year, leaving many nonprofit organizations struggling to meet growing community needs.

  • The American Psychological Association continues to report that stress remains one of the leading challenges affecting adults, with strong social support consistently identified as one of the most effective protective factors.

Saliba believes many people want to contribute but simply do not know where to begin.

“People often think they need more time, more money, or more experience before they can help,” she said. “Most communities simply need reliable people who are willing to listen, volunteer, and stay involved.”

The Community Connection Checklist includes:

  • A five-minute personal relationship self-audit

  • A weekly community involvement planner

  • A conversation starter guide for reconnecting with friends, neighbors, or colleagues

  • A volunteer opportunity planning worksheet

  • A monthly reflection page to track progress and consistency

Use This in 15 Minutes

The resource is designed to be completed quickly without any special training.

Minutes 1-3: Identify three people or groups you have not connected with recently.

Minutes 4-7: Complete the relationship self-audit and identify one area where you can be more consistent.

Minutes 8-11: Choose one practical community action, such as volunteering, checking in on a neighbor, supporting a local nonprofit, or mentoring someone.

Minutes 12-15: Schedule your first action on your calendar and identify one accountability partner who can encourage you to follow through.

“Leadership isn’t about reacting to everything,” Saliba said. “It’s about making thoughtful decisions and consistently acting on what matters most.”

Common Mistakes People Make

According to Saliba, many people unintentionally make community involvement more complicated than it needs to be. She recommends avoiding these common mistakes:

  • Waiting until life feels less busy before helping others

  • Assuming only large donations or major commitments make a difference

  • Treating volunteer work as a one-time event instead of an ongoing habit

  • Trying to solve every problem instead of helping where you can make a realistic contribution

  • Forgetting to build genuine relationships while focusing only on completing tasks

She believes consistency will always outperform occasional bursts of effort.

“I’ve learned that trust compounds over time,” Saliba said. “People remember how dependable you are long after they forget individual conversations.”

Call to Action

Download or recreate the Community Connection Checklist today. Set aside 15 uninterrupted minutes, complete the self-audit, choose one meaningful action you can take this week, and schedule it before the day ends. Then repeat the process once each month to build stronger relationships, support your community, and create a lasting habit of service.

To read more, visit the website here.

About the Community Connection Checklist

The Community Connection Checklist is a free practical resource inspired by Piya Saliba’s approach to leadership, philanthropy, and community engagement. Designed for everyday individuals, it helps people strengthen relationships, identify opportunities to support families and local organizations, and build sustainable habits of compassion through simple, actionable steps.

Steve Glaros Named 2026 Honorary Mayor of East Hillsborough

Glaros Law attorney Steve Glaros was named the 2026 Honorary Mayor of East Hillsborough following a record fundraising campaign. His campaign raised $121,746.56 for three local organizations. Glaros Law attorney raised $121,746.56 for three local organizations during the annual community fundraising campaign.

Brandon, Florida, United States, 26th Sep 2026 –  The Law Offices of Steven J. Glaros and Associates is announcing that attorney Steve Glaros was named the 2026 Honorary Mayor of East Hillsborough following the annual charitable fundraising campaign organized through the Valrico FishHawk Chamber of Commerce. Glaros raised $121,746.56 during the 2026 campaign, with funds benefiting High 5 Inc., Impact Program Inc., and Raining Cats and Dogs Shelter and Sanctuary. The campaign concluded in July, with the results recognizing Glaros as the 20th Honorary Mayor of East Hillsborough.

Steve Glaros Named 2026 Honorary Mayor of East Hillsborough

Annual Honorary Mayor Race Supports Local Charitable Organizations

The Valrico FishHawk Chamber of Commerce 2026 Honorary Mayor’s Race is a nonpolitical community fundraising initiative rather than an elected government office. Candidates participate in a monthlong campaign and select local nonprofit organizations to benefit from funds generated through campaign activities. The candidate raising the highest amount receives the Honorary Mayor title, connecting the annual program with charitable organizations serving residents and families throughout the East Hillsborough area.

Glaros participated in the 2026 campaign through a series of fundraising activities held during June. His campaign generated $121,746.56, setting a new individual fundraising record for the annual program. The proceeds were designated for High 5 Inc., Impact Program Inc., and Raining Cats and Dogs Shelter and Sanctuary, three organizations serving different needs within the surrounding community.

2026 Campaign Reaches Record Combined Fundraising Total

The 2026 Honorary Mayor race generated a combined $169,643.99 for local charitable organizations. Glaros participated alongside Chris Ciulla, whose campaign raised $47,897.43 for Forgotten Angels and ECHO. Ciulla was subsequently recognized as the program’s first Deputy Mayor, adding a new designation to the annual campaign while recognizing the fundraising accomplished by both participants.

The combined total represented a record for the Honorary Mayor program and distributed support among five charitable organizations. The campaign included multiple community fundraising events during June before the final results were announced at the program’s wrap-up gathering on July 13, 2026. Additional information about the results and participating organizations was reported in the Osprey Observer’s coverage of the record-setting Honorary Mayor campaign.

Glaros Campaign Benefits Three East Hillsborough Area Organizations

Funds raised through the Glaros campaign were directed to High 5 Inc., Impact Program Inc., and Raining Cats and Dogs Shelter and Sanctuary. The selection of three beneficiaries allowed the campaign to direct funding toward organizations working in different areas of community service while connecting the annual Honorary Mayor program with causes operating throughout the surrounding area.

Fundraising activities conducted throughout the campaign contributed to the final $121,746.56 total and ultimately resulted in Glaros receiving the 2026 Honorary Mayor designation. The campaign also contributed substantially to the overall record amount raised by the two participating candidates during the 2026 program.

Steve Glaros Becomes 20th Honorary Mayor of East Hillsborough

The conclusion of the 2026 campaign marked the selection of the 20th person to hold the Honorary Mayor of East Hillsborough title. Glaros received the designation after the final fundraising totals were calculated, continuing a community tradition centered on charitable fundraising rather than governmental responsibilities or political office. Glaros Law has also published additional information about Steve Glaros being named the 2026 Honorary Mayor of East Hillsborough, including details about the campaign, participating organizations and the record fundraising total.

The 2026 results also marked a significant year for the program through the record combined fundraising total and the introduction of the Deputy Mayor designation. With $169,643.99 raised between the two campaigns, the annual program directed funding to five organizations serving East Hillsborough and surrounding communities.

Glaros Law Maintains Ties to Brandon and the Tampa Bay Area

The Law Offices of Steven J. Glaros and Associates maintains a Brandon law office serving eastern Hillsborough County and surrounding communities including Riverview, Valrico, Seffner, Bloomingdale, Lithia, FishHawk Ranch, Dover and Plant City. The firm’s legal services include family law, personal injury, estate planning and other civil legal matters.

The firm’s practice includes representation in family law matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, paternity and related family issues, as well as personal injury matters and estate planning. The firm’s involvement in the 2026 Honorary Mayor campaign occurred alongside its continuing legal practice throughout Brandon and the greater Tampa Bay area.

The 2026 Honorary Mayor campaign concluded with Glaros receiving the annual title following his $121,746.56 fundraising total. The funds generated through his campaign will benefit the three designated charitable organizations, while the overall race concluded with $169,643.99 raised for five organizations through the combined efforts of the two participating campaigns.

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