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New York – October 29, 2026 -- Two student ventures, a custom bag-strap cushion and a wearable LED social-battery pin, earned places at the U.S. National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase on Nov. 18, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) named the winners from its Capital Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase.

Perfectly Padded and Social Charge advance from the Capital region

Celia Salsbury and Giabella Catello of Frances Scott Key Elementary-Middle School in Baltimore advance with Perfectly Padded, which makes custom strap cushions for heavy bags. Bria White of Oxon Hill High School in Prince George's County, Maryland, advances with Social Charge, a wearable LED pin that displays the wearer's social battery level.

The national event may lead to the World Finals on Nov. 19 at 787 Seventh Avenue in New York City.

New York – October 28, 2026 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has advanced two Dallas students from its South Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase to the U.S. National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase on Nov. 18, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.

Two Career Institute North students win the South region

Gizelle Terrones won with Gigi's Homers, a business offering data-driven training and specialized pitching machines for competitive softball athletes. Carlos Anez, from the same school, advanced with the Powerful AI Hydration Bottle, a smart water bottle that uses AI to manage daily hydration.

Both will compete against top youth entrepreneurs from across the country. National participants can advance to the World Finals on Nov. 19 at 787 Seventh Avenue in New York City.

New York – October 28, 2026 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has advanced Isla Hughes of Ipswich High School in Massachusetts to the U.S. National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase on Nov. 18, 2026, at the New York Marriott Marquis, with Nova Guide, an adaptive AI study co-pilot for students with executive function challenges.

Hughes will represent New England against top student founders nationwide

Hughes was selected as the top venture at the New England Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase from a pool of student-led businesses. NFTE credits her innovative thinking and persuasive pitch delivery.

At the national event, she will compete with top student entrepreneurs from across the country. The winner advances to the World Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase on Nov. 19, 2026, at 787 Seventh Avenue in New York City.

New York – October 07, 2026 -- Caracal Products & Services will co-sponsor the inaugural NYC Collegiate Military Boxing Classic, 'Fight to Educate,' on Nov. 14, 2026, with proceeds directed to athletic programs at six U.S. military academies and colleges.

Six military schools will send boxing teams to compete in 12 matched bouts

The event, set for The Léman Ballroom at 41 Broad Street in New York from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., will feature teams from The Citadel, the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Coast Guard Academy, the United States Military Academy (West Point), the United States Naval Academy, and Virginia Military Institute. Boxing legends Ray Mercer and Micky Ward will make guest appearances, alongside a VIP reception for alumni, supporters, and sponsors.

New York – September 24, 2026 -- Best Buddies International expects to raise $4 million for programs supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through its 2026 Best Buddies Challenge: New York, set for October 3.

Chris Froome and Alberto Contador will lead 750 riders, runners and walkers at the second annual New York event.

The two Tour de France champions will pace hundreds of cyclists from a New York City starting line on the flagship 100-mile route, which crosses the George Washington Bridge and continues through the Hudson River Valley to Bear Mountain State Park. Riders then pass through Harriman State Park before finishing at Glenmere Mansion in the Ramapo Mountains. Shorter 72-mile and 33-mile routes are also offered, alongside run and walk options open to participants of all ages and abilities.

Saddle Brook, N.J. – September 14, 2026 -- Arrow Tool Group has signed on as a Diamond Sponsor for the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, committing tools, equipment and public relations support to move the tree from Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

Arrow supplies tools and holiday kits for the cross-country tree tour

The New Jersey-based manufacturer, founded in 1929, will provide tools and equipment to the Capitol Christmas Tree team, donate holiday tool kits, and support public relations efforts aimed at community engagement along the tree's route. The partnership operates in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service and the Society of American Foresters.