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Patriots Coach Vrabel and Celtics Coach Mazzulla to Join Granite’s ‘Saving by Shaving’ Event to Benefit Boston Children’s Hospital

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12th Annual Event on March 11 Expected to Raise More Than $3.5 Million

QUINCY, Mass., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Granite Telecommunications, a leading $1.8 billion provider of communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies, will host its 12th annual “Saving by Shaving” event to raise funds for pediatric research and treatments at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Local leaders, celebrities and sports stars will join Granite CEO Rob Hale and thousands of Granite teammates, family and friends for the event, which will be held March 11, 2025, at Granite’s headquarters in Quincy, Mass. (Note the event is closed to the public, but open to media. See below for press pass information.)

In the past 11 years, more than 10,000 people have participated in the “Saving by Shaving” events by shaving their heads and donating their hair, raising more than $55 million for charitable organizations.

WHAT: Granite “Saving by Shaving” Fundraiser benefitting Boston Children’s Hospital

For each person who shaves their head or donates at least 8 inches of their hair, Granite will donate $2,500, which is matched dollar for dollar by the Hale family, for a total of $5,000 per head to fund pediatric research and treatments for The Every Child Fund at Boston Children’s Hospital.Additionally, all locks of hair will be donated to Hair We Share, which creates custom wigs free of charge for those affected by medical hair loss.Plus, a donation of $100 will be made for every “chemo cap” (a hat for cancer patients who’ve lost hair due to chemotherapy) created by the Granite Fiber Art’s team.

WHO:
Granite CEO Rob Hale, along with Granite teammates, families and friends, will be joined by community leaders and celebrities, including:

Dignitaries

Thomas Koch, Mayor of QuincyKevin Churchwell, MD, President/CEO, Boston Children’s HospitalDick Argys, Executive Vice President, Hospital, Satellite and Ambulatory Operations and Chief Culture Officer, Boston Children’s Hospital

Sports Legends

NFL Coach Mike Vrabel, New England PatriotsNBA Coach Joe Mazzulla, Boston CelticsJoe Andruzzi, New England Patriots

Personalities

Greg Hill, WEEI, “The Greg Hill Morning Show”

Barbers & Stylists
In addition, the “Saving by Shaving” event is supported by Granite’s business customers and local businesses, including professional barbers and stylists who will donate their time and expertise.

Hairplace OneSalon MatteoPaul’s Barber ShopMackie’s Barber ShopShear ExcitementMilton Barber ShopSupercuts

Catering

Dunkin’ Donuts is providing coffee and breakfast, and Sodexo will cater lunch for the volunteers and barbers/stylists.

WHEN: 8 a.m.–11 a.m. EST, March 11, 2025

WHERE: 150 Newport Ave. Ext., Quincy, MA 02171

PRESS CHECK-IN
For security reasons, our celebrity guests request that all press register in advance and onsite:

In advance by email or phone: Khali Henderson, khenderson@buzztheory.com or 480.848.6726; Jeremy Robison, jrobison@granitenet.com or 617.837.4027Onsite: 8:30-9:00 a.m. at the Press Check-in tableOnsite Contact: Lauren Cheney, 781.884.5290, lgrenier@granitenet.com

PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES (Subject to Change)

8:45-9:15 a.m.: Community leaders and celebrities will be arriving.9:15 a.m.: Greg Hill, Master of Ceremonies, will introduce special guests who will be shaving their heads.9:45 a.m.: Check presentation to Boston Children’s Hospital.8 a.m.-11 a.m.: Granite teammates and family members will have their heads shaved or their hair cut.

QUOTE
“Now in its twelfth year, Saving by Shaving has evolved into more than just a fundraiser — it’s a rally for hope,” says Kim Meyer, Chair of Granite Gives Back. “Thousands have joined us over the years, each driven by personal reasons, yet united by a shared commitment to supporting patients and families facing difficult medical journeys. That passion continues to fuel us to this day, and every shave and donation makes a lasting impact.”

Kimberley Meyer,
Chair, Granite Gives Back

PUBLIC DONATIONS
The “Saving by Shaving” event is closed to the general public, but there will be a live stream of the event (link to come). Granite encourages like-minded individuals to support funding for pediatric research and treatments for The Every Child Fund by donating to Boston Children’s Hospital. Click Here

HISTORY
Granite’s annual “Saving by Shaving” fundraiser began 12 years ago when CEO Rob Hale jokingly dared a member of his team to shave his ZZ Top-style beard in exchange for a $1,000 donation to a cancer hospital. Over the next two weeks, hundreds more Granite teammates reached out to Hale asking for the same opportunity to raise funds and shave their heads or beards in solidarity with those undergoing chemotherapy. From there, 428 teammates turned out at Granite’s first “Saving by Shaving” event and raised more than $2.2 million to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

ABOUT GRANITE
Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada. The $1.8 billion company serves more than two-thirds of Fortune 100 companies and has 1.75 million voice and data lines under management, supporting more than 650,000 locations. Founded in 2002, Granite has become one of the largest competitive telecommunications carriers in the U.S. by simplifying sourcing and management of voice, data and cellular service with a single point of contact and consolidated invoicing for all locations nationwide. Today, Granite supports customers with a wide range of services, including access, UCaaS, mobile voice and data and MSP solutions for SD-WAN, monitoring and network management. Granite employs more than 2,220 people at its headquarters in Quincy, Massachusetts, and 10 regional offices nationwide. For more information, visit www.granitenet.com.

ABOUT BCH
Boston Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and is a pediatric teaching affiliate of Home to the world’s largest research enterprise based at a pediatric medical center, Boston Children’s has led the way in life-changing pediatric innovation since its founding in 1869. Today, 3,000 researchers and scientific staff, including 14 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 37 members of the National Academy of Medicine and 13 Howard Hughes Medical Investigators across ~1M square feet of lab space comprise the research community. From bench to bedside, scientists work on preventing, treating, and curing diseases that impact both children and adults, no matter how rare or complex the condition. Founded as a 20-bed hospital for children, Boston Children’s is now a 491-bed comprehensive center for pediatric and adolescent health care. With nine satellite locations and the Martha Elliot Health Center, Boston Children’s also provides 24/7 pediatric care at five hospitals including Beverly Hospital, Winchester Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital, South Shore Hospital and Cape Cod Hospital.

Boston Children’s also includes: Affiliation with Franciscan Children’s Hospital, including 112 beds and 700+ employees; Boston Children’s Primary Care Alliance, a robust network of 33 pediatric practices serving patients and families throughout Massachusetts; The Pediatric Physicians’ Organization at Boston Children’s Hospital (PPOC) with more than 400 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants devoted exclusively to pediatric primary care, in close collaboration with subspecialists at Boston Children’s in more than 90 locations throughout Massachusetts; Boston Children’s Health Physicians (BCHP) which is the largest pediatric multispecialty group in New York’s Metropolitan Area, the Hudson Valley, and Connecticut, including nearly 300 clinicians in more than 60 locations. For more, visit our Answers blog and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

ABOUT HAIR WE SHARE
Hair We Share was formed in 2014 and is supported by over 40 years of experience in custom design for wigs and hair pieces. We are extremely proud to say that Hair We Share is rapidly making a mark in the medical related hair loss communities, improving lives and restoring the confidence of men, women and children throughout the USA. For more information, visit https://hairweshare.org/

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CHAI AI, Backed by CoreWeave and AMD, Hits $80M ARR with talks of $2.4B Valuation

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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following a pivotal 2025 investment from CoreWeave and AMD, CHAI AI has maintained an unstoppable growth trajectory, surpassing $80 million ARR at the close of Q1 2026, propelling the company to an estimated $2.4 billion valuation.

“Millions of people use our social AI platform every day, and our continued growth is a direct reflection of our incredible talent,” said William Beauchamp, founder of CHAI AI. “I moved the company from the UK to Palo Alto in 2022 because it is where I can find talented engineers. Our growth is driven by fast iteration cycles and the hard work of the engineers.”

What is the mission of CHAI AI? People want to create their own AI and share it with others, and they want to discover and interact with AI built by people they follow. Just as social media platforms emerged when video creation and consumption became ubiquitous, social AI platforms are now emerging to meet an equivalent wave of consumer demand for generative AI creation, sharing, and interaction.

What is the growth rate and traction? In the last three consecutive years, CHAI AI has sustained a 3x growth rate with ARR crossing $80 million by the end of Q1 2026 and a projection to surpass $200 million.

What is the valuation of CHAI AI? CHAI AI is estimated to have a valuation of $2.4 billion as of Q1 2026, based on $80 million in ARR and its sustained growth rate.

Who are the major investors in CHAI AI? AMD and CoreWeave are the primary, strategic investors in CHAI AI, bringing its total investment to date to over $55 million.

What is the culture like at CHAI AI? Our fast-growing company is supported by a talented engineering team that thrives on fast iteration cycles and takes on the most challenging problems in the field. CHAI AI operates with a high-bar, high-reward culture where engineers own entire product segments end-to-end, from prototyping to production.

What is the compensation? CHAI AI competes with top-paying companies such as Jane Street, OpenAI, Meta, and Citadel. We pay 100% cash salaries and are known for generous compensation offers, with the option to trade a portion of cash for stock options. The founding team’s background is in quantitative trading, and they have maintained a compensation philosophy consistent with that culture.

How do promotions and performance reviews work? Performance is reviewed on a daily basis, and engineers are expected to work hard and drive impact. At the beginning of each year, there is a performance-based salary increase.

What is the management structure? The structure is flat, with a team of 15 to 20 engineers.

What are the typical working hours? Engineers at CHAI AI typically work from 9 AM to 5 PM during weekdays, as well as Saturday morning.

Is there vacation or PTO? CHAI AI does not have a set number of vacation days on the calendar, but we respect that employees need time to recharge. In practice, most engineers take around 20 days off per year.

Is the role fully in-person in Palo Alto, hybrid, or remote-friendly? All CHAI employees are expected to work in person in Palo Alto. As a startup that moves fast, we want to ensure the team stays in sync.

What’s the onboarding experience like for new engineers? New hires follow a structured 3-month onboarding plan. Each new hire is paired with an experienced hire and ramped up quickly. You will be assigned high-impact tasks from day one, with clear evaluation metrics and direct mentorship from peers.

Press Contact:
CHAI AI Press
+1 (626) 594-8966

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Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Lisa M. Lanham to Speak at MBA Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference

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MIAMI, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lisa M. Lanham, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.‘s Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice, will speak at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference, taking place May 4-7 at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami.

Lanham will participate in the session titled “Emerging Issues Track: The Risk Behind the Race — Employee Mobility, Data, and Licensing,” scheduled for 3:30-4:45 p.m. Monday, May 4. The panel will examine how competitive hiring practices, proprietary data use, and evolving multistate licensing frameworks are creating heightened legal and regulatory risks for independent banks. Panelists will discuss recent litigation trends, data protection considerations, and operational practices that can expose institutions to increased scrutiny.

Based in the firm’s Miami office, Lanham’s practice focuses on consumer financial services regulatory compliance and licensing. She regularly advises mortgage lenders, servicers, fintech companies, and financial institutions on navigating complex federal and state regulatory regimes, workforce mobility issues, and compliance risk management.

The MBA Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference is a leading industry forum bringing together legal, compliance, and business professionals to address emerging regulatory challenges facing the mortgage banking industry.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has approximately 3,100 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm’s broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI “Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm” by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: www.gtlaw.com.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Out Now on Meta Quest, Pico, and Steam VR

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Award-winning Cortopia Studios launches the first-ever Turtles VR game

STOCKHOLM, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been everywhere from New York City to Dimension X, but with the launch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, Beyond Frames Entertainment and Cortopia Studios take the iconic heroes into an all-new reality for the very first time: virtual reality.

Watch the full release trailer here: https://youtu.be/TK2PFmvvVf0

Available now on Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico for $24.99, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City is a story-based action adventure game that can be enjoyed single-player, or with friends in optional co-operative multiplayer, allowing players to join together and push against the forces of The Foot.

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Players will explore the neighborhoods you’ve sworn to protect, square off against classic foes, and chow down on pizza – just like a real Turtle. In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, players are in full control of their play style and experience, engaging however they feel their favorite Turtle would – from stealthy attacks to outright berserker action. 

In addition to the base game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City is available with a Digital Deluxe Edition upgrade for $4.99, featuring four alternate skins for each Turtle (Mirage, Nostalgia, Owari Masks and Red Masks), alongside an in-game digital art book and an in-game browsable soundtrack.

To learn more, follow Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City on Discord, X, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

PRESS KIT

Press kit for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City can be found here: https://bit.ly/3GMgdqP

CONTACT:

Press Contact: Jim Squires, press@beyondframes.com
Beyond Frames Publishing: Maeva Sponbergs, Head of Publishing, hello@beyondframes.com, +46 8 50235808

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